Philippines

Isabelo and Norma

Isabelo and Norma

This is the earliest known photograph (early 1960's) of my late parents: Isabelo Tinio Crisostomo of Tikiw, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, and Norma Fontanilla Fortes of Manila, Philippines.

Juan Fortes of Manila, Philippines, and his family

Juan Fortes of Manila, Philippines, and his family

This is the earliest known family photograph of Juan Fortes of Manila, Philippines, taken in the mid-1950's.

Norma Fontanilla Fortes of Manila, Philippines

Norma Fontanilla Fortes of Manila, Philippines

Earliest known picture of my late mother, Norma Fontanilla Fortes (1934-2004) of Manila, Philippines, taken in the early 1950's

Ramon Houston

Ramon Houston

Ramon Houston graduated from Grove City High School, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Grove City College in 1923.

The 1923 Ouija yearbook said this about Ramon:

"'Red' was born in Nasabou, Palangas Province, Luzon Island, Philippines. As a minor detail, one might add that he first saw the light of day under a cocoanut tree, and, to quote his own words, 'has been cracked ever since.' Then, too, he has the distinction of having been out with more girls less times than any other man in school."

Unknown pre WWI Soldier

Unknown pre WWI Soldier

Likely a member of the Cline or Libengood family. From the collection of Jessie Cline Black of the Indiana/Westmoreland Co., Pa. area. This was taken during the War in the Philippines or a Texas/Mexico campaign. The rifle is a rolling block used only during the 1890s.

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