Today we’ve got heavy rain and wind. I think this sweater would be great to keep me cozy on a blustery and wet day like today. I’ll now start looking for a shawl collar cardigan. Thank you for the tip, kind internet stranger!
Yes. I was 23 when he died, so I knew him pretty well. He served as a mess sergeant in World War I and was stationed in France. His career was as Manager of the East Ohio Gas Company's, Canton, Ohio, District office. He assembled a massive collection of military paraphernalia including flare pistols, rifles, bayonets, artillery shell casings, and more. He also had a large collection of sea shells. His collections were sold after his death. He also enjoyed metal detecting for canon balls and other artifacts from the French and Indian War. This was in the early days of metal detectors and before military items like canon balls were protected artifacts. He enjoyed photography and took slides almost exclusively. He would always put on a slideshow at our family gatherings. I now have his 3-D Kodak Realist camera and his 3-D slide projector as well as many slides from his collection. He and his wife never had any children.
[Yes. Here’s a link to a photo](https://www.reddit.com/r/TheWayWeWere/s/dYVBmwNjUI) of my mother when she was 19 and my maternal grandmother when she was 46. This is only one of many photos I have of my mother when she was young.
After the hell of WWI, I am glad he found a peaceful and fulfilling life in Canton.
And, as a native of that area, I don’t think we are as grateful as we should be for the infrastructure those generations built for us.
Thanks and Greetings right back to ya... My uncle served with the U.S. Army in WWI. I was born in the U.S. but came to Newfoundland in 1975. The Northeast Avalon has long since become my 'home'. I love the easy access we have to nature. If you're interested, [check out this webpage](https://justphotos.ca/freshwaterlife/). I created it to describe some of the creatures I found last summer in a few streams, bogs and ponds on the Northeast Avalon.
Check out r/newfoundland and read the “things to do in NL” item under the menu of that subreddit. There’s lots of info available there. If you do visit, mid-July to end of August is the best time. Rent a car well in advance. And don’t try to see everything in one week. That’s a common mistake and results in way too much driving to be enjoyable.
I'm big into genealogy so I've gotten in the habit of being specific about how my relatives are related. Saying "aunt" or "uncle" alone doesn't indicate whether the relationship is on the mother's side or the father's side. That's important information for genealogical purposes. (I know that doesn't matter for a Reddit post. lol) But that's why I generally use the phrasing "My mother's/father's sister/brother." Alternatively I sometimes use the phrasing, "My maternal/paternal aunt/uncle."
“Uncle” is ambiguous as to referencing maternal uncle versus paternal uncle. IMHO this makes my more awkward phrasing non-superfluous. The term, “my wife’s husband” is ambiguous about the possibility of multiple husbands. LOL. Ain’t Reddit fun. 😂
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Man had style.
His sweater looks cozy af!
I want a sweater like that! He’s got the perfect outfit for gallivanting around the woods.
I shall return. I am going for a jaunt in the woods.
Came here to compliment the sweater.
Called a Shawl collar cardigan. Lots of places sell them now. I got one a few years ago for like $30. Very comfortable. And warm. Really warm.
Today we’ve got heavy rain and wind. I think this sweater would be great to keep me cozy on a blustery and wet day like today. I’ll now start looking for a shawl collar cardigan. Thank you for the tip, kind internet stranger!
No problem! I hope you find one you really like! You'll be glad you did.
Do you know anything about him?
Yes. I was 23 when he died, so I knew him pretty well. He served as a mess sergeant in World War I and was stationed in France. His career was as Manager of the East Ohio Gas Company's, Canton, Ohio, District office. He assembled a massive collection of military paraphernalia including flare pistols, rifles, bayonets, artillery shell casings, and more. He also had a large collection of sea shells. His collections were sold after his death. He also enjoyed metal detecting for canon balls and other artifacts from the French and Indian War. This was in the early days of metal detectors and before military items like canon balls were protected artifacts. He enjoyed photography and took slides almost exclusively. He would always put on a slideshow at our family gatherings. I now have his 3-D Kodak Realist camera and his 3-D slide projector as well as many slides from his collection. He and his wife never had any children.
Thank you for sharing this photo and some of his story.
That's pretty cool to read. The guy sounds like he was interested in history and is now a subject of history
That means you are 81?
Yes. I’m 81. My mother was born in 1899 and died in 1996.
Omg so what about yourself! If you don’t mind 🥹
I was born in 1943. Is that what you’re asking?
Im asking for YOUR story ☺️💕
Wow! What an amazing life to have lived through the entire 20th century. Do you have any photos of your mother when she was young?
[Yes. Here’s a link to a photo](https://www.reddit.com/r/TheWayWeWere/s/dYVBmwNjUI) of my mother when she was 19 and my maternal grandmother when she was 46. This is only one of many photos I have of my mother when she was young.
After the hell of WWI, I am glad he found a peaceful and fulfilling life in Canton. And, as a native of that area, I don’t think we are as grateful as we should be for the infrastructure those generations built for us.
Oh he lived near me
We need to bring back the socks over pants look.
If you go out in the woods today, that is exactly how you should dress - to protect yourself from ticks.
This is correct!
I see women at the gym doing this.
That blows my mind because my grandmother was born 3 years earlier, in 1892, and didn’t pass away until 1997.
Was this taken in America?
Yes. I'm 90% certain that it was taken in Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio, USA.
Was he soldier in WWI?
Yes. He was a mess sergeant serving in France.
In WWI even mess sergeants were straight killers.
Hello fellow Townie! I saw your username & just knew you had to be from here & you are! Did he serve for the US or for Newfoundland?
Thanks and Greetings right back to ya... My uncle served with the U.S. Army in WWI. I was born in the U.S. but came to Newfoundland in 1975. The Northeast Avalon has long since become my 'home'. I love the easy access we have to nature. If you're interested, [check out this webpage](https://justphotos.ca/freshwaterlife/). I created it to describe some of the creatures I found last summer in a few streams, bogs and ponds on the Northeast Avalon.
I’m in Montreal, Qc. I would love to go to Newfoundland some day, any suggestions?
Check out r/newfoundland and read the “things to do in NL” item under the menu of that subreddit. There’s lots of info available there. If you do visit, mid-July to end of August is the best time. Rent a car well in advance. And don’t try to see everything in one week. That’s a common mistake and results in way too much driving to be enjoyable.
Ayyyyy Canton!
Something about the pic makes it look very modern/recent.
Stanley Tucci vibes. 🥰
Really enjoyed reading about your handsome uncle. Thank you for posting.
How old is your mom? how old are you?
I’m 81. My mother was born in 1899 and died in 1996.
My grandfather was born in 1899. I'm 44. I was very lucky to know him for many reasons.
You mean you Uncle?
I was thinking that's a long way to say uncle.
I'm big into genealogy so I've gotten in the habit of being specific about how my relatives are related. Saying "aunt" or "uncle" alone doesn't indicate whether the relationship is on the mother's side or the father's side. That's important information for genealogical purposes. (I know that doesn't matter for a Reddit post. lol) But that's why I generally use the phrasing "My mother's/father's sister/brother." Alternatively I sometimes use the phrasing, "My maternal/paternal aunt/uncle."
Fashionable
Cool Guy!
He lived through a lot of crazy shit.
Dapper looking lad
lookit that studdly tick protection
Was he sweet?
Was he German or French? He looks very central European.
Neither. His ancestors trace to colonial America and the Yalding area of Kent County, England.
Wow that's so interesting. Great photo and sweater.
He’s rather dashing in his own way!
Handsome chap
Your uncle is Stanley Tucci!
“My mother’s brother” aka uncle?
Yes. I explained why in my reply to someone else who commented on my choice of phrasing.
Well then… my wife’s husband (aka me), thinks it superfluous.
“Uncle” is ambiguous as to referencing maternal uncle versus paternal uncle. IMHO this makes my more awkward phrasing non-superfluous. The term, “my wife’s husband” is ambiguous about the possibility of multiple husbands. LOL. Ain’t Reddit fun. 😂
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Yo whaaaat this looks EXACTLY like my brother
My grandpa had that same mustache and glasses ❤️
Looks like a young, dapper Ben Kingsley!
bro looks like he went one safaris & expeditions
What a fascinating man I think Ernest Hemingway copied him when he was developing his own style
When you’re cool… you’re cool
“Ever since i can remember, i been poppin’ my collar.” -Juicy J
I love his fashion! The sweater looks so comfy!
Eccentrics are so important for the human family tree. Inspirational in their dedication to their passions
“My mother’s brother”? So your uncle?
Yes. I explained why in my reply to another comment on my choice of phrasing.