1880s? John Samuel Watts with presumably his wife Martha Ellen Watts (nee Pexton, born in 1826 in Ellerton, Yorkshire)?
John Samuel Watts was born in Spratton on December 3 1824.
John and Martha emigrated to America in about 1855/6.
The writing on the second image is:
"John samuel Watts born in Northamptonshre, England Dec 3rd 1824.
Son of Robert and Mary Herbert Watts.
Educated in Spratton Boys school Class of Merit.
Elected a member May 1838.
This reward (a large bible) was presented by the patrons of the production of satisfactory testimonials for the year 1843.
Buried in Jonesbury graveyard Illinois."
P S Ryder So. Selina Street, Syracuse, NY was a photographer. His Brother, James Fitzallen Ryder (1826-1904) was a well-known pioneering photographer in the US. For more information see the file: 3119 Info on Watts card.docx.
See also image 2545.
Image Reference: 3039 (v2)
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