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Photograph: Family of John and Selma (Kosier) Acord

Family of John and Selma (Kosier) Acord

John Turner Acord (1861-1934) son of William Acord and Martha Casey with wife Selma Zelema Kosier (1862-1934) and children. The eldest, standing is assumed to be Lilly M. Acord (1882-????), the one in John's lap is believed to be May Acord (1886-bef. 1900), the one in Selma's lap is Minnie Myrtle Acord (1887-1937). Photo courtesy of Velda Nichols. [000039]