Family Photo: Frances Philomena Guth & Leopold George Selker Sr.

Frances Philomena Guth photographed with her oldest son Leopold George Selker Sr. and an unknown child. The child is likely one her grandchildren. The photograph was taken on the porch of Selker family home located at 242 Main Street in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. The JW Selker Cigar Factory is the building in the background.

Unknown Child, Frances Philomena Guth,  Leopold George Selker Sr.

Frances Philomena Selker

Frances Philomena Selker married Joseph William Selker on November 9, 1890 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. To learn more about Frances Philomena Selke and Joseph William Selker please visit the blog post Family Photo: Frances Philomena Guth and Joseph William Selker.

Th couples's oldest son Leopold George Selker Sr. was born September 28, 1891 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. He married Katherine V. Hartle. Leopold was one of the family members to continue on the family business after his father died.

From the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Frances Philomena Guth is my 2nd great-grandmother. The line extends through her daughter, Frances Philomena Selker to my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. 

References:

1. 1900 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion County, Clarion Borough, 1910 United States Federal Census Schedule; Online Images, Selker, Joseph W., Lines 1 - 7 
2. 1910 U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion, Clarion Borough, 1910 United States Federal Census Schedule; Online Images, Selker, Joseph W., Lines 37 - 47 
3. Clarion County Marriage Licenses Issued, SELKER – GUTH (11/13/1890) Joseph W. Selker and Miss Francis P. Guth, both of Clarion.