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Thomas Bluford (1914-1998)

Thomas Bluford Age 3 Months - 1914


First Cousins 1914

The original writing on the back of the photo appears to be Melvin's, and he wrote, "Bluford, H Y, Harold." Mom added "Chaney" under Bluford, "Westbrook" next to Hy, and "Means" after Harold. Below, she wrote, "All born same week in Sept 21 > Mon > Thurs > Sun. Bluford nephew of H. Y. & Harold.


Bluford and Cecil - 1916 (Summer before Cecil's Death)

Jennifer, Anthony, and Katherine all resemble Bluford (left), and Robin resembles Cecil (right).


Aunt Fannie, Thomas Bluford Chaney (2), Lura Westbrook Chaney, Cecil Melvin Chaney (6 months) 1916

You will have to look at the high resolution version to see what I mean, but Lura Ellen looks like Lura Westbrook in this particular photo.


Lloyd and Bluford 1938

Lloyd Eric looks like his namesake and Charles Melvin looks like his dad.


Bluford and Myrtle Chaney Honeymoon - Little Rock, June 1936