Edward Jesse and Mary Thompson Bickerstaff were married on March 15, 1891. Their family gathered to celebrate their 40th anniversary in 1931. Edward Jesse was 59 and Mary was 58. They had nine children. Their eight living children are standing with them in the photo, above. Left to right are Edward, 26; Cora, 20; William, 38; Edward Jesse; Emma, 38; Andrew, 24; Mary; John, 35; Mary Ellen, 31; and Daniel, 33.
Happy Anniversary, Gramma and Grampa Bickerstaff!
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What a wonderful family photograph. Makes me wonder how long my grandparents and great grandparents were married.
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