Rescued Photo HARTEL Surname, Christian County, IL Location

As a hobby I rescue old photos that have identification on them. I acquired one from an auction. It is of a family of five. It was taken in the late 1800s early 1900s. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hartel. There are three children, two sons and a daughter-none of whom are identified. They ranges in estimated ages of 12-20, with the girl being the middle child? The seller had no idea where it originated from-as he buys estates and has a large inventory.

I'd like to locate family to send this to. I'm sorry that I don't have more information to give you on this, but it's all that I have to go by.

However I did do some research on the name, and came up with a family that is a good fit. My original guess on the ages of the children is close. If someone out there is of this line and is of good fortune to be able to comparet the faces to photos that they might have-good! The census information is below:


1880 United States Federal Census

Name: Jacob Hartel
Home in 1880: Buckhart, Christian, Illinois
Age: 47
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Baden
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Barbary
Father's birthplace: France
Mother's birthplace: Baden
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Jacob Hartel 47
Barbary Hartel 46
Jacob Hartel 22
Martha Hartel 14
George Hartel 10

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