Speedy

Undated tintype images, mostly in paper sleeves, of the Speedy family of Northumberland, England region who settled in Harvey in 1842.

Clockwise from top left. “Grandfather Speedy” Thomas Speedy (1815-1900); “Grandmother Speedy” Isabella (Patterson) Speedy (1815-1888); daughter, Ann “Annie” Speedy (1844-1876); daughter, Mary Speedy (1855-1902); daughter, Jane “Janie” (Speedy) Piercy (1846-1939); daughter, Isabella (Speedy) Messer (1837-1930).

Source: Darrell Messer.

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Craigs/Patterson Family Portraits

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