October 25, 2013

 I'M SO EXCITED I COULD CRY!!!!! I have wanted to do this for so long and kept putting it off....Last weekend on Shutterfly they had a special and I chose the free 16x20...I had been wanting a big picture of my 3 great grandmother to hang over my fireplace....We only have a small photo taken from a tintype and don't always know how it will come out when enlarged... I had no expectations so I wouldn't be disappointed....Well, here she is in a 16x20 size.....Mary Polly Sitz Lankford..I've also heard her called Nellie....Her Native American name was Mele or Me-Le..From Monteagle Mountain (Grundy County Tennessee)....I have always been soooo intrigued by her and thought she had the sweetest face....It touches my heart to finally have a large picture of her and that she is not forgotten by so many of her Lankford descendants.....




Until next time~~hugs, Jen

6 comments:

Ann in PA said...

What a treasure! You have preserved it for future generations...how wonderful!

Patti said...

How lovely and special to have such a treasure! For you and your children.
Blessings, Patti

Lori from Notforgotten Farm said...

just beautiful ~ look at the strength in her sweet face ~
Lori

linda said...

She is beautiful; her face is full of character. Look at those cheek bones! What a wonderful treasure.

Nancy in WI said...

I love that picture!!! She does look sweet and how wonderful to have that piece of history! I would like to know what music I was listening to when I brought you blog up. I love fiddle music. It was the song just before What a Friend We Have in Jesus. Have a good day! Nancy

Carrie ~ Cricketwood Prims said...

What a special picture of your great grandmother. I know you will treasure it along with your family.