Please help us identify these pictures. Hover your mouse over a picture to see a short description, and click on the thumbnail to see the picture. Every picture has been resized so that they will download faster. Most of these pictures are from the home that Charles H. Wykes, Jr. built. This property was originally purchased in 1879 by Charles H. Wykes, Sr. and the original house has been torn down. Other pictures were sent to us by Randy Campbell, and a few pictures are from Jane Fohn.

Here are some things to keep in mind as you look at these pictures:

  • You may not think that you will be able to identify any of these people since you never saw them in person. However, you may have seen them in previous (labeled) pictures, or you may have pictures of them in your own collection, so it is not unlikely that you may recognize someone in these pictures.

  • Even if you do not recognize any of the faces, let us know if you gather any clues from the pictures. Can you date the picture (approx.) from the clothing, hairstyles, jewelry, furniture, etc?

  • Please click on the thumbnails to be taken to a larger view of the picture. We may have a longer explanation of the picture or more details (photographer, where the picture was found, possible names, etc.) with the larger image.

  • Do you have any similar pictures? If you can send a scanned copy to us this would be helpful!

  • Some of these pictures may be of friends of the Wykes & Robey families.

    • Does anyone recognize this family? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by their clothing, hairstyle, etc? Family of six This picture was apparently taken in Round Rock. Who are the three children? Any clue regarding the time period? Three children Does anyone recognize this man? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by his clothing or anything else? Unknown man Another scan of a previous picture. Unknown man Mr. Wykes - which Wykes? Which Mr. Wykes? Who is this lady? Possibly a Jones sister Was this a King house? Is this a King house? This picture was apparently taken in Shelbyville. Does anyone recognize this child? Baby in Shelbyville This lady's name might have been Mamie Maddock. Does anyone recognize this woman? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? Mamie Maddock? Who is this child? Apparently the name is Jessie. Who would Jessie be related to? Jessie ? This is a picture labeled John and James with a rather strange pose. Do you recognize them or know anything about the setting for this picture? John & James ? This lady's name might have been J. E. Allen. Does anyone recognize this woman? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? J. E. Allen ? This was a tintype. Who might this be? Tintype Lucy Liddle is scribbled at the bottom of this photo. Who would this be? Lucy Liddle This unknown man has a pleasant look on his face. Unknown man Unidentified - this was taken in Decatur. Taken in Decatur Lady unknown - Photographer Hillyer Photograph by Hillyer
    		Does anyone recognize these two little girls? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? Two little girls Does anyone recognize this woman? Even if you can not identify her, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? Taken in Austin Does anyone recognize this man? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by his clothing? Unknown man Does anyone recognize this woman? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? Unidentified woman Another scan of the picture that we thought might be Mary Robey Maybe Mary Robey? Is this Mary Wykes? Mary Wykes? Who is this fellow? We think he has similar features to the McMillens. A McMillen? Is this related to the Kings? Is this a King picture? Do you recognize this little boy? It is possible that his name is Bertie Maddock, but we are not at all certain of this. If this were his name, does anyone know how he would be related? Bertie Maddock? This lady's name may have been Mrs. N. B. Maddock. Does anyone recognize this woman? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? Mrs. N. B. Maddock? Does anyone recognize this man? L. A. Furlong, Decatur, Ill. is printed at the bottom of the photograph, but does this indicate the man's name, and if so, is he related? Taken in Decatur, Ill. This boy's name may be James R. Who would this be, and what time period could it be from? James R.? Does anyone recognize this woman? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, jewelry, hairstyle, etc? Unknown woman Unknown lady. This photograph was taken by James W. Wykes Taken by J. W. Wykes Unknown gal in Illinois Illinois Unknown fellow in Iowa. Iowa Unknown lady - Photographer McKinnon Photo by McKinnon Can anyone identify the child in this picture? Taken in Austin Does anyone recognize this woman? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? Taken in Austin Does anyone recognize this woman? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? Taken in Austin This is a large, fading picture of an unknown man. It is on one side of a large cardboard-like photo and the other side is possibly a picture of Mary Robey. Unknown man This picture is labeled Grandpa Wykes. Whose grandpa? So which Wykes would this be? Which Grandpa Wykes? Who is this? We wonder if it might be a McMillen. A McMillen? Do you recognize this couple? Do you think that this could possibly be William and Mary Robey the parents of Francis Asbury Robey? There is some similarity, but there are also some possibly-significant differences. Maybe Robeys? Does anyone recognize this person? It is possible, that their name is Haughton Maddock, but this is not at all certain, and we do not know how they would be related if this is the correct name. Haughton Maddock? Can anyone identify this individual? When we scanned this photo we noted that there was a 2-cent stamp with it. Are there any clues as to the time period of this photograph? Boy & 2-cent stamp This picture is labeled For Cousin Jennie. Does anyone recognize this woman? Do you know who Cousin Jennie might be? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? For Cousin Jennie Unknown boy - his name may be Willie A. Willie A.? Does anyone recognize this man? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? This picture was apparently taken in San Francisco. Taken in San Francisco Unknown - taken at Wyke's Gallery of Art Wyke's Gallery of Art Unidentified child - photographers Wykes and Williams. By Wykes & Williams Unknown man in Decatur Taken in Decatur Unidentified woman Unknown woman An unidentified photo. This man reminds us very much of Levi Woodbury (William and Mary Robey's grandson by their son Levi). Looks like Levi W.? Do you know who the child is in this picture? Taken in Austin Does anyone recognize this woman? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? Note the bustle. Taken in Austin Does anyone recognize this man? Can you identify other objects in the picture or give us a clue about the the time period of the picture from his hat, clothing, tools, etc? Taken in Austin We think that this house belonged to some Robeys. Does anyone recognize it? Who lived here? When did they live here? A Robey House? This is on the other side of the previous picture. Could it be Mary Robey? Maybe Mary Robey? We know that this is Emma Wykes, but how is Emma Wykes related? Is this a picture of James and Mary's adopted daughter? Which Emma Wykes? Frank Rande Frank Rande Unknown people - this picture is quite faded! Faded picture This child's name might be Tina Maddock. Does anyone recognize this girl? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? Tina Maddock? Does anyone recognize this man? T. H. Butler and Decatur, Ills. are printed at the bottom of the picture, but does this indicate the man's name, and if so, is he related? Decatur, Ill. Does anyone recognize this woman? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? This picture was apparently taken in Illinois. Illinois Does anyone recognize this woman? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? This picture was apparently taken in San Francisco. Taken in San Francisco Does anyone recognize this woman? If not, can you give us any information on what the time period might have been by the clothing, hairstyle, etc? This picture has printed at the bottom: Upson & Stinson, 356 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y. Taken in Buffalo, NY Who is this lady? At the bottom of the photo is says Compliments of Mate. Compliments of Mate An unknown lady in Los Angeles. Taken in Los Angeles Unknown little girl? Unknown girl An unidentified photo. This man reminds us very much of Levi Woodbury (William and Mary Robey's grandson by their son Levi). Looks like Levi W.?




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