Frank Hammes This old photograph was found in the publication of Faces and Places of Grant County. I contacted the submitter of this photograph and verified that Frank Hammes is the 3rd man from right in the photo. Frank Hammes was married to Nettie Dolphin (daughter of John and Rebecca Dolphin). I can't confirm this is the same Frank, but the location and time period coincides with Netties' age and marriage location Nettie married a Frank Hammes on Feb 17,1897 in Glen Haven, around his 1896 band playing days. The second photo is Frank Hammes with his siblings. Frank with siblings belonged to Marilyn Hammes. The band photo was contributed by Verna Fralick

Howard Hammes Howard Hammes was the son of Frank Hammes and Nettie Dolphin. He was born Aug 13, 1908 and married Monica Holzmiller. They had one daughter, Marilyn. Howard died April 28, 1980 and Monica died May 6, 1968. In the Laurence Henkel photo section there are a couple more photos of Howard.

Marilyn Hammes Marilyn Hammes was the only daughter of Howard Hammes and Monica Holzmiller. Personal note: Unfortunately, I didn't hear of Marilyn passing away until about 7 months after her death. Through a miracle, another distant relative (Jeanette Zimmer) found and kept a scrapbook of news clippings and one photgraph album. I was able to obtain these belongings from Jeanette and am most grateful. Unfortunately, since Marilyn was an only child, many of her personal belongings including photos were discarded. Needless to say- great genealogical treasures lost. Prior to her death I had scanned copies of some photos she had lent to me and was able to rescue some in that manner. However, I am certain it was not all of her photos. Sadly, some mysteries of the Dolphin line were lost upon her death. The brief visits I had with Marilyn, she came accross to me as being a very kind, generous, and intelligent woman. She was also very trusting. I thank her for allowing me to borrow some of her photos and scrapbook prior to her death, to preserve some of the legacy of the Dolphin line and of her life. God Bless.

Lou Starr This old photograph was found in the publication of Faces and Places of Southwest Wisconsin. Lou Starr was married to Jessie Dolphin (daughter of John and Rebecca Dolphin). He married Jessie on Dec 19,1888 and they had 1 son. Photograph owned by Verna Fralick

Laurie Starr This is a photo of Laurie Starr, son of Jessie and Lou Starr. Laurie died at age 19 of Typhoid fever. Photograph owned by Marilyn Hammes

Laurence Henkel Laurence Henkel was the son of William Henkel and Lulu Dolphin. This photograph is of Larry at 8 months old and currently the only photo I have of him. I have a photograph (unconfirmed) which might be his father, William Henkel. If anyone has photos of his parents or another older photo,or can confirm, William, please email me. Photograph owned by David Keck