1910s Decade and before

This is a photo I scanned from Jean's pictures.

Willie with farming machines (possibly Ken in picture, also).

These are items I scanned from Bob's information and photos

This is from the Bible of John Behem (a letter between two cousins). John Behem is probably Ben's father, Leah's grandfather, Willie's great grandfather. The Uncle Ben and Aunt Matilda (married in 1848) mentioned in the letter are Leah's parents (Leah is Willie's mother). These two boys (Allen & Oscar) presumably are Leah's cousins.

Postcard caption is "the home place"

Postcard caption is "Granpa Phillip's place"

According to Bob these are their horses ~ Belmont & Dugan. Belmont could be ridden. Dugan could not ~ Ken could ride Dugan if horse wanted him to. Willie could always ride Dugan but he carried a 2x2 two feet long. Alma drove the team ~ she was driving this team when Ken got his leg wrapped around the axle and broke his leg. Alma was able to get the team stopped.

Willie Walter Phillip

Marriage license for Willie Walter and Alma, 1909

Postcard to WW Phillip regarding his sister's funeral (Lula May, born 1883, died 1920, married to Ernest Schultz)

These are pictures I found in Dad's photos with dates between 1910 and 1919. Obviously, most of them are of Ken, prior to others ~ Jean, Bob, & Leo, being born.

Ken & Jean, 1917












Postcard, Springview High school, where Ken went to high school, dated 1911.





Willie Walter and one of the boys






Ken












Ken (when my son Dennis saw this picture years ago, he said "That looks like me, but where did I get those clothes!" Dennis looked just like Ken at this age).











Ken












Willie Walter plowing, Springview, NE

Ken on horse

Ken on horse

Ken and horse

Ken

Willie Walter, plowing, Springview NE

Ken and Aunt Jo (Sister Elma)

Ken on "infamous horse". Roberta has this horse now. Bob refurbished it.

3/10, Postcard (ranch scene near Tripp County South Dakota) to Mrs. Will Phillip, Brocksburg, NE, "Dear Sister & All: How are you getting along. I am going to town today, will write later and send my picture to you. Did you get the package that I sent to you. What have you been doing. I would like to see you. Answer soon. From your loving Sister " can't read signature but looks like F.D. or F.O. (possibly sister Frances).

Alma and Ken

Ken Phillip