Here is a photo taken by Benjamin Goldsberry. According to the 1880 census, Benjamin Goldsberry was living in the Town of Bedford, age 27 and was a photographer. He had a wife and a 1 year old son, Charles who was born in Taylor county. By 1900, he has moved to Chariton, Lucas Co, IA. He is still a photographer and so is his son Charles.

The photo is of Sarah Elvira (Marble) Kidder, circa 1875-1885. She along with her family lived in Bedford & Clayton twps from 1875-1907 when they moved to North Dakota.

From: Sharon Jones

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