The Saturday Scan

WilliamWetzel_1882_GGfather

This is my Great Grandfather William Wetzel. I don’t have an exact date for this photo but he was born in 1882 & looks less than 2 years old in the photo. I love the dress and lace collar. This was taken back when little boys & girls both wore the same style clothing until they were age 3 or so. I suspect it had something to do with ease of changing diapers and being potty trained. I also love the boots & tiny cane he has been given as a prop.

But what I love best is his resemblance to Mayhem

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Comments

  1. TammyDecember 5, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Wow!!! That's amazing!!!

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  2. glitterbygrammieDecember 5, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    He really does resemble him. Wow

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  3. LizzieDecember 5, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    120 years later.. isn't it fascinating to see old pictures of relatives and find a resemblance in your own family?
    They really do look quite alike - five generations apart!

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  4. Junk Drawer KathyDecember 5, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Oh, yes the resemblance is there. I love both pics. Adorable!

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  5. JaneDecember 5, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Wow!!! the resemblance is incredible!! Isn't that wonderful??? :)

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  6. humelDecember 5, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Stunning resemblance - wow!!

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  7. Nicole @ Chic and Cheap NurseryDecember 5, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    The resemblance is amazing!!! WOW!!!

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  8. RachelDecember 6, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    What an amazing resemblance.

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  9. RachelFebruary 27, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    What an amazing resemblance.

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