Jim and Bessie [McCaskey] Matney
and Family

abt. 1912

From left, front row:
Dora, and James H. [Jim] Matney, Bessie [McCaskey] Matney holding Earl Matney

Back row, from left:
Roy, Minnie and Clifford Matney

James H. Matney was born abt. 1884 and died [unknown]

Bessie McCaskey was born Nov. 1, 1885 and died Nov. 6, 1918.

They were married Aug. 30, 1902 in Ave, Douglas County, MO.

One more daughter, was born after this picture was taken. About 6 months after her birth, Bessie died. The daughter was raised by a related family.

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