John Van Doren (Van Dorn)

I believe that this is Bertha's older brother, John Van Doren (spelling seems to deviate). John was a police officer in Linden, NJ.

Charles Crocker & Ardella Bassett Van Dorn Crocker

Here's a photo of grandpa Wesley's grandfather-in-law Charles Crocker & grandmother Ardella Bassett Van Dorn Crocker. It's hard to tell the year or the location, but you have to love that tremendous mustache on Charles. This is Ardella's second husband. Her first husband was Bertha's father, Lorenzo Dow Van Dorn. Lorenzo died when they all still lived in Spencer, NY.

Bertha Van Dorn Waite in chair

This photo of Bertha in a club chair is full of interesting stuff. The tall tasseled lamp shade, the model of an old sailing ship above her head, multiple draperies, & what looks like a Moorish inspired side table carved from wood with a stone top & plant on it. It looks like she was either reading or writing some letters in her favorite chair by the window.

Bertha Van Dorn Waite

Not sure when this photo was taken, or where, but Bertha looks like she's all dressed up for the opera. Hair done, fur around the neck, and jewelry. Maybe she dressed like this every day. Hard to tell her age in this photo.

Lincoln Road cyclists

Here's another photo of Lincoln Road, possibly taken on the same day as the photo of Henry Waite in front of 220.

220 Lincoln Road

This photo is taken from either the front door or window of 220 Lincoln Road, with Henry Waite out in front, looking down at something. Looks like he was either on his way to work, or just returning home. Look how young the tree sapling is. Those trees now tower over the street.

Henry Waite at the gas station

This is a great photo of Henry Waite & who I had thought was his brother William A. Waite, but it's been confirmed that it's not. It's most likely the gas station attendant, but why Henry took a photo with him, I don't know? Check out the 3-piece suit on Henry, & the classic car behind them. Even the old art deco lettering on the gas station is cool.