This is one of the four photos in frames from the home of Hugh Davisson Turner (mentioned in a previous post). It has obviously been touched up, colorized and reproduced to fit in this frame. This is the original portrait that was taken By Homier & Clark in Richmond, Virginia.
“Roberts” written on the matting. This is the back of the original photo.
My guess is it could either be John R. Turner’s grandmother, Lucy Ann
(Pollard) Roberts (1791-1863) or possibly his mother, Lucy.
The back of the photo does indicate that this was for John R. Turner
from his cousin. Speaking with an
expert, I was told the photo is circa 1860.
The hat she is wearing is circa 1850. She also pointed out that she has no teeth.
Below is a painting of Ellen Hackley (Pollard) Lewis
(1776-1859). She is the sister of Lucy. This painting hangs in Kenmore Fielding
and Betty's house in Fredericksburg VA as she married their son Howell Lewis.
Update: 3/9/2013
After receiving a scan of the back of the original photo, thank you Barbara, it is much easier to read that it starts "Grandma Roberts" to cousin John R. Turner (Awesome). I am not sure which cousin sent this to him, but I am thrilled to have this confirmed!
