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Mabel Irene Linger

My mother’s older sister, Mabel Irene Linger, was fourth in the birth order of the ten Linger siblings born to John Curry Linger and Mary Effie Carter. __________ On the back of one of the above three photos, was a hand-notation that it was taken at Glen Echo. Since the attire of Aunt Mabel and her friend are identical, I grouped the three images together. I Googled “Glen Echo” and discovered a bit of interesting history. It was an amusement...

The Linger Family Overview, History and Memorabilia

The following basic genealogical outline was found in The Linger Family History, by Fred J. Linger and Hartzel G. Strader, published by Gateway Press, Inc., 1989. Where possible, additional information will be pieced into this outline (ongoing project), along with footnoted source(s) or links, if applicable. Increasingly, and especially as I attempt to write about my mother’s life story, my thoughts turn to those of family systems in a partial attempt to interpret a number of things. _________ To write,...