Familiar Faces, Forgotten: Genealogical Research Reveals Identities of Mary Powell Crew

HRMM holds many historic photographs of the beloved side-wheel steamer Mary Powell and the dozens, if not hundreds, of crew members who made her journeys possible. Their faces have gazed back at us for years, but who are they? Many faces remain unidentified. This lecture focuses on one particular 1908 photograph of Mary Powell crew members that currently hangs in the Mary Powell hallway at HRMM. A search for their identities using genealogical research methodology was undertaken and successfully identified multiple individuals. Join us to learn about their lives. Sponsored by Rondout Saving Bank.