This is my Great great Grandfather and Grandmother. Benoni and Mary LaChance. We're not sure who the baby is other then possibly a grandchild. This pic was taken on their front porch on Mackinac Island around the turn of the century. Benoni was a Sargent in the Civil War, returning a hero (after leading the remains of his troop back from Vicksburg) and later became Mayor of the Island.

This is my Great great Grandfather and Grandmother. Benoni and Mary LaChance. We're not sure who the baby is other then possibly a grandchild. This pic was taken on their front porch on Mackinac Island around the turn of the century. Benoni was a Sargent in the Civil War, returning a hero (after leading the remains of his troop back from Vicksburg) and later became Mayor of the Island.

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Squeaky Scraps says:
Gorgeous and stunning page!!
Aug 13, 2008

kurbs says:
Here is Benoni in full dress uniform.

http://www.michiganinthewar.org/photos/beloni.htm
Aug 8, 2008

kurbs says:
This is also my great great grandfather. I was wondering if I may ask you to scan a copy for me? My grandfather was Harold LaChance, and we have another picture of Benoni in uniform on our family tree site.
Aug 8, 2008

Moongirl says:
What a great vintage page!!
Aug 2, 2008

Sooze says:
What a fabulous old photo and great family history to go along with it! Beautifully scrapped!
May 20, 2008

Tmyers810 says:
Great job, beautiful layout:)
May 20, 2008

clair says:
Wonderful history. It looks like a grandson. You have scraped it well.
May 20, 2008

Roniiv says:
Love the story....photo is remarkable in that beautiful LO!
May 19, 2008

Mat's Scrapbook says:
Absolute priceless photo and a treasure. Lovely tribute to them.
May 19, 2008

chrisg says:
Awesome page and picture!
May 19, 2008