Unknown badge need help identifying

[Target]

it says Fern Walker, Methow, WA, Merry XMAS 1907

 

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[Mackaydon]

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[Erik in NJ]

I can't really tell how big it is, but it looks like a novelty luggage ID tag that was given to her as a Christmas gift in 1907. Very nice and unusual personal find! I wonder if she has any relatives still in the area.

 

[Target]

Thank you Mackaydon! Will do!

 

[Target]

It is only 3 inches tall and two and half inches wide! I think you are correct about novelty I think it's a lot of trouble to go through to have it inscribed! It was a cool find one of my favorites! I will be checking on relative! Thank you

 

[Erik in NJ]

It's definitely the right size for a luggage tag. Certainly one of the nicer personal items I have seen posted here and unique in that I have never seen another like it. Kudos to you for trying to find one of Fern's relatives and congratulations on the find.

If someone here has a subscription to a site such as Been Verified (I just had to cancel mine the other day, but would have gladly done a look up for you) or similar they may be able to easily find Fern's relatives. Some of the better researchers here like MackayDon should also be able to help you find relatives.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice tag with a personal touch.

 

[Subterranean]

Awesome find, congratulations. Notice how the slot at the top was "holed out" to accommodate a chain link maybe. It could have been on the collar of a large dog, goat, or pony that was a Christmas gift for Fern! Best of luck on the research. Sub

 

[Target]

This is why I love this site so many helpful people! Never thought about a animal tag but it would make sence as a Christmas gift! I will keep researching but yes this was one of my favorite finds! Hard to find such cool stuff in the NW! Thank you Sub!

 

[jeff of pa]

Interesting it is the Only year that popped up for Washington state with her name

The Wenatchee daily world. (Wenatchee, Wash.), 08 Nov. 1907.



The Wenatchee daily world. (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, November 08, 1907, Image 1 « Chronicling America « Library of Congress

 

[sutphin]

Id say that tag is on target,neat,vanzutphen

 

[qaela4]

That is a cool find, I love finding stuff with character and history and the inscription makes yours a real winner! Congrats.

 

[DonDigger]

Ancestry.com has the name listed as well but the DOB conflicts with the news paper article that Jeff PA posted. Maybe close kin? Interesting find and will be even more interesting to see what turns up.

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[DonDigger]

Found a better posting on FamilyTreenow.com. This sounds more like the person in the news paper article.

 

[Target]

DonDigger you have probably nailed it! I found this badge in Spokane and the dates are perfect and area is perfect! You have greatly helped my research! Again Thank You for the time you took to help me I will keep you posted on anything I find! You Rock! Target!

 

[DonDigger]

Target, good luck with trying to locate her decedents! And thanks for the comments. This is one of the reasons I enjoy this forum so much.

Don