Name/Title
YEntry/Object ID
Photo5127.01Description
Pence Family, photo was taken around 1914, most likely in Harrisonburg. The family lived at 1339 Whitmore Shop Road in Harrisonburg which is still owned by the Pence family.
-Father: Hugh Casper Pence, born 1882. 1940 census states: "farm laborer", he owned the Whitmore Shop Road property, he had completed 5th grade, his income was $40 for 30 weeks of work, he was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia
-Mother: Lula Wolfrey Pence, born 1883, she died in 1920 from the Spanish flu pandemic
-Daughter: Edna Pearl Pence Frank, born around 1909
-Older son: Markwood Pence. born 1910
-Baby: Albert Brown Pence, born 1913 and is the grandfather of the donor. Albert's dress was likely sewn by his mother.Collection
Collection 002Acquisition
Accession
2024.14Source or Donor
Ms. Sheri Pence LaubachAcquisition Method
GiftCreate Date
May 9, 2023Update Date
May 27, 2026