Albert J Britton (1870 - 1939)

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One of the photos in my great grandfather's collection of photographs from Keystone Academy in 1890-1891 is identified on the back as Britton of Justus, Pa

In the Keystone Academy catalogs and alumni booklets - he was identified as Albert J Britton of Justus, Pa. 

A few minutes research on the web and Ancestry reveals basic information about Albert Britton

1870 Aug 8  Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Son of Jerome Britton annd Frances Hall
1880             Lived in Scott Township, Lackawanna, Pa (Justus is part of Scott Township)
1890-91       Attended Keystone Academy in Factoryville as an Unassigned Student
1892            Married Carrie Bessel (b 1869)
1893 Sept   Son Harold born
1900            Lived in Blakely, Lackawanna, Pa. Occupation is Provision Dealer
1907            Married Jennie H Smith in West Virginia
1920            Lived in Richmond, Virginia with Jennie. No occupation listed
1924            Married Johanna Harlander in West Virginia
1927            Daughter Dorothy born
1930            Lived in Beckly, Raleigh, West Virginia. Occupation is sells life insurance
1930 Oct 9 Died in Raleigh County, West Virginia 

The photograph I have was taken at the Manchester photo studio in Factoryville, PA. On the back it says  Britton  KA  Justus PA  Box 23
Albert J Britton


 If you are related to Albert J Britton, please feel free to download a copy of the photo and share it with your family and online. Pleacse contact mepatty.hankins@gmail.com if you would like a full size scan of the photograph.
Location: Factoryville, PA 18419, USA

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