Carole Hollingsworth contributed this photo of Bessie Gran, born July 24, 1883 in Alpha Illinois. The picture was taken in 1913.

 This photo was taken in 1910 in Alpha IL of her grandfather Burr Gran (b. November 18, 1895 in Alpha) and his dog in front of the Gran family residence. Sorry it doesn't show up very well on the site. Contributed by Carole Hollingsworth

 Carole Hollingsworth contributed this photo of Henry "Dude" Gran (b 04 Feb 1881 in Alpha-d. 01 May 1965 Alpha) nd his brother Franklin R. Gran (b 11 Jan 1891 in Alpha-d 08 Nov 1933 at the VA hospital Aurora Illinois, from wounds received in WW2.) Franklin was the violin soloist listed on the 1913 Alpha High School Program shown elsewhere in this album. The picture was taken in 1915 Alpha Illinois.