The Photo Trail

1. This photo has been passed down as the Boeck family in Germany. The photo evidence supports the location.
2. The memorial/obituary of George Boeck claims that he and his brother, Henry, came to the US together and that George arrived in the US in 1852 when he was 17.
3. Since he came with a brother I assume it was the older brother (in this photo?) who came with him. That is more reasonable than that a 17 year old comes over with a younger brother.
4. The photo shows parents, two daughters, and three sons. It makes sense that the two who traveled to America are the two oldest sons.

Did you notice the window?
Perhaps a curious friend or servant watching the photographic event.

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