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Thomas (Tom) Lianez and mother, Antonia Lianez. 1956 at the Vine Street home, Van Wert, Ohio
John Lianez and family dog “Dino” outside of the Vine Street Home in Van Wert, Ohio 1964
These are the enameled headstone photos from the graves of Juan and Gabriela ( Antonia’s parents) in Woodlawn Cemetery, Van Wert, Ohio. The third enameled photo is of Louis’ parents Genaro and Vicenta. The third woman (seated) is unidentified but… Continue Reading →
This is the only known picture of both grandfathers together. Juan Vargas facing camera, Genaro Yañez with back to camera. This is in Wren, Ohio circa 1940. Antonia Lianez always said (unconfirmed) that the person bent over with back to… Continue Reading →
Antonia Consuelo Vargas Lianez. Age 19 circa 1938. Location: Somewhere in Texas
The man at the rear of the truck with the dark coat is Juan Vargas loading beats in Wren, Ohio circa 1940
The small house in the background is the first home for the family in Ohio that was not in a migrant camp. The woman in the picture is Mary Faust who rented to us when no one else would. David… Continue Reading →
Antonia, John, Judy, Emanuel and David Lianez @ the Chicago Field Museum circa 1953