This is a remarkable and historically rich antique photograph featuring nine daughters of Mr. Adam Hostetter, taken during the early Civil War era (mid-1800s). The photo is beautifully framed and includes a preserved newspaper article detailing the family's history and the lives of the sisters.
According to the included article. The Hostetter family had 13 children (four boys and nine girls). The daughters were raised on a large farm near Minerva, Ohio. Several became schoolteachers and respected members of their communities. The article outlines marriages, occupations, and even involvement in the Women's Christian Temperance Union.All nine sisters lived long lives, with some reaching into their 90s. The original article provides names, marriages, and local historical references, making this an exceptional piece for collectors of.