Family Photos from 1896 -- 1913

Sophia Helena Kastel in her home kitchen in Astoria, Oregon circa 1902. Helena was an exceptionally good cook, who always chose the best ingredients available. She said it was more economical to have good food 'then waste bad food.' Over the years her husband's increasing weight was testimony to her cooking.

Car manufacturer not identified. The Fellmans were early Astoria car owners. Their first auto was an Evertt Morgan and Flanders, known as the "Every Morning Fix It" car. The brand was discontinued in 1912 after three years of production.

Circa 1891
Johan and Kaisa Pöyskö and Family in Oulu, Finland
W. Dufva photo.

Front row: L to R: Seated Johan Pöyskö; son George Pöyskö; seated George Kauppi Kontinen (later known as George Kastell) brother-in-law of Johan Pöyskö.

Second row: L to R: Johan Pöyskö's wife, Kaisa Greta Kauppi Kontinen Pöyskö, and Hilma Kauppi Kontinen (later known as Hilma Kastell). Hilma and George Kastell were two of Kaisa's siblings. After arrival in the US Kastel was usually spelled with only one l.

Circa 1900
George Jacob Pöyskö and his father, Johan Pöyskö
Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon
Photo taken in the Math Mathson studio.

Circa 1904
Eva Sophia Poysky (born 1901) standing
and Carl Premis Poysky (1903) seated.
Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon

1904
Eva Sophia and Charles Primus Poysky

1905
Newspaper photo. Graduates of Astoria High School,
Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon
Pictured, back row, second from the left, George J. Poysky.

Circa 1910
Seated Tyne Posky, standing Eva Sophia Poysky
Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon

Circa 1912
Eva Sophia Poysky

1913
Postcard mailed to Tyne Poysky, Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon

Written on the back of the postcard: "You may be able to recognize who these are. If not let me know. Would be glad to hear from you. Best regards to Geo." No signature. Picture labeled: Tyne, Eva, June, Wayne.

The author of this page believes it should be labeled Tyne Christine (age 14), Eva Sophia (age 12), Martha Sussanna (age 10), and Waino William (age 3) Poysky. June Elsa was born in 1913, and was later known as June Elizabeth. Martha Sussanna was later known as Martha Susan Poysky. Wainor was later known as Wayne Poysky.