Three generations of Abram R. and Susanna Penner family. Peter Penner, 1816-1884, was the only one of his family who came to America in 1874. He was married 3 times in Russia and twice in Canada and had 25 children. His son Abram R. Penner, was born in 1847. He and his wife Margaretha Reimer had 10 children. The oldest son, also an Abram R. Penner, b. 1874, is the first generation in this set.
Gerhard Derksen, owner of Derksen Printers, in Steinbach, MB is sitting at his desk writing on a paper. He is wearing a 3 piece suit, white shirt and a tie. His father was Salomo Derksen. Gerhard married Maria Unger b. 1888.
Mr. And Mrs. Solomon Derksen (Maria Neufeld (nee Thiessen). 2nd wife of Solomon Derksen. The couple are sitting on chairs in their garden. Mrs. Derksen is wearing a dark dress and a head covering (Haube). Mr. Derksen is wearing a dark suit, dark shirt and a captain's hat. (see Derksen Genealogy 1749-1987 p. 138)
