Janson & Brandl kids

The photo (top right) was probably taken about 1920, in the front yard of the Joe Brandl house in Buckman, Minnesota. It was the house that's kitty corner from the church, but now, the porch is gone (removed when the road in front was widened for the highway). Mom pointed it out as the house where her grandma Janson died, in the main floor corner bedroom.


In trying to determine who the kids in this picture are, we needed to look at the family tree and see who was born between Adella Brandl and Leo Brandl. (Two of Anton Janson's sisters--Frances and Rose--married Brandls--John and Joe). Judging by moms' apparent age here, and by Leo, the baby, it had to be Spring, 1921.

My best guess: Standing are Adella, 13--Ed, 11--Ervin, 6--Charlie, 8--Franziska (Fuchs) Janson--then mom, 6--Leona, 5--and Loretta, 4.
The baby had to be Leo Brandl (born Jan, 1920). The only other kids in those familys who were around 4 years old were Marion and Alfred. (However, I'm pretty positive about MOST of the names).

(If you happen to know I've mistaken someone here, please, let me know in the comments).