John Riley Arrick/Orrick and Minerva Viola Harrison

The Story Behind this Picture

After years of research, Randy Arrick gave his Father Leonard William a computer and internet connection. The very first inquiry that Leonard posted resulted in a response from Ron Stricklin and this picture. Ron is descended from Minerva’s sister Caledonia Harrison.This is the only known picture of John Riley Arrick. It has his and Minerva’s name on the back. This Tintype was easy to produce an relatively cheap in the 1800s. The image has been mirrored digitally to correct the original.

The picture is of very poor quality but is a family treasure and Leonard put it on the front cover of the genealogy books he made for his sons and family. The original was then lost, then found in an hidden trunk at Ron’s Aunt’s house in KY in 2008. Thank you Ron for this incredible gift!

We are also told by Debbie, wife of Buddy Travis Arrick, that John Riley’s grandson (also named John Riley) pointed out that Minerva’s right hand is covered because it was either missing or deformed. We don’t know if this was a birth defect or from an accident. Her Father, James A. Harrison ran a saw mill in Hardin Co, TN when she was young.

Notice Minerva has a ring on her left-hand index finger. This, along with the clothing, points to this being a wedding picture. They were married in 1884. Further research indicates this photo might have been taken at the East Hotel on the square in Savannah, TN (Hardin Co).

Source:
http://www.arrick.com/family/johnrileyarrick.html

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