Postel, Lewis D.
(1861-1933)



Birth: October 10, 1861, Columbus, Franklin County, OH
Death: June 1, 1933, Muncie, Delaware County, IN
Parents: Israel and Altamisa (Douglas) Postal
Spouse: Emma Rees, married April 19, 1887
Known Children:
Family Photographers: sister Mary M. Postel retoucher
Other Occupations While Photographer:
Other Occupations: realtor
Individual Number: 2812


Known Dates
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Name Used		 Worker Type Studio Location or
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Alternate Address
1890s-1897 L. Postel Studio owner Muncie, Delaware County, IN
February 1897*- L. Postel Studio owner Hartford City, Blackford County, IN
1897-February 1897* L. Postel Studio owner Connersville, Fayette County, IN Central Ave., 2nd door S. of 7th St.
1899-February 1899* L. Postel Studio owner Connersville, Fayette County, IN Central Ave., 1st door S. of 7th St.


















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OriginalNotes: Tombstone spelling: Israel and Altamisa Postal

1880 Census, Center Township, Delaware County, Indiana
Izeral Postel, 46, farmer, b. Ohio
Altanissa Postel, 43, wife, b. Ohio
William Postel, 22, son, laborer, b. OH
John S. Postel, 21, son, clerk in store, b. Ohio
Mary M. Postel, 20, daughter, at home, attended school, b. OH
Lewis Postel, 18 son, at home, attended school, b. OH

1887 - Indiana Marriages (1810-2001, ancestry.com): Lewis Postel, marriage date April 19, 1887, Indiana, to Emma Rees, Delaware County, Indiana

1907 Muncie City Directory, p. 642 - Louis Postal (Emma), retired photographer, h. 425 s. Madison [Note: Miss Mary M. Postal, photographer, h. 322 E Howard [also at 322 E. Howard is Isreal Postal (Artemisia), retired, h 322 E Howard]

1933 - Indiana Death Certificates, Lewis D. Postal, 425 1/2 S. Madison, Muncie, divorced, realtor, b. October 10, 1861 in Columbus, Ohio, son of Israel Postal and Altimisa Douglas, informant Merle Postal, b. June 1, 1933
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Connersville Daily News, March 8, 1897, p. 2 - L. Postel, the photographer, writes us from Muncie, that he has just recovered from an attack of la grippe, and that he will send all the pictures due in Connersville in a few days.

1907 Muncie City Directory, p. 642 - Louis Postal (Emma), retired photogrpaher, h. 425 s. Madison [Note: Miss Mary M. Postal, photographer, h. 322 E Howard [also at 322 E. Howard is Isreal Postal (Artemisia), retired, h 322 E Howard]
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OriginalSource: Connersville Times, Feburary 17, 1897, p. 6 - L. Postel, who has been conducting a photograph gallery on Central avenue near Seventh street, has pulled up stakes and left for Hartford City where he will resume the same business. He was accompanied by his wife.
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OriginalSource: Connersville Daily News, January 5, 1897, p. 2 - Advertisement for L. Postel's art studio on Central avenue, 2nd door south of 7th street. Get 1 dozen Cabinet Photographs, any style, for $1.00, with a large souvenir picture for no extra charge. After the 18th of January all pictures $3.00 per dozen. Gallery open on Sunday. L. Postel, photographer

Connersville Times, February 3, 1897, p. 1 - L. Postel's Art Studio, Any style for only $1 per dozen, including one large souvenir on Mondays and Tuesdays. The large picture is to be in water colors. Offer good until Feb. 17. After that date this work will cost you $5. Remember the place, corner 7th st.. And Central Ave.

Connersville Times, Feburary 17, 1897, p. 6 - L. Postel, who has been conducting a photograph gallery on Central avenue near Seventh street, has pulled up stakes and left for Hartford City where he will resume the same business. He was accompanied by his wife. 

Connersville Daily News, March 8, 1897, p. 2 - L. Postel, the photographer, writes us from Muncie, that he has just recovered from an attack of la grippe, and that he will send all the pictures due in Connersville in a few days.
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OriginalSource: Connersville Times, January 11, 1899, p. 6 - Ad - Photographs only $1.00 per doz. L. Postel, the incintanious [sic] photographer, who was in Connersville two years ago is located one door south of seventh street on Central Avenue, and is ready to give you the latest city style and up-to-date pictures. The best work that can be produced. Cabinets for only $1.00 per dozen, Mantellos for on 50c per dozen. One door south of Seventh Street on Central Ave.

Connersville Daily News, January 21, 1899, p. 3 - Photographs 98 cents! Per Dozen for the finest gloss cabinets and one of the dozen A Large Companyo. The latest $4.00 plantino cabinet, commonly known as the dull finish, for only $1.38 dor dozen until February 6, 1899 at L. Postel's Art Studio, corner of 7th Street and Central Ave. Remember this is your last chance, after this date we will not be with you.
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