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The Duis Sisters

Just a bit of advice, label the photos you have! In the box from my aunt there were several photos of young girls, taken in Bruning Nebraska. This is where my Grandmother grew up. Her father, Jurden Duis owned and ran a store in Bruning over 100 years ago.   I believe they are several of the Duis sisters. Tetje(Katie) Duis Middendorf, Altje(Ollie) Duis, Emma Duis, Margaretha (Maggie, Margaret) Duis Murphy, Maria Helena Duis Wilhelms, there were other sisters who died at an early age: Christina (9 years old when she died), Ida (16 years old when she died), Linda (11 years old when she died). Unfortunately I have no idea who is who! I would appreciate any help! I believe these are photos of my Grandmother, Margaret Duis Murphy: (I was told that this is a photo of Margaret and now have an original.) This is how I remember my Grandmother: She grew up speaking German but refused to speak the language around us. My mom encourage her to teach us but she refuse to be