Historical information
David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943). This studio portrait (date unknown) shows them as a middle aged couple.
Significance
Pioneer family of Greensborough.
Physical description
Black and white studio portrait, man standing holding a small piece of paper, woman seated. Open book on small table at her right hand.
Inscriptions & markings
On back: 'Mr and Mrs Medhurst who did much to help Greensborough. Mrs Medhurst born in Greensboro'. Also later additions of dates of birth and death and connections with descendants.