I just came across an album of old (probably late 1800s) photos (both paper and ferrotypes.) Only 2 have any id on them. One is actually a receiving card or something. It has a small photo of a young man, and has "Joseph Dames" printed on it. The other one with a name on it is of a woman and small child. On the back it says Bennie Brown, S. May Brown, Woodburn, Marion Co, Oregon.
Many of the other photos have photographer imprints from Iowa - Keosauqua, Milton, Ottumwa. There are a couple from northern Missouri, and 1 from Illinois.
If you think this Joseph Dames might be your family, please let me know - I'll be glad to share.