Early 20th century family history
Dave had driven up to Adams Center and returned with both Lydia and June, who must have stayed with the Spragues during this week. They finally settle on a wedding date of July 3, 1936. The wedding itself was a small ceremony with Lydia and Read More …
Ruth and Dave try to work out their wedding plans and figure out when or if either of them can take time off. Young Billy Sedgemore causes a lot mischief. June 21, 1936 Adams Center, N.Y. Hello Honey, It is nearly 9:00 p.m. and this Read More …
Dave and Ruth consider if or when they should marry. Jennie showed some improvement, but a new doctor they visit gave a grim diagnosis. Bill writes that he will stay on his current job instead of coming home. Ruth gets a lot of help from Read More …
Dave and Frances have returned from Adams Center with Lydia. Everyone is on board with Dave and Ruth getting married; Janie and Percy are especially supportive. Jennie continues to be in delicate health, so Bill writes that he will return within a week or so Read More …
Ruth and Janie worked together to give up custody of Donald, the foster child, thinking that it’s best for Jennie. Lydia stayed up in Adams Center for the week to help Ruth take care of Jennie, leaving Francis home to fend for himself. Janie and Read More …
There are only a couple of letter exchanges this week, as Dave went up to Adams that Friday with Francis and Lydia to visit Ruth and family. He had been busy with work or celebrations of his mother’s birthday. The Parker/Spencer/Sedgemore homestead was constantly busy, Read More …
Ruth is busy and frustrated keeping up with work around the house, caring for children and her mother. Both she and Dave look forward to a planned visit over Decoration Day. They also remember that it’s Francis and Lydia’s first wedding anniversary. May 17, 1936 Read More …
Ruth is working hard keeping up with the farm chores, filling in for her mother with the young kids, and cleaning house. Jennie is doing better, though she still worries about her. Both she and Dave share lots of news and talk of other family Read More …
Dave has returned from a visit to Adams Center. He is heart-broken that Ruth will be there indefinitely to care for her mother, but also thinks she is doing the right thing. May 4, 1936 Adams Center, N.Y. Hello Honey Boy, I have been wondering Read More …