Early 20th century family history
Dave, Francis, and Ruth’s cousin Kent are all out of work and are looking for jobs. Francis gets lucky and finds something, while Dave finds a small job that Francis turned down for a better one. Plans come into place for Ruth to drive to Read More …
Both Dave and Francis are out of work, so they are both looking for jobs without much luck. Dave and Ruth also start making plans for their next visit. July 29, 1936 Adams Center, N.Y. My Very Own Husband, There isn’t much to relate that Read More …
Wedding gifts trickle in for Dave and Ruth, and Jennie has shown improvement in her health. July 20, 1936 Middleburg, N.Y. Hello Honey, You are doing swell in the letter writing business I would say. I’m afraid the mailman will demand a larger salary if Read More …
Ruth and Dave have returned from a honeymoon, sunburned, and thrilled that they are now married. Dave looks for work, and Ruth continues to care for her mother and the kids, June and Billy. July 13, 1936 Middleburg, N.Y. My Darling Wife, How is that Read More …
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 …