Early 20th century family history
Dave and Ruth must have stayed in Middleburg for a time after Percy’s death, and then moved to Ticonderoga, NY with Lydia and Francis. They lived at the same address, where Jennie had sent them letters (see below), but in different parts of a house, Read More …
This is the last of the correspondence! Unfortunately, this ends on a sad note, as Percy passed away shortly after the last letter. Some further notes about what happened after this will be detailed in a separate post. (No Date) Hello Hon, Haven’t much time Read More …
Dave and Ruth plan for a longer-term living arrangement. For now, he will take Ruth back to Middleburg with him and leave Lydia in Adams to care for Jennie, though she seems to be doing much better. At the end of this post is a 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 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 …
This is Ruth’s final week in Adams before she returns to Preston Hollow, and then to Albany. Dave makes plans to travel up there to meet her, so there are no more letters between them until later in the month. There is lots of talk Read More …
Dave is disappointed that Ruth has decided to extend her visit to Adams Center. They reminisce about how they met about a year ago, in October, 1934. She and her mother go up to Gouverneur to visit Eva and her family, and she tells stories Read More …
Ruth is enjoying her visit with the family in Adams Center, getting lots of rest, and for the first or second Sunday of the year that they haven’t visited each other, both Dave and Ruth find themselves going to church. There are plans for Dave Read More …