Early 20th century family history
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 Frances each have a nice-paying but difficult job. Unfortunately, both their salaries are immediately sunk into car repairs! Dave is pressured by Hermann and Ruth to apply for a mechanic job in Watertown, which he tries to do. Grace seems to be getting Read More …
Dave and Ruth are eager for their next visit. Grace remains very ill, so Ruth plans to visit her with Dave while he is up in Adams. September 1, 1936 Adams Center, N.Y. Hello My Darling, Well, Honey, this is Tuesday night and just three Read More …
As usual, Dave looks for work and is able to land a job for the time being. He and Ruth make plans for him to visit the coming weekend. Harold left his sons with Ruth and Jennie, bringing the number of kids on the farm Read More …
Grace is suffering from a serious infection and has everyone worried. Glen and Ruth went to Syracuse to see her later in the week and brought back her daughters, Lydia and Eleanor, to stay on the farm until school starts in September. [Post Card] August 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 …
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 …
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 …