Early 20th century family history
Dave makes at least two trips up to Adams Center during this time period, one visit may have been interrupted by the sudden death of his father. He received many cards from Ruth’s family, as mentioned, but work more or less goes on as usual. Read More …
Ships, trains, and automobiles! Dave, Francis, Ruth, and Bill all experience (more) car trouble. Dave and Francis each still have a good paying job, making it easier to deal with the repairs. Bill is back home and seems to try his best at making repairs 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 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 …
Dave’s work starts to pick up. He continues to talk about the idea of going in with Francis to purchase a gas station. Ruth is with the same patient, but expects the job to finish soon. She gets a letter from Grace with news about Read More …
Ruth must have gone to stay at Preston Hollow after her last letter dated Feb 21, 1936. After she returned to Albany, it wasn’t long before she was assigned a new case. March 10, 1936 464 First Street Albany, N.Y. Hello Honey, Gee, am I Read More …
Dave visits Ruth mid-week on Wednesday, but they still get a few letters in anyway. There is a letter from Ruth’s mother, Jennie Parker-Sedgemore, at the end of this post. January 5, 1936 Middleburg, N.Y. My Darling, It is now 6 P.M. Sunday evening and Read More …
After what must have been a heavy snow storm, everyone is busy clearing out. Ruth’s job had ended, so she is back to waiting for another call. She receives news that her stepfather, Bill, was also laid off from work. November 18, 1935 Middleburg, N.Y. Read More …
Dave’s Mother has returned, relieving him from cooking. He invites Ruth to a dance on March 15, which she can’t go to because of work. He and Francis will try to replace the clutch on the Essex themselves to try and save money. Ruth updates Read More …
In this post, Frances Sprague proposes to Lydia Spencer (Ruth’s cousin) on Christmas eve! Dave gets a “new” Essex, and Ruth says she’s going home to Adams for Christmas break. -sk (the site-keeper) December 17, 1934 Middleburg, N.Y. Dear Ruth, Well here goes for a Read More …