Early 20th century family history
[Addressed to 8 Summit Street, Ticonderoga, N.Y.] June 4, 1937 Adams Center, N.Y. Darling Rutsie, Have just finished a letter to Lydia and will write a short one to you also. You are so kind and thoughtful to write me so often. I am so 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, 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 …
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 …
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 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 …
Ruth finishes her job and is once again out of work. She gets news that her brother Lynn is getting a divorce. Dave was also laid off, but temporarily. His father manages to get a job clearing trees. March 30, 1936 464 First Street Albany, Read More …