Early 20th century family history
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 …
This post has only one letter, which falls on a Thursday. From this point on, all letters from Ruth are from Adams Center. I’ve listed all the different addresses she had in Albany, including a few where she resided in the patients’ homes for at 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 …
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 …
Ruth travels to Adams Center and seems really happy to finally be spending time with everyone in her family, all the Spencer-Parkers who are in the area. Likewise, Dave spends some time with his siblings and winds down a job at a CCC camp. September Read More …
Francis is getting nervous about meeting Lydia’s family and the wedding. He’s also frustrated that Lydia has lost her job. Ruth gets more dental work, and there is talk of her having to move again. April 1, 1935 Middleburg, N.Y. Dear Ruth, It just seems 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 …