Early 20th century family history
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 …
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 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 …
Dave has returned from a visit to Adams Center. He is heart-broken that Ruth will be there indefinitely to care for her mother, but also thinks she is doing the right thing. May 4, 1936 Adams Center, N.Y. Hello Honey Boy, I have been wondering Read More …
Ruth has a day job caring for an elderly patient suffering from pneumonia. Dave finishes up another job, and mentions a surprise party they had for LaVere’s 15th birthday. Ruth gets news from home in a couple of letters from Jennie. April 13, 1936 464 Read More …
This week, Dave battles a massive snow storm followed by blistering cold. So cold, in fact, that he can’t work. Ruth finally gets paid. At the end of this post is a letter from Jennie Sedgemore with the first mention of who we think is Read More …