Early 20th century family history
Dave and Ruth must have stayed in Middleburg for a time after Percy’s death, and then moved to Ticonderoga, NY with Lydia and Francis. They lived at the same address, where Jennie had sent them letters (see below), but in different parts of a house, 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 and Ruth plan for a longer-term living arrangement. For now, he will take Ruth back to Middleburg with him and leave Lydia in Adams to care for Jennie, though she seems to be doing much better. At the end of this post is a 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ruth and Dave try to work out their wedding plans and figure out when or if either of them can take time off. Young Billy Sedgemore causes a lot mischief. June 21, 1936 Adams Center, N.Y. Hello Honey, It is nearly 9:00 p.m. and this 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 …