August 6, 1885 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI A letter of sympathy in regard to the murder of their son. Galesburg Aug 6th 1885 Dear Oscar and Mary O how our hearts go out in sympathy to you this terrible affliction that has come upon you. I find myself… Continue reading August 6, 1885 letter to Oscar & Mary Ann Keith from Sarah Keith
On July 28, 1885, Harvey R. Keith was murdered by Marshall G. Barker after supposedly being found in a compromising position with his wife, Lillian (Hogmire) Barker. The family has always believed that Harvey was the victim of a badger game — an extortion scheme in which a woman lures a man usually into her… Continue reading A Foul Murder – Part 1
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Letters & Diary Entries From the 1860s through the 1890s 