December 1, 1871 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI The big news is that Ethan’s half-sister, Lois, was recently married to Adelbert Skinner, yet none of the family knew of it until they read it in the newspaper. Scan of 1871-12-01 Ethan Keith to Frank Tomlinson Galesburg Dec 1st 1871 Cousin Frank, Yours… Continue reading December 1, 1871 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
May 1, 1867 To: Nancy Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Lois Clark, Wayland, MI Lois writes that she has been doing some work around the house. Willie and Meredith are out to play and Kate is holding Myrtie. They are all well as usual. She asks a lot of questions about various people and is wondering… Continue reading May 1, 1867 letter to Nancy Keith from Lois Clark
May 13, 1866 To: Luke & Sarah Keith From: Lois Clark, Spring Hill, OH Lois is trying to make some decisions about her life as a young widow. She is trying to decide whether to buy a farm in Spring Hill (draws a map) but also thinking about going to Michigan. The children think she… Continue reading May 13, 1866 letter to Luke & Sarah Keith from Lois Clark
March 4, 1866 To: Luke Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Lois Clark, Spring Hill, OH There has been a lot of sickness in the area, mostly fevers. She has sold her horses for $140.00 and also sold her wagon. She is very homesick (since her husband died), but her in-laws think she should stay there until… Continue reading March 4, 1866 letter to Luke Keith from Lois Clark
September 19, 1865 To: Sarah Keith From: Lois Clark, Spring Hill, OH Wishes her brother Henry had stopped in to see them. Byron went to the State Fair in Adrian. She is still anxious to hear from Chloe. Spring Hill[1] Sept 19 /65 Dear Mother I have just recieved a letter for Chloe[2] from Galesburg.… Continue reading September 19, 1865 letter to Sarah Keith from Lois Clark
September 18, 1865 To: Luke & Sarah Keith From: Lois Clark, Spring Hill, OH Was sorry to hear that Grandpa Keith was sick; hoped everyone else was well. Talks about Mr. Van taking Chloe and that he will play some trick with her and she’ll get back in her old tracks. Was worried about Chloe… Continue reading September 18, 1865 letter to Luke & Sarah Keith from Lois Clark
July 14, 1865 To: Sarah Keith From: Luke Keith, De Pere, WI Luke was glad to hear that Sarah was well along with the others, but wishes Jimmy and Sis could be cured of “the itch.” He is well except for “the itch” that is getting worse. The people of Appleton are mostly Dutch and… Continue reading July 14, 1865 letter to Sarah Keith from Luke Keith
March 3, 1865 To: Luke & Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Lois Clark, Spring Hill, OH General news about her children and inquires about the family and neighbors. Says that Charlie has a corn stalk fiddle and he thinks Grandpa would laugh to hear it. Springhill,[1] March 3rd/65 Dear Parents I hasten to write you… Continue reading March 3, 1865 letter to Luke & Sarah Keith from Lois Clark
August 12, 1864 To: Sarah Keith From: Luke Keith Is sorry to hear that the family has had so much sickness. He is feeling better but came very near to having sunstroke. He has sold two counties to his cousin Jim for selling bed bottoms. He has heard that Jim might want two more counties.… Continue reading August 12, 1864 letter to Sarah Keith from Luke Keith
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Letters & Diary Entries From the 1860s through the 1890s 