From the November 16, 1899 Galesburg (Michigan) Weekly Argus Wedding Anniversary Fifty years since, on the 14th day of November, 1849, in a house upon the site where now stands the fine residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Burroughs, in Galesburg, the ceremony was performed which united Sarah C. Crawford and Charles L. Keith.… Continue reading Luke & Sarah Keith’s 50th Wedding Anniversary
December 2, 1876 To: Luke Keith From: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI Recounts happenings at home while Luke was away visiting relatives. Between ailments that Alfleda and Ethan had she hadn’t gotten much sleep the last two nights. Fills him in on the rest of the family. Galesburg Dec 2d/76 Luke I received your letter last… Continue reading December 2, 1876 letter to Luke Keith from Sarah Keith
August 18, 1875 To: Hannah Keith From: Nancy Brown, Lawton MI Elder Shepherd of the Baptist Church called on them. He knew Pa’s and Father’s folks and wanted to know if they had experienced religion yet. Told him no, not what he called religion. He could not answer the questions Hank asked him so they… Continue reading August 18, 1875 letter to Hannah Keith from Nancy Brown
April 25, 1875 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Some of the family went to Aunt Katie’s where they sugared off 35 pounds and gathered enough sap to make 50 more pounds. Henry has gone to White Pigeon to try his new business selling agricultural equipment. Scan of 1875-04-25 Ethan Keith to Frank… Continue reading April 25, 1875 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
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
September 8, 1865 To: Sarah Keith From: Chloe Austin, Spring Hill, OH Tells of her journey. Found Lois and her family well except Mr. Clark who has the ague every other day. Lois Clark finishes the letter. Says that Willie has a sore mouth and summer complaint. Springhill Sept 8[1] Dear Friend I left Aldrige… Continue reading September 8, 1865 letter to Sarah Keith from Chloe Austin and Lois Clark
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