April 12, 1891 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Helen York, Nampa, ID Describes the work being done on the “Canal proper.” Writes of receiving letters from various family members; one in particular was from Henry Lee, who was helping to get a record of the Lees, and wanted Helen to send Lucy’s information. She… Continue reading April 12, 1891 letter to Ethan Keith from Helen York
Catherine (Keith) Bradley Lee November 17, 1809 – May 25, 1889 ——- From the May 22, 1889 Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph, p.2: “Aunt Katy” is suffering untold agony, which must end soon.” ——- From the May 29, 1889 Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph, p.6: Mrs. Catherine Lee died of cancer on Saturday night after long and painful suffering.… Continue reading Obituary of Catherine (Keith) Bradley Lee
May 17, 1874 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Updates on various family members and their illnesses. Pa “went to a lawsuit” and Louese received a letter from Libbie Keith saying they arrived in Kansas all right. Henry thinks he might go into telegraphing but Ethan thinks that is too confining for him.… Continue reading May 17, 1874 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
February 9, 1874 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Aunt Alfleda is sick. She takes morphine for her stomach but won’t let a doctor see her. Lucy has joined the Grangers. Uncle Joe Lee is so lame that he can hardly get around. Scan of 1874-02-09 Ethan Keith to Frank Tomlinson Galesburg Feb… Continue reading February 9, 1874 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
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Letters & Diary Entries From the 1860s through the 1890s 