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
April 11, 1899 To: Nancy Brown, Chicago, IL From: Louese Harris, Shelbyville, MI On a visit to her parents’ home she stopped in Kalamazoo and she couldn’t keep the tears away as she missed all the times that Nancy had greeted her there. Also mentions how excited Nancy’s dog Zama was to see her children… Continue reading April 11, 1899 letter to Nancy Brown from Louese Harris
Thanks to Margaret Pryor Williams for sharing the following letter with me and allowing me to post it. February 23, 1898 To: Helen York, Nampa, ID From: Marquis F. Lee, Wanship, UT Is still lame and has to us a crutch and a cane to get around. One of his girls had pneumonia and then… Continue reading February 23, 1898 letter to Helen York from Marquis Lee
ETHAN KEITH – INVENTOR – PART 2[i] Ethan Keith – 1851 – 1934 Ethan in his later years in his workshop Ever since I was a little girl, when the family would get together, talk would soon turn to family members who were no longer with us. One of the stories that always fascinated me… Continue reading Ethan Keith – Inventor – Part 2
January 15, 1894 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Charles J. Lee, Melbourne, Australia Very interesting letter recounting his world travels over the past two years. Informs Ethan that the Nut-Lock was a “complete fizzle.” He inquires about family members as he has not heard from anyone for three years. He intends to leave for… Continue reading January 15, 1894 letter to Ethan Keith from Charles Jedediah Lee
March 24, 1892 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: T. I. Seburn, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sending patent papers. T. I. Seburn, Solicitor of Patents, And Agent, 80 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ont. Mch 24, 1892 E B Keith Esq Galesburg, Mich. Dear Sir Enclosed find your Patent papers and the extension endorsed thereon according to the… Continue reading March 24, 1892 letter to Ethan Keith from T. I. Seburn
December 18, 1890 To: Hannah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Nancy Brown A lady stopped by selling Buddington Charts and Nancy thought Hannah might be interested in it. Christmas is near but there isn’t enough money to buy everyone presents. If some of the family can come by and if she can get some cream she… Continue reading December 18, 1890 letter to Hannah Keith from Nancy Brown
December 14, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Rose James, Charlestown, OH She was elected the county Superintendent of Narcotics and is active in the Temperance movement. Sent the Willcutt Family Record. Charlestown, O. Dec. 14, 1890 Dear Cousin Ethan, “Just like her,” you’ll say. “Write real often for a while,” “and then not… Continue reading December 14, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Rose James
November 30, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Henry Keith, Portland, OR Henry is describing the scenery and towns he passes through during his runs as a Pullman Conductor on the railroad. Nov 30th 1890 Dear Brother I am not sure wheather I wrote you the last or not however I will write agan… Continue reading November 30, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Henry Keith
November 30, 1890 To: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Florence Keith, Oakland, CA They are settled in and enjoying their new home. Henry was transferred a few weeks ago to the Portland run making three trips in two weeks and likes it better than the Los Angeles run. Gives an update on her mother and… Continue reading November 30, 1890 letter to Ethan Keith from Florence Keith
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