December 10, 1899 To: Luke & Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI From: Kate Chaffee Received the paper with the account of the Golden Wedding Anniversary. She and her husband Jeff are alone this winter. Mabel is in Bellaire teaching and Mark is serving in the Philippines. Vern is the only one that lives near home now.… Continue reading December 10, 1899 letter to Luke & Sarah Keith from Kate Chaffee
Many stories recounting forays into the realms of Spiritualism involving members of both the families of Ambrose & Matilda Brown and Charles “Luke” & Sarah Keith Jr. have been passed down through the generations. Letters and diary entries of various family members also mention spiritualism or attending a “circle.” The following are just a few:… Continue reading Forays Into Spiritualism
February 23, 1874 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, White Pigeon, MI He is not doing much business as he is having trouble with his eyes. Aunt Alfleda is very sick and says when she dies she does not want her children to know until she is buried. Scan of 1874-02-23 Henry Keith to Frank… Continue reading February 23, 1874 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
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A genealogical site devoted to the history of the DeKorn and Zuidweg families of Kalamazoo and the Mulder family of Caledonia
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Letters & Diary Entries From the 1860s through the 1890s 