January 27, 1876 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI General news regarding family. Scan of 1876-01-27 Ethan Keith to Frank Tomlinson Galesburg Jan 27, 76 Cousin Frank, I guess I have waited as long as you did before writeing. Should have written before but Hannah[1] wrote to Nellie[2] so I thought I had… Continue reading January 27, 1876 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
January 6, 1876 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Henry Keith, Kalamazoo, MI Writes more about the drill-tooth invention. Scan of 1876-01-06 Henry Keith to Frank Tomlinson Kalamazoo Jan 6th 76 Cousin Frank I suppose you still live, move and have a being. As for me I cannot deny the fact that I do live and am… Continue reading January 6, 1876 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
October 17, 1875 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Writes about a robbery at the County House and Mr. Hopkins. Also an update on George Ives’ drill-tooth invention. Scan of 1875-10-17 Ethan Keith to Frank Tomlinson Galesburg Oct 17 1875 Cousin Frank It is over a month since I received your letter &… Continue reading October 17, 1875 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
June 6, 1875 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Uncle Joe has gone back to the old log cabin but he can’t walk without a crutch and a cane and cannot wait on himself. The folks have to go down several times a day to help him. Mr. Ives’ drill tooth invention is… Continue reading June 6, 1875 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
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
August 8, 1875 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI General news about various family members. Scan of 1875-08-08 Ethan Keith to Frank Tomlinson Galesburg August 8th 1875 Cousin Frank, Your letter was received in due time but I have failed to answer it as soon as I ought to. Perhaps I can do… Continue reading August 8, 1875 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
February 14, 1875 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Gives an update on various deaths and births, one of which was his sister Nancy’s son, Claude Keith. Henry is looking into patenting his apple catcher. Those who have seen it think it is a good idea. Scan of 1875-02-14 Ethan Keith to Frank… Continue reading February 14, 1875 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
January 22, 1875 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Is at home with nothing to do and is very uneasy about it, wishing he could get something to do. He invented an Apple Catcher and is trying to figure out getting a patent for it. He is also working on a seed grain… Continue reading January 22, 1875 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Henry Keith
October 11, 1874 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Had tried to do railroad work again, but had to quit as he could not do the work. Update on various family members, including Wesley Keith’s family who had moved to Kansas and had sold and moved about 20 miles further on. Their daughter… Continue reading October 11, 1874 letter to Frank Tomlinson from Ethan Keith
December 18, 1874 To: Frank Tomlinson From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Uncle Joe Lee had a shock paralysis and could only say yes or no, but is getting better and can put words together. The mill is installing a 50-horsepower engine which costs $8,000.00 as the race freezes in the winter and they are unable… Continue reading December 18, 1874
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