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
June 4, 1899 To: Sarah Keith From: James Keith, Chicago, IL General news about family. Would like to come home for Claude’s wedding but can’t see how they can since Winnie would miss two weeks of school. Will plan to come when school lets out. 1899-06-04 James Keith to Sarah Keith Chicago June 4 1899… Continue reading June 4, 1899 letter to Sarah Keith from James Keith
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
February 17, 1899 To: Bess Brown, Chicago, IL From: Henry & Nancy Brown Have everything packed and want Claude and Bess to look for a place for them to live. Henry will get there Saturday or Sunday but it will be a week from Monday or Tuesday until Nancy and Lela get there. 1899-02-17 Henry… Continue reading February 17, 1899 letter to Bess Brown from Henry & Nancy Brown
October 30, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Bess Brown, Chicago, IL Went to the dentist and had five teeth pulled. It took an hour and a half. The dentist said she couldn’t have gas and she felt everything they did. Some of them broke and two were ulcerated. She related that she never suffered so… Continue reading October 30, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Bess Brown
October 16, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Update on Henry’s photography business. As soon as Ed Atkins comes Henry will start another place. Jay Harris has returned but didn’t find a pile of gold. 1898-10-16 Henry Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago Ill Oct 16 1898 Sunday morning 915 Dear… Continue reading October 16, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
October 2, 1898 To: Matilda Brown From: Willis Brown, Chicago, IL Apologizes for not writing. Lizzie is in Michigan and has not been well lately. He was surprised to hear of Hattie’s death. When Lizzie is ready to go home, he wishes his mother would come with her. It would give Nancy a chance to… Continue reading October 2, 1898 letter to Matilda Brown from Willis Brown
September 22, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Louese Harris, Shelbyville, MI Is upset about their mother’s condition and hopes that something can be done to ease her suffering. Wishes Nancy could spend the winter to be with her. Reports that Cora is healing nicely. 1898-09-22 Louese Harris to Nancy Brown Shelbyville, Sept 22/98 Dear Sister… Continue reading September 22, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Louese Harris
July 14, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Has rented a gallery on Robey Street and will move in on July 21st and be ready to do business on the 22nd. Writes about the place and what needs to be done. 1898-07-14 Henry Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago Ill July 14 7:30… Continue reading July 14, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
July 7, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Will probably move the gallery next week but hasn’t found a place yet. Business has been a little better than last week and sends a check for $25.00. 1898-07-07 Henry Brown to Nancy Brown Chicago Ill July 7 Dear ones at home Yours received… Continue reading July 7, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
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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 