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
July 7, 1899 To: Nancy Brown From: Lela Brown, Galesburg, MI Couldn’t find the pin that Eda gave her and had only worn it twice. She and LaVerne had been cleaning their grandparents’ house. She planned on returning home in a week. 1899-07-07 Lela Brown to Nancy Brown July 7, 1899 Galesburg Dear Mamma: We… Continue reading July 7, 1899 letter to Nancy Brown from Lela Brown
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
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
September 16, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Sarah Keith and Hannah Towne, Galesburg, MI Sarah writes the first part of the postcard regarding Louese. The doctor said she shouldn’t try to walk for several weeks. Hannah then finishes and says that Sarah is not doing well. When she has to move it makes… Continue reading September 16, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Sarah Keith
September 13, 1898 To: Nancy Brown From: Henry Brown, Chicago, IL Recounts how his photography business is getting along. Isn’t sure how he can come home and is leaving it up to Nancy as to whether she will move to Chicago. Heard from Will Holmes that “Ma had a stroke paralisis.” 1898-09-13 Henry Brown to… Continue reading September 13, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Henry Brown
September 9, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI Hadn’t heard about Cora’s accident. Yesterday Sarah couldn’t move but was better today. 1898-09-09 Sarah Keith to Nancy Brown Galesburg Sep 9 /98 My Dear Girl Would have [written] to you before, but was out of envelopes. We did not hear about… Continue reading September 9, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Sarah Keith
June 15, 1898 To: Nancy Brown, Kalamazoo, MI From: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI Is writing for Hannah who is very busy but will try to come next Friday if she or Lela can meet her at the depot. 1898-06-15 Sarah Keith to Nancy Brown Galesburg June 15 /98 My Dear Girl, H[1] wrote you… Continue reading June 15, 1898 letter to Nancy Brown from Sarah Keith
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