Amidst all the letters are records and notes about the family history. It's hard to piece together at this point as there just is so much to sort through at this time, but I suppose that's what this blog is doing.
Sorting. Piecing Together. Telling the Stories.
It is clear my grandmother and other relatives (I know her sister Betty as well as her nephew - my great-cousin - Stan Johnson have done some genealogical research) cared about these stories and preserving them.
Much of the time the notes are small and scattered, such as this small notebook (merely 2x4 inches).
Charlotte Durand Feb 14
F.P. Durand July 15
My grandmother actually made a mistake and wrote her own name, Charlotte, rather than Marie's. Marie Durand was born on Feb. 14.
To Christian:
Mention Alfred Pedersen, father Christian Pedersen, brother of our father's mother. His mother mother lost mind...
Note arrows to different names.
...in Orphan's home.
Alfred's brother was Magnus (Mike) now deceased.
Alfred's sister (name unknown) still lives in Denmark. Probably did not come to.
Alfred long-time friend of Marie, Mom's Pop's first wife.
Mom's neighbor Eda Mikkelsen knew Marie and is close friend of Alfred.
Mom got news of Pop's death from Alfred.
Anton, brother of Christian and Christian Marie is now dead. Has 3 children both in
(Marie)
Mary Kane
May Mary Kelly - broken hip
1 living out of town
If I got any last names incorrect in the labels, please let me know. As you can see, the notes are sketchy.
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