County Tipperary, Ireland 2012
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Irish: In my Roots & In my Heart
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Forget Me Not: Annie McClendon Simmons, 1942
Annie was a "pioneer citizen" according to her obituary. Those words grab my interest and make me wish I could have sat down and heard stories from the past.
Annie Idelia McClendon Simmons
18 November 1864 – 10 July 1942
Daughter of David Jackson McClendon & Eliza Jane Smith
Wife of Edward Alexander Simmons
My 1st Cousin 3x removed
County Loses Pioneer Citizen
Funeral For Mrs. Simmons to be Held Saturday Morning
The community lost another of the pioneer citizens when Mrs. Annie McClendon Simmons, age 77, widow of the late Edward A. Simmons of the Progress community, passed away at 5:30 a. m., Friday at a local hospital here.
The funeral will be held from the Progress Baptist church at 11 a. m. Saturday, and interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Simmons had spent practically all her life in Progress community, where she was a long time member of Progress Baptist Church. About a year ago, due to feeble health and advancing age, she became a member of the household of her daughter, Mrs. C. V. Webb, of Fernwood. About two weeks ago she became ill and was moved to the hospital.
The survivors include two sons, W. W. Simmons of Cleveland, Miss., and George E. Simmons, of Magnolia, one daughter, Mrs. C. V. Webb of Fernwood; two sisters Mrs. A. E. McGee of Franklinton La., and Mrs. A. S. Fortenberry of Denver; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Davis Funeral Home in charge.
Enterprise - Journal, McComb, MS
10 July 1942, page 6
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Saturday, March 9, 2024
Stray Horse, 1838 MS
This little clipping is interesting. It looks like Edward's horse wandered away from home. I wonder if the horse was ever found.
Piney Woods Planter (Liberty, Mississippi) · 12 May 1838, Sat · Page 3
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Letters from the Past – Jan. 1901 Gruissy Letter
My family has letters from our Mark/Gruissy family. My paternal aunt, Genevieve A. Brown Wieland Schaperjahn shared those letters with me. I am happy that she shared these letters & I am happy they had been saved and handed down to the future.
This letter was written to my great grandmother
Nancy Regina Victoria (Gruissy) Mark
31 Jan 1879 Medina, OH - 24 May 1959 Medina, OH
Daughter of Augustus Ceaser Gruissy & Esther Barbara Wolf
Wife of Thomas Kenneth Mark
N. Regina Gruissy Mark |
This letter was written by
Emily Catherine Morrison
b 15 Jan 1866
Daughter of William Hiram Morrison & Emily Banner
Sister of Seth Banner Morrison
Regina was the half - sister of Seth's wife, Margaret Jane Gruissy Morrison
To: Miss Regina Gruissy, Leroy, Medina Co., OH
From: E. Morrison, Sullivan, OH
Postmarked: 17 Jan 1901, Sullivan, OH
Dear friend regina I suppose you will think strange to get a letter from me But I am worrying aBout [about] seths[1] I have lookt [looked] and lookt [looked] But I ant heard one word from them since they went away I don’t know what is rong [wrong] I allways [always] tride [tried] to do all I could for them wall [well] if you have heard eny [any] thing from them will you plas [please] let me no [know] if you pleas [please]and I will do as much for you if ever Can I hope to find you all well excuse mis taks [mistakes] and poor wrightin [writing] from a friend E Morrison[2] to regina Ancer [answer] soon and all the news goodby [goodbye]
Anser [answer] soon as you can
My love and Best wishes for you
Note: This letter was written in pencil on lined paper. There are many spelling errors & no periods in this letter.
[1] Regina’s half sister was Margaret Jane Gruissy b 26 Dec 1861. Margaret married Seth Morrison. In 1900 they were living in Sullivan Twp., Ashland Co., OH. In 1910 they lived in Medina County. This letter may refer to their move.
[2] E Morrison was most likely Emily Morrison, sister of Seth B. Morrison.
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- 1899 Gruissy Letter, from a beau
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Forget Me Not: George W Wolf, 1920 PA
When I read an obituary there is often something special included that I stop and read again. George was "the last surviving member of a family of nine children."
George Washington Wolf
10 Oct 1842 - 19 Jun 1920 PA
Son of Frederick Wolf & Louisa Goetz
My 1st cousin, 4x removed
Death of George W. Wolf
Abbottstown, June 24. – George W. Wolf, of this place, died last Saturday morning of a complication of diseases, aged 78 years, 1 month and 9 days.
He was the last surviving member of a family of nine children of the late Frederick and Louisa Wolf. Surviving him are his wife, Ida L. Wolf, and the following children: Ray Wolf, of York, and Mrs. Samuel Nagle and Mrs. Wilbur Haines, of this place. He is also survived by the following grandchildren: Irma and George Nagle, Mrs. Elmer Bitt, Virginia, Maude and Elinor Wolf, George and Grove Haines; and two great – grandchildren, Grace and Ervin Butt.
Funeral was held from his late home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. John W. Keener officiating. Interment in Mt. Olive cemetery.
Adams County Independent
Littlestown, PS, 25 June 1920, page 7
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Friday, February 23, 2024
Ann Palilla Pasquale, born 100 years ago
My mother - in - law was born 100 years ago today. She was 99 when she left us. However, we are left with many happy memories and her love remains with us.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Letters from the Past – 1899 Gruissy Letter
My family has letters from our Mark/Gruissy family. My paternal aunt, Genevieve A. Brown Wieland Schaperjahn shared those letters with me. I would like to share transcripts of those letters with anyone who may be connected to this family or anyone who is interested into a look into the past.
Regina was 20 years old at the time this letter was written. There are no family stories of this suitor for my great grandmother’s affections. We do know that W H Ackerman did not become the husband of Regina.
This letter was written to my great grandmother
Nancy Regina Victoria (Gruissy) Mark
31 Jan 1879 Medina, OH - 24 May 1959 Medina, OH
Daughter of Augustus Ceaser Gruissy & Esther Barbara Wolf
Wife of Thomas Kenneth Mark
To: Miss Regina Nancy Gruissy, 708 west Fourth St., Canton, OH
From: W H Ackerman
Postmarked: 9 AM 11 Jul 1899, Beach City, OH
Miss Regina N. Gruissy, Canton, O.
Dear friend. I will take the pleasure of writing to you this evening. Well Regina I was up to Massillon Sunday night. I went up on the 4 o’clock train and came home on the 8.51 train. But I did not see any girls I cared about. But of course no body else loves you. You say but I don’t think so.
Now Regina you know what I always said I loved you and you know it. If you knew you that letter hurt me you would never write that again. You know Regina I love you above all others. When you think I don’t care for you any more you can just stop writing to me.
I am also sorry to hear that you are not well hope you are better by this time. From Your Dear Beloved Friend, Walter. Ans. Soon
Another thing I always have used you like a lady best I know how. I remain as ever yours Truly, W H Ackerman. Ans Soon
Note: This letter was written in pencil on lined paper. It had a 2 cent stamp.
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Forget Me Not: Samuel Wolf, 1894 PA
Samuel Wolf led and interesting life. He was at times a Sheriff, the owner of an inn, sold clothing, had an insurance business and was a farmer. He sounds like someone who liked to try new things.
Samuel Wolf
4 November 1827 PA – 24 August 1894 PA
Son of Frederick Wolf & Louisa Goetz
Husband of Susanne Metzger
My 1st cousin, 4x removed
On Friday evening, after a lingering illness, ex – Sheriff Wolf died at his residence on York street, this place, aged 66 years, 9 months and 10 days. In April he had a slight stroke of apoplexy which led to other complications, causing a protracted illness.
The deceased was born in Abbottstown, this county. In 1860 he was elected Sheriff of Adams county, filling the office with credit to himself and satisfaction to the people. At the expiration of his term he purchased the Globe Inn and conducted it a number of years, selling out to the present proprietor, F. S. Ramer. He engaged in the clothing business for several years, but for the past twenty years has lived a retired life, devoting his time to farming his lots in and near town and in the insurance business.
He leaves a widow, his second wife, and five children:
J. Nevin Wolf, of Pullman, Ill.;
Mrs. T. J. Stahle, of this place;
Mrs. C. B. Dyson, of Chambersburg;
Mrs. J. E. Weigand, of this place; and
Mrs. Rev. C. W. Baker, of Davenport, Nebraska.
During his long and useful life he took an active part in politics and in the general interests of the town, serving for three years as Councilman from the 1st ward.
His remains were interred in Evergreen Cemetery yesterday afternoon, the funeral being attended by many relatives and friends, by all of whom he was held in the highest esteem.
Gettysburg Compiler
Gettysburg, PA, 28 Aug. 1894, page 3
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Friday, February 9, 2024
Wedding: Brumfield & Pittman, 10 Feb. 1934, MS
This couple began their married life with excitement at the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. My husband & I have visited that wonderful city, but never at Mardi Gras. It must have been a fun tale to tell for the almost 60 years they were married.
Norine Brumfield
13 November 1902 MS – 31 March 1993 MS
Daughter of Frank Richard Brumfield & Julia Gardner
&
Harry Ernest Pittman
11 Feb 1890 MS – 2 April 1980 MS
Wedding Day
10 February 1934 MS
Magnolia Teacher Weds H. E. Pittman
Of interest to Pike countians and others in Southwest Mississippi is the wedding last Saturday of Miss Norine Brumfield to Mr. Harry E. Pittman.
The ceremony was performed in the home of Rev. T. W. Green, pastor of the Magnolia Baptist church, who officiated.
Immediately after the ceremony, bride and groom went to New Orleans, where after witnessing the Mardi Gras exhibitions, they went to the gulf coast to visit relatives of the bride.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brumfield of Leggett. During the past five years, she has been a member of the faculty of Magnolia high school, and deservingly, one of the most popular young women in Pike county.
The groom is a prominent young farmer and merchant living east of Fernwood. He is, also, an employee of the Fernwood, Columbia and Gulf railroad.
Semi – Weekly Journal
McComb, MS, 15 Feb 1934, page 4
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