Deeply Rooted
by Admin
1914
Dear Mrs. Nelson. I do wish I had time to write you long letter. Hope I will be able to do so before long. Hope you are well and able to take it easy. I do wish I could see your dear face once more. It is long time. With love from Sidney and Minnie
Front of Postcard reads:
December 25. Dear absent one so far away,
we’re doubly missing you today;
But know the warmth of our home nest
Can widely compass East and West,
And that the old love, ever new,
Is reaching yearning arms to you.
by Admin
Author: Valeria L. Nelson
Title: Account of Moses Nelson, Cherry Valley Massacre (NY)
Date: 03 October 1913
Curator: Christine Fisher
Note: this account is recorded in a cookbook
Had 4 half-brothers named Dunlap, all in the service of their country.
11 November 1778 – Cherry Valley (Otsego Co, NY) destroyed. Hid with widowed mother on Lady Hill, east of the village (age 14).
March 1779 (20 March 1779 – s24) – enlisted for 10 month term on Hudson River rendezvousing at Fish Hill (Private under Captain John Denny, Batteau services – s24).
Around January 1780 – returned to Cherry Valley to live with his mother.
24 April 1780 (s24) – captured by indians, mother killed.
18 days later – arrived in Canada, Niagara (about 12 May 1780). Adopted as indian (Stockbridge). Sold into forestry service of British.
Spring 1782 – taken with prisoners to rebuild Ft. Oswego.
Winter 1782-83 – remained at Ft. Oswego.
Spring 1783 – peace proclaimed. Returned via Ticonderoga and Ft. Edward. Visited Montreal, was paid for labor done in British service.
NOTE: webroots. org – 24 April 1780, 79 indians and 2 tories completely destroyed the village, killing 8 [one being Moses’ widowed mother] and capturing 14 [one being Moses].
Washington visited Cherry Valley in fall of 1783.
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Author: Lucy A. McEnter of Westmoreland, NY
Title: Postcard to Mrs. VL Nelson of Lawrence, MI [Valeria L. Nelson]
Date: 22 March 1913
Curator: Christine Fisher
Note: postcard
March 22, 1913
Mrs. V.L. Nelson
Lawrence, Mich
RFD 3
Thanks for your Easter card. Everything here is usual. Lucy A. McEnter [Westmoreland NY]
by Admin
Author: Iva M. Cooper of Grand Rapids, MI
Title: Postcard to Mrs. A.B. Lawton [Amanda (Branch) Lawton] of Lawrence, MI
Date: 19 December 1912
Curator: Christine Fisher
Note:
Dorr, December 19, 1912
Mrs. A.B. Lawton [Amanda (Branch) Lawton]
Lawrence, MI
RFD #3
Whatever you haven’t shipped, hold now, till you hear otherwise; unless it can be pushed through by Christmas. If all is well we will start the last of next week or first of the next. I may write a letter before we go and send you some freight money, but if I don’t, will write as soon as we arrive, so you can start the freight on its way. I hope the stove is on its way here, but haven’t heard from you, so I don’t know. If you do send anything Sat. be sure to let us know, but don’t send unless it will be pushed through. Iva
by Admin
Record: Land Purchase Agreement in South Arm, Charlevoix Co, MI
Date: 18 November 1912
Party 1: George E. Nichols of Ionia, Ionia Co, MI
Party 2: Charles R. Thomas and Iva Thomas of Dorr Township, Allegan Co, MI
Articles of Agreement, made this eighteenth day of November A.D. 1912, between George E. Nichols, of the City of Ionia, County of Ionia and State of Michigan, party of the first part; and Charles R. Thomas, and Iva Thomas, his wife, of the Township of Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan, parties of the second part.
Witnesseth, whereas, the party of the first part owns certain lands in the Township of South Arm, Charlevoix County, Michigan, and described as the northeast quarter of Section eighteen of said township, which the said parties of the second part desire to purchase under the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, and,
Whereas, the said parties of the second part will be obliged to purchase certain personal property, like teams, tools, feed, etc., for the purpose of operating said farm: and to that end, will require money to be advanced by the said party of the first part, and
Whereas, the said Charles R. Thomas, as Administrator of the Estate of Alta Thomas, Deceased, has a judgment against the Township of Byron, County of Kent, for the sum of $4,350.00, and costs of suit, in which judgment the said party of the first part has a one-half interest, and which said judgment, when collected, the said parties of the second part desire so far as the share of the said Charles R. Thomas is concerned, to turn over to the said party of the first part to apply upon this contract, and
Whereas, certain improvements are necessary to be made upon said land like building a barn, cleaning up and placing under cultivation certain lands upon the property described, setting out fruit trees, etc.
(continues on regarding the land agreement…)
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Author: Mrs. L. Williams (Tina) of Knights Ferry, CA
Title: Letter to Miss Cooper [Iva M. Cooper]
Date: 21 April 1912
Curator: Christine Fisher
Note:
21 April 1912
My dear Miss Cooper:
Your three pretty postals was received and thank you so much for remembering us. But, I was indeed so sorry to hear of your loss in the death of your mother. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy, even at this hour.
While you mourn the loss of your dear mother, your loss is her gain and someday you’ll meet her again. You always spoke and wrote so much of her. It will be lonely I know for you now. I’ve been going to answer your letter but always thot I’d have better news but am sorry to write that I’m very poorly. My only hope is an operation, so this next Thursday morning I’m to be operated on at Hospital at Oakdale. I dred it, but I feel anything is better than suffering as I do every month. I only weigh 117 lbs. Have a lovely Dr and nurse so hope all for best. I’ve got a lady to take baby and little Albert will stay here on ranch with brother Tom’s wife. He is such a “mamma boy” I hate to leave him. Will be at hospital about 3 weeks. I’ve had a hired girl since Jan. 1st and she’ll come back again after. Baby was 1 year old Tues. and I’ve not known a well day since. She is a darling tho. We had her baptized today, and she was so sweet.
My trouble is retroversion of uterus and inner wall of perineam was torn when Albert came and never was sewed and when they operate can see what else. I’ve been to good Drs and all tell me same. Well, I’ll write when I get over this. I feel so nerveous can hardly write, but you write me and I’m always so glad to hear and only pray that God will share me to my husband and little ones. God bless you and keep you.
Your friend,
Mrs. L Williams (Tina)
Knights Ferry, CA