Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Letters from the Past – July 1901 Gruissy - Moore Letter

  My family has letters from our Mark/Gruissy family. My paternal aunt, Genevieve A. Brown Wieland Schaperjahn shared those letters with me.  This was written from one half - sister to another. 

 

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

 

This letter was written by 


Caroline Louise Gruissy Moore


23 Oct 1863 OH - 15 Apr 1936 OH

Daughter of Augustus Ceaser Gruissy & Mary Ann Everett

Wife of Peter Jonathan Moore


Caroline & Regina were half - sisters.

 

The punctuation in this letter is mine to make it a little easier to read.

In the same envelope was a letter from Caroline's daughter, Vera.




To: Miss Regina V. Gruissy, St. John’s, Clinton Co., Michigan

From: Caroline Louise Gruissy Moore

Postmarked: 1901 OH

 

 

lergy [early] july the 29th

 

dear sister I will try and rite a few lines to let you know that we are well and hope these few lines will find you well. was glad to hear from you and that you got there all right. have you seen Emma yet and how is she getting along? I will try and tell you the news … Mrs hanes has got a new house [horse?]. they paid Ma hundred for it. You aught [sic] see hear said [?]. McFarlands got theirs. Miss Moyer has got a porch on this end of her house. Oli has gone to seville [sic] to narh [?] as barc [?] Fred. I see him go by and look lonely. I gess [sic] his mind is far away. I feel so sorry for him but I cant [sic] reach him bass [?] bellow [?] Mary and Albert[i] was well the last time I saw them.

Cousin Albert and -?- was up and stayed a night with me. We had a nice time. We had a real nice rain this morning. It has been real -?- this summer. Have you heard from Bill since you went out there? Poor fellow. I wonder if you have time in his dreams. Well how many hear -?- you washed since you went out there.

 

 rita [sic] has got back from the farm. she sayes [sic] it was fine. They have got Mr. Moyer out of jail. he [sic] forged a note. the ladies are to give a shosl [?] next saturday evening in the parish. they had the meeting out in the yard last evening. it was so warm in the church. peter[ii] has gone to Wadsworth to market brick laying. They are putting up a large building there. I will close from yur [sic] Carrie Moore rite [sic] soon



[i] Mary Magdalene Gruissy Lutz, half – sister to Regina, was born 23 November 1865. She married Albert Lutz 3 July 1889. In 1900 they were living in Westfield Township, Medina County, Ohio. They had no children. 

[ii] Peter J. Moore, born March 1857 in Ohio. Husband of Caroline Louise Gruissy



This is how the first page of the letter looks.




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Saturday, March 16, 2024

Irish: In my Roots & In my Heart

As March 17 nears each year I feel a strong connection to my Irish family. 
So here is an Irish post with pictures I took in Ireland in April 2012.




Saint Patrick's Well

County Tipperary, Ireland 2012


Wishing you always...
Walls for the wind, 
A roof for the rain
And tea beside the fire.
Laughter to cheer you, 
Those you love near you, 
And all that your heart may desire.


A few of my Irish ancestors:



An Irish Blessing for you on St. Patrick's Day, 
my birthday!
Colleen



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.



26 Jul 1806 Liberty GA - 7 May 1856 MS
Son of Moses Brown & Sarah Robertson 

My 3x great grandfather


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
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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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."  We can read that he had a wife, children, grandchildren,... but his siblings had all died before him. I wonder if that was painful for him. 

 

 

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.



Grace Angelina 'Ann' Palilla Pasquale

23 February 1924 NY - 17 April 2023 OK
Daughter of Charles Palilli & Grace Brigandi
Wife of Thomas F. Pasquale
Mother of two children
Grandmother of Five children
Great Grandmother of Eight children


Happy Birthday, Ann!


Learn more by reading Ann's Obituary.


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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