Finally making the trip, she settled in Kentucky with her husband and children. She was a baker and she took in boarders to supplement her coal miner husband's pay. He was also a carpenter and a Methodist minister.
Thomas and Susannah had five more children in the States. The first born here was my grandmother.
In this family photo with my great grandmother is my great-aunt Catherine at age nineteen. Catherine was born in 1895. Susannah was forty-four at that time.
I have some friends who would like to show you their family albums and tell you their family stories today. They have their albums open for you to see each Friday. Some Fridays they show us vintage photos, some Fridays there are newer photos. The list of participants is below. I hope you will visit them and be sure to leave a comment!
MOLLY at Molly's Country Memories Home
JEANNE at Backyard Neighbor
ANGELA at Miss Molly Cottage
MALISA at Moonlight Hollow
CAROLYN at Wings of Eagles
JOY at Joy to the Blog
MARIAN at Princess of Pink
ANN at Life at Ann's Place
MONTEE at Palmetto Girl
SHERRIE at Sherrie's Stuff
TARA at Life As It Is
APRIL at Straight From the Heart
14 comments:
Deborah,
I know you're away, but my name was left off the list for a third time. Are you receiving my e-mail confirmations? I really enjoy participating in Friday's Favorite Family Foto, but I don't know what to do...any suggestions? Thanks!
Good morning Deborah, your family story about your great grandmother was so interesting. I can't even imagine losing her little George that way. Wow, Five more children. What a woman. I loved your story and photo.
I hope you are having a wonderful time. See you soon.
Hugs and love...Jeanne
Hi Deborah,
I always enjoy your stories and old photos..this one included.
I've been away this week, and didn't do a post...but don't give up on me...I'll try to be back next time!
Wonderful story - great to have some of that knowledge to keep and share! I prepared a posting last night, but forgot to get hold of you to add my name - if you can add it now, that would be great - if not, well, catch you next week?
What a beautiful photo and a great story! I think that story shows how hard people worked to be the best for their family and to provide. It shows determination. I am afraid that many in this country today, do not have those same values. Hope you have a safe trip!
Deborah, either scenario is a heartbreaker. Wow. It's a real treasure to know these stories, even if there might be more than one version. Very valuable information to pass down and keep alive for further generations.
Love your story and the photo with it, I guess as I get older I realize how important it is to remember our past. Thanks for sharing.
Molly
Hi Deborah,
Wonderful photo and story! Having all those photos and stories to pass along to the next generation is an awesome thing. Mine is posted. Have a great day!
Sherrie
these is my first time hear and I would love to participate in family pictures. thanks marina
I cannot imagine making that trip and then losing my infant son as well. Such a story of perserverance and life! thanks for sharing
Wow, what a story!! I can't believe you actually have a photo from so long ago...I love to see old photos like that, they're so interesting, no matter what the picture's of!
love the story and the picture I also posted and link your blog up too my these friday however I don't know where to link up my name ") marina
Deborah, what an amazing woman she must have been.
Thank you for sharing this touching story.
What a touching story! Great pictures! I'm sure you Treasure it! Your great grand mother was so much tougher than the women of today. She looks so much older than 44 in that picture.
Hugs,
Angela
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