There was much artistic talent in this family. Sarah Forrer, the sister of my ggg-grandmother did this botanical, and others, as well as many pen and ink or other grey-scale drawings. She is also the one who drew the sketch … Continue reading →
I hoped to attend church, visit the Cox Arboretum or maybe both, before the library opens at 1pm. Instead, I spent 2 hours at the emergency room. Yesterday I had a bad fall – tripped on a badly heaved sidewalk while looking … Continue reading →
There is rich detail in the letters at the Dayton Metro Library. Some will be easier to read and transcribe than others. Have you ever heard reference to someone crossing their lines in a letter – I’ve seen this phrase … Continue reading →
SEpt 12 – My research begins in earnest, at the Dayton Metro Library There are 78 letters written by Mary Howard Affleck to her sister Sarah (and many letters from others as well! Today I take a camera and will … Continue reading →
Yesterday I drove to Bridgeport Ohio and spent some time in the Bridgeport and Martins Ferry public libraries – found little bits of information & learned of some additional online sources. I also drove around Bridgeport and think I’ve located … Continue reading →