Author Archives: Barb Triphahn

Memories of the Keith Farm

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Barb Triphahn

MEMORIES OF THE KEITH FARM Galesburg, Michigan I grew up hearing stories about the “old farm” and “Auntie and Uncle Ethan.” The above picture was not only displayed in our home when I was growing up but also in the … Continue reading →

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September 30, 1904 letter to James Keith from Ray Keith

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Barb Triphahn

September 30, 1904 To: James Keith, Shelbyville, MI From: Ray Keith, Ithaca, NY Ray is attending school at Cornell and was able to find very good accommodations and also a job waiting tables earning $3.50 per week, working less than … Continue reading →

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June 26, 1904 letter to Louese Harris from Henry Keith

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Barb Triphahn

June 26, 1904 To: Louese Harris, Shelbyville, MI From: Henry Keith, Berkeley, CA Is replying to Louese’s letter regarding signing over any interest he has in their parents’ home to Ethan and Hannah. He feels that they deserve it for … Continue reading →

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May 10, 1904 letter to Oscar and Mary Ann Keith from Glenn Keith

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Barb Triphahn

May 10, 1904 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: Glenn Keith, Greenville, MS A letter to his parents setting down the financial state of his business. Scan of 1904-05-10 Glenn Keith to Oscar & Mary Ann Keith Office ofG. … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 28, 2021 by Barb Triphahn

Charles Luke Keith Jr. October 15, 1813 – April 25, 1904 OBITUARY The following was taken from an unknown newspaper. Another of Kalamazoo county’s pioneers dropped away on Monday evening when Charles Luke Keith, a resident of Galesburg or vicinity, … Continue reading →

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April 25, 1904 letter to James Keith from Katherine Crawford

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Barb Triphahn

April 25, 1904 To: James Keith, Shelbyville, MI From: Katherine Crawford, Chicago, IL Kate is repaying Jim the dollar that they borrowed from him. Charley is failing rapidly. He “has a cavity in his lung and is generally falling to pieces.” … Continue reading →

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October 16, 1903 letter to Hannah Towne from Nancy Brown

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Barb Triphahn

October 16, 1903 To: Hannah Towne, Galesburg, MI From: Nancy Brown, Chicago, IL The day before was their father’s 90th birthday and she wishes she could have been at home to be with him as she realizes that even though … Continue reading →

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April 24, 1903 letter to Nancy Brown from Ethan Keith

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Barb Triphahn

April 24, 1903 To: Nancy Brown From: Ethan Keith, Galesburg, MI Ethan has received word of his Uncle Robert’s death from his Uncle Henry and is expressing sadness that “our folks are all leaving us.” He and his sister Hannah … Continue reading →

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Obituary for Robert Crawford

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Barb Triphahn

ROBERT CRAWFORD February 23, 1826 – April 13, 1903 ———————- OBITUARY From the 4-16-1903 Omro Weekly Journal, p.1 Another Pioneer Gone. On Tuesday the remains of Robert Crawford, who for some years had been living with his daughter, Mrs. John … Continue reading →

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December 26, 1902 letter to Nancy Brown from Robert Crawford

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Barb Triphahn

December 26, 1902 To: Nancy Brown From: Robert Crawford, Shell Rock, IA Robert is writing about his last visit with his sister in October and about Ethan and Hannah’s devotion to their parents. He is staying with his daughter Lizzie … Continue reading →

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