In March of 1913 Jennie and Mort Austin welcomed another son, Arthur, named for President Chester Arthur. Dad’s siblings: McKinley, 14, Charles Raymond, 12, Willie, 10, and Elizabeth, 2.
A New Sister for the Austin Boys In March 1911 McKinley, Raymond, and Will Austin had a new sister—Elizabeth Austin. Mort and Jennie Austin, the happy parents, would have two more sons by 1915. Mort and Jennie would say they … Continue reading
Jennie Crawford, Eldred, to Lillie Austin, Bethel March 20, 1904 Dear Lillie, George [Crandall, her future husband] has been away for 10 days. He is to Shohola today. It rains. The March wind is turning me green. I will be … Continue reading
C.S. Bok, Brooklyn, N.Y., to Mort Austin, Eldred March 11, 1899 My dear old Friend Mort, I am so glad to hear from you. Let me congratulate you for doing so well in having a little son come to bless … Continue reading
Charles Cotesworth Pickney (C.C.P.) Eldred Dies In March 1890 Uncle C.C.P. Eldred, the brother of Mary Ann Eldred Austin, Eliza Eldred Gardner, and Maria Eldred Austin, died. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney Eldred was seven when he arrived in Lumberland with his … Continue reading
Albany, New York, Term 3, March 1873 My Dear Father, I had quite a serious time getting to the depot that morning as I had to change cars several times. I do not know what was the matter with the … Continue reading
Albany, New York, March 1872 Dear Mother, I have been very busy this week and it seems so good to be at liberty to talk to you for a few minutes even if I can only talk with pen and … Continue reading
Albany, New York, March 1872 My dear Mother, I have been copying poetry and drawing maps all day and now I am going to write a few lines to my mother as I am tired and I know this will … Continue reading
1872 First Term, Albany, New York My darling Mother, I will try and scribble a few lines now, though I have only a few minutes to do it in as it has taken me nearly all the afternoon to work … Continue reading
Saturday, March 2, 1872 My dear, dear Mother, I get so lonesome as it seems to me I must write to you as I can not live without going home. Yet I like it here very much. But you know … Continue reading
