Aida Austin, Oswego, N.Y., to Lon Austin, Brooklyn, N.Y. February 12, 1887 Dear Brother, I was to church this morning, but I am going to stay in my own room tonight and write letters, for it is not likely that … Continue reading
Aida Austin, Oswego, N.Y., to W.H. (Henry) Austin, Eldred February 26, 1885 Dear Father, I have received the money from Eldred (her brother). Your kind and welcome letter was received some time ago, but I have not had time to … Continue reading
Katie, Beaver Brook, N.Y., to Mary February 7, 1882 Dear Mary, There was a terrible accident happened today. The train was wrecked and only two cars saved. So I suppose the mail train was destroyed and just to think neither … Continue reading
Aida A. Austin kept a diary in 1881, the year she turned 20 in November. She lived in New York City with or near her Eldred-Austin relatives during the winter months. In the summer, Aida and her New York City … Continue reading
Mort Austin, Eldred, to Lon Austin, Winter, early 1881 Dear Brother Lon, I begin to think you have forgotten me or are enamored with some nice young lady. I got tired waiting for you to answer my letter, so I … Continue reading
J.Y. Parker first built a Hotel on the northeast side of Eldred’s four corners. By 1900 he had built the Parker House which still stands, southeast of Eldred’s four corners. The photos in my Halfway Brook books are in black … Continue reading
The Austin family met their neighbors the Collins family, at least by 1860. The family was from Ireland and listed as James, 58, a farmer, his wife Isabella, 56, Mary Jane, 25, Robert B., 20. Children Tom and Annie Collins … Continue reading
This photo shows the Roebling Aqueduct as well as the slack water dam. The slackwater dam (to the right of the Aqueduct in this photo) caused a 1-1/4 mile calm section in the river. The photo was taken around 1880 … Continue reading
