Monthly Archives: September 2023

17. Lumberland Schoolhouse and Teachers, April to December 1872

Along with describing her disgust at their schoolhouse, Emma’s April 1872 letters to her mother included her love of writing poetry. Mr. Lindsley was one of the school teachers. Rebecca Eldred (age 30 in 1872) was Emma’s cousin. Chester asked … Continue reading

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