Dear Bro. MacHatton – yours of 22nd received Sat. evening. Were glad to hear from and that you in usual health. I had written you a few days before. In that letter I stated that probably I would not be next…
#253 Ralph W. McComb papers, 1948 - 1987
Ralph McComb (1907-1993), received advanced degrees before beginning his library career in 1929. After serving in several libraries and the military during World War II, he joined Penn State and was appointed…
#252 1905 and 1906 and 1873
Pictures of Belle MacHatton McComb as baby
Belle McComb, John McComb, Lillian, Bertrell and Ralph as children - Bassettaire Farm, Manquin, VA
#251 Yellow Springs, Ohio
Dec. 29, 1896
Dear Mother:
I rec’d your letter a few days ago, and I was ashamed to learn that I had not written to you for so long,
indeed I thought I had written since you sent us the pictures. Well, I shall try and…
#250 Manquin, VA
Jan. 7, 1904
My dear Mother
I have just received a letter from Mary enclosing a letter from Martha telling all about what a bad time you have been having. Mary McComb had mentioned some time ago you’re having a…
#25 Thomas A McComb May 22, 1939
Effingham, Illinois
My Dear Sister and Nieces: - I am billed to appear in Chicago June 13-14-15 at McCormick Seminary as a delegate from Mattoon Presbytery to the meeting of Illinois Synod.
#249 Manquin, VA
March 4, 1904
Dear Mother and Sister,
We got home from Richmond yesterday about 3 P.M. We did not get Tom’s card till late Tuesday eve and we did not get his letter at all so we did not know anything of his…
Duncanville, ILL
Jan. 11th, 1905
My dear John & Belle,
We wish to congratulate you on the advent of your big daughter. Am so much relieved of anxiety. Hope they are both getting along well & will continue to do so...
May 23, 1905
My dear Belle,
It is a long time since we have had a letter from you & we are not only anxious to hear from you but do want to see you all so much. I beg pardon for not writing to you sooner for I know you are waiting to hear from us.…
#246 3337 64th Place, Chicago Lawn, Ill.
Nov. 3, 1905
My dear John & Belle,
Did not think of this being the 45 & 47 anniversary of Ed and Will’s birth until I dated this letter. “How time do fly “as the old colored woman said when she…
Dear Sister – you will receive a little package. We did not know the ages of any of the children but guessed at Lillian’s – I thought she was about 6 years old, so sent the set of dolls for her.…
#244 Manquin, VA
April 8, 1905
My dear Mother,
Received your letter yesterday. Somehow I just felt that the next letter I got from home would have bad news in it and I just trembled when Martin handed me the letter. Of course it…
#242 Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Association of Iowa 5-17-31
Mrs. Belle McComb
Chicago, Ill.
Dear Sister Belle
I am alone this afternoon and am writing to some friends ?? Martha and Mary McComb as well as this to you. Mary and I ae real…
#240 Cedarville Ohio July 1906
Monday Morning
Dear Lizzie
Mary Am is just the same this morning as other mornings since I came no better and not visibly different. It could hardly be said there is hope.
#24 Thomas A McComb 11.26.1904
19 Forrest Avenue
Chicago Heights, Ill,
My Dear brother
I received your letter of the 10th just in due time and was glad to hear that you were both well but was somewhat disappointed to hear that you expect to…
San Francisco 1905.07.17
Mr. Editor - In complying with your request, I send you a short account of some of the things I have seen in my travels so far
06/24/1963 Death Certificate Elizabeth Carol Jeter Reid - State of Nebraska. DOB 07/16/1878 in Indiana. Was living in Norfolk State Hospital at time of death. Died of Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease. Daughter of Clara Allen and Samuel Jeter. Burial…