(In 1946 Rosa added a pretty complete account of her children's birth, for record I am posting it again separated from the year of 1946)
July 27, 1946
My dear Son, Merle was born in 1915, July 27. 10 1/2 pounds. Dr. Singleton was the doctor. We lived on Mrs. Martha Pennock's farm. Born 15 minutes till two in the morning. Susan washed and dressed him. Her name was Willison then, but later she married John Fouts (Orby's father).
August 8, 1946
My dear Daughter Orpha was born in country near Dowagiac Michigan in 1910, August 8.
Dr. Parker was the doctor. We lived on Old Mr. Allen's farm and he lived in one room with us. He was a nice man. He had been a school teacher. Born 10 minutes to 8 in the morning. 9 1/4 pounds.
August 24, 1946
Today is my dear Daughter Daisy's birthday. She was born in Denver, Indiana, August 24, at 6:30. Weighed 8 1/2 pounds. Dr. Wright was the doctor. Old Mrs. Ledy washed and dressed her first time. It was Corwin Ledy's mother. His wife's name was Linda. I made Daisy dresses over little Linda's dress pattern.
Was this the first marriage for Orby and Rosa? or had they been married before? Also, How many times was JOhn married(orby's father)?
ReplyDeleteThis was Orby's first marriage, Rosa had been married to Orby's Father John. John was married three times.
ReplyDeleteSorry, it took me so long to answer this question, I just found it.