One of our greatest treasures are the
memories, letters and stories of from the past. Sadly few
genealogy sites accept this type of information. We are
different and have dedicated this space to save and share the
memories, Letters and stories. If you have some to share please
contact me and I will post them.
Comments Along the Way
an oral history recorded by Euil Wayne Morgan, a native of Wayne County Illinois
Donated by Peggy Anne, Albert Wayne, and Graham Alan.
Robert
Close was the son of John and Mary GRAHAM Close. He joined the 83rd
Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry July 18, 1862. He enlisted for a three year
term. Below are letters he had written to his family while fighting in the Civil
War. Some of the letters are in poor shape and I had to leave spaces where they
were unreadable. Additional thanks must be given to Tom Biehl and his help
translating the letters.
SMITH FAMILY IN WAYNE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
History and Genealogy of the Smith family
with related and allied families by Dorman Dean Wright
Transcribed with permission from the family by Laurie Selpien
Almon
Good's letters home while he was stationed on the Battleship
Arizona from December 1940 to December 1941. The letters paint a picture of the
life of a sailor before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
