Before genealogy, I used to spend time in antique shops, flea markets, and various antique shows at malls. Postcards from the past always interested me and I now have a small collection of old postcards depicting my hometown and my ancestors' hometowns as well as those with holiday greetings and patriotic themes.
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| Production of Christmas Seals such as this 1914 Red Cross Christmas Seal, found on the second card, was one way the charity raised money between the years 1907 and 1919. |
These two found holiday postcards were written to Sarah Eddy of Adams County, Wisconsin. The first, in 1906 was sent by Herbert Townsend when Sarah was living in Easton. The second was sent when Sarah was living in Friendship in 1914. The sender, only known by their initials C. L. S., was living in Fulton, Michigan.
According to Pubic Member Trees at Ancestry.com, Sarah, born in 1857 in Easton, was the daughter of Thomas Eddy and Castara Mason. It does not appear that she married or ever lived beyond Adams County. More research would be needed to determine if these facts are correct.
Sarah died at her home in Friendship on January 27, 1933. She is buried in Easton Cemetery along with her parents and a few of her siblings.
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| Fulton, Mich., Dec. 25-14, We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. C.L.S |
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Diana
© 2020 Sources
Family photographs and documents from the collection of Diana Bryan Quinn.
"Christmas seal." Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_seal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2020.
"Public Member Trees." Ancestry. https://www.ancestry.com. 2020.
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