Wilson | May 4, 2008
This is a letter from Christopher Faber to Dr. William F. Smith. Christopher was the brother of Christina Marie Faber, William’s mother. “Love to Aunt Catherine and respects to the Doctor” refers to Christopher’s other sister, Catherine, who was married to William’s uncle Dr. John Winsmith. At this time Glenn Springs was a popular tourist [...]
Wilson | May 3, 2008
Christina Marie Faber moved from Charleston to Glenn Springs. She married Elihu Penquite Smith while her sister, Catherine Elizabeth Faber married his brother, John Winn Smith (later, John Winsmith). It’s only conjecture but I believe they must have met the brothers while they vacationed at Glenn Springs. Here is a letter from Anne Kaufman of [...]
Wilson | May 3, 2008
Here is a letter from a Cousin in Newberry County, SC. The inquiry about Minor Smith is the first mention of him I’ve found. He was born Minor W. Smith in 1852, of Elihu Penquite Smith and Mrs. Christina Marie Faber Smith, the recipient of this letter. Flint Hill May 15th 1878 My Dear Aunt, [...]
Wilson | May 3, 2008
Born 29th December, 1842, Minnie Smith was the fifth child of Elihu P. Smith. The quintessential Southern “Old Maid”, Miss Minnie never married, stayed in the family home, and tried her hand at teaching school. We have her school records and will get them posted soon. This letter was from a Charleston relative. Elihu Penquite [...]
