Wilson | May 4, 2008
Here’s a postcard sent to Miss Minnie from Charleston, in 1905. It’s difficult to read but here’s a shot: Dear Cousin Minnie, I wish you a Happy brighter New Year. I thought you might like this view of the old Church. Your grandfathers grave is under the tree at left of the picture. With Love, [...]
Wilson | May 4, 2008
Here’s a photo in poor shape of Miss Anna Aurelia Ancrum Charleston June 1895 Age 16 I found her listed here. Maybe someone is looking for her.
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
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 [...]
Wilson | April 27, 2008
I hope you enjoy this visit through better days in the Old South. I hope to share the history of the homeplace pictured at the top of this site and the family who lived there.
