I am the custodian of the register created at my grandmother’s funeral. I am posting all the pages of the book, even those which were left blank. Henry Colby was the organist. Henry played the pipe organ that the church with majesty. He played that organ at every event, and most of the church services …
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Oct 15
Winnie Kaiser Yearnd Funeral Book — 3
I do remember the day of the funeral, which was held at the First Congregational Church, Cadillac, Michigan, which our family attended. I remember asking my Dad why he wasn’t working, since my six year old mind knew a funeral was his job. He just sadly said that someone else was working for him today. …
Oct 14
Winnie Kaiser Yearnd Funeral Book — 2
In the front, a poem, and the basic facts of my grandmother’s life and death. In Memory Winnie Alice Kaiser Yearnd Place of birth Cadillac, Mich Date of Birth July 19, 1885 Deceased Date December 10, 1957 Place Cadillac, Michigan I do not know who wrote this information in the book, the handwriting is not …
Oct 13
Winnie Kaiser Yearnd Funeral Book — 1
In addition to my grandmother’s wedding book, I also am the custodian of the register created at her funeral. I will also post all the pages, with comments when I feel may be relevant. Here are my first two scans, the cover and the first two pages. This page brings memories for me, since this …
Oct 12
Winnie Kaiser Yearnd Wedding Book – 9
I am posting every page of my grandparents little wedding register, even though there is not genealogical information on every page. I am proud to own it, and am carefully considering who should have custody when I leave this world. These are the last 3 scans in the series. I have enjoyed reading this little …
Oct 11
Winnie Kaiser Yearnd Wedding Book – 8
This page contains the last of the genealogical information in my grandmother’s little wedding book. “Married at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 1908. Set at 7:10 for Grand Rapids, Remained over night at “The Morton” and left next day for Detroit. Returned home Monday, April 13th and began keeping house at 449 E. Cass …
Oct 10
Winnie Kaiser Yearnd Wedding Book – 7
I am posting the pages from my paternal grandmother’s wedding book. The little book has given me a little window into one event that shaped the the lives of some members of my family. These pages do not contain any genealogical information, but are of interest as a part of the whole. So, without further …
Oct 09
Winnie Kaiser Yearnd Wedding Book – 6
The guests! You may enlarge this thumbnail to see view the file. I am going to list the guests, and their relationship to my grandparents. Mother and Father Kaiser: William and Delia Conway Kaiser, Winnie’s father and step-mother. Bertha and Austin Kaiser: Winnie’s half-siblings, the children of William Kaiser and Delia Conway Kaiser. Austin William …
Oct 08
Winnie Kaiser Yearnd Wedding Book – 5
About the wedding, a clipping from Grandma’s scrapbook. UNITED LAST NIGHT —– MISS WINNIE A. KAISER BECOMES THE BRIDE OF WILLIAM H. YEARND ——- WAS A PRETTY HOME WEDDING ——– Only Near Relatives of the Bride and Groom Were Present at the Wed- ing Ceremony. ——– Miss Winnie A. Kaiser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. …
Oct 07
Winnie Kaiser Yearnd Wedding Book – 4
There is no genealogical information on these, but I am posting all the pages to this book. Tomorrow: about the wedding.
