Amy
Johnson Crow’s writing challenge this week is heirlooms so I’m going to tell
you the story of a very old earring.
The
earring was made into a necklace and passed down to me by the women in my
mother’s line. Of course, it used to be paired with another and belonged to my
2nd Great Grandmother Harriet (Ogden) Clark.
When
my Grandaunt Ella died in 1975, she left a sealed envelope for my mother. On
the outside of the envelope Aunt Ella wrote:
Grandpa
Clark gave them to her before they were married. I don’t know where the other
earring is—maybe Laura or Clara has it.
Shirley Keep this
This is your Great Grandmother’s
Earring—made into a necklace way over a hundred years old. You can see it on
her ears in her picture—my bottom drawer.
Harriet
married Jeremiah B. Clark July 3, 1861at Westtown, NY meaning the earring is at
least 156 years old. As you can see from the photo above, it’s looking a little
worn but still treasured.
Harriet C. (Ogden)
Clark
Wearing earrings
given to her by
Future husband
Jeremiah B. Clark
Hello fellow ancestry researcher.
ReplyDeleteI do have a photograph of my Gt Grandmother wearing earrings very similar in design. And have always been enchanted by them.
Sadly they are no longer to be found.
Kate Howard Sowdon, nee Filmer
1848–Stoke, Damerel, Plymouth, Devon, England
who died 05 Jan 1940 • East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. No. 7482.
The start of our line via her son in Melbourne Australia.
If I could attach a pic I would.
Thanks for sharing..and the memory.
Alison H. Ballarat Australia
Alison, You're very welcome. Thanks for sharing your memories of Kate.
DeleteI enjoy your blog..Keep the stories coming. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure that is! I love that you have the photo and provenance.
ReplyDeleteI have to thank Aunt Ella for that. Thanks for visiting Anna.
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