1880s Autograph Album of Mary C. Mullen of Glen Hope, Pennsylvania

1880s autograph album of Mary C. Mullen of Glen Hope, Pennsylvania.

It appears that the album was presented to Mary by her uncle, John M. Wright, with whom she was living at the time of the enumeration of the 1880 Census.

It's entitled the Acadian Album and has beautiful illustrations from Longfellow's "Evangeline" scattered throughout.  [more images below and near the end of this post]

The album is approximately 5-1/2" x 3-1/4" inches and contains 40 pages signed by Mary's relatives, friends and schoolmates.  An alphabetical list of the signers appears at the end of this post.

John M. Wright, son of William B. and Ann (Keagy) Wright, was born at Newcastle, Delaware on 18 September 1807 and moved with his family to Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, in his youth.  He became a noted teacher, Clearfield County Treasurer and Justice of the Peace.

Late in his life, John married Mary Mullen, daughter of William and Jane (Crone) Mullen.  Mary was born in County Armagh, Ireland on 19 July 1834.  

Mary may have had a brother William who married Sophia Keagy.  Their daughter Ella Mullen, who indicated she was Mary C. Mullen's cousin, signed a page in the album.

Was there a sibling of Mary (Mullen) Wright, other than William Mullen, who may have died or been in dire straits and had to place little Mary C. Mullen in Mary (Mullen) Wright's care?  Hopefully a reader will clear up the mystery.

Helen M. Anderson [at least I think her first name was Helen] signed a page at Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, on 31 August 1887.  She also indicated that she was Mary C. Mullen's cousin.  It's tempting, but risky, to assume that Helen's middle initial stood for her maiden name Mullen.

  
If you can provide more information on Mary C. Mullen or any of the signers mentioned below, please leave a comment or contact me directly.  Thanks!

Alphabetical list of signers: [Note: given names within a particular surname may not be in alphabetical order.]

• Helen M. Anderson of Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, signed on 31 August 1887; Mary's cousin.  Not sure of first name
• Homer Bratton, signed in January 1889; Mary's schoolmate
• Bertha Champeno, signed on 4 November 1888; Mary's schoolmate
• Alice Copenhaver, signed at Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, on 15 March 1886
• Ellie Copenhaver, signed at Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, on 12 November 1888
• Etta Copenhaver
• G. H. Croye, signed on 10 January 1889
• Carrie Dotts of Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, signed on "3-6-86"
• Orrie O. Dotts of Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, signed "3-6-86"
• S. Frampton, signed on 26 July 1886; Mary's teacher
• Kirk M. Hallowell of Pendleton, Indiana, signed on 28 October 1888
• Laura Hallowell, signed at Pendleton, Indiana, on 28 October 1888
• Mertie Helsel, signed 3 April 1889
• William J. Keagy, signed at Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, on 10 January 1889.  He was the son of Christopher J. and Susan D. (Rakestraw) Keagy.
• Lizzie J. Keagy of Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, signed on 30 January 1888
• J. H. Lawhead, signed at Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, on 15 March 1886
• Annie Matthews
• A. D. McClosky, signed at Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania, on 5 August 1886
• Mary McClosky, signed at Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania, on 5 August 1886
• Mary C. Mullen of Glen Hope, Pennsylvania; album owner
• Ella Mullen or Ella Mullin or Mullins; Mary's cousin.  Possibly the daughter of William and Sophia (Keagy)  Mullen.
• H. M. Pentz, signed on 11 April 1890; Mary's teacher
• Harvey Roland, signed on 29 December 1888; Mary's teacher
• Francenia Rumery, signed at Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, on 12 March 1886
• Katie G. Rumery, signed at Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, on 11 April 1890
• H. D. Semple, signed 10 January 1889
• N. B. Smith of Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, signed on 6 February 1888
• Allie Smith of Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, signed on 20 March 1888
• Alma Smith, signed 30 January 1888; Mary's schoolmate
• Haven Smith of Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, signed on 12 March 1888
• C. Stewart, M.D., signed at Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, on 30 October 1886
• Cora Wertz of Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, signed on 15 March 1886
• J. W. Wright of Glen Hope Pennsylvania, presenter of the album and uncle of Mary C. Mullen, presumably through his wife Mary (Mullen) Wright.  He wrote his name on three pages, and on one indicated that he was age 78.
• LeVert, signed at Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, on "11-1-'86".  I believe this was LeVert Wright, son of William and Anna Wright of Beccaria, Pennsylvania.
• Stella M. Wright, signed at Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, on 3 November 1888; Mary's schoolmate.  Stella was the daughter of Henry and Sarah A. (Smith) Wright.  Her sister Edith also signed a page in the album.
• Edith Wright, signed at Glen Hope, Pennsylvania, on 1 November 1888.  She was the daughter of Henry and Sarah A. (Smith) Wright.  Her sister Stella also signed a page in the album.
• J. C. Young, signed at Belle's Landing, Pennsylvania, on 11 April 1886

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1880s Autograph Album Presented to Minnie M. Penrod of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, upon her move to California

1880s autograph album that was presented to Minnie M. Penrod by her friends at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, as she prepared to move to California.

The album is approximately 8" x 5" with puffy velour covers and contains 105 pages of the sentiments of Minnie's relatives, classmates and friends.  An alphabetical list of the signers appears at the end of this post.

From online research, hopefully correct: [corrections and additions welcome!]

Minnie M. Penrod was born 1 May 1867 at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Eli Abraham Penrod and Martha Ann (Proud) Penrod, who were born at Chippewa, Canada, and Edinboro, Pennsylvania, respectively.

Minnie's paternal grandparents were William and Laura (Taylor) Penrod, who emigrated from Great Britain to Canada.  Her maternal grandparents were William and Laura (Davis) Proud, who were born in England and Pennsylvania, respectively.

A couple of the signers indicated they were students at N.W.S.N.S., which I think stood for Northwest State Normal School, located at Edinboro.  Minnie may have been a student there as well.

At some point in late 1886 or in 1887, Minnie and her family relocated to Petaluma, California.  I'd be interested in knowing what motivated them to move west.

About 1896, Minnie married Ira Burnside Raymond, son of Edgar and Sarah A. (Smith) Raymond, who were both Iowa natives.  Ira was born 30 May 1867 in Iowa.

The couple raised at least two children, daughters Ethel and Edith, at Petaluma, where they operated a dry goods store.  I found a montage of photographs of Minnie, Ira and their daughters here.

Minnie died in 1934, and Ira in 1943.

Two signers in the album indicated they were Minnie's cousins.  They were sisters Cynthia (Beam) Richardson and Georgie (Beam) Dunn of Ontario, Canada.  Their mother was Mary Ann Taylor, who may have been a sister or other relative of Minnie's paternal grandmother Laura (Taylor) Penrod.  


Cynthia Richardson of Port Colborne, Ontario signed her page in August 1886.

Georgie Dunn of Ridgeway, Ontario, signed her page on 5 August 1886.

Elnora Lawrence of Conneautville, Pennsylvania signed a page on 29 June 1886 at N.W.S.N.S., which was Northwest State Normal School, located at Edinboro, Pennsylvania.

If you have corrections and/or additions to the information above, or information on any of the signers listed below, please leave a comment or contact me directly.  Thanks!

Alphabetical list of signers: [Note: given names within a specific surname may not be in alphabetical order.]

• Clara, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania on 25 July 1886.  She may have signed her surname in another area but it's very hard to read.
• A. G. Aspin of Edinboro, Pennsylvania
• U. S. Bacon of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, signed there on 3 August 1886.  Love his saying: In times of Prosperity our friends are many, But the times of adversity Proves them."
• Florence Bacon, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 2 August 1886
• Bertha Bacon, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 2 August 1886
• Mae Baker of Bradford, Pennsylvania, signed on 23 July 1886
• Myrtha Baker, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 4 August 1886
• Anna Beebe, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, in 1886
• Joe W. Beebe
• Merle Benn, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 7 August 1886
• Margie Benn of Edinboro, Pennsylvania.  Not sure of her surname
• W. A. Bissell of North East, Pennsylvania
• Josie E. Brown of Erie, Pennsylvania, signed on 22 July 1886
• Nellie Burchfield, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania in 1886
• J. H. Chadwick, signed at Sunset, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1886
• Dora Conover of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 8 August 1886
• J. A. Cooper, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 28 June 1886
• Robert R. Cornell, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 9 August 1886
• Nina Coulter, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 8 August 1886
• Fannie Coulter, signed on 8 August 1886
• Lola Culbertson, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 7 August [no year, but likely 1886]
• Agnes Culbertson, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 21 July 1886; Minnie's classmate
• Eugenia Deamer of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, signed "8-10-86"
• H. W. Decker, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 2 August 1886
• Mrs. A. W. Decker, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1886
• Kate G. Dormen, signed at Petaluma, California, on 5 May 1887
• Georgia Dunn, signed at Ridgeway, Ontario, on 5 August 1886; Minnie's cousin.  She may have been related through Minnie's father Eli Abraham Penrod, who was born in Canada.
• W. W. Fell of Orangeville, Ohio, signed 1 July 1886
• Delia Freeman of Crofsingville, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 23 July 1886
• F. J. George, or T. J. George, signed at Corsica, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1886
• Mrs. Nellie Gibson, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1886
• Initials hard to decipher, but possibly M. S. Gillaspie of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, signed on 9 August 1886.  Name looks more like Gillaspie. Interestingly, there was a Martin S. Gillespie of Edinboro.
• Kittie Greenfield, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 27 July 1886
• Minnie Greenfield, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 28 July 1886
• C. M. Greenfield
• James M. Grimes of New Providence, New Jersey, signed on 24 July 1886
• Mattie Hatch, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 2 August 1886
• Sallie Hawkins, signed on 4 August 1886
• Mary Hawkins, signed on 4 August 1886
• Etta Henderson of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, signed there on 17 July 1886
• Mrs. Hotchkiss, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 2 August 1886
• Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Kelley of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, signed on 8 August 1886
• Peter R. Kelley of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, signed on 8 August 1886.  He or a relative of the same name signed another page, shared with his wife.  The handwriting is very similar.
• Winnie Kenyon, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1886
• Hollis E. King, signed at Petaluma, California, on 1 May 1887
• Charles Krebbs, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania on 29 June 1886
• E. M. Lang of Brookville, Pennsylvania, signed on 7 August 1886; Minnie's classmate.  Wonderful sentiments upon Minnie's leaving for California.  Possibly future teacher Edward M. Lang
• Myrna C. Langley of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, signed 31 July 1886, mentions Y.W.C.T.U.
• G. A. Langley: "May the golden gate of California be the Golden Gate to your life, is the sincere wish of your friend"
• Elnora M. Lawrence of Conneautville, Pennsylvania, signed at N. W. S. N. S. on 29 June 1886.  Northwestern State Normal School
• Mrs. G. A. Longley, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 30 July 1886
• Name appears to be T. J. Lynch of Troy Centre, Pennsylvania, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 7 July 1886.  Could also be F. J. Lynch.  Not positive of Troy
• Mame Mace, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania on 29 June 1886
• Margaret Marsh, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 1 July 1886
• L. W. Mason
• Mrs. Carrie W. Mason of Union City, Pennsylvania, signed on 1 July 1886
• Libbie McBeth, signed on "7-11-1886
• Gussie McCandless, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 29 June 1886
• William C. McCay of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, signed there on 25 July 1886.  Sentiments in English and in French
• R. Guy McClancy, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 1886-8-10.  Not sure if I've deciphered the name correctly.
• J. M. McClymonds, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 5 August 1886
• Mrs. P. M. McClymonds, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 7 August 1886.  Not sure of first initial.
• Maud McClymonds, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 29 July 1886
• Maria A. McCoy of Edinboro, Pennsylvania
• Edith McCoy signed on 25 July 1886
• Mattie J. McCreary of West Millcreek, Pennsylvania, signed on 22 July 1886
• J. L. McCullough of Deer Lick, Pennsylvania, signed on 30 June 1886.  Signer used a multi-colored shadowed scrip
• Halla McWilliams, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 5 August 1886
• Joe Messenger of Ridgeway, Pennsylvania, signed on 22 June [no year, but probably about 1886]
• Hattie Overholser, signed at Petaluma, California, on 2 May 1887
• Mrs. Emma Patterson
• Nellie Patterson of Edinboro, Pennsylvania
• Minnie M. Penrod of Edinboro, Pennsylvania.  This album was presented to her by her Edinboro friends as she was about to move to Caifornia in late 1886 or 1887
• G. S. W. Phillips of Townville, Pennsylvania, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 1 July 1886
• Roy S. Proud of Saegertown, Pennsylvania, signed on 1 August 1886
• W. A. Proud of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, signed "8-10-1886".  Likely a maternal relative of Minnie.
• N. W. Proud of Saegertown, Pennsylvania, on 1 August 1886
• Charles Proudfit, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 8 August 1886
• Cordie Randall, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 8 August 1886
• Mrs. C. T. Reeder.  She inscribed her page to Lillie.  Either Mrs. Reeder meant to inscribe her sentiments to Minnie's younger sister Lillian, or she confused the two.
• Belle Reeder; Minnie's classmate
• Edd Reeder of Edinboro, Pennsylvania
• Guy Reeder of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, signed on 22 July 1886
• Allie Reeder, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 22 July 1886.  "Your neighbor"
• Estella Reeder
• Bertha Reininger of New York,  New York, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 28 June 1886
• Cynthia Richardson, signed at Port Colborne, Ontario, in August 1886.  She called herself Minnie's cousin.  Cynthia (Beam) Richardson's mother was Mary Ann Taylor, born in England about 1823.  Minnie's paternal grandmother was Laura Taylor, also born in England and an immigrant to Canada.  The two could have been sisters or otherwise related.
• Kate Roberts of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, signed on 2 August 1886
• Will Sheridan of Defiance, Ohio
• G. S. Sigendall of Saegertown, Pennsylvania, signed on 30 June 1886
• Millie Taylor of Edinboro, Pennsylvania
• Harry Taylor, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on "7-1-86"
• Etta Thomas signed a message spanning two pages at Edinboro, Pennsylvania on 25 July 1886; Minnie's schoolmate
• T. J. Ticknor, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania
• W. J. Todd of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 29 June 1886
• Bertha Tryon, signed at Springboro, Pennsylvania
• Minnie Underwood, signed at Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on 22 July 1886.  "Your Chum & Twin"
• Jessie Underwood
• Frankie Varse or Vose or ? of Edinboro, Pennsylvania
• Maggie Wade of Edinboro, Pennsylvania
• Mrs. J. T. Wade. Inscribed a poem by Charlotte Cossit.
• Lulu M. Wallace of Mount Jackson, Pennsylvania, signed on 1 July 1886
• Etta Wilcox of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, signed on 6 August 1886
• Jennie Winters
• Ida Young, signed at Petaluma, California, on 26 April 1887

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1890s Autograph Album of Willie, likely William H. Clees, of Montoursville, Pennsylvania

1890s autograph album that belonged to a Willie of Montoursville, Pennsylvania.  From clues in the album, I believe he was William H. Clees.

The album is approximately 6-1/4" x 4" and contains 30 pages signed by Willie's relatives, schoolmates, teachers and friends.  An alphabetical list of the signers appears at the end of this post.

From online research, hopefully correct: [corrections and additions welcome]

Assuming that I have the correct Willie, William H. Clees was born about 1876, possibly at Fairfield, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles and Hannah (Heist) Clees, who were both natives of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.

Willie's paternal grandparents were Frederick J. and Hannah (OBourne) Clees.  His maternal grandparents were John and Christianna Heist.

On 6 March 1909 at Montoursville, Pennsylvania, William married Ora Amelia Northrup, daughter of Fanton Llwellyn Northrup and Ida Jane (Burt) Northrup.  She was born, I think, on 6 March 1884.

William and Ora raised a family of at least two children at Montoursville, Pennsylvania.  They lost their son in the waning days of World War II, possibly in the Battle of the Bulge.

Five signers indicated on the pages that they were Willie's cousin.  Siblings Mary, Maggie and Emma Hofer of DuBoisville, Pennsylvania, signed pages.  They were the daughters of Gottfried Frederick Hofer and Catherine "Katie" (Heist) Hofer.

Cousin Ida M. Clees signed a page.  She was the daughter of John Henry Clees and Sarah J. (Tomlinson) Clees.

Cousin Alice Kuemmerle signed a page on 15 January 1892.  She was the daughter of Gottlieb and Christiana Kuemmerle.

If you have corrections and/or additions to the information above, or information on any of the signers below, please leave a comment or contact me directly.

Alphabetical list of signers: [Note: given names within a specific surname may not be in alphbetical order.]

• Tiny, signed on 2 March 1894
• William A. Piatt Batch of Montgomery, Pennsylvania
• E. E. Best
• B. S. Bower, signed 1893-2-1; Willie's teacher
• I. W. Breon of Montgomery, Pennsylvania, signed on 11 December 1894; first initial could be J.
• Willie Clees of Montoursville, Pennsylvania; album owner William H. Clees, son of Charles and Hannah (Heist) Clees.
• Ida M. Clees; Willie's cousin.  Ida was the daughter of John Henry Clees and Sarah J. (Tomlinson) Clees.
• James Eder
• Hella Griggs, signed 21 February 1893.  She may have been Ellen Griggs
• Lizzie Harris of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, signed 2 February 1893; Willie's schoolmate
• Jeannette A. Harris, signed 21 February 1893; Willie's schoolmate
• Lulu Harris of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, signed on 25 February 1891
• Mirtie E. Harris of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, signed on 19 February 1891
• Willie Harris, signed on 3 February 1893
• Wilbur Hetherlin 
• Mary Hofer of DuBoistown, Pennsylvania, signed 1 October 1890; Willie's cousin.  She was the daughter of Gottfried Frederick Hofer and Catherine "Katie" (Heist) Hofer.
• Maggie Hofer of DuBoistown, Pennsylvania, signed 9 June [no year]; Willie's cousin.  She was the daughter of Gottfried Frederick Hofer and Catherine "Katie" (Heist) Hofer.
• Emma E. Hofer of DuBoistown, Pennsylvania, signed on 10 March 1891; Willie's cousin.  She was the daughter of Gottfried Frederick Hofer and Catherine "Katie" (Heist) Hofer.
• Mary Houser; Willie's schoolmate
• Harry Kehrer, signed on 3 February 1893
• M. J. Kehrer, signed at 13 February 1891
• Alice Kuemmerle, signed on 15 January 1892; Willie's cousin
• Robert A. McCoy, signed on 26 March 1896; Willie's teacher
• Mamie E. Moon, signed 2 February 1893; Willie's schoolmate
• Henry L. Pentz
• J. R. Rakestraw of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, signed 18 February 1891; Willie's schoolmate
• Jennie Rakestraw of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, signed on 13 February 1891; middle initial could be R or K
• Josephine Rakestraw, signed at Montoursville, Pennsylvania, on 16 February 1890
• J. Harry Shoemaker, signed on 2 March 1894; Willie's teacher
• Minnie Stiger, signed on 13 February 1891
• James Tallman, signed on 18 April 1890

Montoursville, Pennsylvania

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1880s and 1890s Autograph Album with Signers from New Hampshire and Vermont

[Note: be sure to read the reader's comment of 15 March 2013, which provides some compelling clues toward the album owner's identity and a link to her photograph.]

1880s and 1890s autograph album with signers mostly from New Hampshire and Vermont.

The album is approximately 7" x 4-1/4" and contains 36 signed pages.  An alphabetical list of the signers appears at the end of this post.

I purchased the album several years ago from a seller who assumed that the original owner was the first signer, Abbie E. Parker of Wentworth, New Hampshire.  Since one or more of the first pages is missing, including the title page, however, it's very possible that Abbie was not the owner.

Two signers were sisters Addie Viola Jewell and Mina L. Jewell of West Newbury, Vermont, who signed separate pages on 15 January 1891.  They indicated that they were cousins to the album owner.  Additionally, Addie indicated that she and the owner were schoolmates, so they were about the same age.

Cousin Myra L. Burbeck of Danvers, Massachusetts, signed a page on 22 July 1892.

Perhaps a reader who figures out the album owner's identity will leave a comment or contact me directly.

Two people identified themselves as the album owner's teacher.  Teacher Carrie E. Kassen of South Ryegate, Vermont, signed a page on 21 May 1890.

Teacher Millie S. Bancroft of Rome, Michigan, signed a page at Newbury, Vermont, on 18 September 1891.  

Alphabetical list of signers: [Note: given names within a specific surname may not be in alphabetical order.]

• Helen M. Abbott of South Newbury, Vermont, signed on 30 December 1891
• Mrs. Harvey Aldrich of Lisbon, New Hampshire, signed on 9 April 1894
• Maggie B. Arthur of South Ryegate, Vermont, signed on 16 April 1890
• Mrs. Matthew Baines of Buffalo, New York, signed on 17 July 1892
• Millie S. Bancroft of Rome, Michigan, signed at Newbury, Vermont, on 18 September 1891; Abbie's friend and teacher
• Edward C. Barnes of West Newbury, Vermont, signed on 8 May 1891
• C. Belle Brock of South Newbury, Vermont, signed on 16 February 1889
• Myra L. Burbeck of Danvers, Massachusetts, signed on 22 July 1892
• May Burgess of East Corinth, Vermont, signed on 12 May 1891
• Loura E. Dickey of West Newbury, Vermont, signed on 15 October 1892
• S. Sophia Doolittle of South Strafford, Vermont, signed at Newbury, Vermont on 1895-5-7.  Also has name H. M. Bryant
• Eva G. Farwell of Reading, Massachusetts, signed at West Newbury, Vermont, on 14 March 1894
• Mary E. Fulton of Bradford, Vermont, signed on 16 January 1891
• Charles H. Harward of West Newbury, Vermont
• M. Louise Jenne of West Newbury, Vermont, signed on 18 November 1892
• Addie V. Jewell of West Newbury, Vermont, signed on 15 January 1891; Addie E. Parker's cousin and schoolmate
• Mina L. Jewell of West Newbury, Vermont, signed on 15 January 1891
• Anna L. Johnson of Bradford, Vermont, signed at West Newbury, Vermont, on 24 October 1894
• Carrie E. Kassen of South Ryegate, Vermont, signed on 21 May 1890
• Maud Muzzy of West Newbury, Vermont, signed on 29 September 1893
• Abbie E. Parker of Wentworth, New Hampshire, signed at West Newbury, New Hampshire in April 1887.  Possibly the album owner
• Mrs. B. D. Rogers of Buffalo, New York, signed on 17 July 1892
• B. D. Rogers of Buffalo, New York, signed on 17 July 1892
• H. H. Sawyer of West Newbury, Vermont, signed on 29 March 1889
• Susie Sawyer of Newbury, Vermont, signed on 28 September 1893
• Mary E. Smith of South Newbury, Vermont, signed at West Newbury, Vermont, on 22 June 1892.  "Dist. No. 1."
• E. W. Smith of West Newbury, Vermont
• Mrs. Edward Smith of West Newbury, Vermont, signed 26 February 1889
• John Smith of West Newbury, Vermont
• Abby H. Smith of West Newbury, Vermont, on 20 January 1893
• S. L. Spofford of West Newbury, Vermont, signed on 7 May 1891
• Milicent Temple of West Newbury, Vermont, signed on 15 January 1891
• Bessie C. Tyler of West Newbury, Vermont, signed on 19 January 1891
• Myrtie A. Weston of Hanover, New Hampshire, signed on 28 November 1889
• A. J. Weston, signed on 28 November 1889 at Hanover, New Hampshire
• Hattie C. Willerton of Rock Island, Illinois, signed on 28 September 1895

Wentworth, New Hampshire & West Newbury, Vermont

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1880s Autograph Album of Clara J. Laird of Chelsea, Vermont

Autograph album that was presented to Clara J. Laird of Chelsea, Vermont by her teacher E. F. N. in February of 1882.  

Interestingly, signer Ella F. Norris had what appears to be identical handwriting to that on the page above.  She inscribed her page at Hyde Park, Massachusetts, on 17 February 1882.

The album is a small one, approximately 4" x 2-3/4" and contains 27 pages of sentiments signed by Clara's relatives and friends.  An alphabetical list of the signers appears at the end of this post.

From online research, hopefully correct: [corrections and additions welcome!]

Clara J. Laird was born 13 April 1871 at Chelsea, Vermont, the daughter of Robert William Laird and Ellen Sarah (Bugbee) Laird, who were born in Ireland and at Chelsea, Vermont, respectively.

Clara's father, Robert William Laird, signed a page in her autograph album on 6 October 1889.

Her mother, Ellen Sarah (Bugbee) Laird, signed a page on 4 March 1883 and affixed a Victorian scrap.

Clara's sister, Katie E. Laird of Chelsea, Vermont, signed a page on 13 April 1885 and affixed a Victorian scrap.

Clara's Aunt Emma R. Bugbee signed a page on 26 August 1887.

Several people who indicated they were Clara's cousins signed pages, as you will note in the list below.  These were John M. Comstock; second cousin Hattie Dearborn of Chelsea, Vermont; Lilla A. Goodwin of North Weare, New Hampshire.  I'm fairly sure there were other cousins who didn't indicate a relationship.  

On 10 June 1900 at Williamstown, Vermont, Clara married Arthur Elbert Stearns, son of Warren Everett Stearns and Fannie Adeline (Dickerman) Stearns.  Arthur was born 13 May 1873 at Chelsea, Vermont.

Arthur and Clara raised a family of, I believe, four children on their farms at Williamstown, Vermont, and, later, Royalton, Vermont.  

Their daughter Muriel Stearns apparently found the album in 1920 and signed her name in it.

Clara died in 1940, and Arthur in 1960.

If you have corrections and/or additions to the information above, or information on any of the signers listed below, please leave a comment or contact me directly.  Thanks!

• Emma R. Bugbee, signed on 26 August 1887; Clara's "Auntie"
• John M. Comstock, signed on 16 March 1883; Clara's cousin
• Persis D. Comstock of Chelsea, Vermont, signed on 16 March 1883
• Lucy E. Corwin of Chelsea, Vermont, signed on 11 September 1885
• Hattie H. Dearborn of Chelsea, Vermont, signed on 19 April 1890; Clara's second cousin
• Edith S. Dearborn of Chelsea, Vermont, signed on 13 April 1892
• Lettie French, signed in February 1882
• Laura E. Goodwin of North Weare, New Hampshire, signed at Chelsea, Vermont, on 11 April 1882
• Lilla A. Goodwin of North Weare, New Hampshire, signed at Chelsea, Vermont, on 11 April 1882; Clara's cousin
• Ella K. Herrick, signed on 26 July 1884
• Will A. Hood
• Ella R. Hood of Chelsea, Vermont
• F. G. Huntington of Chelsea, Vermont, signed on 23 November 1882
• Clara J. Laird of Chelsea, Vermont; album owner
• Katie E. Laird of Chelsea, Vermont, signed on 13 April 1885; Clara's sister
• R. W. Laird, signed on 6 October 1889; Clara's father Robert William Laird
• E. S. Laird, signed 4 March 1883; Clara's mother Ellen Sarah (Bugbee) Laird.  Clara's father Robert William Laird signed the facing page.
• Josie E. Lyttle, signed at Chelsea, Vermont, on 27 December 1882
• M. A. Lyttle, signed at Chelsea, Vermont, on 18 July 1883
• Ella F. Norris, signed at Hyde Park, Massachusetts, on 17 February 1882
• Edna F. Robbins of Chelsea, Vermont, signed on 12 June 1889
• Lois H. Slack of Randolph, Vermont, signed at Chelsea, Vermont, on 27 August 1886
• Ransom E. Slack of Randolph, Vermont
• Muriel Stearns of South Royalton, Vermont, signed on 10 April 1920; Clara's daughter - "1909 born"
• Hattie Stevens
• L. A. Thorne, signed at Green Mountain Home on 9 March 1882
• Grace Vincent of Chelsea, Vermont, signed on 25 August 1883; middle initial could be S or J or G or ?

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1890s Autograph Album of Mary Louise Elliott of East Barrington, New Hampshire; mentions The Sunny Bank Home at Watertown, Massachusetts

The last page in this 1890s autograph album is inscribed by Mrs. G. B. Haley on 25 December 1891 to Mary Louise Elliott of East Barrington, New Hampshire, so I'm assuming this was a Christmas present to Mary.  

The album contains several signatures of people who signed at "Sunny Bank", which was the Sunny Bank Home for women and children at Watertown, Massachusetts.  

The Sunny Bank Home was founded in 1887 for needy women and children undergoing medical and surgical treatment and recuperation, mainly through the efforts of Gouldsboro, Maine native  Dr. Almena Jane "Minnie" (Guptill) Baker Flint.

Read an article published in the Boston Evening Transcript issue of 19 February 1895 about the founding and purpose of the Sunny Bank Home here and an earlier article in the Boston Evening Transcript, issue of 6 July 1888.

Annie Patrick of West Somerville, Massachusetts, inscribed a page on 8 November 1895 at Sunny Bank in Watertown, Massachusetts.

I don't know if the signers who mentioned Sunny Bank were patients at the Home or if they were there for fund raising events, or both.  

The album is approximately 7" x 4-1/2" and contains pages signed by 33 of Mary's relatives and friends.  An alphabetical list of the signers appears at the end of this post.

A few sample pages:

Eva Hale Crosby of East Barrington, New Hampshire, signed a page on 11 December 1898.

Captain Nellie A. Price of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, signed at Dorchester, Massachusetts, on 30 November 1895.  Nellie was an officer in the Salvation Army.

Georgia E. Twombly of Madbury, New Hampshire, signed a page on 1 January 1892.  Georgia indicated that she was Mary's teacher.

Aimee B. MacMeekin of Jersey City, New Jersey, 556 Summit Avenue, signed a page on 10 July 1896.

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Alphabetical list of signers: [Note: given names within a specific surname may not be in alphabetical order.]

• Harriet F. Bailey of West Newbury, Massachusetts, signed at Sunny Bank in 1895; presumably the Sunny Bank Home at Watertown, Massachusetts
• Harriet L. Ball, signed at Sunny Bank on 8 November 1895
• Harriette B. Berry of Rochester, New Hampshire, signed on 17 February 1892
• Lora M. Beverly of Nashua, New Hampshire, signed on 26 December 1892
• A. Clavel, signed at Sunny Brook in 1905; presumably the Sunny Brook Home at Watertown, Massachusetts
• Carrie E. Cobb, signed on 12 October 1895
• Eva Hale Crosby of East Barrington, New Hampshire, signed on 11 December 1898
• E. Annie Doak of Lynn, Massachusetts, signed at Sunny Bank on 15 October 1895.  Presumably, the Sunny Bank Home at Watertown, Massachusetts
• Mary Louise Elliott, possible owner of the album
• Jennie E. M. Hale of 17 Shillington Avenue, West Lynn, Massachusetts
• Mary Shackford Hale of Barrington, New Hampshire
• Isabel Hale of Conway, New Hampshire
• Martha S. Hale of Conway, New Hampshire, signed on 20 September 1893
• Annie E. Haley of East Barrington, New Hampshire, signed on 25 December 1891
• Josephine H. Haley of East Barrington, New Hampshire, signed on 25 December 1891.  Mary Josephine (Ham) Haley, wife of George Benton Haley.
• Adeline M. Haley of East Barrington, New Hampshire, signed on 25 December 1891
• G. B. Haley, signed 25 December 1891.  Perhaps George Benton Haley, husband of Josephine (Ham) Haley
• Dora C. Haley, signed on 25 December 1891
• Written upside down on the last page in the album, inscribed on 25 December 1891 by Mrs. G. B. Haley to Mary Louise Elliott of East Barrington, New Hampshire.  Other than another page inscribed to Mary, this page is the only clue to the album owner.   Mrs. G. B. Haley may be Mary Josephine (Ham) Haley, wife of George Benton Haley, both of whom signed pages earlier in the album.
• William H. Ham of East Barrington, New Hampshire, signed on 13 May 1892
• George S. Ham of East Barrington, New Hampshire, signed on 13 May 1892
• Minnie C. Hayes of Madbury, New Hampshire, signed on 1 January 1892
• Ada S. Locke of East Barrington, New Hampshire, signed on 31 March 1894; shared the page with Mamie B. Roberts of Rochester, New Hampshire
• Amy L. Locke of Barrington, New Hampshire, signed on 12 June 1894
• Aimee B. MacMeekin of Jersey City, New Jersey, 556 Summit Ave., signed on 10 July 1896
• Annie Patrick of West Somerville, Massachusetts, signed at the Sunny Bank Home at Watertown, Massachusetts, on 8 November 1895
• Captain Nellie A. Price of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, signed at Dorchester, Massachusetts, on 30 November 1895.  She was a captain in the Salvation Army.
• Mamie B. Roberts of Rochester, New Hampshire, signed on 31 March 1894; shared the page with Ada S. Locke of East Barrington, New Hampshire
• Annie Tout, signed at Sunny Bank on 17 November 1895; presumably the Sunny Bank Home at Watertown, Massachusetts
• Georgia E. Twombly of Madbury, New Hampshire, signed on 1 January 1892
• Vina H. Twombly of Madbury, New Hampshire, signed on 1 January 1892
• Lillian A. Winkley of East Barrington, New Hampshire, signed on 4 January 1892
• Grace E. Winkley of East Barrington, New Hampshire, signed on 13 May 1892

East Barrington, New Hampshire

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1890s/1900s Autograph Album of Leon Roy Putnam of Springfield, Vermont

1890s/1900s autograph album of Leon Roy Putnam of Springfield, Vermont.

The album is approximately 8" x 5" and contains more than 26 pages inscribed by Leon himself, his relatives and friends.  An alphabetical list of the signers appears at the end of this post.

From online research, hopefully correct: [corrections and additions welcome!]

Leon Roy Putnam was born 6 October 1880 at Springfield, Vermont, the son of George F. and Lois J. (Rice) Putnam, who were both Springfield, Vermont, natives.

Leon's mother signed a page in his album on 28 December 1890.

On 6 October 1904 at Claremont, New Hampshire, Leon married Edith A. Roberts, daughter of James Kirkwood Roberts and Agnes (McLeod) Roberts.  Edith was born 31 March 1881 at Gardiner, Maine.

Edith's parents were married at Sherbrooke, Quebec, on 2 January 1872.  Edith's father was then working as a finisher in a paper mill, and it was perhaps his occupation that drew him and his wife to Gardiner, Maine later on.

Leon and Edith farmed at Weathersfield, Vermont; they had three children.  Leon died in 1937, and Edith in 1952.

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John Putnam of Springfield, Vermont, signed a page on 29 December 1895.

Schoomate Frank E. Putnam signed a page at Springfield, Vermont, on 18 December 1891.

Mabel B. Putnam signed a page on 27 April 1902.

The horse on the inside back cover may have been drawn by Leon.

Alphabetical list of signers: [Note: given names within a specific surname may not be in alphabetical order.]

• Mary Amsden, signed at Felchville, Vermont, on 29 November 1895
• Lena M. Bailey of Springfield, Vermont, signed on 29 November 1895
• Lena L. Barry of Springfield, Vermont, signed on 30 December 1890
• Leon H. W. Barry of Springfield, Vermont, signed on 30 December 1890
• Nellie L. Bates of Springfield, Vermont, signed on 30 December 1890
• Harry Bates of Springfield Vermont, signed on 30 December 1890; middle initial T or F
• Alfred L. Eaton of Charlestown, New Hampshire, signed on 20 December 1897
• Etta J. Gould of Amsden, Vermont
• Eddie J. Hatch of Springfield, Vermont, signed on 29 December 1890
• Ervin S. Hatch of Springfield, Vermont, signed on 29 December 1890
• Ray C. Hatch of Springfield, Vermont, signed on 5 January 1891
• Lizzie Jackson of Springfield, Vermont, signed on 31 July 1901.  Middle initial could be N or A or?
• Guy F. Johnson of Springfield, Vermont, signed on 14 April 1901
• Fred N. Parker of Springfield, Vermont, signed on 16 January 1891
• Leon Roy Putnam of Springfield, Vermont; album owner; Leon drew a cat on a later page in the album, and he also probably drew the horse on the inside back cover
• John Putnam of Springfield, Vermont, signed on 29 December 1895
• "Mother", signed on 28 December 1890.  Leon's mother was Lois (Rice) Putnam
• Frank E. Putnam of Springfield, Vermont, Signed on 18 December 1891; Leon's schoolmate
• Mabel B. Putnam, signed on 27 April 1902
• Edith A. Roberts of Mechanicsville, New York, signed on 9 May 1904
• Clarence T. M. Ryan of Springfield, Vermont, signed on 29 November 1895
• Henry F. Scofield of Weathersfield, Vermont, signed on 13 January 1891
• Helen F. Scofield of Sprinfield, Vermont, signed on 30 December 1890
• Nora L. Scofield of Weathersfield, Vermont, signed on 30 December 1896
• Helen B. Walker of Newton Centre, Massachusetts; has two dates - 23 August 1888 and 26 July 1903
• Bessie A. Walker of Keene, New Hampshire, dated twice - 16 Dec 1886 and 29 July 1903

Springfield, Vermont [See Weathersfield to the north.]

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