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About Pat Shaul

Genealogist / Family Historian; Blog started as a record of my Grandfather's post card collection which ran for 15 months. Then, in June, 2017, I changed over to reporting and commenting on notifications from the ANCESTRY app "We're Related" I then started to provide snippets into ancestor biographies on the dates that were significant anniversaries.

Wish You a Merry Christmas – 1918

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Wishing you a Merry Christmas.  Series 347 D. Post marked Detroit, Mich.  Dec. 20, 1918.  Addressed to Private Lee G Weaver, Quartermaster Office, Fort Terry, New York.  [the address was crossed out and 91 Tireman, Detroit, Mich. was written] “Trust … Continue reading →

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Best Wishes – 1919

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Best wishes for the very merriest Christmas.  Gibson Lines.  64138.  Published by the Gibson Art Company, Cincinnati Post marked Washington, D.C.  Dec. 23, 1919.  Addressed to Mrs. Lee [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Mich. “Best wishes for a … Continue reading →

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I’ve been thinking very hard ….

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Pat Shaul

I’ve been thinking very hard what to write upon this card, I’m weary of the same old rhyme one always sees at Christmas time; You’ll know I love you just the same, if I simply sign my name.    Whitney … Continue reading →

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A Merry Christmas

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Pat Shaul

A Merry Christmas No post mark [not mailed].  No addressee [message written across both sides of card] “Dear Sister, will send you a dollar for to buy yourself a Christmas present.  I did not know what to get, now you … Continue reading →

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A Merry Christmas –

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Pat Shaul

A Merry Christmas. No post mark [not mailed].  No addressee [message written across both sides of card] “Dear Brother, I am sending you a little prize of money to buy yourself a little something for Christmas as I did not … Continue reading →

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A Merry Christmas

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Pat Shaul

A Merry Christmas.   No post mark [not mailed].  No addressee. “Hellow Lee [Lee G Weaver],  Now when you get this dollar, don’t you go and get that girl of yours something with it.  You put it in the bank … Continue reading →

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Birthday Greetings

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Birthday Greetings.  O let me be the first to say: I wish thee joy on thy birthday; may only good things come thy way.   B-198.  Made in U.S.A. No post mark [not mailed].  No addressee [message covers both sides … Continue reading →

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Birthday Greetings –

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Birthday Greetings.  My very best wishes for your welfare, I send you for your birthday.  B-172.  Made in U.S.A. No post mark [not mailed]  No addressee [message covers both sides of card] “Dear Lee [Lee G. Weaver], Wishes for many … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Greeting – 1918

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Pat Shaul

A birthday greeting.  I send this little bird of blue across the miles to say: I wish you wealth, I wish you health and happiness alway.  7262.  Gibson Lines. Published by the Gibson Art Company – Cincinnati.  Post marked Columbus, … Continue reading →

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May Your Birthday … – 1918

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Pat Shaul

May your birthday be as happy as a bluebird’s song in spring.  2262.  Gibson Lines.  Published by the Gibson Art Company, Cincinnati. Post marked Columbus, Ohio.  May 16, 1918, 11:30 PM.  Addressed to Mr. L. G. [Lee G.] Weaver, 92 … Continue reading →

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