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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.

Cherries are always ripe in Detroit – 1920s

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Cherries are always ripe in DETROIT . Get in the game – it’s great   CO- A.B.R. No post mark. Addressed to Mrs. Lee [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 94 Tireman St., Detroit, Mich. Not mailed. “What do you think of this?” … Continue reading →

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I dreamt I was elected President …. 1915

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Pat Shaul

I dreamt I was elected President and shown all over the White House, and asked how I would like things arranged.   Then I took the oath of office.  The people were cheering like mad.  I stepped out on the … Continue reading →

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Call Me Up — 1910

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Call me up some rainy afternoon.   Copyright, 1910, by C. Hobson.  M-295 No post mark.  No address.  Not mailed. Another of Grandpa’s unused cards, in pristine condition.      

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I’d like to bet … – 1910

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Pat Shaul

I’d like to bet — She’s waiting yet.   Copyright 1910.  by C. Hobson.   M295 No post mark. No address.  Never sent. I think Grandpa Lee [Weaver] must have really liked this card; there are two of them, in … Continue reading →

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Heavyweights on the farm …

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Pat Shaul

105.  One of our Farmer’s “Heavyweights.”   (Scenes along the country roads.)  E. A. Bishop, Pub. Racine, Wis.  Made in U. S. A.  A-11201 No post mark.  No address. Another in Grandpa’s collection of never used cards that just was … Continue reading →

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Cleveland – 1913

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Fifty-two weeks in a year you are wanted in Cleveland (sixth city) and the rest you may spend where you please.  Cobb X Shink.  Pennant Series No. 1. No post mark. No address. Another of Grandpa’s collection of unused post … Continue reading →

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Mary had a little calf …

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Mary had a little calf and didn’t go in the water. No post mark. No address. Blank card.  I think it just amused Grandpa!    

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I will phone you Wednesday …

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Pat Shaul

I will phone you Wednesday at __________________.   No post mark.  No address. “From Aunt Cate [Catherine Elizabeth Deaver Weaver].  To Lee [G. Weaver]” Mostly a sign of the times — a post card to say “be home, I am … Continue reading →

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Flower with Lee Weaver Script – 1913

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Lee Weaver written on pre-printed card in glitter. No post mark (not mailed). Addressed to Miss Ellora Weaver, St Clare House, Mt Clements, Mich. Other than this being an old card in the collection, its significance is to reconfirm the … Continue reading →

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Car of Roses – 1913

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Diamond Post Card Co. Philadelphia.  No.62 / 5268.  Made in Germany No post mark.  No address.  Not Mailed. “From C.E. [Catherine Elizabeth Deaver, wife of William Powell Weaver, Effie’s husband’s brother] Weaver to Effie [Lee] Weaver”    

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