A Tree Grew in Oakland

A Bright and Happy Easter.  O Lord of all, with us abide. In this our joyful Eastertide.  From every weapon death can wield thine own redeemed froever shield.    369.  

Post marked Birmingham, Mich.  Apr. 6, 1912.  Addressed to Mrs. Effie [Lee] Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.

“Wishing you all a very happy Easter. Aunt Eva [Evelyn Seymour Jenks] and Irene Jenks.”

[then, angled, upside down, is written]

“I intended to come down vacation but had so much sewing to do did not get away.  Love to all. Aunt Eva”

Aunt Eva [Evelyn Roselia Seymour Jenks] was the widow of Oliver Torrey Jenks.   Oliver was the brother of Effie’s mother, Esther Jenks Lee.  Irene Jenks and Grandpa Lee were first cousins, once removed, but of the same generation (they were born the same year) and were close friends.    Aunt Eva served as the Jenks Family Historian for many years during the early 20th century and provided numerous Histories of the various branches of Morris Jenks and his descendants.

An Easter Greeting.  Sing. World of mine, and let the wondrous music of  thy voice fill all the world with light, sing and rejoice for in thy risen Lord love hath dispelled the thought of night.    Printed in Germany.

Post marked Redford, Mich.  Apr 10, 1914.  Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel [and Effie Lee] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan.

“Hoping this finds you on the gain, and when you get well enough come out here.  Wish it was warm enough so I could come in, am anxious to see Aunt Rose [Roseanah Weaver Fisher].  Best Easter Wishes for all.  Grandma Lee [Esther Jenks Lee]”

This post card was written by my Great Great Grandmother to my Great Grandparents – Effie was Esther’s daughter.   Aunt Rose was Great Grandpa Weaver’s sister.