Grandma and her Mother, Mary Ann, were very close. They lived next door to each other for most of their adult lives. When Grandma’s Father died her parents house was sold and Mary Ann lived with Grandma in her little house.
Grandma’s Mother and Father were married Thanksgiving day November 23, 1887. Grandma was married to her first husband Frank (my Great Grandfather) on November 23, 1913. This wasn’t on Thanksgiving day, but the date was the same. Grandma’s Brother was married on Nov 23 in a different year as well. Maybe they felt it was a magical day as their parents had such a close relationship, and perhaps they would share the same joy.
Here is an excerpt from the towns newspaper describing Grandma’s wedding in 1913 that took place in her parents house.
“The words which made the two young people man and wife were said by Rev. Khneer, who twenty six years ago, performed the same service for the bride’s parents.
The house was beautifully decorated in ferns, carnations and roses, and the bridal party stood under an archway of ferns and roses. After the ceremony an elegant three-course dinner was served to the guests.
“Good Night Dear Friends Wherever You Are Tonight”
