Putnam patriot., 1916-09-01
The Child Family History
Happenings and Events ofLast Two Year

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 WOODsTOCK-The following his, tory of the Child family for the past two years was read at the annual gath ering of the family members at Echo Farm, the home Of l.. H. Healey N orth Woodstock, two weeks ago:
 In collecting the material for the history of the Child Family for the Inst two years l have tried to get into touch with the different branches, so if there are any omissions or mistakes they are anintentional, and l trust if any one sees anything to add or cor rect he will do so.
 There cannot help being sadness about the changes that have come; but the records have been good and the memories are dear and sweet.
 The first death recorded is that of Maude Maryland Child on November D, 1914. Those who knew her nest re- aIize how dear life WAS 10 her, but she was complaining and bore her sick ness with wonderful cheerfulness. In just year, Nov b, 19l5, her mother, Rachel Child, died Of the same dread disease that took both Maude and her
 
 October b, 1911.
 On December 20, I9l4, Mrs. Addie Child Rollins of Bath, Maine, died. She was sister of Dr. William Child,
 On December %, 1914, Gharies D. Potter, and on January II, 1916, MIl- lon Earl Potter, sons of Harris Potter passed on.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Kirk Walker of Hinsdale, Illinois, both died early in the year 1913. In former years we have had letters from him.
 On December Is, 1915, in' Casper, Wyoming, K athlene Leavitt Linn Was called from this life. She was most wonderfully gifted person whom we shall all miss.
 Olive Wanna Chandler died January Is, 1916 She had an amazingly brave and cheerful spirit which was always manifest.
 Atar ripe old age Harriet Child May passed on in February, 1916, the last of her generation.
 On April II, 1916, occurred the death of Mary Child Ross.
 On May IS, 1916, the whole eommu- nity was saddened by the death of John NJ. Paine. His sturdy frame and genial face will be missed by many here today. Later in the month oe- cured the death of Mrs. Jane Perry whose first husband WAS Newton Pot ter.
 On July F, 1916, Edward killam died at Thom psonvilie at the age of Sb.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Potter, wife of Albert Potter of A Abingdon, died Jly 3l, l9l6-
 It is quite q lamentabie fact that there seems to be no marriages to re-
 b if hla blamed to the democratic administra ton. but l am sure when we get suf- frnge no such thing will occur then.
 On October 2S, 1914, daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. C. Edwin Cooley iD Kansas City, Mo.
 Esther Elizaoelh, daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Herbert F. Potter, was born January g, 1915.
 Louise Boynton. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Alfred I. Child was born April g, 1915.
 On May 23, 1915, Sarah Elizabeth came to our home to stay one short month.
 NIT. and Mrs William Warren wei comed daughter, Caroline Louise, on Aug ust 9, 1915.
 On Christmas day, 1915, Carolyn Aver came to gladden. the homeiof MT. and Mrs Ernest C. Morse.
 Evelyn Mabel, daughter of Nr. and Mrs. Spencer Child, was born May 1, 1916.
 Mir. and Mrs. Allison Potter had a daughter, Lorraine, born July l5, 1916.
 Hoping that at least 4 little tringe from his graEdfather's mantle may fall on him we have named our son born July 26, 1916, Henry Thufston Child.
 LUCY H. CHILDt Historian.
 Memo. Call at Champeau's Union Square, Putnam, and see all the Pretty New Fall Styles.