Box 1
Contains 117 Results:
Rueben Cottee letter to James Oakey, 1896 May 12
A transcription of a letter from Rueben Cottee in Nottingham, England to James Oakey. Rueben Cottee is the husband of James' niece, Jane Newton. This letter gives information on family members left in England. Dated May 12, 1896.
John Mottershead letter to James Oakey, 1896 April 20
A letter from John Mottershead in Derby, England to James Oakey. John Mottershead married James' niece Alice Barney Lowndes, daughter of James' aunt Lydia Oakey Laundes. John provides James with considerable genealogical information. Dated April 20, 1896.
Mary Oakey Thomas letter to Hyrum Oakey, 1916 May 13
Photocopies of a letter sent by Mary Oakey Thomas in Oakland, California to her brother Hyrum Oakey. She asks Hyrum to sell the land their father left because she needs the money. She can't remember the name of their mother's grandmother. She suggests going to the church where their mother lived when she died to find that information. Dated May 13, 1916.
Hattie Dutcher letter to brother, 1897 January 18
A letter from Hattie Dutcher in Matteawan, New York to her brother (name unknown). She writes about some family history information because she is probably a distant Sirrine cousin pursuing genealogy for the "Cronkhite fortune." Dated January 18, 1897.
The Van Tassels newspaper clipping, date of production not identified
A news clipping describing the history of the Van Tassel family, thought to be an ancestor to the Sirrines. Probably located in New York. Undated.
Genealogical sheet of Van Tassel and Sirrine families, 1897 January 19
Genealogical information linking the Van Tassels to the Sirrine family on damaged lined paper. Mentions Nathaniel Sirrine, brother to George Edward Sirrine's grandfather Isaac Sirrine.
Mary Oakey death announcement, 1890 August 26
Death announcement of Mary Oakey, wife of William Oakey, James Oakey's brother. The announcement came from Nottingham, England. One side has a poem titled, "Lean Hard." The other side states: The the memory of Mary Oakey beloved wife of William Oakey, who departed this life August 26th, 1890, aged 74 years. Gone to be with Christ which is far better. Dated August 26, 1890.
Sarah Oakey Sirrine stories and autobiography, date of production not identified
Materials include two stories and a brief autobiographical sketch about Sirrine. Includes a brief story about her love of reading and one about leaving her dolls behind when leaving Nottingham, England. Date of production not identified.
Mary Cooper Sirrine postcard to Maida Oakey, 1908 August 17
Postcard sent from Pocatello, Idaho to Dingle, Idaho. Sirrine signs using her nickname "Mamie."
Mary Cooper Sirrine postcard to Maida Oakey Sparks, approximately 1912-1913
Postcard with an image of Lagoon Resort in Farmington, Utah. Postcard was sent from Dingle, Idaho, to Clarkston, Utah. Mary Cooper Sirrine signs with her nickname "Mamie." She is Sarah Oakey Sirrine's daughter and Maida is her cousin. Mentions Sarah Oakey Sirrine's brothers Tom Oakey and Alfred Oakey, and a Mr. Hughes. Postmark is illegible. Date derived from the fact that Maida was married on June 6, 1912 and Alfred died on July 26, 1913. Dated approximately June 1912-July 1913.