This collection contains letters to Annie Kendig (1852-1936), from Annie to her cousin and the obituary of Henry G. Rush. The majority of the letters are love letters written to Annie from Frank Griest (1853-1900), son of Elwood Griest, editor of the Lancaster Inquirer. Frank Griest's letters also include detailed descriptions of plants and technology exhibited in Lancaster, as well as occasional mentions of politics.
Admin/Biographical History
Annie Kendig was the daughter of Abraham M. and Elizabeth Barr Kendig. Her father was a descendent of Adam Kendig of Conestoga Twp. Annie married Henry Gall Rush in 1881. She is buried with her husband at the New Danville Mennonite Cemetery in Pequea Twp.
Each is 400 pages with less than 50 pages used. They contain handwritten statements concerning tax liens, certifying that none are entered in the Office of the County Commissioner. They include lists for sheriff's sales.
Volume one is signed by Frank Griest, and volume two by W. W. Griest, both as Commissioners' Clerks.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Spine of volume one: Geo. W. Tomlinson, Sheriff.
Spine of volume two: D. K. Burkholder, Sheriff.
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