Lela Almany was born in 1888 in Kentucky, USA. 1920 census - Living in Turner, Monroe, Kentucky. Single, able to speak, read and write in English. Father - James M Almany (Born Tennessee c 1847, a Confederate soldier in the USA Civil War) Grandson - James B Thomas aged 11. 1940 census - married to Thomas P (Tom) Thomas and living at Flippin Camp, Emerton St, Turner, Monroe, Kentucky. 1950 census - Lassie May Almany 67 born Kentucky, Divorced, living with son James, his wife and 5 children. (James is a farmer) Died 1967 Mary Lela Thomas (Maiden name Albany) Born 13 Dec 1886 Death 19 May 1967 Cemetery - Bethlehem Burial - Mudlick, Monroe County, Kentucky. Father - James Monroe Albany. Mother - Sarah J Albany. Spouse - Thomas P Thomas. "Make do and mend" scrap crazy patchwork coverlet. A variety of fabrics used - from shirts and dresses. Borders embroidered with a variety of herringbone stitches. Quilt includes the Kentucky State emblem and other motifs; family initials and names.Lela Almany Emberton. Feb 1916 KYcrazy patchwork, usa

Postcard c1912 of Hilda (Meyer) Kitchen on a horse buggyblack and white postcard, unmounted, original, good conditionOn back: Ned wishes for many happy returns of the day. Dear Ethel This is your birthday. I wish for many happy returns of the day, wish I had something good to send you. I had no Postcard but found this one, it is Hilda (Meyer) Kitchen, she is a very good driver. We have not been in town(?) for over a fortnight and will not be going in till the ?? I got Lelas letter yesterday Love to all from all ?? . Dunvegan? Sept 7th 1912

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