Historical information

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.

Physical description

"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.

Inscriptions & markings

Lela Almany Emberton. Feb 1916 KY