Some of the Questions I Would Ask

Today I'm celebrating the birthday of Elizabeth Armitage Meinzen, my great-grandmother. She's the lady with the sunbonnet in the photo above. She was born 160 years ago, in 1852, and passed away long before I was born. No stories about her were handed down through her son, my grandfather, or, as far as I know, through any other of her children -- at least none that reached my ears. I've learned a little about her but there are plenty of questions I'd like her to answer. Here are a few.

Personal/Family History questions

• What was your favorite color?
• Did you have a favorite season? If yes, which?
  
• What color are your eyes and hair?
  
• Did you spin wool, weave cloth, and/or sew clothes? Did you quilt?
  
• Were you apprehensive to travel from England to America?
• How did you meet Grampa Henry Meinzen?
• What was your favorite food? Did you make it often?
• Were there any traditions in your family when you were growing up or when you were a mother? If so, what were they?
• What was the hardest thing about being a mother?
• What invention during your lifetime helped make your life easier?
  

Genealogy Questions

• Was your mother Eliza Hartley? When did she die? Where is she buried?
• Who were your grandparents on both sides? Did you know them and spend time with them?
• You were only 12 when you left England. Did you have to work during your childhood? If so, what did you do?

That's enough questions for now, especially because I know I won't find answers, at least to any of the personal/family history questions.

Happy Birthday, Gramma. I hope the angels are celebrating with you today.


Thanks for stopping by.
-Nancy.
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