There is no context to this except for its location which is in the same wooden box of Lula’s possessions as the previous artifact, the small leather pouch. Based upon other items in this box, I could make a guess that these dried flowers are from the funeral of either her mother (doubtful 1891), husband…Read more
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Flavious Austin Peratt
Letter 7 – A Death in the Family
Sarah Dennis writes just a short year later (from Letter 6) to report that her mother, Georgia Ann Prater Dennis, has died
Letter 5 – Ezel, Kentucky – February 4, 1913
Austin and Lula’s uncle, S.S. Dennis, sends notes on family ages and locations. He also talks about his prospect for being elected county judge. His daughter put a separate letter for Laura Peratt into the same envelope which can be found here.
Document 6 – Western Union Telegram for Mr. F.A. Peratt
Birthday Wishes from Garrett & Ruth to Austin. Some number crunching on the back.
Death Card 6 – Luther Pieratt
Born April 7, 1886 – Died October 26, 1924 Austin’s half brother
Document 3 – Burial Lots
Document certifying the purchase of two lots for burial for Austin and Lula Peratt
Death Card 5 – Judge Silas J. Pieratt
Born April 7, 1862 – Died July 27, 1945 Silas was Austin Peratt’s half brother.
Document 2 – In Memory of “Daddy” Peratt
The church bulletin dedicated to the memory of Austin Peratt following his death in 1950.
Document 1 – Peratt Headstone Invoice
It must be so difficult to have to make decisions like this at the time of your spouse’s passing. Here is the invoice for when Lula Peratt ordered the grave marker for her husband, Austin.
Postcard 33 – If Nothing Happens I’ll Arrive Sep. 2nd
Austin Peratt receives greetings from Hobart, OK, 1911