This small pouch (approx. 3-4 inches tall) does not have any identifying marks on it nor does it contain anything within it. It is very soft and flimsy but not fragile. There are two snaps sewn into it, just under the front flap. Beautifully made. It is in a box that contains mostly items that…Read more
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Lula Belle (Prather) Peratt
Letter 12 – A cousin writes of Leonard’s death
One of Lula’s cousins write to announce the death of Leonard Prater. He died September 29 and this letter was written December 6. Amazing how slow news traveled in the olden days.
Letter 10 – Does Leonard sense something?
The last letter that was posted was, what I believe, Leonard’s last letter to “Loulie” before he died. This was a few weeks earlier and I wonder if his correspondence was more frequent because he sensed something or he just wanted to get to know Lula better.
Letter 9 – Leonard’s last letter
Leonard Worthington Prater, Lula’s brother, writes to Lula about the health of her horse and going to prayer meeting. Her note at the bottom says that he became sick with Typhoid Fever and died 25 days later after getting sick. He passed on September 29, 1891. Her mother died shortly after this, too.
Letter 8 – July 3, 1891
I believe this is from Lula’s brother, Leonard. He passed away as a young man (19?). I find it sweet that Lula’s nickname seemed to be “Loulie” or some form of it. The last page was difficult to read so I increased the contrast.
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 4 – Obituary of Laura Ann Theresa Prather and Leonard Prather
The obituary of the mother and brother of Lula Peratt, died 2 months apart.
Document 3 – Burial Lots
Document certifying the purchase of two lots for burial for Austin and Lula Peratt
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.