by Warren Nunn
In correspondence from James Murray Silver, he refers to a letter that mentions the Harvieston Silvers: There is an interesting reference in a letter written by Geo. Robertson (b. 1894, a grandson of my aunt Isabella Robertson nee Silver), to our common cousin, James...
by Warren Nunn
Transcript of postcard from Margaret Todd (nee Spiers) in Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Scotland, probably early 1900s. Grandma Todd died in 1919 aged 87. Miss Bella SilverLochlea StationMillmerranQueenslandMy dear Bella,Just a card but sent with much love from us all....
by Warren Nunn
This letter is from Norah Anderson (nee Keegan) to her first cousin Bella Dobbs (nee Silver). Their mothers were sisters. This is how they relate. Christmas 1955 Dear Bella, How are you? Here it is Xmas again and I don’t believe I’ve written you all year....
by Warren Nunn
This was a Christmas letter written by Todd descendant Norah Anderson (nee Keegan) in which she mentions family members including grandchildren. HI! MERRY CHRISTMAS 1965Another Christmas – It’s almost here!And we’re no more ready than we were last...
by Warren Nunn
(The author of this letter, Nancy Paterson, was the daughter of the family that owned the house in which the Todds lived in Castle Douglas, Scotland. In 2004, I went to 88 Cotton St, Castle Douglas and spoke to occupant, a lady named Anne. She said she had moved into...
by Warren Nunn
This is a letter from Margaret Todd then aged 85 and living in South Africa.August 8, 1944, Gruisrand, c/- De La Ray Venter?, Colesberg, South Africa.My dear niece,Thanks for your nice letter and all the news. So pleased your dear father is with you; fancy him 83, how...
