This is a sale bill from the only farm my parents ever owned. I was born in July of 1944, so I didn't live there long. They never bought another home of their own until about 1958, in Kansas City. My Uncle Leo ended up on this farm and raised his family there, not moving away until his age and ill health forced him to town. His widow, my Aunt Mary, still owns the place and rents the land out.For other Wordless Wednesdays, go HERE.
I feel quite sad after reading that.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Maybe I missed it- does it tell how much it was sold for?
ReplyDeletewow--I'm very sad too now. Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteA sad bit of family history.
ReplyDeleteVery iteresting but very sad too.
ReplyDeletefascinating
ReplyDeleteI had an Aunt Mary..
ReplyDeleteGreat piece of history.
ReplyDeleteWhat's a freshening cow?
Autofocused, when a dairy cow is pregnant, she is "dried up" two months before having her calf and not milked. When the calf is born, the farmer starts milking her again. She "freshens" = has her calf and joins the milking string again.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is really neat and sad at the same time. Thanks for sharing a piece of your family history. Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteWow a cool bit of family memorabilia! As someone who is into genealogy I really appreciate this type of thing. Happy WW, and thank you for sharing this with us .. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a very interesting piece of family history and just to show how much times have changed, the last line really says it all - "Lunch will be served on the grounds."
ReplyDeleteDefinitely interesting piece of your family! Thanks for sharing
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You really need to make sure you preserve that as best you can! That is a cool piece of family history!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing piece of history. Make sure you keep tight hold of it!
ReplyDeleteI hope that whoever living in that farm will take good care of it...and will enjoy a happy life...
ReplyDeleteI wish I could own it...
well, sometimes you just have to move on. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTruly a piece of history.
ReplyDeleteSo sad but thanks for sharing with us
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Reminds me of that song from 'Pete's Dragon.' You know, the one where Shelly Winters showboats around singing, "I got a bill of sale right here......"
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A sad bit of family history. Thanks for sharing. May the Lord bless you this week and always.
ReplyDeleteAngel ( Angel Mama Pearls of Wisdom)
thanks for sharing. the document seems to be in pristine condition. i'm sure you had happy memories during the time you stayed in that farm. my ww's up! ;)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing. the document seems to be in pristine condition. i'm sure you had many happy memories during the time you stayed in that farm. my ww's up! ;)
ReplyDeleteAwww, it is a fine piece of family history but a sad one somehow too. Glad you have this sale bill!
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Very interesting. I love seeing real pieces of the past, glimpses into other lives. I hope you have some letters as well. They're the best.
ReplyDeleteThat is sad, but what a great piece of family history to own.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a great memory. Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteLisa - Lil Duck Duck
awww, it made be kinda sad. Im glad the farm has stayed in your family anyhow.
ReplyDeletegeesh! Ive been busy, Ive missed coming by here.
I read your abc meme. I liked your answers...especially the ones that were about your past and growing up.
What a wonderful piece of history you have. Even though you didn't grow up there, I hope you got to visit occasionally.
ReplyDeleteThis hits your heart but it's nice to remember our history, thank you for sharing x
ReplyDeleteLots of history there. I'm amazed that you have it. Great Story too.
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A great piece of family history. I loved reading the terms that have been lost today such as "war time".
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo. Thanks for sharing.
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Be well and enjoy the day
WOW that was interesting.. how wonderful that you still have that after all these year
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That is really neat that you still have it. Its nice to know the property is still in the family.
ReplyDeleteTruly an amazing piece of history. As so many others have said, thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteA very cool piece of history. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a significant photo...
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by my place. Your blog is lovely.
How cool that you still have that. Definitely a part of your history.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my blog today. Nice to "meet" you. ;)
Michelle
What an incredible piece of history there but I'm sorry they had to sell the farm. Life sure throws curves.
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Have a great day!
I'm sorry they had to sell the farm - that is sad. How neat that you have this cool piece of history. I'm glad you stopped by my WW- I'm still trying to catch up!
ReplyDeleteSome fine songwriters in that group!
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