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Will Baines and Lillie Haden
How They Were Second Cousins
A Chart of Their Children
Their Letters Furnished by Linda Clark
Genealogical comments on the letters by D La Pierre Ballard.
BalCro, 12-MAR-2004
Copyright (c) 1996-2004 by D La Pierre Ballard
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Very special thanks are due to Linda Clark who carefully typed and
made available the letters of Will Baines and Lillie Haden.
She has very graciously given her permission so that these letters
might be published as a webpage.
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Special thanks are due to Shirley Parker who provided most of the
information about the Judge Robert Turner family.
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Special thanks are due to Dixie Baines who continues to pursue
the genealogy of the Baines family for future generations.
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Linda Clark F. -
Shirley Parker F. -
Dixie Baines M. -
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CHAPTER: 001: How Will Baines and Lillie Haden were Related
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Here is a descent chart for William Joseph Baines who was commonly
known as Will Baines.
The couple designated "1:" are the parents of the person designated
"2:" etc. in both charts.
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1: Robert Turner judge and preacher M.1793-1867
Spouse: Nancy Hames F.1806-
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2: Catherine A. Turner F.1822-1882
Spouse: William Creth Baines merchant M.1814-1895
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3: Charles Silas Baines "Charles" merchant CSA M.1839-1910
Spouse: Harriett Hoffman "Harriett" F. -1868
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4: William Joseph Baines "Will" miller M.1866-1938
Spouse: Lillie Imogene Haden "Lillie" F.1872-1950
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Here is a descent chart for Lillie Imogene Haden.
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1: Robert Turner judge and preacher M.1793-1867
Spouse: Nancy Hames F.1806-
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2: Mary Ann Turner F.1825-
Spouse: Stephen Runnells M.1822-1855
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3: Susan C. Runnells F.1846-1930
Spouse: William Alexander Haden CSA M.1841-1900
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4: Lillie Imogene Haden "Lillie" F.1872-1950
Spouse: William Joseph Baines "Will" miller M.1866-1938
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From the two charts it can be seen that Will and Lillie shared a pair
of great grandparents. This makes them full second cousins zero times
removed which we refer to simply as "second cousins".
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CHART 002: William Joseph Baines "Will" M.1866-1938
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William Joseph Baines "Will" miller M.1866-1938
Born: 26-APR-1866 Denton, Denton Co, Texas
Died: 20-FEB-1938 Hennessey, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
Father: Charles Silas Baines CSA M.1839-1910
Mother: Harriett Hoffman F. -1868
Spouse: Lillie Imogene Haden "Lillie" F.1872-1950
Married: 24-DEC-1889 Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co, Texas
Born: 11-NOV-1872 Jacksonville, Cherokee Co, Texas
Died: 19-MAR-1950 Enid, Garfield Co, Oklahoma
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
Father: William Alex Haden CSA M.1841-1900
Mother: Susan Catherine Runnels F.1846-1930
Will had dark hair and brown eyes. Lillie had brown hair and blue
eyes. Will and Lillie were second cousins.
Susan Catherine Runnels lived with her grandparents Judge Robert
Turner and Nancy Hames Turner after the early death of her
parents and was known as Sue Turner.
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They had the following children.
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Roy Dixie Baines "Roy" M.1891-1963
Born: 14-SEP-1891 Denton, Denton Co, Texas
Died: 21-JUN-1963 Hennessey, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
Spouse: Nannie Ellen Taggart "Nannie" F.1894-1982
Married: 17-DEC-1916 Hennessey, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma
Born: 05-OCT-1894 Hennessey, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma T.
Died: 17-SEP-1982 Aurora, Arapahoe Co, Colorado
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
Father: Cassie Byancus Taggart M. -
Mother: Laura Thomas Dawson F. -
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Willey Sue Baines "Sue" F.1894-1918
Born: 25-JAN-1894 Denton, Denton Co, Texas
Died: 15-OCT-1918 Norman, Cleveland Co, Oklahoma
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
Sue died of influenza during the 1918 epidemic.
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Rita Louise Baines "Rita" F.1895-1956
See the chart for her family.
Born: 25-SEP-1895 Denton, Denton Co, Texas
Died: 25-JUN-1956 Enid, Garfield Co, Oklahoma
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
Spouse: Harry Wallace Minton "Harry" M.1895-1960
Married: 24-DEC-1917 Enid, Garfield Co, Oklahoma
Born: 15-APR-1895 Bison, Garfield Co, Oklahoma Territory
Died: 09-JUN-1960 Enid, Garfield Co, Oklahoma
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
Father: Charles Milton Minton b.Missouri M.1861-1934
Mother: Josephine Frances Knight F.1862-1940
Grandfather: Thomas Minton M.1820-1864
Grandmother: Sarah Ann Seay F.1820-1890
GGrandfather: Cader Minton M. -
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Joseph Haden Baines "Joe" M.1898-1967
Born: 18-FEB-1898 Denton, Denton Co, Texas
Died: 07-DEC-1967 Hennessey, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
Spouse: Lillian Ann St-Dizier "Lillian" F.1899-1969
Married: 1918 Hennessey, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma
Born: 27-NOV-1899 New Roads, Point-Coupee Co, Louisiana
Died: 26-MAY-1969 Enid, Garfield Co, Oklahoma
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
Father: Olivier St-Dizier M. -
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Annie Ola Baines "Annie Ola" F.1903-1969
Born: 06-DEC-1903 Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma
Died: 25-NOV-1969 Enid, Garfield Co, Oklahoma
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
Spouse: Albert A. Elliot "Albert" M.1901-1968
Born: 13-NOV-1901 Wynnewood, Garvin Co, Oklahoma
Died: 17-DEC-1968
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
Annie Ola went to college at Mary Hardin-Baylor at Belton, Texas.
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William Baines M.1909-1909
Born: 28-SEP-1909 Hennessey, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma
Died: 13-OCT-1909 Hennessey, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma
Born: 1818
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
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Harriet Elizabeth Baines "Harriet" F.1911-1979
Born: 03-NOV-1911 Hennessey, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma
Died: 15-APR-1979 Brownwood, Brown Co, Texas
Buried: Brownwood, Brown Co, Texas
Spouse: William Otway Breedlove,Jr "Bill" judge M.1911-1994
Married: 27-DEC-1932 Hennessey, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma
Born: 29-AUG-1911 Muldrow, Sequoyah Co, Oklahoma
Died: 16-DEC-1994 Brownwood, Brown Co, Texas
Buried: Brownwood, Brown Co, Texas, marked
Father: William Otway Breedlove,Sr M. -
Mother: Cecil Watts F. -
Bill was put through law school at the University of Oklahoma by Will
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Baines. Bill served as County and District Judge of Brown Co,
Texas.
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William Jules Baines "Bill" merchant WW2 M.1915-2001
Born: 05-JUL-1915 Hennessey, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma
Died: 28-MAY-2001 Enid, Garfield Co, Oklahoma
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
Spouse: Volita Marion Cashion "Volita" F.1918-2000
Married: 05-JAN-1936 Enid, Garfield Co, Oklahoma
Born: 28-AUG-1918 Hennessey, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma
Died: 03-FEB-2000 Hennessey, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma
Buried: Hennessey Cemetery, Kingfisher Co, OK, marked
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CHAPTER: 003: Introduction to the letters by Linda Clark
Updated 2003/10/13
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Dear Family,
Years ago, when the home place in Hennessey was being cleared, Becky
found a little box with a red ribbon on it in the trash. These letters
were in that little box and had been tossed out while the wash-house
was being emptied. Mother let Becky take the box home and then
discovered what a treasure it held. I've had these since mother died
and wasn't quite sure what to do with them. This may be viewed as an
invasion of privacy, if you feel that way, I'm sorry. I believe the
beautiful way words were used, show the true spirit of their hearts.
It is an insight into our history that would not have been available
to us otherwise.
I have tried to type them with some of the same words used, but there
are blanks where I could not figure out the penmanship. I thought it
was interesting that W. J. Baines spelled Lillie with (ie) and with
(y), sometimes in the same letter.
The letters from Grandpa Haden were of special interest to me. Notice
how his penmanship changed over time. The hardships they faced were so
large but their inner strengths were what saved them. I don't miss
what they went through but I do regret most of us won't take the time
to write our thoughts and feelings for future generations.
Love Linda
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CHAPTER: 004: 06-AUG-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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Miss Lillie Haden,
Ft. Worth, Texas
My Dear Lillie:
I have no doubt you are anxious to hear from me, and so I have a
little time this A.M. - thought I would write you. Nothing would do Pa
but for me to come with him. We arrived here safely yesterday eve
about 6 o'clock. Attended preaching last night, services conducted by
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Dr. Burleson of Waco, we will go over to Roby in Fisher County today.
I may get home tomorrow night, if not, you may look for me Thursday
evening. This is a nice little town and Pa seems very well pleased
with the country. Hoping to see you Thursday night.
I am Lovingly Yours. W. J. Baines
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CHAPTER: 005: 19-AUG-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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Miss Lillie Haden,
Ft. Worth, Texas
My Dear Lillie: I arrived here this A.M. about 12 o'clock. Found
everything all right. Lot only wanted me to post his books for him. I
think I can get through by tomorrow night, if so I will come home
Wednesday morning. Business is good in Hillsboro. Miss Murtie Roberts
of Alvorada came as far as ???? Granview with me, she tried awfully
hard to get me to give those flowers, but of course I could not do
that. I have them in cool water and they are keeping nicely. As it is
nearly time for the train I will close hoping that I may see you Wed.
morning. I am forever Lovingly Yours.
W. J. Baines
Excuse haste--I have lots to do
Will
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CHAPTER: 006: 26-AUG-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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Miss Lillie Haden
Ft. Worth, Texas
My Dear Darling, Aug. 26, 1889
I arrived here safely this morning, but was somewhat unfortunate
coming down, had to pay full fare, which you know was pretty hard for
me to do. We did a very good business last week, made about $50.00
fifty dollars clear of all expenses. I think we will be able to do a
first rate business here during the next six or eight months. I really
did not have the time or I would have written you this morning, but I
will try to get this letter off on the morning train so that you may
get it some time tomorrow. I think I will have some business in the
Ft. in a few days, if I do I will try to get off on Saturday evening
and stay with you until Tuesday morning. I think by that time I will
want to see "My Darling" bad enough that I can enjoy myself hugely.
Lot was perfectly delighted with the flowers and sends many thanks to
you for them. I will make him send you ???? up by me. It is getting so
dark I will be compelled to close. Will write you a longer letter next
time. Let me know if your mother is going to read all of your letters.
Enclosed find one dollar which you will please hand to Eugene with
kindest regards to all. I am Lovingly Yours.
W. J. Baines
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Comment: Will says he is going to stay with Lillie's family from
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Saturday evening until Tuesday morning. Could he do this if his
Dad and her Mom were not first cousins.
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CHAPTER: 007: 06-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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Miss Lillie, Sept. 6, 1889
My Dear Darling: I am really ashamed of myself for not writing to you
before this but I have not had time to do anything except hard work
and I haven't time this morning but I am going to take time to write
to you Dearest if everything else has to stop. I rec'd your nice
letter yesterday evening. I have been going to the office twice a day
fully expecting a letter from you. The train was late Tuesday morning
and I would have come back but they were waiting on the TandP train
and I could not learn what time it would be there so I was afraid to
leave the Depot. I had a very pleasant time coming down, met three
young girls from Denton on their way to school at Belton, Tx. Darling
I do wish I could be with you next Sunday. I know I will almost die
from being lonesome but I will try to console myself as much as
possible by writing you a long letter. I haven't time to write more
this am so will close with much love to you. Please write as often as
you ever find time. I am forever your true love.
W. J. Baines
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CHAPTER: 008: 08-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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Miss Lilly Haden,
Ft. Worth, Texas
My Precious Darling: It is with much pleasure that I respond to your
highly esteemed letter which was rec'd yesterday afternoon, trusting,
Dearest, that you will pardon me for not answering sooner and writing
oftener. But my position has been such, Darling that it was almost
impossible for me to write a letter. I have honestly been too busy to
eat regularly, and you know something must have been very ???? for me
to miss a meals victuals. I commenced boarding last Thusday, I am
boarding with a Mrs. Tarlton (a young Widow) and am very well pleased,
I get plenty of something good to eat, and suppose I have no right to
complain, but of course I am not contented and never expect to be away
from you. Oh Lilly you certainly cannot imagine how much I miss you,
of course I am very busy during the week, but I never get so busy but
what I think of you often. We did a very good business last week and
our trade is still increasing. I think if nothing happens I will be
able to change boarding places by first of January if not sooner. I
suppose you understand what I mean do you not. How are you getting
along with your ???? quilt. I haven't time to write to Donough yet,
will try to write some time this week. I am almost sure he will give
us a ????. Well, as soon as we get our prize let me know and I will
come up and stay until you can make arrangements to come back with me.
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Now Darling do please write me real often I am always so glad to hear
from you. With Love to all I will close looking to hear from you very
soon and often, as ever Lovingly Your Own.
W. J. Baines
Lot has just gone over to see his girl and I am only sorry that I
cannot do likewise.
Yours
Will
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CHAPTER: 009: 12-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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My Dear Darling, Sept. 12, 1889
Your nice letters were both received in due time. I would have
answered sooner but have been too busy. We have been having a great
deal of rain during the past week, and the mud is just awful. I can't
say when I can come to see you again unless we are one of the lucky in
the ???? of course I would like very much to come every Sunday or
oftener, but I can't possibly do it and attend to business. We are
doing a good business this month and our trade is still increasing. I
can rent a house here for $4.00 to $8.00 per month, I think we can
certainly get off by 25th of December if not sooner. Lot went to see
his Girl Sunday and is going again tonight. I have not answered Lena's
letter yet. I suppose she intends to keep my rings until she hears
from me again. I will write again Sunday. Haven't time to write more
now. Please answer this Friday some. Regards to all and Lovingly
Yours.
W. J. Baines
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CHAPTER: 010: 15-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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My Dear Darling: Sept. 15, 1889
Your nice long letter was rec'd a few minutes ago and read with the
greatest of pleasure. I was real sorry Darling to hear of your mothers
sickness and especially sorry to hear of you not feeling well, though
I am in hopes you are both better by this time. You must not do so
awfully much hard work and if you don't quit it I will be compelled to
bring you down here where I can watch you. I have been posting our
books all day. Haven't been inside of a church since I came here. You
asked me to come up to see you soon, I can't very well come until my
hair grows out. I had it cut real short and I'm the funniest looking
object you ever saw. If you think you will not be ashamed of me I will
try to come up in about 2 wks from now. I think I will be able to sell
2 or 3 cars of flour for the Alliance Milling Co. this month and make
$20 or $30 out of it for my commission. It has been raining here all
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day. Darling if I had time would write you a long letter, but haven't
the time. Please write me ???? letters, I never get tired of reading
them. Love to all and a kiss to you, I am ever your own.
W. J. Baines
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CHAPTER: 011: 19-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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L. J. WARREN OFFICE OF W. J. BAINES
L. J. WARREN and CO.,
DEALERS IN FRESH MEATS.
==>Barbecued Meats a Specialty.<==
Northeast Corner Public Square.
Hillsboro, Texas, Sept. 19th, 1889
My Dear Darling:
Your nice sweet letters have both been rec'd and noted. I would have
answered sooner but really haven't had time. I am now four day's
behind with our books but I think I can easily get through with them
today. I rec'd Ed's letters yesterday evening, tell him I am very much
obliged to him for his information and that I would answer but haven't
time. I guess I can't very well come up to see you before next Sunday
week, as my hair seems to grow very slow and of course I could not
possibly come with no hair, as Ed says you don't want me to come until
my hair grows long. You need not be one bit uneasy about me running
away with the widow, as she is not the rich one I was telling you
about and if she was it would make no difference with me, for I am
sure I will never find anyone that is as sweet to me as yourself. I am
sorry I cannot write you longer letters but I will need to make up for
lost time when I see you again.
I am Lovingly Your Own. Willie
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CHAPTER: 012: 23-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX OFFICE OF
XX Hay, Corn, Oats, XX ==>> W. H. MCDONALD <<==
XX Wheat, Millet, XX COMMISSION MERCHANT.
XX Farm Machinery XX
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Northeast Corner Public Square
Hillsboro, Texas, 9,21st, 1889
Miss Lilly Haden
Ft. Worth, Texas
Dearest Lillie:
I rec'd your nice letters this morning and of course was delighted to
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hear from you and as I will have to go to the country tomorrow I
thought had better answer your letter this eve. Today is Saturday and
business is extra good, there has been about 450 bales of cotton sold
here today and it is still coming in. Lot went to see his girl again
Thursday night and says he is going again tomorrow evening, I think
the old boy is certainly going to marry soon. I notice the girl's
father is building an addition to his house. I suppose they intend to
live with the old folks awhile. Lillie Darling, I am going to try to
come to see you next Saturday night since I don't know what I will do
if I have to stay away from you much longer. I am afraid they will
have to send me to Austin or Terrell if I don't get to see my Darling
soon. I have never heard another word from Lena. I can't imagine what
she means by keeping my rings, perhaps she will send them when she
returns to Denton. Please excuse this from writing. I am going to look
for a letter from you Monday, a great long letter. Love to all and an
affectionate kiss to you.
Forever Your Own, W.J. Baines
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CHAPTER: 013: 25-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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My Precious Darling: Sept. 25, 1889
Your highly esteemed letter was rec'd in due time and contents
considered. I was very sorry to hear of so much sickness in the family
and especially sorry to that you are loosing so much sleep. You had
better be careful or you may make yourself sick and of course I don't
want you to get sick. I don't know what I would do if you was to, wait
until I see you again anyway. But Darling, I cannot very well come to
see you until after the first of the month on account of having to
post up the books and work out our monthly statements on Sunday and
Monday. I am real sorry I have to disappoint you but it can't very
well be helped. I will make another promise and that is to come Sat
week Sunday and without fail for I am almost crazy to see you and when
I do come, I will try to make up for this lousy separation. I hope the
family will all be well by that time and we can have a much nicer time
together. Lots girl went to the country last sat, and has not returned
yet, I don't know what I am going to do with him if she doesn't come
home soon. Has ???? ever answered your letter, as I am very busy I
will have to close for this time. Hoping this will find you all well
and am as ever.
Lovingly Yours
W. J. Baines
"I have never heard another word from Lena."
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CHAPTER: 014: 29-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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Miss Lillie Haden Sept. 29, 1889
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Ft. Worth, Texas
Dearest Lilie: Your highly appreciated letter was recd yesterday
morning. I was real glad to hear that all were well once more. I guess
you will not have so much sitting up to do now. We are having some
very disagreeable weather and the mud here is just awful. Business is
still good with us and we are getting along first rate. I sold a car
of flour for the Alvorak Mill yesterday, also bought a car of wheat
for them. My hair is growing very slow but if nothing happens and you
have no objections, I am coming up to see you next Sat night without
fail. Lot's girl has not returned yet. I recd a long letter from Lena
a few days ago written at Denton. She wanted to know when I was coming
to Denton again, and if I did come to be sure and come to see her. Her
sister is teaching at Denton in the college. When do you think you
will start to Bryson and who is Miss Nellie going to marry. With love
to all and a whole heap to you. I am Ever Yours Affectionately.
W. J. Baines
Answer soon. Haven't time to write more.
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My Own Dear Absent One: Oct. 10, 1889
It is with pleasure I write you a few of my many thoughts of you. I
really haven't time to write, but I am going to take time as I am sure
that my Darling is just as anxious to hear from me as I am to hear
from her. I arrived home all "OK" but the train was late and did not
get here until nearly 12 o'clock. Yes, Darling, I will certainly be
glad when the time rolls around for us to be united in the holy bounds
of matrimony, then we will not have to be separated very often, at
least I am in hopes not. It seems like almost a month since I last saw
you. I think Lot will get married in Dec. too. The girl has already
bought her wedding clothes. Please write as often as you can. Yours
with love and Kisses.
W. J. Baines
Excuse haste.
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My Precious Darling: Oct. 14, 1889
It is with much pleasure that I respond to your highly appreciated
letter which came to hand this A.M. I would have written you a letter
yesterday evening, but I was so sleepy I was compelled to take a
"nap". Oh! Darling I wished many times yesterday for you lovely
presence, I felt so lonely without you especially on Sundays. We did a
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splendid business last week. We made about $80.00 clear of all
expenses, I also sold a car of flour for the Alliance Milling Co. at
Denton and will get a commission of $16.00 for selling. Darling, I
can't possibly get off from here Sat. I have no idea when I can come
to see, but I am in hopes it will not be a great while, I have not
heard a word from Dorough, Effie nor Lena. I cannot imagine what Lena
means by not sending my rings, I guess she intends to keep them. I
think I will hear from Dixie some time this week and I will likely
start to the fair next Sat. night wk and come as far as the Ft. as it
is getting late I will have to close, hoping to hear from you again
real soon. Ever Lovingly yours. W.J.B.
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CHAPTER: 017: 21-OCT-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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My Dear Darling: Oct. 21, 1889
Your letters were both rece'd in due time, and I am sorry I haven't
the time to answer all of your appreciated letters more promptly, but
I have had so much to do that I can't find time to write to any one. I
am now ten days behind with my books, and such being the case it will
be impossible for me to visit you before the first of next month. Now
Lilly as to you going to Jolk Co. I haven't one word to say, you know
just exactly what I think of that trip, so you can do just as you like
about going. Of course I had rather you would not go but if you insist
on going I suppose I have no right to interfere. By the way, I drew
$5.00 in the ???? this month, I sent for 5 tickets in next drawing.
Hoping you may have a nice time at the fair, I will close with much
Love to you.
Yours in haste.
W. J. Baines
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CHAPTER: 018: 29-OCT-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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Miss Lillie Haden Oct. 29, 1889
Ft. Worth, Texas
My Dear Lillie:
I am glad to inform you that both of your appreciated letters have
been rece'd and I regret very much that I have not had time to answer
before this. In regard to me coming up next Sat. evening, I must say
it will be almost impossible as the show will be here Thursday and it
being so near the first of the month I guess I can't very well get
off. But Darling I will come Sat. night wk. Sure without fail. As to
going ???? hunting with you and McGinnis girls, I can tell better when
I come than now, of course I would like very much to go, I think we
would enjoy a trip of that kind very much, and if I can spare time
enough I will gladly accept of your kind invitation. As it is getting
late I will have to close, we are getting along fine. Made $95.00 last
week clear of all expenses. Hoping to receive sweet letters from you
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real often, I am ever Lovingly Yours.
W. J. Baines
Excuse haste.
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CHAPTER: 019: 07-NOV-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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Miss Lilly Haden, Nov. 7, 1889
My Dear Lillie:
Your kind missive was rece'd yesterday. If nothing happens I will
certainly come up next Sat. evening. I will likely go to Denton Sunday
or Monday. You had better get ???? to get you a pass and go with me. I
will only stay one day. If I don't get off from here Sat, evening, I
will come Sunday morning sure. Lovingly Yours Forever.
W. J. Baines
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My Dear Darling: Nov. 12, 1889
According to promise I will try to write you a few lines. I arrived
here yesterday about 1 o'clock P.M. found everything alright. We are
having a big snow this evening. I exchanged my two rings for the one
enclosed which I present to you as a token of much love and best
wishes. As the train is late, I suppose you will receive this tomorrow
A.M. With much love to all and a dozen kisses to you. I am forever
Lovingly Yours.
W. J. Baines Excuse haste.
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CHAPTER: 021: 16-NOV-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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Miss Lilly Haden Nov. 16, 1889
Ft. Worth, Texas
My Precious Darling:
As I will not likely have time to write you tomorrow, I will try to
write to you a few lines this evening. I thought sure I would get a
letter from you this morning after sending you such a nice present. I
suppose you have rece'd it ???? this, have you not. Oh, Lilly I have
been so lonesome since I came back to Hillsboro. If I could only be
with you tomorrow, Dear, I think I would be surprisingly happy. But of
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course it is useless for me to wish for such impossibilities, so I
will try to content myself the best I can by posting up my books.
"Poor consolation isn't it." Lot went to see his "Katie" Thursday
night and is going again tonight, he (Lot) told me a few nights since
that he was going to marry the 18th of next month. What do you think I
really answered my cousin Helen's letter yesterday, also wrote Effie a
postal card. Dearest I hope you will be well pleased with your ring
and that I may receive a few sweet words from you tomorrow. Hoping
these few lines may find my Darling well, I am forever Lovingly Your
Own.
W. J. Baines
The "Golden troupe is here for 2 nights only."
Please don't let anyone see my letters.
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CHAPTER: 022: 20-NOV-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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Miss Lillie Haden, Nov. 20, 1889
My Darling:
It is with much pleasure that I respond to your highly appreciated
missive which was rece'd yesterday. Also the postal card which was
rece'd this A.M. I was glad to hear that you had rece'd the "Ring". I
was beginning to think it was lost. My Dearest I can't say for certain
whether I can come up to see you the 27th or not but will try to come
next Sunday week if I can possibly get off. I will be almost compelled
to come and see what your "Poppa" has to say in regard to me taking
his "Darling Daughter" however I haven't much fear of his finding any
objections at least we shall hope for the best. Hoping that I may hear
from "my sweet" real soon and often.
I am Ever Lovingly Yours with Kisses.
W. J. B.
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Note: the word surprisingly was spelled suprisingly
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CHAPTER: 023: 23-NOV-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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Miss Lillie Haden Nov. 23, 1889
Ft. Worth, Texas
My Dearest Darling:
It is with greatest pleasure that I answer your sweet missive of
recent date, which was received yesterday morning. As I have to go to
the country again tomorrow, thought I had better write my "Pet" a few
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lines this evening. I think there will be nothing to prevent my coming
to see you Darling, tomorrow wk. We had a little fire in our city this
A.M. but it did not amount to much, only burned one house. I received
another letter from Lena yesterday, have never heard one from Eva
Conolee. Haven't time to write more now, will try to write again Mon
or Tues. Please answer real soon and write often. Forever Lovingly
Your Own.
W. J. Baines Excuse haste.
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CHAPTER: 024: 15-DEC-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden
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Miss Lillie Haden Dec. 15, 1889
Ft. Worth, Texas
My Dear Darling:
I will at last attempt to answer your sweet letter which was received
a few days since. I would have answered sooner but really "my sweet" I
have not had the time. Oh, I am so glad the time is nearing for us to
put a stop to this writing business. I think it will be much nicer to
be together all the time and talk instead of writing. I do wish we
were going to marry next Tuesday instead of Tuesday wk. The past week
has seemed to me the longest week I ever spent. Well "precious" I have
rented a house and have moved our furniture into it. I think you will
like the place, everything is very convenient. Lillie, don't fret
yourself about getting pillows, I have 2 small feather pillows and we
can get along with them until we have a chance to get more. Did Pa say
anything to you about me going to marry 24th of Dec. You know I wrote
him some time ago that I was going to marry but did not tell him who I
was going to marry. Now Lillie I cannot say exactly what day I will
come up, but will try to come next Sunday if I can possibly get off.
Never the less you get everything ready and I will certainly be there
in time to marry you on December 24th. Just think it is only 9 more
days until we are man and wife, but Darling, days seem to me like
weeks and weeks like months. As it is getting late I suppose I will
have to close with much Love and Many Kisses.
Ever Lovingly Yours
Willie J. Baines
I have not answered Lena's letters yet, "Ain't I good"
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Comment: Will's Pa would not have visited Lillie's family without
knowing that Will and Lillie were going to get married very soon
unless he were a relative to Lillie's family already.
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Mrs. Lilly Baines Jan. 27, 1890
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Ft. Worth, Texas
My Dear Wife:
Your kind letter was received in due time, I was so glad to hear from
you and that you got home safely and found all well. I was awfully
lonesome Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night and to be plain about
it, I have been very lonesome ever since you left. I have cooked only
one meal so far and don't hardly think I will cook another. I took
supper with Mrs. Tarlton last evening and breakfast and dinner with
"Pa and Ma". (Do you catch on) My leg is getting some better, I was
able to go out and get a cow this A.M. Do hope my leg will be well by
the time Miss Mary comes. Haven't time Darling to write you a long
letter so will have to close. Let me know when you are coming home,
give my love to all and Kiss Mary for Me. I am ever your Loving
Husband.
W. J. Baines
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CHAPTER: 026: 18-JUL-1890, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines
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Miss Lillie Baines July 18, 1890
My Dear Wife:
I arrived here all Ok, but have not been able to do anything yet, the
buyers have put wheat up so high that I cannot make any money buying
for myself. I have wrote to Major Davenport to know if I can't get to
buy for the Denton Mill and Co. Will likely hear from him by Sunday or
Monday. Tell your Pa that an acre of land 1 mile from the Square(?)
would cost about $200.00 I am offered one half for $100.00. As I am
not feeling very well today, will close. Will write you a long letter
Sunday let me hear from you. If a letter of recommendation come to me
from Cotton, send it to me.
Ever Your Loving Husband.
W. J. Baines
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Miss Lillie Baines July, 20,1890
My Dear Wife:
I suppose you have received my first letter by this time so, will
write you again today. This being Sunday and not having anything to do
of course I feel very lonely without you as this is the first Sabbath
we have been separated for quite a while. I dreamed last night of
seeing you very sick but I prayerfully hope such is not the case. I
have not decided yet what I will do but think that I will know by the
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middle of this week if I don't buy wheat for some of the mills. I have
a chance of getting a situation with this mill here as a salesman on
the road. However I think I had better buy us a house anyway, that is
if I don't engage in some kind of business here. I can get 1/2 acre of
land 1 mile from the square for $100.00 and can get a house of 2 rooms
built for $225.00 so we would not be out more than $325.00 for a home.
Then if we don't wish to live on it ourselves we can rent the place at
$10.00 per month which would pay our rent most anyplace that we might
have to live. There is good farming here for a man to make money in
the grain and feed business but I haven't money enough to engage in
business by myself as it would take about $800.00 capitol to make the
business successfull and Mr. Chew is not able at present to go into
business with me. I believe I cannot think of anything more just now
so will close with love to all and a sweet Kiss to you, I am Ever
Lovingly Your Husband.
W. J. Baines c/o W. A. Chew Vernon, Texas
Please let me hear from you this week.
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CHAPTER: 028: 29-JUL-1890, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines
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Mrs. Lillie Baines July 29, 1890
Ft. Worth, Texas
My Dear Wife:
I would have written you last night but yesterday being my first days
work for quite awhile, I was most too tired. We started the mill up
yesterday about 1 o'clock and commenced to grind wheat today. Every
thing is moving very nicely so far. If there are any letters coming
from Ft. Worth for me please don't delay in sending them to me. May
Davenport received a letter from Frank Cocknell yesterday wanting to
know if I was capable of running a small elevator. I guess he is going
to offer me a job at ????. I am boarding at Mrs. Lomeyer's and
sleeping at the mill on a cot. I get awfully lonesome here without
you. I can rent a house within 60 yards of mine at $6.00 per month and
as soon as I learn what this firm is going to do I will move you up
here. I don't like boarding one bit. Please answer at once. I am well.
Lovingly Your H. W. J. Baines c/o Denton Mill and Elevator
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CHAPTER: 029: 11-DEC-1890, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines
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Dublin, Texas Dec. 11, 1890
Mrs. Lillie Baines
Ft. Worth, Texas
My own Darling Wife:
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It is with the greatest of pleasure that I respond to you sweet
missive which came to hand this P.M. But so sorry to hear of your
sickness. You must send for a Dr. and try to get well so that you can
come down soon. I will try to make arrangements at once for you to
come. If you get bad sick, send me a message. I will send P.O. order
by Eugene. Please answer soon, I shall be anxious to know how you are
getting along. Now, "Hon", try to content yourself for a short time
only and I will have you with me before you have time to realize that
we have been separated. Will send you $5.00 Monday or Tuesday. Please
excuse haste. Your Loving Husband.
W. J. Baines
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Dublin, Texas December 20, 1890
Mrs. Lillie Baines
My Dear Wife:
I have written you five letters since I came here and cannot hear one
word from you. Now I want to know what is the matter. If you are sick
and cannot write why don't you get some of the family to send me word
some way. I would like to know what you intend doing. If you are
coming here before X-Mas, I certainly would like to know something
about it. Now please let me hear from you at once. I remain your
Devoted H.
W. J. Baines
This is the last letter you will get from me until I hear from you!
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CHAPTER: 031: 22-DEC-1890, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines
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THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
RECEIVED AT...10:10 AM................DEC.22,.1890..................
DATED...DUBLIN.+.22.................................................
TO...Mrs..Lillie.Baines...301.La.Ave................................
Come Tuesday
W. J. Baines
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CHAPTER: 032: 11-JUL-1892, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines
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Mrs. Lillie Baines July 11, 1892
Ft. Worth, Texas
Page .18. 12-MAR-2004
Dear Lillie:
I hope you got home safe, we did a good business Sunday, sales $24.50.
Did not do so well yesterday only ran $13.80. Have not been able to
get any fish yet, have ordered some from Ft. Worth to be shipped
tonight. Your old hen came in the yard this morning with seven little
chickens, all black, they seem to be 2 or 3 days old. The boys told me
this morning that they were going to quit after this week. Don't know
how we will get along without one of them. If I could get Ike to stay,
we could get along all Ok with a dish washer to help Oscar in the
kitchen. Please let me hear from you often. Love to all, kiss Roy for
me and remember your loving Husband.
W. J. Baines
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Dear Lillie: July 15, 1892
Your letter was received yesterday, was real glad to hear from you but
sorry to hear of you not being well. However I hope you are better by
this time. We are doing very good business now. Had $14.30 day before
yesterday and $21.90 yesterday. Mrs. Miller left Wednesday, moved all
their furniture Tuesday. Jim Davenport is going to move back to his
place soon. Oscar's girl has not wrote to him lately. Guess she has
given him the GB. Tell your Papa to send us all of those little ????
Burners (?) he has to spare, as they will save us considerable oil
bill. Your chickens are all at home every night and the little ones
seem to be doing well. Old "Redy" will find a calf some time this
week, so Jammeth says. Ben will leave us after this week. But Ike has
decided to stay with us we will probably have to hire a dish washer
but that will not make our expenses any more than than they are at
present. I think if you were here I could get a Negro girl to attend
to Roy and wash dishes too for about $1.50 per week. I am going to try
to make my arrangements to take in a picnic here on the 6th of August.
If you Papa is going ???? cover up and ???? a stand on the Picnic
grounds for us. Please write often and come home as soon as your visit
is completed. With kisses to Roy and you and love to all. I am ever
your loving Husband.
W. J. Baines
"Mailed from Pittman and Lobdell Fresh Fish and Oysters."
Denton, Texas
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Mrs. W. J. Baines Sept. 25, 1900
Ft. Worth, Texas
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My Dear Wife:
I arrived here safe yesterday eve. Will commence to unload my
furniture today. Will put the things all here about the Elevator some
place, this is quite a nice little town, about the size of Denton.
There is a beer joint across the street from the Elevator and they
keep the Best of Beer but I don't intend to drink much of it until you
get here. Farrington is still living at the elevator but will move in
a few days. I am afraid we will be compelled to sell some of our
household goods and get some that will accept less space. I am well,
will write to you again Sunday. Your Aft. Husband.
W. J. Baines
Mailed from Cameron Mill and Elevator
Kingfisher, O.T.
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CHAPTER: 035: 28-SEP-1900, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines
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Mrs. Lilly Baines Sept. 28, 1900
Ft. Worth, Texas
My Dear Wife:
I write you a few lines to pass away the time. It has been raining
continually every since I came here. I never saw such a place for
rain. I wish you and the little ones were here. I think I could
content myself better. Farrington has not moved yet. I believe I will
have to build a small room on to this place before we can live here
with any satifaction as the rooms are small. I have not unloaded my
furniture yet, will unload it as soon as they move. One good thing
about living here at the elevator, our fuel will not cost us anything,
and we ought to be able to save all of my salary. This job last the
year around and the company furnishes a man to do the work. There is
lots of wheat marketed here, more wheat sold here than any place in
the United States. I wish you would send Jim Biggerstaff my Woodman
dues for the month and next month, he can collect it from Joe Gawbill.
You better go up to Denton one day before you come up here and see if
the house is rented, get all of my papers from the Denton County Bank
and if ???? has sold any more cotton, get the money on that. It is no
colder here yet than in Texas but every body is putting up stores and
preparing for cold weather after the ????. I will arrange for you to
come just as soon as I possibly can, as I am very anxious to have you
come real soon. Please let me hear from you soon and often. Kiss the
children for me and be kind to them.
I am your loving Husband.
W. J. Baines
Don't forget to buy us a good pistol before you come up here.
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CHAPTER: 036: 29-SEP-1900, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines
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Mrs. Lillie Baines Sept. 29, 1900
Ft. Worth, Texas
My Dear Wife:
I have been looking for a letter from you for some time but so far
have not heard anything from you. Farrington moved today and it
stopped raining last night, today was fair but the roads are so muddy
there has not been much wheat in since I came here. If you get through
with your visit in Ft. Worth, you can come up next Saturday and we can
straighten up some on Sunday. The two rooms adjoining the office are
very small, but we will try and make out with them for a while, and as
soon as we find out whether I can give them satisfaction, I will build
a nice room along side of the office. The living room is long and the
office is a good size room. I think we can find plenty of room for our
furniture. I will not fix up much until you come as I want you to help
me to arrange things to suit yourself. I think I will have no trouble
in making this job pay me $100 per month. This is a lovely little town
and a very pretty country. Though some of the people are a little
rough within manners, but not much worse than I have seen in Texas. I
am a little lonesome to night I am here at the elevator alone. I will
unload my furniture Monday, I could not get a ???? on it until today,
the fee on the car was $46.00. ???? the agt at Denton said it would
be. Everything is about as cheap here as in Texas except wood which is
twice as costly. A wagon bed full sells for $2.00 and coal is $6.50
for best ????. Please write me and let me know how you and the babies
are getting along. Love to all I am your affectionate Husband.
W. J. Baines
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Mrs. Lillie Baines April 13, 1901
Ft. Worth, Texas
My Dear Wife:
I arrived here safe and sound, found everything just as we left it
except the hens are all wanting to set and ours had a nest to herself
in that little old closet adjoining the ???? house. So I left her on
14 eggs. Charly is looking fine and old Ma and the kittens seem to be
doing well. I got them some milk this morning. I brought all the
papers home this evening from the Farringtons. Crops look fair in the
country. Will write you again in a few days. Hope you are all well.
Mr. Hennessey will stay with me a few days. Love to all. Your
Affectionate Husband.
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W. J. Baines
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Mrs. Lillie Baines April 16, 1901
My Dear Wife:
As I cannot do anything else, I will try and write you a few lines. I
am feeling very well. The weather here is real cool. I slept last
night with two comforters, all windows and doors closed and was not
any too warm either. I certainly brought rain back to Okla. with me,
as it has been raining continously since yesterday morning. I will not
take my trip out west for a while, as the railroads have come to a
standstill and it is beginning to look very much like we were not
going to have any roads west of us this year. Old Ma's kittens are
looking fine. She keeps them nice and clean and they are great big
fellows now. I am taking my meals at Mrs. Livingstons. Really it is
most too lonesome around here for me to do any cooking at the present
time. I am going to let Mrs. L have all of the eggs to apply on my
board which will amt. to about 10 cents per day. I think I will build
our addition onto the west side of the building by doing that, I can
add on enough to have two nice large rooms. I will wait until you
return to help me decide where to commence. I met Jack and Bill Fry at
the depot in Ft. Worth, and they came out as far as Bridgeport with
me. Mrs. Farrington is well and seems to be getting along Ok. She is
still improving a little in flesh. I rec'd $43.00 out of the Pool
while I was away, wish now I had stayed longer since it keeps raining
all the time. Do you think you will be at home by June 1st? Let me
hear from you occasionally. Kiss the children and Ida for me with love
to all, I am Your Loving Husband.
W. J. Baines
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CHAPTER: 039: 20-MAY-1901, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines
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My Dear Wife May 20, 1901
I rec'd your esteemed letter this A.M. and glad to know you all are
well. I have no news to write that would interest you. I went out
yesterday into the country a little ways to take a look at the wheat
which is certainly fair. I enclose you a check on the First Natl Bank
of Kingfisher. If you need any more money you can get it cashed at the
Denton County Natl Bank. Have your teeth fixed if you want to. I am
not drinking any beer either, have not wanted any since I came home. I
have thought of what Aunt Mollie said to us, and have about made up my
mind to quit drinking the filthy stuff. I am getting awfully lonesome
without you all, but doubt that will hurry you back. Stay as long as
you can enjoy yourself. I can get along some way. I am figuring on a
deal among the grain men which if we make, I think I can use you here
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in the office this summer on a salary of $25.00 or $30.00 per month.
Will explain to you when you return. The vines have not commenced to
vine any so am not training them yet, a very few of your flowers came
up. Tell the children Papa would like very much to see them all. Let
me hear from you often, with love to all, I am as ever, Your Loving
Husband.
W. J. Baines
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Mrs. Lillie Baines May 21, 1901
Ft. Worth, Texas
My Dear Wife:
As I am a little lonesome to night, will try and write you a few
lines. Wheat receipts are getting very light. There is only 1000 bu to
1500 bu per day coming in now. I have only bought one load since I
came home and bought it today. I will buy enough this wk to finish up
a car with wheat I have on hand and ship it out and discontinue buying
until new wheat begins to move. The Pool is still on and I had rather
take my 3 cents ???? than to have the wheat. I mailed Uncle Bob a
sample of wheat several days ago. Tell him John P???? is going to ship
a car of this Hd wheat for seed and if he wants some, can ship in
sacks in car with Mr. P????. You need not be one bit uneasy about
having to pay fare on R.I. Road for Sun. I saw a woman get on at Bower
with 5 five girls and two of them were larger than Sue and the
conductor took up the womans ticket and never said a word about the
children, just passed on. We are having some real cold nights, I am
sleeping with one quilt and that big heavy comfort in the north room.
It seems almost cold enough in the mornings for frost. Mrs. Farrington
stayed in bed for several days until noon to keep warm as they had
taken their stove down. It looks a little like rain tonight but I am
in hopes it will not rain any more for a wk. anyway. Tell Joe, Papa
would like to see the old boy tonight. I suppose you will be in Denton
when you get this. With much love to you all I remain your true and
loving Husband.
W. J. Baines I will make my bank statement out next Sunday.
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CHAPTER: 041: 19-FEB-1890, O. B. to Lillie Baines
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Ft. Worth, Texas Feb. 19, 1890
Mrs. Lillie Baines
Hillsboro, Texas
My Dear Friend:
Page .23. 12-MAR-2004
Your letter of the 12th inst. gladly received, and in order to "return
good for evil". I'll answer now. I think you did wait a good while to
write. I had almost given up receiving any letter from you at all! And
so you have moved! Well, that's nice, you will see if I don't come to
see you in vacation (that is if it is agreeable with you and Mr.
Baines). And he will not let you come any more unless he comes.
Perhaps when he gets used to you being at home again he will change
his mind. I hope so at least.
I was very glad to hear that you go home "whole", but I hated to see
you leave here very badly though. I went to see your mama yesterday,
she had not gotten what you spoke of yet, but she went to get them
today I believe, said she would give one. She told me about Eugene and
Edgar going to see you. That was nice, I think, Lillie did you know
that I am mad at you yet for not telling me you were going to marry?
Well I am for you know when I "get off" (if) I ever do, that I'll tell
you. I hated that part as bad as you marrying and perhaps worse. Never
mind my friend, of course I'll tell you!! By the way why didn't Mary
go home with you, wouldn't her brother let her? Oh! Yes, Mary got the
first kiss.
Yes, I'll send you any photographs when I have them taken (if I ever
do). That makes me think, please tell Mr. Baines if he won't send me
that picture of you and him, that I'll get real angry (if it does not
make any difference with him). If I thought he would send it if I
promised to trade pictures with him I would do it. But I don't guess
he would, so enough for that subject.
Lillie, I studied about you last night until 11 o'clock, I could not
go to sleep for thinking about you. Oh, no, Frank and I can't get
along at all for his too affectionate and I can't stand an
affectionate boy, can you? Some of the girls say the reason he's that
way is because he likes me. But I know that's taffy. Hattie has the
priviledge of cutting me out if she can but I don't think there's much
danger. I told Frank I was not going to do like you did and marry so
young and surprise everybody. You know he likes to talk about love and
marrying but I don't. I'll tell you something now but you must not
tell anybody. It is a question Ollie E. asked me. The strangest
question I ever heard of for a girl to ask another. She said, "Ola,
would you be Frank's permanent sweetheart?" It made me very sick. She
talked as if it was her business. Of course I got mad and said "no
Indeed".
I have a new fellow and not Walter E. either. His name is Mr.
Chamberlain, he is very nice. He took me to church Sunday night and
Charley W. took Mattie, we had a real nice time. There is going to be
a necktie party Friday night at Mrs. Butlers. I know we will have a
nice time too for I have heard so many say they were coming. I am
invited to a private party tonight at Mrs. Fulford's but I am not
going for I get tired going to too many parties. Oh, I ought to quit
talking of such foolish things and talk of something more important. I
am still going to school and getting along finely. Sometimes I get
tired going but I have such sweet schoolmates and teachers. Our
leather took us a riding on the electric street car this morning. We
rode about 2 miles, started a little after 9 and got back at 11. We
had so much fun. "Dixie" Williams (the great evangelist next to Sam
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Jones) is in Fort Worth now. I went to hear him preach last night and
heard a grand sermon.
Lillie, please do not tell Eugene about what Ollie said for he might
tell Frank and I would hate for him to know it. They commenced work on
the Spring Palace this week and how nice it is going to be. You must
come to it. The city is building a fine large high school building for
the public school. I'll get to go there about one session before I
finish.
Lillie you must have me a nice fellow picked out if I come to see you
for I am tired of these Ft. Worth "dudes".
Well, I must stop my foolishness. Excuse such talk for you to know me.
Don't let any body see this letter for from the the foolishness in it
they might think I ought to talk about things more sensible and I
ought to.
Well good-bye, Please write soon to your Affectionate Friend.
O. B.
Please tear this letter up for I did yours although you never wrote
any foolishness as I did.
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Comment: we at least know that her first name was Ola.
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CHAPTER: 042: 19-JUL-1891, W. A. Haden to Lillie Baines
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Fort Worth July 19, 1891
Mrs. Lillie Baines
Denton, Texas
My Dear Daughter,
It is with pleasure I seat myself this evening to write you a few
lines. Your mama received yours of the 11th inst, a few days since but
have not had time to answer it so I thought I would write in her
place. Though I have nothing of importance to interest you with. Times
are hard with no prospects of any. Ed can't get anything to do either.
I am glad to hear that you have such good health, and are doing so
well. Your mama tried to make salt rising light bread but failed
completely. I guess the flour is not good. She used to make very nice
bread, the best I ever eat.
I am glad to hear that you have a good cow. She will be almost half a
living for you. But I would advise you to keep out of the cow pen. Our
cow is failing in her milk, she has nearly gone dry with one of her
teats, the others are all right yet. Melons are getting cheap now.
Nice ones selling from 15 to 20 cents. Cantaloupes, two for a nickel.
There is great deal of sickness in town, mostly Malarial fever. Ola
Boaz and Mary Vining are down with Typhoid fever, Ida is not well she
is looking very bad. Mrs. Mullett got back from Vernon a day or two
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ago. Your Mama says she guesses you knew it for you write to Mrs.
Noble oftener than you do to her. What has become of Skele? You did
not mention anything about him in your last letter.
Mrs. Lusk has gone to Pennsylvania, she left on the sixth. She will be
gone until the last of August. Ain't you going to try and come to see
us before October? I hope you will, Sue was trying to get young
Mocking birds all the summer. The old birds seemed to take pity on
her, they made their nest in the Lamargen rose bush, and hatched five
little birds. Sue took possession of them once, (of course) so you see
she has her hands full now they are all fine nice looking birds and,
are growing off so nicely. Lillie, old French is still on hand, and
thinks he is awful big and smart. Real Estate seems to be on a dead
stand still here. I hope it will be better next fall. Well Lillie, I
will close. We all join in love to you both. And I hope you will
continue to enjoy good health. Good-bye.
Your affectionate PaPa
W. A. Haden
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CHAPTER: 043: 06-DEC-1899, W. A. Haden to Lillie Baines
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Ft. Worth, Texas December 6, 1899
Mrs. Lillie Baines
Denton, Texas
Dear Kind Daughter,
I hope this will find you all well, and that you have got over your
cold. I landed at the home Monday night after eight o'clock. Had to
wait a long time for the street car. I surprised them all, it was a
very unexpected arrival to all. I stood the trip fine and am getting
along better than I expected. I miss you and your place so much, for I
have not got the convenience here of Doctoring myself as I had at your
house.
I am writing this at the Tex. Pro Co's office, they want me to go to
work for them again, but will not work for what I got before. I told
them that I would work for four dollars a week which is little enough.
Considering the bad weather I will have to go and come in, would be
compelled to take the street car. So if they don't give me that I will
sit around home until I am tired out and then will try and get out to
E??? and when they get tired of me I may probably come back to you,
that is if I am able to help Will some.
Ida, I believe has about two months job at twenty-five dollars per
month. She is working at the Delaware for Southern Cal fruit exchange
co. She seems to be well pleased so far.
Ed Carr is going to open another saloon in the little topango brick,
opposite the new depot and will give Oscar a job. He intends to open
the first of January. Oscar has quit smoking cigarettes, has not
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smoked any since I left. Ed went with me to the depot and carried my
valise up to the house for me. Little Ed can walk a little, he gets
many a hard fall. He seems to be weak in his knees or ankles.
Well Lillie you can address your letters in care of the Tex Pro Co.
1601 Houston St. instead of 301 La Ave. If I am not working here I
will walk down and get your letters. Please write soon. Give my love
to Will and all the children and for yourself receive the best love of
your poor affectionate father.
W. A. Haden
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CHAPTER: 044: 13-DEC-1899, W. A. Haden to Lillie Baines
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Ft. Worth, Texas December 13, 1899
Mrs. Lillie Baines
Denton, Texas
Dear Daughter,
Your very kind and welcomed letter of the 10th received. I was glad to
hear from you and that you had gotten well of your cold. We have a
very dreary looking evening looks like now.
I am not doing anything yet. I think I am improving some. I am very
weak yet. I have notified Dr. Hartman how I am getting along, it being
just four weeks since he wrote me.
I know I would enjoy the molasses for I do love good molasses, hot
biscuits and butter or hot cakes.
Ida will work this month where she is and she will take a permanent
job promised to her on the 1st of January. I am just out of ???? but I
got A. R. Bond a druggist, to let me have some more.
I think you are doing fine in answering my letters. Considering the
chance you have writing. I might come see you both and the children. I
miss them so much.
An electric light man was killed this morning, he was upon the pole
repairing the wires and accidentally got shocked and fell about forty
feet, killing him almost instantly.
Well Lillie, I must close as I know nothing to interest you with.
Hoping you will have a good X-Mas. And you all enjoy yourselves, I
remain as ever your affectionate father.
W. A. Haden
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CHAPTER: 045: 31-DEC-1899, W. A. Haden to Lillie Baines
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Ft. Worth, Texas December 31, 1899
Mrs. Lillie Baines
Denton, Texas
Dear Lillie,
Doubtless you have concluded that I do not intend to answer your
letter for I have had it several days, but Lillie, I have been pretty
busy during the holidays. I went back to work for the Tex Pro. Co.
soon after I came home. He told me he was going to make a change and
if I would come and keep his books and see to bills and orders going
out that he thought he would be able to give me a permanent job. So
rather than set around the house I went to work. I get a quarter on a
dollar occasionally and anything I want out of the store.
My health is improving some but am still weak. Can't gain any
strength, my tongue is sore yet. Dr. Walker thinks it is a cancer and
that I will have to let him cut off about an inch of my tongue, that
don't suit me so I went to Dr. Hammond, the cancer doctor here. He
examined it and said he would cure it in four weeks and not need a
knife nor spill a drop of blood. He said he would not charge me
anything only for the medicine as I was hard up. He has been treating
it one week and I think it is some better, but it takes what little I
make now to pay for medicine. I am getting along some better at home
than I did before. I have about used up the third bottle of Peruna
that I got of Bond the druggist. I must try and make arrangements with
him for some more.
I had to buy coal yesterday, got $2.00 worth, paid 50 cents and owe
$1.50 on it. I sent a big fat turkey about 12# dressed from the store
for Christmas dinner. I hope you had a nice X-Mas. I wish I could have
spent it with you and Lillie, I am so sorry I could not make you a
present for you do deserve a nice one from me. I will never forget the
kindness and sympathy you and Will both showed me while with you.
Nellie is sick and hardly able to go about. The doctor thinks she has
a tumor. She was up town the other day shopping but had to come home.
She did not get near through, she says tell you if she is able to go
shopping she will send you a little box of things pay day.
I am glad your potatoes are keeping so well, they are scarce here.
Business is very dull now, hardly anything doing. I know it is so nice
in your dining room with a good warm stove to eat by. Ed gives me a
pair of thick winter shoes for a X-Mas present. Mama and Ida give me a
tie and handkerchief.
I have nothing more to write, hope this will find you all well we all
join in love to you all. I wish I could see the children, I miss them
so much. Good-by, I remain always your affectionate Father.
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CHAPTER: 046: 22-MAY-1901, Ida Haden to Lillie Baines
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Dear Lily, May 22, 1901
I will write a few lines to let you know about your trunk. The man
forgot all about coming for it and if mama had not stopped two others
who were passing, you would not have gotten the trunk today. I hope it
is safe there by this time and that you can get it out all right.
Mama is some better with her hip. I took the blues at noon and went
home to dinner, or rather to eat lunch for I would not let mama cook
any thing but make a little coffee on the gas stove.
Say Lily don't give the sample of braid away that I gave you for I
like just that little tiny bit to finish putting on my Bertha.
Oh I don't care though, its not but four cents a yard and I can get
another yard to finish it out.
Mr. Dycus has not paid me as yet but I know I will get it all right
any way, though I do want to get me some slippers for I need them now.
I hope you arrived safe and all are well. Don't go too much and get
sick Lily and be sure and come back in a week or ten days, or as soon
as you can possible get away. We will be pretty lonesome for awhile.
Mama said at noon that she thought "Tom" missed the children, for he
came and laid down by her all the morning nearly.
I exchanged my corset any way after wearing it all the morning, but it
was not soiled at all. I thought the twenty was most too large and the
nineteen will fit me much better.
I am thinking of going to the College Exercises tonight the
Polytechnic College, that is if Georgia will go with me, but can't say
yet if she will go as she said she was not well today. And Mr. Essex
gave her a lot of work to do this evening.
I wish I could get some more piece work and make a couple of dollars
again.
Well I must close, be sure and write as soon as you can. All send love
to you all, best regards to Mrs. Prichard and the Hoffman's. Come home
soon and let us know if you can when you are coming.
I am ever your loving sister.
Ida
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CHAPTER: 047: 15-JAN-1916, Lillie Baines to Rita Baines
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Hennessey, Okla. Jan. 15, 1916
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Dear Rita,
Will write to you a few lines this cold afternoon. We have had such
awful cold weather lately, last Wednesday morning everything in the
kitchen that could freeze was frozen, even the water that was left on
the kitchen stove that had the babies bottles in. It is still real
cold here to-day and looks as if we would have snow. I was sorry to
hear of your having such a cold and if you still have those fevers you
had better see a new doctor about it. I hope you will be well by the
time you receive this letter. Our mettings are still going on, will
continue through this week, don't know how much longer. Mr. Rider took
quail dinner again yesterday with us. I like him better every time I
hear him. I did not get to go to church any last week as Bertha's
sister took sick and she had to go out there a week ago last Friday.
Don't know when she will be back. I hope soon as Sue is no help to me,
she tries to help but she is so nervous I hate to have her do
anything. I don't know what will become of her if she doesn't get
better. Her medicine has not done her very much good yet, I do hope it
will.
I guess you have received your bath robe by now. Now I want you to be
sure to use it, put it on every time you take off your clothes, be
very careful not to take any more cold. I saw Mae in Hunters store the
evening I got your robe and she said who is that for, I said for Rita,
and she said that she had one like it. I am going to get one for Sue
and will give it to her for her birthday as it will soon be here. They
have another one just like yours but it is a 40, don't know if Sue
could wear it or not. I expect yours was too long as it was just the
right length for me but I thought you could hem it up by hand. Annie
and Harriet are having a time playing with Billy, they have the high
chair down and are riding him in it. Well as it is getting late, will
close, ans. soon, all send love.
Your loving mother.
L. I. Baines
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CHAPTER: 048: 26-JAN-1916, Lillie Baines to Rita Baines
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Dear Rita, Jan. 26, 1916
I wrote you on the 15th and thought you had it by now and yesterday I
got it back. I addressed it to Ft. Worth instead of Stillwater. I will
send it anyway with this one. Yesterday was Sue's birthday, Mr. Rider
took dinner with us, did wish you could have been here too. We had a
big turkey and it did cook so tender. I gave Sue a bath robe like
yours, red only it has a square collar in the back and comes together
like a Kimono. It is real large for her but thought it would be all
right when she gets fleshier. I received Virgil's letter, and tell him
I appreciated the letter very much and when you won't write, for him
to. I will answer it just as soon as I can find the time as I am very
busy now and the worst of all I have to go to Enid to have my teeth
worked on. I will have to make two trips a week as I have to have so
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much work done. Woolwine wants to charge me $140.00 to do the work and
I can get it done for $107.00 at Enid and believe better work. Well as
Annie is waiting to mail this will close all are well, we received
your grades and think you did real well considering your work. Papa
says for you to quit your worrying and go to bed early at night and
take your rest if you don't make good grades, your health is worth
lots more than anything else. Answer soon.
Your loving mama,
L.I.B.
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County Index
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Arapahoe Co CO 2
Brown Co TX 3
Cherokee Co TX 2
Cleveland Co OK 2
Denton Co TX 2,3
Garfield Co OK 2,3,4
Garvin Co OK 3
Kingfisher Co OK 2,3,4
Point Coupee CoLA 3
Sequoyah Co OK 3
Tarrant Co TX 2
Count of counties=11
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Person Index
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F.1903-1969 Baines, Annie Ola 3
M.1839-1910 Baines, Charles Silas 1,2
M. - Baines, Dixie 1
F.1911-1979 Baines, Harriet Elizabeth 3
M.1898-1967 Baines, Joseph Haden 3
F.1895-1956 Baines, Rita Louise 3
M.1891-1963 Baines, Roy Dixie 2
F.1894-1918 Baines, Willey Sue 2
M.1909-1909 Baines, William 3
M.1814-1895 Baines, William Creth 1
M.1866-1938 Baines, William Joseph 1,2,3
M.1915-2001 Baines, William Jules 4
M. - Breedlove, William Otway 3
M.1911-1994 Breedlove, William Otway 3
F.1918-2000 Cashion, Volita Marion 4
F. - Clark, Linda 1
F. - Dawson, Laura Thomas 2
M.1901-1968 Elliot, Albert A. 3
F.1872-1950 Haden, Lillie Imogene 1,2
M.1841-1900 Haden, William Alexander 2
F.1806- Hames, Nancy 1,2
F. -1868 Hoffman, Harriett 1,2
F.1862-1940 Knight, Josephine Frances 3
M. - Minton, Cader 3
M.1861-1934 Minton, Charles Milton 3
M.1895-1960 Minton, Harry Wallace 3
M.1820-1864 Minton, Thomas 3
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F. - Parker, Shirley 1
M.1822-1855 Runnells, Stephen 2
F.1846-1930 Runnells, Susan C. 2
F.1846-1930 Runnels, Susan Catherine 2
F.1820-1890 Seay, Sarah Ann 3
F.1899-1969 St Dizier, Lillian Ann 3
M. - St Dizier, Olivier 3
M. - Taggart, Cassie Byancus 2
F.1894-1982 Taggart, Nannie Ellen 2
F.1822-1882 Turner, Catherine A. 1
F.1825- Turner, Mary Ann 2
M.1793-1867 Turner, Robert 1,2
F. - Watts, Cecil 3
Count of persons=40
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Chapter Index
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CHAP: 001: How Will Baines and Lillie Haden were Related 1
CHART 002: William Joseph Baines "Will" M.1866-1938 2
CHAP: 003: Introduction to the letters by Linda Clark 4
CHAP: 004: 06-AUG-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 4
CHAP: 005: 19-AUG-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 5
CHAP: 006: 26-AUG-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 5
CHAP: 007: 06-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 6
CHAP: 008: 08-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 6
CHAP: 009: 12-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 7
CHAP: 010: 15-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 7
CHAP: 011: 19-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 8
CHAP: 012: 23-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 8
CHAP: 013: 25-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 9
CHAP: 014: 29-SEP-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 9
CHAP: 015: 10-OCT-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 10
CHAP: 016: 14-OCT-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 10
CHAP: 017: 21-OCT-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 11
CHAP: 018: 29-OCT-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 11
CHAP: 019: 07-NOV-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 12
CHAP: 020: 12-NOV-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 12
CHAP: 021: 16-NOV-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 12
CHAP: 022: 20-NOV-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 13
CHAP: 023: 23-NOV-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 13
CHAP: 024: 15-DEC-1889, W. J. Baines to Lillie Haden 14
CHAP: 025: 27-JAN-1890, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 14
CHAP: 026: 18-JUL-1890, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 15
CHAP: 027: 20-JUL-1890, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 15
CHAP: 028: 29-JUL-1890, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 16
CHAP: 029: 11-DEC-1890, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 16
CHAP: 030: 20-DEC-1890, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 17
CHAP: 031: 22-DEC-1890, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 17
CHAP: 032: 11-JUL-1892, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 17
CHAP: 033: 15-JUL-1892, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 18
CHAP: 034: 25-SEP-1900, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 18
CHAP: 035: 28-SEP-1900, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 19
CHAP: 036: 29-SEP-1900, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 20
CHAP: 037: 13-APR-1901, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 20
CHAP: 038: 16-APR-1901, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 21
CHAP: 039: 20-MAY-1901, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 21
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CHAP: 040: 21-MAY-1901, W. J. Baines to Lillie Baines 22
CHAP: 041: 19-FEB-1890, O. B. to Lillie Baines 22
CHAP: 042: 19-JUL-1891, W. A. Haden to Lillie Baines 24
CHAP: 043: 06-DEC-1899, W. A. Haden to Lillie Baines 25
CHAP: 044: 13-DEC-1899, W. A. Haden to Lillie Baines 26
CHAP: 045: 31-DEC-1899, W. A. Haden to Lillie Baines 26
CHAP: 046: 22-MAY-1901, Ida Haden to Lillie Baines 27
CHAP: 047: 15-JAN-1916, Lillie Baines to Rita Baines 28
CHAP: 048: 26-JAN-1916, Lillie Baines to Rita Baines 29
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