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Minnie R. Van Wey Eshelman

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Birth	:	1870
Death	:	1946
Burial	:	Old Altoona Cemetery, Clay Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6577666, -93.4446564
Plot	:	Lot 69, Row 09
Inscription	:	ESHELMAN MINNIE R. 1870 - 1946
Description	:	Thomas and Loretto were not Minnie's biological parents, however she was raised by the Haines couple. The Altoona Herald, Altoona, IA November 18, 1893, page 7 Wedding Bells MARRIED--In Altoona, November 15, Miss Minnie Van Wey to Mrs. John Eshelman, Rev. F. D. Pettit, of Drake University, officiating. The ceremony was performed at the elegant home on Hon. and Mrs. T. E. Haines where the bride has made her home. Promptly at 7 p.m. the bridle couple, preceeded by the officiating minister, entered the spacious west parlor where a large number of relatives and intimate friends had assembled... Read More	Thomas and Loretto were not Minnie's biological parents, however she was raised by the Haines couple. The Altoona Herald, Altoona, IA November 18, 1893, page 7 Wedding Bells MARRIED--In Altoona, November 15, Miss Minnie Van Wey to Mrs. John Eshelman, Rev. F. D. Pettit, of Drake University, officiating. The ceremony was performed at the elegant home on Hon. and Mrs. T. E. Haines where the bride has made her home. Promptly at 7 p.m. the bridle couple, preceeded by the officiating minister, entered the spacious west parlor where a large number of relatives and intimate friends had assembled to witness the brief but beautiful ceremony which gave Mr. Eshelman his estimable young wife. The bride was elegantly attired in a charming gown of fawn colored silk heavily trimmed with lace and wore red flowers. The groom wore the usual black. Mrs. Eshelman has lived in Altoona almost all her life and is a general favorite among the young people. Mr. E. is a prosperous young farmer living east of town and who also has a large circle of friends who will be glad to congratulate him upon his choice. his new house 1 1/2 miles east of town is almost completed where they will soon be at home to their friends. Many tokens of esteem were had, following is a list of the guests and the presents received: Mrs. and Mrs. Haines present to the bride was a deed to a house and lot in Altoona in block 5. Upholstered swing rocker Father and Mother Eshelman. Rattan rocker Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Crawford and Mrs. Powell. Silver pickle castor Mrs. Daily Upholstered foot rest Mr. W. J. Combs. Pin cushion Mrs. Combs. Stand lamp and celery bowl Mrs. Perdue and Joe, Mr. and Mrs. H. H Yant and Mr. Chas. Perdue and lady. Bridal Souvenir Rev. and Mrs. Pettit. Bed-room suite Mr. and Mrs. Haines. "Our Wedding Bells" Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Perdue and Ivy. Silver bon-bon dish Ray Carter. Pillow shams Mrs. Powell. Silver butter knife Mr. Jacob Eshelman. This office was kindly remembered by a nice box of wedding cake and extends congratulations to this happy couple and wishes them unlimited joy in their new relations. Transcribed as published by Karen Brewer.

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Latitude: 41.6577666
Longitude: -93.4446564

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas E. Haines

(1831 - 1908)

Loretto J. Berridge Haines

(1844 - 1895)

Spouse

John Eshelman

(1869 - 1950)

Siblings

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