1968

School Pony

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October 14 1968 Ray Rogers died.  He was a son of Martha “Mattie” Stuve and Edmond Rogers.  He was Tracie’s nephew.

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James X. and Tracie

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November  15, 1968 James X. Henderson died.  He was 79 years 2 months and eleven days old.  He and Tracie were married 54 years..close to 55 years.

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Connie’s  recollection of November 15, 1968 :  We all knew Grandpa was in the hospital.  He was doing better and it was thought that he would be coming home soon.  Grandma left to go have lunch and when she returned Grandpa had died. 

 

If anyone else would like to share what they recall leave me a message or send  an email and I will add it. 

1967

On March 30, 1967 Tracie’s best friend and confidant Lizzie Robinson died.

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Martha  Carolina  Stuve Rogers died.  “Mattie” was Tracie’s sister.

 

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This photo is dated November 1967.  It was more than likely taken after Matties funeral.

Anna, Emma, Tracie, Francis and Minnie

 

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James A. Henderson went  hunting.

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December 15, 1967 Jere Henderson died during surgery, it is believed that she had malignant hyperthermia just like Vida Henderson Graybill Rasmussen.

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James X. Henderson donated a tree from the farm.

1966

Bonnie Henderson is engaged

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Lyle Hawkins died, he was the son of Robert and Emma Hawkins.  A nephew to Tracie.

Lyle Hawkins  1934 - 1966

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Christmas letter 1966

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James X. ,Ron, Marvin, Archie and Jimmy

James X. and Tracie

1965

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Tracie and James X. Henderson 1965

1963

Janice was in the National Honor Society

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William and Mattie Podendorf celebrated 50 years of marriage.  Mattie was James X. Henderson’s sister.

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Tracie and James X. Henderson during the summer of 1963  at the farm.

1963 James X and Tracie’s 50th Wedding Anniversary

Lizzie Robinson wrote a poem for Tracie and James X.’s 40th Anniversary in 1953.   The handwritten version is included in the year 1953.

Here is the typed version that Ronald read.

 

Archie, James A., Ronald, Marvin

Tracie and James X.

Mattie Rogers, Annie Razee, Minnie McKey, Frances Taylor and two of Rubert’s sisters

James X.  and Tracie, Emma and Rubert

 

This is a letter that Marvin wrote during the summer of 1963.