Mom and I just spent a few hours cataloging some pictures (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PICTURE CATALOGUE) that we'll be updating with new pictures and information. The stories included on the catalog are a bit random as I just typed away while mom talked about the photos. It was fun.
Click on the above image to view the document full-sized. I thought this was important to share out because it shows the real lives of a loving and caring family. Curly Granddad (Roy J. Shaw) took special care to send a quick note to Curly Granmda (Isabel H. Shaw) to let her know how he was doing. This was at a time when even phone calls were expensive. There was no Facetime or texting so Letters were a big part of staying in contact.
Isabel Zhe Hatton born July 2, 1902 in Groton South Dakota) was the first daughter of
John Thomas Hatton Born September 15, 1869 in in Fox Lake, Dodge County, Wisconsin, died March of 1951 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Cty., Colorado
John Thomas Hatton was married on 8 October 1901 (probably) to Abbie Dyer Sherwood Born March 20, 1872 in Markesan, Green Lake County, Wisconsin and died January 3, 1920 in Hugo, Lincoln, Colorado
The picture below was Curly Grandma's high school graduation photo (Isabel Zhe Hatton Shaw).
Hatton Photos Folder
The picture of the home below is how Curly Grandma and Granddad's home looked when we visited around 2018.
Below are videos from our 2024 trip retracing the places where my mom (Betty Oliver) grew up. We found her parents and grandparents and visited the ranches where she was born and spent some of her growing up years.