"Grandma" is Ann Eliza Crandall (1829-1912), 2nd wife of Edward Rose. In addition to her son Bert Rose (Grace's father), Ann also had another child who survived to adulthood: Minnie Rose (1867-1958).
Minnie married Herbert Towler (1864-1920) and they had 2 children: Edward Herbert Towler (1892-1958) and Mertianna Towler (1894-1977). The Towlers lived in Minneapolis at the time that this diary was written.
Edward Rose died in January 1906, and it appears to be around that time that "Grandma" began moving back and forth between the homes of her 2 children. She started out at Bert's home, then lived with the Towlers from approximately October 1906 to July 1907. She then moved back to Bert's home, but it appears from Grace's diary entries that she again moved out during 1908, and likely went back to the Towlers.
I have a couple of guesses as to how Grace met her future husband, Earl Derham. One guess is that it was somehow through "Grandma", although it would have been accidental because Grandma was pushing her toward someone named Will, and had been for several years. Later in their married lives, Earl and Grace would be pharmacists and operate a drugstore together. During their 1908 courtship, it does seem that Earl works in a drugstore, based on Grace's diary entries. In the 1910 census, Earl lists his occupation as salesman in a drugstore. I have a letter from Ann Crandall Rose to Grace in which she indicates that she used to own a building in Corunna, and that she understands it is being turned into a drugstore, a change she approves of. Did Ann once own the building where Earl works? I need to research this.
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Uncle Theo and Aunt Mary, also Roy and Percy Rose
Uncle Theo is Theodore Rose (1845-1915), who is Grace's father's half-brother. Grace's father and Theo share the same father (Edward Rose (1817-1906)). Theo was born of Edward's first wife, who died shortly after Theo's birth.
Theo's son Roy Rose (1882-1957) was born of Theo's first wife, Catherine Brands. Theo and Catherine have 4 children that survived: Percy, Sarah, Roy, and Melbourn. In 1908 Roy was married and living nearby to Grace's home. Roy's older brother Percy visits a few times, but I am not exactly sure where he was living in 1908. Grace mentions "Milbourn" coming to visit twice...I wonder if that is her cousin Melbourn?
Theo married a second time to Mary Nye, and they have 2 children. Herbert, born 16 Oct 1891, and Mable, born 2 years later.
Grace has one diary entry that refers only to "Herbert" without any other context to confirm whether that is her cousin. I assume that it is, but I left the label only as "Herbert".
I have a couple of guesses as to how Grace met her future husband, Earl Derham. One guess is that she may have met him through Uncle Theo and family. In the 1910 census, you can see that Theodore Rose happened to live next door to Everett and Alice Dibble. Mrs Alice Dibble is formerly Alice Derham, Earl's sister. Perhaps Earl became friendly with the Theo Rose family and was then introduced to Grace. However, Grace never mentions Alice at all - she never mentions that she and Earl called on Alice for a visit, or anything like that. So, I'm not sure.
Here are images of a bio written about Theo Rose, with many references to the extended family.
Theo's son Roy Rose (1882-1957) was born of Theo's first wife, Catherine Brands. Theo and Catherine have 4 children that survived: Percy, Sarah, Roy, and Melbourn. In 1908 Roy was married and living nearby to Grace's home. Roy's older brother Percy visits a few times, but I am not exactly sure where he was living in 1908. Grace mentions "Milbourn" coming to visit twice...I wonder if that is her cousin Melbourn?
Theo married a second time to Mary Nye, and they have 2 children. Herbert, born 16 Oct 1891, and Mable, born 2 years later.
Grace has one diary entry that refers only to "Herbert" without any other context to confirm whether that is her cousin. I assume that it is, but I left the label only as "Herbert".
I have a couple of guesses as to how Grace met her future husband, Earl Derham. One guess is that she may have met him through Uncle Theo and family. In the 1910 census, you can see that Theodore Rose happened to live next door to Everett and Alice Dibble. Mrs Alice Dibble is formerly Alice Derham, Earl's sister. Perhaps Earl became friendly with the Theo Rose family and was then introduced to Grace. However, Grace never mentions Alice at all - she never mentions that she and Earl called on Alice for a visit, or anything like that. So, I'm not sure.
Here are images of a bio written about Theo Rose, with many references to the extended family.
Thursday, November 5, 1908
Papa and I went down to Grandma's in a.m. She and Aunt Minnie went to Minn. at noon. In evening Earl and I went to the theatorium and dancing club. Got home at 12:30. Did not get the milk.
Sunday, September 13, 1908
Uncle Theo, Aunt Mary, and Mable over towards night. My folks went over to Aunt Louise's in evening after butter.
Friday, July 31, 1908
Washed the colored clothes. I went down to Cranes in p.m. and stayed to supper. Mama went over to Harmons. Papa was cutting oats for Uncle Theo and he stayed all night.
Monday, July 13, 1908
Papa went downtown and Mama and I went over to Aunt Mary's after the butter but stayed all day.
Sunday, March 1, 1908
Rather stormy all day. Uncle Herb drove up in p.m. Belle and Arthur up in evening. Talked with W.F.C. and had a nice visit. Papa did not like the idea of my talking to strangers but I cannot help it.
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