Private Watkins
2nd Lieutenant
- Joined
- Apr 12, 2014
- Location
- Oklahoma
John Weaver, 35th Iowa, and wife Joanna... married March the 17, 1862 in Cedar Co., Iowa.
Accompanying this image, tucked in the case back behind, is the following handwritten note:
Accompanying this image, tucked in the case back behind, is the following handwritten note:
my dear husband remember me when I am gone and in my grave fore I always love you better than anyone in the world. and my blessings go with you there forever only never forget me while you live on earth.
You can get married as soon as you please, but remember me these is my dying words. Always keep this whare it is now in under this likeness. Whoever sees this pleees can’t take it out. From Joanna A. Weaver to John Weaver.
You can get married as soon as you please, but remember me these is my dying words. Always keep this whare it is now in under this likeness. Whoever sees this pleees can’t take it out. From Joanna A. Weaver to John Weaver.