Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 129 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Dated "Sunday 9th 1876." No month.Continents:
-taught Sunday school today about correspondence of fig trees; would be interested in teaching own class for a few months
-Mr. & Mrs. Hall arrived today; took Mr. Hall to see “the John Bull house of legation”; will go with them to the Pollock’s this evening
-Mrs. Hatch’s 54th birthday
-sent...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1876
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Dated "Thursday 27 1876," no month. Contents:
-inquires how Caira is getting on at home after time away, whether she has Anne or any other help
-“Our Children” address delivered by Starkey at Church social meeting- well received
-2 children baptized at meeting
-hopes for a letter from home soon
-Caira’s and Gertie’s trip to city; successful...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875-11-14
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. Contents:
-missing Caira & family
-Pauline’s sound doctrinal knowledge & potential influence on host family in California
-Starkey took “church out-o-doors” with stroll to Oak Hill Cemetery, reread Mr. Ager’s sermon on “Laying down our life”
-Mrs. Hall’s visit; did she like Vineland & Starkey house? will their families celebrate Christmas together?
-Starkey will not...
Dates:
1875-11-14
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey in Vineland, N.J. Dated “Wednesday 10th(?),” no month or year. Filed under 1875. Contents:
-Caira’s postal received
-if Starkey’s letter of yesterday was too blue/sad, “put it into the warm sunlight of a warm heart & an abiding trust, & it will fade out to a flesh colored white”
-hope it will be convenient to let Gertrude go to P. (Philadelphia) for oxygen etc. ...
Dates:
1875
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875-10-13
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey in Vineland, N.J.
Contents:
-letter received from Gertrude
-arrival of “the folks”
-Dr.’s health better than Starkey expected
-glad Caira is comfortable at home
-anniversary tomorrow
-Starkey begins work tomorrow
Names mentioned: Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), Dr. (Hatch?)
Dates:
1875-10-13
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Cara Starkey Glenn, 1876
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey to his daughter, Cara Starkey Glenn, at 1638 Green St., Philadelphia. Some words obscured due to damage. Dated "Monday Eve," no month or year. Filed under 1876.
Transcription: “Dear Cara:
I wrote a letter to Mamma yesterday. I haven’t much to say now: only that I am well & in good spirits. Tell Gertie that Edith Abel was at Mrs. Hatches today. I think she is to sing on Thursday in Baltimore.
I wonder how you are getting on! (?) Do you...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Cara Starkey Glenn, 1876
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey to his daughter, Cara Starkey Glenn, at 1638 Green St., Philadelphia. Some words obscured due to damage. Dated "Tuesday 19th," no month or year. Filed under 1876.
Transcription: “Dear Cara:
Mama sits at my elbow and I am her amanuensis. She says that although we are having a good time, we do not forget the little ones at home: And we hope they are having as good a time as we. I am glad you’re at home to look after Gertie & Paulie. Ned...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to daughter, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-03-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter. Addressed to “Girl Baby,” likely Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.
In Starkey’s Sunday school class today, they considered the arrival of the Children of Israel at the waters of Marah, which were too bitter to drink. In this story, the Children of Israel are like a person who has made progress towards the Spiritual Church but rejects new truths that go against their natural...
Dates:
1876-03-19
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Edward "Ned" Starkey, 1876-05-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten Postal from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his son, Edward “Ned” Starkey in Vineland, NJ.
Starkey has not received a letter from Ned in a long time, and he hopes their friendship isn’t “wearing out.” He thinks Ned might use his work on the farm and garden as an excuse, except that he has 4 bantams (chickens) and Dick to help, to say nothing of the “cotton balls with tail feathers.” He thinks Ned could’ve found time to write if he tried. He has received Gertude’s...
Dates:
1876-05-19
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to George G. Starkey, 1875-12-17
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his son, George G. Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.
G. R. Starkey has received G. G. Starkey’s letter of Dec. 15th and Gertrude’s letter regarding Mamma’s “discomfiture.” He understands that she can’t help worrying and lying awake at night, and he thinks this is the worst part of their current situation. He admits the situation will “put us to a little inconvenience,” but he agrees with G. G. Starkey that it...
Dates:
1875-12-17