History A Helping Hand from the Summer of 1873 M Gwinn, February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 “I am hard up for money By so doing you will Much oblige Your Friend” Well hello there! I was just rooting through some old papers in the back of the archive and I found something special I wanted to show you. It’s a tiny little note from July 28th,… Continue Reading
History Sleigh Bells and Warm Welcomes from 1867 M Gwinn, February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 “I thought after a long silance I would drop you a few lines to let you know that One Bill Gwinn was still in the land among the living and at home this cold winter day.” Gather around, friends, because I have a real treasure to share with you from… Continue Reading
Civil War Era Rainy Days and Family Ties: A Warm Message from 1864 M Gwinn, February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 “but we must plant if raise any corn to sell or eat to sustain life” Pull up a chair, friends, and let me share a real treasure I found in the archives. It is a personal letter written over three days in May of 1864 by a fellow named A…. Continue Reading
History A Morning Meeting at Mrs. Price’s Store M Gwinn, January 1, 2026February 12, 2026 “I will be at Mrs Prices Store on Friday, the 16 of July, on the Mail train going East.” Hold this little yellowed slip of paper in your hand, and you can almost feel the dust of 1886. It is a humble thing, really—just a small rectangular note card that… Continue Reading
History A Message Sent in Haste: A Glimpse into the Gwin Family History M Gwinn, January 1, 2026February 17, 2026 “I have not time to write for the trane is Expected hear now” Well hello, neighbors! It is a real treat to share this with you today. I was just sorting through some old papers when I came across a small piece of the past that really stopped me in… Continue Reading
History A Race Against Time on the Lort Branch M Gwinn, January 1, 2026January 28, 2026 “next friday is the day that conner has set apart to sell sum bodys land” Pull up a chair, friends. I’ve got something special to show you today—a scrap of paper that feels like it’s still vibrating with the urgency of a man in a tight spot. Back in the… Continue Reading
History Trouble on the River: A 150-Year-Old Letter from McKendree M Gwinn, January 1, 2026February 3, 2026 “it is of no use to let him Go on & have his own way” Pull up a chair, friends, because I’ve got something special to show you today. Nestled in our archives is a little scrap of history from July 1, 1874, that feels just as personal as a… Continue Reading
History A Scrap of Paper and a Bit of Trouble M Gwinn, December 30, 2025 “Nance got Pirty mad beause I Said it was your Chain” Well hello there, neighbors! I have been digging through the old archives again and I stumbled upon a little scrap of paper that feels like it is still warm from someone’s pocket. It is a hurried note from a… Continue Reading
History Saving the Home Place: A Helping Hand from Lewisburg M Gwinn, December 29, 2025January 13, 2026 “I send enclosed a writing which if you get the heirs to sign so that I may file their answers to the bill we will save a great deal of cost.” Pull up a chair and take a look at this little piece of our local history. It’s a letter… Continue Reading
History A Seven-Dollar Handshake from 1886 M Gwinn, December 29, 2025 “The decree does direct the costs of the suit to paid out of the estate of John Gwinn to the plaintiffs Laban & Brackenridge – So I must look to you for my fees & you have recourse on the estate -“ Come on in and pull up a chair,… Continue Reading