Whittenberg Cassette 1 Side 2
Media
Part of Interview: Whittenberg, Ezra W.
Title
Whittenberg Cassette 1 Side 2
Source
Ezra W. Whittenberg Interview
Date
1990-07-03
Description
Cassette 1
Side 2
00:00--His wife's grandfather was McKinney Daniel. Mr. Daniel was the postmaster in West Union, SC; his route and responsibilities are recalled. He owned 300 acres of land; Mr. Whittenberg takes time to point out the landmarks in all directions that encompass this land. Mr. Whittenberg then points out the property lines of both Mr. Darby's as well as his own. The location of the McKinney family cemetery is given.
13:10--Mr. Whittenberg names his siblings: Mamie, Daniel, Sylvester, Henrietta, Anna Bell, Essie (died), Priscilla, Preston, John B., William, A. Jonas, Clarence (died), and Geneva.
15:40--His wife was from the Cureton family. Her siblings were: Lillie, Jasper, (?), Bessie, Johnnie, Edward, Henson, Suzy Bell, and Melva.
16:33--The family photo album was lost at some point along the way; it contained photos from both sides of the family.
17:27--His father-in-law John Columbus Curitan (?) built the house he is currently living in. Mr. Whittenberg gives a lengthy tour, pointing out architectural aspects and rooms that have been added on over the years.
27:50--Mr. Whittenberg recalls farming with a thrashing machine and receiving around 1/10 of the grain collected as payment.
31:38--Audio ends.
Side 2
00:00--His wife's grandfather was McKinney Daniel. Mr. Daniel was the postmaster in West Union, SC; his route and responsibilities are recalled. He owned 300 acres of land; Mr. Whittenberg takes time to point out the landmarks in all directions that encompass this land. Mr. Whittenberg then points out the property lines of both Mr. Darby's as well as his own. The location of the McKinney family cemetery is given.
13:10--Mr. Whittenberg names his siblings: Mamie, Daniel, Sylvester, Henrietta, Anna Bell, Essie (died), Priscilla, Preston, John B., William, A. Jonas, Clarence (died), and Geneva.
15:40--His wife was from the Cureton family. Her siblings were: Lillie, Jasper, (?), Bessie, Johnnie, Edward, Henson, Suzy Bell, and Melva.
16:33--The family photo album was lost at some point along the way; it contained photos from both sides of the family.
17:27--His father-in-law John Columbus Curitan (?) built the house he is currently living in. Mr. Whittenberg gives a lengthy tour, pointing out architectural aspects and rooms that have been added on over the years.
27:50--Mr. Whittenberg recalls farming with a thrashing machine and receiving around 1/10 of the grain collected as payment.
31:38--Audio ends.
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