Martha Salway’s baptism 1975
(Millie’s mother) My ancestors were strong Lutheran, originating in Germany and continuing in the Lutheran faith when they moved […]
Schaffer
Caroline Hausauer Schaffer
As told by Martha Salway: My grandmother Caroline was born in Gluckstahl, South Russia, and her parents migrated from Germany […]
We will see grandpa off on the train.
GRANDMA CAROLINE SCHAFFERS STORIES (As told by her granddaughter Martha M. Helm Salway) My grandma Schaffer was short, round, jolly […]
Grandma Louise Deering’s Meals. Martha
Grandma’s Dearing was a very different kind of grandma. She lived across the railroad tracks in Irvine. She was bossy […]
Lump in my mouth. Martha
When I was fourteen years old I found a lump under my tongue. Grandma Deering was going to burn it […]