They are there nowthe sons of great wealthenlistingthe army, the navy, both receive them every day. Mrs. Toipoli(Coming over to lay a kind hand on Johns shoulderwhispers to him)Stand by it boy! Democracy! The following stirring war sketch written by Miss Lucy Theodate Holmes, secretary at Red Cross Headquarters, was presented by her to the superintendent of schools and will be presented in every school in the county Dec 22. Born in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan on 25 Dec 1919 to John Thomas Moss and Lucy Theodate Holmes. (Mrs. Toipoli translates the letter in Finnish as she goes along for those among the workers who do not speak English.) Ill use it as long as they need it; Ill help you to work for themthe American Red Cross! Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. They seize the books and puzzles with great eagerness.) Make this scene as amusing as possible: let childrens imagination play about kindling wood guns and make-believe lines of soldiers.) (Here the actors can invent their own exclamations and out-cries. Try again later. stepfather. Ive heard you tell it over and over, father. MyHeritage Family Trees Site name: Ramsey Web Site Site manager: Kelson Ramsey Birth: May 16 1861 - Gilmanton, Belknap County, New Hamphire Death: May 7 1896 - Moyamensing Prison, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Parents: Levi Horton Mudgett, Theodate Page Mudgett (born Price) View the Record Two years ).SCENE I: Interior of rual homes, St Louis County, Minn. April, 1917. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? First R.C.W.Yes, she will be home today; she will come here during the afternoon. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. She passed away on 29 Dec 1956 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. There was an error deleting this problem. Reads to herself, then aloud, while the workers, bent over their labors, gradually lift their heads to listen) Ah! We have set your language to Nowit may be too late! This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Attention: Salute: No, you Helmi! They had a daughter named Lucy Theodate age 133. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. One has only to tell these brave, new Americans the need and they fall to work. Goodness, how we needed a change. There she met her first husband, James Douglas Hunter, also from Duluth, and was married by an army chaplain on May 15, 1919. Reads to herself, then aloud, while the workers, bent over their labors, gradually lift their heads to listen) Ah! Oh, Mother, God bless the Red Cross and I hope you have one at home. Secretary at Headquarters Writes Play on Red Cross Organization and Influence. She passed away on 29 Dec 1956 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. May I read it? She passed away on 29 Dec 1956 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Mrs. ToipoliI came on an errand. Mrs. BucklandFrom our neighbors at Riverborothings for the Fench relief. (All the workers crowd around exclaiming in interest, as someone unpacks and holds up the things, little baby coats, warm little boys suits and baby dresses. Lucy Theodate Holmes married John Thomas Moss and had 2 children. They were the parents of at least 1 son. Verify and try again. Make scene as spontaneous with sensible, eager questions and exclamations as possible.) This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. The Buckland children have come into the room and are much interested in this array of articles. Try again. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. Our childrens lives? Now get in line there, my fine fellows. Why her mother, Myrta Z. Belknap, retained the tainted Holmes pseudonym can either be chalked up to stubborn pride in her daughter, or a divorced. But when Lucy took care of Thomas's burial arrangements at his untimely death at age 52 in 1937, she declared she was his wife on his death certificate, and upon her own demise in 1956 she chose to have her ashes rest with his. Hundreds of them! We work for all we get in this countrywe work hard--we give much in exchange for what we receive JohnYes, but you worked harder in Finland, and the Russians came with outrage and oppression and seized all that you earned. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. God bless their workers! Sorry! Herman had an older sister named Ellen and an older brother called Arthur. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. I think they are fine fellows, doing their duty and I wish I had a son to lend to Uncle Sam. We dared not lift our heads above the sand bags until daylight came and the shots from our enemies ceased. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. The Red Cross?JohnYes, Mother, and Oh, Im proud to see you working like thisfor them, and for the cause. Mr. Buckland(His hand on her arm to comfort her)We wish we had done more for himfor the causewe can never, never forgive ourselves, Mrs. Toipoli. Mrs. Toipoli(Comfortingly)But you are doing it now, dear friend, for some other brave boysfor your son John, perhapsmissing is not deadyou know. Mr. BucklandAnd you, Mrs. Toipoli? Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Lucy Theodate Holmes (1890 - Unknown) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Children run happily to greet him.) (Little Andrew, seizing the flag that they had played with at soldier, comes toward John, with military bearing and short, soldierly steps. Scrap books for French orphans, and puzzle games for sick soldiers. Write by: . We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He filed for divorce from Clara a few weeks after marrying Myrta, but the divorce was never finalized. This account has been disabled. Lucy Theodate Holmes was born and raised under the serial killer shadow cast by her polygamous father, Herman Webster Mudgett, better known by his alias "Dr. H.H. Why her mother, Myrta Z. Belknap, retained the tainted Holmes pseudonym can either be chalked up to stubborn pride in her daughter, or a divorced school teacher's penny . Home. father. Oh, Mother, God bless the Red Cross and I hope you have one at home. JohnYes twas the Red Cross did it, Motherit was a grim battle on the west frontin April, you know, you have read it all in the papers and somehow I got a bullet in the armthere(touching his sleeve) and my head knocked up. Try again later. Why not have one here? We encourage you to research and . Christmas in the trenches! Attention: Salute: No, you Helmi! Ill use it as long as they need it; Ill help you to work for themthe American Red Cross! Please try again later. Youre right! Failed to report flower. How do we create a person's profile? Henry and Minnie exchanged love letters until, in 1893, she moved to . That explains the significance of the second grave marker shown in the photo. She followed through on that fervor by serving with the Red Cross in France during the war, where she met and married James Douglas Hunter. Motheryou cant think how we needed them alla towel, soapwhen had we seen any soap?and socks! We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. I must have fallen right into the thing for one of the Red Cross scout dogs found me therethat was two days laterbut it was weeks and weeks before I knew-knew where I was or anything. Why her mother, Myrta Z. Belknap, retained the tainted Holmes pseudonym can either be chalked up to stubborn pride in her daughter, or a divorced. Now, my men: Leftrightleftright forward march! cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Failed to remove flower. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Mrs. Buckland: you know so many of our boys around here have enlisted? Mrs. Buckland(Bitterlywith emphasis) Yes, I know. Mr. Buckland(Uncertainly)Well, maybe they should, maybe they should, but my boy shall never go. Mrs. ToipoliYes. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Her husband, with proud eyes on John, stands behind her. What? Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. Holmes lived with Myrta and Lucy in Wilmette, Illinois, and spent most of his time . Failed to report flower. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. That led me to research other living family members - namely Myrta's brother, John Smith Belknap. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Lucy Moss (145229694)? (Bends over his little brother, with great tenderness. She goes at once to Mrs. Buckland. You have had great trouble, I hear, good friend. He met Georgina Yoke and got married to her in January of 1894, still married to both Myrta and Clara (H.H.show more content About 9 oclock Sergeant Williams came cautiously crawling along to our dugout holding out two jolly looking packages to Bunkie and meMerry Christmas form the Red Cross. There was a mighty useful khaki bag, Mother, with the little stars and stripes sewed tight to the front and it was stuffed with good things. Such cunning baby dresses; 5. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? (Bends over his little brother, with great tenderness. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. They returned to live in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where they repeated their marriage vows in July, 1919 - perhaps at Lucy's mother's cautioning that you can never be too married. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Try again later. Father! Oops, something didn't work. GREAT NEWS! Holmes earns his doctorate . His wife is setting the dinner table, while their three children, Helmi, Alvin and little Andrew play in one corcner at being soldiers. We encourage you to . Suddenly John lifts the flag high in the air and all the children in the room, rising, sing The Star Spangled Banner. SCENE II: The Buckland home a year later, April, 1918. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. You give me that flag, Alvin. AlvinYou? Why her mother, Myrta Z. Belknap, retained the tainted Holmes pseudonym can either be chalked up to stubborn pride in her daughter, or a divorced. Yes, she will be surprised (sadly). Three times his name has been publishedmissing. (She turns away in an outburst of weeping.) We can scarcely get enough to eat and to wear. Now, my men: Leftrightleftright forward march! You have had great trouble, I hear, good friend. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Missing! Holds them up. You have had great trouble, I hear, good friend. Missing! (Just then there is a shout, the door is flung open and John, the missing, rushes into the roomin khaki, brown and tattered and with the left sleeve hanging empty.) Holmes has another child named Lucy Theodate Holmes. Yes, she will be surprised (sadly). Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Lucy Moss (145229694)? This is a fine big place for us to meet, Mrs. Buckland. How do we create a person's profile? By August, 1936, they had separated according to Thomas Moss's Declaration of Intention statement that "Lucy WAS my wife" and their separate living addresses recorded in city directories. They have organized the Junior Red Cross societies in the city schools. I am sorry. Search above to list available cemeteries. No! Youre right! You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The last I can remember was crawling towards a stump with the idea of hiding from the Huns when they came back to look for the dead and wounded. How many sets of dressings, now, Mrs. Kaminen? Mrs. Kaminen(Pointing to a heap of wound pads on the table)This finishes 4,000 sets since December. Thanks for your help! Unfortunately Mr. Hunter was not ready to settle down, and they were divorced on November 24, 1923. And Andrewyou get the guns, Andrewyoure Company B. The last I can remember was crawling towards a stump with the idea of hiding from the Huns when they came back to look for the dead and wounded. (Here the actors can invent their own exclamations and out-cries. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Warm little boys suits; 3. Mrs. Buckland in Red Cross workers uniform, bends over table, cutting strips for wound pads. Mrs. BucklandWhat? Have you had success on your journey? Mrs. ToipoliFive organizations have I started, my friends. They had a daughter together, Lucy Theodate Holmes, who became a public schoolteacher in her adult life. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. No sir! A game, a pipe and tobacco, candy and a Christmas card with greeting from the old United States. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. I forbid it! But when Lucy took care of Thomas's burial arrangements at his untimely death at age 52 in 1937, she declared she was his wife on his death certificate, and upon her own demise in 1956 she chose to have her ashes rest with his.Editors note: Lucy's life was difficult to track after her divorce from James Douglas Hunter in Kalamazoo, MI. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Holmes was born Herman Webster Mudgett in the small village of Gilmanton, N.H., on May 16th 1861. Year should not be greater than current year. It stands for the biggest thing just nowfreedom! Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Christmas in the trenches! To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. We can save nothing. cemeteries found in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Mini Bio (1) Lucy Holmes is known for Paper Giants: Magazine Wars (2013), Starstruck (2005) and The Mint (2007). Holmes was born in 1984. God bless them, indeed. Mrs. BucklandYes, God bless themthey helped our dear boy when we had done nothing to help. Why not have one here? Nowit may be too late! Holmes. They seize the books and puzzles with great eagerness.) The Germans not 10 rods away have been bombarding us for nearly 20 hours. There she met her first husband, James Douglas Hunter, also from Duluth, and was married by an army chaplain on May 15, 1919. ).SCENE I: Interior of rual homes, St Louis County, Minn. April, 1917. More impressively, Lucy volunteered to teach in war-ravaged France just as the war concluded in November, 1918. No! About 9 oclock Sergeant Williams came cautiously crawling along to our dugout holding out two jolly looking packages to Bunkie and meMerry Christmas form the Red Cross. There was a mighty useful khaki bag, Mother, with the little stars and stripes sewed tight to the front and it was stuffed with good things. (Turning back to Mrs. Buckland) Let me see Johns letter, Mrs. Buckland. They have one child. I have seen the little starving, shivering orphans and I know their needs. Lucy Theodate Holmes was born and raised under the serial killer shadow cast by her polygamous father, Herman Webster Mudgett, better known by his alias "Dr. H.H. Helmi(Tenderly)Ill knit for you, Johna sweater and socks and wristlets and a helmet and a scarf and a blanket---- Alvin(Breaking in)And heres my knife, JohnIll give it to you, toto stab Germans (Breathlessly). cemeteries found in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Mrs. Buckland(With great sadness in her voice_--It is nearly time for Neighbor Toipoli to return. But Lucy and her mother moved on with their lives, and achieved success in school teaching and administration, respectively. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Daughter of H.H. HelmiMother, we could make scrap books! James Douglas Doug Hunter Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) We can scarcely get enough to eat and to wear. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. But when Lucy took care of Thomas's burial arrangements at his untimely death at age 52 in 1937, she declared she was his wife on his death certificate, and upon her own demise in 1956 she chose to have her ashes rest with his.Editors note: Lucy's life was difficult to track after her divorce from James Douglas Hunter in Kalamazoo, MI. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Mr. Buckland, a St. Louis county farmer, sits by the stove reading war news from a Finnish newspaper. We could hardly believe that Christmas Day had come. I am sorry. The father goes out with a loud angry banging of the door and two groups form themselves thus for the close of the scene): Andrew facing John with hand up in salute; Helmi and Alvin on either side of them with their kindling wood guns at their sides, standing at attention; Mrs. Buckland drops into chair at table, burying her face in her hands, while Mrs. Tripoli stoops to comfort her. Unfortunately Mr. Hunter was not ready to settle down, and they were divorced on November 24, 1923. I have seen the little starving, shivering orphans and I know their needs. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Herman Webster Mudgett 1861 - 1896. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. As Dr. H.H. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. More impressively, Lucy volunteered to teach in war-ravaged France just as the war concluded in November, 1918. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Hoppa till huvudinnehll Hem When did you get back? Why her mother, Myrta Z. Belknap, retained the tainted Holmes pseudonym can either be chalked up to stubborn pride in her daughter, or a divorced school teacher's penny-pinching. I guess they will be useful in our hospitals. (Mr. Buckland enters bringing a large box.) To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. We encourage you to research and . Democracy! HelmiI ought to be captain because Im, the oldest. The breakthrough came from obtaining microfilm of the newspaper obituary of her mother, Myrta, which said she died at her farm home northwest of Paw Paw. Then standing erect holds the flag at his right side. 2. 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