I started working on the Nielson Family History Project today, and found two old postcards that I thought were worth sharing. They were written sometime shortly after May 25, 1905, after Julia Rasmussen’s marriage to Hyrum Nelson.

Both of the postcards were sent by Julia Nelson to Mrs. Josephine (Peter) Rasmussen, who is Julia’s mother. Julia was living in Bear Lake, Idaho at the time. This is where she spent most of her life, married to her husband Hyrum.

The first postcard shows a beautiful rose on the front, with a message that was cut short on the back. It states:

“Dear Mother, Just a line to let you know we are all well. Hyrum is busy haying. We will have our grain headed the first of the week if it don’t storm. Come over and spend your birthday.”

The second postcard was a birthday card sent to the same Mrs. Josephine (Peter) Rasmussen, whose birthday was August 30th. This card states:

“Dear Father and Mother, Just arrived at Inger’s safe and sound. Saw Joe and Will in Montpelier. Hyrum and Marvin was out to Uncle Jences. Geo, come down to meet us. From, Julia Nelson.”

Having the opportunity to read what our ancestors have written makes them seem more real, and easier to relate to. Discovering little gems like this really helps to bring our hearts closer to our ancestors!