John Newmark of the Transylvanian Dutch blog started a genealogy meme of Amanuensis Monday in February 2009. He defines amanuensis as a person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.
My maternal grandmother, Ruby REINHARDT, who married Rueben HENNEKE, kept a bride book. I’ve previously posted what she wrote about “Our First Meeting” and “Our Engagement” On the “Memorable Events” pages she had the following.
April 19, 1940 – Met at G. Gohmert’s.
Oct. 5, 1940 – First date.
Oct. 16, 1940 Became engaged.
March 19, 1941 – Engagement announced.
April 1, 1941 – Shower at Club House
April 5, 1941 – Wedding.
June 5, 1941 – First day away from home
June 18-27, 1941 – First trip together
Aug 18, 1941 – Plans for baby
In the interest of privacy, I’m not adding the last entry – the birth of my Uncle Bob!