photograph
Catalog Number
2017.29.20
Date of Origin
ca. 1938
Materials
none, this is in digital format only
Description
Photograph, black and white, showing Lila fern Heath and her friend Ronald Rosie holding a stick with a giant fish hanging from it.
History
The Heath family arrived in Holland, MI ca. 1891. At that time, the family consisted of Alfred L. Heath (1862-1941), his wife Rose (1864-1954) and their children: Alfred Leroy "Roy" Heath (1885-1979); and, Hazen Heath (1887-1971). In 1894, Alfred and Rosie welcomed Almon Heath into the world. Tillie followed in 1896 and Perry in 1899. Almon, Tillie and Perry were all born in Holland, MI. The last child, Grace, was born in 1905 in Colorado. Of the 6 children, only Alfred "Roy" Heath remained in Holland, MI. The other children, and their parents, had left Holland by 1905, living the remainder of their lives elsewhere. Alfred "Roy" Heath married Avis Gertrude hall in Holland, MI on 6-19-1908. Their children were: Alfred "Bud" Heath (1909-1979); Robert J. Heath (1915- ); Elizabeth Heath (1919-2006); Ida Rose Heath (1921-2006); and, Lila Fern Heath (1926-1942).
Gift of
Tober, Pat
