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It wasn't easy for the boys. Their father, John, worked hard to care for them. Eventually he married Mrs. Egan, who had children of her own, hoping to merge the two families so they could help care for each other. I don't know how long this marriage of convenience lasted. This woman was always referred to as "Mrs. Egan" and no names of the children were ever mentioned, so there's not much doubt that it was only a 'marriage of convenience". But maybe it wasn't so convenient afterall. Eventually, it was dissolved and each family went on it's own way.
Daddy referred to his life with his brothers as 'batchin' it'.....living like batchelors. Sherman was the oldest so he was in charge of the others, basically, although we can only guess at how that went, but they were loyal to each other and did the best the could to get along in life. They did graduate from high school, an admirable accomplishment, considering that was probably a lot like swimming upstream. All four men married in the temple and lived their religion. They were solid citizens with good families. They worked hard through life and improved themselves admirably. My father was a prince.
Daddy referred to his life with his brothers as 'batchin' it'.....living like batchelors. Sherman was the oldest so he was in charge of the others, basically, although we can only guess at how that went, but they were loyal to each other and did the best the could to get along in life. They did graduate from high school, an admirable accomplishment, considering that was probably a lot like swimming upstream. All four men married in the temple and lived their religion. They were solid citizens with good families. They worked hard through life and improved themselves admirably. My father was a prince.
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Let's not forget that when grandpa told me these stories, he was SO young when he'd go out and take trains across the state seeking work. I think I remember him saying he was as young as 12? Maybe even younger.
I admire him a lot for his work ethic and that he took such good care of his family. It is admirable that he/they finished high school... that was rare anyway then wasn't it? And to be such on their own!
Daddy did say he was only twelve yrar old when he would hop a train to go North where he often got jobs thinning beets. He also remembered having only one nickel that he could either spend on a soda or he could save it. He chose to save it. Daddy always said if you take care of the penneys the dollars will take care of themselves.
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