Letters found in the Bible of Mary Doody Sheehan, Mobile, Alabama http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/mobile/history/letters/mdsheehan.txt ==================================================================== USGENWEB PROJECT NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Project Archives to store this file permanently for free access. This file was contributed and copyrighted by: Deborah Bladock ==================================================================== November 2003 (Mary Doody Sheehan refers to her sister, Kate Doody Neville.) Found in a small envelope with a flower. Outside the envelope is written: Flowers I plucked from the graves of my little darlings Tommie and Maggie Sheehan. Sunday Aug 5th,1883. Sister Katie was with me. M.A. Sheehan Inside the envelope was a note: The leaf that dear sister Katie gave me at the depot in Jersey City at our parting. I shall always keep it to remember that lonesome night. I hope we will soon meet. Oct. 11,1883. Michael Patrick Sheehan married Mary A. Doody on Feb. 17, 1874 in Mobile County, AL. Her entry in the family bible states that the wedding took place at Springhill College, Springhill, AL. MARRIAGE LETTER Letter Saved in the Bible of Mary Doody Sheehan on the eve of her marriage to Michael Patrick Sheehan from her uncle, W.J. Dowling Springhill, Sunday Feb. 15, 1874 To Mary Doody Little Mary I am bidden To write verses on thee. I would obey the bidding if it rest up with me But by good luck, as may see that a rhyme or two falls fairly in my way There is many a one will tell thee this is roses all the way Dear child make thy chosen one thy friend. And many a path if pleasantness He will clear a way for thee. I need not wish thee beauty I need not wish thee grace Already both a budding in that girlish form and face. I will not wish thee grandeur I will not wish thee wealth But only a contented heart Peace ---- Competence and health. Fond friends to love thee dearly And honest friends to chide thee And faithful ones to cling to thee Whatever may betide thee. And now my little Mary if better things remain I will only ask thee to remember thy mothers words God bless thee ---- My precious child Adieu my first, my favorite niece Adieu __ God wills that you must part from friends that love you dear Your faithful Uncle W.J.Dowling to Miss Mary Doody Springhill Letter from Mary A. Doody to James (Jimmie) Sheehan, brother of Mary Sheehan Leavitt. Jacksonville April 18, 1888 My Dear Grandson I received your first and loving letter which gave me more pleasure than words could express to you, and to see how nicely it was written. I hope and pray that God may grant you will be prepared for your first communion as I know how badly you will feel to be disappointed. Dear Jimmie it will be the greatest day of your life, and on that, I request of you, to beg of God to spare and protect your Papa and Mama and leave them to guide over you and your little brothers and sisters. And also pray for Grand Pa and Grand ma. Dear Jimmie I would be so glad to have you come down and spend vacation with us Edgar and Lou is counting the months till you come .I know the trip would benefit your health. I would like to see you so much does my little Mammie (sic Mamie) go to school too Katie and Joe has to stay home to mind mama I suppose and Jimmie you will have lots of milking to do when you come. I hope your Ma has got rid of the chills tell her I am not so well. I have been sick for the last eight day and it prevented me from answering your letter before now. And also your Uncle Mike he has had a fever again this spring, but him and I are better now. And all the rest of the family are well. Hoping this will find you and all well. And dear Jimmie you must write often to me and let me see how you improve with love and best wishes to you and all. I am dear child your affectionate Grand Ma M.A. Doody PS Dear Jimmie Many thanks for your pretty E cards you are a good Boy. M. The Wedding Invitation of Emanuel Leavitt and Mary (Mamie) Sheehan Mrs. Mary A. Doody requests the pleasure of your company at the marriage of her grand- daughter Mary Estella Sheehan to Mr. Manuel Leavitt Wednesday evening, April the twenty-seventh nineteen hundred and four at half past five o'clock St. Frances Xavier Church Toulminville, Alabama Reception at home From 7-11 A Hand Written Card in Grandmother Mary Sheehan Leavitt's own hand: Children of Emanuel Daniel Leavitt and Mary Agnes Sheehan Mary Annette Leavitt Thurs. 9 AM Feb 9, 1905 Emanuel Daniel Leavitt Thurs. 8:10 PM Mar 7, 1907 Michael Joseph Leavitt Thurs. 1:05 PM Feb 27, 1910 Unnamed Jan 21, 1912 Katherine Jane Leavitt Sunday, 8:35 PM Feb 16, 1913 Unnamed Wednesday, Sep 30, 1914 Regina Agnes Leavitt Sunday 4:45 AM Ja. 30, 1916 Frances Teresa Leavitt Monday 3:45 AM Dec 9. 1918