Homer Croy Early Missouri Farm Life Chronology
Amos Croy settles on a Missouri farm where he marries and raises son Homer. Homer helps with chores from dehorning calves to sausage making and mules breaking with Newt. He wins a $1 prize for a dream letter, while quilting days bring neighbors and meals.
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Amos Croy
Missouri
Homer
Newt
Old-time farming life and a summer swimming party
A narrated slice of rural life describes a family gathering for a summer swim near a spring-fed pond. Neighbors and kin bring a social order based on spades and shovels, tiling spades, and a visit from Mr Shannon. The tale foreshadows a future event and honors Wadley Brothers harness makers.
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Tom
Amos
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Homer O'Croy
N.U. Service
Kaiser
Phebe
Mr. Shannon
Shannon
Jim Vert
Jim
Newt Kennedy
Shannon Wa
Maude S
Dan Patch
Wadley Brothers