HI,

I have come across a letter that my gr-gr aunt wrote on April 9, 1876. She is in Soldier River (?) I asssume North America and she is writing home to her borther in Scotland. Her name was Jessie Duncan Cunningham and she was married to Peter Dunlop. In the letter she writes about their children, she names one as Robert. She also describes the death of Peter's brother John Dunlop. He also was living near Soldier River. He had a wife and five children. John's wife name is not mention but Jessie states she is orginally from Wales and her family has money.

I am posting this because I thought maybe someone from this Dunlop line may need the info or be interested in the letter and also I have old photos from the Cunningham family. Some of I do not know who is who.

I would be happy to share the whole letter to anyone who is interested. If anyone knows where Soldier River please reply. I found one in IOWA I not sure this is the right area though.

I am a descendant of John Dunlop. The Soldier River mentioned in the letter is indeed in Iowa. The original homestead in which they lived is in Monona county about 2.5 miles north of the town of Moorhead. I have been there several times. It is beautiful country. John's wife's name is Catherine. I would be intereseted in reading the letter that Jessi wrote. Let me know if you need an email or address or something to send it to.

Thanks
Mike

Hi Michael,

I sent you an email (the address you have registered with ancestry.com) of the letter. It is a very interesting letter that really gives a snapshot of life for Jessie and Peter at Soldier River.

I am looking for old pictures of Jessie and Peter and their family. The letter states that Jessie had the "cards" done and even describes one of the cards. If you have any old photos please let me know.

Let me know if you receive the info.

Enjoy

Kim

I will look next time I am at my uncle's house. He is in possession of all the old family photos. If there are any I can scan them and send them to you.

Thank you for the letter, it was very interesting. I just recently started looking into my ancestry and it is fun to find something.

Mike

Michael, I am from this Dunlop line - I believe their father was Robert - our line went to NZ whereas yours went to USA. Would like to compare notes some tiem. Regards Gail.

Hi Kim,

I am a decendent of John's. I have just started doing research on the family and started with only John's son Alfred Edward Dunlop. I am from Iowa and know exactly where the family farms were and Soldier River. I would love a copy of the letter and any pictures of the family. Please e:mail anything you might have.

Thanks,
Tammy

Hi Mike,

I am also a decendent of John's through his son Alfred. I am just starting to do research on the family line. I am from Iowa and know approximately where the family lived. I am starting with almost nothing. I would love any information you can share with me.

Thanks, Tammy

Hi Gail,

I am a decendent of John through his son Alfred. I am just starting my research on the Dunlop family and would love any information you would have on them. Please feel free to e:mail me with any information.

Thanks, Tammy

Hello Tammy,
It is lovely to catch up with yet another relative of that line - we were in contact with jerri Linke wo I actually found on a message board and it was amazing to see how much like our family she was - we have lost the link there and not sure what has happened as she no longer replies to emails/letters etc.I wish you well with your new hobbie and shall look forward to hearing more of you and yours.

Kind regards

Gail Hodder nee Dunlop NZ.