Sweetland of NY
Minnie Sweetland born approx 1870 of Broome County NY was a wonderful woman that played a large role in our family. Would love to share information with her relatives.
Minnie Sweetland may have been the daughter Alanson Sweetland and either Calphurnia Holcomb, or Catherine Holcomb (apparently married to the same Sweetland at different times).After high school, and teaching in NY for a while, Minnie went to Minnesota and taught at Mankato Teacher's College, now Minnesota State.My grandmother, Florence Calphurnia Eggleston, was the daughter of Maria Holcomb and James Delano Eggleston.I believe Maria Holcomb was the sister of the two Holcombs married to Alanson Sweetland.Maria Holcomb died shortly after Florence was born.Minnie saw to it Florence was educated and cared for. I received some information from Minnesota State, and it appears that Minnie was beloved by many.If you happen to know of any relatives of hers, I would love to share the information I have.
Kim