McGuire, Edna Earl Martin
Person
Biography
Edna Earl Martin McGuire was a resident of Saline County and Carroll County in Missouri in the early 20th century. She was born on October 1, 1873. Before her marriage she lived in Marshall, Missouri. She was a Sunday school teacher and elected delegate of the Salt Fork Presbyterian Church. She was married to Uncas ("Unc" throughout her diary) McGuire, farmer, on December 28, 1898. She died on March 5, 1940.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Edna McGuire Diaries
Collection — Box MISC-09, Folder: MSS-0088
Identifier: MSS-0088
Content Description
The diaries of Edna Earl Martin McGuire span 1900 through 1905. McGuire wrote her name in the front of each of the two diaries, which are labeled book 3 and book 4. There is no documentation about books 1 and 2. The diaries document McGuire's daily life in Missouri including farm tasks, travel to neighboring communities and states, life with her husband Uncas McGuire as well as medical procedures she underwent. Also included is a photograph of McGuire. The following information and...
Dates:
1921-1925
