my great grandma - alex s
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The Life ofThe Life of My Great-GrandmotherMy Great-Grandmother
Eileen StroughEileen Strough
By Alexander Strough
Important DatesImportant Dates Born: 1/21/1922 Graduated High
School: 1940 Married Vernon
Strough: 1942
Had 2 ChildrenDon
November 27, 1947
DianeMay 11, 1957
Great Depression Great Depression
• She lived as a child during this time period in the 1930s.
• Her parents said they couldn’t always give them everything they wanted.
• Had to be careful with their money and had to sacrifice.
Facts About the Great Facts About the Great Depression Depression
• Effected the whole world in the 1930s.
• Many people loss their money and jobs.
• The Great Depression lasted 12 years.
• 1929-1941
Great Grandma at SchoolGreat Grandma at School
• She went from K to 8th grade and then to high school.
• She was NOT in a one room schoolhouse.
• The subjects in the school were arithmetic, spelling, and reading.
Great Grandma’s ParentsGreat Grandma’s Parents
• She was adopted by her step-father.
• Her parents hosted travelers in their house.
• Her Dad helped to start the Watseka newspaper.
• Watseka Republican was the original name.
Toys and GamesToys and Games
• Raggedy Ann Doll
• Jacks
• Gin Rummy
• Hopscotch
• Playing Sports (ball)
HeroesHeroes• Great Grandma didn’t have a favorite
cartoon hero.
• She said her heroes were her Mom and Dad.
Her Husband - Vernon StroughHer Husband - Vernon Strough
• Married in 1942 in Missouri.
• Great-Grandpa joined the US Navy and fought for freedom in World War II.
• Many years after the war, he became a sheriff.
Life During World War IILife During World War II
• War for freedom against Japan and Germany.
• Great-Grandpa fought in Italy.
• Great-Grandma helped by working in a factory (like Rosie the Riveter ).
Other Jobs of my Other Jobs of my Great GrandmaGreat Grandma
• She was a cook for schools.
• She was a cook for prisoners when her husband was the county sheriff.
• They lived in the apartment above the jail.
SportsSports• My Great Grandma
liked basketball and baseball.
• Great Grandma liked to watch her son play sports. - Basketball
• She likes to watch the Chicago Bulls.
• Didn’t have female sports when growing up in school!
Interesting FactsInteresting Facts
• Great Grandma Loves to Fish!– Traveled to Wisconsin
each year.
• Didn’t get a Driver’s License until Age 70!
• Lived in Iroquois County her entire life.
• Enjoyed finding antiques.