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- Edward Bernard Drollinger was a newspaper editor
I called and spoke with Jayma Valentine again sometime around the end of 2010 or first month of 2011. At the time I was attempting to better account for and organize some of the 'Edward Drollingers' in my database. So, I called to speak with Jayma again for some further help regarding her uncle Edward Bernard and her father's sister, Grayce Valentine, who was married to Edward. Back around August 2010 (letter postmarked 19 Aug 2010) Jayma sent me three photos, one of herself, one original of Edward Bernard Drollinger in a group photo of his newspaper associates and one original of Edward and Grayce that Jayma believed might have been their 35th wedding anniversary photo. She said they were mine to keep, that there were no heirs of Edward and Grayce and therefore, nobody left alive that they would have any real meaning to. That was also one of the reasons I was contacting Jayma again was to follow up with her regarding her generous gift of the photos since I had not yet done so since receiving them. I was wanting to also see if she had any additional information regarding the details of the photos. She informed me the group photo was probably that of Edward's newspaper associates since he had been a longtime newspaper man. Jayma also provided the following information to the best of her limited recollection:
1) Grayce was 18 years old when she married Edward "Eddie".
2) They lived in Canton, Ohio for many years, and is where Grayce met Edward.
3) They later lived in Winterhaven, Florida.
4) Grayce is buried somewhere in Winterhaven, FL.
5) Edward may be buried in Winterhaven, FL as well.
6) Grayce was probably born and raised in Canton, OH.
7) Edward was a longtime newspaper man and editor in Canton, OH.
8) Edward had heart disease, had had by-pass surgery and became a 'cardiac cripple' mentally.
9) Jayma confessed she (herself) was a trained nurse.
10) Jayma's adoptive parents are Dewayne and Thelma Valentine and they were married 25 Dec 1941.
11) Dewayne and Thelma legally adopted Jayma as a baby on 5 Nov 1950 and that they had no other children.
Jayma is a great gal and is always available to help me however she can.
Jayma's contact information is as follows:
Jayma Valentine (not married)
6512 Markley Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
916-965-7949
jayjoy14@att.net
Adoption date: 11 Mar 1951 (Jayma was adopted by Dewayne Valentine and his wife)
(David H. Drollinger 27 Feb 2011)
Ed admits to not having any children (see letter below).
The following letter was sent to Martha Henrietta Drollinger-Parkerson-Christy by Edward Bernard Drollinger 4 Mar 1963. Martha sent me, David H. Drollinger, a photo copy of the letter on 3 Jun 1995.
Cleveland, Ohio
March 4, 1963
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Parkerson,
My wife and I just returned from Jacksonville where we buried my father, Winfield Drollinger. I wrote Bert Drollinger, and Goldie Minick (I assume you know her), from Florida.
About two hours ago I received letter from Mrs. Minick containing "In Memoriam" slip printed for Fishero Funeral Home giving data on Bert's death. This is the first I knew of Bert's death. Belatedly, we wish to extend our regrets to Mrs. Parkerson.
Enclosed letter was found in my father's effects. I intended writing you if I received no answer from Bert---hence I write anyway.
Your brothers and sisters may have a slight interest in Winnie's death. Please tell them when you see or write to them. We met the two that are teachers---at Bert's one time; rest are strangers.
As per your letter---I have the history on the Drollinger family, from how to find grave of first Drollinger that came to this continent in 1737 (born on banks of the Rhine 1672) to how some of family migrated to Indiana about 1825. Revolutionary war and pension records of Henry. Original deeds in Orange County, N.C., and also on record at capital at Raleigh granted 1759 and 1761 (could send you copies). One homestead at Haw River has the Ninth generation of this family living on it, large acreage.
This is, indeed, a very historic family---one that settled this continent, and helped to build this nation. Someone who is interested should have this information to hand down to the future generations. We have no Children on (to) carry on.
A few years ago I wrote to your brother, the minister, offering this history. Never heard from him. Perhaps he did not receive the letter; or, perhaps he thought I was trying to sell something---which of course I am not. Family history is pride. We don't sell our pride---we give it away. But, perhaps he just wasn't interested. Some people are not.
It would probably be more important to those relatives of yours who have children who will carry the Drollinger name. Incidentally, there were four ways of spelling: Drollinger, Drolinger, Trollinger, Trolinger; the professional English penmen were constantly getting the spelling mixed up. Sometimes two or three ways on same deed.
The farm where your father lived is itself rather historic. It is original land-grand, settled by the second Adam who migrated by wagon into virgin forest and helped build a new state---Indiana. I hope very much that the children of Bert can see fit to hang on to it, and keep it in Bert's family. (Just offering my sentiments on It!)
Sometime when we are driving over your way we will stop and say "hello." If you folks should get to Cleveland, be sure and stop to see us. Would like to make your acquaintance, and would like to hear from you.
Very Truly Yours,
Ed. B. Drollinger (Edward Bernard Drollinger)
3495 Carr-Munn Rd.,
Cleveland 11, Ohio
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1905 - 1972 (66 years)
