5th april 1905 ada milton nee leslie to rose leslie mesny
jersey, channel islands
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the message
“Wishing dear Girlie a very happy Birthday. Hoping you will enjoy your little jig.
With love
Auntie Ada”
the sender
Ada Milton nee Leslie (1867-1955) was the daughter of James Orlando Leslie (1834-1926) and Mary Ann Gumbrell (1838-1872). James was a Butcher and was originally from Southampton.
In 1892, aged 25, Ada married George Milton (1853-?). On the marriage record George is described as a Fruit Grower.
In 1941 Ada, aged 74, was resident in Jersey during the German occupation.
the recipient
Rose Leslie Mesny (1895-1974) was the daughter of Henry Rodney Mesny (1870-1943) and Elizabeth Ann Leslie (1866-1937). Henry was described in the 1911 census as a Meat Purveyor. Elizabeth was the sister of the sender, Ada.
Rose, aged 46, was resident in Jersey during the German occupation.
the tree
the place
Channel Islands
Jersey, Channel Islands
Oxford Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
what the card says to us
The picture shows a painting of two young people dancing. There is glitter applied to some of the edges in the picture. The clothes of the couple suggests that they are German, or Swiss or Austrian. There does not appear to be a connection to Jersey. There is however a mention of a “little jig” in the message and so perhaps the dancing has some significance.
The other fact from the message is that it is Rose’s birthday.