The Life ofThe Life of My Great-GrandmotherMy Great-Grandmother

Eileen StroughEileen Strough

By Alexander Strough

Me, Great Grandma & KenzieMe, Great Grandma & Kenzie

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.

Favorite SingerFavorite Singer

Dean Martin Singer Film Actor Television Star Comedian

PetsPets

• No pets as a child

• Had a dog as an adult - Toy

• Toy was a Pekingese

• Very small dog

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.

Questions?Questions?