Auchampaugh: World War II quilt has many Owasco connections
Laurel Auchampaugh Special to The Citizen The Owasco Reformed Church was recently given a treasure. Dr. Jim Richardson and his daughter Heather Charron traveled from Pittsburgh to Owasco to deliver his wifeâs family heirloom: a pieced and appliquéd Dresden plate quilt. Judy (Herrick) Richardson, Jimâs wife, inherited the quilt from her mother, Jessie (Kenneth) Herrick. Grandchildren Heather and Jeff recall sleeping under the quilt when visiting their grandparents. The quiltâs family history was shared with the pastor and a small group from the church. Jim reports...
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