Fred and Amelia Ende brought the custom of Christmas trees, music and special foods to the citizens in Greenville before the Civil War. In 1863 their daughter Louisa wanted a doll, but Union blockades made such frivolities impossible. Fred Ende carved a doll’s face from a piece of oak tree. Amelia then handmade the body and the doll dress. Toddler Louisa treasured her new doll as all little girls do.

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