The Chaplain's Lady: Life and Love at Fort Mackinac

Visitors to Mackinac Island can trace the steps of John and Charlotte O'Brien. Their story comes to life through their letters, lovingly uncovered by their great grandson, Edward Nicholas. Today the story still ends with the discovery of her grave still remaining in Mackinac Island's Post Cemetery.

The O'Brien's moved to Mackinac Island in the spring of 1842 when John accepted the position of U.S. Army Chaplain of Fort Mackinac. The letters continue until Charlotte's death in 1855.