The Jackson Purchase Historical Society met on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 in the auditorium of Wrather Museum on the campus of Murray State University.  After conducting a short business meeting, JPHS President Bill Mulligan introduced MSU student Matthew Meyer as the guest speaker. Meyer had gathered artifacts and information, especially from personal letters, about his relative, Sophronia Ann Bruce.  Sophronia was a gifted quilter and lace maker, who raised three daughters to adulthood with her husband, William Owens Bruce.  Sophronia was a very influential housewife in Henry County, Kentucky, an active member of society, a caring mother, and a pioneer…