Inside the Abandoned Farmhouse of a US Family Broken by Tragedy

Support our mission of bringing history back to life ► ----------- STORY Step into the abandoned farmhouse of the Begen family and explore the story of their enduring love, shattered dreams, and enduring legacy. Gilbert and Camille Begen met in high school and fell deeply in love. They dreamed of building a life together on the family farm, where Gilbert would follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue his lifelong passion for farming. Their dream came true, and they raised two beautiful daughters on the sprawling lands of their home. But tragedy struck when Gilbert began to suffer from medical problems due to overwork. He eventually became unable to work and passed away shortly after. Camille was left to raise the children on her own, but she was a determined and resourceful woman. She worked tirelessly to keep the farm afloat, and she instilled in her daughters the same strength and resilience that she possessed. The
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