54 10 568 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0bc85a13ee1c0e2cb69204617d666891.pdf 65e1973f85ddc4145cac1d96960938b8 PDF Text Text 1911 Diary – Walter McMackon (1887-1968) Transcribed by descendant, Paul Woodrow. Addresses listed at the back of the original diary are not included in the transcription but can be viewed in the original diary at Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph. Small diary, 3 in. x 5 ¾ in. Identification on inside front cover: Walter McMackon Address: Highgate, Angus, Ont. 1911 Sun. Jan 1 – A.M. Asbury. P. S. Sat 12.00. Dinner at Dundas’s. Took 3.P.M. car to St. Clair. Mon. Jan. 2 – New Years Day at St. Clair. Margaret Ray & I were visiting Wasey’s. We came down on 6.08 P.M. car. Spent evening at 321. Mr.Gillis died t-day. Tues. Jan. 3 – On the still hunt for work. Called at TB Institute & P & Dean where I am to insist on the office in the morning. Eve. Ray went out for little while and I have followed him to 321 and went to 333Holbrook where J. Mills are living. Cassie & Wilbert were out. Mr. Nulls is feeling poorly & Mrs. Nulls is completely laid up with a sore knee. Ray & I were a little late getting home from 321. Wed. Jan. 4 – Put in my 1st day at the old office again. Seems like old times. Eve. Brought 2 valises over from Windsor and then stayed in. Viola played some on the piano. Thurs. Jan. 5 – Colder than blazes and still living. Have added additions to-day until I wish Dec. a/c’s were all added. Eve. Went out to Ferguson’s 320 Lansing for a while, had my supper there too. Mabel & Kenneth were both home. Fri. Jan. 6 – About 4 “ snow fell last night and make the walking wet. Sat. Jan. 7 – Heading weeklies & any other jobs that came handy. Sun. Jan. 8 – A.M. Church. P.M. S.S. Eve. 321 for tea & stayed till later. Mon. Jan. 9 – Just keeping myself busy. Eve. At Bakers 875 Mitchell. Dominoes & birch Patent Medicines. Will Long & I to Velma house. Tues. Jan. 10 – Same old routine, trying to keep busy. Eve. Stopped at Clara Smitz 7-9 and we had quite a nice visit. There is where I like to go and Clara is a good sensible girl too. Wed. Jan. 11 – Still putting in time. Eve. Was out calling 321 as I sometimes do. I was madder than a hatter before the evening was over although I didn’t say. We parted good friends at last as �I don’t believe in letting little things break friendship. It would have been different had I been going to stay for the summer instead of a couple of months. That’s where I should have kept my mouth shut and I know it now. Thurs. Jan. 12 – Eve. Went out to Leesville to locate the church & surroundings. Later went to T.B.I. entertainment, speed trial. Fri, Jan. 13 – La Child’s Rest for tea. Eve. At Leesville concert which gave “School Days”. Sat. Jan. 14 – Eve. Called at 316 Collins & had a visit with Mrs. Miggee. Jno, Eddie & Gertrude were all in. Frank saw that Miss Lovell left Toronto alright for Vancouver. Sun. Jan. 15 – A.M. Church. S.S. Viola Ray & I were out. Eve. 893 Roosevelt Russell & Wills. Jno Miggee called this P.M. 2-15-4.00. Big time at Russells. Miss & Grandma Corn not very well. Mildred with Quinzy & Raymond a heavy cold. Mon. Jan. 16 – Again on the job. Started to head a few monthlies to-day. Eve. Up to 14 thro to 333 Holbrook to see Mr. & Mrs. J. Mills. She is feeling a lot better. Miss Perkinsis with them now. Came home thro the commons. Sent Lizzie a roll of “Put on your old Grey Bonnet”. Tues. Jan. 17 – Went out to L.W. Mills for tea this evening. They are both quite well. Left my parcels out there for a change. Called up --- at Yost’s Fur to see what evening I might vome out. The answer was any evening but no particular one. Stung again but it didn’t work until to- morrow. Wed. Jan. 18 – Mrs. Foster (Upcott) (Romney) was at Mrs. Clark’s to-day. The matter reviewed made me feel like a bear so I went wild. Thurs. Jan. 19 – Noticed a peculiar blue hobble skirt to-day from 76 Cong E.? One of the boys wanted to know what I was doing around there. Oh I was just paying-------- bills. Eve. Stopped in at Dr. Williams on my way up. Fri. Jan. 20 – Eve. Clara Smitz & I were at Regal Auto Show at Piquette & Hastings. Also were present: Mag & Alice, Ray & Guy, Russell & Wilb. Sat. Jan. 21 – Was sorting a few due bills for Hughie this P.M. In morning took the liberty of jabbing a pen point in a young lady’s back. Unintentional of course. Eve. Stayed in for a change. Sun. Jan. 22 – A.M. Church. S.s. Eve. 334 ½ Hart. Miss McRitchie. Called in to see Earl Gosnell 1329 Field and he was out. Walked down to Crane 445 to McGeofffrey’s for tea. Mr. Shand present. Later walked out to Hart Ave. Two girls boarding there, Pearl Beatty at Queen Quality & Blanche at Chalmers. They came in about 10 P.M. Mon. Jan. 23 – Don’t remember what I did to-night. �Tues. Jan. 24 – Eve. At L.W. Mills 880 Porter. The last time I was out I left a couple of parcels and this trip was to bring them home. Walked out with Hughie as far as 18th . Wed. Jan. 25 – At Roy Whitmore’s for tea 280 Porter. Chas. Came in early and he & I planned to go to Highgate on the 4th . Thurs. Jan. 26 – Eve. Came up early and later Nellie Kettlehulm & Elsie Pullieblamk came home with Viola from Queen Esther at 728 Theo Lichtwardt’s. Then I went home with the other two. Stopped in at Hughes 632 Canfield E. For a couple of hours. Fri. Jan. 27 – Eve. Wm. Cromie’s class organ ized there to-night. Pres. Cha Valade, Vice P. Al Gray, Sec. Currie, Treas. Royal Smit\. Those present: Lee Burnett, All Gray, Horn, Ralph Pearsol, Howard Travis, Will Smitz, Royal Smitz, Will Kearsley, Chas. Currie, Johnson, Bennoer. Mary Mossett was in when I came home. Sat. Jan. 28 – Eve. Stopped in at Queen Quality at 5.45 & 10.00 P.M. Wilkie & I had lunch at Mich. Balt. I went to Windsor & hunted up Ernie Gordon at drug store on Dougal & Wyandotte. Also asked him to come over for dinner to-morrow and he said he would. Was Hart & Kercheval last night having met Miss . Brady down town, also Mr> & Miss Walker later. Blanche Brady. Sun. Jan. 29 – A.M. Church. S.S. P.M. Mr. & Mrs. Bennett 184 Harper formerly of Big Rapids were here for dinner. Also Mr. & Mrs. Nelson. Ray was at 321. Ernie Gordon didn’t come over for dinner as I expected. Was at the house for my 1st Sunday since I came. Later called on some friends on Kercheval near Hart. Mon. Jan. 30 – Ray & I were at Wilbert Mills for tea to-night. Clara Smitz & Margaret came up later and we spent a very enjoyable evening. Tues. Jan. 31 – Eve. At Battishills 46 Lyman, at Dundas’ 321 Tromblay, at Pluddremans’s 1497 Jos E. Wed. Feb. 1 – Met Chas. Johnson (117 Fort W.) on Woodward also Frank Reycraft who is at Gesto. Took Frank over to dinner. Rose Strieb was on the Evenue but I wasn’t talking to her. Eve at Lyceum. At the Mercy of Tiberius. 6.30 Sher & Harper, 7.05 changed & took car, 7-30 H & T & Jeff, 7.45 Jeff to town, 8.15 at Lyceum. Thurs. Feb. 2 – Went up home early to-night & rolled in at 7.30. I bet the bed was surprised. Fri. Feb. 3 – Eve. Had tea at Clara Smitz 790 Medbury, afterwards went to League Business Meeting. There were about 20 out. Chas. Currie elected Secretary for the 2 mos left of the year. He & I walked home with Mabel Palmer & May Stacey. Mr. & Mrs. Kennedy were visiting at Stacey’s 891 Piquette �Sat. Feb. 4 – Took 4.00 P.M. train for Highgate. Chas. Whitmore came also over. Was through the tunnel for the 1st time. Frank didn’t come home as expected. He may come in the middle of the week or not until later. Sun. Feb. 5 – A.M. Church. P.M. S.S. Eve. #37 to Detroit – ½ hr late. Will Gayner, Mrs. Gayner, Bert Atkinson, Herb Lee, Nelson Stone, Jno Lee, A. Fenton, A. Miller, Dr. McLeod, H. McLaughlin. Mon. Feb. 6 – Noon. Called to find where Belle Gayner worked & found her sick at 29 Col W. She is waiter at St. Charles Hotel. Went up early in evening. Ray & I were playing checkers. Tues. Feb. 7 – Eve. Called at 185 Orleans, John Grahjam is boarding there with his grandmother. I used to think I was quiet but am not in it with Jno. Jimmy Graham his father used to cut staves in Highgate. Later we went to the Reception for the Minister at Asbury. I made a fool of myself by not joining in with the crowd. Wed. Feb. 8 – Called at Chas. Whitmore’s & he & I went to Lou Carnegie 382 Parker for evening. Thurs. Feb. 9 – Noon. Called on Belle Gaynor again. She is still under the weather. Eve. Keith & Hart. Lyceum Theatre. Thurston the Magician. Fri. Feb. 10 – Noon. 145 & T to Dr. Williams for dope. Eve. Party at Percy Kluff 116 Widrinn. I was with Viola, Hazel, Ruloff, Lulu Benner. Sat. Feb. 11 – Eve. Called at Brush & Bowl to see Fay Neice but she has left. Next to 321 Trembly & there down town on 14th . Tilly & Alice were on 14 down. Out Hart Ave. later. Some ones parents surprised her to-day. I walked up to-night 1 ½ hrs up Hart-Mack, St. Jean then across up Hance, Schumacher, McClellan, Harper. Sun. Feb. 12 – A.M. Church. S.S. Eve. Church. Didn’t go to Don’t U No as she & parents were out on Goodwin Ave. & they were all I knew but Percy & Marian. Mon. Feb. 13 – This is my last week at the switchboard, 6.30 A.M. -6.00 P.M. Was down town for a while this evening. Tues. Feb. 14 – Wet & sloppy all day. Wed. Feb. 15 – Eve. Called at Smryle’s or Johnsons 58 Nitcalm W. & Fred & I went to Miles. Anna Eva Fay. Thurs. Feb. 16 – Eve. Lyceum Theatre. Al G Fields Minstrel’s. Mae Ritchie is in bed with a cold but is nearly over it. Met also Mrs. Brady who is visiting there. Fri. Feb. 17 – Stunt Social at Bakes 575 Mitchell. About 40 out. �Sat. Feb. 18 – Frank came in at noon & I got off at 5.00. We went to see Eric Gordon, Dougal & Wyandotte – Cappels Drug Store. Sun. Feb. 19 – A.M. Church. S.S. Frank & I were at Irene Crichtonès 1027 Vermont in P.M. & later at Kerchewal & Hart at McKitchie’s. Mrs. Brady & Blanche were out on Goodwin & came in late. Mon. Feb. 20 – Frank went away this P.M. on the plug. 4.00 He was at Fergusons for dinner. Eve. Went out to see Mrs. J. Mills at Carrie’s 291 Melbourne. Tues. Feb. 21 – Lilly Baker & I were atLadies Aid Social. Oysters & concert. They had a good dialogue & songs. They also announced the wedding of “Ray & Margaret as a joke” but it wasn’t taken that way. Father went north to Barrie from Highgate to-day. Wed. Feb. 22 – Geo. Washington’s Birthday. Was off to-day from 2.00 P.M. Went skating at Belle Isle. It was rough & windy. Had supper at 98 Col & met P. Brady at ferry 6.30. Mary, Irene, Mr. & Mrs. McRitchie came later we went over to hear McWomb Brown in Windsor Evangelists. 4 of us later at Family I took crosstown up from Jeff on way out. Thurs. Feb. 23 – Called Mabel Ferguson up this evening and she said she would meet me downtown at 8.00. We went to................ Yourself & company are cordially invited to attend a surprise party given in honor of Miss Lillian Baler (Piquette & Elmwod) on her 21st birthday. Thurs. Feb. 23, 1911. Ed Cox, Nellie Cuthruhn, Mabel & I caught 91210 Baker downtown. I stayed at Fergusons all night. Fri. Feb. 24 – Came up by 7.00. had a bath & head washed & rolled in by 9.00 Put one down for me please. Sat. Feb. 25 – Eve. 9.30 – P, B & I went to Family to see the animals, they were pretty good. We met Mr. & Mrs. Mac coming out when we did. Stopped in drug store off Jeff car barns for soda at 11.45. Sun. Feb. 26 – A.M. Church. S.S. Eve. Asbury. Margaret D told me about a ticket for the West which I might be able to get for $5.00 or $10.00. It is only good until the 5th March tho. If I should take it I will certainly leave in a hurry. Am to go to 321 Trembly Mon. Evening to see the party. Eve. Walked part-way home with Dave Cromie. Mon. Feb. 27 – Eve. Up to see Percy Lawson. Not at home. Also at 321 Trembly. Ray came over later & we came home together. Tues. Feb. 28 – Eve. Met Chas. Whitmore at Masonic Temple Lef & Cass about ticket. At Lyceum to hear Mrs. Wiggs of Cabbage & Patch. It was good with P. Brady. Noon. Went to see Percy Lawson Richmond about ticket, bot same for $5.00. Am just runn ing a chance of being dumped off the rain though. It’s good only until Mar. 5. – Sunday next. Saw Fred Royal. �Wed. Mar. 1 – I quit my job to-day whether for good, bad or indifferent remains to be seen. Called up Ernie Gordon & found out that he si going out on Monday next, but too late for me if my ticket holds good. Thurs. Mar. 2 – Took #36 home from Windsor nix but took electric to Essex. Uncle Wm. & Aunt Mary are off to Buffalo to visit to-morrow and will likely stay a month. Aunt Mary & Em were in Detroit to-day but came back at 4 P.M. and were going out for evening. I took plug for home at 5.53 & arrove 7.30. Geo. Lee was on train to-night. Mother says Father has been doing up north but what makes me mad is that I didn’t know anything about it toil I quit my job & had my ticket bought for Melita in Manbitoba good until Sun. Mar. 5. Fri. Mar. 3 – Gordon drove me to catch #9 at Ridgetown at 4.45 arrived 6.10 Detroit at 1064 Harper, by 17.30 saw Ray a few minutes called on Mrs. Smitz, Will Cromie, Miss Brady (Queen Quality), 10 Adams W. Phoned Minnie Walker, Mrs. Ferguson. Sorry I missed the Queen. Esther Party last night. There were several there who wondered why I didn’t come. Took 2.05 P.M. – CPR express from Windsor to Toronto 9.20 & waited to catch 10.10 P.M. for West. But waited for Frank and also expected Daddy. Went up to Molsons Bank & waited for Frank. Sat. Mar. 4 – Got up early (8) and Frank & I had dinner at 1.30 at Simpsons. Was at Goddess of Liberty at Grand this P.M. Frank & I had lunch at Schillers in evening. Sun. Mar. 5 – A.M. Elm St. Church Meth, P.M. Elm St. S.S., Eve Bond St. Congreg Bryon M Stauffer. Franbk went to Miss Morrisons & they to Flo Kerwins. I went out to Soules 52 Hogarth. Mrs. Soules, her mother & Orpheus were there. Mon. Mar. 6 – Dad’s letter came this A.M. saying there wouldn’t be much money in it till after harvest & probably I had better wait till he came down likely inside of a month. Tues. Mar. 7 – Chasing all over for a job but didn’t get one. Met Will Maginn on Queen neat the Don. Albert Gordon was over for tea and until 8 P.M. Wed. Mar. 8 – Struck a job this A.M. at 490 Bloor W. – Wm. Unser – Baker as driver & to help inside. Late hours he said but he didn’t say I couldn’t have a regular hour for dinner & tea. Start on 7 bucks 50 ct a wk, raise till 8. To get breakfast & tea at 247 Major for 2.25 per. Average for a room at Major at 1.50 will pay next eve. Thurs. Mar. 9 – Grouch – hurry all day, lunch in store, dinner at 2.30. Fri. Mar. 10 – Same. Supper in store, thro by 7.30. Sat. Mar. 11 – Still on the job but Mr. Unser is to grouchy to suit me. .M. 3.00 – 6.30 one trip that I should have finished by 5.00 but I got lost in Rosedale & so did Francis Unser. Didn’t get thro working till 11.30 & was out in rain, hail, etc. Supper in store. So boss & I disagreed over tending to horse on Sunday and as I was down town I wouldn’t come up so I quit. Eve. Frank had opened my letter from home and Dad said he might be down in a week or so and then I was a little sorry I quit. �Sun. Mar. 12 – P.M. S.S. Elm St. Eve. Bloor W., cor. North Baptist to hear Mr. Cameron who wasn’t there. Didn’t get up until 11.30 then went over to 114 Bay. Frank Fisher Brown & I were at Lovey’s for dinner. Later, Frank & I at 30 Hepbourne Mr. Whyte’s for tea. Marian wasn’t feeling very well but Jack was. The baby Helen too. After church we walked down to 114 Bay and I brought up a few things with me. Brought my valise up before S.S. Mon. Mar. 13 – Nothing doing. Eve. Wrote in answer to ads. Was visiting Morden Watson & Bill Gayner all day. Stayed so late in bank upstairs that janitor locked me in so I stayed with Frank. Tues. Mar. 14 – Tramp tramp all for nix. Eve. Markle, Frank & I at Princess to hear Raffles. Martin & Scott in town to-day. Wed. Mar. 15 – Tired of walking the streets. I have wished several times already that I hadn’t jumped my job. Father was in Toronto this A.M. but I didn’t see him. Thurs. Mar. 16 – Down town in time for dinner at Louey’s. Out with Frank to tea at 192 George. A splendid place, 20cts each or 7 per 1.00. Eve. Came up to 208 early. Frank working to- night. Fri. Mar. 17 – Had dinner at Mr. Ben Dean’s 19 St. Andrew. They are quite a pleasant old couple. She is sister of Jno Wright of Rockwood and knows all the people there. Out to supper with Frank. Eve sat 208 Major. P.M. at Sheas Matineu. Eve packed up at 208 Major. Frank had letter from dad at Barrie stating he can’t be down for a day or so. Also that I might use A.O.U.W. {Ancient Order of United Workmen} Grand Lodge Ry certificate & get a free ride home & come back in car. I guess I had better although I am mad all over. Mertyn Scott returned home from Toronto on #37. Sat. Mar. 18 – Took 1.15 8.10 P.M. home from Toronto to-day. Used A.O.U.W. return slip vis Hamilton & Waterford. Sun. Mar. 19 – A.M. Church. P.M. S.S. Eve. Church. Mon. Mar. 20 – Helped Mother wash in A.M. .M. cleared up the yead some. Eve. 2 marys & I were at thge Palmyra Social & Entertainment. Rev. Mr. Johnson – Pastor. Speakers – Mr. Nethercote – Moraviantown, Mr. Uren. Singers: Dr. McLachlan; Mrs. McLaughlan; Mrs. Smith Baker, Teeswater; Ern Russell; Reader. Will Riddick, Ethel McK, Chas. Murray, Hazel Phoenix, Myron Miller, Leach, will Phoenix, Hall, Lizzie McM, Geo Eberle, Ada Shipp, Millie Keyes, Ethel Gosnell, Harry Sifton, LaVerna McPhail. Tues. Mar. 21 – P.M. Frank Tape was threshing wheat at Mr. Mickle’s barn, 90 bushels. Eve. Will Riddick & I met the plug MCR & escorted 2 Marys & Ethel home. Was at AOUW meeting in time to see it close. McKerrachers have bought a house in Ridgetown to-day. �Wed. Mar. 22 – Raining some to-day. Mother is having a quilting bee this P.M. Eve. League. Had been postponed till to-night on account of Palmyra tea meeting. Thurs. Mar. 23 – I have done nothing but read to-day. 2 Marys & Will Riddick called to-day so Mary Teould say good-bye. Fri. Mar. 24 – Mary Taylor who has been visiting at Mary Riddick is leave for Perth on the #36 via Toronto where she stopped for a few hours to se Frank McM & also to wait for next train. Eve. Went up & called on Aunt Maggie for a little while. Sat. Mar. 25 – Eve. Called to see Bert Atkinson & did not leave til 11.45. Played checkers. Sun. Mar. 26 – A.M. Church. P.M. S.S. Eve. Church. Lizzie, Ethel McK & I at Mary Riddick’s for tea. WE later went to Church. It rained quite heavy afterwards. Mon. Mar. 27 – To-day started with rain & in P.M. it stoped & turned cold & windy, later snowing. 1. D. McMackon – Highgate, Ont. Victoria 3-25. John & Martha passengers in Steamer Sechelt which capsized in Fuca Straight this A.M. Notify saida. R.H. Fyfe. 2. Dad sent telegram to Wm. Burns, Rockwood (same as above). 3. Also to Fyfe in Victoria. Have not address. Telegram to Wm. Burns, Rockwood to notify saida. D. McMackon. Tues. Mar. 28 – A.M. Helped Mother while she was washing. P.M. Split up some old chunks lying around. Then went after cross cut saw. Eve. Found saw at Phoenix & stayed for tea and until 8.30. Wed. Mar. 29 – I sawed up some wood with Gordon’s assistance. Thurs. Mar. 30 – Forgot. Fri. . Mar. 31 – Forgot. Sat. Apr. 1 – Forgot. Sun. Apr. 2 – Church, S.S., Church. Nellie Keyes & Harry Eberle “Dutch” were here for tea. After Church we went over to Ethel Gosnell’s. Another derth over there. Mon. Apr. 3 – We were hauling fertilizer from John’s to-day. John Limton & Bob Phillips are working at Johns. Tues. Apr. 4 – A.M. Helped Lyde wash. P.M. at wood pile. Rained all day. Wed. Apr. 5 – Rained nearly all day. Split wood all day. Farewell party at McKerrachers to- night. They gave him a gold watch, her a chain & Ethel a locket. �Thurs. Apr. 6 – A.M. Split wood. P.M. Cleaning vats, 2 of us. Fri. Apr. 7 – A.M. split wood. P.M. pruning apple trees. Maggie Fenton came home from New York last night & Aunt Ellen drove her home this A.M. She reported an elegant time. Sat. Apr. 8 – J.A. Fenton Hauling fertilizer. Sun. Apr. 9 – A.M. Church. P.M. S.S. Miss Craw, teacher to-day, Mrs. Uran’s sister. Eve. Church. Took a drive after S.S. Took Maggie Fenton home, Miss Brigham was with us. WE called at John’s to see the baby Helen. WE had tea at Aunt Ellen’s. Mrs. Waggle of Kingsville here for dinner to-day. Mon. Apr. 10 – Lovely spring day. I cleaned garden some. Helped with washing a little. Eve. League. Later at Geo. Reycraft. Grace & Alin a home. Will Riddick left for the West this 4.30 A.M. via Detroit. Tues. Apr. 11 – Mary & Nancy O’Neil were out to-day. Wed. Apr. 12 - Dad, Gordon & I were at McKerracher’s sale. It rained till about 2 P.M. A farming mill, pair of scales & side delivery rake were bought. Thurs. Apr. 13 – doing some packing. Fri. Apr. 14 – Norman Whitmore came A.M. Aunt Nellie, Helen & Nelson on #37. Mathew & Mrs. Dickson called this P.M. We were all are church for tea. Phyllis & Clara Reycraft, Lizzie, Ethel, Belle, Eva Smale, Norma & I were for a walk later. Later still Norman & I called on Mary Riddick & her friend Miss Gunn of Sx. Miss Brigham went to Toronto on #36. I carried valise. Sat. Apr. 15 – We were moving furniture, piano & safe into PM car. Parker & Uncle Nelson assisted us. Norman returned on #36. Eve at Mr. Miller’s. Sun. Apr. 16 – A.M. Church. P.M. S.S. B. At Mr. Millers; D at J.E. Guilds, Aunt Ellen & Nelson W; S at Uncle Mac – Laura, Helen & Nelson, Gordon. Mon Apr; 17 – Loading cars. Tues. Apr. 18 – 12 A.M. Gordon & Dick left. 3 P.M. I left on PM Ry in London at midnight. Gordon waited 17 hrs in St. Thomas. Wed. Apr. 19 – 12 mid – 12 mid, 24 hours, waited in East London. Thurs. Apr. 20 – 12 mid. – 12 noon with Merry Widow, London to Allendale thro St. Marys, Stratford, Guelph, Georgetown, Beeton. 12-4 P.M. laid in Allendale. Then Gordon & I came out together on nixed train, arrived 4.30 P.M. I travelled 28, waited 22 hrs. Gordon travelled 29, waited 24 hrs. �Fri. Apr. 21 – 7 load furniture out. 20 load put in warehouse. Both cars empty. Sat. Apr. 22 – Lizzie & Grace came to Angus P.M. Bert Willoughby brought out load in A.M. Tore down verandah. Put up stove - swept some. Dad at McKinnon’s to-night. Sun. Apr. 23 – Dick & I drove into Angus before & back after tea. I was at Rev. Peacock’s & met Cassie Campbell & Ida McMulken. Dad & Gordon at McKinnon’s to-night. Mon. Apr. 24 - Dad drove in for Mother &b Lizzie in A.M. They are at McKinnon’s to-night. Brought chickens home to-night. Tues. Apr. 25 – This week have been white-washing, alabasting, cleaning up yard, etc. Jim Smith & Bert Willoughby are here this week. Jim ploughing with 2 grays. Bert ploughing with 2 bays & hunch. Wed. Apr. 26 – Jim & Bert. Thurs. Apr. 27 – Jim & Bert. Fri. Apr. 28 - Jim & Bert. Tom McKinnon brought some seed from town. Sat. Apr. 29 – Gordon alabasting. I cleaning yard, etc., put up clothesline. Eve. Lizzie & I drove out to Angus, called at peacock’s & McMulkin’s. Bert & Jno Davidson’s & vice Verra Jack seeding oats by school house. Sun. Apr. 30 – Gordon, Dick & Grace drove to Church this A.M. Eve. Lizzie & I started to church but it rained so we came back & I had the horse in by time the rain was over. Mon. May 1 – tearing down old hen pen, quite cold too. Tues. May 2 – Finished removing the old hen pen. Wed. May 3 – put board at back of new pen& wire up to-day. Thurs. May 4 – repaired 3 stable doors, straightened west wall of end of root cellar. Fri. May 5 – Took manure away from sills & nailed up so hens couldn’t get under born (sic). Sat. May 6 – A.M. clearing stumps in west corner of big field. P.M. planted potatoes in west side of garden. Frank came up for over Sunday. Sun. May 7 – A.M. Lizzie, Grace & I at S.S. Lizzie drove out with Mr. McM & I went back. Ida was coming out but hr cousin came so she didn’t. Eve. Frank& Lizzie out at church. Randolph West, Ida & we 3 were at Peacock’s for awhile. In P.M. Gordon, Frank & Dad were down as far as the Forks. �Mon. May 8 –Frank off on the early train. Putting in garden next to the road. Taters, tomatoes, cucumbers & Gordon put in Strawberry plants. Later we cleared out the well. Tues. May 9 – Dad put top on well. I split up some boards in barnyard. The new team came after dinner, Dolly & Minney. Gordon & Dad drove to Angus after rest of seed. Wed. May 10 – Working the team harrowing in big field & also by house. Thurs. May 11 – Harrowing & discing in b8ig field. Bert Willoughby is thro to-night. Fri. May 12 – discing & harrowing big field alone to-day, working Min & Frank.Eve. Lizzie & I drove out to town to choir practice. Misses Blair, McEva, McMulkin, Miscampbell, Rev. Peacock & Archie Duxworthy. Sat. May 13 – harrowing mostly, discing leastly, worked Frank & Doll in A.M. & changed with Min in P.M. Dolly sprained her right hind ankle. Sun. May 14 – A.M. Took a walk over by Mad River. First time I have seen it. Eve. Lizzie & I drove to church & brought Mother back. Ida, Lizzie & I were over at Mr. West’s for awhile , also were Mr. & Mrs. Clarke. Mon. May 15 – no entry. Tues. May 16 – most of big field planted in barley, wheat, oats & peas. Wed. May 17 – Jim Mullen thro to-day, he was plowing the gore. Thurs. May 18 – no entry. Fri. May 19 – Out to Choir practice as usual. Sorry we cannot get home earlier. Sat. May 20 – 3 colts brot over from Thos. Harrison, Barrie. This week I have rolled, disked & kept at it. 1 calf arrived to-day, Co Reddy. Sun. May 21 – Dick, Gr & I out in A.M.. Gor & I in Eve. Lizzie went out Sat. P.M.. Was with Everard West after church. Mon. May 22 – A.M. Was helping fix Davidson’s line fence thro bush. There were Jno & Dave also Alec McK. Gordon farrowed flax. The rest of week we were putting up wire fence & barb wire also clearing the brush around same. Tues. May 23 – no entry. Wed. May 24 – P.M. Grace, Lizzie & I were at Heameebury, also Jno, Dick & Mother. I played with Utopia vs Angus, 2 to 14? on account of a played being hit. Was out for a drive later. 3 colts brot to parture. 2 De Jeardine, 1 McDonald. �Thurs. May 25 – no entry. Fri. May 26 – Lizzie & I out at choir practise. I disked, harrowed & planting corn, finished by 9 A.M. Sat. Sat. May 27 – A.M. clearing corner of big field. P.M. continued & I was ploughing a little for roots. Eve. Out & had Lorne Davidson cut my hair, also had a little visit. Sun. May 28 – Richard, Grace & I out to S.S. Lizzie, Gordon & I out to church. Mother stayed in all day. She don’t care very much about going out Sun. Evening so it seems. Mr. Percy & Miss Gauley & Mrs. Jeannette (Detroit) of Brentwood stopped in at Mr. Peacock’s and I did later. Lizzie found Archie interesting & Gordon Ida. Mon. May 29 – Gordon & I drawing out some fertilizer for turnips & potatoes, 16 loads. Tues. May 30 – no entry. Wed. May 31 – no entry. Thurs. June 1 – no entry. Fri. June 2 – no entry. Sat. June 3 – Have getting ground ready for turnips & potatoes. Put potatoes in Thurs & Fri. Sun. June 4 – A.M. Lizzie & I drove to Brentwood to church. Rand had service & Arch went with him. We were at Dora & Percy Gauley’s for dinner & tea & were at Angus in Eve. Lizzie & I were at Lorna Davidsons for a while after church & had quite a sing. Mr. Peacock’s Brother had the service to-night. Mon. June 5 – no entry. Tues. June 6 – no entry. Wed. June 7 – no entry. Thurs. June 8 – no entry. Fri. June 9 – Out to C.P. [Choir Practise] as usual. Sat. June 10 – Dad, Mother & Lizzie were in Barrie to-day. They were caught in a storm coming out from Angus. Lizzie stayed out till Sunday eve. �Sun. June 11 – A.M. S.S. Walked out, none of the others came out. Lizzie was in Angus over Sat. Night. P.M. At Tom Duckworth’s with Arch for dinner & tea. Eve. Song Service, which was quite nice. Randolph gave a short talk. Mon. June 12 – no entry. Tues. June 13 – This P.M. was a raising at Jas Davidson’s. I guess we were all over. Wed. June 14 – This week we have put a fence around for the 2 calves & some pigs. Also have cultivated potatoes in garden, harrowed those in field, finished rolling oat field & cult mangles. One morning I had a trip to Angus & returned with a new wagon rack & single cultivator & my bike. Eve. Gordon & I at Chas McKinnons. Lizzie walked out to Angus & back to-day. Thurs. June 15 – Gordon & I hoed 24 rows mangles. Have started to fix one end of shed so I can make it handy to run in the buggy & out. This is work at odd times. Eve. Mrs. Jas. Davidson & children also Miss Campbell were over. Fri. June 16 – Harrowed & drilled in corn, then 3 of us ploughing far corner of big field. Eve. Lizzie & I drove to C.P. in Angus and we couldn’t go very fast on account of the pony. It is quite chilly these evenings. Mr. Peacock has been transferred to Toronto & a Mr. Irwin is coming here. Sat. June 17 – We 3 ploughing in ditch in big field. Sun. June 18 – Did .... .... special events to-day S.B. driving with Mr. McDiarmid in evening & I was not. Miss Mitchell & I went for a drive. Mon. June 19 – Ground finished for buckwheat & it was put in. Tues. June 20 - Ground finished for buckwheat & it was put in. Wed. June 21 – rolled big corner of big field. I guess we had beets rest of day. Thurs. June 22 – 2 jags lumber from Redferns will also 52 chop 100 mid. Fri. June 23 – 2 more loads & all. Jimmie Mullen brot load in P.M. also. Eve. Farewell surprise at Peacocks. Large crowd, had refreshments with ice cream. Young people stayed & cleaned up & then had a general good sing. SB in Barrie. Sat. June 24 – Started hoeing sugar beets again. Jno & I did 12 rows. Sun. June 25 – S.S. Review. I had Lesson 6 & 7 was Lizzie’s. We were at Wests for the day. Archie Rau & I were out walking in P.M. with Jessie & Lizzie McAteer & Ida Mac. Eve. Church. Mr. Peacock’s farewell. �Mon. June 26 – replanted buckwheat instead of corn, also put in some beans & radishes. Gordon finished again the sugar beets. Tues. June 27 – A.M. 3 big poles were secured from bush. Potatoes were bugged. Eve. Mr. & Mrs. Jas. McDermott out for tea. Carpenters repairing hay track. Dollie out to Angus. Wed. June 28 – Started to plough across the river. Eve. Drove out to A.O.U.W. Meeting & there was none. Eve. Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Peacock & Evan out for tea. Thurs. June 29 – 2nd day ploughing. Fri. June 30 – 3rd day ploughing across the creek, used the 3 horses. Father & Mother drove to Barrie to-day. We weren’t out at Choir P. in Eve. Sat. July 1 – Plowing across river yet. Sun. July 2 – S.S. in A.M. Grace & Dick Walked out in afternoon, went up on the other side of river, & I called at West’s for tea. The minister was there batching since last Wednes. Went out for a drive. Mon. July 3 – Gordon & I doing road work to-day with team. Tues. July 4 – ditto. Only had 7 days but we put in 8. Wed. July 5 – Cutting hay next roots & raked & drew in 1 load. Thurs. July 6 – Two loads hay in P.M. Fri. July 7 – Cut hay field opposite Butternut tree. P.M. Raising at John Dunn’s. Al over but Dick. Lizzie & I out driving later. Hay next roots – 3 loads. Sat. July 8 – raked last field & drew in 3 loads. Hay opp. B.T., 3 loads. Sun. July 9 – Didn’t go out till evening. Lizzie was out last night. Rev. Mr. Irwin preached his 1st sermon here this Eve. Jno & I were late as usual. S.B. Rau & us 3 were at Mr. Clarks for a while in Eve. Mon. July 10 – Cut field opp. House to-day. Drew in 1 load with Chas. McK hay loader & then it rained so I took it home. Eve. Lizzie, Gordon & I at Jas. Davidsons. Tues. July 11 – Raking, 2 loads this P.M. , hay was very short. Thuis makes 3 off field opp. House site. 2 men came out to put hay loader together & found a piece missing so they are to come out again. A.M. Trip to Angus & brought hay loader out, also rock salt & nails & brl salt. Hay opp house, 3 ½ loads. �Wed. July 12 – Cutting in same field. 6 loads in P.M. I use the slings but dad would rather use the fork. Thurs. July 13 – cut in F. this A.M. Rained for an hour or so about noon. Used Tedder a while the tried the new Hay Loader which works alright. 2 men were here to-day & put it up, drew in 2 Loads to-night. Dad brought us wagon (from Highgate) to hay rack from Angus this A.M. Fri. July 14 – Still in same field. Hay loader works OK. Sat. July 15 – Cut all A.M. Mr. & Mrs. Humphrey here yesterday & left this A.M. I drove out for Mrs. Clark this evening. Sun. July 16 – In evening 2 rigs out. R.W. stayed all night but I drove home. It rained quite heavy nearly all night. Mr. & Mrs. Clark here to-day. Mon. July 17 – Finished cutting behind barn. 18 loads off the field. Dad brought hay rake out this A.M. I took team & bough balance of binder out in P.M. Saw Ida & Le, also Strat. Tues. July 18 – At field beside house. Wed. July 19 – continued. Cut 7 rounds in front of house. Drove out to Angus in Eve. to see about next Sun. but found nothing out. Had Jessie Campbell & Lena Lockart for company. Were driving south of Angus too. Two men from Barrie set binder up to-day. Massey Harris. Thurs. July 20 – Cut 7 rounds in front of house. 4 loads. Fri. July 21 – cut balance of field in front of house, raked it after dinner, drew in 7 loads. 15 off field in front of house, 9 off field beside house. Sat. July 22 – I cut 4 loads in lower field – moved some away & drew in 6 loads. 1 rakings 1 off small piece. Had Everard cut my hair this eve. Sun. July 23 – Lizzie, Jno & Dick at S.S. I went out in evening. The boys were at Archie’s & Lizzie at Le’s. Rained quite heavy late in evening. Jim Davidsons wife also 3 youngsters called in P.M. Mon. July 24 – Weather unsettled to-day & no hay cut. Was raking in field by house most of the day. Lizzie, Jno & Dick were berry picking south of Angus. There was a load of folks from Angus and I would like to have gone. Mother & I were in the village for a while to-day. P.S. Fleming put in 2 colts. Stayner. Tues. July 25 – We 3 were plowing across the river & finished the ½ moon. There is still a days work next the slashing. The weather was too unsettled to cut hay. Wed. July 26 – no entry. �Thurs. July 27 – no entry. Fri. July 28 – no entry. Sat. July 29 – no entry. Sun. July 30 – no entry. Mon. July 31 – no entry. Tues. Aug. 1 – no entry. Wed. Aug. 2 – no entry. Thurs. Aug. 3 – no entry. Fri. Aug. 4 – no entry. Sat. Aug. 5 – Started to cut oats by school. Eve. Laura & I drove out to A. WE stopped in Lornes a little while. Sun. Aug. 6 – A.M. Load to Utopia. Everard, Rau, Archie & I. Ida, Sadie, Cliff, Luella as choir. Stayed till 4 P.M. Arch & I had tea at West’s. Cassie, Jno Love & Mrs. Everard & I at Joe McMaster’s. Rau & Cliff – Rick Bell’s. 3 girls at Tom McCann. Archie at Mr. Bell’s. Mon. Aug. 7 – Finished 1st field & started back of barn. Eve. Meeting at School house re building road. Later Jim Davidson agreed to do it for $160. Lizzie, Laura & I, Rau & Sadie, Dr. & Mrs. Everard & Archie. Piercy & Dora Gauley at New Lowell ice cream social. We also went thro the City Dairy barns there. Mets Mrs. Dau & Maggie McKinnon. Tues. Aug. 8 – Finished last piece. P.M. 5 loads barley, e loads oats. Jim & Frank helped this P.M. Wed. Aug. 9 – no entry. Thurs. Aug. 10 – no entry. Fri. Aug. 11 – A.M. raked oat stubble by school. Eve. CP. Met Mrs. Watson to-night. Sat. Aug. 12 – A.m. I raked oat stubble by barb. 1 load oats & B. 1 load 1 sling Oat raking. Jim Miller cut the last of O & B this A.M. so they could use our binder. Eve. Was in Angus for a while. Sun. Aug. 13 – P.M. Church. Mr. & Mrs. Watson (nee Ada Clark) were at Lorne’s to-night. They & Sadie drove to Stayner later on in the evening. Rand & Everard out to-day. We went back thro bush & out by C McK’s house. �Mon. Aug. 14 – no entry. Tues. Aug. 15- no entry. Wed. Aug. 16 – no entry. Thurs. Aug. 17 – Eve. At Brentwood Social. Had Lucy McK for company. None of our crowd were out at all. We all went but dad. Fri. Aug. 18 – no entry. Sat. Aug. 19 – no entry. Sun. Aug. 20 – Eve. Church. Dad, Dick, Tom McK & I went back to Cranberry Marsh & Beaver Meadows. Mon. Aug. 21 – no entry. Tues. Aug. 22 – Eve. In Angus as thought Rand might be going away on Wed. SB & Lillie Clark arrived in village to-day. Wed. Aug. 23 – no entry. Thurs. Aug. 24 – no entry. Fri. Aug. 25 – no entry. Sat. Aug. 26 – no entry. Sun. Aug. 27 – Eve. Church. Lillie Clark visiting at Lorne Davidsons. She goes to Stayner on Mon. Next. Mr. & Mrs. Clark (agent) were out to-day. She came out last night & he walked out this A.M. Lizzie & I walked out to Mac’s for tea. Mon. Aug. 28 – Eve. Had a drive to Barrie - Jno Cochrane, Wilson, Strat, Rand, Dan Shaw & I. Everard came back with us. Stayed at Wests over night. Trip to Angus with pig 935th @ 7.60. 71.05. brought out cultivator. Tues. Aug. 29 – no entry. Wed. Aug. 30 – heavy frost to-night & to-morrow. Thurs. Aug. 31 – Eve. Dad, Jim D. & Will D. drove to Brentwood to hear Major Davidson on Reciprocity. I was out at Angus using the team. �Fri. Sept. 1 – This week have plowed flax ground & what other corners were in the big field no fun around the stumps either. Plowed between 2 & 3 acres in 5 different ways. Also lately have disked & harrowed wheat ground. Plowed shallow peas, plowed shallow sod east of barn & been rolling some. Eve. Lizzie & I at Choir P. Dance etc. at Felix DaJardine’s. Gordon went. Sat. Sept. 2 – plowing triangles & disking by roots. Eve. Took mower over to school & cut some grass. Dad drove out to Angus expecting some folks up bit they came not. Sun. Sept. 3 – S.S. Gordon & Dick. Pres. Church, eve, Mother, Grace & I, Lizzie & Laura. Jno Bull preached. Mother & G at Mrs. Clark’s all day & I was there for tea. Went up with Archie for dinner. Me, Miss Dollie & Kate McKever at Tom Duckworth’s. Frost again to-night. Mon. Sept. 4 – Cultivated (3 horses) ground for wheat & disked some by roots. Finished cutting grass with mower. Eve. Cutting some weeds at school & went over to see Jim Davidson about the work on it. [See Sept. 7] Tues. Sept. 5 – Fall wheat dowed on barley ground & partly harrowed 7 ¾ hrs. Early Windsor. Rained from about 4.30 P.M. Eve. Writing up diary for last month. Been noticing the horses to- night and all 4 will soon be on the bone heap if they keep on getting fat. So slow. Wed. Sept. 6 – 3 getting some wood out across river. Thurs. Sept. 7 – (Sept. 4 – Mr. Dempster came out – the house was levelled. Eve. Raked a little school.) 9/7/11 Same continued. Fri. Sept. 8 – (Sept. 15 – 2 mowing buckwheat all day. Eve. Angus C.P. Liz & I. Laura stay at Clarks till Sunday Eve.) Sat. Sept. 9 – (Sept. 16 – A.M. Mowed bal of verchwh. P.M. S.S. picnic at Clark’s. Lizzie, Laura & Dick, Gr & I. Grace stayed over night. Young people stayed for evening. Everard & Rau, Ida & Sadie, Cassie & Cliff later.) 9/9/11 –disking over river. Sun. Sept. 10 – (Sept. 17 - Eve. Church. Liz, La & I. Had walk down townline which is only used as winter road in P.M. & at Clark’s for tea.) 9/10/11 – Eve. Church. Mother, Lizzie & I. Mon. Sept. 11 – (Sept. 18 – 3 put top on stack. 2 forked buckwheat. Dad at Bob Elliott’s where discussion of townline drain was held. Eve. Laura, Lizzie & I at Jno Bishop’s. Misses Mary & Jimmie Buchanan visiting there.) 9/11 – A.M. 2 threshing Bishops. P.M. threshing Tom McK. Tues. Sept. 12 – (Sept. 19 – cultivated pea & flax ground, also in 1 load buckwheat. Tom McK has his 4 loads already in barn. Dad into Barrie & Mother to Angus.) 9/12/11 – A.M. 2 thresh Chas. McK. P.M. 1 cutting feed McK. Wed. Sept. 13 – Threshed here to-day 1000 bu. 9 ½ hrs – 1175. White, Mr. Broom, Mrs. To McK & Henrietta, Geo Arnum, Alex Roys & Tom McK, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. White, Jim & Frank Mullen, Jim Mason, Jim Davidson, Fred McBride, Jno Dunn, Bill Willoughby, & 4 of us. �Thurs. Sept. 14 – see also 9/7 [Sept. 7]. Gordon took cap to New Lowell. Fri. Sept. 15 – no entry. [see also Sept. 8]. Sat. Sept. 16 – no entry. [see also Sept. 9]. Sun. Sept. 17 – I walked down townline & Mrs. Jim Brennan’s saw Geo. Arnum. Was at Clark’s for tea. [see also Sept. 10]. Mon. Sept. 18 – no entry. [see also Sept. 11]. Tues. Sept. 19 – cultivated pea & flax ground. 3 h – 1 load bwheat. [see also Sept. 12]. Wed. Sept. 20 – Dad & I drew in 4 loads buckwheat & brought out a load of poles for wood. Thurs. Sept. 21 – A.M. Dad went to Toronto on noon train. I went out after flooring. P.M. G & I moved some hay & sawed wood. Eve. Lizzie, Mother & I were at Gauley’s this day, also were Florence & Mrs. Maxwell. We were quite well entertained. Fri. Sept. 22 – A.M. Press at C. McKinnon. I plowed a little in ditch. P.M. Press here. Ed Patterson. Hay. Eve. Lizzie & I celebration in Angus over the election. Sat. Sept. 23 – A.M. – 10.30, press. Straw drew press to McBride’s. P.M. Finished plowed west end G & I of ditch and took out some snags. Eve. Jim Mullen drove 7 lambs M 7 I out to Angus. Spoke for Will D’s horse to go to Grenfel Serv. Eve. Mary McKinney’s sister Rachel died Fri. Funeral Mon. In Detroit & Flushing. Driving. Mr. McKinnon & Sadie slow to deliver telegram. Sun. Sept. 24 – Cloudy all day. 6 out to S.S. & Pres. C I stayed. Eve. Drove to Grenfel. Was Anniversary there. Mr. Bowen of Barrie. We had a wet dark drive to Angus as I had no lantern. Will Davidson backed out & I had to drive Net. Reached Angus a little late & went alone. Rau & Mrs. West went also. Percy & Dora, Gauley were here this P.M. Should not have went out at all this eve. Drove this – Jno & Jessie Campbell, Lorne & Mrs. Davidson. Mon. Sept. 25 – Heavy rain all night. Plowing east end of ditch. Tues. Sept. 26 – Rain last night. Plowing in same corner. Am also taking out some stumps. Wed. Sept. 27 – Finished plowing back corner. Eve. Lizzie & I were at extra CP. I didn’t as I had a cold – at Lorne’s a little. Thurs. Sept. 28 – Cult part of sod by barn. Eve. Mrs. Bishop, Misses Mary & Jennie Buchanan were here for tea. I went back with them. Fri. Sept. 29 – Rained till 2 P.M. & then cleared up, chilly. I drove in after flour & lath so didn’t go out later. Might have plowed this P.M. as well as not. Frank is to report in Merlin Monday. �Sat. Sept. 30 – A.M. Plowed piece of bwheat by lane deep with kangaroo. P.M> Cult bal of sod by barn. Brought Mr. Tuck’s colt up from bush. Has sore in right brisket. Mr. Martin, Jos Lochart & Wm. McDonald were down looking at jams on the Mad. Went down to town line. I went along as dad was away. Eve. In. Misses Buchanan’s went home to-day. I believed it rained every night this week except Wed. Sun. Oct. 1 – Rained till 3 P.M. No one was out yet. Eve. Li, La & I out to church, practice afterwards till 9.45. Told Everard something was in the wind re ---- Mon. Oct. 2 – Mr. Tuck took 2 colts home & the 1 died next Wed. This week sod by roots cult & disked & sod by barn disked. Have also plowing across river a couple of days & finished the piece. Tues. Oct. 3 – See 10/2 [Oct. 2]. Wed. Oct. 4 – See 10/2. Thurs. Oct. 5 – See 10/2. Fri. Oct. 6 – Gordon was disking. Rained from 9 A.M. till 6 P.M. Just pulled a few roots. Eve. At C.P. Lizzie stays at Mac’s till Sunday. It seems she has her share of outings. Sat. Oct. 7 – 4 at the roots & finished the same. There were 7 good big loads. Also a little with team. Finished disking by barn. Sun. Oct. 8 – Angus Meth. Anniversary. A.M. Mother (West), Gr (Mac’s) & I (Archie’s) stayed for P.M. service. La & I stayed for Eve. (Mac’s). Laura, Archie & I at Lorne’s, also Mrs. Dobson & Leslie & Mr. McCrimmon of Creemore. Eve. Conyouy till 9.30 Dobson’s, H.L. Tarbush later & ______. U no what. Met Archie & Rau on townline on way home. Before I had smelt a rat but I found the same this eve. Mon. Oct. 9 – A.M. Striking out field by barn. P.M. plowing same. Gordon at New Lowell with 800# chop & 40.21 ham. Eve. Drove to Utopia English Social alone. Concert also. Domiciled at McIntosh’s a few hours. Didn’t get home via Angus till 10 A.M. Gordon Tues. Oct. 10 – 2 h plowing. Mother & Li at Ladies Aid – stayed at Lorne’s over night. Gordon at McDiarmid’s till Fri. eve picking potatoes. Wed. Oct. 11 – 2 plowing Thurs. Oct. 12 – 2 plowing. Eve. Laura & I at Prayer Meeting. Tried to get some reasons but was unsuccessful. Fri. Oct. 13 – Eve. Choir. Saw Everard awhile re several mysteries. Tom ½ day – Jim Mullen, I & Jno. D. – Frank Mullen all day. 3 teams on the Boulevard. �Sat. Oct. 14 – Jno, Dick, Gr & I scratched, plowed & pitted 15 rows potatoes, about 2/3. Sun. Oct. 15 – Presbyterian Anniversary. A.M. Mother (McKever’s), Gr, Dick (Den’s) out. Eve. Li, La & I out. Cliff was over for a few minutes & then Li & La butted in but they couldn’t help it. It put me out quite a bit. This is likely my best night for some time. Walked along Mad R to McBride’s before dinner & after Alex & I were down at the Forks. Gordon visited uncle Tom to-day because he couldn’t find his good vest. Mon. Oct. 16 – (2) or double plowing. Plowed 7 rows of potatoes & drew in them. 25 bus. Eve. Archie D., Ida McMulkin & Gertrude Moore (of Everett) were out and a pleasant time was spent. Mrs. Lorne Davidson was here for afternoon tea & Lizzie drove home with her. Tues. Oct. 17 – 2 plowed a little this A.M. & then the ram held sway the balance of day. Was going to Angus in eve but changed my plans on account of rain. Wed. Oct. 18 – A.M. Jno drove to Angus after Lizzie. Was 3 h plowing all day, have finished this piece but for about 3 hours. Eve. The whole Shebang were at Uncle Tom’s for the evening. Thurs. Oct. 19 – Gordon & I, also Jim Mullen were after 2 loads Fat Pine near Duckworth’s. We got home by 8.30. Ida – Miss Moore & Mr. McMulkin were out to-day. Dad returned from his visit to Highgate & adjacent points. Fri. Oct. 20 – A.M. 2 plowing gore in sod by barn. Dollie thought she needed a holiday so proposed a lame ankle this A.M. Eve. C.P. Lizzie didn’t go out, intending to go to Barrie Sat. 4 of us were for a nice little drive in the meantime. P.M. M., Jno & I brought out the piano from Station & found it in good shape. Sat. Oct. 21 – Finished gore in sod & plowed headland. Also drew in potatoes, Jno & Dick, besides raked harrowed ground. Mother, Lizzie & Dad in Barrie to-day. Dad stayed over-night with Humphrey’s. Eve. Had Uncle Tom barber me. Sun. Oct. 22 – Rain off & on, 12 A.M. to 12 P.M. A.M. Jno, Dick & Gr at S.S. P.M. Lizzie & I drove to Utopia Anniversary Services. We had tea at Richard Bell’s also, Randolph & cousin. Leslie Dobson, Wm. Miller. Eve. Drove to Angus with Mr. West. Lizzie, Cliff, Sadie, Ida, Miss Moore, Archie & Rau were at church Utopia. Because I drove to Angus early, Li thought that I had made a big mistake. Everard & I had a good talk on several topics. Mr. Humphrey drove dad out this A.M. & stayed till Mon. A.M. Mon. Oct. 23 – Gordon & I put baled straw in barn. Also drew up cultivator, disk & hay loader. Dad went to New Lowell to see about heater & didn’t get it. Eve. Mr. Tom Wilkinson up for a while. Tues. Oct. 24 – A.M. Finished 3 h plowing sod by barn. P.M. started on sod by roots. Eve. Writing diary for last week. Dad Shipped Barney to Wm. James Dutton. ¼ veal from Jno Bishop. 2.70. De Jeardin 1 colt out. �Wed. Oct. 25 – 3 h plowing sod by roots. Mr. Dean from Angus out laying new floor in house. Eve. Drove Mr. Dean out & was in at Mac’s a few .. Thurs. Oct. 26 – till 3 P.M. 3 h plowing sod by roots, 3 h plowing oats stubble by roots. Eve. Walked out & back 1”5” & 1’8”. Not very many at P meeting. Fri. Oct. 27 – Finished 3 h plowing on oats stubble by roots. Also harrowed & drew in 2 loads turnips. Eve. Stay in & didn’t go to C.P. as there was none. Sat. Oct. 28 – A.M. I was finishing some plowing & all were at turnips. 6 loads. La & Li drove out after Frank who is going to stay till Mon. Eve. Sun. Oct. 29 – A.M. Li, Dick, Gr at S.S. 10.30, Frank, La & I drove to Archie’s for day. Cliff, Dolly, & Mrs. McKever were also there. Eve. Gordon & Li drove out. I stayed for later meeting & a C.P. & was at Dr’s a few .. Mon. Oct. 30 – Thanksgiving Day. We finished pulling turnips this A.M. & drew in the 2 loads. Brought pulper from Uncle Tom’s. P.M. skidding out wood in poles. Frank was on the crosscut. Eve. Li & La walked out to Angus & I drove Frank out. Was in at Mac’s & West’s, rained as we were coming home. 10.30 A.M. A Thanksgiving Service was held in Meth. Church with assistance of Mr. Sterling. 2.30 P.M. a funeral – a young lad ______ Coddington, Latter Day Saints. Turnips 10 loads. Tues. Oct. 31 – rained in showers all day. Was to have helped cut some wood for Mr. Beers if fine weather had prevailed. Hallowe’en this night but we were all in the house. A.m. 3 put baled hay from cow stable to hay mow. P.M. I was draining in barnyard and Dad & Jno were laying new floor in kitchen. They also did some in evening. Wed., Nov. 1 – raining. Thurs. Nov. 2 – A.M. rain. P.M. Tom McK & Jim helped us putting sand at break. Fri. Nov. 3 – we at drawing sand yet. Sat. Nov. 4 – A.M. Drawing sand. P.M. 1 load wood. Sand again. Chas. & Tony McK helped. Sun. Nov. 5 – Brentwood Meth. Anniversary. A.M. All went but Dad. Jno home at noon. P.M. Mother, R & Gr home. Eve. Mr. Starr of Allendale had services. Angus Choir assisted. Ida, Sadie, Cliff, Mrs. K, Lizzie, Strat & I, Wm. McMillen, Miss Gauley. (Leslie & Geo Dobson in eve.) Mon. Nov. 6 – A.M. Put load bedding in double stall. Put load feed straw in hay mow. P.M. Rained. Mr. Tuck 2 cattle home. Tues. Nov. 7 – Rained A.M. P.M. Jno & I sawing poles in swamp near town line. �Wed. Nov. 8 – Dad in Barrie. A.M. Jno & I sawed wood. P.M. Jno threshing at Jno Dunn’s. Thurs. Nov. 9 - - 10. Threshing Jno Davidson. 10-2, threshing D. McMackon & Tom McKinnon. We had 40 bus buckwheat. Jim Mullen & I drew separator to White’s & ___ White Jno D. drew engine. Eve. I helped Jno D. Move our furniture upstairs. Jim D. & family, Jessie, Frank & Jack Campbell were down. Fri. Nov. 10 – A.M. Drew some sand for road to barn from house. A.M. Nailed up end of barn. Eve. Li & I at C.P. 2 oif the girls did not hitch very well. Sat. Nov. 11 – 3 were making road in slashing so to get at cedar in winter. McMackons at Jno Davidson. Jim & Henrietta, Tom & Mary McK, Mrs. Will McK, Jno Dunn & Mother, Chas McCarthy & wife, Dave Davidson & wife, Walter Hill, Jno Bishop & wife. Sun. Nov. 12 – 9-10, I walked to S.S. as I was to be Supt & teacher, in a drizzle, & home in evening, 9.15-10.30 with snow on ground & quite chilly. Stayed at West’s to-day & the boys and I had quite a visit. There was Song Service in evening & Randolph gave a short talk on Romans 12. Called at Clarks a few minutes after church. Believe I might have gone to 321 had I wish as was near the last to leave. The West’s are improving. Mon. Nov. 13 – Wm. Adams came after pony. Fixing pig & hen pen. Barrell – Missionary – was brot out from Angus to-day (from Uncle Nelson, nuts, beans & apples. Tues. Nov. 14 – Jno & I digging cellar under store room. Eve. Laura & I drove to New Lowell to cash 2 orders 3.15 & 100.00. Snowed quite heavy foe awhile. Wed. Nov. 15 – This week we have been putting cellar under kitchen. We excavated a place 8’ x 8’ x 5’ deep. Then made board walls, steps, bin & shelves. This occupied nearly all week. Dad was boss carpenter. Eve. Li & La at Angus for music. Thurs. Nov. 16 – Quite a bit of snow fell last night & continued most of day. Fri. Nov. 17 – Lots more snow to-day. It is now 8” or 9” on the level out here but less on roads. 3 Gordons & Fleming were after 20 horses to-day, $54.00 pasture. Eve. Started to rain & fool that I was I started for Angus & left cutter in bush, but brought it home with me. Next time I won’t be so reckless. Sat. Nov. 18 – Mother, Laura & Dick in Barrie to-day. La invested in a set of furs for herself. Sun. Nov. 19 – A.M. Young folks didn’t seem anxious to go to S.S. Eve. Li, La & I out. I walked home. We were at Mac’s a while after also was Shat. Was at Drisbe for E church. Mon. Nov. 20 – 3 after cedars. Eve. Drove to Angus for Xmas entertainment meeting. Decided that each class be trained by their teacher. Also envelopes be distributed to secure Xmas cheer for poor. The choir outside intend to have a dialogue. Everard at school again this week. �Tues. Nov. 21 – 3 after cedar. Took team & bob sleighs & McMackons to Thos McKinnon’s in evening for an outing. Wed. Nov. 22 – 3 after cedar. La & Li out to Angus for music lesson. Thurs. Nov. 23 – 3 after seeder. Uncle Tom, Aunt Martha, Jim & Henrietta were up for partridge supper & evening. Fri. Nov. 24 – Dad in Angus to-day. Gordon & I were sawing wood most of time. Eve. Li & I at C.P. I was late starting & ending but we practised at West’s. Sat. Nov. 25 – I took 10.00 chop to New Lowell with team, change 55 cts. Then drew load of wood by lumber & bal of water. Jno & Dad were cutting poles. Eve. La & I skating on Oxbow, also Frank Mullen & Jessie Campbell. We were on about 2 hours. Gordon drove out after Mr. & Mrs. Clark. Sun. Nov. 26 – A.M. no one out. P.M. Mr. Clark & I walked out 1 ¼. Eve. Li & La & Mrs. Clark drove out. The walking was not very good but I had to walk home as I was talking to Rand too long and the girls went on thro. Felt rather tough all eve. Mon. Nov. 27 – 3 hunting Cedar. Tues. Nov. 28 – 3 at cedar. Wed. Nov. 29 – 3 at cedar. Thurs. Nov. 30 – 3 at cedar. Fri. Dec. 1 – 3 at cedar. Started to snow quite heavy about 4 P.M. so quit. Believe we have enough out. Sat. Dec. 2 – no entry. Sun. Dec. 3 – no entry. Mon. Dec. 4 – no entry. Tues. Dec. 5 – no entry. Wed. Dec. 6 – no entry. Thurs. Dec. 7 – no entry. Fri. Dec. 8 – no entry. �Sat. Dec. 9 – no entry. Sun. Dec. 10 – no entry. Mon. Dec. 11 – no entry. Tues. Dec. 12 – no entry. Wed. Dec. 13 – no entry. Thurs. Dec. 14 – no entry. Fri. Dec. 15 – no entry. Sat. Dec. 16 – Dick – Mac’s & Clarks. La & Li walked drove out in P.M. & stayed. Sun. Dec. 17 – A.M. Dick drove home after S.S., doctoring cow all day. Eve. Angus Meth. Was late at church & stayed out of choir. Li & La drove home in the cutter alone. Mon. Dec. 18 – A.M. Took 3 pigs 680 # @ 6.00 to Angus, 40.80. The cow Lillie quite sick & died next A.M. Had an overdose of oat chop & she was paralyzed. Tues. Dec. 19 – Eve. Drove in cutter out to Prayer meeting with Mother at Mrs. Redfern’s. Gave Lizzie 1.00 Xmas 1910 to get Ladies H J [Home Journal] during year. Wasn’t used. Wed. Dec. 20 – La & Li drove out in cutter, G 7 I drove out in buggy. Eve. Party at Dr. West’s. McMulkin, Ida; McAteer, Jessie; McMackon, 4; McKinnon, Mr., teacher; McKever, Cliff; Miscampbell, Cassie; Blair, Sadie; Bush, Frank - Gordon & wife; Sprague, Miss, teacher; West, 4; Walker, James; Duckworth, Strat; Pugh, Melville & Luella; Clark, Mr. & Mrs. (14). Thurs. Dec. 21 – 2 drawing poles, dad chopping, brought last up to-night. Have been drawing all week as sleighing is quite good. Lately we logged up the clearing & piled the debris. Fri. Dec. 22 – A.M. Logging by bridge. P.M. 2 loads straw put in mow. 4.00 Strat Duckworth arrived with his engine & we sawed about an hour. Sat. Dec. 23 – Buzz saw was beating us at the cross-cut to-day. Jno Davidson & Jimie helped. 3.30 P.M. – 7.00. took saw to Frank Coulsons bush near townline & Ry. Eve. Lizzie La drove out & I walked later. We waited for mail & were later getting home. Dad went out with Mr. Tom McKinnon & brought Frank & Malcolm back. Sun. Dec. 24 – A.M. no one went out. The boys & dad were for a walk to the bridge etc. Mon. Dec. 25 – no entry. Tues. Dec. 26 – no entry. �Wed. Dec. 27 – no entry. Thurs. Dec. 28 – no entry. Fri. Dec. 29 – no entry. Sat. Dec. 30 – no entry. Sun. Dec. 31 – no entry. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0bff442a71ec68411d5616b9a128956f.pdf ebf4ecc1c5e724efe56d8546adbebb99 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d1f8c5c0129c5b6cf855eab2bd3b7a62.pdf 9c8bc8519d9f02a4a07ddd4bda645117 PDF Text Text William (Henry) Watson (1838-1918) 1881-1911 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Henry Watson’s Diary 1882 P1. Dancing Young ladies allow gentlemen privileges in dancing, when taken under any other circumstances would be considered as improper. It requires neither brains nor good muscles to be a good dancer. As the love of the one increases, the love of the men & women in skilful dancing. In ancient times the sexes danced separately. Alcohol is the spirit of beverages, so sex is the spirit of the dance, take it away & let the sexes dance separately & dancing would go out of fashion very soon. Parlour dancing is dangerous. Tippling leads to drunkenness and Parlour dancing leads to ungodly Balls. Tippling & parlour dancing sow the wind & both reap the whirlwind. Put dancing in the crucible, apply the acids, weight it, and the verdict of reason morality & religion is “weighted in the balance and found wanting.” The Chief of Police of New Your city says, “That the families of the abandoned girls in the city were ruined by dancing.” Page 2. Were I so tall to reach the pole, And meet the oceans with my span, I must be measured by my soul, The mind is the standard of the man Page 3 News papers A good newspaper is the grandest temporal blessing that God has given to the people of any country. Opinions sometimes are, that anybody can make a newspaper with the aid of capital. The facts are that fortunes are swallowed up every year in the vain effort to establish newspapers. It is time, in my opinion, that it was understood that unless genius & ability are the basis of the undertaking, that the most successful way to sink a fortune & keep it sunk, is to start a newspaper. To publish a newspaper requires the skill, precision, vigilance, strategy and boldness of a Commander in Chief. �To edit a newspaper one needs to be a statesman, a geographer, a statistician and so far as all acquisitions a concise encyclopaedia. Page 4 There are some women who are unbearable. No love or tenderness can subdue their bickerings. If every want be not instantly gratified they accuse their husbands of not caring for them, and either vent their dissatisfaction in angry words, or worse lapse into sulky silence. Can you wonder that the husbands of such women seek refuge in places of evil resort. A prison is more compassionate than domestic unhappiness. “A fretful temper Will divide The closest knot That can be tied.” Page 5 Clearville Dec 19/82 This day has revealed to me, by sentiments expressed in confidence by an aged Father. One who has struggled through life’s journey to rear and comfort a home for his aged wife & children of small sons & daughters that life is a pilgrimage. One may struggle & fight for our children, they grow up to dishonour their parents, seemingly do everything to destroy the comforts of age, & bring grey hairs & a premature grave, such is the case related; domestic discomfiture instead of domestic happiness, seems to prevail. Remember sons & daughters, your convictions will realize you are slowly but surely murdering your aged & respected Father. Page 6 Never swerve in your conduct from your honest convictions decide, because you see reason for decisions, and then act because you have decided. Let your actions follow the guidance of your judgment & if between them both you go down, go down. It is the only course worth of a man. Page 7 Met at the dedication of the Universalist Church in Detroit in the fall of 1881. The following persons were present: Role Woods Esq Nixon {P. Q.?} Ont �R.W. Cobb Esq. Smithville, Ont. JT Middleton Esq. Hamilton, Ont. R. {Bumar?} ESq. & daughter Olinda, Ont Rev. {C.F.} Dodge  Apr 2/80 – wrote me regarding a location Branchport N.Y. Yates Co. Page 8 West Lyone Prov. Of Manitoba Apr. 15/ 1882 Myself Louisa & Clayton crossed over the Red River on the ice, just before it broke up. The River was supposed to be 4 ft. above its natural level & shortly after crossing, the ice broke up & showed plainly the danger we were in crossing. Brother Theodore & Mrs. George Cummings were with us. Got my luggage across in a small boat. Was taken ill that afternoon & had Dr. Cameron to see me. Met W. J. Gosnell & Wm. English on the banks of the Red River west side. In such trying times how cheering it is to find old acquaintances & true friends. Page 9 Theodore T. Watson Nelsonville, Manitoba May 6/1882 Eugene Watson Nelsonville, Man. May 6/1882 Page 10 Clearville July 11/82 This night brings forth sad remembrances. Two months ago this a.m. my dearest of all earthly treasures was taken from me. Death claimed her as heaven’s own. Sad is such realities but only a matter of time with all beings. Our reunion is sure when my time comes. Henry Page 11 Sabbath Evening Sept 3/82 �This day has been spent under severe trials of sustaining a despondent spirit. Memories of my precious {look} lurk through the mind and imagination says they are with me only to vanish upon reflection of sad reality. They are visionary plain the only consoling comfort. Ida and Linius went home & to the fairchilds Suffered nearly all day with headache at home with Clayton Mary & Becca. Page 12 Mix first hope & then despair, how sad is life in such a mood. --How said it is to convene around the grave of the dead to see the tears & hear the sobs of the survivors stricken & mourning friends. Only “A little while” Job xvi-18. Death is the great conqueror. Life’s activity is only a little while. The sun goes down and death transforms all. Page 13 The spirit departeth How calm the repose The pale lily bloometh Whence fadeth the rose; But there is no death Only transfiguration The yielding of breath For the glorification OH God, to that faith To the heart’s consolation. -Not dead not dead, Only gone to the giver Awaiting the weepers Just over the river Only gone by the path That the blesses have trod To walk with the saints In the city of God. Page 14 Died At Nelsonville, Prov. of Manitoba. My dear companion –wife- Louisa on the morning of May 6th 1882 at 1a.m. The mind is incompetent to express the Heart’s feeling under most trying times, I have the confidence to feel There is another loving hand �To heaven’s harp strings given Another gentle seraph’s voice, Another star in heaven. Page 15 Nov 18th 1882 A.D. My birthday Sat. A lovely day all sunshine no shadow. Sad is the remembrance & position from one yr ago but life’s cross we must bear and fight our destinies with fortitude. I was home all day with Ida, Lucy, Mary & Becca McDougal & my precious little boy Clayton. Linnius was at the Eau boating. A peculiar day as telegraphing was intercepted by magnetic aerial interception. Messages were heard without the aid of batteries etc. Northern lights were bright. Page 16 Memorandum of Photographs sent to various parties. George Angolosis, Self & Louisa Walter & Mary Garreth “ R. Constable - “ Anson Tucker Family Wesley & Leva – self & Louisa T. E. Rennic – “ “ T. Harvey – “ “ Eugene – Family with Clayton Theodore – Louisa & Clayton Henry Adams self & Louisa John {AE} - Clayton Elizabeth – “ Dr. Ras{illegible} - Louisa & Clayton Jennie {or prob. Tennie, who was Henry’s sister Hortense} – Clayton 3 De Longs – Clayton Mrs. Frances self Louisa & Clayton Rebecca DeLong Clayton & Louisa Clarke Watson – Clayton Page 17 Guard well they life One never can know What evil from thy tongue can flow What guilt, what grief may be incurred By one incautious hasty word He who receives a good turn Should never forget it. �He who does one Should never remember it. Page 18 A word, a look, which at one time makes no impression, at another time wounds the heart, & like a shaft flying with the wind pierces deep, which with its own natural force would scarce reach the object aimed at. Page 19 A solid statement embodying much political reasoning illustrating genius, capital, money, skill, business, foolishness & labour. Tennayson can take a worthless sheet of paper & by writing a poem on it making it worth $5000 & that’s genius. Vanderbilt can write a few words on a sheet of paper & make it worth $5,000,000 & that’s capital. The United States can take an ounce & a quarter of gold & stamp upon it an “Eagle Bird” & “Twenty dollars” & that’s money. A mechanic can take material worth $5 & make it into a watch worth $100 & that’s skill. The merchant can take an article worth 50c & sell it to you for $1.00 that’s business. Page 20 A lady can purchase a very comfortable bench for $10 but prefers to pay $100 that’s foolishness. The ditch digger works 10 hrs a day & shovels out 3 or 4 tons of earth for $1.00 that’s labour. Died At Ridydom on Friday morning {here?} 8th at 5 am, Little only old, smallest child I ever saw. Weighed wo pounds when Born. Why should such a little innocent Babi suffer as it did for days before death. Page 21 All over the world there are women who endeavour to satisfy the hunger of their own hearts with the devotion of man who inspires them with reverence & tenderness perhaps, but who fail utterly to rouse in them the deep strong love of which they are by nature capable. Sometimes before it burst over their heads then feel the cold dark shadow of the storm clouds which is to wreck their dearest hopes & flood their souls with misery. Page 22 {signatures} Richard DeLong Rosannah Delong Traverse City, Mich. Page 23 �Zelotes B. Delong Elgin Ill. Sept 13/83 16 yrs Bertha Delong Eligin Ill. Written by herself Nov 20/83 Page 24 Maud Delong Elgin Ill. 1882 – 10 years old Page 25 Frances C. Delong Traverse City Mich. Nov 20/1883 Died 1886 Page 26 C.E. Delong – Traverse City Nov 26/1883 Mich Page 27 J.C. DeLong, Elgin Ill. Nov 20/83 Page 28 Detroit Nov 15\83 Was married to Ida K. Handy by Rev C.W. Knickerbocker in the Parlor of Antisdale Hotel in the presence of Anson Tucker wife & daughter & a few others. Passed a pleasant evening in conversation in Parlor. A very blustery disagreeable day with snow squalls. Went through the City some. Page 29 Started for Chicago at 9.15 on the morning of 16th arrived at 9P.M. & stopped at Commercial Hotel until 19th. Went from there to Elgin Ill. Arrived at 11:30 am. found residence of Uncle Zelates & Aunt Harriet, on Walnut str. West Elgin. Family – Cecilia Apr 26/83 30 yrs, Delbert – Aug 26 – 25 yrs old Alives Mar 16 – 32 yrs Julia Nov 16 - 21 “ Burton – Sept 13 – 16 yrs Page 30 �Maud Jan 25 – 10 yrs Zelates – 60 yrs, Harriet – 51 George killed on railway July 20/83 25 years old – which constitutes the family of Derick Delong May 13 1883 Rosannah Feb 25 “” 53 Chas. Edgar Jan 4/83 “ 30 Frances 20 yrs age – Edgar’s wife maiden name Amelia Minerva Hade, Page 31 has one child born Oct 8/82 Phinneus Baldwin Julius Baldwin Birthday Apr 16/83 – 51 yrs age Clair McLaughlin – Ap 17 – 48 Charles Baldwin – Jan 4 – 26 Clinton “” - June 4 - 25 Lloyd “” - Aug 11 – 23 Minnie “ - May 18 – 20 Neva “ - Feb 18 – 18 Saya “ - Apr 20 – 10 Daisy {-Apr 20 – 10?} Page 32 Mrs. C.E. Delong Traverse City, Mich Page 33 Colin Ross Fulton, Ill. Whiteside Co. Page 34 Anson Baldwin July 11/1883 – 47 yrs {Eliner?} Baldwin (Sawin) Lewellyn “ Zala Sawin “ Jennie Alla “ Oct 10 – 47 yrs Oct 10 – 20 Mar 3 – 16 Feb 10/83 – 13 – 56 �Burdet Jay “ Myrtie May “ Nov 16/83 – 7 Apr 2/83 – 3 Page 35 Celia DeLong – Elgin Ill. Page 36 Albert Delong “ “ Page 37 A Baldwin – Union Rock Co. Wisconsin Ill. Dec 7/83 {July 11/83 – 47 yr?} Page 38 Eleanor M. Baldwin {Willie Baldwin Zola S. Baldwin Evansville Wisconsin Dec 7/83?} Page 39 Jennie E. Baldwin Burdette Joy Baldwin Myrtie May Baldwin Evansville Dec 7/83 Page 40 Clara B. Baldwin Brooklyn, Wisconsin Page 41 Julius Baldwin, Brooklyn Wisconsin Page 42 C.S. Baldwin Oregon, Wisconsin Dec 9/83 Page 43 Clinton J. Baldwin Oregon Wisconsin Dawe Co. Dec 9/83 Page 44 �Lloyd M. Baldwin, Brooklyn Wisc. married Mary Graham Page 45 Alvin Bryant Randolph Wisconsin Page 46 Minnie Baldwin, Brooklyn Wis. married Palmer A Naymes Page 47 Mira J. Baldwin Brookly Wis. Page 48 Daisy Baldwin Brooklyn Wis. 17 yrs old 1890 Page 49 23 yrs Boyd M. Baldwin Oregon Wis Page 50 Emerson Bryant Randolph Wis. Page 51 Lucy C. Bryant Randolph Wis. 1883 Page 52 Hale Handy, Fox Lake Wis Page 53 Larry M. Handy Fox Lake Wis Page 54 Fannie K. John Fox Lake Wis Dec 18/83 Page 55 D.W. John Fox Lake Wis 12/18/83 Page 56 �Hale Handy – Born in York state Apr 1 – 1883 – 46 yrs Laura (Wood Handy Feb 24/83 – 59 yrs Archy M. Handy Dec 6/83 – 37 Fanny (Handy) John July 24/83 – 31 DW John Oct 25/83 – 34 (Born 3 children) Morton H John – 5 Allan W “ Oct 19/83 – 4 “ sept 1/83 – Babe Page 57 Feb 17/86 Appointed & elected as District Deputy Grand Master of AOUW Lodge for St. Claire district – comprising of Elgin, Kent & Essex. Got election through energy of John Lee, Colin Rathorne, {TLT Lewis} & Bob {Prosser} Page 58 Wm McLaren, Mapleton, Dakota Clarke A. Watson – Scammon Cove Drummond Island, Mich Miss Baxter – 31 Roland Str Detroit Mich Page 59 Brother Masons who assisted me in Man. May 1882 (death of Louisa) Nathan Logan – Westlynn Alex Stuarant – “ Joseph Grant – “ JW Guthersey – “ Geo McDonald – “ Mr. Bromish – “ Joseph Leport Rick Quail ET Yenta NE Wilson CE Jackson LE Scurbnor JB Turnbull Geo Gaffney {Indley} Moon Page 60 �March 5/86 John Raycroft & Wm McLaren spent part of day with us from 11-4p.m. How pleasant it is to have valued & honourable friends call upon you & revive old acquaintances two of whom I value highly. Page 61 Ages etc of Pa Handy’s family Collins Handy Sr Born Apr 7 – 1811 New Haven Conn. Rebecca Baldwin – Sept 18 1814 Landsdown Children 11 David Henry Handy – Dec 20/35 Collins Handy (jr) - Aug 18/38 Louisa Handy - Apr 12/41 Julia Ellen “ – Apr 21/43 Julius “ – Feb 17/45 George William “ – May 4/52 Franklin M. “ - Apr 20/50 Norman Wesley “ – May 4 52 Ida K. “ – Jun 14 54 Clara Lucy “ – Oct 17 56 Anson Fred “ - Mar 25 57 Page 62 A very good world to live in To lend, spend or to give in to beg or to borrow or to get a man’s own The very worst world that ever was known T.F. Watson – married [T.F is Theodore Frederick, Henry’s brother] Maggie Murray – died Jan 16/1885 Arlow was born Married Sarah Louise Born Aug 31 1858 Charles Frederick – Jan 13/85 Louisa Ruth – June 13/94 Dec 87 - sent L.E Toronto & Globe Page 63 Dec 4/1902 �The Canada Temperance Act submitted to the voters for Ont. Result as follows Had to get 212,725 votes to pass. Got. Page 64 Family Record {Haltun?} Page 65 Gone Home Departed this life Apr 22/86 Hale Handy age 16 with Influenza Son of Collins & Elisabeth Handy In peace in heaven. How glorious such hope though sad to separate on earth’s [missing] with so promising a young man. In life respected by all who knew him. In death reunited. Page 66 1886 May 11th I as District Dep. Of A.O.U.W. for the Claire District worked up & got petition to organize a degree of Select Knights of the Order in Morpeth & Ridgetown. Sent petition to Grand Council B.J Friendship of St. Catherines, & he instituted Morpeth May 11/86 in evening with following chair members No 60. H. Watson Dr. Shaw, Collins Handy, J.R. Smith, Frank Guyott, AD Page, Geo White, D McFarlane, J. Truman, AR McDonald, J. Ridley & E. Monnom. AE Page in Supreme. Ad lunch at the Eno House after. Page 67 May 12/86 Instituted Howard Laguire No. 61 in evening with following members, W {Smewith} W. Prosser D.O. Loane J. Ian B.A. Thorpe N.J. Willson W. J. Grant D. {Costernues} W. Latimer John Lea I was appointed G.C. & a delegate to Grand Lodge in Guelph. W. Prossner same Wm Howard Leguiere Page 68 Clearville Mar 20/87 All alone with Clayton & Father Collins. They have gone to bed at 10P.M. Sunday evening Linny, Ida & Babe at Adamsons or Winefarlanes. I go to West Home in morning & Rodney Lodge in eve or �expect to. A very fine day. Done all the house work etc today Henry Page 69 Clearville Mar 27/88 To-day has been one of a Historical event in my life, showing the trials & natural destinies of paternal care. Linny & Mary also Wilfred took mail train this a.m. for Manitoba. Mr Greeneway went yesterday 26th with car of effects. How little such separations are thought of unless realised. Such is destiny. Such is life. May God protect & assist them. Page 70 Eternal Truth, Justice, Honesty & Mutual Aid Wisdom penetrates many mysteries. Let prudence rule your mind & govern your temper. Justice demands protection but not abuse. Let not thy tongue offend they neighbour. Page 71 Excursion Sept 7/89 Clearville On Sept 4 @ 8a.m. the Steamer “Lake Side” Capt N.J. Wright & A Cowan purser. Left the docks {Edgecombs}, Moores, Clearville & Morpeth. Left Morpeth nearly 10am for Cleveland. 168 tickets sold. Mr Isaac Gardner & self chartered boat & ran excursion at a loss of about 1.25 each. The weather so rough could not go on Aug 21st or would have made well as there was about 1000 on shore to go. Page 72 So rough when we landed at the Eau on the 5th could not get to lower decks. Had to get down to foot of Eau in small boats & get home best we could. The schooner Lewis Ross of Port Hope went ashore, helped take the crew off. The Tug Maytham of Cleveland Ohio attempted to rescue but could not. Capt High & Capt & crew of Tug are deserving credit for noble effort & rescuing the men off vessel. Upon the whole, good excitable time. Page 73 Clearville Jan 9 1890 To-day has been one of sad experience. Departed this life David W. {Gresner} resident of Orford & Warden of Kent. A true & tried friend, a man of sterling material that embodies all that makes up true manhood. Departed this life at age of 55 yr 10 months & 24 days. Mourned by all & despised by none. Page 74 �Buried June 11/90 by Masonic Fraternity & aided by Select Knights (He was initiated into Masonry by myself) about 100 of the Brethren present from all parts, and over 100 conveyances in all. Memorial cards sent to J John – successor as Warden J Flemming J T Arnold J McMichael J Duich David Wilson Page 75 P Spence Julius Murray T Warrington Colin Lietch AJ McMurdo Council Page 76 {checkmarks in pencil go down the left of this page next to each name} John Mcham John Fon John Hurry W. J. {Buckm?} Wm Ridley Hank Ridley {Malln?} Badens {F.7.?} Allen {Thrs} F. Ronllidy Alex McLanish L. S. Censhy John Lee A. J. C. {Anderson?} L. {Cenpudin?} Mr. Royne {Las?} Reycraph L. D. {Cennier?} {Webinder?} {Emydt?} John Carry John {Cradon?} {Lindyr?} Nood D. McFarlane Page 77 {Signatures} �Chas S. Pratt Large Man 596 West Av Buffalo N.Y. Earnest Wende Buffalo N.Y. Heath Couns F Knoll 45 Niagara Str. Buffalo N.Y. – old man L.H. Smith 663 Main Str. Buffalo N.Y. Page 78 Aug 14/15 – 1890 Julius Baldwin visited us in Canada. Was here & visit for 2 wks & over. Had a picnic at Eau & Pa Handy’s on Aug 26. I had to go to Chatham county audit & could not go. Ida & I went to Julie Handy’s on Sat. Eve. 30th & came home Monday – bid Uncle Julie good bye & at Collins Handy on Sund 31st. He went or started for home on Sept 1st. Page 79 1890 Mr. Marcus died at Ridgetown was buried at Ridgetown on Sat. 30 Aug. I was Pall bearer. Page 80 Born Oct 14/1874 Preston Coffey Page 81 Mary Geldon wife of Wm. Watson born in Yorkshire Eng Oct 15/1794 came to Canada 1819 died at the Eau point May 5/1885 Buried at Morpeth 1891 Robt Watson Born Aug 8 1819 died in Harwich Nov29 1880 Buried at Morpeth Page 82 A. Traunweiser requests the presence of ----- at the marriage Miss Cora Lapier to Eugene Watson on Wed. eve. May 11/1892 at the Methodist church Calgary at 9PM. Reception at 9.30 at Mr. Watson’s residence McTavish str. Calgary. Page 83 Sent Photos of buildings & family to Eugene & Fred Watson, Lin Watson & Miss Alvin Bryant & of family only to Duncan McFarlane Johnson & Soper. �Page 84 RE Gosnell Legislative Library Victoria BC JC MacDonald, 182 Vict Ave Ridgetown Aug 29/95 Minnie Smith, Cedar Springs J.A. House, Stoney Creek Page 85 1898 Feb 18 Edden Turner was in office & on 19th took tea with me sold his farm to Mr. Williamson Francis {Ferno?} Solicitor in co. with Richard Luddium, {Roode?} District Registry Office Wakefield Yorkshire England Page 86 G.W. Tape of Sumpten Oregon Father died July 23rd 1887, was buried at Morpeth aged 72 yrs. Mother died Sept 29 1900. Buried at Morpeth Oct 1 1900. Rev. L.S. McCollister preached service Page 87 1901 Sept I was appointed Post Master of Highgate – took possession of office – Aug 3rd 1901 Opened new office Oct 9th 1901 on corner of Main & King str. Highgate. Molsons Bank opened an office in Highgate. Page 88 Sund Apr 5 1903 A cool dull day, some sunshine. Morden & I all alone. Leona was at Ridetown at Oliver & Julia & ma in Wisconsin. We went to church in forenoon. Done cooking & put in day as best we could. Reading & writing letters etc. When alone the mind has many themes to ponder over & the past will crop up & cause the thoughts of “man’s vicissitudes of life”. Page 89 1903 Aug 12th �Started on a trip via San Francisco , Portland, Victoria & Vancouver to see Fred & Eugene, returned by Manitoba, St. Paul & we got home Oct 2nd 9PM. Melford Selden only grandchild came with me. Dec 21/03 – Melford took sick – developed into Scarlet Fever Page 90 a very bad type & uncertain of recovery. Telegraphed Father & Mother (Lin & Mary) to come (Dec 27th). They got here on 30th in eve. Boy changed for the better & gradually improved. Quarantine lifted on Jan 28th. Malcolm McArthur died Jan 1904 & buried at [unreadable looks like ‘Surrel’]Cemetery in Aldborough Page 91 Alex McTavish died Dec 26/03 buried at Ridgetown Cemetery on Saturday. Service by the Masons. A very cold day. Was quarantined. Could not go. Page 92 1905 Oct 27 Rosannah Delong died. Buried in Travis City Mich. She was 75 yrs 8 months 2 days old. Her maiden name was Rhuma Ross. A zealous Christian Lady, respected by everyone who knew her. Uncle Richard Delong died Oct 26 1889 & was buried in Travis city. Page 93 Her Brother is E.E. Ross, Chicago & sister was Mrs. C. W. Locke, Bellvue, Kansas USA. There has been no records made in about 2 yrs in this book. Pressure of work & poor health the cause. Page 94 1907 The township of Orford saw fit to sue me to recover what Falls said I owed. Tried in Chatham county courts before Judge Dowlan & case dismissed with costs against the Township in full. The suit created considerable excitement & I received numerous congratulations from the best men in the country. Page 95 The following congratulated me strongly on winning the suit & expressed deep indignation at the council in the course they adopted. Sheriff Germinell, Dept. Sherriff, County Clerk Gosnell Clerk of the County Holmes, County Treasurer Flemmings; Judges Chambers. {Comity?} Constable – {Loupan?} – J. G. Walker. City {Solictor-?}; Rob Black. Will Blue, Chas Ashton, some juryman �strangers – Joseph Kemel, L. J. Raycraft, my {Solictor?} – J. S. Foster, At Home – Geo W Moody, Dr Mcphace, {Wooh?} Hardy Geo {Melster?}, {Dam Lagan?} & family, Sam {Gosmell?} & Floyd. W. C. Sifton, R. G. Spruce, Rev McLong, John {Baiby?}, Barker, McConder; L. D. {Ellis?}, Geo Reycraft, A. J. Stone Rev {Cerichton?}; John Scott, {Kimmy?} {Shurch?}, John Lee Page 96 James of Rember Narmer’s family of Harwich. Emma – maid – Sarah Rice Mary Neads – Annie Handy {Summan?} Bachelor – Leslie Hallie Mallory, Frank Edith Bruce Page 97 April 7th 1909 – Grandpa Handy birth day 98 yrs old. I wrote a {skelni?} journal of his life, Hutty, journal {wanted?} {Cuh?}, {soh?} one and was published in journal & monitor Sad papers with it in as follows: Fine & Supene Watson, Ina & Mabel Muse, Sherman, {Munden?}, Jule – Baldum, Lucy Bryarch, Hale Handy Jas, {Baldiom?}, W R Watson, & Gordon Haily, Archy Campbell, Toronto, {Wr?} Roome, D. A. Gordon, Olio Handy, Geo Fisher, Ed Stewart_ Continued Page 98 Frank, Geo & {Ino?} Handy, Oliver Ransome, Leis & Clayton & {Sworal?} others; Morden started out in life, went to Toronto, to work for the Ontario Paving Buck Co, west Toronto, at 8 am {me?} week, Wm pears, manager, commenced Monday 22nd, March 1908 – Continued & liked it well Page 99 April 3rd 1909, Uncle Zelotis {We?} Long, dud at his sons residence. {Aleeins?} {Dilong?} near Delton. {Wise?} I & e was born in Clark Township {comity?} {ac?} Durham in 8 yrs 3.1823 after 85 yrs x 7 m. Page 100 J. Morse Hardy Oct 10/09 Born Nov. 30/1877 Page 101 1910 John White born March 2 1846 Sarah A white born Sept 2nd 1853 Samuel {mariner?} White born Dec 3 1875 Mary A Dodds {written above} White born April 18th 1880 Alice Wash White (wife of A White) Peter John Dodds (husband of Mary White) �Page 102 {Photograph of two men and a woman glued to page} H. W. M., alley, Bloomfield {Hunny?} & Ida Watson Highgate 1911 Page 103 Hale Handy {died?} Feb 23 – 1910 - {Banquet?} in one behalf Feb 23 – 1912 - , Gave Gladys Barley {mice Biddles?} Mrs Hanndy, Merlis Crusade By Rosan Carney {Ho?} Little Came {pinch?} Mrs Midie Page 104 April 1911 {Such?} Easter {Candy?} {T?} – {Lemmus?} Watson family Mr Mrs 7 am {Mcbenneds?} M 7 Room & hady Mr Mrs Meil Rathorn Mrs Harriett {Leelong?} 5827 {Duducann?} are cheap Mr Mrs C. A. Watson Mrs Z. G. {Linkbart?} Page 105 Died At Cass City. Much Sat. see 9 to. 1893 Mrs Alice Leelong Wife of Reuben Belong Ages 60 years & 3 m {Interence?} in {Mavesta?} Cemetary see 12 – 1893 Page 106 Wm. R. Meyer 126 Hallas Rd. Victoria B. C. Charles F. Watson Vancouver B.C. 1209 Thurow St. Toronto 26 Gloucester St. Ont. Page 107 Burons Steel Rond Eau Ontario �Page 108 To Remember she of the happiest days. The one 2 {speut?} at this dear old home. Sincerely Elyse C. Lericelius 6/21/14 1110 Dillon Sh. Page 109 For the sake of old sakes sake year address Harris Teachers College sh Louis {Missoure?} Summer address Lyle, Washington (Laura J Soper 4288 Brighton {Aoe?} M.K. Loper Los Angeles Cal.) Page 110 Thursday Oct 3/1911 My Dear Dauphlia The coulds are gradually lifting over on Home and beautiful sunshine in dispelling our gloom. How thankful and pleased we all full over from recovery and our gratitude to our Heavenly Father who rules all things. For His kindom Cheer up my Dear Girl, let nothing worry you, You have a happy life before you yet. Be patient and exercise your best judgement and all will be again at home. Happy and prosperous your Pa Page 111 John W Bailey Nov 1- 45 year Jemma a Bailey Aug 8th 37. Last Frank G. Oct 17 – 13 yrs Gladys J. – 11 – Jany 30th {Hafbett?} Hewitt R. July 30 – 10 yrs Emma {Jeane?} 8, March 30th Grace M. Sep 6th 1911 Ellen A. Dece 23 1911 4 yrs Page 112 {Empty} Page 113 Blenheim March 21st Dear Uncle When you are far away from me, I will always think of thee, as always good and kind to me, and wherever you are on land or see sea May God’s blessing follow thee. Your niece, Minda Handy Page 114 Leva M. T. Handy at Dew ducy July 3rd, 1914 J.J. McAlice, North Vauce, Aug 19th 1915 Floruse E. McAlice, Aug, 19th, 1915 Leona Watson born 1884 Dec 7. Died Feb/1974 1974 �Page 115 William Henry Watson. This is my Christian home but commonly through life. I have {wont?} by name or Henry Watson, I am well {kurm?} though {the G--?} of Kent, and {Eaux?}, was Henry Watson suffered a stroke about 1914 in {Dewdncy?}. She tried to continue writing but most of it was illegible. Died 1918, born 1838-79 {Loose, unnumbered pages} Tuesday Oct 3 – 1911 My Dear Daughter, The clouds are gradually lifting over our Home and beautiful Sunshine is dispelling our gloom. How thankfull and pleased we all feel over your becoming and our gratitude to our Heavenly Father who rules all things for His kingdom. Cheer up my Dear Girl, let nothing worry you. You have a happy life before you yet, Be patient and exercise your best judgement and all will be again at Home, Happy and Prospurous Your Pa {stamp that reads “S. K. C. Education Industry Union”} Henry Watson, Clearville, Ont. P.G.S. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. P. D. D. Grand Lodge, A. O. U. W. D. G. C. Select Knights of Canada Harriet Delong Elgine Ells For more information on William (Henry) Watson, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� William (Henry) Watson (1838-1918) 1881-1911 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Henry Watson’s Diary 1882 P1. Dancing Young ladies allow gentlemen privileges in dancing, when taken under any other circumstances would be considered as improper. It requires neither brains nor good muscles to be a good dancer. As the love of the one increases, the love of the men & women in skilful dancing. In ancient times the sexes danced separately. Alcohol is the spirit of beverages, so sex is the spirit of the dance, take it away & let the sexes dance separately & dancing would go out of fashion very soon. Parlour dancing is dangerous. Tippling leads to drunkenness and Parlour dancing leads to ungodly Balls. Tippling & parlour dancing sow the wind & both reap the whirlwind. Put dancing in the crucible, apply the acids, weight it, and the verdict of reason morality & religion is “weighted in the balance and found wanting.” The Chief of Police of New Your city says, “That the families of the abandoned girls in the city were ruined by dancing.” Page 2. Were I so tall to reach the pole, And meet the oceans with my span, I must be measured by my soul, The mind is the standard of the man Page 3 News papers A good newspaper is the grandest temporal blessing that God has given to the people of any country. Opinions sometimes are, that anybody can make a newspaper with the aid of capital. The facts are that fortunes are swallowed up every year in the vain effort to establish newspapers. It is time, in my opinion, that it was understood that unless genius & ability are the basis of the undertaking, that the most successful way to sink a fortune & keep it sunk, is to start a newspaper. To publish a newspaper requires the skill, precision, vigilance, strategy and boldness of a Commander in Chief. �To edit a newspaper one needs to be a statesman, a geographer, a statistician and so far as all acquisitions a concise encyclopaedia. Page 4 There are some women who are unbearable. No love or tenderness can subdue their bickerings. If every want be not instantly gratified they accuse their husbands of not caring for them, and either vent their dissatisfaction in angry words, or worse lapse into sulky silence. Can you wonder that the husbands of such women seek refuge in places of evil resort. A prison is more compassionate than domestic unhappiness. “A fretful temper Will divide The closest knot That can be tied.” Page 5 Clearville Dec 19/82 This day has revealed to me, by sentiments expressed in confidence by an aged Father. One who has struggled through life’s journey to rear and comfort a home for his aged wife & children of small sons & daughters that life is a pilgrimage. One may struggle & fight for our children, they grow up to dishonour their parents, seemingly do everything to destroy the comforts of age, & bring grey hairs & a premature grave, such is the case related; domestic discomfiture instead of domestic happiness, seems to prevail. Remember sons & daughters, your convictions will realize you are slowly but surely murdering your aged & respected Father. Page 6 Never swerve in your conduct from your honest convictions decide, because you see reason for decisions, and then act because you have decided. Let your actions follow the guidance of your judgment & if between them both you go down, go down. It is the only course worth of a man. Page 7 Met at the dedication of the Universalist Church in Detroit in the fall of 1881. The following persons were present: Role Woods Esq Nixon {P. Q.?} Ont �R.W. Cobb Esq. Smithville, Ont. JT Middleton Esq. Hamilton, Ont. R. {Bumar?} ESq. & daughter Olinda, Ont Rev. {C.F.} Dodge  Apr 2/80 – wrote me regarding a location Branchport N.Y. Yates Co. Page 8 West Lyone Prov. Of Manitoba Apr. 15/ 1882 Myself Louisa & Clayton crossed over the Red River on the ice, just before it broke up. The River was supposed to be 4 ft. above its natural level & shortly after crossing, the ice broke up & showed plainly the danger we were in crossing. Brother Theodore & Mrs. George Cummings were with us. Got my luggage across in a small boat. Was taken ill that afternoon & had Dr. Cameron to see me. Met W. J. Gosnell & Wm. English on the banks of the Red River west side. In such trying times how cheering it is to find old acquaintances & true friends. Page 9 Theodore T. Watson Nelsonville, Manitoba May 6/1882 Eugene Watson Nelsonville, Man. May 6/1882 Page 10 Clearville July 11/82 This night brings forth sad remembrances. Two months ago this a.m. my dearest of all earthly treasures was taken from me. Death claimed her as heaven’s own. Sad is such realities but only a matter of time with all beings. Our reunion is sure when my time comes. Henry Page 11 Sabbath Evening Sept 3/82 �This day has been spent under severe trials of sustaining a despondent spirit. Memories of my precious {look} lurk through the mind and imagination says they are with me only to vanish upon reflection of sad reality. They are visionary plain the only consoling comfort. Ida and Linius went home & to the fairchilds Suffered nearly all day with headache at home with Clayton Mary & Becca. Page 12 Mix first hope & then despair, how sad is life in such a mood. --- How said it is to convene around the grave of the dead to see the tears & hear the sobs of the survivors stricken & mourning friends. Only “A little while” Job xvi-18. Death is the great conqueror. Life’s activity is only a little while. The sun goes down and death transforms all. Page 13 The spirit departeth How calm the repose The pale lily bloometh Whence fadeth the rose; But there is no death Only transfiguration The yielding of breath For the glorification OH God, to that faith To the heart’s consolation. -- Not dead not dead, Only gone to the giver Awaiting the weepers Just over the river Only gone by the path That the blesses have trod To walk with the saints In the city of God. Page 14 Died At Nelsonville, Prov. of Manitoba. My dear companion –wife- Louisa on the morning of May 6th 1882 at 1a.m. The mind is incompetent to express the Heart’s feeling under most trying times, I have the confidence to feel There is another loving hand �To heaven’s harp strings given Another gentle seraph’s voice, Another star in heaven. Page 15 Nov 18th 1882 A.D. My birthday Sat. A lovely day all sunshine no shadow. Sad is the remembrance & position from one yr ago but life’s cross we must bear and fight our destinies with fortitude. I was home all day with Ida, Lucy, Mary & Becca McDougal & my precious little boy Clayton. Linnius was at the Eau boating. A peculiar day as telegraphing was intercepted by magnetic aerial interception. Messages were heard without the aid of batteries etc. Northern lights were bright. Page 16 Memorandum of Photographs sent to various parties. George Angolosis, Self & Louisa Walter & Mary Garreth “ R. Constable - “ Anson Tucker Family Wesley & Leva – self & Louisa T. E. Rennic – “ “ T. Harvey – “ “ Eugene – Family with Clayton Theodore – Louisa & Clayton Henry Adams self & Louisa John {AE} - Clayton Elizabeth – “ Dr. Ras{illegible} - Louisa & Clayton Jennie {or prob. Tennie, who was Henry’s sister Hortense} – Clayton 3 De Longs – Clayton Mrs. Frances self Louisa & Clayton Rebecca DeLong Clayton & Louisa Clarke Watson – Clayton Page 17 Guard well they life One never can know What evil from thy tongue can flow What guilt, what grief may be incurred By one incautious hasty word He who receives a good turn Should never forget it. �He who does one Should never remember it. Page 18 A word, a look, which at one time makes no impression, at another time wounds the heart, & like a shaft flying with the wind pierces deep, which with its own natural force would scarce reach the object aimed at. Page 19 A solid statement embodying much political reasoning illustrating genius, capital, money, skill, business, foolishness & labour. Tennayson can take a worthless sheet of paper & by writing a poem on it making it worth $5000 & that’s genius. Vanderbilt can write a few words on a sheet of paper & make it worth $5,000,000 & that’s capital. The United States can take an ounce & a quarter of gold & stamp upon it an “Eagle Bird” & “Twenty dollars” & that’s money. A mechanic can take material worth $5 & make it into a watch worth $100 & that’s skill. The merchant can take an article worth 50c & sell it to you for $1.00 that’s business. Page 20 A lady can purchase a very comfortable bench for $10 but prefers to pay $100 that’s foolishness. The ditch digger works 10 hrs a day & shovels out 3 or 4 tons of earth for $1.00 that’s labour. Died At Ridydom on Friday morning {here?} 8th at 5 am, Little only old, smallest child I ever saw. Weighed wo pounds when Born. Why should such a little innocent Babi suffer as it did for days before death. Page 21 All over the world there are women who endeavour to satisfy the hunger of their own hearts with the devotion of man who inspires them with reverence & tenderness perhaps, but who fail utterly to rouse in them the deep strong love of which they are by nature capable. Sometimes before it burst over their heads then feel the cold dark shadow of the storm clouds which is to wreck their dearest hopes & flood their souls with misery. Page 22 {signatures} Richard DeLong Rosannah Delong Traverse City, Mich. Page 23 �Zelotes B. Delong Elgin Ill. Sept 13/83 16 yrs Bertha Delong Eligin Ill. Written by herself Nov 20/83 Page 24 Maud Delong Elgin Ill. 1882 – 10 years old Page 25 Frances C. Delong Traverse City Mich. Nov 20/1883 Died 1886 Page 26 C.E. Delong – Traverse City Nov 26/1883 Mich Page 27 J.C. DeLong, Elgin Ill. Nov 20/83 Page 28 Detroit Nov 15\83 Was married to Ida K. Handy by Rev C.W. Knickerbocker in the Parlor of Antisdale Hotel in the presence of Anson Tucker wife & daughter & a few others. Passed a pleasant evening in conversation in Parlor. A very blustery disagreeable day with snow squalls. Went through the City some. Page 29 Started for Chicago at 9.15 on the morning of 16th arrived at 9P.M. & stopped at Commercial Hotel until 19th . Went from there to Elgin Ill. Arrived at 11:30 am. found residence of Uncle Zelates & Aunt Harriet, on Walnut str. West Elgin. Family – Cecilia Apr 26/83 30 yrs, Delbert – Aug 26 – 25 yrs old Alives Mar 16 – 32 yrs Julia Nov 16 - 21 “ Burton – Sept 13 – 16 yrs Page 30 �Maud Jan 25 – 10 yrs Zelates – 60 yrs, Harriet – 51 George killed on railway July 20/83 25 years old – which constitutes the family of Derick Delong May 13 1883 – 56 Rosannah Feb 25 “” 53 Chas. Edgar Jan 4/83 “ 30 Frances 20 yrs age – Edgar’s wife maiden name Amelia Minerva Hade, Page 31 has one child born Oct 8/82 Phinneus Baldwin Julius Baldwin Birthday Apr 16/83 – 51 yrs age Clair McLaughlin – Ap 17 – 48 Charles Baldwin – Jan 4 – 26 Clinton “” - June 4 - 25 Lloyd “” - Aug 11 – 23 Minnie “ - May 18 – 20 Neva “ - Feb 18 – 18 Saya “ - Apr 20 – 10 Daisy {-Apr 20 – 10?} Page 32 Mrs. C.E. Delong Traverse City, Mich Page 33 Colin Ross Fulton, Ill. Whiteside Co. Page 34 Anson Baldwin July 11/1883 – 47 yrs {Eliner?} Baldwin (Sawin) Oct 10 – 47 yrs Lewellyn “ Oct 10 – 20 Zala Sawin “ Mar 3 – 16 Jennie Alla “ Feb 10/83 – 13 �Burdet Jay “ Nov 16/83 – 7 Myrtie May “ Apr 2/83 – 3 Page 35 Celia DeLong – Elgin Ill. Page 36 Albert Delong “ “ Page 37 A Baldwin – Union Rock Co. Wisconsin Ill. Dec 7/83 {July 11/83 – 47 yr?} Page 38 Eleanor M. Baldwin {Willie Baldwin Zola S. Baldwin Evansville Wisconsin Dec 7/83?} Page 39 Jennie E. Baldwin Burdette Joy Baldwin Myrtie May Baldwin Evansville Dec 7/83 Page 40 Clara B. Baldwin Brooklyn, Wisconsin Page 41 Julius Baldwin, Brooklyn Wisconsin Page 42 C.S. Baldwin Oregon, Wisconsin Dec 9/83 Page 43 Clinton J. Baldwin Oregon Wisconsin Dawe Co. Dec 9/83 Page 44 �Lloyd M. Baldwin, Brooklyn Wisc. married Mary Graham Page 45 Alvin Bryant Randolph Wisconsin Page 46 Minnie Baldwin, Brooklyn Wis. married Palmer A Naymes Page 47 Mira J. Baldwin Brookly Wis. Page 48 Daisy Baldwin Brooklyn Wis. 17 yrs old 1890 Page 49 23 yrs Boyd M. Baldwin Oregon Wis Page 50 Emerson Bryant Randolph Wis. Page 51 Lucy C. Bryant Randolph Wis. 1883 Page 52 Hale Handy, Fox Lake Wis Page 53 Larry M. Handy Fox Lake Wis Page 54 Fannie K. John Fox Lake Wis Dec 18/83 Page 55 D.W. John Fox Lake Wis 12/18/83 Page 56 �Hale Handy – Born in York state Apr 1 – 1883 – 46 yrs Laura (Wood Handy Feb 24/83 – 59 yrs Archy M. Handy Dec 6/83 – 37 Fanny (Handy) John July 24/83 – 31 DW John Oct 25/83 – 34 (Born 3 children) Morton H John – 5 Allan W “ Oct 19/83 – 4 “ sept 1/83 – Babe - Page 57 Feb 17/86 Appointed & elected as District Deputy Grand Master of AOUW Lodge for St. Claire district – comprising of Elgin, Kent & Essex. Got election through energy of John Lee, Colin Rathorne, {TLT Lewis} & Bob {Prosser} Page 58 Wm McLaren, Mapleton, Dakota Clarke A. Watson – Scammon Cove Drummond Island, Mich Miss Baxter – 31 Roland Str Detroit Mich Page 59 Brother Masons who assisted me in Man. May 1882 (death of Louisa) Nathan Logan – Westlynn Alex Stuarant – “ Joseph Grant – “ JW Guthersey – “ Geo McDonald – “ Mr. Bromish – “ Joseph Leport Rick Quail ET Yenta NE Wilson CE Jackson LE Scurbnor JB Turnbull Geo Gaffney {Indley} Moon Page 60 �March 5/86 John Raycroft & Wm McLaren spent part of day with us from 11-4p.m. How pleasant it is to have valued & honourable friends call upon you & revive old acquaintances two of whom I value highly. Page 61 Ages etc of Pa Handy’s family Collins Handy Sr Born Apr 7 – 1811 New Haven Conn. Rebecca Baldwin – Sept 18 1814 Landsdown Children 11 David Henry Handy – Dec 20/35 Collins Handy (jr) - Aug 18/38 Louisa Handy - Apr 12/41 Julia Ellen “ – Apr 21/43 Julius “ – Feb 17/45 George William “ – May 4/52 Franklin M. “ - Apr 20/50 Norman Wesley “ – May 4 52 Ida K. “ – Jun 14 54 Clara Lucy “ – Oct 17 56 Anson Fred “ - Mar 25 57 Page 62 A very good world to live in To lend, spend or to give in to beg or to borrow or to get a man’s own The very worst world that ever was known T.F. Watson – married [T.F is Theodore Frederick, Henry’s brother] Maggie Murray – died Jan 16/1885 Arlow was born Married Sarah Louise Born Aug 31 1858 Charles Frederick – Jan 13/85 Louisa Ruth – June 13/94 Dec 87 - sent L.E Toronto & Globe Page 63 Dec 4/1902 �The Canada Temperance Act submitted to the voters for Ont. Result as follows Had to get 212,725 votes to pass. Got. Page 64 Family Record {Haltun?} Page 65 Gone Home Departed this life Apr 22/86 Hale Handy age 16 with Influenza Son of Collins & Elisabeth Handy In peace in heaven. How glorious such hope though sad to separate on earth’s [missing] with so promising a young man. In life respected by all who knew him. In death reunited. Page 66 1886 May 11th I as District Dep. Of A.O.U.W. for the Claire District worked up & got petition to organize a degree of Select Knights of the Order in Morpeth & Ridgetown. Sent petition to Grand Council B.J Friendship of St. Catherines, & he instituted Morpeth May 11/86 in evening with following chair members No 60. H. Watson Dr. Shaw, Collins Handy, J.R. Smith, Frank Guyott, AD Page, Geo White, D McFarlane, J. Truman, AR McDonald, J. Ridley & E. Monnom. AE Page in Supreme. Ad lunch at the Eno House after. Page 67 May 12/86 Instituted Howard Laguire No. 61 in evening with following members, W {Smewith} D.O. Loane W. Prosser J. Ian B.A. Thorpe D. {Costernues} N.J. Willson W. Latimer W. J. Grant John Lea I was appointed G.C. & a delegate to Grand Lodge in Guelph. W. Prossner same Wm Howard Leguiere Page 68 Clearville Mar 20/87 All alone with Clayton & Father Collins. They have gone to bed at 10P.M. Sunday evening Linny, Ida & Babe at Adamsons or Winefarlanes. I go to West Home in morning & Rodney Lodge in eve or �expect to. A very fine day. Done all the house work etc today Henry Page 69 Clearville Mar 27/88 To-day has been one of a Historical event in my life, showing the trials & natural destinies of paternal care. Linny & Mary also Wilfred took mail train this a.m. for Manitoba. Mr Greeneway went yesterday 26th with car of effects. How little such separations are thought of unless realised. Such is destiny. Such is life. May God protect & assist them. Page 70 Eternal Truth, Justice, Honesty & Mutual Aid Wisdom penetrates many mysteries. Let prudence rule your mind & govern your temper. Justice demands protection but not abuse. Let not thy tongue offend they neighbour. Page 71 Excursion Sept 7/89 Clearville On Sept 4 @ 8a.m. the Steamer “Lake Side” Capt N.J. Wright & A Cowan purser. Left the docks {Edgecombs}, Moores, Clearville & Morpeth. Left Morpeth nearly 10am for Cleveland. 168 tickets sold. Mr Isaac Gardner & self chartered boat & ran excursion at a loss of about 1.25 each. The weather so rough could not go on Aug 21st or would have made well as there was about 1000 on shore to go. Page 72 So rough when we landed at the Eau on the 5th could not get to lower decks. Had to get down to foot of Eau in small boats & get home best we could. The schooner Lewis Ross of Port Hope went ashore, helped take the crew off. The Tug Maytham of Cleveland Ohio attempted to rescue but could not. Capt High & Capt & crew of Tug are deserving credit for noble effort & rescuing the men off vessel. Upon the whole, good excitable time. Page 73 Clearville Jan 9 1890 To-day has been one of sad experience. Departed this life David W. {Gresner} resident of Orford & Warden of Kent. A true & tried friend, a man of sterling material that embodies all that makes up true manhood. Departed this life at age of 55 yr 10 months & 24 days. Mourned by all & despised by none. Page 74 �Buried June 11/90 by Masonic Fraternity & aided by Select Knights (He was initiated into Masonry by myself) about 100 of the Brethren present from all parts, and over 100 conveyances in all. Memorial cards sent to J John – successor as Warden J Flemming J T Arnold J McMichael J Duich David Wilson Page 75 P Spence Julius Murray T Warrington Council Colin Lietch AJ McMurdo Page 76 {checkmarks in pencil go down the left of this page next to each name} John Mcham John Fon John Hurry W. J. {Buckm?} Wm Ridley Hank Ridley {Malln?} Badens {F.7.?} Allen {Thrs} F. Ronllidy Alex McLanish L. S. Censhy John Lee A. J. C. {Anderson?} L. {Cenpudin?} Mr. Royne {Las?} Reycraph L. D. {Cennier?} {Webinder?} {Emydt?} John Carry John {Cradon?} {Lindyr?} Nood D. McFarlane Page 77 {Signatures} �Chas S. Pratt Large Man 596 West Av Buffalo N.Y. Earnest Wende Buffalo N.Y. Heath Couns F Knoll 45 Niagara Str. Buffalo N.Y. – old man L.H. Smith 663 Main Str. Buffalo N.Y. Page 78 Aug 14/15 – 1890 Julius Baldwin visited us in Canada. Was here & visit for 2 wks & over. Had a picnic at Eau & Pa Handy’s on Aug 26. I had to go to Chatham county audit & could not go. Ida & I went to Julie Handy’s on Sat. Eve. 30th & came home Monday – bid Uncle Julie good bye & at Collins Handy on Sund 31st . He went or started for home on Sept 1st . Page 79 1890 Mr. Marcus died at Ridgetown was buried at Ridgetown on Sat. 30 Aug. I was Pall bearer. Page 80 Born Oct 14/1874 Preston Coffey Page 81 Mary Geldon wife of Wm. Watson born in Yorkshire Eng Oct 15/1794 came to Canada 1819 died at the Eau point May 5/1885 Buried at Morpeth 1891 Robt Watson Born Aug 8 1819 died in Harwich Nov29 1880 Buried at Morpeth Page 82 A. Traunweiser requests the presence of ----- at the marriage Miss Cora Lapier to Eugene Watson on Wed. eve. May 11/1892 at the Methodist church Calgary at 9PM. Reception at 9.30 at Mr. Watson’s residence McTavish str. Calgary. Page 83 Sent Photos of buildings & family to Eugene & Fred Watson, Lin Watson & Miss Alvin Bryant & of family only to Duncan McFarlane Johnson & Soper. �Page 84 RE Gosnell Legislative Library Victoria BC JC MacDonald, 182 Vict Ave Ridgetown Aug 29/95 Minnie Smith, Cedar Springs J.A. House, Stoney Creek Page 85 1898 Feb 18 Edden Turner was in office & on 19th took tea with me sold his farm to Mr. Williamson Francis {Ferno?} Solicitor in co. with Richard Luddium, {Roode?} District Registry Office Wakefield Yorkshire England Page 86 G.W. Tape of Sumpten Oregon Father died July 23rd 1887, was buried at Morpeth aged 72 yrs. Mother died Sept 29 1900. Buried at Morpeth Oct 1 1900. Rev. L.S. McCollister preached service Page 87 1901 Sept I was appointed Post Master of Highgate – took possession of office – Aug 3rd 1901 Opened new office Oct 9th 1901 on corner of Main & King str. Highgate. Molsons Bank opened an office in Highgate. Page 88 Sund Apr 5 1903 A cool dull day, some sunshine. Morden & I all alone. Leona was at Ridetown at Oliver & Julia & ma in Wisconsin. We went to church in forenoon. Done cooking & put in day as best we could. Reading & writing letters etc. When alone the mind has many themes to ponder over & the past will crop up & cause the thoughts of “man’s vicissitudes of life”. Page 89 1903 Aug 12th �Started on a trip via San Francisco , Portland, Victoria & Vancouver to see Fred & Eugene, returned by Manitoba, St. Paul & we got home Oct 2nd 9PM. Melford Selden only grandchild came with me. Dec 21/03 – Melford took sick – developed into Scarlet Fever Page 90 a very bad type & uncertain of recovery. Telegraphed Father & Mother (Lin & Mary) to come (Dec 27th ). They got here on 30th in eve. Boy changed for the better & gradually improved. Quarantine lifted on Jan 28th . Malcolm McArthur died Jan 1904 & buried at [unreadable looks like ‘Surrel’]Cemetery in Aldborough Page 91 Alex McTavish died Dec 26/03 buried at Ridgetown Cemetery on Saturday. Service by the Masons. A very cold day. Was quarantined. Could not go. Page 92 1905 Oct 27 Rosannah Delong died. Buried in Travis City Mich. She was 75 yrs 8 months 2 days old. Her maiden name was Rhuma Ross. A zealous Christian Lady, respected by everyone who knew her. Uncle Richard Delong died Oct 26 1889 & was buried in Travis city. Page 93 Her Brother is E.E. Ross, Chicago & sister was Mrs. C. W. Locke, Bellvue, Kansas USA. There has been no records made in about 2 yrs in this book. Pressure of work & poor health the cause. Page 94 1907 The township of Orford saw fit to sue me to recover what Falls said I owed. Tried in Chatham county courts before Judge Dowlan & case dismissed with costs against the Township in full. The suit created considerable excitement & I received numerous congratulations from the best men in the country. Page 95 The following congratulated me strongly on winning the suit & expressed deep indignation at the council in the course they adopted. Sheriff Germinell, Dept. Sherriff, County Clerk Gosnell Clerk of the County Holmes, County Treasurer Flemmings; Judges Chambers. {Comity?} Constable – {Loupan?} – J. G. Walker. City {Solictor-?}; Rob Black. Will Blue, Chas Ashton, some juryman �strangers – Joseph Kemel, L. J. Raycraft, my {Solictor?} – J. S. Foster, At Home – Geo W Moody, Dr Mcphace, {Wooh?} Hardy Geo {Melster?}, {Dam Lagan?} & family, Sam {Gosmell?} & Floyd. W. C. Sifton, R. G. Spruce, Rev McLong, John {Baiby?}, Barker, McConder; L. D. {Ellis?}, Geo Reycraft, A. J. Stone Rev {Cerichton?}; John Scott, {Kimmy?} {Shurch?}, John Lee Page 96 James of Rember Narmer’s family of Harwich. Emma – maid – Sarah Rice Mary Neads – Annie Handy {Summan?} Bachelor – Leslie Hallie Mallory, Frank Edith Bruce Page 97 April 7th 1909 – Grandpa Handy birth day 98 yrs old. I wrote a {skelni?} journal of his life, Hutty, journal {wanted?} {Cuh?}, {soh?} one and was published in journal & monitor Sad papers with it in as follows: Fine & Supene Watson, Ina & Mabel Muse, Sherman, {Munden?}, Jule – Baldum, Lucy Bryarch, Hale Handy Jas, {Baldiom?}, W R Watson, & Gordon Haily, Archy Campbell, Toronto, {Wr?} Roome, D. A. Gordon, Olio Handy, Geo Fisher, Ed Stewart_ Continued Page 98 Frank, Geo & {Ino?} Handy, Oliver Ransome, Leis & Clayton & {Sworal?} others; Morden started out in life, went to Toronto, to work for the Ontario Paving Buck Co, west Toronto, at 8 am {me?} week, Wm pears, manager, commenced Monday 22nd , March 1908 – Continued & liked it well Page 99 April 3rd 1909, Uncle Zelotis {We?} Long, dud at his sons residence. {Aleeins?} {Dilong?} near Delton. {Wise?} I & e was born in Clark Township {comity?} {ac?} Durham in 8 yrs 3.1823 after 85 yrs x 7 m. Page 100 J. Morse Hardy Oct 10/09 Born Nov. 30/1877 Page 101 1910 John White born March 2 1846 Sarah A white born Sept 2nd 1853 Samuel {mariner?} White born Dec 3 1875 Mary A Dodds {written above} White born April 18th 1880 Alice Wash White (wife of A White) Peter John Dodds (husband of Mary White) �Page 102 {Photograph of two men and a woman glued to page} H. W. M., alley, Bloomfield {Hunny?} & Ida Watson Highgate 1911 Page 103 Hale Handy {died?} Feb 23 – 1910 - {Banquet?} in one behalf Feb 23 – 1912 - , Gave Gladys Barley {mice Biddles?} Mrs Hanndy, Merlis Crusade By Rosan Carney {Ho?} Little Came {pinch?} Mrs Midie Page 104 April 1911 {Such?} Easter {Candy?} {T?} – {Lemmus?} Watson family Mr Mrs 7 am {Mcbenneds?} M 7 Room & hady Mr Mrs Meil Rathorn Mrs Harriett {Leelong?} 5827 {Duducann?} are cheap Mr Mrs C. A. Watson Mrs Z. G. {Linkbart?} Page 105 Died At Cass City. Much Sat. see 9 to. 1893 Mrs Alice Leelong Wife of Reuben Belong Ages 60 years & 3 m {Interence?} in {Mavesta?} Cemetary see 12 – 1893 Page 106 Wm. R. Meyer 126 Hallas Rd. Victoria B. C. Charles F. Watson Vancouver B.C. 1209 Thurow St. Toronto 26 Gloucester St. Ont. Page 107 Burons Steel Rond Eau Ontario �Page 108 To Remember she of the happiest days. The one 2 {speut?} at this dear old home. Sincerely Elyse C. Lericelius 6/21/14 1110 Dillon Sh. Page 109 For the sake of old sakes sake year address Harris Teachers College sh Louis {Missoure?} Summer address Lyle, Washington (Laura J Soper 4288 Brighton {Aoe?} M.K. Loper Los Angeles Cal.) Page 110 Thursday Oct 3/1911 My Dear Dauphlia The coulds are gradually lifting over on Home and beautiful sunshine in dispelling our gloom. How thankful and pleased we all full over from recovery and our gratitude to our Heavenly Father who rules all things. For His kindom Cheer up my Dear Girl, let nothing worry you, You have a happy life before you yet. Be patient and exercise your best judgement and all will be again at home. Happy and prosperous your Pa Page 111 John W Bailey Nov 1- 45 year Jemma a Bailey Aug 8th 37. Last Frank G. Oct 17 – 13 yrs Gladys J. – 11 – Jany 30th {Hafbett?} Hewitt R. July 30 – 10 yrs Emma {Jeane?} 8, March 30th Grace M. Sep 6th 1911 Ellen A. Dece 23 1911 4 yrs Page 112 {Empty} Page 113 Blenheim March 21st Dear Uncle When you are far away from me, I will always think of thee, as always good and kind to me, and wherever you are on land or see sea May God’s blessing follow thee. Your niece, Minda Handy Page 114 Leva M. T. Handy at Dew ducy July 3rd , 1914 J.J. McAlice, North Vauce, Aug 19th 1915 Floruse E. McAlice, Aug, 19th , 1915 Leona Watson born 1884 Dec 7. Died Feb/1974 1974 �Page 115 William Henry Watson. This is my Christian home but commonly through life. I have {wont?} by name or Henry Watson, I am well {kurm?} though {the G--?} of Kent, and {Eaux?}, was Henry Watson suffered a stroke about 1914 in {Dewdncy?}. She tried to continue writing but most of it was illegible. Died 1918, born 1838-79 {Loose, unnumbered pages} Tuesday Oct 3 – 1911 My Dear Daughter, The clouds are gradually lifting over our Home and beautiful Sunshine is dispelling our gloom. How thankfull and pleased we all feel over your becoming and our gratitude to our Heavenly Father who rules all things for His kingdom. Cheer up my Dear Girl, let nothing worry you. You have a happy life before you yet, Be patient and exercise your best judgement and all will be again at Home, Happy and Prospurous Your Pa {stamp that reads “S. K. C. Education Industry Union”} Henry Watson, Clearville, Ont. P.G.S. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. P. D. D. Grand Lodge, A. O. U. W. D. G. C. Select Knights of Canada Harriet Delong Elgine Ells For more information on William (Henry) Watson, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/532b8acc05f7634751e84fdd7cfe2175.pdf 4d17389c20b5855723fb478647085e31 PDF Text Text DIART IJRITTZH 3Z ./ILL I AM PHOCIS 3A?d$ (BASHES) 1W CANADA. 103k Dec 10 Vent to sea Drakette and Henry. Agreed to build house 16 ft by iQfeet with a leant© 3 ft on one side for 35 dollars. Said Wm. King to find all the materials for building same and to deliver them on the spot. Said house I am to rent for the term of six months for the interest on the moneys. The building costs and garden not included. Paid sixpence for wiskey and 12 cants for apple. Clear. Dec 11 Framed on Knight’s shed at sawmill on Byham. Received 10 lbs of pork of Levi Berry for washboard. Went to Mrs Meacalls on a visit in evening. Wife went up in the forenoon. Had a pleasant time. Vas quite unwell in evening. Rac’d 1^ cups of tea. Clear and cool* Dec 12 Finished a toilet for I’m Moacall. Mr Buck came hare to work Knight’s men commenced mending the dem. Raft of lumber went through the raceway at 11 o’clock. Clear. Dec 13 Raised a shod 12 ft by 2U ft at the mill for John Knight. Worked at a toilet part of day for Win Xeacall. J. wright was here at the raising and agreed to be here again next Tuesday to settle with me. Quite unwell in evening. Wife washed in forenoon. Complained of a pain in her back and hips. Is better this evening. Dec 1U Sabbath. Vent to D. Mikennys, returned after sunset. Wife sick and in bed. Called at E. Woodmans, who was not at home. Commenced preparations to move to street. This Is the coldest day we have yet seen this winter. Dec 15 Kora mild and quite pleasant. Finished toilet for rim Moacall. Wife and son was here on a visit this evening. Framed the shod rafters end sent one load of goods to D. Mikennya on the street, and expect to go myself tomorrow. Received in goods ^.$0. Dec 16 Anxiously awaited the arrival of Mr Hikenny to take the remainder of ay furniture to his place. Vo sign of him at dark. All packed and in readiness. Ho teas came and wo went to Enoch Woodmans and left my wife and went to D. Mikannys* Clear and cold. Dec 17 Brought one load of goods to the street. Clear and cold. Doc 13 Draught last load from Medcalfs mills. Mlkenny went with ne for them and agreed with Via Anderson for lumber. Clear at loh and cocmicn at ^. To pay in hay at 1; per ton. �Dec 19 Worked ^ da-* for 3. Mikenny, in the afternoon vent to 71 anna. Called at ".Blewetts on my nay and staid all night at 3. Billots. Saw Mr. Elijah Woodman. Saw John Wright. Saw Mr* Alt and Mr Legogue in the evening. Dec 21 Sabbath. Returned from Vienna to the street. Pound W. Bergin at Mr Pounds where ay wife Is boarding. Brought home goods $9.33. Clear and cold. Dec 22 Worked for D, Mikenny on house. Clear and cold. Dec 23 Worked for Mikenny part of day. Tried to buy a comer lot from Solomon Moore. Did not succeed. Clear and cold. Dec 2U Worked on D. Mikssmy's house* who want to Vienna. Rec'd 1 stick of tape. Agreed to work tomorrow for blacksmith. Dec 25 . Worked on an ox frame for blacksmith for which he agreed to pay me 20/ for Ruttecy agrees to give V extra. Rec'd a subpoena for next court Jany 3rd. Seo Hill versus J. Wright on part of plaintiff. Quite cold. Dec 2? Was quite unwell. Went to bed about noon, was very sick all night. Took a sweat. Dee 26 Worked on (illegible). Last evening Mias Mary McKanny was taken suddenly ill with cholic. Was very unwell all day. Clear and pleasant but cold. Dee 23 Sabbath. Better this morning. Went in the evening to a Methodist meeting about three miles west of this through a very delightful country. Clear and quite cold. Dec 29 Rather worse this morning. Took cold last evening. Visit from Mr Butter. Went to MeXennys, staid until late In the evening. Came home and found wife sick. Was some better this evening myself. Rec'd 11/ which paid butter and some goods. Dec 30 Much Better this morning, both myself and wife. Went to Jeremiah Moore's to grind some tools. Went to Daniel Abells, saw the ell mill, saw Mr Chamber's cabinet factory. In the afternoon went to D. MeSenny's prepared to begin work again. Mild and snow. Dee 31 Spent the forenoon trying to bargain for a village lot. Palled and went to XcKenny'a and in the afternoon began to repair an old sleigh. MaZenny and luddingtao talked over the affairs of tha shop. My wife this day continued to board herself ■n n.?n»mdn wnn&r room. Drought over a faw dishes and a table. Pi epared to bid Adieu to the old and hail the new with a happy ^aaiL. _ URN 3 �Jan 1 Worked for HcKenny in the forenoon on a door node by Dennis. In the afternoon worked on a sleigh. Saw a large door killed by Alex Moore. Stormy. Cold and blustery with snow. Jan 2 Worked on sleigh for McKenny. Finished it this day. Hrs Pound had a son return from the states named Isreal. Cold and squally with intervals of snow. Rac’d 12/ trade. Jan 3 Wont to court at Smith and Humphreys. Subpoenaed by ChHlH in a case with J. Wright, who gained the case bf lying to A.D. Draper. Clear and cold. Jan U Sabbath. Spent a groat part of the day at home. Saw and conversed with Joremian Moore of thia place. Went in the evening to alt up with Mary McKenny, who was very sick. Phebe Moore and Elijah lane accompanied me. Came home a little before daylight and went to bed. Jan 5 Worked thia day at D. MaKennya. They removed Mary McKenny in a sleigh to Jeremiah Moore* s where she will be more comfortable than at home. Cold with a fine sunshine. Rac’d in goods 1/. Jan 6 Worked at D. McKennys. In the P.M. want to a raising at 3. Moores. Finished this frame without anything material happening. Was inwall thia day. Cloudy and quite cold. Jan 7 Worked for D. HcKenny on house. Saw Sam’l McManny. Cold and clear and more mild in P.M. Jan 8 In the forenoon witnessed receipts for S. Moore, D. MoKenny and Win Luxon. In the evening want to Jeremiah Moore’s. Saw Mary MoKanny who I think will not live long. Came home in evening and found wife quits unwell which prevented me from attending a meeting at Smith end Humphrey’s this evening for the purpose of taking into consideration the best mode of making the Otter Creek navigable to this place. Clear and cold. Jan 9 Worked at D. MaKenny’s. Saw and approved the proceedings of last nights meeting. Clear and cold. Jan 10 Went to a meeting for the purpose of ascertaining the possibility of making the Otter Creek navigable from its mouth to its source. The object of the meeting was however thwarted by John Burwell, Esq from Port Burwell who brought forward other resolutions which were passed and a petition of his drafting was produced by him and signed by two thirds of the people present. Mild, clear and pleasant. Jan 11 Sabbath. Jent to Jeremiah Moore's and spent a very agreeable afternoon in good company. Clear and quite worm and pleasant. V �oan i £ Worked for D. McKanny on house. In the evening heard the unwelcome news that I was obliged to look for a hou.es to live in. Passed the evening very disagreeably and in great anxiety in consequence of it. War* with snow. Jan 13 Vent to J. Moore*a with whom I made a following agreement via. That I am to saw in hie sawmill if he should require me so to do. He furnishes me with a house to live in till I can build a house for myself on the street on a lot ho sells me for the sum of ten dollars. Warsi with rain. Jan 1li * This day I moved to J. Moore’s through mud ankle deep and was obliged to bring part of my furniture down hill by hand which was a very laborious task. Got settled by evening without any material accident, tuite warm with rain. Jan 15 Vas quite unwell. Wont to D. McKennys and put in sash in front window. Warn with rain. Jen 16 Worked for D» McKenny. Made a window frame and cased it. Dressed out and put down base to a room. Cased door and began partition. Cold and blustery with snow. Jan 17 Was sunnoned to a court of request held at Smith and Humphreys by Goo. Hill of the town. Lost the case and came home at dark. Cloudy and cold. Jan 13 Sabbath. Went to meeting in the evening at the school house between the two Otter Creeks. Came back to J. Moore’s and spent two or three hours in conversation. Cloudy and cold. Jan 19 Went to Vienna. At the Medcalf Mill on my return and arrived back home at dark. Saw my Father in Vienna. Rec’d in goods $13* Weather was moderate with snow in evening. Jan 20 Cut wood in the forenoon. In the P.M. went to D. McMannys. Saw and conversed with James Jackson and Mr Osborn. Wans and cloudy. Jan 21 . -Was unwell in forenoon. In the P.M. went to Birdsall Mill. Theo Metcalf was here and brought a coat for my wife to turn. Warm with rain. Jan 22 Worked for McKenny. Came home in the evening> brought home a short broad axe & adse and two Jack chisels. Moderately warm and clear. �J £7* <-3 Worked for D. Williams. Pin! shod plastering* ~* McKinney returned from London thia evening, about Rev on ©clock. Chambers was bore this evening. Clear and pleasant. he-ro Jan 2U Worked for self* The Wesleyan Methodict Quarterly meeting thia day ccamanced at the chapel in Malshids. hot a screw driver made this day at the ehop. Warn and pleasant#clear. Jan 25 Sabbath. Stayed in Fmitfull Valley. Was quite unwell with a Diorheo* Went to J. Score’s in ths evening. Warn and rain. Jan 26 Was quite unwell wilt, old complaint. Went to D. MoKannys and hung a door and put in sash and glass in the long bedroom. This day Mary MoKenay want frat J.Moore’a to hex fathers, being in a manner recovered from her illness* Warm and pleasant. Jan 27 Vent to D, KoEomya. Worked part of day. Parted frost Mr Osborne (a fine man) at B* McKonnys who is going on his Journey west. Snowy. Jtn 28 Cut wood at the door. Ground my framing tools, axes etc and in P.M. cut wood in the woods. Quite warm and like to lose our snow which fell last evening about two Inches. Jan 29 Brought ray chest of tools from D. McKennya to Fruitfull Valley. In the morning went to J. Seamers where I was detained till night. Got 16 lbs of pork from Somers. Warm and pleasant. Jan 30 Worked on a panel door for J. Moore and ground tools* This day it rained almost all day* Quite warm. Jan 31 Finished a door. Rac’d a summons in court of requests from w. Rymer directed to P. Barns. Rac’d a capias from J. Wallace of Brantford. Served by A. Baker. Amt UU5 cy. Gave ball and Baker vent (illegible) oxi ball for me. Gave my note for 5 shillings. Ree’d & summons in court of requests from Cornell Norwich* Aa’t 28.2^ cy served by Malcolm. Cold and stormy. Snow. Feb 1 §abbeth. Staid at home in Fruitfull Valley all day. Colored lining for frock cravat and in evening went to J. Moore’s* Saw the young people play and cane home at 10 ©clock. Wife was taken with a fainting fit but soon recovered from it again. This day was cold and stormy. Wind and snow. Feb 2 Cut wood and prepared to leave here in the morning for Brantford. Borrowed $ 1 of D. Moore for expense money* Broke my axe and ground It up again. Cloudy and cold. �Feb 3 Left Fruitful! Valley at ■* past 10 ©clock A.M. Went by Duvehan Forge to Morwish, arrived at the settlement aj dark, Jont io ginning school. Staid .ill 9 oeloak, want h-^n?o io Luke Pcaslea's arrivod near 12 ©clock at night where 1 slept till morning. Claer and cold. Feb U Want to my fatihe? in iaw’a whore I tock breakfast th SEC-a o Andrea Smith. Went in the evening to Egbert hlllikor's, staid all night and took breakfast next morning. Cold. Feb 5 Went to Sedan with A. Smith. Saw Thos Killuce but done no business with him. Saw J.P, Bams. Staid all night at Sutton's, who is keeping a tavern in Sedan. Colder. Feb 6 Settled with!’. Stover and John Stover* lave the later a note due 30 daya from date, value $25*50. Staid ell night at A. Sarles. Came back next morning. Cold. Feb 7 Settled with J. Wallace by Thos Wallace. Was at court, saw 0. Waugh, Came back from Sodom then went to Andes again. Took supper at H. Bankers then went to W.J. Moses and H. Avery's and thence to father in laws. Staid all night. Very cold. Feb 8 Sabbath. Fixed for home again. Sem'l cane with me to Bytaa. Left there at 11 ©clock. Came home by the forge. Cob home after dark, found all in good health and spirits. This was the co Iciest day we have had yet. Feb 9 Cut wood end made axe helve. Went to the ford and cut wood also quite lame with walking from Horwich. Caught cold. Clear and quite cold. Feb 10 Hade door for J.Moore, in the evening went to D. McKenny's Saw Mr Osborne, James Moore and wife were there. Gave Mr Osborne an estimate on coat of saw mill. Clear and quite cold. Feb 11 Hade 2 doors for J. Moore. In the evening Mary and Thebe Moore was here. Thebe was unwell with an ulcer tooth. I borrowed two books in which I spent the evening agreeably. Cold with flurry# of snow. " Feb 12 Went to 3. McKenny’s who was quite unwell. Returned at sunset. Found wife making soap. Good Success with it. Clear and mild. Feb 13 Three or four inches of snow this morning* Worked a part of day on door for J. Moore* The rest of day chopped wood at the door. Satisfied that I shall on joy life without as iach anxiety for food and raiment as most others. Warm with snow* �Feb II4. Went for horse for wife to 30 to Norwich, Did net succeed. Wife at length concluded to 30 with Mr Moore’s tears. After­ noon and evening spent in saving preparations. Cloudy and cold. Fab 1$ Sabbath. Thia morning ny better half started at half past three with Mantel Moore and four others In a sleigh for Horwich. Thia was tha loneaoneat day I ever experienced. Looked over my papers and books and spent the day very unhappy. About 2 inches of snow. Feb 16 Was quite unwell all night and this morning felt down right sick. Kept to my bod the greater part of day. Still all looks forsaken. Mors snow last evening. Cloudy. Feb 17 Much better this morning. Still looks gloomy. Started for Vienna thia P.M. but only part way. Saw Rayner Sons. Returned at night to my forsaken home. Cloudy and warm. Feb 18 Made a door for J. Moore. In the evening parched some corn. Still all looks forsaken but hope inspires me at times. Warm* cloudy with signs of rain. Feb 19 Made 1 door for J. Moore. Came in at night. I cooked my supper fully realizing what was said of nan in the first age of the world: viz- It is not good for man to live alone. Mild but no rain. Broken clouds. Still all looks forsaken and lonely. Feb 20 Made two doors for J. Moore. Very tired this morning and almost sick of housekeeping. Beginning to look anxiously for my wife. Cloudy and warm. Feb 21 Scrubbed the house in the morning and then went to court at Smith and Humphrey’s. Case with D. Rayner. Lost it in the evening. Saw a drunken Byham squabble. Warm with rain. Feb 22 Sabbath. Went to Horwich with Sam’l Peasley* who came here yesterday with a letter from my wife to me* wishing me to come here as soon as possible. Arrived about 8 oclock wet and tired. Quite warm with rain.. Feb 23 Went to A. Smith’s to get him to move my things to Horwich. Warm and pleasant. Feb 2U Came back Byham’s with Smith’s team in evening. Loaded one chest and packed two or three others(Illegible). Warm and fine. Hare follows a dull and cheerless blank in my affairs. Moved to Horwich kept no acc’t. Met with frequent disappointments* till April 19. Was at fathers on Raster day. Rainy, cold and unpleasant. �April 20 Cane hack to fathers, '/as cold and rainy. April 21 I Came up on street to jot team to move me there. Squally with intervals of snow*. April 22 Moved to Hart* ? shop on fourth concession. Equally and cold. April 23 Went to Jacob Stover’s to take job of work. Expect to get an answer on Saturday. More mild and sunshine. April 2k Worked about house on small chairs. Clear and cold. April 25 Here follows an Interval of sickness and trouble* My wife having an uncommon sickness tillJuly 15 Mrs Hama was safely delivered of a male Infant at half past 5 oclock A.M. Attended by Dr Harvey Boss. (Hotel This was Joel Henry) July 16 Quite smart in appearance and appeared in a fair way to recovery. July 17 Went to mothers for Era Bains to work, found her unwell. July 18 Gradually growing worse. Jane Lawson came hare to work. July 19 Sabbath. Wife much worse. Went for Dr Boss who came and staid all night with us. Wife something better,- July 20 this morning but grew worse in after pert of day* July 21 Gradually growing worse. Did not expect her to live through ths night. July 22 Very low. Ho signs of her growing better.yet. July 23 Sons better. I went to Cromwell’s lower settlement and traded with him to amount of 1 1-15-9 in goods. July 2^ Wife still growing better. This day spent in the shop making a cradle and dovetailing drawers. H. Banker and wife was here to see my sick wife (Note: Mrs Banker was Sunice, a sistar of Martha Barns.) Rain in evening* �Wife still growing better. Went to town for gone butter, jot none. Returned to J. Titus who sent some cake bitter and candles to my wife. Very acceptable indeed. July 25 Wife growing better fast. Mrs Reins went to J. Titus on her way noue. Quite wain and showery. July 26 Sabbath. Wife still growing better. A. Smith was here. July 27 , Wife gaining slowly. Finished cradle and made a stand. Lois came. Cloudy and cool. July 28 Wife still growing better. Worked in shop on stand. July 29 Worked in shop. Made a chest for Mrs Avery. Frise 20/ Joel was weighed this day being two weeks old. Weight 8^ lbs. July 30 Wife much better. Worked in shop, finished chest of drawers and brought It to house. Warn and cloudy, rain in evening from N.W. July 31 Wife better. Sat up in a chair some time. Joel is getting quite sick with a sore mouth. Old Mrs Moyer came and washed his mouth. I worked in shop. Made a chest of drawers for sale. Clear and cool with a breeze from S.W. Aug 1 Worked in forenoon on a chest of drawers for Mrs Jane Johnson who has bean nursing my wife.She will stay this week. Also in P.M. went to a raising at Mr Boyers in Durham. Got home lata in evening. Wife much better. Clear and cool. Aug 2 Sabbath. Wife much better. Staid at home. Mild and pleasant. Aug 3 Went to mother’s. Bought an adze of Mrs Haine, price $ 3 paid in wheat at Mr Stovers. Amos Smith was expelled from this Society of Methodists this morning. Saw George Waugh this day at Billman's Hillman’s infant died. Cool and pleasant. North wind. Aug U In the A.M. made a coffin for the Hillman child. In the after­ noon went to B. Wright’s who raised his barn. Aug 5 Worked at Wright’s t the rest of 5th and on the ) Aug 6 Went to Wright's and commenced work at 12 oclock. Clear and warm. Au g 7 Framed at Wright's. Verm days and cool nights. �Aug 3 Framed at Wright’s. N.J* Major’s chlLo died, aged 11 weeks and was burled. Came home at night. Found wife much better. Cathum lurk commenced work at my home. Jane Johnson left. Quite warm. Aug 9 Sabbath. Worked on a tool chest over and made a sugar chest of it. Clear and warm. Aug 10 Quite unwell this morning with a sore throat. Sam’l was here to dinner. Went with him on my way to Wright*a.Arrived there in P.M. Quite unwell but worked a little. Warn. Aug 11 Worked at Wright’s. Threat very sore. Clear. Aug. 12 Raised frame at Wright’s and came home very sick with my acre throat. And unable to cut (Illegible), Very warm. Aug 13 Very sick this morning. Dene nothing all day. Got 1 bottle British Oil at Town’s. Rain in evening. Aug 1U Still sick. In ?.X went to Town’s to work. Aug 1? Still sick. A. Boice was hare in morning. Worked at Town’s. Warm in A,M, Rain about l^ cclock P.M, Aug 16 Sabbath. At U ©clock lira Lucy Flukan was safely deliver ad of a young con. I and Dr Rosa wife went in PJG on a visit to M. Avery’a. I went with her. Cool end pleasant. Aug 17 Worked at Town’s. Finished laying floor. Clear end warm. Aug 19 In A JI. worked in shop on chest of drawers. In P.M. dr awed wood. Cool and rainy, Aug 19 Worked in shop in forenoon. In P.M. quite lane with my back. Clear and cool. Aug 20 Last evening my wife was taken with Cholera Morbus, very ill. Checked the disorder by 0 ©clock in A.M. forked in shop after trying to work at Town’s. Cold and rain. Aug 21 Wife better. Worked in shop. Cold and rain. Aug 22 Worked at Town’s in ".M. In P.M. went to father’s for butter. Got three pounds. Clear. Aug 23 Sabbath. Cradled wheat at fathers. Came hews in evening tired �v-' [ h£- A) 1/ C H il^TI^.^C^ \iC^d H»LS;^^ f AJ.. etit wooa. Cold and rainy# ' Aug 2b Made clothes horse fir wife* Cold and rainy. Aug 26 Pecked tools. In A/I* A*M. Hurt began to harvest wheat near our house, lain In P.M, I went to WrightJa. , Aug 27 Worked at Wright's. Put on part of roof* Clear and rain in evening. Aug 28 Worked at Wright's, finished roof, came home in evening. Clear* Aug 2? Staid at homa. Suita unwell. Hain in P.M. "his evening Boise and Pruitt had their trial in the church which I attended. Cold in the evening with frost. Aug 30 Staid at hose in A.K. In P.M. want to hay marsh for high cranberrya. Got some. Clear. Au g 31 bissapointed ibout ro ie flour. Sold beds to Pawn* Sept 1 Want to B. Wright's. Fade bench. Clear. Sept 2 Made window frames 12 lights, corner boards, drip Labile, "’see planes. Clear and froat. Sept 3 Ground tools at Hoot's. Want to raising. Clear. Sept fy. Sided up on end of house at B. Wright's. Clear* Sept 5 Worked at Wright's. Mada door frames. Clear. Sept 6 Sided a little. Wens homa at ni^ht. Clear. Sept 7 Staid at home and mad* garden fence in A.M.-In P.M. went to marsh. Got cherries and wife went with me. T went farther for oranbemys. Clear. Sept 8 Sabbath. Went to marsh, Got eranberrys in -rest plenty. Cold and rainy all day. Sept 9 Staid at home. Fade soap. Cloudy with rain* Sept 10 Went with wife '© ’’er nofttr'® and thence to 'right's. Worked a little. Clear and pleasant. �Sept 1 1 31 dad north side of Wright’s house part up. Clear* Sept 12 Worked at Wright’s* Ulfs erne to Wright’s on a visit with Luka’s wife* Went in P.M. to Wilcox’s* Cane back at dark. Mary went hom*, my wife staid all night. Clear. Sept 13 Staid all night at Wright’s. Very heavy rain all day. Cane to Eiy wife’s mothers in P.M. Staid all night. Sept 1U Sabbath. Went to cranberry marsh, lot a few cranberrys and some axe helves. Sam’l went with me. Cloudy. Sept 1$ Brought my wife home again in A.M. In PJi. cut wood, was unwell. Lowry weather, cloudy and a little rain. Sept 16 Went to Wright’s. Hard frost last night. Clear. Sept 17 Worked at Wright’s. Finished bedrooms. Clear. Sept 19 Came home from Wright’s. This day I am 29 years old. (1035) Hain. Sept 18 Flade sash at Wright’s. Hard frost again. Clear. Sept 20 Sabbath. Staid at home Hancock was here for me to go to work for him. Promised him. Cold with rain. Sept 21 Went to Wright’s for tools in A.M, In P.M. went to Towns with Joel who is very sick. Cold with rain. Sept 22 Went to Hancocks and commenced framing com house, 16 X 20 ft. 12 ft posts. Clear in A.K. Clear in P JI. Smart frost. Sept 23 Framed at Hancock’s. Dull and cloudy with a little rain. Sept 21j. Raised corn house from* and came home at night. Cl oar. Sept 2$ Repaired chimney back and brought up some wood. Clear. Smart frost. Sept 26 Quite unwell all day. Cut some wood. Clear. Sept 27 Sabbath. In A JI. went to Town's. Saw Simons and Avery there. In P.M. went to hay marsh. Cloudy and rain. �Sept 29 . Went to Wright's. Worked part of day. Caae home at night# got some butter at Wilcox’s. Cold and rain. Sept 29 Cut wood at home. Mrs Ivory and Mrs Crawford was here on a visit* Gave a letter to Town to carry to Dr Dumcomb for land in Durham. This day we had some flurrys of snow. Cold. Sept 30 Went to Wright's in P.M. Rac'd some abuse from M. Avery* Despised his anger and left him. laid a little floor. Cloudy in A.M. Rain in P.M. Oct 1 Worked at Wright's this day. Orrin Avery married Elisor Town, both of this place. John Avery was here at Wright's. Rain and Warn. Oct 2 Made sash at Wright's. Saw J. Woodward, Hain. Oct 3 Made a pattern for a landside for a plow for Wright in A JI. In P.M. case home, Henry Danker was here In ?.M. Joseph Foyer drawed wood for me. Clear. Oct !j. Sabbath. Went to cranberry marsh, got some grapes, plums and wife was vary sick last night with cramps in her back. W. Rost and Ssa'l was here to tea. Cold and rainy. Wind in H.W. Oct $ In ths A.M. cut wood. In P.M. wont to Wright's. Saw JJ!. Hee at my house* Found 3, Lewis from Oxford there. Cold and rain. Oct 6 Laid floor at Wright's* Lewis went heme. Case home in evening with butter* Rain. Oct 7 Went to Wright's* Worked st base. Cold and rain. Oct 8 Laid floor and cased door. Cloudy with rain in evening. Oct 9 Worked on evetroogh's and laid upper floor. Clear. Oct 10 Laid rest of floor and cased door and windows in A JI. In P.M. went to J. Woodwards who was not at home and from thence home. Clear. Oct 11 Sabbath. Went to haymarsh. Marthe and Harriet Avery accompanied me. Got fruit of different kinds, among others plums. Perserved a Jar of then in ?,M, Pulled onions from our garden and laid them away for winter. Joel was quite sick this evening. Cloudy and warm. Oct 12 Went to Wright's to work again. Put up evetroughs. Clear. �Oct 13 Put on freise and inclosed front of house* Warn and clear. Oct 1U Willard Smith and Parker come to build chimney for Wright. I made and hung two bodroom doors. Clear and warm. Oct 15 Made back door and set glass in evening. Clear and warm. Oct 16 Made two six panel doors, put in window stops. Clear. Oct 17 A* Hun 5 doors in A.M. Came heme in P.M. Pound wife well and in good spirits. Cloudy with a little rain. Oct 18 Sabbath. Hain last evening and this morning with wind from S.W. Wife is going to the settlement on a visit. A. Smith was here. Still lowry at 12 oclock. Oct 19 Went to Wright’s. Comenoed work again. Rain Oct 20 Worked at Wright’s on closet. Rain. Oct 21 Worked at Wright’s. A. Swarthout was here. Wants his house. Rain Oct 22 Worked at east end of house. Apple cut in evening. Rain. Oct 23 Finished work at Wright’s but could not get settlement. Rain earns home in evening and prepared to move from here. Oct 2U Staid last night at A. Smith’s with wife. Went this morning to Mrs Hains and from thence to my mother’s with Smith’s team, returned in P.M, to V. Lawson’s. Staid all night. Clear. Cool wind from south. Oct 25 Came homa on foot. A. Swarthout married Julia Town, both of this place. Clear in ATM. Cloudy in P.M. Oct 26 • A. Swarthout was here and talked of house. Did not agree to leave it for three weeks. Warm and rain. Oct 27 Went to J. Woodwards to work. Worked ^ day. Clear and warm. Oct 28 Worked at Woodwards Laid floor. Clear and warm. Oct 29 Worked for Woodward. Made door and window frames. Anthony Moyer was married to Abrmn Price’s widow. Clear and warm. �Oct 31 Worked at Woodwards. Hade window frames in A.M. In P.M. cane home. Saw 3.D. Long and A. Swarthout. Found all well at home. Colder lest evening and this morning. Nov 1 Sabbath. Wesley and ?»•! Peaslee was here. Vent in the evening on a visit to Samel Jacobs. Clear and warm. Nov 3 Worked at Woodward’s on evetroughs. Clear and warm. WOT U Worked at Woodwards, ’fade a coffin for H. Root whose child was still born. Buried today. Clear and warm. Nov 5 Mada and hung panel door for house. Clear. HOT 6 Made front panel door. Cold with rain. HOT 7 Hung front and trirmed both doors in A.M. In P.M. came home. Found all well. Cool. Nov 3 Sabbath. Sam’l came here. Went to hay marsh in morning. In even­ ing went to Tnoch BllHkers on a visit. Francis Jacobs and wife was there. Clear and warn. Hov 9 Went to Woodwards. Saw B. Wright. Saw Hrs Wright. Two cousins from the state of Hew York at Wright's. Warm Nov 10 Worked at Woodwards. Put up evetrougha. Clear and warm. HOT 11 Worked at Woodwards. Commenced on sash. Blustery and cold. Snow Bov 12 Finiehod eash. Hunters out today. More mild. Some snow. HOT 13 Put up north evetrough. Clear and quite cold. Bov 1U , Came hone. Quite unwell. Settled with Woodward. Mild. Nov 1$ Sabbath. Wesley staid here last night and Sam’l came this morning. Went to hay marsh. D. Avery and wife was here. Sam’l and Wesley staid all night. Mild and rain. Bov 16 Saw and made a bargain with Town to finish store. Was at Enoch HillIkers. T. Richards and John Writes. Cool with high wind. 1? Went to Cromwells. Traded out Woodwards order. $l£.75. Returned heme late in evening. Sam’l got fresh pork at Mey (illegible) I was very tired. Got my cheat of tools from Woodwards. Clear. JOV �Nov Io ^ade joiner bench In the house and jack plane for ?. Pritchard. Hart was here in AUG Clear and warn. Nov 19 Avery killed his pork. Father and mother was here. I worked at Town’s. Martha went home with then, saw Ln PUG law Sutton from Sodom. Clear and warn for season. Nov 20 Hain in morning. Brought my tools from Town’s and prepared to 30 to father#• Wane at noou. Rain all day. Nov 21 , Wont to John Tompkins to court with father. Came home in evening and went to 3. Campbells. Clear. Nov 22 Sabbath. Staid at fathers. Quite cold and frose hard. Nov 23 Sick all day. J.p. Bams and wife came out to fathers. Brought violin with him and played in the evening. Cold with snow. Nov 2U Came home with sleigh. Peter came with me. Cold. Nov 2$ Quite sick. Finished sash for I. dark. Sam’l came in evening who has just broke his axe. Quite cold. Nov 26 Still quite unwell. Joseph Xoyer drawed wood for me on sleigh. Tn evening dovetailed cheat. Wife and child both sick with cold. Blustering all day with flurries of snow, very cold at night. Nov 2? Still unwell. Worked half day for Moyer on stable. In evening dressed out posts for bedstead for Town. In PUG mild with snow. Nov 28 Quite sick all day. Pried to work at Moyer's. Came homo again sick. Vary cold all day with snow in evening. Nov 29 Sabbath. Sam’l came in evening and staid to tea. John Congdon was at Avery's with wife. Very cold, snow. Nov 30 * Worked at Moyer's. Finished manger. Cloudy and cold in A.M. Clear in P.M. Bov 31 Made soap box in A.M. B. Wright and wife was here in P.M. Finished chest for Mark Avery in evening. Cold and squally. Dec 1 Made trundle bed for Town. Julia Swarthout was here in A.M. Clear and cold. Dee 2 Began cheat for A. Swarthout. Father-in-law was hare in A.M. H. Avery was here in evening. More mild with signs of thaw. �Deo 3 Finished cheat. 'Vile washed. I want to B. Avory’s in evening and to 3am’1 Jacobs. Quite warm with rain in A.X. Cold in P.M. Dec U Worked on sash. Haddock was here* brought some tallow, and paid me the remainder at Town’s. Julia was here. Cold and equally with snow. Deo 5 • Sabbath. Father-in-law went home. Sam'l was hare. I finished 13 lights of sash for D.W. Daney. Cold and blustery with snow. Dea 6 Made sash and got wood. A. Swarthout was hero in evening and got his cheat. Quite cold all day long* cloudy and clear in evening Dee 7 Cut wood in A Ji. Finished sash. J. Moyer killed his hogs. Quite unwell all day. Cold in A.M.,more mild in evening. Dec 8 Made soap in A.M* Set up chest of drawers. Avery and wife was here in evening. 0. Wright went to Oxford. Cold and stormy. Dec 9 Set up cheat of drawers. Went to Town’s in evening. B. Wright returned. Clear. Dec 11 Worked on chest of drawers. Shooting match in P.M. at 3. Jacobs. Wife quite unwell this evening. Clear and cold. Dec 10 Worked cn chest of drawers. Avery’s shop took fire last evening but was saved. 3. Hath and wife was here in evening. Clear and more mild. Dee 12 Sabbath. Staid at home, Sam’l was here. Went to Avery’s on a visit. Cloudy and damp. Warm for season. Dec 13 Worked on chest of drawers. Avery’s rebuilt their chimney back, A. Swarthout Jr. started for Hamilton with a load* fell from his wagon and broke his arm and sprained his wrist. Cold and blustery. Doc 1 !| ' Finished cheat of drawers and made rocking chair for Joel. Very disagreeable weather, cold. blustery and stormy. Dec 1$ Mended chair for Town. Haney was here in evening. Clear and very cold. Deo 16 Tried to repair J. Moyer’s clock, but failed. Cut wood in P.M. Quite cold in A.M. Moro mild in PJU �Deo 17 Vent to Peter D. longs and got promise of lend near ray father­ in-law’s. '7m Beekin and D. Long rode up with Luke Peasley Tron J. McAulys shop. Rather mild with snow in evening* Dec 18 Finished chost of brewers, Sam'l brought potatoes in evening* Vann with rain* W Deo 19 Sabbath. Sam’l was here in A.M. In P.M. Egbert Hikkiker and wife and Francis Jacobs was here on a visit. The later staid the evening* Quits warm all day. The snow left us. Cool in evening* Deo 20 Father was here with wagon. brought me some beef. Quite cold in evening, (includes Dec 21J Dee 22 Worked about an hour on a chest of drawers for self* in the overling got out tabla legs for A. Swarthout. Still unwell. Cloudy and quite cold. Dee 23 Worked on road* Wife went to Avery’s. Clear and mild. Deo 21^ Worked on road. In evening got out stand legs. More mild with snow in evening and snow, Dea 25 Christmas, Sam’l was here. Went on a visit in evening to J* Moyer’s* .‘.vary and wife was there. Quite warm with rain. A Dec 26 Made axe helve. Sem’l want to H. Bankers. Avery, S. Fluellen and 2. Yerington was here in evening. Warm with rain. In evening more cold with snow. Dec 27 Sabbath. Staid at heme. Sam’l was here also Harriett Avery, Town 3. Fluellon and wife and in evening J. Stephans and M. Monk. Cloudy and cold. Dec 28 Cut wood and Joseph Moyer drawed. Wife went to Thoch Rikkiker’s. I went down in evening. A. Swarthout and wife was here. Warm and pleasant. ( A Dee 29 Went to P.D. Long’s, thence to father’s. 3aw S. Campbell and 3, Burnham, Rode down with father in wagon. Cloudy and cool. Dec 30 Peter D. Long came to father's where I made a bargain for six acres of land and caeaaenaed clearing. Cloudy with a little snow. Deo 31 Laid foundation for house. 16 x 13 feet. Clear and pleasant. 1836—1836—1836—1836---- 1836—1836—1836—1836----- 1836— / I �Cacia homa by M. Scorer’s* Brought i JU of apples, "oda part of way with Arioch Mllikor. .-laar and pleas ant# Jan 2 Gut wood at door. ^o!d timber to \, Swarthcub Gons. Ay ary and wife and Boyes and '4^ sad Mrs Mayer went co looui‘ J &Llanait# Cloudy and •solid. Jan 3 Sabbath. Wsaloy was here .nd Tm’l in evsnlnr. This lay the house took fire and I was obliged to push down ay chimney* in the evening snow. Jan U Went to town meeting. In the evening was at Sodom and thence to father’s through wd and snow and out of humour. Rain all lay. Jan 5 Cut logs for house. Fixed for building. Warm with rain. Jan 6 Cut and drawed logs. .Tn the evening began to snow, Jan 7 Laid up a few logs and cut ths r'aaindar of them. In the even­ ing went to £3w at HUHker’s mill. Sawed all night. Snow and warm. Jan 8 Drawed boards and laid up a few logs. Drawed up a few. Mild with rain. Jan 9 Hewed beans and laid up logs. Mild. Jan 10 0abb*.th. Laid floors and cleaned out house. Cloudy, cold. Jan 11 Dug collar, hewed plates in A.M. Tn ?.M, vent home. P.ode with lake who was down to mill. Cloudy and mild. Jan 12 In A45. painted sheet for ?aa'l. H. Banker was here to dinner. Tn P.N. put table together for A. Swerthout Junior, hosh Hillikar and wife and A.M. Hickey was here on a visit. Cloudy and •.jarm. Jan 13 Finished table. H. Banker begun to draw briok. Father was here , and brought his team. Took one load of things. In evening packed remainder and prepared to move to my place osar fathers. Boyce was here* Cloudy and mild. Jan 11^ In morning went to A.W. Pratt’s. Saw Sam’l and got sous pork. Took breakfast at Avery’s and moved one load and wife tc my place, in evening chinked house and slept th ar a with Michael. Cold, cloudy and blustery. Jan 1£ 'krked on house. In jvenir.g burned brush. Clear ord cold. �Jan 16 Dr-awed boards from Milliken’e will and in evening nt pine tree. Cloar and cold. Jan 17 Sabbath. Put on roof and gable ends of house. Cindy with snow in evening* Jan 18 Plastered house and cue wood. Kept fire#. Cloudy and cold. Jan 19 Laid floor near fireplace and plastered a little, Quite cold. Jan 20 In A.M. plastered the ranainder of my house end In P.M. dug a wall. This day father, mother and Hr a Kains st-tried for Port Burwell and thence round by Leng Point. Clear and cold. Jan 21 Made an ox yoke for the boys, who were here In the evening. Mora mild with snow. Jon 22 Drawed one load of brick from Hilliker’a. Quite cold. Jan 23 Hide roller and rut in ox sled in A.M. In PJ*. went to Sodom and M. Stovers sons, lot one bushel apples. Cloudy and vary cold. Jan 24 Sabbath. Spent the A J’, at home, the P.M. at father’s J.P. Barna and wife was out in evening, went to Windham with thru to The# Bvans sleigh and same back with him tho some night. He staid at fathers. Clear and very cold in A.M., more mild and cloudy in P.M. Jan 25 In the A.M. prepared to build my chimney. Tn P.M. laid foundation Father arrived homa. Cloudy and cold, a little enow in evening. Jan 26 Worked on chimney, got it high as the beams. Quite cold with a little snow. Jan 27 Drew one load of brick from HUHker*s. Tn the evening worked on Chinmoy. Petar and Michael helped me. Cl oar and cold. Jan 28. Got my chlmnoy out of the roof. Pet or McDaniel and A. Smith was here. In evening wife cleaned house. Clear and cold. Jan 29 Laid hearth. Wife went to Hilliker’s to meeting. Disappointed. Cloudy and cold. Jan 30 Staid at home. Saa’l was hero and brought pair ^f boots for wife. Staid all night with Michael. Snow all day, more mild. Jan 31 Sabbs th. Sam’l with Martha and father’s went to mooting. I staid at base. Vas told they had an excellent sermon. Quite cold, clear. �Feb 1 Went to Billiker’s for flour. Sot none 2nd ;<-turned a little before dark. Father draw one load of hay. Cirar and very cold. Feb 2 Went to H. Banker’s where I foranrly lived md brought a lead of things. Father went with ns for then. Sot- hack before dark. Clear and cold. Feb 3 Made door and (illegible). Wife unite unwell. Clear and cold. Feb H Swag my door and out wood. Wesley was hare. Cloudy and cold. Feb 5 Cut wood at hans. Father went to mill at Male nabs In Oakland. Hannah was here* Cane out with Bartlett and wife. 11,13 day Quarterly Mooting Oana “need at the Norwich Meeting House. Clear and cold. Feb 6 Want to Sodom, This was court day at Thompkim’s. “ant to nesting in evening. Found father’s team and wife. Clear and cold. Feb 7 Cabbath. In P«M. vent to masting. Father’s sleigh and himself and family went In or swing also John Bartlett and wife went wish us. John P. Barns cam out from Windham. E^ard an excellent discourse delivered by Rev kU Ryerson to a crowded congregation. More mild with anew. Feb 8 Staid at homa and cut wood. In the evening went to meeting again Sermon delivered by Mr Prfudle. The house wee full and crowded. More cool and a little snow. Feb 9 Kada loach trough. Tn waning wont to meeting tgnin this craning The house was so crowded we could with difficulty obtain admission Cloudy with squall* of snow. Fab 10 Went to a fellowship seating this AJ<» Prayer meeting in the evening. Had a melting time, a number of soul* ware convicted. Clear and pleasant. Feb 11 Cut two saw logs la front of my hems and some wood. Cloudy with snow in evening. Feb 12 Jut wood and k^pt firns. Father’s team went to meeting. Myself and wife did not go, there being no room in sleigh. Warn with snow and sleet last evening and a little rain today. Sleet. Fab 13 Stayed at home moat of day. John came out from Windham. Brought rooking chair for 3. Campbell. More anov and cold. Feb 11|. Sabbath, ^pent it at home. Wife went to meeting in the P.M. Slijah difford and files Milliker wa* here. Cloudy and pii ;e cool. �Feb 1$ Went to meeting in A.M. Had a blessed were converted. In the evening a number flock. Wife went to Ben'j Hilllker’s. I where we held prayer. Very cold, cloudy time .Some precious souls more were added to the staid at J. Wright’s with enow. ‘ Feb 16 Went from Wright’s to Sodom and thence home with M. Stover in sleigh. Found wife at Hilllker’s. Came home from there on foot. In P.M. cut wood. In evening Lois and Michael was here. Cold with snow. Feb 17 Want to woods for timber. Jot some broom sticks also Egbert Hilliker and wife and A. Smith and wife was here on a visit. Spent a happy afternoon and evening. Clear and cold. Feb 18 Kept fires and made shovel handle. Cut some wood. Mother was here and Lois. In P.M. the boys in evening. Clear and cold. This was the coldest morning yet. Feb 19 Went to Cromwell’s thence to B. Wright’s with H. Wilcox. I staid all night at Wright's. More mild with cloudy and signs of rain. Feb 20 Went to Wilcox's. Jot a horse and thence to Cromwell’s and from thence home. Saw Lr Peaslea and all the neighborhood where he lives in Otterville. Snow in A Ji. Rain in P.M. Warm. Feb 21 Sabbath. Staid at home. Set glass in window. Father left for Port Burwell early in morning. White frost. Clear and want. Feb 22 Went to Sodom, Saw Leonard Moses and Daney. Thence to A. Sarles. Took dinner at Sarles and thence home by B. Hilllker’s where Mr Martin preached. Pound wife, mother and Lois there. Clear and warm Feb 23 Staid at home. Done very little. Mr Kelly was here. Warm with a little rain. Feb 2U Went to 3. Hilllker’s to mill and to Giles Hilllker’s for hay. Mother was here on a visit in P.M. More cold with snow all day. * Feb 2$ Made pattern of plow point for 0. Wright. J.P, Bams was here and Michael was here in P.M. Mere cold with intervals of snow. Peb 26 Hewed timber for M. Stover Jr. In the evening went to Hilllker’s to meeting. Heard an excellent discourse by Bro Bugner from the words-"What is man that thou art mindfull of Ma"? Followed by equally as good delivered by Bro Burgess from the words-'It is good for me to draw near unto God." Cloudy, cold and snow. �Feb 28 Sabbath, Staid at hmo In MX. In ?*M. wont ’ o mother’s, L?M and Michael came here In evenins. Cist? and pl3a?ant. Feb 29 Albert D. long end Mr Fish cams here to make stere. Christian Sackrider Jr went past here. Elijah Gifford was bare and borrowed hammer. I made one shoe. 3naline and Michael was hare in evening. Snow in A^. Rain in P.M. Quite moderate. Mar 1 Made a shoe. il.J. Long was here after adsa. 0, Austin was at fathers house. Elijah Jiff ord moved one load of furniture. Michael was hare in avening. Begun joiner bench. Cold with high wind. Snow. Mar 2 Cut wood. Split out stuff for sash. 3.3, moved his wife past here. C. Austin was here in P.M. Michael and Lais was here in evening• Cloudy, cold with snow. Mar 3 Cut wood. Joel was quite sick. Saline and Michael was hare in evening. Ground piano 9irons). Cloudy and cold with snow. Mar Ij. Dressed out sash stuff and went to fathers on a visit. G. Avery and John was here thia evening. Hore mild with soma rain and high wind from south. Mar 5 Went to S. tossings to mill with Michael, got home after sunset, Ina line was hare in evening. Clear and cold. Mar 6 Sabbath. IN A.M* staid at home. In F.M. went to mothers. In evening Busline, Pater, Michael and Lois was here. We spent the evening singing hymns. Clear and cold with high wind. Mar 7 Last evening father returned from Port Burwell. Was at ay house today, rut together some sash for Sv artbout. Cloudy and cold. Mar 8 Finished 30 lights of sash. Christian P. Sackrider was here, with latter from TW Mott to B. Gifford warning him off hia farm. I want to Sodom with alm. Settled with Michael Stover Sr. Found due ms $5-6?^. Got 13 l£s of pork of him. Called at Giffords on my return. Father’s family was all here in evening. Clear and cold. Mar 9 Went to H* Syples for a load of hay for father. Cana home with A. Smith whom I found at ^linker’s. Eunice went homa with A. Smith* Wife went also. Snow in AJf. Cloudy in PJS. Mar 10 Staid at A. Smith’a. In evening went to prayer nesting at school house art dunce to H. Bankers. Snow. Mar 11 In the A.M. staid at ’» Bankers. Tn tha ?.?!. went to M. Averya. Caw dome c? the neighbors there. Cold with snow. �Mar 12 Staid at Banker!s, Ln the ev.nin^ want tc .jiivo.ax.cs me sting In schoolhouse. "old with enow. Mar 13 Sabbath. Staid at Benkar’a, in evening ’ at to prayer Heating at the Bshoo]hov.sE, 3aid ^ith snow. Mar II4. Went with H. Tavlugton to Smith’s thence to Egbert Hllli'rar’a. Cloudy with intervals of snow. Mar 15 Staid at Hilllker’a in l.M. Towards evening -cat to Smiths who took his team and brought us heme. Clear and more mild* Mar 16 hit wood. Cut tree for rails* InalIn?, Michael and Lois was here Ln evening* Cloudy and more mild. Mar 17 Cut timber for rails and cut two pine t^eas down. Clear and warm Ln P*M. Cloudy in A*M. uia Sarles was here. Kar 18 Dressed out sbuff for sash and made hanclo for broad axe* In ovening went to meeting at 3. Hillikor’s. -Sermon by Bro Bogner f 1 jm text- John 9, ^-1 .f muat work tho works of him that sent me while it is yet day ; Iha night cometh rhea no man can work”* Mather’s team vent vith us. 0, May bis words sink deep in our hearts* Haar and cold. A little snow. Mar 19 Wart to. HHHker’3.Mound the mill broke® and cone home after tools to repair it. Get out shaft. Uraline as at my house on a visit thia P.X. Mlehael and Lola In evening. Hurt my finger. Clear and sold* Mar 20 . Sabbath. Went to the Chapel to meeting. Sawaon by 3ro Bugner, From Matthew 19, v 2?:” Behold we have forsaken all and followed The®, What shall we have therefore? Went with father’s team. Went to father’s in evening. Clear and more mild. Mar 21 * Worked on Hilllker’a mill in Anderson’s shop. This day cur dog had fits and I shot it. In the evenin': mild with snow. Mar 22 Worked on mill. Wife want to Pathero in evening and the cattle trod the aloaths in pieces. She went to Temperance in evening# Cold, snow. Mar 23 Worked at mill. Finished wheel. Saw M. /very. Cold and snow. Mar 2^ Worked on mill, got it running. "Halin® .ras hero. Cloudy and cold. Mar 2^ "nits 'I'Toll 4th roll. Tn the waning ‘.'ont to milkers co msetlng. Bro Burgess spoke fiom the words——-- �liar 26 Cut wood. Marla "Richmond was here. Bro Burgess promised to visit us thia coming out did not coma. Clear and warm. Mar 27 Left Horwich for Toronto with D. McKenny. Wont through Oakland stopt and fed horses at ?• Henry’s, thence to Brantford. After breakfast went in wagon through Aneasire to the 12 mile ereek at O’Rileys. Clear and warn. (This entry includes Mar 28). liar 29 Took stage at 0’Alleys for Toronto, arrived about noon. Put up at Geo Munroe’s, Church St, Ho 12. Went to Assembly in evening. Clear and warm. - Mar 30 Quite unwell. Staid at hone most of day. Visited some parts of town. Some better in .evening. Clear and warm. April 1 nothing done here. The day is kept as a feast. Stores and Groceries are all closed. Kept at home most of day. In the evening worked some. Clear and warm. April 2 Idlod the day away. Wont to court. Head and mused. Clear and warm. Apr 3 Sabbath. Staid at home thia morning. There was (illegible) a horsethief, a young man of respectable appearance, a physician just out of his studies at Montreal. So produced his Diploma and other papers of credit but notwithstanding locked up in jail. Clear and warm. This morning wont to the examination of the above mentioned young man who states that his name to be ’a Saunders and that he has a wife in the London district. He refused to tell me what part of district. Appeared much dejected. I went to court. Saw some trials, in the evening company at Munroes. Clear and warm. Apr 5 Was the bearer of a line from Mr Saunders to D.A. Boutton, 3sq Atty at Law. Court in A.M. Assembly in ?JI. Clear and warm. Apr 6 In the morning quite hnwell. Clear Apr 7 Went to hear an address from the inhabitants of Toronto to his Hxe ell enoy Sir P.BJUnd, L. Governor who replied to it in a very few words. Visited the Garrison and Kings Wharf and Steamboat Transit. Cobourg and Traveler. Cloar and warm. Apr 8 Was sick all night. Dr Phillips gave me camphor and opium. Pelt some releif, In AJi. grew worse. Quite sick all day. In PJ<. drank burned brandy. Pelt relieved. Clear and cold. �Apr 9 Still -suits sick. Mr Tanadar’3 ease was sailed thia morning but was put off by Atty 3, until Thursday next. Drank a hot sling with nutmeg and ginger strong. Felt relief. Rainy and cold. Apr 10 Sabbath. Two or three inches of snow. Thia morning stall at borne on acct of ray being to dirty to appear at Church. Quite now ell. Cl oar and cold. ’pr 11 In the A.M# went to court. Much better this morning. In P.21, our case via: Lewis Clement Vs D.3. Reay. The jury returned in favor of the former for U7U” I) and costs. Clear and mild. Apr 12 Want to court in A.M. To Assembly in P.M. Rain. Apr 13 DJI. Kenny was taken sick this morning. Raw Sam’l Street who settled with DJI.K. as agent for Clamant. Snow and rain. Apr 1U Want to court in A JI. In P.M, to the House of Assembly. Rain. Apr 15 Raabled through the streets of Toronto. Clear end warm. Apr 16 Attended court and Housa of Assembly and Garrison. Hr launders was this day released from confinement upon giving bail for appearance at future court. Clear and quite warm. Apr 17 Sabbath. The appearance of the soldiers and a band of music on their way to church this morning made a very grand appearance. Mr Every left for the township of Hark where he resides. Clear and wax*. Apr 18 Vent to Wharf’s Parlisonant Councils. Clear and war*. Apr 19 The steamer Transit this morning made an unsueesefoll attempt tc break the ice out of the bay. I was quite unwell in P.M. Wout to the House of Assembly. Clear and warm. Apr 20 Quite sick thia morning. Want to the House of Assembly. The L. Governor this day (Illegible) the House. Clear and warn. Apr 21 This morning the steamer made another attempt to get out of the harbor. Ths schooner 0.3. Weeks from Oswego broke the ice and came in. Clear Ln A JI. Hain In PJG Apr 22 Staid at home in A.M. listen 2d to disputes on politics in P.M Rac’d two dollars in each to go home with. Left Toronto at 4 ©clock, traveled till 10 ©clock at night. Staid all night at Cooksville. Clear and warm. �May 9 Went to Thompkin's again. Worked all day. "loan and warn. May 10 Worked for Thompkin’s. Was at A. Smiths in evening. Clear and warm. • May 11 Worked for Thompkins. Fleming was there. Clear and warm. May 12 ' Raised the frame. Nothing material happened. Rain in P.M. May 13 Came home. Found all well. Worked In PJt. Clear and warm. May 1U Logged and burned around my house. Clear and warm. May 1$ Sabbath. Father went to Burford to work. I went to Otter creek for wild onions. Wife and Michael went with me. Clear, war*. May 16 Worked at home, split rails and burned brush. Clear in A.M. Rain in P.M. May 17 Worked at home clearing land. Rain in A.M. Clear and quite warm in P.M. May 13 Worked at home. Same work. Ander and Sally was here. Took Clarissa heme with theta. Clear and warm. May 19 Worked at home. Wife tried to wash. Got Snalino to finish for her at fathers. Wife went there. May 20 Split rails and made fence east of house. In PUG wife was taken ill with ague in her breast. Saline camo and attended her. Clear in A.M. Rain in P.M. May 21 Split rails and made fence west of house. Wife some better. Went to mill. In P.M. cloudy with rain. May 22 Sabbath. Michael was here. Mother started for love feast but could not cross the dam at Hilliker’s, it being broken away with a very heavy shower last evening. Rain. May 23 Started early with Michael. Went to Thompkins in P.M. Saw my father-in-law. Worked at Sarles hewing. Was introduced to Mrs Mathews from Burford. Saw John. Cloudy and rain. Worked part of day May 25 Set up bedstead. Quite cool with rain �May 26 In AJI. hewed, finished timber. Was at Barbara and thence came home. Found father and mother here. Cloudy, rain, JO Kay 27 Split rails and made fence. Cold and rainy. May 28 Kra Halna had a Quilting. I split rails and finished fence. Rain. “ Kay 2<* Sabbath.Wife want to meeting at Hllllkor's. Mother, Mrs Hains and Pater went with her. Cold with rain. May 30 Made garden and planted beets. In A.M. B. Hllliker was here. In P Ji, went to Billiken's and cased door. Cold and rainy. May 31 Planted potatoes and cut wood and kept fires. Cold and rain. June 1 Planted pontpions end cut thistles. Wta Moore and Rachel Thompkins was married. Mrs Hains was here to tea. Signs of clearing up. June 2 Went to Sarles. Began to frame in A JI. In P.M. went to Jesse Stovers raising a wagon house. Clear and cool. June 3 Framed at Sarles all day. Clear in A.M. Rain in P.M. June 1| In A.M, framed at Sarles. Laid foundation of house. In P.M. want to raising at IM Bankers. Cloudy, some rain. June b Sabbath. Game home. Michael was here. Clear. June 6 Went early to Sarles. Michael went with me. Framed at Series. Cloudy with rain at Intervals. June 7 Framed at Sarles. 7, sowed buckwheat and oats. Cloudy, some rain. June 8 Framed at Sarles In AJC, in P.M. raised frame and put on roof­ boards. Clear and quite sultry. June 9 Shingled house. Quite unwell. Clear and warn. Juno 10 Quite unwell. Cut in (illegible) round the fireplace and hewed and framed another bent in A.M., in P.M. came home. Was at Barkers and Cooks and thence through Sodom home. Michael came with me. Clear. June 11 Sick with cold. Hewed sticks for eves troughs. Plying clouds with high wind. �Jun© 12 Sabbath. Was at Hilliker's to prayer fleeting, thence to Sarles and thence home, Caught a young squirrel. Clsar. June 13 Worked at Sarles. Win came for ray tools. Marhta want with us on a visit. Saw Mrs Cook. Clear and warm* June 1’4. Worked at Sarles. Tn P.M. went to Barker's and traded some* and thence hone with my wife* Staid all night. Clear and warm. June 15 Went to Sarles early. Pound Michael there making box. Worked at Sarles. Some unwell. Clear and warm. June 16 Worked at Series. Male window frames. Clear and warm. Juno 17 Worked at Sarlaa. Tut up eves troughs. Clear in A.M. rain in P.M. June 10 Worked in A.M, In P.M. attended court at J. Thompkins. Came home in evening with father and Michael in wagon. Found Wesley there. Got wheat of M. Stover, Jr. Heavy shower la P.M. June 19 Sabbath. Staid at home. Wesley and Michael was here.This day water overflowed my garden. Heavy rain all day. June 20 Staid at home part of day. Went to Hilliker's in P.M. His mill dem went off. Hewed stick of timber for my house. Michael and Wesley went home. Rain. Juno 21 Hewed another stick of timber for sills. Cold and rain. June 22 Went to Sarles. Worked part of day. Cold and rain. June 23 Worked at Sarles. Finished east end of house. Cold and rain. June 2U Worked at Sarles on west end of house. Cold and rainy, 'last wind. June 25 ’ Worked at Sarles. Finished west end of house* Came home at night. Found all well. Cold and rain,east wind. June 26 Sabbath. Went to old Corman place for strawbarri as. Got a few. Teter want with ma, Saw Martin Cornwell and others there. Cloudy. June 2? Went to mill at Blinker's. Made a gate and planked ths floom. Got wife's boots mended. Rain. June 23 Vent to Sarles. Laid floor. Clear and pleasant. 57 �June 29 Worked at Sarles, laying floor. Clear end pleasant. June 30 Worked at Sarles, laying floor. Clear and pleasant. July 1 Worked at Sarles, Sided up north side of house. Clear. July 2 Worked at Sarles. Mads front door and came home. Clear. July 3 Sabbath. Mrs Wains /as hors and Michael Ln P.M, We vent to Sodom to meeting with father’s team. Cl oar in A.M. lain in P.M. July U In A 44. hawed down house for Willson. In P.M, want to Cromwells with father’s team. A. Smith went with us. Clear. July 5 Went to Sarles. Made one door and hung it. Clear. July 6 , ' . Worked at Sarles. Finished ^ob. CoMienoed sash. Made 30 lights. Macomb finished chimney. Clear. July 7 Worked at Sarles. Made 36 lights of eash. Clear. July 8 Mathews camo to Saaris list evening to saa Win’s wife who died this morning at k past £ oalock. I want to Follows, spoke for coffin. Saw (illegible) thence to Sodom and saw James Darker who died at ’a past 11 ©clock A JI, Thence to B.Hllliksrs and home. Found family well. The wolves had killed my calf and eat it up. I was quite unwell. Clear. July 9 Seized posts. Father’s team went to funeral. Wife went with them Clear in A.M. Xala in P.M, July 10 Sabbath. Went for raspberry#. Got some. Mrs ^alns and Beckman B. Leng was at fathers. Clear. July 11 Went to Sarles. Finished sash and settled with him. Clear. July 12 Went to Pr Cooks. Began work for him ^ day. Clear, July 13 Worked at Cooks. Cams home at night quite unwall* Clear. . July lU Staid home. Cleaned wall. Hewed beams. Clear. July 15 Went to Cook’s. Worked ^ day. Quite unwell. Clear. �July io . Worked % ley for Cook# In ?«h v^nt to court thsncs bonne. Michael case with ma# Clsex- find war#. July 17 Sabbath. Wont with Fiohf si and wife for berries, lot abundance. In evening wife fell out of door and hurt her side. Michael staid all night# Clear. July 13 Went bo Roswell’ leek’s -nd mads a bedstead. Clear. July 19 Came hone in A JI# "Round wife -nite wall, lot hand saw of Child’®. Tn ?#M, cleaned well# Clear and warm. July 20 Want to Berger’s to work for Wright. Ccmmsncad frying a house 36 x 23. Clear. July 21 Pramod at Sarkar’s In A JI# clear. In ? JI. rain. July 22 Prated at Berger*® • Clear and very warm. JUly 23 Framed at Berger’s in A JI. In P.M# rain# Wont to B. Wright’s Staid all night. *’«rm with rain* July 2k Sabbath. Went home* Pound, wife gone. Michael was there# Wife came home in evening with Henry Smith* Clear and quite warm. July 2$ Wont to Berger’s. Worked % day. Clear and warm. July 26 Worked at Barger’s. John Avery came there and worked. Clear* July 27 Worked at Berger’s. Went to Cromwell’s. Clear. July 28 Raised house in AJG Came home in P#M# Clear. July 29 Staid home# Went for berries# A# Smith and wife went with us. Henry went home. Clear, ' July 30 Pramod sills for my house. Michael came. Clear. July 31 Sabbath. Smaline went home at night* Clear. Aug 1 Went to Berger’a.and Wright•s and Willcox’s. Took dinner at Baris, thence to A “mith5a and took tea. Thence home and back to Smith’s with wife and child* Clear and quite warm. 53 �Aug 2 Want to Brantford with Smith and wife to caravan. Put up at Robinson*8 Jr. Caw my brother James vho is at work there. Came home to Smith’s at night. Clear. Aug 3 Staid at Smith’s till near night when Smith's team brought us home. Pound all well. Jacob Kingman returned with team. Cloudy* Aug U Begun to frame house. Raised two bents. Clear and warm. Aug p Framed on house. Raised two more bants. Michael was here. Aug 6 Finished bents and raised. Father's team went to Burford to caravan. Aug 7 Sabbath. Staid at home. Michael and Petar was here also Christian Sackrider. Father and mother want after berry® together. Clear. Aug 9 Want to 3. Lossings, thence to Benj KLlUker's, thence home. Clear in A JI. Rain in P.M. Aug 9 Tn A.M. went to 9. Hilliker’s, got his team to go to S. tossings for boards. In PJI. shinglad on his barn. Clear and warm. Aug 10 In A JI. worked at home, in PJI. went to Biffords. Clear. Aug 11 In A JI. finished at Millikan's, in PJI. worked at home. Clear. Aug 12 Began to frame rafters. Hewed and framed two pr. Clear. Aug 13 In A.M. finished frame and want after blackberries. In P.M. sawed my thumb vary bad. Wesley came. Clear and warm. Aug 1U Sabbath. Michael came and Petar. In P.M. all want after black­ berries. Saw a dear. Saaline was here. Clear. Aug 15 In A JI. went to Hilliker’s. In PJI. staid at home, luite un­ well with my thumb which wa% Q^rfs, Lama, .clear. C RvS li-T SOAK?. In P.M. staid at Aug 17 In A.M. went to fathers. In P.M, H. Banker and wife, her mother Mrs White, Harriett ’very and Thos Swarthout and daughter was here on a visit. Went for berries. Clear and warm. Aug 18 Tn A.m. hewed timber Cor collar and hunted horses. In P.M. �Aug 19 lent for bro sms ticks, axe helves s’a in A.?*, tn ?»K. found horses and iriwed lumber from Hillikor’s. Clear. Aug 20 Made bench and began to lay floor. Clear and warm. Aug 21 Sabbath, fames and Michael was here and Saline. Went for berries. Got sons. Cool for season. Aug 22 Worked on floor. Wife want to Hilliker’s on a visit. Clear. Aug 23 Finished floor and cleaned out and curbed my well. Clear and warm* Aug 24 Went to Hilliker’s, Gifford's and Youngs for wheat* Got none. Came home in evening and began to drag for Peter. Clear. Aug 25 Finished drag. Jacob Kingwell, Isaac Smiths wife, Jane Lawson, Mary Addition and Henry Smith was here. Wife came home with them. Clear. Aug 26 Worked part of day for Gifford. Came home at night. Clear. Aug 2? Worked at heme. Began closet. Michael and Teter was here in evening. Clear and warm. Aug 28 Sabbath. Went for harries. Pound plenty. Michael and Peter went with me. Wife, Egbert and Patience, Jacob and Wesley came. Clsar. Aug 29 Went to Giffords and threshed wheat thence to mill and home. Clear. Aug 30 Went for berries with mother and Lois in A,M. Went again with wife in P.M. Got some. Hain at night. Aug 31 Went to Uncle Jim’s'for soap and in P.M. for berries. Clear. Sept 1 Went to Hilliker’s to work on mill. Clear. Sept 2 Worked at Hilliker’s. Jointed planks. Clear. Sept 3 Worked at H’ll'ker’s for Hilllksr. Fixed sawmill floom. Clear Sept 4 Sabbath. Michael was hare and in a.M. Irwin Campbell. Rainy. �Sept 11 Sabbath* Saraiel -.as here In A.M. and John Avar? and James, Fhi.l4.nd2r writ >3 ?askri lors. Sept 12 Went to mill. G)t \ ha of Wheat. Clear. Ths following was ovldantly writtan by Martha Barna. Sept 13 Thia morning Wta started for Michigan. A gloomy morning. Cloudy with little rain. Sept 14 Saline was here in A.M, Clear and pleasant. Sept 15 Staid at Christian’s all night. Cloudy with little rain. Sept 16 Want to meeting. Thunder shower in the morning, Sept 1? Samuel and Lois is setting on sheet. Clear ani warm. Sept 18 Sabbath, incline is here. All is lonesome. Sept 1 9 Clear in A Ji. Pain in afternoon. Sept 20 Clear arid warm. Baked sake end pies for (illegible) Sept 21 Clear and warm. Wesley is here and stayed all night. Sept 22 Rain ell day. All locks glcomy end seems 'illegible) Sept 23 Cloudy at intervals of sunshine. Hain in evening. Sept 2U Had a quilting today. Rainy. Sept 25 Sabbath.Wesley was hare and cut some wood. Clear and cold. Sept 26 Washed. Cold with wind. Frost last night. Sept 27 Cold with high wind all day, at night snow. Sept 28 Cold with little rain. Very cold at night with frost. All alone Sept 29 Cold with snow, ^uite sick with cold and Joel too. �Cept 30 1 Cold and oloudy. J )Ln Zoacs oul dla 3:awea all nl^Zt. - Oct 1 Cloudy with high ’rird. ’'•in all night* Oct 2 Sabbath. Cloud/ ;.u~ cold. Stayed at Christian la akrllsr ’ s. JC u Cold with rain la av7!iir^. 0*t 4 R^n-d all ld„ . CI-COJ killed the pig 'oday* \\lt? 512k withcramps last night. Oct 5 Clear and cold* ’rjr. di ch all night, Stay;! at Christian’s. Oct 6 Raia In Burning. >alte sick in moxviing, bestir at night. Oct 7 Clear all day hith rain in evening* Oct 8 Jsd very lonesome and quite forsaken* So letter* Samuel (illegible) Snow and rain in evening. Oct 9 Jabbath. Went to Iclinssa with doline. Pleasant. Oct 10 last Saturday ^j,n ?illiker and D. Tilson was unruled. Clear and vara. Ost 11 Clcai’ with rain in evening. This day received letter. Oct 12 Cl^r and warn. Oct 13 Cloudy with little rain. Oct ilj. .nt to A. Smiths. Clear and odd, Philander and wife stayed hers all ni^ht. Cold and^now# Oct ip Much fatigued with ay rile. Oct 16 Sabbath* Rain all day, luits cold. Oct 17 Cold with snow, about an inch. Oct 18 Clear and warm* Cc c 19 Zana with rain. Polar ’ sd .another fit this uemin-?. One last �Oct 20 Mlohsei wag h~re. Tu" on -7 qrZlt. Cold :'*,-h ’'ijk wind sad told. Ost 21 Cold with high wind and racw. Oct 22 Hoar and wann. Wrnt to A a Saddlers in evening* Oct 23 Sabh^th. John ^tovrr v?.? hare '/ier Smelinn. -laer md ‘Jam. Iain in evening. Oct #4 Washed in A.M. Clear and warn. Oct 2$ Wont to Janes Reaches with Lois and linelino. Clear ‘minors cool. Oct 26 Sent to Jeanines and got ions tea by Janes. Clear and warn, Oct 27 Two Inches of "new fell this morning. Locked like hard times. Host all gone by night. Clear and cold this evening. Oct 28 "am and smokey. Looks like Indian Sumer. Oct 29 car and warn. Oct 30 Sabbath. Went to Meeting at Sodom. Clear and warm* Oct 31 Washed and fixed to 30 to Holiness. Clear and warm. Mov 1 Started to 30. Joel was taken alek. Came back. Mrs Sackrider, Mrs (illegible), Mrs S. Cackrider and mother ^ams was here on a visit. Clear and warm. Nov 2 Joel is worse. Mrs FllVker and Mrs Wilson was here. Clear and want. I or 3 Joel ia oorna bettor. Peter had another fit thia morning. Clear and warm. WOT I4 Want to Christian Sackrider’s to a raising. Clear and warm. Kev 5 Quite unwell with a cold. Anxiously awaiting the return of my absent partner, but he’s not come. Clear and warm. MOT 6 ' abbath. Went to t^e old gsntlmHsn* s» Claris and warn#. I# "* �3ov 7 . Stayer? at ’'□eft. ’ry lonosopie. “'’??.r mJ r'ca’ant. SOT 8 Wont and spun seal** thread* Claar and warm. Sov 9 Went and twisted MT thread, rune homa and zis.de Toei a shirt* Your father killed his hogs today. Stayed all night alom. This la a lonesome night to me. ‘^ome appearance of rain. SOT 10 Wont to Christian Sackrider’s In 7 J'. They esme over In evening A. Smith was hers. Stayed all night, lanes, Pipeline and Micha al was here also. Hain in evening. HOT 11 Washed and churned. Got 1 bushel of wheat. Tain all day. HOT 12 James and {illegible) was here. We had pudding and milk for supper. Got ^ bushel of meal of Sackrider’s. Lowrey with little rain and wind. Warm. HOT 13 ■fee lire was hers. Clear and warm. HOT l!|. T^ite unwell and very lonesome. Clear and pleasant. HOT 15 Had cramp# In my stomach this morning. Corked the house with moss. Michael helped me, Warm and pleasant, lain in evening. Thia has bean a very lonesome day to me, looking for return of my absent partner, Will he ever return? Has ton ya moments, You seen to move ao slowly. HOT 16 Thia morning received a letter from hi, Ky feelings at this time I shall forbear to describe as it will ba no satisfaction but my heart feels the weight of the lines I received. Feel much dejected and heartbroken to think that the last retaining friend as I thought has ao little confidence in ma. Warm with snow. HOT 1? Wrote a letter to Wm thia morning, Pater had a fit this morning. Zibeline went to Throoloaor ton* s to the post off lea to gat a letter. Got none. Cold with snow this morning. HOT 13 Went to your fathers. Stayed with Incline while your mother and Lois went to masting. Claar and warm. HOT 19 Washed three bad quilts. Wesley cue here and stayed all night this day. Gave me a pair of shoes. Warm. HOT 20 SMllne was hens and ye bad apple pudding for dinner, Saline and Wesley stayed all night, Peter had a fit today. Began io rain this morning and rained all lay and all night. �Nov 21 Vaehed and out pair of pantaloons for Shoemaker Witheral. Weeiey stayed all day and cut jams wood. Benjamin .3111.Iker was her® today. Rained. Rain all da. and soma in evening. Nov 22 Thia morning Weslay want home* Mother wad Iselin a was hare In evening, Mora cold with 'ain and snow. Nov 23 Michael cut and draped anas wood. Cold with snow. Nov lU A. Smith cam® here and stayed all night and K. Haines. This la a gloomy time, about four inches of snow. My cow almost starved and nothing to eat. Thia is hard timss. How gloomy all. Nov 2$ Wait home with Smith, ^ry cold. Nov 26 (Illegible) Nov 27 Boice and wife was here. I went to John Moses. Stayed all night. Went to (illegible) stayed all night. Cold. Nov 28 Want to Smith's. This is the final entry of Diary except a notation without dace as follows: Started for Michigan. So Bappy.... Last line illegible. The location in Michigan was Adrian in Lenawee county. They lived there until 1359 when they moved to Leonidas, 3t Joseph county and in i860 they moved to Wakeshma Township, Kalsmaaoo county, Michigan. They resided there until their death and are buried in South cometary, Fulton, Michigan. Ths ordinal of this -Lary is in the possesion of Mrs Bernice Osborne of Battle Creek, Michigan. Mrs Osbomo is a Great granddaughter of William and Martha Bams (Bames). This was copied by Perry p. Baines pf Ieonidas, Michigan, a Great grandson of william and Martha Barns <i Barnas). � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Barnes Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Norwich & District Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1834-1836 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norwich Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. William Barnes Diary, 1871-1878 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Barnes Diary, 1834-1836 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. December 10, 1834 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. William Barnes Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Norwich & District Archives UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/367a7cbcebb06a9bc65e49ec78590afc.pdf df5ba892435eaef3b0fd85e378fc8336 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bc02e0b6ccdfc319a15763b861181689.pdf f26d74d2702fe7441a10188fcfba0a8f PDF Text Text William Beattie (1824 - 1913) 1866-1867 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers DAILY JOURNAL FOR 1866. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS MANUFACTURING STATIONERS, 66 KING STREET EAST . JANUARY, MONDAY, 1. 1866 Verry fine day But no slaying {sleighing} riffl {rifle?} shuting in the afternoon at Hom TUESDAY, 2. Verry fine day was over to Enotvil {Ennotville} in the afternoon and paid the Taxes 18$ & 43 cents WEDNESDAY, 3 Rather cold to day I was at Guelph Fair Cattle cosdrable {considerably} lower in price since last Fair pork 7 1/2$ per Hunder Wheat 1$ per Bushel oats 28 Cents JANUARY, THURSDAY, 4. 1866 Verry cold to day I was Killing pigs at John Beatties FRIDAY, 5. Frosty to day was at hom to day fixing cattle & Hogs cutting wood SATURDAY, 6. cold to day at hom fixing things JANUARY, MONDAY 8. 1866. Sunday & Monday both very Frosty days we was both of at George Beatties Thrashing on Monday TUESDAY 9. a little milder to day both at George Beatties to day Thrashing & Finished there thrashing WEDNESDAY, 10. Plesant to day was at school metting in Fornoon & clening Wheat in the afternoon JANUARY THURSDAY, 11. 1866. a little soft to day we was cleaning Wheat to day FRIDAY, 12. I went to Fergus this morning with the Sleigh & to Geulph {Guelph} in the afternoon with a load of wheat 43 Bushels & 50 lb at 98 cents per Bushel rather wet in the evening I brought hom a new stove 21 Dollars in price SATURDAY, 13. Freezing a little to day I was at Mr. Elgies to day Thrashing oats �JANUARY MONDAY, 15. 1866. I was at home to day clee(a)ning wheat it is frosty to day TUESDAY, 16 It was a verry stormy & blowing day George was at Davit Cupres Thrashing WEDNESDAY, 17. Milder to day I was at William Murries killing pigs JANUARY, THURSDAY, 18. 1866. I was at hom to day clening wheat in the afternoon Fine to day FRIDAY, 19. Soft to day & thawing we was at Geulph with Wheat sold at Allens Mills One Doller & 2 cents pr bushel 36 {?} - 20 lb pork $7 1/2 pr 100 oats 28 cents SATURDAY, 20. Very stormy to day & high wind I was at Hom JANUARY, MONDAY 22. 1866. Cold to day & sunday was very cold & rough I was Butchring at George Beatties to day TUESDAY, 23. more mild to day I was at Hom drawing Turnips out of pit WEDNESDAY, 24. a little colder to day wind from the Est I was at Fergus in the afternoon getting sucker of pump repaired JANUARY, THURSDAY, 25. 1866. some more snow this morning fine day working at hom A party at Davit Cupers at night dancing FRIDAY, 26. plesent to day working at hom a little more snow in the morning SATURDAY, 27. Fine day to day I was working at hom JANUARY, MONDAY, 29. 1866. Fine day we was drawing Turnips out of the pits Inclined to be soft TUESDAY, 30. a little soft this morning drawing Turnips in the afternoon clening oats WEDNESDAY, 31. Rather colder to day George at Guelph with oats 49 1/2 Bushels at 29 cents FEBRUARY, THURSDAY, 1. 1866. Good winter wether I was working at home to day �FRIDAY, 2. Rather colder to day was at home fixing for Butchering SATURDAY, 3. Verry cold & stormy we was clening oats in the morning George at Guelph in the afternoon 52 1/2 Bushels at 38 cents FEBRUARY, MONDAY, 5. 1866. Terry cold day we was killing our pigs & Beef the weights were 516. 40g. 335. 325. 345 191 1/2 TUESDAY, 6. Not quit so cold to day I was at Guelph with pork sold 1262 at 7 dollers & 70 cents per 100 $97. 17 cents Wheat to day 103 cents oats 30 cents WEDNESDAY, 7. Fine to day I was at hom FEBRUARY, THURSDAY, 8. 1866. Snowing a litte in the afternoon we was at Robert Pritchart weding Sleigh rid to Guelph & dancing all night FRIDAY, 9. Fine to day was at hom asking hands for thrashing SATURDAY, 10. Soft to day we was thrashing & brock the machine got hir Repaired in the afternoon FEBRUARY, MONDAY, 12. 1866. A good deal of snow on saturday night & sunday morning fine on Monday we was drawing turnips out of pit Eleobeth Beattie came here to day TUESDAY, 13. Fine day a little soft we finished thrashing our wheat to day WEDNESDAY, 14. A good bit more snow to day we was grinding axes this afternoon FEBRUARY, THURSDAY, 15. 1866. Frosty to day and drifting verry bad wednesday night and thursday morning I was at hom to day FRIDAY, 16. verry frosty and drifting verry bad the roads gratly drifted up clening Wheat at hom SATURDAY, 17. a little milder to day but considerable share of frost we was clening wheat in the fornoon FEBRUARY, MONDAY, 19. 1866. a little more snow we was clening wheat to day TUESDAY, 20. Midling cold to day snowing a little clening wheat �WEDNESDAY, 21. Milder to day we was drawing Turnips to day out of pit FEBRUARY, THURSDAY, 22. 1866. Thawing a good bit to day I was at Fergus Fair cattle selling lower then at last Fair FRIDAY, 23. Thawing considrable to day I was shovling snow in the afternoon on the roads rained verry weighty throughout the night SATURDAY, 24. Freesing to day & blowing towards night at hom to day FEBRUARY, MONDAY, 26. 1866. Calm to day but very frosty I was choping stove wood George gon up countrie for seed wheat TUESDAY, 27. Verry fine day I was choping & atending the cattle WEDNESDAY, 28. Rather colder to day I was thrashing at William Murries MARCH, THURSDAY, 1. 1866. Thawing & warm to day slighing going of fast the team drawing sand for John Beattie 1st Marche 1867 Friday soft the last days of Febuary & first of Marche FRIDAY, 2. Warm & thawing to day we was drawing turnips 2nd Saturday frosty with shoures of snow & high wind choping stove wood SATURDAY, 3. Freesing a little this morning but the sleighing is about done we finished drawing turnips I bought a sow from William Murry this morning for 17 1/2 dollers 4th Monday Fine day at George Beatties thrashing Wheat MARCH, MONDAY, 5. 1866 Cold frosty day we was clening Wheat. Sow piged to day Thirteen pigs TUESDAY, 6. verry cold day I was at Elora fair it was a verry large Fair prices rather lower George at Guelph with wheat 47 Bushels at one Doller per bushel WEDNESDAY, 7. Colder to day we was at Guelph Fair we had wheat 25 1/2 Bush at $1. per Bushel large cattle Fair prices low �MARCH, THURSDAY, 8. 1866. Not so cold to day we was clening wheat in the fornoon I was at Mr. McCraes Funrel in the afternoon great excitement in Guelph the Riflmen going to the lines FRIDAY, 9. rather cold to day I was at Johns this afternoon at a partie George at Guelph with Wheat 45 Bushels sold at Goldies 1$ 1 cent per Bushel all Bills SATURDAY, 10. at home to day clening Wheat. Sold our fat cattle to day at four Dollers & a quarter per Hunder live weight MARCH, MONDAY, 12. 1866. Fine day we was at Guelph with fat cattle & Wheat 46 Bushels at $1 - 1 cent per Bushel TUESDAY, 13 Soft to day I was at Mr. Elgies thrashing in the afternoon WEDNESDAY, 14. Wet to day I was at John Metcalfs thrashing to day MARCH, THURSDAY, 15. 1866. Raining to day we was at Murtons sale in the afternoon FRIDAY, 16. clening oats in the fornoon drawing wood & choping in the afternoon snow shours SATURDAY, 17. Very frosty with high wind & snow I was at Elgies thrashing this fornoon George at Guelph with oats 61 Bushels at 30 cents per B. 17th Cold day George at Guelph with 20 Bushels Wheat 144 cents & 28 oats at 34 cents paid Ann Jean Bell $5 MARCH, MONDAY, 19. 1866. Milder to day we was getting hom fire wood 18 March 1867 drawing rails from McKnees swamp TUESDAY, 20. Cold & snowing a little to day we was both at John Mutries choping fire wood 19 Drawing rails WEDNESDAY, 21. a little warmer to day at home getting wood drawed 20 choping cedar had John Ogg helping me 2 1/2 days this week �MARCH, THURSDAY, 22. 1866. Fine to day I was at Fergus Fair & sold a fat cow for 36 dollers & bought 10 Bushels of Barley for seed at 70 cents per Bushel from Mr. David Allen one yew lambed to day 21 March 1867 Was at Fergus Fair very cold day the most snow fell through out the night of any day or night all winter. I sold Mr. Anderson in Guelph Four or Five hunder Bushels of oats at 36 cents per Bushel silver or 35 Bills FRIDAY, 23. Fine to day I was drawing fire wood owr school exemination took place to day Bought John Cupers Bugie for 45 dollers Ten months credit 22 Rather stormy I was at the school exemination SATURDAY, 24. pleasant to day we was drawing & choping wood out of the creek 23 Drawing rails & posts from swamp MARCH, MONDAY, 26. 1866 Very stormy on the 25 & frosty to day I was choping this forenoon over at Enotville in the afternoon 25th Frosty & cold drawing rails George at Guelph with oats & Barley TUESDAY, 27. clening oats this fornoon & choping in the afternoon 26 Drawing Rails George at Guelph with oats 66 Bushels WEDNESDAY, 28. Cold to day George in Guelph with oats 63 Bushels at 28 cents per Bushel $17.64 cents 27 Drawing rails George at Guelph with Barley 60 Bushels at 52 cents MARCH, THURSDAY, 29. 1866. I was at hom to day making sugar troughfs 28 Drawing rails FRIDAY, 30. at home to day I rented John Elmslies Farm at the rate of $100 per year for five years 29th Thursday I was at Fergus paying seat rents George at Guelph with Barley 57 Bushels at 52 cents �SATURDAY, 31. A little soft & snowing this forenoon. I was at Guelph with oats 59 Bushels at 29 cents per Bushel $17.11 cents 30 Drawing rails the others clening grain sold Andrew Hudson 40 Bushels oats APRIL, MONDAY, 2. 1866. Fine to day I was at John Beatties getting the lese wrot for John Elmslies Farm rented it for 5 yers at 100 Dollers per year clening oats in the afternoon 46 B for choping & William Murrie got 34 Bushels 1 Aprils 1867 Wet with sleet & rain George at Guelph with 80 Bushels oats TUESDAY, 3. Thawing to day we started to make sugar Hired Hester Cordner for one year at $100 WEDNESDAY, 4. Very fine day & the snow going fast working at sugar making I was out this afternoon colecting seat rents for Melvil Church old parker got 15 Bushels oats at 30 cents $4.50 APRIL, THURDSAY, 5. 1866. I was at Fergus this afternoon snow nerly gon of the fields FRIDAY, 6. some frost to day we was thrashing peas with the flails no run of sap yet Paid William Murrie one Hunder Dollers for going of John Elmslies Farm SATURDAY, 7. We was in Guelph with oats 57 Bushels at 30 cents per Bushel APRIL, MONDAY, 9. 1866. Fine day to day I q was at John Beatties this forenoon getting the lese wrot for John Elmslies farm clening oats in the afternoon for choping 46 Bushels & William Murry got 34 Bush ___________________________________________________________________________ Fine day for making sugar Paid John Elles one Hunder Dollers & 4$ Intrest received from Henry C Kays $ 26.25 cents Intrest on mortgage for 15 months sold George Elgie one Turky 75 cents TUESDAY, 10. Thawing to High wind making sugar WEDNESDAY, 11. Verry Fine to day making sugar & at mill with 5 Bags Wheat & 10 oats at post office in the evining sent order to Kingston $47.35 Intrest for John Patton APRIL, THURSDAY, 12. 1866 Warm to day we was making sugar don of two batches this afternoon rain for the first this spring. in the evning �FRIDAY, 13. Warm to day finished making sugar & started to plough. made about one Hunder weight of sugar SATURDAY, 14. Fine day ploughing with two teems some slight shours APRIL, MONDAY, 16. 1866 Fine day ploughing beside the ston Barn Alexer took sow to John Heffrons TUESDAY, 17. Fine today ploughing withe two tems taking of stons with one WEDNESDAY, 18. Very warm ploughing & cultivating Thursday the 18th Aprile 1867 Started to plough APRIL, THURSDAY, 19. 1866. Warm ploughing with three temes & has one field cultivated Warm day ploughing with two teams FRIDAY, 20. Fine to day we soed the first field of Wheat to day beside the Barn Thunder & rain at night Fine day ploughing SATURDAY, 21. Not so warm to day very high wind ploughing sod APRIL, MONDAY, 23. 1866. Cold & high wind sowing peas beside the scholhouse Monday 22 snowing to day was at the mill with a grist TUESDAY, 24. High wind & cold thrashing peas & sowing beside the ston Barn 23 rather cold was ploughing with three teams WEDNESDAY, 25. Very cold & high wind finished sowing peas put in 15 or 16 acres 24 still cold ploughing APRIL, THURSDAY, 26. 1866. Calmer to day ploughing with two teems at the John Elmslies one team harroing at peas �25 Cold & showry ploughing FRIDAY, 27. Warm I was ploughing at John Elmslies the other teams harroing SATURDAY, 28. Warm in fornoon windy & cold towards night sowing wheat & oats APRIL, MONDAY, 30. 1866. Calm but hard frost I was cultivating turnip ground other teams harrowing MAY, TUESDAY, 1. Windy & cold some snow towards night we finished sowing wheat at hom & sowed one fiell field at Elmslies Wednesday1st cold & frosty to day ploughing WEDNESDAY, 2. Cold & frosty with high wind we was ploughing & stoning at Elmslies place Beef selling at $6 pr hun to 6 1/4 spring Wheat at $1. 52 1/2. cold & frosty ploughing MAY, THURSDAY, 3. 1866. cold to day again we was ploughing at Elmslies with three teams FRIDAY, 4. Windy & cold sowing grass seed at hom in the forenoon ploughing in the afternoon at J Elmslies George Matlands Barn burnt this afternoon SATURDAY, 5. a little warmer sowing wheat at John Elmslies. roguhf field reset the side road MAY, MONDAY 7. 1866. Plesent to day finished sowing Wheat this spring cross ploughing for Barley sow at John Heffrons 7 6th May 1867 Sowed the first of the wheat this seson TUESDAY, 8. Fine day ploughing for oats & Barley a slight rain in the evning Sowing oats WEDNESDAY, 9. Fine to day ploughing with two teams one drawing stones. Harroing to day MAY, THURSDAY, 10. 1866. Warm to day sowed our barley this afternoon William Morros stable catched fire but was put out �9th May sowing wheat windy to day FRIDAY, 11. Warm & drie we was ploughing for oats 10th windy sowing wheat finished at hom SATURDAY, 12. Warm & high wind I was sowing oats at hom 11th Sowing wheat at the stone Barn Spring Wheat $2. 12 1/2 cents per Bushel in Guelph MAY, MONDAY, 14. 1866. rather cold & some frost at night I finished ploughing at hom 13th Wet this morning I was sowing wheat TUESDAY, 15. a little cold with frost at night I finished sowing oats at hom A little wet sowing wheat on the sod at John Elmslies WEDNESDAY, 16. Very cold in the morning was at Fergus at church fast day 15th Rather cold at Fergus at church MAY, THURSDAY, 17. 1866. Not quit so cold was ploughing for oats at the ston houce I was hunting for our year olds 16th Cold I was sowing oats and grass seed FRIDAY, 18. Mild & warm to day we was ploughing 17th cold I was Harrowing SATURDAY, 19. Warm we finished sowing at the ston house sowed twelve acres Mare Foaled this morning 18th Not so cold I was sowing wheat MAY, MONDAY, 21. 1866. Cold with high wind we was ploughing at John Elmslies for oats 20th Finished sowing Wheat TUESDAY, 23. Very cold & high wind we was ploughing do do {dittoes) �21th Very winday I was ploughing rain in the evning WEDNESDAY, 23. Cold & frosty some flakes of snow falling this morning. ploughing 22 Wet & shoury all day I was at the Blacksmith with Horses MAY, THURSDAY, 24. 1866. Warmer to day John Mutrie was helping me to plough the wheat looks very midling & Indiffrent Fall Wheat is selling at $ 2 & Spring $1.45 cents oats 30 cents cherrie trees in blossam 23 I was at Guelph with Wheat 44 Bushels at 182 Cents per Bush FRIDAY, 25. Dark & cloudy not mutch rain finished ploughing for oats 24 I was ploughing SATURDAY, 26. Warm I was helping John Elmslie to put up the line fence. at John Beatties in the afternoon dreeling for pottoes 25 I was ploughing wet in the afternoon MAY, MONDAY, 28. 1866. Rained all day on sunday & on monday fornoon finished sowing oats we was fencing in the afternoon TUESDAY, 29. Cold at nights we started to the potatoes to get ground redy for planting WEDNESDAY, 30. Rained in the afternoon stoning & working potatoes ground MAY, THURSDAY, 31. 1866. Fine day I was at Guelph with oats 46 Bushels at 31 cents Spring wheat $1.45 cents JUNE, FRIDAY, 1. Fine day we was dunging our potatoes the Fenins crosed the lines at Fort Erie the Toronto Volinters atack them SATURDAY, 2. Warm day planted our potatos more fighting to day the Fenins driven back Apel Trees in ful blossam 3rd Finished sowing oats at John Elmslies JUNE, MONDAY, 4. 1866. Shourey to day I was at a Fire Insuranc meeting the team awa for timber for George Matlands Barn TUESDAY, 5. Raining at times fixing fences the mount Forest Volentiers came down to day �Wedensday 5 June 1867 Finished sowing oats WEDNESDAY, 6. some shours through out the day I was at Guelph Fair and the horse races Thursday 6th working at the potatoes ground MAY, THURSDAY, 7. 1866. Fine da I planted a few cabbages I bought in Geulph we planted some potatos to day Friday 7 drawing dung for the potatoes great thunder sorm in the after-noon very heavy rain FRIDAY, 8. Verry warm we finished planting potatoes Saturday 8 drawing dung SATURDAY, 9. Fine & warm things growing fast this week we commensed to cros plough our turnip ground washed our sheep today JUNE, MONDAY, 11. 1866. Fine to day drawing off stones ploughing & roling commenced to clip the sheep Monday 11 planting our potatoes TUESDAY, 12. Not so warm to day Finished cliping our own sheep & done John Beatties in the afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 13. Warm to day ploughing turnip land & diging out stones JUNE, THURSDAY, 14. 1866. Fine growing days showrey at nights blasting stones in the turnip ground FRIDAY, 15. Warm ploughing rain through-out the night SATURDAY, 16. Ploughing & taking of stones JUNE, MONDAY, 18. 1866. rained sunday afternoon & all day to day I was at the Blacksmith smiths getting fore shouse on the Horses TUESDAY, 19. Faired of to day I was ploughing land very wet WEDNESDAY, 20. Harrowing turnip land I was at Tinie Cattnachs Funral Mrs. Mutrie died to night �JUNE, THURSDAY, 21. 1866. Warm I put in the first of our Turnips FRIDAY, 22. Warm driling turnipp land was at Mrs. Mutries Funral this afternoon & soed more turnips SATURDAY, 23. Very warm puting in turnips cropes growing fast & looking well JUNE, MONDAY, 25. 1866. Warm day & thundering I was at Harrisons raising a barn TUESDAY, 26. Warm I was drawing dung for turnips George Maitlands barn was raised to day WEDNESDAY, 27. Not so warm to day I was out colecting set rents this evinging JUNE, THURSDAY, 28. 1866. Colder to day drawing out dung at Fergus this afternoon at a meeting of church managers FRIDAY, 29. Working at turnips a havy thunder shour this evinging SATURDAY, 30. Warm driling & sowing turnips 30 June 1867 Finished sowing turnips very warm & drie. JULY, MONDAY, 2. 1867 Fine to day drawing out dung & Finished sowing turnips crops looks well TUESDAY, 3. Windy ploughing Fallo & taking out stones WEDNESDAY, 4. Raining this morning I was asking hands for Johns Raising & cutting thisles JULY, THURSDAY, 5. 1866. Thunder & rain in the after noon I was at Johns all day preparing for the raising Temes ploughing summer Fallo FRIDAY, 6. Fine warm day we was at the raising of Johns Barn SATURDAY, 7. Very warm rained a good bit through-out the day I went to Guelph in the afternoon JULY, MONDAY, 9. 1866. Sundy morning rained verry weighty fair to day & colder we began to plough our summer fallo at John Elmslies place took the reper to Galt to get repaired �TUESDAY, 10. Warm & drie ploughing sumer fallo WEDNESDAY, 11. Warm ploughing I was scarifing potatoes JULY, THURSDAY, 12. 1866. Drie & hot cutting thistles in fore noon was at Fletchers raising in the after noon FRIDAY, 13. Very warm I started to hoe turnips to day thunder & some rain in the evinging SATURDAY, 14. Very warm thunder & rain ploughing & howing turnips JULY, MONDAY 16. 1866. Warm with thunder & rain we was at Guelph & sold our wool 84 lb at 38 cents TUESDAY, 17. Warm with thunder & rain got a new reper & mower home WEDNESDAY, 18. Rained al fore noon JULY, THURSDAY, 19. 1866. Howing turnips Elesbeth Beattie left us & Jessie McBain came back Friday 19th July 1867 John Ogg Started to work at haying we drawed in the first of our hay FRIDAY, 20. Howing turnips SATURDAY, 21. Rain to day again I was driling up the potatoes a great deal of thunder and rain this week JULY, MONDAY, 23. 1866. Drie to day howing turnips TUESDAY, 24. Very warm I was at John Monroes Funral Wedensday 24th Nerly don Haying it has been very warm & drie no rain since we startd. put in Fifty loads �WEDNESDAY, 25. Warm we started to cut hay with a new mashine Thur 25 a little rain to day howing turnips for the first JULY, THURSDAY, 26. 1866. Warm & drie started to rake hay FRIDAY, 27. Hot & drie drawing hay Saturday 27 Finished drawing in hay SATURDAY, 28. Drawing hay Thunder shoure in the afternoon JULY, MONDAY, 30. 1866. Fine I was at the Mill with a grist cutting hay in the afternoon Howing turnips TUESDAY, 31. Cutting hay Howing turnips AUGUST, WEDNESDAY, 1. Raining this morning I was at Guelph Fair AUGUST, THURSDAY, 2. 1866. Drie to day raking & drawing hay Thurs 1st Agust We had a howing match in the evinging when 28 competitors started a thunder shour at night FRIDAY, 3. Drawing hay in the fore noon rained hevy in the afternoon Howing at the ston house SATURDAY, 4. Raining this morning howing turnips Howing AUGUST, MONDAY, 6. 1866. Raking & drawing in hay TUESDAY, 7. Drawing hay �WEDNESDAY, 8. cutting hay finished howing turnips the first time rain in the afternoon Friday 9th Finished howing Turnips AUGUST, THURSDAY, 9. 1866. I was at Guelph with Mr. Reid finished cutting hay FRIDAY, 10. Drawing in hay SATURDAY, 11. Finished haying AUGUST, MONDAY, 13. 1866. A good deal of rain on Sunday & to day 12th Monday very warm we was working at the crosway thrashing old peas TUESDAY, 14. Rain this forenoon we started this afternoon to cut Barley John Elles cutting peas 13th Tus Thrashing peas WEDNESDAY, 15. Drie to day cutting Barley 14th Wed very warm working at the crosway turnpicking it AUGUST, THURSDAY, 16. 1866. Fine raking Barley & runing turnips 15 warm & drie working at the crosway started to plough the summer fallow the second time FRIDAY, 17. Raking Barley in forenoon started at hom to cut peas Friday 16th Started to cut peas very warm & drie SATURDAY, 18. cutting peas John Ogg sarted to harvest by the month at the rate of 20 dollers per month 17 ploughing both summer fallows & cutting peas & at Johns thrashing peas thunder & lightning at night AUGUST, MONDAY, 20. 1866. Fine harvest day commensed to cut Spring Wheat TUESDAY, 21. Cutting Wheat with the mashine �WEDNESDAY, 22. Cold & windy cutting Wheat in the forenoon & cutting peas in the afternoon & drawing in Barley & turning peas AUGUST, THURSDAY, 23. 1866. Cuting peas & drawing in Barley FRIDAY, 24. Drawing in peas 23 Friday Started to cut withe the reaper SATURDAY, 25. Drawing in peas some slight shoures of rain AUGUST, SUNDAY, 27. 1866. some rain on sunday & this morning cutting peas & drawing in TUESDAY, 28. Drie drawing peas Anngene Bell star came here to work to day Thomas Wat started to harvest WEDNESDAY, 29. Fine harvest day drawing peas & cutting Wheat AUGUST, THURSDAY, 30. 1866. a little rain to day Finished drawing peas at home 21 loads FRIDAY, 31. Rather damp & dull this forenoon cutting Wheat in the afternoon SEPTEMBER, SATURDAY, 1. a slight shoure to day Drawing in Wheat this forenoon & finished cutting Wheat at home & started to cut oats SEPTEMBER, MONDAY, 3. 1866 A little damp cutting oats this forenoon & cutting wheat in the afternoon TUESDAY, 4. Fine day for harvesting cutting wheat WEDNESDAY, 5. Fine day cutting wheat with the mashine at Johns Ogg & me cradling at hom THURSDAY, 6. Fine day I was cradling wheat at John Elmslies FRIDAY, 7. Raining all day SATURDAY, 8. Shourey all day cradling wheat all day SEPTEMBER, MONDAY, 10. 1866. �Drie to day binding wheat TUESDAY, 11. Rained all day WEDNESDAY, 12. Shourey all day cradling oats SEPTEMBER, THURDAY, 13. 1866. Drie to day cutting wheat with the mashine at John Elmslies FRIDAY, 14. Drawing in wheat this forenoon Thunder with hail & wind in the afternoon. SATURDAY, 15. A sort of drie cutting oats with the mashine at hom SEPTEMBER, MONDAY, 17. 1866. Very heavy rain on sunday night cutting oats to day ground verry wet TUESDAY, 18. A little wet this morning cutting oats at John Elmslies in the afternoon with the mashine Tusday I was up at Arthur at the Election very warm day WEDNESDAY, 19. Finished cutting oats at John Elmslies I was at Arthur warm rain in the afternoon SEPTEMBER, THURSDAY, 20. 1866. Wet all day I was at Guelph very heavy rain through out the night FRIDAY, 21. Finished cutting oats a John Beatties SATURDAY, 22. Cutting oats at the ston House Monday 23rd Finished thrashing peas very drie SEPTEMBER, MONDAY 24. 1866. Drie Finished drawing wheat on two places TUESDAY, 25. Rained very heavy all day ground the wetest I ever seen it in harvest WEDNESDAY, 26. Faire to day ground so wet we couldent do anything in the fields �SEPTEMBER, THURSDAY, 27. 1866. Fine day finished cutting oats at hom FRIDAY, 28. Cutting oats withe the cradel & sith SATURDAY, 29. Cutting oats this forenoon drawing in the last of our wheat OCTOBER, MONDAY, 1. 1866. Drawing in oats TUESDAY, 2. Drawing oats & stacking at John Elmslies WEDNESDAY, 3. Drawing oats OCTOBER, THURSDAY, 4. 1866. Thrashing peas at the ston Barn FRIDAY, 5. Was at the Elora show SATURDAY, 6. Cutting & drawing in oats OCTOBER, MONDAY, 8. 1866. Finished harvesting TUESDAY, 9. Thunder & rain to day fencing stacks & diging potatos WEDNESDAY, 10. Rather wet diging some few potatos OCTOBER, THURSDAY, 11. 1866. Was at Fergus show FRIDAY, 12. Fast day was at Fergus at church SATURDAY, 13. Fine day was thrashing Wheat at John Elmslies OCTOBER, MONDAY, 15. 1866. Fine to day cleaning Wheat & finished thrashing at Elmslies �TUESDAY, 16. Warm & drie started to raise pottatoes WEDNESDAY, 17. Warm diging potatoes OCTOBER, THURSDAY, 18. 1866. Fine & drie diging potatoes FRIDAY, 19. Thrashing at Arthur Cordners SATURDAY, 20. a little wet Trashing at Arthurs Cordners OCTOBER, MONDAY, 22. 1866. Very windy to day thrashing at John Beatties TUESDAY, 23. cold & windy we was cleaning wheat WEDNESDAY, 24. cold to day I was at Telfords Sale OCTOBER, THURSDAY, 25. 1866. cold to day I was at John Mutries thrashing FRIDAY, 26. Snowing & rain throughout the day clening wheat & Gorge at Guelph with wheat. highest price fore spring Wheat $1.38 cents SATURDAY, 27. Fair to day ploughing & clening Wheat October, MONDAY, 29. 1866. Raining in the forenoon I was hunting for a hiffer Thomas Watt left us. �TUESDAY, 30. I was at Guelph with Wheat 41 Bushels & 46 lb at 115 Cents per Bushel the highest price to day for Spring Wheat 160 Cents WEDNESDAY, 31 cold day & some shoures of snow I was ploughing the others at the County ploughing match November, THURSDAY, 1. 1866. a little wet I was clening wheat at John Elmslies FRIDAY, 2. Fair I was at Guelph with Wheat 45 Bushels 50 lb 130 Cents per Bush. highest price 145 Cents per Bush. Started to top turnips SATURDAY, 3. a little snow on the ground working at turnips NOVEMBER, MONDAY, 5. 1866. Frosty at nights taking up turnips TUESDAY, 6. Frosty at nights drawing in turnips WEDNESDAY, 7. Fine day we was at Guelph Fair NOVEMBER, THURSDAY, 8. 1866. Very fine day drawing turnips FRIDAY, 9. Fine drawing turnips SATURDAY, 10. Fine finished drawing turnips at home MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1866 A little wet drawing turnips on the other place TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1866 Frosty in the morning drawing turnips �WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1866 Fresh to day finished drawing turnips one hunder & eight loads THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1866 Wet to day drawing a grist this forenoon FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1866 Wet this forenoon Clening peas I was covering turnips pit SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1866 Drie to day I was at the raising of William Hastings House we did not finis it MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1866 Wet to day I was at William Hastings raising put up our pigs to fatten TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1866 Cold & damp I was at Driscols Sale put up four stears to fatten WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1866 Drie to day we finished William Hastings House THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1866 Some snow to day covring turnip & potatoes pits FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1866 Snow & frost drawing out dung SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1866 Frosty I was at hom George & Alexer & team at Morries thrashing NOVEMBER, MONDAY, 26, 1866 Milder today drawing out dung from the ston barn TUESDAY, 27 Soft to day I was at George Beatties thrashing �WEDNESDAY, 28 Soft & raining I was ploughing NOVEMBER, THURSDAY, 29, 1866 Wet we was ploughing FRIDAY, 30 Dringing up to day ploughing DECEMBER, SATURDAY, 1 Frosty ploughing DECEMBER, MONDAY, 3, 1866 Soft again to day ploughing TUESDAY, 4 Raining in the forenoon I was ploughing in the afternoon WEDNESDAY, 5 Fine day I was at the Guelph Fair DECEMBER, THURSDAY,6, 1866 Soft to day I was at home prepairing for thrashing FRIDAY, 7 Fine to day we was thrashing Saturdy 6, 1867 The alma block in Guelp Burned SATURDAY, 8 Very wet in the forenoon I was at a metting at Enotvill in the afternoon DECEMBER, MONDAY, 10, 1866 Fresing very hard & blowing we was thrashing at the ston Barn �TUESDAY, 11 Very frosty to day. thrashing again to day WEDNESDAY, 12 Hard frost to day I was thrashing peas DECEMBER, THURSDAY 13, 1866 Hard frost I was working at hom FRIDAY, 14 Hard frost we was at Alexer Mc Inneses & bought five young cattle this forenoon for Eightie five Dollers SATURDAY, 15 Frosty at Guelph with Wheat sold at Goldies for $1.25 cents DECEMBER, MONDAY, 17, 1866 Snowing a little I was at Maitlands this morning TUESDAY, 18 Milder to day I was at John Mutries kiling pigs WEDNESDAY, 19 Snowing this forenoon. I was at Guelph with Wheat & Sold at Goldies 43 1/2 bushels at $1 1/4 DECEMBER, THURSDAY, 20, 1866 Very hard frost we was at David Cupers Wedding 20th Decem 1867 Ann Jean Bell got married & left us FRIDAY, 21 Frosty to day I was at hom SATURDAY, 22 Milder to day we was clening Wheat �DECEMBER, MONDAY, 24, 1866 Snowing a little to day I was at Enotvill at a Shuting match TUESDAY, 25 Rather frosty working at hom WEDNESDAY, 26 Fine day for winter DECEMBER, THURSDAY, 27, 1866 plesent to day FRIDAY, 28 Very little snow yet not mutch sleighing SATURDAY, 29 midling frosty DECEMBER, MONDAY, 31, 1866 Frosty I was thrashing peas with the flail ================================================ 1st January 1867 Rather frosty I was at hom we was shooting some in the forenoon we was at William Morries in the afternoon shooting & a dance at night 2nd I was at Guelph Fair Cattle rather low in price 3 Rather mild we was thrashing peas with the horses 4 fine day I was at John Metcalfs thrashing 5 Fine Do Do Do 6 7 Frosty I was at Enotvill at the election & paying the taxes $33.92 & at Salem & Fergus Mrs John Mutrie Died this evining 7 Fine day I was at hom �8 Snowing a little I was helping to dig grave & at the funral in the afternoon 9 I was at hom not mutch snow yet 10 We was drawing out some dung Bob horse got sick 11 I was at hom working with the horse 12 At hom doctring at Bob Horse 14 Frosty at hom fixing horse helping David Cupre to kill pigs 15 Frosty to day at hom 16 Thrashing at John Beatties I had George Grassick clening Wheat in the afternoon 17 George at Guelph with Wheat 45 bush 20 lb at 135 cents per Bush. 18 Very frosty & cold George at Guelph with Wheat 31 Bush at 135 cents Bob Horse died to night 19 A bit more snow very good sleighing George at mill with a load of oats & peas to get choped 21 a good bit more snow I was at the mill for the oats & peas and had four Bushels of Wheat for a grist 22 I was at home George Beatties killing pigs mild day 23 I was at Wiiliam Morres killing pigs do do 24 Working at hom 25 Friday I was at a sale on the york road & Bought some harnes 26 Very stormy working at hom Monday 28 Rather stormy working at hom Tusday 29 Very cold day we was killing pigs six small ones for our own use weight 1000 lbs the weighties 190 lbs We 30th Calmer to day drawing turnips out of the pit Th 31 Fine day & rather soft Killing pigs at John Beatties February 1 rather mild to day drawing out dung George at Guelph with wheat 135 cents per Bushel paid Tailor the Ferrier $15 for atending horse Sat 2nd Blowing �Sat 2nd Blowing & stormy drawing out dung paig George McInnes for pair Harrowes $15 Mon 4th Fine to day I was at Bridons sale & Bought to shep for $12.25 cents nine months credit Tu 5th Snowing to day we was thrashing peas with the flails Wed 6 Was at Guelph Fair & Bought a mare for $140 very fine day Th 7 Very fine day drawing Turnips Fr 8 do do I was in Gueph for the mare we bought of David Day Sa 9 Rather stormy & blowing I was at hom handling axe & grinding Mo 11 Verry frosty two of us at Elgies thrashing Tu 12 Fine day & thawing we was killing our pigs eight of them thawing & rain Wed 13 Verry wet day I was at the Blacksmiths getting Horses sharped Th 14 Rather mild drawing over oats to the Barn Fri 15 Frosty to day at Guelph with our pork weight of them was 445 - 404, 358, 399, 375, 321,145, 156 price $5.45 Sa 16 Verry wet day I was at hom Mo 18 Frosty drawing out dung Tu 19 Fine day thrashing We 20 Frosty thrashing & Fenished at hom DATE CASH ACCOUNT- JANUARY RECEIVED PAID 3 January 2 Gallons Whisky at 65 Cents. $1.30 1 lb Tea $1 1.00 4 1/2 Brown Sugar 50 1/2 Cents .50 3 1/2 Crushed Sugar 50 cents & 20 Cents mustard .70 �15 lbs Butter 10 per lb $2.50 12 1 lb Tea 4 1/2 sugar & Half Gallon Whiskey 3 yk 1.87 1/2 12 Sold 43 B 50 lb wheat at 98 cents 42.95 do One Scoop shovel 7 sl yk .87 1/2 19 Stove pipes & Link $3.42 1/2 Cnts Whiskey 50 cents Shirt 1.50 5.42 1/2 do Henry C Kayes copy asiniment $4.70 cents Clerk & Brok $4.25 cen 8.95 do 1 gallon coal oil 70 cents .70 do Sold 36 Buchels & 20 lb Wheat at 102 cents per Buc 37. 6. 20 Paid John Elles Harvesting & diging stons 1 day in Turn 5.00 24 Paid Docter Monrow viset 3.25 31 pd Lyons & Sayers for repairing Sleigh 3.30 31 Three planks 2 $50 cen 1 Barrel Salt & 1 lb Tea 25 cents Nails 5.75 31 49 1/2 Buchels Oats at 29 cents 14.35 DATE. CASH ACCOUNT—FEBRUARY. RECEIVED. PAID. �1 Scot & Co Dundas last Instalment on Grain Drcel $ 40.00 3 Sold in Guelph 52 ½ oats at 30 cents 15.75 5 3 Gallons Whiskey 1 Box matches 2.00 6 Red Braid 70 cents Buckles 12 ½ cents cape 75 cents 1.57 ½ 6 Pork & hed 1262 lb 7-70- $ 100.17 8 1lb Tea One doller Expences 1$ 2.00 10 Pd George Elgie 8$ & Black Smith 50 cents 8.50 12 Two Gallons Whiskey 1$ 20 cents 1.20 16 One yers subscription to the Mercury $1.25 1.25 21 David Anderson 4$25 for Harvesting 4.25 22 One ½ lb Tea, 1 lb Saltpeter 80 cents .80 �28 Do. ½ lb Tea .50 28 Bought 70 Bushels wheat at 90 cents 63.00 Wedn. 6th February 1867 Paid David Day on mare 20.00 Th 7 Paid John Beattie $4.40 cents Insurance money 4.40 Mo 11 Paid for Whiskey $1 Paid John Ogg for harvest work $30.00 1.00 30.00 B lb cents 1868 February 18 Sold in Guelph 48 B 15 lb W at 160 Cents 77.20 DATE. CASH ACCOUNT—MARCH. RECEIVED. PAID. 3 Paid six dollars on a pig $ cents Cents $ 6.00 7 pd Abraham Flewelling 50 cents for Bul .50 �7 Bought 2lb Tea 9 lb Sugar can mustard 3 quarts Whiskey 17 yds red braid 31 lb (12 ½ ) lard 16 Tallo (10 cents) Sold 5.47 ½ 3.93 6 47 bushels Wheat at 1 Doller 47 7 25 ½ Do Do Do 25.50 7 pd James Webster Jr. fo mortgage peper $7-75 7.75 7 Pd two months shares of the Bulding Sosietie 4.34 7 One Gallon col oil 75 cents .75 8 9 Sold 45 Bushels Wheat at 1$ 1 cent per Bus. 45.45 13 Paid for 3 Fats cattle weight of 2 steers & 1 Heffer 42cwt -10 lb 178.90 13 Sold 46B.40 lb Wheat at 1$ 1 cent 46.67 do One Hay Knif $1.25. 1 Bar soap 20 cents. Flask powder 1 Bal twin 1 Box caps 2. 5 do One King stove 21$ making cloths $13.50 34.50 �16 Paid Arthur Cordner $40 with Intrest 1.50 41.50 17 Sold 61 Bushels oats in Guelph at 30 cents per B. 18.30 22 Bought 5 Bushels Barley at 50 cents & 10 Bush at 70 cents 9.50 22 Sold Fat cow for 36 dollers 36 23 pd. John Cuper six dollars for a cutter & Bufla Robe 6.00 26 Mending cleves & Whip. 15 cents Bou. 1 Gallon Wh. 3 lb Sugar 1.20 31 Paid Williams for repairing pump 75 cents 50 Sugar {?} 1.35 1st March 1867 Paid Ann Jean Bell $7 7.00 17 Paid in cash Ann Jean Bell $5 5.00 29 Paid Jessie McBain $55 55.00 Ann Jean Bell 75 cents .75 �DATE. CASH ACCOUNT—APRIL. RECEIVED. PAID. 3 Pd Robert Cattnach 75 cents for Thrashing .75 6 paid William Murrie $100 for quiting Elmslie farm & $11.50 for a pig 100.00 11.50 7 Timothy & clover seed & 2 lb Tea $1.75 Pd on seed 8.30 8.30 7 Sold 57 Bushels oats at 30 cents 17.10 Bought 2 cultivater teeth 90 cents puting on 37 ½ 1.27 ½ Pd Bulding sosity 2$12 2.12 Harrow sharped & whipltrees 3-43 3.43 9 Paid John Elles $104- 104.00 9 Paid Intrest on Farm $48 48.00 Received from Henry C Kays Intrest for T. Elmslie 26.25 Sold George Elgie one Turky 75 cents .75 �11 Pd W. Elmslie postage up 1 Jan 1866 40 .40 11 Sent post office order to Kingston for $48 16 Paid John Heffron for sow $1 1.00 10 April 1867 paid Alexer Cordner $25 25.00 10 Paid George Maitland for Thrashing 30.00 11 Paid on mortgage & intrest $264 264.00 11 Paid James Lochran for Buggie 45$ 45 4 Paid David Day ballenc of mare $120 120.00 16 Received from Alexer Elmslie $21 Intrest on Mort 21 16 Paid 13$ for Grass & clover $2 Gros. & Hat 2$ plough lines 60 cents 18 17 Paid Wm Elgie $4 For Bull & 6.60 �Blacksmith 2.60 25 Paid Alexander McInnes $10 on cattel 10 DATE. CASH ACCOUNT—MAY. RECEIVED. PAID. 2 Paid Elisbeth Beattie Eight Dollers 8.00 Sold in Guelph 13 ¼ lb Butter at 20 cents per lb 2.65 2 lb Tea & other grosries 2.65 8 One half gallon coal oil 20 cents .20 10 Hors shoing & plough irons laid 3.85 21 Box matches 2 lb sugar 1 Gallon Whisky 1.25 31 Sold 46 Bushels oats at 31 cents 14.26 Bought 1 lb Tea 12 lb Turnip 8 Bus. Potatos 1 lb Toba. 2 lb pouder 5.58 Paid Bulding Sosiety 4.36 �28 May 1867 Sold in Guelph 44 Bushels 5 lb Wheat at 182 cents 80.23 paid Ann Jean Bell $12 ½ of Wages in Guelph 12.50 24 paid Alexer Cordner $2 & George 1$ 2.00 23 Paid Innes for Merkry one year $1.50 1.50 7 May 1868 Sold one Steer weight 1530 lbs at $6 per hunder One cow Do Do 1460 at 5 and 87 ½ Three steers Do Do 3340. at 5 Paid Wm Mitchell $16 for making cloths 16 Do for coat & vest 6 & other thing $10 16 Paid Jannet Rae $15 15 Bought a mare 35 ½ 35.50 �13 Paid david Anderson $152 & 60 cents 152.60 DATE. CASH ACCOUNT—JUNE RECEIVED. PAID. 4 Black smithing 35 cents .35 Supcription to James Anderson 50 cents .50 6 Sold 20 ½ lb butter at 16 cents 3.28 Bought 1 lb Tea 6 milk dishes Stove Black 1 Broom 6 lb Nails 2 yds chees cloths 3.22 ½ 15 Paid Charles Heffran Five dollers for mare 5 18 Horse shuing one doller & 25 cents 1.25 25 paid John Cook for statute labor 1 27 Half pound Tea ½ Gal. Coal oi ½ Gall. Whis 1 28 Set rent one daller 28 1 Sold 17 ½ cwt Hay at 10$ per Ton 8.75 �Bought 5 lb Turnip seed can mustard 2 pitch Forks 2.20 29 pd for Statut labor to Georg Beattie 3.50 June 1867 Paid Alexer Cordner 32$ 32.00 20th 7 lb wool at 32 cents per lb & paid 50 cents to his mother $2.74 2.74 20 Sold in Guelph 57 lb wool at 32 cents 18.24 & 11 Bush. 38 lb wheat at 145 cents 16.86 DATE. CASH ACCOUNT—JULY RECEIVED. PAID. 28 Sold 17 ½ cwt Hay at 10$ per ton 8.75 28 Bought 5 lb Turnip seed mustard 2 pitch Forks 2.20 5 One Box matches .20 7 Sold 54 lb Butter at 17 cents per 9.18 �lb 9.18 7 Paid Alexer Cordner 6 Dollers 6.00 7 Bought 2 ½ tea 2 bars soap ½ lb Blue currants ½ Gal Wh. 3.80 Paid Murdak Craig 5$ for Grass seed 5.00 16 Sold 84 lb wool at 38 cents 31.92 Bought 4 pairs pants 5$ 5 Hay rake 5$ pitch fork rakes hoe $1.60 6.60 Paid Jessie McBain $14 14 Paid Murdack Craig $3 amount in ful for Gras seed 3 17 paid at rail way carrige of reaper $2.18 cents 2.18 18 Paid Elesbeth Beattie $18.00 18 2 July 1867 Paid Alexander Cordner $2 2.00 �19 Paid Elesbeth Mutrie 1.25 21 Paid Ann Jean Bell 1.00 DATE. CASH ACCOUNT—AUGUST. RECEIVED. PAID. 1st Sold 66 lb Butter at 18 cents per lb $11.18 $ 11.18 Bought 2 ½ lb Tea 10 lb Sugar 1 Gallon Whisky 4.13 Do 17 ½ yds cotton 2 yds Towelling (4 milk dishes 3.85 3 pairs gloves for binding $1.80 1.80 paid Bulding Sosiety 6.46 8 paid William Mitchell for howing turnips 5 9 One rennet 50 cents .50 25 1 lb Tea one Jar mustard Shu Black 1 spool thread 1.75 28 Paid Jessie McBain $11 11 31 Three shoes set & one ball of candle wick .42 ½ �10 Agust Paid Alexander Cordner Eight dollers 8.00 DATE. CASH ACCOUNT—SEPTEMBER. RECEIVED. PAID. 6 One pound Tea at $1 glass for lamp 10 cents 1.10 20 Sold 74 lb Butter at 15 cents per lb 11.10 Bought 2 ½ lb Tea $2.44 15 lb Sugar 1.50 5 lb Barley 50 cents 4 lb currans ½ bushel salt 25 cents thred & neddles 5.50 Old account $2.20 2.20 Septem Paid John Ogg day of shutting match $2 2 Alexer Cordner do do $2 2 DATE. CASH ACCOUNTS—OCTOBER. RECEIVED. PAID. �10 Bought ½ gallon coal oil at 25 cents) & 1 quart mashine oil at at 45 cents $ cents $ .70 11 ½ lb Tea & 5 lb sugar 1 Gallon Whisky 2.00 24 Two new shouse & two shears pointed 1.10 26 Sold in Guelph 27 Bus. 45 lbs Spring Wh. At $1.18 32.74 32 Two pairs Boots $9 9.00 100 lb Flours $3.50 Barrel Salt 2. 1.75 30 1 lb Tea 2 lb loaf sugar 5 lb moskarado 50 cents 30 Sold 41 Bush 46 lb at 115 cents 47.64 Three shep skins $2.12 ½ cents 2.12 ½ Sold 17 Bags appels 5.50 pd one year weekly advertiser 2.00 Strip shirting one Bed cord 25 cents .25 3.93 �Paid Ann Jaen Bell $5 5 Oct. 2nd Sold in Guelph 49 ½ Bushels peas at 69 cents 34.15 8 Sold at Armstrongs Mill 36 Bus 40 lb at 140 cents 11 Sold at Goldies 40 Bus. 30 lb at 145 cents 18 Sold at Bliths 16 Bush 9 lb oats at 45 cents 10 paid Alexer Cordner $2 2.00 18 paid Ann Jean Bell Boots & dress 2.95 paid one Doller to Mr. Talbut for Ann Jean Bell 1.00 DATE. CASH ACCOUNT—NOVEMBER. RECEIVED. PAID. 2 Sold 45 Bush 50 lb Wheat at 130 cents ber bush $ 59.58 $ Bought ½ lb roap 37 ½ cents 1 shovel $1.50 1.87 ½ �7 Bought 1 ½ lb Tea $1.60 cents 10 lb Sugar 2 lb shot 2.80 6 Paid John Elmslie 50 Dollers as part Rent of Farm 50.00 1 pair shirts $2.50 2.50 14 Paid Cordners for picking turnips 4.50 15 Sold John Elmslie four Bushels Wheat at $1 ¼ 5.00 Gristed for our selves 8 Bushels 20 Pd Black smith 2 shears & colter Paid 2 Binding Men 2.00 13 Novem Sold in Guelph 50 Bush 25 lb peas at 66 cents 33.46 19 Sold in Guelph 50 Bus 20 lb oats a 46 cents 23.28 20 Paid John Elmslie $50 of rent 50.00 25 Paid Alexander Cordner $1 1.0 For more information on William Beattie, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource William Beattie Diary & Transcription, 1866-1867 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1866 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. William Beattie Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Beattie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Wellington County Museum and Archives Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington County, Nichol Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">DAILY JOURNAL FOR 1866.</span></h3> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS MANUFACTURING STATIONERS, 66 KING STREET EAST .</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>JANUARY, MONDAY, 1. 1866 {to create each day's heading indent by one space} </pre> <p>Very fine day but no slaging [sleighing} riffl shuting in the afternoon at Hom</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 2. </pre> <p>Verry fine day was over to Enotvil in the afternoon and paid the Taxes 18$ &amp; 43 cents</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 3 </pre> <p>Rather cold to day I was at Guelph Fair Cattle cosdrable {considerably?} lower in price since last Fair pork 7 1/2$ per Hunder Wheat 1$ per Bushel oats 28 Cents</p> <pre>JANUARY, THURSDAY, 4. 1866 </pre> <p>Verry cold to day I was Killing pigs at John Beatties</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 5. </pre> <p>Frosty to day was at hom to day fixing cattle &amp; Hogs cutting wood</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 6. </pre> <p>cold to day at hom fixing things</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>JANUARY, MONDAY 8. 1866. </pre> <p>Sunday &amp; Monday both very Frosty days we was both of us George Beatties Thrashing on Monday</p> <pre>TUESDAY 9. </pre> <p>a little milder to day both at George Beatties to day Thrashing &amp; Finished there thrashing</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 10. </pre> <p>Pleasant to day was at school metting in Fornoon &amp; clening wheat in the afternoon</p> <pre>JANUARY THURSDAY, 11. 1866. </pre> <p>a little soft to day we was cleaning wheat to day</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 12. </pre> <p>I went to Fergus this morning with the sleigh &amp; to Geulph in the afternoon with a load of wheat 43 Bushels &amp; 50 lb at 98 cents per Bushel rather wet in the evening I brought hom a new stove 21 Dollars in price</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 13. </pre> <p>Freezing a little to day I was at Mr. Elgies to day thrashing oats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>JANUARY MONDAY, 15. 1866. </pre> <p>I was at home to day cleaning wheat it is frosty to day</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 16 </pre> <p>It was a very stormy &amp; blowing day George was at David Cupres Thrashing</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 17. </pre> <p>Milder to day I was at William Murries killing pigs</p> <pre>JANUARY, THURSDAY, 18. 1866. </pre> <p>I was at hom to day clening wheat in the afternoon Fine to day</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 19. </pre> <p>Soft to day &amp; sawing we was at Geulph with Wheat sold at Allens Mills One Doller &amp; 2 cents per bushel 36B - 20 lb pork $4 1/2 pr 100 oats 28 cents</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 20. </pre> <p>Very stormy to day &amp; high wind I was at hom</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>JANUARY, MONDAY 22. 1866. </pre> <p>Cold to day &amp; sunday was very cold &amp; rough I was Butchering at George Beatties to day</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 23. </pre> <p>More mild to day I was at Hom drawing Turnip out of pit</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 24. </pre> <p>a little colder to day wind from the Est I was at Fergus in the afternoon getting sucker of pump repaired</p> <pre>JANUARY, THURSDAY, 25. 1866. </pre> <p>some more snow this morning fine day working at hom A party at David Cupers at night dancing</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 26. </pre> <p>plesent to day working at hom a little more snow in the morning</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 27. </pre> <p>Fine day to day I was working at hom</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>JANUARY, MONDAY, 29. 1866. </pre> <p>Fine day we was drawing Turnips out of the pits Inclined to be soft</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 30. </pre> <p>a little soft this morning drawing Turnips in the afternoon clening oats</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 31. </pre> <p>Rather colder to day George at Guelph with oats 49 1/2 Bushels at 29 cents</p> <pre>FEBRUARY, THURSDAY, 1. 1866. </pre> <p>Good winter wether I was working at home to day</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 2. </pre> <p>Rather colder to day was at home fixing for Butchering</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 3. </pre> <p>Verry cold &amp; stormy we was clening oats in the morning George at Guelph in the afternoon 52 1/2 Bushels at 38 cents</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>FEBRUARY, MONDAY, 5. 1866. </pre> <p>Terry cold day we was killing our pigs &amp; Beef the weights were 5/6. 40g. 335. 325.345 191 1/2</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 6. </pre> <p>Not quite cold to day I was at Guelph with pork sold 1262 at 7 dollars &amp; 70 cents per 100 $g7. 17 cents Wheat to day 103 cents oats 30 cents</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 7. </pre> <p>Fine to day I was at hom</p> <pre>FEBRUARY, THURSDAY, 8. 1866. </pre> <p>Snowing a litte in the afternoon we was at Robert Pritchart weding Sleigh rid to Guelph &amp; dancing all night</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 9. </pre> <p>Fine to day was at hom asking hands for thrashing</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 10. </pre> <p>Soft to day we was thrashing &amp; brock the machine got hir repaired in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>FEBRUARY, MONDAY, 12. 1866. </pre> <p>A good deal of snow on Saturday night &amp; sunday morning fine on Monday we was drawing turnips out of pit Elesbeth Beattie came here to day</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 13. </pre> <p>Fine day a little soft we finished thrashing our wheat to day</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 14. </pre> <p>A good bit more snow to day we was grinding axes this afternoon</p> <pre>FEBRUARY, THURSDAY, 15. 1866. </pre> <p>Frosty to day and drifting verry bad wednesday night and thursday morning I was at hom to day</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 16. </pre> <p>verry frosty and drifting verry bad the roads gratly drifted up clening Wheat at hom</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 17. </pre> <p>a little milder to day but considerable share of frost we was clening wheat in the fornoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>FEBRUARY, MONDAY, 19. 1866. </pre> <p>a little more snow we was clening wheat to day</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 20. </pre> <p>Midling cold to day snowing a little clening wheat</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 21. </pre> <p>Milder to day we was drawing Turnips to day out of pit</p> <pre>FEBRUARY, THURSDAY, 22. 1866. </pre> <p>Thawing a good bit to day I was at Fergus Fair cattle selling lower then at last Fair</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 23. </pre> <p>Thawing considerable to day I was shvling snow in the afternoon on the roads rained verry weighty throughout the night</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 24. </pre> <p>Freezing to day &amp; blowing towards night at hom day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>FEBRUARY, MONDAY, 26. 1866. </pre> <p>Calm to day but very frosty I was choping stove wood George gon up countrie for seed wheat</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 27. </pre> <p>Verry fine day I was choping &amp; atending the cattle</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 28. </pre> <p>Rather colder to day I was thrashing at William Murries</p> <pre>MARCH, THURSDAY, 1. 1866. </pre> <p>Thawing &amp; warm to day slighing going of fast the seam drawing sand for John Beattie</p> <p>1st Marche 1867 Friday</p> <p>soft the last days of Febuary &amp; first of Marche</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 2. </pre> <p>Warm &amp; thawing to day we was drawing turnips</p> <p>2nd Saturday frosty with shoures of snow &amp; high wind choing stove wood</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 3. </pre> <p>Freesing a little this morning but the sleighing is about done we finished drawing turnips I bought a sow from William Murry this morning for 17 1/2 dollers</p> <p>4th Monday Fine day at George Beatties thrashing wheat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>MARCH, MONDAY, 5. 1866 </pre> <p>Cold footy day we was clening Wheat. Low piged to day Thirteen pigs</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 6. </pre> <p>verry cold day I was at Elora fair it was a verry large Fair prices rather lower George at Guelph with wheat 47 Bushels at one doller per bushel</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 7. </pre> <p>Colder to day we was at Guelph Fair we had wheat 25 1/2 Bush at $1. per Bushel large cattle Fair prices low</p> <pre>MARCH, THURSDAY, 8. 1866. </pre> <p>Not so cold to day we was clening wheat in the fornoon I was at Mr. McGaes Funrel in the afternoon great excitement in Guelph the Riflmen going to the lines</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 9. </pre> <p>rather cold to day I was at Johns this afternoon at a partie George at Guelph with Wheat 45 Bushels sold at Goldies 1$ 1 cent for Bushel all Bills</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 10. </pre> <p>at home to day clening Wheat. Sold our fat cattle to day at four Dollers &amp; a quarter per Hunder live weight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>MARCH, MONDAY, 12. 1866. </pre> <p>Fine day we was at Guelph with fat cattle &amp; Wheat 46 Bushels at $1 - 1 cent per Bushel</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 13 </pre> <p>Left to day I was at Mr. Elgies thrashing in the afternoon</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 14. </pre> <p>Wet to day I was at John Metcalfs thrashing to day</p> <pre>MARCH, THURSDAY, 15. 1866. </pre> <p>Raining to day we was at Murtons sale in the afternoon</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 16. </pre> <p>clening oats in the fornoon drawing wood &amp; choping in the afternoon snow showrs</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 17. </pre> <p>Very frosty with high wind &amp; snow I was at Elgies thrashing this fornoon George at Guelph with oats 61 Bushels at 30 cents per B. 17th Cold day George at Guelph with 20 Bushels Wheat 144 cents &amp; 28 oats at 34 cents paid Ann Jean Bell $5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>MARCH, MONDAY, 19. 1866. </pre> <p>Milder to day we was getting hom fire wood</p> <p>18 March 1867 drawing rails from McTinees swamp</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 20. </pre> <p>Cold &amp; snowing a little to day we was both at John Mutries choping fire wood</p> <p>19 Drawing rails</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 21. </pre> <p>a little warmer to day at home getting wood drawed</p> <p>20 choping cedar had John Ogg helping me 2 1/2 days this week</p> <pre>MARCH, THURSDAY, 22. 1866. </pre> <p>Fine to day I was at Fergus Fair &amp; sold a fat cow for 36 dollers &amp; bought 10 Bushels of Barley for seed at 70 cents per Bushel from Mr. David Allen one yew lambed to day</p> <p>21 March 1867 Was at Fergus Fair very cold day the most snow fell through out the night of any day or night all winter. I sold Mr. Anderson in Guelph Four or Five hunder Bushels of oats at 36 per Bushel silver. or 35 Bills</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 23. </pre> <p>Fine to day I was drawing fire wood our school exemination took place to day Bought John Cupers Bugie for 45 dollers Ten months credit</p> <p>22 Rather stormy I was at the school exemination</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 24. </pre> <p>pleasant to day we was drawing &amp; choping wood out of the creek</p> <p>23 Drawing rails &amp; posts from swamp</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>MARCH, MONDAY, 26. 1866 </pre> <p>Very stormy on the 25 &amp; frosty to day I was choping this forenoon over at Enotville in the afternoon</p> <p>25th Frosty &amp; cold drawing rails George at Guelph with oats &amp; Barley</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 27. </pre> <p>clening oats this fornoon &amp; choping in the afternoon</p> <p>26 Drawing Rails George at Guelph with oats 66 Bushels</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 28. </pre> <p>Cold to day George in Guelph with oats 63 Bushels at 28 cents per Bushel $17.64 cents</p> <p>27 Drawing rails George at Guelph with Barley 60 Bushels at 52 cents</p> <pre>MARCH, THURSDAY, 29. 1866. </pre> <p>I was at hom to day making sugar {troughfs?}</p> <p>28 Drawing rails</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 30. </pre> <p>At home to day I rented John Elmslies Farm at the rate of $100 per year for five years</p> <p>29th Thursday I was at Fergus paying seat rents George at Guelph with Barley 57 Bushels at 52 cents</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 31. </pre> <p>A little soft &amp; snowing this forenoon. I was at Guelph with oats 59 Bushels at 29 cents per Bushel $17.11 cents</p> <p>30 Drawing rails the others clening grain sold Andrew Hudson 40 Bushels oats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>APRIL, MONDAY, 2. 1866. </pre> <p>Fine to day I was at John Beatties getting the lese wrot for John Elmslies Farm rented it for 4 yers at 100 Dollers per year clening oats in the afternoon 46 B for shoping &amp; William Murrie got 34 Bushels</p> <p>1 Aprils 1867 Wet with sleet &amp; rain George at Guelph with 80 Bushels oats</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 3. </pre> <p>Thawing to day we started to make sugar Hired Hester Cordner for one year at $100</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 4. </pre> <p>Very fine day &amp; the snow going fast working at sugar making I was out this afternoon colecting seat rents for Melvil Church old parker got 15 Bushels oats at 30 cents $4.50</p> <pre>APRIL, THURDSAY, 5. 1866. </pre> <p>I was at Fergus this afternoon snow nerly gon of the fields</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 6. </pre> <p>some frost to day we was thrashing peas with the flails no run of sap yet Paid William Murrie one Hunder Dollers for going of John Elmslies Farm</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 7. </pre> <p>We was in Guelph with oats 57 Bushels at 30 cents per Bushel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>ARPIL, MONDAY, 9. 1866. </pre> <p>Fine day to day I q was at John Beatties this forenoon getting the lese wrot for John Elmslies farm clening oats in the afternoon for choping 46 Bushels &amp; William Murry got 34 Bush Fine day for making sugar Paid John Elles one Hunder Dollers &amp; 4$ Interest received from Henry {C?} Kays $ 26.25 cents Interest on mortgage for 15 months sold George Elgie one Turky 75 cents</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 10. </pre> <p>Thawing to High wind making sugar</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 11. </pre> <p>Very Fine to day making sugar &amp; at mill with 5 Bags Wheat &amp; 10 oats at post office in the evening sent order to Kingston $47.35 Interest for John Patton</p> <pre>APRIL, THURSDAY, 12. 1866 </pre> <p>Warm to day we was making sugar done of two batches this afternoon rain for the first this spring. in the evning</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 13. </pre> <p>Warm to day finished making sugar &amp; started to plough. made about one Hunder weight of sugar</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 14. </pre> <p>Fine day ploughing with two teems some slight showrs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>APRIL, MONDAY, 16. 1866 </pre> <p>Fine day ploughing beside the ston Barn {illegible} took sow to John Heffrons</p> <pre> TUESDAY, 17. </pre> <p>Fine today ploughing withe two tems taking of stons with one</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 18. </pre> <p>Very warm ploughing &amp; cultivating</p> <p>Thursday the 18th Aprile 1867 Started to plough</p> <pre>APRIL, THURSDAY, 19. 1866. </pre> <p>Warm ploughing with three temes &amp; has one field cultivated</p> <p>Warm day ploughing with two teams</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 20. </pre> <p>Fine to day we soed the first field of Wheat to day beside the Barn Thunder &amp; rain at night</p> <p>Fine day ploughing</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 21. </pre> <p>Not so warm to day very high wind ploughing sod</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>APRIL, MONDAY, 23. 1866. </pre> <p>Cold &amp; high wind sowing peas beside the scholhouse</p> <p>Monday 22 snowing to day was at the mill with a grist</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 24. </pre> <p>High wind &amp; cold thrashing peas &amp; sowing beside the ston Barn</p> <p>23 rather cold was ploughing with three teams</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 25. </pre> <p>Very cold &amp; high wind finished sowing peas put in 15 or 16 acres</p> <p>24 still cold ploughing</p> <pre>APRIL, THURSDAY, 26. 1866. </pre> <p>Calmer to day ploughing with two teems at the John Elmslies one team harroing at peas</p> <p>25 Cold &amp; showry ploughing</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 27. </pre> <p>Warm I was ploughing at John Elmslies the other teams harroing</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 28. </pre> <p>Warm in fornoon windy &amp; cold towards night sowing wheat &amp; oats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>APRIL, MONDAY, 30. 1866. </pre> <p>Calm but hard frost I was cultivating turnip ground other teams harrowing</p> <pre>MAY, TUESDAY, 1. </pre> <p>Windy &amp; cold some snow towards night we finished sowing wheat at hom &amp; sowed one field at Elmslies</p> <p>Wednesday1st cold &amp; frosty to day ploughing</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 2. </pre> <p>Cold &amp; frosty with high wind we was ploughing &amp; stoning at Elmslies place Beef selling at $ 6 {illegible} H{illegible}n to 6 1/4 spring Wheat at $1. 52 1/2.</p> <p>cold &amp; frosty ploughing</p> <pre>MAY, THURSDAY, 3. 1866. </pre> <p>cold to day again we was ploughing at Elmslies with three teams</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 4. </pre> <p>indy &amp; cold sowing grass seed at hom in the forenoon ploughing in the afternoon at J Elmslies George Matlands Barn burnt this afternoon</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 5. </pre> <p>a little warmer sowing wheat at John Elmslies. roguhf field {neset?} the side road</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>MAY, MONDAY 7. 1866. </pre> <p>Plesent to day finished sowing Wheat this spring crop ploughing for Barley sow at John Heffrons</p> <p>6th May 1867 Sowed the first of the wheat this seson</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 8. </pre> <p>Fine day ploughing for oats &amp; Barley a slight rain in the evning</p> <p>Sowing oats</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 9. </pre> <p>Fine to day ploughing with two teams one drawing stones.</p> <p>Harroing to day</p> <pre>MAY, THURSDAY, 10. 1866. </pre> <p>Warm to day sowed our barley this afternoon William Morros stable catched fire but was put out</p> <p>9th May sowing wheat windy to day</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 11. </pre> <p>Warm &amp; drie we was ploughing for oats</p> <p>10th windy sowing wheat finished at hom</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 12. </pre> <p>Warm &amp; high wind I was sowing oats at hom</p> <p>11th Sowing wheat at the stone Barn Spring Wheat $2. 12 1/2 cents per Bushel in Guelph</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>MAY, MONDAY, 14. 1866. </pre> <p>rather cold &amp; some frost at night I finished ploughing at hom</p> <p>13th Wet this morning I was sowing wheat</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 15. </pre> <p>a little cold with frost at night I finished sowing oats at hom</p> <p>A little wet sowing wheat on the sod at John Elmslies</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 16. </pre> <p>Very cold in the morning was at Fergus at church fast day</p> <p>15th Rather cold at Fergus at church</p> <pre> MAY, THURSDAY, 17. 1866. </pre> <p>Not quit so cold was ploughing for oats at the ston houce I was hunting for our year olds</p> <p>16th Cold I was sowing oats and grass seed</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 18. </pre> <p>Mild &amp; warm to day we was ploughing</p> <p>17th cold I was Harrowing</p> <pre>SAATURDAY, 19. </pre> <p>Warm we finished sowing at the ston house sowed twelve acres Mare Foaled this morning</p> <p>18th Not so cold I was sowing wheat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>MAY, MONDAY, 21. 1866. </pre> <p>Cold with high wind we was ploughing at John Elmslies for oats</p> <p>20th Finished sowing Wheat</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 23. </pre> <p>Very cold &amp; high wind we was ploughing do do</p> <p>21th Very winday I was ploughing rain in the evning</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 23. </pre> <p>Cold &amp; frosty some flakes of snow falling this morning. ploughing</p> <p>22 Wet &amp; showry all day I was at the Blacksmith with Harold</p> <pre>MAY, THURSDAY, 24. 1866. </pre> <p>Warmer to day John Mutrie was helping me to plough the wheat looks very midling &amp; Indifferent Fall Wheat is selling at $ 2 &amp; Spring $1.45 cents oats 30 cents cherrie tree in blossam</p> <p>23 I was at Guelph with Wheat 44 Bushels at 182 Cents per Bush</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 25. </pre> <p>Dark &amp; cloudy not mutch rain finished ploughing for oats</p> <p>24 I was ploughing</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 26. </pre> <p>Warm I was helping John Elmslie to put up the line fence. at John Beatties in the afternoon dreeling for pottoes</p> <p>25 I was ploughing wet in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>MAY, MONDAY, 28. 1866. </pre> <p>Rained all day on sunday &amp; on monday fornoon finished sowing oats we was fencing in the afternoon</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 29. </pre> <p>Cold at nights we started to the potatoes to get ground redy for planting</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 30. </pre> <p>Rained in the afternoon stoning &amp; working potatoes ground</p> <pre>MAY, THURSDAY, 31. 1866. </pre> <p>Fine day I was at Guelph with oats 46 Bushels at 31 cents Spring wheat $1.45 cents</p> <pre>JUNE, FRIDAY, 1. </pre> <p>Fine day we was dunging our potatoes the Fenins crosed the lines at Fort Erie the Toronto Volinters atack them</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 2. </pre> <p>Warm day planted our potatos more fighting to day the Fenins driven back Apel Trees in ful blossam</p> <p>3rd Finished sowing oats at John Elmslies</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>JUNE, MONDAY, 4. 1866. </pre> <p>Showrey to day I was at a Fire Insuranc meeting the team awa for timber for George Matlands Barn</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 5. </pre> <p>Raining at times fixing fences the mount Forest Volentiers came down to day</p> <p>Wednesday 5 June 1867 Finished sowing oats</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 6. </pre> <p>some showrs through out the day I was at Guelph Fair and the horse races</p> <p>Thursday 6th working at the potatoes ground</p> <pre>MAY, THURSDAY, 7. 1866. </pre> <p>Fine day I planted a few cabbages I bought in Guelph we planted some potatos to day</p> <p>Friday 7 drawing dung for the potatoes great thunder sorm in the aftern-noon very heavy rain</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 8. </pre> <p>Verry warm we finished planting potatoes</p> <p>Saturday 8 drawing dung</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>JUNE, MONDAY, 11. 1866. </pre> <p>Fine to day drawing off stones ploughing &amp; roling commenced to clip the sheep</p> <p>Monday 11 planting out potatoes</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 12. </pre> <p>Not so warm to day Finished cliping our own sheep &amp; done John Beatties in the afternoon.</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 13. </pre> <p>Warm to day ploughing turnip land &amp; diging out stones</p> <pre>JUNE, THURSDAY, 14. 1866. </pre> <p>Fine growing days showrey at nights blasting stones in the turnip ground</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 15. </pre> <p>Warm ploughing rain through-out the night</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 16. </pre> <p>Ploughing &amp; taking of stones</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>JUNE, MONDAY, 18. 1866. </pre> <p>rained sunday afternoon &amp; all day to day I was at the Blacksmith smiths getting fore shouse on the Horses</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 19. </pre> <p>Faired of to day I was ploughing land very wet</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 20. </pre> <p>Harrowing turnip land I was at Tinie Cattnachs Funral Mrs. Mutrie died to night</p> <pre>JUNE, THURSDAY, 21. 1866. </pre> <p>Warm I put in the first of our Turnips</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 22. </pre> <p>Warm driling turnipp land was at Mrs. Mutries Funral this afternoon &amp; soed more turnips</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 23. </pre> <p>Very warm puting in turnips cropes growing fast &amp; looking well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>JUNE, MONDAY, 25. 1866. </pre> <p>Warm day &amp; thundering I was at Harrisons raising a barn</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 26. </pre> <p>Warm I was drawing dung for turnips George Maitlands barn was raised to day</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 27. </pre> <p>Not so warm to day I was out colecting set rents this evinging</p> <pre>JUNE, THURSDAY, 28. 1866. </pre> <p>Colder to day drawing out dung at Fergus this afternoon at a meeting of church managers</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 29. </pre> <p>Working at turnips a havy thunder showr this evinging</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 30. </pre> <p>Warm driling &amp; sowing turnips</p> <p>30 June 1867 Finished sowing turnips very warm &amp; drie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>JULY, MONDAY, 2. 1867 </pre> <p>Fine to day drawing out dung &amp; Finished sowing turnips crops looks well</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 3. </pre> <p>Windy ploughing Fallo &amp; taking out stones</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 4. </pre> <p>Raining this morning I was asking hands for Johns Raising &amp; cutting thistles</p> <pre>JULY, THURSDAY, 5. 1866. </pre> <p>Thunder &amp; rain in the after noon I was at Johns all day preparing for the raising Temes ploughing summer Fallo</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 6. </pre> <p>Fine warm day we was at the raising of Johns Barn</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 7. </pre> <p>Very warm rained a good bit through-out the day I went to Guelph in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>JULY, MONDAY, 9. 1866. </pre> <p>Sundy morning rained verry weighty fair to day &amp; colder we began to plough our summer fallo at John Elmslies place took the reper to Galt to get repaired</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 10. </pre> <p>Warm &amp; drie ploughing sumer fallo</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 11. </pre> <p>Warm ploughing I was scarifing potatoes</p> <pre>JULY, THURSDAY, 12. 1866. </pre> <p>Drie &amp; hot cutting thistles in fore noon was at Fletchers raising in the after noon</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 13. </pre> <p>Very warm I started to hoe turnips to day thunder &amp; some rain in the evinging</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 14. </pre> <p>Very warm thunder &amp; rain ploughing &amp; howing turnips</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY, MONDAY 16. 1866.</p> <p>Warm with thunder &amp; rain we was at Guelph &amp; sold our wool 84 lb at 38 cents</p> <p>TUESDAY, 17.</p> <p>Warm with thunder &amp; rain got a new reper &amp; mower home</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 18.</p> <p>Rained at fore noon</p> <p>JULY, THURSDAY, 19. 1866.</p> <p>Howing turnips Elesbeth Beattie left us &amp; Jessie McBain came back</p> <p>Friday 19th July 1867 John Ogg Started to work at haying we drawed in the first of our hay</p> <p>FRIDAY, 20.</p> <p>Howing turnips</p> <p>SATURDAY, 21.</p> <p>Rain to day again I was driling up the potatoes a great deal of thunder and rain this week</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>JULY, MONDAY, 23. 1866. </pre> <p>Drie to day howing turnips</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 24. </pre> <p>Very warm I was at John Monroes Funral</p> <p>Wedensday 24th Nerly don Haying it has been very warm &amp; drie no rain since we startd. put in Fifty loads</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 25. </pre> <p>Warm we started to cut hay with a new mashine</p> <p>Thur 25 a little rain to day howing turnips for the first</p> <pre>JULY, THURSDAY, 26. 1866. </pre> <p>Warm &amp; drie started to rake hay</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 27. </pre> <p>Hot &amp; drie drawing hay</p> <p>Saturday 27 Finished drawing in hay</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 28. </pre> <p>Drawing hay Thunder showre in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>JULY, MONDAY, 30. 1866. </pre> <p>Fine I was at the Mill with a grist cutting hay in the afternoon</p> <p>Howing turnips</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 31. </pre> <p>Cutting hay</p> <p>Howing turnips</p> <pre>AUGUST, WEDNESDAY, 1. </pre> <p>Raining this morning I was at Guelph Fair</p> <pre>AUGUST, THURSDAY, 2. 1866. </pre> <p>Drie to day raking &amp; drawing hay</p> <p>Thur of Agust We had a howing match in the evinging when 28 competitors started a thunder showr at night</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 3. </pre> <p>Drawing hay in the fore noon rained haying in the afternoon</p> <p>Howing at the ston house</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 4. </pre> <p>Raining this morning howing turnips</p> <p>Howing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>AUGUST, MONDAY, 6. 1866. </pre> <p>Raking &amp; drawing in hay</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 7. </pre> <p>Drawing hay</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 8. </pre> <p>cutting hay finished howing turnips the first time rain in the afternoon</p> <p>Friday 9th Finished howing Turnips</p> <pre>AUGUST, THURSDAY, 9. 1866. </pre> <p>I was at Guelph with Mr. Reid finished cutting hay</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 10. </pre> <p>Drawing in hay</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 11. </pre> <p>Finished haying</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>AUGUST, MONDAY, 13. 1866. </pre> <p>A good deal of rain on Sunday &amp; to day</p> <p>12th Monday very warm we was working at the crosway thrashing old peas</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 14. </pre> <p>Rain this forenoon we started this afternoon to cut Barley John Elles cutting peas</p> <p>13th Tus Thrashing peas</p> <pre>WEDNESADAY, 15. </pre> <p>Drie to day cutting Barley</p> <p>14th Wed very warm working at the crosway {surnpicking?} it</p> <pre>AUGUST, THURSDAY, 16. 1866. </pre> <p>Fine raking Barley &amp; runing turnips</p> <p>15 warm &amp; drie working at the crosway started to plough the summer fallow the second time</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 17. </pre> <p>Raking Barley in forenoon started at hom to cut peas</p> <p>Friday 16th Started to cut peas very warm &amp; drie</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 18. </pre> <p>cutting peas John Ogg sarted to harvest by the month at the rate of 20 dollers per month</p> <p>17 ploughing both summer fallows &amp; cutting peas &amp; at Johns thrashing peas thunder &amp; lightning at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>AUGUST, MONDAY, 20. 1866. </pre> <p>Fine harvest day commensed to cut Spring Wheat</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 21. </pre> <p>Cutting Wheat with the mashine</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 22. </pre> <p>Cold &amp; windy cutting Wheat in the forenoon &amp; cutting peas in the afternoon &amp; drawing in Barley &amp; turning peas</p> <pre>AUGUST, THURSDAY, 23. 1866. </pre> <p>Cuting peas &amp; drawing in Barley</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 24. </pre> <p>Drawing in peas</p> <p>23 Friday Started to cut withe the reaper</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 25. </pre> <p>Drawing in peas some slight showres of rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>AUGUST, SUNDAY, 27. 1866. </pre> <p>some rain on sunday &amp; this morning cutting peas &amp; drawing in</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 28. </pre> <p>Drie drawing peas A{nnsene?} Bell star came here to work to day Thomas Wat started to harvest</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 29. </pre> <p>Fine harvest day drawing peas &amp; cutting Wheat</p> <pre>AUGUST, THURSDAY, 30. 1866. </pre> <p>a little rain to day Finished drawing peas at home 21 loads</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 31. </pre> <p>Rather damp &amp; dull this forenoon cutting Wheat in the afternoon</p> <pre>SEPTEMBER, SATURDAY, 1. </pre> <p>a slight showre to day Drawing in Wheat this forenoon &amp; finished cutting Wheat at home &amp; started to cut oats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>SEPTEMBER, MONDAY, 3. 1866 </pre> <p>A little damp cutting oats this forenoon &amp; cutting wheat in the afternoon</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 4. </pre> <p>Fine day for harvesting cutting wheat</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 5. </pre> <p>Fine day cutting wheat with the machine at Johns Ogg &amp; me cradling at hom</p> <pre>THURSDAY, 6. </pre> <p>Fine day I was cradling wheat at John Elmslies</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 7. </pre> <p>Raining all day</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 8. </pre> <p>Showrey all day cradling wheat all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>SEPTEMBER, MONDAY, 10. 1866. </pre> <p>Drie to day binding wheat</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 11. </pre> <p>Rained all day</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 12. </pre> <p>Shourey all day cradling oats</p> <pre>SEPTEMBER, THURDAY, 13. 1866. </pre> <p>Drie to day cutting wheat with the machine at John Elmslies</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 14. </pre> <p>Drawing in wheat this forenoon Thunder with hail &amp; wind in the afternoon.</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 15. </pre> <p>A sort of drie cutting oats with the mashine at hom</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>SEPTEMBER, MONDAY, 17. 1866. </pre> <p>Very heavy rain on sunday night cutting oats to day ground verry wet</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 18. </pre> <p>A little wet this morning cutting oats at John Elmslies in the afternoon with the mashine</p> <p>Tusday I was up at Arthur at the Election very warm day</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 19. </pre> <p>Finished cutting oats at John Elmslies</p> <p>I was at Arthur warm rain in the afternoon</p> <pre>SEPTEMBER, THURSDAY, 20. 1866. </pre> <p>Wet all day I was at Guelph very heavy rain through out the night</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 21. </pre> <p>Finished cutting oats a John Beatties</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 22. </pre> <p>Cutting oats at the ston House</p> <p>Monday 23rd Finished thrashing peas very drie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>SEPTEMBER, MONDAY 24. 1866. </pre> <p>Drie Finished drawing wheat on two places</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 25. </pre> <p>Rained very heavy all day ground the wetest I ever seen it in harvest</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 26. </pre> <p>Faire to day ground so wet we couldnt do anything in the fields</p> <pre>SEPTMEBER, THURSDAY, 27. 1866. </pre> <p>Fine day finished cutting oats at hom</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 28. </pre> <p>Cutting oats withe the cradel &amp; sith</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 29. </pre> <p>Cutting oats this forenoon drawing in the last of our wheat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>OCTOBER, MONDAY, 1. 1866. </pre> <p>Drawing in oats</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 2. </pre> <p>Drawing oats &amp; stacking at John Elmslies</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 3. </pre> <p>Drawing oats</p> <pre>OCTOBER, THURSDAY, 4. 1866. </pre> <p>Thrashing peas at the ston Barn</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 5. </pre> <p>Was at the Elora show</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 6. </pre> <p>Cutting &amp; drawing in oats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>OCTOBER, MONDAY, 8. 1866. </pre> <p>Finished harvesting</p> <pre>TUESDAY, 9. </pre> <p>Thunder &amp; rain to day fencing stacks &amp; diging potatos</p> <pre>WEDNESDAY, 10. </pre> <p>Rather wet diging some fen potatos</p> <pre>OCTOBER, THURSDAY, 11. 1866. </pre> <p>Was at Fergus show</p> <pre>FRIDAY, 12. </pre> <p>Fast day was at Fergus at church</p> <pre>SATURDAY, 13. </pre> <p>Fine day was thrashing wheat at John Elmslies</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER.2C_MONDAY.2C_15._1866."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER, MONDAY, 15. 1866.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER.2C_THURSDAY.2C_18._1866."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER, THURSDAY, 18. 1866.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 20.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER, MONDAY, 15. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Fine to day cleaning Wheat &amp; finished thrashing at Elmslies</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16.</span></h2> <p>Warm &amp; drie planted to raise pottatoes</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Warm diging potatoes</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER, THURSDAY, 18. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Fine &amp; drie diging potatoes</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>Thrashing at Arthur Cordners</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>alittle wet Trashing at Arthurs Cordners</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER.2C_MONDAY.2C_22._1866."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER, MONDAY, 22. 1866.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER.2C_THURSDAY.2C_25._1866."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER, THURSDAY, 25. 1866.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 27.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER, MONDAY, 22. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Very windy to day thrashing at John Beatties</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>cold &amp; windy we was cleaning wheat</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24.</span></h2> <p>cold to day I was at Tilfords Sale</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER, THURSDAY, 25. 1866.</span></h2> <p>cold to day I was at John Mutries thrashing</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>Snowing &amp; rain throughout the day clening wheat &amp; Gorge at guelph with wheat. highest price fore spring Wheat $1.58 cents</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27.</span></h2> <p>Fair to day ploughing &amp; clening Wheat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_MONDAY.2C_29._1866."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, MONDAY, 29. 1866.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_30."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 30.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_31"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_THURSDAY.2C_1._1866."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">November, THURSDAY, 1. 1866.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 2.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_3."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 3.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, MONDAY, 29. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Raining in the forenoon I was hunting or a hiffer Thomas Watt left us.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30.</span></h2> <p>I was at Guelph with Wheat 41 Bushels &amp; 46 lb at 115 Cents per Bushel the highest price to day for Spring Wheat 160 Cents</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 31</span></h2> <p>cold day &amp; some showes of snow I was ploughing County ploughing match</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, THURSDAY, 1. 1866.</span></h2> <p>a little wet I was clening wheat at John Elmolies</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>Fair I was at Guelph with Wheat 45 Bushels 50 lb 130 Cents per Bush. highest price 145 Cents per Bush. Started to top turnips</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3.</span></h2> <p>a little snow on the ground working at turnips</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER.2C_MONDAY.2C_5._1866."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER, MONDAY, 5. 1866.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER.2C_THURSDAY.2C_8._1866."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER, THURSDAY, 8. 1866.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 9.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 10.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER, MONDAY, 5. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Frosty at nights taking up turnips</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6.</span></h2> <p>Frosty at nights drawing in turnips</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>Fine day we was at Guelph Fair</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER, THURSDAY, 8. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Very fine day drawing turnips</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9.</span></h2> <p>Fine drawing turnips</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>Fine finished drawing turnips at home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1866</p> <p>A little wet drawing turnips on the other place</p> <p><br /> TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1866</p> <p>Frosty in the morning drawing turnips</p> <p></p> <p>WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1866</p> <p>Fresh to day finished drawing turnips one hunderweight</p> <p></p> <p>THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1866</p> <p>Wet to day drawing a grist this forenoon</p> <p></p> <p>FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1866</p> <p>Wet this forenoon Clening peas I was covering turnips fast</p> <p></p> <p>SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1866</p> <p>Drie to day I was at the raising of william Hastings House we did not finis it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1866</p> <p>Wet to day I was at William Hastings raising put up our pigs to fatten</p> <p></p> <p>TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1866</p> <p>Cold &amp; damp I was at Driscols sale put up four stears to fatten</p> <p></p> <p>WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1866</p> <p>Drie to day we finished William Hastings House</p> <p></p> <p>THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1866</p> <p>Some snow to day covring turnip &amp; potatoes pits</p> <p></p> <p>FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1866</p> <p>Snow &amp; frost drawing out dung</p> <p></p> <p>SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1866</p> <p>Frosty I was at hom George &amp; Alexer &amp; team at Morries thrashing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER, MONDAY, 26, 1866</p> <p>Milder today drawing out dung from the ston barn</p> <p><br /> TUESDAY, 27</p> <p>Soft to day I was at George Beatties thrashing</p> <p><br /> WEDNESDAY, 28</p> <p>Soft &amp; raining I was ploughing</p> <p><br /> NOVEMBER, THURSDAY, 29, 1866</p> <p>Wet we was ploughing</p> <p><br /> FRIDAY, 30</p> <p>Dringing up to day ploughing</p> <p><br /> DECEMBER, SATURDAY, 1</p> <p>Frosty ploughing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER, MONDAY, 3, 1866</p> <p>Soft again to day ploughing</p> <p></p> <p>TUESDAY, 4</p> <p>Raining in the forenoon I was ploughing in the afternoon</p> <p></p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 5</p> <p>Fine day I was at the Guelph Fair</p> <p></p> <p>DECEMBER, THURSDAY,6, 1866</p> <p>Soft to day I was at home preparing for thrashing</p> <p></p> <p><br /> FRIDAY, 7</p> <p>Fane to day we was thrashing</p> <p>Saturdy 6, 1867 The alma block in Guelph burned</p> <p></p> <p>SATURDAY, 8</p> <p>Very wet in the forenoon I was at a metting at Enstvile in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER, MONDAY, 10, 1866</p> <p>Fresing very hard &amp; blowing we was thrashing at the ston barn</p> <p></p> <p>TUESDAY, 11</p> <p>Very frosty to day. thrashing again to day</p> <p></p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 12</p> <p>Hard frost to day I was thrashing peas</p> <p></p> <p>DECEMBER, THURSDAY 13, 1866</p> <p>Hard frost I was working at hom</p> <p></p> <p>FRIDAY, 14</p> <p>Hard frost we was at Alexer Mc Inneses &amp; bought five young cattle this forenoon for Eightie five Dollers</p> <p></p> <p>SATURDAY, 15</p> <p>Frosty at Guelph with Wheat sold at Goldies for $1.25 cents</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER, MONDAY, 17, 1866</p> <p>Snowing a little I was at Maitlands this morning</p> <p></p> <p>TUESDAY, 18</p> <p>Milder to day I was at John Mutries kiling pigs</p> <p></p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 19</p> <p>Snowing this forenoon. I was at Guelph with Wheat &amp; Sold at Goldies 43 1/2 bushels at $1 1/4</p> <p></p> <p>DECEMBER, THURSDAY, 20, 1866</p> <p>Very hard frost we was at David Cupers Wedding</p> <p>20th Decem 1867 Ann Jean Bell got married &amp; left us</p> <p></p> <p>FRIDAY, 21</p> <p>Frosty to day I was at hom</p> <p></p> <p>SATURDAY, 22</p> <p>Milder to day we was clening wheat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER, MONDAY, 24, 1866</p> <p>Snowing a little to day I was at Enotvill at a Shuting match</p> <p></p> <p>TUESDAY, 25</p> <p>Rather frosty working at hom</p> <p></p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 26</p> <p>Fine day for winter</p> <p></p> <p>DECEMBER, THURSDAY, 27, 1866</p> <p>plesent to day</p> <p></p> <p>FRIDAY, 28</p> <p>Very little snow yet not mutch sleighing</p> <p></p> <p>SATURDAY, 20</p> <p>Midling frosty</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER, MONDAY, 31, 1866</p> <p>Frosty I was thrashing peas with the flail</p> <p></p> <h6><span></span><span class="mw-headline">================================================</span></h6> <p>1st January 1867 Rather frosty I was at barn we was shooting some in the forenoon we was at William Morries in the afternoon shooting &amp; a dance at night</p> <p>2nd I was at Guelph Fair Cattle rather low in price</p> <p>3 Rather mild we was thrashing peas with the horses</p> <p>4 fine day I was at John Metcalfs thrashing</p> <p>5 Fine &amp; &amp; &amp;</p> <p>6 Frosty I was at Enstvill at the election &amp; paying the taxes $33.92 &amp; at Salem &amp; Fergus Mrs John Mutrie Died this evning</p> <p>7 Fine day I was at hom</p> <p>8 Snowing a little I was helping to dig grave &amp; at the funral in the afternoon</p> <p>9 I was at hom not mutch snow yet</p> <p>10 We was drawing out some dung Bob horse got sick</p> <p>11 I was at hom working with the horse</p> <p>12 At hom doctring at Bob Horse</p> <p>14 Frosty at hom fixing horse helping David Cupre to kill pigs</p> <p>15 Frosty to day at hom</p> <p>16 Thrashing at John Beatties I had George Grafsick clening Wheat in the afternoon</p> <p>17 George at Guelph with Wheat 45 bush 20 lb at 135 cents per Bush.</p> <p>18 Very frosty &amp; cold George at Guelph with Wheat 31 Bush at 135 cents Bob Horse died to night</p> <p>19 A bit more snow very good sleighing George at mill with a load of oats &amp; peas to get choped</p> <p>21 a good bit more snow I was at the mill for the oats &amp; peas and had four Bushels of Wheat for a grist</p> <p>22 I was at home George Beatties killing pigs mild day</p> <p>23 I was at Wiiliam Morros killing pigs do do</p> <p>24 Working at hom</p> <p>25 Friday I was at a sale on the york road &amp; bought some harnes</p> <p>26 Very stormy working at hom</p> <p>Monday 28 Rather stormy working at hom</p> <p>Tusday 29 Very cold day we was killing pigs six small ones for our own use weight 1000 lbs the weighties 190 lbs</p> <p>We 30th Calmer to day drawing turnips out of the pit</p> <p>Th 31 Fine day &amp; rather soft Killing pigs at John Beatties</p> <p>February 1 rather mild to day drawing out dung George at Guelph with wheat 135 cents per Bushel paid Tailor the Ferrier $15 for atending horse</p> <p>Sat 2nd Blowing</p> <p>Sat 2nd Blowing &amp; stormy drawing out dung paig George McInnes for pair Harrowes $15</p> <p>Mon 4th Fine to day I was at Bridons sale &amp; Bought so shep for $12.25 cents nine months credit</p> <p>Tu 5th Snowing to day we was thrashing peas with the flails</p> <p>Wed 6 Was at Guelph Fair &amp; Bought a mare for $140 very fine day</p> <p>Th 7 Very fine day drawing Turnips</p> <p>Fr 8 do do I was in Gueph for the mare we bought of David Day</p> <p>Sa 9 Rather stormy &amp; blowing I was at hom handling axe &amp; grinding</p> <p>Mo 11 Verry frosty two of us at Elgies thrashing</p> <p>Tu 12 Fine day &amp; thawing we was killing our pigs eight of them thawing &amp; rain</p> <p>Wed 13 Verry wet day I was at the Blacksmiths getting Horses</p> <p>Th 14 Rather mild drawing over oats to the Barn</p> <p>Fri 15 Frosty to day at Guelph with our pork weight of them was 440 - 406, 358, 399, 375, 321,145, 146 price $5.45</p> <p>Sa 16 Verry wet day I was at hom</p> <p>Mo 18 Frosty drawing out dung</p> <p>Tu 19 Fine day thrashing</p> <p>We 20 Frosty thrashing &amp; finished at hom</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td> <td>CASH ACCOUNT- JANUARY</td> <td>RECEIVED</td> <td>PAID</td> </tr><tr><td>3 January</td> <td>2 Gallons Whisky at 65 Cents.</td> <td></td> <td>$1.30</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>1 lb Tea $1</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>4 1/2 Brown Sugar ? 1/2 Cents</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>3 1/2 Crushed Sugar 50 cents &amp; 20 Cents mustard</td> <td></td> <td>.70</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>15 lbs Butter 10 per lb</td> <td>$2.50</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>1 lb Tea 4 1/2 sygar &amp; Half Gallon Whiskey 3 yl?</td> <td></td> <td>1.87 1/2</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>Sold 43 B 50 lb wheat at 98 cents</td> <td>42.95</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>do</td> <td>One Scoop shovel 7 {sl yk}..</td> <td></td> <td>.87 1/2</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>Stove pipes &amp; Link $3.42 1/2 Ends {?} Whiskey 50 cents Shirt 1.50</td> <td></td> <td>5.42 1/2</td> </tr><tr><td>do</td> <td>Henry CJ Kayes {?} copy asiniment {?} $4.70 cents Clerk &amp; Brok $4.25 cen</td> <td></td> <td>8.95</td> </tr><tr><td>do</td> <td>1 gallon coal oil 70 cents</td> <td></td> <td>.70</td> </tr><tr><td>do</td> <td>Sold 36 Buchels &amp; 20 Wheat at 102 cents per Buc</td> <td>37.6.</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>Paid John Elles Harvesting &amp; diging stons 1 day Turn</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>Paid Docter Morrow visit</td> <td></td> <td>3.25</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>31 Od Ktibs &amp; Layers for repairing Sleigh</td> <td></td> <td>3.30</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>Three planks 2 $50 cn 1 Barrlee Salt &amp; 1 lb Tea 25 cents Nails</td> <td></td> <td>5.75</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>49 1/2 Buchels Oats at 29 cents</td> <td>14.35</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>DATE.</p> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT—FEBRUARY.</p> </td> <td> <p>RECEIVED.</p> </td> <td> <p>PAID.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>Foot &amp; Co Dundas last Instalment on Grain Drcel</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$ 40.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold in Guelph 52 ½ oats at 30 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>15.75</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>3 Gallons Whiskey 1 Box matches</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>Red Braid 70 cents Buckles 12 ½ cents cape 75 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.57 ½</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>Pork &amp; hed 1262 lb 7-70-</p> </td> <td> <p>$ 100.17</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>1 ib Tea One doller Expenses 1$</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>Pd George Elgie 8$ &amp; Black Smith 50 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>8.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>Two Gallons Whiskey 1$ 20 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>One year subscription to the Mercury $1.25</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>21</p> </td> <td> <p>David Anderson 4$ 25 for Harvesting</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4.25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>22</p> </td> <td> <p>One ½ lb Tea, 1 lb saltpeter 80 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>.80</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>Do. ½ lb Tea</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought-70 Bushels wheat at 90 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>63.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>sh</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Wedn. 6</p> </td> <td> <p>February 1867 Paid David Day on mare</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>20.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Th 7</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid John Beattie $4.40 cents Insurance money</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4.40</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Mo 11</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for Whiskey $1</p> <p>Paid John Ogg for harvest work $30.00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.00</p> <p>30.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>B lb cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1868</p> </td> <td> <p>February 18 Sold in Guelph 48.15 W at 160</p> </td> <td> <p>77.20</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>DATE.</p> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT—MARCH.</p> </td> <td> <p>RECEIVED.</p> </td> <td> <p>PAID.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid six dollars on pig</p> </td> <td> <p>$ cents</p> </td> <td> <p>$ 6.00 cents</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>Pd Abraham Flewelling 50 cents for bul</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought 2lb Tea 9 lb Sugar can mustard 3 quarts Whiskey 17 yds red braid 31 lb (12 ½ ) lard 16 Tallo (10 cents) Sold</p> </td> <td> <p>5.47 ½</p> </td> <td> <p>3.93</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>47 bushels Wheat at 1 Doller</p> </td> <td> <p>47</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>25 ½ Do Do Do</p> </td> <td> <p>25.50</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>Pd James Webster Jr. to mortgage peper $7-75</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>7.75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>Pd two months shares of the Building Societie</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4.34</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>One Gallon cod oil 75 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>.75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 45 Bushels Wheat at 1$ 1 cent per Bus.</p> </td> <td> <p>45.45</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>13</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for 3 Fat cattle weight of 2 steers &amp; 1 Heffer 42-10</p> </td> <td> <p>178.90</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>13</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 46.40 lb (13) Wheat at 1$ 1 cent</p> </td> <td> <p>46.67</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>do</p> </td> <td> <p>One Hay ?nif $1.25. 1 Bar soap 20 cents. Flask powder 1 Bal twin 1 Bal cap</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.5</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>do</p> </td> <td> <p>One King stove 21$ making clothes $13.50</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>34.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Arthur Cordner $40 with Intrest 1.50</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>41.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 61 Bushels oats in Guelph at 30 cents per B.</p> </td> <td> <p>18.30</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>22</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought 5 Bushels Barley at 50 cents &amp; 10 Bush at 70 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>9.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>22</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold Fat cow for 36 dollers</p> </td> <td> <p>36</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>Pd. John upper six dollars for a cutter &amp; Buffalo Probe</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>6.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>26</p> </td> <td> <p>Mending cleves &amp; Whip. 15 cents Bou. 1 Gallon Wh. 3 lb Sugar</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>31</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Williams for repairing pump 75 cents 50 Sugar Pd</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.35</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1^stMarch</p> </td> <td> <p>1867 Paid Ann Jean Bell $7</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>7.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid in cash Ann Jean Bell $5</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>29</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Jessie McBain $55</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>55.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Ann Jean Bell 75 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>.50</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>DATE.</p> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT—APRIL.</p> </td> <td> <p>RECEIVED.</p> </td> <td> <p>PAID.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>Pd Robert Cattnach 75 cents for Thrashing</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>.75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>paid William Murrie $100 for quiting</p> <p>Elmslie farm &amp; $11.50 for a pig</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>100.00</p> <p>11.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>Timothy &amp; clover seed &amp; 2 lb Tea $1.75 Pd on seed 8.50</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>8.30</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 57 Bushels oats at 30 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>17.10</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Bought 2 cultivater teeth 90 cents puting on 37 ½</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.27 ½</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Pd Building society 2$12</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.12</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Harrow sharped &amp; whipltrees 3-43</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3.43</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid John Elles $104-</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>104.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Intrest on Farm $48</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>48.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Received from Henry C Hays Intrest for Elmslee</p> </td> <td> <p>26.25</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Sold George Elgie one Turky 75 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>.75</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>Pd W. Elmslie postage up 1 Jan 1866</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>.40</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>Sent post office oder to Kingston for $48</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid John Heffron for sow $1</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10 April</p> </td> <td> <p> 1867 paid Alexer Cordner $25</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>25.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid George Maitland for Thrashing</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>30.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid on mortgage &amp; intrest $264</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>264.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid James Lochran for Buggie 45$</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>45</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid David Day ballenc of mare $120</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>120.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>Received from Alexer Elmslie $21 Intrest on Mr.</p> </td> <td> <p>21</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid 13$ for Grafs &amp; clover $2 Gros. &amp; Hat 2$ plough lines 60 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>18</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Wm Elgie $4 For Bull &amp; Blacksmith 2.60</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>6.60</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Alexander McInnes $10 on cattel</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>DATE.</p> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT—MAY.</p> </td> <td> <p>RECEIVED.</p> </td> <td> <p>PAID.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Elizaeth Beattie Eight Dollers</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>8.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Sold in Guelph 13 ¼ lb Butter at 20 cents per lb</p> </td> <td> <p>2.65</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>2 lb Tea &amp; other grosries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.65</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>One half gallon coal oil 20 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>.20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>Hors shoing &amp; plough irons laid</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3.85</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>21</p> </td> <td> <p>Box matches 2 lb sugar 1 Gallon Whisky</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>31</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 46 Bushels oats at 31 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>14.26</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Bought 1 lb Tea 12 lb Turnip 8 Bus. Potatoes 1 lb Toba. H powder</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5.58</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Paid Building Society</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4.36</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28 May</p> </td> <td> <p>1867 Sold in Guelph 44 Bushels Wheat at 182 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>80.23</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Paid Ann Jean Bell 5 lb $12 ½ of Wages in Guelph</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>12.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Alexer Cordner $2 &amp; George 1$</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Innes for Merkry one year $1.50</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7 May 1868</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold one Steer weighs 1530 lbs at $6 per hunder</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>One cow Do Do 1460 at 5 and 87 ½</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Three steers Do Do 3340. at 5</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Paid Wm Mitchell $16 for making cloths</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>16</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Do for coat &amp; vest 6 &amp; other thing $10</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>16</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Paid Jannet Price $15</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Bought a mare 35 ½</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>33.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>13</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid David Anderson $152 &amp; 60 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>132.60</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>DATE.</p> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT—JUNE</p> </td> <td> <p>RECEIVED.</p> </td> <td> <p>PAID.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>Black smithing 35 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>.35</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Subscription to James Anderson 50 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 20 ½ lb butter at 16 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>3.28</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Bought 1 lb Tea 6 milk dishes Stove Black 1 Broom</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>6 lb Nails 2 yds cheese cloths</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3.22 ½</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Charles Heefran Five dallers for mare</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>Horse shuing one doller &amp; 25 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid John Cook for statute labor</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>27</p> </td> <td> <p>Half pound Tea ½ Gal. Coal oil ½ Gall. Whis</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>Set rent one daller28</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Sold 17 ½ cut Hay at 10$ per Ton</p> </td> <td> <p>8.75</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Bought 5 lb Turnip seed can mustard 2 pitch Forks</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>29</p> </td> <td> <p>Pd for Statut labor to Georg Beattie</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>June</p> </td> <td> <p>1867 Paid Alexer Cordner 32$</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>32.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20th</p> </td> <td> <p>7 lb wook at 32 cents per lb &amp; paid 50 cents to his mother $2.74</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.74</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold in Guelph 57 lb wook at 32 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>18.24</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>&amp; 11 Bush. 38 lb wheat at 145 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>16.86</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>DATE.</p> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT—JULY</p> </td> <td> <p>RECEIVED.</p> </td> <td> <p>PAID.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 17 ½ cut Hay at 10$ per ton</p> </td> <td> <p>8.75</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought 5 lb Turnip seed mustard 2 pitch Forks</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>One Box matches</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>.20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 54 lb Butter at 17 cents per lb 9.18</p> </td> <td> <p>9.18</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Alexer Cordner 6 Dollers</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>6.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought 2 ½ tea 2 bars soap ½ lb Blue currants ½ Gal Wh.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3.80</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Paid Murdak Craig 5$ for Grass seed</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 84 lb wool at 38 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>31.92</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Bought 4 pairs pants 5$</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Hay rake 5$ pitch fork rakes hoe $1.60</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>6.60</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Paid Jessie Mc Bain $14</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>14</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Paid Murdack Craig $3 amount in ful for grass seed</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid out rail way carriage of reaper $2.18 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.18</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Elesbeth Beattie $18.00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>18</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2 July</p> </td> <td> <p>1867 Paid Alexander Cordner $2</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Elesbeth Mutrie</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>21</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Ann Jean Bell</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.00</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>DATE.</p> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT—AUGUST.</p> </td> <td> <p>RECEIVED.</p> </td> <td> <p>PAID.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1^st</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 66 lb Butter at 18 cents per lb $11.18</p> </td> <td> <p>$ 11.18</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Bought 2 ½ lb Tea 10 lb Sugar 1 Gallon Whisky</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4.13</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Do 17 ½ yds cotton 2 yds Towelling 4 milk dishes</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3.85</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>3 pairs gloves for bending</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.80</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Paid Building Society</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>6.46</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid William Mitchell for housing turnips</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>One ronnet 50 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>1 lb Tea one Jar mustard Stove Black 1 spool thread</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Jessie McBain $11</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>11</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>31</p> </td> <td> <p>Three shoes set &amp; one ball of candle week</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>.42 ½</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10 Agust</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Alexander Corner Eight dollers</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>8.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>DATE.</p> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT—SEPTEMBER.</p> </td> <td> <p>RECEIVED.</p> </td> <td> <p>PAID.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>One pound Tea at $1 glass for lamp 10 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.10</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 74 lb Butter at 15 cents per lb</p> </td> <td> <p>11.10</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Bought 2 ½ lb Tea $2.44 15 lb Sugar 1.50</p> <p>5 lb Barley 50 cents 4 lb currans ½ bushel salt 25 cents thread &amp; needles</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Old account $2.20</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Septem</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid John Ogg day of shelling match $2</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Alexer Cordner do do $2</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>DATE.</p> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNTS—OCTOBER.</p> </td> <td> <p>RECEIVED.</p> </td> <td> <p>PAID.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought ½ gallon coal oil at 25 cents &amp; 1 quart machine oil at 45 centw</p> </td> <td> <p>$ cents</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> <p>.70</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>½ Tea &amp; 5 lb sugar 1 Gallon Whisky</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24</p> </td> <td> <p>Two new shouse &amp; two shears pointed</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.10</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>26</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold in Guelph 27 Bus. 45 Spring Wh. At $1.18</p> </td> <td> <p>32.74</p> </td> <td> <p>32</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Two pairs Boots $9</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>9.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>100 lb Flours $3.50 Barrel Salt 2.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>30</p> </td> <td> <p>1 lb Tea 2 lb loaf sugar 5 lb moskareds 50 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>30</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 41 Bush 46 lb at 115 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>47.64</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Three shep skins $2.12 ½ cents</p> </td> <td> <p>2.12 ½</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Sold 17 Bags appels</p> </td> <td> <p>5.50</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Pd one year weekly advertiser</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Strip shriting one Bed cord 25 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3.25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Paid Ann Jaen Bell $5</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5.93</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct. 2nd</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold in Guelph 49 ½ Bushels peas at 69 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>34.15</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold at Armstrongs Mill 36 Bus 40 lb at 140 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold at Goldies 40 Bus. 30 lb at 145 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold at Blithes 16 Bush 9 lb oats at 45 cents</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Alexer Corner $2</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Ann Jean Bell Boots &amp; dress</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.95</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Paid one Doller to Mr. Talbut for Ann Jean Bell</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>DATE.</p> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT—NOVEMBER.</p> </td> <td> <p>RECEIVED.</p> </td> <td> <p>PAID.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 45 Bush 50 lb Wheat at 130 cents ber bush</p> </td> <td> <p>$ 39.58</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Bought ½ lb roap 37 ½ cents 1 shovel $1.50</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.87 ½</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought 1 ½ lb Tea $1.60 cents 10 lb Sugar 2 lb shot</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.80</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid John Elmslie 50 Dollars as part rent of farm</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>50.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>1 pair shirts $2.50</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Cordners for picking turnips</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4.50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold John Elmslie four Bushels Wheat at $1 ¼</p> </td> <td> <p>5.00</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Gristed for our selves 8 Bushels</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>Pd Black smith 2 shears &amp; cotler Paid 2 Binding Man</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>13 Novem</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold in Guelph 50 Bush 25 lb peas at 66 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>33.46</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold in Guelph 50 Bus 20 lb oats at 46 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>23.28</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid John Elmslie $50 of rent</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>50.00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Alexander Cordner $1</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1.0</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/921a4a693572268d170c80be99560fb8.pdf b7509853b5d2f691466db042898f572b PDF Text Text ����������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cec11e90c5b70cbc3790cf415854fa67.pdf 155638e03592b1d40202dfb6958cf002 PDF Text Text William Beatty (1806-1897) 1858-1860 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1858 Feb 1 Drew ceders for bunks & put on top of the hill the ice good but no sloughing or any snow fine Day 2 thrashed the poll oats very Stormy Day snowed 7 in 3 went to Brockville with 2 barrels of apples for Mr Turner 12s.6d per barrel they were sold in the fall bought one side of sole leather 1s.6d per lb one side of uper leather 2s per lb 1 bag of cource salt 7s.6d 4 went to Mr Kincaid with turnips he got some before 10 bushel in all 1s.3 per bushel 5 went to John Youngs on A visit Elen Jock & Margret he had A bee makeing A lime heap 6 drew wood fine Day - - 7 went to caintown& heard the Revd.Mr. Mills preach A Missionary sermon 8 went to Lyn with 55 flour barrels for J Elingham to R Colman had Bet & the colt Jock went to Brockville with A load of wood 9 went to Lyn with 10 Bushel of wheat Father went & got A Mortgage from Colmans for $1000 on John Adgley & they are 1 �to pay the rest in April A very stormy Day snow & wind 10 tinkered round the house Jock went to Brockvill with A load of wood he sold it to Mr Morriesin very windy Day & drift 11 mended the harness very cold weather 12 Jock went to Brockville with a load of wood to Mr Morrason that made 3 load at 8.9 per load that goes for the Church. went to the funeral of Mary McClean daughter of Toms McClean 13 Jock took a load of wood to the Rev Mr McMurry & David brought him up in the cutter he stopted here all Night so as to preach here to Morrow 1858 Feb 14 went to caintown with the Revd Mr McMurry to caintown & then to the frount {point?}in Adam Armstrongs slaugh (sleigh?} & heard him preach both times very stormy Day ev'ng snowing 15 drew wood of the drowned land, found Jacob Hagabome loading A maple tree that he had cut on the point of land on us & he said that it was him that had cut the white ashtrees or stumps that I showed him & the rest of the stumps that I pointed out to him 15 in all 16 drew wood very cold weather 17 Do DoDoDoDo 2 �18 Do DoDoDoDo 19 went to Farmersville on A visit to Mr Samuel Throns & got 3 1/2 calf skin 1/2 cip 1/2 colt skins from Robinson Jock went to Brockville with a load of wood got 7s.6d 20 drew wood from the drowned land little Elen & Granpa went to John Youngs intending to stopt all night & then go to the quartly Meeting at Greenbush 21 went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr Morrison Preach cold day 22 drew wood & rail cuts to the Bull paster 23 thrashed the fall wheat fine day 24 cleaned the fall wheat had 35 bushel Jock went to colmans mill with 20 bushel stopt at Granps & we all made A visit there at nigt 25 Jock went to Brockville & took 340 lb of flour to Mr Morrison & that & the wood paid our subscriptions for the curch & his salary & 10s mor which he paid him 10s per 100 26 drew rail cuts to the Bull pasture & 1 load of wood { illegible } 27 went to Brockville & heard the Revd Dr {Cadec?} at {illegible} preach warm day roads all most bair 3 �28 went to Brockville to the sacrament Mr Morrison preahed very stormy in the afternoon snow 1858 March 20 Taped 45 trees & made or rather fixed more buckets fine day 21 heavy rain all this forenoon with wind there was Meeting to Day 22 made 2 buckets & fixed stuff very high wind 23 made 3 buckets & fixed more stuff & drew 3 loads of hay from the cap 24 made more buckets fine Day 25 helped some in the Sugar bush 26 cleaned out our cellar the Revd Mr Benning & his Wife came here for dinner 27 Jock went to Brockville with cabage & turnips he got 1 1/2 per bushel & 4 per cabage roads very bad after it thawed the Revd Mr McMurry came here. 28 the Revd Mr McMurray Preached in caintown 29 made Shaft for the Buggy 4 �30 fixed davids boots & cleaned some flax fine weather & A fine run of Sap 31 helped Adam Armstrong to make A Roller very warm Day & fine weather April 1 Jock went to A raisin of A Barn of John Hayes & began to split rails in the Bull pasture 2 split rails Adam Armstrong helped I went to Aunt Marys in the afternoon & stopt all night fine weather 3 went in to Brockville bought A pair of collors for the horses 17s.6d 4 blank Deeds 2s & sent 210 dollars by check to Waller in Michel 4 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Shullar preach. 5 helped Adam Armstrong to finishe his roller & rig for the plows 6 Jock began to plow in the hooper field it is sad that is first plowing field day 7 hard frost last night plowed in the afternoon the hooper field 8 loged some hemlock logs in the Bull paster the frost in the ground John Innes came here with his circular saw 9 sawed & bored 160 sills & 180 caps with Inneses saw & auguar 5 �used our own horse powr fine Day 10 went to John Youngs to see a farm Jock finished plowing the hooper field 11 went to John School house & heard the Revd Mr Truemen preach 12 came home from J. Younge did not see the person that has the farm land good 13 fine rain last night & rain the morning & all day 14 moved the fence below the house & plowed 1858 April 15 plowed in the field below the house & drew rails & stones & dung to the garden & dung for hot bed fine Day 16 finished plowing the sod below the house & plowed the garden I worked at the fence in the bull paster - the boys drew stones 17 Jock began to plow in the field at the New barn I worked at the fence in the bull paster fine Day 18 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Benning preach 19 finished the bull paster fence Jock plowed 6 �20 went to Farmersvill for Elingham with 50 flour Barrels & 4 butter tubs for P. Wing & 10 butter tubs for H Green heavy rain in the afternoon 21 heavy rain last night the most of the Day fixed the horses shoes & shod there forefeet 22 planted 8 apple trees 3 pound & the rest other grafts sowed the cabbage seed in the hotbed 23 went to Lyn with 14 bushel of wheat & 2 of corn for a grist raind midle of Day Jock finished plowing the field at the barn 24 began to plow in bull paster, ground very wet Snow this afternoon 25 went to caintown& heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach the Snow was 3 inches deep this morning 26 plowed in the bull paster. Jock & the boy drew dung to the 2nd field hard frost this morning 27 plowed & drew dung the same as yesterday 28 finished plowing in the bull paster in forenoon drew dung with both teems to the field below the bull paster 29 drew dung to the same field 30 heavy rain last night & this morning went to farmersville for 7 �Elingham with barrels May 1858 1 Drew dung with both teems to the field below the house 2 went to caintown& heard the Revd Mr Mills preach 3 plowed in the field below the house with both teems John Ackland worked in the garden Saturday & to day 4 'Do' {ditto} in the forenoon began to Sow & Sowed 6 Bushel of peas in the hooper field ground in good order 5 Sowed 6 bushel of Peas in the bull paster about 4 quarts of flaxseed & nearly 1 bushel of the large oats 6 fine rain last night & this morning. Sowed 3 3/4 bushel of scotch wheat on the fall wheat ground whear it was winter killed & 3 bushel of peas & oats below the house 4 1/2 bushel of oats same field 7 Sowed 5 bushel of Chinie wheat & 3 1/2 bushel of Scotch wheat in the field at the New Barn fine Day Sowed 4 bushel of peas & oats below the Bull paster {in left margin}{illegible} bushel peas & oats in all 8 plowed in the 2nd field & sowed grass seed at the New Barn gave it one stroke of the drag Jock went Lyn for A landside & took Granpa to the Quartly Meeting. fine Day 8 �9 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown 10 plowed in the field below the house 11 Sowed 5 bushel of poll oats rained this afternoon the Woods begin to look green thunder & lighting first this year 12 plowed in the field below the Bull paster for the corn & potatos 13 finished the field {in left margin} 8 bushel poll oats 14 Sowed 5 bushel of poll oats & 2 pails of Barly A little flat 20 pace by 6 sowed white carrots seed 1/2 bushel peas & oats 4 bushel of wheat below the house {in right margin} cherry trees 30 bl. 1858 May 15 Sowed 3 3/4 bushel of wheat in the 2nd field & some flax & carrot seed had Robs horse finished the plowing & sowing fine day {in left hand margin} 20 bushel of {clken?} wheat in all 16 Granpa & David Wat Liz went Mallorytown to A Quartly Meeting fine Day 17 plowed John Elinghams garden& drew 2 loads of Stuff from Weeks Sawmill rain in afternoon {in left margin} plumb trees in full blossom 18 sowed 9 1/2 bushel of oats of on the fall rye it is killed 9 �19 finished draging the oats & whear the corn & potatos is to be planted showery wheather Jock went to John Younges to help him 20 planted about 1 acre of potatos in the 2 field & more than an acre below the Bull paster Robert Armstrong helped heavy rain last night 21 planted 1/2 acre of corn in the 2 field in the forenoon heavy rain so that we could not plow 22 planted about 1 acre of corn below the Bull paster on the first ridge Granpas pumkin & squash is planted & the 3 & 4 rows is his corn Willard Weeks Wife died last night Jock came home from John Younges he has got all sowed 23 went to the funeral of the late Mrs Weeks she was buired in caintown the Revd Mr McMurry preach 24 the boys went to Brockville to see the performance of the Queen Birth Day heavy rain last night 25 David & Wat went to John Younges to help him to atend the Masons 26 went to Aunt Marys to help her & took 11 bushel of wheat to mill 27 Jock & Granpa went to Granadier Iland to fish 28 made two pails for to milk in 10 �29 went Brockville with Mr & Mrs Spencer & met Walter as he came of the Boat from Toronto fine day {in left hand margin} cherry trees in full blossom 30 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Mills preach 31 began to pick stons & make the line fence on the West line laid the stones 4 feet wide put bunks on top rain at night 1858 June 1 Picked stones on the cristes place & made fence on the west line 2 Do Do 3 went to Lyne with firkins gave to Baxter & to & got 22 lbs of Sole leather on an note on due bill from Colman to Group 34 cents per lb Jock got 11 3/4 lb of the leather that he is to pay for 4 heavy rain to Day plowed part of the turnip ground 5 went to Brockville sold 2 hams got 5 per lb they weyed 40 lb butter 9 per lb brougth Mr McMurry he is to preach at caintown very heavy rain this morning 6 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach 7 worked at the stones & fence Do Do {ditto} 11 �8 Do Do Do Do {ditto} little rain to night 9 rain all Day no work 10 Do Do Do {ditto} made A gate for the bull paster the ground is in a flood with water from the heavy rain 11 worked on the stones & fence finished them in the forenoon & began to plow 12 went to Lyn with 22 bushel of wheat to mill. took 3 1/2 bushel of peas sold them to Baxter got 2.6 per bushel 1 shovel 4.6 & 2 hoes 1.8 each 13 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Goodson preach very heavy rain most of the day 14 heavy rain this morning went on to the roads James Mott the path master caim & stopted us & put it off untill tusday week & then got stuff for cradles 1858 15 picked stones on the cristies place in the forenoon & then plowed 16 Jock went to Colmans Mill with 16 bushel of wheat & 4 of corn David finished the plowing at cristies I steemed cradle stuff 17 got 6 bushel of coal from J Cumins & Innes made shoes for the horses 12 �18 hoed the corn had a picking bee very warm day 19 Jock went to Lyn for A load of sand for Wm Hazelwood & I went to charleston with firkins the boys hed {hoed} the corn 20 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown fine Day 21 went to the funeral of old Mr Marshel I drew his corps he was buried at Booths 22 sowed the turnips first 4 rows Golden ball ground Still wet but they are late worked on the road {in left margin} Turnips 23 went to Westport with the wool Jock & the boys howed the potatos 24 Do Do Do {ditto} 25 got home from Westport with the wool stopt one nigth at Clarks & one Sheldos very hot weather had 154 1/2 lb of corn & 179 1/2 25 of granpas in all 26 made a trough for the calfs & one for the bull well very warm Day 27 David draged at Cristes Jock & I went to caintown& heard the Revd Mr 28 David draged at cristies Jock drew dung to the Hooper field I fixed cradle stuff 13 �29 went to A Stewarts for the Revd Mr Morrison he came to visit us & preached at caintown at 5 oclock & I went to Lyn with him after 30 went to Lyn with 27 firkins for Elingham very dry weather David helped W Hazelwood 1858 July 1 Went threw the turnips with Bet the flys is very bad David helped Wm Hazelwood & Jock drew Sand from Lyn for him very warm Day 2 went to Brockville with Wat he is going to Toronto to the Board of examination 3 helped John Innes to make a Jack for his thrashing machin A fine Shower this afternoon David draged on the cristie place Jock plowed in the hooper field 4 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown 5 David went through the corn & potatos with the cultivator very Dry weather & made pass 6 hoed the potatos the ground very dry 7 Do Corn Do {ditto} 8 finished the hoeing fine shower in the at night 14 �9 Jock went to Brockville with A calf & sheep he got 3 dollars for the sheep bought 2 scyths 5s.7 1/2d wannted from Ashely & fixed some horse rake teeth for A Armstrong 10 Walter Lucy went to Lyn with firkins for Elingham I went farmersville with the School Mistress she was brough up by Mathew Towe for whipping his son the cace was not sustained it was tryed before Mesessrs Giles Hazelwood & Parish 11 the Revd Mr Milles preached in caintown 12 heavy rain last night & all day to lay the ground in A swim or flood 13 let water out the Turnips the ground in A flood made a hay rack for bobs waggon 14 Began to mow below the house fine Day 15 mowed in the little orchard grass good 16 Do Do Do {ditto} & drew in to the old Barn 1858 July 17 Granpa & David took Elens Black cow to Brockville & left her C.E Jones to get Bulled by his Bull Hilander finished the orchard cutting fine day 18 Jock & the boys went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach Granpa went a {feeder?} Meeting in 15 �Junetown 19 mowed in the field below the little orchard & drew in the hay into the cap off the little {corn lot?} 20 mowed below the little orchard very thisley 21 Do Do Do {ditto} fine showr this afternoon Granpa came home from Portland he went there along with Mr Nicol for Birds & we sent $15 to Walter by Nicol to be posted in Lyn Wat pasd the Board in Toronto on saturday& he wants money 22 very dull Day went to a Sabath School anniversary at Mallortown with the children there was some good speeches & the band & dinner 23 worked at the hay little rain this afternoon 24 drew in hay from below the little orchard the Revd Mr Smart visited & took Diner here 25 the Revd Mr McDonah preached in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon in Caintown 26 mowed frount of Lizeys old house fine Day 27 dr Walter Lusy went to Brockville with Lisa Ader& Addie brought the Black cow home from Mr Jones she took the Bull on Saturday 27 drew in the hay frount of Lizes fine Day 16 �28 mowed in the field frount of Lizyes 29 rain this morning & all Day 30 mowed in the field frount of Lizes fine Day 31 Granpa went to Lyn to Quartly Meeting finished mowing South side of the road & raked up the rest of the Day 1858 Aug 1 Went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach 2 drew in the hay from the frount of Lizeas put loads in the midle floor half next the door for the springs work drew in the fall wheat David & Humphery Yonge mowed the Thomson place beyound the creek 3 drew in 2 loads of hay & that finished the south side of the road heavy rain after 10 oclock the rest of the Day 4 heavy rain went to Farmersville with 18 firkins for Elingham to Green very heavy rain most of the day 5 made A ring for the Bush in the forenoon John yonge& his Wiffe came here on A visit I fixed cradles for him 6 went to Sams Younge with John & his wife , Margret 17 �7 cut the grass seed & then went to {?} & raked what we had there 8 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Mills preach 9 stackd & drew in all we had out 10 helped Will Hazelwood to mow David began to cross plow the fallow at cristie place warm day 11 David plow I made Buggy axel heavy rain in the afternoon 12 went to James Cummins & got 10 bushel of coal paid him 3s 1 1/2d David plowing fine Day 13 went to Brockville with A tub of butter 104 lb got 7 1/2 per lb & pay for the tub pr 30 lb rolls bought a cradle scythe 5s3d {illegible } 7 1/2 that Mrs. {?} got 14 finished plowing the cristie place in the forenoon {2 ?} 15 went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach 16 Made {A pa.? side for} Jock plow put some shoes on the horses 17 Began to cut the Spr wheat in the fall wheat ground 18 {finished?} and began to cut it at {Foster?} Barn got the {?} 4th {?} {Bob?} went to Brockville went to the funeral of the 18 �Widow {rest is illegible} 1858 August 19 worked at the wheat at the {rest of line illegible} 20 {illegible} 21 Worked at the wheat {rest of line illegible} began {rest of line illegible} 22 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McDonauh 23 cut the oats below the house fine Day 24 Elen & Granpa went to Brockville & sold 20 lbs of butter 8 1/2 per lb 1 chees 15 lbs 5 per lb drew in 15 load of wheat at the New Barn & began to cut the oats on the Rye ground 25 finished cuting the oats & drew in the wheat 26 drew in the oats on the Rye ground & the wheat below the house & the Barly 27 drew in the oats below the house in the morning rained after Breakfast David draged at cristies 28 went to Brockville with Wm Hazelwood & heard the Revd Mr {blank}preach & got tokens for sacrament David 19 �drew dung to the cristie place some showrs 29 intended to go to Brockville to the sacrement but rained so that we could not go we went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McMurry 30 drew dung to the cristies place a little rain 31 began to plow at cristies place & I thrashed seed very dull & cloudy weather 1858 Sept 1 Plowed at cristies place & thrashed seed 2 finished the plowing & sowed 2 bushel of the Elgan wheat old seed west line then 3 1/2 bushel of the bearded 3 sowed 2 bushel of Rye & plowed the head ridges a little rain 4 cleaned out the furrows & finished the field at cristies in the forenoon then finished cuting the oats & began to hook the Peas 5 went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach very heavy showr as we got to James Cummins ran in there 6 worked at the peas till tea then drew in 2 load of oats 20 �7 finished hooking the Peas & drew in some 8 drew in the peas & flax & that finished the harvest work fine Day 9 went with a sheep sold it for 3$ got 1 barrel of salt for 8.9 shoe thread 6 salsoda 4d.2 crocks 4s.6d toll 7 cakes 6d 10 put a shoe on horse & killed a sheep 11 went with 28 firkins for Elingham to Charlestown for E Bews 12 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach 13 went to Willard Weeks & got 274 feet of clapboards & 526 feet of inch boards of John Cavenahs drew 2 small hemlock logs for jice 14 went to Lyn for sand David helped T Davis 15 fixed the neck yolk & picked appels for the Horticulture show to morrow 16 heavy rain all Day did not go to the Show put up boards to dry in house 1858 Sept 17 David choped in the Bull paster the brush & old logs I sawed & plained stuff for doors in the wood shed 21 �18 cut the corn up 19 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McDonah preach 20 Samuel Innis made Shoes for the horses put some on 21 he fixed more & fixed 2 colters & we shod the horses all round Mr John Nicol &Mr Rogers Gardener from Brockville come hear to get speciments off Apples for to send to the Provincial Show little rain 22 thrashed the fall wheat fine Day 23 went to Lyn for sand Rob went with me & we brought 2 loads 24 took 14 bushel of wheat to Lyn to the Mill & went to Brockville with some apples to Dr. Ronalds for to send to the Provincial show 25 helped John Ackland to thrash with the machin his Buckwheat David & Robert Armstrong drew 2 load of sand from Lyn 26 went to Lyn to the Funeral of Mrs Bagg oldest daughter of Samuel Young she was buried in Caintown the Revd Mr Mills preached there was upwards of 100 waggons & Buggys some said it was the largest funeral I ever saw 27 went to Wicks for 6 jice in the forenoon David began to plow in the orchard at the old Barn 22 �28 plowed in the orchard & helped Acklands the ash 29 went to Lyn for sand & got 1 side of soleleather for John Younge 18 3/4 lbs 34 cents per lb or $6.34 30 fixed the barrel rack & chored 1858 Oct 1 Went to Lyn with 22 porkbarrels 10 to Mr Durbin & 12 to Baxter cold Day roads good 2 went to a raising of Adams Armstrong David finished plowing the orchard 3 the Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown 4 went to Mallorytown for Brick I had 450 Jock had 480 I am to get 1000 from F Scott for 3$ 5 went for Brick got 487 bought 2000 5000 at 3 dollars per 1000 paid Andres 7 dollars 6 went for Bricks got 400 very wet day 10 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown 11 worked at the wood shed untill John Yonge came hear & I went to Landsdown with him in our Buggy to Cristes 23 �12 went to Gananoque Fair & cattel shows acted as Judge on cattel came home to Ben Younges that night 13 heavy rain last night & this forenoon got home at sundown roads bad 14 fixed floor in wood shed the Boys worked at the {pot =potatoes?} 15 went to Charlestown wiht 30 pork barrels to Bews & got A pair of cart wheels from Wm Hicks the price 8 dollars & the iron on the hubs 16 worked at wood shed the Boys finished the potatos 17 the Revd Mr McDonauh preached in caintown 18 worked at the wood shed David plowed in the field below the house 1858 Octo 19 David plowed I took the roof of Lizes old house 20 plained stuff for woodshed fine weather 29 went Brockville Granpa Bought A chest of tea 24 the Revd Mr Shaw preached in Caintown he is a Free Church Minister & is expected to preach hear every 24 �Sunday fine Day 25 thrashed 8 wheat it was Jocks that he had on the 3rd field 26 cleaned the wheat had bushels I got 8 bushel & sent it to McIntoshs Mills & we began to move X 27 We moved over to Jocks & movd over to ours house fine weather 28 began to take down the chimney & got it down as fare as the floor David & John thrashed peas 29 David went to Charlestown with 24 pork barrels for J Elingham to Bews I built A chimney for the stoves 30 took down the remainder of the chimney 31 the Revd Mr Mills preached at half past ten & the Revd Mr Shaw preached half past two fine weather 1858 Nov 1 Drew in 2 load of potatos & cleaned up the peas had Bushel & cut out a door whear the chimney was fine weather went for lime brot the tire of the waggon paid 2s.6d for retiring it road bad 2 Drew in more of the Potatos nearly half of them roting worked at the Door 25 �3 worked all the week at the house 7 the Revd Mr Shaw preached in caintown 8 worked at the house the most of the Week 10 kill the hogs wat came home 11 John Ackland helped David to under pin the wood shed 12 went to Farmersville with 21 pork barrels gave 3 to Wing & Blanchard & 18 to Green 13 very stormy Day with Snow the first this season drew some wood 14 the Revd Mr McDonner preached in the forenoon and the Revd Mr Shaw in the afternoon fine Day 15 went to Samuel Innises to the funeral of his son Willian howe Died on Saturday 16 drew some wood after shoeing the Slaugh the slaugh went well 17 worked at the woodshed 18 went to Brockville with sasugues got 7 1/2 per lb & 9 for butter bought 1 bar of sweds iron 4d per lb 26 �19 John Innis came and made shoes for the horses & I put some of them on 20 worked at the wood shed in the forenoon & A little at the oven 1858 Nov 21 Went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Shaw preach in the afternoon 22 finished building the oven John Ackland helped Mr Wm Rath was hear Wat took him to Fred Purvis fine Day 23 David took Wat to Lansdown to survay very stormy Day with snow I put A roof on oven let the Ram to the Sheep 24 worked at the wood shed 25 helped Rob to thrash fine day 26 drew wood from the sugar bush 27 cleaned the peas had 15 1/2 bushel 28 Went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Mills preach fine Day 29 helped W. H. Davis to thrash 27 �30 David went with Wat to Lansdown Snowed about 4 inches last night Dec 1 David went to Lyn with pork barrles I worked at the wood shed 2 David went to Mallorytown for Brick brought 500 3 thrashed oats with Jock horse had 18 bushel or 9 bushel each 4 worked at the woodshed & fixed the s shool house very stormy wind & snow this afternoon 5 very stormy Day snow & rain the Revd Mr Shaw preached in caintown this afternoon 6 went to Charlestown with 20 pork barrels has to Bews roads very bad 7 thrashed our spring wheat hard frost 8 cleaned the wheat paid Jocke the 8 bushel that I borrowed & sent 6 1/2 of good & 1 1/2 of tailings to the Mill & 6 bushel of Buckwheat that Granpa got from John Ackland 9 made A toung for John Younge slaugh & got our deeds from Granpa & gave or exchanged our deeds for the Thompson place & the criste place John Yonge & Wat witnessed them 10 clapboard part of the wood shed stormy in the afternoon 28 �11 finished the clapboarding fine Day 12 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McDonah preach in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Shaw in the afternoon 13 thrash oats rain & snow 14 killed A sheep & tow pigs heavy rain this afternoon snow nearly gone Dec 15 Elen was put to Bed of A Daughter this morning heavy rain most of the night 16 made a door for the room in the woodshed snow this afternoon 17 worked at the wood shed 18 Do Do Do Do {Ditto} 19 the Revd Mr Paterson preached in caintown fine Day 20 worked at the floor in the wood shed 21 threashed our poll oats snow & rain most of the Day 22 went to Charlestown with 26 pork barrles & to Bews roads poor 29 �23 finished the floor in the wood shed cold day 24 went to Brockville with sausagues got 7 1/2 per lb very cold bougth an axe from McMillen & Flecher warrent for 30 days 25 made A handle for the axe Wm Hazelwood & famley was hear for Dinner cold Day 26 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Paterson preach & the Revd Mr Mills 27 helped Jock to kill A cow then went to Mallorytown for a load of Brick 600 28 David went to Mallorytown for 600 Brick I built 29 drew some wood of the drowned land 30 Jock & the boys thrashed oats I gave Elen anemic she is very sick 31 built some brick in the wood shed 1859 January 1 Built A part of a chimney in the woods & then went to Adam Armstrongs very fine Day 2 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Patterson preach in the afternoon 30 �3 went to Mallorytown to town meeting there was two meeting owing to a rong advertisiment the Conservatives chose Mr. Dowsley for chairman & Elected Messers Thompson Scott Every Flow & Morton by aclamation 4 thrashed oats fine day 5 David went to Mallorytown for I Scott to plaster the weavers house 6 atended on T Scott plastering 7 Do Do {Ditto} rained & thawed 8 finished plastering the cuberd this morning & went home with Scott he was 2 1/2 days at work fine day 9 David went to caintown with Granp to night & froze both his Ears coming home Revd Mr. McDonah preached in the forenoon & the Rev. Mr. Patterson in the afternoon 10 worked at a cupboard for Jock very cold{in left margin} {cut off} hard frost 11 Do Do 12 worked at the weavers room 13 thrashed in the forenoon & went to colmans in the afternoon & got 17 lb of leather at 34c & paid by bill 2.6c Do {Ditto} 31 �which left $5.50 that was charged to Jock 14 Drew wood of the cristies place rained in the afternoon & went the Funeral of Thomas Dicke in caintown {in left margin} moved the Loom 1859 Jan 15 worked at the weavers room & fixed the loom 16 went to caintown & heard the Rev Mr Clark preach A missionary sermon 17 thrashed for John Ackland 18 drew some wood fine Day Revd Mr Morrison preached in caintown at 6 1/2 oclock 19 went with Revd Mr Morrison to James Hunter 20 went to Malorytown to an Agriculture meeting was chosen President fine day 21 thrashed Spring wheat little rain this forenoon the Revd Mr Patterson came here on A visit 22 finished thrashing the chinee wheat 23 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Mills preach in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Patterson in the afternoon 32 �24 David went to Charlestown Farmersville with Barrels for Elingham to P Wing 25 began to draw logs to McIntosh Mill of the point 26 Do Do Do {Ditto}John Armstrong made some irons for A neckyoke 27 drew sawlogs to Mc fine Day 28 Snowed about 7 inches last rain this morning thrashed this forenoon drew sawlogs in the afternoon 29 James Clow & John there Wifes came here on A visit I went to Mallorytown to an Agriculture Meeting in the afternoon 30 the Revd Mr Patterson preach in the afternoon fine Day 31 cleaned the wheat forenoon Drew logs John Armstrong made evens for whipeltrees & shod Jocks horses 1859 Feb 1 Thomas Scott & Wife here all night on A visit drew S logs in the afternoon 2 drew S logs very cold day 3 thrashed Spring wheat & finished it very stormy Day wind & snow 33 �4 drew S logs cold Day 5 Do Do Do Do {Ditto} 6 went to caintown& heard the Revd Mr Patterson preach in the afternoon snowed most of the Day 7 drew 8 ash S logs for Braces & 1 hemlock that made 99 logs that we have got in 8 cleaned the wheat had 24 bushel John Younge & his Wife came here on A visit & we all went Wm Hazelwoods 9 Snowed all day we went with I Younge to Samuel Younge on A visit 10 drew the old stack of hay from Cristies place very cold Day with wind 11 went to Brockville & got 1 per lb for Butter & 6s.3d for Spitzenburg bought an axe 12 drew some wood & made an axe handle 13 went to Brockville & heard the Rev Mr Morrison preach very cold Day 14 Harvy Hays came hear & began to hue the timber for the Barn & shed he is to get fifty dollars for geting out the timber & framing & raising the building 34 �15 worked at the timber for the building 16 Do Do {Ditto} fine Day 17 Do Do Do{Ditto} 18 rained most of the Day 1859 Feb 19 Drew out of the swamp all the timber that was hewed snow nearly gone fine Day 20 rained most of the Day the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our School House 21 choped down two of the big Elms trees at the edge of the sugar bush & drew up some of the tops to the house David cut his foot 22 Harvy Hays came & huwed more of the timber 23 worke at the timber fine Day 24 Do Do Do Do {Ditto} 25 finished huwing the timer this forenoon & drew out some of the timber Davids foot very bad Dr Keer looking at it yesterday 35 �26 drew the rest of the timber that was huwed a very stormy Day snow & rain 27 27 the Revd Mr Patterson preached in caintown this afternoon 28 very stormy Day 1859 March 1 Wat went to Brockville for Dr Ronalds to come & see Davids leg or foot it is very bad 2 drew ceader from cristes place 3 drew girths & joice out off our swamp 4 went to Lyn for Dr Ronalds to see David 5 finished cuting & drawing the girths & jice thawing fine Day 6 Jock went to Brockville & brought Dr Ronalds to see David he is very bad the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our shool house he stopt hear all night he took Dr Ronalds home 7 went to John Fergusons & got out all the rafters for the Barn to the Road at his house fine Day slaughing gone John Younge came here to David 8 very stormy Day Davids foot started a bleeding sent for 36 �Dr Ronalds he came & stopted all nigth 9 Adam went home with the Dr 10 Rob went for the Dr again & I took him home fixed buckets tapt a few trees 11 Jock went for the Dre cant get the Blood stopt he came & pluged it so as to put A pressure on the artare 12 I went to Mallorytown expeting to meet Dr Richmond to so as to consult with Dr Ronalds but he did not come 13 Jock went Brockville for the Dr but he said there was no need of him coming till tusday when he heard how he was 1859 March 14 fixed buckets heavy rain & sawed stake {step?cut off} 15 fixed up fence Jock went to Lyn for the Dr in the morning I took him back at night David is doing well roads very Bad 16 made some bunks fine Day 17 went to the Mill with 12 1/2 bushel of wheat the roads very bad 37 �18 made bunks for the Bull paster Jock went to Lyn for Dr Ronalds he did not come the Roads very bad 19 went to Lyn on horseback & then walked to Brockville to see Dr Ronalds about Davids foot his Brother Wm is very sick he gave me direction how to dress it came to Lyn on the cars very stormy rain & snow 20 the Revd Mr Shaw Preached in caintown 21 altered the Bull paster fence below the house 22 drew 2 loads of hay from the cap heavy rain this afternoon made a pair of bunk bars 23 worked in the sugarbush this forenoon & then at the Bull paster fence 24 worked a little the fence very wet day 25 worked at the Bull paster fence 26 finished the fence 27 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Shaw preach in the afternoon 28 went to Mill with 3 1/2 bushel of corn 8 of oats roads very bad 38 �29 sawed stuff for staks& made them & bu{cut off} Margret was put to Bed of a Son 30 Lay all day in Bed with inflammation in the left Eye 31 went to a raisen of a shed of McClarys fine Day 1859 David & Elen went to G McClearned & got there teeth fixed April 1 Worked at Bunks bored & made fine Day 2 shaved some stuff for whipeltrees & drew some hay & the bunks for the road fence 3 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McDonah in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Shaw in the afternoon Preech fine Day 4 made Bunk fence on the Road west line south side very high winds 5 very sore Eyes did nothing 6 made Do Do Do {Ditto} Adam went to Lyn for Elingham 7 made A Door for the woodshed & drew stone from Wm Davis for the foundation of the Barn hard frost last nigth 8 drew dung for the hot Bed & the garden 39 �9 drew hay in the forenoon & stone to the road fence for hogholeing in the afternoon hard frost last night 10 the Revd Mr Boyed preached in caintown 11 heavy rain all Day fixed at A New drag 12 fixed around the house cold Day 13 went to Brockville Paid Dr Ronalds twenty Dollars & I owe him yet 13 dollars he came 7 times to see Davids foot & charged 5 dollars A trip he throwed off 2 dollars& that was 33 dollars I qualified {in left margin} fine Day 14 Jock is very bad with Rumatism I went to Hiram Booth to get him to make what he called sulphate of steel he took A thick piece of blister steel heated to A whealding heat then held over A pail of water then put A piece of Brimstone on it the steel melted & droped into the water- that is taken & hammered fine and put into Gin 3 wine glass full a day {in left margin} heavy rain all day 1859 April 15 very cold made the hot bed in the forenoon rained all the afternoon the ground is all in A swim 16 drew A load of hay from the old barn in the morning & shod the horses drew stones at the cristes place 17 the Revd Mr Harvy Preached in our School house in the forenoon & Mr Shaw in caintown in the afternoon 40 �18 went Mallory town to an Agricultural Meeting the Boys drew stones at cristes fine Day 19 all worked at the stones Do Do{Ditto} 20 finished the stones 21 went to John Younges got some peas stopt all night 22 came home from John Younges they are all well 23 very stormy snow & wind the snow above six inches deep 24 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McKinze preach 25 went to Samuel Innis to get drag teeth made & yoke for the horses 26 David began to plow & plowed at cristes ground too wet 27 plowed at cristies I came home from Innises 28 I worked in the garden David plowed 29 finished the plowing at cristes 30 David went to Innises with Granpa he was going to the Quartley meeting 41 �May 1 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McKenzie 2 scraped A dich across the field below the Bull paster & fixed the fence around the field David went to Brockville for Map paper for Wat 3 Began to sow & sowed rather more than A Bushel of Peas that I got from John Young & 5 Bushel of our own & 1/2 bushel of Spring Rye in the Cristies place warm & dry {in left margin} 6 bushel of of Peas in all 4 David finished draging the cristies Place 5 draged the orchard very warm & dry {in left margin} wood look green 6 plowed in the orchard Do Do Do {Ditto} 7 draged the orchard fine day 8 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr McKenzie Preach in the afternoon 9 a little rain this morning plowed in the orchard 11 finished plowing the orchard that was for potatos & began the plow below the Bull paster 12 draged the orchard for the potatos begun to plant the potatos in the orchard 42 �13 finished planting the potatoes 3 bushel of Thompsons west side then 5 bushel of the Dones 3 of cups then 2 rows of Morinees then the South Amarecan & some Scotch Greays {in left margin} went to J. Hazelwood on A case between Wm Murry & J. Cavinaugh for tresspassing 14 Sowed 6 bushel of Chinia Wheat below the Bull paster sowed 3/4 of A bushel of timithy seed gave it one stroke of the drag ground very dry 15 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Mills preach in the forenoon & the Revd Mr McKenzie in the afternoon 1859 A little rain last night May 16 drew dung to the field below the Bull paster 17 finished drawing dung & went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach 18 began to Plow for the corn I thrashed hay for seed Jock & me went to Lyn with the corps of MrsEdgly She died on Monday morning 1/2 past twelve Elen & her Mother was there Rob plowed with us today in the old bull paster 19 plowed in the field below the house 20 Rob plowed in the old Bull paster david draged the corn ground & I sowed 3 1/2 bushel of Schoch wheat & seed it down gave it one stroke of the drag {in left margin} 9 1/2 bushel of wheat in all 43 �21 Rob helped to plow & I planted the corn in the field below the house the ground very dry Granpa put A handfull of ashes in every hill as we planted little rain last night 22 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach in the afternoon 23 Sowed 4 bushel of the poll oats & 5 1/2 of the little while & 1 of the large oats in the field west line North side of the road begining next the house & 5 quarts of flax seed on 50 pace by C 24 the Boys all went to Brockville to the Quens birth day I finishe the draging 25 went to Lyn with Butter firkins for Elingham 26 plowed & sowed 1 bushel of Barley between the dich & the line & seeded it down 27 drew dung for the turnips in the orchard fine rain to night 28 finished the dung & plowed part of it 29 the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our School house 30 finished plowing &draged & furrowed part up {in left margin} washed the sheep 31 planted 9 rows of Sugar beets 3 rows of carrots & 20 rows of turnips steeped part of the seed over night 44 �1859 June 1 Went to Mill with 12 Bushel of wheat & drew 3 loads of boards had Bobs horse Keat was lame 2 went to the funerl of Robert Woods son he was drowned at the Narrows washing sheep 3 drew the rafters from Fergusons Rob helped & 13000 Shingles from Weekeses I sold him a cow for them 26 dollars 4 Scored for H. Hayes he has been here since tusday with 2 hands framing the Barn 5 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 6 worked on the Roads 7 Do DoDo {Ditto} very Dry weather 8 scored for the Barn considerable rain 9 worked at the foundation of the Barn 10 Do Do Do {Ditto} A little rain 11 raised the Barn & shed stable then between 50 & 60 Men all Day finished about 5 oclock in the afternoon fine Day Paid Hayes 16$ dollars 45 �12 the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our school house& the Revd Mr McKenzie in caintown in the afternoon 13 heavy rain to Day made a lader 14 worked at the Barn fine Day Plowed at cristies 15 Do Do Do {Ditto} 16 little rain this morning sowed 1 bushel of Buck wheat at the cristies East line Mr Trall came & cut Jocks Horse about 11 oclock & about 7 his guts came down so that we had to kill him Mr Hornybook came to see Watt from Merrickville 1859 June 17 opened Jocks horse there was a regeral pasage along the cord like a gut worked at Jocks corn & worked at the Barn 18 went to Brockville & bought 1 chest of tea 2.4 & 2 kegs of nails for the Barn 112 lbs each 4 cents per lb from Robinson & Easton & Co 19 the Revd Mr Green Bible agent preached at the stone church in the afternoon 20 worked at the Barn the boys worked at the corn 21 began to Shingle the boys at the corn 22 worked at the Barn the boys at the potatos in little orchard I went at tea time form 4000 shingles Jock is 46 �geting from David Tennent 23 went to Brockville & got A peace fo iron & A side of soleleather from Colman 17 1/2 lb 33 cents per lb $5.77 24 worked at the Barn warm day 25 Do Do {Ditto} A little shower 26 the Revd Mr Harvy preache at our school house& the Revd Mr McKenzie at caintown in the afternoon warm day 27 worked at the Barn 28 Do Do Do {Ditto} 29 Do Do Do {Ditto} 30 Do Do Do {Ditto} the Boys worked at the Potatos very dry weather 1859 July 1 Worked at the Barn Jock went to Brockville at the corn bags 2 Do Do {Ditto} the & Jock worked at corn & potatos 3 no Meeting to Day a little rain this morning 47 �4 worked at the Barn 5 David & Granpa went to westport with the Wool to get carded very warm 6 worked at the Barn Jocks wat fell & hurt himself Dr Keer bleed him 7 finished shingleing the Barn 8 worked at Barn alone David & Granpa came home from westport 9 worked at the Barn Jock went to Brockville the boys hoed the potatos in the orchard 10 went to Brockville to the Sacrament the Revd Mr Morrison came home with us & preached in caintown at half past six oclock this evening & slept all night 11 went to James Hamiltons with Mr Morrison the boys worked at the corn & potatos 12 drew 20 peices for 2 inches plank from John Cavinnaughs he gave them to Granpa for work 596 feet board messure & 350 feet from J J McIntosh Wat began to Mow around the house 13 worked at the Barn floor 14 Drew in the first hay to the the New Barn 48 �15 Began to cut the fall wheat at cristies place good crop 16 A little rain last night finished the fall wheat this forenoon 17 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown this afternoon very warm day 1859 July 18 Cut the fall Byre good crop drew in a load of hay 19 the boys helped Jock to cut his fall wheat & shelled 5 of Bushel Corn & got 3 bushel of wheat from Bob & went to Mill got 650 feet of boards pine from J.J McIntosh 20 went to Brockville with Elen & met Jonney & brought him home he came on the cars from Caralton 21 drew in hay front of Elizes hay very light Wat helped bob to cut his fall wheat 22 the Boys mowed & I shingled part of the stable 23 mowed a little & drew in from Eleyees 24 the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our School house & the Revd Mr Willson in caintown 25 heavy rain this morning David went to Charlestown with firkins for Elingham Adam & me raked up some hay in the 49 �afternoon 26 mowed this morning heavy rain about 9 oclock 27 mowed below the orchard grass very light Showry weather 28 drew in 2 load of hay in the forenoon & the Bal{cut off} wheat after dinner then rain & heavy thunder 29 drew in the rest of the fall wheat & Rye & drew in some hay below the orchard 30 finished mowing the field below the orchard in the forenoon Wm Moores came here with the Head stone for Mothers Grave Granpa & me went to the Graveyard with him & put it up at the head of the grave & he came home with us 31 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach 1859 August 1 Drew in the hay below the orchard 2 Mowed at cristies place F Moors went home gave him twenty dollars as part pay for Mothers head stone it is thirty dollars 3 drew in the hay from cristies & that finished our haying it is A poor crop 50 �4 fixed the thrashing Machin put in some new threads heavy rain most of the Day 5 thrashed & cleaned 11 1/2 bushel of fall wheat very good 6 went to Lyn with the wheat to the Mill Wm Henry had A raisin of A Barn stopt to it when I was coming home 7 the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our School house in the forenoon he stopt hear all night fine Day 8 made the frount Barn doors John Armstrong made the hinges for them 9 worked at the stable & Barn the boys worked at the turnips 10 Granpa& me went to Mallory town he went to Jacob Vandusenns to get buds & left I L Thompson acount to be sued 11 thrashed part of the fall wheat in the forenoon & went to the Funeral of Jane Purvis daughter of George Purvis she was buried at the Stone Church the Revd Mr Mills preached the church would not hold half the people 12 thrashed the Blue stem fall wheat had 12 1/2 bushel I had 38 1/2 bushel in all sowed 5 1/2 bushel little rain 13 thrashed A little Rye but it was so hot A Day & the horses sweat so much that we quite 51 �14 went to the Quartly Meeting at Lyn Granpa went yesterday there was a great many there very warm Day 1859 August 15 Went to marsh at the head of Larues pond to cut hay David Jocks Watt with Me & we went with John Ackland I helped Mr Rosenberg till noon then he is to help to slack 16 worked in the marsh very warm 17 cockd& stacked & finished what we cut in the marsh 18 worked or mowed A little this morning for Mr Rosenberg & came home with Mr Edgly Mary is very Sick Dr Keer says it is the Watter in the head 19 the Boys worked in the swamp below the orchard I did nothing the Baby is very low 20 the Boys began to cut the peas I cut A little of the Barley Granmam & Betsey has been here since thirsday the Baby is so low that they never its side 21 Revd Mr Harvy preached at our School house the Baby is so low that I did not go 22 Mary Breathed her last about 7 oclock this morning she suffered a great deal before she died 23 Mary is buried at Granmam but the Rev Mr Morrison 52 �preached there was A great many there 24 rain most of the Day thrashed the Rye 25 Began to cut the spring wheat good crop 26 finished the chinee wheat then cut the large oats warm Day 27 cut the Scotch wheat heavy rain & hail this afternoon 28 Revd Mr Mills preached this forenoon & the Revd Mr McKenzie in the afternoon 29 drew in the Scotch wheat & went to Mill with 11 Bushel of Rye wat cut some of the oats 30 drew in the chinee wheat the large oats the Barley & John Youngs peas & Spring Rye 31 hooked peas in the forenoon rain in the afternoon 1859 Sept 1 Finished cuting the little oats very short 2 finished hooking the peas part of them took a second growth they are green 53 �3 drew in Peas fine Day 4 the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our School house 5 Draged & drew stones of the pea ground dull & wet time 6 drew dung on part of the pea ground for fall wheat 7 plowed for the wheat 8 Do Do Do {Ditto} & drew some dung 9 Sowed about 2 1/2 bushel of the Blue Stem wheat on the cristies place 10 very wet Day shod the horses 11 the Revd Mr Willson preached in caintown very rain & wind this afternoon 12 thrashed for Jock 13 plowed for the Rye drew the last of the peas 14 Sowed 2 1/2 Bushel of Rye in the morning then went to Thomas Davis dung Bee fine Day 15 went to the Funeral of Thomas Sharp he was Buried in caintown the Revd Mr Mills preached drew in the last of the 54 �oats they are the poll oats X 16 very hard frost last night everything is Killed David plowed where the Rye was I cut some of the corn 1859 Sept 17 Sowed 2 1/2 bushel of Rye that makes 5 bushel of Rye & 2 1/2 Bushel of wheat all on the cristie place 18 the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our school house 19 cut corn very much brock down fine Day 20 fixed the lids of the Stove very wet day 21 heavy rain most of the Day the boys thrashed peas 22 began to work at the stables dug earth out of the horse stable & filled into the cow stable 23 went to Farmersville with pork barles for Elingham X 24 worked the forenoon at the stables Picked the Snows this afternoon great fog yesterday & to Day 25 25 the Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown in the forenoon & the Revd Mr McKenzie in the afternoon 26 went to Brockville with 2 Barrels of American Apples got 55 �10s per Barrels & atended an Agriculture meeting 27 choped old logs on the cristies place John Yonge came here on foot to tell us Wal of some work at Crosby 28 went to the toll gate with John Yonge this afternoon the Boys choped on cristies place 29 went to Mallorytown with the Buggy to meet Mr Hornabrook an aquantance of wats that is going to Toronto to the Collage 30 thrashed the Buckwheat fine Day 1859 Oct 1 cleaned the Buckwheat had 17 bushel very wet day 2 the Revd Mr Mills preahd in caintown& the Revd Mr Harvy in our School house heavy rain & hail 3 I helped John Ackland to thrash his Buckwheat the boys drew the pumkins 4 went to Brockville with 3 Barrels of Snow Apples 1 Barrels I rolled every apple in paper it is to go to Glasgow the other 2 is for Mr Robinson own use got 3 dollars & 12s.6d each for the other two 5 went to John Younges with Jock Elen & Margret on a visit Jock & me went to Kitley Fair fine Day 56 �6 helped John Ackland to thrash his wheat 10 helped John Ackland to thrash his oats 11 had a loging Bee on the Cristies place got A fine job done fired the most the heaps very dry wheather 12 worked at fire & logheaps 13 worked at the fire in the forenoon & began to draw in the corn the wind rose to a great very high & blew the fire into the stumps & into the old fences between Ackland & us & then into across Ackland into Hogan fence burned all the old stable 1859 October 14 Diged Potatos the ground very dry 15 fine rain last night & to Day husked at corn it is very poor the white corn is the best 16 the Revd Mr Harvy preached at our School house 17 went to Brockville with 2 barrels of apples 1 1/2 of snows & 1/2 of calvels 12s.6d per barrel sold 1 tub of butter 17 cents per lb 18 diged potatoes hard frost at night 57 �19 finished diging the potatos & killed a hog 20 went to Farmersville with a hog sold it for 5 .1/4 dollars per hundred it weigh 257 lb bought a plough for 9 3/4 dollars 1 extra mold & 2 extra shares 21 shod the horses 22 david began to plow on the cristie place 23 the Revd Mr McKenzie preach in caintown in the afternoon 24 david plowed the ground very dry I came home from John Younge I went there on Saturday he got himself hurt he is better 25 dug the carrots good crop 26 David went to Brockville with A load of turnips for Hucheson 1d per bushel 27 peeld turnips hard frost 28 finished the turnip fine crop hard frost 29 drew in the potatos 30 the Revd Mr Harvy preach in our school house 58 �30 drew wood as sleepers for the stable 1859 Nov 1 drew sleepers for the stable in the forenoon hewed some of them in the afternoon 2 Went to Mallorytown to the cattle Show took the 1 premium on the 3 year old Bull & on the year old 2 on the Bull calf & on the Black cow 1 on 2 year old heffr 2 on the year old heffer 1 on fall wheat 1 on turnips 1 on Sugar Beets 2 on carrots 3 on fall wheat in the field 1 on turnips in the field 3 killed the hogs Bob & Wm Davis helped in the forenoon went to caintown heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach & helped to dig A grave for Samuel Younges child it died last night 4 went to Samuel Youngs child funeral the Revd Mr Harvy preached in caintown church there was a large funeral fine wheather kind of smokey 5 laid the floor in the horse stable 6 went to Lyn for Granpa he was at the Quartly meeting cold day 7 went to Larzena Mats & trade horses & is to give him 15 dollars next spring then I helped Edgly to thrash 8 helped Edgly to finishe thrashing his wheat worked at the stable in the afternoon 59 �9 worked at the Stable in the forenoon thrash oats for Edgly in the afternoon 10 I Killed a Bull of Robs & gave him ours a part of his his was 2 year old ours 1 year old rained & snowed all day 1859 Nov 11 worked at the stable Jock & the boys drew stones 12 went to Brockville with Sausagues sold them 7 1/2 lb settled with Baxter & payed him ₤ 2"6"1 13 rained & snowed all day so that there was no Meeting 14 worked at the stable Jock & Granpa went to Mallorytown Granpa sued J.L. Thompson for 45$ got 4 loads {lime?} 15 I worked at the stable put the horses in it for the first time had them in at the uper barn hard frost 16 worked at the stable fine Day 17 worked at the Cow Stable began to {pave? cut off} 18 Do {Ditto}at the paving of the stable 19 finished the paving fine weather for the paving nailed up the rest of the Boards 60 �20 snowed a little in the forenoon the Revd Mr McKenzie in the afternoon 21 worked at the Stable jointing board 22 Do Do Do {Ditto} 23 went to the funeral of Charels Booth he was buried at the Booth bureing ground the Revd Mr McKenzie prached at Lyn 24 worked at the Bails for the cows & got them in for the first time 25 fixed shoes for the horses & shod Bet 26 shod Duch & went to Lyn with 15 1/2 bushel of turnips 1s.3 per bushel sold 6 yrd fullcloth 4s per yrd Bought a coat for David settled Lee & Lamb & payed them 12s.2d 27 the Revd Mr Mills preached at caintown 28 went to Lyn with 25 Bushel turnips 1s.3d per bushel 29 fix at the horse stable put in a window Killed the Bull 30 helped Jock to show his horses 1859 Dec Thrashed 8 1/2 bushel of wheat cleaned & went to Mill & 61 �1 took 2 bushel corn little rain 2 Stormed all Day wind & Snow chored 3 helped W Hogan to put tow logs on his stable in the forenoon killed 3 sheep in the afternoon very cold Day 4 no meeting very stormy Day 5 went to Charlestown with 3 pork barles to Bews & took our full cloth to Farmersville & a check web for Mr Clark left them at Parishes 6 went to John Younges with Elen & Jock fine morning began to rain about noon rained all night so that we had to stay all night snow all gone then snowed till noon 7 we came home with the Slaugh after dinner roads bad 8 killed 3 sheep for Jock & 2 hogs 1 for me. very cold & stormy Willson was here seen him for 37 years Granpa went to Mallorytown with {?} 9 David helped W.H. Davis to thrash & mended shoed 10 cobled shoes & thrashed some oats 11 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Willson preach cold Day 62 �12 cleaned 22 bushel oats sold a South Down Ram Mr John Green 4$ 13 thrashed some of the little oats 14 made shoes for Bill 15 Do Do Do {Ditto}George 16 thrashed oats for Jock 17 went to Brockville with sauguses got 7 1/2d per lb met Jonney & Watt they came from Packenham 1859 Dec 18 very stormy Day no Meet meeting heavy Snow 19 stormy snow drew wood in the afternoon 20 went to the funeral of the Widow Bail she died at her Fathers Mr John Mansels 21 went for our hay at the Marsh Bob & Wat went with me 22 Do Do Do Do Do{Ditto} 23 went with Bob to the marsh he bought A stock for eight Dollars 63 �24 thrashed with Jock at his oats in the forenoon then went to Charlestown with John Elingham & to Farmersville to see about our cloth 25 heard the Revd Mr Harvy preach in our shool house very cold Day 26 went to Farmersville for Blue cotton yarn got 2 bundles paid 10s per bundle & took 8 bushel of turnips to John Kincaid he got 2 bushel on the 11 of December that made 10 in all I got 7s worth of mogezins leather & I fell at Kincaids & cracked one of my ribs 27 not able to work with my side 28 Do Do Do{Ditto} very cold weather 29 Do Do Do Do Do Do{Ditto} 30 snowed about 5 inches last night 1860 1 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown this afternoon very cold Day 2 went to Mallory town to the Town meeting there was 15 councillors nominated vote for Loranzo Mott Wm Tennent Wm Forester Amisa Mallery & came home 3 went to John Younge to peg Boots he could not peg with his he had sore legs very cold weather the boys went to 64 �School 7 Adam came for me to John Younges for come home we made a pair of Boots for Adam. David Robert & Granpa shoes for Elen & Isable A heavy rain most of the Day 8 intended to go to Brockville to the Screament the roads was so bad that we could not go rained midle of the Day the Revd Mr Willson preeched in caintown& the Revd Mr Harvy in our School house 9 thrashed the spring Rye side very sore 10 the boys cleaned the Rye had 2 1/2 bushel & thrashed John Youngs peas & cleaned them has about {?}1/2 bushel 11 went to the school meeting selected Thomas Davis again Johny went to S Stewarts for the Revd Mr Morrison he preaches in caintown to night 12 the Revd Mr Morrison came last night he heard the children say Ten oclock Jock took him to Lyn to Day 1860 Jan 13 Thrashed Jocks fall wheat fine Day 14 Do our Scotch wheat this forenoon David went to Mallory town & bought a great coat for $8 dollars gave 5 yards {green?} fullcloth 4s.6d per yard paid the rest on {a/c?} 65 �15 the Revd Mr Randals preached a missionary sermon this forenoon a the Revd Mr McKenzie preeched in the afternoon 16 went to Mill 6 bushel of Buckwheat &10 bushel oats fine Day 17 cleaned the scotch wheat had 13 1/2 Bushel 18 thrashed the chinne wheat this forenoon 19 cleaned & went to the Mill with 12 bushel of wheat 20 cleaned part of the wheat in the forenoon then went to Mallorytown to the Annual Agriculture meetting was put in President again the nearly gone roads bare 21 finished cleaning the chinnee wheat had 46 Bushel good crop we have raised 100 Bushel of wheat in all this Season 27 began to cut pine saw logs in the swamp Jonney helped Jock ade & me our teem 28 all hands worke at the logs & both teams 29 went to Meeting 30 worked at the logs 31 Do Do Do{Ditto} 66 �1 {illegible line} was up in the frount {line illegible} 2 {illegible} back to {illegible} all Day fine wheather 3 4 went to Brockville to an agriculture meeting {illegible} went with me {illegible} brought a lot of {illegible} at {illegible} paid 10 dollars toward them he owes 11 or 12 yet 5 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Willson preach Snow nearly gone 6 went to Elerrys sawmill & got 14 shillings worth of Butternut lumber 7 drew firewood out of the swamp 8 drew ceder of the drowned land at cristies for fences there the fields nearly bare 9 worked at the cedar fine Day 10 Do Do Do{Ditto} 11 Do Do Do{Ditto} David helped yesterday & to Day 12 No Meeting to Day in caintown it was quarterly Meeting at Lyn the roads so bad that we did not go they were bair 67 �13 drew the small hemlock that was puled for the fence on the line betwen Ackland snow 14 began to Draw pine logs to Mc Mill drew 14 15 went to Lyn with 68 flour Barrels for Colman 16 went to Elbe to see John Robeson about Wats Mare she got a nail in her foot a fortnight ago he will come & see her tomorow 17 drew 12 pine saw logs to Mc's Mill 18 drew 12 Do Do {Ditto}snowed this afternoon snowed & blowed all day did not go to Meeting 1860 Feb 20 cobled shoes very stormy in the forenoon drew 8 logs to Mc Mill 21 drew 20 pine logs to Mc Mill 22 rained so that the snow is nearly gone thrashed 23 the poll oats 24 drew 9 loads of wood of the Lake & put 2 shoes on dutch 25 went to Beverly to see Mr Cosgrove about wat Mare & brought him in with me we went with the Buggy the roads good from Farmersville 68 �26 did not know that there was any meeting the Revd Mr McKenzie preached 27 fixed the Buggy drew rails of the Lake 28 I fixed the Slaugh the Boys drew of the Lake 29 rained all the forenoon at night we skined the Gery colt she got her leg brock about a mounth ago by a kick 1860 March 1 Wind south in the morning 9 oclock south East at 3 oclock wind North Shod Jock horses fine Day 2 put 2 shoes on Bet, little rain, cleaned he oats 3 David went to Mill with 16 bushel of oats & put 15 in a bin thats was 30 of poll oats 4 the Revd Mr Willson Preached in caintown 5 worked at the Buckets 6 Do Do Do {Ditto} David went to Lyn with a cord and half of Bark sat on Leader and Coax for selling liquor with Lisence fine 1 pund with costs 7 went to Mill with 18 bushel of wheat went to Anders with Waggon Wheel for Huntly to fix it is to go on Tennents acount he got a cow from Me last fall Valued at 17 dollars 69 �in work 8 went to Mill with 18 bushel of wheat 9 drew rails & wood out of the swamp frount of the house the swamp good but there is no snow in the fields 10 worked in the swamp at rails & wood 11 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown in the afternoon 12 worked in the swamp at ceeder & wood 1860 March 17 Went to Lorenzee Motts & Paid him fifteen Dollars that I owed him on the trade of horses 18 the Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown 19 Sawed Bunks in the calf paster {in left margin} stormed 6 times to Day rain & snow 20 went S. Innises & got the waggon tire welded & punched an old crobar for an arbour for the boreing machin that am makeing very stormy Day 21 went to Rueben Fields to see about our annual report he did not send it when he should 70 �22 came home from Fields roads very bad 23 drew wood from the hill in drags snowed {in left margin} snow 24 went to Brockville in the Buggy got 2 1/2 per pound & 2d per lb for the fore quarters paid the Widow Ronalds twelve dollars that I owed the Dr for atending David 25 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 26 worked at the frame for the boreing Machin 27 went to Lyn with 54 flour barrels to Colman with Edglys waggon 1860 April 1 No Meeting to day owing to a quarterly meeting at Mallortown fine Day roads very bad 2 drew dung to Cristes place for corn where the fall wheat was last year above the road hard frost 3 drew dung the same I worked at the boreing machin {in left margin} drew dung for hot bed 4 thrashed the Barley & cleaned had 4 bushel in the forenoon Bored over 100 bunkbottoms it works well {in left margin} rain 71 �5 works at the boring finished ours & some of Jock fine Day {in left margin} A little snow 6 finished Jocks this morning over 200 st{cut off} all together went to the Funeral of John Miller he Died on wedenday he was buried at the Stone church the Revd Mr Bell preached the church could not hold all that was there the roads is very bad 7 split a few rails on the line between Jock & me blow the orchard David went to Yonge M{cut off} A fishing got some pike 8 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach in afternoon fine day after the rain 9 worked at the rails & bunks fine Day 10 went to Mill with 15 bushel of oats that wat bought of WH Davis I worked at a drag for John Innis 11 at cristes but could not the frost was in the roads he had to quit the boys made bunks 12 finished puting up the line fence on the second field fine Day 13 made a fence no the side of the 2 acres next the East line 1860 May Begun to sow & sowed 5 1/2 bushel of chinnie Wheat in the 72 �1 field below the Bull paster ground very dry 2 Sowed 7 bushel of peas at cristies place 3 of them I got from John Younge Sowed the Hungarian grass seed in the garden {in left margin} 7 in all of peas 3 {in left margin} wood look green splite rails at cristies in the fore noon went to A raising off a house of Mr McClearys in the afternoon very warm & Dry weather 4 Sowed poll 7 bushel of poll oats at cristies 5 Sowed 9 bushel of oats 5 of them poll 4 off them I got of John Young they are next Edgleys line very warm & dry no rain this spring yet 6 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown Granpa went to Lyn yesterday & came home to Day on foot to the Quarterly meeting 7 David finished draging at Cristies I planted corn in the Garden put plaster in the drill the first row on the top next the Barn next row leached ashes then 3 rows with ashes on the top {in left margin} planted Sugar Beets thunder showers to the East 8 split rails at cristies John Edgley helped very warm 9 {in left margin} a little shower this morning sowed 1 1/2 bushel of Rye next the barn David plowed there yesterday plumb Trees in full blossom 73 �10 laid up the fence at the foot of the hill at cristies 11 laid up the fence next the woods at cristes 12 went to Farmsvill with 32 firkins 8 to Mullvenue 10 to Demin 14 to Green warm Day 13 the Revd Mr Willson preached in caintown 14 sowed 5 bushel of scotch wheat 2 of it I got from Mr Lawson & 3 from Ferguson the first 4 ridges is Lawsons the Fergusons al in the west of the Barn 15 David plowed the potato ground Ad helped Jock to plant very dry weather 16 I trimed some dry limbs of the apple trees & spread dung for the corn 1860 snow & rain last nigth snow & rain April 14 Went to Mallortown to an Agriculture Meeting the boys choped wood hard frost this morning 15 Mr Fletcher preached at caintown Mr Mills sick 16 David began to plow at cristies place below the road I split rails on the line next Ackland 74 �17 {in left margin} shower of rain Sowed some cabbage seed in the hot Bed & dug up some old trees in the orchard 18 planted 11 trees in the orchard 4 at the house 19 made A waggon box fine Day 20 went to Brockville with Jonney he is going to Packinham to work Bougt 4 barrels of Plaster 1 of waterlime 1 of salt the plaster 6s.3d lime 7s.6d salt 7s.6 roads very good 21 Sowed 2 barrels of Plaster on the frount of Lizies next the line west side on the line got a hefer calf from Adam 22 the Revd Mr McKnzie preached of caintown 23 went to Thomas Scotts to get him to come & plaster the scistren 24 began to make the line fence on the cristies place next Ackland {in left margin} little snow last night Do {Ditto} this morning 25 Planted 6 Appel trees in the orchard David finished plowing below the Barn at cristies very bad with my stomac 26 Thomas Scott plastered the cistren plowed the Garden & 1/4 acre for carrots & Beets in the orchard 27 hard frost this morning planted Early potatos in the garden David plowed in the field below the Bull paster 75 �28 hard frost this morning David Do {Ditto} in forenoon went to Samuel Younges & got 10 bushel of oats 1s.9d per bushel 29 the Revd Mr Willson preached in caintown 30 finished plowing below the bull paster then draged & furowed up the carrot ground the boys raked a& sowed the carrots & 1/4 lb Mangol seed 1 row & 1/2 I took Elen to Lynn she is going to school there & board at the Clows {in left margin} Woods begin to look Red 1860 May 17 Planted 12 bushel of potatos at cristes Mr Lawson planted a peice with us I went to the Funeral of Mr John Booth he was buried at the Booth Buring place there over 90 buggys & carrages the Revd Mr McKenzie preached 18 plantd parted of the corn & sowed nearly 2 1/2 bushel of oats on the Rye ground & 1 1/2 bushel of wheat on the fall wheat ground where they were killed out fine shower this afternoon {in left margin} rain 19 finished planting at cristes corn & potatos a fine rain to Day every looks well {in left margin} rain & showers 20 Revd Mr McKenzie Preached at caintown {in left margin} frost this morning 21 drew dung to orchard for turnips fine Day 22 finished drawing the dung & plowed some potatos first now the Great Chillie potato a seedling the net No 1 seedling 76 �23 finished the plowing in the orchard planted 4 Bushel 24 went to McIntosh Mill with 2 bushel of corn & 14 of wheat & drew a load Boards David went Mallorytown to traning Adam went to Farmersville great works to be done 25 Draged & furrowed the orchard for the turnips 26 sowed the turnips 2 1/2 lbs fine rain this morning 27 the Revd Mr Mills preached his farewell sermon {in left margin} rain this morning 28 I took the roof of the old barn & washed the sheep 29 drew the to old Barn or logs of it into the road fine Day 30 dug part of a dich next the Barn 31 drew stones from the old Barn to the dich a fine rain to night {in left margin} rain 1860 June 1 drew stones & worked at site of the old Barn in the forenoon Sheered the sheep in the afternoon Jock & Bob helped fine day 2 plowed & planted the old Barnyard in squasses melons corn & cucumbers moved the fence of the Bull paster line in the orchard warm day 77 �3 went to caintown& heard the Revd Mr Green the Bible Society Agent preach 4 moved part of the Bullpaster onto the line in the orchard 5 plowed & scraped the noll at the road opisite the Barn so as to level it for the dich fine rain this afternoon 6 worked at the dich at the Barn 7 went through the corn with disk & began to hoe it fine morning wind south in the afternoon the wind was south west with rain & colder 8 worked at the corn in the morning then it rained 9 10 no Meetting to Day 11 Adam works on the Roads I went to Lyn withe 64 flowr barrels for Thomas Willson & drew five loads from his shop at Lyn to the Mill & station 64 in 4 of the loads & 8 in one in all 328 flour barrels 12 worke on the roads fine Day 13 I went to Farmerville with 32 firkins 14 worke on the roads 78 �15 Do {Ditto} on the roads 16 Jock had a dung Bee 1860 June 17 No Meetting to Day the Preachers is at conference 18 worked at the Beets & carrots very dry weather rain this morning & this afternoon 19 went to Brockville paid Mr Reid twelve dollars on acount Bought a circle & iron for the Buggy sold a calf 2d per lb 20 went to charlestown with 20 butter firkins for Bews rain 2 21 went to Westport with the wool rain to Day 22 got the wool carded & came to Mr Childings stopt all night 23 came home with the wool warm Day 24 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached this afternoon the Bees swarmed a very large swarm 25 worked at the turnips fine Day 26 Do Do Do {Ditto}very heavy showr this afternoon {inleft margin} rain 79 �28 finished the turnips & plowed the potatoes in the Garden 29 went to Charlestown for a load of bolts very heavy rain at Keyes & most of the road home again {in left margin} rain 30 the ground to wet for to hoe worked at two hay waggon racks warm Day put the Bett Mare & the Dutch to Lees horse or the Black hawk to give him 7 dolars& he insures both mares 1860 August 1 came home from the march there was not of hay for to keep us & we gave it to Edgly & Hogan to stack & give us one half of his part raked & took in the hay below the bull well fine Day 2 mowed at cristies & the grass seed had 130 sheefs 3 raked & drew home the hay from cristies rained 4 cut the Rye at cristies & the fall wheat they were both very badly winter killed 5 Quarterly meeting at Lyn Granpa went to Wm Clows yesterday with Bet & the Buggy Wat & Elen went to a field meeting beyond Moores & then to John Youngs on a visit 6 the boys hoed the Beets & Carrots & I worked at the Backbarn door Jocks Baby A Robson over here I had him on my knee at the table he went down & fell on the harthstone & pulled the teakettle on to himself it was Boiling & scalded his face breast & arm very bad Dr Keer 80 �put lime water & linseed oil on it 7 began to underbrush in the swamp very warm day 8 Sandy Stewart & Wife came on a visit & to see the Baby 9 underbrushed a little rained in the forenoon fair & fine in the afternoon worked in the swamp 10 worked in the swamp in the forenoon drew in the Rye in the afternoon John Clow & Wife were here on a visit & to see Robson 11 drew stones from the gangway of the old Barn to the dich between the garden & the Barn 12 went to caintown& heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach 13 rained all day Thomas Scott & Wife here all day to see Jocks Baby he is very bad David went to Farmersville with Wat & brought a sheepskin from Kincaids for mittens to bind with 1860 July 17 Mowed frount of Elizes fine Day John Yonge & wife here 18 Do {Ditto}& raked & cocked some of the hay a little rain last night 81 �19 rain little lost night fine Day 20 Drew in 6 load of hay very warm Day 21 mowed a little heavy showr this forenoon quite cool 22 the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown 23 Mowed frount of Elizes & drew in one load rain at noon 24 David worked for Jock mowed & drew in one load rain this afternoon 25 finished mowing frount of Elizes the boys drew in 2 loads with of hay 26 went to John Youngs got 5 1/2 bushel of wheat & saw Clows Reaper cut fall wheat on the farm of Petter Davis there was to have been 4 Reapers there but there was only Clows & Cossets Cosset & Clow could not agree about there Judges & Cosset would not reap & left the field some rain 27 went to Lyn with 9 1/2 bushel of wheat got 150 lb of corn meal 7s.6 per hunder lb drew in all the last of the hay frount of Elizes 28 mowed below the Bull well & drew in 2 load from it fine Day {in left margin} rain 29 rained all Day did not got to meeting 82 �30 very dull this morning Bob David Robert Armstrong & me went to the March on Sherwood place 31 rained this forenoon {in left margin} rain 1860 July 1 Went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach fine Day 2 hoed the potatos in the orchard & went through the Beets & carrots 3 Began to hoe the potatos at Cristies rained in the afternoon 4 finished the potatos & plowed through the corn 5 went to Sam Innises put a new axel reach & headblock in the Buggy heavy rain last night & most of the Day the ground has got a compleat weting 6 mended the harness this forenoon the ground to wet to hoe 7 went to Brockville to hear a sermon before sacrament stopt at Aunt Marys all night she is very poorly 8 partook of the sacrament Jock Margret & Elen came down this morning I came home with them {in left margin} rain 9 went to Lyn with 28 flour barrels & 5 firkins for J Williams Darling got the firkins & colman the barrels heavy rain at 83 �noon {in left margin} rain 10 helped Rob to fix his hay rack fine day 11 worked at the turnips carrots & beets the Revd Mr Morrison preached at caintown & stopt at Jocks all night he brought him up 12 I went to Lyn with the Revd Mr Morrison the boys worked at the turnips 13 went to Charlestown for a load of bats David began to Mow a little fine Day 14 the boys all went to the mountain to huckleberry I mowed a little in the forenoon 15 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 16 began to Mow in the field frount of Elizes went to Lyn with {smudged out} flour Barrels for Colman & 5 firkins to Baxter rain about noon {in left margin} rain 1860 Sept 1 began to cut the Scotch wheat beyond the barn fine crop 2 the Revd Mr {Honeywell?} preached in caintown 3 went to Brockville to see the Prince of Wails he was to be at 5 oclock he did not come in till after dark saw his hat & that 84 �was all the town was beautifully luminated at night & a torchlight prosession went along with him through the streets got home at one oclock 4 worked at the wheat & oats John Edgley & Rob Armstrong helped John Yonge & two of his Boys came hear on there road to Lansdown to help Cristie 5 finished the oats a most of the wheat Rob helped fine Day 6 finished all the cutting fine Day the Wind North East 7 drew the peas & the oats from cristies & part of the wheat west of the Barn this forenoon fine crop rain in the afternoon 8 drew in the rest of the wheat west of the Barn this forenoon fine crop rain in the afternoon {in left margin} first rain {illegible} storms 9 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 10 went to Mill with 10 bushel of oats for the horses 11 James Clow & his wife came to see Granpa drew in the wheat from Criste place rain this afternoon 12 thrashed the wheat from criste place cleaned it & had 8 bushel took it to the Mill 13 the Boys went to Mallory town to a picnic 85 �14 went to Brockville & met John Robeson & his daughter Agness they came on a visit 15 drew stones to the dich at the Barn 1860 Sept 16 the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown 17 went to Wm Hazelwoods with John Robinson & Granpa Jock Margret & Elen the Boys cut the {o?} 18 Hazelwoods are all here & at Jocks 19 went to Brockville with John Robinson & Daughter seen them on the Railcars for Careton rain {illegible)tuist 20 went to John Younge with Elizabeth stopt over night then went Oxford to look at a farm of Kenneth Morrisons do not like it rain 21 rain 22 23 came from John Youngs this morning heavy wind David plowing in the field west of the Barn Granpa very poorly the Revd Mr McKenzie preached at caintown 86 �rain 24 began to dig the potatos at cristies fine day John Younge & his Wife came to see Granpa he is very poorly rain at night rain 25 rained most of the day Granpa was taken with spiting of Blood spit about a pint went for Betsy & Dr Keer 26 Adam went to Gibsons for wild grapes David helped Jock to log I fixed at the Barnyard & cut part of the Buckwheat rain 27 finished cuting the Buckwheat in the forenoon & thrashed Jocks Buckwheat frost 28 heavy rain last night thrashed & cleaned 13 bushel of schotch wheat & pulled a waggon load of corn heavy wind 29 very heavy frost the first to kill the vines cut the cornstalks that we picked the corn off & diged some potatos Picked Snow apples 30 the Revd Mr Har{illegile} preached in caintown {probably Oct 1860) {first part of page largely illegible} 4 very wet day went to Bobs & Kincaids to get there {illegible} 87 �{large chunk illegible} Robert & Mrs {rest illegible} 11 drew in & thrashed the Buckwheat 12 cleaned the Buckwheat had 30 bushel John Innis came at noon to thrash the Peas finished & then went to Jocks & finished them 13 drew a load of punkins& picked some apples 14 the Revd Mr Armstrong preach at caintown rain 15 cleaned the peas had 35 bushel very wet day {illegible} 1859 May 28th Bought of N. Baxter .₤ s 40 yrds of cotton 7 1/2 per yrd 2 5 d 6 Do {Ditto} print 7 1/2 Do 3 9 1 Pair of shoes 6 6 88 �1 vest 3s 1 quart of vinegar 7 1/2 3 7 1860 Sept 19 10s 6 Susan 1859 July 11 Bought of Lamb & Sec 1 scyth 5s.6d 2 snaths 6s.2 whitstone 8d L 12 1859 Received from {grandp?} 4 yrd Cotton bought out of it or paid March 2s for Roof spent 2 1.3 horse nails 7 1/2 sugar 1.2 March 12 .2s.6d candle 12 Crity for sash 7s.6d March 19th bought a piece of uper leather 8s.2d sundrs 2s April 13 paid Dr Ronalds 20S iron 16s.3d chain 4s barley & rice 5s coal 3s.4 1/2 razor 1s.3d nails 2s.9d harness leather & buckles 2s.9d shoethread 7 1/2 oil 2s.9d Agriculture Sc 10s Jesup 5d sundres 1s.9d 1859 May the Barn acount gave Harvy Hay a cow for 30 dollars towards his pay per the Framing $30 89 �gave W. Weeks for shingle a cow 26 for 13 thousand June received from Jock 30 dollars bought 224 lb nails 4 1/2 cents per lb & 2s for kegs bought 10 lb boards nails 2 6 Do {Ditto} 10 lb shingle nails 2 6 Do{Ditto} 5 lb large Do{Ditto} 1 3 D{Ditto} 2 lb small August Nov 6 Do{Ditto} 3 lb wrought Do{Ditto} 1 6 Do 10 lb st{illegible} 2 6 Iron for hinges 4 1 20 lb nails 4 6 4 set of hinges 6 1 screws 1 4 1/2 90 �1860 August 7 2 lb nails 1 3 5 lb Do{Ditto} 1 1 1/2 2 lb wrought nails 1 3 {Apr?} 24 {pork?} {?} Apr 19 Joseph Davis choped 22 John Ackland Do{Ditto} 23 Joseph Davis Do{Ditto} 24 Wm Hazelwood Do{Ditto} Work done for John Elingham 1859 butter 3 9 Mar 29 Went to Farmersville with 65 flour barrels to P Wing 6 3 April 6 Adam went to Lyn with 30 butter firkins Darling 10 Baxter 10 Jakes 10 6 3 May 25 Went to Lyn with 24 butter firkins 6 3 91 �Baxter 18 Derby 6 July 13 Do{Ditto} to Farmersville 30 butter tubs Williams 6 Green 12 Blanchard 12 6 3 {illegible} 25 Do{Ditto} to Charlestown 22 Do{Ditto} to Do{Ditto} Bews 6 3 Sept 24 Do{Ditto} to Farmersville 36 pork Barrels 10 to Wills & Mrs 10 to Wign & Bl 16 to Green 6 3 Nov 4 Do{Ditto} to Charlstown 24 Pork Barrels to Bews 6 3 Dec 5 Do{Ditto} 8 Do Do{Ditto} 6 3 Do{Ditto} to Lyn 68 flour Barrels to Colman 6 3 1860 March 27 Do{Ditto} to Lyn 54 flour Barrels for Colman 6 3 May 12 Do{Ditto} to Farmersville with 32 firkins 8 to Mulvaner 10 to {?} 14 to Green 6 3 26 Do{Ditto} to Lyn 53 flour Barrles to Colman 6 3 92 �June July 13 Do{Ditto} to Farmersville 32 firkins 10 to Mulvaner 20 to Green 6 3 20 Do{Ditto} to Charlestown with 20 firkins for Bewes 6 3 29 Do{Ditto} to for a load of bolts 6 3 13 Do{Ditto} to Do Do Do{Ditto} 6 3 16 Do{Ditto} to Lyn with 30 flour Barrels 6 to Colman 5 firkins to Baxter 6 3 5s 5d 1859 pay received from John Elingham ₤ s Jan 23 received from P Wing jug 1s.10 1/2 d Syrup 4s sugar 9d 9 pills 1.7 7 10 1/2 April 6 received fish 1s.3d candle 1s.3d Salavatus 3d 2 May 25 Do {Ditto} from Baxter 10 lb nails 2s.6 plow shear 2.6 5 knife 1s.8d crockry 1s.2d candles 1s.8 4 93 d 9 6 �starch 6 redlon 4 1/2 July Sept 10 13 10 lb shingles nails 2s.6d salaratus 7 1/2d candles 1d coffe 1s.3d {topases?} 1 10 1/2 7 3 25 paper starch files allspice powder broom candle 6 3 24 horse nails 7 1/2 rosen 4 soape 1s.3d spoons 1s collar 1s.1d file 7 1/2 thread .3 pencl 4 1/2 5 6 1/2 1 barrel 1 6 Nov 4 1 lb paper 1s.3d 1 Jack knife 3s.9d 1 barre 6 6 Dec 5 niting needle 2 horse nails 1s.3d opum 10 1/2 d salaratus 7 1/2 2 11 thread 1s rope 1s.6d May 12 receivd from Green 7 yrds cotton 7 1/2 lining 3s9d buttons 5d 86 1/2 June 5 two Butter firkins 2.6 each 5 13 papper 1s Book 1s.3d hoe 1s.10 1/2d Bowls 1.8 pins 7 7 94 7 1/2 �July 20 pills 1s.3d paper 1s.3 slate 7 1/2d spoons 1s.3d allspice 5 1/2 shoethread 3 paper 6d thread 6 6 3 29 1 pair shoes 5 from Elingham 1 pair of shoes 7s.6d July 6 5[7 6 13 from Bews 1 hayfork 4s 1 lb salavatus 7 1/2 4 7 1/2 16 cash 11s.3d 4 7 1/2 11 3 5 1859 July got some Buds from Mr {illegible} in caintown {illegible} at his house East then No 2 then No 5 1 went to Adam Armstrong on A visit Thomas Scott & wife was there on A visit to 2 drew wood for Elingham half Day 3 went to caintown& heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach 4 went to town Meeting sent 1 dollar to Thompson & Co for the Ath{cut off} October 21. 1859 Sketch #1: 95 �{2 lines at 45 degrees diagonal meeting up to a vertical. 1 horizontal line from base of first 45 diagonal line, intersecting 2 45 diagonal line meeting vertical} 5 feet long {on 1st 45 degree diagonal} Do{Ditto} {on 2nd 45 degree diagonal} 1 foots 3 inches {on Horizontal Line} 6 feet {on Vertical line} teeth 8 1/2 inches {under sketch} Sketch #2 {looks like a stake in the ground, hilled up around base with 3 horizontal bars intersecting at regular intervals} 11 inches long {on first horizontal bar} 10 inches long {on second horizontal bar} 9 1/2 long {on third horizontal bar} 6 inches apart {on vertical in between horizontal bar} {on vertical stake} 3 inches {between ground and first horizontal} 6 inches { between first and second horizontal bars 15 inches from sadle to the top Bar {written vertically on right hand side of sketch Sketch #3 {A curved arc with a circle and the beginning and end, and at the top midpoint of arc.} 7 inches to the center {written above first half of arc} this is the cavis or halter part of the Breaking harness {written below sketch} 96 �For more information on William Beatty, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.uoguelph.ca 97 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Beatty Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Beatty Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Queen's University Archives and Leeds & Grenville Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1838-1892 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Leeds & Grenville County, Yonge & Lansdowne Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource William Beatty Diary & Transcription 1858-1860 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Beatty Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Queen's University Archives Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Leeds & Grenville County, Yonge & Lansdowne Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1858 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. William Beatty Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <p>Feb</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Drew ceders for bunks &amp; put on top of the hill the ice good but no sloughing or any snow fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>thrashed the poll oats very Stormy Day snowed 7 in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to Brockville with 2 barrels of apples for Mr Turner 12s.6d per barrel they were sold in the fall bought one side of sole leather 1s.6d per lb one side of uper leather 2s per lb 1 bag of cource salt 7s.6d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Mr Kincaid with turnips he got some before 10 bushel in all 1s.3 per bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to John Youngs on A visit Elen Jock &amp; Margret he had A bee makeing A lime heap</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>drew wood fine Day - -</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Mills preach A Mifsionary sermon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to Lyn with 55 flour barrels for J Elingham to R Colman ad Bet &amp; the colt Jock went to Brockville with A load of wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>went to Lyn with 10 Bushel of wheat Father ewnt &amp; got A Mortgage from Colmans for $1000 on John Adgley &amp; they are to pay the rest in April A very stormy Day snow &amp; wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>tinkered round the house Jock went to Brockvill with A load of wood he sold it to Mr Morriesin very windy Day &amp; drift</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>mended the harnefs very cold weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville with a load of wood to Mr Morrason that made 3 load went to the funeral of Mary McClean daughter of Tom's McClean</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Jock took a load of wood to the Rev Mr McMurry &amp; David brought him up in the cutter he stopted hear all Night so as to preach here to morrow</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb 14</td> <td>went to caintown with the Revd Mr McMurry to caintown &amp; then to the frount in Adam Armstrongs slaugh &amp; heard him preach both times very stormy Day snowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>drew wood of the drowned land, found Jacob Hogabome loading A maple tree that he had cut on the point of land on us &amp; he said that it was him that had cut the white ashtrees or stumps that I showed him &amp; the rest of the stumps that I pointed out to him 15 in all</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>drew wood very cold weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Do Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went to Farmersville on A visit to Mr Samuel Throns &amp; got 3 1/2 calf skin 1/2 cip 1/2 colt skins from Robinson Jock went to Brockville with a load of wood got 7s.6d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>drew wood from the drowned land little Elen &amp; Granpa went to John Youngs intending to stopt all night &amp; then go to the quartly Meeting at Greenbush</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr Morrison Preach cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>drew wood &amp; rail cuts to the Bull paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>thrashed the fall wheat fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>cleaned the fall wheat had 35 bushel Jock went to colmans mill with 20 bushel stopt at Granps &amp; we all made A visit there at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville &amp; took 340 lb of flour to Mr Morrison &amp; that &amp; the wood paid our subscriptions for the curch &amp; his salary &amp; 10s mor which he paid him 10s per 100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>drew rail cuts to the Bull pasture &amp; 1 load of wood {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Dr ca{illegible} at {illegible} preach warm day roads all most bair</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to Brockville to the sacrament Mr Morrison preahed very stormy in the afternoon snow</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March 20</td> <td>Taped 45 trees &amp; made or rather fixed more buckets fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>heavy rain all this forenoon with wind there was Meeting to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>made 2 buckets &amp; fixed stuff very high wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>made 3 buckets &amp; fixed more stuff &amp; drew 3 loads of hay from the cap</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>made more buckets fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>helped some in the sugar bush</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>cleaned out our cellar the Revd Mr Benning &amp; his wife came here for dinner</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville with cabage &amp; turnips he got 1 1/2 per bushel &amp; 4 per cabage roads very bad after it thawed the Revd Mr McMurry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>the Revd Mr McMurray Preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>made shaft for Buggy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>fixed davids boots &amp; cleaned some flax fine weather &amp; A fine run of sap</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>helped Adam Armstrong to make A Roller very warm Day &amp; fine weather</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Jock went to A raisin of A Barn of John Hayes &amp; began to split rails in the Bull pasture</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>split rails Adam Armstrong helped I went to Aunt Marys in the afternoon &amp; stopt all night fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went in to Brockville bought A pair of collors for the horses 17s.6d 4 bland Deeds 2s &amp; sent 210 dollars by check to Waller in Michel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Shallor preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>helped Adam Armstrong to finishe his roller &amp; rig for the plows</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Jock began to plow in the harper field it is sod that is first plowing field dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>hard frost last night plowed in the afternoon the harper field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>loged some hemlock logs in the Bull paster the frost in the ground John Innis came here with his circular saw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>sawed &amp; bored 160 sills &amp; 180 caps with Innises saw &amp; auguar used our own horse powr fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to John Youngs to see a farm Jock finished plowing the harper field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went to John School house &amp; heard the Revd Mr Truemen preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>came home from T Younge did not see the person that had the farm land good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>fine rain last night &amp; rain the morning &amp; all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>moved the fence below the house &amp; plowed</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April 15</td> <td>plowed in the field below the house &amp; drew rails &amp; stones &amp; dung to the garden &amp; dung for hot bed fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>finished plowing the sod below the house &amp; plowed the garden I worked at the fence in the bull paster the boys drew stones</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Jock began to plow in the field at the New barn I worked at the fence in the bull paster fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Benning preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>finished the bull paster fence Jock plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to Farmersvill for Elingham with 50 flour Barrels &amp; 4 butter tubs for P. Wing &amp; 10 butter tubs for H Green heavy rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>heavy rain last night the most of the Day fixed the horses shoes &amp; shod them forefeet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>planted 8 apple trees 3 pound &amp; the rest other grafts sowed the cabbage seed in the hotbed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to Lyn with 14 bushel of wheat o&amp; 2 of corn for a grist raind midle of Day Jock finished plowing the field at the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>began to plow in bull paster, ground very wet snow this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach the snow was 3 inches deep this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>plowed in the bull paster. Jock &amp; the boys drew dung to the 2nd field hard frost this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>plowed &amp; drew dung the same as yesterday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>finished plowing in the bull paster in forenoon drew dung with both teems to the field below the bull paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>drew dung to the same field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; this morning went to farmersville for Elingham with barrels</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May</p> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Drew dung with both teems to the field below the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Mills preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>plowed in the field below the house with both teems John Ackland worked in the garden Saturday &amp; to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Do in the forenoon Do began to sow &amp; sowed 6 Bushel of peas in the harper field ground in good order</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>sowed 6 bushel of Peas in the bull paster about 4 quarts of flaxseed &amp; nearly 1 bushel of the large oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>fine rain last night &amp; this morning sowed 3 3/4 bushel of scotch wheat on the fall wheat ground whear it was winter kille &amp; 3 bushel of peas &amp; oats below the house 4 1/2 bushel of oats same field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>sowed 5 bushel of Chinie wheat &amp; 3 1/2 bushel of scotch wheat in the field at the New Barn fine Day sowed 4 bushel of peas &amp; oats below the Bull paster {illegible} bushel peas &amp; oats in all {in left margin}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>plowed in the 2nd field &amp; sowed grafs seed at the New Barn gave it one stroke of the drag Jock went Lyn for a landside &amp; took Granpa to the Quartly Meeting fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>plowed in the field below the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>sowed 5 bushel of poll oats raind this afternoon the Woods begin to look green thunder &amp; lighting first this year</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>plowed in the field below the Bull paster for the corn &amp; potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>finished the field {in left margin} 8 bushel poll oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Sowed 5 bushel of poll oats &amp; 2 pails of Barly A little flat 20 pace by 6 sowed white carrots seed 1/2 bushel peas &amp; oats 4 bushel of wheat below the house</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 15</td> <td>Sowed 3 3/4 bushel of wheat in the 2nd field &amp; some flax &amp; carrot seed had Robs horse finished the plowing &amp; sowing fine day {in left hand margin} 20 bushel of {illegible} wheat in all</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Granpa &amp; David Wat Liz went Mallorytown to A Quartly Meeting fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>plowed John Elinghams garden &amp; drew 2 loads of stuff from Weeks Sawmill rain in afternoon {in left margin} plumb trees in full blossom</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>sowed 9 1/2 bushel of oats of on the fall rye it is killed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>finished draging the oats &amp; whear the corn &amp; potatos is to be planted showery wheather Jock went to John Younges to help him</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>planted about 1 acre of potatos in the 2 field &amp; more than an acre below the Bull paster Robert Armstrong helped heavy rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>planted 1/2 acre of corn in the 2 field in the forenoon heavy rain so that we could not plow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>planted about 1 acre of corn below the Bull paster on the first ridge Granpas pumkin &amp; squash is planted &amp; 3 &amp; 4 rows is his corn William Weeks Wife died last night Jock came home from John Younges he has got all sowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to the funeral of the late Mrs Weeks she was buired in caintown the Revd Mr McMurry preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>the boys went to Brockville to see the performance of the Queens Birth Day heavy rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>David &amp; Wat went to John Younges to help him to atend the Masons</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>went to Aunt Marys to help he &amp; took 11 bushel of wheat to mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Jock &amp; Granpa went to Granadier Iland to fish</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>made two pails for to milk in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>went Brockville with Mr &amp; Mrs Spencer &amp; met Walter as he came of the Boat from Toronto fine day {in left hand margin} cherry trees in full blossom</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Mills preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>began to pick stons &amp; make the line fence on the West line laid the stones 4 feet wide put bunks on top rain at night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June 1</td> <td>Picked stones on the cristes place &amp; made fence on the west line</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to Lyne with firkins gave to Baxter &amp; to &amp; got 22 lbs of sole leather on an note or due bill from Colman to Group 24 cents per l Jock 11 3/4 lb of the leather that he is to pay for</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>heavy rain to Day plowed part of the turnip ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to Brockville sold 2 hams got 5 per lb they weyed 40 lb butter 9 per lb brougth Mr McMurry he is to preach at caintown very heavy rain this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>worked at the stones &amp; fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Do Do Do Do little rain to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>rain all Day no work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Do Do Do made A gate for the bull paster the ground is in a flood with water from the heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>worked on the stones &amp; fence finished them in the forenoon &amp; began to plow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to Lyn with 22 bushel of wheat to mill took 3 1/2 bushel of peas sold them to Baxter got 2.6 per bushel 1 shovel 4.6 &amp; 2 hoes 1.8 each</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Goodson preach very heavy rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>heavy rain this morning went on to the roads James Mott the path master caim &amp; stopped us &amp; put it off untill tusday week I then got stuff for cradles</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>picked stones on the cristies place in the forenoon &amp; then plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Jock went to Colmans Mill with 16 bushel of wheat &amp; 4 of corn David finished the plowing at cristies I steemed cradle stuff</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>got 6 bushel of coal from J Cumins &amp; Innes made shoes for the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>hoed the corn had a picking bee very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Jock went to Lyn for A load of sand for Wm Hazelwood &amp; I went to charleston with firkins the boys hed the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>went to the funeral of old Mr Marshel I drew his corps he was buried at Booths</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>sowed the turnips first 4 rows Golden ball ground Still wet but they are late worked on the road {in left margin} Turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to Westport with the wool Jock &amp; the boys howed the potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>got home from Westport with the wool stopt one nigth at Clarks &amp; one Sheldos very hot weather had 154 1/2 lb of corn &amp; 179 1/2 25 of granpas in all</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>made a trough for the calfs &amp; one for the bull well very warm Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>David draged at Cristes Jock &amp; I went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd M</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>David draged at cristies Jock drew dung to the Harper field I fixed cradle stuff</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>went to A Stewarts for the Revd Mr Morrison he came to visit us &amp; preached at caintown at 5 oclock &amp; I went to Lyn with him after</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>went to Lyn with 27 firkins for Elingham very dry weather David helped W Hazelwood</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July 1</td> <td>Went threw the turnips with Bet the flys is very bad David helped Wm Hazelwood &amp; Jock drew sand from Lyn for him very warm Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to Brockville with Wat he is going to Toronto to the Board of examination</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>helped John Innis to make a Jack for his thrashing machin A fine Showr this afternoon David draged on the cristie place Jock plowed in the harper field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>David went through the corn &amp; potatos with the cultivator very Dry weather &amp; made pass</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>hoed the potatos the ground very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Do Corn Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>finished the hoeing fine shower in the at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville with A calf &amp; sheep he got 3 dollars for the sheep bought 2 scyths 5s.7 1/2d warnted from Ashely &amp; fixed some horse rake teeth for A Armstrong</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Walter Lucy went to Lyn with firkins for Elingham I went farmersville with the School Mistress she was brough up by Mathew Towe for whipping his son the cace was not sustained it was tryed before Mesefsrs Giles Hazelwood &amp; Parish</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>the Revd Mr Milles preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; all day to lay the ground in A swim or flood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>let water of the Turnips the ground in A flood made a hay rack for bobs waggon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Began to mow below the house fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>mowed in the little orchard grafs good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Do Do Do &amp; drew in to the old Barn</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July 17</td> <td>Granpa &amp; David took Elens Black cow to Brockville &amp; left her C.E Jones to get Bulled by his Bull Hilander finished the orchard cutting fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Jock &amp; the boys went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach Granpa went a {illegible} Meeting in Junetown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>mowed in the field below the little orchard &amp; drew in the hay into the cap off the little {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>mowed below the little orchard very thisley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Do Do Do fine showr this afternoon Granpa came home from Portland he went there along with Mr Nicol for Birds &amp; we sent $15 to Walter by Nicol to be posted in Lyn Wat pasd the Board in Toronto on saturday &amp; he wants money</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>very dull Day went to a Sabath School anniversary at Mallortown with the children there was some good speeches &amp; the band &amp; dinner</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>worked at the hay little rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>drew in hay from below the little orchard the Revd Mr Smart visited &amp; took Diner here</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>the Revd Mr McDonah preached in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon in Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>mowed frount of Lizeys old house fine Day 27 dr Walter Lusy went to Brockville with Lisader &amp; Addie brought the Black cow home from Mr Jones she took he Bull on Saturday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>drew in the hay frount of Lizes fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>snowed in the field frount of Lizyes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>rain this morning &amp; all Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>mowed in the field frount of Lizes fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Granpa went to Lyn to Quartly Meeting finished mowing south side of the road &amp; raked up the rest of the Day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <p>Aug</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>drew in the hay from the frount of Lizeas put loads in the midle floor half next the door for the springs work drew in the fall wheat David &amp; Humphery Yonge mowed the Thomson place beyound the creek</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew in 2 loads of hay &amp; that finished the south side of the road heavy rain after 10 oclock the rest of the Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>heavy rain went to Farmersville with 18 firkins for Alingham to Green very heavy rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>made A ring for the Bush in the forenoon John yonge &amp; his Wiffe came here on A visit I fixed cradles for him</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went to Sam Youngs with John &amp; his wife , Margret</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>cut the grafs seed &amp; then went to Christie place mowed &amp; cocked what we had there</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Mills preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>stackd &amp; drew in all we had out</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>helped Will Hazelwood to mow David began to crofs plow the fallow at cristie place warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>David plowed I made Buggy axel heavy rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to James Cummins &amp; got 10 bushel of coal paid him 3s 1 1/2d David plowing fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went to Brockville with A tub of butter 104 lb got 7 1/2 per lb &amp; pay for the tub pr 30 lb rolls bought a cradle scythe 5s3d {illegible } 7 1/2 that Mrs Spacer got</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>finished plowing the cristie place in the forenoon and cutting barley in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Made a landside for Jock plow put soe shoes on the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Began to cut the S wheat on the fall wheat ground Jock went to Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>finished &amp; began to cut at the New Barn fine in the Jock &amp; the Women went to the funeral of the Widow B{illegible}son heavy rain in forenoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August 19</td> <td>worked at the wheat at the New Barn I cut {illegible} straw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Do {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Finished the wheat this morning began to cut the wheat below the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McDonaugh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>cut the oats below the house fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Elen &amp; Granpa went to Brockville &amp; sld 20 lbs of butter 8 1/2 per lb 1 chees 15 lbs 5 per lb drew in 15 load of wheat at the New Barn &amp; began to cut the oats on the Rye ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>finished cuting the oats &amp; drew in the wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>drew in the oats on the Rye ground &amp; the wheat below the house &amp; the Barly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>drew in the oats below the house in the morning rained after Breakfast David draged at cristies</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to Brockville with Wm Hazelwood &amp; heard the Revd Mr preach &amp; got tokens for sacrament David drew dung to the cristie place some showers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>intended to go to Brockville to the sacrement but rained so that we could not go we went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMurry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>drew dung to the cristies place a little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>began to plow at cristies place &amp; I thrashed seed very dull &amp; cloudy weather</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept 1</td> <td>Plowed at cristies place &amp; thrashed seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>finished the plowing &amp; sowed 2 bushel of the Elgan wheat old seed west line then 3 1/2 bushel of the bearded</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>sowed 2 bushel of Rye &amp; plowed the head ridges a little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>cleaned out the furrows &amp; finished the field at cristies in the forenoon then finished cuting the oats &amp; began to hook the Peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach very heavy showr as we got to James Cummins rain in there</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>worked at the peas till tea then drew in 2 load of oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>finished hooking the Peas &amp; drew in some</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>drew in the peas &amp; flax &amp; that finished the harvest work fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>went with a sheep sold it for 3$ got 1 barrel of salt for 8.9 shoe thread 6 salsoda 4d.2 crocks 4s.6d toll 7 cakes 6d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>put a shoe on horse &amp; killed a sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went with 28 firkins for Elingham to Charlestown for D Bews</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went to Willard Weeks &amp; got 274 feet of clapboards &amp; 526 feet of inch boards of John Cavenahs drew 2 small hemlock logs for jice</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>went to Lyn for sand David helped T Davis</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>fixed the neck yolk &amp; picked appels for the Horticulture show to morrow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>heavy rain all Day did not go to the show put up boards to dry in house</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept 17</td> <td>David choped in the Bull paster the brush &amp; old logs I sawed &amp; plained stuff for doors in the wood shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>cut the corn up</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McDonah preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Samuel Innis made Shoes for the horses put some on</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>he fixed more &amp; fixed 2 colters &amp; we shod the horses all round Mr John Nicol &amp; Mr Rogers Gardener from Brockville come hear to get speciments off Apples for to send to the Provincial Show little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>thrashed the fall wheat fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to Lyn for sand Rob went with me &amp; we brought 2 loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>took 14 bushel of wheat to Lyn to the Mill &amp; went to Brockville with some apples to Dr Ronalds for to send to the Provincial show</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>helped John Ackland to thrash with the machin his Buckwheat David &amp; Robert Armstrong drew 2 load of sand from Lyn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>went to Lyn to the Funeral of Mrs Bagg oldest daughter of Samuel Young she was buried in caintown the Revd Mr Mills preached there was upwards of 100 waggons &amp; Buggys some said it was the largest funeral I ever saw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>went to Wicks for 6 jice in the forenoon David began to plow in the orchard at the old Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>plowed in the orchard &amp; helped Acklands the ash</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>went to Lyn for sand &amp; got 1 side of soleleather for John Younge 18 3/4 lbs 34 cents per lb or $6.34</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>fixed the barrel rack &amp; chored</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Oct 1</td> <td>Went to Lyn with 22 porkbarrels 10 to Mr Durbin &amp; 12 to Baxter cold Day roads good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to a raising of Adam Armstrong David finished plowing the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>the Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Mallorytown for Brick I had 450 Jock had 480 I am to get 1000 from F Scott for 3$</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went for Brick got 487 bought 2000 5000 at 3 dollars per 1000 paid Andres 7 dollars</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went for Bricks got 400 very wet day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>worked at the wood shed untill John Yonge came hear &amp; I went to Landsdown with him in our Buggy to Cristes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to Gananoque Fair &amp; cattel shows acted as Judge on cattel came home to Ben Younges that night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; this forenoon got home at sundown roads bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>fixed floor in wood sed the Boys worked at the {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to Charlestown wiht 30 pork barrels to Bews &amp; got A pair of cart wheels from Wm Hicks the price 8 dollars &amp; the iron on the hubs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>worked at wood shed the Boys finished the potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>the Revd Mr McDonauh preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>worked at the wood shed David plowed in the field below the house</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Octo 19</td> <td>David plowed I took the roof of Lizes old house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>plained stuff for woodshed fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>went Brockville Granpa Bought A chest of tea</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>the Revd Mr Shaw preached in caintown he is a Free Church Minister &amp; is expected to preach hear every Sunday fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>thrashed 8 wheat it was Jocks that he had on the 3rd field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>cleaned the wheat had bushels I got 8 bushel &amp; sent it to McIntoshs Mills &amp; we began to move</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X 27</td> <td>We moved over to Jocks &amp; movd over to ours house fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>began to take down the chimney &amp; got it down as fare as the floor David &amp; John thrashed peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>David went to Charlestown with 24 pork barrels for J Elingham to Bews I built A chimney for the stoves</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>took down the remainder of the chimney</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>the Revd Mr Mills preached at half past ten &amp; the Revd Mr Shaw preached half past two fine weather</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov 1</td> <td>Drew in 2 load of potatos &amp; cleaned up the peas had Bushel &amp; cut out a door whear the chimney ws fine weather went for lime brot the tire of the waggon paid 2s.6d for retiring it road bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Drew in more of the Potatos nearly half of them roting worked at the Door</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>worked all the weak at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>the Revd Mr Shaw preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>worked at the house the most of the week</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>kill the hogs wat came home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>John Ackland helped David to under pin the wood shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to Farmersville with 21 pork barrels gave 3 to Wing &amp; Blanchard &amp; 18 to Green</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>very stormy Day with snow the first this season drew some wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>the Revd Mr McDonner preach in the forenoon and the Revd Mr Shaw in the afternoon fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to Samuel Innises to the funeral of his son Willian howe Died on Saturday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>drew some wood after shoeing the slaugh the slaugh went weel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>worked at the woodshed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>went to Brockville with sasugues got 7 1/2 per lb &amp; 9 for butter bought 1 bar of sweds iron 4d per lb</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>John Innis came and made shoes for the horses &amp; I put some of them on</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>worked at the wood shed in the forenoon &amp; A little at the oven</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1858</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov 21</td> <td>Went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Shaw preach in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>finished building the oven John Ackland helped Mr Wm Rath was here Wat took him to Fred Purvis fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>David took Wat to Lansdown to survay very stormy Day with snow I put A roof on oven let the Ram to the Sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>worked at the wood shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>helped Rob to thrash fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>drew wood from the sugar bush</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>cleaned the peas had 15 1/2 bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went fo caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Wills preach fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>helped W. H. Davis to thrash</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>David went with Wat to Lansdown snowed about 4 inches last night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec 1</td> <td>David went to Lyn with pork barrles I worked at the wood shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>David went to Mallorytown for Brick brought 500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>thrashed oats with Jock horse had 18 bushel or 9 bushel each</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>worked at the woodshed &amp; fixed the s shool house very stormy wind &amp; snow this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>very stormy Day snow &amp; rain the Revd Mr Shaw preached in caintown this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went to Charlestown with 20 pork barrels has to Bews roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>thrashed our spring wheat hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>cleaned the wheat paid Jocke the 8 bushel that I borrowed &amp; sent 6 1/2 of good &amp; 1 1/2 of tailings to the Mill &amp; 6 bushel of buckwheat that Granpa got from John Ackland</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>made A toung for John Younge slaugh &amp; got our deeds from Granpa &amp; gave or exchanged our deeds for the Thompson place &amp; the criste place John Yonge &amp; Wat witnefsed them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>clapboard part of the wood shed stormy in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>finished the clapboarding fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McDonah preach in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Shaw in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>thrash oats rain &amp; snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>killed A sheep &amp; tow pigs heavy rain this afternoon snow nearly gone</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec 15</td> <td>Elen was put to Bed of A Daughter this morning heavy rain most of the night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>made a door for the room in the woodshed snow this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>worked at the wood shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>the Revd Mr Paterson preached in caintown fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>worked at the floor in the wood shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>threashe our poll oats snow &amp; rain most fo the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>went to Charlestown with 26 pork barrles &amp; to Bews roads poor</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>finishe the floor in the wood shed cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went to Brockville with sausagues got 7 1/2 per lb very cold bougth an axe from McMillen &amp; Fleches warrent for 30 days</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>made A handle for the axe Wm Hazelwood &amp; famley was hear for Dinner cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Paterson preach &amp; the ?Revd Mr Mills</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>helped Jock to kill A cow then went to Mallorytown for a load of Brick 600</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>David went to Mallorytown for 600 Brick I built</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>drew some wood of the drowned land</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Jock &amp; the boys thrashed oats I gave Elen anemic she is very sick</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>built some brick in the wood shed</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>January 1</td> <td>Built A part of a chimney in the woods &amp; then went to Adam Armstrongs very fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Patterson preach in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to Mallorytown Town Meeting there was two meeting owing to a rong advertisiment the Conservatives chose Mr. Dowsley for chairman &amp; Elected Mefsers Thompson Scott Every Flow &amp; Morton by aclamation</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>thrashed oats fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>David went to Mallorytown for I Scott to plaster the weavers house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>atended on T Scott plastering</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Do Do rained &amp; thawed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>finished plastering the cuberd this morning &amp; went home with Scott his was 2 1/2 days at work fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>David went to caintown with Granp to night &amp; froze both is Ears coming home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>worked at a cupboard for Jock very cold{in left margin} {cut off} hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>worked at the weavers room</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>thrashed in the forenoon &amp; went to colmans in the afternoon &amp; got 17 lb of leather at 34c &amp; paid by bill 2.6c which left $5.50 that was charged to Jock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Drew wood of the cristies place rained in the afternoon &amp; went the Funeral of Thomas Dicke in caintown {in left margin} moved the Loom</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan 15</td> <td>worked at the weavers room &amp; fixed the loom</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Clark preach A mifsionary sermon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>thrashed for John Ackland</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>drew some wood fine Day Revd Mr Morrison preached in caintown at 6 1/2 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went with Revd Mr Morrison to James Hunter</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to Mallorytown to an Agriculture meeting was chosen President fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>thrashed spring wheat little rain this forenoon the Revd Mr Patterson came here on a visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>finished thrashing the chinee wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Mills preach in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Patterson in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>David went to Charlestown Farmersville with Barrels for Elingham to P Wing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>began to draw logs to McIntosh Mill of the point</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Do Do Do John Armstrong made some irons for A neckyoke</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>drew sawlogs to Mc fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>snowed about 7 inches last rain this morning thrashed this forenoon drew sawlogs in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>James Clow &amp; John there Wifes came here on A visit I went to Mallorytown to an Agriculture Meeting in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>the Revd Mr Patterson preach in the afternoon fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>cleaned the wheat forenoon Drew logs John Armstrong made evens for whipeltrees &amp; shod Jocks horses</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb 1</td> <td>Thomas Scott &amp; Wife have all night on A visit drew S logs in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>drew S logs very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>thrashed spring wheat &amp; finished it very stormy Day wind &amp; snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>drew S logs cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Patterson preach in the afternoon snowed most of the Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>drew 8 ash S logs for Braces &amp; 1 hemlock that made 99 logs that we have got in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>cleaned the wheat had 24 bushel John Younge &amp; his Wife came here on A visit &amp; we all went Wm Hazelwood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Snowed all day we went with I Younge to Samuel Younge on A visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>drew the old stack of hay from Cristies place ver cold Day with wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; got 1 per lb for Butter &amp; 6s.3d for Spitzenburg bought an axe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>drew some wood &amp; made an axe handle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; heard the Rev Mr Morrison preach very cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Harvy Hays came hear &amp; began to hue the timber for the Barn &amp; shed he is to get fifty dollars for geting out the timer &amp; framing &amp; raising the building</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>worked at the timber for the building</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Do Do fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>rained most of the Day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb 19</td> <td>Drew out of the swamp all the timber that was hewed snowe nearly gone fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>rained most of the Day the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our school House</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>choped down two of the big Elms trees at the edge of the sugar bush &amp; drew up some of the tops to the house David cut his foot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Harvy Hays came &amp; huwed more of the timber</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>worke at the timber fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>finished huwing the timer this forenoon &amp; drew out some of the timber Davids foot very bad Dr Keer looking at it yesterday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>drew the rest of the timber that was huwed a very stormy Day snow &amp; rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27 27</td> <td>the Revd Mr Patterson preached in caintown this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>very stormy Day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March 1</td> <td>Wat went to Brockville for Dr Ronalds to come &amp; see Davids leg or foot it is very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>drew ceader from cristes place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew girths &amp; joice out off our swamp</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Lyn for Dr Ronalds to see David</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>finished cuting &amp; drawing the girths &amp; jice thawing fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville &amp; brought Dr Ronalds to see David he is very bad the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our shool house he stopt hear all night he took Dr Ronalds home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>went to John Fergusons &amp; got out all the rafters for the Barn to the Road at his house fine Day slaughing gone John Younge came here to David</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>very stormy Day Davids foot started a bleeding sent for Dr Ronalds he came &amp; stopted all nigth</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Adam went home with the Dr</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Rob went for the Dr again &amp; I took him home fixed buckets tapt a few trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Jock went for the Dre cant get the Blood stopt he came &amp; pluged it s as to put A pressure on the artre</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>I went to Mallorytown expeting to meet Dr Richmond to so as to consult with Dr Ronalds but he did not come</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Jock went Brockville for the Dr but he said there was no need of him coming till tusday when he heard how he was</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March 14</td> <td>fixed buckets heavy rain &amp; sawed stake {illegible cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>fixed up fence Jock went to Lyn for the Dr in the morning I took him back at night David is doing well roads very Bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>made some bunks fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>went to Mc Mill with 12 1/2 bushel of wheat the roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>made bunks for the Bull paster Jock went to Lyn for Dr Ronalds he did not come the Roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went to Lyn on horseback &amp; then walked to Brockville to see Dr Ronalds about Davids foot his Brother Wm is very sick he gave me direction how to drefs it came to Lyn on the cars very stormy rain &amp; snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>the Revd Mr Shaw Preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>altered the Bull paster fence below the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>drew 2 loads of hay from the cap heavy rain this afternoon made a pair of bunk bars</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>worked in the sugarbush this forenoon &amp; then at the Bull paster fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>worked a little the fence very wet day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>worked at the Bull paster fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>finished the fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Shaw preach in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to Mill with 3 1/2 bushel of corn 8 of oats roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>sawed stuff for staks &amp; made them &amp; bu{cut off} Margret was put to Bed of a Son</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Lay all day in Bed with inflammation in the left Eye</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>went to a raisen of a shed of McClarys fine Day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859 David &amp; Elen went to G McClearned &amp; got there teeth fixed</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April 1</td> <td>Worked at Bunks bored &amp; made fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>shaved some stuff for whipeltrees &amp; drew some hay &amp; the bunks for the road fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McDa{cut off} in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Shaw in the afternoon Preech fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>made Bunk fence on the Road west line south side very high winds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>very sore Eyes did nothing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>made Do Do Do Adam went to Ly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>made A Door for the woodshed &amp; drew stone from Wm Davis for the foundation of the Barn hard frost last nigth</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>drew dung for the hot Bed &amp; the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>drew hay in the forenoon &amp; stone to the road fence for hogholeing in the afternoon hard frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>the Revd Mr Boyed preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>heavy rain all Day fixed at A New drag</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>fixed around the house cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went to Brockville Paid Dr Ronalds twenty Dollars &amp; I owe him yet 13 dollars he came 7 times to see Davids foot &amp; charged 5 dollars A trip he throwed off 2 dollars&amp; that was 33 dollars I qualified {in left margin} fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Jock is very bad with Rumatism I went to Hiram Booth to get him to make what he called sulphate of steel he tok A thick piece of blister steel heated to a whiteheat, held over a pail of water then put a piece of brimstone on the steel &amp; droped into the water. This is taken &amp; hammered fine and put into gin 3 wine glass a day {in left margin} heavy rain all day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April 15</td> <td>very cold made the hot bed in the forenoon rained all the afternoon the ground is all in A swim</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>drew A load of hay from the old barn in the morning &amp; shod the horses drew stones at the cristes place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>the Revd Mr Harvy Preached in our school house in the forenoon &amp; Mr Shaw in caintown in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>went Mallorytown to an Agricultural Meeting the Boys drew stones at cristes fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>all worked at the stones Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>finished the stones</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>went to John Younges got some peas stopt all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>came home from John Younges they are all well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>very stormy snow &amp; wind the snow above six inches deep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McKinze preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>went to Samuel Innis to get drag teeth made &amp; yoke for the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>David began to plow &amp; plowed at cristes ground too wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>plowed at cristies I came home from Innises</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>I worked in the garden David plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>finished the plowing at cristes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>David went to Innises with Granpa he was going to the Quartley meeting</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 1</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McKenzie</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>scraped A dich across the field below the Bull paster &amp; fixed the fence around the field David went to Brockville for Map paper for Wat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Began to sow &amp; sowed from John Young &amp; 5 Bushel of our own &amp; 1/2 bushel of Spring Rye in the Cristies place warm &amp; dry {in left margin} 6 bushel of of Peas in all</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>David finished draging the cristies Place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>draged the orchard very warm &amp; dry {in left margin} woods look green</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>plowed in the orchard Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>draged the orchard fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McKenzie Preach in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>a little rain this morning plowed in the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>finished plowing the orchard that was for potatos &amp; began the plow below the Bull paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>draged the orchard for the potatos begun to plant the potatos in the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>finished planting the potatoes 3 bushel of Thompsons west side then 5 bushel of the Dones 3 of cups then 2 rows of Morinees then the South Amarican &amp; some Scotch Greays {in left margin} went to J. Hazelwood on A case between Wm Murry &amp; J. Cavinaugh for trefspafs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Sowed 6 bushel of Chinia Wheat below the Bull paster sowed 3/4 of A bushel of timithy seed gave it one stroke of the drag ground very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Mills preach in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr McKenzie in the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 16</td> <td>drew dung to the field below the Bull paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>finished drawing dung &amp; went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>began to Plow for the corn I thrashed hay for seed Jock &amp; me ewnt to Lyn with the corps of Mrs Edgly she died on Monday morning 1/2 past twelve Elen &amp; her Mother was there Rob plowed with us today in the old bull paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>plowed in the field below the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Rob plowed in the old Bull paster david draged the corn ground &amp; I sowed 3 1/2 bushel of Schoch wheat &amp; see it down gave it one stroke of the drag {in left margin} 9 1/2 bushel of wheat in all</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Rob helped to plow &amp; I planted the corn in the field below the house the ground very dry Granpa put A handfull of ashes in every hill as we planted little rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Sowed 4 bushel of the poll oats &amp; 5 1/2 of the little while &amp; 1 of the large oats in the field west line North side of the road begining next the house &amp; 5 quarts of flax seed on 50 pace by C</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>the Boys all went to Brockville to the Queens birth day &amp; I finishe the draging</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>went to Lyn with Butter firkins for Elingham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>plowed &amp; sowed 1 bushel of Barley between the dich &amp; the line &amp; seeded it down</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>drew dung for the turnips in the orchard fine rain to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>finished the dung &amp; plowed part of it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our School house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>finished plowing &amp; draged &amp; furrowed part up {in left margin} washed the sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>planted 9 rows of sugar beets 3 rows of carrots &amp; 20 rows of turnips steeped part of the seed over night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June 1</td> <td>Went to Mill with 12 Bushel of wheat &amp; drew 3 loads of boards had Bobs horse Keat was lame</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to the funerl of Robert Woods son he was drowned at the Narrows washing sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew the rafters from Fergusons Rob helped &amp; 13000 shingles from Weekeses I sold him a cow for them 26 dollars</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Scored for H. Hayes he has been here since tusday with 2 hands framing the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>worked on the Roads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Do Do Do very Dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>scored for the Barn considerable rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>worked at the foundation of the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Do Do Do A little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>raised the Barn &amp; shed stable then between 50 &amp; 60 Men all Day finished about 5 oclock in the afternoon fine Day Paid Hayes 16$ dollars</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our school house &amp; the Revd Mr McKenzie in caintown in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>heavy rain to Day made a lader</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>worked at the Barn fine Day Plowed at cristies</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>little rain this morning sowed 1 bushel of Buckwheat at the cristies East line Trall came &amp; cut Jocks Horse about 11 oclock &amp; about 7 his guts came down so that we had to kill him Mr Hornybook came to see Watt from Merrickville</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June 17</td> <td>opened Jocks horse there was a reginal pasage along the cord like a gut worked at Jocks corn &amp; worked at the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; bought 1 chest of tea 2.4 &amp; 2 kegs of nails for the Barn 112 lbs each 4 cents per lb from Robinson &amp; Easton &amp; Co</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>the Revd Mr Green Bible agent preached at the stone church in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>worked at the Barn the boys worked at the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>began to shingle the boys at the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>worked at the Barn the boys at the potatos in little orchard I went at tea time form 4000 shingles Jock is geting from David Tennent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; got A peace fo iron &amp; A side of soleleather from Colman 17 1/2 lb 33 cents per lb $5.77</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>worked at the Barn warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Do Do A little shower</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>the Revd Mr Harvy preache at our school house &amp; the Revd Mr McKenzie at caintown in the afternoon warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>worked at the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Do Do Do the Boys worked at the Potatos very dry weather</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July 1</td> <td>Worked at the Barn Jock went to Brockville at the corn bags</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Do Do the &amp; Jock worked at corn &amp; potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>no Meeting to Day a little rain this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>worked at the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>David &amp; Granpa went to westport with the Wool to get carded very warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>worked at the Barn Jocks wat fell &amp; hurt himself Dr Keer bleed him</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>finished shingleing the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>worked at Barn alone David &amp; Granpa came home from westport</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>worked at the Barn Jock went to Brockville the boys hoed the potatos in the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to Brockville to the sacrament the Revd Mr Morrison came home with us &amp; preached in caintown at half past six oclock this evening &amp; slept all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went to James Hamiltons with Mr Morrison the boys worked at the corn &amp; potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>drew 20 peices for 2 inch plank from John Cavinnaughs he gave them to Granpa for work 596 feet board messure &amp; 350 feet from J J McIntosh Wat began to Mow around the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>worked at the Barn floor</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Drew in the first hay to the the New Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Began to cut the fall wheat at cristies place good crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>A little rain last night finished the fall wheat this forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown this afternoon very warm day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July 18</td> <td>Cut the fall Ray good crop drew in a load of hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>the boys helped Jock to cut his fall wheat &amp; shelled 5 of Bushel Corn &amp; got 3 bushel of wheat from Bob &amp; went to Mill got 650 feet of boards pine from J.J McIntosh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to Brockville with Elen &amp; met Jonney &amp; brought him home he came on the cars from Caralton</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>drew in hay front of Elizes hay very light Wat helped bob to cut his fall wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>the Boys mowed &amp; I shingled part of the stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>mowed a little &amp; drew in from Eleyes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our School house &amp; the Revd Mr Willson in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>heavy rain this morning David went to Charlestown with firkins for Elingham Adam &amp; me raked up some hay in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>mowed this morning heavy rain about 9 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>mowed below the orchard grafs very light showry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>drew in 2 load of hay in the forenoon &amp; the Bal{cut off} wheat after dinner then rain &amp; heavy thunder</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>drew in the rest of the fall wheat &amp; Ry &amp; drew in some hay below the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>finished mowing the field below the orchard in the forenoon Wm Moores came here with the Head stone for Mothers Grave Granpa &amp; e went to the Graveyard with him &amp; put it up at the head of the grave &amp; he came home with us</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August 1</td> <td>Drew in the hay below the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Mowed at cristies place F Moors went home gave him twenty dollars as part pay for Mothers head stone it is thirty dollars</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew in the hay from cristies &amp; that finished our haying it is A poor crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>fixed the thrashing Machin put in some new threads heavy rain most of the Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>thrashed &amp; cleaned 11 1/2 bushel of fall wheat very good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went to Lyn with the wheat to the Mill Wm Henry had A raisin of A Barn stopt to it when I was coming home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our School house in the forenoon he stopt hear all night fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>made the frount Barn doors John Armstrong made the hinges for them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>worked at the stable &amp; Barn the boys worked at the turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Granpa &amp; me went to Mallorytown he went to Jacob Vandusenns to get buds &amp; left IL Thompson acount to be sued</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>thrashed part of the fall wheat in the forenoon &amp; went to the Funeral of Jane Purvis daughter of George Purvis she was buried at the Stone Church the Revd Mr Mills preached the church would not hold half the people</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>thrashed the Blue stem fall wheat had 12 1/2 bushel I had 38 1/2 bushel in all sowed 5 1/2 bushel little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>thrashed A little Rye but it was so hot A Day &amp; the horses sweat so much that we quite</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>went to the Quartly Meeting at Lyn Granpa went yesterday there was a great many there very warm Day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August 15</td> <td>Went to marsh at the head of Larues pond to cut hay David Jocks Watt with Me &amp; we went with John Ackland I helped Mr Rosenberg till noon then he is to help to slack</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>worked in the marsh very warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>cockd &amp; stacked &amp; finished what we cut in the marsh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>worked or mowed A little this morning for Mr Rosenberg &amp; came home with Mr Edgly Mary is very sick Dr Keer says it is the watter in the head</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>the Boys worked in the swamp below the orchard I did nothing the Baby is very low</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>the Boys began to cut the peas I cut A little of the Barley Granmam &amp; betsey has been here since thirsday the Baby is so low that they never its side</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Revd Mr Harvy preached at our school house the Baby is so low that I did not go</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Mary Breathed her last about 7 oclock this morning she suffered a great deal before she died</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Mary is buried at Granmam feet the Rev Mr Morrison preached there was A great many there</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>rain most of the Day thrashed the Rye</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Began to cut the spring wheat good crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>finished the chinee wheat then cut the large oats warm Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>cut the Scotch wheat heavy rain &amp; hail this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Revd Mr Mills preached this forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr McKenzie in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>drew in the scotch wheat &amp; went to Mill with 11 Bushel of Rye wat cut some of the oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>drew in the chinee wheat the large oats the Barley &amp; John Youngs peas &amp; spring Rye</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>hooked peas in the forenoon rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept 1</td> <td>Finished cuting the little oats very short</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>finished hooking the peas part of them took a second growth they are green</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew in Peas fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our school house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>draged &amp; drew stones of the pea ground dull &amp; wet time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>drew dung on part of the pea ground for fall wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>plowed for the wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Do Do Do &amp; drew some dung</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Sowed about 2 1/2 bushel of the Blue Stem wheat on the cristies place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>very wet Day shod the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>the Revd Mr Willson preached in caintown very rain &amp; wind this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>thrashed for Jock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>plowed for the Rye drew the last of the peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Sowed 2 1/2 Bushel of Rye in the morning then went to Thomas Davis dung Bee fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to the Funeral of Thomas Sharp he was Buried in caintown the Revd Mr Mills preached drew in the last of the oats they are the poll oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X 16</td> <td>very hard frost last night everything is Killed David plowed where the Rye was I cut some of the corn</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept 17</td> <td>Sowed 2 1/2 bushel of Rye that makes 5 bushel of Rye &amp; 2 1/2 Bushel of wheat all on the cristie place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>the Revd Mr Harvy preached in our school house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>cut corn very much brock down fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>fixed the lids of the stove very wet day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>heavy rain most of the Day the boys thrashed peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>began to work at the stables dug earth out of the horse stable &amp; filled into the cow stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to Farmersville with pork barles for Elingham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X 24</td> <td>worked the forenoon at the stables Picked the snows this afternoon great fog yesterday &amp; to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25 25</td> <td>the Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr McKenzie in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>went to Brockville with 2 Barrels of American Apples got 10s per Barrels &amp; atended an Agriculture meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>choped old logs on the cristies place John Yonge came here on foot to tell us Wal of some work at crosby</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to the toll gate with John Yonge this afternoon the Boys choped on cristies place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>went to Mallorytown with the Buggy to meet Mr Hornabrook an aquantance of wats that is going to Toronto to the Collage</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>thrashed the Buckwheat fine Day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Oct 1</td> <td>cleaned the Buckwheat had 17 bushel very wet day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>the Revd Mr Mills preahd in caintown &amp; the Revd Mr Harvy in our school house heavy rain &amp; hail</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>I helped John Ackland to thrash his Buckwheat the boys drew the pumkins</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Brockville with 3 Barrels of snow Apples 1 Barrels I rolled every apple in paper it is to go to Glasgow the other 2 is for Mr Robinson own use got 3 dollars &amp; 12s.6d each for the other two</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to John Younges with Jock Elen &amp; Margret on a visit Jock &amp; me went to Kitley Fair fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>helped John Ackland to thrash his wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>helped John Ackland to thrash his oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>had a loging Bee on the Cristies place got A fine job done fired the most the heaps very dry wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>worked at fire &amp; logheaps</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>worked at the fire in the forenoon &amp; began to draw in the corn the wind rose to a great very high &amp; blew the fire into the stumps &amp; into the old fences between Ackland &amp; us &amp; then into acrofs Ackland into Hogan fence burned all the old stable</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>October 14</td> <td>diged Potatos the ground very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>fine rain last night &amp; to Day huskcd at corn it is very poor the white corn is the best</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>the Revd Mr Harvy preached at our school house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>went to Brockville with 2 barrels of apples 1 1/2 of snows &amp; 1/2 f calvels 12s.6d per barrel sold 1 tub of butter 17 cents per lb</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>diged potatoes hard frost at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>finished diging the potatos &amp; killed a hog</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to Farmersville with a hog sold it for 5 .1/4 dollars per hundred it weigh 257 lb bought a plough for 9 3/4 dollars 1 extra mold &amp; 2 extra shares</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>shod the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>david began to plow on the cristie place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preach in caintown in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>david plowed the ground very dry I cam home from John Younge I went there on Saturday he got himself hurt he is better</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>dug the carrots good crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>David went to Brockville with A load of turnips for Hucheson 1d per bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>puld turnips hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>finished the turnip fine crop hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>drew in the potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>the Revd Mr Harvy preach in our school house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>drew wood a sleepers for the stable</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov 1</td> <td>drew sleepers for the stable in the forenoon hewed some of them in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Went to Mallorytown to the cattle Show took the premium on the 3 year old Bull &amp; on the year old 2 on the Bull calf &amp; on the Black cow 1 on 2 year old heffr 2 on the year old heffer 1 on fall wheat 1 on turnips 1 on Sugar Beets 2 on carrots 3 on fall wheat in the field 1 on turnips in the field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>killed the hogs Bob &amp; Wm Davis helped in the forenoon went to caintown heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach &amp; helped to dig A grave for Samuel Younges child it died last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Samuel Youngs child funeral the Revd Mr Harvy preached in caintown church there was a large funeral fine wheather kind of smokey</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>laid the floor in the horse stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went to Lyn for Granpa he was at the Quartly meeting cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>went to Larzena Mats &amp; trade horses {illegible} is to give him 15 dollars next spring then I helped Edgly to thrash</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>helped Edgly to finishe thrashing his wheat worked at the stable in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>worked at the stable in the forenoon thrash oats for Edgly in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>I Killed a Bull of Robs &amp; gave him ours 2 part at his his was 2 year old ours 1 year old rained &amp; snowed all day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov 11</td> <td>worked at the stable Jock &amp; the boys drew stones</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to Brockville with Sausagues sold them 7 1/2 lb settled with Baxter &amp; payed him L 2"6"1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>rained &amp; snowed all day so that there was no Meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>worked at the stable Jock &amp; Granpa went to Mallorytown Granpa sued J.L. Thompson for 45$ got 4 loads {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>I worked at the stable put the horses in it for the first time had them in at the uper barn hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>worked at the stable fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>worked at the cow stable began to pa{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Do at the paving of the stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>finished the paving fine weather for the paving nailed up the rest of the Boards</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>snowed a little in the forenoon the Revd Mr McKenzie in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>worked at the stable jointing board</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to the funeral of Charels Booth he was buried at the Booth bureing ground the Revd Mr McKenzie prached at Lyn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>worked at the Bails for the cows &amp; got them in for the first time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>fixed shoes for the horses &amp; shod Bet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>shod Duch &amp; went to Lyn with 15 1/2 bushel of turnips 1s.3 per bushel sold 6 yrd fullcloth 4s per yrd Bought a coat for David settled Lee &amp; Lamb &amp; payed them 12s.2d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>the Revd Mr Mills preached at caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to Lyn with 25 Bushel turnips 1s.3d per bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>fix at the horse stable put in a window Killed the Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>helped Jock to show his horses</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec 1</td> <td>Thrashed 8 1/2 bushel of wheat cleaned &amp; went to Mill &amp; took 2 bushel corn little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>stormed all Day wind &amp; snow chored</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>helped W Hogan to put tow logs on his stable in the forenoon killed 3 sheep in the afternoon very cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>no meeting very stormy Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to Charlestown with 3 pork barles to Bews &amp; took our full cloth to Farmersville &amp; a check web for Mr Clark left them at Parishes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went to John Younges with Elen &amp; Jock fine morning began to rain about noon rained all night so that we had to stay all night snow all gone then snowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>we came home with the slaugh after dinner roads bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>killed 3 sheep for Jock &amp; 2 hogs 1 for Willson Granpa went to Mallorytown with {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>David helped W.H.Davis to thrash &amp; mended shoed seen him for 37 years {not sure what this related to}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>cobled shoes &amp; thrashed some oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Willson preach cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>cleaned 22 bushel oats sold a South Down Ram Mr John Green 4$</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>thrashed some of the little oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>made shoes for Bill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Do Do Do George</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>thrashed oats for Jock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>went to Brockville with sauguses got 7 1/2d per lb met Jonney &amp; Watt they came from Packinham</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec 18</td> <td>very stormy Day no Meet meeting heavy snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>stormy snow drew wood in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to the funeral of the Widow Bail she died at her Fathers Mr John Mansils</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>went for our hay at the Marsh Bob &amp; Wat went with me</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Do Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went with Bob to the marsh he bought A stock for eight Dollars</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>thrashed with Jock at his oats in the forenoon then went to Charlestown with John Elingham &amp; to Farmersville to see about our cloth</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>heard the Revd Mr Harvy preach in our shool house very cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>went to Farmersville for Blue cotton yarn got 2 bundles paid 10s per bundle &amp; took 8 bushel of turnips to John Kincaid he got 2 bushel on the 11 of December that made 10 in all I got 7s worth of mogezins leather &amp; I fell at Kincaids &amp; cracked one of my ribs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>not able to work with my side</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Do Do Do very cold weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Do Do Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>snowed about 5 inches last night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown this afternoon very cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to Mallorytown to the Town meeting there was 15 councillors nominated vote for Loranzo Mott Wm Tennent Wm Forester Amisa Mallery &amp; came home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to John Younge to peg Boots he could not peg with his he had sore legs very cold weather the boys went to school</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Adam came for me to John Younges for came home we made a pair of Boots for Adam. David Robert &amp; Granpa shoes for Elen &amp; Isable A heavy rain most of the Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>intended to go to Brockville to the screament the roads was so bad that we could not go rained midle of the Day the Revd Mr Willson preeched in caintown &amp; the Revd Mr Harvy in our School house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>thrashed the spring Rye side very sore</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>the boys cleaned the Rye had 2 1/2 bushel &amp; thrashed John Youngs peas &amp; cleaned them about {illegible} bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went to the school meeting selected Thomas Davis again Johny went ot S Stewarts for the Revd Mr Morrison he preaches in caintown to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>the Revd Mr Morrison came last night he heard the children say Ten oclock Jock took him to Lyn to Day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan 13</td> <td>Thrashed Jocks fall wheat fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Do our Scotch wheat this forenoon David went to Mallorytown &amp; bought a greatcoat for $8 dollars gave 5 yards grea fullcloth 4s.6d per yard paid the rest in money</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>the Revd Mr Randals preached a mifsionary sermon this forenoon a the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>went to Mill 6 bushel of Buckwheat &amp; 10 bushel oats fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>cleaned the scotch wheat had 13 1/2 Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>thrashed the chinne wheat this forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>cleaned &amp; went to the Mill with 12 bushel of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>cleaned part of the wheat in the forenoon then went to Mallorytown to the Annual Agriculture meetting was put President again the nearly gon roads bare</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>finished cleaning the chinnee wheat had 46 Bushel good crop we have raised 100 Bushel of wheat in all this season</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>began to cut pine saw logs in the swamp Jonney helped Jock ade &amp; me our teem</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>all hands worke a the logs &amp; both teams</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>went to Meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>worked at the logs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Drew ceder out of the swamp in the frount</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Jonney &amp; Elen went to John Younges on a visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Shaved buckets stuff all Day fine wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Brockville to an Agriculture meeting Jonney, Elen Granpa Tibe &amp; Mary went with me Jonney bought a lot of tools at Reeds paid 10 dollars toward them he owes 11 or 12 yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Willson preach snow nearly gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went to Elerrys sawmill &amp; got 14 shillings worth of Butternut lumber</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>drew firewood out of the swamp</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>drew ceder of the drowned land at cristies for fences there the fields nearly bare</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>worked at the cedar fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Do Do Do David helped yesterday &amp; to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>No Meeting to Day in caintown it was quarterly Meeting at Lyn the roads so bad that we did not go they were bair</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>drew the small hemlock that was piled for the fence on the line betwen Ackland snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>began to Draw pine logs to Mc Mill drew 14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to Lyn with 68 flour Barrels for Colman</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>went to Elbe to see John Robeson about Wats Mare she got a nail in her foot a fortnight ago he will come &amp; see her tomorow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>drew 12 pine saw logs to Mc's Mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>drew 12 Do Do snowed this afternoon snowed &amp; blowed all day did not go to Meeting</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb 20</td> <td>cobled shoes very stormy in the forenoon drew 8 logs to Mc Mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>drew 20 pine logs to Mc Mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>rained so that the snow is nearly gone thrashed 23 the poll oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>drew 9 loads of wood of the Lake &amp; put 2 shoes on dutch</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>went to Beverly to see Mr Cosgrove about wat Mare &amp; brought him in with me we went with the Buggy the roads good from Farmersville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>did not know that there was any meeting the Revd Mr McKenzie preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>fixed the Buggy drew rails of the Lake</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>I fixed the slaugh the Boys drew of the Lake</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>rained all the forenoon at night we skined the Gery colt she got her leg brock about a mounth ago by a kick</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March 1</td> <td>Wind south in the morning 9 oclock south East at 3 oclock wind North Shod Jock horses fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>put 2 shoes on Bet little rain, cleaned he oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>David went to Mill with 16 bushel of oats &amp; put 15 in a bin thats was 30 of poll oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>the Revd Mr Willson Preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>worked at the Buckets</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Do Do Do David went to Lyn with a cord and half of Bark sat on Leader and Coax for selling liquor with Lisence fine 1 pund with costs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>went to Mill with 18 bushel of wheat went to Anders with Waggon Wheel for Huntly to fix it is to go on Tennents acount he got a cow from Me last fall Valued at 17 dollars in work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to Mill with 18 bushel of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>drew rails &amp; wood out of the swamp frount of the house the swamp good but there is no snow in the fields</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>worked in the swamp at rails &amp; wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>worked in the swamp at ceeder &amp; wood</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March 17</td> <td>Went to Lorenzu Motts &amp; Paid him fifteen Dollars that I owed him on the trade of horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>the Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Sawed Bunks in the calf paster {in left margin} stormed 6 times to Day rain &amp; snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went S. Innises &amp; got the waggon tire welded &amp; punched an old crobar for an arbour for the boreing machin that am makeing very stormy Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>went to Rueben Fields to see about our annual report he did not sent it when he should</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>came home from Fields roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>drew wood from the hill in drags snowed {in left margin} snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went to Brockville in the Buggy got 2 1/2 per pound &amp; 2d per lb for the fore quarters paid the Widow Ronalds twelve dollars that I owed the Dr for atending David</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>worked at the frame for the boreing Machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>went to Lyn with 54 flour barrels to Colman with Edglys waggon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April 1</td> <td>No Meeting to day owing to a quarterly meeting at Mallortown fine Day roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>drew dung to Cristes place for corn where the fall wheat was last year above the road hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew dung the same I worked at the boreing machin {in left margin} drew dung for hot bed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>thrashed the Barley &amp; cleaned had 4 bushel in the forenoon Bored over 100 bunkbottoms it works well {in left margin} rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>works at the boring finished ours &amp; some of Jock fine Day {in left margin} A little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>finished Jocks this morning over 200 st{cut off} all together went to the Funeral of John Miller he Died on wedenday he was buried at the stone church the Revd Mr Bell preached the church could not hold all that was there the roads is very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>split a few rails on the line between Jock &amp; me blow the orchard David went to Yonge M{cut off} A fishing got some pike</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach in afternoon fine day after the rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>worked at the rails &amp; bunks fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to Mill with 15 bushel of oats that wat bought of WZ Davis I worked at a drag for John Innis</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>at cristes but could not the frost was in the roads he had to quit the boys made bunks</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>finished puting up the line fence on the second field fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>made a fence no the side of the 2 acres next the East line</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 1</td> <td>Begun to sow &amp; sowed 5 1/2 bushel of chinnie Wheat in the field below the Bull paster ground very dry {in left margin} 7 in all of peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Sowed 7 bushel of peas at cristies place 3 of them I got from John Younge Sowed the Hungarian grafs seed in the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>{in left margin} wood look green split rails at cristies in the forenoon went to A raising off a house of Mr McClearys in the afternoon very warm &amp; Dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Sowed poll 7 bushel of poll oats at cristies</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Sowed 9 bushel of oats 5 of them poll 4 off them I got of John Young they are next Edgleys line very warm &amp; dry no rain this spring yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown Granpa went to Lyn yesterday &amp; came home to Day on foot to the Quarterly meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>David finished draging at Cristies I planted corn in the Garden put plaster in the drill the first row on the top next the Barn next row leached ashes then 3 rows with ashes on the top {in left margin} planted Sugar Beets thunder showers to the East</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>split rails at cristies John Edgley helped very warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>{in left margin} a little shower this morning sowed 1 1/2 bushel of Rye next the barn David plowed there yesterday plumb Trees in full blossom</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>laid up the fence at the foot of the hill at cristies</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>laid up the fence next the woods at cristes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to Farmsvill with 32 firkins 8 to Mullvenue 10 to Demin 14 to Green warm Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>the Revd Mr Willson preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>sowed 5 bushel of scotch wheat 2 of it I got from Mr Lawson &amp; 3 from Ferguson the first 4 ridges is Lawsons the Fergusons al in the west of the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>David plowed the potato ground Ad helped Jock to plant very dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>I trimed some dry limbs of the apple trees &amp; spread dung for the corn</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860 snow &amp; rain last nigth</p> <p>snow &amp; rain</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April 14</td> <td>Went to Mallortown to an Agriculture Meeting the boys choped wood hard frost this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Mr Fletcher preached at caintown Mr Mills sick</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>David began to plow at cristies place below the road I split rails on the line next Ackland</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>{in left margin} shower of rain Sowed some cabbage seed in the hot Bed &amp; dug up some old trees in the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>planted 11 trees in the orchard 4 at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>made A waggon box fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to Brockville with Jonney he is going to Packinham to work Bougth 4 barrels of Plaster 1 of waterlime 1 of salt the plaster 6s.3d lime 7s.6d salt 7s.6 roads very good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Sowed 2 barrels of Plaster on the frount of Lizies next the line west side on the line got a hefer calf from Adam</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>the Revd Mr McKnzie preached of caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to Thomas Scotts to get him to come &amp; plaster the scistren</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>began to make the line fence on the cristies place next Ackland {in left margin} little snow last night Do this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Planted 6 Appel trees in the orchard David finished plowing below the Barn at cristies very bad with my stomac</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Thomas Scott plastered the cistren plowed the Garden &amp; 1/4 acre for carrots &amp; Beets in the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>hard frost this morning planted Early potatos in the garden David plowed in the field below the Bull paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>hard frost this morning David Do in forenoon went to Samuel Younges &amp; got 10 bushel of oats 1s.9d per bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>the Revd Mr Willson preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>fnished plowing below the bull paster then draged furowed up the carrot ground the boys raked a&amp; sowed the carrots &amp; 1/4 lb Mangol seed 1 row &amp; 1/2 I took Elen to Lynn she is going to school there &amp; board at the Clows {in left margin} Woods begin to look Red</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 17</td> <td>Planted 12 bushel of potatos at cristes Mr Lawson planted a peice with us I went to the Funeral of Mr John Booth he was buried at the Booth Buring place there over 90 buggys &amp; carrages the Revd Mr McKenzie preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>plantd parted of the corn &amp; sowed nearly 2 1/2 bushel of oats on the Rye ground &amp; 1 1/2 bushel of wheat on the fall wheat ground where they were killed out fine shower this afternoon {in left margin} rain &amp; showers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>finished planting at cristes corn &amp; potatos a fine rain to Day every looks well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Revd Mr McKenzie Preached at caintown {in left margin} frost this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>drew dung to orchard for turnips fine /day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>finished drawing the dung &amp; plowed some potatos first now the Great Chillie potato a seedling the net No 1 seedling</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>finished the plowing in the orchard planted 4 Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went to McIntosh Mill with 2 bushel of corn &amp; 14 of wheat &amp; drew a load Boards David went Mallorytown to traning Adam went to Farmersville great works to be done</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>draged &amp; furrowed the orchard for the turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>sowed the turnips 2 1/2 lbs fine rain this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>the Revd Mr Mills preached his farewell sermon {in left margin} rain this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>took the roof of the old barn &amp; washed the sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>drew the to old Barn or logs of it into the road fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>dug part of a dich next the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>drew stones from the old Barn to the dich a fine rain to night {in left margin} rain</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June 1</td> <td>drew stones &amp; worked at site of the old Barn in the forenoon sheered the sheep in the afternoon Jock &amp; Bob helped fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>plowed &amp; planted the old Barnyard in squasses melons corn &amp; cucumbers moved the fence of the Bull paster line in the orchard warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Green the Bible Society Agent preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>moved part of the Bull paster onto the line in the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>plowed &amp; scraped the noll at the road opisite the Barn so as to level it for the dich fine rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>worked at the dich at the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>went through the corn with disk &amp; began to hoe it fine morning wind south in the afternoon the wind was south west with rain &amp; colder</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>worked at the corn in the morning then it rained</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>no Meetting to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Adam works on the Roads I went to Lyn withe 64 flowr barrels for Thomas Willson &amp; drew five loads from his shop at Lyn to the Mill &amp; station 64 in 4 of the loads &amp; 8 in one in all 328 flour barrels</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>works on the roads fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>I went to Farmerville with 32 firkins</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>works on the roads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Do on the roads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Jock had a dung Bee</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June 17</td> <td>No Meetting to Day the Preachers is at conference</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>worked at the Beets &amp; carrots very dry weather rain this morning &amp; this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went to Brockville paid Mr Reid twelve dollars on acount Bought a circle &amp; iron for the Buggy sold a calf 2d per lb</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to charlestown with 20 butter firkins for Bues rain2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>went to Westport with the wool rain to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>got the wool carded &amp; came to Mr Childings stopt all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>came home with the wool warm Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached this afternoon the Bees swarmed a very large swarm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>worked at the turnips fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Do Do Do very heavy showr this afternoon rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>finished the turnips &amp; plowed the potatoes in the Garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>went to Charlestown for a load of bolts very heavy rain at Keyes &amp; most of the road home again {in left margin} rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>the ground to wet for to hoe worked at two hay waggon racks warm Day put the Bett Mare &amp; the Dutch to Lees horse or the Black hawk to give him 7 dolars &amp; he insures both mares</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August 1</td> <td>came home from the march there was not of hay for to keep us &amp; we gave it to Edgly &amp; Hogan to stack &amp; five us one half of his part raked &amp; took in the hay below the bull well fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>mowed at cristies &amp; the grass seed had 130 sheefs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>raked &amp; drew home the hay from cristies rained</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>cut the Rye at cristies &amp; the fall wheat they were both very badly winter killed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Quarterly meeting at Lyn Granpa went to Wm Clows yesterday with Bet &amp; the Buggy Wat &amp; Elen went to a field meeting beyond {illegible)oones &amp; then to John Youngs on a visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>the boys hoed the Beets &amp; Carrots &amp; I worked at the Backbarn door Jocks Baby A Robson over here I had him on my knee at the table he went down &amp; fell on the harthstone &amp; pulled the teakettle on to himself it was Boiling &amp; scalded his face breast &amp; arm very bad Dr Keer put lime water &amp; linseed oil on it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>began to underbrush in the swamp very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Sandy Stewart &amp; Wife came on a visit &amp; to see the Baby</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>underbrushed a little rained in the forenoon fair &amp; fine in the afternoon worked in the swamp</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>worked in the swamp in the forenoon drew in the Rye in the afternoon John Clow &amp; Wife were here on a visit &amp; to see Robson</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>drew stones from the gangway of the old Barn to the dich between the garden &amp; the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>rained all day Thomas Scott &amp; Wife here all day to see Jocks Baby he is very bad David went to Farmersville with Wat &amp; brought a sheepskin from Kincaids for mittens to bind with</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July 17</td> <td>Mowed frount of Elizes fine Day John Yonge &amp; wife here</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Do &amp; raked &amp; cocked some of the hay a little rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>rain little lost night fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Drew in 6 load of hay very warm Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>mowed a little heavy showr this forenoon quite cool</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Mowed frount of Elizes &amp; drew in one load rain at noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>David worked for Jock mowed &amp; drew in one load rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>finished mowing frount of Elizes the boys drew in 2 loads with of hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>went to John Youngs got 5 1/2 bushel of wheat &amp; saw Clows Reaper cut fall wheat on the farm of Petter Davis there was to have been 4 Reapers there but there was only Clows &amp; Cossets Cosset &amp; Clow could not agree about there Judges &amp; Cosset would not reap &amp; left the field some rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>went to Lyn with 9 1/2 bushel of wheat got 150 lb of corn meal 7s.6 per hunder lb drew in all the last of the hay frount of Elizes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>mowed below the Bull well &amp; drew in 2 load from it fine Day {in left margin} rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>rained all Day didnot got to meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>very dull this morning Bob David Robert Armstrong &amp; me went to the March on Sherwood place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>rained this forenoon {in left margin} rain</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July 1</td> <td>Went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>hoed the potatos in the orchard &amp; went through the Beets &amp; carrots</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Began to hoe the potatos at Cristies rained in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>finished the potatos &amp; plowed through the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to Sam Innises put a new axel reach &amp; headblock in the Buggy heavy rain last night &amp; most of the Day the ground has got a compleat weting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>mended the harnefs this forenoon the ground to wet to hoe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>went to Brockville to hear a sermon before sacrament stopt at Aunt Marys all night she is very poorly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>partook of the sacrament Jock Margret &amp; Elen came down this morning I came home with them {in left margin} rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>went to Lyn with 28 flour barrels &amp; 5 firkins for J Williams Darling got the firkins &amp; colman the barrels heavy rain at noon {in left margin} rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>helped Rob to fix his hay rack fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>worked at the turnips carrots &amp; beets the Revd Mr Morrison preached at caintown &amp; stopt at Jocks all night he brought him up</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>I went to Lyn with the Revd Mr Morrison the boys worked at the {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went to Charlestown for a load of bats David began to Mow a little fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>the boys al went to the mountain to huckleberry I mowed a little in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>began to Mow in the field frount of Elizes went to Lyn with {smudged out} flour Barrels for Colman &amp; 5 firkins to Baxter rain about noon {in left margin} rain</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept 1</td> <td>began to cut the Scotch wheat beyond the barn fine crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>the Revd Mr Har{illegible} preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to Brockville to see the Prince of Wails he was to be at 5 oclock he did not come in till after dark saw his hat &amp; that was all the town was beautifully luminated at night &amp; a torchlight prosession went along with him through the streets got home at one oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>worked at the wheat &amp; oats John Edgley &amp; Rob Armstrong helped John Yonge &amp; two of his Boys came hear on there road to Lansdown to help Cristie</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>finished the oats a most of the wheat Rob helped fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>finished all the cutting fine Day the Wind North East</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>drew the peas &amp; the oats from cristies &amp; part of the wheat west of the Barn this forenoon fine crop rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>drew in the rest of the wheat west of the Barn this forenoon fine crop rain in the afternoon {in left margin} first rain {illegible} storms</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to Mill with 10 bushel of oats for the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>James Clow &amp; his wife came to see Granpa drew in the wheat from Criste place rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>thrashed the wheat from criste place cleaned it &amp; had 8 bushel took it to the Mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>the Boys went to Mallorytown to a picnic</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; met John Robeson &amp; his daughter Agness they came on a visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>drew stones to the dich at the Barn</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept 16</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>went to Wm Hazelwoods with John Robinson &amp; Granpa Jock Margret &amp; Elen the Boys cut the {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Hazelwoods are all here &amp; at Jocks</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>went to Brockville with John Robinson &amp; Daughter seen them on the Railcars for Careton</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain {illegible)tuist</td> <td>20</td> <td>went to John Younge with Elizabeth stopt over night then went Oxford to look at a farm of Kenneth Morrisons do not like it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>21</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>22</td> <td>came from John Youngs this morning heavy wind David plowing in the field west of the Barn Granpa very poorly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached at caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>24</td> <td>began to dig the potatos at cristies fine day John Younge &amp; his Wife came to see Granpa he is very poorly rain at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>25</td> <td>rained most of the day Granpa was taken with spiting of Blood spit about a pint went for Betsy &amp; Dr Keer</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Adam went to Gibsons for wild grapes David helped Jock to log I fixed at the Barnyard &amp; cut part of the Buckwheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>27</td> <td>finished cuting the Buckwheat in the forenoon &amp; thrashed Jocks Buckwheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>frost</td> <td>28</td> <td>heavy rain last night thrashed &amp; cleaned 13 bushel of schotch wheat &amp; pulled a waggon load of corn heavy wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>very heavy frost the first to kill the vines cut the cornstalks that we picked the corn off &amp; diged some potatos Picked Snow apples</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>the Revd Mr Har{illegile} preached in caintown</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{probably Oct 1860)</p> <p>{first part of page largely illegible}</p> October {upper portion of page is very faint and largely illegible} <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>{entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>{illegible} dug some potatoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>{illegible} to make his woodshed doors strikethrough</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>4</td> <td>very wet day went to Bates &amp; Kincaids to get there accounts Bates 5{illegible} Kincaid is 4 {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Granpa is taken very bad spiting blood went for P{illegible} &amp; Dr Keir he gave some {illegible} the boys got some of pie squashes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Granpa is failing very fast Do{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7 X</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Armstrong came to see Granpa he is very ow he died half past ten A.M.Robert &amp; Mrs Hazelwood John {illegible} Wm &amp; Betsey Hazelwood Jock &amp; Margret was all hear &amp; we all partook of the sacrament Granpa imediately after {illegible} the Wine</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>went with {rest of line illegible} &amp; John Edgly to dig the grave</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Granpa was Buried at {illegible} at the Stoe Curch to {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>drew in &amp; thrashed the Buckwheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>cleaned the Buckwheat had 30 bushel John Innis came at noon to thrash the Peas finished &amp; then went to Jocks &amp; finished them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>drew a load of punkins &amp; picked some apples</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Armstrong preach at caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>15</td> <td>cleaned the peas had 35 bushel very wet day Ackland</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>28th</td> <td>Bought of N. Baxter</td> <td>L</td> <td>s</td> <td>d</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>40 yrds of cotton 7 1/2 per yrd</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6 Do print 7 1/2 Do</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 Pair of shoes</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 vest 3s 1 quart of vinegar 7 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1860 Sept 19</td> <td></td> <td>10s</td> <td>6 Susan</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 1859 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>11</td> <td>Bought of Lamb &amp; Sec</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 scyth 5s.6d 2 snaths 6s.2 whitstone 8d</td> <td>L</td> <td>12</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859</p> <p>Received from {illegible} 4 yrd Cotton bought out of it or paid</p> <p>March 2s for Roof spent 2 1.3 horse nails 7 1/2 sugar 1.2</p> <p>March 12 .2s.6d candle</p> <p>12 Crity for sash 7s.6d</p> <p>March 19th bought a piece of uper leather 8s.2d</p> <p>sundrs 2s</p> <p>April 13 paid Dr Ronalds 20S iron 16s.3d</p> <p>chain 4s barley &amp; rice5s coal 3s.4 1/2 razor 1s.3d nails 2s.9d</p> <p>harnefs leather &amp; buckles 2s.9d shoethread 7 1/2 oil 2s.9d</p> <p>Agriculture Sc 10s Jesup 5d sundres 1s.9d</p> <p></p> <p>1859</p> <p>May the Barn acount gave Harvy Hay a cow for 30 dollars towards his pay per the Framing $30</p> <p>gave W. Weeks for shingle a cow 26 for 13 thousand</p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>received from Jock 30 dollars</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>bought 224 lb nails 4 1/2 cents per lb &amp; 2s for kegs</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>bougth 10 lb boards nails</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Do 10 lb shingle nails</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Do 5 lb large Do</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>D 2 lb small</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>Do 3 lb wrought Do</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Do 10 lb st{illegible}</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Iron for hinges</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>20 lb nails</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4 set of hinges</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>screws</td> <td>1</td> <td>4 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2 lb nails</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5 lb Do</td> <td>1</td> <td>1 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1860 August 7</td> <td>2 lb wrought nails</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>{illegible}</td> <td>24</td> <td>{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Apr</td> <td>19</td> <td>Joseph Davis choped</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>John Ackland Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Joseph Davis Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Wm Hazelwood Do</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Work done for John Elingham</p> <p>1859</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>butter</td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mar</td> <td>29</td> <td>Went to Farmersville with 65 flour barrels to P Wing</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>6</td> <td>Adam went to Lyn with 30 butter firkins Darling 10 Baxter 10 Jakes 10</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>25</td> <td>Went to Lyn with 24 butter firkins Baxter 18 Derby 6</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>13</td> <td>Do to Farmersville 30 butter tubs Williams 6 Green 12 Blanchard 12</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>{illegible}</td> <td>25</td> <td>Do to Charlestown 22 Do to Do Bues</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>24</td> <td>Do to Farmersville 36 pork Barrels 10 to Wills &amp; Mr Wign &amp; Bl 16 to Green</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>4</td> <td>Do to Charlstown 24 Pork Barrels to Bews</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>5</td> <td>Do 8 Do Do</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1860</td> <td></td> <td>Do to Lyn 68 flour Barrels to Colman</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>27</td> <td>Do to Lyn 54 flour Barrels for Colman</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>12</td> <td>Do to Farmersville with 32 firkins 8 to Mulvorne 10 to {illegible} 14 to Green</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Do to Lyn 53 flour Barrles to Colman</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>13</td> <td>Do to Farmersville 32 firkins 10 to Mulvence 20 to Green</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Do to Charlestown with 20 firkins for Bewes</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Do to for a load of bolts</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>13</td> <td>Do to Do Do Do</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Do to Lyn with 30 flour Barrels 6 to Colman 5 firkins to Baxter</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5s</td> <td>5d</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859 pay received frim John Elingham</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>L</td> <td>s</td> <td>d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>23</td> <td>received from P Wing jug 1s.10 1/2 d Syrup 4s sugar 9d 9 pills 1.7</td> <td></td> <td>7 10 1/2</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>6</td> <td>received fish 1s.3d candle 1s.3d Salavatus 3d</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>25</td> <td>Do from Baxter 10 lb nails 2s.6 plow shear 2.6</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>knife 1s.8d crockry 1s.2d candles 1s.8</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>starch 6 redlon 4 1/2</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>13</td> <td>10 lb shingles nails 2s.6d salaratus 7 1/2d candles 1d coffe 1s.3d {illegible} 1 10 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>paper starch files allspice powder broom candle</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>24</td> <td>horse nails 7 1/2 rosen 4 soape 1s.3d spoons 1s collar 1s.1d file 7 1/2 thread .3 pencl 4 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>6 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 barrel</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>4</td> <td>1 lb paper 1s.3d 1 Jack knife 3s.9d 1 barre</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>5</td> <td>niting needle 2 horse nails 1s.3d opum 10 1/2 d salaratus 7 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>thread 1s rope 1s.6d</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>12</td> <td>receivd from Green 7 yrds cotton 7 1/2 lining 3s9d buttons 5d</td> <td></td> <td>8 6 1/2</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>5</td> <td>two Butter firkins 2.6 each</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>papper 1s Book 1s.3d hoe 1s.10 1/2d Bowls 1.8 pins 7</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>7 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>pills 1s.3d paper 1s.3 slate 7 1/2d spoons 1s.3d allspice 5 1/2 shoethread 3 paper 6d thread 6</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>1 pair shoes 5 from Elingham 1 pair of shoes 7s.6d July 6</td> <td></td> <td>5[7</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>13</td> <td>from Bues 1 hayfork 4s 1 lb salavatus 7 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>7 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>cash 11s.3d</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>7 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>11</td> <td>3</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1859 July 30 got some Buds from Mr Dowd in caintown</p> <p>No 1 next his house East then No 2 then No 5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>went to Adam Armstrong on A visit Thomas Scott &amp; wife was there on A visit to</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>drew wood for Elingham half Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to town Meeting</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>sent 1 dollar to Thompson &amp; Co for the Ath{cut off} October 21. 1859</p> <p></p> <p>Sketch #1:</p> <p>{2 lines at 45 degrees diagonal meeting up to a vertical. 1 horizontal line from base of first 45 diagonal line, intersecting 2 45 diagonal line meeting vertical}</p> <p>5 feet long {on 1st 45 degree diagonal}</p> <p>Do {on 2nd 45 degree diagonal}</p> <p>1 foots 3 inches {on Horizontal Line}</p> <p>6 feet {on Vertical line}</p> <p>teeth 8 1/2 inches {under sketch}</p> <p></p> <p>Sketch #2</p> <p>{looks like a stake in the ground, hilled up around base with 3 horizontal bars insecting at regular intervals}</p> <p>11 inches long {on first horizontal bar}</p> <p>10 inches long {on second horizontal bar}</p> <p>9 1/2 long {on third horizontal bar}</p> <p>6 inches apart {on vertical in between horizontal bar}</p> <p>{on vertical stake} 3 inches {between ground and first horizontal} 6 inches { between first and second horizontal bars</p> <p>15 inches from sadle to the top Bar {written vertically on right hand side of sketch</p> <p><br />Sketch #3 {A curved arc with a circle and the beginning and end, and at the top midpoint of arc.}</p> <p>7 inches to the center {written above first half of arc}</p> <p>this is the cavis or halter part of the Breaking harnefs {written below sketch}</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9302e1e3f12af1ce9fda3f5db7af2fa5.pdf e9b30cd5d6dac98fb8b5d412bf5801e1 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/46f077a1d211914a17611a70389c19f4.pdf 71f201a524fafe0aa3224bf506364027 PDF Text Text William Beatty (1806 - 1897) 1838-1854 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Note to reader: Many of the dates of the handwritten pages in the scans acquired by the Rural Diary Archive were cut off on the left side, during scanning. The correct dates from the original diary in the Walter Beatty fonds, at Queen’s University Archives, Kingston, Ontario, have been entered, where they were missing. The earliest diary entry is 1838 found on page 32. {1839 or 1859?} April 9 Began to Plough in the orchard west of the Barn 11 Ploughed in the orchard east of the House fine growing time 12 Sowed 2 Bushel of Wheat soaked 24 hours salt Brine & blue stem ½ Bushel sowd dry on the tow ridges nearest the House 13 Planted 50 Appel Trees dry cold weather 18 Do 40 more principally grafts east of House Sowed 2 Bushel of Wheat soaked the same as above Do ½ Do Dry next the Barn Planted east of the Barn 34 Appel Trees 20 more principally grafts cold weather 1848 Sept 18 Bought 1 Barrel salt 8s - 3 Bundles cotton yarn 5s = 6d each {The ‘s’ stands for shilling and the ‘d’ stands for pence} 19 helped John Ackland at the tharshing {threshing} machin in the forenoon & Joseph Keer in the afternoon 20 split rails to make pens the straw Jock rippled {threshed} the flax 21 choring & fixing abought about the Barn {September} 22 the same some rain 1 �23 Moor came with the tharshing machin & we tharshed Bar{ley} the Baptist Wheat the coesa Wheat & 2200 sheafs Black sea 24 went to Caintown & heard Mr Constable Preach from 1 Peter ch IV - v18 25 tharshed in the forenoon & went John Armstrong in the afternoon 26 went to samuel Innis & shod the horses 27 put the straw in the Barn {September} 28 went to Farmersville for A load of lime for John Elingham. thrashe the oas for premium {September} 29 cleaned the Barley for the premium 30 went Brockville & took 10 bushel oats & 10 bushel Barley & left them in McKenzies Granary & atended an Agriculture meettin got A side of harness leather from Henry Boothe on Cornalls acount weighing 10lb 1s - 3d per lb - 12s = 6d october 1 no meetting to day {October} 2 tharshed the Buckwheat Jocks Load had 21 Bushel went to Farmersville with 35 lb harness leather to Giles for to make A set of harness 23 went to Samuel Inises & helped to shoe Robs Colts 4 pulled 6 load of Corn & had A husking bee at night 5 went to Cattle Show at Colmans corners & took the 1 premiums 1 year old Bull 2 3 year old Bull 3 on cow 2 on Calfs 1 on lambes 2 on Rams 1 on flax 1 on Carrots 7 finished the Corn fine weather 8 went to Caintown & heard he Rev Mr McCallum prech from 1 Peter ch2 = vr9 9 pulled turnips & Carrots for the show Jock went to Robsons with the young Bull 2 �10 went to the Brockville Fair & took the 1 premium on oats 1 on flax seed 1 on Carrots 1 Cradle 1 on dril barrow 1 on Ram 2 on Bull 2 on Barley {1}840 June 1 planted ¼ acre sugar beet octob 24 puled the beets better then 100 Bush 11 Sowed ½ acre Rutabagas nov 4 Do the RB {rutabagas} 300 or 10 tuns 22 Ploughing bee Ploughed 12 acres 29 hoeed the potatos July 4 began to mowe in the field orchard next the House Sept 5 began to sow the fall wheat west line south side of the road and sowed 3 ½ Bushel 7 sowed 3 ½ Do {meaning ‘the same as above’} – 9 Do - - 3 ½ Do – 11 Do 3 ½ old wheat and it did not half come up so that the 2 october we sowed it agan 12 sowed 3 ½ Bushel 15 Do 1 ½ Do Bearded wheat 3 �octob 26 Snowed about 3 inches 28 rained so that the snow disapeared 1841 May 1 snow in the Woods 3 Sowed 66 Bushel of spring Wheat Whear {where} the fall wheat is hilled the first 8 ridges next the dich drged with Plaster 10 4 ½ Bushel Italian wheat in the field front the house morning cloudy afternoon wet 16 - woods look red pretty cold 1841 May 17 and 18 sowed 17 Bushel of oats in the middle field west line south side of the road 5 ½ acres 19 sowed 2 ½ Bushel Gray Peas south east corne of the field frount house woods begin to look green 20 sowed 1 Bushel Black oats from Mrs Kincaid on the two ridges next the east line northeast corner then 4 Bushel comon oats then 2 ½ Bushel peas 21 sowed ½ Do flax seed and ½ Bushel Barley 22 in the field west of the house sowed 3 Bushel Barley / 1 Bushel Do all 4 �24 washed Barnyard lye and dryd with Plaster and ashes ½ Bushel sowed dry next the clover 23 woods gquiet {quite} green warm dry wether oct 29 Planted ¼ acre Sugar Beet and some mangle 29 puled the Beets abo{ut} 100 31 7 Buthel 7 Bushel cups 2 Do small whites and 1 Do ragh rabs 1 ½ Do pink eys {The bottom left corner of the page is ripped off and may have contained some words} rohns cork reds & reds & withs in all Bushel 21 dug the potatos the pink eyes and cork reds the best A Receipt for A clapt or sprain In A horses leg Take A few spoonfull of warm milk from the cow put it in A plate and take A piece of alam {alum} and rub it in the milk till it become A crud then chaff it the part and bandish {tie} it well 1843 June 16 sowed ½ acre turnip 4 rows yellow Bullock the rest rutabagas 20 planted 14 Bushels of potatos over again being killed with the wet fine growing time 1842 nov 18 began to Snow A little July 13 Began to Mow in the field frount of the House East line 1843 no suggar this year August 3 finished the Mowing grass very good may 8 sowed 4 Bushel s. wheat front of the Barn 4 Began to reap in field back of the House East line 10 the wood begin to look green 10 all the wheat finished and A fine Crop 17 the same field sowed 4 Bushel Barley 22 5 �18 7 ½ B oats and peas at the rate of 1 to 3 Began to sow the fall Wheat in harper field at the East line and sowed 4 Bushel 20 7 B oats all in the same field 24 Sowed 4 Bushel more and draged it all 22 rolled the spring wheat and Barley 28 Sowed 4 Bushel and Plowed it in 23 sowed back of Jocks house ½ Bushel flax seed and ½ B peas and 1 B hoptton oats 29 Do 4 Do and draged it in may 25 Sowed in the next field Below 7 white oats 10 Bushel Black 3 hoptton oct 23 finished the diging of the Potatos and A very poor Crop 26 Do th pulling the turnips and Beets A very poor Crop 27 snowed about 3 inches A very stormy d{ay} 1844 April 14 woods begign look green peasant weather 1842 May 25 Plowed the Beet ground 28 sowed 2 bushel siberian wheat and 2 Do Black sea wheat in the field below the house weast side in same field began to 28 draged and planted ¼ acre Beets and 5 rows carrots 1 row and 1 rows mang Woz {mangelwurzel} May 3 sow the oats and sowed 2 bushel of Leiws and 6 bushel common oats June 6 Plowed the turnip ground 4 and 3 Do more 5 bushel peas & oats 15 draged and sowed the turnips at the of 1lb to the acre 11 sowed 5 bushel Barley 5 heavy Frost cut of corn and potatos 6 �13 Do - 5 Do oats & ¼ flax seed in the field west of Joc house 27 howed the potatos 10 days work 16 17 rooled {rolled} all the above mentioned grain July 1 howed the beets badly cut with the Grub 2 days 24 planed 45 bushel of Potatos 18 cups & pink eyes the rest A mixture 7 Sowed A few rutabaga in the gardin 30 sowed with the drill barrow ¼ acre sugar beets & 2 drils rutabagas Best 25 began to mow very warm and dry June 5 Sowed ½ acre rutabaga those betwen the big stone and fence Aug 13 began to reape bearded wheat the least not so mutch hurt with {rus?; Cut off} sowed with large end of scilender the rest with small end plenty thick 27 began to Sow 3 Bushel of Wheat 29 Sowed - 3 Do - – wheat A fine Crop~ Sept 4 Do - - Bt {Beets} - Do all plowed in 8 began to sow below the house 14 and finished draged it in oct 14 began to dig the Potatos July 13 15 finished plowing the summer fallow began to mow south side of the rowd {road} East line 7 �27 began to reape the fall wheat 30 31 began to pull th rutabaga above 300 bushel {Above it reads: ½ acre} Aug 6 began to rain for tow or three days began to Cradile {cradle} the spring Wheat Black sea the best nov 3 Do – Do beets 130 bushel to ¼ acre 5 Do - Do carrots 18 Do Good crop 14 sowed ½ bushel new kind of wheat 1844 Aug 22 very wet weather spring wheat & oat grou{nd} 31 sowed 7 Bushel of fall wheat Sep 01 Do 7 ½ Do {illegible} above house sept 7 Do 7 ½ Do front of elize house {possibly Elizabeth Young} oct 18 finished diging the potatos A good crop about 500 Bus 26 Do pulling the Beets and turnips A good crop 140 Bushel of Beets and 400 of turnips fine wether 28 the first snow began to fall this morning and snowed for two days it was two feet deep Nov 8 John youngs ram got among the ewes thinks he was with big ewe mothers black and brigs ewes snow nearly all gone good weather 25 snowed about 5 inches 1845 Janu Greate deal of ice 26 verry Cold wether Febru 4 began to Snow in the morning and Snowed and blowed for two days and nights the snow was about betwen 4 & 5 ft on the {levit?} 8 �16 rained very hard and took away A good deal of the snow march 5 rain very hard all day fine weather most of the mounth April verry backward weather this month the trees begin to look Green {1}845 May 6 Began to sow and sowed front of the Barn on the ridg {n}ext the board fence ½ Bushel of the new siberian spring whe{at} than 1 Bushel of the new Blacksea wheat the middle pick clean and part of the ne{Cut off} 7 sowed 3 Bushel of the old siberian Wheat at the foot of the Fall wheat in front of Eliz{Cut off} the ground is in fine order 9 sowed 2 Bushel of the gardner Peas next the Bu{Cut off} then 5 Bushel of the common Peas ½ Bushel gru{Cut off} Bus 10 sowed 3 Do - of Laeiws oats harper feild east line 12 Do - 15 Do common oats and 13 Do better then 3 pecks of flax seed and A fee{Cut off} of John Henry Peas the weather warm and the ground very Driy A very dry summer July 14 began to mow the meddows very light 1846 {Feb}r uary 22 drew Wood 2 days James Heugh helping March 2 Do - - Do 1 day Wm. Luby helping 13 Do - Do 3 days Ezre Huntly helping 20 Sleighing geting very bad but pleasant weather 24 & 25 rained very hard Snow mostly gone Wheat looks well 9 �26 helped Joseph Kerr to move some Apple Trees whear the line was altered very little frost in the ground April 1 Began to Plow in the 2 field south side of the road 6 hard frost at night & hot sun in the day 7 James Heugh & son & Wm Luby choping Con line 15 Snowed 1 ½ inch hard frost at night 22 Sowed ½ Bushel of marrow fat peas in the end of the first ridg then 3 Bushel of Gold vine peas & 7 Bushel of Garner pea 24 finished draging & rooting the peas in the field below the bull paster {pasture} the Woods begin to look red 27 the Woods begin to look Green very dry weather 29 rain this afternoon 30 Sowed nearly 1 ½ Bushel of the Odessa wheat at the end of the New Barn May 1 Sowed 4 ½ Bushel of oats {May} 2 rained nearly all day 4 Do 14 ½ Do - Do & about 1 ½ Bushel large oats on the short rige next the dich on the next ¼ Bushel flax seed 6 Thomas Scott & George McNeich {McNish} came & examined the height of the Water on marsh & made markes on some trees with an inch gouge 7 Sowed 1 ½ Bushel of Jo Keers Black sea wheat 8 Do 2 ½ Do of our own 9 began to rain about noon & rained all night & the next Day so that we could not go to meeting 12 Father towld C- Hays to mind the hight of the watter as he was working at the Saw mill 17 Sowed 17 Bushel of oats Middle field east line south side of the road 5 ½ acres 10 �18 Sowed 2 ½ Bushel Barley & 3 Black sea Jock house 19 Do ¾ Bushel timothy & gave it one stroke of the drag around 20 John Booth survaid 21 Sowed ½ Do flax seed and ½ Bushel Barley 22 in the field west of the house sowed 3 Bushel Barley1 Bushel Do all Washed Barnyard lye and Dry with Plaster and ashes ½ Bushel Sowed dry next the clover 23 woods quiet dry wether 29 Planted ¼ acre Sugar Beets and 29 seeded the Beets 31 7 Bushel 7 Bushel Cups 12 Do small 1848 Jan 1 rained all day & the ground compleetly thawed 2 went to caintown to church & heard Mr Pool from Luke cXIII = v6-7 3 went to the town Meatting at McIntoshes J- Henry pathmaster 5 went to the Election at McIntoshes and voted for Mr Gowan in preferance to Mr Richards it began to snow in the morning and snow about 4 inch went down the second day to the Mill and Joined in A note with Joseph Keer for £25 from Samuel Rowsom payeble in 3 month 7 went to the Temperance Mills with A pieace of cloth 8 drawed up some wood hard frost 9 snowed hard and stormed all day 10 drawed A little wood and broake the sliegh very cold day 11 went to Brockville & atended an Agricultureal Meeting in the courthouse {Between the lines it reads: was apointed trustee in place of John Acland} A very cold day with {Above it reads: snow most of day} 11 �12 went to draw wood for the Rev Mr Baxter at Farmersville 13 fixed J- Keer sleigh tounge & the choped wood & wat drawed 14 went to Brockville with A load of turnips for Mrs Huchis {Hutcheson} {Below this it reads: receved A silver medel from the District soccity} A thaw day with A little rain 15 heavy rain & thaw the snow most all away thrashed the gold vine Peas 16 went to caintown to church in the waggon & heard the Rev Mr Baxter preach A Missionary sermon from Heb chXIII - v16 hard frost 17 hard frost cleaned the Gold vine Peas 17 Bushel 18 cleaned 8 Bushel of the fall wheat high wind & A little snow 19 made A door for the Barn cellar Kitte calfed hard fr{ost} 20 helped J. Keer to attend the thrashing machine went to caintown at night with the waggon to attend A missionary meetting and heard the Rev merss {Messrs} Pool , Baxter , Bevitt & Vandusen 21 choring fine day hard frost 22 went to Colemans corners to an agricultural meetting 23 Do to A quarterly meetting At the old Chapple in the waggon & heard the Rev Mr Bevitt preach from Ezekil chXXIII - vIII 24 went to tempperance Mill with 36 yar of cloth & carred it acros the lakes 1848 Janr 25 Fine pleasant day Drawed A little wood 26 Warm with A little rain finished the Garner Peas 27 Cleaned the Garner Peas & put 20 Bushel up stairs rained & thawed so that the frost is nearly out of the ground 12 �28 finished cleaning the fall Wheat & had 14 ½ Bushel & 5 Bushel of Timothy seed, the produce 7 ½ Acres in the Harper Field cold wind with no frost 29 A little frost last snowed about 4 inch this morning was in the Barn cleaning the spring Wheat 30 went to Caintown with the sleigh & heard the Rev Mr. Pool preach from Hebr ch VI vr123 31 fine day Daniel Nowland cleaned flax Feb 1 went to Dr Week & helped to make A Coffin for Pattrick Murray who was Killed by the falling of A Tree 2 went to Brockville with the sleigh fine day but the roads bad 3 Do to younge Mills with 52 Barrels for John Ellingham rained this afternoon 4 Drawed some wood in the forenoon cleaned Wheat in the afternoon 5 began to snow in the Night & is still snowing finished cleaning the spring Wheat & had 90 Bushel from 7 acres 6 Dul Day with A little snow no meeting today snowed 10 inch 7 Drawed 52 Barrels to younge Mills for J Ellingham 8 Do - wood A little wood this forenoon then drawed hooptimber for Ellingham 9 {filead; as in filed?} A new cross cut saw for J. Heugs & George chopted 10 squared 2 sticks 24ft longe for the Ministers stable at Farmersville in forenoon & went to younge Mills in the afternoon with 53 Bus 11 took to Colemans 1-7/3 cords hemlock Bark 12s - 6d per cord the Roads firstrate 12 Do 1-7/3 Do - - Do Do Do Do & received 5s 13 went to Brockville & heard the Rev Wm Smart preach from Job chXXIII - vrs21-22 fine Day & good sleaghing 14 drawed wood half the Day for J- Ellingham the rest at home 13 �15 tharshed A little Jock went to Brockville with A load of turnips & gave Mrs Hutcheson 3 ½ Bushel witch made 31 ½ Bushel & 1 Bushel Peas 3 at 3s 16 helped James Heughs to atend tharshing machin 17 went to Farmersville with 2 sticks for the minister Stabel Richard Marchel helped Jock to Chop fire wood in the marsh 1848 Feb 18 Drawed wood in the forenoon in the afternoon took wood to the School 19 Do -- -- ---- - - ----- in the afternoon went to younge Mills with 46 {-ar-ds?} James Ellit & Richard Marchel choped on Marchels Acount Good sleighing this last fortnight with modrate weather 20 went to Caintown & heard Mr Vanston Preach from Heb chIV vrs16 considerable of rain to day 21 some frost last night the reads very slipry sharped & shod the Horses 22 Drawed ten loads of wood the sleighing very bad 23 snowed 2 inches last night drawed 8 load of cord wood some flury of snow no frost Jock was tharshing oats Henary Purvis & Hannah Hazelwood marred {married} 24 went to John Armstrong’s for A load of Ceader for Buckets 25 Sawed the Bucketstuf & drawed wood 26 drawed wood & Jock went George Tows wood Bed took Elen to Samuel Youngs in the evening to see his wife she being very sick went to Brockville in the night for A little of lemmon sirup for her got home at 3 oclock 27 Rev Mr Pool Preached in Caintown in the forenoon & Mr Darbishire {Derbyshire} Quaker in the afternoon & Rev Mr Harve in our School House in forenoon 28 drawed 11 oake logs to Macintosh saw Mill: {Between the lines it reads: samuel younges Wife Depared this life the 28th} 14 �29 Do 5 Do & 5 Baswood & 8 Pines went to the wake with Thomas Davis, snowed 4 inches last night March 1 went to Funeral & their was upwards of 50 sleighs & Cutters accompanyed the corps to Caintown & the Rev Mr Baxter Preached from Rev chXIV - vr13 snowed fine Day 2 went with 2 pine logs to Mcintosh drawed wood the rest of the Day Ereri Hays choped on his Fathers acount 3 snowed about 6 inchs to Day went to younge Mills with A hemlock saw log 23 inch 3s - 9d received 1 lb tea 3s per lb 4 took 1 log 26 inch 4s in the forenoon - 2 in the afternoon 25.&.22 inch. 6s 9d & received sundry articles ammounting 8s ½ d & A duebill for 3s - 5 ½ d 5 very stormy withe A heay drift went to Caintown & Mr Vanston preach from 6 stormy with wind & snow thrasted oats & put pins & raves in Adam Armstrong’s slaigh {March 1848.} 7 fine day went with 2 logs to young mills 20 inch & 21 inch . 5s 3d Do Do Do - 3 logs Do -22 - 23 & 24 inch 14 ft - - - 10s 4d 8 Do - Do - Do 2 logs 28 & 30 9s - 6d {To the right of a left curly bracket it reads: A heavy south wind & A thaw so that the roads is nearly bear} 9 snowed about 2 inches last keen frost today reaceived at young Mills {illegible?} the logs 27 ¾ yar cotton 6d per yard 13s - 10 ½ d 1 Doz Buttons 8d 2 lb tea 3s per lb 6s - 3 lb rice 4 ½ d per lb 1s 1 ½ d 1 bedcord 1s - 3d 7 bowls 2s - 4d 1 ball candil wak {candle wax} 4d 1 file 7 ½ d 10 A very stormy day cleaned the oats & put 25 Bushel in the Bin 11 choped wood at the door in the forenoon attendid A school examination with the Rev Mr Baxter Jock went to Thomas Davis L Be {Cut off; Logging Bee?} 12 Rev Mr Baxter Preachd at Caintown snowed & then rained Elen very un well 15 �13 slight frost last night Father & John started for Ramsay & the widdow Mcdonald went to Perth with them & I took 4 Bushel of Corn & 10 Bushel S wheat to Mcs Mill & brought 53 Barrels up from Elingham to take to Brockville 14 went to Brockville with the Barrels & deliverd them at Hubbels Mill & attendid an Agricultural meeting & paid 3s - 9d for cleaning the Wach 1s for black thread 1s - 3d for Rapper & 1s - 5d san{Cut off} 15 went to Mill for the grist & choped wood A very cold Day 16 shaved bucket staves Father & John came from Ramsay 17 choped wood & went to Elingham’s for A load of Barrell 18 went to Brockville with 62 flour Barrels for Elingham 19 the Rev Mr Moris Preached at our school House from Isiah chIII - vr10 & 11 A fine day 20 took A load of firkin staves from Elingham’s to young Mills for Walter Tallon rains very hard this afternoon slaighing nearly gone 21 Jock & Tom Davis went A Beging for Patrick Angling who has been sick & all the Family 21 mendid the children’s shoes Jock went with the waggon to Tom Davis & they took what they had gathered to Angling's 22 drawed wood with the Horses & oxen John C Hays helped Jock to Chop the march all in A food snow mostly gon 23 ground A new taping gouge & made some sap buckets 24 went to the sap bush & overhauled the bucket Jock taped some it ran well 25 made some more buckets & Jock taped the rest of Bush in all 154 trees rained A little this afternoon 1848 March 26 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Pool preach from Psalm chLXXXIV - vr10-11 rained considerable roads very bad 16 �27 made some more sap buckets fine Day 28 made 12 buckets Do Do Jock thrashe the Peas & oats 29 Do 9 Do & shaved the stuff 30 Do 12 D in all 51 & 2 to gather with cleand the Peas & oats & had 24 Bushel 31 ground the axes & went & choped some cordwood on the Thomson place April 1 rained very hard last night choped some Do in all 4 ½ cord 2 no metting to Day went to see Samuel young fine Day 3 Drawed some rail cuts & made A peice of A brush fince around the fall Wheat on the Thompson Place 4 cut wood for the sugar Bush rained most of the Day & night 5 cleaned A corner & moved the fence at the fut of the Feild in frount of the old Barn 6 made A Gate for the front of the House & Jock went to Mill with 10 ½ Bushel of s wheat A fine Day Joseph Stots threshed the Poll Oats & helped to clean them had 25 Bushel 2 Days work 7 drawed stons of the Feild front of the old Barn some to the road 8 Do the rest to A pile in the Feild A little frost at night fine Days 9 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Baxter preach from Ezra chIII - vr4 he came home with us in the Waggon & staid all night 10 drawed the middle fence off & mendid the outside fencis Began to Plow & plowed A part of A ridg in the feild front of the old Barn Jock went Henry Armstrong rais-ing 11 Jock Plowed in the orchard west of the Barn with the oxen & I continued in the feild where I began 12 rained A A little last night & stil continued till noon plowed the rest of the Day warm fine weather 17 �13 Plowed {April} 14th Plowed ground in fine order 15 went to Brockville on Horseback paid 2s 6d for plow point 2s 6d to {libary?} 3s 6d for A spaid 2s - 3d for steel & iron for land side for Plough & 7 ½ d for horse & 1s for onions & cabbage seed Joseph Kerr sent $3 for Mr. Watson & $10 for Mr Botchford witch I Paid {All the dates of this page are cut off on the left side. It is likely these entries are continuing from April 1848.} 16 Kept the House & the rest went James Scot’s to atend the Funeral of Mr Percival who Died of A consumtion {tuberculosis} 17 Plowed front of Eliz House A fine day 18 Do began to snow about noon & snowed about an inch 19 very hard frost this morning went to meet Father who went to Farmersville yesterday for Apple trees that Phillip Wing sent to Rochester for snow all gon {Between the lines it reads: planted 4 in Jocks door yard & 5 in ours 2 in the orchard & 2 at the old Barn at noon} 20 Plowed till noon went to A raising of William Davis 2 Barns 21 Do 22 Plowed. fine Day ground very dry 23 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Pool preach from Rev chII - vr17 & the Rev Mr Wadkins from John chXII vr32 in our own School House A light showr this aftirnoon 24 heavy thunder with some rain last night finished plowing the green {illegible?} Jock draged the orchard rather cold 25 began to sow & sowed 6 Bushel of Garner Peas West line S - side road 26 sowed 5 Bushel Gold vine Peas . frosty nights 27 sowed 5 Bushel Peas & oats & cross draged the whole 18 �28 sowed 6 Bushel Polloats & 5 Bushel White oats very wind weather ground very dry Jock has been drawing Dung the last 4 Days to the 2 feild front of the House Wat & Adie helped to load had tow Waggons 29 A little rain this morning sowed 2 Bushel large oats very windy Jock plowed A little in the garden 30 no meetting to Day fine Day May 1 sowed ¼ Bushel flax seed on ¼ acre roled partd of the field fine rain this afternoon Jock finiste garden 2 loaded Dung in the forenoon went Mcintoshs to get in logs but could not do it Jonne dragged corn hills {Between the lines it reads: {wo}ods look A little green} 3 finished rolling the field front of the old Barn 4 Began Plow 2 feild from the House {May} 5th Plowed 5th Plowed 6 sowed 3 Bushel Barley & 1 Bushel Fea Wheat & 1 Bushel Ball Black sea in the 2 feild south fence Jock planted the garden with Corn & Potatos & finished Dunging the Corn feild 7 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Baxter Preach from Matthew chXIII - vr16 & 17 rain this afternoon 1848 may 8 plowed round the old Barn in the forenoon in 2 feild afternoon 9 plowed in the feild below the Bull paster in the forenoon went to A Dung Be of John Kincaid in the after 10 fine shower last night warm this morning 11 cold rain till 3 oclock finished the corn feild 19 �12 sowed 5 Bushel Black sea in the Con feild south side first 3 Bushel came to the 3 stone pile at the rate 1 Bushel per acre next 2 Do came to the forth stone pile & sowed thicker 13 cross draged & cleaned the furows in the forenoon & then sowed 3 Bushel & draged it one way cold in to night James Hughes & Daniel Nowland worked in the Garden on the 12th 14th no Meetting to Day 15 sowed 3 Bushel more in all 11 Bushel of Wheat 16 finished draging this forenoon then Plowed in the 2d {2nd} feild 17 continued plowing . Jock finished planting the Corn & beans in the feild below the Bull paster rather cold wether 18 sowed 1 ½ Bushel Timothy in the Con feild & 3 Bushel Black sea wheat in the 2d feild & Jock planted Corn around the old Barn yard ground very dry 19 s.2 Bushel wheat & sowed Timothy on all is draged 20 heavy thunder & rain last night. very warm with some showrs to day every thing refreshed planted A smal tea cupfull of Comodore Stewart Wheat sent by Adam Cranston from New Jercey & An Ear of Corn that old Mr Austin gave us that came from the State of Main in the Garden 21 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Pooll preach Phil chI vr27-28 fine Day with A little rain 22 sowed 3 ½ Bushel Wheat whitch finished the 2 feild 23 sowed ⅓ Acre of Carrots & ¼ Acre of sugar Beet in the feild below the Bull paster Jock plowing the Orchard 24 made brush fence around the fall wheat on the Thompson place Richard Marchel helping rained A little this mo{rning} 25 plowed & draged in 1 ½ Bushel Peas below the Corn Jock draged ¾ Bushel Black sea on the Thompson Place 26 draged & furrowed the orchard at the old Barn 20 �{1848} May 27 planted 13 Bushel Potatos in the orchard at the old Barn Robart & Adam Armstrong helping us. fine weather 28 went to Caintown & heard George Keer exort & heard the Rev Mr Watkins preach from 1 Corin chI 3 4 in our own school House 29 went Mill with 6 Bushel fall wheat & 7 Bushel spring wheat & then washed the sheep at J. Aarmstrong 30 cleared the Potatoes out of the cellar & had 26 Bushel 31 went to Brockville with Jerry & will Heazelwood Horce Betsey Hellen & Father in the waggon had 3 Bushel Potatos for Betsey & 5 for ourslves & got 2s - 3d per Bushel & the flour of 6 Bushel fall Wheat 2cwt = 40th $5 - s4 making $8 - 0s - 3d Bought 1 Barrel Salt 7s - 6d 2 Barrels of Plaster 5s - 6d per Barrel 1 ½ gallon Rum 5s 1 lb Rutabaga seed 2s - 6d shaving soap 4d A very cold day June 1 made A piece of brush fence at the bottom of the feild front of Elize Jock strained his knee so that he cannot work A very hard frost this morning beans & corn hurt {June} 2 planted the beans over again 3 went through the corn & potatos in the garden & round the old Barn 4 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Hulbert Preach from John chIII vr19 5 went to Brockville with A 29 firkins for John Elingham & got sundry and articles amounting to 12s - 6d from him Bought 1 Barrel of cement 8s - 9d & 2 ½ ft lead pipe for A cistern 3s - 3d A fine showr this morning 6 worked on the roads {June} 7 the same 8 plowed the turnip ground & A peace for buckwheat furred up the turnip ground & sowed them puting nearly 1 lb of seed to ½ acre Wat planted the sugar Beet over Again they being mostly eat up with A grub 9 finished going through the corn with the dill 10 Jock plowed some more ground for buckwheat & we sowed ¾ of A bushel Along side the corn 21 �1848 June 11th heard the Rev Mr Morris Preach in our own school House from Luke chXV = vr24 warm dry weather 12 Jock went to Colmans with 23 Bushel of ashes & got factory cotton & tea for them & brought 15 Bushel of sand from Colmans for to build the sistern paid 2d A Bushel 13 went to Brockville on horse back to an Agricultural Meetting bought ½ snuff to put on trees 14 & 15th worked on the roads betwen Tows & Trickes with the oxen & scraper Jock drove the oxen & I held the scraper 11s - 3d per day T Davis over 16 howed the corn the ground very dry 17 maid 2 gates for the door yards Jock went W Weeks raison {raising} 18 went to Caintown & heard Mr Vansson Preach from Job chXIV = vr14 very warm day 19 diged A ditch from the sluseway in the road opisite Jock door & fild them with sones 20 Tho Davis Paid $6 - 2s - 6d for Working on the roads 2 days & the use of the scraper 5 days Jock went saul younges Bee A fine showr this afternoon 21 went Samul Innis’s & got rigings made for 3 Gates & 1 Waggon scute 22 went to Brockville with John Armstrong & stopped at Norman Boths & received A blank Deed & A writing of agreement between him & Matthew Roney for lot 10 {illegible?} ... 5 con {concession} met Matthew Roney in Brockville & went to Mr Gowans & witnessed the Deed & agreement Jock Robert Armstrong & Richard Marchel loged in the swale on the Thompson place 23 heavy rain this forenoon Jock went A loging Bee of James Hikes & I hung the smule Gates 24 plowed the Beet ground over again the seed did not owing grow owing to the dry weather planted the Carrot & Beets & 3 rows of Rutabagas 22 lb scotch �{J}une 1848 25 the Rev Mr Wadkins Preached in our School House & just as I got ready the Bees swarmed & saved them A fine showr this moring 26 went through the potatos with the Drag 27 plowed through the corn at the old Barn in the forenoon went Vanstone’s Mill with 18 ½ Bushel of Wheat stopt at the Widdow Young 28 all night came home the next day with grist 29 went to training to Maloroytown 30 fixed the Bull well & made part of A pump 27 John Ackland & his son Dudly was howing likewise Jonnhey & Adam at the potato {Ju}ly 1 fireed some log heaps Jock & Margret went to Brockville 2 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr McCullin Preach from I Peter chI = vr3 3 heavy rain last night & all day so that vegitation is revived 4 went to Martin Redman’s with Father & Mother & pruned his Apple trees & Jock went to Tom Davis’s loging Bee 5 mendid my shos Jock went to John Armstrongs to log for turnips frequant showrs 6 howed the Corn had Patrick Anglin & son Jock was loging with Jo Keer for turnips 7 howed the potatos John Ackland & son helping 8 finished the Do - in the forenoon & went to A raising of Richard Marchel Jock was loging with J Kerr 9 no meeting to Day 23 �10 drawed some cunchs of the turnip ground in the forenoon Jock draged in afternoon & I went Benjimine Young 11 & went to Gananoque with him to see the well borrers & agreed with them to come next week 12 left Young’s this morning, went through the turnip & Beets fine rain last night 13 Began to Mow & mowed half the day behind the House 14 hewed timber for the granery some heavy showrs 1848 July 15 went to Brockville with 10 Pork barrels & 40 flour barrels for John Ellingham with flour barrels left at Hubbels mills for Levit = sold the Pork barrels to Webster received from Ellingham out of Webster 3s = 7 ½ d 16 went to Caintown & heard Mr Vanston Preach 17 mowed the orchard very poor Grass & hard to cut 18 Jock went to Jo Keers & draged 1 acre of new land for Turnips sowed ... Drew 4 loads of hay out of the orchard 19 mowed in the feild below the orchard John Ackland helping 20 mowed in the harper feild John Ackland helping very poor grass 21 spread out & raked to day fine hay day 22 heavy rain last night & all this forenoon 23 no Meeting to day fine day 24 shook hay out of the cock it being very wet A poor hay day took A long time to dry drew 2 load 25 shook out some more & drew 4 load more out of the feild below the house no drought 24 �26 shook out some cocks on the road to the harper feild & they were very black & wet & some in the harper feild Elen & Margret helped us to rake & got we 4 load drawed 27 mowed in the harper feild . {June} 28 Do in the same feild 29 mowed front of the House in the forenoon . raked in the afternoon & drew 3 load out of the harper feild good hay wheather 30 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr McCallom Preach from Jeremiah chXVII = vr 9 31 rained very hard this forenoon mowed at the end of the new Barn in the afternoon Robert Armstrong helping August 1 mowed to day Robert helping drawed in 2 load of hay harper 2 mowed part of the day raked & drawed in 5 load of hay Robert & John helping .. finished mowing that feild 3 raked & Drew in 5 load more John & James Flood woking & John & Adam helping cut part of fall wheat 4 Drew 1 load of hay out of the harper feild & cut the large oat rained in the afternoon 5 rained nearly all day helped Thomas Davis & Robert H {surname illegible} to make A cradle {August 1848.} 6 Went to Caintown & heard Mr Vanston preach from Matt chXIII = vr3 7 Jock Father & Elen went to Brockville & I went through the Carrots Beets & turnips with the Horse & the Dill & raked the large oats 8 Jock & Tom Davis drew in 1 load of hay from the harper feild then mowed part of the wheat in the con feild then cut the fall wheat on the Thomson Place A very poor Crop & I finished his Cradle 9 mowed some on the Thompson Place not worth cuting in the forenoon made A cradle for Dr Keer 25 �10 made A cradle for Richard Marchal Jock & James Marchel began to hook the Gold vine Peas. drew in 11 stook {small piles} of large oats & flax 11 Jock worked at the Peas & I cradled the small oats 12 heavy rain last night finished Jack Vandusen cradle in the forenoon began to cut the Peas & oats Wat & Jonnie drove the Horses for Father & Mother to the quartly meeting 13 went to quartly Meeting to the old Chaple & heard the Rev Mr McCullock preach from Job chI vr13-14 15 14 cut the Barley Jock & James Marchel hook peas in the forenoon bound some oats & part of the Barley Marchel worked 2 days for makeing the cradle Drew 2 load of oats & 1 load of peas & oats 15 Drew 2 load of the fall wheat began to rain before we got them in John Ackland came to work but quit on acount of the rain 16 heavy fog this morning cleared away about 9 oclock & we went to work Jock & John Ackland to hooking peas & I to cradling peas & oats A very heavy showr came on about 3 oclock whitch stopt all work 17 heavy rain last night & all day to day 18 fine day turned up the peas some of then growing & roling Cut the odessa wheat had 22 stook good crop 19 turned the peas again but still very wet Cut the Baptist wheat had 19 stook good crop & bound 11 of the - Barley 20 went to Caintown & Atended the sabbath school & expected to hear Mr Towrs, but he was sick 21 drew in the Peas after turning them all up fine weather 1848 August 22 hired James Dobbs to cradle at 5s per day him & me cut the Poll oats & some of the Peas & oats Jock & John Ackland mowed the rest & bound part of the Poll oats A fine Crop, Father was the most of the day picking for Seed 23 Began to cut the spring Wheat in the cons feild Dobbs & me cuting Jock & Johnnie following Dobbs & George Kendrick & wat following me Kendrick bought A cradle & was to give me 3 days work in harvast & this is the first drew in 2 load of Peas & oats Kendrick & Father raking & 1 load of Peas very warm wheather 26 �24 Jack Vandusen & me cradling Jock & Alen following him & John Ackland & James Heugh following me James Heugh & Alen came to work for Jock to go & log with the oxen {Below this is reads: Father & the Boys drew in Barley & the odesa wheat} 25 Vandusen & Dobbs cuting Jock the Boys Father & me fo{llowed?} Vandusen worked tow days for the makeing of his cradle 26 Dobbs cut Jock & John White followed I drew in the Poll oats 3 load & the Baptist Wheat in the forenoon the Dobbs White & me cradled till middle the after which finished that feild it was very thisely {Above it reads: the feild was Plowed last fall} the Boys drew 3 load of the Wheat while I stooking I loaded it for them {Above it reads: 52 stook} Dobbs White & Jock began the Wheat in the 2 feild frount of the house fine week for work 27 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr McCullock preach from 2 Cor chXIII = vr5 in the afternoon I heard the Rev Mr Watkins lecture on the Lord Prayer 28 very wet day no work 29 dull day Dobbs cut wheat half the day Jock & me follo 30 Dobbs cut wheat Jock & me followed fine day 31 Dobbs Do Jock & John Ackland followed & drew 6 loads with the Horses & Father 2 with oxen & sleigh making 125 stook beside 2 load of unbound thisely stuff A little sho{wer} Sept 1 heavy rain to day no work the Ground very wet 2 finished cuting the wheat in the 2 feild frount of house 14 stook on the Thompson place witch made 7 ½ days for Dobbs A fine crop & A fine day 3 went to Caintown & heard Mr Tours Preach from Jer ch2 {illegible} in the afternoon at our own school house Mr {illegible} chXVI {illegible} {Most of the dates of this page are cut off on the left side. The section of the page that has been crossed out does not seem to be continuing from September 1848. After that point, the entries are likely to be continuing from September 1848.} ust went to Caintown & Mr Vanston Preach from Matt chVIII - vr3 27 �Jock Father & Elen went to Brockville & I went through Carrots Beets & Turnips & raked some of the large oats Jock & Tom Davis drew 1 load of hay out of the harp field then mowed round the wheat in the con field then cut the fall wheat in the new land {Above it reads: A very poor crop} & I finished his cradle mowed in the new land not worth mowing made A cradle for Doct Keer made a cradle for Richard Marchel Jock & James Marchel began to hook the Gold vine Pea. drew in 18 stook of larg oats & the flax Jock worked at the Peas & I cradled the small oats heavy rain last night finish Jack Vandusens cradle in the forenoon cut some of the Peas & oats in the afternoon 4 Drew in 96 stook from the harper feild not in very good order 5 Drew 145 stook from the 2 feild frount of the house came on A tremendous thunder-showr in the afternoon 6 drew dung to the feild frount of Elize 7 Do 140 stook from the feild frount of the house fine day 8 drew 14 Do from the new land on thompson place & filed Jock Plow & he went to Thomas Tennants to help him at his wheat him & his family being sick with the fever & auge {ague} 9 drew dung & Jock ploughed 10 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Constable from 2 Timothy Heb chVI = vr 1219 & Mr Harvy from 2 Tim chI = vr12 11 hired John Doyel for $8 for A mounth them & me Drew dung & Jock plowed fine weather 12 sowed 2 Bushel of Huchison wheat bought from {Above it reads: Levi June $2} 13 Do 2 Do heap measure of the Soulls wehat 14 healped James Heugh at tharshing machin in forenoon commenced the Dich in the feild frount the house rain in the afternoon 16 cut the Buckwheat & Jock laid up A fence side of barn 17 heard Mr Godein speake from S John chIII .. vrIII in our school 28 �went to Brockville with the waggon & had Margret & Mary Keer with me. I received £7 - 0 - 0 of Premium for 1847 from the District A-S & subscribe £1 5s {This page appears to be a duplicate of the first page in the diary.} 1848 Sept 18 Bought 1 Barrel salt 8s - - 3 Bunchs cotton yarn 5s - 6d each 19 helped John Ackland at the tharshing machin in the forenoon & Joseph Keer in the afternoon 20 split rails to make pens the straw Jock rippleed the flax 21 choring & fixing abought about the Barn {September} 22 the same some rain 23 Moor came with the tharshing machin & we tharshed Bar the Baptist Wheat the coesa Wheat & 2200 sheafs Black sea 24 went to Caintown & heard Mr Constable Preach from 1 Peter chIV .. vr18 25 tharshed in the forenoon & went John Armstrong in the afternoon 26 went to samuel Innis & shod the horses 27 put the straw in the Barn {September} 28 went to Farmersville for A load of lime for John Elingham. thrashe the oas for premium {September} 29 cleaned the Barley for the premium 30 went to Brockville & took 10 bushel oats & 10 bushel Barley & left them in McKenzies Granary & atended an Agriculture meetting got A side of harness leather from Henery Boothe on Cornalls acount weighing 10 lb 1s - 3d per lb - - 12s = 6d octob er 1 no meeting to day {October} 2 tharshed the Buckwheat Jocks Load had 21 Bushel went to Farmersville with 35 lb harness leather to Giles for to make A set of harness 23 went to samuel Inises & helped to shoe Robs Colts 4 pulled 6 load of Corn & had A husking bee at night 29 �5 went to Cattle show at Colmans corners & took the 1 premium 1 year old Bull 2 3 year old Bull 3 on cow 2 on Calfs 1 on lambes 2 on Rams 1 on flax 1 on Carrots 7 finishe the Corn fine weather 8 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr McCallum prech from 1 Peter ch2 = vr9 9 pulled the turnips & Carrots for the show Jock went to Robsons with the younge Bull 10 went to the Brockville Fair & took the 1 premium on oats 1 on flax see 1 on Carrots 1 Cradle 1 on dril barrow 1 on Ram 2 on Bull 2 on Barley sold the oats 1s 3d per Bushel & the Barley to Hary at Matland {Maitland} for 15 lb pot Barley received 52 lb got an {illegible} for 10$ stopt at younge Adams all night 11 helped to stake the ground for the Plowing match along with J Stuart & A Robson 12 went to J Keers loging Bee 13 went to Farmersville with 6 Pork Barrels for Giles from John Ellingham & received 7 ½ nails 4d per lb 2s 6d from E Parish 400 of brick 2s - 6d per hundred in makeing 12s 6d in all. paid £1 - 5{s} to Giles on ha{Cut off} 14 made A Corn crib & put the Corn in it A good crop 15 went to Brockville & heard the Rev Mc {name faded} preach from Psalms chXIV vr I fine day 16 diged potatos {October} 17 rained all day no work 18 A wet day sold a south Down Ram to Willm young & George Kilborn for the Crosby socity at four pounds 19 cleaned wheat wet day 20 snowed some this forenoon went to vanstons mill with 13 bushel wheat & 2 ½ Corn will not get it till thursd 21 pulled A load of Beets & Carrots rained every day this week 22 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Constable preach from 1 Peter chI - vr7 A 30 �fine day 23 diged Potatos & heard the Rev Mr Watkins lecture on Matt chVIII vrs23 to 34 in our own school House in the evin {evening} 24 diged Potato Jock was loging with James Heugh 25 went to Vanstons for the grist & took 2 ½ Bushel Corn in Jock finished the Potatos A very Poor Crop we have not 40 Bushel 26 had George & Alen Huigh helping at the Beets & Carrots finished them in the forenoon began the turnips 27 George & Alen Huigh & Edward Davis helping & we finish the turnips A midling Crop Beet poor Carrots midling 28 the ground so wet that we were like to be mired working at the {Cut off} 29 went to caintown & heard George Keer exort 30 drew some wood A wet day cleaned some wheat 31 went to Colman’s & bought 2 sides of sole leather 1--13 {illegible} at 1s - 3d per lb in all $7 - 4s - 4 ½ d & Paid 6 - ¾ bushel of wheat {illegible} Bushel in all {illegible} 6 - 4 {illegible} Balance of {illegible} {1848} Nov 1 drew stones of the feild frount of the House & put them in the Dich at the fut of the feild Edward Davis helping Jock was loging for J- Huigh 2 drew stones of the 2 feild put them in the same dich with post for A fence JDoit working for B Armstrong & {illegible name} Thompson work for him 3 went to J Armstrong for A load of posts for the dich Jock went to Doit {illegible} Keers Be 4 went to Brockville & took 2 Bushel & 17 lb of wheat & leaft it at Colman’s which Paid the nine shilling that I was owing & 1s - 3d over which he Paid me. put A letter in the Post for Philadelphia for Father sister which had came there hear rain this night 5 snow & rain took Mother inlaw Elen & Margret to Adam & Died at 2 oclock P.M. Doctor Keer did not know what was the disceas 6 went to Adams made the Coffin. snowed some more 7 attended the funeral it was large the Rev Mr Heag from Brockville addressed the congregation Psalms 31 �8 killed 2 hogs & 3 year old heifer Thomas Davis & J- Armstrong help snow in the afternoon hard frost last night 9 Drew some wood in the forenoon cut up the meat 1 hog weighed 2 cwt & the other 310 the heafer 457 the 4 quarter 10 went to John young’s & killed A Cow for him stopt 11 all night & he made A pair of Boots for Jock the roads very rough 12 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Constable preach from Romans chI = vr1617 fine day roads very rough hard frost 13 drew wood & 2 logs 30 ft long for bails 14 trimed the Grapes & haved 1 stick for the bails Jock helped Jo Armstrong 15 went to McIntoshes rolled in the Logs some rain tha {Cut off by the page} 16 pulled 2 load of turnips on J Keers 17 2 loads more 18 pulled 2 loads some frost at nights but thawed in the day 19 went to Caintown but there was no Meetting 20 went to Charlestown with 25 Pork Barrels for John Elingham & delivered them to Mrs Bews & received 1 lb tea 3s - 9d & peice of rope 1s - 3d in all 5s the roads very bad partly frose 21 drew 2 load of Boards from McIntoshes. first load 120 peices of clapboards C Hays to Pay McIntosh for sawing them at the rate of four Dollars per 1000 let the Ram {Most of the dates are cut off on the left side of the page. The entries appear to be from different months, and perhaps different years as well.} {Date for page below is faint, but appears to be 1838, not 1848. The entries are sporadic and the handwriting very careful. This page may be the actual beginning of the diary} May 2 Sowed 2 ½ Bushel Wheat east line south sid of the Road A dark cloudy Day Moon in the 2 quarter no smut 4 sowed 2 Bushel Wheat cloudy with some sun shine 5 A very wet day so that the ground is swiming 32 �11 Sowed 1 Bushel Peas in the Orchard west side of the Barn ground so wet stopt sowing 14 sowed 3 ½ Bushel of Peas moon in the 3 quarter 15 Do 3 ½ Do - - -Do - opisite the Barn north side of the road & ½ Bushel of marrowfat Peas poured boiling Water on them before sowing sowed 2 Bushel of Barley in the harper feild at the east ground in good order Woods begin to look redish 16 Sowed 8 Bushel of oats in the harper feild very Warm Day Showery in the forenon 17 sowed 4 Bushel of oats & ½ Bushel of flax seed . . 18 planted 10 Bushel Potatos in the same feild 23 slight frost this morning sowed 4 Bushel of oats in the forenoon south side of the road west line cold rain the afternoon Woods look very green 24 very wet this forenoon dry & cold in the afternoon 25 sowed 1 Bushel of oats very cold in the same feild & finished Draging the rest the day very cold & began rain at sun down and rained all night & till 11 oclock the next day A cold wet time 31 sowed 2 Bushels wheat in the feild opisit the House south side of the road where the fall wheat winter killed out { greate straw but no wheat {Ju}ne 1 Planted 30 Bushel of Potatos in the feild east of the House count 35 rows from the east fence next 11 rows rolled in Plaster {Above it reads: served no end} 4 sowed 25 rows of Ruta Baga or swedish turnips sowed ½ Bushel of Buck wheat back of the House July 18 Began to mow August 4 Do to cut the Wheat 1849 Plowed in the same with Horses & oxen fine Day warm 33 �May 26 27 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Constable pre{ach} from Genessis chIII vr 24 fine Day 28 sowed 5 Bushel Wheat in the feild below the old Barn Jock planted Corn in the orchard at the old Barn 29 sowed 2 bushel more Jock finished the Plowing of the feild {Between the lines it reads: in all 66 67 ½ Bushel} in the forenoon & then finished the planting of the Corn & Potatos A fine warm rain this afternoon 30 sowed nearly 1 Bushel of Timothy in the feild below the old Barn this morning it being very wet all Day 31 finished cross draging the Wheat in the forenoon then draged & drilled the Carrot & Beet ground the sowed the Altringham {Altrincham} Carrot ⅓ Acre between the Barn & fence June 1 Father & the Boys planted ½ lb sugar Beet seed we began to plow A new peice of ground at the bottom of the feild below the House Thomas Davises son & teem helping 2 plowed in the same place sowed 4 Bushel oats Robert Armstrong draged them very warm Day 3 heard the Rev Mr Watkins preach from Psalm LXXVII - vr19 4 washed the Sheep in the forenoon Jock went to Joseph Keer Bee to Drag New Land plowed in the afternoon 5 went to Brockville on one of John Armstrong horses bought ½ lb Beet seed 1s = 10 ½ d & 1 ¼ lb rutabaga seed 4s - 8d Atended an Agriculture Meeting. Robert Armstrong Draged with our horses & sowed 4 Bushel of oats 6 sowed 3 Bushel of oats makeing 11 Bushel in all in tha field 7 Drew Dung on the turnip ground Richard Marchel helping to load & Jock finished the Draging 34 �8 went M withe 40 flour barrels to Charlestown mills for Elingham & delivered them to John McKinnon & received A receit for 24 on Morton & Mckee 9 made brush fence on 13 in the forenoon & from the spring to the marsh in the afternoon Richard Marchel helping Jock went to Brockville with the waggon very warm weather received from Morton McKee & Co on John Elinghams Acompt {account} 19s - 9d 1849 June 10 heard the Rev Mr Watkins Preach from Psalms LXXVII vr19 11 plowed the turnip ground & drilled part of it 12 sowed 1 Acre of Rutabagas first ½ lb Rochestar seed next ¾ lb English see next ½ lb our own went Will Hazelwoods raising 13 A little rain this morning rolled the turnips & wheat 14 Plowed on 13 with both plows very warm weather 15 went to Brockville took A sheep & sold it for 11s - 3d . got 1 Barrel of salt 8s -10 lb nails 2s - 6d 1 Grosswood screws 1s - 5d 2 lb Coffee 1s - 8d 2 pr Beets 4d 1 socket Chisel 1s - 7d in all 15s 6d on John Elinghams acompt from Morton McKee & Co received from the Agriculture Socitie A Cutivator on trial 16 Sowed 1 ½ Bushel of Buckwheat on 13 the last of our Plowing & sowing A light showr about noon 17 Mr Stowl exhorted in Caintown 18 worked in the lower Corn with the Cutivator did good work 19 Do in the orchard & in the Beets & Carrots did fine work 20 worked on the Roads Jock & Father worked the tow days previous 21 maide A new fence along the Road from the orchard to the line N.E line 22 fixed for steeming Jock & the Boys howing fired A fallow below hill very warm Dry weather Great need of rain 35 �23 worked on the Roads Father & me & the teem for 12s 6d per Day 24 went to Caintown heard the Rev Mr Constabel preach from Psalms LXXXI - vr13 to 16 warm dry weather A fine showr this afternoon 25 went to Mr Smedisis with C Young took 11 Bushel wheat & sold it at Matland for 3s - 10d per Bushel 26 helped to run the lines on the Thompson place East line 27 Do - Do west line cut my knee with the ax A Armstrong worked in my place Jock & Elen went to John youngs 28 Jock went to training at Mallory town & brought me the Commission of {Licut?} very warm dry weather 29 Jock & the Boys chiled Corn 30 the Boys burnt some brush heaps in the follow Jock went to- -Brockville this after 1849 July14 Began to mow & mowed in the feild below Garden the Grass being Teribly dried up 16 finished all below the House & drew in 2 load 17 drew in 3 load of Hay the weather very weather 18 Raked & drew in 3 load of hay from the feild next the Barn John Ackland helping to mow 19 Raked & drew in 3 load from the sam feild 20 Do --- 2 load & finished the feild front of the House & began to mow in the 2 feild front of the House John Ackland helping A heavy showr 21 working at the hay drew 1 load in A heavy Shower 22 the Rev Mr Constable preached from Pslm 144...vr15 36 �23 Cut the Fall Wheat Richard Marchel Cradling Jock & John Armstrong following. John Henry mowed in the 2 feild Wat & Jonny howed Turnips 24 drew in 4 loads out of the first & 2 out of the 2 feild 25 worked at the hay J Keer helped to draw in 3 load after supper making 5 load in all 26 finished mowing the 2 feild & round the Peas & began the Cons field showry 27 worked at the Hay Richard Marchal helping drew 5 load 28 Do --- Robert Armstrong & Dr -- D drew 6 load 29 Thomas Vanson Preached from Heb ch1 - vr2 & the Rev Mr Watkin Lectuard on the Ravins feeding Elija 30 Drew in 3 load of fall Wheat 26 stook of bearded & 28 of Soals Wheat & 4 load hay from the Cons feild Robt. Armstrong 31 Drew 3 load of load of hay Rob & Adam Armstrong mowing August Drew 4 load of hay from Thompson place fixed line fence 2 feild 2 Finished the Hay & drew 3 load from Thompson place 3 Jock went to Dr to mow, John Armstrong went throug the turnips & then they Pulled the Flax went to Elizabethtown & Jock went to Samuel Thorns & got the Horses shod. John Armstrong hooked Peas 5 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Benney preach from Rev ch7 - vrs9, 10-11 Rev Mr Moris from Psal 1 - vr7 6 hook Peas the Boys sheld 7 Bushel of Corn August 1849 7 Jock went to furnace falls Mills with 18 Bushel of wheat & 7 Bus Corn the Boys hooks Peas warm dry wheather 37 �8 Jock came from the Mill the boys finished the Gold vine Peas 9 Showrry Cut the large oats & Clubwheat poor Crop Cradled the Orchard 10 Jock went to McKinnons with 40 barrels for Elingham received 1 lb Tea 3s - 9d the Boys went to Circus at Malorytown 11 drew in the Goldvine Peas the Clubwheat & large oats 12 wint to the Quarterly Meetting at the old Chaple 13 hook the Peas & drew in the seed hay 14 rained thrashed the seed hay & Cleaned it 15 Cradled wheat in the orchard 16 finished the Orchard & began the 2 feild below the house 17 Do - cuting 2 feild 18 began to cut the wheat below the old Barn 19 went Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Halbert prach from Rom ch5 - vr1 Warm Wheather 20 Drew drew in all the Wheat from the Orchard & 2 field 21 went to Thorns & got A shoe on Bet Jock went Colmans with A load of Ashes 22 Jock went to Brockville & the boys drew in the Barley & poll oats 23 rained this forenoon threshed fall Wheat for seed Father worse 24 Jock went to Brockville for Dr. Morton and him & Dr. Keerr held A consultation on Father 25 Jock & I threshed fall wheat for seed I A Cradle 26 went to Caintown & heard Thos Vanson 38 �27 began to Plough in Harper feild for fall Wheat the boys drew in some of the oats ground very Dry Davis fire broke out 28 finished drawing the oats below the Orchard & the M{Cut off} mixture of Buckwheat & some Wheat from Lizy 29 Jock & J Kerr Ploughed the boys worked at the wheat 30 Do -- Do -- Do -- Robert Armstrong John Hogan & the boys worked the wheat 31 Jock ploughed & the boys finished Cuting the wheat 1849 Sept 1 Began to Cross Plough W Hogan helping 2 Went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Constable preach from Zechariah ch1 vr 13 3 Ploughed Adam Armstrong helping the boys finished Drawing in the wheat Dry weather 4 finished Ploughing the Ground for the fall Wheat 5 Sowed 10 Bushel of fall Wheat the Boys draged in part of it 6 this rained this moring finished draging the wheat 7 furrowed out the wheat the boys cleaned the furrows 8 Jock went to Brockville 9 the Rev Mr Smart preached at Caintown 10 drew in the oats {September} 11 Jock finished cuting the oats 12 Jock went to Brockville 13 Jock went to McKinnins with 51 barrels for Elingham the boys fixed A fence round the fall wheat & A Atended the threshing machin at J Heughs 39 �14 do - - - do in forenoon went to Thorns got the Horses Shod 15 Jock went to Brockville & the boys fenced the wheat 16 the Rev Mr Constable preached at Caintown 17 The Cropviewers came to day Picted Corn 18 Jock went to George Toes Dung Bee Wattie drawed hoop stuff for John Elingham 19 Picked Corn Dudly Ackland A. Armstrong & - - Murry helping cut up half the stalks 20 put the Corn into the Crib & drew some Wood 21 Jock went to Bews with 30 Pork barrels for Eling{ham} 22 cut the Buckwheat in the forenoon then went Wm Hazelwoods loging Bee heavy rain 23 Mr vanson preached from St John ch12 = vr32 24 went with A load of Barrels to McKinnins for Elingham 25 Burmning the fallow 26 threshing Peas & worked at the fallow 27 Gathered the Ashes in the follow Walter went to Thorns & got 4 New shoes on the Horses & 1 set 1850 Novem ber 1 fine day Robert Geddes & Wife hear on A visite 3 Cleaning Wheat cold weather Jock went to McKinnins with A load of staves for Elingham drew wood fine Day 40 �6 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr McCallum Preach from Jock & Elen went Brockville 7 our Township Meetting was held by wards & Nelsion Thepanan Ira Mallory JJ McIntosh J Bates & M...Algure elected Counsillors 8 finished cleaning the Wheat & had 102 ½ Bushel James Hazelwood elected Trustee & A free School vote 9 heavy rain this afternoon Jock drew wood J. Hoggen George Erels Chopping by the load rained in the afternoon 10 hard frost M Revd Mr Smart & Gordon was round on A visit & I went over in the sleigh to Grandpas. the frist time I was out 11 Jock drew 6 load of wood hail & rain 12 heavy rain last night the roads very soft Jock went to Colmans & settled with McDonald & there was 4s - 6d in favour of him Jock John Yonge & Wife came on A vist & brough Boots for Jock wat Jonney & Elen 13 the Rev Mr Gordon preched at Caintown 14 drew 10 load of wood George Erels & John Hogan choping 15 went with A load of staves for Elingham 16 Christopher yong & Elizebeth yong & J. Kerr Father & Jock went to Brockville & Jock got A Deed of the rear part of the East half of lot No. 13 from Elizebth Yong for the same some of 75 Pounds Curance Father gave her 2 notes of 25£ each Pabel Payable the first in 1851 the second in 1852 with intrest Chirstopher yong have received 15 pounds last spring & is to receive the remaining 10 pound with intrest on the whole for one year the above Notes are Due the 8th of February in each year 1850 Januar y 7 helped J {or S} Kerr at thrashing Machine 41 �8 drew 9 loads of wood Erels & Hoggan choping 9 drew 5 load of wood in forenoon went to Thorns & got A shoe 0 the Rev Mr Constable preached at Caintown 1 drew 5 loads of wood fine Day 2 heavy rain last night & snow this morning drew A load of staves for Elingham 3 Jock Elen & her Father went to Brockville to see about her Drawing Land & Mr Bell wrote to Toronto 4 drew wood A fine Day 5 went to Elinghams with A load of staves 6 went to the old Chapple with Father & Mother 7 went Quarterly Meeting heavy rain last Night slaing {sleighing} Most gone the Rev Mr smart preached Caintown 8 drew wood Erels & Hogan choping making 60 load that thay Choped at 3d per load 15s in all fine Day 9 fine day Jock went A choping bee of Cumings 0 thrashed the Poll Oats that Father picked had 1 Jock went to old Mrs Raths funarl & I went to Wm Hazelwood at night with Elen & Margr {Margaret} {1?} Jock went to McKinnons Mill with 20 Bushel fo wheat & 5 Bushel Corn fine wheather 2 finished tharshing the Garner Peas 3 the Rev Mr Scoot preached in Caintown snowed 6 inchs last night Jock & Father went to Brockville to prove to his Account against J Ackland before G Mallock Sold to the yankes Keer heffer for $12 & Brindy for $14 42 �Jock went to McKinnons with A load of Staves for Elingham & brought home his Grist & Mary on A visit Father Gave George Erels & John Hogan an order on Mcdonald for 15s & that paid them for Choping the 60 load of wood the Rev Mr. Hague & Mr Peden came on A visit & Mr Hague Baptised Jocks Son William 8 cleaned the small oats had 28 bushel rain this afternoon 1848 Nov 22 Drew stons of the feild front of the House & put them in the Dicth 23 Drew some 2 inch plank & oake scantling from McIntoshs 24 Drew stons for the Ditch George Armstrong & A Boy of Henry Armstrong helped for Thomas Davis Tuner untill it began to rain rain about 11 oclock & it rained the ret rest of the Day 25 hard frost & A very bloustry Day got A little wood 26 went to Caintown but Mr McCollum did not come 27 went to McIntosh’s & piled up some oake plank & scantling 28 Killed Kittee Cow in the forenoon . Mother was taken very ill with faintness went for Dr Keer & he came & stopt all night & gave her A vomit A little better hard frost 29 killed 2 hogs & A pig fine Day 30 went to Brockville & took 1 hog with me & sold him to Lafayette for A Cooking sotove {stove} 5$ pr cwt he weighed 482 the roads very bad hard frost at night Dec 1 made A meat tub Jock went Lubes bee choping 2 high winds with A heavy rain Mother A little better 3 no meeting to Day 4 went to Farmersville with A side of harness leather to Giles witch we got from Cornat weighing 14 lb at 1s - 3d per lb & took 4 Pork Barrels from Ellingham & gave 2 to Giles on Ellinghams acount & 2 on J Kincaid acount & I got leather from Kincaid to the amount of 14s 7 ½ d witch left 4s 7 ½ d thtat I was endue Kincaid 43 �5 hewed A stick for the bails & laid them out fine day 6 drew some wood A very stormy day rain & snow 7 still storming put A knee in James Marchels sleigh & went to the Temperance Mill for A Davisson cloth with the sleigh the snow being about 4 inches deep 8 helped J. Heugh at threshing & Jock helped Adam A thaw with A terrible wind snow all gone 9 worked at the bails A fine day Mother geting better 10 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Constable Preach from Matt chV - vr48 heavy rain last night with hard frost so that the roads is A sheet of ice A thaw & rain in the afternoon 1848 Decr 11 went to Charlestown with A load of 6 Pork Barrels for John Elingham to Bews received 1 lb tea 3s . 2 lb naild 6d per lb making 4s & took 4 Bushel turnips to John Kincaid which Paid for lbs leather Jock went & healped George Torns at tharshing Machin 12 worked at bails Jock healped James Heaugh Do Do Do 13 raised the bails in the new Barn & stabled all the Cattle 14 Drew wood changeable weather 15 cleaned wheat quite warm frost nearly all gone out of the ground 16 hard frost last night went to McIntosh’s Mill with 8 Bushel of wheat & 5 of Corn the roads very rough rain to night 17 fine Day roads very mudy no meetting 18 went to Samuel Inniss & got the Horses shod 19 went to Charelstown with 13 Pork Barrels for John Elingham & delivered them to Mrs Bews & received for myself 1 lb tea 3s per lb 1 lb salaratus 7d candle wicke 6d matches 4d shoe thread 5d in all 4s - 10d & bought A Barrel of Beef for P Anglin roads very Bad 20 went John Armstrong & atended the tharshing Machin 44 �21 Do Do in the forenoon & J- Keer in the afternoon hard frost 22 A heavy storm of wind with snow snowed about 6 inches 23 Jock went to Brockville with the sleagh roads very rough I helped Tho Davis to kill A Cow & atended A School meet 24 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr McCollum Preach from Daniel chIII = vr16 17 18 A little rain & thaw 25 heard Mr McCollum Preach from Luke chII 25 to 29 26 went to Charlestown with 10 Pork Barrels for John AElingham & gave them to D Bews & received 10s - 3 ½ d in sundrys with sleigh 27 made A table frame for James Dobbs & he helped Jock to draw wood snowed about 4 inchs in the afternoon 28 helped John Henry to make A sleigh Box fine day 29 finished the Box Jock went to Brockville & took tow Pigs & sold them for 317 s 6d per cwt they weighed 290 & he bought 2 Buffalo skins for $12 Paid $9 = 1 s & to give 2 cord wood at 7s per cord to Ross & Robeson 30 cleaned wheat 31 went to Caintown & heard Mr Hulbert prech from Eccl chIX - vr10 Do watch meeting & heard Mr Barber prach from & Hulbert from Rev chXXI vr 10-11-12 & Mr McCalum from psalm 1849 {Ja}nr 1 went to town meeting very Cold day Ira Malary Elected Councilor. Archibald Thompson bessor & Daniel Philips Collector John Armstrong Path M {pathmaster} 2 cleaned Wheat {January} 3 went for Belsey to give Mother A vomit she being very unwell it did her A great deal of good 4 atended An Agriculture Meetting at Colmans corner’s 5 drawed wood Jock & Thomas Ackland choping sold A steer to him for Choping tow Acres below the hill 45 �6 drew wood cold weather fine day 7 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Constable preach from Luke chXIII - vrs7-8 9 very cold weather 8 worked at the granary 9 Do -- wen to school meeting Thomas Davis elected trustee 10 went to Brockville & atend an Agriculture meeting & Paid 7s for A Barrel of salt 3s 9d for 3 grammers 11 went to Charles Booths with the young sow 12 cleaned the wheat hat 13 7 ½ Bushel Baptizest wheat 13 went to McIntosh Mill with 7 ½ Bushel wheat & then to Charles Booths with the old sow 14 no meeting today a slight thaw the sleighing gon 15 Moore came & finished the Wheat snow & rain 16 fixed A bobsleigh for A Armstrong & he helped Jock to clean wheat 17 Ann simmons Died & I helped to make her Coffin 18 went to Colmans Corners & atended an Agriculture meeting & made out A scale of premiums 19 went to Charlestown with 14 Pork Barrel for J Elingham & delivered them to D Bews & 2f B to McC & received 1 lb tea 2s - 3d 1-4th Book 2s 1 pair hings 7 ½ d - 4 pipes 8 ½ d in all 5s the roads very bad 20 made A pair of shoes for Robie Jock & To Ackland cleaned wheat 21 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Constable preach from John chXXI - vr15 in the afternoon heard the Rev Mr Moris he read the Bishop letter 1849 Jan 22 went to Farmersville with the sleigh & took John Armstrong Father & Jock as witnesses for Sam Innis character Pamler Lee Elipsy Adams James Moot Hiram 46 �Booth John Buiel J-C Hay Lang Flander Lee all testifyed on oath that they wold not believe Innises on word or oath & there was six of ous sworn on his favour & Judge Mallock desided that Innises Character was sustained Good 23 fixed A bin for wheat Tom Ackland & Jock cleand 24 worked at shoes for the Children Jock & Tom finished the wheat in the forenoon & had 25 made A pair of Halters for the Horses heavy rain all day 26 27 28 went to Caintown heard Mr Towrs preach A funerall sermon for Dominick Monnore the ground hard frose 29 went to draw wood but the road so sliprey that I had to go & get the horses sharpened 30 drew wood the roads very rough {January} 31 the same Jock cut his chin went to Charlestown & received A receipt for 42 flour B Feb 1 took the 2 young sow to Charles Booths Again stormy 2 Drew wood {February} 3 the same the roads beter since the snow 4 went to Caintown & heard Mr Stowl exort 5 Drew wood & some logs & ceders Mr Rath took an observation to run A line for Christopher young 6 helped to run the line 7 the same snowed all day 7 Do – Do very cold weather 8 choped Robert Robson & A sleigh load came to visit 9 took 16 Bushel of pusey seed to McIntosh went to C-B {Charles Booth’s} for old sow 47 �10 took 5 ½ Bushel wheat to McIntosh Drew some cord wood 11 stormy Day snowed about eight inches 12 stormy again worked A little in the shop 13 choped wood at the door 14 went to Brockville with Margret & Father & I went to Mr Smedis’s to see him concerning the Deed of Eliz Young his Wife will relise her Dowery received from Morton on Elingham acount 4s - 8d 1849 Feb 14 came back to Matlaind & got 113 lb of Pot Barley from Harvy for the Barley I gave him in the fall Bought Bitters for Mother 1s 3d & gave Morton 1 Bushel onions 2s 6d 15 went to ransons Mill with 13 Bushel wheat & 8 of Buckwheat went to youngs & told them what smades said did not get the grist 16 choped wood & fixed A wood rack 17 went to Brockville with A load wood for Ross & Robinson 18 Do - - Do Do & heard the Rev Mr Heig Preach from Psalm chCIII - vr14 very very cold weather 19 went to Brockville with another load of wood for Ross & co & had it measured & there was 2 ¼ cord & received 1s - 9d whitch was over Paying him received A change of lot 14 - 5 {illegible} X 20 X went with A cord wood to Colmans 5s cold weather when at Brockville got 1 gallon treackel {treacle; molasses} 4s 2 pair Buckskin mitts 4s per pair makeing 12s Paid 2s 6d whitch left 9s - 6d Due to Mortton & McKee 21 the Bet Mare lame in one of her fore legs worked at the granary 22 Jock went to Vansons for the grist & took 16 Bushel wheat & 5 Bushel Corn more & brought it all home had J Armstrong old Mare & Jery Scots came from Perth on A visit 23 Cleaned the Poll oats had 31 ½ Bushel besides what we feed all winter 48 �24 Jock & Margret went to Brockville to meet & paid 5s for {tobban?} I choped wood at the School house 1 ¼ cord 25 went to Brockville & heard the Rev Mr Heig Preach from Matt chXXVII - vr41-42 & partook of the sacrament 26 Drew rails cuts quite A thaw 27 Do - - Do took the old sow to J- Keer Boar sleighing most gon 28 Drew rails cuts for the road fence on the Place we got from C young Richard Marchal helping 1849 Mar 1 Drew rail cuts to the same place roads very bad 2 Do - Do -- Richard Marchel helping 3 Do D in the forenoon choped wood in the afternoon 4 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr McCallum Preach from Daniel chII - 43-44 5 Elen was put to bed of A Daughter went with T Davis to Escot & found Benj Warrens 3 sons Drawing saw logs of No 14 in 5 con 6 went & Drew 9 saw logs at Ellinghams rained 7 went with A 50 flour Barrels to Charlestown Mills & delivered them to McKinnon & received A receit for 60 he Drew 10 himself very bad roads 8 Drew 15 saw logs at Ellinghams in all 24 Pine A man of Tom Davis juner {junior} helping 9 Drew wood the roads very bad 10 Do Do Do Do – — — - 11 Mr Vanson preached did not go to meetting 12 wood A Plough for John young 49 �13 went to Brockville with the Waggon Robert & Mary Armstrong went with me & I attened an agriculture meetting & received from Morton & McKee 18s = 7 ½ d on J Ellingham’s account. Bot of B- Flint 50 lb of sweeds iron 11s - 3d Cast steel 2s 3d nail rod 6d 14 Drew 2 sleigh crooks Jock & Richard Marchel choping went in the afternoon & loadd A load for Robert Wood 15 went to Furnes Falls {Furnace Falls} in Company with Thomas Davis James White & Thon Kincaid with loading for Robert Wood he having Bought A Farm there sleipt at F Moors 16 return returned from Furniss falls the roads very heavy Jock taped the suger Bush John Ackland helped to get wood in the Bush 17 went to Thomas Davis’s & got some timber for Cradles 18 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Constable Preach from 1 John chI - vr9 19 fixed some of the Buckets the snow mostly all gone 20 mended some boots & shoes heavy rain this afternoon Father gathered & began to Boil some sap in the Bush March 1849 21 heavy rain last night & still raining went to Sam Thorn’s & got four new shoes made for the Horses A landside & A coulter fixed for plough 22 went again to Thorn’s & got four more shoes fixed Another coulter A hamer strap A king boult & linchpin for the Waggon brought 5 baskets coal 23 hard frost last night went to Charleston Mills from J Inises with forty flour Barels for John Elingham & deliver them to John McKinnon roads very Bad 24 some rain last night sonow nearly all gone fixed some plow handels & choped some wood 25 snowed about 9 inchs last night rain & snow all day 26 finished thrashing the small oats & cleaned them had 37 ½ Bushel 50 �27 choped wood in the sugar Bush George Heugh & John Acland helping fine Day 28 comended the Children shoes {March} 29 the same 30 Jock went to McIntoshs Mill with 2 Bushel Corn 6 Bushel of Buckwheat & 6 ½ Bushel wheat & I mended harness 31 mendid the old Harness Jock went to Cook Adams funeral he Died at Caintown whear he kept A store the sosnow all gone & the frost nearly all gone out of the Ground the Roads very Bad April 1 Mr McCallum Preached in Caintown from 1 John chI - vr7 went to Daniel Nowlands he haveing A Child Died the Day before & went to Thomas Scott likewise he haveing his oldest son Killed by the fall of A tree 2 went to the funeral fo Daniel Nowland Child at Caintown Church went from thence to Thomas Scotts & atended the funeral of his son Gideon he was buried in the Family burying Ground 3 thrashed the Peas & oats fine Day 4 finished thrashing the Peas & oats & cleaned them had 30 Bushel 5 went to Samuel Throns & got Cleve & 3 links made some rain last night & to Day April 1849 6 made A New fence Around the Orchard & atended A School Meetting in the afternoon fine Day 7 laid the bottom rail of part of the Road fence on No.13 Richard Marchel split rails on Robert Woods Accompt yesterday & to Day 8 went to the Stone Church & heard the Rev Mr. Smart preach from Lament chII vr 22 it being intended for the funneral sermon of Gidon Scott fine Day 9 picked stones of the Harper field 10 A wet & windy Day put A New handle in my Plough 11 fixing fences in the forenoon went to George Tow’s raising 51 �12 went to Leader’s raising of A Barn 13 Began to Plow in the Harper feild ground in very good order 14 hard frost last night plowed all day but very cold Jock went to John Henarys raising in the afternoon 15 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Constable preach from Hebrews chXII - vr1 hard frost last night 16 snowed about an inch last night & very hard frost no plowing laid up some fence 17 went to Brockville on Horse back & went Dior’s & got 3 black cherry trees & ¼ Bushel of Corn for seed 1s - 3d bought 3 papers of onion seed & 1 Cabbage 1s 4d & 9d for bitters 1s -3d for thread 6d for horse. Paid 2$ 10s for Thomas Davis to Dickinson Dep shiriff got 1 lb tea 2s - 6d. 1 bindle Cotton yarn 5s 6d on Elinghams acpt from Morton McKee 17 18 very wet Day worked in the shope 19 plowed {April} 20 Do - Cold weather A little snow 21 Do - - Jock fixed fence on No 13 22 did not go to meeting . old James Ferguson being hear 23 finished the plowing in the the Harper feild heavy rain in the afternoon got completly wet 24 picked stones in the feild north side of road east line 25 Do - Do worked both teems Richard Marchal helping both Days makeing 8 Days that he has in all 3 on Robert Woods Acompt & 5 on Fathers & there is 4 ½ Days yet remaining at this Date {1849} April 26 began to Plough in the feild North side of the road East line hard frost & high winds 27 Ploughed in the same field frost & very Cold & windy Jock went to Thorns & got his Pough share fixed 52 �28 went to Farmersville for some Apple trees & got the Clinton Grape all from Phillip Wing heard A settlement between Tho Davis & C.J. Hayes Hayes to Pay Davis 250 feet Pine & 250 feet of Hemlock boards good merchantable stuff. A little rain this morn 29 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr McCalum preach from 2 Peter chI - vr10-11 heard Mr Gotkin in our own School House Romans chI - vr16 30 went to younge Adam Robsons stopt all night went next day to Merrickvill with A load of his furniture as he was going to live there Cold wind & backward weather May 2 came home the roads very rough & A very Poor Country from Belamys to Merrickvill 3 went to Charlestown Mills with 40 flour Barrels for John Elingham received A receipt for 105 Barrels rained this afternoon 4 Began to Sow & sowed 6 ½ Bushel Garner Peas A little warmer to day went to Henry Armstrongs raisin 5 Sowed 11 Bushel Gold vine Peas 1 ¼ Bushel of picked poll oats & {Between the lines it reads: in all 17} not quite ¼ Bushel of flax seed all in the Harper field 6 heard the Rev Mr Watkins Preach from Jer chV vr26 7 finished draging the Peas sowed the House Ashes on the fall wheat Watee began to roll the Peas & finished them & then rolled the fall Wheat then sowd 4 Bushel of oats in the field north side of the Road east line 8 I went to Brockville on foot & received twenty Pounds from Mr Watson merchant on acompt of John Robinson of Ramsey & atended an Agriculture meeting bought ½ lb sugar Beet 1 paper onunon seed A fine rain to night 2s - 3d for plow point 9 Sowed 4 Bushel more of the Poll oats in all 8 & 2 ½ of peas & oats 2 Bushel of the large oats & 1 ½ of Bushel Club Wheat that I got from Wm Haggan 10 1849 May 10 Plowed in the field behind the House in the forenoon went to A raising of Barn of James Floods 11 finished plowing that feild & draged the Corn feild 53 �12 sowed 2 ½ Bushel of black sea wheat in part of the orchard A little warmer this afternoon Cold nights with frost 13 no meetting to day heavy rain last night likewise to day 14 sowed ¾ Bushel more in the orchard & finished the cross draging the ground very wet rain this afternoon 15 began to plough in the field below the Bull paster James Hughs diged in the Garden this afternoon 16 plowed in the same field the Woods look redish 17 finished plowing that feild in the afternoon & sowed 4 ¼ Bushels of Black sea wheat in the feild below the orchard Daniel Nowland worked in the Garden James Hugh helped him in the afternoon the weather warmer 18 finished draging the wheat & began to roll it & the oats Richard Marchal loaded Dung & Jock Drew to the orchard at the old Barn the Woods look A little green this afternoon 19 Planted 1 ½ acres of Corn in the field below the Bull paster & nearly 1 acre of Potatos & sowed 1 ½ Bushel wheat on the end next the Bull paster & 2 Bushel of Peas & oats on the other end wat draged with the oxen & Jonney finished the rolling & I rolled the orchard A little frost night very warm to day the Woods look quite Green to Day Dudly Ackland helping 20 no meeting to day fine Day 21 began to Plow in the field below the old Barn. Jock Plowed the orchard at the old Barn 22 Plowed in same field & in the afternoon Sowed 2 Bushel of Barley on one Acre on the East side of the field rain 23 Plowed in same field A drisilling rain all day 24 Thomas Davis sent his Horses & son to Plow showry 25 heavy rain last night & showry went to Colmans & got 1 side of sole leather weighing 15 ¼ lb at 1s 3d per lb 2 bushel of lime 1s 6d & 2s 6d check makeing 1£ = 3s = 1d Paid 6 Bushel of wheat at 4s per Bushel makeing 1£ = 4s 54 �1850 Feb 8 bought at John Acklands sale Hay 2£ =10s 1 Cow 2£ = 6s = 6d Harness 6s 9 Jock went to McKinnons with A load of Staves for Elingham rained all Day the Snow nearly gone 10 the Rev Mr Smart Preached at Caintown in the after & Rev Mr Watkins in our School house 11 heavy wind last night & Snow this moring Stormed & Snowed all day Jock thrashed oats 12 went Adam Armstrongs on A visit fine Day Father received from JJ McIntosh £4 - 7s - 6d for the improvement takeing from him by the runing of J Booths line Both agreeing to give up at the same rate now Paid if the line is altered. 13 Jock & Father went to Brockville to se about J Ack{land’s} sale & left it in Sheerwoods hands 14 A heavy Storm of wind & Snow this afternoon 15 Jock thrashed oats A fine day the roads drifted 16 finished thrashing the oats & had 17 Mr Constable Preached at Caintown 18 drew Wood G. Erels & J Hogan choping 19 drew 2 load of rails to Cs place fine weather 20 Jock hired Benjmine Sunderland for 3$ - ½ mounth drew 6 load of rail cuts to Cs place 21 do - - 5 Do - - - Do - - - very windy 22 do - 3 do - - - do went to Colmans with some bark & it came to 7s = 10d & he settled with them & was in dett 12s -2d. 23 went to Brockville Father & Jock & received ten Pounds from A. N Richards on John Ackland accompt 55 �24 Mr Vanston preached in Caintown in the forenoon & the Rev Mr Smart in afternoon 25 drew 9 load makeing in all 25 load between Post & Post 26 drew 10 load of rail cuts to the C East line Northe side of the Road betwen Joseph Keer & us I went walked to Jocks the first time 1850 Feb 27 Drew 7 load of cord wood fine wheather 28 do 8 load of rail cuts to east line & 2 loads of C wood Father & Jock went to Dr Keers & settled with him for Atending on Me & all he charged was three Pounds March 1 Jock went to S. Thorns & got the Shoes set on the horses & Ben tharshed in the Barn A very Stormy Day 2 John Wm Mary & Margret Scot came from Perth Jock drew 5 loads of rail cuts east line 1 load of C wood 3 the Rev Mr Hulbert Preached in Caintown fine day 4 drew 3 loads of rail cuts in the forenoon went J. Keer’s Bee 5 Do 3 Do - making in all {illegible} load 5 Jock Margret & Ellen went to Landsdown on A visit to the Widow Youngs & Jock Payed Christopher youg thirteen pounds twelve shillings & sixpence the amount due at this time on the Land Bought of Elizebeth yonge 6 drew 9 loads of raill cuts makeing in all 35 loads on the line James Cloww & Wife & Mother Clow came on A visit 7 Jock took Benjimine Sunderland to his Brother he haveing his cut his foot last night & he Payed him 3$ for the half month 8 drew 5 load of cord wood which made 12 cord that Benj cut & 60 load of rail cuts that he cut in 12 Days very windy weather 9 Jock & Ellen & wattie went to Brockville & received from J & S Ross in sundrys 2£ - 3s - 8 Booked Paid R Colman 10s which left 2s.. 2d standing 56 �10 Mr Towers preached at Caintown in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon snowed about 4 inchs last night 11 Cleaned 3 ½ bushel wheat sheld 6 bushel Corn 12 Jock went to McKinnons with A Grist of 21 Bushel 15 ½ of wheat & 6 of Corn Father & Mother went to Elingham 13 drew 8 loads of wood John Ackland helping 14 went for his Grist & A load of hoopstuf from Anglins for Elingham heavy rain last night & this morning 15 Chored.. fine Day Widdow Thompson Died 16 went to Caintown Church with A load of wood 1850 Feb 17 March The Rev Mr Chonstable Preached in Caintown 18 fixed sapbuckets A fine Day 19 Choped wood for the sap bush George & Alen Erels helped 20 fixed & scalded the sapbuckets {March} 21 mended shoes 22 Jock went to John Yonge’s & exchanged 10 Bushel wheat for seed John has been very sick but is geting beter 23 Taped 140 trees in the Sugarbush 24 Mr Vanson Preached in the forenoon & the Rev Mr Smart in the afternoon 25 Jock & Margret went to Brockville & he bought A Plough Lemen No 1 price 11$. 2 points 4s - 9d ¾ lb Beet seed ¼ lb White Carrot seed 2 paper onion & 1 Cabbage 5s 5d ½ lb tea 2 lb nails 9d A Dungfork 6s 26 thrashed the Barley had 6 Bushel 27 Taped the remander of the sugar Bush 57 �28 thrashed the large oats had 5 Bushel cold wheather 29 helped Wm Davis to put up A smale colpit 30 Jock went to Brockville & sold 8 ½ Bushel turnips at 1s per Bushel & Bought one barrel salt 6s .. 3d steel 1s - 1 ½ d paper 7d rosin 3d horse nails 6d 31 the Rev Mr McCallum preached in Caintown fine weather April 1 &2 fixed A tonge in the waggon & other chores 3 went to Throns & Inises & got nothing done came helped Wm Davis to cover & set fire to the colepile 4 mended the Childrin shoes heavy rain all day the Snow all gone excipt along the fencis 5 Dudley Ackland came to Work the first of this Month & is to Work for six month at five Dollars per month. Jock mended more shoes in the forenoon him & Dudley split rails on 13 in the afternoon 6 Jock went to Innises got A landside on A plough & the skain of the waggon mended 7 the Rev Mr Smart preached at Caintown 8 Jock & Dudley split rails on 13 the Boys drew {Some words are crossed out and cannot be read} 2 load Coal from Davises cold Day April 1850 9 laid up the cross fence between the Posts on 13 10 split rails on the East line north side of the road 11 split rails in the forenoon laid up fence in the afternoon Richard Marchal helped 2 days 58 �12 finished making the line fence had 1460 rails in all that Ben Sunderland cut 4 ½ days split 13 Snowed last night & this forenoon fine after-noon 14 the Rev Mr Constable preached at Caintown in the forenoon A Cold Day 15 A little snow this morning Cold windy weather 16 the Boys moved the fence round the Orchard & put it by the dich 17 18 made A Drag & the Boys draged the Corn hills 19 Began to Plow in the orchard with the oxen Dudley held & Jonney drove. Jock plowed East side of new Barn 20 Robert Armstrong helped him to plow fine Day Ground very Dry there haveing been very little rain this spring 21 the Revd Mr McDermit at Caintown 22 heavy rain this Morning fair in the afternoon 23 both Teems plowing. Cold & windy 24 Sowed 2 ¼ Bushel Club wheat 1 ¼ Bushel toAcre 25 Sowed 1 Bushel Black Sea all in Orchard & back of the House Mary Anne Quinsey was buryed in Caintown the Revd Mr McCallum preached her funarel sermon 26 drew Dung to the Garden & rolled the Orchard 27 heavy Dew last night rolled the fall Wheat with the Horses plowed the Garden withe oxen Planted Apple Trees Plum Trees & currens on the low side of the Garden fine Day Ground very Dry first Dew 28 the Revd Mr McCallum preached at Caintown 59 �29 heavy rain this moring showry with heavy wind plowed in the field north side of road East line 30 plowed in the same field both Teems Peet Nowland dug in the Garden 1850 May 1 heavy wind & rain last night very windy all day the Woods look red both Teems plowing 2 sowed 4 bushel of Gold vine Peas Daniel Now{land} & son worked in the Garden Huntley came to split rails in the marsh ground to wet John Booth condemed the line that Rath run on the west side of No 13 or middle line {Between the lines it reads: in all 9 ½ Bushel Peas} 3 Sowed 5 ½ Bushel of Gardner peas at the rate of 2 Bushel per acre & not A peck of flax seed all sowed East of the New Barn 4 rolled the peas A slight showr this moring A fine Growing Day 5 the Revd Mr Smart preached at Caintown A very wet Day 6 heavy rain to Day the ground very wet Jock went & Adam went to McElhenneys to Fish & got some fine ones 7 drew some stones of the Orchard 8 Jock went to plow but the ground was to wet took down the old stable & shed & drew some dung to the Orchard heavy rain this afternoon 9 rain in the forenoon Jock went to P. Anglins bee the Boys drew away the rubish from the old Barn 10 hard frost last night heavy wind with showrs of snow this afternoon the Woods look A little green drew dung to the Orchard at the old Barn 11 drew stons to the dich at the fut of the Orchard & dung to the feild below the orchard South side of road frost last night cold & windy Jock went to Robert Hortons Bee loging 12 the Revd Mr Constable preached at Caintown 60 �13 Jock plowed in the feild below the House the boys drew dung to the feild below the orchard 14 Sowed 2 Bushel of Barley 2 Bushel of large oats & 8 Bushel of the picked pole oats fine Day planted the Garden withe Corn & Potatos 15 Sowed 7 Bushel of smale oats & 3 Bushel of peas & oats all in the feild below the House began below the House with the Barley & went to the West line 1850 May 16 Daniel Nowland worked in the garden fine Day 17 the Wood look quit green. Sowed 3 Bushel Black Sea Wheat Sowed 14 Bushel more all on the {illegible} piece in the field below the House next the woods fine Showr to Day 18 rain last night showrs of snow this morning finished cross draging the wheat & rolled it 19 the Revr Mr Gordin preached in Caintown in the afternoon & the Revr Mr Trumain in our School House I went for the first time 20 A little rain last night finished the Orchard plowing 21 rain & Snow this forenoon finished plowing the feild below the House 22 rained all Day the Ground very wet { Daniel Nowland worked ½ Day in Garden 23 Jock Father & Margret went to Brockville rained in the forenoon he received 4£ - 2s - 6d from the Colman Corner A S{illegible} 24 rained most of the day I walked to Father in laws 25 fine day finished plowing the feild below orchard old Barn 26 Quarttily Meeting was held in Caintown the Revd Mr McCallum preached. I went for the first time 27 Planted some potatos & Corn in the Orchard at old Barn A very heavy thunder Showr this afternoon 61 �28 finished planting the Orchard I went in the Waggon with Father Mother & Ellen Mother Clows rain this afternoon 29 Sowed 3 ½ Bushel Black sea wheat in the Corn field below Bull paster planted 1 Acre of Corn in the field below the orch 30 Sowed 4 ½ Bushel wheat in the field below the House green sward all at rate of 1 ½ Bushel per Acre planted 20 Bushel potatos in the feild below the little orchard 31 heavy thunder & rain June loged & fixed the fence in the North East of the feild below the House. I went out in the waggon with Father to Adam Armstrongs he brought home A Bull Calf from Adam I stopt all night the Revd Mr Smart preached at Caintown in the afternoon A fine Day Dudly plowed with the oxen where they loged Samuel Innis came here & shod the Horses the Boys helped Rob to plant his potatos Elen went to Brockville with Mrs Heugh { heavy thunder & A little rain 1850 June 4 planted ⅓ Acre Carrots first 4 rows & ½ begining at the Dich {Above it reads: John Henrys Altringh} the rest of the 5 row long orang the next 2 rows larg white Carrot Planted ¼ Acre Sugar Beet the first 8 rows seed stept {steeped} in warm water next 4 rows dry fine day 5 Planted 2 rows this morning seed stept all night plowed the turnip ground & Sowed 2 Bushel of oats where Dudly is plowing in field below the House 6 draged with the Horse for Rob in the New land Sheared sheep Dudly plowed A little showr this morn 7 Sowed 2 Bushel of oats in the same feild which finished that feild thay then went to the new land 8 Jock went with Father & Mother to Uncle Robinson so as to hear the Conferance to morrow the Boys worked at the new and heavy thunder this afternoon & a little rain fine growing time 62 �9 No meetting to Day Samuel Young was hear to Day {Between the lines it reads: in all 19 ¾ Bushel wheat} 10 Sowed 1 ½ Bushel Black sea wheat on the New land {Between the lines it reads: in all 25 Bushel oats} 11 Sowed 3 Bushel oats all on the New land at the Marsh sowed Thimothy and draged it in 12 Jock went to Brockville & attended the Presbatry the Boys planted some Corn that the hens picked & fixed fence 13 Sowed 1 ½ lb Rutabago seed on 1 Acre A little rain the Carrots Beets & Rutabago all put in the feild below the old Barn. Sowed nearly ½ Bushel Buck wheat west line below the Bull paster 14 went through Corn & potatos in the Garden with Cultivator very heavy thunder Showr with A little hail this afternoon 15 went through Corn in the orchard with the Cultivator Duley plow back of the House wherre the wheat was scalded with the wet Sowed nearly ½ Bushel Buck-wheat on it A fine Day 16 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Hulburt preach from Cols chIII vr1 17 Jock Father and Dudley work on the Roads with oxen & scraper wattie & Jonney went through the Corn with the Cultivator fine Day James Ferguson came heare 1850 June 18 Jock Father Dudley & Wattie the oxin & scraper worked on the roads & that finished our work 19 Father & Mother & went to Farmersville & took the Wool to Williams & got 170 kernels of Corn from him 20 planted Williams Corn in the Garden pealled some hemlock trees yesterday & this forenoon fixed the line fence west side south side of road A fine rain this afternoon 63 �21 began to hoe the Corn in the Orchard at the old Barn Elen Margret & me went uncle Robinson on A visit 22 worked at the Corn fine Growing weather 23 no Meetting to day very heavy rain with thunder & hail this afternoon Robert Kincaid died from a bruis received by A Waggon runing over him 24 worked at the Corn fine Growing time 25 went to Robert Kincaids funeral & Jock was taken as A Coroners Jurer the Case was ajourned to the 29 26 Jock went to McKinnins Mill with 19 ½ Bushel wheat & 4 Bushel Corn Ellen went with him to see Mary Elingham the Boy worked at the Pottato 27 Archable Davison came here on tuesday & built A cistern in Jocks cellar & finished it this afternoon 28 Jock went to training at Malory-town the Boys hoed the corn & Potatoss in the Garden Dudley drew the Bark out of the fallow 29 Jock attendid the inquest of John Kincaids & I stomed some cradle stuff the Boys shelled 6 Bushel of Corn in the afternoon 30 the Revd Mr Smart preached in Caintown A little rain July 1 Jock went to McKinnons Mill with 15 Bushel of wheat & 6 Bushel Corn & then to Mr Barbers for Jerrey Father having brought away one of his horses in A mistake on saterday when there on A visit 2 I went to John Yonges heavy rain most of the way 3 Jock fixed A brush fence along the hill & down to the marsh 4 hilled the Corn & Potatos in the Garden. { put A handle in Samuel Yonge plow 5 hilled the Corn & Potato in the Orchard at the old Barn Chirtopher yonge Junr helpind cloudy damp morning very warm at noon 64 �1850 July 6 finished the Corn & potatos in the orchard at the old Barn I went in the waggon with J. Ackland to M. Redmans & stopt there till monday & he took me to Geddis’s I then went to Robinsons & went witt him on tusdsay to Brockville & Atended an Agricultural meeting came home on wedenisday with Jock who was in Brockvill 7 the Revd Mr Huntingdon preached in Caintown 8 worked at the barn below the Orchard 9 Do - - the potatos & finished them 10 went to McDonalds with 26 Bushel of Ashes at 7d per Bushel & got A sythe snath at 3s which left 12s - 2d tin our favour 10 went to Brockville 11 Jock began to Mow & I went Moorhouses with wattie & Jonney & got A pair of one year old stears on Fathers Acount price 3£ - pounds 12 mowed set fire to the fallow 13 fine rain this forenoon Jock went to Marchel’s rais-ing the boys finished howing the turnips 14 the Revd Mr Smart preached at Caintown in the afternoon heavy rain last night & this forenoon 15 drew in 2 load of hay from behind the House mowed the line field 16 began to mow in the field frount of Elize P- Buiel & C- Garner came here as Crop viewers took Dinner 17 drew 2 load of hay from Corn field heavy rain this afternoon fixed 2 Cradles for T lille & received 3s for them 18 heavy rain last night & most to day the Township Superintendant gave us A lecture on the formation of Characture 18 19 heavy rain all Day the Ground all in A swim 65 �20 A little rain this morning fine afternoon afternoon Jock went to Colmans & got A side of sole leather weighing 17 lb at 1s - 3d makeing 1£ - 1s 3d & he paid 17s 1d which left 4s 2d 21 the Revd Mr Jennings preached in Caintown in the forenoon went to the Funerall of Jane Hogabome who was buried at the Stone Church the Revd Mr Smart preached Isiah ch3 vr10-11 1850 July 22 fine day raked & 2 load of hay from the Corn feild & 4 load from the feild in frount of Elizs all 23 J- Keer began to mow the 2 feild from the road S side Drew 3 load of hay from the frount of Elizs 24 finished mowing the feild in frount of Elizs & began the feild frount of the House drew 1 load of hay in 25 A little rain this morning A fine Day afterwards drew 4 loads of hay from 1 & 2 field 26 drew 3 loads of hay from the feild in frount of Elizs 1 from 2 feild & 4 from 1 feild fine hay Day Tho. Ackland helped 27 began to Cut the Fall Wheat John Hogan cradled & he cut 900 sheafs Jock & Dudley raked & bound Thomas Ackland & the boys worked at the hay J. Kerr helped in the afternoon & they raked & drew in 6 loads 28 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Westport preach from James chII - vs10 he belonged to the Reformed Duch Curch in the U States A little rain this moring 29 worked at the wheat John Hogan Cradling Jock & Dudly raking & he cut 600 sheafs heavy rain this afternoon Thomas Ackland helped J Kerr in forenoon & he finished mowing the 2nd field 30 they finished the fall wheat had 600 sheafs N Shipman C Gardener & Wm Cowan came as crop viewers & took Diners with us on Monday Showry in the afternoon drew 1 load of hay 66 �31 mowed in the Harper field in forenoon & drew 4 load of hay in the afternoon T. Ackland helping Jo Kerr & Wm McCormick mowed in the Corn field in the forenoon August 1 heavy rain this morning & Showery in the afternoon 2 drew 4 load of hay from the harper field Wm Davis helped in the afternoon put the hay in the cap 3 drew 5 load of hay from the same feild put it in the cap Wm Davis helped in the aft forenoon 4 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr S Huntingdon preach from Mark chX vr 21 1850 August 5 drew 3 load of hay & put it in the cap which made 12 load in all & they drew 3 load of fall Wheat fine Day 6 drew in the rest of the fall Wheat & cut the Clubwheat Thomas Ackland helped I went to Brockville with Wm Davis & atended an Agriculture Meetting & left the Watch to be Cleaned 7 mowed in the Thompson place Robert Armstrong help A heavy Showr this afternoon 8 drew the hay of the Thompson plasce had 5 load it w{as} all put in second floor A little rain at night 9 heavy rain finished the mowing all but A peice for seed 10 drew 3 load of hay put 1 in the second floor & 2 in the cap which made 14 load in the cap 56 load of hay in all the hay Generally Good 11 went to old Mr Bails funeral & heard the Revd Mr Trumain preach from & the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon from Proverbs 12 drew 1 load of Clubwheat from the orchard at the house a little rain stopt drawing work at th turnips Beets & Carrots 67 �13 heavy rain all day no work 14 Cut the large oats & the Grass Seed 15 hook the Gold vine peas 16 Jock went to Brockville & got at Collmans 1 pair of Boots 15s & 1 side of upper leather 13s - 6d Paid in wheat 15s - 8d Father Paid the saterday before in wheat 1£ - 2s - 4d wheat 5s per Bushel left July 20th. Due C Coleman 4s 2d —— Coleman Due of the above 4s - 8 the Boys hook the Garner Peas A little rain in the morning 17 Drew in the Gold vine Peas & finished hook 18 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Jenni{ngs} 1850 August 19 had Morttons tharshing Machin they tharshed 100 bushel of fall wheat which was the produse of six Acres 120 Jock & the Boys helped at John Armstrong tharshing I went to Brockville & Atendid an agriculture Meeting fine Day 21 began to Cut the Black Sea James Ferguson J{name illegible} helping 22 worked at the wheat J Ferguson C- young & C. young helped & they finished the peice there being 5 Acres in it I made A Cradle for Ferguson & another Samuel Yonge had 173 stook 23 raked & bound oats that was Cut in the mornings before the wheat was ready Drew in 2 load 24 Cut the Barley & some of the Peas & oats fine wheather for geting in the Crops no rain this Week wattie began to Cross plow the Pea Ground drew 1 load of oats 25 went to Caintown & heard Mr Towrs preach A little rain last night & to Day 26 Jock began to Cut the Pooll oats A little rain 68 �27 finished cuting the Poll oats & bound part of them & the boys finished cross plowing Jonney & me threshed the large oats had 12 bushel 28 cut the wheat on the corn Ground John Leader cradled Jock & Toms Davis’s Wm helped & they cut 84 stook the boys rake the oats 29 drew in 8 loads of wheat 1 load of oats 1 load of Peas & oats & 1 load of Barley fine Day 30 finished cuting the wheat on the Corn Ground had 15 stook finished cuting Peas & oats & bound part of them drew in the Poll oats had 80 stook Thos Ackland helped 31 drew dung on the Pea Ground along the East line very windy to day 1850 sept 1 went to Caintown & heard Mr Vanson preach 2 heavy rain last night & all Day no work 3 Jock began to Plow for the fall wheat I went to Brockville & atended an Agriculture meeting fine Day the Boys made A dich with the Screaper where Jock is plowing 4 the Boys drew Dung in the forenoon opened our 27 stooks of wheat & got it in they were very wet 5 opened more of the wheat & it got wet by A heavy thunder Showr this afternoon 6 Spread open the wheat got 1 load in D Nowland worked in the garden 7 opened more & got it all in & 1 load of peas & oats Jock finished the Plowing for fall wheat A very catching time 8 no Meeting to Day Betsey & William was here 9 Sowed 5 Bushel of wheat & draged it in 10 Do Bushel Do Do Sowed 1 Bushel of Wheat that I got from the A. Socitie on the 5 ridges next the meadow all sowed in the feild south side of road East line the 69 �boys finished Cuting the wheat in the feild below the House Thomas Ackland helped 11 helped Wm Hagan at Machin in forenoon then shovel the wheat heavy rain last night Father & Mother went to John Youngs stopt all night 12 loged on the low ground below the hill west line 13 drew in 4 load of wheat 22 stooks at A load 14 I went to Brockville & Atendid an Agriculture meetting Jock & the boys cut the oats & Buckwh{eat} 15 the Revd Mr Jennings preached at Caintown from I Cor { I went to McIntoshs to see the council about our school mony got no satisfaction 16 Jock went & plowed with Robert Armstrong for fall wheat the boys fixed A fence round the fall wheat 17 raked bound & drew in 50 stook of oats 18 Jock Dudley & Jonney loged & Wat cut the oats on the New land he having Cut his shin & he could not log 1850 Sept 19 loged with the boys fine weather 20 Jock & Dudley went & helped Tho Davis at machin in forenoon Innis thrashed our peas with machin in the afternoon 21 I went to Dr Keerrs & bleed his oxen Jock not well 22 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Smart preach 23 Jock loged Robert Armstrong & Alen Erels helped heavy rain this morning before day 24 loged to Day John C Hays helping heavy rain at 11 oclock & showry afterwards 70 �25 turned the oats over bound part of them & got 14 stooks home drew 1 load of buckwheat & wattie & me tharshed 27 went to Samuel Innis & got new shoes all round on the Horses heave rain this afternoon & night 28 came home at noon from Inisses the boys helped Huges at machin 29 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Huntingdon preach from Z. chIX 30 loged in the forenoon & bound part of the wheat in the afternoon I went to John Youngs & stopt all night Octob er 1 drew 3 small load of wheat from the New land & 1 load of buckwheat {In the left margin it reads: finish} & Made A finish 2 Jock Sold a yoke of oxen to Abraham Hikes & received seven pounds ten shillings & A note for seven pound ten shillings with intrest payable the second of Janary 1852 signed by Abraham Hikes & James Hikes hevy rain last night 3 went to Colmans Corners Cattle Show & got 2nd premium on Bulls, 1th on fall wheat, 1th on Barley in the bag 1th on Garden 3 Barley in the feild, 2 on Rutabagas 2 on Sugar Beets 2 on sheep 2 lambs A fine day 4 picked the Corn in the little orchard all but 2 load Thomas Ackland John Armstrong & Robert helped had A husking at night & got it all husked 5 Jock & the boys helped John Armstrong to thrash his Buckwheat 6 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart 1850 octob er 7 sorted the Corn & had 3 full load of good corn & 1 ½ of hog watie went with to Robinsons with Bull 8 went to Brockville Show & got the 2nd premium on Bull 1th on Peas 1th on Barley 1th on oats fine day 9 Jock fixed A hog pen & shut them up 10 picked the rest of the Corn in the little Oorchard 71 �11 picked the Corn below the turnips showery to day 12 sorted the Corn had 1 load {Above it reads: 30 Bushel in A load} more of White & 2 of yellow put 1 of the yellow in the Crib with the white the other we put in Jock chamber we had 1 ½ load more of hog corn the White Corn the Best 13 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Jennings preach from Jeremiah chVIII vr 20 14 began to dig the Potatos Wm Davises tow sons helped 15 dug Potatos fine Day 16 dug Potatos Wm McCormick Petter Hays & Adde Armstrong helped put 1 Waggon load in our seller & 4 in Jocks seller 17 dug Potatos 2 of James Heugs boys helped 18 I went to Farmersville with some Wool & John Armstrong Cloth put A letter of J Wilsie in post office I then went to John Elinghams & gave him 7 ½ Bushel Potatos & got 4 flour Barrels very heavy rain 19 Jock went to Brockville & the boys finished the Potatos 20 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach from Jeremiah chVIII - vr20 in the afternoon 21 Jock, Elen Father & Mother went to the funeral of John McLean son of A McLean at the Stone Church & the Revd Mr Smart preach I went to McIntoshs to the Council with A petition not to devide our now too small School Section. the Boys helped Wm Hogan at thrashing machin 22 Jock & the Boys Do - - - - Do - - 23 Jock went to Yonge Mills with 18 Bushel of fall wheat got 3s - 9d per Bushel the highes Price A little rain 1850 Octob er 24 drew some Pumpkin in the forenoon rain in the afternoon 72 �25 put 2 load of Potatos in A hole in the orchard in the forenoon went to A plowing be of Dr Keers in the afternoon some rain to Day 26 made another hole & put about 40 Bushel in it {Number cut off}0 Bushel potatos in all at diging time rain to Day 27 heavy wind & rain last yesterday night & all day went to Caintown with Father in the waggon but no meeting it being so stormy 28 Began to pull the Beets the ground very wet 29 I went to Farmersville with our full cloth to be full the boys & Jock pullld the Beets & some of the carrots 30 drew in the Beets had about 100 Bushel & finished the carrots had nearly 50 Bushel Granpa helped & Wm Davises son helped drew 3 loads turnips 31 pulled & drew in 5 load of turnips hard frost last night Granpa helped Nove mber 1 pulled & drew in 5 load of turnips Granpa & John Hogan helped had better than 400 Bushel 2 pulled 20 Bushel of New land turnips J. Anglim helped for Thomas David Juner George Thompson worked yesterday & to day Clapboarding Jocks house fine wheather 3 went to Caintown but there was no meeting 4 Jock began to Plow & plowed in the feild frount of the house. wattie helped Wm Davis at machin Thompson & me worked at Jock house 5 Do - Do - Do - - the boys work at the machin Davises in the forenoon Acklands in the afternoon Jock Plowing 6 wet Day Jock went to Millers Saw Mill & got 100 feet of Pine boards from miller 7 Samuel Innis fixed A Paveing hammer here Jock plowed the boys turnips in N land 8 Thompson worked at the house the boys pulled turnips in the N land Jock Plowed 73 �1850 Nove mber 9 Jock finished Plowing the field in frount of the house drew 2 load of New land turnips 10 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Jennings preach from Luke chXII - vr32 fine weather 11 cut A Door & window in the back of Jocks house 12 Jock chored the boys went to School Paid Mar{Name cut off} Redmon Seven pound ten shillings 13 Jock went to Brockville with 17 Bushel of turnips & sold them for 1s per Bushel Wm Davis came with there oxen & Plowed in the Orchard 14 Jock & Wm Davis Plowed in the Orchard Thompson worked at the sashes for Jocks house 15 finished the plowing in the orchard at the House put 14 ½ Bushel Gold vine Peas in our Chamber & 16 Jock went to McKennings Mill with 4 Bushel of Corn & 9 ½ Bushel of wheat 4 of all & 5 ½ spring {illegible} A little rain he got 1 Cider Barrel & 2 Butter tubs from John Elingham settled with Thompson for fixing Jocks House & he charged 25s 17 heavy rain last night & all day with aboutt an inch of Snow no meetting to day 18 Jock went to old Mr Coughens funeral he was bury’d at the stone Curch the Revd Mr Smart preached I fixed irons for evvetroughs for Jock house 19 clapbourded Jocks house 20 went to Lyman Jutsons with 21 bushel of apple & Robert Armstrong had 7 bushel I stopt at Mr Philips all night Robert came home 21 I got the Apples ground and came home had 3 ½ Gallons for every bushel paid 1d per Gallon 22 Jock took ¾ cord wood to school & helped to move Benjimine Bail 23 made A fence round the orchard at the old Barn hard frost last night 74 juner �1850 Novem ber 24 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Moffat Preach from Psalms XLIII vrs3 A fine day 25 went to Adam Robinsons with five Ewes to the Ram & slept there all night & went to Brockville & saw the Superintendent & got A copy of A letter from Toronto concerning our School A very stormy day Snow & wind Jock killed A heffer 26 rained most of the day. Archabd Davison came here to pave the Stable 27 Stormed all day hail & rain 28 Jock drew 2 load of wood A. Davison went home without doing any thing owing to the storm 29 Samuel Innis came here & shoed the Horses 30 the Roads very bad did not go to Meeting Father & Jock went Mr Smart Preached Decem ber 1 Killed 2 hogs Robert Armstrong & John Hog-gan helped the Boys put stones in stable for paving it. 2 heavy wind & sleat last night stormy all Day 3 stormy with rain & sleet 4 Drew 2 small load of wood 5 Jock worked at his House A fine day 6 A very Stormy day Snowed about six inches 7 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Jennins preach from Isiaih chXXXII - vr2 A very stormy day with wind & snow 10 Jock helped John Armstrong to kill his hogs 11 drew 4 load of wood no frost in the ground the Snow about 15 inches deep 75 �12 killed 2 hogs Robert Armstrong John Hogan helped Snow & wind Jock went to A Bee of James Heugs in the afternoon very Cold hard frost 13 Jock & Elen went to Brockville & took two hogs 1 weighed 481 the other 267 got 22s -6d per cwt Paid J & S Ross 1850 November {December }14 drew some wood fine Day 15 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach from Ex 16 went to McIntoshs to the council on our affairs 16 17 killed A springs pig A very stormy Day 17 18 Jock Margret & Elen went to Brockville had 22 turkes sold 3 for 2s - 6d - 19 for 2s - 3d six Bushel turnips 1s Bought A cook stove price 6£ - 10s from Mr Lafayette 19 A very stormy Day drew A little wood & put up Jocks cooking Stove 20 cleaned 23 Bushel of fall wheat 21 Jock went to Brockville with 23 Bushel of fall wheat sold it to Lafayette for 4s - 3d per Bushel in part of the Stove paid him the rest in money 22 went to Caintown to A quarterly meeting 23 Stormed all night & all day at A terable rate 24 thee Roads all blocked up with snow it haveing Blew & drifted at A terable rate the rate the snow fell about 2 feet Robert Robson brock the roads from John Armstrong then Jock & John Hoggan went to the corner 25 stormed A little no road to caintown yet 26 Robert Robson went to Caintown to day 27 worked at A sleigh visited the school fine day 76 �28 drew A little wood brock the road on horseback 29 heavy drift & snow so that the roads is nearly as bad as they wear went to caaintown to hear Mr Smart but there was now meeting 30 Killed the Bull he was good beef 31 Wat went to Brockville with Margret & his Mother got 1s - 9d a peice for 10 turkes 2s - 3d a peice for 4 1851 Janr 1 Put the colts in the Harness went along the road & took the number of Children from 5 to 16 then went to Adam Armstrong in the evening 2 drew A little wood snow & drift 3 drew 2 load of wood A little snow 4 borrowed 7 Bushel of S wheat from Wm Hogan & went McKinnings Mill with it did not get it 5 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Jennings Preach from Deuty chV vr3 6 Jock went for his grist & took John Ellingham & Mary with him they were here since saterday I went to town meeting Turner Lillie was Elected councilman & Elijah Adams inspector of licence no oposion 7 Jock went to Brockville 8 attened the School Meeting was rechosen Trustees the Boys went to John youngs with leather for there Boots 9 drew some wood in the forenoon heavy rain 10 still raining considerable of A thaw 11 went to Samuel Innis to get A hammer fixed got nothing done the roads very bad 12 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach from Matthew chXXI vr37 fine Day 77 �13 Jock drew some of the hemlock Bark to the road 14 went to Brockville with Jock & Margaret & attended an agricultureal meeting Jock gave S. Skinner 15 Bushel of Turnips & McMullen Bushel. got A peice of Cotton from John McDonald price 18s..6 paid 9s 15 went to John Younges with Ellen & Margret got 2 pair of Boots fine Day 16 finished making A slaigh for our selves 17 very heavy wind last night & all day 18 Jock & the Boys drew some wood 19 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Rice preach A Missionary sermon from Rev chXXII 1851 Janr 20 went to council to see about our School money got A promis of it 21 Jock went to Collmans with A load of Bark had 1 ½ cord 15s got A side of sole leather weight 15 lb at 14d per lb 17s - 6d he likewise got ¼ lb Black thread 1s - 3d from John McDonald 22 worked at the sleigh in the Blacksmith shop A little snow & rain 23 worked at the sleigh fine Day Moores trashing machin came hear 24 threshed all Day 25 Do - - half the Day put 1 through after dinner I went to the stone Church & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach 26 went to the Stone Church & heard the Revd Mr Gordin preach in the forenoon & in the af-ternoon at Caintown 27 went to Brockville with John Armstrong 28 went to Bastard with Wm younge & his Wife 78 �29 came home to Day got A pig from young he charged me 2 pounds for it 30 worked at the Slaigh very cold Day 31 Do - - Do Jock cleaned some of the wheat Feb 1 2 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Jennings Preach from 3 cleaned the Wheat had 149 Bushel Jock went to Farmersville with 12 Bushel of wheat to Bates Mill & brought home 10 Bushel of Wheat & 2 of Corn that I took to McKinnons the Tuseday before 4 drew wood & some logs 8 ft long Colman 5 drew 3 ½ logs to Colman & received 7s for them 6 Do 8 logs & 4 inchs 7 Samuel Innis came heare & shod the Horses 8 went to Farmersville & brought home the grist & the Black cloth 16 ¾ yrd likewise A peice of Black cloth for A Robinson 16 ½ yard 1851 Feb 8 9 went to Caintown but there was no meeting 10 drew some wood & logs hard to break the roads 11 drew 4 logs & 12 inch to Colmans 12 Do 4 logs & 6 Do Do 13 Drew some logs out of the woods 14 drew 6 logs & 16 inch in all 24 logs 2s per log 2£ - 8s Jock settled with Colman & they Paid him 16s - 9d in cash & he settled with J McDonald Paid him 10s 9d A very wet Day 79 �15 still thawing John Buiel the Assessor came here & assessed the home stead 250£ Cows 3£ a head the steers £7..10 the Colt 11£ - 5 the Thompson place 15£ the Horses 30£ Christies place 45£ 16 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr McCallum preach from Ephesians chII .. vr 19-20-21 22 hard frost 17 split some bottoms stuff for bukets Jock went to Colmans with 1 - 8 cord of Bark & received 1s - 3d 18 19 drew wood from below the hill 20 drew wood from the same place the roads soft 21 drew wood from the Thompson place Ezra Huntly helped the roads very bad A little ran 22 heavy ran last night & this forenoon went to Colmans Corners to Quarterly Meeting with Father & Mother the Roads very bad . received seventeen shillings and six pence from J- Purvis for the School 23 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach from Exodus chXX vrs8-910-11 24 hreshed some oats heavy rain 25 drew up some Ceader Trees & sawed the buts for bukets 26 drew 9 loads of wood Ezra Huntly helped 27 heavy rain thrashed oats 28 thrashed oats Snowed about 3 inches 1851 March 1 drew 5 loads of wood & 1 to the school I threshed oats 80 �2 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Jennings preach from Matthew chXVI vr 26 3 drew 10 load of wood James Nowland helped 4 drew 9 load of wood James Nowland helped A little snow to Day 5 drew 9 load of wood James Nowland helped half the Day Snowed about 6 inches last night & A little to day 6 drew 7 load of wood James Nowland helped 7 Do 10 Do Do - Do - Do Do James Robison & his sister Jane came on the A visit from Ramsay 8 drew 9 load of wood James Nowland helped I went Colmans Corners to an Agreculture meeting & received £2..12..6 as premiums 9 went to Caintown & heard Mr Houghton preach in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon from Genesis chI vr14 fine Day 10 went to Brockville with the Robinsons Elen Jock & wattie I received £1..5..0 from the District Socitie 11 dug up some cherries & plumb trees & A Grape vine others srubs for James Robinson to take to Ramsay 12 James Robinson & Sister started for home this morning & Jock went to Colmans Corners with A load of Ashes gave them to J. McDonald had 29 Bushel 7 ½ per Bushel settled with him was endue 9d which he paid 13 went on A visit to McKilhenys Jock Margret & Ellen 14 Jock went to Brockville with A load of hay got 17s - 6d for it Bought A bar of iron 15 went with Father to C. Younge Paid Elizebeth Younge £15 - 10s fourteen pound was endorsed on one note & one pound ten shillings was endorsed the other note dated the 8 of Febuary 16 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Jennings preach from 2 Cor chVI vr2 81 �March 1851 17 Jock went to Belamys Mill with 16 Bushel of wheat 8 of it was tailings & Bushel of Corn did not get the grist 18 Jock went to Brockville had 4 Bushel of tirnips got 3s - 6d for them had 8 Bushel of wheat got 3s - 8 ½ d per Bushel he Bought 12 cultivator teeth 1s ½ d each a little snow last night 19 Jock went to Belamys for his grist I finished tharshing the peas & oats good 20 mended the childrens shoes fine wheather 21 Jock helped to skin Eliz Austin old Cow she died last night 22 Jock taped 62 trees the sap run well fine Day 23 heard the Revd Mr Harvy preach at our school house 24 taped more of the Bush hard frost at night 25 went to Elinghams place to draw saw logs cut two trees & got one log out of each they were punkey 26 Jock threshed in the old Barn at the pol oats 27 Do - Do - - the Snow nearly all gone in the feild 28 went to John Armstrongs to atend thrash machin A showr of rain last night 29 Jock thrashed in the old Barn & tap some more trees in all 273 - 41 of which was New Buckets the fall wheat looks well 30 the Revd Mr Jennings Preached in Caintown I did not go the was so bad 31 drew hay from the Cap to the New Barn to feed the Cows April 1 drew stones of the second feild below front of the House to the Dich 2 heavy rain most of the Day 3 drew stons to the Dich in frount of the house 4 snow about 2 inches last we thrashed oats in the old Barn 82 �5 Snow all gone thrashed oats 6 the Revd Mr Smart preached in caintown 7 drew stones to the dich Jock helped Wm Davis at A coal pit 8 I went to Brockville with Adam Armstrong heavy rain we stopt at Robinsons all night 1851 April 8 Jock began to Plow in the 2 field frount of the House the ground dry 9 hard frost last night cold wind Jock Plowed 10 thrashed oats Jock Plowed 11 finished the thrashing Jock plowed 12 cleaned the poll oats had 60 Bushel 13 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Jenings preach from Revalations 14 drew stons to the dich Jock plowing 15 Do – Do Do 16 A little rain to Day 17 drew stons to the dich Thomas son & oxen helped Jock plowed 18 finished drawing the stones Jock plowing 19 went to Brockville & sold 10 ½ Bushel of S Wheat at 3s - 8 ½ d & bought 1 Bushel the sch scotch golden straw paid 8s per Bushel 20 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach Matt hXXV - vr34 21 drew dung & picted stones in the little orchard Draged the 8 & 9 ridges from east line of the fall wheat 22 D D Do very dry weather 83 �23 plowed in the little orchard 24 Sowed the golden straw on the 8 ridges & ½ next to Lizes 25 Sowed 2 ¼ Bushel of the Club wheat on the rest of the orchard Jonny draged it with the Bet Mare Began to Plow next the Sugar Bush 26 Sowed ¾ of A Bushel timothy on the orchard at the old Barn 27 the Revd Mr Jenning preached in Caintown A little rain 28 went to Brockville & got 3 Barrels of Plaster 5 s- 6d per Barrels A Spaid 5s & sundry other article in all amounting $5 on an order from John Aling-ham on Morton & McKee & Co corrected an old acompt with Morton & McK received a due Bill 10s 1d 1851 April 29 plowed next the wood the Boys of fishing 30 finished plowing next the woods heavy rain the midle of the day May 1 Sowed 3 Bushel of the Garner Peas that took preaimium on the 3 ½ ridgs next the woods made A large Cultivator Jock went to Mary Kincaids plowing Bee in the afternoon heavy wind with rain & snow 4 oclock 2 Sowed 3 Bushel more of the Garner peas on next 3 ridge & 3 Bushel of the Gold vine pea {Between the lines it reads: in all 12 ½ Bushel peas} 3 Sowed 3 ½ Bushel more of the Gold vine pea cross draged & rolled the peas Sowed 1 Bushel of Black sea in the field frount of the House next the Board fence 4 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Smart preach 5 Sowed 1 Bushel more Black sea { Jock plowing 6 Do 1 Do wattie draged with the Steers 7 Do ½ Do Jock plowed the head ridges rolled & {Between the lines it reads: 3 ½ Bushel in the field} furrowed out the field it was plowed last fall 84 �8 Sowed 2 Bushel of the large oats in the field back of the House west side Dry weather 9 Sowed 8 Bushel of poll oats A fine showr 10 Do 3 Bushel more of poll oats & 4 ½ of Peas & oats all in the field back of the House went to caintown & heard Revd Mr Mc Huntington preach from Colos chI vr 27-28 this afternoon fine Day the first warm Day 11 Quartly Meeting at Mallorytown fine rain last night 12 Sowed 6 Bushel Black sea in the 2 field south side of the road draged with the tou-span {Between the lines it reads: the Woods look Green} 13 cross draged the wheat Jock plowed the Garden 14 Sowed A little flax seed where the wheat was sowed Jock plowed below the little orchard Watie drew dung to the Corn field I loaded 15 plowed in the same field finished drawing the dung to the Corn field the ground very hard & dry planted potatos in the Garden 1851 May 16 Sowed 4 ½ Bushel wheat in the field below the little orchard Jonney draged it with Bet & the Colt Jock began to plow the Corn field planted corn in the garden 17 draged the turnip Ground fine rain this forenoon finished plowing the corn ground Went to Colmans Corners got A side of Sole leather from J & M McDonald 10 ¼ lb 1s - 3d per lb 12s - 10d 18 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach from Genesis chIV vr1 to 8 19 Jock plowed the carrot & Beet ground sowed Timothy seed below the little orchard began to plant the corn it rained so that we had to stop planted 24 rows of Petter Jonstons corn next the Bull paster {Between the lines it reads: 6 Bushel wheat in all in that field} 20 Sowed 1 ½ Bushel of wheat below the little orchard & 2 Bushel of Barley heavy rain last night planted more of the corn this afternoon 85 �21 finished planting the corn this forenoon the ground very hard Jock plowing in the 2 field 22 wattie rolled the little orchard & the field belowe it with the steers Jock plowed in the 2 field 23 considerable rain wattie went to McIntosh mill with 3 Bushel corn & 5 of wheat 24 Sowed 4 Bushel of wheat in the 2 field & finished plowing it 25 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Jennings preach from Luke chXIV - vr25 his farewell sermon 26 snowed 2 ½ Bushel of wheat in the 2 field {Between the lines it reads: 12 ½ Bushel in that field} drew dung to the orchard at the house with the steer a little shower last Night fine growing time 27 began to Plow in the orchard at the House rained most of the Day 28 plowed in the the Orchard cold day 29 finished plowing the orchard & draged it 1851 May 30 Began to plant the potatos in the orchard at the house planted 19 ½ Bushel A little warmer 31 planted 3 Bushel more on the 4 row of apple trees from the bottom & the row below it there is planted with large white potatos cut in tow A half in each hill planted 2 quarts of beans Jock & Margret went to Brockville & bought 1 Barrel of salt 7s - 6d tow plow points 5s June 1 did not got to Meeting it was showry 2 Jock ridged the Beet & carrot ground behind the House in the forenoon went to Samuel Youngs rasing of A Barn I cleaned flax with Jennet Gordon we cleaned 15 lb 3 Sowed 7 rows of carrots first 6 of them is Altringham 1 long orng 10 rows of Beets fired A little of the follow 86 �4 set fire to the follow & washed the Sheap A showr at noon 5 loged with the seers & set fire did not go well Sowed 5 rows turnips behind the House 6 worked in the follow warm Day 7 worked at the follow 8 the Revd Mr Hulbert preached in Caintown heavy rain this afternoon 9 worked in the follow drawing old logheap together 10 worked on the Roads to day 11 heavy rain to Day Elen was put to bed of A son 12 worked on the roads watie drew dung for the turnips ground sowed 4 ½ Bushel of oats on the New land 13 Jock plowed the turnip ground Jenney Gordon & I cleaned flax cleaned 12 lb very showery 14 worked in the fallow sowed 2 Bushel of oats in all 6 ½ Bushel on the New land {Between the lines it reads: in all 22 Bushel of oats} 15 the Revd Mr Smart preache in Caintown in the afternoon 1851 June 16 Jock draged the turnip ground & furrowd it the Boys raked & Sowed them with the Drill 17 plowed the Buckwheat ground & Sowed ¾ of A Bushel went through the corn with cultivator 18 began to hoe the corn Jock began to plow the summer fallow warm Dry wheather 19 hoed the corn A little rain this evingin 20 Steamed Cradle stuff sowed Bushel Buck 87 �21 cleaned flax with Jenney Gordon cleaned 15 ½ lb Jock went to Benjm Beails raisin 22 went to Caintown there was no meetting 23 peeled hemlock Bark Alan Erels helped 24 Do Do John Flood helped Jock went to A plowing Bee of Thomas Davis sener {senior} 25 Jock plowed in the summer follow 26 finished the summer follow I Paid J. Kincaid 15s - 19d 150 lbs flour got 4s calf-skin 27 went to P. Wings Mill with 20 ½ Bushel wheat & 4 ½ corn Jock & John Flood peeled Bark 28 Jock went to Brockville 29 no meetting to Day 30 hoed the Potatos fine day July 1 finished the Potatos I plaind stuff for the hous 2 steemed Cradle stuff 3 fixed at A cook house for Jock 4 Do Do - Jonny draged the summer follow 5 went to P Wings Mill with 4 Bushel corn & 12 ½ Black see 6 of fall wheat did not get it went to John Youngs got 2 pair of fine Boo{ts} & 2 pair of shoes 6 the Revd Mr Huntingdon preach at caintow 7 cut A door & window in the Back of our hous 8 samuel Innis came hear & made 5 new shoes & fixed 3 old ones & Jock put them on 9 hoed the corn I went for the grist to the Mill 88 �1851 July 10 heavy rain last night & this morning Jock went to A raisin of Leaders the boys hoed potatas 11 finished hoeing the potatos & thined A part of the turnips John Ackland helped 12 finished the turnips the Beets & the carrots 13 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach 14 Began to Mow below the Garden 15 mowd round the corn field the Grass Geen Jock plowd in the summer follow {Between the lines it reads: wattie went to A raisin of Weekes} 16 very heavy fog this morning heavy rain to Day Jock plowd wattie went A loging bee of Wm Dixcie I fixed A hay rack for the waggon 17 raked hay below the Garden 18 raked & cocked the hay round the corn field 19 mowed in the field frount of Elizebeths 20 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Phylps preach very heavy thunder & lightting & rain last night 21 raked & cockd the hay in frount of Eliz Drew in 1 load of hay to the New Barn John Ackland mowed in the Harper field 22 Drew in 10 load hay 23 finished mowing the field frount of Elizs John Ackland helped Drew in 2 load from the Harper field {Above it reads: N B} & 1 from frount of Elize {Above it reads: old B} 24 mowed in the Harper field J. Ackland helped ½ day rain afternoon 25 mowed in the Harper field J. Ackland helped ½ day rain in the afternoon 26 raked & drew in 4 load of hay from the field in frount of Eliz very bad hay weather 89 �27 went to caintown but there was not Meetting 28 raked & drew in 7 load of hay from the Harper field John Ackland helped 1851 July 29 mowed in the con - field John Ackland Wm Lav{surname cut off} Richard Perceivil helped I fixed A cradle for Davis & made A New one for Percevil 30 raked some of the con field fine Day 31 John Hogan began to cut the fall Wheat & cut 1020 sheafs Jock & wattie raked & bound John Ackland & George Grame mowed on the Thompson place in the forenoon raked hay the afternoon I stooked the fall Wheat August 1 John Ackland & the School Master mowed on the Thomson place. Hogan finished the fall Wheat had 510 in all 1530 Drew in 3 loads of hay 2 Drew in 8 loads of hay & raked part of the Thompson place the School Master helped 3 went to caintown & heard the Rev Mr Huntingdon preach 4 began to mow in the New land at the marsh John Acland & the Master helped rain the afternoon 5 the boys went Brockville to see A Circ{us} I made A Block for A mully cradle snath of Bordins pattrin 6 raked the hay on the Thompson place & in the marsh 7 Drew in 1 load of Wheat came on rain drew dung the rest of the day 8 drew dung to the summer follo 9 drew in 4 load of the fall wheat in the forenoon heavy wind & rain about 10 oclock pulled the flax this afternoon & drew in 4 load of wheat heavy & hot sun so that the grain was dry 10 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach 90 �11 drew 4 load of hay 2 from the Thompson place & 2 from the consession field in the forenoon stacked the hay on the New land at the marsh 1851 August 12 Jock & wattie cradled the large oats in the foren-oon John Hogan cradled part of the club wheat in the little orchard with A Mully cradle that I made for him 13 Hogan finished the wheat this forenoon Jock & wattie bound the large oats in the afternoon good crop 14 went to Brockville with Robert Armstrong & John McIntosh for A Thrashing machin 15 Jock & wattie hooked the Goldvine peas 16 tryed the Machin & it was no Good took it back to Brockville to Mr Webster he warrented it to do good work Jock cut the Gold straw wheat good 17 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Phylp preach 18 cut the peas & oats in the forenoon Atended the thrashing for John Armstrong in the aftern 19 Fred Moores thrashing Machin thrashed our fall wheat had 87 ½ & 4 that was thrashed with our own 20 drew 6 load of Goldvine peas & cut part of the Black see in the feild frount of the house & bound part of the peas & oats Henry Grame helping I had made him A cradle drew in the flax 21 drew 1 load of Gold vine peas & 2 load of Club wheat cut more of the wheat frount of the house 22 heavy rain this forenoon went to Brockville in the afternoon & attended an Agreculture meeting at Willsons Inn heard A numer of Os{Cut off} 23 hooked the Garner peas Georg Grame & Isaac Nowland helped cut part of the Barley 24 went to Caintown & heard Mr Vanson in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Smart in the after 91 �25 went to John younges & took wattie John Hogan & Allen Erles to help him with his wheat he being unable to work Jock & Isaac Nowland finished cuting the Barley cut the poll oats 1851 August 26 drew 2 load of peas & oats & 7 load Garner peas 27 drew 1 load of Garner peas & 2 load of the club wheat & 100 stook of Black see from the feild frount of the House Jock & John Ackland bound the poll oats wattie cut of the wheat in the 2 feild 28 worked at the wheat Isaac Nowland helped I sold him cradle for 13 days work 29 drew 3 load of wheat 19 stook at a load from the 2 feild cut part of the wheat frount of the old Barn John Ackland helped 30 drew 100 stook of poll oats the oats from Below the house & 59 stook of wheat from the 2 field 31 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Huntington preach Sept 1 drew 123 stook from the field frount of the old Barn 2 A heavy shower last night Jock began to plow the summer follow 3 drew dung to follow Jock plowing 4 Do Do – Do Do Do 5 went to A dung Bee of John Armstrongs 6 Began to Sow the fall wheat sowed 3 Bushel of old wheat on the first 8 ridges next the East line north side of the road & the next 2 ridges with New wheat steap in blue stone & salt 7 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach in the afternoon 8 Matthew Towe began to Blast A Well in Jocks door yard I helped him Jock went to Farmersvill as A witness betwen Hogan & Bail 92 �9 Sowed 3 ½ bushel of wheat {illegible} the 2 ridges finished cuting the wheat in the 2 feild frount of the house light crop 10 Jock plowed I worked in the well 11 Do – Do Jonney draged 2 ½ bushel wheat A little rain this afternoon 1851 Sept 12 made A small stack of black see John Armstrong helped Jock plowed 13 sowed 1 bushel of wheat wattie went A loging bee of Adam Armstrongs very dry weather 14 went Mallorytown to A quartly Meetting and heard the Revd Mr Phylph preach 15 sowed 1 bushel wheat in all 10 ½ of the hucheson 16 sowed 3 bushel of the the Elgin wheat that finished the field Robert Armstrong helped 17 went to Brockville with Margret I bought 1 bar of swedes iron 11s - 3d copper rod 3s - 4d rasp 2s - 4d horse nails 1s - 1d hammer 1s - 10 ½ d paper 4d Book 11 ½ d steel 3s 18 working in the Barn & sharping drills 19 cleaned flax seed & fixed the flax for the show wattie cut part of the oats on the newland 20 finished the oats Samuel Innis came hear & we shode the horses Matthew Towe still at the Well very dry time 21 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach in the afternoon 22 Freadrick Moore came to thrash the Peas could not thrash them the straw wound round the uper fanners he thrashed 22 Bushel of oats & 2 Bushel of Buck wheat heavy rain last night Matthew worked ½ day tharsh & ½ day W{Cut off; A large spiral was drawn on the left half of the page over the entries of the 22nd and 23rd} 93 �23 heavy rain till about 3 oclock in the afternoon went to Brockville with Barley oats flax & flaxseed apples Grapes lining & Bags sweeds for the Fair stopt at Robisons all night 24 went into Brockville with Robisons to the faire {Between the lines it reads: Matthew worked at the well} 25 Jock Margret & the Boys came to the Fair {Between the lines it reads: Mathew went to the fair} 26 Jock brought Ellen down to day I stopt at the Fair all the time Flora Hall was beautifull there was A Grand display of Horses Bulls & swine sheep & cows was not so good 1851 sept 27 Plowed sowed & draged A part of the Garden with about half a Bushel of wheat that Father picked when we was cuting the fall wheat 28 the Revd Mr Huntingdon preached in caintown 29 pulled 2 load of corn & husked it 30 helped Rob at the thrashing machin Jock took care of the corn octob er 1 bound & drew in the oats in the New land 2 picked 1 load of corn in the forenoon samuel Innis thrashed the Peas in the afternoon 3 picked ½ load of corn husked a rainy day 4 Matthew worked at the well 2 days this week we picked better then 20 Bushel of snow apples & peel them in Barn 5 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Gordon preach in the afternoon 6 picked 2 load of Corn very dry weather 7 finished picking the corn went to John Purvis & got A list of the rateable property of the school section 94 �8 went to John McNish near Stones for 15 bushel 6d per bushel 9 put the Corn in the crib had it full of Good Corn 10 began to dig the Potatos Ground very dry & hard 11 picked apples stacked the lime & put up the hogs Matthew worked all this week at the Well 12 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Philph preach in the forenoon 13 began to dig the potatos very poor crop 14 went to Brockville & atendid an Agrecultural meeting in the Court House 15 picked & packed 3 Barrels of snow Apples 16 went to Brockville with 3 Barrels of snowapple sold them for ten shillings per Barrel {Between the lines it reads: old Mr Mallock & the Rev Mr White came here} 17 finished diging the potatos R. Armstrong help 18 pulled the Beets poor crop on acount of the dry weat{her} Matthew worked all the Week in the Well got A little Water 1850 Nov £ s d 12 Paid Martin Redmon seven pounds ten shillings 7 10 – 13 1 Box of Glass 12s pully 1s iron 3s school Book & slat 5s 1 1 0 1/2 lb tea 1 ½ 1 quart linseed {flaxseed} oil 1s 3d putty 6d Black lead 6d 2 3 2 6 26 steel 1s 10 ½ d 30 tea 2s soap 6d 95 �Dec 9 Dye stuffs 5 11 1851 Feb Feb 22 got from John McDonald 1 lb tea 2s - 9d ½ lb saltpeter 5d 3 2 {18}50 Articles bought & outher expencis £ s d 10 1 spoke shave 2s - 3d - 3 nibs 2s 6d file 7 ½ d shoe threads 4 ½ = 5 8½ 1 lb nails 7d bit 6d postage 9d sand paper 3d = 2 1 {Cut off}0 1 side soleleather 17 lb 1s 3d per lb 7 1 3 6 wire 3s - 3d nailrod 6d testament 10d pencils 2 ½ - 4 8½ Gimblet 6d - {cakes?} & beer 6d - 1 - 4 Bowls 1s - 2 Pichers 10d 1 Bowls 2 ½ d - 1 Pitchers 9d 2 9½ pepper 4 ½ d - saleratus 6d alum 4d creamatarter {cream of tartar} 6d 1 8½ mader {madder} 1s Indigo 3s - 3d Spoons 9d Cottonyarn 5s - 6d 10 6 {pasbord?} 2 ½ d Blacking 3d Coffee 10d tea 3s - 4d 4 7½ Soap 8d fine Comb 6d Ribbon 4d Gingham 1s 8d 3 2 1851 Stamp 6d Maches 1d 7 1 pair Boots 15s for Dudley 1 side uper leather 15s - 6d 1 linseed oil 1s - 3d Beewax 9d paper 6d Gunnsheles {3}d 8 6 2 9 Watch 5s - 6d plow shear 2s 6d - 8 - 1 Barrel Salt 6s 3d iron 5s bottom tin Boiler 3s - 69d - 15 - 7 3½ plow point 2s - 6d wire 7d steel 2s - 10d tea 1s - 4 ½ d 96 �2 lb nails 6d paper 7d B wool 3d Postage 1s - 5d 2 9 5 4 Ginger 1s antimoniel wine {wine that has been left in a cup made of antimony, a metal} 7 ½ tin and saw file 5 - 12 lb nails 3s postage 1s 1 ½ d - 2 lb nails 6d Brandy 3s - 1 ½ d envelopes 7d {Cut off}ber 1 1 bundle cotton yarn 6s 1 lb indigo 6s 6d Crock 4s -- 16 6 6 yrd cotton 2s 9d 1 lb tea 2s 6d soap 8d alum 2d pins 4d - 6 5 comb 3d thread 5d gingham 10 ½ d napkin 6d 2 ½ 3 yrd edging 4 ½ d needles 6{d} ch{illegible due to smudge}pher 6d 1 4½ iron hoops & rivets 2s - 6d shoe thread 4 ½ d 2 10 ½ shaving soap 1s - 3d - 2 pieks 8d tea 3s coffee 1s ginger 7½d 6 6½ 1 Barrel salt 5s plowpoint 2s - 3d linseed oil 1s - 3d 8 6 ingo 3s 1 ½ d cotton 2s 6d looking glass 2s 6d peper 10d 8 11 ½ 38 -- sundries 5s 9 ½ d 5 9½ 20 lb nails 3d per lb 5s ½ lb tea 1s - 7 ½ d Do ¼ lb 7 ½ 7 3 Paid B McDonald for spining 1£ 8s corn Basket 3s 20 lb nails 3 per lb 5s Rates £2 9s - 1d 1 2 14 1 lb nails 10d buts & screws for Jocks door 1s sundries at Caintown 2s 9d {The page is structured with two tables, five columns each, side by side. For clarity of reading, the tables will be presented one at a time. This is the left-side table.} 1850 Janary Articles Bought & other expences 12 1 lb tea 2s - 9d thead 7 ½ McDons T 97 s d 3 4½ �16 1Ax 6s - 6d. 1 lb nails 6d Do -0 T 7 0 1 lb tea 2s - 9d. 1 ½ lb Coffe 11d per lb 1s - 4 ½ d T 4 1½ 1 Ax handle 7 ½ d Brockville G 0 7½ Paid 3s for Binding Cultivators Currie 3 = Comb 1s - 1d sugar 1 lb - 6d sundrys 2s . 2d 3 9 Feb 4 1 lb tea 2s - 6d - 1 cap 1s - 3d M McKee Elingham 3 9 6 an order given to Erls & Hogan on McDonald 15 -- 13 received from M. McKee Elingham sundrys – – 8 6 Paid WB McClean on Ackland afair 12 6 5 -- 10 -- 23 Mar 9 Paid G Sherwood for Advice in Acklands affair -- Paid Richard Colman & Co on acpt Ellen received at J & S Rofs sundrys 21 3-- 8 Tea & sundrys -- 7 -- Plough 2 15 -- 2 points Dung fork & seeds -- 16 2 1 Barrel fine salt - 6 3 steel 1s - 1 ½ d paper 7d rosin 3d horse nails 6d 2 5½ April 10 tea – – – 2 0 May 16 tea – 2 6 23 turnip seed 1 lb - ½ 3s per lb Book 2s 6 6 P. point 2s - 6d awls thread 8d 3 2 25 30 98 �June 3 June 12 S. pencils 2 ½ d tea 1 lb - 3s soap 8 3 10 ½ sundrys – – 5 6 1 ¼ yrd satin 4s - 9 per yard 5 11 ½ 1 lb Tea 3s per lb nails 10 ½ d 3 10 ½ sundrys - - 7 1 2 Bundles Cotton yarn 10 … 8 pair Buts 1s - 8d nails 1s - 10d tea 1s 3d 4 9 Paid sent by Post 15s for insureance 15 postage 4 ½ d starch 5d 13 14 – – 9½ 4 9 £ s d -- 5 -- ing indigo – {This is the right-side table of the same page.} 1850 Cash received Jan 23 – Feb 5 2 Cows sold 6 10 -- 12 J J McIntosh 4 7 6 mar 9 G 4 Doz 2 6 4 ½ B. Turnips 4 6 25 7 B. turnips 7 30 8 ½ Do - Do April 10 4 Doz Egs -- 99 8 6 2 0 �May 16 23 5 Do Do 2 6 5 Do Do 2 3½ received C.C.A.S 4 2 6 veal - - 7 3 June 12 oats & veal - 9 8 26 3 Bushel Corn - 7 6 makeing 2 cradles – 15 – 17 1 July 20 wheat sold August 10 wheat Do - 15 8 16 Do - Do - 1 2 4 29 cash – – – New 2 Bushel – – – 8 – – Sept 3 8 Bushel w 1- 12 0 18 8 lambs sold 2 3- – oct 2 parl of oxen 7 10 – 19 5 Bushel turnip 5 – 23 18 Bushel F wheat 3 7 6 Nov 12 17 Bushel turnips - 17 -- 30 Bushel corn lize 2 6 Dec 13 2 hogs 13 4 sasagus 100 �18 turkes 22 2 turnips {illegibl e} sold {Cut off}ber per lb £ s d 9 - ¼ at 6 ½ d - 4- 7½ 15 - ½ at 6 - Do - - 7- 9- 4-- 9 19 lb - grease Wool - - 56 - at 6 - D - 1- 8- 0 45 ½ at 6 - - Do 1- 2- 9 7 - - at 6 ½ -- 3-- 6 49 ¾ at 6 Do 1- 4-- 10 ½ 60 at 6 Do 1- 10 - - 8 9 ¼ at 6 ½ 5 -- 5- 11 ½ £ s d Bought 1 Keg of Powder 17 -- 6 file 1- 9 2 -- 0 1851 Sept 6 - 16 at 6 Do 11 at 6 ½ August 14 3 - 9 ½ at 6 - Do {Cut off} 16 10 22 lb cast steel 1 -- 101 �saltpeter & paper 7 17 copper rod 3s - 4d hamer 1s - 10 ½ d 19 5-- 2½ faceing hammer & makeing one 4-- 9 23 1 Keg of Powder – 17– 6 Octobe r 14 1 Keg of Powder - - - 17 6 cast steel – – 5- 7½ 22 -- saltpeter & paper – … .. 10 Paid Matthew for 30 Days 7.. 10… 0 11.. 13.. 3 {Total} Cure for Ring Bone {a condition affecting horses’ legs and feet in which a new bone grows over the surface of an old bone} one pint of spirits turpinetin the turpinetin to be put on three days thre times A day one pint oils spike one ounce spanish flies put into A bottle & well mixted togather put on 3 times A day for 3 days then but it twist A for 3 days with salt Butter then scowr the foot with A strong hard soap suds repeat the operation for 3 sucsassave times shave of the hair before commenceing {Apple Map occurs after the recipe for Ring Bone Cure} {There are three lines at the bottom of the page that are too faded to be read} 1847 9th Dec took 1 Cow hide & 4 sheep skins without Wool to J- William 1848 June Do 3 Calf skins J. Farguson — 1849 ma{Cut off} 102 �1850 June 19 took 1 kip & 4 Calf skins to J- Kinc{aid} {There are some rough pencil calculations which are difficult to decipher} James Marchel borrowed 193 feet of lath think Mag’s heffer took the Bull 16th M M{Cut off; likely a surname} {This line is written upside down and in a lighter script} Nov 9th Paid {illegible} 17 - 1 - 5 {illegible} of the {illegible} {The right column of this page is cut off. It appears to be noting the location in which the trees in the left two columns were planted.} Number Trees No. & Name of Trees from R{name cut off} 1– Large Yellow Bough 2 fall Pippin 3 Lymans large summer 4 Pound sweeting 5 Summer Rose 6 Twenty ounce Butter May 31 – June – – Hay Prices are planted In Johns commenced N2 Fall {Pippin} N3 Lyman {Large Summer} N1 Large ye{llow Bough} N6 {illegible} N6 Twenty ou{nce} 103 �7 White Seeknofurther 8 Porter 9 Northern Spry 10 Red Cheek Pippin 11 Red Astracan 12 Erely Joe 13 Williams’ Early N11 red Aro {Astracan?} N12 Early {Joe} N8 Porter Commences N7 White seekn{ofurther} N9 Northern {Spry} Commenced next the hou N5 Summer {Rose} N10 Red Check {Pippin} of the orchard } these came from The river by Jacob Vandouzer fourth row in the nurserry All between N1 Red through {illegible} All between N2 pound apples All between N3 Large red pippin {A right curly bracket points to a sentence that is cut off. It reads: the the with from Strawberry from R. Wing the Early Scarlet next the Beehouse Black Prince next 1849 Elinghams next 104 �No {milo?} 140 {Cleart?} 60 36 on {illegible} Wild {illegible} Johno 32 ½ / 10 Clearer 1850⋮ 3 row of the Black Prince 2 Do of the Early Scarlet No 1 Black gillyflower X N2 Teachers {illegible} Blush N3 Rexbury {illegible} N4 Red {illegible} {The month and year of this page are illegible, but it is likely these entries are continuing from October 1851.} 19 {We}nt to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach in the afternoon fine day 20 pulled the carrots had 25 Bushel good crop 21 shelled 5 Bushel of corn A little rain 22 cleaned 19 Bushel of wheat Matthew finished the Well & Jock settled with him his charge was 5 shillings per Day & he worked 30 Days 23 went to Younge Mills with 19 Bushel of wheat & 5 Bushel of corn got it ground 24 stoned up part of the well the Boys drew in the Potatos had only about fourty Bushel poor crop 25 drew some stones for the well wet Day 26 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Huntingdon Preach Snowed about four incheses last night 27 finished stoneing up the Well 105 �28 cleaned the Peas had 56 Bushel put 9 Bushel of Gold vines to the left of the Grenry & 22 Bushel of the Garner Pea to the right 29 Jock & Margret went to John Elinghams took 2 baskets of turnips & 100 lb of flour for him fine day 30 Jock & Margret went to Brockville took 14 Bushel of turnips gave Hazelwood 5 & Griffin 6 Bushel of them Robert Armstrong helped the boys to pull the turnips 31 the boys worked at the turnips the fore noon went to John Ackland raising in the afternoon Jock was there all day Novr 1 finished pulling the turnips A midling Crop Jock was at the raising 2 the Revd Mr. Smart preached at caintown 3 Jock went to Elinghams with 19 ½ Bu of turnips & he gaive John Kincaid {illegible} of flour 1851 Novr 3 Archabal Davison came to pave the stable 4 worked at the stable all hands 5 Do – Do Jonney went to Henry Armstrongs dung Bee with the Horses & waggon 6 worked at the Stable Daniel Nowland worked 2 days in the garden 7 the Boys helped Wm Hogan at thrashing Machin Jock & Me worked at the Stable 8 Arche finished paving the Stable he worked 5 ½ days at it. A little rain this afternoon the Rev Mr Philps came & staid all night 9 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Philph preach from 10 worked at the Stable fixing the bails for the cattle 11 went to Brockville with Jock & Margret took 4 ½ 7 lb Bushel Corn for the tin smith at Lafayettes at 2s 3d per Bushel or 10s - 4 ½ d got from him 1 tin horn & stove pipes 106 �I bought cloth for A vest with trimings 9s 1d - 1 hankerchief 5s . 1 Barrel salt 7s 6d 12 drew wood for A coal pit set it up Wm Davis helped. the log broke the Waggon 13 tended the coal pit got Mcfauls to mak an axeltre 14 worked at turning lath rain & hail 15 the ground compleatly covered with ice we had to sharp the horses shoes we likewise sharpened A Mr Cambles horse A {Coleporture?} of Kingston Bible socitie 16 16 Jock went Collman corners with Father to A Quarterly Meeting 17 Atened coal pitt 18 killed the hogs settled & Paid J & Henry McDonald 12s - 10d by John Lamb {Part of a different page is folded over the top left corner of the page. It appears to read: 18th Denses is Purs. However, the entries of this page are continuing from November 1851.} 19 Jock went to Brockville took 1 hog weight 266 got $5 per cwt settled with Morton & McKee & paid them likewise with J. & S. (Ross & paid them got 3 stove pipes 7 ½ each & A dum stove 7s - 6d 20 Jock helped Wm Davis to kill hogs got the coal into the shope 21 A heavy snow storm last night & all day the snow fell about 14 inches 22 put up the stove chored about the house 23 went to Brockville to Church & heard the Revd Mr Whyte preach & he Baptized William A fine day 24 Jock helped Thoms Davis to Kill A stear 107 �25 Jock went to Brockville gave Thomas Booth 5 Bushel of turnips & Mr Watson 6 gal 2 pair of mittens 3s per pair from Mr Watson gave Richard Hazelwood 2 Bushel of Corn 2s - 3d per Bushel got 2 elbows from Mr Killbourn 26 made A slaugh tounge for John Yonge went home with it & stope all night & he came to Farmersville with me to 27 the Nomination of Richards and Gowan {Between the lines it reads: Jock Father & Mother went to the Widow Clows Funeral} was Nominated & A Poll demaned 28 A little snow last night & rain all day Jock went to John Henarys to A stone Bee 29 went to Samuel Innises in the afternoon to fix A slaugh for him 30 the Revd Mr Smart Preached in Caintown in the afternoon Dec 1 Robert Hazelwood helped me to turn the aur-bour for A cider Mill 2 went to Brockville to an Agricultur {meeting} & there was none 1851 Dec received from David Cornal 19 lb of sole leather at Colmans 3 fixed the stable for the calfs & A stall for {Cut off} 4 went to McIntoshes to the Election– John {Cut off} was returning officer Philip Wing Wm Bull & Wm Matthew were Agents for Richards John Levit & David Hamilton agents for Gowan, voted for Gowan 5 went to the Election at the close of the Poll Richards 215 Gowan 88 R.M127 6 Jock went to Brockville took 12 turkes got 2s each for 6 & 2s - 1d each for the other 6 7 the Revd Mr Philph preachd at caintown 8 heavy rain last night & all day Samuel Innis & Wm McCormick came hear to thrash 9 threashed the oats the Peas & oats Barley & A small stack of wheat hard frost 108 �10 Jock & Margret went to John Youngs & got A side of cow hide or uper leather from John Kincaid it weighed six lb he likewise got our own side, & took them both to Johns 11 cleaned 19 Bushel of wheat very cold & windy 12 cleaned 12 Bushel of Barley 23 of Peas & oats & 84 Bushel of oats 27 Bushel was put in the Bin next the Door & 38 in next 13 Jock & Margret went to Brockville & Bought of Morton & McKee tow bundles of cotton yarn 14 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart Preach in the afternoon A very cold & stormy day with some snow 15 worked at A trundle Bed for Jock 16 finished the Bed sted cold windy weather 17 worked at A ox sled for Thomas Davis finished the sled & went to the council & met with P Wing on forming an Agriculture socitie 1851 Dec 19 went to help Robert Armstrong at thrashing machine the wind so heavy that we could do nothing Jock went to Green Bush Steem Mill with 17 Bushel of wheat & 4 Bushel corn got 1 bag of flour no grinding for want of water at any of the rest of the Mills 20 Killed 4 Sheep that were fatening they were first rate very windy the Roads very bad with the Drift 21 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Hunting-don Preach 22 went to Brockville & atended an Agricultureal meeting Jock & wattie helped Robert Armstrong at thrashing machin 23 still at the machin cold weather went for Samuel Innis he came hear & maid 10 horse shoes 24 Jock & Margret went to Brockville bought an Ax 6s - 3d from Webster warrented 109 �25 worked in the shop 26 drew some wood very cold weather 27 Jock went to the steem Mill for his grist & got it he went to John Yonges & got A pair of Boots for wattie 28 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart Preach 29 went to Farmersvill & took Back the full cloth because it was badly finished & took Back A side of upper leather to John Kincaid & exchanged it for another the one I took Back weighed 6 lb the one I got weighed 7 lb 30 helped Jock to shoe the horses Quite A thaw 31 heavy rain last night the snow nearly gone this Morning rain & snow with heavy wind this afternoon & night 1852 Januar y1 Jock & Jonny helped James Heugs at thrashing machin for tow throughs we all went to Adam Armstrongs at night with Rob 2 Innis & McCormick came here this morning & thrashed Black See wheat 3 finished thrashing the Wheat I went to Colmans Corners An Agricultureal Meeting 4 went to Caintown & heard Mr Keeler exort 5 went to McIntoshs to town Meeting & Phillip Wing was Elected Councellor for our Ward & Mr Shankster was Elected inspector of license 6 drew up some wood windy weather 7 cleaned some of the wheat 8 Do – Do – Do I went to John Younge stop all night got Jocks Boots 9 Do — Do — Do – 10 drew some wood oiled the harness 110 �11 went to Brockville in A Cutter with Wattie & heard the Revd Mr White preach 12 Jock and Margret to Ramsay Grandpa went with them to Perth I cleaned some of the Wheat the second time 13 Adam Armstrong helped to clean the wheat had 142 Bushel of Black see I worked at A bob sleigh for him 14 atended School Meeting. Dr George Keer was Elected trustee heavy wind & snow there was A voted 5 pounds for school purposes. 15 made A tonge & roler for Adams bob sleigh 16 went to Brockville with A cutter took tow Bushel of corn for Mr. Wright got 4s 6d the corn Paid 2s - 4d for medicin 17 fixed A bin for the wheat & cleand the club Wheat had 32 ½ Bushel 1852 Jan 18 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Levell preach A Missionery sermon 19 drew some wood very cold weather 20 went to Mrs McIntoshs funeral she was buried at Colmans Corners I atended an agricultureal meeting very cold stormy day 21 worked at A sleigh for ourselves 22 Jock went to Macelhenys Mill with with 14 Bushel of B see Wheat & 1 ½ Bushel of Corn 23 drew some wood cold with some snow 24 Jock went to A wood Bee of Thomas Daviss 25 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart Preach in the afternoon 26 cleaned the Barn floor & the tailins Jock & Wattie drew the Bark out of the woods 111 �27 Jock went to colmans with A load of Bark Wattie & me thrashed part of the Gold straw wheat 28 drew A load of Bark to colmans A very stormy day of wind & snow wattie & me thrashed in the Barn 29 Jock & me went to Brockville I gave Ira Mallory Wraths survay on No 13 to present to the council to have the rates taken of that part that is in the Lake 30 Jock went to colmans with A load of Bark wattie & me cleaned the Gold straw wheat had 13 ½ Bushel besides some that was picked clean for seed. very winy some snow very cold 31 heavy wind & snow all night & all day the wind from North East with A havy drift the side roads compleatly filled up 1852 Februa ry 1 no meeting to day the roads so bad 2 went to Brockville for to atend the annu-al meeting of the County Agriculture Society the roads so bad that I did not get there in time for the meeting was Elected Presi-dent 3 drew some wood snow very deep 4 went to McIntoshes to the council & to Weeks for stuff for seats for the school house 5 Jock went Macelhenys Mill with 25 Bushel of wheat he weighed the wheat at the mill & it weighed 26 ½ Bushel & he got 44 lb for the Bushel & 14 lb for the half Bushel 6 he went to Brockville with the flour & got 8s per 100 lb Johney & me helped James Heugs at the thrashing machin fine warm day 7 to day & thursday we got out 12 hemlock saw logs heavy rain last night 8 went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr Whyte preach & saw Messr Watson McCarress ordained Elders 112 �9 drew more saw logs cold day 10 Do Do Do began to rain at sun down & to thaw 11 heavy rain last night & this morning went to Brockville with Father Ellen & Margret Ellen bought A Brass Kettle I atended an Agricultural Meeting the roads good 12 Jock drew saw logs to McIntoshs 13 Wattie Drew Do Do wood Do Jock went to Macelhenys mill with 25 Bushel wheat 14 wattie drew saw logs to the mill 15 went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr Whyte & partook of the sacrement 1852 Feb went to the widow yonges paid Elizbeth £12..10s & 2 pound 5 shilling intrest got 1 mole 16 drew saw logs to the mill 17 Jock went to Brockville with the flour sold it got A Bed sted for 150 lb at the rate of 10s .100 lb let the Rosses have some for A plow at 9s per 100 lb & more he sold for 8s 6d 18 19 Father & me went to Merrickville in serch of Petter Nicoll we went to Killmanock but could not find him came home 20 Jock went to Colmans with A cord of wood 21 22 Do – Do he went with 2 load got 6s per cord I went with John Yonge to Lansdown to see his Mother she was sick stopt all night at Berrs came home 23 began to draw wood from Phillips place 24 Do Do — Do 25 Richard Marchel came & helped to chop wood I went to Macelheny mill with 4 Bushel of corn & 19 Bushel {illegible} seed 113 �26 We had A Bee to draw wood from Phillips place we got A fine lot of wood drew 27 Robert Armstrong had A wood Bee Jock wattie & Jonney went to it fine weather 28 drew 2 load of wood from Phillips A heavy storm of snow & wind so that they could work 29 went to caintown the roads very heavy there was no Meeting March 1 drew cord wood from the Thomson place 2 heavy wind & snow last night & most of today 3 drew cord wood from the Thomson place 4 cut down two pine trees at the edge of the harper field & got 8 small logs 5 drew cord wood in the forenoon & hay in the afternoon Jock went to James Hazelwoods wood Bee –6 Jock went to Lyn took 14 Bushel of ashes gave them P Lee for 6 ½ per Bushel 7s 7d got 30 ½ yrd cotton at 66 ¼ d per yrd 15s..11d Due 8 4 1852 March 7 went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr White preach & brought Father & Mother from Quartly Meeting stopt at John Clows & got our Dinner Grandmother Armstrong almost killed by Allen Erels runing his horses against her back she was carried into our house Dr Keer came & bleed her Dr Morton came after she was coming from Mr Smart Meeting 8 she is A little better taken home in A Bed in there own sleigh 9 heavy rain all Day no work 10 the Black heffer Dead this morning in the stable she was hooked yesterday drew 30 load of dung to the 2 field 11 went to the wood to draw logs the snow is so that we could do nothing drew hay Jock went to colmans with load of wood 114 �12 went to McIntoshs Mill with 14 Bush-el of Wheat & drew 8 pine logs to Mc’s 13 drew hay from the cap went for the grist Jock Ellen & me went to T. Scot’s on A visit 14 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Huntington preach 15 mended the Children shoes very warm 16 fixed sap Buckets the snow going very fast 17 went to Davidsons Mill for clapboards got 1000 feet for 7$ on William Hazelwood acount the roads nearly beair exceipt in the wood there was good sleighing 18 thrashed the oats in the old Barn that grew on new land stormy day snow about 4 inches 19 went to Brockville with Jock & Ellen Bought from J. & S. Ross A brass clock 17 s 6d warrented 1 yeare 5 plow points 2s - 3d each 1852 settled with Killbourn the tinsmith & paid him in flour (flour sold for 9 s per 100) March 19 2 lb tea 6s - 5 ½ lb clover seed 9 per pound & sundry other articles amounting to tow pound five shilling & tow pence all of which was Paid for by A due Bill of that amount agreed with Mr Cosgrove to cure A spavin {an arthritic inflammation of a horse’s hock joint} on the Colt for $4 if there is A cure performed if not no charge gave him 5s he gave ous ointment & Blister to aply slaiging is good 20 went to Brockville Brought teakettle 4s A washdish 1s - 3d a tea canister 1s - 3d Paid Gowan 56 lb flour 21 the Revd Mr Smart preach at caintown 22 drew out 7 saw logs 23 drew 3 Baswood log & 4 hemlock logs to McIntoshs Mill 115 �24 wattie went to McIntosh Mill with 17 ½ Bushel of club wheat & 1 hemlock log Jock & Jonney drew the hay from the New land a heavy storm of snow this afternoon 25 drew 2 logs from the New land for the wood House William Clow & his Wife here on A visit 26 drew more logs the roads very bad 27 To William Bordons for A Pump for Jocks well & the upper part for ours gave him an order on J & S Ross for tow pound ten shilling & six pence in payment Jock taped 172 trees the sap runs Well 28 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Philps Preach the roads very bad 29 drew more logs & helped in the Bush 30 Do – Do Do very cold & hard frost 31 hail & rain in forenoon heavy Snow in the afternoon 1852 April 1 Jock taped 39 trees I went to Lyn got an order from David Cornal on Henry Purvis for tow pounds on Fathers acount received 19 lb of leather the 2nd of December last at one shilling per lb from H. Purvis & an A due Bill now for one pound one shilling from J & H McDonald on Purvis acount the Day dull with A little Snow in the afternoon 2 Jock started for John Youngs to change some seed oats met him comeing here & came back with him he Brought A pair of fine Boots for wattie A dull Day with A little snow in the afternoon wattie & Jonney went to Farmersville to an Examining gave John Kincaid 150 lb of flour 3 drew some rail cuts from the New land clear fine day till near night then it snowed nearly 2 inches 4 went to caintown & heard Mr Houghton preach in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon the slaighing almost gone 5 worked in the sugar Bush sap run well 116 �6 snowed about 5 inch last night went to Brockville with the slaigh with Father he was summond as a witness in A case of larceny of James Cimmins 7 worked in the sugar bush the sap runs well 8 went to Brockville for Father in the waggon 9 work in the sugar bush sap runs well 10 went to Brockville with Father the case had not came on the case on this afternoon cimmins got 3 months hard labour 1852 April 11 the Revd Mr Huntingdon preached in caintown 12 worked in the sugar bush has made 234 lb 13 No frost last night drew hay from the cap 14 Samuel Innis & Jock worked all day in the Blacksmith shop at horse shoes & the ploughs I am very bad with a fellon {an infected sore or abscess} on my thumb can do nothing 15 I went to Dr Keer & got my thumb lanced wattie went to John Yonge with some leather 16 went to Farmersville with Jock to Dr Morton he laid my thumb open I had got no rest for tow night got immediate ease A little frost last night 17 Jock cleaned flax with Jenney Father & the Boys worked in the sap bush 18 Mr Vanson preached in Caintown in the fore & Dr Petter Scovell preached in the after 19 Began the Spring Work by drawing stones of the consession Field snow nerly gone 20 Jock Began to Plow for the first in the confession field it was mowed last year very heavy Winds no rain the Snow all gone very little frost in the ground this year the Boys drew stones 117 �21 some rain this forenoon but still cold plowed & a little 22 dully hazey day plowed & drew stones 23 plowed & drew stones cold wheather 24 hard frost last night plowed & drew stones 25 the Revd Mr Philp preached at caintown 26 plowed & drew stones frost last night 27 Do – Do Do Do – Do 28 plowed & cut some brush loged old log 29 draged the corn ground began to plow 2 feild 30 wattie plowed in 2 field Jock in the consession field A little warmer to Day 1852 May 1 A fine rain this morning wattie went to McIntoshs Mill with 4 ½ bushel of corn in the afternoon wattie went Benjm Thompson to A plowing Bee 2 the Revd Mr Smart preached this afternoon in Caintown 3 Jock finished plowing the consession field this forenoon then him & wattie finished the plowing of 3 acres in the 2 field the weather still cold Daniel Nowland worked in the garden Matthew Towe choped cord wood in S Bush 4 Jock & wattie plowed in the field front of the House 5 wattie & the Boys drew dung to the orchard & Jock plowed in the field frount of the House fine Day 6 Jock finished plowing the field frount of the house Began to Sow & sowed 6 ½ Bushel of Gold vine Peas in the 2 field south side & 1 Bushel of the Garner Pea on the tow ridges this way A warm dry day 7 Sowed in the Consession field 6 Bushel of the Garner Peas Jock began to Plow the Orchard {Between the lines it reads: 13 ½ Bushel in all of peas} 118 �8 cross draged the Peas Jock finished Plowing the orchard & he Plowed the Garden 9 the Widdow Rowsom was Buried in Caintown 10 Sowed 2 Bushel of Barley 4 Bushel of the little oats that we got from Adam Armstrong 1 Bushel of the Poll oats & ½ Bushel of Flax seed all in the field front of the House Sowed 4 Bushel of Black sea wheat in the orchard at the House Daniel Nowland worked in the Garden 1852 May 11 Sowed 1 ½ Bushel of the large oats & 7 ½ Bushel of Peas & oats in Consession field 12 fine rain this morning Sowed 8 Bushel of Poll Oats draged with both teems A fine growing Day in the con field the Peas & oats & the oats sowed at the rate of 2 ½ Bushel per Acre 13 the Woods begin to look Green Jock began to Plow in the corn field wattie finished draging the consession field & rolled the orchard 14 rolled the consession field Jock plowed in the corn field 15 Jock & Elen went to Brockville Bought 3 Barrel of Plaster 5s - 6d Per Barrel & 1 Bar of sweads iron 11s - 6d . £1 - 7s - 6d per cwt Sowed 4 Bushel of the Scotch wheat in the corn field below the Bull paster A little rain in the morning dull hasey day 16 Mr Vanson preached at caintown in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon 17 Rolled the Scotch wheat Jock began to plow the turnip ground & all below it to the wood the fall wheat being killed 18 wattie & the boys drew dung to the 2nd field Jock plowing where he did yesterday {Between the lines it reads: Daniel Nowland worked ½ day in the Garden} 19 hard frost this morning Sowed 4 Bushel Scotch wheat & ½ Bushel on the 3 ½ ridges next the path as far as the turnip ground went it picked by the head 8 ½ Bushel of Scotch wheat in all Jock plowed in the 2 field the boys drew dung in the afternoon A little rain with thunder 119 �20 drew dung in the forenoon wattie went McIntoshs Mill in afternoon with 8 Bushel of wheat very cold Day with some rain 1852 May 21 drew dung to 2nd field Jock plowing 22 sowed grass seed on the turnip ground & all below it gave it 1 strock of the drag draged in the 2 field in the afternoon Jock plowing same field 23 the Revd Mr Philps preached in caintown 24 finished plowing the 2 field & dragd it with the cultivator Planted 4 ½ Bushel of the Erly potatos next the peas, {Between the lines it reads: The Jack horse Died last night his little guts full of Blood} the tow rows this way ruff skined Ground very dry hard frost this morning then the Ramsey 25 Planted 2 acres in Corn the while first 13 ½ Bushel in all seed very small 26 Planted 9 Bushel of Potatos Ground very dry 27 Jock & Lizey & little Elen went to Brockville A little rain about noon 28 went to the Funeral of Mrs Thomas Purvis she was Buried at the Stone Church the Revd Mr Smart preached wattie went to John Younge’s for leather 29 wattie drew stuff fro McIntoshs saw Mill he took 6 Bushel of Corn to Mill very high winds to Day Ground very dry 30 Mr Houghton preached at caintown in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon A little rain last night 31 washed the Sheep very windy June 1 cross plowed the turnip ground I went to Robinsons to see Aunt Mary she had been very un well but she is geting better 2 draged the beet ground & drew some dung to it worked at the foot of the field frount of Elize choping & burning old logs A very little rain this morning 3 ridged the Carrot & Beet ground planted 4 rows Allinghams & 1 ½ long white carrot A little rain this forenoon Sheep Sheared the sheep 120 �1852 June 4 planted 2 rows of mangol wurtsol & 8 of Sugar Beets in 2 field wattie plowed About ¾ of Acre for Bucwheat 5 rolled part of the wheat & the Beets mangols & carrots hard frost this morning grape vines frozen Black went Lyn to an agrecultureal Meeting of the 6 went to caintown heard Mr Keeler preach 7 began to plow the summer follow A little rain last night & this morning ground very dry 8 went to Brockville & atended an Agrecultureal meeting in the Court House was chosen Judge of A mach of plowing which took place on the Farm of Eward Howard of Elizabethtown between Mr. Morton of County of Leeds his Man was Henry Paterson and Mr orbit of the State of New York his Mans Name unknown for a purse of fifty Dollars Mr Stelwell was Mr Orbits Judge and I was Mr Mortons Mr Willson of Brockville recommended Mr Hough as the third man the decision was that the British plowman did the best work as A whole and was entittled to the purse the Ameracan plowman in commencing his ridge or cut the tow first furs about four inches deep & eleven wide & from one to tow inches apart & very uneven the next tow furs was laid up well about 6 inches deep which left A very uncemely sentre or crown the rest of the ridge was laid rather flat the finishing furr was entirely to deep it looked like a dich Petersons ridges looked well but when you came to examing them the furrs was laid so close that you might run your hand along betwen the furrs his furr was cut betwen five and six inches deep & eight broad We considered Patersons the Best as A whole & gave a cheke to Paterson for the fifty {dollars} {G}rain thrashed by Innis Peas 56 Bushel Wheat 19 Do – Barley 12 Do – Peas & oats 23 Do – Oats 84 Do – paid 2 ¼ Bushel peas 121 �Jan 1852 Wheat 42 Wheat 32 ½ Do – paid 6 Bushel of wheat 25th March Do 1 Bushel of Sch wheat Wm Mccormic April 5s Paid Innis 1 Bushel scotch wheat & 1 ½ D Barley & that settled the whole Due on the above April 27th 8s - 4d 1852 grain thrashed by Innis sept 16 Peas 109 Bushel Paid 1 Bushel Peas Paid Nov 20th 3 ½ Bushel october 8 Barley 33 Do S. Wheat 17 Do April the 21st settled & paid S Innis 2 Bushel peas 2 Bushel scotch wheat 2 Do Black S Do in full Bs Do– 11 ½ Do fall Wheat 70 Do Bs Do– 22 ½ Do Dec 16 Grain thrashed by Fd Moore 1853 February 3th oats 195 s-c wheat 82 Aril April 9 settled with Moore indue him 14s - 1d {The remaining transcript of this diary was found on Ancestry.com under the Beatty family tree. It appears that there were some edits made to William’s diary for this portion, such as 122 �correcting his spelling, grammar and capitalization errors, adding punctuation, and altering the format from tabular to sentences.} 1852 June 9-10-11 Road work. June 16 Visited at Thomas Scot. June 22 Ashes and plaster (lime) on the turnips. Put plaster on 4 rows of corn. Then rows no plaster, then 4 rows with plaster, next two without etc. – used white and dark plaster on alternate rows of potatoes. June 27 Minister from Kingston preached at opening of new church at Brockville. June 29 Agriculture meeting at Brockville. July 13 Agriculture meeting at Brockville. Aug. 12 Sold 2 boxes of honey at Brockville 7 ½ d per pound. Sept. 7 Agriculture meeting at Brockville Court House. Oct. 1 Father, Jock and John Rowson went to mouth of lake and in presence of Samuel Yonge, Samuel Rowson and Thomas Davis forbid old Mr. Coleman to make a dam because it would flow the water on their land. Oct. 5 Agriculture meeting at Brockville. Oct. 12 Took first premium on spring wheat and barley, second on oats, first on flax, first on bull. Oct. 13 Dr. Richman Robinson and me were appointed judges at the plowing match. Oct. 14 Got 1 ½ bushels of wheat seed that took the 25£ premium at Toronto. Oct. 15 Grandpa helped dig potatoes. The ones that had the plaster were the best. Oct. 16 Mr. Frances Jones came to survey the land below the hill. Robert Armstrong and Wm. H. Davis were sworn chain bearers. Oct. 18 Went to Brockville for papers of the old survey that was left with Sherwood and Steel. Did not get them. John Hogan was sworn chain bearer in place of Wm. H. Davis. Oct. 19 George Thompson came to joint Jock’s chamber floor. Oct. 20 Paid Frances Jones 4 pounds for the survey. Oct. 26 Sold barley – 7 dollars for 14 bushels. Joseph Stewart went over the land that we expect Colman to flow. Sowed 90 point of wheat that had taken Canada Company premium. Oct. 27 Sold 2 barrels snow apples for 10s each. Nov. 3 Father had George Purvis look at low land. We had heard he was for Colman. Nov. 4 A number of men here to-day to examine land to be flowed. Nov. 6 Sold 2 hogs at Brockville – 390 lbs and 315 lbs 6s per 100 lbs. Nov. 13 Turkeys 2s each – 5d for sausages. Nov. 20 Got a Merino ram belonging to Township Society. Nov. 22 Killed a heifer we got from John Armstrong for weaving – price $10. Nov. 30 Made a barrel of cider. Dec. 3 Jock to Dr. Morton for powders for Mother. Dec. 11 Went for Betsy. Mother very bad. Dec. 15 Roads bad. Jock went to Brockville on horseback for medicine for Mother. Dec. 18 Rev. Mr. Chapman visited Mother and gave her the sacrament. Dec. 22 Brockville for medicine for Mother. 123 �Dec. 23 Mother died in evening. Dec. 24 Jock got 2 boards for George Thompson to make coffin for mother. Dec. 25 Jock and Robert Armstrong dug grave at stone church. Dec. 26 Mother’s Funeral. Dec. 30 Sold turnips 1s per bushel. Bought axe 6s - 3d warrented for 30 days. 1853 Jan. 3 Town meeting at McIntoshes Mills. Thos Davis elected council man oposed by J. J. McIntosh. I was elected inspector of licenes. Jan. 4 Wm. Morrison, Teacher 3£ per month. Jan. 10 Agriculture Meeting at Colman’s Corners. Jan. 29 Sold 10 ¾ cords of wood at 9 s per cord – Received 19$ - 1s - 9d. Feb. 1 Completed payment on land bought from Elizabeth Younge. Feb. 6 Went to Adam Robinson’s funeral with Elen. Feb. 12 Agriculture Meeting at Brockville – Crock of butter to J. Lenet. Feb. 15 Went to Wm. And John Clows, with Elen, Margaret, Betsy and Father for a visit. Feb. 20 Council meeting at McIntoshs. Feb. 28 Brockville with Jock, Margaret, Mother-in-law attended Annual Meeting County Agriculture Societie. March 4 Brockville with Father to hear Rev. Mr. Ryerson on school. March 15 Went to Widow Youngs with Ellen and Margaret. Father went to Kempville with Samuel Inis. March 29 & 29 Taped trees in the sugar bush. April 6 Making sap buckets. April 13 Sworn as auditor at council meeting. April 15 With George Littlejohn audit on the Township Account. April 17 Mrs. Griffin’s funeral at Stone Church. April 20 Got an Act for to procet mill owners from George Brown Esq. M.P.P. With G. Littlejohn finished audit at John Purvises. April 22 Planted apple and cherry trees. Total 50. May 6 Went to Farmersville – Wm. G. Garnen to inspect 2 Temperance Houses. May 10 Father, Ellen, Margaret went to James Harkness’ wife’s funeral at Perth. May 12 Archibald Thompson’s wife’s funeral. May 28 With Mr. Hough to Brockville about purchases of stock for the Agriculture Society. June 4 Agriculture Meeting at Brockville. June 6 With Robert Wood then went on to Board of the Ontario in company C. E. Jones and J. W. Hough to purchase stock for the County Agriculture Society. June 12 & 15 Working on roads. June 16 I came home from New York. June 25 Agriculture Meeting. July 5 Shaving Shingles. July 14 Sold 5 cows and steers to 2 yankies. $120.00. July 17 I went to Dr. Keer and he bled me and ordered me to take another dose of Julup. {julep; a syrup-like medication} July 26 Election at McIntoshs voted for Mr. James. 124 �July 27 Jock went to election. July 30 Pulled flax. July 31 Sick horse. Dr. Keer gave horse mixture of hogs lard and tar – horse died a not in his guts. Aug. 19 Wattie to Brockville to see the circus. Brought me some medicine that Dr. Keer ordered. Sept. 1 Framing wood shed. Sept. 8 To Brockville with Father-in-law. Sept. 12 Inspected a Temperance House at Mallorytown with Eaphrim Davis for George James. Sept. 13 At Brockville – sold butter 8 ½ d per pound. Sept. 20 Sold 27 pork barrels for 1£ - 3s - 5d at Charlestown. Sept. 26 Ellen put to bed of a son. Sept. 27 Bought highwines 2s - 6d – peperment 7 ½ s. Sept. 30 Building seller. Oct. 10 Fixed grain for the show. Oct. 12 Cattle show at Lyn – took 1st on Fall Wheat 1st on Bull and 1st on Yearling Heifer and other premiums. Oct. 15 Finished the seller – Walter to Landsdown to School. Oct. 19 Jock got 10s to 7s - 6d for 7 barrels of snow apples. Oct. 20 Bot 2 cows a heifer and calf for 47 dollars. Oct. 24 A man at Brockville tried for murder, pleaded guilty was condemned to be hung on the 17th of Nov. Oct. 31 Bee to raise wood house. Nov. 3 & 5 Grandpa helped shingle woodhouse. Nov. 7 Packed and salted 2 barrels of Pork. Nov. 12 Sold butter 9d per pound – geese 1s - 3d. Nov. 17 Simpson executed for murder of Wm. Fell. Nov. 21 Quarreyed stone for cistern. Nov. 25 Put cattle in stable first time this year. Dec. 9 Fixed horse power to make cider. Dec. 13 Sold 16 turkeys – 2s - 6d and 2s - 3d. Dec. 16 Pressed the pumis (apples) it was a little sour the juice quite thick. Dec. 23 Ellen very sick. Dec. 26 Mrs. Kincaid died tonight. 1854 Jan. 4 Jock and Grandpa to Town meeting. Jan. 5 John Younge came with his wife to go to see his mother who was very sick. Jan. 7 John Younge’s mother died. She was buried at Brockville – Church of England. Jan. 13 Finger lanced by Dr. Keer. Jan. 17 To Brockville with Wattie (Big Watt) to Grammer School. Mr. J. Ross introduced us to the Teacher. 125 �Jan. 21 To Lyn to Annual Meeting of Agriculture Society. Received 1£ - 0 - 7 ½ d each as premium because there was 25 per cent taken of the premium because there was not enough funds. The County Society took more than its share of the Government grant. Feb. 1 Agriculture Meeting at Brockville. March 7 Agriculture Meeting at Lyn. March 9 Logs for woodhouse for Jock. March 14 Agriculture Meeting Brockville. April 3 Jock taped trees – 200. April 17 Sold cow for 25 dollars. April 21 Thomas Scott plastered cistern at Jocks. 1861 April 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Went to Samuel Innis to get work done he was not at home Made more buckets in the afternoon snowed before night made more buckets snowed all day Went to Innises John came home with me & made the irons to mark & shove the stakes the snow fell better than six inches went to Innises with the slaugh worked in the sugar bush sap runs well fine day Worked in the sugar bush fine day the New snow nearly gone I made 62 bukets had 25 old ones Jock kept the rest Worked in the sugar bush fine day Went to see Dr Keer he is very sick in the forenoon The Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown Worked in the sugar bush in the forenoon mended the single harnefs in the afternoon fine day hard frost this morning Went drew dung for the hotbed in forenoon went over to Tho Davis to see 2 of his cows & to see Dr Kerr he is very sick & not expected to live Worked in the sugar bush fine Day Moved the fence frount of the field below the orchard higher up so as to make more paster Adam went to Farmersville for Elen she is at Wats Dr Keer died this morning about 2 oclock I went there & stoped in afternoon Thrashed the rye a very wet day Went to Dr Keers funeral he was buried in caintown Mr Warner preached the church could not hold all that was there there was 33 waggons & Buggies Sawed bunks & caps cold day for I Innes Worke at the bunks & made 2 whippeltrees Snowed & blowed so that there was large drifts Cobled the childrens boots & shoes Ad worked in the sugarbush 126 �For more information on William Beatty, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.uoguelph.ca 127 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Beatty Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Beatty Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Queen's University Archives and Leeds & Grenville Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1838-1892 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Leeds & Grenville County, Yonge & Lansdowne Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1840 <p>Sept 18</p> </td> <td>Bought 1 Barrel Salt 8 . 3 Bundles cotton yarn 5 = 6 each</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>helped John Nikland at the thrashing machin in the forenoon &amp; Joseph Keer in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>split rails to make pens the straw Fork, rippled {means to thresh} the flax</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>choring &amp; fixing abought the Barn 22 {September} the same some ras</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Moor came with the thrashing machin &amp; we thrashed Bare {or Bar, as in barley?} the Baptist Wheat the {coesa?} Wheat &amp; 2200 {Above this number it reads: sheafs} Black sea</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Mr Constable Preach from 1 Peter ch IV</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>thrashed in the forenoon &amp; went John Armstrong in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>went to samuel Innis &amp; shod the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>put the straw in the Barn 2 &amp; went to Farmersville for A load of lime for John Elingham . thrashe the oas {as in oats?} for premium 29 {September} cleaned the Barley for the premium</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>went Brockville &amp; took 10 bushel oats &amp; 10 bushel Barley &amp; left them in Mr. Kenzies Granary &amp; atended an Agriculture meet{ing} got A side of harness leather from Henry Boothe on {Corner?} account weighing 10 lb 1-3 per lb - - 12 = 6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>october 1</td> <td>no meeting to day 2 {October} thrashed the Buckwheat Jock {S?} {Lod?} had 21 Bushel went to Farmersville with 35 lb harnefs leather to Giles for to make a set of harnefs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to Samuel Inises &amp; helped to shoe Robs Colts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>pulled 6 load of Corn &amp; had A husking bee at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to Cattle show at Colmans corners &amp; took the 1 premiums 1 year old Bull 2 3 year old Bull 3 on cow 2 on Calfs 1 on lambes 2 on Rams 1 on flax 1 on Carrots</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>finishe the Corn fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard he Rev Mr McCallum prech from 1 Peter ch 2 = vr 9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>pulled turnips &amp; Carrots for the show Jock went to Robsons with the young Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to the Brockville Fair &amp; took the 1 premium on oats 1 on flax seed 1 on Carrots 1 {Cradle?} 1 on red barrow 1 on Ram 2 on Bull 2 on Barley</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>{1}840 <p>{J}une 1</p> </td> <td>planted ^1/4 acre sugar beet</td> <td>octob <p>24</p> </td> <td>puled the beets better then 100 Bush{els}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>sowed ^1/2 acre Rutabagas</td> <td>nov <p>4</p> </td> <td>Do the RB {rutabagas} 300 or 10 tuns</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Ploughing bee Ploughed 12 acres</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>hoed the potatoes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July <p>4</p> </td> <td>began to {mowe?} in the orchard next the House</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept <p>5</p> </td> <td>began to sow the fall wheat west line south side of the road and sowed 3 ^1/2 Bushel</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>sowed 3^1/2 Do --</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Do - - 3^1/2 Do -</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Do 3^1/2 old wheat and it did not half come up so that the 2 october we sowed it again</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>sowed 3^1/2 Bushel</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Do 1^1/2 Do Bearded wheat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>octob <p>26</p> </td> <td>snowed about 3 inches</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>rained so that the snow disapeared</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1841 <p>May 1</p> </td> <td>snow in the Woods</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Sowed 66 Bushel of spring wheat Whear {where} the fall wheat {Above this it reads: is killed} the first 8 ridges next the dich drged with Plaster</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>4^1/2 Bushel Italian wheat in the field front the house mor{An arrow points to the letter 'n'}ing cloudy afternoon wet</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16 -</td> <td>woods look red pretty cold</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1841 <p>May</p> </td> <td>17 and 18 sowed 17 Bushel of oats in the middle fielf west line south side of the road 5^1/2 acres</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>sowed 2^1/2 Bushel Gray Peas south east corne{r} of the field front house woods begin to look green</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>sowed 1 Bushel Black oats from Mrs Kincaid on the two ridges next the east line northeast corner then 4 Bushel comon {common} oats then 2^1/2 Bushel peas</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>sowed ^1/2 Do flax seed and ^1/2 Bushel Barley</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>in the field west of the house sowed 3 Bushel Barley / 1 Bushel Do all</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>washed Barnyard lye and dryd {dried} with Plaster and ashes ^1/2 Bushel sowed dry next the clover</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>woods quiet green warm dry wether {weather}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Planted ^1/4 acre sugar Beet and some mangle</td> <td>29</td> <td>puled the Beets ab {about} 100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>7 {Bathel?} 7 Bushel cups 2 Do small whites and 1 Do {ragh?} rabs 1^1/2 Do pink eys {The bottom left corner of the page is ripped off and may have contained some words.} rohns cork reds &amp; reds &amp; withs in all Bushel</td> <td>21</td> <td>dug the potatos the pink eyes and cork reds the best</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>A Receipt for A clapt or sprain In A Horses leg Take A few spoonfull of warm milk from the cow put it in A plate and take A piece of alam {alum} and rub it in the milk till it become A crud then chaff it the part and brandish it well</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1843 June 16</td> <td>sowed ^1/2 acre turnip 4 rows yellow Bullock the next rutabagas</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>planted 14 Bushels of potatos over again being killed with the wet fine gro{An arrow points to the letter 'w'}ing time .</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1842 <p>nov 18</p> </td> <td>began to snow A little</td> <td>July 13</td> <td>Began to Mow in the field front of the House East line</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1843</td> <td>no suggar this year</td> <td>August 3</td> <td>finished the Mowing grass very good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>may 8</td> <td>sowed 4 Bushel s. wheat front of the Barn</td> <td>4</td> <td>Began to reap in field back of the House East line</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>the wood begin to look green</td> <td>10</td> <td>all the wheat finished and A fine Crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>the same field sowed 4 Bushel Barley</td> <td>22</td> <td>Began to sow the fall wheat in harper field at the East line and sowed 4 Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>7 ^1/2 B{ushels of} oats and peas at the rate of 1 to 3</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>7 B{ushels of} oats all in the same field</td> <td>24</td> <td>Sowed 4 Bushel more and draged it all</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>rolled the spring wheat and Barley</td> <td>28</td> <td>Sowed 4 Bushel and plowed it in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>sowed back of Jock s house ^1/2 Bushel flax seed and ^1/2 B peas and 1 B hoptton oats</td> <td>29</td> <td>Do 4 Do and draged it in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>may 25</td> <td>Sowed in the next field Below 7 white oats 10 Bushel Black 3 hoptton</td> <td>oct 23</td> <td>finished the diging of the Potatos and A very Crop {poes?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Do th{e?} pulling the turnips and Beets A very poor Crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>snowed about 3 inches A very stormy d{the rest of the word is cut off by the page; likely said 'day'}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1844 <p>April 14</p> </td> <td>woods begign look green pleasant weather</td> <td>1842 <p>May 25</p> </td> <td>Plowed the Beet ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>sowed 2 bushel siberian wheat and 2 Do Black sea wheat in the field below the house weast side . in same field began to</td> <td>28</td> <td>draged and planted ^1/4 acre Beets and 5 rows carrots 1 row and 1 row mang {mangles} {W oz?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>may 3</td> <td>sow the oats and sowed 2 bushel of {Leiws?} and 6 bushel common oats</td> <td>June 6</td> <td>Plowed the turnip ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>and 3 Do more 5 bushel peas &amp; oats</td> <td>15</td> <td>draged and sowed the turnips at the of 1 lb to the acre</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>sowed 5 bushel Barley</td> <td>5</td> <td>heavy Frost cut of corn and potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Do - 5 Do oats &amp; ^1/4 flax seed in the field west of Joes house</td> <td>27</td> <td>howed {hoed} the potatos 10 days work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16 17</td> <td>rooled all the above mentioned grain mixture</td> <td>July 1</td> <td>howed the beets {bacly?} cut with the Grule 2 days</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>planted 45 bushel of Potatos 18 cups &amp; pink eyes the rest A</td> <td>7</td> <td>sowed A few rutabagas in the gardin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>sowed with the drill barrow ^1/4 acre sugar beets &amp; {The following has been circled by the diarist:} 2 drils rutabagas Best</td> <td>25</td> <td>began to mow very warm and dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Aug 13</td> <td>began to reape {bearoed} wheat the least not so mutch {much} here {Above this it reads: west rus}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June 5</td> <td>Sowed ^1/2 acre rutabaga <p>those betwen the lrg {large} stone and fence</p> sowed with large end of scilender the rest with small end plenty thick</td> <td>27</td> <td>began to sow 3 Bushel of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>sowed - 3 Do - -- wheat A fine Cropeie {Crop}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>sept 4</td> <td>Do - - Bt {Beets} - _ Do all plowed in</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>began to sow below the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July 13</td> <td>finished plowing the sum{An arrow points to the letter 'm'}er fallow</td> <td>14</td> <td>and finished draged it in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>began to mow south side of the rowd {road} East line</td> <td>oct 14</td> <td>began to dig the Potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>began to reape the fall wheat</td> <td>301</td> <td>began to pull th{e} rutabagas above 300 bushel {Above this it reads: 1/2 acre}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aug 6</td> <td>began to rain for tow {two} or three days began to Cradile {cradle} the spring Wheat Black sea the best</td> <td>nov 3</td> <td>Do -- Do beets 130 bushel ^1/4 acre</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Do - Do carrots 18 Do Good crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>sowed ^1/2 bushel new kind of wheat</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1844 <p>July 22</p> </td> <td>very wet weather spring wheat &amp; oat grou {The rest of the word is cut off by the page.}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>sowed 7 Bushel of fall wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>sept 7</td> <td>Do 7 ^1/2 Do front of elize house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>oct 18</td> <td>finished diging the potatos A good crop about 500 {Bus?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Do pulling the Beets and turnips A good crop <p>140 Bushel of Beets and 400 of turnips fine wether</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>the first snow began to fall this morning and snowed for two days it was two feet deep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov 8</td> <td>John youngs ram got among the ewes thinks he was with big ewe mothers black and brigs ewes snow nearly all gone good weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>snowed about 5 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1845 Janu</td> <td>Gr{An arrow points to the letter 'e'}ate deal of ice 26 verry Cold wether</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Febru 4</td> <td>began to Snow in the morning and snowed and blowed for two days and nights the snow was about betwen 4 &amp; 5. ft on the {illegible?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>rained very hard and took away A good deal of the snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>march 5</td> <td>rain very hard all day fine weather most of the mounth</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>very backward weather this month the trees begin to look Green</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>{1}845 <p>May 6</p> </td> <td>Began to sow and sowed front of the Barn on the ridg {A water stain covers some letters} ext the board fence <p>^1/2 Bushel of the new siberian spring whe {The word is cut off by the page; would have said 'wheat'}</p> than {then} 1 Bushel of the new Blacksea whea{t} the middle pick clean and part of the ne {The rest of the word is cut off.}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>sowed 3 Bushel of the old siberian wheat at the foot of the Fall wheat in front of Eliz {The word is cut off.} the ground is in fine order</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>sowed 2 Bushel of the gardner Peas next the Bu {The word is cut off. Above it, it reads 'ut' but that is also likely cut off.} then 5 Bushel of the common Peas ^1/2 Bushel gru {The word is cut off. Above it, it reads 'Bus'.}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>sowed 3 Do - of Laeiws oats harper field east line</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Do - 15 Do common oats and</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Do better then 3 picks of flax seed and A {Above this it reads 'fee'} of John Henry Peas the weather warm and the ground very Driy {dry} A very dry summer</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July 14</td> <td>began to mow the meddows very light</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1846 <p>{Feb}ruary 22</p> </td> <td>drew Wood 2 days James Hugh helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>March 2</td> <td>Do - - Do 1 day W.m {William} Luby helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Do -Do 3 days Ezra Humbly helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Sleighing geting very bad but pleasant weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{2}4 &amp; 25</td> <td>rained very hard snow mostly gone Wheat looks well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>helped Joseph Kerr to move some Apple Trees whear {where} the line was altered very little frost in the ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April 1</td> <td>Began to Plow in the 2 field south side of the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>hard frost at night &amp; hot sun in the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>James Hugh &amp; son &amp; Wm Luby choping Em line</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Snowed 1 ^{1/2 inch} hard frost at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Sowed ^1/2 Bushel of marrow fat peas in the end of the frist ridg{e} then 3 Bushel of Good vine peas &amp; 7 Bushel of Garner pea</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>finished draging &amp; rooting the peas in the field below the back paster the Woods begin to look red</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>the Woods begin to look Green very dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{3}0</td> <td>Sowed nearly 1^1/2 Bushel of the Odessa wheat at the end of {Above this it reads: 'the New Barn'.}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{Ma}y 1</td> <td>Sowed 4^1/2 Bushel of oats {May} 2 rained nearly all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Do 14^1/2 Do - Do &amp; about 1^1/2 Bushel large oats on the short ridg{e} next the dich {ditch} on the next ^1/4 Bushel flax seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Thomas Scott &amp; George McNick came &amp; examined the height of the Water on marsh &amp; made markes on some trees with an inch gouge</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>sowed 1^1/2 Bushel of Jo {Joseph} Keers Black sea wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Do 2^1/2 Do of our own</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>began to rain about noon &amp; rained all night the next Day so that we could not go to meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Father towld {told} C - Hays to mind the hight of the water as he was working at the saw mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>sowed 2^1/2 Bushel Barley &amp; 3 Black sea Jock bouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{1}9</td> <td>Do ^3/4 Bushel timothy &amp; gave it one stroke of the drag around</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{2}0</td> <td>John Booth survaid {surveyed}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1848 <p>Jan 1</p> </td> <td>rained all day &amp; the ground compleetly thawed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to caintown to church &amp; heard Mr Pool from Luke XIII {Above it says 'C' for chapter}=6.7 {Above it says 'v' for verse.}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to the town Meatting {meeting} at McIntoshes J - Henry pathmasur</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to the Election at McIntoshes and voted for Mr Gowan in preferance to Mr Richard it began to snow in the morning and snow about 4 inch went down the second day to the Mill and Joined in A note with Joseph Keer for 25 from Samuel Rowsom payible in 3 month</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>went to the Temperance Mills with A pieace of cloth</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>drawed up some wood hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>snowed hard and stormed all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>drawed A little wood and broake the sleigh very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; atended an Agricultureal {Between the lines it reads: 'was apointed trustee in place of John Acland'.} Meeting in the courthouse A very cold day with {Above this it reads: 'soww' and below two words are scratched out but cannot be read.}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to draw wood for {An arrow points to the word 'the'} Rev Mr Baxter at Farmersville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>fixed J. Keer sleigh tounge &amp; the choped wood &amp; wat drawed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>went to Brockville with A load of turnips for Mrs Huckis{the rest of the name is cut off. Below this between the lines it reads: 'necaved A silver meall from the Distruck to city'} A thaw day with A little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>heavy rain &amp; thaw the snow most all away thrashed the gold vine Peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>went to caintown to church {An arrow points to: 'in the waggon'} &amp; heard the Rev Mr Baxter preach A Missionary sermon from Heb {Hebrews} XIII {Above it reads 'ch'}- 16 {Abive it reads 'v'} hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>hard frost cleaned the Gold vine Peas 17 Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>cleaned 8 Bushel of the fall wheat high wind &amp; A little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>made A door for the Barn cellar Kitle calfed hard fr {The word is cut off, was likely 'frost'.}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>helped J. Keer to attend the thrashing machine went to caintown at night with the waggon to attend A missionary meeting and heard the Rev merfs Pool . Baxter . Bevitt &amp; Vandusen</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>choring fine day hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>went to Colemans corners {An arrow points to 'to an'} agricultural meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Do to A quarterly meeting At the old Chapple in the waggon &amp; he{An arrow points to the letter 'a'}rd the Rev Mr Bevitt preach from Ezekil XXIII {Above it reads 'ch'} - 7 {Above it reads 'v'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went to tempperance Mill with 36 yar{ds} of cloth &amp; carred {carried} it acros the lakes</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1848 <p>Jan{ua}r{y} 25</p> </td> <td>Fine pleasant day Drawed A little wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Warm with A little rain finished the Garner Peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Cleaned the Garner Peas &amp; put 20 Bushel up stairs rained &amp; thawed so that the frost is {An arrow points to the word 'nearly'} out of the ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>finished cleaning the fall Wheat &amp; had 14^1/2 Bushel &amp; 5 Bushel of Timothy seed, the produce 7 ^1/2 Acres in the Harper Field cold wind with no frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>A little frost last snowed about 4 ^inches this morning was in the Barn cleaning the spring Wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>went to Caintown with the sleigh &amp; heard the Rev Mr Pool preach from Hebr{ews} VI {Above it reads 'ch'} 123 {Above it reads 'vr'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>fine day Daniel Nowland cleaned flax</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb 1</td> <td>went to Dr Week &amp; helped to make A Coffin for Pattrick Murray who was Killed by the falling of A Tree</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to Brockville with the sleigh fine day but the roads bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Do to young Mills with 52 Barrels for John Ellingham {Below this it reads: 'rained this afternoon'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Drawed some wood in the forenoon cleaned Wheat in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>began to snow in the Night &amp; is still snowing finished cleaning the spring Wheat &amp; {An arrow points to the word 'had'} 90 Bushel from 7 acres</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Dul day with A little snow no meeting today snowed 10 inch</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Drawed 52 Barrels to young Mills for J Ellingham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Do - wood A little wood this forenoon then drawed hooptimber for Ellingham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>{Plead?} A new cross cut saw for J. Keugs &amp; George chopted</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>squared 2 sticks 24 ft large for the Ministers stable at Farmersville in forenoon &amp; went to young Mills in the afternoon with 53 Bu{shels}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>took {An arrow points to the words 'to Colemans'} 1.^7/3 cords hemlock Bark 12 - 6 per cord the Roads firstrate {as in frustrating?}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Do 1-^7/3 Do - - Do Do Do Do &amp; received 5 {Above it reads '6'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; heard the Rev Wm Smart preach from Job XXII {Above it reads 'ch'} - 21-22 {Above it reads 'vrs'} fine Day &amp; good sleaghing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>drawed wood half the Day for J-Ellingham the rest at home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>thrashed A little Jock went to Brockville with A load of turnips &amp; gave Mrs Hutcheson 3^1/2 Bushel witch {which} made 31^1/2 Bushel &amp; 1 Bushel Peas 3 at 3 {Above is the letter 's'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>helped James Hughs to atend tharshing machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>went to Farmersville with 2 {shacks?} for the minister stabel Richard Marchil helped Jock to Chop fire wood in the marsh</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1848 <p>Feb 18</p> </td> <td>Drawed wood in the forenoon in the afternoon took wood to the School</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Do -- -- ---- - - ----- in the afternoon went to young Mills with 46 {Sarxds?} <p>James Ellit &amp; Richard Marchil choped on Marchils Accent</p> Good sleighing this last fortnight with modrate weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Mr Vanston Preach from Heb{rews} IV {Above it reads 'ch'} 16 {Above it reads 'vrs'} considerable of rain to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>some frost last night the reads very slipry sharped &amp; shod the Horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Drawed ten loads of wood the sleighing very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>snowed 2 ^inches last night drawed 8 load of cord wood some flury of snow no frost Jock was tharshing oats Henary {Purus?} &amp; Hannah Hazelwood married</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went to John Armstrongs for A load of leader for Buckets</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>sawed the Buckets tuf &amp; drawed wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>drawed wood &amp; Jock went George Tows wood Bed took Elen to Samuel Youngs in the evening to {An arrow points to the word 'see'} his wife she being very sick went to Brock{An arrow points to the letter 'v'} in the night for A little of lemmon sirup for her got home at 3 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Rev Mr Pool Preached in Caintown in the forenoon &amp; Mr Darbeshire Luaker in the afternoon &amp; Rev Mr Harve in our school House in forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>drawed 11 cake logs to Macintosh saw Mill: Samuel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Do 5 Do &amp; 5 Baswood &amp; 8 Pines {A left curly bracket contains the sentence: 'younges Wife depared {departed} this life the 28th} went to the wake with Thomas Davis, snowed 4 inches last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>March 1</td> <td>went to Funeral &amp; their was upwards of 50 sleighs &amp; Cutters accompanyed the {corps?} to Caintown &amp; the Rev Mr Baxter Preached from Rev{elations} XIV {Above it reads 'ch'} - 13 {Above it reads 'vr'} snowed fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went with 2 pine logs to Mcintosh drawed wood the rest of the Day Ereri Hays choped on his Fathers acount</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>snowed about 6 ^inches to Day went to younge Mills with A hemlock saw log 23 inch 3 {Above it reads 's'}-9 {Above it reads 'd'} received 1 {Above it reads 'lb'} tea 3 per lb</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>took 1 log 26 ^inch 4 {Above it reads 's'} in the forenoon 2 in the afternoon 25.&amp;.22 {Above it reads 'inch'}. 6 {Above it reads 's'} 9 {Above it reads 'd'} &amp; received sundry articles ammounting 8 {Above it reads 's'} ^1/2 {Above it reads 'd'} &amp; A duebill for 3. {Above it reads 's'} 5 {Above it reads 'd'} ^1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>very stormy withe A heay {heavy} drift went to Caintown &amp; Mr Vanston preach from</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>stormy with wind &amp; snow thrasted oats &amp; put pins &amp; raves in {A?} am Armstrongs slaigh</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{The dates in the left side column are cut off by the page and cannot be seen}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>fine day went with 2 logs to young mills 20 ^inch &amp; 21 ^inch . 5 ^s 3 ^d</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Do Do Do 3 logs Do -22 - 23 &amp; 24 {Above it reads 'inch 14 foot'} - - - 10 ^s 4 ^d</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Do - Do - Do 2 logs 28 &amp; 30 9 ^s - 6 ^d {A left curly bracket contains the sentence: 'A heavy south wind &amp; A thaw so that the roads is nearly bear'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>snowed about 2 inches last keen frost today reaceived at young Mills in us {illegible?} the logs 273 {Above it reads 'yar'} cotton 6 per yard 13 ^s - 10 ^d^1/2 1 doz Buttons 8 ^d 2 ^lb tea 3 ^s per lb 6^s - 13 ^lb rice 4 ^1/2^d per ^lb 1 ^s 1 ^1/2^d 1 bedcord 1 ^s . 3 ^d 7 bowls 2 ^s - 4 ^d 1 ball canail {wak?} 4 1 file 7 ^1/2^d</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>A very stormy day cleaned the oats &amp; put 25 Bushel in the {Above it reads 'Bin'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>choped wood at the door in the forenoon attended A school examination with the Rev Mr Baxter Jock went to Thomas &amp;c{Above it reads 'Davis 2.'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Rev Mr Baxter Preached at Caintown snowed &amp; then rained Elen very un well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{1}3</td> <td>slight frost last night Father &amp; John started for Ramsay &amp; the widdow Mcdonald went to Perth with them &amp; I took 4 Bushel of Corn &amp; 10 Bushel {An arrow points to the letter 's'} wheat to Mcs Mill &amp; brought 53 Barrels up from Elingham to take to Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{1}4</td> <td>went to Brockville with the Barrels &amp; deliverd them at Hubbels Mill &amp; attendid an Agricultural meeting &amp; paid 3 ^s - 9 ^d for cleaning the Wach 1 for black thread 1 ^s - 3 ^d for Rapper &amp; 1 ^s- 5 ^d saw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to Mill for the grist &amp; choped wood A very cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{1}6</td> <td>shaved bucket stares Father &amp; John came from Ramsay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>choped wood &amp; went to Elingham's for A load of Barrels</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{1}8</td> <td>went to Brockville with 82 flour Barrels for Elingham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>the Rev Mr Moris Preached at our school House from Isiah III {Above it reads 'ch'} - 10 &amp; 11 {Above it reads 'vr'} A fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>took A load of firkin staves from Elingham's to young Mills for Walter Fallon rains very hard this afternoon slaighing {Above it reads 'nealy' and then an illegible word}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Jock &amp; Tom Davis {An arrow points to the word 'went'} A Beging for Patrick Angling who has been sick &amp; all the Family</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>mendid the childrens shoes Jock went with the waggon to Tom Davis &amp; they took what they had gathered to Angling's</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>drawed wood with the Horses &amp; Aoxen John &amp; Hays helped Jock to Chop the march all in A food snow mostly {Above it reads 'gon'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>ground A new taping gauge &amp; made some sap buckets</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went to the sap bush &amp; overhauled the bucket Jock taped some {Above it reads 'it ran well'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>made some more buckets &amp; Jock taped the rest of Bush in all 154 trees rained A little this afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>{1}848 <p>March 26</p> </td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Pool preach from Psalm LXXXIV {Above it reads 'ch'} - 10-11 {Above it reads 'vr'} rained considerable roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>made some more sap buckets fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>made 12 buckets Do Do Jock thrashe the Peas &amp; oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Do 9 Do &amp; shaved the stuff</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Do 12 D in all 51 &amp; 2 to gather with cleaned the Peas &amp; oats &amp; {Above it reads: 'had 24 Bushel'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>ground the axes &amp; went &amp; choped some cordwood on the Thom {Above it reads: 'place son', meaning Thompson Place}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April 1</td> <td>rained very hard last night choped some Do in all 4 ^1/2 cord</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>no meeting to Day went to see Samuel young fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Drawed some rail cuts &amp; made A peice of A brush fince around the fall Wheat on the Thompson Place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>cut wood for the sugar Bush rained most of the Day &amp; night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>cleaned A corner &amp; moved the fence at the fut {foot} of the Field in frount of the old Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>made A Gate for the front of the House &amp; Jock went to Mill with 10 ^1/2 Bushel of s wheat A fine Day Joseph Stots threshed the Poll Oats &amp; helped to clean them had 25 Bushel 2 Days work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>drawed {An arrow points to the word 'stons', as in stones} of the Field front of the old Barn some to the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Do the rest to A pile in the Field A little frost at night fine Days</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Baxter preach from Ezra III {Above it reads 'ch'} - 4 {Above it reads 'vr'} he came home with us in the Waggon &amp; satid all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>drawed the middle fence off &amp; mendid the outside fencis {fences} Began to Plow &amp; plowed A part of A ridg{e} in the feild front of the old Barn Jock went Henry Aarmstrong raining</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Jock Plowed in the orchard west of the Barn with the oxen &amp; I continued in the feild where I began</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>rained A A little last night &amp; stil continued till noon plowed the rest of the Day warm fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Plowed 14^th Plowed ground in fine order</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to Brockville 3 {Above it reads 's'} - 6 {Above it reads 'd'} for A spaid 2 {Above it reads 's'} - 3 {Above it reads 'd'} for steel &amp; iron for land side for Plough &amp; 7 ^1/2 [Above it reads 'd'} for horse {An arrow points to the sentence: '&amp; 1 for onions &amp; cabbage seed'} Joseph Keer {An arrow points to: 'sent $'} 3 for Mr. Watson &amp; $10 for Mr Botchford witch {which} I Paid</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>{Some of the sentences are cut off by the page.} {hip?} House &amp; the rest went James Scot's to atend the Funeral of Mr Percival who Died of A consumtion {consumption, also known as tuberculosis}</td> <td>{The dates for this page are cut off by the page. There is a right column with dates, but they are the dates for the next page in the diary.}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Plowed front of Eliz House A fine day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Do began to snow about noon &amp; snowed about an inch</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>very hard frost this morning went to meet Father who went to Farmersville yesterday for Apple trees that Phillip Wing sent to Rochester for snow all gon {Between the lines is written: 'planted 4 in Jocks door yard &amp; 5 in ours 2 in the orchard &amp; 2 at the old Barn at noon'.}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Plowed till noon went to A raising of William Davis 2</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Do 22 Plowed. fine Day ground very dry</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Pool preach from Rev II {Above it reads 'ch'} - 17 {Above it reads 'vr'} &amp; the Rev Mr Wadkins from John XII {Above it reads 'ch'} 32 {Above it reads 'vr'} in our own School House A light showr this aftirnoon</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>heavy thunder with some rain last night finished ploughing the green {suand?}. Jock draged the orchard rather cold</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>began to sow &amp; sowed 6 Bushel of Garner Peas West line {Above it reads 'S - side road'}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>sowed 5 Bushel Peas &amp; oats &amp; cross draged the whole</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>sowed 6 Bushel Polloats &amp; 5 Bushel White oats very wind weather ground very dry Jock has been drawing Dung the last 4 Days to the 2 field front of the House Wat &amp; Adie helped to load had tow Waggons</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>A little rain this morning sowed 2 Bushel large oats very windy Jock plowed A little in the garden</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>no meeting to Day fine Day</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>sowed ^1/4 Bushel flax seed on ^1/4 acre roled parted of the field fine rain this afternoon Jock finiste {finished} garden loaded Dung in the forenoon went Mcintoshs to get in logs but could not do it Jonne {John} draged the corn hills {Between the lines it reads '{w}oods look A little green'}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>finished rolling the field front of the old Barn</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Began Plow 2 field from the House 5th Plowed sowed 3 Bushel Barley &amp; 1 Bushel Fea Wheat {An arrow points to '&amp;'} 1 Bushel Ball Black sea in the 2 field south fence</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jock planted the garden with Corn &amp; Potatos &amp; finished Dunging the Corn field</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Baxter Preach from Matthew XIII {Above it reads 'ch'} - 16 &amp; 17 {Above it reads 'vr'} rain this afternoon</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1848 <p>May 8</p> </td> <td>plowed round the old Barn in the forenoon in 2 feild {Above it reads 'afternoon}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>plowed in the feild below the Bull paster in the forenoon went to A Dung Be {bee} of John Kincaid in the after{noon}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>fine shower last night warm this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>cold rain till 3 oclock finished the corn feild</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>sowed 5 Bushel Black sea in the Con feild south side first 3 Bushel came to the 3 stone pile at the rate 1 {Above it reads 'Bushel'} per acre next 2 Do came to the forth stone pile &amp; sowed thicker</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>cross draged &amp; cleaned the furows in the forenoon &amp; then sowed 3 Bushel &amp; draged it one way cold in to night James Hughes &amp; Daniel Nowland worked in the Garden on the 12th 14th no Meeting to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>sowed 3 Bushel more in all 11 Bushel of Wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>finished draging this forenoon then Plowed in the 2 feild</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>continued plowing . Jock finished planting the Corn &amp; bean in the feild below the Bull paster rather cold wether</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>sowed 1^1/2 Bushel Timothy in the Con feild &amp; 3 Bushel Black sea wheat in the 2 {Above it reads 'd'} feild &amp; Jock planted Corn around the old Barn yard ground very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>s.2 Bushel wheat &amp; sowed Timothy on all is draged</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>heavy thunder &amp; rain last night. very warm with some showrs {An arrow points to 'to day'} every thing refreshed planted A small tea cupfull of Comodore Stewart Wheat sent by Adam Cranston from New {Leruy?} &amp; In Car of Corn that old Mr Austin {An arrow points to the word 'gave'} us that came from the State of Main in the Garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Pooll preach Phil{lippians} I {Above it reads 'ch} 27-28 {Above it reads 'vr'} fine Day with A little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>sowed 3 ^1/2 Bushel Wheat whitch finished the 2 feild</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>sowed ^1/3 Acre of Carrots &amp; ^1/4 Acre of sugar Beet in the feild below the Bull paster Jock plowing the Orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>made brush fence around the fall wheat on the Thompson place Richard Marchel helping rained A little this mo</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>plowed &amp; draged in 1^1/2 Bushel Peas below the Corn Jock draged ^3/4 Bushel Black sea on the Thompson Place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>draged &amp; furrowed the orchard at the old Barn</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{The left column of dates is cut off by the page. There are numbers partially cut off on the ride side of the page, but these are the dates of the next page in the diary.}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>planted 13 Bushel Potatos in the orchard at the old Barn Robart &amp; Adam Armstrong helping us. fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard George Keer exort &amp; heard the Rev Mr Watkins preach from 1 Corin{thians} I {Above it reads 'ch'}- 3 4 in our own school House</td> </tr> <tr> <td>went Mill with 6 Bushel fall wheat &amp; 7 Bushel spring wheat &amp; then washed the sheep at J. Aarmstrong</td> </tr> <tr> <td>cleared the Potatoes out of the cellar &amp; had 26 Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>went to Brockville with Jerry &amp; will Heazelwood Horee Betsey Hellen &amp; Father in the waggon had 3 Bushel Potatos for Betsey &amp; 5 for ourslves &amp; got 2 {Above it reads 's'} - 3 {Above it reads 'd'} per Bushel &amp; the flowr of 6 Bushel fall Wheat 2 {Above it reads 'cut'} = 40 {Above it reads 'th'} 5 {Above it reads '$'} - 4 {Above it reads 's'} making 8 {Above it reads '$'} - 0 {Above it reads 's'} - 3 {Above it reads 'd'} Bought 1 Barrel Salt 7 {Above it reads 's'} - 6 {Above it reads 'd'} 2 Barrels of Plaster 5 {Above it reads 's'} - 6 {Above it reads 'd'} per Barrel 1^1/2 gallon Rum 5 {Above it reads 's'} 1 {Above it reads 'lb'} Rutabaga seed 2 {Above it reads 's'} - 6 {Above it reads 'd'} shaving soap 4 {Above it reads 'd'} A very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>made A piece of brush fence at the bottom of the feild front of Elize Jock strained his knee so that he cannot work A very {An arrow points to the word 'hard'} frost thus morning beans &amp; corn hurt 2 planted the beans over again</td> </tr> <tr> <td>went through the corn &amp; potatos in the garden &amp; round the old Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Hulbert Preach from John III {Above it reads 'ch'} 19 {Above it reads 'vr'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>went to Brockville with A 29 firkins for John Elingham &amp; got sundry and articles amounting to 12 {Above it reads 's'} - 6 {Above it reads 'd'} from him Bought 1 Barrel of cement 8 {Above it reads 's'} - 9 {Above it reads 'd'} &amp; 2^1/2 {Above it reads 'ft'} lead pipe for A cistern 3 {Above it reads 's'} - 3 {Above it reads 'd'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A fine showr this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>worked on the roads 7 the same</td> </tr> <tr> <td>plowed the turnip ground &amp; A peace for buckwheat furred up the turnip ground &amp; sowed them puting nearly 1lb of seed to ^1/2 acre Wat planted the sugar Beet over Again they being mostly eat up with A grub</td> </tr> <tr> <td>finished sawing through the corn with the dill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jock plowed some more ground for buckwheat &amp; we sowed ^3/4 of A bushel Along side the corn</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1848 <p>June 11th</p> </td> <td>heard the Rev Mr Morris Preach in our own school House from Luke XV {Above it reads 'ch'} = 24 {Above it reads 'vr'} warm dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Jock went to Colmans with 23 Bushel of ashes &amp; got factory cotton &amp; tea for them &amp; brought 15 Bushel of sand from Colmans for to build the sistern paid 2 {Above it reads 'd'} A Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went to Brockville on horse back to an Agricultural Meetting bought ^{1/2 lb} scotch snuff to put on trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14 &amp; 15th</td> <td>worked on the roads betwen Tows &amp; Trickes with the oxen &amp; scraper Jock drove the oxen &amp; I held the scraper 11 {Above it reads 's'} - 3 {Above it reads 'd'} per day T Davis over</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>howed {hoed} the corn the ground very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>maid 2 gates for the door yards Jock went W Weeks {Above it reads 'raison' as in a raising}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Mr Vanfson Preach from Job XIV {Above it reads 'ch'} = 14 {Above it reads 'vr'} very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>diged A ditch from the sluseway in the road opisite Jock door &amp; fild them with sones</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Tho Davis Paid 6 {Above it reads '$'} - 2 {Above it reads 's'} - 6 {Above it reads 'd'} for Working on the roads 2 days &amp; the use of the scraper 5 days Jock went saul younges Bee A fine showr this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>went Samul Snonis's &amp; got rigings made for 3 Gates &amp; 1 Waggon scute</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>went to Brockville with John Armstrong &amp; stopped at Norman Boths &amp; received A blank Deed &amp; A writing of agreement between him &amp; Matthew Roney for lot 10 {Above is a word that cannot be deciphered} ... 5 {Above it reads 'con' as in concession} met Matthew Roney in Brockville &amp; went to Mr Gowans &amp; witnessed the Deed &amp; agreement Jock Robert Armstrong &amp; Richard Marchel loged in the swale on the Thompson place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>heavy rain this forenoon Jock went A loging Bee of James Hikes &amp; J hung the smule Gates</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>plowed the Beet ground over again the seed did not {Two words are faded and cannot be deciphered} owing to the dry weather planted the Carrot &amp; Beets &amp; 3 rows of Rutabagas</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>{J}une 1848 <p>25</p> </td> <td>the {An arrow points to the word 'Rev'} Mr Wadkins Preached in our School House &amp; just as J got ready the Bees swarmed &amp; saved them A fine showr this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>went through the potatos with the Drag</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>plowed through the corn at the old Barn in the forenoon went Vanstones Mill with 18^1/2 Bushel of Wheat stopt at the Widdow Young</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>all night came home the next day with grist</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>went to training to Maloroy town</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>fixed the Bull well &amp; made part of A pump <p></p> 27 John Ackland &amp; his son Dudly was howing likewise Jonnhey &amp; Adam at the potato</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{Ju}ly 1</td> <td>fired some log heaps Jock &amp; Margret went to Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Mclullion Preach from I Peter I {Above it reads 'ch'} = 3 {Above it reads 'vr'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; all day so that vegitation is revived</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Martin Redmans with Father &amp; Mother &amp; pruned his Apple trees &amp; Jock went to Tom Davis's loging Bee</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>mended my shos Jock went to John Armstrongs to log for turnips frequant showrs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>howed the Corn had Patrick Anglin &amp; son Jock was loging with Jo Keer for turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>howed the potatos John Ackland &amp; son helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>finished the Do - in the forenoon &amp; went to A raising of Richard Marchel Jock was loging with J Keer</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>no meeting to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>drawed some cunchs of the turnip ground in the forenoon Jock draged in afternoon &amp; J went Benjamin Young</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>&amp; went to {Gananoque?} with him to see the well {borrows?} &amp; agreed with {An arrow points to the word 'them'} to come next week</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>left younges this morning went through the turnip &amp; Beets fine rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Began to Mow &amp; mowed half the day behind the House</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>hewed timber for the granery some heavy showrs</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1848 <p>July 15</p> </td> <td>went to Brockville with 10 Pork barrels &amp; 40 flour barrels for John Ellingham with flowr barrels left at Hullels mills for Levet = sold the Pork barrels to Webster <p></p> received from Ellingham out of Webster 3 {Above it reads 's'} = 7^1/2 {Above it reads 'd'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Mr Vanston Preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>mowed the orchard very poor Grass &amp; hard to cut</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Jock went to Jo Keers &amp; draged 1 acre of new land for Turnips {Above it reads 'sowed'} ... drew 4 loads of hay out of the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>mowed in the feild below the orchard John Ackland helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>mowed in the {An arrow points to the word 'harper'} feild John Ackland helping very poor grass</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>spread out &amp; raked to day fine hay day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; all this forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>no Meeting to day fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>shook hay out of the cock it being very wet A poor hay day took A long time to dry drew 2 load</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>shook out some more &amp; drew 4 load more out of the feild below the house no drought</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>shook out some cocks on the road to the harper feild &amp; they were very black &amp; wet &amp; some in the harper feild {Clan?} &amp; Margret {An arrow points to the word 'helping'} us to rake &amp; got we 4 load drawed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>mowed in the harper feild . 28 Do in the same feild</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>mowed front of the House in the forenoon . raked in the afternoon &amp; drew 3 load out of the harper feild good hay wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr McCallow Preach from Jeremiah XVII {Above it reads 'ch'} = 9 {Above it reads 'vr'}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>rained very hard this forenoon mowed at the end of the new Barn in the afternoon Robert Armstrong helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August 1</td> <td>mowed to day Robert helping drawed in 2 load of hay harper</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>mowed part of the day raked &amp; drawed in 5 load of hay Robert &amp; John helping . finished mowing that feild</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>raked &amp; Drew in 5 load more John &amp; James Flood woking &amp; John &amp; Adam helping cut part of fall wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Drew 1 load of hay out of the harper feild &amp; cut the large oat rained in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>rained nearly all day helped Thomas Davis &amp; Robert {There is a name beginning with H but is too faded to read.} to make A cradle</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Dates are cut off left side but the page(based on previous and next pages) covers August 6 to Aug 21, 1848}</p> <p>{probably Sunday August 6} Went to Caintown I heard Mr Manston preach from Matt ch XIII v3</p> <p>Jock Father &amp; Elen went to Brockville &amp; I went through the Carrots, Beets &amp; turnips with the Horse &amp; the Dill &amp; raked the large oats</p> <p>Jock &amp; Tom David drew in 1 load of hay from the harper field then mowed part of the wheat in the {illegible} field then cut the fall wheat in the Thomson Place A very poor Crop &amp; I finished his Cradle</p> <p>mowed some on the Thompson Place not worth cuting in the forenoon Made A cradle for Dr Keir</p> <p>made A cradle for Richard Marshal Jock &amp; James Marchel began to hook the Gold vine Peas drew in 18 stook of large oats &amp; the flax</p> <p>Jock worked at the Peas &amp; I cradled the small oats heavy rain last night finished Jack Vandusen cradle in the forenoon began to cut the Peas &amp; oats</p> <p>{probably Sunday August 13} Wat &amp; Jonnie drove the Horses for Father &amp; Mather to the quartly meeting went to quartly Meeting to the old Chaple &amp; I heard the Rev Mr McCullock preach from Job Ch 1 vv 13 to 15</p> <p>cut the Barley Jock &amp; James Marchel hook peas in the forenoon bound some oats &amp; part of the Barley</p> <p>Marchel worked 2 days for makeing the cradle</p> <p>Drew 2 load of oats &amp; 1 load of peas &amp; Oats</p> <p>Drew 2 load of the fall wheat began to rain before we got them in John Ackland came to work but quit on acount of the rain</p> <p>heavy fog this morning cleared away about 9 oclock &amp; we went to work Jock &amp; John Ackland to hooking peas &amp; I to cradleing peas &amp; oats A very heavy showr came on about 3 oclock whitch stopt all work</p> <p>heavy rain last night &amp; all day to day</p> <p>fine day turning up the peas some of them growing &amp; some roling but the Odessa wheat has 22 stook {illegible}</p> <p>turned the peas again but still very wet Cut the Baptist wheat had 19 stook good crop &amp; bound 11 of the Barley</p> <p>{probably Sunday August 20} went to Caintown &amp; Atended the sabbath School &amp; a{illegible}ed to hear Mr Towns but he was sick</p> <p>drew in the Peas after turning them all up fine weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1848</p> <p>August</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>hhired James Dobbs to cradle at 5s per day him &amp; me cut the Poll oats &amp; some of the Peas &amp; oats Jock &amp; John Ackland mowed the rest &amp; bound part of the Poll oats A fine Crop Father was the most of the day picking for Seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Began to cut the spring Wheat in the cons field Dobbs &amp; me cuting Jock &amp; Johnnie following Dobbs &amp; George Kendrick &amp; wat following me Kendrick bought A cradle &amp; was to give me 3 days work in harvast &amp; this is the first drew in 2 load of Peas &amp; oats Kendrick &amp; Father raking 1 load of Peas very warm wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Jack Vandusen &amp; me cradling Jock &amp; Alen following him I John Ackland &amp; James Hugh following me James Hughe &amp; Alen came to work for Jock to go &amp; log with the oxen</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Vandusen &amp; Dobbs cuting Jock the Boys Father &amp; me fo{illegible} Vandusen worked tow days for the makeing of his cradle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Dobbs cut Jock &amp; John White followed I drew in the Poll oats 3 load &amp; the Baptist Wheat in the forenoon the Dobbs White &amp; me cradled till middle the afternoon which finished that field it was very thisely the the field was Plouhed last fall the Boys drew 3 load of the Wheat while I stooking loaded it for them 52 stook Dobbs White &amp; Jock began the Wheat in the feild frount of the house fine week for work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr McCullock prach from 2 Cor ch X!!! vv5 in the afternoon I heard the Rev Mr Watkins lecture on the Lord Prayer</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>very wet day no work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>dull day Dobbs cut wheat half the day Jock &amp; me followed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Dobbs cut wheat Jock &amp; me followed fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Dobbs Do Jock &amp; John Ackland followed &amp; drew 6 loads weith the Horses &amp; Father 2 with oxen &amp; sleigh making 125 stook beside 2 load of unbound thisely stuff A little shower</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>heavy rain to day no work the Ground very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>finished cuting the wheat in the 2 filed frount of house {illegible} stook on the Thompson place witch made 7 1/2 days for Dobbs A fine crop &amp; A fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Mr Tours Preach from Jer ch 2 {illegible} in the afternoon at our own school house {illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{dates are cut off the left hand side for most of the page}</p> <p>went to Caintown &amp; Mr Vanston Preach from Matt ChVIII vv 3</p> <p>Jock Father &amp; Elen went to Brockville &amp; I went through Carrots Beets &amp; Turnips &amp; raked some of the large oats</p> <p>Jock &amp; Tom Davis drew 1 load of hay out of the harp field then mowed round the wheat in the con field then cut the fall wheat in the newland A very poor crop &amp; I finished his cradle Doct Kier mowed in the new land not worth mowing made A cradle for made a cradle for Richard Marchel Jock &amp; James Marchel began to hook the Gold vine Pea drew in 18 stook of larg oats &amp; the flax Jock worked at the Peas &amp; I cradled the small oats heavy rain last night finish Jack Vandusens cradle in the forenoon cut some of the Peas &amp; oats in the afternoon Drew in 96 stook from the harper field not in very good order</p> <p>Drew 145 stook from the 2 field frount of the house came on A tremendous thunder showr in the afternoon</p> <p>drew dung to the field frount of Elizes house</p> <p>Do 140 stook from thompson field frount of the house fine day</p> <p>Drew 14 Do from the new land on Thompson place 2 filed</p> <p>Jock Plow &amp; he went to Thomas Tennants to help him at his wheat him &amp; his family being sick with the fever &amp; auge</p> <p>drew dung &amp; Jock ploughed</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Constable from 2 Timothy Heb ch VI vv 19 &amp; Mr Harvy from 2 Thin ch 1 vv 12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>hired John Doyel for 8$ per A mounth them &amp; me Drew dung &amp; Jock plowed fine weather Levi June 2$</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>sowed 2 Bushel of Huchison wheat bought from</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Do 2 Do heap measure of the Soulls wehat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>healped James Hough at tharshing machine in forenoon commenced the Dich in the feild frount the house rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>cut the Buckwheat &amp; Jock laid up A fence side of {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>heard Mr Godein speake from S John ch III vv 14 in our school</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to Brockville with the waggon &amp; had Margret &amp; Mary Keen with me {illegible} L 7.00 of Premiums for 1847 from the District A S &amp; subscribe 1L 5s</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1848</p> <p>Sept</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Bought 1 Barrel salt 8s 3 Bunchs cotton yarn 5s.6d each</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>helped John Ackland at the tharshing machin in the forenoon &amp; Joseph Keer in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>split rails to make pens the straw Jock rippleid the flax</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>choring &amp; fixing about the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>the same some rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Moor came with the tharshing machin &amp; we tharshed Barly the Baptist Wheat the coesa Wheat &amp; 2200 sheafs Black sea</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Mr Constable Preach from 1 Peter IV ch vv18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>tharshed in the forenoon &amp; went John Armstrong in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>went to samuel Innis &amp; shod the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>put the straw in the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to Farmersville for A load of lime for John Elingham thrashed the oats for premium</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>cleaned the Barley for the premium</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; took 10 bushel oats &amp; 10 bushel Barley &amp; left them in McKenzies Granary &amp; atended an Agriculture meeting got a side of harnefs leather from Henery Boothe on Cornalls acount weighing 10 lbs 1s.3 per lb -- 12s.6d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>October</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>no meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>tharshed the Buckwheat Jocks Doil had 21 Bushel went to Farmersville with 35 lb harnefs leather to Giles for to make A set of harnefs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to samuel Inises &amp; helped to shoe Robs Colts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>pulled 6 load of Corn &amp; had A husking bee at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to Cattle show at Colmans corners &amp; took the 1 premium 1 year old Bull 2 3 year old Bull 3 on cow 2 on Calfs 1 on lamb 2 on Rams 1 on flax 1 on Carrots</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>finished the Corn fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr McCallum prech from 1 Peter ch 2 vv 9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>pulled the turnips &amp; Carrots for the show Jock went to Robsons with the younge Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to the Brockville Fair &amp; took the 1 premium on oats 1 on flax see 1 on Carrots 1 Cradle 1 on barrow 1 on Ram 2 on Bull 2 on Barley</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{date numbers are cut off the left margin of the page}</p> <p>sold the oats 1s.3d per Bushel &amp; the Barley to Harz{cut off} at Matland for 15 lbs pot Barley recived 52 lbs got an {illegible} for 10$ stopt at younge Adams all night</p> <p>helped to stake the ground for the Plowing match along with J Stuart &amp; A Robson</p> <p>went to J Keers loging Bee</p> <p>went to Farmersville with 6 Pork Barrels for Giles fomr John Ellingham &amp; received 7 1/2 nails 4d per lb 2s.6d from E Parish 400 of brick 2s6d per hundred in makeing12s.6d in all paid 1.5 to Giles on ha{cut off}</p> <p>made a Corn crib &amp; put the Corn in it A good crop</p> <p>went to Brockville &amp; heard the Rev Mc preach from Psalms chXIV vv1 fine day</p> <p>{illegible} potatos</p> <p>17 rained all day no work</p> <p>I wet day sold a south Down Ram to William Young &amp; George Kilborn for the Crosby socity at four pounds</p> <p>cleaned wheat wet Day</p> <p>snowed some this forenoon went to vanstons mill with 18 bushel wheat &amp; 2 1/2 Corn will not get it till thursday</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>pulled 9 load of Beets &amp; Carrots rained every day this week</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Constable preach from 1 Peter chI vv7 A fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>digd Potatos &amp; heard the Rev Mr Watkins leacture on Matt chVIII vv23 to 34 in our own school House in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>digd Potato Jock was loging with James Huegh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>A wet day cleaned some wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went to Vanstons for the grist &amp; took 2 1/2 Bushel Corn {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Jock finished the Potatos A very Poor Crop we have not 40 Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>had George &amp; Alen Huigh helping at the Beets &amp; Carrots finished them in the forenoon began the turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>George &amp; Alen Heugh &amp; Edward Davis helping &amp; we finish the turnips A midling Crop Beet poor carrots midling the ground so wet that we were like to be mired working at them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard George Keer exort</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>drew some wood A wet day cleaned some wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>ewnt to Colman's &amp; bought 2 sides of sole leather 1 --13 lb {illegible} at 1s-3d per lb in all 7$ .4s.4 1/2 d &amp; Paid 6.3 bushel of wheat {illegible} Bushel in all 6s.4d leaving it {illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{date numbers are cut off on the left margin}</p> <p>1848</p> <p>drew stones of the field frount of the House &amp; put them in the Dich at the feet of the field Edward Davis helping Jock was loging for S Hugh</p> <p>drew stones of the 2 field put them in the same dich with pots for A fence S Doil working for B Armstrong &amp; {illegible} Thompson work for him</p> <p>went to S Armstrong for A load of posts for the dich Jock went to Doctor S{illegible}</p> <p>went to Brockville &amp; took 2 Bushel &amp; 17 lb of wheat &amp; leaft it at Colman's which Paid the nine shillings that I was owing &amp; 1s.3d over which he Paid me put A letter in the Post for Philadelpha for Father sister which had came there hear rain this night</p> <p>snow &amp; rain took Mother inlaw Elen &amp; Margrat to Adam to see Mary McDonald who was taken sick in the night &amp; Died at 2 oclock PM Doctor Keer did not know what was the diseas</p> <p>went to Adams made the Coffin snowed some more</p> <p>attended the funeral it was large the Rev Mrs Heag from Brockville adrefsed the congregation Psalms</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>killed 2 hogs &amp; 3 year old heafer Thomas Davis &amp; S {illegible} helped snowed in the afternoon hard frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Drew some wood in the forenoon cut up the meat 1 hog weighed 2 cwt &amp; the other 300 the heafer 457 the 3 quarters</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>went to John Young's &amp; Killed a Cow for him stopt all night &amp; he made a pair of Boots for Jick the roads very rough</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Constable preach from Romans ch1 .vv16,17 fine day roads very rough hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Drew wood &amp; 2 logs 30 ft long for bails</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>trimed the Grapes &amp; hewed 1 stick for the bails Jock helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to McIntoshes rolled in the Logs some rain thawed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16 pulled 2 load of turnips on J Keers</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>two loads more</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>pulled 2 loads some frost at nights but thawed in the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went to Caintown but there was no Meetting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to Charlestown with 25 Pork Barrels for John Elingham &amp; delivered them to Mrs Bews &amp; received 1 lb tea 3s.9d &amp; peice of rope 1s.3d in all 5s the roads very bad partly frose</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>drew 2 load of Boards from McIntoshes first load 120 peices of clapboards C Hays to Pay McIntosh for sawing them at the rate of four Dollars per 1000 let the Ram</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{may be 38}</p> <p>May 2 Sowed 2 1/2 Bushel Wheat east line south sid of the Road A dark cloudy Day Moon in the 2 quarter no smut</p> <p>sowed 2 Bushel Wheat cloudy with some sun shine</p> <p>A very wet day so that the ground is swiming</p> <p>Sowed 1 Bushel Peas in the Orchard west side of the Barn ground so wet stopt sowing</p> <p>sowed 3 1/2 Bushel of Peas moon in the 3 quarter</p> <p>Do 3 1/2 Do Do opisite the Barn north side of the road &amp; 2 Bushel of marrowfat Peas poured boiling Water on them before sowing sowed 2 Bushel of Barley in the harper field at the east ground in good order</p> <p>Woods begin to look redish</p> <p>Sowed 8 Bushel of oats in the harper field very warm Day</p> <p>Showery in the forenoon</p> <p>Sowing 4 Bushel of oats &amp; 1/2 Bushel of flax seed planted 10 Bushel Potatos in the same feild</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>slight frost this morning Sowed 4 Bushel of oats in the forenoon south side of the road west line cold rain the afternoon Woods look very green</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>very wet this forenoon dry &amp; cold in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>sowed 1 Bushel of oats very cold in the same field &amp; finished Draging the rest the day very old &amp; began rain at sun down and rained all night till 11 oclock the next day A cold wet time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>sowed 2 Bushels wheat in the field opisite the House south side of the road where the fall wheat winter killed out greate straw but no wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{illegible}</td> <td>Planted 30 Bushel of Potatos in the feild east of the House count 35 rows from the east fence next 11 rows served not end rolled in Plaster</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>sowed 25 rows of Ruta Baga or swedish turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>sowed 1/2 Bushel of Buckwheat back of the House</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Began to mow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>Do to cut the Wheat</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1849</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 26</td> <td>Plowed in the same with Horses &amp; oxen fine Day warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Constable preach from Genesis chIII vr24 fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>sowed 5 Bushel Wheat in the feild below the old barn Jock planted Corn in the orchard at the old Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>sowed 2 bushel more Jock finished the Plowing of the feild in the forenoon &amp; then finished the planting of the Corn &amp; Potatos A fine warm rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>sowed nearly 1 Bushel of Timothy in the field below the old Barn this morning it being very wet all Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>finished crofs draging the Wheat in the forenoon then draged &amp; drilled the Carrot &amp; Beet ground the sowed the Altringham Carrot 1/8 Acre between the Barn &amp; fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June 1</td> <td>Father &amp; the Boys planted 1/2 lb sugar Beet seed we began to plow A new peice of ground at the bottom of the feild below the House Thomas Davises son &amp; teem helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>plowed in the same place sowed 4 Bushel oats Robert Armstrong draged them very warm Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>heard the Rev Mr Watkins preach from Psalm LXXVII-vr19</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>washed the Sheep in the forenoon Jock went to Joseph Keer Bee to Drag New Land plowed in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to Brockville on one of John Armstrong horses bought 1/2 lb Beet seed 1s.10 1/2 d &amp; 1 1/4 lb rutabaga seed 4s.8d Atended an Agriculure Meeting. Robert Armstrong Draged with our horses &amp; sowed 4 Bushel of oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>sowed 3 Bushel of oats makeing 11 Bushel in all in tha field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Drew Dung on the turnip ground Richard Marchel helping to load &amp; Jock finished the Draging</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went with 40 flour barrels to Charlestown mills for Elingham &amp; delivered them to John McKinnon &amp; received A receit for 24 on Morton &amp; Mckee</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>made brush fence on 13 in the forenoon &amp; from the spring to the marsh in the afternoon Richard Marchel helping Jock went to Brockville with the waggon very warm weather received from Morton McKee &amp; Co on John Elinghams Acompt 19s-9d</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1849</p> <p>June</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>heard the Rev Mr Watkins Preach from Psalms LXXVII vr 19</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>plowed the turnip ground &amp; drilled part of it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>sowed 1 Acre of Rutabagas first 1/2 lb Rochestar seed next 3/4 lb English see next 1/2 lb our own went Will Hazelwoods raising</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>A little rain this morning rolled the turnips &amp; wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Plowed on 13 with both plows very warm weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to Brockville took A sheep &amp; sold it for 11s-3d 1 Barrel of salt 8s-10 bl nails 2s-6d 1 Gross wood screws 1s.5d 2 lb Coffee 1s-8d 2 pr Buts 4 1 socket Chisel 1s.7d in all 15s.6d on John Elinghams acompt from Morton McKee &amp; Co received from the Agriculture Socitie &amp; Cutivator on trial</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>sowed 1 1/2 Bushel of Buckwheat on 13 the last of our Plowing &amp; sowing A light showr about noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Mr Stowl exhorted in Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>worked in the lower Corn with the Cutivator did good work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Do in the orchard &amp; in the Beets &amp; Carrots did fine work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>worked on the Roads Jock &amp; Father worked the tow days fore {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>maid A new fence along the Road from the orchard to the line NE line</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>fixed for steeming Jock &amp; the Boys howing fired A fallow below hill very warm Dry weather Great need of rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>worked on the Roads Father &amp; me &amp; the teem for 2s 6d per Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went to Caintown heard the Rev Mr Constabel preach from Psalms LXXXI vr 13 to 16 warm dry weather A fine showr this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>went to Mr Smedises with C Young took 11 Bushel wheat &amp; sold it at Matland for 3s.10d per Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>helped to run the lines on the Thompson place East line</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Do Do west line cut my knee with the ax A Armstrong worked in my place Jock &amp; Elen went to John youngs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Jock went to training at Mallorytown &amp; brought me the Commifsion of Licut very warm dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Jock &amp; the Boys chiled Corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>the Boys burnt some brush heaps in the follow Jock went to Brockville this afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1849</p> <p>July</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Began to mow &amp; mowed in the feild below Garden the Grafs being Teribly dried up</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>finished all below the House &amp; drew in 2 load</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>drew in 3 load of hay the weather very weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Raked drew in 3 load of hay from the feild next the Bar John Ackland helping to mow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Raked &amp; drew in 3 load from the sam feild</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Do 2 load &amp; finished the feild front of the House &amp; began to mow in the 2 feild front of the House John Ackland helping A heavy showr</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>working at the hay drew 1 load in A heavy shower</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>the Rev Mr Constable preached from Pslm 144...vr15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Cut the Fall Wheat Richard Marchal Cradling Jock &amp; John Armstrong following John Henry mowed in the 2 feild Wat &amp; Jonny howed Turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>drew in 4 loads out of the first &amp; 2 out of the 2 feild</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>worked at the hay J Keer helped to draw in 3 load after supper making 5 load in all</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>finished mowing the 2 feild &amp; round the Peas &amp; began the Cons field showry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>worked at the Hay Richard Marchal helping drew 5 load</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Do Robert Armstrong &amp; Dr - 0 D Drew 6 load</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Thomas Vanson Preached from Heb ch1 - vr2 &amp; the Rev Mr Walkin Lectuard on the Ravins feeding Elija</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Drew in 3 load of fall Wheat 26 shook of bearded 228 of Soals Wheat &amp; 4 load hay from the Cons feild Robert Aansley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Drew 3 load of load of hay Rob &amp; Adam Armstrong mowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Drew 4 load of hay from Thompson place fixed line fence 2 feild</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Finished the Hay &amp; drew 3 load from Thompson place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Jock went to Dr to mow. John Armstrong went through the turnips &amp; then they Pulled the Flax</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Elizabethtown Jock went to Samuel Thoms &amp; got the Horses shod. John Armstrong hooked Peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Benney preach from Rev ch7 vrs9,10-11 R Mr Moris from Psal 1-7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>hook Peas the Boys sheld 7 Bushels of Corn</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August</p> <p>1849</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Jock went to furnace falls Mills with 18 Bushel of wheat &amp; 7 Bushel Corn the Boys hooks Peas warm dry wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Jock came from the Mill the boys finished the Gold vine Peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Showry Cut the large oats &amp; Club wheat poor crop Cradled the Orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Jock went to McKinnons with 40 barrels for Elingham received 1l Tea 3s.9d the Boys went to Circus at Malorytown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>drew in the Goldvine Peas the Club wheat &amp; large oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to the Quarterly Meetting at the old Chaple</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>hook the Peas &amp; drew in the seed hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>rained thrashed the seed hay &amp; Cleaned it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Cradled wheat in the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>finished the Orchard &amp; began the 2 feild below the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Do - cuting 2 field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>began to cut the wheat below the old Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Halbert prach from Rom ch5.vr1 Warm Wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Drew drew in all the Wheat from the Orchard &amp; 2 field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>went to Thorns &amp; got A shoe on Bet Jock went Colmans with A load of Ashes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville &amp; the boys Drew in the Barley &amp; poll oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>rained this forenoon threshed fall Wheat for seed Father worse</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville for Dr Morton and him &amp; Dr Kerr held A consultation on Father</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Jock &amp; I threshed fall wheat for seed &amp; A Cradle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Thos Vanson</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>began to Plough in Harper field for fall Wheat the boys drew in some of the oats ground very Dry Davis fire broke out</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>finished drawing the oats below the Orchard &amp; the M{cut off} mixture of Buckwheat &amp; some Wheat from Lizy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Jock &amp; J Kerr Ploughed the boys worked at the wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Do Do Do Robert Armstrong John Hogan &amp; the boys worked the wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Jock ploughed &amp; the boys finished Cuting the wheat</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1849</p> <p>Sept</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Began to Crofs Plough W Hogan helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Constable preach from Zechariah ch-vr13</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Ploughed Adam Armstrong helping the boys finished Drawing in the wheat Dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>finished Ploughing the Ground for the fall Wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Sowed 10 Bushel of fall Wheat the Boys draged in part of it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>this rained this moring finished draging the wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>furrowed out the wheat the boys cleaned the furrows</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>the Rev Mr Smart preached at Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>drew in the oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Jock finished cuting the oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Jock went to McKinnins with 51 barrels for Elingham the boys fixed A fence round the fall wehat &amp; A Atended the threshing machin at J Hughs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>do - - - do in forenoon went to Thorns got the Horses Shod</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville &amp; the boys fenced the wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>the Rev Mr Constable preached in Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>The Cropviewers came to day Picted Corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Jock went to George Toes Dung Bee Waltie drawed hoop stuff for John Elingham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Picked Corn Dudly Ackland A Armstrong &amp; -- Murry helping cut up half the stalks</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>put the Corn into the Crib &amp; drew some Wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Jock went to Bews with 30 Pork barrels for Elingham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>cut the Buckwheat in the forenoon then went Wm Hazelwoods loging Bee heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Mr Vanson preached from St John ch 12 vr 32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went with A load of Barrels to McKinnins for Elingham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Burning the fallow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>threshing Peas &amp; worked at the fallow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Gathered the Ashes in the follow Walter went to Thorns &amp; got 4 New shoes on the Horses &amp; 1 set</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>fine day Robert Goddis &amp; Wife hear on A visite</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Cleaning Wheat cold weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Jock went to McKinnins with A load of staves fr Elingham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>drew wood fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr McCallum Preach from Jock &amp; Elen went Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>our Township Meetting was held by wards &amp; Nelsion Thepanan Ira Mallory JJ McIntosh S Bates &amp; M...Algure elected Counsillors</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>finished cleaning the Wheat &amp; had 102 1/2 Bushel James Hazelwood elected Trustee &amp; A free School vote</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>heavy rain this afternoon Jock drew wood J. Hoggen George Erels Chopping by the load rained in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>hard frost Revd Mr Smart &amp; Gordon was round on A visit &amp; I went over in the sleigh to Grandpas the frist time I was out</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Jock drew 6 load of wood hail &amp; rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>heavy rain last night the roads very soft Jock went to Colmans &amp; settled with McDonald &amp; there was 4s-6d in favour of him Jock John Yonge &amp; Wife came on A vist &amp; brought Boots for Jock wat Jonney &amp; Elen</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>the Rev Mr Gordon preched at Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>drew 10 load of wood George Erels &amp; John Hogan choping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went with A load of staves for Elingham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Christopher Yonge &amp; Elizabeth Yong &amp; J. Kerr Father &amp; Jock went to Brockville &amp; Jock got A Deed of the rear part of the East half of lot No.13 from Elizebeth Yong for the same some of 75 Pounds Curance Father gave her 2 nots of 25 L each {scratched out} Payable the first in 1851 the second in 1852 with intrest Chirstopher Yong have received 15 pounds last spring &amp; is to receive the remaining 10 pound with intrest on the whole for one year</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>the above Notes are Due the 8th of February in each year</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{illegible}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>helped J Kerr at threshing Machine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>drew 9 loads of wood Erels &amp; Hoggan choping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>drew 5 load of wood in forenoon ewnt to Thorns &amp; got A shoe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>0</td> <td>the Rev Mr Constable preached at Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>drew 5 loads of wood fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; snow this morning drew A load of staves for Elingham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Jock Elen &amp; her father went to Brockville to see about her Drawing Land &amp; Mr Bell wrote to Toronto</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>drew wood A fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to Elingham with A load of staves</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went to the old Chapple with Father &amp; Mother</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>went Quarterly Meeting heavy rain last Night slaing Most gone the Rev Mr Smart preached Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>drew wood Erels &amp; Hogan choping making 60 load that thay Choped at 3d per load 15S in all fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>fine day Jock went A choping bee of Cumings</td> </tr> <tr> <td>0</td> <td>thrashed the Poll Oats that Father picked had</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Jock went to Old Mrs Raths funarl &amp; I went to Wm Hazelwood at night with Elen &amp; Margret</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Jock went to McKinnons Mill with 20 Bushel fo wheat &amp; 5 Bushel Corn fine wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>finished tharshing the Garner Peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>the Rev Mr Scot preached in Caintown snowed 6 inches last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Jock &amp; Father went to Brockville to prove to his Account against J Ackland before G Mallock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sold to the Yanks Keer heffer for 12$ &amp; Brindy for 14$</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Jock went to McKinnons with A load of Staves for Elingham &amp; brought home his Grist &amp; Mary on A visit Father Gave George Erels &amp; John Hogan an order on McDonalds for 15s &amp; that paid them for Choping the 60 load of wood the Rev Mr Hague &amp; Mr Peden came on A visit &amp; Mr Hague Baptised Jocks Son William</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>cleaned the small oats had 28 bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>rain this afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{date numbers cut off left hand margin appears to be November and up to December 10, 1848 (based on right hand margin}</p> <p>12 Drew stons of the feild front of the House &amp; put them in the Ditch</p> <p>Drew some 2 inch plank &amp; oake scantling from McIntoshs</p> <p>Drew stons for the Ditch George Armstrong &amp; A Boy of Henry Armstrong helped for Thomas Davis Tuner untill it began to rain rain about 11 oclock &amp; it rained the ret rest of the Day</p> <p>hard frost &amp; A very bloustry Day got A little wood went to Caintown but Mr McCollum did not come</p> <p>went to McIntoshs &amp; piled up some oake plank &amp; scantling</p> <p>Killed Kittee Cow in the forenoon Mother was taken very ill with faintnefs went for Dr Keer &amp; he came &amp; stopt all night &amp; gave her A vomit A little better hard frost</p> <p>Killed 2 hogs &amp; A pig fine Day</p> <p>went to Brockville &amp; took 1 hog with me &amp; sold him to Lafayette for A Cooking Stove 5$ pe cwt he weighed 482 the roads very bad hard frost at night</p> <p>made a meat tub Jock went Lubes bee choping high winds with A heavy rain Mother A little better no meeting to Day</p> <p>went to Farmersville with A side of harnefs leather to Giles witch we got from Cornalt weighing 14 lb at 1s-3d per lb on Ellingham acount &amp; 2 on J Kincaid acount &amp; I got leather from Kincaid to the amount of 14s 7 1/2d witch left 4s 7 1/2 d thta I was endue Kincaid</p> <p>hewed A stick for the bails &amp; laid them out fine day</p> <p>drew some wood A very stormy day rain &amp; snow still storming put A knee in James Marchels sleigh &amp; went to the Temperance Mill for A Davisson cloth with the sleigh the snow being about 4 inches deep</p> <p>helped J Hugh at threshing &amp; Jock helped Adam</p> <p>A thaw with A terrible wind snow all gone</p> <p>worked at the bails A fine day Mother geting beter</p> <p>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Constable Preach from Matt chV -vr48 heavy rain last night with hard frost so that the roads is A sheet of ice A thaw &amp; rain in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1848</p> <p>Decm</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went to Charlestown with A load of 6 Pork Barrels for John Elingham to Bews received 1 lb tea 3s.2lb naild 6d per lb making 4s &amp; took 4 Bushel turnips to John Kincaid which Paid for lbs leather Jock went &amp; healped George Torns at tharshing Machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>worked at bails Jock healped James Heaugh Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13 raised the bails in the new Barn &amp; stabled all the Cattle</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Drew wood changeable weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>cleaned wheat quite warm frost nearly all gone out of the ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>hard frost last night went to McIntoshs Mill with 8 Bushel of wheat &amp; 5 of Corn the roads very rough rain to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>fine Day roads very mudy no meetting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>went to Samuel Inness &amp; got the Horses shod</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went to Charelstown with 13 Pork Barrels for John Elingham &amp; delivered them to Mrs Bews &amp; received for myself 1 lb tea 3s per lb 1 lb salavatus 7d candle wicke 6d matches 4d shoe thread 5d in all 4s-10d &amp; bought A Barrel of Beef for P Anglin roads very Bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went John Armstrong &amp; atended the tharshing Machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Do Do in the forenoon &amp; J Keer in the afternoon hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>A heavy storm of wind with snow snowed about 6 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville with the sleagh roads very rough I helped Tho Davis to kill A Cow &amp; atended A School meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr McCollum Preach from Daniel chIII - vr 16 17 18 A little rain &amp; thaw</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>heard Mr McCollum Preach from Luke ch11 25 to 29</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>went to Charlestown with 10 Pork Barrels for John Elingham &amp; gave them to D Bews &amp; received 10s-3 1/2 d in sundries with sleigh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>made A table frame for James Dobbs &amp; helped Jock to draw wood snowed about 4 inches in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>helped John Henry to make A sleigh Box fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>finished the Box Jock went to Brockville &amp; took tow Pigs &amp; sold them for 317s-6d per cwt they weighed 290 &amp; he bought 2 Buffalo skins for 12$ Paid 9$ -1s to give 2 cord wood at 7s per cord to Rofs &amp; Robeson</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>cleaned wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Mr Hulbert prech from Eccl chIX vr 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Do watch meeting &amp; heard Mr Barber prach from &amp; Hulbert from Rev XXIch -vr 10 11 12 &amp; Mr McCalum from Psalm</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1849</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan 1</td> <td>went to town meeting very Cold day Ira Malary Elected Councilor. Archibald Thompson befsor &amp; Daniel Philips Collector John Armstrong Path M</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>cleaned Wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went for Belsey to give Mother A vomit she being very unwell it did her A great deal of good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>atended An Agriculture Meetting at Colmans corners</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>drawed wood Jock &amp; Thomas Ackland choping sold A sterr to him for Choping tow Acres below the hill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>drew wood cold weather fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Constable preachfrom Luke ch XIII vrs 7,8 9 very cold weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>worked at the granary</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Do -- wen to school meeting Thomas Davis elected trustee</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; atend an Agriculture meeting &amp; Paid 7s for A Barrel of salt 3s 9d for 3 grammers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went to Charles Booths with the young sow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>cleaned the wheat hat 7 1/2 Bushel Baptizet wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went to McIntosh Mill with 7 1/2 Bushel wheat &amp; then to Charles Booths with the old sow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>no meeting today a slight thaw the sleighing gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Moore came &amp; finished the Wheat snow &amp; rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>fixed A bobsleigh for A Armstrong &amp; he helped Jock to clean wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Ann simmons Died &amp; I helped to make her Coffin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>went to Colmans Corners &amp; attended an Agriculture meeting &amp; made out A scale of premims</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went to Charlestown with 14 Pork Barrel for J Elingham &amp; delivered them to D Bews &amp; 2f B to McC &amp; received 1 lb tea 2s.3d 1.4th Book 2s 1 pair hings 7 1/2d.4 pipes {illegibe}d in all 5s the roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>made A pair of shoes for Robie Jock &amp; To Ackland cleaned wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the /rev Mr Constable preach from John chXXI - vr 15 in the afternoon heard the Rev Mr Moris he read the Bishop letter</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1849</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan 22</td> <td>went to Farmersville with the sleigh &amp; took John Armstrong Father &amp; Jock as witnefses for Sam Innis character Pamler Lee Elizy Adams James Moot Hiram Booth John Buiel J-C Hay Lang Flander Lee all testifyed on oath that they wold not believe Innis on word or oath &amp; there was six of ous sworn on his favour &amp; Judge Mallock desided that Innises Character was sustained Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>fixed A bin for wheat Tom Ackland &amp; Jock cleand</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>worked at shoes for the children Jock &amp; Tom finished the wheat in the forenoon &amp; had</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>made A pair of Halters for the Horses heavy rain all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to Caintown heard Mr Towrs preach A funeral sermon for Dominick Monnore the ground hard frose</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>went to draw wood but the road so sliprey that I had to go &amp; get the horses sharpened</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>drew wood the roads very rough</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>the same Jock cut his chin went to Charlestown &amp; received reciet for 420 flour B</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb 1</td> <td>took the young sow to Charles Booths Again stormy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Drew wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>the roads beter since the snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Mr Stowl exort</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Drew wood &amp; some logs &amp; ceders Mr Rath took an observation to run A line for Christopher young</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>helped to run the line &amp; the saw snowed all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Do - Do very cold weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>ch{illegible} Robert Robson A sleigh load came to visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>took 16 Bushel of persey seed to McIntosh went to C B for old sow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>took 5 1/2 Bushel wheat to McIntosh Drew some cord wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>stormy Day snowed about eight inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>stormy again worked A little in the shop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>choped wood at the door</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>went to Brockville with Margret &amp; Father &amp; I went to Mr Smedis's to see him concerning the Deed of Eliz Young his Wife will relise her Dowery received from Morton on Elingham acount 4 - 8</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1849</p> <p>Feb</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>came back to Matlaind &amp; got 113 lb of Pot Barley from Harvy for the Barley I gave him in the fall Bought Bitters for Mother 1s 3d &amp; gave Morton 1 Bushel onions 2s 6d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to ransons Mill with 13 Bushel wheat &amp; 8 of Buckwheat went to young's &amp; told them what smades said did not get the grist</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>choped wood &amp; fixed A wood rack</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>went to Brockville with A load wood for Rofs &amp; Robinson</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Do - - Do Do &amp; heard the Rev Mr Hug Preach from Psalm chVIII - vr14 very very cold weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went to Brockville with another load of wood for Rofs &amp; co &amp; had it measured 2 there was 2 1/4 cord &amp; received 1s.9d whitch was over Paying him received A change of lot 14 . 5 {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went with A cord wood to Colmans 5s cold weather when at Brockville got 1 gallon treackel 4s 2 pair Buckskin mitts 4s per pair makeing 12s Paid 2s 6d whitch left 9s - 6d Due to Mortton &amp; McKee</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>the Bet Maire lame in one of her fore legs worked at the granary</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Jock went to Vansons for the grist &amp; took 16 Bushel wheat &amp; 5 Bushel Corn more &amp; brought it all home had J Armstrong old Mare &amp; Jery Scots came from Perth on A visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Cleaned th Poll oats had 31 1/2 Bushel besides what we feed all winter</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Jock &amp; Margret went to Brockville to me{cut off} &amp; paid 5s for tobban I choped wood at the School house 1 1/2 cord</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; heard the Rev Mr Hug Preach from Matt chXXVII. vr41-42 &amp; partook of the sacrament</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Drew rails cuts quite A thaw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Do - - Do took the old sow to J - Keer Boar sleighing most gon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Drew rails cuts for the road fence on the Place we got from C young Richard Marchal helping</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1849</p> <p>Mar</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Drew rail cuts to the same place roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Do - Do -- Richard Marchel helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Do D in the forenoon choped wood in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr McCallum Preach from Daniel ch 11 - 43 44</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Elen was put to bed of A Daughter went with T Davis to Escot &amp; found Benj Warrens 3 sons Drawing saw logs of N 14 in 5 con</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went &amp; Drew 9 saw logs at Ellinghams rained</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>went with 50 flour Barrels to Charlestown Mills &amp; delivered them to McKinnon &amp; received A receit for 60 he Drew 10 himself very bad roads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Drew 15 saw logs at Ellinghams in all 24 Pine A man of Tom Davis juner helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Drew wood the roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Do Do Do Do Do -------------</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Mr Vanson preached did not go to meetting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>wood A Plough for John young</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went to Brockville with the Waggon Robert &amp; Mary Armstrong went with me &amp; I attened an agricultine meetting &amp; received from Morton &amp; McKee 18s - 7 1/2 d on J Ellingham's account. Bot of B Flint 50 lbs of sweeds iron 11s - 3d bast steel 2.3d nail rod 6d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Drew 2 sleigh crooks Jock &amp; Richard Marchel choping went in the afternoon &amp; load A load for Robert Wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to Furnes Falls in Company with Thomas Davis James White &amp; Jhon Kincaid with loading for Robert Wood he having Bought A Farm there sleipt at J Moors</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>retun returned from Furniss falls the roads very heavy Jock taped the suger Bush John Ackland helped to get wood in the Bush</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>went to Thomas Davis's &amp; got some timber for Cradles</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard th Rev Mr Constable Preach from 1 John ch1 . vr 9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>fixed some of the Buckets the snow mostly all gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>mended some boots &amp; shoes heavy rain this afternoon Father gathered &amp; began to Boil some sap in the Bush</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March 1849</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; still raining went to Sam Thorn's &amp; got four new shoes made for the Horses A landside &amp; A coulter fixed for plough</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>went again to Thorn's &amp; got four more shoes fixed Another coulter A hamer strap A king boult &amp; linchpin for the Waggon brought 5 baskets coal</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>hard frost last night went to Charleston Mills from J {illegible} with forty flour Barels for John Elingham &amp; delivered them to John McKinnon roads very Bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>some rain last night snow nearly all gone fixed some plow handels &amp; choped some wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>snowed about 9 inchs last night rain &amp; snow all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>finished thrashing the small oats &amp; cleaned them had 37 1/2 Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>choped wood in the sugar Bush George Heugh &amp; John Acland helping fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>comended the Children shoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>the same</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Jock went to McIntoshs Mill with 2 Bushel Corn 6 Bushel of Buckwheat &amp; 6 1/2 Bushel wheat &amp; I mended harness</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>mended the old Harnefs Jock went to Cook Adams funeral he Died at Caintown whear he kept A store the sn snow all gone &amp; the frost nearly all gone out of the Ground the Roads very Bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Mr McCallum Preached in Caintown from 1 John ch1 -vr 7 went to Daniel Nowlands he haveing A Child Died the Day before &amp; went to Thomas Scott likewise he haveing his oldest son Killed by the fall of A tree</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to the funeral of Daniel Nowland Child at Caintown Church went from thence to Thomas Scotts &amp; atended the funeral of his son Gideon he was buried in the Family burying Ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>thrashed the Peas &amp; oats fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>finished thrashing the Peas &amp; oats &amp; cleaned them had 30 Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to Samuel Throns &amp; got Cleve &amp; 3 links made some rain last night &amp; to Day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April 1849</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>made A New fence Around the Orchard &amp; atended A School Meetting in the afternoon fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>liad the bottom rail of part of the Road fence on N.13 Richard Marchel split rails on Robert Woods Accoumpt yesterday &amp; to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to the stone Church &amp; heard the Rev Mr Smart preach from Lament ch II vr 22 it being intended for the funneral sermon of GidonScott fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>picked stones of the Harper field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>A wet &amp; windy Day put A New handle in my Plough</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>fixing fence in the forenoon went to George Tows raising</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to Leader's raising of A Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Began to Plow in the Harper field ground in very good order</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>hard frost last night plowed all day but very cold Jock went to John Henarys raising in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Constable preach from Hebrews chXII. vr1 hard frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>snowed about an inch last night &amp; very hard frost no plowing laid up some fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>went to Brockville on Horse ack &amp; went Dior's &amp; got 3 black cherry trees &amp; 1/4 Bushel of Corn for seed 1s.3d bought 3 papers of onion seed &amp; 1 Cabbage 1s 4d &amp; 9d for bitters 1s.3d for thread 6d for horse. Paid 10s for Thomas Davis to Dickinson Dep shiriff got 1 lb tea 2s.6d. 1 bindle Cotton yarn 5s 6d on Elinghams acpt from Morton McKee</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>very wet Day worked in the shope</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Do Cold weather A little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Do Jock fixed fence on No 13</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>did not go to meeting old James Ferguson being hear</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>finished the plowing in the the Harper field heavy rain in the afternoon got completely wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>picked stones in the feild north side of road east line</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Do - Do worked both teems Richard Marchal helping both Days makeing 8 Days that he has in all 3 on Robert Woods Acompt &amp; 5 on Fathers &amp; there is 4 1/2 Days yet remaining at this Date</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{dates on left margin are all cut off From dates on right hand side of page indicate this is probably up to May 10, 1849}</p> <p>began to Plough in the feild North side of the road East line hard frost &amp; high winds</p> <p>Ploughed in the same field frost &amp; very Cold &amp; windy</p> <p>Jock went to Thorns &amp; got his Pough share fixed</p> <p>went to Farmersville for some Apple trees &amp; got the Clinton Grape all from Phillip Wing</p> <p>Heard A settlement between Tho Davis &amp; C.S.Hayes Hayes to Pay Davis 250 feet Pine &amp; 250 feet of Hemlock boards good merchantable stuff A litle rain this morning</p> <p>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr McCalum preach from 2 Peter ch1 - vr 10-11 heard Mr Gotkin in our own School House Romans ch1 vr 16</p> <p>went to younge Adam Robsons stopt all night went next day to Merrickvill with A load of furniture as he was going to live there Cold wind &amp; backward weather</p> <p>came home the roads very rough &amp; A very Poor Country from Belamys to Merrickvill</p> <p>went to Charlestown with 40 flour Barrels for John Elingham received A receipt for 105 Barrels rained this afternoon</p> <p>Began to Sow &amp; sowed 6 1/2 Bushel Garner Peas</p> <p>A little warmer to day went to Henry Armstrongs raising</p> <p>Sowed 11 Bushel Gold vine Peas 1 1/4 Bushel of picked poll oats &amp; not quite 1/4 Bushel of flax seed all in the Harper field</p> <p>heard the Rev Mr Watkins Preach from Jer chV vr 26</p> <p>finished draging the Peas sowed the House Ashes on the fall wheat Water began to roll the Peas &amp; finished them &amp; then rolled the fall Wheat then sowd 4 Bushel of oats in the field north side of the Road east line I went to Brockville on foot &amp; received twenty Pounds from Mr Watson merchant on acompt of John Robinson of Ramsay &amp; atended an Agriculture meeting bought 1/2 lb sugar Beet 1 paper onunion seed</p> <p>A fine rain to night 2s.3d for plow point</p> <p>Sowed 4 Bushel more of the Poll oats in all 8 &amp; 22 of peas &amp; oats 2 Bushel of the large oats &amp; 1 1/2 of Bushel Club Wheat that I got from Wm Haggan</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1849</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 11</td> <td>Plowed in the field behind the House in the forenoon went to a raising of Barn of James Floods finished plowing that field &amp; draged the barn field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>sowed 2 1/2 Bushel of black sea wheat in part of the orchard A little warmer this afternoon Cold nights with frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>no meeting to day heavy rain last night likewise to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>sowed 3/4 Bushel more in the orchard &amp; finished the cross draging the ground very wet rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>began to plough in the field below the Bull paster James Hughs diged in the Garden this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>plowed in the same field the Woods look redish</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>finished plowing that field in the afternoon &amp; sowed 4 1/4 Bushels of Black sea wheat in the field below the orchard Daniel Nowland worked in the Garden James Hugh helped him in the afternoon the weather warmer</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>finished draging the wheat &amp; began to roll it &amp; the oats Richard Marchal loaded Dung &amp; Jock Drew to the orchard at the old Barn the Woods look A little green this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Planted 1 1/2 acres of Corn in the field below the Bull paster &amp; nearly 1 acre of Potatos &amp; sowed 1 1/2 Bushel wheat on the end next the Bull paster &amp; 2 Bushel of Peas &amp; oats on the other {cut off} wat draged with the oxen &amp; Jonney finished the rolling &amp; I rolled the orchard A little frost night very warm to day the Woods look quite Green to Day Dudly Ackland helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>no meeting to day fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>began to Plow in the field below the old Barn Jock plowed the orchard at the old Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Plowed in same field &amp; in the afternoon Sowed 2 Bushel of Barley on one Acre on the East side of the field rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Plowed in same field A drisilling rain all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Thomas Davis sent his Horses &amp; son to Plow showry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; showry went to Colmans &amp; got 1 side of sole leather weighing 15 1/4 lbs at 1s3d per lb 2 bushel of lime 1s6d &amp; 2s6d check makeing 1L-3s-1d Paid 6 Bushel of wheat at 4s per Bushel makeing 1L - 4s</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>Feb</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>bought at John Acklands sale Hay 2L -10s 1 Cow 2L - 6s - 6d Harnefs 6s</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Jock went to McKinnons with A load of Staves fro Elingham rained all Day the Snow nearly gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>the Rev Mr Smart Preached at Caintown in the after &amp; Rev Mr Watkins in our School house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>heavy wind last night &amp; Snow this moring Stormed &amp; Snowed all day Jock thrashed oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went Adam Armstrongs on A visit fine Day Father received from J J McIntosh L4-7-6 for the improvement takeing from him by the runing of J Booth line Both agreeing to give up at the same rate now Paid if the line is altered</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Jock &amp; Father went to Brockville to see J Ackland sale &amp; left it in Sheerwoods hands</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>A heavy Storm of wind &amp; Snow this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Jock thrashed oats A fine day the roads drifted</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>finished thrashing the oats &amp; had</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Mr Constable Preached at Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>drew Wood G Erels &amp; J Hogan choping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>drew 2 load of rails to Cs place fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Jock hired Benjamin Sunderland for 3$.1/2 mounth drew 6 load of rail cuts to Cs place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>do 5 Do - - - Do - - very windy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>do - 3 do - - - do went to Colmans with some bark &amp; it came to 7s.10d &amp; he settled with them &amp; was in det 12s.2d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to Brockville Father &amp; Jock &amp; received ten Pounds from A. N Richards on John Ackland accompt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Mr Vanston preached in Caintown in the forenoon &amp; the Rev Mr Smart in afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>drew 9 load makeing in all 25 load between Post &amp; Post</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>drew 10 load of rail cuts to the C East line Northe side of the Road betwen Joseph Keer &amp; us I went walked to Jocks the first time</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>Feb</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Drew 7 load of cord wood fine wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>do 8 load of rail cuts to east line &amp; 2 loads of C wood Father &amp; Jock went to Dr Keers &amp; settled with him for Atending on Me &amp; all he charged was three Pounds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>March 1</td> <td>Jock went to S. Thomas &amp; got the Shoes set on the horses &amp; Ben tharshed in the Barn A very Stormy Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>John Wm Mary &amp; Margret Scot came from Perth Jock drew 5 loads of rail cuts east line 1 load of C wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>the Rev Mr Hulbert Preached in Caintown fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>drew 3 loads of rail cuts in the forenoon went J Keer's Bee</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>{full line stroked through}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Jock Margret &amp; Ellen went to Landsdown on A visit to the Widow Youngs &amp; Jock Payed Christopher Young thirteen pounds twelve shillings &amp; sixpence the amount due at this time on the Land Bought of Elizabeth Yonge</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>drew 9 loads of rail cuts makeing in all 35 loads on the line James Cloww &amp; Wife &amp; Mother Clow came on A visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Jock took Benjamin Sunderland to his Brother he haveing his cut his foot last night &amp; he Payed him 3$ for the half month</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>drew 5 load of cord wood which made 12 cord that Benj cut &amp; 60 load of rail cuts that he cut in 12 Days very windy weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Jock &amp; Ellen &amp; wattie went to Brockville &amp; received from J &amp; S Rofs in sundrys 2L - 3s - 8 Booked Paid R Colman 10s which left 2s.2d standing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Mr Towers preached at Caintown in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon snowed about 4 inches last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Cleaned 3 1/2 bushel wheat sheld 6 bushel Corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Jock ewnt to McKinnons with A Grist of 21 Bushel 15 1/2 of wheat &amp; 6 of Corn Father &amp; Mother went to Elingham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>drew 8 loads of wood John Ackland helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>went for his Grist &amp; A load of hoopstuf from Anglins for Elingham heavy rain last night &amp; this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Chored fine Day Widdow Thompson Died</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>went to Caintown Church with A load of wood</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>March</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>17 March</td> <td>The Rev Mr Chonstable Preached in Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>fixed sapbuckets A fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Choped wood for the sap bush George &amp; Alen Erels helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>fixed &amp; scalded the sapbuckets</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>mended shoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Jock went to John Yonge's &amp; exchanged 10 Bushel Wheat for seed John has been very sick but is geting beter</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Taped 140 trees in the Sugarbush.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Mr Vanson Preached in the forenoon &amp; the Rev Mr Smart in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Jock &amp; Margret went to Brockville &amp; he bought A Plough Limen No 1 price 11$. 2 points 4s.9d. 3/4 lbs Beet seed 1/4 lb White Carrot seed 2 paper onion &amp; 1 Cabbage 5s.5d 1/2 lb tea 2 lb nails 9d A Dungfork 6s</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>thrashed the Barley had 6 Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Taped the remander of the sugar Bush</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>thrashed the large oats had 5 Bushel cold wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>helped Wm Davis to put up A smal colpit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville &amp; sold 8 1/2 Bushel turnips at 1s per Bushel &amp; Bought one barrel salt 6s3d steel 1s.1 1/2 d paper 7 rosin 3d horse nails 6d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>the Rev Mr McCallum preached in Caintown fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 &amp; 2</td> <td>fixed A tonge in the waggon &amp; other chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to Throns &amp; Inises &amp; got nothing done came helped Wm Davis to cover &amp; set fire to the colepile</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>mended the Children shoes heavy rain all day the Snow all gone except along the fences</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Dudley Ackland came to work the first of this Month &amp; is to Work for six months at five dollars per month. Jock mended more shoes in the forenoon him &amp; Dudley split rails on 13 in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Jock went to Innises got A landside on A plough &amp; the skain of the waggon mended</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>the Rev Mr Smart preached at Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Jock &amp; Dudley split rails on 13 the Boys drew 2 load Coal from Davises cold Day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{dates all cut off the left margin}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>laid up the cross fence between the Postson 13</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>split rails on the East line north side of the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>split rails in the forenoon laid up fence in the afternoon Richard Marchal helped 2 days</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>finished making the line fence had 1460 rails in all that Ben Sunderland cut 4 1/2 day split</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>snowed last night &amp; this forenoonfine afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>the Rev Mr Constable preached at Caintown in the forenoon A Cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>A little snow this morning Cold windy weather the Boys moved the fence round the Orchard &amp; put it by the dich</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Jock loged for So Kerr Robert Armstrong got 10 cwt Hay 2s.6d per cwt very hard frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>made A Drag the Boys draged the Corn hills</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Began to Plow in the orchard with the oxen Dudly held &amp; Jonney drove. Jock plowed East side of new Barn Robert Armstrong helped him to plow fine Day Ground very Dry there haveing been very little rain this spring</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McDermit at Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>heavy rain this Morning fair in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>both Teems plowing Cold &amp; windy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sowed 2 1/4 Bushel Club wheat 1 1/4 Bushel toAcre</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sowed 1 Bushel Black Sea all in Orchard &amp; back of the House</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mary Anne Quinsey was buryed in Caintown the Revd Mr McCallum preached her funaral sermon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>drew Dung to the Garden &amp; rolled the Orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>heavy Dew last night rolled the fall Wheat with the Horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>plowed the Garden withe oxen Planted Apple Trees Plum Trees &amp; currens on the low side of the Garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McCallum preached at Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>heavy rain this moring showry with heavy wind plowed in the field north side of road East line plowed in the same field both Teems</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Peet Nowland dug in the Garden</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>1850 </pre> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 1</td> <td>heavy wind &amp; rain last night very windy all day the Woods look red both Teems plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>sowed 4 bushel of Gold vine Peas Daniel Nowe {cut off} &amp; son worked in the Garden Huntley came to split rails in the marsh ground to wet John Booth condemed the line that Rath run on the west side of No 13 or middle line. {in margin} in all 9 1/2 Bushel Peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Sowed 5 1/2 Bushel of Gardner peas at the rate of 2 Bushel per acre &amp; not A peck of flax seed all sowed East of the New Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>rolled the peas A slight showr this morning A fine growing Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preached at Caintown A very wet Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>heavy rain to Day the ground very wet Jock and Adam went to McElhenneys to Fish and got some fine ones.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>drew some stones of the Orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Jock went to plow but the ground was to wet took down the old stable &amp; shed &amp; drew some dung to the Orchard heavy rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>rain in the forenoon Jock went to P Anglins bee the Boys drew away the rubish from the old Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>hard frost last night heavy wind with showrs of snow this afternoon the Woods look A little green drew dung to the Orchard at the old Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>drew stons in the Orchard at the old Barn &amp; dung to the feild below the orchard South side of road frost last night cold &amp; windy Jock went to Robert Hortons Bee loging</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>the Revd Mr Constable preached at Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Jock plowed in the feild below the House the boys drew dung to the feild below the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Sowed 2 Bushel of Barley 2 Bushel of large oats &amp; 8 Bushel of the picked pole oats fine Day planted the Garden with Corn &amp; Potatoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Sowed 7 Bushel of smale oats &amp; 3 Bushel of peas &amp; oats all in the feild below the House began below the House with the Barley &amp; went to the West line</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{ May} 1850</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Daniel Nowland worked in the garden fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>the Wood look quite green Sowed 3 Bushel Black Sea Wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sowing {illegible} Bushels more all on the {illegible} piece in the field below the House next the woods fine Showr to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>rain last night showrs of snow this morning finished crofs draging the wheat &amp; rolled it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>the Rev Mr Gordon preached in Caintown in the afternoon &amp; the Revd Mr Trumain in our school House I went for the first time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>A little rain last night finished the Orchard plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>rain &amp; snow this forenoon finished plowing the feild below the House</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>rained all Day the Ground very wet Daniel Nowland worked 1/2 Day in Garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Jock Father &amp; Margret went to Brockville rained in the forenoon he received 4£-2s-6d from Coleman Corners A society</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>rained most of the day I walked to Father in laws</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>fine day finished plowing the feild below orchard old Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Quarterly Meeting was held in Caintown the Revd Mr McCallum preached I went for the first time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Planted some potatos &amp; Corn in the Orchard at old Barn A very heavy thunder showr this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>finished planting the Orchard I went in the Waggon with Father Mother &amp; Ellen Mother Clows rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Sowed 3 1/2 Bushel Black sea wheat in the Corn field below Bull paster planted 1 Acre of Corn in the field below the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Sowed 4 1/2 Bushel wheat in the field below the House green sward all at rate of 1 1/2 Bushel per Acre planted 20 Bushel potatos in the feild below the little orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>heavy thunder &amp; rain loged &amp; fixed the fence in the North East of the field below the House. I went out in the waggon with Father to Adam Armstrongs he brought home A Bull Calf from Adam I stopt all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preached at Caintown in the afternoon A fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Dudly plowed with the oxen where they loged Samuel Innis came here &amp; shod the Horses the Boys helped Rob to plant his potatos Elen went to Brockville with Mr Hugh heavy thunder A little rain</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>June</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>planted 1/3 Acre Carrots first 4 Rows &amp; 1/2 begining at the Dich John Henrys Altringh the rest of the 5 row long orang the next 2 rows larg white Carrot Planted 1/4 Acre Sugar Beet the first 8 rows seed stept in warm water next 4 rows dry fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Planted 2 rows this morning seed stept all night plowed the turnip ground Sowed 2 Bushel of oats where Dudly is plowing in field below the House</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>draged with the Horse for Rob in the New land Sheared sheep. Dudly plowed A little showr this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Sowed 2 Bushel of oats in the same field which finished that field thay then went to the new land</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Jock went with Father &amp; Mother to Uncle Robinson so as to hear the Conference to morrow the boys worked at the new and heavy thunder this afternoon &amp; a little rain fine growing time.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>No meetting to Day Samuel Young was hear to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Sowed 1 1/2 Bushel Black sea wheat on the New lnad in all 19 3/4 Bushel wheat in all 25 Bushel oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Sowed 3 Bushel oats all on the New land at the Marsh sowed Thimothy and draged it in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville &amp; attended the Presbatry the Boys planted some Corn that the hens picked &amp; fixed fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Sowed 1 1/2 lb Rutabago seed on 1 Acre A little rain the Carrots Beets &amp; Rutabago all put in the field below the old Barn. Sowed nearly 1/2 Bushel Buck wheat west line below the Bull paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>went through Corn &amp; potatos in the Garden with Cultivator very heavy thunder Showr with A little hail this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went through Corn in the orchard with the Cultivator Duley plow back of the House wherre the wheat was scalded with the wet Sowed nearly 1/2 Bushel Buck wheat on it A fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Hulburt preach from Cols ch III vs 1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Jock, Father and Dudley work on roads with oxen &amp; scraper wattie &amp; Jonney went through the Corn with the Cultivator fine Day James Ferguson came heare.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>June</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Jock Father Dudley &amp; Wattie the oxin &amp; scraper worked on the roads &amp; that finished our work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Father &amp; Mother &amp; went to Farmersville &amp; took the Wool to Williams &amp; got 170 kernels of Corn from him</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>planted William's Corn in the Garden pealled some hemlock trees yesterday &amp; this forenoon fixed the line fence west side south side of road A fine rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>began to hoe the Corn in the Orchard at the old Barn Elen Margret &amp; me went Uncle Robinson on A visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>worked at the Corn fine Growing weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>no Meetting to day very heavy rain with thunder &amp; hail this afternoon Robert Kincaid died from a bruis received by A Waggon runing over him</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>worked at the Corn fine Growing time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>went to Robert Kincaids funeral &amp; Jock was taken as A Coroners Jurer the Case was ajourned to the 29</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Jock went to McKinnins Mill with 19 1/2 Bushel wheat &amp; 4 Bushel Corn Ellen went with him to see Mary Elingham the Boy worked at the Pottato</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Archable Davison came here on tuesday&amp; built a cistern in Jock’s cellar &amp; finished it this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Jock went to training at Malorytown the Boys hoed the corn &amp; Potatoss in the Garden Dudley drew the Bark out of the follow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Jock attended the inquest of John Kincaid &amp; I steamed some cradle stuff the Boys shelled 6 Bushel of Corn in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preached in Caintown A little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Jock went to McKinnons Mill with 15 Bushel of wheat &amp; 6 Bushel Corn &amp; then to Mr. Barbers for Lerrey Father having brought away one of his horses in A mistakeon saterday when there on A visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>I went to John Yonges heavy rain most of the way</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Jock fixed A brush fence along the hill &amp; down to the marsh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>hilled the Corn &amp; Potatos in the Garden put A handle in Samuel Yonge plow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>hilled the Corn &amp; Potato in the Orchard at the old Barn Chirtopher Yonge {illegible} helping cloudy damp morning very warm at noon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>July</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>finished the Corn &amp; potatos in the orchard at the old Barn I went in the waggon with J Ackland to M. Redmans &amp; stopt there till monday &amp; he took me to Geddises I then went to Robinsons &amp; went with him on tudsay to Brockville &amp; Attended an Agricultural meeting came home on wedenisday with Jock who was in Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>the Revd Mr Huntingdon preached in Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>worked at the barn below the Orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Do - - the potatos &amp; finished them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to McDonalds with 20 Bushel of Ashes at 7d per Bushel &amp; got A sythe snath at 3s which left 12s-2d tin our favour</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Jock began to Mow &amp; I went Moorhouses with wattie &amp; Jonney &amp; got A pair of one year old stears on Fathers Acount price 3L - pounds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>mowed set fire to the follow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>fine rain this forenoon Jock went to Marchels raising the boys finished howing the turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preached at Caintown in the afternoon heavy rain last night &amp; this forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>drew in 2 load of hay from behind the House mowed the line field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>began to mow in the field frount of Elize P Buiel &amp; C Garner came here as Crop viewers too Dinner.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>drew 2 load of hay from Corn field heavy rain this afternoon fixed 2 Cradles for T litle &amp; received 3s for them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; most to day the Townhip Superintendant gave us A lecture on the formation of Characture</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>heavy rain all Day the Ground all in A swim</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>A little rain this morning fine afternoon afternoon Jock went to Colmans &amp; got A side of sole leather weighing 17 lb at 1s-3d makeing 1L-1s 3d &amp; he paid 17s.1d which left 4s.2d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>the Revd Mr Jennings preached in Caintown in the forenoon went to the Funerall of Jane Hogabome who was buried at the Stone Church the Revd Mr Smart preached Isiah 3ch 10-11vs</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{cut off but it is July 1850}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>fine day raked &amp; 2 load of hay from the Corn field &amp; 4 load from the field in frount of Eliys all</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>J Keer began to mow the 2 field from the road S side Drew 3 load of hay from the frount of Eliys</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>finished mowing the field in front of Elize &amp; began the field frount of the House drew 1 load of hay in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>A little rain this morning A fine Day afterwards drew 4 loads of hay from 1 &amp; 2 field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>drew 3 loads of hay from the field in frount of Elizs 1 from 2 field &amp; 4 from 1 field fine hay Day Tho. Ackland helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>began to Cut the Fall Wheat John Hogan cradled &amp; he cut 900 sheafs Jock &amp; Dudley raked &amp; bound Thomas Ackland &amp; the boys worked at the hay J. Kerr helped in the afternoon &amp; they raked &amp; drew in 6 loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Westport preach from James ch11 - vs10 he belonged to the Reformed Duch bunch in the U States A little rain this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>worked at the wheat John Hogan Cradling Jock &amp; Dudly raking &amp; he cut 600 sheafs heavy rain this afternoon Thomas Ackland helped J Kerr in forenoon &amp; he finished mowing the 2nd field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>they finished the fall wheat had 600 sheafs N Shipman C Gardener &amp; Wm Cowan came as crop viewers &amp; took Diner with us on Monday showry in the afternoon drew 1 load of hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>mowed in the Harper field in forenoon &amp; drew 4 load of hay in the afternoon T Ackland helping J. Kerr &amp; Wm McCormick mowed in the Corn field in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>heavy rain this morning &amp; showery in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>drew 4 load of hay from the harper field Wm Davis helped in the afternoon put the hay in the cap</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew 5 load of hay from the same field put it in the cap Wm Davis helped in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr S Huntingdon preach from Mark ch X .vs 21</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>August</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>drew 3 load of hay &amp; put it in the cap which made 12 load in all &amp; they drew 3 load of fall Wheat fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>drew in the rest of the fall Wheat &amp; cut the Club wheat Thomas Ackland helped I went to Brockville with Wm. Davis &amp; atended an Agriculture meeting &amp; left the Watch to be Cleaned</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>mowed in the Thompson place Robert Armstrong helped A heavy showr this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>drew the hay of the Thompson place had 5 load it was all put in second floor A little rain at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>heavy rain finished the mowing all but A peice for seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>drew 3 load of hay put 1 in the second floor &amp; 2 in the cap which made 14 load in the cap 56 load of hay in all the hay generally Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went to old Mr Bails funeral &amp; heard the Revd Mr Trumain preach from &amp; the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon from Proverbs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>drew 1 load of Club wheat from the orchard at the house a little rain stopt drawing work at the turnip Beets &amp; Carrots</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>heavy rain all day no work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Cut the large oats &amp; the Grafs seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>hook the Gold vine peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville &amp; got at Collmans 1 pair of Boots 15s &amp; 1 side of upper leather 13s-6d Paid in wheat 15s.8d Father Paid the saterday before in wheat 1L-2s.4d wheat 5s per Bushel left July 20th Due C Coleman 4s 2d ------- Coleman Due of the above 4s-8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Drew in the Gold vine Peas &amp; finished hook</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Jennings</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>August</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>had Morttons tharshing Machine they tharshed 100 bushel of fall wheat which was the produce of six Acres.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Jock &amp; the Boys helped at John Armstrong tharshing I went to Brockville &amp; Atended an Agriculture Meeting fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>began to Cut the Black Sea James Ferguson J{illegible} helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>worked at the wheat J Ferguson I young &amp; C young helped &amp; they finished the peice there being 5 Acres in it I made A Cradle for Ferguson &amp; another Samuel Yonge had 173 stook</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>raked &amp; bound oats that was Cut in the morning before the wheat was ready Drew in 2 load</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Cut the Barley &amp; some of the Peas &amp; oats fine wheather for geting in the Crops no rain this Week wattie began to Crofs plow the Pea Ground drew 1 load of oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Mr Tours preach A little rain last night &amp; to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Jock began to Cut the Pooll oats A little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>finished cuting the Poll oats &amp; bound part of them &amp; the boys finished crofs plowing Jonney &amp; me threshed the large oats had 12 bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>cut the wheat on the corn Ground John Leader cradled Jock &amp; Toms Davises Wm helped &amp; they cut 84 stook the boys rake the oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>drew in 8 loads of wheat 1 load of oats 1 load of Peas &amp; oats &amp; 1 load of Barley fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>finished cuting the wheat on the Corn Ground had 5 stook finished cuting Peas &amp; oats &amp; bound part of them drew in the Poll oats had 80 stook Tho Ackland helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>drew dung on the Pea Ground along the East line very windy to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>Sept</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Mr Vanson preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; all Day no work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Jock began to Plow for the fall wheat I went to Brockville &amp; atended an Agriculture meeting fine Day the Boys made A dich with the Screaper where Jock is plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>the Boys drew Dung in the forenoon opened our 27 stooks of wheat &amp; got it in they were very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>opened more of the wheat &amp; it got wet by A heavy thunder showr this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>spread open the wheat got 1 load in D Nowland worked in the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>opened more &amp; got it all in &amp; 1 load of peas &amp; oats Jock finished the Plowing for fall wheat A very catching time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>no Meeting to Day Betsey &amp; William was here</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Sowed 5 Bushel of wheat &amp; draged it in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Do Bushel Do Do Sowed 1 Bushel of Wheat that I got from the A. Socitie on the 5 ridges next the meadow all sowed in the field south side of raod East line the boys finished Cuting the wheat in the field below the House Thomas Ackland helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>helped Wm Hagan at Machin in forenoon then shovel the wheat heavy rain last night Father &amp; Mother went to John Youngs stopt all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>loged on the low ground below the hill west line</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>drew in 4 load of wheat 22 stooks at A load</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>I went to Brockville &amp; Atended an Agriculture meetting Jock &amp; the boys cut the oats &amp; Buckwheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>the Revd Mr Jennings preached at Caintown from 1 Cor I went to McIntoshs to see the council about our school mony got no satisfaction</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Jock went &amp; plowed with Robert Armstrong for fall wheat the boys fixed A fence round the fall wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>raked bound &amp; drew in 50 stook of oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Jock Dudley &amp; Jonney loged &amp; wat cut the oats on the New land he having Cut his shin &amp; he could not log</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>Sept</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>loged with the boys fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Jock &amp; Dudley went &amp; helped Tho Davis at machin in forenoon Innises thrashed our peas with machin in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>I went to Dr Keer &amp; bleed his oxen Jock not well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Smart preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Jock loged Robert Armstrong &amp; Alen Erels helped heavy rain this morning before day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>loged to Day John C Hays helping heavy rain at 11 oclock &amp; showry afterwards</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>turned the oats over bound part of them &amp; got 14 stooks home drew 1 load of buckwheat &amp; wattie &amp; me tharshed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>went to Samuel Innis &amp; got new shoes all round on the Horses heave rain this afternoon &amp; night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>came home at noon from Innises the boys helped Huges at machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Huntingdon preach from Z. ch IX</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>loged in the forenoon &amp; bound part of the wheat in the afternoon I went to John Youngs &amp; stopt all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>October</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>drew 3 small load of wheat from the New land finish &amp; 1 load of buckwheat &amp; Made A finish</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Sold a yoke of oxen to Abraham Hikes &amp; received seven pounds ten shillings &amp; A note for seven pound ten shillings with intrest payable the second of January 1852 signed by Abraham Hikes &amp; James Hikes hevy rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to Colmans Corners Cattle show &amp; got 2nd premium on Bulls, 1st on fall wheat, 1st on Barley in the bag 1st on Garden 3 Barley in the field, 2 on Rutabagas 2 on Sugar Beets 2 on sheep 2 lambs A fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>picked the Corn in the little orchard all but 2 load Thomas Ackland John Armstrong &amp; Robert helped had A husking at night &amp; got it all husked</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Jock &amp; the boys helped John Armstrong to thrash his Buckwheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>October</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>sorted the Corn &amp; had 3 full load of good corn &amp; 1 1/2 of hog watie went with to Robinsons with Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to Brockville Show &amp; got the 2nd premium on Bull 1th on Peas 1th on Barley 1th on oats fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Jock fixed A hog pen &amp; shut them up</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>picked the rest of the Corn in the little Orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>picked the Corn below the turnips 30 Bushel in A load showery to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>sorted the Corn had 1 load more of White &amp; 2 of yellow put 1 of the yellow in the crib with the white the other we put in Jock chamber we had 1 1/2 load more of hog corn the White Corn the Best</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Jennings preach from Jeremiah ch VIII - vs 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>began to dig the Potatos Wm Davises tow sons helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>dug Potatos fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>dug Potatos Wm McCormick Petter Hays &amp; Adde Armstrong helped put 1 Waggon load in our seller &amp; 4 in Jocks seller</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>dug Potatos 2 of james Heugs boys helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>I went to Farmersville with some Wool &amp; John Armstrong Cloth put A letter of J Wilsie in post office I then went to John Elinghams &amp; gave him 7 1/2 Bushel Potatos &amp; got 4 flour Barrels very heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville &amp; the boys finished the Potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach from Jeremiah ch VIII-vr20 in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Jock Elen Father &amp; Mother went to the funeral of John McLean son of A McLean at the Stone Church &amp; the Revd Mr Smart preached I went to McIntoshs to the council with A petition not to divide our now too small school section. the Boys helped Wm Hogan at thrashing machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Jock &amp; the Boys Do - - - - Do - -</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Jock went to Young Mills with 18 Bushel of fall wheat got 3s-9d per Bushel the highes Price</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>October</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>drew some Pumpkins in the forenoon rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>put 2 load of Potatos in A hole in the orchard in the forenoon went to A plowing be of Dr Keers in the afternoon some rain to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>made another hole &amp; put about 40 Bushel in it {cut off}0 Bushel potatos in all at diging time rain to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>heavy wind &amp; rain last night &amp; all day went to Caintown with Father in the waggon but no meeting it being so stormy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Began to pull the Beets the ground very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>I went to Farmersville with our full cloth to be full the boys &amp; Jock pullld the Beets &amp; some of the carrots</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>drew in the Beets had about 100 Bushel Granpa helped &amp; Wm Davises son helped drew 3 loads turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>pulled &amp; drew in 5 load of turnips hard frost last night Granpa helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>pulled &amp; drew in 5 loads of turnips Granpa &amp; John Hogan helped had better than 400 Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>pulled 20 Bushel of New land turnips J. Anglin helped for Thomas David Junes George Thompson worked yesterday &amp; to day Clapboarding Jocks house fine wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to Caintown but there was no meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Jock began to Plow &amp; plowed in the feild frount of the house wattie helped Wm Davis at machin Thompson &amp; me worked at Jock house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Do - Do - Do - the boys work at the Machin Davises in the forenoon Acklands in the afternoon Jock Plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>wet Day Jock went to Millers Saw Mill &amp; got 100 feet of Pine boards from Millers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Samuel Innes fixed A Paveing hammer here Jock plowed the boys turnips in N land</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Thompson worked at the house the boys pulled turnips in the N land Jock Plowed</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>November</p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Jock finished Plowing the field in frount of the house drew 2 load of New land turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Jennings preach from Luke chXII vr32 fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>cut A Door &amp; window in the back of Jocks house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Jock chored the boys went to School Paid Mar{cut off} Redmon seven pound ten shillings</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville with 17 Bushel of turnips &amp; sold them for 1 per Bushel Wm Davis came with there oxen &amp; Plowed in the Orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Jock &amp; Wm Davis Plowed in the Orchard Thompson worked at the sashes for Jocks house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>finished the plowing in the orchard at the House put 14 1/2 Bushel Gold vine Peas in our Chamber &amp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Jock went to McKennings Mill with 4 Bushel of Corn &amp; 9 1/2 Bushel of wheat 4 of all &amp; 5 1/2 spring {illegible} A little rain he got 1 Cider Barrel &amp; 2 Butter tubs from John Elingham settled with Thompson for fixing Jocks House &amp; he charged 25s</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; all day with about an inch of snow no meetting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Jock went to old Mr Coughens funeral he was buryd at the stone Curch the Revd Mr Smart preached I fixed irons for evvetroughs for Jock house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>clapboarded Jocks house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to Lyman Jutsons with 21 bushels of apples &amp; Robert Armstrong had 7 bushel I stopt at Mr Philips all night Robert came home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>I got the Apples ground and came home had 3 1⁄2 gallons for every bushel paid 1 per Gallon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Jock took 3/4 cord wood to school &amp; helped to move Benjamine Bail juner</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>made A fence round the orchard at the old Barn hard frost last night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>November</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Moffat Preach from Psalms XLIII vrs3 A fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>went to Adam Robinsons with five Ewes to the Ram &amp; slept there all night &amp; went to Brockville &amp; saw the Superintendent &amp; got A copy of Aletter from Toronto concerning our school A very stormy day snow &amp; wind Jock killed A heffer</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>rained most of the day Archabd Davison came here to pave the stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>stormed all day hail &amp; rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Jock drew 2 load of wood A Davison went home without doing any thing owing to the storm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Samuel Innis came here &amp; shoed the Horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>the Roads very bad did not go to Meeting Father &amp; Jock went Mr Smart Preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td>December</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Killed 2 hogs Robert Armstrong &amp; John Hogan helped the Boys put stones in stable for paving it.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>heavy wind &amp; sleat last night stormy all Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>stormy with rain &amp; sleet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Drew 2 small load of wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Jock worked at his House A fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>A very stormy day snowed about six inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Jennins preach from Isiaih chXXXII vr 2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>A very stormy day with wind &amp; snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Jock helped John Armstrong to kill his hogs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>drew 4 load of wood no frost in the ground the snow about 15 inches deep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>killed 2 hogs Robert Armstrong John Hogan helped snow &amp; wind Jock went to A Bee of James Heugs in the afternoon very Cold hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Jock &amp; Elen went to Brockville &amp; took two hogs I weighed 481 the other 267 got 22s.6d per cwt Paid J&amp; S Rofs</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>November {but actually December}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>drew some wood fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach from Ex</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>went to McIntoshs to the Council on our affairs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>killed A spring pig A very stormy Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Jock Margret &amp; Elen went to Brockville had 22 turkes sold 3 turkes for 2s-6d and 19 for 2s-3d six bushels Turnips 1s bought A cook stove price 6£-10s from Wm. Lafayette</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>A very stormy Day drew A little wood &amp; put up Jocks cooking stove</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>cleaned 23 Bushel of fall wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville with 23 Bushel of fall wheat sold it to Lafayette for 4s.3d per Bushel in part of the stove paid him the rest in money</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>went to Caintown to A quarterly meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>stormed all night &amp; all day at A terable rate</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>the Roads all blocked up with snow it haveing Blew &amp; drifted at A terable rate the rate the snow fell about 2 feet Robert Robson brock the roads from John Armstrong then Jock &amp; John Hoggan went to the corner</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>stormed A little no road to Caintown yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Robert Robson went to Caintown to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>worked at A sleigh visted the school fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>drew A little wood brock the road on horseback</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>heavy drift &amp; snow so that the roads is nearly as bad as they wear went to caaintown to hear Mr Smart but there was now meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>killed the Bull he was good beef</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Wat went to Brockville with Margret &amp; his Mother got 1s-9d a piece for 10 turkes 2s-3d a piece for 4</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> .</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>January</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Put the colts in the Harnefs went along the road &amp; took the number of children from 5 to 10 then went to Adam Armstrong in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>drew A little wood snow &amp; drift</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew 2 load of wood A little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>borrowed 7 Bushel of S Wheat from Wm Hogan &amp; went McKennings Mill with it did not get it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Jennings Preach from Deuty chV vr3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Jock went for his grist &amp; took John Ellingham &amp; Mary with him they were here since saterday I went to town meeting Turner Lillie elected councilman &amp; Elijah Adams Inspector of licence no oposion</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>attened the School Meeting was rechosen Trustee the Boys went to John Youngs with leather for there Boots</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>drew some wood in the forenoon heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>still raining considerable thaw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went to Samuel Innis to get A hammer fixed got nothing done the roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach from Matthew chXXI vr 37 fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Jock drew some of the hemlock Bark to the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>went to Brockville with Jock &amp; Margaret &amp; attended an Agricultural meeting Jock gave S.Skinner 15 Bushel of Turnips &amp; McMullen Bushel got A peice of cotton from John McDonald price 18s..6 paid 9s</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to John Younges with Ellen &amp; Margret got 2 pair of Boots fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>finished making A slaigh for our selves</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>very heavy wind last night &amp; all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Jock &amp; the Boys drew some wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Rice preach A Mifsionery sermon from Rev chXXII</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>Jany</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to council to see about our School money got A promis of it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Jock went to Collmans with A load of Bark had 1 1/2 cord 15s got A side of sole leather weight 15 lbs at 14d per lb 17s.6d he likewise got 1/4 lb Black thread 1s.3d from John McDonald</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>worked at the sleigh in the Blackmith shop A little snow &amp; rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>worked at the sleigh fine Day Moores trashing machin came hear</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>threshed all Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Do - - half the Day put 1 through after dinner I went to the stone Church &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>went to the stone Church &amp; heard the Revd Mr Gordin preach in the forenoon &amp; in the afternoon at Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>went to Brockville with John Armstrong</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to Bastard with Wm Younge &amp; his Wife</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>came home to Day got a pig from Young he charged me 2 pounds for it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>worked at the slaigh very cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Do - - Do Jock cleaned some of the wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Jennings Preach from</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>cleaned the Wheat had 149 Bushel Jock went to Farmersville with 12 Bushel of Wheat to Bates Mill &amp; brought home 10 Bushel of Wheat &amp; 2 of Corn that I took to McKinnons the Tuseday before</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>drew wood &amp; some logs 8 ft long Colman</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>drew 3 1/2 logs to Colman &amp; received 7s for them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Do 8 logs &amp; 4 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Samuel Innis came heare &amp; shod the Horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to Farmersville &amp; brought home the grist &amp; the Black cloth 16 3/4 yrd likewise A peice of Black cloth for A Robinson 16 1/2 yard</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>Feb</p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>went to Caintown but there was no meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>drew some wood &amp; logs hard to break the roads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Do 4 logs &amp; 12 inch to Colmans</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Do 4 logs &amp; 6 Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Drew some logs out of the woods</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Drew 6 logs &amp; 16 inch in all 24 logs 2s per log 2L.8s</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>still thawing John Buiel the Afsefsor came here &amp; assessed the Homestead 250£ Cows 3£ a head; the steers 7£-10d, the Colt 11£-5s; Thompson place 15£, Horses 30£ - Christies place 45£.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McCallum preach from Ephesians ch11 ver 19,20,21,22 hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>split some bottoms stuff for bukets Jock went to Colmans with 1 8 cord of Bark &amp; received 11s.8d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>drew wood from below the hill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>drew wood from the same place the roads soft</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>drew Wood from the Thompson place Ezra Huntly helped the roads very bad A little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>heavy ran last night &amp; this forenoon went to Colmans Corner to Quarterly Meeting with Father &amp; Mother the Roads very bad received seventeen shillings and six from of Purvis for the school.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach from Exodus ch XX vrs 8,9,10,11</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>threshed some oats heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>drew up some Ceader Trees &amp; sawed the buts for bukets</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>drew 9 load of wood Ezra Huntly helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>heavy rain thrashed oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>thrashed oats Snowed about 3 inches</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>March</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>drew 5 loads of wood &amp; 1 to the school &amp; threshed oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Jennings preach from Matthew ch XVI vr26</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew 10 load of wood James Nowland helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>drew 9 load of wood James Nowland helped A little snow to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>drew 9 load of wood James Nowland helped half the Day Snowed about 6 inches last night &amp; A little to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>drew 7 load of wood James Nowland helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Do 10 Do Do - Do - Do Do James Robinson &amp; his sister Jane came on the A visit from Ramsay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>drew 9 load of wood James Nowland helped I went to Colmans Corners to an Agriculture meeting &amp; received 2£-12s-6d as premiums.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Mr Houghton preach in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon from Genesis ch1 vr14 fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to Brockville with the Robinsons Elen Jock &amp; wattie I received L1..5..0 from the District Socitie</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>dug up some cherries &amp; plumb trees &amp; A Grape vine others srubs for James Robinson to take to Ramsay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>James Robinson &amp; sister started for home this morning &amp; Jocke went to Colmans Corners with A load of Ashes gave them to J. McDonald had 29 Bushel 7 1/2 per Bushel settled with him was endue 9d which he paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went on A visit to McKilhenys Jock Margret &amp; Ellen</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville with A load of hay got 17s.6d for it Bought A bar of iron</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went with Father to C Younge Paid Elizabeth Younge L15.10s fourteen pound was endorsed on one note &amp; one pound ten shillings was endorsed the other note dated the 8 o Febuary</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Jennings preach from 2 Cor chVI vr 2</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March</p> <p>1851</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Jock went to Belamys Mill with 16 Bushel of wheat 8 of it was tailings &amp; Bushel of Corn did not get the grist</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville had 4 Bushel of tirnips got 3s-6d for the had 8 Bushel of wheat got 3s.8 1/2d per Bushel he Bought 12 cultivator teeth 1s.1/2d each a little snow last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Jock went to Belamys for his grist I finished tharshing the peas &amp; oats good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>mended the childrens shoes fine wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Jock helped to skin Eliz Austin old Cow she died last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Jock taped 62 trees the sap run well fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>heard the Revd Mr Harvy preach at our school house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>taped more of the Bush hard frost at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>went to Elinghams place to draw saw logs cut two trees &amp; got one log out of each they were punkey</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Jock threshed in the old Barn at the pol oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Do - Do - - the Snow nearly all gone in the feild</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to John Armstrongs to atend thrash machin A showr of rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Jock thrashed in the old Barn &amp; tap some more trees in all 213 - 41 of which was New Buckets the fall wheat looks well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>the Revd Mr Jennings Preached in Caintown I did not go the was so bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>drew hay from the Cap to the New Barn to feed the Cows</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>drew stones of the second feild below front of the House to the Dich</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>heavy rain most of the Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew stons to the Dich in frount of the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>snow about 2 inches last we thrashed oats in the old Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Snow all gone thrashed oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preached in Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>drew stons to the dich Jock helped Wm Davis at A coal pit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>I went to Brockville with Adam Armstrong heavy rain we stopt at Robinsons all night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>April</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Jock began to Plow in the 2 field frount of the House the ground dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>hard frost last night cold wind Jock Plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>thrashed oats Jock Plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>finished the thrashing Jock plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>cleaned the poll oats had 60 Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Jenings preach from Revalations</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>drew stons to the dich Jock plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Do - Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>A little rain to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>drew stons to the dich Thomas son &amp; oxen helped Jock plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>finished drawing the stones Jock plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; sold 10 1/2 Bushel of S Wheat at 3s.8 1/2d &amp; bought 1 Bushel the scotch golden straw paid 8s per Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach Matt ch XXV vr34</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>drew dung &amp; picted stones in the little orchard Draged the 8 &amp; 9 ridges from east line of the fall wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>D D Do very dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>plowed in the little orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Sowed the golden straw on the 8 ridges &amp; 1/2 next to Lizes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Sowed 2 1/4 Bushel of the Club wheat on the rest of the orchard Jonny draged it with the Bet Mare Began to Plow next the Sugar Bush</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Sowed 3/4 of A Bushel timothy on the orchard at the old Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>the Revd Mr Jenning preached in Caintown a little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; got 3 Barrels of plaster 5s-6d per Barrels A spaid 5s sundry other articles in all amounting 5$ on an order from John Alingham on Morton &amp; McKee &amp; Co corrected an old acompt with Morton &amp; McK received a due Bill 10s.1d</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>April</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>plowed next the wood the Boys of fishing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>finished plowing next the woods heavy rain the midle of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Sowed 3 Bushel of the Garner Peas that took preaimium on the 3 1/2 ridgs next the woods made A large Cultivator Jock went to Mary Kincaids plowing Bee in the afternoon heavy wind with rain &amp; snow 4 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Sowed 3 Bushel more of the Garner peas on next 3 ridges &amp; 3 Bushel of the Gold vine pea in all 12 1/2 Bushel peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Sowed 3 1/2 Bushel more of the Gold vine pea crofs draged &amp; rolled the peas Sowed 1 Bushel of Black sea in the field frount of the House next the Board fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Smart preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Sowed 1 Bushel more Black sea Jock plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Do 1 Do wattie draged with the Steers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Do 1/2 Do Jock plowed the head ridges rolled &amp; furrowed out the field it was plowed last fall 3 1/2 Bushel in the field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Sowed 2 Bushel of the large oats in the field back of the House west side Dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Sowed 8 Bushel of poll oats A fine showr</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Do 3 Bushel more of poll oats &amp; 4 1/2 of Peas &amp; oats all in the field back of the House went to caintown &amp; heard Revd Mr Mc Huntington preach from Colos ch 1 vr 27.28 this afternoon fine Day the first warm Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Quartly Meeting at Mallorytown fine rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Sowed 6 Bushel Black sea in the 2 field south side of the road draged with the tou-span the Woods look Green</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>crofs draged the wheat Jock plowed the Garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Sowed A little flax seed where the wheat was sowed Jock Plowed below the little orchard Watie drew dung to the Corn field I loaded</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>plowed in the same field finished drawing the dung to the Corn field the ground very hard &amp; dry planted potatos in the Garden</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>May</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Sowed 4 1/2 Bushel wheat in the field below the little orchard Jonney draged it with Bet &amp; the Colt Jock began to plow the Corn field planted corn in the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>draged the turnip Ground fine rain this forenoon finished plowing the corn ground went to Colmans Corners got A side of sole leather from J &amp; M McDonald 10 1/4 lb 1s.3d per lb 12s.10d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach from Genesis ch IV vr 1 to 8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Jock plowed the carrot &amp; Beet ground sowed Timothy seed below the little orchard began to plant the corn it rained so that we had to stop planted 24 rows of Petter Jonstons corn next the Bull paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Sowed 1 1/2 Bushel of wheat below the little orchard &amp; 2 Bushel of Barley heavy rain last night planted more of the corn this afternoon 6 Bushel wheat in all in that field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>finished planting the corn this forenoon the ground very hard Jock plowing in the 2 field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>walter rolled the little orchard &amp; the field below it with the steers Jock plowed in the 2 field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>considerable rain wattie went to McIntosh Mill with 3 Bushel corn &amp; 5 of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Sowed 4 Bushel of wheat in the 2 field &amp; finished plowing it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Jennings preach from Luke ch XIV.vr 25 his farewell sermon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>snowed 2 1/2 Bushel of wheat in the 2 field 12 1/2 Bushel in that field drew dung to the orchard at the house with the steers a little shower last night fine growing time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>began to Plow in the orchard at the House rained most of the Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>plowed in the the Orchard cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>finished plowing the orchard &amp; draged it</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>{dates cut off left hand margin}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Began to plant the potatos in the Orchard at the house planted 19 1/2 Bushel A little warmer plante 3 Bushel more on the 4 row of apple trees from the bottom &amp; the row below it there is planted with large white potatos cut in tow A half in each hill planted 2 quarts of beans Jock &amp; Margret went to Brockville &amp; bought 1 Barrel of salt 7s.6d tow plow points 5s</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>did not got to Meeting it was showry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Jock ridged the Beet &amp; carrot ground behind the House in the forenoon went to Samuel Youngs rasing of A Barn I cleaned flax with Jennet Gordon we cleaned 15 lb</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sowed 7 rows of carrots first 6 of them is Altringham 1 long orng 10 rows of Beets fired a little of the follow, set fire to the follow &amp; washed the sheap</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>loged with the seers &amp; set fire did not go well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sowed 5 rows turnips behind the House</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>worked in the follow warm Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>worked at the follow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>the Revd Mr Hulbert preached in Caintown heavy rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>worked in the follow drawing old logheap together</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>worked on the Roads to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>heavy rain to Day Elen was put to bed of A son</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>worked on the roads watie drew dung for the turnips ground sowed 4 1/2 Bushel of oats on the New land</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Jock plowed the turnip ground Jenney Gordon &amp; I cleaned flax cleaned 12 lb very showery</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>worked in the follow sowed 2 Bushel of oats in all 6 1/2 Bushel on the New land in all 22 Bushel of oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preache in Caintown in the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>June</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Jock draged the turnip ground &amp; furrowed it the Boys raked &amp; sowed them with the Drill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>plowed the Buckwheat ground &amp; sowed 3/4 of A Bushel went through the corn with cultivator</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>began to hoe the corn Jock began to plow the summer fallow warm Dry wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>hoed the Corn A little rain this eveining</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Steamed Cradle stuff sowed Bushel Buck</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>cleaned flax with Jenney Gordon cleaned 15 1/2 lb Jock went to Benjns Beails raisin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>went to Caintown there was no meetting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>peeled hemlock Bark Alan Erels helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Do Do John Flood helped Jock went to A plowing Bee of Thomas Davis s{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Jock plowed in the summer follow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>finished the summer follow I Paid S. Kincaid 15s.19d 150 lbs flour</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>went to P Wings Mill with 20 1/2 Bushel wheat &amp; 4 1/2 Corn Jock &amp; John Flood peeled Bark</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>no meeting to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>hoed potatos fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>finished the Potatoes I plaind stuff for the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>steemed cradle stuff</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>fixed at A cook house for Jock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Do Do Jonny draged the summer follow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to P Wings Mill with 4 Bushel corn &amp; 12 1/2 Black see 6 of fall wheat did not get it went to John Youngs got 2 pair of fine Boots &amp; 2 pair of shoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>the Revd Mr Huntingdon preach at caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>cut A door &amp; window in the Back of our house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Samuel Innis came hear &amp; made 5 new shoes &amp; fixed 3 old ones &amp; Jock put them on</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>hoed the corn I went for the grist to the Mill</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>July</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; this morning Jock went to A raisin of Leaders the boys hoed potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>finished hoeing the potatos &amp; thined A part of the turnips John Ackland helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>finished the turnips the Beets &amp; the carrots</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Began to Mow below the Garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>mowed round the corn field the Grafs Geen Jock plowed in the summer follow wattie went to A raisin of Weekes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>very heavy fog this morning heavy rain to Day Jock plowed wattie went A loging bee of Wm Dixie I fixed A hay rack for the waggon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>raked hay below the Garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>raked &amp; cocked the hay round the corn field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>mowed in the field frount of Elizabeths</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Phylps preach very heavy thunder &amp; lightting &amp; rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>raked &amp; cockd the hay in frount of Eliz Drew in 1 load of hay to the New Barn John Ackland mowed in the Harper field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Drew in 10 load hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>finished mowing the field frount of Elizs John Ackland helped Drew in 2 load from the Harper field &amp; 1 from frount of Eliz old B</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>mowed in the Harper field J Ackland helped 1/2 day rain afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>mowed in the Harper field J Ackland helped 1/2 day rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>raked &amp; drew in 4 load of hay from the field in frount of Eliz very bad hay weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>went to Caintown but there was not Meetting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>raked &amp; drew in 7 load of hay from the Harper field John Ackland helped</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>July</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>mowed in the con field John Ackland Wm La{cut off} Richard Percevil helped I fixed A cradle for Davis &amp; made A New one for Percevil</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>raked some of the con field fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>John Hogan began to cut the fall Wheat &amp; cut 1020 sheafs Jock &amp; wattie raked &amp; bound John Ackland &amp; George Grame mowed on the Thompson place in the forenoon raked hay the afternoon I stooked the fall Wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>John Ackland &amp; the School Master mowed on the Thomson place. Hogan finished the fall Wheat had 510 in all 1530 Drew in 3 loads of hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Drew in 8 loads of hay &amp; raked part of the Thompson place the School Master helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Huntingdon preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>began to mow in the New land at the marsh John Acland &amp; the Master helped rain the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>the boys went Brockville to see A Circus I made A Block for A mully cradle snath of Bordins pattrin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>raked the hay on the Thompson place &amp; in the marsh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Drew in 1 load of Wheat came on rain drew dung the rest of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>drew dung to the summer follow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>drew in 4 load of the fall wheat in the forenoon heavy wind &amp; rain about 10 oclock pulled the flax this afternoon &amp; drew in 4 load of wheat heavy &amp; hot sun so that the grain was dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>drew 4 load of hay 2 from the Thompson place &amp; 2 from the consefsion field in the forenoon stacked the hay on the New land at the marsh</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>August</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Jock &amp; wattie cradled the large oats in the forenoon John Hogan cradled part of the club wheat in the little orchard with A Mully cradle that I made for him</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Hogan finished the wheat this forenoon Jock &amp; wattie bound the large oats in the afternoon good crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>went to Brockville with Robert Armstrong &amp; John McIntosh for A Thrashing machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Jock &amp; wattie hooked the Gold vine peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>tryed the Machin &amp; it was not good took it back to Brockville to Mr Webster he warrented it to do good work Jock cut the Gold straw wheat good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Phylp preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>cut the peas &amp; oats in the forenoon Atended the thrashing for John Armstrong in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Fred Moores thrashing Machin thrashed our fall wheat had 87 1/2 &amp; 4 that was thrashed with our own</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>drew 6 load of Goldvine peas &amp; cut part of the Black see in the field frount of the house &amp; bound part of the peas &amp; oats Henry Grame helping I had made him A cradle drew in the flax</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>drew 1 load of Gold vine peas &amp; 2 load of Club wheat cut more of the wheat frount of the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>heavy rain this forenoon went to Brockville in the afternoon &amp; attended an Agriculture meeting at Willsons Inn heard A numer of Efses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>hooked the Garner peas Georg Grame &amp; Isaac Nowland helped cut part of the Barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Mr Vanson in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>went to John Younges &amp; took wattie John Hogan &amp; Allen Erles to help him with his wheat he being unable to work Jock &amp; Isaac Nowland finished cuting the Barley cut the poll oats</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>August</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>drew 2 load of peas &amp; oats &amp; 7 load Garner peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>drew 1 load of Garner peas &amp; 2 load of the club wheat &amp; 100 stook of Black see from the feild frount of the House Jock &amp; John Ackland bound the poll oats wattie cut the wheat in the 2 feild</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>worked at the wheat Isaac Nowland helped I sold him cradle for 13 days work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>drew 3 load of wheat 19 stook at a load from the 2 feild cut part of the wheat frount of the old Barn John Ackland helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>drew 100 stook of poll oats the oats from Below the house &amp; 59 stook of wheat from the 2 field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Huntington preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>drew 123 stook from the field frount of th old Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>A heavy showr last night Jock began to plow the summer follow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew dung to follow Jock plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Do Do -- Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to A dung Bee of John Armstrongs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Began to Sow the fall wheat sowed 3 Bushel of old wheat on the first 8 ridges next the East line north side of the road &amp; the next 2 ridges with New wheat steap in blue stone &amp; salt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Matthew - Towe began to Blast A Well in Jocks door yard I helped him Jock went to Farmersvill as A witnefs between Hogan &amp; Bail</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Sowed 3 1/2 bushel of wheat lies the 2 ridges finished cuting the wheat in the 2 field frount of the house light crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Jock plowed I worked in the wells</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Do Do Jonney draged 2 1/2 bushel wheat A little rain this afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>{probably September}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>made A small stack of black see John Armstrong helped Jock plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>sowed 1 bushel of wheat wattie went A logging bee of Adam Armstrongs very dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>went Mallorytown to A quarterly Meetting and heard the Revd Mr Phylph preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>sowed 1 bushel wheat in all 10 1/2 of the hucheson</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>sowed 3 bushel of the the Elgin wheat that finished the field Robert Armstrong helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>went to Brockville with Margret I bought 1 barrel of swedes iron 11s.3d copper rod 3s-4d rasp 2s.4d horse nails 1s.1d hammer 1s.10 1/2 paper 4d Book 11 1/2d steel 3s</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>working in the Barn &amp; sharping drills</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>cleaned flax seed &amp; fixed the flax for the show wattie cut part of the oats on the new land</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>finished the oats Samuel Innis came hear &amp; we shode the horses Matthew Towe still at the Well very dry time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach in the aftenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Freadrick Moore came to thrash the Peas could not thrash them the straw wound round the uper fanners he thrashed 22 Bushel of oats &amp; 2 Bushel of Buckwheat heavy rain last night Matthew worked 1/2 day tharsh &amp; 1/2 {illegible} day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>heavy rain till about 3 oclock in the afternoon went to Brockville with Barley oats flax &amp; flaxseed apples Grapes lining &amp; Bags sweeds for the Fair stopt at Robisons all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>went into Brockville with Robisons to the faire Matthew worked at the well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Jock Margret &amp; the Boys came to the Fair Mathew went to the fair</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Jock brought Ellen down to day I stopt at the Fair all the time Flora Hall was beautiful there was A Grand display of Horses Bulls &amp; swine sheep &amp; cows was not so good</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>Sept</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Plowed sowed &amp; draged A part of the Garden with about half a Bushel of wheat that Father picked when we was cuting the fall wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>the Revd Mr Huntingdon preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>pulled 2 load of corn &amp; husked it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>helped Rob at the thrashing machin Jock took care of the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>October</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>bound &amp; drew in the oats in the New land</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>picked 1 load of corn in the forenoon Samuel Innis thrashed the Peas in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>picked 1/2 load of corn husked a rainy day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Matthew worked at the well 2 days this week we picked better than 20 Bushel of snow apples &amp; poeel them in Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Gordon preach in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>picked 2 load of Corn very dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>finished picking the corn went to john Purvis &amp; got A list of the rateable property of the school section</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to John McNish near Stones for 15 bushel 6 per bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>put the corn in the crib had it full of Good Corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>began to dig the Potatos Ground very dry &amp; hard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>picked apples slacked the lime &amp; put up the hog Matthew worked all this week at the Well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Philph preach in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>began to dig the potatos very poor crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; atended an Agricultural meeting in the Court House</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>picked &amp; packed 3 Barrels of snow Apples</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>went to Brockville with 3 Barrels of snow apples sold them for ten shillings per Barrel old Mr Mallock &amp; the Rev Mr White came here</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>finished diging the potatos R. Armstrong helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>pulled the Beets poor crop on acount of the dry weather Matthew worked all the Week in the Well got A little Water</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <p>Nov</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>L</td> <td>s</td> <td>d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Paid Martin Redman seven pounds ten shillings</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>1 Box of Glafs 12s pully 1s iron 3s school Book &amp; slat 5s</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1/2 lb tea</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>1 quart linseed oil 1s3d putty 6d Black lead 6d</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>steel 1s 10 1/2d</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>tea 2s soap 6s</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 9</td> <td>Dye stuff</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1851</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb Feb 22</td> <td>got from John McDonald 1 lb tea 2.9d 1/2 lb saltpeter 5d</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Articles bought &amp; other expences</td> <td>L</td> <td>S</td> <td>d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>1 spoke shave 2s-3d - 3 nibs 2s&amp;6d file 7d shoe thread</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>8 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1lb nails 7d bit 6d postage 9d sand paper 3d</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1 side sole leather 17 lb 1s 3d per lb</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>wire 3s-3d nailrod 6d testament 10s pencils 2 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>8 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Gimblet 6d - c{illegible} &amp; beer 6d</td> <td>-</td> <td>1</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4 Bowls 1s- 2 Pickers 10d 1 Bowls 2 1/2d 1 Pitchers 9</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>9 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>pepper 4 1/2d saleratus 6d alum 4d creamatarter 6d</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>8 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>mader 1s Indigo 3s-3d spoons 9d Cotton yarn 5s.6d</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>pasbord 2 1/2d Blacking 3d Coffee 10d tea 3s.4d</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>7 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Soap 8d fine Comb 6d Ribbon 4d Ginghams 1s 3d</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Starch 6d Maches 7d</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1 pair Boots 15s for Dudley 1 side uper leather 15s.6d</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>linseed oil 1s-3d Bee wax 9d paper 6d gunsheles</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wach 5s-6d plow shear 2s 6d</td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1 Barrel Salt 6s.3d iron 5s, bottom tin Boiler 3s-9d</td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>plow point 2s.6d wire 7d steel 2s.10d tea 1s.4 1/2d</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>3 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2 lb nails 6d paper 7d B wool 3d Postage 1s.5d</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Ginger 1s antimoniel wine 7 1/2</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>tin and saw file 5 - 12 lb nails 3s</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>postage 1s 1 1/2d. 2 lb nails 6 Brandy 3s.1 1/2 d envelopes 7d</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1 bundle cotten yarn 6s 1 lb indigo 6s 6d Crock 4s</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6 cotton 2s 9d 1 lb tea 2s6d soap 8 alum 2d pins 4d</td> <td>-</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>comb 3d thread 5d gingham 10 1/2 napkin 6d</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3 yrd edging 4 1/2d neadles 6 champher 6d</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>4 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>iron hoops &amp; rivets 2s-6d shoe thread 4 1/2d</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>10 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>shaving soap 1s.3d 2 pikes 8d tea 3s coffee 1s ginger 7 1/2 d</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>6 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1 Barrel Salt 5s plow point 2s.3d linseed oil 1s.3d</td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>ingo 3s 1 1/2d cotton 2s6d looking glafs 2s6d paper 10d</td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>11 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Paid E McDonals for spining 1L 8s corn Basket 3s</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>sundries 5s 9 1/2d</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>9 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20 lb nails 3d per lb 5s 1/2 lb tea 1s-7 1/2d Do 1/4 lb 7 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20 lb nails 3 per lb 5s Rates 2L 9s -1d</td> <td>2</td> <td>14</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1 lb nails 10d but &amp; screws for Jocks door 1s</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>sundres at Caintown 2s 9d</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1850</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>January</td> <td>Articles Bought &amp; other expences</td> <td></td> <td>s</td> <td>d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>1 lb tea 2s-9d thead 7 1/2 McDons</td> <td>T</td> <td>3</td> <td>4 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>1Ax 6s-6d. 1lb nials 6d Do -o</td> <td>T</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1lb tea 2s.9d.1 1/2 lb Coffe 11d per lb 1s-4 1/2 d</td> <td>T</td> <td>4</td> <td>1 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1 Ax handle 7 1/2d Brockville</td> <td>G</td> <td>0</td> <td>7 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Paid 3s for Binding Cultivator Currie</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>=</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Comb 1s-1d sugar 1lb 6d sundrys 2s.2d</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb 4</td> <td>1 lb tea 2s.6d - 1 cap 1s-3d M McKee Elingham</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>an order give to Erls &amp; Hogan on McDonald</td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>received from M McKee Elingham</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>sundrys</td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Paid WB McClean on Ackland afair</td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mar 9</td> <td>Paid G Sherwood for Advice in Ackland affair</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Paid Richard Colman &amp; Co on acpt</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Ellen received at J &amp; S Rofs sundrys</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tea &amp; sundrys</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Plough</td> <td>2</td> <td>15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2 points Dung fork &amp; seeds</td> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>1 Barrel fine salt</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>steel 1s.1 1/2d paper 7d rosin 3d horse nails 6</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>5 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April 10</td> <td>tea</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May 16</td> <td>tea</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>turnip seed 1lb 1/2 3s per lb Book 2s</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>P point 2s.6d awls thread 8d</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>S. pencils 2 1/2 d tea 1lb 3s soap 8</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>10 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>sundrys</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June 3</td> <td>1 1/4 yrd satin 4s-9 per yard</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>11 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1 lb Tea 3s per lb nails 10 1/2d</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>10 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June 12</td> <td>2 Bundles Cotton yarn</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8 Buts 1s.8d nails 1s-10d tea 1s3d</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>sent by Post 1s 5 for insurance</td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>postage 4 1/2 starch 5d</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>9 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>indigo</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1850</td> <td>Cash received</td> <td>L</td> <td>s</td> <td>d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb 5</td> <td>2 Cows sold</td> <td>6</td> <td>10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>J J McIntosh</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mar</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>G 4 Doz</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4 1/2 B. Turnips</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>7 B. turnips</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>8 1/2 Do Do</td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>4 Doz Egs</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>5 Do Do</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5 Do Do</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>3 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>received C.C.A.S</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>veal</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>oats &amp; veal</td> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>3 Bushel Corn</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>makeing 2 cradles</td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>wheat sold</td> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August 10</td> <td>wheat Do</td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Do - Do</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>New 2 Bushel cash</td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>8 Bushel w</td> <td>1</td> <td>12</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>8 lambs sold</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>parl of oxen</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>5 Bushel turnip</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>18 Bushel F wheat</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>17 Bushel turnips</td> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Bushel corn lize</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>2 hogs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>sasagus</td> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>turkes 22</td> <td>2</td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{illegible} sold</p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>per lb</td> <td>L</td> <td>s</td> <td>d</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9-4 at 6d 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>7 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15-1/2 at. 6. Do</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9 1/2 at 6 - Do</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19 bl - grease Woo</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>-</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>56 - at 6 -</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{illegible} 16</td> <td>45 1/2 at 6 - - Do</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7 -- at 6 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>49 3/4 at 6 Do</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>10 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>60 at 6 Do</td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16 at 6 Do</td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9 1/4 at 6 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11 at 6 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>11 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1851</td> <td></td> <td>L</td> <td>s</td> <td>d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August 14</td> <td>Bought 1 keg of Powder</td> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>file</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept 6</td> <td>22 lb cast steel</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>saltpeter &amp; paper</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>copper rod 3s.4d hamer 1s.10 1/2 d</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>2 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>faceing hammer &amp; makeing one</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>1 keg of Powder</td> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>October 14</td> <td>1 Keg of Powder</td> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>cast steel</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>7 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>saltpeter &amp; paper</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Paid Matthew for 30 Days</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{Total}</td> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>13</td> <td>3</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cure for Ring Bone</p> <p>one pint of spirits turpinetine the turpinetin to be put on three days three ties A day</p> <p>one pint oil spike one ounce spanish flies put into A bottle &amp; well mixed togather put on 3 times A day for 3 days then but it twist A for 3 days with salt Butter then scour the foot with A strong hard soap suds repeat the operation for 3 sucsafsave times</p> <p>shave of the hair before commencing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1847</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>9th Dec</td> <td>took 1 Cow hide &amp; 4 sheep skins without wool to J</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1848 June</td> <td>Do 3 Calf skins J. Farguson 1849 {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1850 June 19</td> <td>took 1 kip &amp; 4 Calf skins to J. Kinc(cut off)</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>{some rough pencil calculations}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>James Marchel borrowed 193 feet of lath</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>think Mag's heffer took the Bull 16th M M</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>{line illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Number Trees</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>No. &amp;</td> <td>Name of Trees from R{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Large Yellow Bough</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>fall Pippin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Lymans large summer</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Pound sweeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Summer Rose</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Twenty ounce</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>White Seeknofurther</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Porter</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Northern Spy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Red Cheek Pippin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Red Astracan</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Erely Joe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>William's Early</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Fourth row in the nursery</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>All between No Red through {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>All between N2 pound Apples</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>All between N3 Large red pippin - these came from the river by Jacob Vandouzen</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Strawberry from R Wing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>the Early Scarlet next the Beehouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Black Prince next 1849</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Elinghams next</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>No milo 140 Cleart 60 36 on Wild {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John 32 1/2 / 10 Clearer</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1850</td> <td>3 row of the Black Prince</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2 Do of the Early Scarlet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N1</td> <td>Black {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N2</td> <td>{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N3</td> <td>{illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> {second column} <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Buller {probably Butter}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>May 31</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>June</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Hay Prices {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>are planted {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>In Johns {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>commmenced {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N2</td> <td>Fall P{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N3</td> <td>Lyman{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N1</td> <td>Large yel{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N4</td> <td>Pound {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N6</td> <td>Twenty ou{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N11</td> <td>red Ast{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N12</td> <td>Early Ye{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N8</td> <td>Porter {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Commenced</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>N7</td> <td>White seekno {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N9</td> <td>Northern Sp{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Commenc{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N5</td> <td>Summe{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>N10</td> <td>Red Cheeked {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>of the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>the {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>the{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>with {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>from {cut off}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{illegible but probably Oct 1851}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach in the afternoon fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>pulled the carrots had 25 Bushel good crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>shelled 5 Bushel of corn A little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>cleaned 19 Bushel of wheat Matthew finished the Well &amp; Jock settled with him his charge was 5 shillings per Day &amp; he worked 30 Days</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to Younge Mills with 19 Bushel of wheat &amp; 5 Bushel of corn got it ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>stoned up part of the well the Boys drew in the Potatos had only about fourty Bushel poor crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>drew some stones for the well wet Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Huntingdon Preach Snowed about four inches last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>finished stoneing up the Well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>cleaned the Peas had 56 Bushel put 9 Bushel of Gold vines to the left of the Grenry &amp; 22 Bushel of the Garner Pea to the right</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Jock &amp; Margret went to John Elinghams took 2 baskets of turnips &amp; 100 lb of flour for him fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Jock &amp; Margret went to Brockville took 14 Bushel of turnips gave Hazelwood 5 &amp; Griffin 6 Bushel of them Robert Armstrong helped the boys to pull the turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>the boys worked at the turnips the forenoon went to John Ackland raising in the afternoon Jock was there all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov 1</td> <td>finished pulling the turnips A midling Crop Jock was at the raising</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preached at caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Jock went to Elingham with 19 1/2 Bush of turnips &amp; he gaive John Kincaid {illegible} of flour</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>Nov</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Archabal Davison came to pave the stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>worked at the stable all hands</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Do -- Do Jonney went to Henry Armstrongs dung Bee with the Horses &amp; waggon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>worked at the stable Daniel Nowland worked 2 days in the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>the Boys helped Wm Hogan at thrashing Machin Jock &amp; Me worked at the stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Arche finished paving the stable he worked 5 1/2 days at it A little rain this afternoon the Rev Mr Phelps came &amp; staid all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Phelpt preach from</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>worked at the stable fixing the bails for the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went to Brockville with Jock &amp; Margret took 4 1/2 7 lb Bushel corn for the tin smith at Lafayettes at 2s3d per Bushel or 10s.4 1/2d got from him 1 tin horn &amp; stove pipes I bought cloth for A vest with triming 9s 1d - 1 hankerchief 5s .1 Barrel salt 7s.6d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>drew wood for A coal pit set it up Wm Davis helped the log broke the Waggon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>tended the coal pit got Mcfauls to make an axeltre</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>worked at turning lath rain &amp; hail</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>the ground compleatly covered with ice we had to sharp the horses shoes we likewise sharpened A Mr Cambles horse A Coleportion of Kingston Bible socitie</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Jock went Collman corners with Father to A Quarterly Meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Atened coal pitt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>kille the hogs settled &amp; Paid J &amp; Henry McDonald 12s.10d by John Lamb</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{may be torn flap from previous page?} 18th</p> <p>De nses</p> <p>{illegible}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville took 1 hog (266 pounds) got $5 per cwt. settled with Morton &amp; McKee &amp; paid them likewise with J &amp; S (Rofs &amp; paid them got 3 stove pipes 7 1⁄2 each &amp; A dum stove 7s-6d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Jock helped Wm Davis to kill hogs got the coal into the shope</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>A heavy snow storm last night &amp; all day the snow fell about 14 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>put up the stove chored about the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>went to Brockville to Church &amp; heard the Rev. Mr. Whyte preach &amp; he Baptized William A fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Jock helped Thoms Davis to Kill A stear</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville gave Thomas Booth 5 Bushel of turnips 1per 1 per &amp; Mr Watson 6 gal 2 pair of mittens 3s per pair from Mr Watson gave Richard Hazelwood 2 Bushel of Corn 2s.3d per Bushel got 2 elbows from Mr Killbourn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>made A slaugh tounge for John Yonge went home with it &amp; stope all night &amp; he came to Farmersville with me to</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Nomination of Richards and Gowan Jock Father &amp; Mother went to the Widow Clows Funeral</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>A little snow last night &amp; rain all day Jock went to John Henarys to A ston Bee</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>went to Samuel Innises in the afternoon to fix A slaugh for him</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>The Revd Mr Smart Preached in Caintown in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 1</td> <td>Robert Hazelwood helped me to turn the aur-bour for A cider Mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to Brockville to an Agricultur{cut off} &amp; there was none</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>Dec</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>received from David Cornal 19bls of sole leather at Colmans</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>fixed the stable for the calfs &amp; A stall for</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to McIntoshes to the Election– John Purvis was returning officer – Philip Wing, Wm. Bull and Wm. Matthew were agents for Richards, John Levit and David Hamilton agents for Gowan – Voted for Gowan</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to the Election at the close of the Poll Richards 215 Gowan 88 R.M.127.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville took 112 turkes got 2s each for 6 &amp; 2s.1d each for the other 6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>the Revd Mr Philph preachd at caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>heavy rain last night ^&amp; all day Samuel Innis &amp; Wm McCormick came hear to thrash</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>threashed the oats the Peas &amp; oats Barley &amp; A small stack of wheat hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Jock &amp; Margret went to John Youngs &amp; got A side of cow hide or uper leather from John Kincaid it weighed six lb he likewise got our own side &amp; took them both to Johns</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>cleaned 19 Bushel of wheat very cold &amp; windy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>cleaned 12 Bushel of Barley 23 of Peas &amp; oats &amp; 84 Bushel of oats 27 Bushel was put in Bin next the Door &amp; 38 in next</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Jock &amp; Margret went to Brockville &amp; Bought of Morton &amp; McKee tow bundles of cotton yarn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart Preach in the afternoon A very cold &amp; stormy day with some snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>worked at A trundle Bed for Jock.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>finished the Bed sted cold windy weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>worked at A ox sled for Thomas Davis.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>finished the sled &amp; went to the council &amp; went with P Wing on forming an Agriculture Socitie</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>Dec</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went to help Robert Armstrong at thrashing machin the wind so heavy that we could do nothing Jock went to Green Bush Steem Mill with 17 Bushel of wheat &amp; 4 Bushel corn got 1 bag of flour – No grinding for want of water at any of the rest of the mills.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Killed 4 sheep that were fatening they were first rate very windy the Roads very bad with the Drift</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Huntingdon Preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; atended an Agricultural Meeting Jock &amp; wattie helped Robert Armstrong at thrashing machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>still at the machin cold weather went for Samuel Innis he came hear &amp; maid 0 horse shoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Jock &amp; Margret went to Brockville bought an Ax 6s-3d from Webster warrented.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>worked in the shop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>drew some wood very cold weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Jock went to the steem Mill for his grist &amp; got it he went to John Yonges &amp; got A pair of Boots for wattie</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart Preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>went to Farmersvill &amp; took Back the full cloth because it was badly finished &amp; took Back A side of upper leather to John Kincaid &amp; exchanged it for another the one I took Back weighed 6 lb the one I got weighed 7 lb</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>helped Jock to shoe the horses Quite A thaw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>heavy rain last night the snow nearly gone this Morning rain &amp; snow with heavy wind this afternoon &amp; night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1852</p> <p>January</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Jock &amp; Jonny helped James Heugs at thrashing machin for tow throughs we all went to Adam Armstrongs at night with Rob</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Innis &amp; McCormick came here this morning &amp; thrashed Black see wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>finished thrashing the Wheat I went to Colemans Corners An Agricultural Meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard Mr Keeler exort</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>went to McIntoshs to town Meeting &amp; Phillip Wing was elected councilor for our Ward &amp; Mr. Shankster was Elected inspector of license.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>drew up some wood windy weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>cleaned some of the wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Do Do Do I went to John Younge stop all night got Jocks Boots</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>drew some wood oiled the harnefs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went to Brockville in A Cutter with Wattie &amp; heard the Revd Mr White preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Jock and Margret to Ramsay. Grandpa went with them to Perth I cleaned some of the Wheat the second time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Adam Armstrong helped to clean the wheat had 142 Bushel of Black see I worked at A bob sleigh for him</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>atended school meeting. Dr. George Keer elected school trustee heavy wind &amp; snow there was A voted 5 pounds for school purposes.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>made A tonge &amp; roler for Adams bob sleigh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>went to Brockville with A cutter took tow Bushel of corn for Mr Wright got 4s.6d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>fixed A bin for the wheat &amp; cleand the club wheat had 32 1/2 Bushel</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1852</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan 18</td> <td>went to canitown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Level preach A Mifsionery sermon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>drew some wood very cold weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>ewnt to Mrs McIntoshs funeral she was buried at Colmans Corners I atended an agriculture meeting very cold stormy day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>worked at A sleigh for ourselves</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Jock went to Macelhenys Mill with with 14 Bushel of B sea Wheat &amp; 1 1/2 Bushel of Corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>drew some wood cold with some snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Jock went to A wood Bee of Thomas Daviss</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart Preach in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>cleaned the Barn floor &amp; the tailins Jock &amp; Wattie drew the Bark out of the woods</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Jock went to Colmans with A load of Bark Wattie &amp; me thrashed part of the Gold straw wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>drew A load of Bark to Colmans A very stormy day of wind &amp; snow wattie &amp; me thrashed in the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Jock &amp; e went to Brockville I gave Ira Mallory Wraths survay on No 13 to present to the council to have the rates take of that part that is in the Lake</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Jock went to Colmans with A load of Bark wattie &amp; me cleaned the Gold straw wheat had 13 1/2 Bushel besides some that was picked clean for seed very winy some snow very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>heavy wind &amp; snow all night &amp; all day the wind from North East with A havy drift the side roads compleatly filled up</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1852</p> <p>February</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>no meeting to day the roads so bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>went to Brockville for to atend the Annual Meeting of County Agriculture Society the roads so bad that I did not get there in time for the meeting. Was elected President.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew some wood snow very deep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to McIntoshes to the council &amp; to Weeks for stuff for seats for the school house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Jock went Macelhenys Mill with 25 Bushel of wheat he weighed the wehat at the Mill &amp; it weighed 26 1/2 Bushel he got 44 lbs for the Bushel &amp; 14 lbs for the half Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>he went to Brockville with the flour &amp; got 8s per 100 lbs Johney &amp; me helped James Hans at the thrashing machin fine warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>to day &amp; thursday we got out 12 hemlock saw logs heavy rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr Whyte preach &amp; saw Mefsr Watson Mr Carrefs ordained Elders</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>drew more saw logs cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Do Do Do began to rain at sun down &amp; to thaw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; this morning went to Brockville with Father Ellen &amp; Margret Ellen bought A Brafs Kettle I atended an Agricultural Meeting the roads good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Jock drew saw logs to McIntoshs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Wattie Drew Do Do wood Do Jock went to Macelhenys mill with 25 Bushel wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>wattie drew saw logs to the mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr Whyte &amp; Partook of sacrament</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1852</p> <p>Feb</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>went to the widow yonges paid Elizabeth 12L..10s &amp; 2 pound 5 shilling intrest got 1 mole</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>drew saw logs to the mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Jock went to Brockville with the floor sold it got A Bed sted fro 150 lb at the rate of 10s .100 lb let the Rofses have some for A plow at 9s per 100 lb &amp; more he sold for 8s 6d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18 19</td> <td>Father &amp; me went to Merrickville in serch of Petter Nicoll we went to Killmanock but could not find him came home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Jock went to Colmans with A cord of wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21 22</td> <td>Do -- Do he went with 2 load got 6s per cord I went with John Yonge to Lansdown to see his Mother she was sick stopt all night at Berrs came home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>began to draw wood from Phillips place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Richard Marchel came &amp; helped to chop wood I went to Macelheny mill with 4 Bushel of corn &amp; 19 Bushel {illegible} seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>We had A Bee to draw wood from Phillips place we got A fine lot of wood drew</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Robert Armstrong had A wood Bee Jock wattie &amp; Jonney went to it fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>drew 2 load of wood from Phillips A heavy storm of snow &amp; wind so that they could work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>went to caintown the roads very heavy there was no Meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>March 1</td> <td>drew cord wood from the Thomson place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>heavy wind &amp; snow last night &amp; most of today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew cord wood from the Thomson place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>cut down two pine trees at the edge of the harper field &amp; got 8 small logs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>drew cord wood in the forenoon &amp; hay in the afternoon Jock went to James Hazelwoods wood Bee</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Jock went to Lyn took 14 Bushel of ashes gave them P Lee for 6 1/2 per Bushel got 30 1/2 yrd cotton at 66 1/4 per yrd 15s..11d Due 8 4</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1852</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March 7</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr White preach &amp; brought Father &amp; Mother from Quartly Meeting stopt at John Clows &amp; got our Dinner Grandmother Armstrong almost killed by Allen Erels runing his horses against her back. She was carried into our house. Dr. Keer came &amp; bleed her. Dr. Morton came after she was coming from Mr Smart Meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>she is A little better taken home in A Bed in there own sleigh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>heavy rain all Day no work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>the Black heffer Dead this morning in the stable she was hooked yesterday drew 30 load of dung to the 2 field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>went to the wood to draw ogs the snow is so that we could do nothing drew hay Jock went to Colmans Mill load of wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>went to McIntosh Mill with 14 Bushel of Wheat &amp; drew 8 pine logs to Mcs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>drew hay from the cap went for the grist Jock Ellen &amp; me went to S Scot on A visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Huntington preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>mended the Children shoes very warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>fixed sap Buckets the snow going very fast</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>went to Davidsons Mill for clapboard got 1000 feet for 7$ on William Hazelwood acount the roads nearly beair exceipt in the wood there was good sleighing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>thrashed the oats in the old Barn that grew on new land stormy day snow about 4 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>went to Brockville with Jock &amp; Ellen Bought from J. &amp; S. Rofs a brafs clock 17s .6d warrented 1 yeare 5 plow points 2s-3d each</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1852</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March 19</td> <td>settled with Killbourn the tinsmith &amp; paid hime in flour (flour sold for 9s per 100) 2 lbs tea 6s.5 1/2 lb clover seed 9 per pound &amp; sundry other articles amounting to tow pound five shilling &amp; tow pence of which was Paid for by A due Bill of that amount agreed with Mr Cosgrove to cure A spavin on the Colt for 4$ if there is A cure performed if not no charge gave him 5s he gave us ointment &amp; Blister to aply slaiging is good .</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>went to Brockville Brought tea kettle 4s A washdish 1s.3d a tea canister 1s.3d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preach at caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>drew out 7 saw logs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>drew 3 Baswood log &amp; 4 hemlock logs to McIntoshs Mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>wattie went to McIntosh Mill with 17 1/2 Bushel of club wheat &amp; 1 hemlock log Jock &amp; Jonney drew the hay from the New land A heavy storm of snow this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>drew 2 logs from the New land for the wood House William Clow &amp; his Wife here on A visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>drew more logs the roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>To Wm. Bordons for a pump for Jock’s well &amp; the upper part of ours gave him an order on J &amp; S Rofs for tow pound ten shilling &amp; six pence in payment Jock taped 172 trees the sap runs Well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Philps Preach the roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>drew more logs &amp; helped in the Bush</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Do Do Do very cold &amp; hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>hail &amp; rain in forenoon heavy snow in the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1852</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April 1</td> <td>Jock taped 39 trees I went to Lyn got an order from David Cornal on Henry Purvis for tow pounds on Fathers acount received 19 lb of leather the 2nd of December last at one shilling per lb from H Purvis &amp; A due Bill now for one pound one shilling from J &amp; H McDonald on Purvis acount the Day dull with A little snow in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Jock started for John Youngs to change some seed oats met him comeing here &amp; came back with him he Brought A pair of fine Boots for wattie A dull Day with A little snow in the afternoon wattie &amp; Jonney went to Farmersville to an Examining gave John Kincaid 150 lb of flour</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>drew some rail cuts from the New land clear fine day till near night then it snowed nearly 2 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard Mr Houghton preach in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon the slaighing almost gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>worked in the sugar Bush sap run well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>snowed about 5 inch last night went to Brockville with the slaigh with Father he was summond as a witnefs in a case of larcency of James Cimmins</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>worked in the sugar bush the sap runs well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to Brockville for Father in the waggon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>work in the sugar bush sap runs well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>went to Brockville with Father the case had not come on the case on tis afternoon cimmins got 3 months hard labour.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1852</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April 11</td> <td>the Revd Mr Huntingdon preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>worked in the sugar bush has made 234 lb</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>No frost last night drew hay from the cap</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Samuel Innis &amp; Jock worked all day in the Blacksmith shop at horse shoes &amp; the ploughs I am very bad with a fellon on my thumb can do nothing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>I went to Dr Keer &amp; got my thumb lanced wattie went to John Yonge with some leather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>went to Farmersville with Jock to Dr Morton he laid my thumb open I had got no rest for tow night got immediate ease A little frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Jock cleaned flax with Jenney Father &amp; the Boys worked in the sap bush</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Mr Vanson preached in Caintown in the fore &amp; Dr Petter Scovell preached in the after</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Began the Spring Work by drawing stones of the concefsion Field snow nearly gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Jock Began to Plow for the first in the consefsion field it was mowed last year very heavy Winds no rain the snow all gone very little frost in the ground this year the Boys drew stones</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>some rain this forenoon but still cold plowed a little</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>dully hazey day plowed &amp; drew stones</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>plowed &amp; drew stones cold wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>hard frost last night plowed &amp; drew stones</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>the Rev Mr Philp preached at caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>plowed &amp; drew stones frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Do - Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>plowed &amp; cut some brush loged old log</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>draged the corn ground began to plow 2 feild</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>wattie plowed in 2 field Jock in the concefsion field A little warmer to Day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1852</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 1</td> <td>A fine rain this morning wattie went to McIntoshs Mill with 4 /2 bushel of corn in the afternoon wattie went Benjm Thompson to A plowing Bee</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preached this afternoon in Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Jock finished plowing the consefsion field this forenoon then him &amp; wattie finished the plowing of 3 acres in the 2 field the weather still cold Daniel Nowland worked in the garden Matthew Towe choped cord wood in S Bush</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Jock &amp; wattie plowed in the field front of the House</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>wattie &amp; the Boys drew dung to the orchard &amp; Jock plowed in the field frount of the House fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Jock finished plowing the field frount of the house Began to Sow &amp; sowed 6 1/2 Bushel of Gold vine Peas in the 2 field south side &amp; 1 Bushel of the Garner Pea on the tow ridges this way A warm dry day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Sowed in the Consefsion field 6 Bushel of the Garner Peas Jock began to Plow the Orchard 13 1/2 Bushel in al of peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>cross draged the Peas Jock finished Plowing the orchard &amp; he Plowed the Garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>the Widdow Rowsom was Buried in Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Sowed 2 Bushel of Barley 4 Bushel of the little oats that we got from Adam Armstrong 1 Bushel of the Poll oats &amp; 1/2 Bushel of Flax seed all in the field front of the House Sowed 4 Bushel of Black sea wheat in the orchard at the House Daniel Nowland worked in the Garden</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1852</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 11</td> <td>Sowed 1 1/2 Bushel of the large oats &amp; 7 1/2 Bushel of Peas &amp; oats in Concefsion field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>fine rain this morning Sowed 8 Bushel of Poll Oats draged with oth teems A fine growing Day in the con field the Peas &amp; oats &amp; the oats sowed at the rate of 2 1/2 Bushel per Acre</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>the Woods begin to look Green Jock began to plow in the corn field wattie finished draging the consefsion field Jock plowed in the corn field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>rolled the consefsion field Jock plowed in the corn field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Jock &amp; Elen went to Brockville Bought 3 Barrel of Plaster 5s.6d Per Barrel &amp; 1 Bar of sweads iron 11s.6d. 1L.7s.6d per cwt Sowed 4 Bushel of the Scotch wheat in the corn field below the Bull paster A little rain in the morning dull hasey day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Mr Vanson preached at caintown in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Rolled the Scotch wheat Jock began to plow the turnip ground &amp; all below it to the wood the fall wheat being killed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>wattie &amp; the boys drew dung to the 2nd field Jock plowing where he did yesterday Daniel Nowland worked 1/2 day in the Garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>hard frost this morning Sowed 4 Bushel Scotch wheat &amp; 1/2 Bushel on the 3 1/2 ridges next the path as far as the turnip ground went it picked by the head 8 1/2 Bushel of Scotch wheat in all Jock plowed in the 2 field the boys drew dung in the afternoon A little rain with thunder</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>drew dung in the forenoon wattie went McIntoshs Mill in afternoon with 8 Bushel of wheat very cold Day with some rain</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1852</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 21</td> <td>drew dung to 2nd field Jock plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>sowed grafs seed on the turnip ground &amp; all below it gave it 1 strock of the drag draged in the 2 field in the afternoon Jock plowing same field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>the Revd Mr Philps preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>finished plowing the 2 field &amp; dragd it with the cultivator Planted 4 1/2 Bushel of the Erly potatos next the peas the tow rows this way ruff skined Ground very dry hard frost this morning then the Ramsey The Jack horse Died last night his little guts full of Blood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Planted 2 acres in Corn the while first 13 1/2 Bushel in all seed very small</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Planted 9 Bushel of Potatos Ground very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Jock &amp; Lizey &amp; little Elen went to Brockville A little rain about noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>went to the Funeral of Mrs Thomas Purvis she was Buried at the stone Church the Revd Mr Smart preached wattie went to John Younge's for leather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>wattie drew stuff fro McIntoshs saw Mill he took 6 Bushel of Corn to Mill very high winds to Day Ground very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Mr Houghton preached at caintown in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Smart in the afternoon A little rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>washed the sheep very windy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June 1</td> <td>crofs plowed the turnip ground I went to Robinsons to see Aunt Mary she had been very un well but she is geting better</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>draged the beet ground &amp; drew some dung to it worked at the foot of the field frount of Eliyes choping &amp; burning old logs A very little rain this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>ridged the Carrot &amp; Beet ground planted 4 rows Allinghams &amp; 1 1/2 long white carrot A little rain this forenoon Sheep Sheared the sheep</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1852</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June 4</td> <td>planted 2 rows of mangel wurtsol &amp; 8 of Sugar Beets in 2 field wattie plowed About 3/4 of Acre for Bucwheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>rolled part of the wheat &amp; the Beets mangols &amp; carrots went Lyn to an agricultureal Meeting of the hard frost this morning grape vines frozen Black</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>went to caintown heard Mr Keeler preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>began to plow the summer follow A little last night &amp; this morning ground very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; atended an Agricultural meeting in the Court House was chosen Judge of a mach of plowing which took place on the Farm of Eward Howard of Elizabethtown between Mr. Morton of County of Leeds,his man was Henry Paterson, and Mr. Orbit of the State of New York, his mans, name unknown, for a purse of fifty dollars. Mr. Stilwell was Mr. Orbit’s judge and I was Mr.Morton’s. Mr. Willson of Brockville recommended Mr. Hough as the third man. The decision was that the British plowman did the best work as a whole and was entitled to the purse. The Ameracan plowman in commencing his ridge or cut the tow first furs about four inches deep and eleven wide and from one to tow inches apart and very uneven the next two furs was laid up well about 6 inches deep which left a very uncemely sentre or crown the rest of the ridge was laid rather flat the finishing furr was entirely to deep it looked like a dich. Peterson’s ridges looked well but when you came to examine them the furrs was laid so close that you might run your hand along between the furrs his furs was cut between five and six inches deep &amp; eight broad. We considered Patersons the best as a whole and gave a cheke to Paterson for the fifty dollars.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Grain thrashed by Innis</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Peas</td> <td>56</td> <td>Bushel</td> <td>paid 2 1/4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wheat</td> <td>19</td> <td>Do</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Barley</td> <td>12</td> <td>Do</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Peas &amp; Oats</td> <td>23</td> <td>Do</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oats</td> <td>84</td> <td>Do</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wheat</td> <td>42</td> <td>Do</td> <td>paid 6 Bushel of wheat 25th March</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wheat</td> <td>32 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>Do 1 Bushel of Sch wheat Wm Mccormic</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Due the above April 5s Paid Inis 1 Bushel scotch wheat April 27th April 8s.4d Oat 1/2 D Barley &amp; that settled the whole 1852 grain thrashed by Innis <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept 16</td> <td>Peas</td> <td>109</td> <td>Bushel</td> <td>paid 1 Bushel Peas Paid Nov 20th 3 1/2 Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>October 8</td> <td>Barley</td> <td>33</td> <td>Do</td> <td>April the 21st settled &amp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>S. Wheat</td> <td>17</td> <td>Do</td> <td>paid S Innis 2 Bushel peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 16</td> <td>Bs fall wheat</td> <td>11 1/2</td> <td>Do</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>70</td> <td>Do</td> <td>2 Bushel Scotch wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>BS Do</td> <td>22 1/2</td> <td>Do</td> <td>2 Do Black S Do in full</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Grain thrashed by Fd Moore 1853 Febuary 3th oats 195 S.C.Wheat 82 Aril April 9 settled with Moore indue him 14s.1d {The following was found in a Beatty family tree in ancestry.com which would cover 2 years missing in Rural Diaries Archives:} 1852 June 9-10-11 Road work. June 16 Visited at Thomas Scot. June 22 Ashes and plaster (lime) on the turnips. Put plaster on 4 rows of corn. Then rows no plaster, then 4 rows with plaster, next two without etc. – used white and dark plaster on alternate rows of potatoes. June 27 Minister from Kingston preached at opening of new church at Brockville. June 29 Agriculture meeting at Brockville. July 13 Agriculture meeting at Brockville. Aug. 12 Sold 2 boxes of honey at Brockville 71⁄2d per pound. Sept. 7 Agriculture meeting at Brockville Court House. Oct. 1 Father, Jock and John Rowson went to mouth of lake and in presence of Samuel Yonge, Samuel Rowson and Thomas Davis forbid old Mr. Coleman to make a dam because it would flow the water on their land. Oct. 5 Agriculture meeting at Brockville. Oct. 12 Took first premium on spring wheat and barley, second on oats, first on flax, first on bull. Oct. 13 Dr. Richman Robinson and me were appointed judges at the plowing match. Oct. 14 Got 1 1⁄2 bushels of wheat seed that took the 25£ premium at Toronto. Oct. 15 Grandpa helped dig potatoes. The ones that had the plaster were the best. Oct. 16 Mr. Frances Jones came to survey the land below the hill. Robert Armstrong and Wm. H. Davis were sworn chain bearers. Oct. 18 Went to Brockville for papers of the old survey that was left with Sherwood and Steel. Did not get them. John Hogan was sworn chain bearer in place of Wm. H. Davis. Oct. 19 George Thompson came to joint Jock’s chamber floor. Oct. 20 Paid Frances Jones 4 pounds for the survey. Oct. 26 Sold barley – 7 dollars for 14 bushels. Joseph Stewart went over the land that we expect Colman to flow. Sowed 90 point of wheat that had taken Canada Company premium. Oct. 27 Sold 2 barrels snow apples for 10s each. Nov. 3 Father had George Purvis look at low land. We had heard he was for Colman. Nov. 4 A number of men here to-day to examine land to be flowed. Nov. 6 Sold 2 hogs at Brockville – 390 lbs and 315 lbs 6s per 100 lbs. Nov. 13 Turkeys 2s each – 5 d for sausages. Nov. 20 Got a Merino ram belonging to Township Society. Nov. 22 Killed a heifer we got from John Armstrong for weaving – price $10. Nov. 30 Made a barrel of cider. Dec. 3 Jock to Dr. Morton for powders for Mother. Dec. 11 Went for Betsy. Mother very bad. Dec. 15 Roads bad. Jock went to Brockville on horseback for medicine for Mother. Dec. 18 Rev. Mr. Chapman visited Mother and gave her the sacrament. Dec. 22 Brockville for medicine for Mother. Dec. 23 Mother died in evening. Dec. 24 Jock got 2 boards for George Thompson to make coffin for mother. Dec. 25 Jock and Robert Armstrong dug grave at stone church. Dec. 26 Mother’s Funeral. Dec. 30 Sold turnips 1s per bushel. Bought axe 6s -3d warrented for 30 days. 1853 Jan. 3 Town meeting at McIntoshes Mills. Thos Davis elected council man oposed by J. J. McIntosh. I was elected inspector of licenes. Jan. 4 Wm. Morrison, Teacher 3£ per month. Jan. 10 Agriculture Meeting at Colman’s Corners. Jan. 29 Sold 103⁄4 cords of wood at 9s per cord – Received 19$ - 1 s-9d. (This would show that 19$ was equivalent of 89s.) Feb. 1 Completed payment on land bought from Elizabeth Younge. Feb. 6 Went to Adam Robinson’s funeral with Elen. Feb. 12 Agriculture Meeting at Brockville – Crock of butter to J. Lenet. Feb. 15 Went to Wm. And John Clows, with Elen, Margaret, Betsy and Father for a visit. Feb. 20 Council meeting at McIntoshs. Feb. 28 Brockville with Jock, Margaret, Mother-in-law attended Annual Meeting County Agriculture Societie. March 4 Brockville with Father to hear Rev. Mr. Ryerson on school. March 15 Went to Widow Youngs with Ellen and Margaret. Father went to Kempville with Samuel Inis. March 29 &amp; 29Taped trees in the sugar bush. April 6 Making sap buckets. April 13 Sworn as auditor at council meeting. April 15 With George Littlejohn audit on the Township Account. April 17 Mrs. Griffin’s funeral at Stone Church. April 20 Got an Act for to procet mill owners from George Brown Esq. M.P.P. With G. Littlejohn finished audit at John Purvises. April 22 Planted apple and cherry trees. Total 50. May 6 Went to Farmersville – Wm. G. Garnen to inspect 2 Temperance Houses. May 10 Father, Ellen, Margaret went to James Harkness’ wife’s funeral at Perth. May 12 Archibald Thompson’s wife’s funeral. May 28 With Mr. Hough to Brockville about purchases of stock for the Agriculture Society. June 4 Agriculture Meeting at Brockville. June 6 With Robert Wood then went on to Board of the Ontario in company C. E. Jones and J. W. Hough to purchase stock for the County Agriculture Society. June 12 &amp; 15 Working on roads. June 16 I came home from New York. (No mention of going there) June 25 Agriculture Meeting. July 5 Shaving Shingles. July 14 Sold 5 cows and steers to 2 yankies. $120.00. July 17 I went to Dr. Keer and he bled me and ordered me to take another dose of Julup. July 26 Election at McIntoshs voted for Mr. James. July 27 Jock went to election. July 30 Pulled flax. July 31 Sick horse. Dr. Keer gave horse mixture of hogs lard and tar – horse died a not in his guts. Aug. 19 Wattie to Brockville to see the circus. Brought me some medicine that Dr. Keer ordered. Sept. 1 Framing wood shed. Sept. 8 To Brockville with Father-in-law. Sept. 12 Inspected a Temperance House at Mallorytown with Eaphrim Davis for George James. Sept. 13 At Brockville – sold butter 81⁄2d per pound. Sept. 20 Sold 27 pork barrels for 1£-3s-5d at Charlestown. Sept. 26 Ellen put to bed of a son. Sept. 27 Bought highwines 2s-6d – peperment 71⁄2s. Sept. 30 Building seller. Oct. 10 Fixed grain for the show. Oct. 12 Cattle show at Lyn – took 1st on Fall Wheat 1st on Bull and 1st on Yearling Heifer and other premiums. Oct. 15 Finished the seller – Walter to Landsdown to School. Oct. 19 Jock got 10s to 7s-6d for 7 barrels of snow apples. Oct. 20 Bot 2 cows a heifer and calf for 47 dollars. Oct. 24 A man at Brockville tried for murder, pleaded guilty was condemned to be hung on the 17th of Nov. Oct. 31 Bee to raise wood house. Nov. 3 &amp; 5 Grandpa helped shingle woodhouse. Nov. 7 Packed and salted 2 barrels of Pork. Nov. 12 Sold butter 9d per pound – geese 1s-3d. Nov. 17 Simpson executed for murder of Wm. Fell. Nov. 21 Quarreyed stone for cistern. Nov. 25 Put cattle in stable first time this year. Dec. 9 Fixed horse power to make cider. Dec. 13 Sold 16 turkeys – 2s-6d and 2s-3d. Dec. 16 Pressed the pumis (apples) it was a little sour the juice quite thick. Dec. 23 Ellen very sick. Dec. 26 Mrs. Kincaid died tonight. 1854 Jan. 4 Jock and Grandpa to Town meeting. Jan. 5 John Younge came with his wife to go to see his mother who was very sick. Jan. 7 John Younge’s mother died. She was buried at Brockville – Church of England. Jan. 13 Finger lanced by Dr. Keer. Jan. 17 To Brockville with Wattie (Big Watt) to Grammer School. Mr. J. Ross introduced us to the Teacher. Jan. 21 To Lyn to Annual Meeting of Agriculture Society. Received 1£-0-71⁄2d each as premium because there was 25 per cent taken of the premium because there was not enough funds. The County Society took more than its share of the Government grant. Feb. 1 Agriculture Meeting at Brockville. March 7 Agriculture Meeting at Lyn. March 9 Logs for woodhouse for Jock. March 14 Agriculture Meeting Brockville. April 3 Jock taped trees – 200. April 17 Sold cow for 25 dollars. April 21 Thomas Scott plastered cistern at Jocks.</div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ccb9ca2f593867ab92423adcfb5728b1.pdf 627d971c549d029656f50e09241cfce2 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/55b22d35b28715ec6aadb4cb743e8b03.pdf d08a970866efea24e3d07bdc9088f325 PDF Text Text William Beatty (1806-1897) 1854-1857 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers 1854 Susan Davis began to work Nov 4th Paid her $6. Worked 4 1/2 Days the week ending Nov 18 4 1/2 4 1/2 4 1/2 4 5 5 5 Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do 25 December 2nd Do 16th January 20th 1855 27th February 3rd 10 May 9th 1855 {Above it reads: received} 16.3 on Fathers account from James Heighs February 14 1856 received $5 dollars Do Do Do Do March 6 1856 received $5 dollars Do Do Do Do Thomas Davis senr {senior}. paid 2£ 16s 9d for our school $55 bill that is as property tax for Jock {Above it reads: £ s d} 2 10 ½ May 12th May 12th May 15 May 11 July 17th Do Do for Wm 18 Do Do for Father 2 as poll tax for Jock 15 Do Do for Wm Paid poll tax for J & Wm order on Holland & Griffin cash 16 16 11 1 2 1 8 ½ 1 0 ½ 7 ½ 8 9 3 1 2 �1 18 2 March 27 1856 settled with Thomas Davis & he was indue £ 1.10. that is independent of this years weaving 1855 May received from Robert Armstrong 1 1/2 bushel of black see wheat 4 Do of Peas Paid 4 Bushel Peas 3 Cwt of hay {June 1st 4 Bushel of wheat 46 lbs of flour May 7th 1856 Paid 6 Bushel of S Wheat he got 916 feet of clapboards or borred 1854 May 1 Went to Mallorytown & was sworn in pathsmaster wet day roads very bad went on foot 2 sowed on barrel of plaster on the south side of the second pile Jock plowing 3 I plowed Jock grafted & trimed {trimmed} in the little orchard 4 went to Brockville to an Agriculture Meeting bought 1 bar of iron for a drag took 87 lbs of pork & gave it to Kilbourn {illegible} per pound got 12 milk pans 10s 5 I plowed Jock cut his hand finished the harper field ground very wet 6 plowed on the Thompson place with the {Yaki?} plow it takes a terrable {terrible} furrow 7 heard the Rev Mr Chapman preach 8 Samuel Innis came & made a garden rake & hinges for A harrow Daniel Ackland worked in the garden 9 John Ackland worked in the garden & made it harrow fine Day Jock finished plowing the Thompson place Jonney drew dung frount {front} of Elize in the forenoon. Jock & him A raising of Adams Armstrong in afternoon �10 Began to Sow and sowed 3 bushel of the large peas that we got of S. Manhart & 9 bushel of the Garner pea draged with both teems {teams} {Margin reads:15 Bushel of peas in all} 11 Sowed 3 of peas & 6 bushel of peas & oats the ridge next the oats John Youngs peas the Woods look Red 12 Cross draged the Peas & the peas & oats & sowed about half a pail full of flaxseed all the peas & peas & oats & flaxseed in the Harper field sowed 1 bushel of scotch wheat of the Thompson place fine showr {shower} last night 1854 May 13 Sowed 2 bushel of wheat on the Thompson & 1 on this side of the fall wheat Jock plowed in con {corn?} field 14 heard the Rev'd Mr Chapman {Above it reads: Mr Smart} preach in caintown 15 sowed 2 bushel of wheat in the con {{corn} field I washed it & dryed it with plaster it was sowed on this side seeded it with {Thinuty?} & draged {dragged} it in the forenoon 16 sowed on {Cristee?} place East line 3 bushel of poll oats & 5 of the little white oats draged with both teems {teams} 17 went to Farmersville with 52 to P Wing very heavy rain last night 18 cross draged & let some watter of {water off} the oats in the forenoon sowed 6 bushel of oats 19 Sowed 2 bush of oats & cross draged the rest 20 plowed about 1/2 acre west line below the Bull pasture & sowed 1 bushel of the large oats on it Jonney drew dung in frount {front} of McGlahlins in the forenoon went to Samuel Innis raisen {raising} in the afternoon Jock very bad with a boil on his thumb 21 the Rev Mr Clapeson {Clappison?} preached in caintown 22 plowed in the field frount of the house Jonny drew dung 23 Daniel Nowland worked in the Garden 23 finished plowing the field frount of the house Jonney & the boys drew dung to 24 began to plow in the field frount of McGlahlins the boys drawing dung I fixed a soaptub �25 heavy rain last night & this forenoon plowed & drew dung in the afternoon D Nowland worked {Above it reads: in the Garden ½ Day} 26 sowed 4 Bushel of Scotch wheat in the field frount {front} of the house then I sowed 1 pailfull on half the 2nd & all the 3 & 4 ridges from the New Barn or at the rate of better then {than} 2 Bushel per acre I spred dung for Jock 1854 sowed 1 Barrel of plaster in the field below the house where the fall wheat was last year began east side & sowed to the ridge start below the house May 27 Jock fineshed {finished} plowing the field frount {front} of McGlahlins {likely McLaughlin’s} for the corn & potatos Jonny draged Sowed 1 barrel of plaster on the second field began on the 10th ridge & sowed 9 ridges North the other 9 was sowed early in the season 28 the Revd {Reverend} Mr Smart preach in caintown this afternoon 29 Jock plowed for Rowsom in the forenoon bub draged for him in the afternoon we chained the corn & potato ground & began to plant the potatoes the 5,6 & 7 is {Above it reads: the potatoes that Jock got at Brockville} 30 finished planting the potatos planted better than 25 Bush & planted part of the corn Charles McCleary helped Washed the Sheep at J Heughs 31 finished planting the corn planted 1 Bushel of potatos that Father got from Wm Warren foot of the corn & part of the west side frost last night Jock went to help Robert McLeary with the teem {team} to plow June 1 laid up some of the fence around the oats at Cristees {likely Christie’s} place Jonney went to Lyn with 25 butter tubs to John McDonald for J Elingham 2 split some rails for thee West line Jock & John Armstrong Sheered {sheared} the Sheep warm wheather {weather} 3 made our part of the West line fence opisite {opposite} McIntoshs Land 4 Mr John Keeller {Keller?} preached in caintown 5 made part of the road fence on cristees {Christie’s} place �6 bored & made 40 caps & scills {sills?} for the fence on cristers place 7 put Jess & Bel Mares to Alfred Avree {Avery?} horse to give him 9$ if thee {the} three mares has foles {foals} and dos {does} well to give him six dollars of it in time for hime {him} to go up the country made more off the fence 8 finished the fence this morning heavy rain last night moved part of the fence on this side of the sugar bush June 9 heavy rain most of the Day sold Jocks cow to John Land for thirty Dollars 10 went to Lyn to an Agriculture Meeting Jock & the boys finished the fence on this side of the sugar bush the Rev Mr Smart held his Sacrement in the Stone Church 12 began to work on the roads I was path {Above it reads: master} 13 Jock & the boys prepared the Turnip ground & sowed them 14 worked on the roads very warm wheather {weather} 15 Do Do 16 finished working on the roads Jock & Jonny {Between lines it reads: cut &} split rails for a fence on the Thompson place 17 laid up the fence on the Thompson place I went to Dousley the Rev Mr Clapeson preached in caintown 19 Jock Jonny Margret & Elen went to Brockville I went through the corn with the cultivator in the forenoon & went to A plowing bee of Sammie Younges 20 hoed part of the corn warm Day 21 Jock & Jonny finished the corn 22 went to Brockville & then went to J McNishes for 25 bushel of lime paid 7 ½ per bushel heavy rain in Brockville about noon 23 loged {logged} part of the Day heavy rain in the afternoon 24 rain this forenoon Jonney went to Purvises for A load of sand �25 the Revd McCarns preached in caintown 26 put Plaster on the corn & began to hoe the potatoes 27 worked at the potatos {potatoes} some rain 28 Do Do little rain 29 finished the potatoes little rain 29 put plaster on the Potatos. Father went to Farmersville with some of the wool 30 rain this forenoon made some log heaps on the Thompson place in the afternoon July 1 Jock & Margret went to Mateland to visit visit Betsey Elen Jonney went to John Yonges I finished the gabelend of the Woodhouse fine Day 2 Went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr White preach 3 loged the turnip ground on the Thompson place 4 went to Brockville to an Agriculture Meeting 5 X worked at the turnips hoed & thined {thinned} them X Jock & the Boys dug daises {daisies?} on cristees {Christie’s} place 6 made A cheese press 7 hoed the potatos two of McCleary sons & two of T Davis helped 8 finished the corn fine wheather {weather} 9 {Above it reads: A little rain this morning} the Revd Mr Smart preached in Junetown 10 began to Mow & mowed in the garden & below the house 11 Do & Thomas Williams raided his old Barn Do mow a little 12 Do Do Do each Day 13 Do Do went to charleston to the nomination Mr Tett was nomated {nominated} �14 sowed 1/4 lb of white flat turnip next the fence & ¼ lb of the Globe next on the Thompson place 15 drew 6 load of hay & put it in off mow in the New Barn very dry wheather Jock went to a moweing bee to Robs 16 went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr White preach & he Baptized George 17 moved the orchard at the old barn 18 mowed the orchard at the house 19 drew 5 load into the East mow of the old barn out of the orchard A little rain very Warm 1854 July 20 drew 4 load of hay from the orchard at the old Barn to the New Barn put it over the horses there was 9 load in the orchard at the old Barn & drew 7 load out of the orchard at the {Above it reads: house} 21 drew 3 load from the field frount {front} of the New Barn & finished mowing it 22 mowed in the field East line North side of the road & drew in 3 load from the field frount of the New Barn 23 No Meeting to day 24 mowed A little this moring {morning} below the house & Father went to Joel Parishes with the Widow Frances & her sister Elizabeth 25 in the forenoon drew 3 loads of hay from the field East line north side of the road 25 mowed in the below the house 26 drew in hay all day from below the house very dry weather 27 cut the fall wheat it is badly winter killed 28 finished mowing North side of the road 29 drew in all the North Do Do {Above it reads: Jock went to a raising of James Herness} �30 went to it funeral of A Daughter of Edward Davis she was brought from Gananocqua {Gananoque} & buried in Caintown 31 mowed in the field below the little orchard the grass very dry 1851 August 1 drew in from the field below the little orchard a little shour {shower} this afternoon 2 mowed in the 2 {Above it reads: on} field frount of the house wattie cut the fall wheat that was winter killed 3 bound & stook {stock?} the fall wheat in forenoon went to Mallorytown to the Election voted for Mr Benjamin Tett in preference to Mr Delong 4 mowed in the cons {corn} field Robert Armstrong helped A little rain this afternoon 5 finished the con {corn} field & raked part of it 6 no meeting to Day 7 mowed the Thompson place 8 made A stack at the New Barn and cut the large oats below the Bull paster {pasture} & the grass seed 9 cut the peas & oats & drew in the large oats & drew in the remains of the grass seed & that finished our haying 10 hooked the large peas bound the peas & oats yery very dry weather 11 cut the Scotch wheat on the Thompson place & part of the wheat in con {corn} field 12 finished the wheat in the con field & hook peas 13 Mr Fleatcher {Fletcher?} preached in caintown 14 hooked peas very dry wheaher {weather} 15 I began to cut the oats on the cristee place rather green 16 worked at the peas �17 Do Do Do 18 worked at the oats 19 Do Do Do 1854 August 20 no Meeting to Day 21 finished the oats on cristees {Christie} & the peas & oats 22 Jock went to Brockville he is not very well cut the Barley rather a poor crop on acount {account} of the drouth {drought?} 23 began to cut the wheat in frount {front} of the house went to the funeral of the Widow Booth 24 finished the cuting {cutting} of the wheat good {Above it reads: crop} 25 drew the {Above it reads: last of} the oats from cristees place 26 drew dung to the harper field with both teems {teams} 27 the Revd Mr German preached in caintown 28 began to plow for the fallwheat in the harper field the ground very dry drew in the wheat frount of the house 29 drew dung for the fall wheat 30 Do Do Do a little rain {Above it reads: last night} 31 began sow the fall wheat sowed 5 Bushel of the wheat that took the preamium {premium} last year A little rain to Day Sept 1 sowed 2 Bushel of the Blue stem 2 Jonney went to help Thomas Scott to drag his fall wheat 3 Rev'd Mr Smart preached at Junetown 4 went to charlestown with Barrels for Bens �5 went Brockville to an Agriculture meeting Jonney fixed the fence around the cabbage & corn 6 moved the fence round the fall wheat 7 Do Do Do 8 went to William Griffins funerall {funeral} to the stone church the Revd Mr German preached 1854 Sept 10 the Revd Mr Clapeson preached in caintown 11 Thomas Scott came to buld the midle {build the middle} wall in the seller {cellar} for the sistren {cistern} Jock & Jonney began to Blast in his {Above it reads: well} 12 Scott worked at the wall 13 Do Do Do Do 14 went to Brockville & got 1 barrel of watter {water} lime 10 heavy rain 15 worked at the woodhouse 16 Thomas Scott came aplastered {and plastered} the cistren 17 the Revd Mr Smart preached in caintown 18 made a Door for the seller {cellar} 19 I finished building in the seller stairs 20 laid part of the floor in the woodhouse 21 I thrashed the Barley with the horse Jock went to Brockville with Father 22 pulled the corn poor crop 23 cut up part of the corn stalks Jonney to T Sects Bee 24 the Revd Mr German preach in caintown 25 cut the rest of the corn stalk �26 went to White fish or Mortue with 30 pork barrels for John Elingham to Morton & McKee stopt all night at Robert Woods 27 came home from R Woods 28 Jonney drew 1 load of sand from Purvises 29 drew 2 loads of sand from Purvises 28 Samuel Innis thrashed some wheat & the peas 29 thrashed at Hogans Jock & the boys helped Wm Hogan lost his finger with the Machine 54 1 Revd Mr German preached in caintown 2 this week the peas & wheat was cleared there was 36 Bushels of peas & 22 of wheat 7 went to Charlestown with 28 pork Barrels to {illegible} 9 cleaned spring wheat for the show Jonny went to Martin Redman with the Bull very wet in the forenoon. 10 went to Brockville to the Show took five premium on oats first on flaxseed & a discretionary one on the Bull 15 went to Lyn to the Quarterly Meetting {Meeting} very cold {Above it reads: day} 16 began to dig the potatoes 17 George Thompson came to make sash for {Above it reads: the woodhouse} I mixed plaster for the Weavers room Jock & the Boys worked at the potatoes 18 Snowed about an inch this forenoon all gone {Above it reads: before night} 19 Thompson finished the sash charged 12s.6d {12 shillings and 6 pence} snowed about an inch last night all gone about {Above it reads: noon} shut up the Hogs went to Mill with 14 Bushel peas 20 worked at the potatoes two of J Hughes boys helped in the fore noon then they went & helped Wm Davis at the {Above it reads: Machine} �21 finished the potatos two J Hughes sons & J Hills helped Jock & Me went to An Agriculture Meeting 22 went to Charlestown with 28 Pork Barrels to Reeves & 12 to H Green at Lyn Ellery went to Wm Clows on on A visit {word missing} this is {illegible} Daniel Nowland worked 1 ½ days in the Garden 28 Thos Scott & Wm Dixey came & put the first coat of plaster on the weavers room & built chimney 29 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart {Above it reads: preach} 30 Jonney finished plowing the cristies {Christies} place 31 Tho {Thomas} Scott & Mr Dixey came & finished plaster{Above it reads: ing} the weavers room this afternoon 1854 Nov 1 Jock went to Brockville with a load of Turnips sold them for 1s 2d per Bushel I went to Mallory town & made the returns off the stautue {statue?} labour to the Town clark Mr Dowsley 2 Killed the hogs Rob & Rowsom helped 3 pulled the Turnips fine crop 4 drew in part of the & put them in the sellers {cellars} cold wind 5 the Revd Mr Clapeson preached in caintown 6 went to Lyn with 15 Pork Barrels to J McDonald Jonney went to John Yonges Jock helped Rowsom to hill his hogs 7 drew in the rest of the Potatos {potatoes} poor crop 8 Jock Jonney Margaret & L Ellen went to Brockville took 2 Barrels of calvel appels {calville apples} got 3s per Bushel & 7 per lb for sausagauses {sausages} I covered the Grape vines the trimed {then trimmed} the rest 9 Jock & Jonney helped Rob to kill his hogs hard frost 10 Began to plow in the field frount {front} of the house �11 went to charlestown with 28 pork barrels to Bews 12 the Rev Mr Smart preached in caintown 13 set up A coalpit a wet drisely {drizzly} day 14 Jonney plowed frount of the house 15 Jock & Jonney helped Rowsom at the thrashing machin {machine} 16 Jock & Jonney plowed with both teems {teams} frount of the house 17 Began to dig a dich {ditch} from the Woodshed seller {cellar} Mr Bulger Grahme {Graham} & a son of Mr Leader helped Jock worked with them 1854 1854 Nov 17 Father moved his Loom into a room that we fixed for him in the Woodshed 18 Snowed about 3 inches a verry disagreable {disagreeable} day 19 the Revd Mr German preached in caintown 20 went to Mr J H Hough with 7 Ewes to a {Above it reads: Leister} Ram that the township Agricultural Socitee {Society} purchased slept all night Jonney brought the horses home 21 I went to Brockville to atend {attend} the court as a Juryman the roads is very bad hard frost 22 Jonney took Lizie Clow home she worked one month at Jocks 23 took 7 Ewes to Mr J McNishs to a South Down Ram that the township A Socitie {Agriculture Society} Purchased fine Day 24 Jonney went to Charlestown with 28 pork barrels to Mr Bews heavy rain this afternoon 25 heavy rain all night & this forenoon snow & frost all gone came to Wm Clows with him Dismisted {dismissed} from the Jury was locked up from thursday till saturday 3 oclock it was thift {theft} there was 11 of us agreed & one would not agree the Judge dismisted us without a verdic {verdict} 26 26 came from Wm Clows home the roads very bad �27 put ceader {cedar} polls in the dich {ditch} & partly covered them 28 filled the dich & craped the earth from the back of the woodshed & John Bail Died 29 wheeled some of the earth from between the houses in the forenoon John young came here to go to the wake I went with him to Bails 30 stopt all night at S youngs & went to the funeral he was Buried at caintown the Revd Mr German preached 1854 December 1 hard frost thrashed some oats 2 Drew some wood & thrashed some oats 3 the Revd Mr Clapison preached in caintown very Stormy Day wind & snow 4 still Storming Snow about 12 inches deep fixed the partition in weavers room 5 made a door for weavers room still stormy drew 3 load of wood very cold 6 cleaned 22 Bushel of oats stormy Day wind came to day from the south 7 still Storming the wind turned to the North East again Samual Innis came to thrash & thrashed all the Wheat 8 went to charlestown with 20 pork barrels for Mr Bews roads heavy 9 went to Mr Houghs for the sheep he would not charge anything for keeping the sheep Mr James McNish brought the sheep that was at his place home 10 no Meeting to Day this afternoon 11 I went to John Youngs with Leather Jock went to Brockville with a load of turnips got 1s.8d to 2s per Bushel he gave six bushel to Mr Willie as pay for the Recorder till till the first of January 1856 12 began to clean the wheat 13 I came home from John young I fixed {slaugh?} for him 14 cleaned the wheat a little thaw �15 finished cleaning the wheat had 20 Bushel of fall & 40 of spring 1854 Jock went to Brockville with a load of turnips 17 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr German preach 18 Jock went to McElheneys Mill with 24 Bushels of wheat & 2 of corn 19 I worked at the house very cold & severe frost 20 Jock helped W H Davis & J. Rowsom to kill a cow each Jonney went to yonge mills with {4 and?} scantling to get 82 set of Bedpost turned by Andnes 21 drew some wood very cold wheather {weather} 22 Killed the Bull W H Davis & J Rowsom helped 23 Jock went to Brockville with 14 turkes {turkeys} got 2.6 a 3s each 24 Alfred Evrys oldest son was bured {buried} at the stone church the Revd Mr Smart preached the funeral sermon 25 Wm Hazelwood & Betsy & all the family was hear all Day fine day a little rain at night 26 drew a little wood I worked at the house 27 Jonney threshed some oats snow nearly all gone 28 John Innis come hear & made turned 15 horse shoes 29 I tocaulked {toe-caulked?} shoes for Jess & Jock put them on 30 Jock went to Brockville with 10 bushel of turnip & two turkes {turkeys} 31 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Clapson preach 1855 January 1 Went to townmeeting with John Rowsom to Mallorytown fine day the roads very slippy �2 Jock & Father went to townmeeting & voted for James Thompson but he lost the Election by 6 votes 3 fited {fitted} & shod the two old horses & the colt 4 drew 3 pine logs to Colmans mill brock the slaugh with the fourth log A little rain this afternoon 5 made a beam for the slaugh & put new pines in it Jonney went young mills & got the eight bedposts & paid him 7s.6d for turning them hard frost very slippy 6 drew 4 pine logs to colmans mill 7 no Meeting to Day heavy rain this afternoon 8 Jonney helped Rob to get out timber for a wood house I work in the Blacksmith shop at the boby 9 Jonney helped bob I worked at the {bobees?} 10 went the School Meeting fine Day 11 Jonney choped cordwood in the Drounded {drowned} land I worked at the bobees 12 Snowed about 1 ½ inches last night but it is nearly all gone finished the bobes fine whea weather 13 heavy rain this forenoon wind turned round to the North about noon & it begant snow worked at the bed posts 14 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr German preach poor slaing {sleighing} 15 very stormy day worked at the bedposts 16 drew some wood cold day 17 drew 8 pines sawlogs to the sawmill went to Adam Armstrong to the Library meeting & Elected the new committee 18 went Brockville with Adam Armstrong Paid Mr McKee one pound seven shilling & six pence for --& Thomas Scott & bought $10 worth of Books for the Library {illegible} 1855 �January 19 went to Charlestown mills with 38 flour barrels for Mr Bews the roads very poor Jock drew cordwood that Jonney cut on the drounded {drowned} land beech & mapel {maple} 20 worked at the bed posts Jock thrashed in the forenoon & Jonney in the afternoon 21 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach very stormy in the afternoon 22 heavy rain last night rain & snow all day with heavy wind cold & clear at sundown 23 Jock went to Brockville with 12 bushel of turnips & Margret & Elen went with him snowed in the afternoon 24 Jock went to Brockville with a load of wood sold it to Mr Levet for 11s.3d he is to take him 6 load or cord fine day 25 Jock took another load Jonney & me drew fire wood yesterday & to day 26 Jock went with another load to day very stormy with snow and wind all day 27 still snowing the snow fell about 12 inches 28 went to caintown and heard the Revd Mr Robinson from Newbourough preach a Missionary sermon 29 thrashed the peas & oats put 10 bushel In a bin for seed put 9 more in the bin for feed heavy thunder with Snow & rain 30 thrashed the fall oats & cleaned them had about 6 bushels very stormy day heavy wind & snow with & a great drift 31 began to thrast {thrash} the little oats Jock & Jonney drew hemlock logs to Colmans sawmill 1855 February 1 I went with Father Elen & Margret to James Thompson on A visit Jonney thrashed oats Jock drew hemlock logs 2 Jock went to Brockvile with aload of wood he gave it to Mr Levet I went to Charlestown with 62 flour Barrels left them at the mills for Bews Jonney thrashed oats some snow & wind 3 Jock went with another load of wood to Levit cleaned 30 bushel of oats fine day �4 no Meeting to Day I went to Adam Armstrong he was taken very {Above it reads: sick} on thursday he is better 5 Jock went to Brockville with wood to Levit I thrashed oats very cold Day 6 Jock went with another load of wood to Levit I thrashed oats the themomitar {thermometer} is down to 34 & some said it was down to 38 7 Jock & Jonney drew wood I finished thrashing the oats alittle snow 8 Jock took another load of wood to Levit that made eight load or cord that is all he wants I drew wood and put A shoe on the slaugh {sleigh?} 9 Jock took a load of wood sold it in the street for 11s 3d Wattie & me cleaned the oats had 47 Bushel put 35 in the bin next the door Jonney choped wood & I drew it in the afternoon 10 Jock went to Brockville with A load of wood & sold it for 11s 3d be bought 20 lb of Barley 3 ¼ {pork?} Jonney & me drew 3 load of hay from the {cap?} Wattie & Ellen went to Christopher younges 11 no meeting to Day 12 went to charlestown with barrels 13 I cut down 3 oke {oak} trees for hames Jock drew them up to the house 1855 Feb 14 heavey rain to Day sawed & made some hems 15 still rain & sleet worked at the hames {harness} 16 Do Do Do Do Do Do 17 went to McElheneys Mill with 14 bushel of wheat & 2 ½ of barley roads very bad 18 went to Lyn to quartly {quarterly} meeting 19 Jock went to Brockville with a load of wood I went to Belemys Mill wih 14 2/3 bushel of oats got 205 lb of oatmeal fine Day 20 drew 3 load of wood from marsh Jock went to Brockville {Above it reads: with wood} �21 went Brockville with 10070 beamsticks got £ 2.3 for them {in margin - bougth {Axx warrented?}} Jock was down with wood bought 6 11/16 lb of caff {calf?} cowhide 1s.10 per lb & 21 ¾ sole leather 1/ 4 ½ £.2.2.4 shoe thread 5 22 Jock went to Brockville with wood I fixed a cutter shaft for John young this forenoon drew 1 load of wood 23 Jock went to Brockville with a load of wood for Revd Mr Smart I drew 2 loads of wood {Above it reads: to the house} 24 went to Brockville to the Annual Meeting of the County paid five pounds to the widow {Above it reads: Philips} gave me to Pamlor. {Lee?} he endorsed A Note that he held of her husband Agriculture Socity {Society} was chosen President got Buel's Not {note?} paid him 7s.6d there was 1 {s?} of intrest {interest} 25 went to caintown heard the Rev Mr Clapeson preach cold Day 26 went to Ninons for A load Bark that the Widow Philips got from Mr Tutt the Bark was very dark coloured it was damage Tutt took his two foot rull {rule} & trid {tried} to mesure {measure} the quanty {quantity} but he could not for it was not piled so that he could Mr Willson saw it was Not work over 12s.6d 27 drew 6 loads of wood I choped {chopped} Jock drawed 28 Do 3 Do Do in the forenoon went to Samuel younges on A visit very hard frost 1855 March 1 went to Charlestown with a load of barrels for Elingham left them at charlestown Mills for Buels high winds 2 cut 2 oke {oak} trees on the drowned land for hames stake high winds south south west 3 went to Lyn to an Agriculture {Above it reads: meeting} Elen & Margret went James Clows on A visit 4 went to Junetown & heard the Revd Mr Smart preach 5 drew rails & railscuts to the Eastline worked at the rails & wood the most of this week �10 went to Brockville to an Agriculture meeting it was desided {decided} to sell the stock that belonged to the socitie {society} on the first of May 11 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr German preach 12 went to Websters Mill for A load of stuff for John Yonge Cristopher & Benjmine {Benjamin?} yonge went with me & we got 3000 feet of 1 ½ plank went to Charlestown across the Lake got to Johns about nine oclock 13 came home it began to storm in the afternoon 14 stormed all day 15 drew rails this forenoon Ben Bail helped it stormed & rained in the afternoon 16 drew rails in the for to the West line Bail helped in the forenoon he burned his hand so that he could not work 17 went to Brockville with 700 {beam?} stick got 4s per 100 John yonge & his Wife came here on A visit very stormy this afternoon 1855 March 17 Jock drew 4 hemlock logs to Colmans Mill 18 no meeting to Day 19 drew rails to Westline I went to Brockville with little Elen & little Wat to hear Mr Dunlop read in the courthouse paid 7 ½ d each 20 stormy day mended some of the childrens {Above it reads: shoes} 21 drew trails to the west line 22 went to McElhenys Mill with 14 Bushel of wheat & 5 bushel of Peas Jock drew 9 logs hemlock to Colmans Mill 23 went to Brockville with Rowsom bought 1 bos of g logs Paid 7s.6 for it 3 lb puttie 3 ½ per lb 24 drew rails & wood Jonny helped there was no shool {school?} �25 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Clapeson preach good sleighing James Robinson came hear {here} from Ram {Ramsey?} last night Wm Hazelwood Children is very bad with the Measels 26 drew up load of wood heavy drift 27 James Robinson started for home drew 4 load of wood 28 Jonny & Me cut 12 oke logs Jock drew 29 drew 5 okes {oaks} & 6 pine logs drew 59 barrels {Above it reads: to Lyn for Colman} 30 drew 2 okes to colmans Mill & 6 loads of wood went to Lyn with 58 barrels for Colman 31 drew 39 barrels for colmans & 65 for Elingham all to Lyn got £1.2.6 from Colman for drawing his. 1855 April 1 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Smart preach he told us that is the last time he would preach in caintown Jock sick 2 very stormy day fixed sapbukets {sap buckets} 3 drew 5 loads of ceader {cedar}. Jonney drew I choped Jock & Margret went to Aunt Marys on A vist {visit} he bought five Bushel Scotch wheat paid eight shilling & six pence per Bushel from Wm Cowan 4 drew 6 load of ceader & 3 load of ash rails John Ackland helped 5 taped {tapped} the sugar bush 99 trees Rowsom move to his Father David went with hime with the Horses & slaugh {sleigh} 6 went to Charlestown with Elingham Jock taped {tapped} more of the bush 7 drew 3 basswood {Above it reads: & 3 oke} logs to colmans mill 8 went to caintown & heard the Rev Mr German preach fine Day 9 drew oke {oak} logs & 5 pine log �10 Do 5 pine logs we sold all the oke logs to Mr Dicson {Dickson} but 2 there was 19 ¼ standards log he paid me four pounds & he owes me three pounds three shillings & nine pence very stormy rain & snow 11 drew 1 oke log 15 ft & 2 12 ft in the forenoon Snow & rain in the afternoon 12 very hard frost this morning drew 3 elem {elm} & 3 black ash log to colmans saw mill 13 drew 5 loads of rails to the barn {Above it reads: yards} 14 fixed the fences along the road very rainy to day 15 no meeting to Day fine Day 16 went to Samuel Innes & got the hand hamer {hammer} faced 1855 April 17 Henary Armstrong came here & we worked at a boreing machin {boring machine} 18 Do Do Do no frost this Morning {Above it reads: or last night} this is the {Above it reads: first} this Spring 19 finished the machin this forenoon went to Wm Davis Senr with his sone Thomas with the machin & bored about 100 pair {pieces?} 20 went to Wm Davis with the Waggon & got the horsepowr & riged {horsepower & rigged} it up here made some alterations on it & bored about 220 peices {pieces} 21 hard frost last night finished boring Thomas Scott came & put a coat of pure water lime on the cistern Jock & Jonny split rails on the west line fine Day 22 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Clapeson preach A sermon on Themprence {temperance} 23 went to Mallorytown to the Count of Revitoin 24 went to Brockville with Walter he is going to Mitchel in the Township of Lagan to Mr Rath to learn to be a survaor {surveyor} Jock & Jonny finished spliting {splitting} the rails fine Day 25 Jock Began to plow & plowed in the field south side of the road East line �26 heavy rain this forenoon shod the horses 27 Jonney Armstrong & me began to iron the Buggy 28 heavy hard frost this morning set the buggy tine Jonney went to James Marchel raising in the afternoon I went Dicksons Mill with 3 bushel of wheat & 2 bushel of corn paid 2s.6 for grinding the wheat & 10d for the corn 29 no Meetting to Day A littlee rain & snow 30 finished plowing the field at the New Barn sawed Cabbage seed in the hotbed 1855 May 1 Went to Brockville to an Agriculture Meetting M JW Hough bought two cows & one Bull Mr C. C. Jones bought the 3 year old bull he gave him to Me to Keep till the first of May {Above it reads: 15} 1856 plowed on the Thompson place Jonney drew stones of {off} the field below the little orchard 2 Jonney finished plowing the Thompson place Jock began to plow below the little orchard 3 Jock went to Brockville for the Bull from C C Jones {Esq} Jonney plowed below the orchard the boyes {boys?} & Me made the fence on the West line in the bull paster {pasture} 4 worked in the Blacksmith hop with J Armstrong at the buggy Jock drew dung in the afternoon to the field frount {front} of Elizas Jonny plowed below the orchard 5 Began to Sow & sowed 5 bushel of peas on the Thompson place Jock plowed West line the Wood begin to look Red 6 no Meeting to Day 7 Sowed 5 Bushel of Peas on the field south side of the road East line went on foot to Farmersville open the afternoon {Margin reads: in all 10 Bushel Peas} 8 Sowed 6 Bushel of Peas & Oats same field Daniel Nowland worked in the garden {Margin reads: 6 Bushel peas & oats} 9 cross draged {dragged?} the Peas & Peas & Oats the Woods looks Green very Dry weather �10 finished cross draging Jonney went to John Youngs to get Boots & shoes made Sowed 2 Bushel of Black see wheat Bought of {off} Fred Moore Paid 11s.3 per Bushel it came to first big stone frount {front} of the house 11 Sowed 1 ½ bushel more that Jock got from bob sowed both on the winter face sowed grass seed & dragged it in Sowed 1 quart of Red top 1 quart Kentucky Blue & 1 quart of orchard grass seed in the headridge at dich {ditch} red top next Board fence 1855 May 12 Sowed in the field South side of the Road West line 2 bushel of ourn {our own?} Scotch wheat on the first 4 ½ ridges then 4 bushel that Jock got of Wm Cowan & that finished the potato & turnap {turnip} ground very Dry whether {weather} went to Caintown to the Funeral of Joseph Warrens Wife she was A Daughter of James Ferguson the Rev Mr German preached 14 fine Showr {shower} last night sowed grass seed on the field frount {front} of Eliza old house Jonny draged the field on Cristies place 15 fine Showr last night Jock finished plowing the field below the little orchard & then went to Christies place to plow 16 fine rain last night Sowed 1 bushel of Scotch wheat on the first 2 ½ ridges of green sward that finished Cowans wheat then Sowed 2 bushel of Scotch wheat 17 Sowed 3 ½ bushel of Poll oats in the field below the little orchard next the ditch went to James Ferguson funeral the Rev Mr Clapeson preached 18 Sowed 1 ½ bushel of Scotch wheat cross draged the green sward {Above it reads: bushel of wheat in all} 19 went McElhenneys Mill with 4 bush of wheat & 8 ½ bushel of peas got 4 bushel of the peas from Bob bought 100 of flour five dollars & half the 110 & 100 of indian meal fiefteen {fifteen} shillings paid him two shilling & sixpence for grinding the four bushel of wheat 20 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Clapeson preach there was A quarterly meeting 21 Jock finished plowing cristies place & began to plow in harper field the boys & me chained for the corn & potatoes 1855 �May 22 Planted 1 ½ Acres of corn & 1 ½ bushel of Eyrly potatos {early potatoes} groung {ground} in good order 23 planted 1 bushel of Marinos 1 ½ bushel of round cups on the 2 ridge from the corn then 8 bushel of the Thompsons 11 of cups & Eyeless 25 bushel of potatos in all on the Christies place 24 sowed 1 ½ bushel of barley on Do Do A little showr {shower} last night ground very dry 25 sowed 6 bushel of oats in the harper field 26 sowed 3 ½ bushel of oats then 1 ½ bushel of the large oats all in the harper field 14 bushel of oats in all the groung {ground?} very dry that finished the Spring work we have not lost A minit {minute} this spring with rain 27 no Meeting to Day 28 washed the Sheep warm Day one of the sheep Died when washing 29 went to Morvies for lime got 13 bushel for ourself 4 for 2 Hogan 2 for Wm Doves paid 8 per bushel 30 got some fat pine to make tar cut it up & slack {slake?} the lime Dry wheather {weather} 31 went to Brockville bought 7 bushel of corn paid 6s.3d per bushel 50 lbs barly {barley} 3 per lb 15 ¼ lb sole leather 1s. 6d per lb A coat vest cap belt {Above it reads: 15.6 10 5 2} 1855 June 1 Seared the Sheep Jock & Granpa & made some tar & {slaked?} the lime A little rain this morning 2 Jonney went to mill with the corn we began to make the line fence East line Jock went to A rasin of John Henrey Henarys fine rain we are in great need of it heavy rain to night 3 went to caintown there was no Meeting 4 planted upwards of 500 cabage {cabbage} plants Granpa & Jonney started for Ramseys in A Buggy that we got from Turner Lilie fine Day everything is growing 5 went to Mallorytown with a yoke of three year old Steers that we sold to A Yankie {Yankee} for fortie {forty} Dollars �6 picked the stones of the Turnup {turnip} ground & plowed it 7 hoed the erley potatos {early potatoes} very showry {showery} 8 fixed A reach & axel for the buggy showry 9 draged {dragged} the Turnip & fured {furrowed?} it up 10 No Meeting to Day 11 Jock & the Boys sowed the Turnips this forenoon bought the seed of Turner paid 5s per pound worked on the roads 12 Worked on the roads little rain Father came home from ramsey left Jonney at 13 Do Pacinham {Pakenham} his print shop to {illegible} from the 14 Do Do Do Do 15 little rain made some of the line fence 16 went to John Yonges with Jock Betsey Margret & Ellen on A visit 17 1 no Meetting to day 18 drew lumber from Weeks Mill in the forenoon went to A raisin {raising} of A Woodhouse for Bob 1855 June 19 went to McElhennys Mill with 4 bushel of wheat that we got from bob bought 100 of flour paid 4s.3 Jock & the boy began to hoe the Corn 20 rain last night & this forenoon bottome chairs 21 hoed corn the corn cut with the grub 22 heavy rain last night & still raning {raining} 23 finished hoeing the corn Jock went to Brockville with 1 Sheep 1 calf alive & 1 calf dead got 12.6 for the sheep 10s for the calf & 15 for the dead one got 3d per lb for the hind quarters & 2d for the fore quarters �24 no meeting to day it rained all day 25 I fixed a spare & hooks to cut the thistles out of the wheat Jock let the water of {off?} corn & potatos {potatoes} 26 worked on the roads for colmans commutation money 27 put ashes on the turnips & some on the corn at the lower end of the field peeled hemlock bark on the T land 28 very heavy rain & thunder last night & this morning peeled Bark 29 very warm day peeled Bark 30 peeled Bark very warm day 1855 July 1 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr German preach & Mr Hanry {Henry} in the afternoon 2 hoed the potatos {potatoes} warm day 3 went to Brockville Sold 70 {Above it reads: lbs} Wool 3s ¾ lb & 33 ¾ at 1./3 & 1/5 per lb & got cloth for coats & vests 4 hoed the potates Jock went & helped James Herkness to take down a Barn 5 went to Charlestown with 33 pork barrels to {Bruise?} for J Elingham 6 Jock went to a raisen {raising} of a Barn of James Harkness I went trough {through} the Turnips in the forenoon drew oake stuff from the sawmill in the afternoon 7 thined {thinned} the Turnips in the forenoon went to Davisons Mill for Father he was fishing with Mr Hick since Friday 8 Established a Sunday School in our Schoolhouse no Meeting 9 began to hill the corn very poor 10 finished the corn & began the potates 11 worked at the potatos Jock went to A Dung bee of Adam Armstrong �12 finished hilling the potatos & hoeing the Turnips the second time warm Day with thunder at the North & aperently {apparently} heavy rain 13 transplanted five rows of Turnips very heavy rain 14 plied the P hemlock bark 15 went to caintown & heard the Mr Beumen {Above it reads: preach} 16 began to Mow & mowed in the garden & the {spere?} grass below & part of the peace next the woods south side of the road 1855 July 17 went to Brockville to an Agricultural Meeting sent $10.10c in A letter to Dr Ryrson for Books for School Library Father paid Sherwood & Steel $10 as retaining fee he paid $10 before very heavy rain 18 mowed the remainder of the peace {piece} at the woods rain to Day 19 fixed at the Cap rain to Day 20 fine Day raked the hay 21 Drew in six {Above it reads: small} load of hay that is the first 22 no Meeting to Day 23 mowed in the 2 field the uper {upper} half very cloudy 24 mowed in the field North side of the road East line drew in 2 loads of hay from the 2 field 25 mowed in forenoon North side road east line cock part 2 fields very warm day themometer {thermometer} 80 in shade 26 rained most of the day worked A little at John Yonges cradle 27 raked hay in the 2 field & in the dich {ditch} North side of the road 28 worked at the cap rained parts of the day 29 went to Caintown & heard the Rev'd Mr German preach �30 finished puting {putting} the roof on the cap rained parted of the Day 31 raked & drew in the hay in the field North side turned over the {coockes?} & drew in 9 loads from that field August 1 Began to cut the fall wheat rained in the afternoon 2 worked at the wheat fine Day 3 finished the wheat this forenoon& drew 2 loads from the orchard at the howse put over the horses fine Day 4 heavy rain last night finished mowing the orchard at the howse {house} & began to mow in the orchard at the old Barn dull cloudy Day with showrs {showers} 5 the Rev'd Mr Harvey preached in our School house fine Day 6 drew 3 loads of hay from the orchard at the house put 2 of them over the horses & 3 load from the orchard at the old Barn put the 3 over the horses there is 3 large loads & 4 small loads over the horses fine Day 7 drew in 4 loads of fall wheat this morning heavy rain the rest of the Day 8 mowed in the field below the house rain in the afternoon John Yonge came here he is has finished his haying 9 dull day mowed a little 10 rain last night John Yonge went home Jock & Granpa went to Brockville & brought Box of Library Books for our School Section 59 volumes cost $20.20c the boys & me raked & cocked part of the medow {meadow} below the {Above it reads: hous{e}} 11 drew in 4 load of fall wheat & 7 loads of hay from the field below the house finished mowing the field below house Wm Hughs helped 1855 August 12 Went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Benning preach fine day 13 drew in 7 loads of hay finished mowing the 2 field fine Day �14 drew in 4 load of hay & finished mowing 2 field 15 began to mow in conssion {concession} field Robert Heughs came to help mowed 2 swarths & then quite his sythe was no good he went home & Wm came at noon 16 mowed in the cons field Wm Heugh & Robert Armstrong helped showry Day finished {Above it reads: the field} 17 spred & raked & cocked part of the cons field Robert Armstrong & Wm Heugh helped half the Day Moores thrashing {Above it reads: machin came here} 18 the thrashing Machn {machine} thrashed the fall Wheat & had 56 ½ Bushels & 2 ½ that we thrashed {Above it reads: before}, 59 in all finished rakeing the cons field 19 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Throup in the afternoon he is A new minister of Free Church 20 drew in 10 loads of hay from the cons field had tow {two} waggons 21 began to cut the Black see wheat 22 finished the Black see wheat it was very thisely {thistley} 23 mowed the Thompson place very warm day 24 began to cut the oats & peas Jock & the boys raked the Thomspon place fine Day 25 went to charleston with Barrels for Elingham ock & the boys finished the raking 26 went to Caintown & herd the Rev Mr German preach 27 made A stack & that finished haying drew in the Black see 28 Jock & the boys began to hook the peas & cut the oats & peas 29 worked at the peas finished the peas & oats 1855 August 30 Began to cut the schotch {Scotch} wheat in the field south side of the road west fence hard frost �31 worked at the wheat hard frost last night Sept 1 went to Brockville sold 1 firkin of Butter {Between lines it reads: heavy rain afternoon J grubed {gubbed}} 9 1/2 per lb Egs {Eggs} 9 per Dozen set a letter to house 2 heard the Mr Harvy preach in our school {Above it reads: house} 3 worked at the wheat fine Day 4 Do Do Do 5 went to McElhenneys mill with 16 bushel of fall wheat Jock & the boys helped John Ackland at thrashing Georg Evens & Michel McAvoy was buried to Day 6 drew dung to the pea ground in the forenoon with 2 waggons & drew in afternoon wheat from the west line south side road {Above it reads: afternoon} 7 drew dung with 2 waggons Jock plowed 8 spread dung in the forenoon cut the Barley in the afternoon Jock plowed fine Day 9 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Benning Preach in the forenoon 10 Sowed five Bushel of fall wheat in the field South side of the Road East line cut part of the oats in the harper field in the afternoon 11 went to Brockville with three Barrels of Apples got 11s.3d for one barrels of the Brockville Beuty {Beauty?} & 10s for two barrels of the Americans 12 Jock & the boys hooked peas on the Thompson place & cut oats in the harper field Jock & the boys helped {Above it reads: Hogan at thrashing} heavy rain last night & this morning 13 worked at the oats Robert Armstrong helped 14 worked at the oats Robert Heugh helped to mow them {Above it reads: they were ling {lying} on the ground} 15 cut the wheat below the little orchard P Wm Heugh helped 16 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr Trook Preach �1855 Sept 17 drew in the oats from the Harper field in the forenoon heavy rain in the afternoon 18 heavy rain most of the Day {cabled?} our Books 19 went to Brockville the Widow Ferguson went with me & got the Will of her Husband recorded I was A witness to it & made the to s & 8s per barrel Jock finished cuting {cutting} the wheat 20 cut the {Above it reads: Poll} oats went to Malorytown & made the returns of road work 21 Jock & the boys drew in 3 load of wheat & bound the oats I went to Charlestown with 32 {Above it reads: pork} barrels to Bews & brought 60 flour barrel back 22 Stacked the oats & wheat Granpa healped {helped} that finished the Harvest work 23 went to Caintown & heard the Revd W. German preach 24 went to Lyn with 60 flour barrels for Elingham {Above it reads: got for him $19.59 units} 25 went to Brockville to an Agriculture Meeting 26 Jock began to plow the Thompson place for Rye 27 cleaned grain for the Show Jock plowed 28 went to Mr Moore house for seed Ry got 2 ½ bushel & threashed {thrashed} the Mulicolie had nearly 1 bushel Jock finished the plowing 29 Sowed the Muticolie Rye on the first seven ridges East line the first ridges twelve pace there a pile of stones at the end of the ridge the half of the eight ridge is sowed with the Mulicolic, sowed the 2 ½ Bushels that I got from Morehouse on the rest of the {Above it reads: field} Jock went to Brockville with chickens got 7 ½ each 30 the Revd Mr Throop preached in caintown 1855 Oct 1 went to Farmersville with the cloth to the fulling mill broke the tire of the waggon got A wheel from {Above it reads: W Barington} �2 went to Brockville to the cattle Show took the 2nd on fall wheat 2nd on oats 2nd barley fine Day 3 Samuel Inis came & set the waggon tire & turned 8 horse shoes 4 went to Lyn to the Cattle Show took the first premium on the yearling Bull 2 on 2 year old heffer {heifer} 2 on 1 year {Above it reads: old} 1 on fall wheat 1 on oats 5 the Revd Mr Throop & Mr McNish came here on A visit Jock & the boys was at Granpas at threashing machin {threshing/thrashing machine} & shod the colts fine Day 6 went to Lyn to A Pomological meeting was chosin {chosen} President of the Pomological socitie {society} there was a fine Show of Apples 7 went to Caintown heard the Revd Mr Bening preach 8 went to Lyn with 60 flour barrels for Colmans 9 went to Brockville gave Henery McDonald 2 barrels of Snowapples 8s 9d per Barrel sold J & S Ross 1 tub of Butter 84 lb. 10 per lb 10 began to pull the corn Jock helped Samuel Innis to iron whipeltrees for Littlejames {Little james} 11 finished the corn poor crop the boys helped John Ackland at thrashing Machin {Machine} 12 went to Charleston with 20 pork barrels & 10 to Lyn 13 Shod the old horses heavy rain all Day 14 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Throop preach in the forenoon 15 began to Dig the potatos {potatoes} some of them rotten ground very wet 16 went to Brockville with 8 Barrels of Apples got 7s.6d per Barrel Snows 17 Innises came to thrash & thrashed the Peas fine Day 1855 October 18 thrashed A Stack at the New Barn of wheat & oats they were put into green it was heated so that was spoiled the wheat was black & the oats brown A little rain last night 19 healped {helped} Wm Hogan at thrash Buckwheat �20 Jock went to Farmersville with the Widow Austin she was hear {here} on A visit. I picked Appels {Apples} A fine Day warm Jennet McIntosh is down on A visit from Ancaster 21 went to Caintown & heard the Rev Mr German preach fine Day 22 worked at the potatos {potatoes} A few rotten 23 Do Do Do Do Do 24 picked the Spitzenburg appels {apples} had 4 barrels began to Snow this afternoon & snow hard 25 Snowed about 5 inches last night & is still Snowing A very stormy Day worked in the Blacksmith shop 26 made A crout box very sloppy with the Snow the roads very bad 27 gathered appels the Snow nearly gone 28 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Throop preach roads bad 29 worked at the potatos William Hagan {Hogan} helped I am to make A Lathe for Jane’s loom fine Day A little frost last {Above it reads: night} 30 worked at Hoggan Lath Jock & the boys worked at the Potatos 31 worked at the Potatos Rob Armstrong & David Ackland helped fine weather 1855 Nov 1 Finished the diging {digging} of the Potatos {Potatoes} 2 began to pull the Turnips a great many of them rotton {rotten} just above the ground 3 worked at the Turnips fine Day James Hazelwood Wife Died of consumption 4 the Revd Mr Benning Preached in caintown I went J. Hazelwoods wifes wake 5 went to the funeral of J Hazelwood wife at the Stone Church the Revd Mr Benning preached the funeral sermon there was 52 or 54 Buggies & waggons & some horsemen 6 went to Charlestown with 24 pork barrels �7 Jock & me went to Cristies Younge this after {Between lines it reads: Wat came home from Balaclava when he was survaing {surveying}} noon on our way to Gananoque with Mr Roth 8 went to Gananocque & Bought A Durham heffer one year old from Dr Beckman paid him 36 dollars 40 was the price of her but he gave him 4 dollars as A luck penny came to Ben Yonges and stopt all night 9 came home to Day from Gananocque 10 went to Lyn to an Agriculture meeting received $5s.50d. Jock received 4$ as premiums for the year Father went to the quarterly meeting 11 no meeting here to Day 12 drew dung to the field below the little orchard fine weather 13 finished drawing all the Dung from the old Barn 14 Jock began to plow in the field below the old Barn the boys & me drew in 4 loads of potatos from the Cristie place 15 Jock plowed I went to A dung Bee of J J McIntosh the boys finished Drawing the Potatos A Good crop 1855 Nov 16 heavy rain last night & to day with thunder banked the house in the afternoon geting {getting} very cold 17 hard frost last night gathered the cabbage fine crop 18 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr German preach the ground hard frozen 19 thrashed 30 shaves of oats for straw for to make cider. Jock & the boys cleaned some of the peas John Yonge came hear {here} 20 made A Shaving Horse for John Yonge he went home to Day bad roads 21 finished cleaning the peas had 57 ½ bush snowed about 3 inches George Two brought the thrashing �22 made cider for Rob Armstrong Wm Daves & James Evens about 5 barles {barrels?} 23 made cider Rob Armstrong George Two Wm Hazelwood & 1 barrel for ourselves in all about 5 bar 24 went to Lyn bought 22 ½ lb sole leather 1s.6d per lb got 4 lbs of upper leather which made 13 ¾ lb that we had got from Henry McDonald at 2s per lb he got 2 barrels of snow Apples at 8s.9d pr barrels made 17s.6 & I paid A Hanary 10s which made 27s.6d 25 25 went to caintown & heard the Rev Mr McGee preach he is just come from Irland {Ireland} roads very slippy 26 made our own cider fine Day rain & some snow in the afternoon 27 Jock took 3 Ewes to George McNish fine Day in waggon 28 made cider for David Tennent & the Widow Phillips & A Armstrong fine Day 29 went to Henery Manharts with 7 Ewes to the Southdown Ram 30 drew some wood & made an axe helve hard frost 1855 December 1 Helped Rob Armstrong at thrashing machin {machine} wind blew so hard from the southwest that we had to quit fine Day {Above it reads: otherwise} 2 the Revd Mr Benning preached at caintown & the Revd Mr McGee preached at the Stown {Stone} Church 3 helped Robert Armstrong at thrashing Machin 4 David McDonald Died this morning of cranps {cramps} in the Stomach he was takeing {taking?} on Saturday night I went to John Yonges by Farmersville stopt all night 5 came home from John Yonge & went to the wake 6 went to the funeral of David McDonald the Revd Mr McMurry preached the funeral sermon 7 went to Brockville with Walter he started for Michel fine Day the roads very hard & {Above it reads: ruff} �8 Jock & the boys helped Wm H Davis at thrashing {Above it reads: machin} 9 no meeting to Day A little snow this morning heavy rain throw {through} the Day 10 Jock helped Rod Armstrong to kill hogs & Wm {Between lines it reads: blustery Day} Hogan to Kill A Cow & fixed shoes for the horses 11 shod the old horses very windy hard frost 12 drew some wood in the forenoon went to Lyn to A pomological meeting went on foot roads very hard & ruff 13 went to Charlestown with 30 pork Barrels for Elingham to Bews 14 killed the hogs in the forenoon went to Chiristopher Littlejohns Funeral he was killed by being thrown from A Horse on his head on monday last the Revd Mr Benning {Above it reads: preach} 15 salted the pork the hogs weighted 317.294.255. 219 David went to mill with 10 bushel of fall wheat snowed a little last night heavy rain to Day snow {Above it reads: all gone} 16 the Revd Mr German preached in caintown heavy rain 17 Jock helped Adam Armstrong to kill his hogs I fixed the roof of our house fine day 18 Do Do the North side of the roof 19 Drew some wood fine Day. 1855 December 20 fixed shoes for Jigs mare Jock drew dung to the {Above it reads: potato pit} 21 Killed the hardy cow Rob Armstrong helped 22 Jock {Above it reads: & Margret} went to Brockville got 8d per lb for sausgues {sausages} 1s.3 for turnips 1.6 A pair for chickens & choped {chopped} wood A fine day till sundown then A little snow 23 No Meeting to day went out to Adam Armstrong A {Above it reads: little rain} 24 Mended the harness Jock went Innises for some coal with the waggon fine Day �25 fixed shoes for the young horses in the forenoon Wm Hazelwood & family here for Dinner they came here with the Slaugh {sleigh?} it snowed last night & the most of the Day about 6 inches in all 26 drew some wood with the slaugh 27 went to Mr Houghs with a sow & then to A Boar that the Agriculture Socitie {society} bought at Coburg $50 went to Mr Manharts for the Sheep that was there to the Ram paid him 2s.6d for their keep A very stormy day hevy {heavy} wind & drift 28 Jock went to Brockville with 11 bush of turnips for T. D Camble Esq 1s.3d per bushel & thrashed oats 29 thrashed oats for straw for the cattle Jock drew tamirack {tamarack} wood very cold Day 30 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Bening peach snowed about 6 inches last night poor slaughing {sleighing} 31 mended the childrens shoes 1856 January 1 Benjamine Younge stopt here all night mended the childrens shoed cold Day 2 made A halter for the Jack horse 3 Jock went to Brockville with 5 barrels of Appels {Apples} gave Mr A. Turner 1 barrels of cooking & 1 of snow sold 1 barrels of snows {Above it reads: 10s} 1s & 1 of cooking {Above it reads: 7.6} to J & S Ross & 1 of snows to A groser {grocer} for 10s 2 of the snows was for star but he did not want them & mended harness 4 drew wood very cold Day 5 Elen was put to Bed of A Daughter very Cold Day no meeting to Day cold weather 7 choped {chopped} wood 8 went to Lyn with A cow {Above it reads: Elens} that I sold to Bilea Colman for 23 Dollars very cold Day & drift �9 Jonny Elen & the yonge {young} Robinson went to Brockville the brougth {brought} Jonny down from Ramsey on Monday night Jock & me atended {attended} the School meeting & was chosen Trustee 10 got wood & choped it at the house 11 Innis came to thrash he took the job for 5 dollars to thrash all the wheat 12 finished the wheat at noon John Yonge came here on his way to Lansdown stopt all night cold Day 13 heavy Snow & wind last night & all day so that there is meeting nor any stirr 14 John Yonge went home the roads is so heavy that he cannot got to Lansdown drew 2 loads of {Above it reads: wood} & choped some of it for the School house 15 took 1 cord of wood to the School house & cleaned 16 ½ bushels of wheat 16 went McElheney mill with 16 ½ bushels of black see {sea?} wheat roads very heavy 1856 Jan 17 went to Brockville with Margret & Jonny bought a cap 2$ 1 pair pant 3 ½ $ muffler 5s 1 r{illegible} 4s.6d 1 par mitts 1 side sole leather 15 ½ lb 1s.6d per lb & some other things {Above it reads: in all 14$ 26 18 fixed the buflow {buffalo} skins cold Day 19 fixed the harness & choped {chopped} wood Jonney & Elen to {illegible} pair of boots for me {Above it reads: & A pair of shoes} Jock has been helping bob to score all this week but monday he is geting {getting} timber for A Barn 20 the Revd Mr Harvey preached at our School House in the afternoon 21 Started for Ramsay & went to unckel {uncle} James Scot 22 went to John Robinsons fine Day 23 went to Packenham with Jonney took dinner & tea with Mr Riddle & came back to J Robinson �24 went to Wm Robinson then to Archeble {Archibald?} Robinson then to Mr Chellock he is marred {married} to Jenne Robinson then to younge John Robinsons then to the old mans at night 25 started for home Mr Riddle came with us he never at the front before came T. Scoots 26 got home about 7 oclock all well 27 27 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Benning P preach fin Day 28 went to Mr McClearys with Mr Riddle to see his Dog churn come home & started for Brockville & saw the railcars come in Mr Riddle never saw the cars nor the gasslight {gaslight} to {too} thougth {though} they were splendid 29 took Mr Riddle to Lewes to meet the stage for Perth I saw him into stage & then I went to T W Hugh for A sow that we had there to the Boar she took the Boar on Saturday 30 drew wood fine Day 31 Jock went to McElhenys mill with 20 bushel of B see & choped 1 1/8 cord of wood at the school in the forenoon went Yonge Mills with 62 flour Barrels for Elingham 1856 Febuary 1 worked at the cleaning of the wheat a little snow 2 finished cleaning the wheat had 111 bushel of Scotch wheat & 36 ½ of black see {Black Sea wheat} 3 no Meeting to Day 4 cleaned the tailing & {pussey?} seed had 19 bushel 5 went to Charlestown with Elingham {Above it reads: & wife,} had 4 pork barrels & took 19 bushel of pussey seed to mill 6 worked at A bed stead Jock worked at trunel {trundle?} bed 7 made A scive {sieve?} for John Yonges faning {fanning} mill snowed most of the Day 8 drew 3 loads of wood roads very bad �9 went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mefunes Morison & 10 went to Brockville to the Seacrement {Sacrament} 11 finished the Bedsted for the kition {kitchen} & put it up 12 drew some wood snow very deep 13 helped Wm Hogan at the Thrashing machin {machine} 14 Do Do at Colmans place 15 Do Bob Armstrong to thrashing machin in the afternoon very cold wheather {weather} 16 drew some wood roads very bad A little snow with heavy winds & drift most evry day 17 no Meeting to Day high winds with some snow & heavy Drift 18 drew some of the tan Bark out of the woods snow very deep 19 went to Brockville to see Mr Buiel why he had not advertsed {advertised} the Annual Meeting of the County Agricultural Socitie {Society} 20 Jock drew A load Bark to Lyn Roads very bad 1856 Febuary 21 Mr Dowesley came here from Lansdown & wrote to Walter B nineteeth Jock went to Lyn with A load of bark 22 Andew Thompson & sister left this for the back country they were here all night Jock went to Lyn with A load of bark 23 Jock went to Lyn with the last of the bark I choped {chopped} wood 24 no meeting to Day cold Day Wm Hazelwood & Betsy was here 25 drew wood 26 Do Do Do Do �27 went to Brockville to the Annual Meeting of the county Agriculture Socitie {Society} Jock & Margret went to 28 thrashed some oats cold Day 29 drew some wood 1856 March 1 Jock & Margret went Brockville bought A side of upper leather paid 1s.10d per lb & a dress for Elen I went to Lyn to an Agriculture Meeting it was agreed to purchas {purchase} sheep with the funds Charles Booth & me was apointed to corispond {appointed to correspond} with Breeders as to price 2 heavy snow last night & this forenoon snowed about 10 inches no Meeting 3 threashed {thrashed} some oats & drew 2 load of hay from the cap that old Marino Buck Died 4 thrashed oats Father & David went to John yonges it snowed & blowed the most of the day so that the roads is all filled up 5 thashe {thrashed} oats stormy Day the road bad 6 thrashed oats still storming Father & david came home from John yonges the {Above it reads: roads} very bad they upset too three times coming home 7 cleaned the oats had 47 bushel 8 {Margin reads: settled with J & S Ross & paid the account} went to Brockvill {Brockville} took A barrel of spitzenburg apples Mr Nickel sold them for 3 dollars & 100 of flour to Hopkns for 16s.3d bought 1 bag of salt 8.9 2 lb tea 5 9 9 went to Brockville to get the child babtized {baptized} the Minister did not come cold Day 10 thrashed oats very cold Day 11 Do Do very windy 12 Do Do 13 Do Do fine Day �14 finished thrashing the peas & oats in the forenoon Wm Clow & wife here on A visit fine Day 15 cleaned the peas & oats had 60 bushel fine Day 16 no meeting to Day fine Day 1856 March 17 Went to Lansdown to look at land that the Messers Colmans wanted Father & Jock to take for the damage that is done to there Land it was lot No 10 & the west half of 11 on the sixth consesinon {concession} the snow was so deep we could not travel on it but we looked at the frount {front} of it it is one compleet {complete} set of nolls or rocks with very little good land we gave it up for A bad job Samuel Yonge went with us 18 drew wood Benj Yonge & his Wife & Boy came with us & stopt all night {word scratched out} so as to go to Johns 19 Father & Jock went to Lyn to let the colman know that the Land is no good & that they will not take it & diged {digged} up some of the cabage {cabbage} they were good 20 drew wood 21 drew wood fin {fine} Day 22 Jock went to McElheneys Mill with 13 bushel of Scotch wheat & 4 bushel of peas & went to Brockville gave A Turner A barrel of spitzenburg Apples & I had some cabage {cabbage} sold for 6 & 7 ½ {Above it reads: d each} attended Sidney Jones Esqs funeral 23 23 went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr Spence of Bytown he Baptized Elizabeth fine Day Mr Watson daughter was {Below it reads: likewise} {Above it reads: Baptized} 24 drew wood Snow in the afternoon 25 drew wood fine Day 26 went to Younge Mills with 54 flour barrels for Elingham & brought {illegible} 27 drew 2 load of wood then fixed the appels {apples} 28 Jock went to Brockville with 3 barrels of Appels got 3 dollors {dollars} per barrel & 4 {Above it reads: d for} A head for cabage {cabbage} & went to John Yonges to make a lader {ladder} for him cold with Snow �29 came home from John Yonge cold 30 no meeting to Day fine Day 31 went to Brockville took 1 barrel of appels sold them for 3 dollors {Pomgrees?} sleighing nearly gone hard frost last night 1856 April 1 went to Yonge mills with 32 flour barrels for J Elingham sleighing nearly gone the snow is 4 feet deep in some places roads bare {Above it reads: snow} nearly gone in others places hard frost last night 2 drew some wood had to roll it on the crust we cant breack {break} roads on count of the crust & the deeth {depth} of the {Above it reads: snow} 3 went to Brockville on horseback the roads very bad rain last night & to day snow going very fast 4 Jock taped {tapped} some of the Sugarbush 4 made 2 buckets for to cary {carry} sap with & fixed bucke{Above it reads: ts} 5 cut & split some wood at Wm H Davis for A Cole {coal} pit Snow going very fast 6 the Revd Mr German preached in caintown roads bad 7 set up a Coalpit at Wm Davis's snow going fast 8 killed 2 calfs & made 2 pails fine Day 9 cut wood in the Sugarbush Do Do 10 Jock went to the funeral of Elijah Adams he was buried at Booths buring {burying} place & before they got home his Barn & all that was in it was burned it was thougtt {thought} that it caught fire from the children playing with matches on a straw stack close to the Barn I fixed an axel for the wagon roads very bad fine Day 11 made some bunks for the line fence 12{margin reads: first rain this Spring} drew some wood for the Sugarbush heavy rain the Snow nearly gone cleaned the cistren {cistern} A little snow this afternoon freszing {freezing} hard �13 no Meeting to Day 14 made some bunks for fence fixed hotbed 15 John Armstrong began to work at the Buggy & helped 16 worked at the Buggy Jock helped {Above it reads: in the Sugarbush} 17 worked at the Buggy Jock helped in the sugarbush 18 Jock went to John Yonge the family is all sick With the Scarlet fever seed cabage seed 1856 April 19 went Brockville with the Waggon bought A plow at Lyn for 8$ payable 1 January bought A lock for the school house 7s 6d iron for the buggy 17s plow shin 2s.6d teakettle 4s6d 20 went to caintown heard the Revd Mr Benning {Above it reads: preach} 21 {Margin reads: X X} worked at the line fence west sideline north side of the road Sowed cabages {cabbages} in the hotbed 22 finished the line fence this forenoon Jock began to plow below the Bull paster {pasture} 23 drew stones to the line fence & hoghole it Jock plowing 24 finished drawing stones this forenoon Began to plow with the colts in the field at the New Barn very warm Day 25 plowed at the New Barn Jock plowed the sod 26 Do Do Do Do Do very warm Day 27 went to the funeral of Dr Weeks he was buried at A pine noll on the old place he Cut his throat with a razor at {Above it reads: his son} Henary his son 28 Began to Sow & Sowed 3 bushel of Scotch wheat at the New Barn ground in fine order warm Day 29 cleaned the furrows in the forenoon plowed in the field below the house in the afternoon 30 Sowed 5 bushel of Peas went to Granpa raising of A Barn Davis draged �1856 9 bushel of pees {peas} in all May 1 Sowed 4 bushel of Peas & crofsdrged {cross draged/dragged} part {Above it reads: Sowed cabage seed at the end of the house 2 went to John Yonges to the funeral of one of his sons his Name is Benjamine A very wet Day 3 let the water of the peas in the forenoon fine day Sowed 3 bushel of Peas & oats David draged 4 The Revd Mr German Preached in caintown 5 sowed 3 bushel of peas & oats & 2 ½ of oats John Ackland & Danual Nowland worked in graden {garden} Mrs Bradley was buried at {Between lines it reads: caintown} 6 cross cross draged the peas & oats & oats Samuel Nowland worked in the graden 7 Sowed 3 ¼ Bushel of wheat the Peas the Peas & oats the oats & the wheat were all sowed in the field below the Bull paster {pasture} it was meadow last year 8 plowed at Cristies {Christie’s} place in the forenoon went o A bee of L.B.Bailes in the afternoon with the Drag brought home the Buggy box from Anders gave him 140 lbs of flour box is to be 9 dollars 9 plowed at criste {Christie} place A fine rain most of the Day the woods look red 10 Jock finished plowing the criste place in the forenoon the boys drew some dung to the field below the little orchard & Jock began to plow in it I helped John Armstrong to finishe the Buggy 11 11 no meeting {Above it reads: here} to Day Granpa went to Lyn yesterday to the Quartly meeting Woods look Green fine Day 12 Sowed 8 bushel of Scotch wheat on the cristie place the ground in faine {fine?} order draged with both {Above it reads: teams} 13 finished draging & furing {furrowing?} sowed timothy gave it one stroke of the drag after sowing the grass seed 14 drew dung to the field below the little orchard Jock plowed in the same field �15 Do Do Do Do Do Do 1856 May 16 draged in the field below the little orchard Jock finished plowing & the draged fine weather & A fine Showr {shower 17 Planted better than 1 acre of corn 1 ½ bushel of thompsons 1 ½ of Scotch Erleys & 4 bushel of Cups A little Showr after sundown 18 no Meeting to Day heavy rain most of the night & all Day 19 let the water of the field below the house & the cristies place in the forenoon plowed in the harper {Above it reads: field} field in the afternoon ground very wet 20 went to Brockville & got A box of Potatos from William Armstrong from Trenton bought 1 barrel of salt 10s 21 planted 4 bushel of cups the ground too wet jock plowed I went to Mr Kincaids his Sister the Widow Ferguson fell from the Scaffold in the Barn & was killed yesterday 22 finished plowing the harper & went to the funeral of the Widow Ferguson in caintown the Revd Mr Benning preached 23 Sowed 5 bushel of Poll oats from John Yonges & 5 bushel of little oats all in the harper field then planted 5 bushel of cups that we got from J Yonge then 1 ½ bushel of round cups then 1 ½ bushel of whole Thompsons 2 rows each 1 bushel of W Armstrong first row 4 sets in hill second row 3 sets in hill in the field below the little orchard {Margin reads: 30 ½ bushel of Potates in all} 24 then some purple 2 bushel Marino 2 bushel cups 25 the Revd Mr {blank space} preached in caintown 26 painted the Buggy 27 fixed irons on the Buggy 28 went to Charlestown with 40 flour barells{barrels} left them at the mills for Bews rain in the forenoon 29 went to John Yonges & helped him to plow �30 hore {hoar} frost this morning the ice as thick as a copper on the trough that we watered the horses 31 planted corn at J Yonges in the forenoon came home in the afternoon 1856 June 1 Went to Junetown & heard the Revd Mr preach in the afternoon a little rain in forenoon 2 Mr C. E Jones sent for the Bull painted the Buggy Jock & boys drew dung to the {Above it reads: Gr} 3 Jock plowed the turnip ground I made the wood of {deel?} for to work the corn 4 Jock drew some plank & slabs from Mcs I made the teeth for the deel hevy {heavy} rain 5 helped to whitewash 6 draged & fured & sowed the the turnip Washed the sheep water is very cold 7 hoed the early potatos painted the buggy 8 Went to Brockville {Below it reads: no Meeting to Day }to the conference heavy rain 9 I helped Robert Armstrong at his Barn 10 Jock & Margret went to Brockville 11 Jock & Granpa shered {sheared} part of the sheep 12 finished the Sheep 13 Began to work at the corn 14 Do Do Do I worke with Rob 5 ½ Days at the Barn this week 15 heard the Revd Mr Benning preach 16 began to work on the roads fine day 17 Do Do Do �18 went to Brockville with the boys for to let them see {Above it reads: the} orngemen {orangemen} walk they were chose then Grandmaster it was A Grand posestion {procession?} the head officers were all dressed in scarlet robes 19 finished the Road work warm Day 20 howed {hoed} some of the potatos A hive of bees come of A very large swarm 21 went to Brockville to an Agriculture Meeting & got 13s per 100 for flour & 3 ½ per lb for Butter 1856 June 22 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown & the Revd Mr Harvy in our school house 23 worked at the potatos 24 went to McElhennys Mill with 24 bushel of Scotch wheat did not get it ground 25 helped Rob at the Barn 26 Do Do Do the boys worked the potatos Jock went McElhenneys Mill with 30 bushel of Scotch wheat 27 worked 1/2 with Bob at the Barn we finished & that made 8 days at 5s per day finishd hewing the potatos warm day 28 Jock Elen Granpa & me went to John Yongs on A visit he was not at home there was a great meeting at New Dublin conserning {concerning} the Railroad & he was at it went there too & left Elen at Johns very warm Day with high wind 29 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr German prech {preach} 30 went through the Turnips with the deel & then cleaned the rows very high wind & very dry July 1856 1 hilled the corn fine Day dry weather 2 hilled part of the potates 3 Do Do Do Do �4 finished hilling the potates Dry weather 5 went to Brockville to An Agriculture meeting bought 4 caststeel scyths {cast-steel scythes} one of them was for Mr Roberts 5s & 1 {snath?} 2s6 stone 5d 6 went to Junetown & heard the Revd Mr McMury preach 7 Began to Mow & mowed front of the orchard 8 finished the orchard & cut some in the field {Above it reads: below the house} 9 mowed in the field below the house 11 Do Do Do raked & drawed in 12 {illegible} finished drawing in the orchard & the field below the house 13 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Benning preach warm day 14 mowed the little orchard 15 fine rain last {Above it reads: night} drew in the little orchard to the cap warm day 16 mowed in the field west line south side of the road 17 Do Do drew in part of the hay in the field I worked with John Innis in the Blacksmith {illegible} he made two leafs for the buggy springs 18 drew in all the hay in the field at the west line & mowed some in the second field frount {front} of the house warm day 19 drew in some of the hay in the second field & mowed some 20 went to the stone church with Elen & David & Jocks wat {went} to the Revd Mr McMurrys Bible class & hear him prech {preach} 1856 July 21 mowed in the second field & drew in the 4 loads of hay a little rain last night 22 went to Brockville with Elen & took 1 tub of butter 101 lbs & 53 in smalls got 8 per lb sent two pair of pants to Jonney by Mr Wattson Jock & the boys finished snowing the second field �23 Began to cut the fall wheat cut 51 stook dry weather 24 finished the fall wheat this fore noon good crop 25 mowed the peice frount {piece front} of the blacksmith shop & some in the harper field 26 drew in the hay in frount of the blacksmith shop & the harper field very dry weather cut part of the rye in the Thompson place 27 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr German preach 28 finished cuting {cutting} the rye fine showr {shower} this afternoon mowed in the harper field 29 finished cuting in the harper field & began to mow in the consession {concession} field Rob Armstrong helped 30 mowed in the harper field Rob helped in the afternoon 31 finished mowing the harper field 1856 August 1 went to Mr John Kincaids funeral the Revd Mr Bennan preached 2 stacked front of the hay in the harper field 3 the Revd Mr McMurry preach in Junetown in the afternoon 4 mowed the Thompson place 5 mowed the peice {piece} next the woods below the field at the old Barn 6 finished the stack & the haying 7 the boys went John Yonges Jock {& I?} made A fence at the foot of the harper field 8 cut the S spring wheat at the New Barn straw very short 9 cut the S wheat in the field below the house 10 no Meeting to Day quarterly at Green Bush �11 cut part of the oats in the field below house 12 heavy rain last night & this morning went to Brockville to an Agriculture meeting heavy rain at noon 13 finished the oats & peas began to hook the peas 14 drew in some of the wheat at the old New Barn rained in the afternoon 15 worked at the peas drew in some of peas drew in some of the wheat below the house 16 drew in all the peas in the forenoon & began to cut the wheat on the Cristies place 1856 August 17 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in the stone church & had the seacrament {sacrament} 18 worke {worked} at the wheat in cristies place 19 Do Do Do 20 Allen Erels died this morning about 5 oclock I helped to lay him out rained all Day 21 rained most of the Day 22 went to lansdown with funeral of Allan Elers the {Above it reads: boys} went to help Rob to bind 23 finished the wheat at cristies rained {Above it reads: draged in the pea ground} 24 the Revd Mr German preached in caintown 25 cut the oats in the harper field n 1856 Sept 1 Began to sow the fall wheat sowed 2 bushel of blue stem next the west line first frost our popular {poplar?} A little hurt then 2 bushel of bearded wheat both was old wheat that took the premium 2 thrashed 2 bushel of new seed & sowed it Elen & me went to Maitland on A visit to Mr James Halls fine Day �3 began to cut the poll oats worked the forenoon at them then went to A dung Bee of Bobs Jock & the boys went {Above it reads: in the forenoon} 4 finished cuting {cutting} the oats Jock & the boys rake & bound them that I cut yesterday & drew stones of the Thompson place to the east line & laid them 4 feet wide for {Above it reads: A fence} 5 drew stones this forenoon Jock & the boys bound the oats I went to Yonge Mills with 50 flour barrels 6 Jock drew in the oats & drew stones 7 the Revd Mr Binning preached at caintown 8 drew dung to the Thompson place Margret put to bed of A son 9 helped John Ackland at the thrashing Machin {machine} 10 began to plow on the Thompson place 11 Jock plowed I drew dung 12 Do Do Do Do & finished the plowing & dunging 13 Sowed 3 ½ bushels of the Muticala {multicolor/multicale?}}Rye 14 28 the Revd Mr McMurry preached at Junetown 29 fixed the door of the house it was brockdown {broke down} 30 heavy rain last night & all today the Scots from Perth was here & Mr Alexander Dods his is newly Married Margret Scott 1856 October 1 Jock went to Samuel Innises & got the old horses shod & worked at A whellbarrow {wheelbarrow} 2 drew some Wood heavy winds 3 picked the corn & husked part of it at night �4 husked & sorted the corn had 2 ½ wagon loads of good corn & considerable of hog corn 5 the Revd Mr Bining preached in caintown 6 Jock took me to Brockville & I went on board of A steemboat {steamboat} for Kingston got there in the afternoon took the stage {stagecoach} for Tamworth on tusday {tuesday} got there after night the distance was 40 miles stage faire {fare} 7s.6d went to see the Land Agent found A boy that acted as Agent he could not tell me anything conserning {concerning} distance or the Land only he gave A list of the lots that was to be given out I hired A horse or A anamel {animal} that answered in its place & started for the woods went 6 miles to the River Clare 2 miles the to wood then 14 miles of rocks & {Above it reads: d} leges in crossing the 14 miles I went over 12 hills or Mountains varing {varying} in height from 150 to 300 feet & 77 crossways varing in leanth {length} from 2 rods {yards} to 85 got to A shanty about 8 oclock at night paid 7 ½ d for A sheaff {sheaf} of oats to fead {feed} the horce {horse} started the next morning in company with Mr Chamberlain about 12 miles in the woods we thought that we had gone far anough {enough} the land or Rocks was not {Above it reads: fit} for A farmer to go on to we saw only 2 farms that was good for anything 1856 Oct 13 David & watt went to Charlestown with pork barles {barrels} for Bews 14 picked Apples & went to Adam Armstrong Elen & Margret was on A visit 15 went to Danial Nowland for a sheep to kill he had 6 {Above it reads: six} on shares he is to give 4 {Above it reads: four} this year & 15 {Above it reads: fifteen} in 3 {Above it reads: three} years from this Date 16 made 3 doors for Rob Armstrong 17 Robert Henary came to fraim {frame} A wood house for Jock. Jock & Rob & me Score for him & he hewed 18 worked at the timber some rain 19 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr German preach 20 went to Brockville to An Agriculture Meeting got A Ram lamb in behalf of the Township Socitie {Society} he cost 50$ I bougth {bought} 1 side of sole leather 1s.10 ½d per lb & 1 side of uper {upper} �leather 2s per lb went to John Yonges to get him to make A pair of boots for Watt he has hurt his sholders {shoulders} that has done nothing for 5 weeks fine weather 21 came home & the boys was diging the potatos {digging the potatoes} 22 helped Henary at the timber Jock & the boys & James Ackland helped them at the potatos 23 worked at the potatos James Ackland helped 24 drew some wood Mr Ruben Moot & Wife came here & went Heneys Wiks {Henry Weeks?} & then came & slept all night hung 3 doors for bob this afternoon 25 Showed Mr Moot the drowned land on both places went to Lyn this afternoon to an agriculture Meeting 26 the Revd Mr McMurray preached in Junetown 27 went to Brockville with Father he had to go on Mr {Kiincaid?} will I took 1 ½ barrels of snow & 1 barrel of Calvell {Caldwell?} apples to Turners 10s per barrel 28 Robert Henery raised A wood house at Jocks 29 the boys finished plowing the field at the new barn 30 rained most of the Day 31 went to Lyn to an agriculture meeting 1856 Nov 1 Went to Lyn to an Agriculture Meeting the money funds to bye {buy} {Above it reads: A Bull} 2 the Revd Mr Benning preached in caintown 3 began to pull the Turnips the Revd Mr Morrison & James Hamilton came here from Brockville & stopt all nigth {night} Jockes very bad with Rheumatism 4 worked at the Turnip fine weather 5 very heavy winds last night with A little rain finished the Turnips good crop drew in the corn stalks very cold Day �6 drew 5 load of wood cold Day 7 drew in some potato in the forenoon went to A plowing Bee of George Erels 8 drew in 1 load of potatos it rained most of the day went to Lyn with Father to the Quarthy {Quarterly?} meeting there was A terable squal {terrible squall} about 1 oclock of wind & rain 9 the Revd Mr McMurry preach in caintown 10 drew in some potatos put 2 loads of cups in our seller & ½ load of Thomsons went to A plowing Bee of Wm Hazelwood in in the afternoon cold Day 11 killed the Hogs Wm Davis & Rob helped we killed 5 for us & 1 for Davis 12 went to Brockville with 1 hog got 7$ & 3/4 per {cent?} & 1 barrel of apples got 2 barrels for cider from A Turner 13 drew some wood & fixed the Cabbage 14 draged A part of the potato land & began to plow it 15 salted the pork & made A Barrel of crout {preserved cabbage} the boys plowed 16 the Revd Mr German preached in caintown hard frost last night 1856 Nov 17 Went to caintown to look at A thrashing machin at Jachab Hogeboms that Thomas Davis senior {Above it reads: bought} from Thompson & Greagne & I bougth it from him little snow last night 18 went to caintown with Robert Armstrong for the thrashing Machin {machine} Paid Thomas Davis $40 dollars which he gave to Jacob Hogeboom as Thompson & Greagorys Agent Davis likewise gave Hogeboom A Note for 40 dollars paiable {payable} in 14 moths & signed it as {Above it reads: wittness} I am to give Davis one pair of two year old steers two sheep that is at Daniel Nowland now & seven dollars next fall which payes payes {pays} for the Machin in full 19 Jock went to Brockville with Elen & got 8d for saussuges {sausages} I & the boys thrash with the machin it went well �20 cleaned the wheat had 11 bushel Jock went James Cuming & got 17 bushels coal {Above it reads: paid 5 s} 21 Samuel Innis fixed shoes for the horses Jock & the 7 boyes helped Rob to kill his hogs 22 I fixed the cider press the boys drew some wood 23 no meeting to Day John Younge came {Above it reads: here} 24 Made cider for Adam Armstrong Bob Armstrong & ourselves fine Day 25 went to Manharts with 4 south down Ews {ewes} & C E Jakes with 4 leaster {Leicester} he has an imported leisster {Leicester} Buck belongs in to the county socity {society} snowed A little tonight 26 took the chimny {chimney} down to the chamber floor 27 built A brick chimny for the stove Jock shingle {illegible} 28 took the remainder of the chimny down 29 plastered the house where the old chimny was with {illegible} went home with John Young he stopt here all the evening he as A lame sholder {shoulder} 30 heard the Revd Mr Trumain preach in John Youngs New School house. 1856 December 1 Came home from John younges with the Buggy the snow is about six inches deep 2 drew up sleepers for the house & 3 logs for A shed at the New Barn fine day 3 hewed the sleepers for the house very stormy 4 finished the sleepers for the house 5 Jock went to Brockville with A load of turnip 6 got 1s.6d per Bushel 6 Jock went to Brockville with A load of turnips for James Hutchison sold them for 1s.3d per Bushel he retailed them again I went to Charleston with 36 pork Barrels for D Bews then went to �Farmersville & got our cloth 41 ¾ gave Mr Camble 4 dollars in part gave John Kincaid 1 ½ bush {Above it reads: of turnips} 7 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in Junetown 8 Jointed boards for the floor of the house 9 fixed the floor upstairs & killed 2 spring pigs Jock & the boys drew some wood 10 tore up the floor of the house & took out the sleepers & put in new ones Jock went to Brockville with turnips 11 worked at the house Jock went to Brockville with A load of turnips for Wm Hutchison A very stormy day rain & sleet 12 worked at the house fine thaw day 13 Do Do Do A Granson of the Widow Hill was buried in Caintown 14 no Meeting to Day it was so stormy rain & snow 15 worked at the house 16 drew sum {some} wood from the drown land 17 went to Mallorytown A sale bought A chain pump for 2 dollars twelve feet long 1856 December 18 worked at the stairs in the house very cold Day 19 put the chain pump in the Bull well 20 worked at A band whell {wheel} for the tharshing machin {thrashing machine} very high winds last night with sleet & snow heavy rain & wind to day 21 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown 22 finished the band whell for the thrashing machin 23 drew some wood in the forenoon & killed the Bull in the afternoon cold Day �24 went to Brockville with some sausageuses {sausages} got 8s per lb & expected to meet Jonny from Packenham {Pakenham} but he did not come took 2 barrels of apples to A Turner 2 dollars per barrels 25 Wm Hazelwood & family was hear {here} for Dinner Thomas Ackland got five sheep on shares 1 ewe & 1 lamb of Sises 1 Ewe of Isables 1 of Tennets & 1 of Marys A little snow to day 26 helped Rob Armstrong at the thrashing machin went to Lyn & bought 1 side of sole leather paid 1s.10 ½ per lb 27 Jock Jonney & Elen went to Brockville the boys & me thrashed 7 bushel of wheat & cleaned it up & they took it to mill & 2 bushel corn 28 the Rev Mr Benning preache {preached} in caintown fine Day 29 went to Mr Manharts & to Mr Houghs for the sheep those that was at Houghs I marked with A black strike on the forehead paid one shilling per head that is 8s 30 thraashed {thrashed} the poll oats in the forenoon 31 cleaned the poll oats had 40 bushel 1857 January 1 Worked at the stair in the house fine Day 2 Jock went to Brockville with some Apples got 5 shillings per bushel for comon & 6s.3d for pomgree I made 3 window fraims {frames} for Jocks wood shed 3 shod the colts the Boys went to John Yonges & they took 7 Bushel of turnips 6 per Bushel to John Kincaids & that made 10 bushel that he has got it is A very stormy{Above it reads: day} Snow 4 no meeting to Day 5 started this morning half past 3 oclock for Ramsay with Jonney Elen & Hannah Hazelwood got to John Robinsons about 8 oclock they are all Well 6 went to Kellocks & young Johns 7 went to Arches James & Gemals �8 went to Packenham with Jonney very cold Day 9 came to Scots to Day 10 got home all well very cold week 11 went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach very cold Day 12 threashed & creaned {thrashed & cleaned} 40 bushel of oats 13 went to Charleston with 20 pork Barrels for John Elingham to David Bews 14 went to the School meeting & then went to Mr Vansons for the reports. Elen went J Scotts on A visit cold Day 15 Jock went to Brockville for the Revd Mr Morrison & he preached in caintown to night 16 Mr Morrison examined the children in the {chatechism?} this forenoon & we thrashed in the afternoon 17 went to Aunt Mary with Granmam & Elen Robert Robertson died yesterday very cold day. 1857 Jan 18 Went to funeral of Robert Robinson he died on the fifteenth there was 34 sloughs & cutters at the funeral he was buried in the Brockville cemetery very cold day 19 drew some wood very cold Day 20 Jock went to Greenbush Mill with 24 Bushel of wheat {Above it reads: he did not get his grist} 21 went to Brockville to an Agriculture meeting very stormy 22 drew some wood A very cold day 23 Jock went to Greenbush for his grist he got his cheeks frozen it was A very cold day I worked at A slough for John Younge 24 we went to lyn to the Anual {Annual} Meeting of the Agriculture Society Jock & Margret give R Colm{cut off} A deed to plow A part of the cristy place & he received A note for seventy five pounds paible {payable} in three mounths with intrest {months with interest} �25 no meeting to Day 26 cut down five oaks some of them for hubs 27 drew up the hub stuff & 3 logs of the big tree 2 of them 14 feet long stormy day A king of tho{cut off} 28 thrashed 1000 sheafs of spring wheat Jock went to Seelys with 4 hubs logs no one there 29 went to Johns youngs with Elen Margret & Jock on A visit fine Day 30 cleaned the wheat had 35 bushel 31 drew 2 load of wood A very stormy snowed very heavy all Day the boys took A sow to Wm Tennents boar 1857 Feb 1 No Meeting to Day roads very bad 2 worked A little at John young Hough went to wood bee of Thos Davis in the afternoon roads very heavy & bad 3 thrashd part of the fall wheat 4 finished the fall wheat stormy day & put it all through the faning {fanning} mill 5 went to the woods & drew 4 loads of wood in the forenoon very stormy day Jock & the boys finished cleaning the fall wheat had 44 bushel 6 worked in the blacksmith shop at slaughtoring {slaughtering} for J young 7 finish the toung {tongue} & riveted the end of the {Above it reads: beems} the Snow nearly gone the ground is bear {bare} & all in A flood 8 no meeting to day heavy rain I got ready to go to Mr Thomas Vanstons funeral he Died on friday & his Wife was buiried the thursday before 9 hued A crook for John Yonges slaugh it is no good 10 hued another & worked at it �11 finished the slaugh 12 Wm Clow & Wife came hear on A visit roads very bad fine day 13 drew some wood roads bad 14 thrashed the Rye 15 went to caintown with the Buggy & heard the Revd Mr McMurry Jock is very sick with cold 16 cleaned the rye had 19 bushel rain 17 fixed the irons for the School Stove warm day 1857 Feb 18 Fixed the floor of the horse stable fine day 19 A little snow last night drew A load of wood from the sugarbush to the School house the roads very bad 20 went to Yonge Mills with 45 flour barrels in the waggon roads very rough snow in the afternoon 21 cut some of the oake on the drowned land & drew it up to the house 22 went to Brockville to the scarement {sacrament} with the cuter roads bad 23 drew logs up to the house fine day 24 Do Do in the forenoon the roads has got so bad that we cant draw any more & the water is rising very {Above it reads: fast} 25 went to the funeral of A son of Mr Dixson {Dixon} the Miller at Mc's with the Buggy roads very bad 26 worked at the line fence on the south side of the road East line 27 Do Do Do in the forenoon made some bunk in the afternoon cold Day 28 went to Brockville to an Agriculture Meeting it was the Annual Dr Richmond came home with us A very cold Day we had the Buggy 1857 �March 1 Went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McMury preach 2 went to Mallorytown with Dr Richmond in time for the cars at 8 oclock AM 3 went to Lyn to an Agricultural Meeting with the Buggy cold Day 4 drew logs to Dixsons & some wood 5 Do Do Do Do 6 snowed about 6 or 8 inches last night to Day drew the oake logs that we had on the Road to Dixsons 7 drew hub log to Niblocks with both teems {teams} 172 feet of large & 81 of smal {small} four sents {cents} for the large & tou sents {two cents} for the smal that is 9 inches & 7 8 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr German preaching 9 drew up wood for the house 10 drew oaks for hubs & fire wood 11 Do Do Do Do 12 drew hub logs to Niblocks with both teams 13 Jock & the boy drew fire wood Samuel Innis came & fixed the shoes for the horses & put them on 14 Drew up wood 15 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown 16 drew up wood fine Day John Yonge came here 17 Drew some logs to Dixsons taped {tapped} 21 tree it run well 18 fixed bukets {buckets} rained A little 19 rained all Day fixed bukts {buckets} 1857 �March 20 Snowed about 12 inches last night went to Mill 14 Bushel of wheat then I went to Mallorytown with 42 butter firkins to F Lee for I Elingham but Lee was brock {broke} down & we had to bring them {Above it reads: back} 21 Snowed all Day made 3 buckes {buckets} 22 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Benning preach 23 went Lyn with 42 firkins roads very bad hard frost last {Above it reads: night} Taped {tapped} 140 trees this afternoon the sap runs a stream 24 worked in the Bush the bukets mostly full 25 fixed some buckets taped A few more 26 worked in the Bush sap runs well 27 went to Dixsons with A Mapel {Maple} log 9 feet long for tromps for the thershing machin {threshing machine} then Drew in part of A Stack of hay 28 went Weeks with A slough cruke {slow crook?then finished drawing in the hay the snow nearly gone of {off} the roads Granp & walter boiled 70 pailfulls of sap it has been A great week for sugar 29 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach 30 worked in the sugar bush warm Day 31 went to Mr Niblocks got £ 3 from him for hub stuff Sold Dixson 5 pounda worth of oke {oak} logs & Niblock 5 pounds 6s of hub stuff John Younge Dr for stuff for his slaug {sleigh?} oil 1s.6 red lead 3 iron 16.3 1857 April 1 Very stormy Day with snow sowed grass seed on the Rye on the Thompson place very erly {early} this moning {morning} 2 worked in the Sugar Bush 3 Do Do Do �4 went to Brockville with the Wagoon {waggon} took some cabage {cabbage} got 4 per head 11d per lb for Butter 10 for Eggs paid 9s.6d for A Barrel of salt & 2s.3d per lb for sole leather 5 went to caintown & heard the Rev Mr McMurry German preach 6 worked in the Sugar Bush snowed most of the Day 7 worked in the Bush 8 fixed & made 2 New pails 9 drew wood in the sugar Bush 10 Do Some Do & worked Do 11 went to the quartly {quarterly} examination 12 no Meeting to Day 13 made some bunks for the East line fence Jock went with Granpa & Elen to Lyn Granpa got A chest of tea from M Younge that he sent for by him to Mountreal {Montreal} 14 very Stormy snowed about 6 inches worked at A wheel Barrow 15 fixed the hot Bed cloudy with A little sunshine 16 worked at the line fence on the East side hard frost last night 17 picked up stones in the field below the hill 1857 April 18 Moved the fence on the west side of Jock house making the cabbage pach {patch} agreat deal larger this forenoon sowed cabbage seed tomattoes & pepers {tomatoes & peppers} in the hot bed very hard frost last night 19 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Benning preach roads very bad 20 drew some leached ashes to the orchard in the forenoon then Joseph Davis came & worked in my place & I worked at A drag for him & he drew chip dung to the orchard hard frost last night �21 the boys drew stones in the field North of the road in the forenoon I cleaned out the ditch frount {front} of the house or in the field frount of the house the boys drew stone & filled {pens?} 22 drew stones of the 2nd field & put in the Ditch 23 went to Mill with 8 bushel of fall wheat & 1 ½ of corn Danuel {Daniel} Nowland worked in the garden 24 Jock & Granpa went to Brockville Dr Reynolds says that Jock liver is afected the boys & me went to McCormacks raising 25 began to plow & plowed in the field below the house the ground is very wet it is stuble {suitable?} ground 26 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach 27 rain this forenoon plowed in the hay Harper 2 field in the afternoon Mr Roth from Mitchel came here with Mr Lillie 28 plowed in the Harper 2nd field horses go {Above it reads: very fast} 29 went to Lyn for A land side then plowed 30 plowed the boys drew stones to the Dich {Ditch} Jock plowed his garden with the old horses 1857 May 1 Plowed in the 2nd field frount {front} of the House the boys drew stones to the Dich {Ditch} 2 went to Charlestown with A letter that sent here for Mr Roth heavy rain most of the Day roads very bad found Mr Roth at the Widow Johnstons 3 {illegible} no Meeting to Day there was a quarthy {quarterly?} Meeting at Lyn 4 plowed in the 2nd field John Ackland dug in the garden till the rain came on about 3 oclock 5 rained all night & the Day 6 Do Do Do To Davis to mak {make} {Above it reads: one} made A drag for Wm Hogan & helped to Davis to make one �7 plowed A little this afternoon ground very wet the boys moved the fence below the {Above it reads: house} 8 plowed to Day, the boys drew the old rail from the line fence 9 finished the plowing of the 2nd field Wat began to plow in the field below the house 10 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown rain this afternoon very cold 11 plowed with both teems {teams} in the field below the house very hard frost last night & very cold all Day 12 plowed in the field below the {Above it reads: house} 13 finished plowing the field below the house in the forenoon then we began to sow & sowed 3 bushel of Peas in the 2nd field 14 {Margin reads: 10 bushel of Peas in all} Sowed 7 bushel of peas in he 2nd field wat plowed {Above it reads: in} the field below the little orchard 15 crossed draged the peas in the forenoon A little rain sowed 1 ½ Bushel of Scotch wheat in the 2nd field 1857 May 16 Sowed 5 ½ bushel of scotch wheat in the 2nd field David draged wat plowed in the field below the orchard the Bett Maire was cast in A furrow & we had to take the foal from her it was dead 17 went to John Elinghams with the Buggy & took the corpse of A Baby of his to caintown & there was A child of Mr Leaders that died on Friday taken too both funerals took place at the same time in caintown the Revd Mr Benning preached 18 David finished the draging of the 2nd field I sowed 4 ½ lbs of flax seed on A ridge 50 pace one way & 6 the other. drew dung for the corn with the old horses frost last night warm day 19 the woods begin to look green the young horses plowed in the field below the little orchard 20 finished & plowing the field below the little orchard this forenoon sowed 4 bushel of Poll oats in the field below the house {cut off}ey Mare foaled this morning 21 Sowed 4 bushel of the Poll oats & 8 of the little oats John Ackland worked in the garden �22 Sowed 1 ½ bushel of Barley all in the field below the house this is the first day that is warm 23 Plowed in the field at the New Barn with the yonge horses drew dung with the old horses fine {Above it reads: Day} 24 the Revd Mr McMurry had the sacrament {sacrament} at the stone church 25 Sowed 8 bushel of wheat below the little orchard & 1 pailfull of the {chinea?} wheat Samuel Innis fixed A wheelbarrow 26 planted about 1 acre of corn at the New Barn 27 plowed at the New Barn 28 finished plowing the field at the New Barn 29 3 ½ bushel of York reds & 14 bushel of cups 30 sowed 9 ½ bushel of Peas & oats in the harper field finish the Spring work 31 no Meeting to Day 1857 June 1 Went to Brockville with Granpa & Elen sold 34 lbs butter for 11d per lb & egs {eggs} 8d for doz got the number of several lots of land to look at very dry weather 2 plowed the turnip ground & washed the sheep the water was very cold 3 Sowed 2 rows of the Olleringham carrot as far as the dich {ditch} then I think some more of the Olliringham then the long {orng?} of 1848 the 1/2 row & 1 then of sugarbeet & {cut off} of turnip seed then we went to granpa & Armstrong to Isabla's Weding {wedding} she is married to Thomas Smith 4 trimed {trimmed} some of the Apple trees in the forenoon Isable & her husband came here in the afternoon 5 went to Lansdown to Ben Younges with Elen his wife if very sick then Jock & me went to look at some land in the 5 & 6 consessinon {concession} fine low land but there is a chanch {chance} of it being flowed by the Marblerock dam �6 draged & ridged up the turnip ground then sowed them Jock & Granp sheered part of the Sheep 7 very heavy rain last night went to caintown & heard the Rev Mr McMurry {Above it reads: preach} 8 moved the fence down to the woods in the field below the little orchard Jock & Granpa finished sheering the Sheep fine day 9 made A bolster & stakes for the waggon Jock went to Harkenness for lime but it was good for nothing the fixed the brush fence around {Above it reads: swamp} 10 made 2 pokes for the horses Jock went to William Hickes got 350 feet of hemlock boards 11 heavy rain all day shod the horses 12 planted betwen {between} 3 & 400 cabage {cabbage} worked at picing {picking?} Bee 13 cleaned away the stones betwen the houses 14 the Revd went to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach 1857 June 15 Worked on the Roads began at Eave's hill 16 went to Brockville to an Agriculture Meeting sold 43 lbs of wool at 4s.6d per lb bought 3 bundles of {cotton?} {Above it reads: yarn 7.} 17 heavy rain went to S Innises & put in A set of Buggy bo{cut off) for him & got 28 bushel of coal from I Cumins 18 Jock fixed A flour in his cookhouse I worked at A table A little rain 19 went through the potatos {potatoes} in the 2nd field the boys {Above it reads: hoed {turnips?}} Jock & Margret went to Brockville 20 went to Brockville for Revd Mr McMurray he is to preach to Morrow. he stopt with us all night 21 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach 22 went to Willard Weeks for 1000 of shingles that Granpa got from R Beattie �23 started for to go Merrickville to look for A farm examend {examined} Bryans farm very poor & so is Steels got to Frank Halls they are All we 24 looked at Ronalds poor land look several other 25 got home to night Adam Armstrong went with us 26 went with Granpa to Colemans for to see when he could get the Money Dick not at {Above it reads: home} 27 hoed the potatos warm Day 28 no Meeting to Day warm Day 29 Granpa went to Colemans & gave them A Deed to flow & receved {recieved} A note for 286 pounds paible {payable} 1 of Sept finished hoeing the potatos I fixed four raks {racks?} for John Young he was up at Lansdown heavy rain this afternoon 30 heavy {Above it reads: rain} last night & this forenoon finished A table for ourselfs {ourselves} July 1857 1 Granpa Jock & me went to Frank Halls to look at some Land one farm for 10 dollars per acre another 22 another 24 another 32 & another 40 the Rose farm looked so bad with the wet that we did not stopt {stop} to look {Between lines it reads: to John Youngs stopt all night} {margin reads: 2} at it heavy rain So we came home without doing anything 3 came home all well warm 4 peeled hemlock bark on the Iland {land} 5 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach 6 pulled some thisels {thistles} out of the wheat Jock helped Rob to hoe the boys went to Brockville to A showe {show} 7 the boys & Jock worked at the Turnips I went to Brockville for the Revd Mr Morrison he came on A pastoral visit he preached at caintown {Above it reads: at half past 5} heavy rain very few 8 went to Mr Davisons with Mr Morrison & the {then} to Lyn �9 Jock & Granpa went Westport with the Wool to Mr Clarks the boys & me hoed at the potatos warm day 10 finished the potatos & part of the Corn {Above it reads: John Clow & wife hear {here} on A visit} 11 finished the corn very poor Jock & Granpa came home with the wool from Clarks 12 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr Benning preach very warm Day 13 pealed Bark on the Iland all that was on it 14 Began to Mow & mowed in the garden & the orchard at the house 15 finished the orchard in the forenoon the Messers Charles Booth Wm Cowan & James Brikenridge came here as crop veiwers {viewers?} Began to mow in the harper field 16 finished mowing the harper field very heavy rain July 1857 17 Jock Margret & sis went to Brockville & sold 98 lbs of Butter at 9d per lb very dull Day fixed waggon rack the boys went through the turnips 18 mowed in field below the house in the forenoon drew in loads of hay 19 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach 20 went to the field to catch Jess Maire {mare} found her lying Dead in the Sugar Bush no Marks of any kind on her. the colt took up with Bet I was looking whether she had any milk she kicked me on the lame leg can do no more drew in the hay of harper field 21 heavy rain this forenoon finished mowing the field below the house leg A little better 22 raked in the field below the house 23 heavy rain last night & this forenoon made 2 rakes poor hay weather 24 moved the fence between the paster {pasture} & the field below the house & rake the last of the field hay very wet �25 Mowed the consession field Mr Edgly & his son helped he bought A sheep to kill {Above it reads: for 4 dollars} & gave 2 days work in part the boys drew in the hay from the field frount {front} of the house in the afternoon 26 the Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown my leg so sore that I could not {Above it reads: go} 27 raked & drew in all that was cut in the consession {concession} field A about 8 acres 28 heavy rain last nigth mowed the little orchard 29 mowed the field frount of the house this forenoon drew in part of the little orchard to the cap poor hay 30 mowed frount of Elizes house fine Day Drew {illegible} 31 Drew in hay frount of Elizes house August 1857 1 Began to cut the fall wheat good crop {Above it reads: A little rain this afternoon} 2 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown 3 heavy fog & Dew mowed frount of Elizes till the Dew dried of {off} the wheat 4 finished the fall wheat fine Day 5 finished cuting {cutting} the field frount {front} of Elizes 6 cradled the Rye & drew the hay frount of Elizes Adam & Rob Armstrong help in the afternoon 7 mowed the field at Cristies place 8 raked & cocked ti & drew in the fall wheat Rob & Adam helped in the afternoon to draw the wheat 9 the Revd Mr Miller preached in caintown 10 Stacked the hay at Cristies place fine Day 11 mowed in the consession field & put 3 Shoos {shoes} on the charley horse Messers C Booth Wm Cowan & J Brickenridge came here to veiw {view} the crops I went to left for I Clows in order to go to �Winchester to look for Land Jock went to Aunt Marys with Rob Armstrong to help her with the haying for two Days 12 the boys mowed in the Thompson place went to Winchester with I Clow. stopt at Mr McCarggos got there after Dark all in bed 13 rain this forenoon went Winchester village no land for sale work bying came to McCarggos stopt all night 14 started for home examined lot 18 on 2 consession Mountain good lot came by Wrights corners got to Clows betwen {between} 10 & 11 AM 15 went to Brockville from Lyn in the cars Erman Jones is general Agent for Stewart he wrote for me to know what is the price of 18 in 2 Con Mountain heard of land in Kitly {Kitley} got home all well August 1857 16 Jock & Elen went to church in Brockville hear the Revd Mr Morrison preach 17 heavy rain most of the Day I am very sick took an emetic 18 Jock went to Kitly to look at land it is good but {cut off} old Mr Roth is dead he died yesterday 19 Jock Granpa Walter Lucie & sis went to John Yonges to Mr Roths funeral he was buried at Dublin the boys cut the Barley 20 cut & bound some of the seed hay rain 21 finish Jock went to Colmans Mill with 11 ½ bushel of fall Wheat & 4 ½ of corn 21 Jock & the boys cut & drew up the Grass seed & stook it up in the field frount {front} of the house that finished Hay for this season Jock very sick 22 the boys went through turnips with horse cleaned the {wed {weeds?} out?} 23 the Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown 24 thrashed fall wheat for seed 25 Jock & David thrashed A little more wheat & cleaned it had 8 ¾ bushels of seed wheat �26 began to cut the oats below the house brock {broke?} A finger & put in another 27 finished cuting {cutting} the little oats 28 began to cut the Spring wheat in the 2nd field south side of the Road poor crop there was very heavy rain last night an old house of Henary Weeks was Burned up last night Mallory & his famley {family} came near being burned up in it they lost there all 29 heavy rain this morning went to Brockville bought {illegible} A barel {barrel} of salt paid 8s .9 I got tokens for Jock Waggon 30 went to Brockville to the sacrement {sacrament} Jock Margret & Elen fine day 31 worked at the wheat Jock & the boys at the peas Sept 1857 1 finished cuting {cutting} the spring wheat in the second field {Above it reads: & the hooking of the peas} & the chenee wheat that I got from J Robinson Ramsey very good not so {stillf?} straw as the sotch {Scotch} Wheat 2 began to cut {Above it reads: poll} oats below the house good but rather thin all leaning warm day 3 worked at the oats in the forenoon then went to Samuel Berenels with John Ackland to look at A farm off Mr Throops not what I expected very warm day 4 looked the farm & came home 5 began to draw dung on the pea ground for the fall wheat drew in the poll oats I cut 23 stook of the spring wheat below the little orchard rather green heavy rain {Above it reads: to night} 6 the Revd Mr Benning preache {preached} in caintown 7 cut more of the Spring wheat & drew dung to the pea ground had Robs horse with Bet maire {mare} Jock began to plow 8 worked at the wheat 9 Do Do Do �10 Began to Sow the fall wheat sowed 4 bushel Jock & Margret went to Brockville with A tub butter got 10 ½ per lb 11 Sowed 4 3/4 bushel that is 8 3/4 bushel in the 2nd field south side of the road west line 12 worked at the wheat Jock water fured {furrowed} the wheat fine weather 13 the Revd Mr McMurry Preached in caintown 14 worked A little at the wheat John Young came here on Saturday went home to day 15 rain last night finish cuting {cutting} the wheat 16 began to cut the oats in the harper field drew in some of the wheat Sept 1857 17 Finished drawing in the wheat very dull day worked at the oats they are down so that we have to mow them 18 finished cuting {cutting} the oats & drew in Some of them 19 finshed drawing in the oats & that is the last of our harvest the crops ginarely {generally} good 20 the Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown 21 draged the stuble dragged the stubble} in the harper field before plowing Jock Robert Armstrong & John Youngs went to look at Roses farm in Montague 22 began to plow the harper field for Rye rain this {Above it reads: afternoon} 23 Plowed Do Do Jock got home he made A bargin {bargain} for the Roses place 2500 dollars heavy rain last nigth {night} 24 plowed in the harper field 25 finished plowing in the harper field 26 sowed 5 bushel of Rye 27 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown �28 heavy rain this morning & heavy hail about noon finished sowing the Rye except the head ridges 29 went to Lyn for Elingham with 30 pork barrels & 12 butter firkens took 6 ½ bushel of wheat to mill 30 plowed the head ridges cleaned the furrows of the Rye sowed in all 6 ½ bushel in the harper field October 1 thrashed for John Ackland his buckwheat 2 killed A hog & then picked the corn & husked it {Above it reads: at night} 3 sorted the corn had about 75 bushel of good corn on the {Above it reads: ear} 4 the Revd Mr Benning preached in caintown 5 went to Brockville with Rob Armstrong got tis {ties} for the stove oven 3s.9d & A {illegible} 1857 Oct {illegible} & then went to John younge {next few lines illegible - too faint to decipher} 9 thrashed some fall wheat not good {illegible} barley & cleaned it 10 {illegible} Mr McMurry preach {in caintown?} {two line illegible} 13 went to Brockville {illegible} fair got the first premium on fall wheat 2 on spring wheat first on Rye first on flax seed 2nd Barley & first on Rye first on flax Seed {illegible} A very good day took the societie {society} Ram home 14 Jock went to tell Mr Rose that the Mi {illegible} Colmans had disapoints {dissapoints} him in the money diged {digged} some of the potatos consideral {potatoes considerable} rot 15 Heavy rain all day 16 {drew?} some grain & picked apples Jock came home from Roses he is greatly disapointed 17 diged potatos I went to Lyn with S {illegible} took premium in the Ram & Ewes wheat {illegible} grass seed 18 went to caintown heard the Revd Mr Mills preach in the afternoon �19 diged Potatos cold 20 Do Do snowed A little 21 cold with rain & snow 22 worked at the potatos 23 working at the potatos Mathew {illegible} helped for the Davis we finished the field at the {Above it reads: Barn} 24 Jock & the boys finished all the potatos I went to Lyn to An Agriculture meeting Elen went to Wm Clows on A visit I took a grist to Colman Mills October 1857 25 the Revd Mr McMurry in caintown 26 {illegible line crossed out} cleaned out our celler {cellar} heavy rain 27 drew in the potatos to our cellar there was 4 loads 28 pulled 6 load of turnips rained A {illegible} in the forenoon heavy rain in the afternoon 29 cold with A little rain no work 30 drew some wood 31 finished the turnips good crop Jock went to look at Leachs farm Nov 1 the Revd Mr Benning preached in caintown 2 David plowed where the fall wheat was Jock & me went & looked at A farm of Colmans near N Booths it would {illegible} 3 went to Brockville with Apples gave {illegible} 1 barrel R Colman 1 Turner 1 Watson 1 they were Snows got 12s.6d per barrel bought tire for the waggon 18 per {cu?} weight 1c 3v 12 cwt 4 Samuel Innis came hear {here} & set the tire 5 went to Lyn with pork {Above it reads: 20} barrels & {Above it reads: 12} firkins �6 I borrowed 250 bricks from C B{illegible} 6 drew wood from the Cristies place 7 went to Brokville with 4 barrels of Apples 2 for Turners & 2 for his clerk got 10s bought 1 side of sole leather 1s.9 ½ d per lb 8 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown 9 heavy rain most of the Day 10 heavy rain most of the night helped Rob to kill {Above it reads: his hog} 11 Jock Rob & me went to Landsdown to look at A farm of Leaches good land but very dear {illegible} 12 worked at the foundation {illegible} 1857 November 13 {illegible} Jock went to Brockville with A 10 bushel of turnips 1s.3d bush 14 snow & rain last night drew some wood with the slaugh {sleigh} the ground has {Above it reads: frozen} 15 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Mills preach fine Day 16 killed the hogs Rob helped 17 thrashed 7 ½ bushel wheat & some oats {Above it reads: Jock went to Charles Garners with 10 bushel of turnips {illegible}} 18 Jock went to Lyn with a grist I worked at A slaugh {sleigh} for John Young 19 went to help bob to thrash the wind to {too} high came home brought & put the horse pour up for the cider Walter came home from Mitchels he is well 20 made cider for Rob Griffins & H Hazelwood hard frost & snow �21 Jock went to Breckenridges with 7 sheep to the Southdown I let our ram out & bricked the lambs very high winds with snow 22 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown very stormy Day 23 helped Rob at thrashing machin {machine} very stormy snowed about six inches 24 helped Rob in forenoon finished his wheat worked {Above it reads: at slaugh} 25 finished J Younges slaugh very cold Day 26 went to Farmersvill with 18 pork barrels for H Green 27 helped Rob to Kill A steer in the forenoon helped W Hows at the Machin 28 Jock & Elen went Brockville & got 8s per lb for sasaguss {sausages} I thrashed for John Ackland John Young came for his slaugh {sleigh} fine Day snow going very fast 29 the Revd Mr Benning preached in caintown {illegible} 30 made cider for Adam Armstrong Widow Philips & ourselves fine Day Dec 1 Thrashed for John Ackland heavy rain last {Above it reads: night} 2 Samuel Innis & Wife came here with A {illegible} & I got him to {illegible} horse shoes Dec 1857 3 Shod the young horses A little snow with wind & frost 4 Johnny & Elen went to Brockville with Walter saw him on board of the cars for Toronto Johnny came home {Tuesday?} from Pacinham {Pakenham} the ground hard frosen {frozen} 5 Jock thrashed peas I hurt my knee by A fall 6 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown {illegible} 7 heavy rain & sleet last night thrashed 12 bushel of wheat 8 went to Dickson Mill with 4 bushel of wheat & 3 or corn Thomas Home went to H. Weeks to see him about A sill for church house could do {cut off} �9 heavy rain all day fixed the billys shoes 10 finished building the oven John Ackland helped 11 went to Lyn with 55 flour barrels hard frost last night 12 went to Farmersvill {Farmersville} with F. Scott to convention B. Tutt {Above it reads: chosen} 13 Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown hard frost 14 drew chipdung to the orchard & some wood 15 Jock went to Brockville with turnips got 1s & 1s.3d per bushel 16 thrashed Peas & oats fine Day 17 cleaned the peas & oats had 40 bushel very wet Day {Above it reads: I made A stairs J Ackland helped} 18 heavy rain Jock went mill with 8 bushel of wheat 19 killed the bunty cow fine beef drew some wood 20 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown 21 thrashed 3 peas cold day 22 finished the peas {Above it reads: heavy snow} 23 went to Farmersville with B Tut he stopt hear {stopped here} all night 24 went to Lyn with 50 flour barrels to R. Colman 25 W Hazelwood & famly {family} was hear for dinner 26 drew wood cold Day 27 the Revd Mr Benning preached in caintown 28 drew bank fine Day 1857 �March 23 6 3 went to D Bowes with butter firkins {Between lines it reads: Lairs?} Do to Lyn 25 butter firkins to N. Baxter 6 3 6 3 6 3 Nov 4 Do to Do with 30 pork barrels & 12 {Above it reads: butter firkins} Do Do to Do with 20 Do Do 10 Do 6 3 26 Do to Farmersville 18 Do Do to H. Green 6 3 Dec 11 Do to Lyn with 55 flour Barrels for R. Colman 6 3 24 Do to Do Do 50 Do D F Do 6 3 1858 2 Drew wood half Day 6 3 January 18 Do to Lyn with 55 flour Barils {barrels} for R Colman 6 3 Feb 8 Do to Lyn with 55 Do Do Do Do Do 6 3 March 8 Do to Lyn 50 flour Barrels for N. Baxter 6 3 April 20 Do to Farmersvill with 50 flour Barrels & 4 butter tub to P. Wing & 10 butter tubs to H Green 6 3 6 3 Work done for John Elingham 1 load of Firkins to Lyn for Baxter 30 & for Purvis & yonge 12 June July 28 Sept 29 Do 30 Do to P. Wing with 50 flour barrels & 4 butter tubs & 9 butter tubs to H Green May 16 Plowed his garden & drew 2 loads of June 3 hemlock stuff from Weeks went to Lyn with 24 firkins B 14 Do 10 6 paid 6 3 3 19 Do to Charlestown with 26 firkins to Bews 6 3 6 3 30 Do to Lyn with 27 firkins to Baxter Jul 10 Do to Lyn with 22 Do to Darlin 6 3 August 4 Do to farmersville to Greens 18 firkins 6 3 6 3 25 Do to Lyn for N. Baxter 27 Do {Above it reads: W. Lewis?} �Sept 11 Oct 1 Do to charlestown 28 firkins for Do Bewes Do to Lyn 10 pork barrls {barrels} to Darlin &12 to {Above it 6 3 6 3 reads: Baxter} 15 Do to Charlestown 30 pork barrels to Bews 6 3 29 Do Do 24 Do Do Do 6 3 Nov 12 Do to Farmersville with 21 pork B 12 to Green {Above it reads: & 3 to Blanchard} 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 5 3 4 2 2 .8 .9 7 7 Dec 1 6 22 Do to Lyn with pork B 6 to Darlin 5 to Baxter Do to Lyn with pork B 6 to Darlin 5 to Baxter Do to Do 26 Do Do Do 1857 borrow 3 small {Above it reads: wood} pailfulls of salt pan March 23 Pay received from Baxter on Elingham Acount {account} candy 4d coffe {coffee} 1 s bit 9d knife 1s3d shoe thred {thread} 6d tocks 7 d matches 4d pink & cinnie 6d June from D Bews 1 hoe 2s horse nails 1s.3d shoethread 11 ½d Nov 5 shoe takes 6 pencil 2d ½ lb tobaco {tobacco} 1s matches 9 ½ d Lynd cotton & thread 1s.4 ½d ½ lb tobaco 9d piles 1s.3d {grogse of mach?} 3 nails 6d slate 1s.1d 2 flour Barrels 1 keg 1 tub 26 ½ gallon oil 3s. 1 ½d red paper 7 ½d Rope 1s.2 ½d ½ lb tobaco 1858 Feb 8 received from John Elingham five Dollars July 28 Sept 29 March 8 recived {received} from Baxter for Elingham fish 2s.6d paper 10d {salaraties?} 7 ½d starch 6d envelops {envelopes} 4 ½ 8 7 11 1 5 3 11 �April 20 received Wing & Blom 1 lb hors {horse} nails 1s.3d Buck 1s.3d 2 6 4 .3 6 ½ {Between lines it reads: stack 2s} spoons 1s Pills 1s.3d Buttons 1s turst 3d paper 7 ½ Do 30 1 wooden bowl 3s.9d cotton 1s.8 coffee 7 ½ from H. Green & two plugs tobaco 6d from Wing 6 H. Green & two plugs tobaco 6d from Wing June 3 received from N Baxter 2 plow sheers 5s borax 6 5 .9 2 boxes blacking 5d file 4d 8 19 1 firkin 2.6 recived from Do Bews 1lb {paper?} 1s.2d spice 7 1lb starch 1s 6 2 .6 1 .9 3 6 6 4 4 10 shoe thread 6d nails 7d soda 7 ½ screws 9 ½ {Between lines it reads: Baxter} 1lb starch 1s shoe thread 6d nails 7d soda 7 ½ screws 9 ½ {Between lines it reads: Baxter} 30 horse nails 2s6d oil 1.3 cotton 1 lot 1.1 machs {matches?} 4 {Above it reads: s. paper 2} July 10 August 4 7 ½ yrd cotton 7 ½ d buttons 2d horse nails 1s.3d Book 7 ½ paper 6d candy 2d shoethread 5. {Above it reads: & ½ lb tobaco 9 ½} 25 1 firkin 2s.6 1 plowsheer 2s.6d candy 2 shoethes {shoethread} 6 1½ 6 2 4. 3 2 11 2 4 3 7½ 1 7 2 Sept 11 Powder 9d coffe {coffee} 1s.4d spice 7 starch 1 saspan {saucepan?} 2 {Above it reads: shoethread 6 Oct 1 from Baxter 6 bunches bating 3s.9d candel {candle} wick 5 1 doz teaspons {teaspoons} 8d file 7 ½. 3 gimbles 7 ½ Baxter 1s 15 from Bews N. needls {needles} 2d buts 10 screws 1s chalk 4. rosin 4 tea 1s 4 1/2d thread 1s.3 buttons 8 29 from Bews 1lb of coffe {coffee} 1s.4d �Nov 16 from Green horse nails 1s.3 cut 1s.3d nails 7 ½ pills 1s.3d 3. 1½ 7 1 4 10 5 11 candles 2s Blacklead 1s Butting 2d matches 4 nails 8 ½ ink & mashes 6 Dec 1 from Baxter curry comb 1s.3d nails 1s.3d sugar 1s.3d {line illegible} Bought of J & S Ross 1854 Feb March 20 April 18 s 2 d 8 1/2 1 10 1/2 1 silk hankerchief {handkerchief} 5s 7 yrd calico 5d 3 4 14 yrd calico 9 per yrd 10s.6d 10 6 4 yrd Do 7 ½ per yrd 2 6 1 side of sole leather 1s. 4 ½ per lb 16. ½ lb £ 1 ¼ yrd {yard} of lionskin 7.5 per yrd {1.83?} 10 lb of tea 3s.6d per lb 1 lb 1 lb of tobaco {tobacco} 1 June 12 1 Bonnet 4s.6d 2 yrd ribon {ribbon} 1s.10 1s.4d per lb 1 yrd ribon 10d linnen {linen} 2 8 ½ d June 19 16 lb soleleather 1/6 lb 2 bunches yarn 1 15 7 1 10 ½ 14 4 spools 1s, 1 yard rold {rolled} cambric 4 ½, 1 yrd Do 6 ½ 1 11 1 remnent {remnant} linen 1s.1d Do 7 ½ Do 9 2 5½ ¾ doz spoons 4s.6d 5 yrd furniture strip 3s.6 ½d 8 ½ 6 yrd print 5s.3d 7. Do 4s 4 ½d 3 Do 2s 4 ½ 12 5 yrd chalk linen 3s9d 1 ¾ yard grey linen 2s.2d 5 11 ½ 7 yrd cambric 4s.4 ½d 7 yrd cotton 2s. 7 ½d 1 paper pins 7 5 1 yrd {Jacinett?} 1s.1d. 1 pair cotton stocking 1s.1d 1 yrd ribbon 8½ 2 10 ½ 1 butter bowl 2s.6d needls {needles} 2d ½ yrd persian 8 3 4 �1 bag salt 8s 9d 2 bags salt 1s 8d 1 hoe 1s 9 12 .2 1 pair fo {of?} match plains 7/6 2 sythe {scythe} stones 8d 8 2 1 silk hat 17/6 half round file 1/5 1.8 11 2 handsaw files 1s. 2 cakes of soap 9 1 9 1 lb extract of logwood 1s ½ lb blue vitrol 4 ½ 1 4½ 4 lb alum ¼ 4 lb soap 1/8 one pour Children shoes 2/6 5 6 1 bunch cotton yarn 5s 1 lb tobacto {tobacco?} 1/3 6 3 1 bunch cotton yarn 5s 1 lb tobacto {tobacco?} 1/3 3 8½ ½ lb Indigo 3/3 ¼ lb thread 1/7½ 4 10 ½ 2 yrd cotton 1s 2 yrd twist 6 1 gross buttons 10 2 4 gave Isablea {Isabela} Hazelwood an order for 18s 18 Sept 5 3 bunches of cotton yarn 15s & trimings {trimmings} for Fathers coat & vest 15 14 12 lb sugar 5s 8 yrd cotton 4s 2 ball, shoe 1 barrel of waller lime 10 9 1 barrel of waller lime 10 10 July 4 August 22 9 Paid J & S Ross 1854 June 22 one tub of Butter 93 b 9d per lb 3 one tub 9 9 2 6 Oct 25 one tub of Butter 91 lb 9 1/2 d per lb 3 12 Nov 1 by cash 1 5 Bought �June 11 1857 March 11 Bonnet 4/6 2 doz Buttons 1/10 6 4 1 doz Buttons 10 1/2 yrd linning {lining?} 8 1/2 1 6 bought of Mr Vannorman 40 ¾ yrd cotton 7d per yrd 1 7 Do Do 5 Do Do 5 3 2 s d Iron 8s. 7 ½ 1 ax 5s.6 oil 3.1 ½ 17 3 lamp 1.3 wick 3 cap 10 7 ½ paper 12 1½ paper 1 book 1.6 almanac 7 ½ 3 1½ rope 9 nails 7 toll 7 sundry 1.7 3 6 18 paid to the Libary {Library} 5 24 1 Axe 5.6 5 6 28 ½ Barrel of white fish £1 oil 3.1 ½ spirits 3.1 ½ 6 3 1 Phiel {phial?} e{illegible} cinimon {cinnamon} 7 ½ 1 8 Ar Articles bought in the year 1854 £ Jan Feb 17 �March April 14 lb horse nails 1s.1d 2lbs shingles nails 7d bell 1 8 bell of Locks clock 7 ½d coppy {copy} book 6d 1 1½ 20 postage 3d tobacco 9d Borax ¼ lb 5 ½ d 1 5½ 18 1 pair of buggie {buggy} springs 17 9 1 20 lbs oval iron 5s tire for buggy 4 tires for buggie May 4 5 1 5 9 spirits of turpentine 7 ½ d spirits 3 ½ 3 9 cotton yarn 14s.3d books & paper 3s 3 6 1 bar iron for Drag 7s.8d seeds & gum 1.4 ½ 9 1 spelling books & paper 3 9 2 6 Do 10 1 lb horse nails 1.3 Dinner 1.3 June 13 1 pair shoes 8s.9d 1 Do 7s.6d 1 Do 6s.10d 1 Do 4S 1 7 7 1 hat 8s 9d 4 caps 8s 1 pair of shoes 5s 1 1 9 22 1 pair of shoes 6s.10d 1 paire braces 1s.8d 1lb shot 6 9 horse medicin {medicine} 10s cup for 3d bottol {bottle} for 4 10 7 �neat foot oil 7 ½ d fishhooks 4d kail {kale?} seed 4 1 3½ toll 6d cakes 5 wattie 1s.3d lime .25 bushel 15s.7 ½ .25 17 9½ 43 lb sweeds iron 3 per lb 10.6 10 6 1 lb powder 1/6 1 set of buggy box 2/6 4 6 ¼ lb mallible {malleable} iron 9 per lb 4/8 ½ 4 8½ 14 1 teapot 2/6 1 canister of powder 1/3 3 9 21 Jock 1 barrel of salt 10s. 2 lb of tea 5/6 15 6 1/2 lb tea 1/3 1/2 gallon of oil 3/ 1 ½ 4 4 16 3 15 11 6 6 1854 Sept 5 spirits 2/ book 10d octo 11 1 plow 2s.10 1 Jug of Mustard 3.9 1 lb tea 2s.6d 2 1 side of sole leather Nov 25 400 lath 4d & sundries other articles 1 1 Barrel of salt 10 8 1 lb tea 2 9 paper 1 10.2 lock 7 ½ horse nails 1.3 �sundre {sundry} articles 16 10 Black oil one pint of fish oil one ounce of spirits of turpentine two ounces of vitrol White oil one pint of vinegar one ounce of spirits of turpentine one ounce of vitrol strong oils for takeing of {silfasts or spavins?} two oz oil of oreganum {organum} two oz of oil swallows two oz of oil of spike shake the above together in aplying {applying} merely damp the hair Bought of Winks & Hutchison June 19 1 Black silk hankerchief {handkerchief} 1 cotton Do Do 5 6 Nov 1 paid the above 1857 Jan 3 took to John Kincaid to be taned {tanned} 1 Bull hide {Above it reads: 1858 Feb 4 got bull hide} Sent by Robert Armstrong 1 cow hide 1 cip 1 colt skin & 7 calf skins to John Kincaid to be taned July 9 1 calf skin it was Elens calf that the boys kill by {nenning?} {Above it reads: it to John Kincaid Do} Feb 1858 4 took to J. Kincaid to be tanned 1 cow hide & 3 Sheep skines {skins} with wool 1855 �Work done by James Hughs or on his acount {account} August 11 Wm Hugh mowed on Day 15 Do Do Do half Day 16 Do Do Do one Day 17 Do Do raked half Day Sept 14 Robert Hughs mowed oats & raked & bound {Above it reads: one Day} 15 Wm Hughs raked & bound wheat Produce sold in the year 1854 or Money recived {received} 7 to John Elingham 400 th fo flour at 16s.3 per 100 3 5 17 to Mr Wright 175 th of flour at 16s.3d per 100 th 1 8 4 Feb 28 Barrel of pork £3.7.6 per Barrel 3 7 6 April 17 sold C Lillejohns the Hardy cow 6 5 June 7 Do John Lamb Jocks cow 7 10 1856 June 3 Bought of J Hazelwood 60 yrd cotton at 6d per yrd 1 10 5 pailfull of lye 10 per pail 1/2 day crew 1½ 4 3½ gave him 35 ½ lb Butter at 9 per lb 7.6. 7 ½ 1 14 3½ Jan �1857 March April sold 10 dozen of Egs {Eggs}1s per dozen 10 4 Do 7 Do Do 10 Do 5 10 18 10 Do Do 19 7 6 24 4 Do Do 8 2 8 s d 10 6 1 0 1855 £ May 8 Bought of John Kincaid 1 cowhide weight 5 ¼ lb 2 s per lb 1856 April 29 gave John Kincaid 14 Bushel of oats 1s.6d per Bushel 1 3 Do Do Do 10 Bushel turnips 1s.6d per bushel 15 4 Do Do Do 10 Do Do 1.3 Do 12 1857 Jan 1858 Feb 6 �1856 Butter sold 110 lb 9d per lb 10 Do Do 60 lb 8 ½ Do 21 Do Do 80 8½&8 July 5 Do Do 11 7½ 22 Do Do 153 8... 28 Do Do 17 8½ June 3 for 1854 the Quantity of Grain ground of the crop of 1853 1853 Dec 9 took 5 ½ bushel of fall wheat to Mill 23 Do 4 bushels of s wheat & 2 bushel of corn 26 Do 12 ½ Do of F wheat & 10 bushel of S wheat 1854 Jan 4 Bushel of corn 10 Bushel of scotch wheat Feb 24 6 Bushel of scotch wheat March 10 24 Do Do Do & 4 ½ Bushel of corn 1857 April 1 Granpa setted {settled?} with Robert Armstrong and we are {endue?} him at this Date £1.17. 6 off the money that I got for Wattie yet May 13 got 4 cut of hay from Robert 15 he got 1 ½ bushel of Peas from us �take 1 gram of Digitalis1 gram of oxide of zink {zinc}1 dram of fine flour or A teaspoonful for 20 or 100 pills take from 1 to 6 per Day cure all Deases {Diseases} thrashing done by Innis 1854 Peas -- 36 Bushel February 9 Paid 1 ½ {illegible} Wheat 82 Do Febuary 21 Paid 16s.3d to Innis thrashing Done by Innis 1855 Wheat 9 ½ Bushels Oats 53 Do Peas 57 ½ Do {In large bracket it reads: Paid April 1858 2 ½ Bushel of Peas 2 ¼ Do oats 5 Do Wheat that settled all our thrashing} 1857 April 1 endue Granpa £ 1 1858 January 1 Charles Wilson got 1 box of honney {honey} 15 lb there remains 5 lbs to be paid for at 8s per lb less the weight of the box 1858 January 27 the sow that I took to Mr Hough took the Boar Benjime Thompson had A sow that our Boar the same time For more information on William Beatty, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Beatty Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Beatty Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Queen's University Archives and Leeds & Grenville Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1838-1892 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Leeds & Grenville County, Yonge & Lansdowne Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1838-1854 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1854-1857 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1858-1860 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1860-1863 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1863-1864 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1865-1867 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1867-1871 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1871-1874 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1874-1877 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1877-1879 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1879-1880 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1880-1883 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1883-1886 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1886-1889 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1889-1892 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1854-1857 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Beatty Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Queen's University Archives Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Leeds & Grenville County, Yonge & Lansdowne Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1854 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. William Beatty Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1854</p> <p>Susan Davis began to work Nov 4th Paid her $6</p> <p>Worked 4 1/2 Days the weed ending Nov 18</p> <pre> 4 1/2 Do Do Do 25 </pre> <pre> 4 1/2 Do Do Do December 2nd </pre> <pre> 4 1/2 Do Do Do 16th </pre> <pre> 4 Do Do Do January 20th 1855 </pre> <pre> 5 Do Do Do 27th </pre> <pre> 5 Do Do Do February 3rd </pre> <pre> 5 Do Do Do 10 </pre> <p>May 9th 1855 received 16.3 on Fathers account from James Heigh</p> <p>February 14 1856 received $5 dollars Do Do Do Do</p> <p>March 6 1856 received $5 dollars Do Do Do Do</p> <p></p> <p>Thomas Davis sens. paid 2L 16s 9d for our school $55 that is as property tax for Jack L s d</p> <pre> 2 10 1/2 </pre> <p>May 12th Do Do for Wm 18 8 1/2</p> <pre> Do Do fo Father 2 10 1/2 </pre> <pre> as poll tax for Jock 15 7 1/2 </pre> <pre> Do Do for Wm 16 8 </pre> <p>May 15 paid full tax for J &amp; Wm 2 16 9</p> <pre> Mars 11 3 </pre> <p>July 17th order on Holland &amp; Griffin 1 1 12</p> <pre> cash 1 8 2 </pre> <p>March 27 1856 settled with Thomas Davis &amp; he was indue L 1.10. that is independent of this years weaving</p> <p>1855 May received from Robert Armstrong</p> <p>1 1/2 bushel of black see wheat</p> <p>4 Do of Peas Paid 4 Bushel Peas</p> <p>3 Cwt of hay} June 1st 4 Bushel of wheat</p> <p>46 lbs of flour May 7th 1856 Paid</p> <p>6 Bushel of S Wheat</p> <p>he got 916 feet of clapboards or borred</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1854</p> <p>May 1 Went to Mallorytown &amp; was sworn in pathsmaster wet day roads very bad went on foot</p> <p>2 sowed on barrel of plaster on the south side of the second pile Jock plowing</p> <p>3 I plowed Jock grafted &amp; trimed in the little orchard</p> <p>4 went to Brockville to an Agricultural Meeting bought 1 {illegible} of iron for a drag took 87 lbs of pork &amp; gave it to Kilbourn {illegible} per pound got 12 milk pans 10s</p> <p>5 plowed Jock cut his hand finished the harper field ground very wet</p> <p>6 plowed on the Thompson place with the {illegible} plow it takes a terrable furrow</p> <p>7 heard the Rev Mr Chapman preach</p> <p>8 Samuel Innis came &amp; made a garden rake &amp; hinges for harrow Daniel Ackland worked in the garden</p> <p>9 John Ackland worked in the garden &amp; made it harrow fine Day Jock finished plowing the Thompson place Lonney drew dung frount of Elize in the forenoon. Jock &amp; him at raising of Adams Armstrong in afternoon</p> <p>10 Began to Sow and sowed 3 bushel of the large peas that we got of S. Manhart &amp; 9 bushel of the Garner pea draged with both teems 15 Bushel of peas in all</p> <p>11 Sowed 3 of peas &amp; 6 bushel of peas &amp; oats the ridge next the oats John Youngs peas the Woods look Red</p> <p>12 Crofs draged the Peas &amp; the peas &amp; oats &amp; sowed about half a pail full of flaxseed all the peas &amp; peas &amp; oats &amp; flaxseed in the Harper field sowed 1 bushel of scotch wheat of the Thompson place fine showr last night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1854</p> <p>May 13 Sowed 2 bush of wheat on the Thompson &amp; 1 on this side of the fall wheat Jock plowed in corn field</p> <p>14 heard the Rev'd Mr Chapman Mr Smart preach in caintown</p> <p>15 sowed 2 bushel of wheat in the corn field I washed it &amp; dryed it with plaster it was sowed on this side seeded it with Thimety &amp; draged it in the forenoon</p> <p>16 sowed on Crister place East line 3 bushe of poll oats &amp; 5 of the little white oats draged with both teems</p> <p>17 went to Farmersville with 52 to P Wing very heavy rain last night</p> <p>18 Crofs draged &amp; let some watter of the oats in the forenoon sowed 6 bushel of oats</p> <p>19 Sowed 2 bush of oats &amp; crofs draged the rest</p> <p>20 plowed about 1/2 acre west line below the Bull pasture &amp; sowed 1 bushel of the large oats on it Tonney drew dung in frount of McGlahlins in the forenoon went to Samuel Innis raisin in the afternoon Jock very bad with a boil on his thumb</p> <p>21 the Rev Mr Chapman preached in caintown</p> <p>22 plowed in the field frount of the house Tonny drew dung Daniel Nowland worked in the Garden</p> <p>23 finished Plowing the field frount of the house Tonney &amp; the boys drew dung to</p> <p>24 began to plow in the field frount of McGlahlins the boys drawing dung I fixed a soaptub</p> <p>25 heavy rain last night &amp; this forenoon plowed &amp; drew dung in the afternoon D Nowland worked in the Garden 1/2 Day</p> <p>26 sowed 4 Bushel of Scotch wheat in the field frount of the house then J sowed 1 pailfull on half the 2nd &amp; all the 3 &amp; 4 ridges from the New Barn at the rate of better than 2 Bushel per acre J spred dung for Jock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1854</p> <p>sowed 1 Barrel of plaster in the field below the house where the fall wheat was last year began east side &amp; sowed to the ridge sart below the house</p> <p>May 27 Jock finished plowing the field frount of McGlahlins for the corn &amp; potatoes Jonny drage Sowed 1 barrel of plaster on the second field began on the 10th ridge &amp; sowed 9 ridges North the other 9 was sowed in{illegible} in the {illegible}</p> <p>28 the Revd Mr Smart preach in caintown this afternoon</p> <p>29 Jock plowed for Rowsom in the forenoon but draged for him in the afternoon we chained the corn &amp; potato ground &amp; began to plant the potatoes the 5,6 &amp; 7 is the potatoes that Jock got at Brockville</p> <p>30 finished planting the potatoes planted better than 25 Bush &amp; planted part of the corn Charles McCleary helped Washed the Sheep at J Heughs</p> <p>31 finished planting the corn planted 1 Bushel of Potatoes that Father got from Wm Warren foot of the corn &amp; part of the west side frost last night Jock went to help Robert McLeary with the teem to plow</p> <p>June 1 laid up some of the fence around the oats at Cristers place Jonny went to Lyn with 25 butter tubs to John McDonald for J Elingham</p> <p>2 split some rails for the West line Jock &amp; John Armstrong Sheered the Sheep warm wheather</p> <p>3 made our part of the West line fence opisite McIntoshs Land</p> <p>4 Mr John Keeller preached in caintown</p> <p>5 made part of the road fence on cristers place</p> <p>6 bored &amp; made 40 caps &amp; scills for the fence on cristers place</p> <p>7 put Jefs &amp; Bel Mares to Alfred Avnce horse to give him 9$ if the three mares has foles and dos well to give him six dollars of it in time for him to go up the country made more off the fence</p> <p>8 finished the fence this morning heavy rain last night moved part of the fence on this side of the sugar bush</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 9 heavy rain most of the Day sold Jocks cow to John Land for thirty Dollars</p> <p>10 went to Lyn to an Agricultural Meeting Jock &amp; the boys finished the fence on this side of the sugar bush the Rev Mr Smart held his Sacrament in the Stone Church</p> <p>12 began to work on the roads I was past master</p> <p>13 Jock &amp; the boys prepared the Turnip ground &amp; sowed them</p> <p>14 worked on the roads very warm wheather</p> <p>15 Do Do</p> <p>16 finished working on the roads Jock &amp; Jonny cut &amp; split rails for a fence on the Thompson place</p> <p>17 laid up the fence on the Thompson place I went to Dousley the Rev Mr Clapeson preached in caintown</p> <p>19 Jock Jonny Margret &amp; Elen went to Brockville I went through the corn with the cultivator in the forenoon &amp; went to A plowing bee of Sammie Younges</p> <p>20 hoed part of the corn warm Day</p> <p>21 Jock &amp; Jonny finished the corn</p> <p>22 went to Brockville &amp; then went to J McNishes for 25 bushel of lime paid 7 1/2 per bushel heavy rain in Brockville about noon</p> <p>23 loged part of the Day heavy rain in the afternoon</p> <p>24 rain this forenoon Jonney went to Purvises for A load of sand</p> <p>25 the Revd McCarns preached in caintown</p> <p>26 put Plaster on the corn &amp; began to hoe the potatoes</p> <p>27 worked at the potatos some rain</p> <p>28 Do Do little rain</p> <p>29 finished the potatoes little rain</p> <p>29 put plaster on the Potatoes. Father went to Farmersville with some of the wool</p> <p>30 rain this forenoon made some logheaps on the Thompson place in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 1 Jock &amp; Margret went to Mateland to visit visit Betsey Elen Jonney went to John Yonges &amp; finished the gabelend of the Woodhouse fine Day</p> <p>2 Went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr White preach</p> <p>3 loged the turnip ground on the Thompson place</p> <p>4 went to Brockville to an Agricultural Meeting</p> <p>5 X worked at the turnips hoed &amp; thined them</p> <p>X Jock &amp; the Boys dug daises on cristers place</p> <p>6 made A cheese prefs</p> <p>7 hoed the potatoes two of McCleary sons &amp; two of T Davis helped</p> <p>8 finished the corn fine wheather</p> <p>9 the Revd Mr Smart preached in Junetown A little rain this morning</p> <p>10 began to Mow &amp; mowed in the garden &amp; below the house</p> <p>11 Do &amp; Thomas Williams raided his old Barn Do mow a little</p> <p>12 Do Do Do each Day</p> <p>13 Do Do went to charleston to the nomination Mr Sett was nomated</p> <p>14 sowed 1/4 lb of white flat turnip next the fence &amp; 1/4 lb of the Globe next on the Thompson place</p> <p>15 drew 6 load of hay &amp; put it in off mow in the New Barn very dry wheather Jock went to a moweing bee to Robs</p> <p>16 went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr White preach &amp; he Baptized George</p> <p>17 moved the orchard at the old barn</p> <p>18 mowed the orchard at the house</p> <p>19 drew 5 load into the East mow of the old barn out of the orchard A little rain very Warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1854</p> <p>July 20 drew 4 load of hay from the orchard at the old Barn to the New Barn put it over the horses there was 9 load in the orchard at the old Barn &amp; drew 7 load out of the orchard at the house</p> <p>21 drew 3 load from the field frount of the New Barn &amp; finished mowing it</p> <p>22 Mowed in the field last line North side of the road &amp; drew in 3 load from the field frount of the New Barn t</p> <p>23 No Meeting to day</p> <p>24 mowed A little this morning below the house J Father went to Joel Parishes with the Widow Frances &amp; her sister Elizabeth</p> <p>25 in the forenoon drew 3 loads of hay from the field East line north side of the road</p> <p>25 mowed in the below the house</p> <p>26 drew in hay all day from below the house very dry weather</p> <p>27 cut the fall wheat it is badly winter killed</p> <p>28 finished mowing North side of the road</p> <p>29 drew in all the North Do Do Jock went to a raising of James Hernesss</p> <p>30 went to funeral of A Daughter of Edward Davis she was brought from Gananoque &amp; buried in Caintown</p> <p>31 mowed in the field below the little orchard the grafs very dry</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1851</p> <p>August 1 drew in from the field below the little orchard a little showr this afternoon</p> <p>2 mowed in the 2 field frount of the house wattie cut the fall wheat that was winter killed</p> <p>3 bound &amp; stook the fall wheat in forenoon went to Mallorytown to the Election voted for Mr Benjamin Tett in preference to Mr Delong</p> <p>4 mowed in the cons field Robert Armstrong helped A little rain this afternoon</p> <p>5 finished the con field &amp; raked part of it</p> <p>6 no meeting to Day</p> <p>7 mowed the Thompson place</p> <p>8 made A stack at the New Barn and cut the large oats below the Bull paster &amp; the grass seed</p> <p>9 cut the peas &amp; oats &amp; drew in the large oats &amp; drew in the remains of the grass seed &amp; that finished our haying</p> <p>10 hooked the large peas bound the peas &amp; oats yery very dry weather</p> <p>11 cut the Scotch wheat on the Thompson place &amp; part of the wheat in con field</p> <p>12 finished the wheat in the con field &amp; hook peas</p> <p>13 Mr Fleatcher preached in caintown</p> <p>14 hooked peas very dry wheaher</p> <p>15 I began to cut the oats on the crister place rather green</p> <p>16 worked at the peas</p> <p>17 Do Do Do</p> <p>18 worked at the oats</p> <p>19 Do Do Do</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1854</p> <p>August 20 no Meeting to Day</p> <p>21 finished the oats on cristers &amp; the peas &amp; oats</p> <p>22 Jock went to Brockville he is not very well cut the Barley rather a poor crop on acount of the drouth</p> <p>23 began to cut the wheat in frount of the house went to the funeral of the Widow Booth</p> <p>24 finished the cuting of the wheat good crop</p> <p>25 drew the last of the oats from cristers place</p> <p>26 drew dung to the harper field with both teems</p> <p>27 the Revd Mr German preached in caintown</p> <p>28 began to plow for the fall wheat in the harper field the ground very dry drew in the wheat frount of the house</p> <p>29 drew dung for the fall wheat</p> <p>30 Do Do Do a little rain last night</p> <p>31 began to sow the fall wheat sowed 5 Bushels of the wheat that took the preamium last year A little rain to Day</p> <p>Sept 1 sowed 2 Bushel of the Blue stem</p> <p>2 Jonney went to help Thomas Scott to drag his fall wheat</p> <p>3 Rev'd Mr Smart preached at Junetown</p> <p>4 went to charlestown with Barrels for Bens</p> <p>5 went Brockville to an Agricultural meeting Jonney fixed the fence around the cabbage &amp; corn</p> <p>6 moved the fence round the fall wheat</p> <p>7 Do Do Do</p> <p>8 went to William Griffins funerall to the stone church the Revd Mr German preached</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1854</p> <p>Sept 10 the Revd Mr Clapeson preached in caintown</p> <p>11 Thomas Scott came to build the midle wall in the seller for the sistren well Jock &amp; Jonney began to Blast in his well</p> <p>12 Scott worked at the wall</p> <p>13 Do Do Do Do</p> <p>14 went to Brockville &amp; got 1 barrel of watter lime 10s heavy rain</p> <p>15 worked at the woodhouse</p> <p>16 Thomas Scott came aplasterered the cistren</p> <p>17 the Revd Mr Smart preached in caintown</p> <p>18 made a Door for the seller</p> <p>19 finished building in the seller stairs</p> <p>20 laid part of the floor in the woodhouse</p> <p>21 thrashed the Barley with the horse Jock went to Brockville with Father</p> <p>22 pulled the corn poor crop</p> <p>23 cut up part of the corn stalks Jonney to T Sects Bee</p> <p>24 the Revd Mr German preach in caintown</p> <p>25 cut the rest of the corn stalk</p> <p>26 went to Whitefish or Mortue with 30 porkbarrels for John Elingham to Morton &amp; McKee stopt all night at Robert Woods</p> <p>27 came home from R Woods</p> <p>28 Jonney drew 1 load of sand from Purvises</p> <p>29 drew 2 loads of sand from Purvises</p> <p>28 Samuel Innis thrashed some wheat &amp; the peas</p> <p>29 thrashed at Hogans Jock &amp; the boys helped Wm Hogan lost his finger with the Machine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>54</p> <p>1 Revd Mr German preached in caintown</p> <p>2 this week the peas &amp; wheat was cleared there was 36 Bushels of peas &amp; 22 of wheat</p> <p>7 went to Charlestown with 28 pork Barrels to Be{illegible}</p> <p>9 cleaned spring wheat for the show Jonny went to Martin Redman with the Bull very well in the forenoon</p> <p>10 went to Brockville to the Show took five premium on oats, first on flax seed &amp; a discretionary one on the Bull</p> <p>15 went to Lyn to the Quarterly Meetting very cold day</p> <p>16 began to dig the potatoes</p> <p>17 George Thompson came to make sash for the woodhouse I mixed plaster for the Weavers room Jock &amp; the Boys worked at the potatoes</p> <p>18 Snowed about an inch this forenoon all gone befoe night</p> <p>19 Thompson finished the sash charged 12s.6d snowed about an inch last night all gone about noon shut up the Hogs went to Mill with 14 Bushel peas</p> <p>20 worked at the potatoes two of J Hughes boys helped in the fore noon then they went &amp; helped Wm Daviss at the Machine</p> <p>21 finished the potatoes two J Hughes sons &amp; J Hills helped Jock &amp; Me went to An Agricultural Meeting</p> <p>22 went to Charlestown with 28 Pork Barrels to Reeves &amp; 12 to H Green at Lyn Ellery went to Wm Clows on on it visit {illegible}t this is {illegible} Daniel Nowlan worked 1 1/2 days in the Garden</p> <p>28 Thos Scott &amp; Wm Dixey came &amp; put the first coat of plaster on the weavers room &amp; built chimney</p> <p>29 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach</p> <p>30 Jonney finished plowing the cristies place</p> <p>31 Tho Scott &amp; W Dixey came &amp; finished plastering the weavers room this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1854</p> <p>Nov 1 Jock went to Brockville with a load of Turnips sold them for 1s 2d per Bushel I went to Mallorytown &amp; made the returns off the stautue labour to the Town clark Mr Dowsley</p> <p>2 Killed the hogs Rob &amp; Rowsom helped</p> <p>3 pulled the Turnips fine crop</p> <p>4 drew in part of the &amp; put them in the seller cold wind</p> <p>5 the Revd Mr Clapeson preached in caintown</p> <p>6 went to Lyn with 15 Pork Barrels to J McDonald Jonney went to John Yonges Jock helped Rowsom to hill his hogs</p> <p>7 drew in the rest of the Potatos poor crop</p> <p>8 Jock Jonney Margaret &amp; L Ellen went to Brockville took 2 Barrels of calvel appels got 3s per Bushel &amp; 7 per lb for sausagausee I covered the Grape vines the trimed the rest</p> <p>9 Jock &amp; Jonney helped Rob to kill his hogs hard frost</p> <p>10 Began to plow in the field frount of the house</p> <p>11 went to charlestown with 28 pork barrels to B{illegible} rain last night &amp; this morning</p> <p>12 the Rev Mr Smart preached in caintown</p> <p>13 set up A coalpit a wet drisely day</p> <p>14 Jonney plowed frount of the house</p> <p>15 Jock &amp; Jonney helped Rowsom at the thrashing machin</p> <p>16 Jock &amp; Jonney plowed with both teems frount of the house</p> <p>17 Began to dig a dich from the Woodshed seller Mr Bulger Grahme &amp; a son of Mr Leader helpd Jock worked with them</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1854</p> <p>Nov 17 Father moved his Loom into a room that we fixed for him in the Woodshed</p> <p>18 Snowed about 3 inches a verry disagreable day</p> <p>19 the Revd Mr German preached in caintown</p> <p>20 went to Mr J H Hough with 7 ewes to a Leister Ram that the township Agricultural Society purchased slept all night Jonney brought the horses home</p> <p>21 I went to Brockville to atend the court as a Juryman the roads is very bad hard frost</p> <p>22 Jonney took Lizie Clow home she worked one month at Jocks</p> <p>23 took 7 Ewes to Mr J McNishes to a Southdown Ram that the township Asociation Purchased fine Day</p> <p>24 Jonney went to Charlestown with 28 pork barrels to Mr Bews heavy rain this afternoon</p> <p>25 heavy rain all night &amp; this forenoon snow &amp; frost all gone came to Wm Clows with him Dismisted from the Jury was locked up from thursday till saturday 3 oclock it was thift there was 11 of us agreed &amp; one would not agree the Judge dismisted us without a verdic</p> <p>26 26 came from Wm Clows home the roads very bad</p> <p>27 put ceader polls in the dich &amp; partly covered them</p> <p>28 filled the ditch &amp; craped the earth from the back of the woodshed &amp; John Bail Died</p> <p>29 wheeled some of the earth from between the houses in the forenoon John young came here to go to the wake I went with him to Bails</p> <p>30 stopt all night at S youngs &amp; went to the funeral he was Buried at caintown the Revd Mr German preached</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1854</p> <p>December 1 hard frost thrashed some oats</p> <p>2 Drew some wood &amp; thrashed some oats</p> <p>3 the Revd Mr Clapison preached in caintown very Stormy Day wind &amp; snow</p> <p>4 still Storming Snow about 12 inches deep fixed the partition in weavers room</p> <p>5 made a door for weavers room still stormy drew 3 load of wood very cold</p> <p>6 cleaned 22 Bushel of oats stormy Day wind came to day from the south</p> <p>7 still Storming the wind turned to the North East again Samual Innis came to thrash &amp; thrashed all the Wheat</p> <p>8 went to charlestown with 20 pork barrels for Mr Bews roads heavy</p> <p>9 went to Mr Houghs for the sheep he would not charge anything for keeping the sheep Mr James McNish brought the sheep that was at his place home</p> <p>10 no Meeting to Day</p> <p>11 I went to John Youngs with Leather Jock went to Brockville with a load of turnips got 1s.8d to 2s per Bushel he gave six bushel to Mr Willie as pay for the Recorder till till the first of January 1856</p> <p>12 began to clean the wheat</p> <p>13 I came home from John young I fixed slaugh for him</p> <p>14 cleaned the wheat a little thaw</p> <p>15 finished cleaning the wheat had 20 Bushel of fall &amp; 40 of spring</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1854</p> <p>Jock went to Brockville with a load of turnips</p> <p>17 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr German preach</p> <p>18 Jock went to McElheneys Mill with 24 Bushels of wheat &amp; 2 of corn</p> <p>19 I worked at the house very cold &amp; severe frost</p> <p>20 Jock helped W H Davis &amp; J. Rowsom to kill a cow each Jonney went to yonge mills with {illegible} scantling to get 82 set of Bedpost turned by Andnes</p> <p>21 drew some wood very cold wheather</p> <p>22 Killed the Bull W H Davis &amp; J Rowsom helped</p> <p>23 Jock went to Brockville with 14 turkes got 2.6 a 3s each</p> <p>24 Alfred Evrys oldest son was bured at the stone church the Revd Mr Smart preached the funeral sermon</p> <p>25 Wm Hazelwood &amp; Betsy &amp; all the family was hear all Day fine day a little rain at night</p> <p>26 drew a little wood I worked at the house</p> <p>27 Jonney threshed some oats snow nearly all gone</p> <p>28 John Innis come hear &amp; made turned 15 horse shoes</p> <p>29 J tocaulked shoes for Jefs &amp; Jock put them on</p> <p>30 Jock went to Brockville with 10 bushel of turnip &amp; two turkes</p> <p>31 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Clapson preach</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>January 1 Went to townmeeting with John Rowsom to Mallorytown fine day the roads very slippy</p> <p>2 Jock &amp; Father went to townmeeting &amp; voted for James Thompson but he lost the Election by 6 votes</p> <p>3 fited &amp; shod the two old horses &amp; the colt</p> <p>4 drew 3 pine logs to Colmans mill brock the slaugh with the fourth log A little rain this afternoon</p> <p>5 made a beam for the slaugh &amp; put new pines in it Jonney went young mills &amp; got the eight bedposts &amp; paid him 7s.6d for turning them hard frost very slippy</p> <p>6 drew 4 pine logs to colmans mill</p> <p>7 no Meeting to Day heavy rain this afternoon</p> <p>8 Jonney helped Rob to get out timber for a wood house I work in the Blacksmith shop at the boby</p> <p>9 Jonney helped bo I worked at the bobes</p> <p>10 went the School Meeting fine Day</p> <p>11 Jonney choped cordwood in the Drounded land I worked at the bobes</p> <p>12 Snowed about 1 1/2 inches last night but it is nearly all gone finished the bobes fine whea weather</p> <p>13 heavy rain this forenoon wind turned round to the North about noon &amp; it began to snow worked at the bed posts</p> <p>14 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr German preach poor slaing</p> <p>15 very stormy day worked at the bedposts</p> <p>16 drew some wood cold day</p> <p>17 drew 8 pines sawlogs to the sawmill went to Adam Armstrong to the Library meeting &amp; Elected the new committee</p> <p>18 went to Brockville with Adam Armstrong Paid Mr McKee one pound seven shilling &amp; six pence for --- &amp; Thomas Scott &amp; bought $10 workth of Books for the Library {illegible word}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>January 19 went to Charlestown mills with 38 flour barrels for Mr Bews the roads very poor Jock drew cordwood that Jonney cut on the drounded land beech &amp; mapel</p> <p>20 worked at the bed posts Jock thrashed in the forenoon &amp; Jonney in the afternoon</p> <p>21 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach very stormy in the afternoon</p> <p>22 heavy rain last night rain &amp; snow all day with heavy wind cold &amp; clear at sundown</p> <p>23 Jock went to Brockville with 12 bushel of turnips &amp; Margret &amp; Elen went with him snowed in the afternoon</p> <p>24 Jock went to Brockville with a load of wood sold it to Mr Levet for 11s.3d he is to take him 6 load or cord fine day</p> <p>25 Jock took another load Jonney &amp; me drew fire wood yesterday &amp; to day</p> <p>26 Jock went with another load to day very stormy with snow and wind all day</p> <p>27 still snowing the snow fell about 12 inches</p> <p>28 went to caintown and heard the Revd Mr Robinson from Newbourough preach a Mifsionary sermon</p> <p>29 thrashed the peas &amp; oats put 10 bushel In a bin for seed put 9 more in the bin for feed heavy thunder with Snow &amp; rain</p> <p>30 thrashed the fall oats &amp; cleaned them had about 6 bushels very stormy day heavy wind &amp; snow with &amp; a great drift</p> <p>31 began to thrast the little oats Jock &amp; Jonney drew hemlock logs to Colmans sawmill</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>Febuary 1 I went with Father Elen &amp; Margret to James Thompson on A visit Jonney thrashed oats Jock drew hemlock logs</p> <p>2 Jock went to Brockvile with aload of wood he gave it to Mr Levet I went to Charlestown with 62 flour Barrels left them at the mills for Bews Jonney thrashed oats some snow &amp; wind</p> <p>3 Jock went with another load of wood to Levit cleaned 30 bushel of oats fine day</p> <p>4 no Meeting to Day I went to Adam Armstrong he was taken very sick on thursday he is better</p> <p>5 Jock went to Brockville with wood to Levit I thrashed oats very cold day</p> <p>6 Jock went with another load of wood to Levit I thrashed oats the themomitar is down to 34 &amp; some said it was down to 38</p> <p>7 Jock &amp; Jonney drew wood I finished thrashing the oats alittle snow</p> <p>8 Jock took another load of wood to Levit that made eight load or cord that is all he wants I drew wood and put A shoe on the slaugh</p> <p>9 Jock took a load of wood sold it in the street for 11s 3d Wattie &amp; me cleaned the oats had 47 Bushel put 35 in the bin next the door Jonney choped wood &amp; I drew it in the afternoon</p> <p>10 Jock went to Brockville with A load of wood &amp; sold it for 11s 3d be bought 20 lb of Barley 3 1/4 {illegible} Jonney &amp; me drew 3 load of hay from the ca{illegible} Wattie &amp; Ellen went to Christopher younges</p> <p>11 no meeting to Day</p> <p>12 went to charlestown with barrels</p> <p>13 I cut down 3 oke trees for hames Jock drew them up to the house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>Feb 14 heavey rain to Day sawed &amp; made some hems</p> <p>15 still rain &amp; sleet worked at the hames</p> <p>16 Do Do Do Do Do Do</p> <p>17 went to McElheneys Mill with 14 bushel of wheat &amp; 2 1/2 of barley roads very bad</p> <p>18 went to Lyn to quartly meeting</p> <p>19 Jock went to Brockville with a load of wood I went to Belemys Mill wih 14 2/3 bushel of oats got 205 lb of oatmeal fine Day</p> <p>20 drew 3 load of wood from marsh Jock went to Brockville with wood</p> <p>21 went Brockville with 10070 beamsticks got L 2.3 for them {in margin - bougth {illegible}} Jock was down with wood ouht 6 11/16 lb of caff cowhide 1s.10 per lb &amp; 21 3/4 sole leather 1/4 1/2 L.2.2.4 shoe thread 5</p> <p>22 Jock went to Brockville with wood I fixed a cutter shaft for John young this forenoon dew 1 load of wood</p> <p>23 Jock went to Brockville with a load of wood for Rev Mr Smart I drew 2 loads of wood to the house</p> <p>24 went to Brockville to the Annual Meeting of the County paid five pounds to the widow Philips gave me to Pamlor. Lee he endorsed A Note that he held to her husband Agricultural Socity was chosen President got Buel's Not paid him 7s.6d thee was 1s of intrest</p> <p>25 went to caintown heard the Rev Mr Clapeson preach cold Day</p> <p>26 went to Ninons for A load Bark that the Widow Philips got from Mr Tutt the Bark was very dark coloured it was damage Tutt took his two foot mill &amp; trid to mesure the quanty but he could not for it was not piled so that he could Mr Willson saw it was Not work over 12s.6d</p> <p>27 drew 6 loads of wood I choped Jock drawed</p> <p>28 Do 3 Do Do in the forenoon went to Samuel younges on A visit very hard frost</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>March 1 went to Charlestown with a load of barrels for Elingham left them at charlestown Mills for Buels high winds</p> <p>2 cut 2 oke trees on the drowned land for hamesticks high winds south south west</p> <p>3 went to Lyn to an Agricultural meeting Elen &amp; Margret went James Clows on A visit</p> <p>4 went to Junetown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart preach</p> <p>5 drew rails &amp; railscuts to the Eastline worked at the rails &amp; wood the most of this week</p> <p>10 went to Brockville to an Agricultural meeting it was desided to sell the stock that belonged to the socitie on the first of May</p> <p>11 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr German preach</p> <p>12 went to Websters Mill for A load of stuff for John Yonge Cristopher &amp; Benjmin yonge went with me &amp; we got 3000 fett of 1 1/2 plank went to Charlestown acrofs the Lake got to Johns about nine oclock</p> <p>13 came home it began to storm in the afternoon</p> <p>14 stormed all day</p> <p>15 drew rails this forenoon Ben Bail helped it stormed &amp; rained in the afternoon</p> <p>16 drew rails in the for to the West line Bail helped in the forenoon he burned his hand so that he could not work</p> <p>17 went to Brockville with 700 haim stick got 4s per 1000 John yonge &amp; his Wife came here on A visit very stormy this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>March 17 Jock drew 4 hemlock logs to Colmans Mill</p> <p>18 no meeting to Day</p> <p>19 drew rails to Westline I went to Brockville with little Elen &amp; little Wat to hear Mr Dunlop read in the courthouse paid 7 1/2 d each</p> <p>20 stormy day mended some of the childrens shoes</p> <p>21 drew trails to the west line</p> <p>22 went to McElhenys Mill with 14 Bushel of wheat &amp; 5 bushel of Peas Jock drew 9 logs hemlock to Colmans Mill</p> <p>23 went to Brockville with Rowsom bought 1 bos of glogs Paid 7s.6 for it 3 lb puttie 3 1/2 per lb</p> <p>24 drew rails &amp; wood Jonny helped there was no shool</p> <p>25 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Clapeson preach good sleighing James Robinson came hear from Ramsy last night Wm Hazelwood Children is very bad with the Measels</p> <p>26 drew up load of wood heavy drift</p> <p>27 James Robinson started for home drew 4 load of wood</p> <p>28 Jonny &amp; Me cut 12 oke logs Jock drew</p> <p>29 drew 5 okes &amp; 6 pine logs drew 59 barrels to Lyn fr Colman</p> <p>30 drew 2 okes to colmans Mill &amp; 6 loads of wood went to Lyn with 58 barrels for Colman</p> <p>31 drew 39 barrels for colmans &amp; 65 for Elingham all to Lyn got L1.2.6 from Colman for drawing his.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>April 1 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Smart preach he told us that is the last time he would preach in caintown Jock sick</p> <p>2 very stormy day fixed sapbukets</p> <p>3 drew 5 loads of ceader. Jonney drew I choped Jock &amp; Margret went to Aunt Marys on A viit he bought five Bushel Scotch wheat paid eight shilling &amp; six pence per Bushel from Wm Cowan</p> <p>4 drew 6 load of ceader &amp; 3 load of ash rails John Ackland helped</p> <p>5 taped the sugar bush 99 trees Rowsom move to his Father David went with hime with the Horses &amp; slaugh</p> <p>6 went to Charlestown with Elingham Jock taped more of the bush</p> <p>7 drew 3 basswood &amp; 3 oke logs to colmans mill</p> <p>8 went to caintown&amp; heard the Rev Mr German preach fine Day</p> <p>9 drew oke logs &amp; 5 pine log</p> <p>10 Do 5 pine logs we sold all the oke logs to Mr Dicson but 2 there was 19 1/4 standards log he paid me fou pounds &amp; he owes me three pounds three shillings &amp; nine pence very stormy rain &amp; snow</p> <p>11 drew 1 oke log 15 ft &amp; 2 12 ft in the forenoon Snow &amp; rain in the afternoon</p> <p>12 very hard frost this morning drew 3 elem &amp; 3 black ash log to colmans saw mill</p> <p>13 drew 5 loads of rails to the barnyards</p> <p>14 fixed the fences along the road very rainy to day</p> <p>15 no meeting to Day fine Day</p> <p>16 went to Samuel Innes &amp; got the hand hamer faced</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>April 17 Henary Armstrong came here &amp; we worked at a boreing machin</p> <p>18 Do Do Do no frost tis Morning or last night this is the first this Spring</p> <p>19 finished the machin this forenoon went to Wm Davis Senr with his sone Thomas with the machin &amp; bored about 100 pair</p> <p>20 went to Wm Davis with the Waggon A got the horsepowr &amp; riged it up here made some alterations on it &amp; bored about 220 peices</p> <p>21 hard frost last night finished boring Thomas Scott came &amp; put a coat of pure waterlime on the cistern Jock &amp; Jonny split rails on the west line fine Day</p> <p>22 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Clapeson preach A sermon on Temprence</p> <p>23 went to Mallorytown to the Count of Revitoin</p> <p>24 went to Brockville with Walter he is going to Mitchel in the Township of Lagan to Mr Rath to learn to be a survaor Jock &amp; Jonny finished spliting the rails fine Day</p> <p>25 Jock Began to plow &amp; plowed in the field south side of the road East line</p> <p>26 heavy rain this forenoon shoe the horses</p> <p>27 Jonney Armstrong &amp; me began to iron the Buggy</p> <p>28 heavy hard frost this morning set the buggy tine Jonney went to James Marchel raising in the afternoon I went Dicksons Mill with 3 bushel of wheat &amp; 2 bushel of corn paid 2s.6 for grinding the wheat @ 10d for the corn</p> <p>29 no Meetting to Day A littlee rain &amp; snow</p> <p>30 finished plowing the field at the New Barn sowd Cabbage seed in the hotbed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>May 1 Went to Brockville to an Agriculture Meetting M JW Hough bought two cows &amp; one Bull Mr C. C. Jones bought the 3 year old bull he gave him to Me to Keep till the first of May 15 1856 plowed on the Thompson place Jonney drew stones of the field below the little orchard</p> <p>2 Jonney finished plowing the Thompson place Jock began to plow below the little orchard</p> <p>3 Jock went to Brockville for the Bull from C C Jones Jonney plowed below the orchard the boyes &amp; Me made the fence on the West line in the bull paster Daniel Nowland worked in the garden</p> <p>4 worked in the Blacksmith hop with J Armstrong at the buggy Jock drew dung in the afternoon to the field frount of Elizas Jonny plowed below the orchard</p> <p>5 Began to Sow &amp; sowed 5 bushel of peas on the Thompson place Jock plowed West line the Wood begin to look Red</p> <p>6 no Meeting to Day</p> <p>7 Sowed 5 Bushel of Peas on the field south side of the road East line went on foot to Turner mill open the afternoon {in margin} in all 10 Bushel Peas</p> <p>8 Sowed 6 Bushel of Peas &amp; Oats same field Daniel Nowland worked in the garden {in the margin} 6 Bushel peas &amp; oats</p> <p>9 crofs draged the Peas &amp; Peas &amp; Oats the Woods looks Green very Dry weather</p> <p>10 finished crofs draging Jonney went to John Youngs to get Boots &amp; shoes made Sowed 2 Bushel of Black see wheat Bought of Fred Moore Paid 11s.3 per Bushel it came to first big stone frount of the house</p> <p>11 Sowed 1 1/2 bushel more that Jock got from bob sowed both on the winter face sowed grafssed &amp; dragged it in Sowed 1 quart of Red top 1 quart Kentucky Blue &amp; 1 quart of orchard grafs seed in the headridge at dich red top next Board fence</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>May 12 Sowed in the field South side of the Road West line 2 bushel of own Scotch wheat on the first 4 1/2 ridges then 4 bushel that Jock got of Wm Cowan &amp; that finished the potato &amp; turnip ground very Dry whether went to Caintown to the Funeral of Joseph Wamens Wife she was A Daughter of James Ferguson the Rev Mr German preached</p> <p>14 fine Showr last nigh sowed grass seed on the field frount of Eliza old house Jonny draged the field on Cristies place</p> <p>15 fine Showr last night Jock finished plowing the field below the little orchard &amp; then went to Christies place to plow</p> <p>16 fine rain last night Sowed 1 bushel of Scotch wheat on the first 2 1/2 ridges of green sward that finished Cowans wheat then Sowed 2 bushel of Scotch wheat</p> <p>17 Sowed 3 1/2 bushel of Poll oats in the field below the little orchard next the ditch went to James Ferguson funeral the Rev Mr Clapeson preached</p> <p>18 Sowed 1 1/2 bushel of Scotch wheat cross draged the green sward {in margin} bushel of wheat in all</p> <p>19 went McElhenneys Mill with 4 bush of wheat &amp; 8 1/2 bushel of peas got 4 bushel of the peas from Bob bought 100 of flour five dollars &amp; half the 110 &amp; 100 of indian meal fiefteen shillings paid hime two shilling &amp; sixpence for grinding the four bushel of wheat</p> <p>20 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Clapeson preach there was A quarterly meeting</p> <p>21 Jock finished plowing cristies place &amp; began to plow in harper field the boys &amp; me chained for corn &amp; potatoes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>May 22 Planted 1 1/2 Acres of corn &amp; 1 1/2 bushel of ayrly potatos groung in good order</p> <p>23 planted 1 bushel of Marinos 1 1/2 bushel of round cups on the 2 ridge from the corn then 8 bushel of the Thompsons 11 of cups &amp; Eyeless 25 bushel of potatos in all on the Cristies place</p> <p>24 sowed 1 1/2 bushel of barley on Do Do {Cristie place} A little showr last night ground very dry</p> <p>25 sowed 6 bushel of oats in the harper field</p> <p>26 sowed 3 1/2 bushel of oats then 1 1/2 bushel of the large oats all in the harper field 14 bushel of oats in all the groung very dry that finished the Spring work we have not lost A minit this spring with rain</p> <p>27 no Meeting to Day</p> <p>28 washed the Sheep warm Day one of the sheep Died when washing</p> <p>29 went to Morvies for lime got 13 bushel for ourself 4 for 2 Hogan 2 for Wm Doves paid 8 per bushel</p> <p>30 got some fat pine to make tar cut it up &amp; slack the lime Dry wheather</p> <p>31 went to Brockville bought 7 bushel of corn paid 6S.3d per bushel 50 lbs barly 3 per lb 15 1/4 lb sole leather 1S. 6d per lb A coat 17.6 vest 10 cap 5 belt 2</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>June 1 Seared the Sheep Jock &amp; Granpa &amp; made some tar &amp; s{illegible} the lime A little rain this morning</p> <p>2 Jonney went to mill with the corn we began to make the line fence last line Jock went to A rasin of John Henrey Henarys fine rain we are in great need of it heavy rain to night</p> <p>3 went to caintown there was no Meeting</p> <p>4 planted upwards of 500 cabage plants Granpa &amp; Jonney started for Ramseys int Buggy that we got from Turner Lilie fine Day everything is growing</p> <p>5 went to Mallorytown with a yoke of three year old Steers that we sold to A Yankie for fortie Dollars</p> <p>6 picked the stones of the Turnip ground &amp; plowed it</p> <p>7 hoed the erley potatos very showry</p> <p>8 fixed A reach &amp; axel for the buggy showry</p> <p>9 draged the Turnip &amp; fured it up</p> <p>10 No Meeting to day</p> <p>11 Jock &amp; the Boys sowed the Turnips this forenoon bought the seed of Turner paid 5S per pound worked on the roads</p> <p>12 Worked on the roads little rain Father came home from ramsey left Jonney at</p> <p>13 Do Pacinham his print shop to com{illegible} from the</p> <p>14 Do Do Do Do</p> <p>15 little rain made some of the line fence</p> <p>16 went to John Yonges with Jock Betsey Margret &amp; Ellen on A visit</p> <p>17 1 no Meetting to day</p> <p>18 drew lumber from Weeks Mill in the forenoon went to A raisin of A Woodhouse for Bob</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>June 19 went to McElhennys Mill with 4 bushel of wheat that we got from bob bought 100 of flour p{illegible} 4S.3 Jock &amp; the boys began to hoe the Corn</p> <p>20 rain last night &amp; this forenoon bottome chairs</p> <p>21 hoed corn the corn cut with the grub</p> <p>22 heavy rain last night &amp; still raning</p> <p>23 finished hoeing the corn Jock went to Brockville with 1 sheep 1 calf alive &amp; 1 calf dead got 12.6 for the sheep 10S for the calf &amp; 15 for the dead one got 3d per lb for the hind quarters &amp; 2 d for the fore quarters</p> <p>24 no meeting to day it rained all day</p> <p>25 I fixed a spare &amp; hooks to cut the thistles out of the wheat Jock let the water of corn &amp; potatos</p> <p>26 worked on the roads for colmans commutation money</p> <p>27 put ashes on the turnips &amp; some on the corn at the lower end of the field peeled hemlock bark on the T land</p> <p>28 very heavy rain &amp; thunder last night &amp; this morning peeled Bark</p> <p>29 very warm day peeled Bark</p> <p>30 peeled Bark very warm day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>July 1 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr German preach &amp; Mr Hanry in the afternoon</p> <p>2 hoed the potatos warm day</p> <p>3 went to Brockville Sale 70 lbs Wool 3S 3/4 lb &amp; 33 3/4 at 1./3 &amp; 1/8 per lb &amp; got cloth for coats &amp; vests</p> <p>4 hoed the potates Jock went &amp; helped jame Herkness to take down a Barn</p> <p>5 went to Charlestown with 33 pork barrels to Buise for I Elingham</p> <p>6 Jock went to a raisin of a Barn of James Harkness I went trough the Turnips in the forenoon drew oake stuff from the sawmill in the afternoon</p> <p>7 thined the Turnips in the forenoonwent to Davisons Mill for Father he was fishing with Mr Hick since Friday</p> <p>8 Established a Sunday School in our Schoolhouse no Meeting</p> <p>9 began to hill the corn very poor</p> <p>10 finished the corn &amp; began the potates</p> <p>11 worked at the potatos Jock went to A Dung bee of Adam Armstrong</p> <p>12 finished hilling the potatos &amp; hoeing the Turnips the second time warm Day with thunder at the North &amp; aperently heavy rain</p> <p>13 transplanted five rows of Turnips very heavy rain</p> <p>14 plied the P hemlock bark</p> <p>15 went to caintown &amp; heard the Mr Beumen preach</p> <p>16 began to Mow &amp; mowed in the garden &amp; the spinegrafs below &amp; part of the peace next the woods south side of the road</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>July 17 went to Brockville to an Agricultural Meeting sent $10.10C in A letter to Dr Ryrson for Books for School Library Father paid Sherwood &amp; Steel $10 as retaining fee he paid $10 before very heavy rain</p> <p>18 mowed the remainder of the peace at the woods rain to Day</p> <p>19 fixed at the Cap rain to Day</p> <p>20 fine Day raked the hay</p> <p>21 Drew in six small load of hay that is the first</p> <p>22 no Meeting to Day</p> <p>23 mowed in the 2 field the uper half very cloudy</p> <p>24 mowed in the field North side of the road East line drew in 2 loads of hay from the 2 field</p> <p>25 mowed in forenoon North side road east line cock part 2 fields very warm day themometer 80 in shade</p> <p>26 rained most of the day worked A little at John Yonges cradle</p> <p>27 raked hay in the 2 field &amp; in the dich North side of the road</p> <p>28 worked at the cap rained parts of the day</p> <p>29 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev'd Mr German preach</p> <p>30 finished puting the roof on the cap rained parted of the Day</p> <p>31 raked &amp; drew in the hay in the field North side turned over the cockes &amp; drew in 9 loads from that field</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August 1 Began to cut the fall wheat rained in the afternoon</p> <p>2 worked at the wheat fine Day</p> <p>3 finished the wheat this forenoon&amp; drew 2 loads from the orchard at the house put over the horses fine Day</p> <p>4 heavy rain last night finished mowing the orchard at the house &amp; began to mow in the orchard at the old Barn dull cloudy Day with showrs</p> <p>5 the Rev'd Mr Harvey preached in our School house fine Day</p> <p>6 drew 3 loads of hay from the orchard at the house put 2 of them over the horses &amp; 3 load from the orchard at the old Barn put the 3 over the horses there is 3 large loads &amp; 4 small loads over the horses fine Day</p> <p>7 drew in 4 loads of fall wheat this morning heavy rain the rest of the Day</p> <p>8 mowed in the field below the house rain in the afternoon John Yonge came here he has finished his haying</p> <p>9 dull day mowed a little</p> <p>10 rain last night John Yonge went home Jock &amp; Granpa went to Brockville &amp; brought Box of Library Books for our School Section 59 volumes cost $20.20C the boys &amp; me raked &amp; cocked part of the medow below the hous</p> <p>11 drew in 4 loads of fall wheat &amp; 7 loads of hay from the field below the house finished mowing the field below house Wm Hughs helped</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>August 12 Went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Benning preach fine day</p> <p>13 drew in 7 loads of hay finished mowing the 2 field fine Day</p> <p>14 drew in 4 load of hay &amp; finished mowing 2 field</p> <p>15 began to mow in conszion field Robert Heughs came to help mowed 2 swarths &amp; then quite his sythe was no good he went home &amp; Wm came at noon</p> <p>16 mowed in the cons field Wm Heugh &amp; Robert Armstrong helped showry Day finished the field</p> <p>17 spred &amp; raked &amp; cocked part of the cons field Robert Armstrong &amp; Wm Heugh helped half the Day Moores thrashing machin came here</p> <p>18 the thrashing Machn thrashed the fall Wheat &amp; had 56 1/2 Bushels &amp; 2 1/2 that we thrashed before, 59 in all finished rakeing the cons field</p> <p>19 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Throup in the afternoon he is A new ministerof Fence Church</p> <p>20 drew in 10 loads of hay from the cons field had tow waggons</p> <p>21 began to cut the Black see wheat</p> <p>22 finished the Black see wheat it was very thisely</p> <p>23 mowed the Thompson place very warm day</p> <p>24 began to cut the oats &amp; peas Jock &amp; the boys raked the Thomspon place fine Day</p> <p>25 went to charleston with Barrels for Elenhany Jock &amp; the boys finished the raking</p> <p>26 went to Caintown &amp; herd the Rev M German preach</p> <p>27 made A stack &amp; that finished haying drew in the Black see</p> <p>28 Jock &amp; the boys began to hook the peas &amp; cut the oats &amp; peas</p> <p>29 worked at the peas finished the peas &amp; oats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>August 30 Began to cut the schotch wheat in the field south side of the road west fence hard frost</p> <p>31 worked at the wheat hard frost last night</p> <p>Sept 1 went to Brockville sold 1 firkin of Butter 9 1/2 per lb Egs 9 per Dozen set a letter to house heavy rain afternoon J grubed</p> <p>2 heard the Mr Harvy preach in our shool house</p> <p>3 worked at the wheat fine Day</p> <p>4 Do Do Do</p> <p>5 went to McElhenneys mill with 16 bushel of fall wheat Jock &amp; the boys helped John Ockland at thrashing Georg Evens &amp; Michel McAvoy was buried to Day</p> <p>6 drew dung to the pea ground in the forenoon with 2 waggons &amp; drew in afternoon wheat from the west line south side near</p> <p>7 drew dung with 2 waggons Jock plowed</p> <p>8 spread dung in the forenoon cut the Barley in the afternoon Jock plowed fine Day</p> <p>9 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Benning Preach in the forenoon</p> <p>10 Sowed five Bushel of fall wheat in the field South side of the Road East line cut part of the oats in the harper field in the afternoon</p> <p>11 went to Brockville with three Barrels of Apples got 11S.3d for one barrels of the Brockville Beuty &amp; 10S for two barrels of the Americans</p> <p>12 Jock &amp; the boys hooked peas on the Thompson place &amp; cut oats in the harper field Jock &amp; the boys hlped Hogan at thrashing heavy rain last night &amp; this morning</p> <p>13 worked at the oats Robert Armstrong helped</p> <p>14 worked at the oats Robert Heugh helped to mow them they were lying on the ground</p> <p>15 cut the wheat below the little orchard P Wm Heugh helped</p> <p>16 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr Trook Preach</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>Sept 17 drew in the oats from the Harper field in the forenoon heavy rain in the afternoon</p> <p>18 heavy rain most of the Day C{illegible} our Books</p> <p>19 went to Brockville the Widow Ferguson went with me &amp; got the Will of her Husband recorded I was A witness to it I make {illegible} to it took 3 barrels of American got 10 &amp; 8s per barrel Jock finished cuting the wheat</p> <p>20 cut the Poll oats went to Malorytown a made the returns of road work</p> <p>21 Jock &amp; the boys drew in 3 load of wheat &amp; bound the oats I went to Charlestown with 32 pork barrels to Bews &amp; brought 60 flour b{illegible} back</p> <p>22 Stacked the oats &amp; wheat Granpa helped that finished the Harvest work</p> <p>23 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev W. German preach</p> <p>24 went to Lyn with 60 flour barrels for Elingham &amp; got for him $19.59 units</p> <p>25 went to Brockville to an Agricultural Meeting</p> <p>26 Jock began to plow the Thompson place for Rye</p> <p>27 cleaned grain for the Show Jock plowed</p> <p>28 went to Mr Moorehouses for seed Ry got 2 1/2 bushel &amp; threashed the Mulicolic had nearly 1 bush Jock finished the plowing</p> <p>29 Sowed the Muticolic Rye on the first seven ridges East line the first ridges twelve pace ther a pile of stones at the end of the ridge the half of the eight ridges is sowed with the Mulicolic, sowed the 2 1/2 Bushels that I got from Morehouse on the rest of the field Jock went to Brockville with chickens got 7 1/2 each</p> <p>30 the Revd Mr Throop preached in caintown</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>Oct 1 went to Farmersville with the cloth to the fulling mill broke the tire of the waggon got A wheel from W Barington</p> <p>2 went to Brockville to the cattle Show took the 2nd on fall wheat 2nd on oats 2nd barley fine Day</p> <p>3 Samuel Inis came &amp; set the waggon tire &amp; turned 8 horse shoes</p> <p>4 went to Lyn to the cattle show took the first premium on the yearling Bull 2 on 2 year old heffer 2 on 1 year old 1 on fall wheat 1 on oats</p> <p>5 the Revd Mr Throop &amp; Mr McNish came here on A visit Jock &amp; the boys was at Granpas at threashing machin &amp; shod the colt fine Day</p> <p>6 went to Lyn to A Pomological meeting was chosin President of the Pomological socitie there was a fine show of Apples</p> <p>7 went to Caintown heard the Revd Mr Bening preach</p> <p>8 went to Lyn with 60 flour barrels for Colmans</p> <p>9 went to Brockville gave Henery McDonald 2 barrels of Snow apples 8s 9d per Barrel sold I &amp; S Rags 1 tub of Butter 84 lb 10 per lb</p> <p>10 began to pull the corn Jock helped Samuel Innis to iron whipeltrees for Littlejames</p> <p>11 finished the corn poor crop the boys helped John Ockland at thrashing Machin</p> <p>12 went to Charleston with 20 pork barrels &amp; 10 to {illegible}</p> <p>13 Shod the old horses heavy rain all Day</p> <p>14 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Throop preach in the forenoon</p> <p>15 began to Dig the potatoes some of them rotten ground very wet</p> <p>16 went to Brockville with 8 Barrels of Apples got 7s.6d per Barrel snows</p> <p>17 Innises came to thrash &amp; thrashed the Peas fine Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855 October 18 thrashed A stack at the New Barn of wheat &amp; oats they were put into green it was heated so that was spoiled the wheat was black &amp; the oats brown A little rain last night</p> <p>19 healped Wm Hogan at thrash Buckwheat</p> <p>20 Jock went to Farmersville with the Widow Seaten she was hear on A visit. I picked Appels A fine Day warm Jennet McIntosh is down on A visit from Ancaster</p> <p>21 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr German preach fine day</p> <p>22 worked at the potatos A few rotten</p> <p>23 Do Do Do Do Do</p> <p>24 picked the Spitzenburg appels had 4 barrels began to Snow this afternoon &amp; snow hard</p> <p>25 snowed about 5 inches last night &amp; is still snowing A very stormy Day worked in the Blacksmith shop</p> <p>26 made A crout box very sloppy with the snow the roads very bad</p> <p>27 gathered appels the snow nearly gone</p> <p>28 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Throop preach roads bad</p> <p>29 worked at the potatos William Hagan helped I am to make A Lathe for Janis loom fine Day A little frost last night</p> <p>30 worked at Hoggan Lath Jock &amp; the boys worked at the Potatos</p> <p>31 worked at the Potatos Rob Armstrong &amp; David Ackland helped fine weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>Nov 1 Finished the diging of the Potatos</p> <p>2 began to pull the Turnips a great many of them rotton just above the ground</p> <p>3 worked at the Turnips fine Day James Hazelwood Wife Died of consumption</p> <p>4 the Revd Mr Benning Preached in caintown I went J. Hazelwoods wifes wake</p> <p>5 went to the funeral of J Hazelwood wife at the Stone Church the Revd Mr Benning preached the funeral sermon there was 52 or 54 Buggies &amp; waggons &amp; some horsemen</p> <p>6 went to Charlestown with 24 pork barrels</p> <p>7 Jock &amp; me went to Cristies Younge this afternoon on our way to Gananoque with Mr Roth Wat came home from Balaclava where he was survaing</p> <p>8 went to Gananocque &amp; Bought A Durham heffer one year old from Dr Beckman paid him 36 dollars 40 was the price of her but he gave him 4 dollars as a luck penny came to Ben Yonges and stopt all night</p> <p>9 came home to day from Gananoque</p> <p>10 went to Lyn to an Agricultural meeting received $5s.50s. Jock received 4$ as premiums for the year Father went to the quarterly meeting</p> <p>11 no meeting here to Day</p> <p>12 drew dung to the field below the little orchard fine weather</p> <p>13 finished drawing all the Dung from the old Barn</p> <p>14 Jock began to plow in the field below the ol Barn the boys &amp; me drew in 4 loads of potatos from the Cristie place</p> <p>15 Jock plowed I went to A dung Bee of J J McIntosh the boys finished Drawing the Potatos A Good crop</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>Nov 16 heavy rain last night &amp; to day with thunder banked the house in the afternoon geting very cold</p> <p>17 hard frost last night gathered the cabbage fine crop</p> <p>18 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr German preach the ground hard frozen</p> <p>19 thrashed 30 shaves of oats for straw for to make cider. Jock &amp; the boys cleaned some of the peas John Yonge came hear</p> <p>20 made A Shaving Horse for John Yonge he went home to Day bad roads</p> <p>21 finished cleaning the peas had 57 1/2 bush snowed about 3 inches George Two brought the thrashing</p> <p>22 made cider for Rob Armstrong Wm Daves &amp; James Evens about barles</p> <p>23 made cider Rob Armstrong George Two Wm Hazelwood &amp; 1 barrel for ourselves in all about 5 bar</p> <p>24 went to Lyn bought 22 1/2 lb sole leather 1s.6d per lb got 4 lbs of upper leather which made 13 3/4 lb that we had got from Henry McDonald at 2 per lb he got 2 barrels of snow Apples at 8s.9d pr barrels made 17s.6 &amp; I paid A Hanary 10s which makde 27s.6d</p> <p>25 25 went to caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr McGee preached he is just come from Inland roads very slippy</p> <p>26 made our own cider fine Day rain some snow in the afternoon</p> <p>27 Jock took 3 Ewes to George McNish fine Day in waggon</p> <p>28 made cider for David Tennent &amp; the Widow Phillips &amp; A Armstrong fine Day</p> <p>29 went to Henery Manharts with 7 Ewes to the Southdown Ram</p> <p>30 drew some wood &amp; made an axe helve hard frost</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>December 1 Helped Rob Armstrong at thrashing machin wind blew so hard from the southwest that we had to quit fine Day otherwise</p> <p>2 the Revd Mr Benning preached at caintown &amp; the Revd Mr McGee preached at the Stown Church</p> <p>3 helped Robert Armstrong at thrashing Machin</p> <p>4 David McDonal Died this morning of cranps in the Stomack he was takeing on Saturday night I went to John Yonges by Farmersville stopt all night</p> <p>5 came home from John Yonge &amp; went to the wake</p> <p>6 went to the funeral of David McDonald the Revd Mr McMurry preached the funeral sermon</p> <p>7 went to Brockville with Walter he started for Michel fine Day the roads very hard &amp; ruff</p> <p>8 Jock &amp; the boys helped Wm H Daves at thrashing machin</p> <p>9 no meeting to Day A little snow this morning heavy rain throw the Day</p> <p>10 Jock helped Revd Armstrong to kill hogs &amp; Wm Hogan to Kill A Cow &amp; fixed shoes for the horses blustery day</p> <p>11 shod the old horses very windy hard frost</p> <p>12 drew some wood in the forenoon went to Lyn to A pomological meeting went on foot roads very hard &amp; ruff</p> <p>13 went to Charlestown with 30 pork Barrels for Elingham to Bews</p> <p>14 killed the hogs in the forenoon went to Chiristopher Littlejohns Funeral he was killed by being thrown from A Horse on his head on monday last the Revd Mr Benning preached</p> <p>15 salted the pork the hogs weighted 317.294.255. 219 David went to mill with 10 bushel of fall wheat snowed a little last night heavy rain to Day snow all gone</p> <p>16 the Revd Mr German preached in caintown heavy rain</p> <p>17 Jock helped Adam Armstrong to kill his hogs I fixed the roof of our house fine day</p> <p>18 Do Do the North side of the roof</p> <p>19 Drew some wood fine Day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>December 20 fixed shoes for Jigs mare Jock drew dung to the potato pit</p> <p>21 Killed the hardy cow Rob Armstrong helped</p> <p>22 Jock &amp; Margret went to Brockville got 8d per lb for sausages 1s.3 for turnip 1.6 A pair for chickens &amp; choped wood A fine day till sundown then A little snow</p> <p>23 No Meeting to day went out to Adam Armstrong A little rain</p> <p>24 Mended the harness Jock went Innises for some cold with the waggon fine Day</p> <p>25 fixed shoes for the young horses in the forenoon Wm Hazelwood &amp; family here for Dinner they came here with the Slaugh it snowed last night &amp; the most of the Day about 6 inches in all</p> <p>26 drew some wood with the slaugh</p> <p>27 went to Mr Houghs with a sow &amp; then to A Boar that the Agriculture Socitie bought at Coburg $50 went to Mr Manharts for the Sheep that was there to the Ram paid hom 2s.6d for their keep A very stormy day hevy wind &amp; drift</p> <p>28 Jock went to Brockville with 11 bush of turnips for TD Camble Esq 1s.3d per bushel &amp; thrashed oats</p> <p>29 thrashed oats for straw for the cattle Jock drew tamarack wood very cold Day</p> <p>30 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Bening peach snowed about 6 inches last night poor slaughing</p> <p>31 mended the childrens shoes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>January 1 Benjamine Younge stopt here all night mended the childrens shoed cold Day</p> <p>2 made A halter for the Jack horse</p> <p>3 Jock went to Brockville with 5 barrels of Appels gave Mr A Turner 1 barrels of cooking &amp; 1 of snow sold 1 barrels of snow 1s &amp; 1 of cooking 7.6 to J &amp; S Bags &amp; 1 of snows to A groser for 10s 2 of the snows was for star but he did not want them &amp; mended harness</p> <p>4 drew wood very cold Day</p> <p>5 Elen was put to Bed of A Daughter very Cold Day no meeting to Day cold weather</p> <p>7 choped wood</p> <p>8 went to Lyn with A Elens cow that I sold to Bilea Colman for 23 Dollors very cold Day &amp; drift</p> <p>9 Jonny Elen &amp; the younge Robinson went to Brockville the brougth Jonny down from Ramsey on Monday night Jock &amp; me atended the School meeting &amp; was chosen Trustee</p> <p>10 got wood &amp; choped it at the house</p> <p>11 Innis came to thrash he took the job for 5 dollars to thrash all the wheat</p> <p>12 finished the wheat at noon John Yonge came here on his way to Lansdown stopt all night cold Day</p> <p>13 heavy Snow &amp; wind last night &amp; all day so that there is meeting nor any stirr</p> <p>14 John Yonge went home the roads is so heavy that he cannot got to Lansdown drew 2 loads of wood &amp; choped some of it for the School house</p> <p>15 took 1 cord of wood to the School house &amp; cleaned 16 1/2 bushels of wheat</p> <p>16 went McElheney mill with 16 1/2 bushels of black see wheat roads very heavy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>Jan 17 went to Brockville with Margret &amp; Jonny bought a cap 2$ 1 pair pant 3 1/2$ muffler 5s r{illegible} 4s.6d 1 par mitts 1 side sole leather 15 1/2 lb 1s.6d per lb &amp; some other things in all 14$ 26s</p> <p>18 fixed the buflow skins cold Day</p> <p>19 fixed the harnefs &amp; choped wood Jonney &amp; Elen went to John Younge &amp; got it pair of bools for me &amp; A pair of shees fo harn{illegible} Jock has been helping bob to score all this week but monday he is geting timber for A Barn</p> <p>20 the Revd Mr Harvey preached at our School House in the afternoon</p> <p>21 Started for Ramsay &amp; went to unckel James Scot</p> <p>22 went to John Robinsons fine Day</p> <p>23 went to Packenham with Jonney took dinner &amp; tea with Mr Riddle &amp; came back to J Robinson</p> <p>24 went to Wm Robinson then to Archeble Robinson then to Mr Chellock he is marred to Jenne Robinson then to younge John Robinsons then to the old mans al night</p> <p>25 started for home Mr Riddle came with us he never at the front before came T. Scoots</p> <p>26 got home about 7 oclock all well</p> <p>27 27 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Benning P preach fin Day</p> <p>28 went to Mr McClearys with Mr Riddle to see his Dog churn come home &amp; started for Brockville &amp; saw the railcars come in Mr Riddle never saw the cars nor the gafslight to thougth they were splendid</p> <p>29 took Mr Riddle to Lewes to meet the stage for Perth I saw him into stage &amp; then I went to TW Hugh for A sow that we had there to the Boar she took the Boar on Saturday</p> <p>30 drew wood fine Day</p> <p>31 Jock went to McElhenys mill with 20 bushel of B see &amp; choped 1 1/8 cord of wood at the school in the forenoon went Yonge Mills with 62 flour Barrels for Elingham</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>Febuary 1 worked at the cleaning of the wheat a little snow</p> <p>2 finished cleaning the wheat had 111 bushel of scotch wheat &amp; 36 1/2 of black see</p> <p>3 no Meeting to Day</p> <p>4 cleaned the tailing &amp; pufsey seed had 19 bushel</p> <p>5 went to Charlestown with Elingham &amp; wife, had 4 pork barrels &amp; took 19 bushel of pufsey seed to mill</p> <p>6 worked at A bed stead Jock worked at trunelbed</p> <p>7 made A scive for John Yonges faning mill snowed most of the Day</p> <p>8 drew 3 loads of wood roads very bad</p> <p>9 went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mefunes Morison &amp;</p> <p>10 went to Brockville to the Scacrement</p> <p>11 finished the Bedsted for the kition &amp; put it up</p> <p>12 drew some wood snow very deep</p> <p>13 helped Wm Hogan at the thrashing machin</p> <p>14 Do Do at Colmans place</p> <p>15 Do Bob Armstrong to thrashing machin in the afternoon very cold wheather</p> <p>16 drew some wood roads very bad A little snow with heavy winds &amp; drift most evry day</p> <p>17 no Meeting to Day high winds with some snow &amp; heavy Drift</p> <p>18 drew some of the tan Bark out of the woods snow very deep</p> <p>19 went to Brockville to see Mr Buiel why he had not advertsed the Annual Meeting of the County Agricultural Socitie</p> <p>20 Jock drew A load Bark to Lyn Roads very bad</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>Febuary 21 Mr Dowesley came here from Lansdown &amp; wrote to Walter B nineteeth Jock went to Lyn with A load of bark</p> <p>22 Andew Thompson &amp; sister left this for the back country they were here all night Jock went to Lyn with A load of bark</p> <p>23 Jock went to Lyn with the last of the bark I choped wood</p> <p>24 no meeting to Day cold Day Wm Hazelwood &amp; Betsy was here</p> <p>25 drew wood</p> <p>26 Do Do Do Do</p> <p>27 went to Brockville to the Annual Meeting of the county Agricultural Socitie Jock &amp; Margret went to</p> <p>28 thrashed some oats cold Day</p> <p>29 drew some wood</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>March 1 Jock &amp; Margret went Brockville bought A side of upper leather paid 1s.10d per lb &amp; a dress for Elen I went to Lyn to an Agriculture Meeting it was agreed to purchas sheep with the funds Charles Booth &amp; me was apointed to corispond with Breeders as to price</p> <p>2 heavy snow lat night &amp; this forenoon snowed about 10 inches no Meeting</p> <p>3 threashed some oats &amp; drew 2 load of hay from the cap that old Marino Buck Died</p> <p>4 thrashed oats Father &amp; David went to John yonges it snowed &amp; blowed the most of the day so that the road is all filled up</p> <p>5 thashe oats stormy Day the road bad</p> <p>6 thrashed oats still storming Father &amp; david came home from John yonges the roads very bad they upset too three times coming home</p> <p>7 cleaned the oats had 47 bushel</p> <p>8 went to Brockvill took A barrel of spitzenburg apples Mr Nickel sold them for 3 dollars &amp; 100 of flour to Hopkns for 16s.3d bought 1 bag of salt 8.9 2 lb tea 5 {in margin} settled with J &amp; S Ross &amp; paid the account</p> <p>9 9 went to Brockville to get the child babtized the Minister did not come cold Day</p> <p>10 thrashed oats very cold windy</p> <p>11 Do Do very windy</p> <p>12 Do Do</p> <p>13 Do Do fine Day</p> <p>14 finished thrashing the peas &amp; oats in the forenoon Wm Clow &amp; wife here on A visit fine Day</p> <p>15 cleaned the peas &amp; oats had 60 bushel fine Day</p> <p>16 no meeting to Day fine Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>March 17 Went to Lansdown to look at land that the Messers Colmans wanted Father &amp; Jock to take for the damage that is done to there Land it was lot No 10 &amp; the west half of 11 on the sixth consesinon the snow was so deep we could not travel on it but we looked at the frount of it it is one compleet set of nolls or rocks with very little good land we gave it up for A bad job Samuel Yonge went with us</p> <p>18 drew wood Benj Yonge &amp; his Wife &amp; Boy came with us &amp; stopt all night so as to go to Johns</p> <p>19 Father &amp; Jock went to Lyn to let the colman know that the Land is no good &amp; that they will not take it &amp; diged up some of the cabage they were good</p> <p>20 drew wood</p> <p>21 drew wood fin Day</p> <p>22 Jock went to McElheneys Mill with 13 bushel of Scotch wheat &amp; 4 bushel of peas &amp; went to Brockville gave A Turner A barrel of spitzenburg Apples &amp; I had some cabage sold for 6 &amp; 7 1/2d each attended Sidney Jones Esqs funeral</p> <p>23 23 went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr Spence of Bytown he Baptized Elizabeth fine Day Mr Watson daughter was likewise Baptized</p> <p>24 drew wood snow in the afternoon</p> <p>25 drew wood fine Day</p> <p>26 went to Younge Mills with 54 flour barrels for Elingham &amp; brought {illegible}</p> <p>27 drew 2 load of wood then fixed the appels</p> <p>28 Jock went to Brockville with 3 barrels of Appels got 3 dollors per barrel &amp; 4 A head for cabage &amp; went to John Yonges to make a lader for him cold with Snow</p> <p>29 came home from John Yonge cold</p> <p>30 no meeting to Day fine Day</p> <p>31 went to Brockville took 1 barrel of appels sold them for 3 dollors Pomgrees sleighing nearly gone hard frost last night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>April 1 went to Yonge Mills with 32 flour barrels for J Elingham sleighing nearly gone the snow is 4 feet deep in some places roads bare snow nearly gone in other places hard frost last night</p> <p>2 drew some wood had to roll it on the crust we cant breack roads on count of the crust &amp; the deeth of the snow</p> <p>3 went to Brockville on horseback the roads very bad rain last night &amp; to day snow going very fast</p> <p>4 Jock taped some of the Sugarbush</p> <p>4 made 2 buckets for to cary sap with &amp; fixed buckets</p> <p>5 cut &amp; split some wood at Wm H Davis for A cold pit Snow going very fast</p> <p>6 the Revd Mr German preached in caintown roads bad</p> <p>7 set up a Coalpit at Wm Davis's snow going fast</p> <p>8 killed 2 calfs &amp; made 2 pails fine Day</p> <p>9 cut wood in the Sugarbush Do Do</p> <p>10 Jock went to the funeral of Elijah Adams he was buried at Booth buring place &amp; before they got home his Barn &amp; all that was in it was burned it was thougtt that it caught fire from the children playing with matches on a straw stack close to the Barn I fixed an axel for the wagon roads very bad fine Day</p> <p>11 made some bunks for the line fence</p> <p>12 drew some wood for the sugarbush heavy rain the snow nearly gone cleaned the cistren A little snow this afternoon prefsing hard {in margin} first rain this spring</p> <p>13 no Meeting to Day</p> <p>14 made some bunks for fence fixed hotbed</p> <p>15 John Armstrong began to work at the Buggy &amp; helped</p> <p>16 worked at the Buggy Jock helped in the Sugarbush</p> <p>17 worked at the Buggy Jock helped in the sugarbush</p> <p>18 Jock went to John Yonge the family is all sick with Scarlet fever seed cabage seed</p> <p class="mw-empty-elt"></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>April 19 went Brockville with the Waggon bought A plow at Lyn for 8$ payable 1 January bought A lock for the school house 7s 6d iron for the buggy 17s plow shin 2s.6d tea kettle 4s6d</p> <p>20 went to caintown heard the Revd Mr Benning preach</p> <p>21 worked at the line fence west sideline nort side of the road Sowed cabages in the hotbed {in margin} X X</p> <p>22 finished the line fence this forenoon Jock began to plow below the Bull paster</p> <p>23 drew stones to the line fence &amp; hoghole it Jock plowing</p> <p>24 finished drawing stones this forenoon Began to plow with the colts in the field at the New Barn very warm Day</p> <p>25 plowed at the New Barn Jock plowed the sod</p> <p>26 Do Do Do Do Do very warm Day</p> <p>27 went to the funeral of Dr Weeks he was buried at A pine noll on the old place he Cut his throat with a razor at his son Henary his son</p> <p>28 Began to Sow &amp; Sowed 3 bushel of Scotch wheat at the New Barn ground in fine order warm Day</p> <p>29 cleaned the furrows in the forenoon plowed in the field below the house in the afternoon</p> <p>30 Sowed 5 bushel of Peas went to Granpa raising of A Barn Davis draged</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>May 1 Sowed 4 bushel of Peas &amp; crofsdrged part 9 bushels of pees in all Sowed cabage seed at the end of the house</p> <p>2 went to John Yonges to the funeral of one of his sons his Name is Benjamine A very wet day</p> <p>3 let the water of the peas in the forenoon fine day Sowed 3 bushel of Peas &amp; oats Davie draged</p> <p>4 The Revd Mr German Preached in caintown</p> <p>5 sowed 3 bushel of peas &amp; oats &amp; 2 1/2 of oats John Ackland &amp; Danual Nowland worked in graden {sic} Mrs Bradley was buried at caintown</p> <p>6 cross crofs draged the peas &amp; oats &amp; oats Danuel Nowland worked in the graden</p> <p>7 Sowed 3 1/4 Bushel of wheat the Peas the Peas &amp; oats the oats &amp; the wheat were all sowed in the field below the Bull paster it was meadow last year</p> <p>8 plowed at Cristies place in the forenoon went o A bee of L.B.Bailes in the afternoon with the Drag brought home the Buggy box from Anders gave him 140 lbs of flour box is to be 9 dollors</p> <p>9 plowed at cristie place A fine rain most of the Day the woods look red</p> <p>10 Jock finished plowing the cristie place in the forenoon the boys drew some dung to the field below the little orchard &amp; Jock began to plow in it I helped John Armstrong to finishe the Buggy</p> <p>11 11 no meeting to Day Granpa went to Lyn yesterday to the Quartly meeting Woods look Green fine Day</p> <p>12 Sowed 8 bushel of Scotch wheat on the cristie place the ground in faine order draged with both teams {in margin} Bushel's wheat in all</p> <p>13 finished draging &amp; furing sowed timothy gave it one stroke of the drag after sowing the grafsseed</p> <p>14 drew dung to the field below the little orchard Jock plowed in the same field</p> <p>15 Do Do Do Do Do Do</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>May 16 draged in the field below the little orchard Jock finished plowing &amp; the draged fine weathre &amp; A fine Showr</p> <p>17 Planted better than 1 acre of corn 1 1/2 bushel of thompsons 1 1/2 of Scotch Erleys &amp; 4 bushel of Cups A little Showr after sundown</p> <p>18 no Meeting to Day heavy rain most of the night &amp; all Day</p> <p>19 let the water of the field below the house &amp; the cristies place in the forenoon plowed in the harper field in the afternoon ground very wet</p> <p>20 went to Brockville &amp; got A box of Potatoes from William Armstrong from Trenton bought 1 barrel of salt 10s</p> <p>21 planted 4 bushel of cups the ground too wet jock plowed I went to Mr Kincaids his Sister the Widow Ferguson fell from the Scaffold in the Barn &amp; was killed yesterday</p> <p>22 finished plowing the harper &amp; went to the funeral of the Widow Ferguson in caintown the Revd Mr Benning preached</p> <p>23 Sowed 5 bushel of Poll oats from John Yonges &amp; 5 bushel of little oats all in the harper field then planted 5 bushel of cups that we got from J Yonge then 1 1/2 bushel of round cups then 1 1/2 bushel of whole Thompsons 2 rows each 1 bushel of W Armstrong first row 4 sets in hill second row 3 sets in hill in the field below the little orchard {in margin} 30 1/2 bushel of Potates in all</p> <p>24 then some purple 2 bushel Marino 2 bushel cups</p> <p>25 the Revd Mr preached in caintown</p> <p>26 painted the Buggy</p> <p>27 fixed irons on the Buggy</p> <p>28 went to Charlestown with 40 flour barells left them at the mills for Bews rain in the forenoon</p> <p>29 went to John Yonges &amp; helped him to plow</p> <p>30 hore frost this morning the ice as thick as a copper on the trough that we watered the horses</p> <p>31 planted corn at J Yonges in the forenoon came home in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>June 1 Went to Junetown &amp; heard the Revd Mr preach in the afternoon a little rain in forenoon</p> <p>2 Mr C. E Jones sent for the Bull painted the Buggy Jock &amp; boys drew dung to the turnip Ground</p> <p>3 Jock plowed the turnip ground &amp; made the wood of deel for to work the corn</p> <p>4 Jock drew some plank &amp; slabs from Mcs I made the teeth for the deel hevy rain</p> <p>5 helped to whitewash</p> <p>6 draged &amp; fured &amp; sowed the the turnip Washed the sheep water is very cold</p> <p>7 hoed the early potatos painted the buggy</p> <p>8 Went to Brockville to the conference heavy rain</p> <p>9 I helped Robert Armstrong at his Barn</p> <p>10 Jock &amp; Margret went to Brockville</p> <p>11 Jock &amp; Granpa shered part of the sheep</p> <p>12 finished the Sheep</p> <p>13 Began to work at the corn</p> <p>14 Do Do Do I worke with Rob 5 1/2 Days at the Barn this week</p> <p>15 heard the Revd Mr Benning preach</p> <p>16 began to work on the roads fine day</p> <p>17 Do Do Do</p> <p>18 went to Brockville with the boys for to let them see the orngemen walk they were chose then Grandmaster it was A Grand posestion the head officers were all dressed in scarlet robes</p> <p>19 finished the Road work warm Day</p> <p>20 howed some of the potatos A hive of bees come of A very large swarm</p> <p>21 went to Brockville to an Agriculture Meeting &amp; got 13s per 100 for flour &amp; 3 1/2 per lb for Butter</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>June 22 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown &amp; the Revd Mr Harvy in our school house</p> <p>23 worked at the potatos</p> <p>24 went to McElhenys Mill with 24 bushel of Scotch wheat did not get it grown</p> <p>25 helped Rob at the Barn</p> <p>26 Do Do Do the boys worked the potatos Jock went McElhenneys Mill with 30 bushel of Scotch wheat</p> <p>27 worked 1/2 with Bob at the Barn we finished &amp; that made 8 days at 5s per day finishd hewing the potatos warm day</p> <p>28 Jock Elen Granpa &amp; me went to John Yongs on A visit he was not at home there was a great meeting at New Dublin conserning the Railroad &amp; he was at it went there too &amp; left Elen at Johns very warm Day with high wind</p> <p>29 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr German prech</p> <p>30 went through the Turnips with the deel &amp; then cleaned the rows very high wind &amp; very dry</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 1856</p> <p>1 hilled the corn fine Day dry weather</p> <p>2 hilled part of the potates</p> <p>3 Do Do Do Do</p> <p>4 finished hilling the potates Dry weather</p> <p>5 went to Brockville to An Agriculture meeting bought 4 caststeel scyths one of them was for Mr Roberts 5s &amp; 1 snath 2s6 stone 5d</p> <p>6 went to Junetown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMury preach</p> <p>7 Began to Mow &amp; mowed front of the orchard</p> <p>8 finished the orchard &amp; cut some in the field below the house</p> <p>9 mowed in the field below the house</p> <p>11 Do Do Do raked &amp; drawed in</p> <p>12 {illegible} finished drawing in the orchard &amp; the field below the house</p> <p>13 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Benning preach warm day</p> <p>14 mowed the little orchard</p> <p>15 fine rain last night drew in the little orchard to the cap warm day</p> <p>16 mowed in the field west line south side of the road</p> <p>17 Do Do drew in part of the hay in the field I worked with John Innis in the Blacksmith {illegible} he made two leafs for the buggy springs</p> <p>18 drew in all the hay in the field at the west line &amp; mowed some in the second field frount of the house warm day</p> <p>19 drew in some of the hay in the second field &amp; moved some</p> <p>20 went to the stone church with Elen &amp; David &amp; Jocks wat to the Revd Mr McMurrys Bible class &amp; hear him prech</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>July 21 mowed in the second field &amp; drew in the 4 loads of hay a little rain last night</p> <p>22 went to Brockville with Elen &amp; took 1 tub of butter 101 lbs &amp; 53 in smalls got 8 per lb sent two pair of pants to Jonney by Mr Wattson Jock &amp; the boys finished snowing the second field</p> <p>23 Began to cut the fall wheat cut 51 stook dry weather</p> <p>24 finished the fall wheat this fore noon good crop</p> <p>25 mowed the peice frount of the blacksmith shop &amp; some in the harper field</p> <p>26 drew in the hay in frount of the blacksmith shop &amp; the harper field very dry weather cut part of the rye in the Thompson place</p> <p>27 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr German preach</p> <p>28 finished cuting the rye fine showr this afternoon mowed in the harper field</p> <p>29 finished cuting in the harper field &amp; began to mow in the consession field Rob Armstrong helped</p> <p>30 mowed in the harper field Rob helped in the afternoon</p> <p>31 finished mowing the harper field</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>August 1 went to Mr John Kincards funeral the Revd Mr Bennan preached</p> <p>2 stacked front of the hay in the harper field</p> <p>3 the Revd Mr McMurry preach in Junetown in the afternoon</p> <p>4 mowed the Thompson place</p> <p>5 mowed the peice next the woods below the field at the old Barn</p> <p>6 finished the stack &amp; the haying</p> <p>7 the boys went John Yonges Jock &amp; made A fence at the foot of the harper field</p> <p>8 cut the S spring wheat at the New Barn straw very short</p> <p>9 cut the S wheat in the field below the house</p> <p>10 no Meeting to Day quarterly at Green Bush</p> <p>11 cut part of the oats in the field below house</p> <p>12 heavy rain last night &amp; this morning went to Brockville to an Agriculture meeting heavy rain at noon</p> <p>13 finished the oats &amp; peas began to hook the peas</p> <p>14 drew in some of the wheat at the old New Barn rained in the afternoon</p> <p>15 worked in the peas drew in some of peas drew in some of the wheat below the house</p> <p>16 drew in all the peas in the forenoon &amp; began to cut the wheat on the cristies place</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>August 17 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in the stone church &amp; had the scacrament</p> <p>18 worke at the wheat in cristies place</p> <p>19 Do Do Do</p> <p>20 Allen Erels died this morning about 5 oclock I helped to lay him out rained all Day</p> <p>21 rained most of the Day</p> <p>22 went to lansdown with funeral of Allan Elers the boys went to help Rob to bind</p> <p>23 finished the wheat at cristies rained draged in the pea ground</p> <p>24 the Revd Mr German preached in caintown</p> <p>25 cut the oats in the harper field n</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>Sept 1 Began to sow the fall wheat sowed 2 bushel of blue stem next the west line first frost our popular A little hurt then 2 bushel of bearded wheat both was old wheat that took the premium</p> <p>2 thrashed 2 bushel of new seed &amp; sowed it Elen &amp; me went to Maitland on A visit to Mr James Halls fine Day</p> <p>3 begun to cut the poll oats worked the forenoon at them then went to A dung Bee of Bobs Jock &amp; the boys went in the forenoon</p> <p>4 finished cuting the oats Jock &amp; the boys rake &amp; bund them that I cut yesterday &amp; drew stones of the Thompson place to the east line &amp; laid them 4 feet wide for A fence</p> <p>5 drew stones this forenoon Jock &amp; the boys bound the oats I went to Yonge Mills with 50 flour barrels</p> <p>6 Jock drew in the oats &amp; drew stones</p> <p>7 the Revd Mr Binning preached at caintown</p> <p>8 drew dung to the Thompson place Margret put to bed of A son</p> <p>9 helped John Ocklane at the thrashing Machin</p> <p>10 began to plow on the Thompson place</p> <p>11 Jock plowed I drew dung</p> <p>12 Do Do Do Do &amp; finished the plowing &amp; dunging</p> <p>13 Sowed 3 1/2 bushels of the Muticala Rye</p> <p>14</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>28 the Revd Mr McMurry preache at Junetown</p> <p>29 fixed the door of the house it was brockdown</p> <p>30 heavy rain last night &amp; all today the Scots from Perth was here &amp; Mr Alexander Dods his is newly Married Margret Scott</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856 1856</p> <p>October 1 Jock went to Samuel Innises &amp; got the old horses shod &amp; worked at A whellbarrow</p> <p>2 drew some Wood heavy winds</p> <p>3 picked the corn &amp; husked part of it at night</p> <p>4 husked &amp; sorted the corn had 2 1/2 wagon loads of good corn &amp; considerable of hog corn</p> <p>5 the Revd Mr Bining preached in caintown</p> <p>6 Jock took me to Brockville &amp; I went on board of A steemboat for kingston got there in the afternoon took the stage for Tamworth on tusday got there after night the distance was 40 miles stage faire 7s.6d went to see the Land Agent found A boy that acted as Agent he could not tell me anything conserning distance or the Land only he gave A list of the lots that was to be given out I hired a horse or A anamel that answered in its place &amp; started for the woods went 6 miles to the River Clare 2 miles the to wood then 14 miles I went over 12 hills or Mountains varing in height from 150 to 300 feet &amp; 77 crossways varing in leanth from 2 rods to 85 got to A shanty about 8 oclock at night paid 7 1/2d for A sheaff of oats to fead the horce started the next morning in company with Mr Chamberlain about 12 miles in the woods we thought that we had gone far enough the land or Rocks was not fit for A farmer to go on to we saw only 2 farms that was good for anything</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>Oct 13 David &amp; watt went to Charlestown with pork barles for Bews</p> <p>14 picked Apples &amp; went to Adam Armstrong Elen &amp; Margret was on A visit</p> <p>15 went to Danial Nowlan for a sheep to kill he had 6 six on shares he is to give 4 four this year &amp; 15 fifteen in three years from this Date</p> <p>16 made 3 doors for Rob Armstrong</p> <p>17 Robert Hengry came to fraim A wood house for Jock Jock &amp; Rob &amp; me Score for him &amp; he hewed</p> <p>18 worked at the timber some rain</p> <p>19 went to caintown &amp; heare the Revd Mr German preach</p> <p>20 went to Brockville to An Agriculture Meeting got A Ram lamb in behalf of the Township Socitie he cost 50$ I bougth 1 side of sole leather 1s.10 1/2d per lb &amp; 1 side of uper leather 2s per lb went to John Yonges to get him to make A pair of boots for Watt he has hurt his sholders that as done nothing for 5 weeks fine weather</p> <p>21 came home &amp; the boys was diging the potatos</p> <p>22 helped Henary at the timber Jock &amp; the boys &amp; James Ackland helped them at the potatos</p> <p>23 worked at the potatos James Ackland helped</p> <p>24 drew some wood Mr Ruben Moot &amp; Wife came here &amp; went Heneys Wiks &amp; then came &amp; slept all night hung 3 doors for bob this afternoon</p> <p>25 Showed Mr Moot the drowned land on both places went to Lyn this afternoon to an agriculture Meeting</p> <p>26 the Revd Mr McMurray preached in Junetown</p> <p>27 went to Brockville with Father he had to go on Mr Ki{illegible} will I took 1 1/2 barrels of snow &amp; 1 barrel of Calvell apples to Turners 10s per barrel</p> <p>28 Rubert Henery raised A wood house at Jocks</p> <p>29 the boys finished plowing the field at the new barn</p> <p>30 rained most of the Day</p> <p>31 went to Lyn to an agriculture meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>Nov 1 Went to Lyn to an Agriculture Meeting the money funds to bye A Bull</p> <p>2 the Revd Mr Benning preached in caintown</p> <p>3 began to pull the Turnips the Revd Mr Morrison &amp; James Hamilton came here from Brockville &amp; stopt all nigth Jockes very ad with Rheumatism</p> <p>4 worked at the Turnip fine weather</p> <p>5 very heavy winds last nigth with A little rain finished the Turnips good crop drew in the corn stalks very cold Day</p> <p>6 drew 5 load of wood cold Day</p> <p>7 drew in some potato in the forenoon went to A plowing Bee of George Erels</p> <p>8 drew in 1 load of potatos it rained most of the day went to Lyn with Father to the Quarthy meeting there was A terable squal about 1 oclock of wind &amp; rain</p> <p>9 the Revd Mr McMurry preach in caintown</p> <p>10 drew in some potatos put 2 loads of cups in our seller &amp; 1/2 load of them {illegible} went to A plowing Bee of Wm Hazelwood in in the afternoon cold Day</p> <p>11 killed the Hogs Wm Davis &amp; Bob helped we killed 5 for us &amp; 1 for Davis</p> <p>12 went to Brockville with 1 hog got 7$ &amp; 3/4 per cwt &amp; 1 barrel of apples got 2 barrels for cider from A Turner</p> <p>13 drew some wood &amp; fixed the Cabbage</p> <p>14 draged A part of the potato land &amp; began to plow it</p> <p>15 salted the pork &amp; made A Barrel of crout the boys plowed</p> <p>16 the Revd Mr German preached in caintown hard frost last night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>Nov 17 Went to caintown to look at A thrashing machin at Jachab Hogeboms that Thomas Davis senior bought from Thompson &amp; Greagne &amp; I bougth it from him little snow last night</p> <p>18 went to caintown with Robert Armstrong for the thrashing Machin Paid Thomas Davis $40 dollars which he gave to Jacob Hogeboom as Thompson &amp; Greagorys Agent Davis likewise gave Hogeboom A Note for 40 dollars paiable in 14 moths &amp; signed it as {illegible} I am to give Davis one pair of two year old steers two sheep that is at Daniel Nowlan now &amp; seven dollars next fall which payes payes for the Machin in full</p> <p>19 Jock went to Brockville with Elen &amp; got 8d for saussuges I &amp; the boys thrash with the machin it went well</p> <p>20 cleaned the wheat had 11 bushel Jock went James Cuming &amp; got 17 bushels coal</p> <p>21 Samuel Innis fixed shoes for the horses Jock &amp; the boyes helped Rob to kill his hogs</p> <p>22 fixed the cider press the boys drew some {illegible} here</p> <p>23 no meeting to Day John Younge came here</p> <p>24 Made cider for Adam Armstrong Bob Armstrong &amp; ourselves fine Day</p> <p>25 went to Manharts with 4 south down Ews &amp; C &amp; Jakes with 4 leaster he has an imported leisster Buck belongs in to the county socity snow A little tonight</p> <p>26 took the chimny down to the chamber floor</p> <p>27 built A brick chimny for the stove Jock shingle {illegible}</p> <p>28 took the remainder of the chimny down</p> <p>29 plastered the house where the old chimny was with {illegible} went home with John Young he stopt here all the evening he as A lame sholder</p> <p>30 heard the Revd Mr Trumain preach in John Youngs New School house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>December 1 Came home from John younges with the Buggy the snow is about six inches deep</p> <p>2 drew up sleepers for the house &amp; 3 logs for A shed at the New Barn fine day</p> <p>3 hewed the sleepers for the house very stormy</p> <p>4 finished the sleepers for the house</p> <p>5 Jock went to Brockville with A load of turnip</p> <p>6 got 1s.6d per Bushel</p> <p>6 Jock went to Brockville with A load of turnips for James Hutchison sold them for 1s.3d per Bushel he retailed them again I went to Charleston with 36 pork Barrels for D Bews then went to Farmersville &amp; got our cloth 41 3/4 gave Mr Camble 4 dollars in part gave John Kincaid 1 1/2 bush of turnips</p> <p>7 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in Junetown</p> <p>8 Jointed boards for the floor of the house</p> <p>9 fixed the floor upstairs &amp; killed 2 spring pigs Jock &amp; the boys drew some wood</p> <p>10 tore up the floor of the house &amp; took out the sleepers &amp; put in new ones Jock went to Brockville with turnips</p> <p>11 worked at the house Jock went to Brockville with A load of turnips for Wm Hutchison A very stormy day rain &amp; sleet</p> <p>12 worked at the house fine thaw day</p> <p>13 Do Do Do A Granson of the Widow Hill was buried in Caintown</p> <p>14 no Meeting to Day it was so stormy rain &amp; snow</p> <p>15 worked at the house</p> <p>16 drew sum wood from the drown land</p> <p>17 went to Mallorytown A sale bought A chain pump for 2 dollars twelve feet long</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1856</p> <p>December 18 worked at the stairs in the house very cold Day</p> <p>19 put the chain pump in the Bull well</p> <p>20 worked at A band whell for the tharshing machin very high winds last night with sleet &amp; snow heavy rain &amp; wind to day</p> <p>21 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown</p> <p>22 finished the band whell for the thrashing machin</p> <p>23 drew some wood in the forenoon &amp; killed the Bull in the afternoon cold Day</p> <p>24 went to Brockville with some sausageuses got 8s per lb &amp; expected to meet Jonny from Packenham but he did not come took 2 barrels of apples to A Turner 2 dollars per barrels</p> <p>25 Wm Hazelwood &amp; family was hear for Dinner Thomas Ackland got five sheep on shares 1 ewe &amp; 1 lamb of Sises 1 Ewe of Isables 1 of Tennets &amp; 1 of Marys A little snow to day</p> <p>26 helped Rob Armstrong at the thrashing machin went to Lyn &amp; bought 1 side of sole leather paid 1s.10d per lb</p> <p>27 Jock Jonney &amp; Elen went to Brockville the boys &amp; me thrashed 7 bushel of wheat &amp; cleaned it up &amp; they took it to mill &amp; 2 bushel corn</p> <p>28 the Rev Mr Benning preache in caintown fine Day</p> <p>29 went to Mr Manharts &amp; to Mr Houghs for the sheep those that was at Houghs I marked with A black strike on the forehead paid one shilling per head that is {illegible}</p> <p>30 thraashed the poll oats in the forenoon</p> <p>31 cleaned the poll oats had 40 bushel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>January 1 Worked at the stair in the house fine Day</p> <p>2 Jock went to Brockville with some Apples got 5 shillings per bushel for comon &amp; 6s.3d for pomgree I made 3 window fraims for Jocks wood shed</p> <p>3 shod the colts the Boys went to John Yonges &amp; they took 7 Bushel of turnips 6 per Bushel to John Kincaids &amp; that made 10 bushel that he has got it is A very stormy day now</p> <p>4 no meeting to Day</p> <p>5 started this morning half past 3 oclock for Ramsay with Jonney Elen &amp; Hanna Hazelwood got to John Robinsons about 8 oclock they are all Well</p> <p>6 went to Kellocks &amp; young Johns</p> <p>7 went to Arches James &amp; Gemals</p> <p>8 went to Packenham with Jonney very cold Day</p> <p>9 came to Scots to Day</p> <p>10 got home all well very cold week</p> <p>11 went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach very cold Day</p> <p>12 threashed &amp; creaned 40 bushel of oats</p> <p>13 went to Charleston with 20 pork Barrels for John Elingham to David Bews</p> <p>14 went to the School meeting &amp; then went to Mr Vansons for the reports Elen went J Scotts on A visit cold Day</p> <p>15 Jock went to Brockville for the Revd Mr Morrison &amp; he preached in caintown to night</p> <p>16 Mr Morrison examined the children in the chatechism this forenoon &amp; we thrashed in the afternoon</p> <p>17 went to Aunt Mary with Granmam &amp; Elen Robert Robertson died yesterday very cold day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>Jan 18 Went to funeral of Robert Robinson he died on the fifteenth there was 34 sloughs&amp; cutters at the funeral he was buried in the Brockville cemetery very cold day</p> <p>19 drew some wood very cold Day</p> <p>20 Jock went to Greenbush Mill with 24 Bushel of wheat he did not get his grist</p> <p>21 went to Brockville to an Agriculture meeting very stormy</p> <p>22 drew some wood A very cold day</p> <p>23 Jock went to Greenbush for his grist he got his cheeks frozen it was A very cold day I worked at A slough for John Younge</p> <p>24 we went to lyn to the Anual Meeting of the Agriculture Society Jock &amp; Margret give R Colm{cut off} A deed to {illegible} A part of the cristy place &amp; he received A note for seventy five pounds paible in three mounths with intrest</p> <p>25 no meeting to Day</p> <p>26 cut down five oaks some of them for hubs</p> <p>27 drew up the hub stuff &amp; 3 logs of the big tree 2 of them 14 feet long stormy day A king of tho{cut off}</p> <p>28 thrashed 1000 sheafs of spring wheat Jock went to Seelys with 4 hubs logs no one there</p> <p>29 went to Johns youngs with Elen Margret &amp; Jock on A visit fine Day</p> <p>30 cleaned the wheat had 35 bushel</p> <p>31 drew 2 load of wood A very stormy snowed very heavy all Day the boys took A sow to Wm Tennents boar</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>Feb 1 No Meeting to Day roads very bad</p> <p>2 worked A little at John young Hough went to wood bee of Thos Davis in the afternoon roads very heavy bad</p> <p>3 thrashd part of the fall wheat</p> <p>4 finished the fall wheat stormy day &amp; put it all through the faning mill</p> <p>5 went to the woods &amp; drew 4 loads of wood in the forenoon very stormy day Jock &amp; the boys finished cleaning the fall wheat had 44 bushel</p> <p>6 worked in the blacksmith shop at slaughtoring for J young</p> <p>7 finished the toung &amp; riveted the end of the beems the Snow nearly gone the ground is bear &amp; all in A flood</p> <p>8 no meeting to day heavy rain I got ready to go to Mr Thomas banstons funeral he Died on friday &amp; his Wife was buiried the thursday before</p> <p>9 hued A crook for John Yonge slaugh it is no good</p> <p>10 hued another &amp; worked at it</p> <p>11 finished the slaugh</p> <p>12 Wm Clow &amp; Wife came hear on a visit roads very bad fine day</p> <p>13 drew some wood roads bad</p> <p>14 thrashed the Rye</p> <p>15 went to caintown with the Buggy &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMurry Jock is very sick with cold</p> <p>16 cleaned the rye had 19 bushel rain</p> <p>17 fixed the irons for the School Stove warm day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>Feb 18 Fixed the floor of the horse stable fine day</p> <p>19 a little snow lsat night drew A load of wood from the sugarbush to the School house the roads very bad</p> <p>20 went to Yonge Mills with 45 flour barrels in the waggon roads very rough snow in the afternoon</p> <p>21 cut some of the oake on the drowned land &amp; drew it up to the house</p> <p>22 went to Brockville to the scarement with the cuter roads bad</p> <p>23 drew logs up to the house fine day</p> <p>24 Do Do in the forenoon the roads has got so bad that we cant draw any more &amp; the water is rising very fast</p> <p>25 went to the funeral of A son of Mr Dixson the Miller at Mc's with the Buggy roads very bad</p> <p>26 worked at the line fence on the south side of the road East line</p> <p>27 Do Do Do in the forenoon made some bunk in the afternoon cold Day</p> <p>28 went to Brockville to an Agriculture Meeting it was the Annual Dr Richmond came home with us A very cold Day we had the Buggy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>March 1 Went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMury preach</p> <p>2 went to Mallorytown with Dr Richmond in time for the cars at 8 oclock AM</p> <p>3 went to Lyn to an Agricultural Meeting with the Buggy cold Day</p> <p>4 drew logs to Dixsons &amp; some wood</p> <p>5 Do Do Do Do</p> <p>6 snowed about 6 or 8 inches last night to Day drew the oake logs that we had on the Road to Dixsons</p> <p>7 drew hub log to Niblocks with both teems 172 feet of large &amp; 81 of smal four sents for the large &amp; tou sents for the smal that is 9 inches &amp; 7</p> <p>8 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr German preaching</p> <p>9 drew up wood for the house</p> <p>10 drew oaks for hubs &amp; fine wood</p> <p>11 Do Do Do Do</p> <p>12 drew hub logs to Niblocks with both teams</p> <p>13 Jock &amp; the boy drew fire wood Samuel Innis came &amp; fixed the shoes for the horses &amp; put them on</p> <p>14 Drew up wood</p> <p>15 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown</p> <p>16 drew up wood fine Day John Yonge came here</p> <p>17 Drew some logs to Dixsons taped 21 tree it run well</p> <p>18 fixed bukets rained A little</p> <p>19 rained all Day fixed bukts</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>March 20 Snowed about 12 inches last night went to Mill 14 Bushel of wheat then I went to Mallorytown with 42 butter firkins to F Lee for I Elingham but Lee was brock down &amp; we had to bring them back</p> <p>21 Snowed all Day made 3 buckes</p> <p>22 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Benning preach</p> <p>23 went to Lyn with 42 firkins roads very bad hard frost last night taped 140 trees this afternoon the sap runs a stream</p> <p>24 worked in the Bush the bukets mostly full</p> <p>25 fixed some buckets taped A few more</p> <p>26 worked in the Bush sap runs well</p> <p>27 went to Dixsons with A Mapel log 9 feet long for tromps for the threshing machin then Drew in part of A stack of hay</p> <p>28 went Weeks with A slough cruke then finished drawing in the hay the snow nearly gone of the roads Granp&amp; walter boiled 70 pailfulls of sap it has been A great week for sugar</p> <p>29 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach</p> <p>30 worked in the sugar bush warm Day</p> <p>31 went to Mr Niblocks got L3 from him for hub stuff</p> <p>Sold Dixson 5 pound worth of oke logs &amp; Niblock 5 pounds 6s of hub stuff</p> <p>John Younge Dr for stuff for his slaugh oil 1s.6 red lead 3 iron 16.3</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>April 1 Very stormy Day with snow sowed grass seed on the Rye on the Thompson place very erly this moning</p> <p>2 worked in the Sugar Bush</p> <p>3 Do Do Do</p> <p>4 went to Brockville with the Wagoon took some cabage got 4 per head 11d per lb for Butter 10 for Eggs paid 9s.6d for A Barrel of salt &amp; 2s.3d per lb for sole leather</p> <p>5 went to caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr McMurry German preach</p> <p>6 worked in the Sugar Bush snowed most of the Day</p> <p>7 worked in the Bush</p> <p>8 fixed &amp; made 2 New pails</p> <p>9 drew wood in the sugar bush</p> <p>10 Do Some Do &amp; worked Do</p> <p>11 went to the quarterly examination</p> <p>12 no Meeting to Day</p> <p>13 made some bunks for the East line fence Jock went with Granpa &amp; Elen to Lyn Granpa got A chest of tea from M Younge that he sent for by him to Mountreal</p> <p>14 very stormy snowed about 6 inches worked at A wheel Barrow</p> <p>15 fixed the hot Bed cloudy with A little sunshine</p> <p>16 worked at the line fence on the East side hard frost last night</p> <p>17 picked up stones in the field below the hill</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>April 18 Moved the fence on the west side of Jock house making the cabbage pach agreat deal larger this forenoon sowed cabbage seed tomattoes &amp; pepers in the hot bed very hard frost last night</p> <p>19 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Benning preach roads very bad</p> <p>20 drew some leached ashes to the orchard in the forenoon then Joseph Davis came &amp; worked in my place &amp; I worked at A drag for him &amp; he drew chip dung to the orchard hard frost last night</p> <p>21 the boys drew stones in the field North of the road in the forenoon I cleaned out the ditch frount of the house or in the field frount of the house the boys drew stone &amp; filled {illegible}</p> <p>22 drew stones of the 2nd field &amp; put in the Ditch</p> <p>23 went to Mill with 8 bushel of fall wheat &amp; 1 1/2 of corn Danuel Nowland worked in the garden</p> <p>24 Jock &amp; Granpa went to Brockville Dr Reynolds says liver is afected the boys &amp; me went to McCormacke raising</p> <p>25 began to plow &amp; plowed in the field below the house the ground is very wet it is stuble ground</p> <p>26 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach</p> <p>27 rain this forenoon plowed in the hay Harper 2 field in the afternoon Mr Roth from Mitchel came here with Mr Lillie</p> <p>28 plowed in the Harper 2nd field horses go very fast</p> <p>29 went to Lyn for A land side then plowed</p> <p>30 plowed the boys drew stones to the Dich Jock plowed his garden with the old horses</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>May 1 Plowed in the 2nd field frount of the House the boys drew stones to the Dich</p> <p>2 went to Charlestown with A letter that sent here for Mr Roth heavy rain most of the Day roads very bad found Mr Roth at the Widow Johnstons</p> <p>3 {line stroked through} no Meeting to Day there was a quarty Meeting at Lyn</p> <p>4 plowed in the 2nd field John Ackland dug in the garden till the rain came on about 3 oclock</p> <p>5 rained all night &amp; the Day</p> <p>6 Do Do Do made A drag for Wm Hogan &amp; helped to Davis to make one</p> <p>7 plowed A little this afternoon ground very wet the boys moved the fence below the house</p> <p>8 plowed to Day, the boys drew the old rails from the line fence</p> <p>9 finished the plowing of the 2nd field Wat began to plow in the field below the house</p> <p>10 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown rain this afternoon very cold</p> <p>11 plowed with both teems in the field below the house very hard frost last night &amp; very cold all Day</p> <p>12 plowed in the field below the house</p> <p>13 finished plowing the field below the house in the forenoon then we began to sow &amp; sowed 3 bushel of Peas in the 2nd field</p> <p>14 Sowed 7 bushel of peas in he 2nd field wat plowed in the field below the little orchard {in margin} 10 bushel of peas in all</p> <p>15 crossed draged the peas in the forenoon A little rain sowed 1 1/2 Bushel of scotch wheat in the 2nd field</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>May 16 Sowed 5 1/2 bushel of scotch wheat in the 2nd field David draged wat plowed in the field below the orchard the Bett Maire was cast in A furrow &amp; we had to take the foal from her it was dead</p> <p>17 went to John Elinghams with the Buggy &amp; took the corpse of A Baby of his to caintown &amp; there was a child of Mr Leaders that died on Friday taken too both funerals took place at the same time in caintown the Revd Mr Benning preachd</p> <p>18 David finished the draging of the 2nd field I sowed 4 1/2 lbs of flax seed on A ridge 50 pace one way &amp; 6 the other drew dung for the corn with the old horses frost last night warm day</p> <p>19 the woods begin to look green the young horses plowed in the field below the little orchard</p> <p>20 finished Do plowing the field below the little orchard this forenoon sowed 4 bushel of Poll oats in the field below the house {cut off}ey Mare foaled this morning</p> <p>21 Sowed 4 bushel of the Poll oats &amp; 8 of the little oats John Ackland worked in the garden</p> <p>22 Sowed 1 1/2 bushel of Barley all in the field below the house this is the first day that is warm</p> <p>23 Plowed in the field at the New Barn with the yonge horses drew dung with the old horses fine Day</p> <p>24 the Revd Mr McMurry had the sacrament at the stone church</p> <p>25 Sowed 8 bushel of wheat below the little orchard &amp; 1 pailfull of the chinea wheat Samuel Innis fixed A wheelbarrow</p> <p>26 planted about 1 acre of corn at the New Barn</p> <p>27 plowed at the New Barn</p> <p>28 finished plowing the field at the New Barn</p> <p>29 3 1/2 bushel of York reds one bushel of cups</p> <p>30 sowed 9 1/2 bushel of Peas &amp; oats in the harper field finish the Spring work</p> <p>31 no Meeting to Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>June</p> <p>1 Went to Brockville with Granpa &amp; Elen sold 34 lbs butter for 11d per lb &amp; egs 8d for doz got the number of several lots of land to look at very dry weather</p> <p>2 plowed the turnip ground &amp; washed the sheep the water was very cold</p> <p>3 Sowed 2 rows of the Olleringham carrot as far as the dich then I think some more of the Olliringham then the long orng of 1848 the 1/2 row &amp; 1 then of sugarbeet &amp; {cut off} of turnip seed then we went to granpa &amp; rmstrong to Isabla's Weding she is married to Thomas Smith</p> <p>4 trimed some of the Apple trees in the forenoon Isable &amp; her husband came here in the afternoon</p> <p>5 went to Lansdown to Ben Younges with Elen his wife if very sick then Jock &amp; me went to look at some land in the 5 &amp; 6 consessinon fine low land but there is a chanch of it being flowed by the Marblerock dam</p> <p>6 draged &amp; ridged up the turnip ground then sowed them Jock &amp; Granp sheered part of the sheep</p> <p>7 very heavy rain last night went to caintown &amp; heard the Rev Mr McMurry preach</p> <p>8 moved the fence down to the woods in the field below the little orchard Jock &amp; Granpa finished sheering the sheep fine day</p> <p>9 made A bolster &amp; stakes for the waggon Jock went to Harkenness for lime but it was good for nothing the fixed the brush fence around swamp</p> <p>10 made 2 pokes for the horses Jock went to William Hickes got 350 feet of hemlock boards</p> <p>11 heavy rain all day shod the horses</p> <p>12 planted betwen 3 &amp; 400 cabage worked at picing Bee</p> <p>13 cleaned away the stones betwen the house</p> <p>14 the Revd went to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>June 15 Worked on the Roads began at eave's hill</p> <p>16 went to Brockville to an Agricultural Meeting sold 43 lbs of wool at 4s.6d per lb bought 3 bundles of {cut off} yarn 7.{cut off}</p> <p>17 heavy rain went to S Innises &amp; put in A set of Buggy bo{cut off) for him &amp; got 28 bushel of coal from I Cumins</p> <p>18 Jock fixed A flour in his cookhouse I worked at A table A little rain</p> <p>19 went through the potatos in the 2nd field the boys hoed {illegible} Jock &amp; Margret went to Brockville</p> <p>20 went to Brockville for Revd Mr McMurray he is to preach to Morrow he stopt with us all night</p> <p>21 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach</p> <p>22 went to Willard Weeks for 1000 of shingles that Granpa got from R Beattie</p> <p>23 started for to go Merrickville to look fo A farm examend Bryans farm very poor &amp; so is Steels got to Frank Halls they are All we</p> <p>24 looked at Ronalds poor land look several toher</p> <p>25 got home to night Adam Armstrong went with us</p> <p>26 went with Granpa to Colemans for to see when he could get the Money Dick not at home</p> <p>27 hoed the potatos warm Day</p> <p>28 no Meeting to Day warm Day</p> <p>29 Granpa went to Colemans &amp; gave them A Deed to flow &amp; receved A note for 286 pounds paible 1 of Sept finished hoeing the potatos I fixed four raks for John Young he was up at Lansdown heavy rain this afternoon</p> <p>30 heavy rain last night &amp; this forenoon finished A table for ourselfs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 1857</p> <p>1 Granpa Jock &amp; me went to Frank Halls to look at some Land one farm for 10 dollars per acre another 22 another 24 another 32 &amp; another 40 the Rose farm looked so bad with the wet that we did not stopt to look at it heavy rain</p> <p>2 So we came home without doing anything to John Youngs stopt all night</p> <p>3 came home all well warm</p> <p>4 peeled hemlock bark on the Iland</p> <p>5 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach</p> <p>6 pulled some thisels out of the wheat Jock helped Rob to hoe the boys went to Brockville to A showe</p> <p>7 the boys &amp; Jock worked at the Turnips I went to Brockville for the Revd Mr Morrison he came on A pastoral visit he preached at caintown at half past 5 heavy rain very few</p> <p>8 went to Mr Davison with Mr Morrison &amp; the to Lyn</p> <p>9 Jock &amp; Granpa went Westport with the Wool to Mr Clarks the boys &amp; me hoed at the potatos warm day</p> <p>10 finished the potatos &amp; part of the Corn John Clow &amp; wife hear on A visit</p> <p>11 finished the corn very poor Jock &amp; Granpa came home with the wool from Clarks</p> <p>12 went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Benning preach very warm Day</p> <p>13 pealed Bark on the Iland all that was on it</p> <p>14 Began to Mow &amp; mowed in the garden &amp; the orchard at the house</p> <p>15 finished the orchard in the forenoon the Messers Charles Booth Wm Cowan &amp; James Brikenridge came here as crop veiwers Began to mow in the harper field</p> <p>16 finished mowing the harper field very heavy rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 1857</p> <p>17 Jock Margret &amp; sis went to Brockville &amp; sold 98 lbs of Butter at 9d per lb very dull Day fixed waggon rack the boys went through the turnips</p> <p>18 mowed in field below the house in the forenoon drew in loads of hay</p> <p>19 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McMurry preach</p> <p>20 went to the field to catch Jess Maire found her lying Dead in the Sugar Bush no Marks of any kind on her. the colt took up with Bet I was looking whether she had any milk she kicked me on the lame leg can do no more drew in the hay of harper field</p> <p>21 heavy rain this forenoon finished mowing the field below the house leg A little better</p> <p>22 raked in the field below the house</p> <p>23 heavy rain last night &amp; this forenoon made 2 rakes poor hay weather</p> <p>24 moved the fence between the paster &amp; the field below the house &amp; rake the last of the field hay very wet</p> <p>25 Mowed the consession field Mr Edgly &amp; his son helped he bought A sheep to kill for 4 dollars &amp; gave 2 days work in part the boys drew in the hay from the field frount of the house in the afternoon</p> <p>26 the Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown my leg so sore that I could not go</p> <p>27 raked &amp; drew in all that was cut in the consession field A about 8 acres</p> <p>28 heavy rain last nigth mowed the little orchard</p> <p>29 mowed the field frount of the house this forenoon drew in part of the little orchard to the cap poor hay</p> <p>30 mowed frount of Elizes house fine Day {illegible line}</p> <p>31 Drew in hay frount of Elizes houses</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August 1857</p> <p>1 Began to cut the fall wheat good crop A little rain this afternoon</p> <p>2 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown</p> <p>3 heavy fog &amp; Dew mowed frount of Elizes till the Dew dried of the wheat</p> <p>4 finished the fall wheat fine Day</p> <p>5 finished cuting the field frount of Elizes</p> <p>6 cradled the Rye &amp; drew the hay frount of Elizes Adam &amp; Rob Armstrong help in the afternoon</p> <p>7 mowed the field at Cristies place</p> <p>8 raked &amp; cocked ti &amp; drew in the fall wheat Rob &amp; Adam helped in the afternoon to draw the wheat</p> <p>9 the Revd Mr Milles preached in caintown</p> <p>10 Stacked the hay at Cristies place fine Day</p> <p>11 mowed in the consession field &amp; put 3 Shoes on the charley horse Messers C Booth Wm Cowan &amp; J Breckenridge came here to veiw the crops I went to left for I Clows in order to go to Winchester to look for Land Jock went to Aunt Marys with Rob Armstrong to help her with the haying for two Days</p> <p>12 the boys mowed in the Thompson place went to Winchester with I Clow stopt at Mr McCarggos got there after Dark all in bed</p> <p>13 rain this forenoon went Winchester village no land for sale work bying came to McCarggos stopt all night</p> <p>14 started for home examined lot 18 on 2 consession Mountain good lot came by Wrights corners got to Clows betwen 10 &amp; 11 AM</p> <p>15 went to Brockville from Lyn in the cars Erman Jones is general Agent for Stewart he wrote for me to know what is the price of 18 in 2 Con Mountain heard of land in Kitley got home all well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August 1857</p> <p>16 Jock &amp; Elen went to church in Brockville hear the Revd Mr Morrison preach</p> <p>17 heavy rain most of the Day I am very sick took an emetic</p> <p>18 Jock went to Kitly to look at land it is good but {cut off} old Mr Roth is dead he died yesterday</p> <p>19 Jock Granpa Walter Lucie &amp; sis went to John Yonges to Mr Roths funeral he was buried at Dublin the boys cut the Barley</p> <p>20 cut &amp; bound some of the seed hay rain</p> <p>21 finish Jock went to Colmans Mill with 11 1/2 bushel of fall Wheat &amp; 4 1/2 of corn</p> <p>21 Jock &amp; the boys cut &amp; drew up the Grass seed &amp; stook it up in the field frount of the house that finished Hay for this season Jock very sick</p> <p>22 the boys went through turnips with horse cleaned the wed out</p> <p>23 the Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown</p> <p>24 thrashed fall wheat for seed</p> <p>25 Jock &amp; David thrashed A little more wheat &amp; cleaned it had 8 3/4 bushels of seed wheat</p> <p>26 began to cut the oats below the house brock A finger &amp; put in another</p> <p>27 finished cuting the little oats</p> <p>28 began to cut the Spring wheat in the 2nd field south side of the Road poor crop there was very heavy rain last night an old house of Henary Weeks was Burned up last night Mallory &amp; his famley came near being burned up in it they lost there all</p> <p>29 heavy rain this morning went to Brockville bought {illegible} A barel of salt paid 8s I got tokens for Jock Waggon</p> <p>30 went to Brockville to the sacrament Jock Margret &amp; Elen fine day</p> <p>31 worked at the wheat Jock &amp; the boys at the peas</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept 1857</p> <p>1 finished cuting the spring wheat in the second field &amp; the chenee wheat that I got from I Robinson Ramsey very good not so stillf straw as the sotch Wheat &amp; the hooking of the Peas</p> <p>2 began to cut poll oats below the house good but rather thin all leaning warm day</p> <p>3 worked at the oats in the forenoon then went to Samuel Berenels with John Ackland to look at A farm off Mr Throops not what I expected very warm day</p> <p>4 looked the farm &amp; came home</p> <p>5 began to draw dung on the pea ground for the fall wheat drew in the poll oats I cut 23 stook of the spring wheat below the little orchard rather green heavy rain to night</p> <p>6 the Revd Mr Benning preache in caintown</p> <p>7 cut more of the Spring wheat &amp; drew dung to the pea ground had Robs horse with Bet maire Jock began to plow</p> <p>8 worked at the wheat</p> <p>9 Do Do Do</p> <p>10 Began to sow the fall wheat sowed 4 bushel Jock &amp; Margret went to Brockville with A tub butter got 10 1/2 per lb</p> <p>11 Sowed 4 3/4 bushel that is 8 3/4 bushel in the 2nd field south side of the road west line</p> <p>12 worked at the wheat Jock water fured the wheat fine weather</p> <p>13 the Revd Mr McMurry Preached in caintown</p> <p>14 worked A little at the wheat John Young came here on Saturday went home to day</p> <p>15 rain last night finish cuting the wheat</p> <p>16 began to cut the oats in the harper field drew in some of the wheat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept 1857</p> <p>17 Finished drawing in the wheat very dull day worked at the oats they are down so that we have to mow them</p> <p>18 finished cuting the oats &amp; drew in some of them</p> <p>19 finshed drawing in the oats &amp; that is the last of our harvest the crops ginarely good</p> <p>20 the Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown</p> <p>21 draged the stuble in the harper field before plowing Jock Robert Armstrong &amp; John Youngs went to look at Roses farm in Montague</p> <p>22 began to plow the harper field for Rye rain this afternoon</p> <p>23 Plowed Do Do Jock got home he made A bargin for the Roses place 2500 dollars heavy rain last night</p> <p>24 plowed in the harper field</p> <p>25 finished plowing in the harper field</p> <p>26 sowed 5 bushel of Rye</p> <p>27 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown</p> <p>28 heavy rain this morning &amp; heavy hail about noon finished sowing the Rye except the head ridges</p> <p>29 went to Lyn for Elingham with 30 pork barrels &amp; 12 butter firkens took 1/2 bushel of wheat to mill</p> <p>30 plowed the head ridges cleaned the furrows of the Rye sowed in all 6 1/2 bushel in the harper field</p> <p>October 1 thrashed for John Ackland his buckwheat</p> <p>2 killed A hog &amp; then picked the corn &amp; husked it at night</p> <p>3 sorted the corn had about 75 bushel of good corn in the ear ]</p> <p>4 the Revd Mr Benning preached in caintown</p> <p>5 went to Brockville with Rob Armstrong got {illegible} for the stove oven 3s.9d &amp; A {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>Oct {illegible} &amp; then went to John younge {next few lines illegible - too faint to decipher}</p> <p>9 thrashed some fall wheat not good {illegible} barley &amp; cleaned it</p> <p>10 {illegible} Mr McMurry preach {illegible}</p> <p>{two line illegible}</p> <p>13 went to Brockville {illegible} fair got the first premium on fall wheat 2 on spring wheat first on Rye first on flax seed 2nd Barley &amp; first on fl {illegible}ing A very good day took the societie Ram home</p> <p>14 Jock went to tell Mr Rose that the Mi {illegible} Colmans ahad disapoints him in the money diged some of the potatos consideral rot</p> <p>15 Heavy rain all day</p> <p>16 {illegible} some grain &amp; picked apples Jock came home from Roses he is greatly disapointed</p> <p>17 diged potatos I went to Lyn with S {illegible} took premium in the Ram &amp; Ewes wheat {illegible} grass seed</p> <p>18 went to caintown heard the Revd Mr Mills preach in the afternoon</p> <p>19 diged Potatoes cold</p> <p>20 Do Do snowed A little</p> <p>21 cold with rain &amp; snow</p> <p>22 worked at the potatos</p> <p>23 working at the potatos Mathew {illegible} helped for the Davis we finished the field at the Barn</p> <p>24 Jock &amp; the boys finished all the potatos I went to Lyn to An Agriculture meeting Elen went to Wm Clows on A visit &amp; took a grist to Colman Mills</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October 1857</p> <p>25 the Revd Mr McMurry in caintown</p> <p>26 {illegible line crossed out} cleaned out our celler heavy rain</p> <p>27 drew in the potatos to our cellar there was 4 loads</p> <p>28 pulled 6 load of turnips rained A {illegible} in the forenoon heavy rain in the afternoon</p> <p>29 cold with A little rain no work</p> <p>30 drew some wood</p> <p>31 finished the turnips good crop Jock went to look at Leachs farm</p> <p>Nov 1 the Revd Mr Benning preached in caintown</p> <p>2 David plowed where the fall wheat was Jock &amp; me went &amp; looked at A farm of Colmans near N Booths it would {illegible}</p> <p>3 went to Brockville with Apples gave {illegible} 1 barrel R Colman 1 Turner 1 Watson 1 they were Snows got 12s.6d per barrel bought tire for the waggon 18 per {illegible} weight 1c 3v 12 cwt</p> <p>4 Samuel Innis came hear &amp; set the tire</p> <p>5 went to Lyn with pork 20 barrels &amp; 12 firkins</p> <p>6 I borrowed 250 bricks from C B {illegible}</p> <p>6 drew wood from the Cristies place</p> <p>7 went to Brokville with 4 barrels of Apples 2 for Turners &amp; 2 for his clerk got 10s bought 1 side of sole leather 1s.9 1/2 d per lb</p> <p>8 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown</p> <p>9 heavy rain most of the Day</p> <p>10 heavy rain most of the night helped Rob to kill his horse</p> <p>11 Jock Rob &amp; me went to Landsdown to look at A farm of Leaches good land but very dear here</p> <p>12 worked at the foundation {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>November</p> <p>13 {illegible} Jock went to Brockville with A 10 bushel of turnips 1s.3d bush</p> <p>14 snow &amp; rain last night drew some wood with the slaugh the ground has frozen</p> <p>15 went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Mills preach fine Day</p> <p>16 killed the hogs Rob helped</p> <p>17 thrashed 7 1/2 bushel wheat &amp; some oats Jock went to Charles Garners with 10 bushel of turnips {illegible}</p> <p>18 Jock went to Lyn with a grist I worked at A slaugh for John Young</p> <p>19 went to helped bob to thrash the wind to high came home brought &amp; put the horse powr up for the cider Walter came home from Mitchels he is well</p> <p>20 made cider for Rob Griffins &amp; H Hazelwood hard frost &amp; snow</p> <p>21 Jock went to Breckenridges with 7 sheep to the Southdown I let our ram out &amp; bricked the lambs very high winds with snow</p> <p>22 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown very stormy Day</p> <p>23 helped Rob at thrashing machin very stormy snowed about six inches</p> <p>24 helped Rob in forenoon finished his wheat worked at slaugh</p> <p>25 finished I Younges slaugh very cold Day</p> <p>26 went to Farmersvill with 18 pork barrels for H Green</p> <p>27 helped Rob to Kill A steer in the forenoon helped W Hows at the Machin</p> <p>28 Jock &amp; Elen went Brockville &amp; got 8s per lb for sasaguss I thrashed for John Ackland John Young came for his slaugh fine Day snow going very fast</p> <p>29 the Revd Mr Benning preached in caintown {illegible}</p> <p>30 made cider for Adam Armstrong Widow Philips &amp; ourselves fine Day</p> <p>Dec 1 Thrashed for John Ackland heavy rain last night</p> <p>2 Samuel Innis &amp; Wife came here with A {illegible} &amp; I got him to {illegible} horse shoes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec 1857</p> <p>3 Shod the young horses A little snow with wind &amp; frost</p> <p>4 Johnny &amp; Elen went to Brockville with Walter saw him on board of the cars for Toronto Johnny came home {illegible} today from Pacinham the ground hard frozen</p> <p>5 Jock thrashed peas I hurt my knee by A fall</p> <p>6 the Revd Mr McMurry preached in caintown {illegible}</p> <p>7 heavy rain &amp; sleet last night thrashed 12 bushel of wheat</p> <p>8 went to Dickson Mill with 4 bushel of wheat &amp; 3 or corn Thomas Home went to H Weeks to see him about A sill for church house {illegible}</p> <p>9 heavy rain all day fixed the billys shoes</p> <p>10 finished building the oven John Ackland helped</p> <p>11 went to Lyn with 55 flour barrels hard frost last night</p> <p>12 went to Farmersvill with F. Scott to convention B. Tutt chosen</p> <p>13 Revd Mr Mills preached in caintown hard frost</p> <p>14 drew chipdung to the orchard &amp; some wood</p> <p>15 Jock went to Brockville with turnips got 1s &amp; 1s.3d per bushel</p> <p>16 thrashed Peas &amp; oats fine Day</p> <p>17 cleaned the peas &amp; oats had 40 bushel very wet Day I made A stairs J Ackland helped</p> <p>18 heavy rain Jock went mill with 8 bushel of wheat</p> <p>19 killed the bunty cow fine beef drew some wood</p> <p>20 the Revd Mr McMurry preache in caintown</p> <p>21 thrashed 3 peas cold day</p> <p>22 finished the peas heavy snow</p> <p>23 went to Farmersville with B Tut he stopt hear all night</p> <p>24 went to Lyn with 50 flour barrels to B. Colman</p> <p>25 W Hazelwood &amp; family was hear for dinner</p> <p>26 drew wood cold Day</p> <p>27 the Revd Mr Benning preached in caintown</p> <p>28 drew bank fine Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>23</td> <td>Work done for John Elingham 1 load of Firkins to Lyn for Baxter 30 &amp; for Purvis &amp; Yonge 12</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td>went to D Bewes with butter firkins</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>28</td> <td>Do to Lyn with 25 Butter firkins to N Baxter</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>29</td> <td>Do to Do with 30 pork barrels &amp; 12 butter firkins</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>4</td> <td>Do to Do with 20 Do Do Do Do</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Do to Farmersville 18 Do Do to W. Green</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>11</td> <td>Do to Lyn with 55 four Barrels for R. Colman</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Do to Do 50 Do Do F Do</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1858 January</td> <td>2</td> <td>Drew wood half Day</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Do to Lyn with 55 flour Barils for R. Colman</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>8</td> <td>Do to Lyn with 55 Do Do Do Do Do</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>8</td> <td>Do to Lyn 50 flour Barrels for N. Baxter</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>20</td> <td>Do to Farmersville with 50 flour Barrels &amp; 4 butter tubs</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>to P. Wing &amp; 10 butter tubs to H Green</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Do</td> <td>30</td> <td>Do to P. Wing with 50 flour barrels &amp; 4 Butter tubs &amp; 9 butter tubs to H Green</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>16</td> <td>Plowed his garde &amp; drew 2 loads of hemlock stuff from Weeks</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>3</td> <td>went to Lyn with 24 firkins B 14 Do 10</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Do to Charlestown with 26 firkins to Bews</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Do to Lyn with 27 firkins to Baxter</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>10</td> <td>Do to Lyn with 22 Do to Darlin</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>4</td> <td>Do to farmersville to Greens 18 firkins</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Do to Lyn for N. Baxter 27 Do AW Lewis</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>11</td> <td>Do to Charlestown 28 firkins for Do Bewes</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>1</td> <td>Do to Lyn 10 pork barrls to Darlin &amp; 12 to Baxter</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Do to Charlestown 30 pork barrels to Bews</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Do Do 24 Do Do Do</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>12</td> <td>Do to Farmersville with 21 pork Bls to Green &amp; 3 to Blanchard</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>1</td> <td>Do to Lyn with pork B 6 to Darlin 5 to Baxter</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Do to Charlestown 20 pork Barrels to Bews</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Do to Do 26 Do Do Do</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1857</p> <p>borrow 3 small wood pailfulls of salt pan</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>23</td> <td>Pay received from Baxter on Elingham Acount</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>candy 2/4 coffe 1s bit 9d knife 1s3d shoe thred 6d</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>tocks 7d matches 4d pink &amp; cinnie 6d</td> <td>5</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td>from D Bews 1 hoe 2s horse nails 1s.3d shoe thread 11 1/2 d</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>shoe takes 6 pencil 2d</td> <td></td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>28</td> <td>1/2 lb tobaco 1s matches 9 1/2 d 2 yrd cotton &amp; thread 1s.4 1/3 d</td> <td>2</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>29</td> <td>1 lb tobaco 9d. finle 1s.3d grogse of macher 3s nails 6d slate 1s.1d</td> <td>7</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>5</td> <td>2 flour Barrles 1 Keg 1 tub</td> <td>8</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>1/2 gallon oil 3s1 1/2d red peper 7 1/2 d Rope 1s.2 1/2d</td> <td>4</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1858</td> <td></td> <td>1/2 lb tobaco</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>8</td> <td>received from John Elingham five dollars</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>8</td> <td>recived from Baxter for Elingham fish 2s.6d papers 10d</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>salaraties 7 1/2 d starch 6d envelops 4 1/2 cash 2d</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>20</td> <td>received Wind &amp; Blams 1 lb hors nails 1s.3d Buck 1s.3d</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>spoons 1s Pills 1s.3d Buttons 1d twist 3d paper 7 1/2 slack 2s</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Do</td> <td>30</td> <td>1 wooden bowl 3s.9d cotton 1s.8 coffee 7 1/2 from</td> <td>6</td> <td>1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>H Green &amp; two plugs tobaco 6d from Wing</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>3</td> <td>received from Baxter 2 plow sheers 5s borax 6</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2 boxes blacking 5d file 4d</td> <td></td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>1 firkin 2.6</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>receved from D. Bews 1 lb peper 1s.2d spice 7</td> <td>1</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 lb starch 1s shoe thread 6d nails 7d soda 7 1/2 screws 9 1/2</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>30 horse nails 2s6d oil 1.3 cotton Baxter 1 lot 1.1 machs 4 x S. papr 2</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>10</td> <td>7 1/2 yrds cotton 7 1/2 buttons 2</td> <td>4</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>4</td> <td>horse nails 1s.3d Book 7 1/2 paper 6d cotton 3s shoe thread 3 1/2d</td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>1 firkin 2s.6d 1 plow sheer 2s.6d candy 2d shoeties 2 1/2 lb tobaco 9 1/2</td> <td>6</td> <td>1 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>11</td> <td>powder 9d coffee 1s.4d spice 7 starch 1 saspan 2 shoe thread 6d</td> <td>6</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Octo</td> <td>1</td> <td>from Baxter 6 bunches bating 3s.9d candel wick 5</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 doz teaspons 8d file 7 1/2 d 3 ginbles 7 1/2 Blitsters 1s file 7 1/2</td> <td>2</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>from Bews N. needles 2d buts 10d screws 1s chalk 4</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>rosin 4 tea 1s.4 1/2 d thread 1s.3 buttons 8</td> <td>3</td> <td>7 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>fro Bews 1 lb of coffe 1s.4d</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>16</td> <td>from Green horse nails 1s.3 cut 1.s.3d nails 7 1/2</td> <td>3</td> <td>1 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>pills 1s.3d candles 2s Blacktea 1s Batting 2d matches 4</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>1</td> <td>from Baxter currycomb 1s.3d nails 1s.3d sugar 1.s3d nails 8 1/2 ink &amp; maches 6</td> <td>4</td> <td>10 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>{illegible}</td> <td>from Bews paper 1 {illegible} 3s.9d {illegible}</td> <td>5</td> <td>11</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Bought of J &amp; S Ross 1854</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>L</td> <td>s</td> <td>d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>28</td> <td>1 side of sole leather 1s.4 1/2 per lb 16.1/2 lb</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>20</td> <td>1/4 yrd of lienskin 7.5 per yrd 1N3</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>10 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>18</td> <td>1 silk hankercheef 5s 8 yrd calico 5d</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14 yard calico 9 per yrd 10s.6d</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4 yrd Do 7 1/2 per yrd</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10 lb tea 3s.6d per lb</td> <td>1</td> <td>15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 lb of tobaco 1</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>12</td> <td>1 Bonnet 4s.6d 2 yrd ribon 1s.10d 1 yd ribon 10d linneng 8 1/2d</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>10 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>19</td> <td>16 lb soleleather 1/6 lb 1.4 per lb 2 bunches yarn</td> <td>1</td> <td>14</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4 spools 1s, 1 yard rold cambric 4 1/2, 1yrd Do 6 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 remnent linen 1s.1d Do 7 1/2 Do 9</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>5 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3/4 doz spoons 4s.6d 5 yrd furniture strip 3s.6 12d</td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6 yrd print 5s.3d 7. Do 4s 4 1/2d 3 Do 2s 4 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5 yrd check linen 3s 9d 1 3/4 yrd grey linen 2s.2 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>11 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7 yrd cambric 4s.4 1/2d 7 yrd cotton 2s.7 1/2d 1 paper pins 5</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 yrd Jacinett 1s.1d. 1 pair cotton stocking 1s.1d 1 yrd ribbon 8 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>10 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 butter bowl 2s.6d needls 2d 1/2 yard persion 8</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 bag salt 8s.9d 2 bags salt 1s 8d 1 hoe 1s 9</td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>4</td> <td>1 pair fo match plains 7/6 2 sythe stones 8</td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 silk hat 17/6 half round file 1/5</td> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2 hand saw files 1s. 2 cakes of soap 9</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 lb extract of logwood 1s 1/2 lb blue vitrol 4 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>4 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4 lb alum 1/2 4 lbs soap 1/8 one pair Childrens shoes 2/6</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>1 bunch cotton yarn 5s 1lb tobacto 1/3</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1/2 lb tea 1/6 1/2 tea 1/4 1/2 one hat 10</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>8 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>22</td> <td>1/2 lb Indigo 3/3 1/4 lb thread 1/7 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>10 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2 yrd cotton 1s 2 yrd twist 6 1 gross buttons 10</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>gave Isabba Hazelwood an order for 18s</td> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>5</td> <td>3 bunches of cotton yarn 15s &amp; trimings for Fathers coat &amp; vest</td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>12 lb sugar 5s 8yrd cotton 4s 2 bals shoe</td> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 barrel of waller lime 10</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Paid J &amp; S Ross 1854</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>22</td> <td>one tub of Butter 93 b 9d per lb</td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>one tub</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>25</td> <td>one tub of Butter 91 lb 9 1/2 do per lb</td> <td>3</td> <td>12</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>1</td> <td>by cash</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Bought <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>11</td> <td>Bonnet 4/6 2 doz Buttons 1/10</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 doz Buttons 10 1/2 yrd linning 8 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1857 March</td> <td>11</td> <td>bought of Mr Vannnomon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>40 3/4 yrd cotton 7d per yrd</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7 Do Do 5 Do Do</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ar Articles bought in the year 1854</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>L</td> <td>s</td> <td>d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>17</td> <td>Iron 8s. 7 1/2 1 ax 5s.6 oil 3.1 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>lamp 1.3 wick 3 cap 10 7 1/2 paper</td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>1 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>paper 1 book 1.6 almanac 7 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>1 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>rope 9 nails 7 toll 7 sundry 1.7</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>paid to the Libary</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>1 Axe 5.6</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>28</td> <td>1/2 Barrel of white fish L1 oil 3.1 1/2 spirits 3.1 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 Phiel e{illegible} cinimon 7 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>14</td> <td>lb horse nails 1s.1d 2lbs shingles nails 7d bell</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>bell of Locks clock 7 1/2 coppy book 6d</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>1 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>postage 3 tobacco 9 Borax 1/4 lb 5 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>5 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>18</td> <td>1 pair of buggie springs</td> <td>1</td> <td>17</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20 lbs oval iron 5s tire for buggy</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4 tires for buggie</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>spirits of turpentine 7 1/2 spirits 3 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>cotton yarn 14s.3d books &amp; paper 3s</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>4</td> <td>1 bar iron for Drag 7s.8d seeds a gum 1.4 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>spelling books &amp; paper</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Do</td> <td>10</td> <td>1 lb horse nails 1.2 Dinner 1.3</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>13</td> <td>1 pair shoes 8.9 1 Do 7s.6d 1 Do 6s.10d 1 Do 4S</td> <td>1</td> <td>7</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 hat 8s 9d 4 caps 8s 1 pair of shoes 5s</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 pair of shoes6s.10d 1 paire braces 1s.8d 1lb shot 6</td> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>horse medicin 10s cup for 3d bottol for 4</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>neat foot oil 7 1/2 fishhooks4d kail seed 4</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>3 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>toll 6 cakes 5 wattie 1s.3d lime .25 bushel 15s.7 1/2 .25</td> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>9 1/2</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1854</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>5</td> <td>43 lb sweeds iron 3 per lb 10.6</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 lb powder 1/6 1 st of buggy box 2/6</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6 1/4 lb malliable iron 9 per lb 4/8 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>8 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>1 teapot 2/6 1 canister of powder 1/3</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Jock 1 barrel of salt 10s. 2 lb of tea 5/6</td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1/2 lb tea 1/3 1/2 gallon of oil 3/ 1 1/2</td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>spirits 2/ book 10d</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>octo</td> <td>11</td> <td>plow 2s.10 1 Jug of Mustard 3.9 1 lb tea2s.6d</td> <td>2</td> <td>16</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 side of sole leather</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>400 lath 4d &amp; sundries other articles</td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>11</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>1 Barrel of salt 10</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>1 lb tea 2 9 paper1 10.2 lock 7 1/2 horse nails 1.3</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>sundre articles</td> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>10</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Black oil one pint of fish oil one ounce of spirits of turpentine two ounces of vitrol White oil one pint of vinegar one ounce of spirits of turpentine one ounce of vitrol strong oils for takeing of silfasts or spavins two oz oil of oreganum two oz of oil swallows two oz of oil of spike shake the above together in aplying merely damp the hair</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Bought of Winks &amp; Hudchison</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>19</td> <td>1 Black silk hankerchief</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1 cotton Do Do</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>1</td> <td>paid the above</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1857 Jun</td> <td>3</td> <td>took John Kincaid to be taned 1 Bull hide</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1858 Feb 4 got bull hide</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Sent by Rober Armstrong 1 cow hide 1 cip 1 colt skin &amp; 7 calf skins to John Kincaid s/p he taned it)</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feby</td> <td>9</td> <td>1 calf skin (it was Elens calf that the boys kill by running it to John Kincaid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb 1858</td> <td>4</td> <td>took to J Kincaid to be tanned 1 cow hide &amp; 3 sheep skines with wool</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <p>Work done by James Hughs or on his acount</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>11</td> <td>Wm Hugh mowed one Day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Do Do Do half Day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Do Do Do one Day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Do Do Do half Day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>14</td> <td>Robert Hugh mowed oats &amp; raked &amp; bound one Day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Wm Hughs raked &amp; bound wheat</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Produce sold in the year 1854</p> <p>or Money recived</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>7</td> <td>to John Elingham 400 lb fo flour at 16s.3 per 100</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>to Mr Wright 175 lb of flour at 16s.3d per 100 lb</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>28</td> <td>Barrel of pork L 3.7.6 per Barrel</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>17</td> <td>sold C Lillijohns the Hardy cow</td> <td>6</td> <td>7</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>7</td> <td>Do John Lamb Jocks cow</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1856 June</td> <td>3</td> <td>Bought of J Hazelwood 60 yrd cotton at 6d per yrd</td> <td>1</td> <td>10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5 pailfull of lye 10 per pail 1/2 day crew</td> <td>1 1/2</td> <td>4</td> <td>3 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>gave him 35 1/2 lb Butter at 9 per lb</td> <td>1</td> <td>14</td> <td>3 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>&lt;1.6.7 .1/2/td&gt;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1857 March</td> <td></td> <td>sold 10 dozen of Egs 1s per dozen</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>4</td> <td>Do 7 Do Do 10 Do</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>10 Do Do 19</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>4 Do Do 8</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>8</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1855</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>L</td> <td>s</td> <td>d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>8</td> <td>Bought of John Kincaid 1 cowhide</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>weight 5 1/4 lb 2 s per lb</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1856</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>29</td> <td>gave John Kincaid 14 Bushel of oats 1s.6d per Bushel</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1857</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>3</td> <td>Do Do Do 10 Bushel turnips 1s.6d per bushel</td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1858</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>4</td> <td>Do Do Do 10 Do Do 1.3</td> <td>Do</td> <td>12</td> <td>6</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for 1854</p> <p>the Quantity of Grain ground of the crop of 1853</p> <p>1853</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>9</td> <td>took 5 1/2 bushel of fall wheat to Mill</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Do 4 bushels of s wheat &amp; 2 bushel of corn</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Do 12 1/2 Do of F wheat &amp; 10 bushel of S wheat</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1854</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td></td> <td>4 Bushel of corn</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10 Bushel of scotch wheat</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>24</td> <td>6 Bushel of scotch wheat</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>10</td> <td>24 Do Do D &amp; 4 Bushel of corn</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1857</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>1</td> <td>Granpa setted with Robert Armstrong and we are endue him at this Date L . 7.6 off this money that I got for Walter yet</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>13</td> <td>got 4 cwt of hay from Robert</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>he got 1 1/2 bushel of Peas from us</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> take 1 grain of Digtalis 1 grain of oxide of zink 1 dram of fine flour or A teaspoonful for 20 or 100 pils take from 1 to 6 per Day cure all Deases</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>thrashing done by Innis 1854</p> <p>Peas -- 36 Bushel February 9 Paid 1 1/2 {illegible}</p> <p>Wheat 82 Do Febuary 21 Paid 16s.3d to Innis</p> <p>thrashing Done by Innis 1855</p> <p>Wheat 9 1/2 Bushels</p> <p>Oats 53 Do</p> <p>Peas 57 1/2 Do</p> <p>Paid April 1858</p> <p>2 1/2 Bushel of Peas</p> <p>2 1/4 Do Oats</p> <p>5 Do Wheat that settled all our thrashing</p> <p>1857 April 1 endue Granpa L 1</p> <p>1858</p> <p>January 1 Charles Wilson got 1 box of honney 15 lb there remains 5 lbs to be paid for at 8s per lb less the weight of the box</p> <p>1858 January 27 the sow that I took to Mr Hough took the Boar</p> <p>Benjame Thompson had A sow that our Boar the same time</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c433f62fdbe3ff57c7962959ebcae826.pdf 7dee03528598529f8bf46cfb3cd7a03c PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/187c85f7148b8fafbd333c0722c10814.pdf 18617bb5461d33c7c65d6ca749dd71f3 PDF Text Text William Beatty (1806-1897) 1860-1863 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1860 {This was out of chronological order on the Rural Diary Archive (pages 27 & 28) and is likely October 1860. It has been moved here.} rain 16 Worked at the potatos fine Day I went to We{illegible} for hemlock Boards got 900 feet 600 for Weaving & 300 for appel trees from B. Bail 17 thrashed oats & cleaned them had 14{cut off} 18 worked at the potatos John Ackland 19 finished diging the potatos fine Day the potatos would have been crop but had it not been for the rot the cork reds was the best & least rot 20 draged the stuble for to sow grass seed in the forenoon then drew in the corn the Great Chillie potatos is good cold Day 21 rain rain the Revd Mr Camble the Bible Socitie Colprative preached in caintown heavy rain this morning 22 husked A little corn & cleaned some wheat for the show David plowed frount of Elizes I sowed grass seed below the Bull {cut off} 23 worked at the carrots & beets for the Show 24 went to the Mill with 14 bushel of wheat 25 went Mallorytown to the Cattle Show the first turnips 2nd on carrots 2 on Bulls 1 on apples 2 on oats in the field & in the Bag Six dollars 1/2 left the same 26 went to Brockville with Rob Granpa & Jock as a wittness between John Innis & N. Baxter. Baxter acuses Innis of geting money letter from the Post 1 �office the Boys worked at the carrots & Beets rain 27 28 came to Mallorytown on the Railcars David met me the Revd Mr Hayworth Preached in caintown Thomas Scott was at the meeting went home with him 29 went to Brockville on the cars from Thomas Scotts 30 Innis got his trial to day the Jury returned a verdic of not Guilty without laving the Box I stopt at the St Larance Hall bed 1s.3d meals 1s.3d I got 20 dollars from the Hon George Sherwood for Walter & gave it to Aunt Mary on Walter note they had nether pen or ink she said she wood indors it on the note as soon as they got pen & ink 31 came home from Aunt Marys on foot the roads very bad the boys finished husking the corn good crop very wet weather 1 pulled 3 loads of turnips some rain 1860 Dec {probably Nov} 1 Pulled {3?} loads of turnip little rain this afternoon 2 worked at the turnips fair Day 3 heavy rain to Day the ground all in a swim 4 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 5 worked at the turnips put 9 1/2 load in the cellar at the old Barn it is so full that we cannot put any more in it 6 went to Brockville with 2 firkins of butter got sixteen sents per lb paid Messer Blyth ten 2 �dollars & Mr Reed ten dollars on acont rain rain 7 drew in potatos from Cristes had about 80 bushel considerable of them rotten 8 the Boys drew in 4 load of turnips to a pit in the garden I worked at the cider press & grinder with Jock & Rob fine day 9 made cider for ourselves Rob I. Quensey H Wicks & D Tennent there is over 80 Bushel in the chease the Boys drew 2 loads of turnips into another pit in the garden 10 heavy rain most of the Day 11 the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown X 12 made 6 teeth for the thrashing machin the Boys drew in the last of the turnip into the garden we have over 500 Bushel in the forenoon thrash oats for Jock 13 went to John Younges got my boots fixed & Elens shoes looked at Ruleses horses 14 came home looked at horses at Gilalands in Plumbhollow paid Adam Armstrong 3 that I owed for leather & bought half a {illegible} 15 the Boys drew wood from cristes & let water of {illegible} 16 plowed frount of Elizes in forenoon then {folded over} 17 finished Plowing frount of house {illegible} 1860 foot snow Nov 20 Took 3 sheep to Adam Armstrongs Ram {page torn off} 3 �21 began to work at the logs for the Blacksmiths shop 22 load the foundation of the Blacksmiths shop 23 helped Wm H Davis to kill his hogs snow & wind 24 thrashed & cleaned 10 1/2 bushel of oats heavy storm wind & snow 25 no Meeting to Day very stormy wind & snow with Drift 26 helped Rob to kill a steer in the forenoon David went to Mallorytown in the Buggy with Sarry Spencer she is hear on a visit roads very bad 27 rain & snow this forenoon raise the Blacksmith shop in the afternoon got it up after sundown fine afternoon 28 David went to Mill 10 bushel of Peas 8 of oats & 3 of corn Adam & Me worked at the shop 29 went to Mill 10 bushel of Buckwheat & got 10 shillings worth hemlock or 333 feet Paid 30 went to Samuel Innises got 5 shoes made & one sharpend & sett the Boys sawed some bolts snow & rain 1 went to Brockville with 2 1/2 barrels of snow Apples Mr Robinson got 2 & Gay 1/2 12s6d per Barrel 2 Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 3 healped Rob at thrashing machin Thompsons 4 went to Farmersville & then to Turner falls to see about John Younges cloth it went there in a mistake Stopt all night at R Woods 5 got the cloth at Beverly Paid 10s.5d came home 6 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Hayworth 4 �Preach it was thanksgiving day wind was south a little snow 7 killed the Hogs Rob & Wm Davis helped snow 8 went to a School meeting in the forenoon & then to Mallorytown to an Agri{cut off} 9 went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Armstrong preach 10 healped Wm H Davis at thrashing machin very stormy snow & wind David went to Mallorytown for a cooking stove & a box stove for Wat from G Tennent 11 David went to Brockville with A load of Turnips to I. Hutchsons 1s per bushel 12 thrashed for Jack stormy Day 13 {cut off} to Brockville with Sausagues {folded over} 1860 Dec 14 healped Edgly to thrash Tennents machin David went to Farmersville for Wats Stoves very cold 15 went to Mallorytown with Rob to the council about a Road the council granted it to him 16 {illegible} the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 17 thrashed at Jocks forenoon 18 Do Do {Ditto} David went to Lyn with bushel 15 1/2 turnips & three that he got before made 18 1/2 19 whitewashed very stormy Day 20 rained all night whitewashed finished Jocks thrashing 21 finished David went to Farmersville with things 5 �for Wat he is going to live there X 22 23 thrashed at our Barn some scothe wheat I went to Brockville with a note that I had of fifty pound against R Colman of Granpas I gave it to Sinkler & Richards along with Dunkin Clow Wm Clow George Two & others for collection the Revd Mr Hayworth preached at caintown 24 cleaned the wheat had bushel went to mill with it I went to John Buels & gave him 40$ in intrest got Wals note & other notes that he had 25 Betsey & Wm Hazelwood & famely was hear for dinner Jock & Margret didnt come 26 killed Jocks cow his & our pigs the Boys went to a Bee of S Younges 27 drew some wood of the Lake I fixed a chimney 28 James Clow & wife here on visit the Boys drew some wood & fixed wat skins 29 choped in the shed 30 the Revd Mr McKenzie preache in caintown I went to see Dr Keer 31 went to Brockville with saugauges Mrs Jones got 21 lbs 7 1/2 per lb Mr Co{illegible} & Blyth got 18 & some others 1860 {likely January 1861 {Jan} 1 Thrashed some oats in the forenoon went to Adam Armstrongs with the Widow Austin & Elen on A visit in the afternoon very stormy this forenoon 2 David went to Farmersville with some things for Wat & he took 8 1/2 bushel of turnips to John Kincaid he got 1 1/2 bushel before made 10 bushel in all 6 �3 the Boys went to meet Wat in Brockville & Farmersville hie is coming from Mitcheel with his Wife I fixed about the house cold Day 4 Wat came here with his Wife he got married on New Years day in Mitchel he has settled in Farmersville then was A party here with him 5 the boys choped some cord wood on the Iland I went to see Dr Keer he is very sick cold Day 6 the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in Caintown 7 thrashed oats this forenoon then went to the town meeting along with Rob voted for George Tennent. A Mallory. L Mott. N Shipman & I Hazelwood Stormy Day 8 cleaned the oats & drew wood 9 drew cord wood & David choped 10 David & John Ackland choped cord wood Adam drew it to the house Cristie Younge came here this afternoon Sam cut his knee I went home with him 11 Cristie brought me home Sams knee is not so bad as they thought very cold weather 12 Elen & I went to Brockville heard the Revd Mr McMorin preach went to Geddes & then to Aunt Marys & Stopte all night 13 went in from Aunt Marys to Brockville & heard the Revd Mr Mure preach & partook of the Sacrament very cold time 14 drew wood from the Lake I have got a very bad cold cant do any thing 15 David went to Brockville with a cord of wood for the Revd Mr Morrison that I was indue for the church 1861 Jan 7 �snow 16 thrashed the Spring Rye very stormy Day 17 drew rails & wood of the Lake 18 do do do {ditto} 19 David & John went to Farmersville David stoped there he is going to school & stoping at Wats more snow 20 snow the Revd Mr Hayworth preached in Caintown 21 Adam went to Brockville with a load of {illegible} to Mill with 12 B of Rye & 12 oats Isable & me cleaned the Srye had 11 1/2 bushel fine Day I went to John Youngs his son knee is very Bad 22 Adam went to Brockvill with wood for the Blyths sold it for 7s.6d 23 Do Do Do {Ditto} to the Blyths 24 Do Do {Ditto} very stormy Day Do 25 went to Aunt Marys with Jock to A wood Bee the Roads very bad & the snow is very deep 26 thrash some of the chinnee wheat 27 snow the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 28 went Lyn for the Revd Mr Morrison he is to preach in caintown to nigth & came here with me cold Day 29 Adam went to Brockville with wood for Blyths Isabla & me cleaned the chinnee wheat had 15 Bushel 30 Do Do Do Do {Ditto} 31 Do D Do{Ditto} 1861 8 �Febry 1 Went on to the Lak to draw but the water is so high on the ice & snow it is partly froze so that we can do nothing snow 2 thrashed the Chinnie Wheat snowed most of the Day 3 the Revd Mr Lucus preached in caintown 4 cleaned the wheat had 17 bushel snow 5 Adam went to Mill with 12 bushel of oats snow 6 thrashed the last of the oats 650 sheaffs stormy Day wind & snow snowy 7 very stormy Day wind & snow & a very heavy heavy drift Adam went to school 8 very hard frost the watter in the pail & the water in the back kettel was frozen half and in the morning the coldest day we have had 9 helped to shovel the road betwen Edglys & Ackland it was so drifted that there was no traveler on the road in the forenoon cleand the oats in the afternoon 10 the Rverd Mr McKenzie preache in caintown rain 11 put 46 bushel of oats in Jocks barn & the rest in own had 70 in all very heavy rain the snow is going very fast rain 12 heavy rain with a little snow the fields shows the stuble mended the childrens shoes rain 13 little frost last night went to Samuel Youngs on a visit Elen & Betsey & the Widow Austin was there the Roads is very bad 14 mended Elens shoes fine day 15 went to see Gardener about his colts but he had let 9 �them go Rob & Jonney went with me I got 3 shoes sett at Ned Boothes wet day 16 17 I went to the Widow Fergusons for Elizie the Revd Mr Hayworth preached in caintown snowy day & night snowed nearly a foot deep 1861 {probably February} 18 Went to Mallorytown to see Thomas Scotts Wife she is very sick the family is all sick with a bad cold 19 split some stovebolts fine day snow 20 jointed some bucket staves stormy snow snow 21 Do Do Do Do {Ditto} 22 went onto the Iland & drew 2 load of cordwood broke in two three places tramped in snow & had to quit then went to Motts & Beaches to look at horses but could not trade fine Day hard frost 23 drew 2 loads of wood off the lake stormed in the afternoon rain & snow rain & snow snow 24 rain the Revd Mr Morrison preached in caintown very stormy Day snow & wind 25 drew 6 loads of wood & 1 of rails very windy 26 drew wood & rails of the Lake 27 drew Do {Ditto} there is quite thaw so that the ice is very bad we cannot do any more on the ice 28 A little frost last night Adam went to Brockville with a load of wood to Blyth a little this afternoon the Roads is very soft 10 �1861 March 1 Heavy rain last night fine day Adam went to school I let the water of the Turnip holes the ground is in a swim 2 Cleaned the Buckwheat that was in the bin & filled up the oats && A heavy rain this afternoon 3 Mr Flechar preached in caintown heavy rain 4 went to Mill with 8 bushel of oats & 9 of Buckwheat hard frost last night 5 went to Brockville with turnips apples & cabbage no Market got 8s for 2 1/4 bushel of apples 10s & s for turnips 3 for cabbage bought a barrel of salt 8s.6d 5s for hoops for buckets the roads very bad a great deal of bare ground 6 went to Mill for the grist I bought a 4 year old Colt from WH Daves for 70 dollars 7 thrashed the last of the Scotch wheat very cold day clear wind this morning in North west & it came round to the south west about 3 oclck in the afternoon 8 cleaned the wheat had 13 1/2 exchanged 4 bushel with John Younge Criste brought 4 of his as he was going to lansdown to Uncle Cristies weding the wind is in the south drew 2 loads from the swamp 9 heavy rain this forenoon jointed some suff for {illegible} the snow nearly gone 10 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 11 Adam went to Farmersville with Wats sulkie & drew some of the Pine logs he wanted the slaughing is good 12 drew cedar from cristies Lake good 11 �13 Drew some basswood blocks Adam went to Lyn with a load of bolts got very stormy snow 14 Adam went to Lyn with a load of bolts got 4$ in the forenoon then to Farmersville with the team & the Widow Austin she is going home 15 David came here last night and cedar & cut down the large oake took one large log to the saw mill drew the top for wood 16 drew wood & rails quite warm day 1861 March 17 Mr Wright preached in caintown 18 drew 3 oak logs to the mill & then drew wood & rails very cold night & day 19 went to John Fergusons & paid him 26 dollars that I borrowed of him Ad drew railcuts that was in the road to the east line in the forenoon then wood 20 made some sapbukets fine day Snow X 21 went with David Tennant to see a cow of his & stoped withe him all day Snowed 4 inches last night Ad went to Mill with 16 1/2 Bushel of wheat x snowed in the forenoon X 22 went to Brockville with the old Potash kettle its weight was 730 bought a kettle $5.3s.9d bail for the kettle 2s tool 6d the rest in hoops the road good going down warm sun spoilt the roads paid R. Collman $5. for the leather that I got last fall 23 made some more bukets ad taped 20 trees Samuel Younge & Wife here on a visit X 24 rain Mr McKenzie preached in caintown a little rain in the forenoon 12 �rain rain 31 25 worked at the bukets in the forenoon went to the funeral of Alvine Hayes she was buried at the Booths Grave yard poor slaughing the Revd Mr Bell preached at Lillies schoolhouse 26 worked at the Bukets & helped Elen at the soape rained all day Ad went to Mill with 32 bushel of oats 27 made more Bukets Ad taped Elen boiled 12 pails of Sap 28 Do Do Do {Ditto} went to the Funeral of Mrs John Cain the Revd Mr Bumbo preached 29 made more Buckets raine this afternoon 30 went Mallorytown to an Agriculture Meeting boiled in the sugar Bush the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown 1861 {The following entries from April 1 to April 17, 1861, are transcribed from photos taken of the Walter Beatty fonds at Queen’s University Archives. These photographs of the missing handwritten diary pages are not available on the Rural Diary Archive but have been added to this transcription.} April 1 Went to Samuel Innis to get work done he was not at home made more buckets in the afternoon snowed before night Snow 2 Made more buckets snowed all day Snow 3 Went to Innises John came home with the & made the irons to mark & shove the stakes the snow fell better than six inchese went to Inneses with the slaugh 4 Worked in the sugar bush sap runs well fine day 5 Worked in the sugar bush fine day the New snow nearly gone I made 62 bukets had 25 old ones Jock kept the rest 6 7 Worked in the sugarbush fine Day Went to see Dr Keer he is very sick in the forenoon the Revd Mr McKinzie preached in caintown 13 �8 Worked in the sugar bushin the forenoon mended the single harness in the afternoon fine Day hard frost this morning 9 Went drew dung for the hotbed in forenoon went over to The Daviss to see 2 of his cows & to see Dr Keer he is very sick & not expected to live 10 Worked in the sugarbush fine Day 11 Moved the fence frount of the field below the orchard higher up so as to make more paster X 12 Adam went to Farmersville for Elen she is at Wats Dr Keer died this morning about 2 oclock I went there & stoped in afternoon rain 13 Thrashed the rye a very wet day 14 rain went to Dr Keers funeral he was buried in caintown Mr Warner preached the church could not hold all that was there there was 33 waggons and Buggys 15 Sawed bunks & caps cold day 16 Worked at the bunks & made 2 whippeltrees snowed & blowed so that there was large drifts 17 Cobbled the children boots & shoes Ad worked in the sugarbushe April 18 fixed hogholes in the line fence & cut some caps & bunks in the forenoon began to plow & plowed in field west line below the orchard the ground wet cold Day 19 Adam plowed frount of Elzie & then drew dung to the orchard 20 Do Do Do Do Do Do {Ditto} worked in the sugarbush & sowed seed in the hotbed cabbage seed & tomato 21 rain rain the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown heavy rain to night 22 plowed in the forenoon went to Mallorytown & 14 �qualified as fenceviewer Elen went to see Mrs Weeks she is very sick heavy rain to night X 23 went to Brockville paid Bliths ten dollars & 4 1/2 cords of wood 12s.6d per cord & settled with A Turner & paid him got A side of sole leather 15 3/4 lb 25 cents per pound 24 Ad plowed I fixed the garden fence some rain or showery 25 finished the plowing frount of Elizie & plowed the garden cold day 26 plowed at cristies south side of the road 27 do Do Do {Ditto} in the forenoon drew dung to orchard I went to John Thompson with Wm Hazelwood & George Twoo as Fenceviewers & divid the fence betwen H.B. Weeks 28 rain the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown heavy rain most of the Day rain 29 drew some dung to the orchard James went to Mallorytown with Wat he has his foot cut he is going to Landsdown to work 30 went to the Funeral of the Widow Weeks She was buried at Lyn the Revd Mr Armstrong preached heavy rain all day got Bill shod in the fore feet at C Booths 1861 {a lot of this page is too faint to read} May 1 Drew dung to the orchard the ground very wet 2 Do Do Do Do {Ditto} 3 Plowed at Cristies the ground that the corn grew in last year for potatos it is the only place we can work the 15 �rest is all so wet 4 5 finished the pease & then drew dung to the Cristies place for the corn the Revd Mr McKenzie preached at caintown 6 began to Sow & Sowed 6 bushel of oats & grass seed on the south side of the road at cristie place began to rain before night 7 rained all night & most of the day 8 cut some potatoes for seed 9 went to Brockville with Jonney he is going to Guelph to look for work there nothing doing here 10 {blank} 11 {blank} 12 there was 3 Espicafle Ministers from Lyn preached in caintown there Conferance was held at Lyn this year 13 Sowed 4 1/2 bushel of oats at cristies with grass seed rained in the afternoon 14 Adam went to Mallorytown to get clothes cut in the forenoon plowed for carrots& beets Adam broke in the green sod 15 Sowed 4 bushel of Peas & 4 bushel of oats all front of Elizies 16 crofs draged the Peas & the oats had Wats Mare & put her & Bill in Adam plowed at cristies with the old horses took Elen and Margret Scott to Adams at noon {rest of page too faint to be legible} {a fair bit of this page is too faint to be legible} 16 �17 May 1861 May 17 very bad with my back did nothing Adam plowing at cristies 18 19 S rain furrowed the ground for the Beetes and carrots this morning sowed first 4 rows in Altringham carrot next 2 Whites next 2 long Orange the next our own Altringham next 2 rows of yellow globe Mangel next 3 rows long Mangol the rest our own Sugar Beet seed cold day Adam plowed at cristies the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in Caintown fine Day 20 Sowed 4 bushel of Scotch Wheat that I got from John Younge it was sowed on the hill & the ridge next Edgly 21 plowed at cristies 22 went to Brockville with 2 calfes got 2 for the hind quarters 1 1/2 for the fore 23 planted the potatos A plowed 24 Isabela Jenet Wm finished the planting of the potatos I sowed 5 1/2 bushel of our own Scotch wheat & draged Adam went Brockville to see the f{illegible} heavy rain last night 25 planted A little corn in the garden 2 rows at Cristies the ground very wet 26 the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown in the forenoon the Revd Mr McKenzie in the afternoon 27 very heavy rain last night most of the Day I went to Farmersville to Wats got the Bull hide from Kincaid took 3 calf skins & 2 sheep 28 Sowed 3 1/2 bushel of oats front of Elizes where it was plowed last fall a lot a greate deal of water cristies the ground is all in a swim 17 �29 finished the plowing at Cristies below the road 30 plowed in the field at the Barn ground wet 31 Sowed 4 bushel of wheat at cristies 2 of them is Chinee wheat rest is cotch wheat planted the corn {up the left margin} went to James Marshels to look at a water crossing between him & Wm Cummins Wm H {illegible} 1861 June 1 2 Planted 2 ridges of Potatos in the orchard Adam plowed in the field at the Barn the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 3 cleaned out furrows at cristies heavy rain the ground very wet 4 drew some chipdung & ashes to the orchard for the Turnips the ground is so wet that we can do very little 5 Sowed some peas & wheat in the field at the Barn it was {illegible} last & again this spring 6 finished the sowing Sowed 4 bushel of the Gardiner pea & about a bushel of chinnie Wheat Sowed Grass seed all below the hill & six ridges all the way washed the sheep 7 worked in the orchard Plowed draged & furrowed up & sowed 30 rows turnips west of the beets {illegible} A little rain this afternoon but very warm 8 worked at the Turnips this forenoon & finished them & drew the stuff that was on the road 9 Samuel Philips preached in caintown 10 draged front of the house & sheered the Sheep warm day 18 �X 11 began to worked on the roads Adam drew stone from the old Barnyard to the ditch at the road Mr Tett stopt then 12 worked on the roads all night with horses drawing stones front of the house 13 Adam plowed front of the house & I finished the road work fine weather 14 Sowed 1/2 bushel of the hungarian grays front of the house where the old Barn stood 15 plowed the Buckwheat ground at Cristies 16 rain Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown heavy rain last night & a little this morning 17 Sowed 1 1/2 bushel of Buckwheat at cristies 1861 June June 18 Went to Brockville got 1 barrel of plaster 5s.6d & considerable of things at Blyths 19 went to Farmersville to the Delagation Mr Tell took the nomination by a large majority Mr Jones friends came from Lansdown 20 went through the corn & potatoes with the dict ad finished plowing the Sumerfolow 21 began to hoe the corn it rained most of the Day I went to Mallorytown in the afternoon & got a coat & vest cut by McClure 22 finished hoeing the corn fine day 23 the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown 24 went through the potatos with the dict Ad went to C Booths & got Bill shod 19 �25 worked at the potatos fine day put Dutch to the horse X rain 26 went to Westport with the wool Elen went with me & stopt at Newburow with Mrs J. Elliot heavy rain at noon stopt at Widow Austins & got dinner stopt all night at Westport rain 27 came to Newburow took dinner at Ellots a tea at the Widow Eatens stopt all night at Mr Sheldons 28 Came home saw Mr Cosgrove at Portland 29 went through beets & turnips with the dict Ad hoed the carrots when I was away hilled the potatos in the Garden James Marchell came here about tow oclock & took me to Brockville as a witness betwen him & Wm Cummins Cummins took Marchel for trespass & damage for diging a small ditch to let the water of his field {illegible} Stats swore it was 10 dollars damage & Dismiss fine him that I swore it was no damage 30 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown {probably July 1861} 1 Went to Huntleys & got set of Buggy wheels that he made for me on David Tennets acount & took tow wheels of the little Buggy to get made & then went to Farmersvill the Nomination there was great speachifying Tell took the show of hands Richards part demanded a {illegible} 2 heavy rain last night & all day the ground is all in a flood no work on land 3 let water off the orchard ever place is full of water worked at a road to come up the hill at {illegible} 4 helped Rob to rais his {illegible} in the forenoon sett tires of the Buggy Tire in the afternoon & fixed the Buggy otherwise fine Day 20 �7 went to Brockville heard the Revd Mr Davison fine Day 8 worked at the turnips 9 went to Mallorytown to the Elections acted as scrutinizer for Mr Tett went to T Scotts & stayed there all night heavy rain 10 came to Mallorytown & atended the poll Richards had 115 of a majority over Tell 11 heavy most of the Day 12 worked at the road on the cristies place 13 went to Farmersvill to the Declaration Mr Tett had 25 of a majority there was a great many people there with music 14 went to Brockville to the Scacrement 15 went to Lyn with 15 1/2 bushel of wheat & 1 1/2 Buckwheat visited at Mr Clows & James Elen was with me 16 hoed the corn it is very poor 1861 July rain 17 hoed the potatos ground wet showers 18 worked at the carrots & beets & turnips with the horse Elen & Granmam went to John McIntosh with Bett rain 19 very heavy rain in the morning the boys scraped & plowed in the end of the stable then went to hewing bee at J J McIntoshes rain 20 Adam drew a load of boards from Mcs went to a raisin of Mathew Tous rain in the afternoon Mowed raised the house 21 the Revd Mr Sherlock preached in caintown 21 �got 2nd scyth at Beeds & a {illegible} 11s.7 22 Mowed the strip at cristies between the fence & Jocks oats the grass light 23 mowed in the field below the Bull paster the Revd Mr Morrison preache in caintown this evening at 1/2 6 oclock came home with Jock 24 went to Brockville with Mr & Mrs Morrison called at Mr Heugh Morrisons took dinner three then went to Aunt Marys left Brockville at 8 oclock to come home brock the foreceel of the buggy at T Killroys there was a stump put in the middle of the road it caught wheel 25 went home with T. Killroys waggon that I got to come home last night & brought home the buggy withe our own waggon drew in 2 load of hay from cristies & 2 load from below the house 26 mowed in the field below the Bull paster & drew in all the new part of it fine hay weather 27 rain last night & this morning mowed in the field below the orchard 28 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 29 raked & drew in from the field below the Bull paster 30 drew in 2 load from below the orchard & finished mowing the rest 31 heavy rain last night more rain to day no work sent the insureance mony $7 dated 1 of August {illegible} Armstrong 1861 August 1 Bored 30 set of bunks in the forenoon raked & coked some hay in field below the orchard 22 �2 mowed the strip betwen the dich & the line 3 drew in some hay from the field below the orchard 4 went to John Youngs his Wife has got a son on friday last heavy showr 5 Drew dung to the sumer follow beyond the barn 6 Adam plowed in the dung I went to Fred Moors old Wm Davis died there on monday Henery Armstrong brought the corps to his own place 7 went to the funeral heard Mr Armstrong preach There was 40 Buggies & Waggons besides horsemen 8 went to Aunt Marys funeral she was buried at the Brockville Cemetry fine Day 9 howed carrots & Beets & new {illegible} 10 Do {Ditto} turnips fine weather 11 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 12 split rails for the line fence East & south side of the road 13 finished rails this forenoon Adam went to a mowing bee of T Williams I cut the seed timothy 14 bund the grass seed I fix a churn for Adam Armstrong in the forenoon 15 I lay in bed most of the Day sick the boy worke at the turnips 16 Do Do {Ditto}Adam went to rasin of Edgley A went B Armstrong to the Pond to get a cow from Mary 17 mowed part of the garden fence on the road & began to dig the dich 23 �18 Lorne Philips exorted Rev Mr Armstrong is sick 1861 August rain 19 worked at puting up of the East line fence south side of the road very dry weather 20 finished puting up of the to the dich in the forenoon drew stones to the dich at the road from the sumer follow 21 drew dung to the summer follow west of the Barn 22 rain this forenoon plowed in the dung in the afternoon the ground well soked 23 Adam helped Jock to bind I finished the plowing John Younge came here for his cradle that criste left here 24 Adam John Younge & the girles went to Samuels younges to pick berries I fixed his cradle worked at one for myself 25 the Revd Mr McLean preached in forenoon & the Revd Mr Woodcock preached in the afternoon 26 cut the peas poor crop killed with the wet in the Spring drew in the grass seed rain 27 heavy rain last night & this forenoon went to Farmersville with a pig & soap for Wat X 28 went to the funeral of Mrs Cromwell she was buried at Lyn the Revd Mr McKenzie preached 29 taken with a disentry last night & cold chill could do nothing Adam cut some of the oats at Cristes rain 30 heavy rain last night Ad cut more oats rain this afternoon Adam taken sick to night I am no better rain 31 Adam & me both on the sick list Elen & Rob Beatty 24 �bound the oats at Cristies cold day 1861 September 1 No Meeting to Day I am not {illegible} 2 worked at the oats {rest of line illegible} 3 Do Do Do{Ditto} very windy 4 finished the oats at cristies 5 cut the oats in orchard field they are the little white oats good crop 6 drew in 2 loads of oats from cristies in forenoon & bound some of the little oats that was green there was in all {illegible} stooks began to cut the wheat at cristies heavy wind 7 worked at the wheat cristies finished that that I got from John Young David helped 8 the Revd Mr Woodcock preached in the forenoon & the Revd Mr McKenzie in the afternoon 9 went to Samuel Greens & got the horses shod in the forenoon drew 4 loads of oats from cristies in the afternoon very fine day X 10 went to Brockville with Henary Litle went as wittness between James Marchel & Wm Cummins it was anapeel to the Quarter {illegible} the Jurys verdic was for Marchel rain 11 came home with Wm McCormick rain most of the day 12 thrashed the grass seed dull day 13 C{illegible}ed thrashing the grass seed & bound some oats frount of Elize that Adam cut on tusday 25 �14 15 cut or worked at the wheat at Elize fine Day no Meeting to Day little rain 16 went to Brockville to an agriculture meeting sold chickens 7 1/2 a piece 17 {illegible} cuting the wheat at cristies {illegible} & Bob Beatty helped 1861 Sept rain 18 Cut the wheat at the bull well {illegible} the grass seed for the show 19 went to Brockville to the show took a keg of butter got the first Prize & the first on a bottle of win got nothing on the grass seed there was a great many there a Daughter of Aunt Jean Clarks from Perth went to Brockville with Elen & me her Father & Mother came to Granpa last night 20 drew in the all wheat from cristes & the Bull well & the oats frount of Lizes fine Day 21 heavy rain last night & most of to day thrashed the peas 22 no Meeting to Day 23 cut the Buck wheat at cristies midling crop 24 cut where we sowed peas the peas was killed out & there was a kind of grass & stuff on it I went to Farmersville with our cloth & sent it to Westport Wat Wife is very sick Adam went McClearys dung Bee 25 cut the hungarian grass where the old barn was in the forenoon cut some of the corn in the afternoon 26 cleaned the peas had 5 1/2 bushel & then drew in 2 loads of grass stuff from the wheat the peas was a part of a load hanging cut some of the corn it is a poor crop 26 �rain 27 put a fellow in the Buggy wheel thrashed the hungraian & pusey grass heavy rain all day rain 28 Adam went to a raisin of Joseph Davis rain in the morning 29 29 no{illegible} went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Armstrong preach 30 went to Innises & got the tine sett on the Buggy Thomas Scott & Wife came on a visit stayed all night at Jocks 1 Went to Mallorytown to an Agriculture Meeting {illegible} Adam began to dig the potatos 2 worked at the potatos 3 Do Do Do {Ditto} 4 drew in the Buckwheat thrashed part of it it rained most of the day 5 finished the thrashing & cleaned it there was 12 1/2 bushel rain in the forenoon Adam Elen & Rob went to Lansdown with Elizabeth Young 1861 rain 6 rain heavy rain all day 7 cleaned the Barn floor & got the machin to its place redy to thrash 8 {illegible} healped Jock to shoe his horses in the forenoon & thrashed 500 sheafs in the afternoon Wm Davis helped 9 cleaned the wheat had 29 1/2 bushel went to Farmersville to the fair got our cloth & 2 bags of yarn from Clark at Westport 27 �rain 10 went to Brockville with 3 kegs of butter sold it to James Hutcheson 7 1/2 301 lb paid Blyths 20 dollars & Hopkins 11s3d 11 carried the wheat to the chamber flour to dry & cut some corn 12 heavy rain last night thrashed 700 sheaf of oats Will Davis helped killed a sheep 13 no meeting till night Mr Sherlock preached in the evening 14 cleaned the oats in the forenoon had 56 bushel went to T Davis to clean some wheat 15 went to Brockville with Rob to the council sent 35 dollrs by post to Adam Armstrong in a post office order nothing done the advertisement was {illegible} Adam took 20 bushel of oats to the mill for hog feed 16 began to plow in the spring field very rough 17 went to Mallorytown to the cattle show got 3 1/2 dollars premiums fine Day 18 heavy rain this forenoon went to Lansdown to look at a farm near Ben Younges roads very bad 19 came home from Lansdown heavy rain at night 1861 rain 20 rain the Revd Mr McKenzie preached 21 firs fros last night Adam drew the pumkins from cristes I went to Norton Gardenrs as a fenceviewers with Wm Hazelwood & George Two to decide on some ditch 22 drew in the corn Adam went to a raisin at T{cut off} heavy rain about nine oclock to night 23 Adam plowed front of Elize a little rain the forenoon 28 �dug some potatos & husked some corn with {illegible} rain 24 Adam finished plowing in the forenoon & then finished diging the potatos a little frost 25 draged the corn & potato ground & began to plow it 26 rained most of the day work a little at the carrots 27 rain the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown 28 Adam plowed at cristies I worked at the carrots 29 finished the carrots J.C Foster came & examined this place is to write to me on thursday Adam finished plowing at cristies that is the corn & potatos ground helped Herron to thrash in the afternoon 30 worked at the Beets rain this afternoon Adam went to a raisin of Hughes 31 worked at the turnips I went to Mallorytown in the afternoon got a letter Foster he did not trade with Thompson & he offers it to me 1861 {not legible, but Nov.} the cows in to stable afternoon rain 1 went with Jock Rob & Thomas Scott to Lansdown {illegible} a farm belonging to James C. Foster came back to Thomas Scotts I stopt all night with him 2 wrote to Foster that I would give him 900 dollars for the place him to give me 100$ in lumber & {illegible} rails that Ackland is to put on & meet him on friday next in Brockville 3 rain heavy rain most of the Day did not go to caintown 4 went to John yonges to pave his stable go A beef kept skin 13s.1 1/2d from I kincaid heavy 29 �rain rain 5 worked at I Yonges the Boys finished the Turnips 6 came home from I Younges rain in the afternoon Adam went to Innises & got some shoes on the horses 7 killed the hogs this afternoon Thomas Tennent & the wife here on a visit 8 went to Brockville to meet Mr Foster made a bargain with him to give 1000$ to butt & he is to give me 100$ worth of lumber & 2000 rails & 30$ that is due on a lot that he has sold to meet him on monday to get the deeds 9 went to Wm Hazelwood to get him & betsey sign a {quite clause?} deed to the half acre that Foster reserved got a deed & gave one to Jock. Samuel Younge & James Hazelwood here as J.P. & Robert Armstrong George Towe as witnesses 10 rain the Revd Mr Sherlock preached at caintown 11 went to Brockville with Rob & Elen to meet Mr Foster he did not come I got word that he has a child dead & that he will meet me on wednesday heavy rain all the way to Brockville a heavy squall of wind blew the top of the market house & it brock down the roof flours to the ground & did a great deal of damage other wise 12 banked the house Ad went to a plowing match at Lillies I went to Mallorytown & met wat he went to Lansdown & then is to go to Brockville to meet Foster 1861 Nov Stabled the Cows 30 �Nov first snow 13 went to Mallorytown this afternoon to meet wat he met Foster & settled with him for the farm 14 went to McIntoshes with a letter from Sinkelor in the forenoon helped Wm Davis to kill his beef 15 drew some wood cold Day 16 went to Brockville with Elen met Foster & signed the writings about the farm Sinklar is sick & could not them all finished till next Saturday snow last night 17 rain & snow the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 18 went to Lansdown in the cars agreed with him to stop when I am working on the place 19 went to see Cox about diching to give him 3s.9d a day & py his fair got a porkbarrel from Elingham home Adam helped Rob to kill his hogs 20 very bad with my Stomach Ad went to risin of Hills. I. Innis made 4 shoes 2 of them Dutch 21 put the Ewes to the Ram 4 to Adams the rest Robs took 4 bushel Rye to Mill for the pigs 22 drew some wood fixed round the house 23 went to Brockville to meet Foster he brought us my deed & all is finished registered my deeds I have to get Wat & had to go as witnesses to Brockville rain & snow all Day 24 snow the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown the snow is about 6 inches 25 Ad went to John Youngs by Farmersville took the Widow Austin with him she is going home I worked at the woodshed sled fine Day 26 Do Do {Ditto} Ad did not come home till to Day 31 �rain snow rain 27 finished the Sled S Stuarts & his wife here on a visit rain & snow 28 {line stroked out} Innis & got belle a Shoe fine Day 29 rain this forenoon made whipeltreen {?} to boys to train 30 worked at sled toung for Rob Ad took 3 bushel of turnips & a barrel of pumkins to J Kincaid Yonge October 23rd 1861 The award of the undersigned Fence Viewers of the Township Frount of Yonge in the case between Norton Gardener of the one part & George McNish of the other part of the aforesaid township 1st That Norton Gardner or the occupier of lot No 3 of Con 3 of the aforesaid township clean out a ditch that is on lot No 2 south side of the public road runing from the side line between lots No2 & 3 to a creek on lot No 2 at his own expence & that George McNish or the occupier of lot No 2 keep it open hereafter so that the water coming from ditches on lot No 3 have a free run 2nd that Norton Gardner or the occuper of lot No 3 take away a dam that is across a ditch runing along the south side of the public road & that he continue the said ditch as close to the road fence as practible to the creek that runs across the said road & that Norton Gardner or the occupier of lot No. 3 make a good & sufficient bridge across said ditch 12 feet in lenth where George McNish or the occuper of lot No 2 now crosses into his field Norton Gardner to make the bridge & drop the ditch at his own expense & that George McNish or the occupier of lot No 2 dig or cause to be dug a sufficient ditch on lot No 2 so that the water coming from a ditch on lot No 3 has a free run at his own taken the aforesaid ditch is on the north side of the fence of the first field north side of the public road & that George McNish on the occupier of lot N 2 dig cause to be dug a ditch on lot N2 north of the second knowll within three month months after Norton Gardner or the occupier of lot No 3 digs his ditch so that the water coming from said ditch has a free run at his expense. 5th that Norton Gardner or the occupier of {illegible} be alowed to dig or cause to be dug a ditch along the line between lots No 2 & 3 from the second knowl to the was on lot No 3 & to deepen a ditch that now open on lot No 2 in a certen piece of woods on lot No 2 so that the water coming from lot No 3 may have a free run at his own expense all the above mentioned ditches to be of a sufficient width & depth for all agricultural purposes & are all in or on lot No 2 or 3 1861 December 32 �1 Stormy Day snow the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 2 went to Mallorytown with R. Armstrong about his road it passed the council 3 filed the cross cut saw & hand saw for Adam & finished Rob sled {illegible} 4 Ad took 6 bushel of Buckwheat to Mcs Mill drew 2 load of wood 5 helped Rob Armstrong at the thrashing machin wind Southwest in the forenoon turned NorthEast at night very little of it fine warm sunshine most of the day 6 helped Jock to thrash fine Day 7 finished Jocks thrashing had Thompson the forenoon killed 2 pigs for Sausagus 8 rain last night & this forenoon so that the snow is all gone 9 went to Lansdown with James Coks to ditch worked all the week at it fine weather 14 came home walked along the track to Mallorytown Adam met us at T. Tennents went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach fine Day 15 Ad & Elen went to Brockville with Sausagus got 7 1/2 per lb broit Jock buggy here Elen stopt at Duncan Clows all night 16 Adam went to Mallorytown with James Cox & me we took the cars to Lansdown & worked at the ditch North of the house & finished it 17 commenced another ditch 17 chains North of the first one & finished it on the 20th at noon James picked up some rails & cunks around the Barn I went & saw Mr Grame 33 �about some lumber there was heavy rain on the {illegible} at night 1861 Dec 21 22 came home from Lansdown last night & to Day all well paid James Cox 7 dollars 4s.4 1/2 cost of going on the cars 3 times 10s we dug 120 rods of ditch went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Armstrong preach fine day hard frost 23 killed the Bull, stormy day snow & wind 24 fixed a shoe on the hind baby cold day 25 Wm Hazelwood & family here to dinner 26 went to Granpas to dinner Jonney Armstrong was married to Miss Neal yesterday & we were all there heavy rain at night it turned to ice 27 went to Booths & got the horses shod & settled with him & paid him 14s.10 1/2 d cold day 28 went to the swamp & drew out some logs for a woodshed or building that I intend to put up in Lansdown 29 went to Caintown & heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach snow 30 got more timber or logs out of the Swamp a little snow last night snow 5 storms this month 31 finished geting out for the building a little snow this forenoon the swamp is very good there only about 4 inches of Snow altogether fine weather for the season January 1862 34 �Heavy rain Snow nearly gone 1 John Armstrong & his wife here for dinner Rob Jones & Jennet & old Mr McIntosh likewise Elen Jennet & me went to Adams at nigth Adam went to Innises & brought his horspowr 2 went to Innises for the arms & braces for the horsepower Ad & Dave sawed bolts cold Day 3 worked at the bolts Do Do {Ditto} 4 Do Do {Ditto}in the forenoon Dave & little Wat went to Farmersville in the afternoon Ad & me drew some wood 5 the Revd Mr Sherlock preached in caintown 6 Ad drew up bolts to the road I went to Mallorytown to Townmeeting Buggys running no Slaughing 7 worked at the bolts in the forenoon then went to Cristies & cut up part of a large ceder & cut down a large pine for joice 8 drew 9 hemlock & ash logs & I helped Rob to kill a steer in the afternoon John Innis came up at night & we set the horsepower Snowed & blew at night about an inch 9 drew 5.16 feet & 1.12 feet of pine logs 10 Do {Ditto} 2 15 feet ash logs I went to Mallorytown to the Annual meeting of Agriculture Socitee was put in President again heavy rain this afternoon the roads is quite mudy 11 thrashed the oats Wm H Davis helped with his horses & Mr Edglee 12 the Revd Mr Sherlock preached a missionary sermon in the forenoon Mr McKenzie in the afternoon 13 healped Edglie at the thrashing machin cold Cay 35 �14 cleaned some oats this morning healped Rob to score John Purvis hewed Ad Elen Hanna & Rob went to Farmersville to Wats 15 snowed all day cleaned some oats & drew a load of wood snowed about 6 inches 1862 January snow 16 helped Rob to score John Purvis and Ad went to Brockville with wood Wide snow snow 17 Do Do Do Do Do Do Do {Ditto} finished the scoring with Rob snow 18 Ad went to Brockville with wood had 3 cord paid for his coat got 7s.6d I cleaned some of the oats little snow snow 19 snow very Stormy the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Kenedy in the afternoon 20 drew 2 ash logs to Mc mill one 12 & 1 15 feet long X 2 load of wood snow most of the day 21 went to Brockville with Rob he took me down to meet Wat so that him & Wat might make oath to my deeds with Foster got them completed Paid Sinkler for the registring of my deeds 7$.2s.6d paid Jonneys not with Recd 22 finished cleaning the oats had 105 bushel Ad drew bolts to Lyn 23 Henery Purvis began to hue the timber for building that I am {ofering?} to take to Lansdowne 24 worked at timber A {illegible} helped for Rob Ad went to Lyn with a load of turnips Mr Bullock got 16 Bushel Curtis 4 bushel 36 �snow 25 26 stormy day snowed about 15 or 18 inches no meeting to day the roads blocked up 27 thrashed the wheat Rob & W Davis helped with there horses & Edgly cold Day mill 10 bushel 28 cleaned 10 bushel of wheat & Ad went to Lyn Mill with it Isable & me put the rest through once & 13 of the scotch in the puncheon snow 29 drew wood snow very deep drizeling hail or snow 30 finished the hueing Rob helped fine day 31 Ad went to Lansdown with a load of lumber Henry Purvis began to fraim fine day 11 storms this month 5 last month that is 16 1862 February 1 2 Worked at the fraim Adam went to Farmersville took 9 bushel of turnips which made 15 bushel took a calf skin & got 2 of last years the Revd Mr Sherlock preached in caintown snow 3 Ad went to Lansdown with lumber - Henry & me worked at the fraim little snow 4 Ad took 1000 feet of boards to Adam Armstrong that I borrowed for the Barn then went to Bee of Edgley to Lyn I worked at frame 5 cleaned the wheat had 9 of chinnee 15 of Scotch & 5 of tailers 6 Ad went to Lansdown with lumber I worked at fraim snowed in the afternoon 7 Ad went to Lansdown with lumber I worked at the fraim Henary laid out the 8 posts & I mortice 4 of them 37 �8 Ad went to Lansdown with fraim lumber I went to Colmans mill with R{illegible}today 5 bushel of tailor & 3 buckwheat 9 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 10 worked at the fraim Ad got 41. 10 inche 46. 6 inch pieces of clapboard makeing 685 feet 11 James John & there Wifes here on a visit Ad went to Lansdown with fraim lumber little snow 12 Do Do {Ditto} I choped wood & fixed some of the fraim lumber 13 went to Lansdown with Ad went to Robert Clows to see him about rails {illegible} stopt then all night little snow 14 Ad & Jack brought 2 loads of fraim lumber to Lansdown I came home with them very stormy forenoon snow cold night 15 Ad went to John Armstrong & got Bill Shod he was graveled I got wood little snow 16 Revd Mr Armstrong spoak after S. Philips preached Mr Armstrong very unwell 1862 Feb 17 Wm Clow here on a visit Henary {illegible} finished the fraime lumber Ad & Rob B went to Lansdown with load, cold day Betsey & Mrs Hazelwood Robert Wm & James here at night rain 18 Ad went to Lansdown with the last of the fraim timer old Mr & Mrs Nicol here this afternoon on A visit rain this morning fine day snow 19 went to Mr Stuart for the Mr Morrison he preached in caintown to night at 1/2 6 oclock came home with me. snowing hard when we came out of the meeting 38 �20 snowed about 8 inches last night & this morning Jock took Mr Morrison to James Hamilton I went to G Gardeners & got 5 bushel of {cut off} & 6 bushel of Blacksee wheat from T. Purvis Paid 3s.3d for the Peas & 5 for the wheat Elen & Tenne{n}t went with me to A. McClean on a visit roads very bad 21 drew wood snow very deep a little snow 22 drew some shingle logs from the swamp had a hard job to get them the snow is so deep 23 rain 23 the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown fine day a little rain snow 24 split & hued a ceader log for a hayrack very strong wind & snow a tremendous drift in the afternoon Ad tried to take the slaugh to the school for the children got to the orchard bar had to unharness the horses leave the slaugh & come back 25 heavy wind all night there is a drift in the ra{illegible} at the Barn 6 feet deep worked at a slaugh for Jock snow 26 worked at Jocks slaugh roads compleatly block up a little douse of snow at sundown snow 27 worked at the slaugh Snowed most of the day snow 28 Do Do Do Do{Ditto} a little snow 1862 March 1 finished the tounge for Jock slaugh & blacked a pair of runers for self snow 2 the Revd Mr Sherlook preached in caintown Snow 3 Ad went to Lansdown with a load Jock & me worked at 2 drags one for him & one for me heavy rain 4 Snow & rain the roads so soft that we cannot draw anything finished the tow drags 39 �5 went to Brockville & got 23 3/4 bushel of wheat 1s.6d per bushel & 38 bushel of oats 23 cents per bushel Robert brought home the oats & I brought the wheat I got it ground at Lyn all but 3 bags for seed for B{illegible} 6 Ad went to Lansdown with a load I fixed the {illegible} drag wind South with a little snow 7 went to Brockville & paid Blyth 34 dollars 20c bought a stove $22 1 box of graze 160 lbs or rails scaper shovel dung fork & several other articles 8 Ad went to Lansdown with a load I worked at the roller & filed Adam Armstrongs saw 9 Mr Samuel Philips exorted in Mr McKenzies place 10 rained most of the day Ad went to Mill with 40 bushel of oats & 5 bushel of corn theses three months that is to the first theses day in June 11 Ad & Jock went to Lansdown with loads John Younge & his Wife came here for a visit stopt all night Elen & me went with them 12 to Samuel Youngs little snow this afternoon 13 went to Sam Innises got no work done he had no coale I sent to Brockville for 6 bushel Alek McClean & his wife here on a visit little snow 14 went to Innises some work done irons for the roller & drag got teeth fixed stormy most of the day Elen wenth me to Jonneys 15 snowed all day fixed the some of Buckets 16 no meeting to day very stormy snow & wind the roads compleatly block up 1862 March snow 17 worked at buket pails & swillpails snow & wind 40 �no persen on the roads 18 bored 94 bottoms & 56 caps fine day broke the roads in the forenoon 19 bored bottoms & caps for Jock this forenoon went to McIntoshes about the lumber & to James Hazelwood on a visit at night 20 Ad went to Lansdown with a load I went In{cut off} got nothing done saw L. Mott & he came up & I bargained with him for a horse & am to give him a cow to butt fine Day snow 21 very stormy wind & snow Ad did not come home till this afternoon I worked at in roller fraime snow 22 went to Innises got the horse from Mott and got him the cow got some work done 23 X rain the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown 24 went to Lansdown with a load the roads bad in Escot that we came home by Mallorytown 25 packing up for to move expect a number of teams to help me to morrow fine day 26 Robert Armstrong , Jock, Edgley, Ackland J. Hazelwood Wm Hazelwood Tho Davis & our own team went to Lansdown with loads 27 fixed for another start tomorrow a little snow 28 Adam Armstrong, G. Torns R Hogan Samuel Philips Wm Keer & S. Young came after women all got & took a load fine day 29 fixed about the house Ad got 4 bushel of {cut off} from Rod Armstrong & took it to Mc Mill cannot get it they have sawed nothing for M{cut off} 41 �30 the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown snow 31 Snowed about 4 inches last night rain in forenoon preparing to go to Lansdown in about noon with a load the roads m{cut off} good 11 storms in March 1862 April rain & snow 1 Bought a stack of hay from J Ivie gaive him 11 dollars for it Ad drew 3 loads it is a good deal damaged with the wet on the top little rain 2 Ad drew 1 load Cristie & Ben Younge son drew loads a peice that six loads in all I came home with the teem at night so as to be ready for to go to Lansdown tomorrow heavy rain to night 3 went to Lansdown with the children Wm Hazelwood took them I brought a load of other things fine day Ad went back with the horses 4 fixed round the house & stable Ad drew 65 3 by 4 scantling 11 joice & 6 bourds from McIntoshes to the house in Yonge 5 Ad & Elen came here about noon he come by Dulcimain the roads is bad ran & snow most of the day 6 went to Meeting heard the Revd Mr Bain New connection minister preach in the School house his text is in Zechariah XIII.7 ver first clause 7 Ad went to Yonge I gathered some sap & taped some more trees I taped 40 last friday fine day 8 went to Brokville on the cars to atend the court of Quens Bench as A grand jurer cold wind all day Wm Fitscimins chosen foreman 42 �9 stopted at the St Laurence Hall last night Justis Richards presided we were discharged at 5 oclock this evening received $3.20 cents came up to Lyn in the cars stoped at Nelson Shipemons all night 10 went to the old place & then to Mallorytown on foot took the cars for Lansdown they are all well 11 drew some Rails to the consistine Dr Richman came he got a horse 12 put some bunks together worked in the Bushes Ad to go to Websters went to the old place for to bring up a cow 13 went to the church & heard the Revd Mr Carrol 14 drew some rails to the con line Dr Richman came here this afternoon he was out to see Mr Webster Ad came home with a cow & 2 calfs fine day 15 Drew rails along the road from the house field 16 finished drawing the rails they are a poor lot 17 drew dung to the field North of the ditch back of the Barn drew it with the waggon rain 18 worked at the dung in the forenoon a little this afernoon snow going fast X 19 worked at the dung fine Day Cabbage seed at the door & tomatoes sowed some 1862 April 20 rain went to Cristies Younges Do Do {Ditto} 21 worked at the dung in the forenoon rain in the afternoon 22 Ad went to Ben Younges for some carrots I worked at the old harness mending them rain most of the 43 �day David came up from young he is going to help me to get the fences fixed Snow 23 began to make fences commenced at the South East corner a little snow to day 24 the ground all white this morning worked at the fence got the fence on the consesion made & the corner turned up a pice fine day 25 worked at the fence along the Road runing North fine Day the Plow that I sent for to Brantford came to the station this morning 26 went to Yonge this morning on the cars then went to Jonney Armstrong & got a double cle{cut off} made they are well 27 X 9 in April went to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Armstrong preach fine day 28 got Thomas Williams little waggon & took old Bet & brought over to Mallorytown some currenbushes roses & other things & came up on the cars rain most of the Day 29 worked at the fence & drew some dung the {illegible} 30 began to plow & plowed a ridge for the garden then plowed on the sod North of the 2nd went to a raisin of Mr Johnstons 1862 May May rain 1 Plowed in the forenoon heavy rain this afternoon I set out some curren bushes in the New garden rain 2 worked at the fence the ground is to wet to plow. Showery most of the Day rain 3 Ellen went to Mallorytown on the Cars for to go to the old place a little rain this afternoon 44 �4 rain snow X no Meeting here to Day fine Day 5 worked at the fence Ad drew rails of the road to mend the fence betwen the paster & the plow land Showrey most of the Day 6 finished the fence up to the bars at the house Ad went for the cows 7 began to plow again on the green sward beyond the ditch Ad came up with the cattle & old Bett Bittie came with him cold day a little snow 8 plowed I fixed the fence where I intend to build finished plowing sward 9 began to plow along the road betwen the ditches in the afternoon scraped the earth that was thrown out of the ditch that furthest from the house 10 Began to Sow & Sowed 5 bushel of the Gardener peas & 2 bushel of the John Young peas I met Elen at the station her & Bessey came up on the cars from Mallorytown fine day David went down on the cars to Mallorytown this morning to met his Mother 11 woods begin to look green went to church and heard the Revd Mr Carrol preach 12 went to Gananoque on foot to the court of revition to see if they would take anything of the asesment of this place they would do nothing in it the Boys went to a raisin of a Barn at Mr Websters in the afternoon 13 heavy rain this forenoon things look green I fixed a tug for the harness the boys fixed some stakes 14 David plowed betwen the ditches in the forenoon 45 �began to plow from the ditch to the road in the afternoon Ad fixed fences I draged the garden 15 Sowed 2 bushel of J Younge peas draged them with old Bill I planted a few potatos in the garden 1862 May 11 bushel in all 16 Sowed 2 bushel more of peas plowed the garden at the house & a little up at the new place 17 sowe 2 bushel of J Younges oats next the peas planted the seed carrots the longe orange up next the fence then the Altringham sowe carrots & beets in the garden at the house warm day 18 25 the Revd Mr Beain preached in the School house this afternoon fine Day 19 Ad went to Yonge to see if he could get a horse ours tired out sowed the rest of J Youngs oats, one bucket & 2 bushel of our own poll oats that is 5 bushel of poll oats in all I went to the funeral of Mrs Henary Johnson there was a large funeral 20 David plowed & Bell draged with Bett 21 Sowed 2 bushel of blacksee wheat Ad brought Wat 22 David finished plowing the west side of the North field & then began the East side Ad & me drew dung for the Potatos with Bill & Bett David plowed with Bell & Doll 23 Plowed the Potato ground with Bett & Bill 24 planted some Potatos & sowed 10 pails of Scotch wheat Ad went & asked for a plowing Bee for tusday ground very dry the Revd Mr Irvin preached in the School house & 46 �the Revd Mr Carrol preached at the church little rain 26 finished the draging in midle field that was plowed Dr Richman sent his Man & teem to help me Sowed 4 1/2 bushel of Blacksee in the North field West side 27 sowed oats North field E side R. Johnston draged D & B. Younge T. Bradley, W Turner J Johnson came to the bee in the afternoon the Dr Man went to after sundown 28 sowed oats in North field Ad draged David went to Farmersville 29 Ad finished the plowing of the bee ridges I draged in wheat 30 Ad plowed the head ridges of the North field I sowed grafs seed & rolled some of the North field put 1 lb of clover seed to the acre 31 Sowed the head ridges & draged Sowed more grass seed & rolled George White came & altered the Bull with tar and sulfer Ad plowed next the North ditch 1862 June 1 the Revd Mr Preached in the School house 2 plowed on the East side of the path north of the first ditch I draged in the North field 3 Sowed where Ad plowed yesterday Ad plowed North of the house George White George Johnston & Humpery Younge plowed with him got a fine job done Sowed 1 bushel of Barley next the house then some wheat & a large pailfull of flaxseed next the ditch 4 plowed East of the barn & sowed some oats 47 �shower of rain 5 finished plowing East of the barn sowed some wheat that I got from C & B Younge 6 finished the plowing North of the ditch west of the path & the furrowing up Humphery Younge worked 3 days plowing the first day he sowed some peas for himself 7 Ad went with Hump to wash there Sheep we finished the Sowing & draging Sowed in all 30 bushel of oats, 11 of Peas 28 of wheat 1 of barley 1 large pailfull of flaxseed the ground very dry there is no grought a sprinkle 8 the Revd Mr Gorden preached in the School house in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Carrol in the curch in the afternoon rain 9 drew dung frount of the house for turnips 10 plowed for turnips & buckwheat ground dry 11 finished plowing & draged it before sowing 12 plowed six furrows & scrape a ditch across the peice Sowed a large pailfull of buckwheat & a peck of hungarian seed furrowed up for the turnips a fine Shower this evening 13 Ad & billee went to the old place for the Sheep & a load of lumber & raked & sowed the turnips 14 fixed some bunks Ad billie & J McIntosh brought the sheep & a load of lumber 1862 June 15 no meeting to Day 16 plowed & scraped out part of the seller 17 went to Brockville to the council for Robert Armstrong nothing done to Day went home with him 48 �18 came to Brockville with him attended the council but they gave it against him the county council will give no deeds of roads Stopt at the Revd Mr Morrisons all night a fine rain to day & night 19 went Ged{illegible} & then Factory to see Mr Lee about drawing the Barn came home on the 7 oclock train Ad plowed on the summer follow 27 Wm Hazelwood & Betsey came here on a visit 28 went home to day Thomas Scott & wife here on a visit stopt al night Johny Younge here this afternoon 29 all went to the Schoolhouse & heard the Revd Mr Irvin preach very warm day rain 30 fine rain last night & this morning 1862 July 6 1 John Yonge went home this morning Ad went down to bring up Mr Lee to draw the Barn I worked at the clearing out of it 2 hoed the corn only 4 rows it is very poor Ad & Lee came here about 4 oclock got the runners under the Barn 3 began to draw the Barn drew it 44 rods Benj Humphery Cristie Younge helped us the ground very dry & hard 4 finished the drawing by noon loaded this morning Jock Chines Ad went down with him to caintown 5 David came home on wedensday hoed the potatos I went to the funeral of Mrs Shepard at 10 oclock & John McDonald they were both buried at Robinsons school house the Revd Mr {Thomas?} preached at 10 & Revd Mr {illegible} at 2 oclock very large funerals the Revd Mr Smart preached in the School house very 49 �warm dry day 7 worked at the underpining of the Barn in the forenoon David went to a raisin of Samuel Johnson Ad hoed at the potatos 8 worked at the Barn very dry Ad ewnt to a login bee of Mr W{illegible} 9 fine rain this morning & fine noon worked at the Barn in the afternoon 10 Do Do {Ditto} David dug in the seller Do Do{Ditto} Ad went to the old place this afternoon for a load 11 worked in the celler in the forenoon 12 went to Brockville on the cars in the morning heard the Revd Mr Wilson preach went to Gedess went to Church & partook of the sacrament In the forenoon went to the funeral of C Dicenson {Charles Dickinson}} he as buried in the New cemetery stopt at D Johnson 1862 July rain 14 came home by the 9 oclock car worked on the Roads in the afternoon the boys was on in the morning with the horses 15 worked on the Roads fine rain this afternoon 16 Do Do Do {Ditto} 17 went to Gananoque with 12 bushel of wheat & bought 200 lbs of indian meal 7 shillings per 100 18 the boys went to the Mountain to pick berrys got very few I worked at the turnips warm Day 19 thined the turnips in the forenoon overhauled the lumber for the house Ad plowed in the Sumerfallow fine day Sowed 2 rows of yellow Aberdeen turnips where the carrots missed 50 �20 rain rain fine rain this morning went to the {illegible} church but Mr Carrol did not come 21 Ad finished the fallow worked at the celler rain this afternoon 27 the Revd Mr Irvin preached in our Large School rain 28 went to Marblerock for clapboards they was not ready stopt til they sawed them got 1000 but paid 10$ per 1000 gained then a ram due bill {illegible} that I got from T. Scott for $9.75 cent the rest rain 29 the boys finished the potatos rain 30 went to Gananoque for lime had to give 8 per Bushel 31 Do Do {Ditto} for and a load of lime that 50 bushel I got 300 of {illegible} for 6.0 per 100 1862 Both horses Bell got better at Buggy {together?} 3 consesion gave Healy his deed he paid me 30 dollars August 1 Mr McKyle came to build the celler Thomas Scott sent him David mowed North of the North ditch fine Day 2 worked at celler David worked at the hay t 3 very sick took a portion of julup & calomet 4 worked at the celler, David at the hay 5 Do Do Do{Ditto} 6 Do Do {Ditto}Ad drew stones Do{Ditto} 51 �7 Do Do Do Do{Ditto} rain 8 rain last night heavy thunder & lightning worked at the celler David at the hay rain 9 Do Do {Ditto}heavy rain at noon Ad & David went to the old place for a load this afternoon 10 rain the Revd Mr Smart preached at our School house fine Day 11 Mr McKeye & his son came to work at the celler finished it all but beemfilling fine day 12 worked at the hay very poor 13 Do Do Do{Ditto} 14 Do Do {Ditto}heavy rain this afternoon 15 worked at the hay fine day 16 finished the hay all but the corners of the fence fine day 17 the Revd Mr Craford preached in our School house in forenoon & the Revd Mr Carrol in the afternoon in the church 18 Ad draged in the Summer fallow I worked at the frame 19 finished the draging Edward Purvis came to joint the boards for the house this afternoon fine day Ad went to A mowing bee of H. Webster 1862 August 20 worked at the frame making joice & braces rain 21 Do Do{Ditto} little rain Do Do{Ditto} rain 22 raised the house this afternoon little rain this 52 �forenoon 23 24 Ad went to Yonge for lumber very cold night a light frost this morning the Revd Mr Irvin preached this forenoon 25 worked at building Ad helped Hump Young at his harvest rain 26 worked at the building Ad helped Youngs a little this afternoon rain 27 Ed Purvis finished his job paid him five dollars & a quarter for the work worked at the building showry 28 Mr McKeye came & beemfilled the cellar & pointed all we could do 29 began to hook the peas Hump Young helped I worked at the house 30 worked at the peas 31 the Revd Mr Brown preached in the School house in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Carrol at the church in the afternoon 1862 September 1 heavy rain this morning worked at the peas 2 finished hooking John Young peas in the forenoon & 2 ridges of the Gardener peas began to cut the blacksee cut 20 stook a peace of John Youngs poll oats 3 drew in some of the peas cut some of the scotch wheat next the road very poor with the weavel 4 drew in the rest of Young peas & a stack of oats heavy South wind today this is Ryans observation day 53 �5 finished cuting the Scotch wheat that is ready 6 drew in the Blacksee wheat that was cut it rained according to Ryan 24 day of the month & 17 of the moon maked 41 {falling?} days 8 worked at the peas 9 worked at the house Ad helped B Younge 12 went to Gananoque bougth 100 of flour paid 12s {illegible} Ben Young went with me rainy 13 worked at the oats good day 14 the Revd Mr Smart preached in the Schooll house 1862 Sowed grass seed on about 3 acres next the road north of the first ditch Sept rain rain 21 15 worked at the wheat in the forenoon on {illegible} in the afternoon Robert Armstrong came to help us at the wheat he brought Jocks Jonney with him 16 worked at the wheat & drew in acre of the peas fine day 17 cut some of the Poll oats little rain 18 finished the Blacksee wehat fine day 19 worked at the oats drew in peas 20 finished cuting the oats north of the ditch Rob went home this afternoon 21 the Revd Mr Carrol preached at the church 22 drew in oats from the North field 54 �23 drew in black see wheat fin wheather 24 worked at the roof of the house 25 cut some of the oats east of the old stable 26 worked at the oats & cut the pussey{illegible} grass heavy crop 27 worked at the oats Mr Webster helped Ad went with the team to help him to draw hay from his back place 28 the revd Mr Irvin preached in the School house rain 29 rain to day worked in the Barn at stuff for the house 30 worked at the oats 4 wet days this mounth 1862 October 1 Worked at the wheat in the forenoon on the rain drew stones the field south of the house for the orchard very dull wheather 2 rain this morning went to Gananoque to the agriculture Show fine afternoon 3 {illegible} drew stones {illegible} for a well is to got went to Mallorytown to an agriculture meeting very high winds showery 4 went to the Schollhouse & heard the Revd Mr Smart he had the Sacrament 5 Ad went to Caintown with Elen & Wat Wife 6 worked at the wheat Humpry Younge helped me Ad 55 �came home with a load of lumber & other things drew in a load of oats that is the last of them rain 7 rain last night a little to day worked at the wheat finished drawing stones of the ground 8 worked at the wheat fine day 9 finished cuting the wheat very poor crop it is green yet this forenoon began to plow north of the north ditch 10 plowed south of the New house for the orchard next the road 11 finished the mowing in the wheat little rain last night 12 the Revd Mr Craford preached in the school house & the Revd Mr Carrol in the church in the afternoon fin day 13 began to shingle the house N. Tackaberry helped me Ad plowed in the forenoon went to help A Turner at the machin 14 Ad drew stones for Grand Trunk 1/2 day went to a dung be of George Jonston in the afternoon I helped Turner at thrashing machin 1862 oct 5000 1/2 3000 1/4 15 Ad drew stones for Gr T. I worked at the house 16 Do Do Do Do Do{Ditto} 17 1/2 day Do Do {Ditto}I worked at the house part of the time art in roads at the ste{cut off} 18 Ad went to Younge for Shingles last night came home today with 40000 1/2 2000 of them was from Willard Weeks the rest from A Farquson that makes 5000 & 1/2 from Farguson & 3000 1/4 from Weeks 56 �19 no preaching to day I went to Cristes Youngs heavy rain most of the day 20 Ad drew dung Humphry young helped I worked at the house 21 went to Mallorytown to the Show there was a great many people there I took the 2 on a Ram lamb a little more rain in the afternoon Ad went & got Cristies team to draw stones for the Grand T R 22 drew one load of stones & then drew dung H Young helped little in the afternoon I worked at the house 23 Ad finished the plowing of the Pice for the orchard & then draged it began to plow the Sumer fallow Christie younge helped me to Shingle 24 went to Gananoque gave J.C. Foster 25 dollars that I got from J. McNeil man order of Sniders for J. Ackland 25 Ad plowed in the Sumer follow C Young & me shingled 26 snow the Revd Mr Crawford held a quartley meeting in the Schoolhouse very stormy day Snow 27 Snowed most of the night & this forenoon the snow is a foot deep fine afternoon it is the first the season 1862 Nov 1 2 Finished pulling the turnips Ad plowed in the Sumer follow I worked at the house fine day no meeting in our Schoolhouse to day 3 went to Younge with Ad for the Apple trees got dinner at Betseys Wm went with us & helped to dig the trees, Jock helped to 57 �4 Stoped at Granpa worked at the trees this forenoon loaded Ad up & sent him home I went to Lyn with Rob Armstrong saw Wm Clow came up with G. Torns to Adam Armstrong went Daniel Nowland he is to give me seven Sheep he says that he only got six & I think he got 8 5 Adam brought me to Mallorytown & I took the cars got home about noon 6 Sowed about 2 bushel of the Mulicolic Rye in the Sumerfollow on the 7 ridges next the East line & 1 ridge of Rye that I got of Benj Younge the ground is frozen a little 7 Ad plowed in the Sumer follow I worked at the house snow 8 snowed about 2 inches very cold Killed a yearling Steer afraid we will be Scarce of foder 9 9 the Revd Mr Craford preached in the School house 10 worked at the house Ad hunted for the Sheep in the forenoon made a fence about the New house so as to keep the cattle from the garden fine day 11 worked at the house Nathenal Tackabury helped Ad & the boys drew ties out of the pit 12 worked at the house Tackabury helped Ad plowed in the Sumerfollow fine day 13 worked at the house Tackabury helped Ad plowed 14 finished the Clapboarding Tackaberry helped that makes 4 days that Tackabury worked Ad plowed fine day 1862 Nov 15 Hard frost last night banked the New house with scraper it is hard job to plow for the scraper 58 �16 rain the Revd Mr Gorden preached at the Schoolhouse 17 put the windows in the lower part of the house Ad tharshed the peas heavy rain David came home on Saturday he banked the house 18 went to Brockville with the 3 oclock train got to Lyn at 6 oclock went to Wm Clows & got 400$ from him got back to Lyn in time for the 1/2 9 train for Brockville met John Armstrong got forty five dollars from him paid Mr Scinkler 400 dollars on the morgage & 45 dollars of interest come on the Express to Mallorytown went & saw Vandusen he is to bring me 30 dollars next week got home with the 7 oclock train all well fine day 19 worked at the house heavy rain all day 20 Elen was put to bed of a daughter about 10 oclock rained most of the day worked at the house 21 Ad plowed in the afternoon I worked at the house David went to Mallorytown got a shirt & is to get a great coat from G Tennent fine day 22 drew in potatos & beets to the new house I helped B. Younge to kill a cow 23 snow the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the church little snow snow 24 Ad helped B Younge to kill hogs I laid the stones for the foundation of the stable little snow David and Robert Beatty went to Gananoque & got 4 sheep for Jock & 3 from me snow 25 killed the hoges H. Younge helped little snow 26 Thomas Scott built the chimnee through the roof of the house the boys took the stable down & drew it up to the Barn 59 �snow 27 raised the stable at the Barn B. C. & H. Young helped fine Day 28 Ad went to Mallorytown with David he is going to Elgin to teach school Jack Vandousen came here & gave me 30 dollars snow 29 went to Gananoque bought 500 of flour paid 11s.6d per cwt brought 8 bags for B. Younge he went with me 30 snow went to Youngs School house & heard Mr Farres preach snow most of the day 1863 Jan 1 No work done to Day it being New Years day a fine day Ad went to Gananoque with Humphry Younge to the Dockter he has a lame Sholder 2 drew chipdung right to the place for the orchard 3 worked at the dung fine warm day 4 rain snowy the Revd Mr Crafford preached in the School house in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Gordon at night fine day heavy wind to night Wat & McGlachlon here all night 5 Ad came home from Caintown he went down with little Wat he came from Packinham by Rail Ad got the horses shod at Tennents I went the town meeting & voted for Wm Thomspon, Samuel Johnston resigned 6 Ad thrashed oats I mended the childrens shoes little rain this forenoon fine day in the afternoon 7 worked at the shoes fine day Ad thrashed little snow last night 8 Ad went to Cristies Youngs & drew cordwood out of the woods & pilled up in field 60 �9 drew wood to the house & some to the wood shed fine day hard frost 10 drew wood this forenoon snowed & stormed this afternoon rained at dark 11 went to the Robinsons School house & heard the Revd Mr Carrol a funeral sermon 12 helped Cristie Younge at the thrashing machin with the horses + Ad 13 finished at Cristies this morning they cam & thrashed for me in the afternoon it is Henery Johnstons & Wm Erels machin B. & H Younge P. Moor helped in McMillans place 14 went to the School meeting was chosen trustee Snow last night heavy rain this afternoon Aunt Jennet & Jock Young People came hear the Snow all gone 1863 January 15 Helped Henry Webster to thrash with the horses Aunt Jennet & Jock young people went home with our waggon the roads is quite bare snowed a little at night made a door for the house stormy most of the day Ad began to draw wood from Cristies I thrashed oats hard frost went to the School house & heard the Revd Mr Brown in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Carrol at the church in the afternoon 19 Ad drew wood I thrashed oats 61 �20 Do Do Do Do {Ditto} 21 Do Do{Ditto} I fixed a boot of Isables 22 Do Do {Ditto}I cobbled shoes rain I scent five dollars to Johns Younge for him to buy soleleather for me 23 Ad drew 2 loads of wood from Cristies I fixed a chain & made staples & hooks for the doors 24 Ad drew some wood at home I went to Wm Johnstons & got shoes on Wat cutter & gave him two dollar he charged 8s.9d for it Ad, Elen, & Isable went to Yonges Wat & his wife went away this afternoon fin day 25 no meeting to day Georg Tennent & McGlacklin came here in a Buggy fine day warm 26 hughed out a Slaugh cruck Ad & Elen came this afternoon & brought Seven Sheep from Samuel Nowlands he had on shares owes 9 more I think warm with a little rain 27 worked at the Slough snowed in the forenoon Ad drew one load of wood 28 Do Do{Ditto} Ad worked at the wood poor slaughing went to a tea meeting in our school house it is for Missionary purpos the Revd Mr Georden Willson Smart a reformed Roman Cathloc Spoke 29 stormed most of the day worked at the Slough 30 stormed most of the day Do Do Do{Ditto} 31 Ad went to caintown & got Robs bobs to draw rails {illegible} came home from Godrich, David & Jock s Wat here to 1863 Feb 1 Went to the school house & heard the Revd Mr Crofford preach in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Carrol in the afternoon 62 �2 heavy rain & wind last night roads nearly bear did a little at the Slough was appointed road Suravour by the council 3 Ad went with Tackaberry for a load of rails brought home 19 the roads is almost bare & worked at Slaugh 4 Ad went out to Trusdales & drew rails out of the woods very cold day snow 5 went to a Missionary meeting of the Church of England at the church heard a Mr Jones & the Revd Dr Boswell from Carelton place heavy snow this afternoon from the Northeast snow 6 Snowed all night most of the day Alexander Stewart came here he is stormedsted 7 fine day but there is very little travel on the roads they are so heavy Stewart went home this afternoon I thrashed some oats 8 went to Robinson curch & heard the Revd Mr Roy Preach roads not brock much 9 Ad went for a load of rails Snowed & stormed so that he did not go back I thrashed oats 10 heavy wind & rain last night Ad drew 2 loads of rails I thrashed oats 11 Ad went to Younge with Elen & Jonney they are going to Watt the last of the week Elizbeth Younge went with them fine day 12 Ad drew 1 load of rails I thrashed oats 13 Ad Do{Ditto} 2 loads of rails I thrashed oats 14 Ad Do{Ditto} 1 Do Do{Ditto} in the forenoon went to help Ben Younge to draw wood in the afternoon cleaned 10 bushel of the Poll oats put them up 63 �chambers I received sixty one dollars from Mr J. Simpson on a note of his signed by him & J Davis heavy wind & rain & hail wind south 1863 February 15 the Revd Brown preached in the Schoolhouse 16 Ad drew rails with Tackabury & Billie & me cleaned the little oats put 14 bushel up chamber that is 23 of them that cold day 17 cleaned the Blacksee had about 12 bushel cleaned the scotch wheat had about 3 bushel & about 3 bushel of tailings of all Ad drew rails 18 went to Gananoque bought 500 lbs flour 11s.10d per 100 & 700 indian meal 6s.3d per 100 brought 600 from B Younge he went with me fine day 19 heavy rain all day tinkered in the blacksmith shop Ad thrashed some oats 20 went round the lower end of the School section to tell people there School Bill & to collect got no money rained & snow & snowed all the forenoon Ad finished the oats 21 Ad drew a load of rails from Tackaburys I put away the flour & meal drew some wood fine day 22 no Meeting to Day very cold 23 Ad went for a load of rails I went to Younge on business took dinner at S Youngs went & saw Jock he will pay nothing but he will give me the thrashing machin & quit all 24 settled with J. J McIntosh gave him 15$ & 2 notes for 15 dollars & 1 shilling 25 put shoes on the woodshed slough at Robs hauled up ceaders for Ads load 64 �26 went out to caintown & heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach 27 Adam Armstrong brought me to Mallorytown in the cutter little rain this morning came up on the cares 28 drew some wood fine Day 1863 March snow 1 Heard the Revd Mr Hamilton at our School house Stormy day snowed about 4 inches snow 2 Snow this morning Ad drew wood to the Station fine afternoon 3 Ad drew wood to the Station 4 I thrashed the Barley 5 the wind early this morning South west it then turned south & was South all day fine clear day Rob Beatty brought Jonney Wat Elen & Aunt Jane here first storm of the quarter 6 Snowed & blowed most of the day so that the road is brock through our fields snow 7 A little snow with cold day Ad went to young with Jane & his Mother & Jesse he intends draw the logs that Jacob Hegaborne owes James Clows young people here for dinner 8 snow 8 stormy this forenoon snowed about 4 inches no meeting today David & Isable went home snow 9 Jonney & wat began to work at the house I helped heavy wind & a little snow heavy drift 10 worked at the house cold day Ad came home from Yonge with a load of {straw?} that was left there last winter he could not draw any logs 65 �from J Hegaborne the Swamp is bad 11 Ad drew wood we worked at the house 12 I went to Gananoque got 28.33 bushel of corn & 600 of flour from Wm Brough gave my note for $28.65 cents in eight month snow 13 little snow Ad went to Websters mill with 2 basswood logs & brought home a load of bunks snow 14 Ad took 2 logs more to Mill & brought another load of Ceader we worked at the house little Snow 15 the Revd Mr Hamilton preached in the School house & the Revd Mr Carrol in the church fine day 1863 March snow snow 16 Ad took 2 basswood logs to Websters mill & brought a load of ceader from Cilimbee gave him 100 of pork for 100 set of bunks the logs is for both 17 Ad drew wood from Fred Moors we worked at house 18 Do Do Do {Ditto}Elen & Me went to C Youngs on a visit little snow 19 Ad drew wood work at the house very hard frost cold {illegible} weather 20 Ad drew wood worked at the house 21 drew in wood forenoon went to Mallorytown to an Agriculture meeting it was yesterday Elen went to John Purvis on a visit Snow at night 22 no meeting I went to B Youngs 23 overhauled some sapbuckets Ad began to go to School to Mr Roberts Ad Elen & Jonney went to 66 �Granpas after School fine day rain 24 finished the buckets taped 18 trees heavy rain this afternoon Watt came about 10 oclock rain 25 heavy rain all day mended boots snow 26 went to Caintown on foot with Ben Young to Mrs J Gurnsey Funeral very large funeral the Revd Mr Armstrong preached snow at night Jonney went to Marblerock for 4000 lath 27 Jonney worked at the house I fixed the boring machin 28 worked on Sugar bush taped more trees 73 in all that is taped Ad drew wood for B Younge in the forenoon then for us in the afternoon Snow in the afternoon snow 29 snow stormed all day no Meeting Snow 30 worked in the Sugarbush. fine day 31 went to Marble Rock 15 bushel of pusse grass & 2 of buckwheat & 3 of tailers good slaughing Snow in the afternoon Ad went to Gananoque with Brigade Major Jackson 1863 April snow 1 Snowing this morning mended Jonneys boots very cold South wind Storming at night snow 2 worked at the house heavy South wind this morning with Snow fine midle of the day Storming at night 3 worked in the Sugarbush fine day 4 drew wood cold fine day 5 no meeting to day rain & Snow most of the day the 67 �largest flakes of Snow fell that I ever saw snow snow rain 6 the snow is 4 inches deep the trees are loaded with it went to the funeral of Thomas Webster he was struck with a tree that he was choping & thrown 32 feet from the stump last monday The Revd Mr Carrol preached there was 62 slaughs & cutters snow this afternoon 7 heavy North East wind with light snow & drift went to Benj Youngs he began to use Cosgroves medicine on his horse 8 driseling Snow most of the day cut brouse for the cattle & worked a little at the house 9 worked in the Sugarbush cold day 10 Do Do Do {Ditto}the snow is going fast 11 worked in the sugarbush Ad drew a few loads of dung to the place for the orchard warm day 12 rain went to the School house very few there the Revd Mr Brown prayed the roads very bad 13 worked in the Sugarbush hard frost last night 14 Ad went to Wm Armstrongs & got 800 of hay one dollar per 100 I worked in the sugar bush 15 drew some dung worked in the bush I helped C. Younge to work at a churn 16 Criste at his churn Ad & Billie bored 25 set of bunks some rain to day 1863 April 17 the Bill horse got loose last night & has kicked Doll very bad choped some brouse and fixed doll little rain 18 worked at the house fine day Ad bored bunks 68 �19 no meeting to day went to Cristie Young he cut his foot yesterday he is doing well 20 Jonney started for Goderidge from the Station Ad went to Wm Ferguson to see he could get his horses to work he gave them to him 21 began to make the fence for the orchard find day I fixed a barrel & look at the potatos in the seller so far there is very few frozen 22 worked at the fence & some of the potatos 23 Ad began to plow in the old medow this afternoon fine day I worked at the fence 24 worked at the fence & finished it Ad plowed 25 Ad finished plowing that pice & began this side of the summer follow Humphery Young helped him he had our Bill & Cristies Gin 26 the Revd Mr Craford preached in our Schoolhouse & the Revd Mr Carrol in the curch 27 choped some old logs where Ad is plowing planted some seed turnips fine day 28 began to sow & sowed 10 1/2 bushel of Poll oats on sward where it was plowed last fall & this spring the ground is in very good order 29 Ad plowed for Hum Younge on our own land he has taken part of the North field on shares east corner 30 plowed in the North field next to where it was seeded last spring {?} Storms this month 1863 The Trees begin to look red 69 �May 1 Sowed 3 1/4 bushel of Scotch wheat 2 ridges was plowed this spring the rest was plowed last fall sowed nearly 2 bushel of black see next the Scotch one ridge of it was plowed this spring 2 drew dung for the orchard in the afternoon scraped up ditch across the place & am going put the orchard 3 the Revd Mr Cillough preached in our school house he is belonging to Free Church 4 drew dung for the orchard it nearly all the dung we made last winter dug day with NorthE wind 5 began to plow in the orchard & spread dung for it very high wind North East 6 Sowed 4 1/2 bushel of John Youngs peas & 1 1/2 of the Gardner pea & better than a bushel of Rye on the place where we sowed rye last fall ground dry started potatos 7 Sowed 1 1/2 bushel of black see on the summer follow it was plowed last fall the plowed where the peas was I began to plant Apple trees X 8 sowed 1 1/2 bushel of black see where peas was last year went & heard the Bishop of Ontario confirm a number of young people at the Church planted some scotch early woods begin to look green 9 planted Apple trees Ben Younge helped the ground very dry Wm Ferguson sent for his horses woods begin to look green 10 10 the Revd Mr Carrol preached at the church little raw rain 11 fine rain this morning sowed grassseed on where it was plowed last fall & where I sowed wheat Ad went to caintown to look for a horse Doll is not fit to work yet I helped B. Younge to 70 �plant some Apple trees in the afternoon rain 12 rained most of the day fixed stakes 13 Ad came home this morning he was at Youngs the night he got no horse he plowed with Bill & Bell little rain 1863 May rain 14 Sowed 3 bushel of Black see in the North field where the peas was last year heavy rain in the afternoon bored caps & shaved stakes 15 plowed green sward the ground wet 16 finished plowing the orchard had Cristies Jin Elen went to Gananoque with Wats horse 17 {line stroked through}no meeting rain 18 plowed sward heavy rain X 6 peas 19 John Younge came to healp me with his teem 20 Sowed 6 bushel of Peas on the Sward 21 Do{Ditto} 4 1/2 Do of the little oats one team plowed fine weather 22 Sowed 4 1/2 bushel of Black see on the Summer follow I finished planting Apple Trees 23 John Younge went home this morning he worked with his teem since tusday Ad furrowed up & drewed of some rails to the line fence planted some potatos 16 Bushel of wheat in all 24 the Revd Mr Craford preached in the Schoolhouse & the Revd Mr Carrol in the Church in the afternoon 71 �25 began to plow for the Barley wheare the potatos was last year Rob Armstrong & Rob Beatty came here at noon with there teems & plows to help Sowed 4 bushel of Barley fine day 26 plowed East of the old Barnsted Samuel Johnston healped Sowed 4 1/2 bushel peas & oats finished planting the potatos planted over 20 bushels 27 plowed the some Do Do{Ditto} Criste Young helped I went to Delta as delagate for our S. S. J.F. Jones was nominated by acclamation 28 Sowed 3 1/2 bushel of oats North of first ditch 3 1/2 North second ditch then Robs went home this morning Robert Johnston help 29 Plowed N of the house Wm J. Turner & James {illegible} helped Sowed 5 bushel of oats 30 sowed south of N with James {illegible} 6 bushel of oats washed the Sheep at {illegible} 31 Revd Mr Smart preach in School house 1863 June little rain 1 Sowed about 1/2 bushel of flax seed at Ben Youngs & about the same at home North of first ditch fixed carrot ground sowed 6 rows end of the house watered them the ground is very dry 2 Sowed 2 rows more of carrots & 6 of Sugar Beets & long mangle Ad finished the the draging & furrowing out 3 rolled the Barley & part of the wheat on the sumerfollow fine Shower 4 fixed the fence North of the Barn the wind is South rather cold 72 �5 plowed a piece for Buckwheat & sowed it North of the Barn I sheered part of the Sheep fine day 6 finished the sheep this afternoon 4 storm this quarter there was a fine Shower this morning Ad went to Gananoque 7 no meeting to Day 8 cleaned some grass seed Ad draged & fured the ground for turnips 9 sowed part of the turnips they are East of the house & around the old barnyard fine day 10 I went to the nomenation with Samuel Johnston in his buggy to Delta A. Rich{cut off} D.F. Jones were nominated there was A very long meeting 11 worked on the Roads 12 Do Do Do{Ditto} 13 Do{Ditto} half the Day went to Fulcimain Schoolhouse to hear Richards & Jones on the Election the S. house was full 14 the Revd Mr Hubard preached in our S house 15 worked on the Roads half the day we all worked an extra day Ad took S Everys buggy home 1863 June rain 16 I fixed bunks Ad went through the potatos & hoed the Earlys 17 went to Robinsons School house to the Election & voted for D.F. Johns Esq 18 went to Mallorytown to the Election there 19 worked at the fence on the road North end rain this 73 �afternoon rain 20 21 rain rain finished the fence with bunks up to the shorts rails some rain the Revd Mr Carrol preached at the church heavy rain in the night 22 fixed around the new house & cleaned the woodshed ready to draw gravel 23 Ad went through the potatos with the diel I fixed bunks for the line fence rain this afternoon 24 fixed around the house & leveled the ground 25 went ot the Tresurer with Wm Thompson to see about our School money in the forenoon went to the Widow Turners as an arbitator betwen her & J.A. McMullins. S. Johnson was the other J. Darlin chosen as third 26 Ad healped H. Younge at his potatos I pointed stakes they were round 27 drew sand & gravel for the grout in the house had John Johnstons horse Hump Young helped very warm day 28 the Revd Mr Willson of Kingston preached 29 went to Turners & met Mr Darlin & Samuel Johnston stopted all day & did nothing 30 put some grout in the house fine day 1863 July 1 Worked at the grout this forenoon went to Turners at noon met Mr Darlin & S. Johnson ajourned till Saturday a little rain morning 2 Ad went to James Austins for his horse work for a little 74 �3 went to Gananoque with wool got 1s.9d per lb got 400 lbs flour 11.10 1/2 & 400 7.6 of meal gave Mr Brough my Note 4 met Mr Darlin & Johnston at Turners we agreed on an award & gave it to them in writing fine day 5 the Revd Mr Brown preached in the school house & the Revd Mr Carrol preach in the curch 6 worked at the potatos fine day Ad went to Pitsburg for lime got 30 bushel 7 1/2 11 finished the potatos worked at the house & potatos all this week 12 the Revd Mr Roy preached to the orangeMen in J.McNells woods in the forenoon the Revd Mr Hubbert preached in the same place in the afternoon fine day 13 worked at the house Ad went to the mountain 14 drew gravel for the house ten load 15 Do Do Do Do {Ditto}had Mr Armstrong horse fine showr last night 16 worke at the house fine day 17 began to mow & cut the thistles & grass worked at the house this afternoon worked at the grass & thistles of the follow in the forenoon fixed some grout in after David came home to see us from the Selleys Bay the Revd Mr Doxtator preached in the school in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Carrol in the Church in the afternoon 1863 July 20 Mowed in the north midle field west side little rain 75 �rain 21 mowed in the North field midle of it 22 drew in 4 loads of hay put in N.W. corner of the barn 23 mowed in the morning at the house dew in 3 load put them over the horsestable mowed in the North field fine Day 24 Drew in 2 loads & put them in south mow 25 Ad is sick the rest went to the mountain with the Youngs for huckelberrys I mowed little rain this evening 26 the Revd Mr Hubbard preached in the School house Ad went to Beverly for Isable to Wats 27 I mowed in the North field Ad came home with Isable 28 drew in 4 load from the North field put them in the North east corner of the Barn very warm day 29 mowed frount of the house Ad went to a Bee of Adam Turners to mow 30 worked at the hay fine day 31 went to the School examination heard there that Robert Turner was killed with a horse came home went over to Turners, he was leading one horse with the halter on his arm & driving another the one that he was leading took fright & ran away with him across there own farm & part of Boans tearing of all his clothing he must have been killed instantly helped to put him in a tin case 1863 August 2 1 finished the hayin on our own place 2 went to Robert Turners funeral there was over 100 76 �Waggons & Buggys the Rev Mr Warner preached the funeral sermon at the house he was buried at Robinson 3 worked at the grout finshed all below 4 helped Cristie Young at his haying fine day 5 Ad & the girles went to the Mountain for berries brought word that Jock is very sick 6 I went to Young to see Jock he is very sick with the Erecipliss in his leg Doctor Adison atending him I went for him met him coming at Barringtons he put cranberry poltice on with yeast stopt all night cut some hay on Armstrongs place 7 went to James Austins for cranberries got 2 or 3 quarts off dry ones on the bushes came home 8 worked at house Ad drew the hay from Armstrongs had 2 small loads I went to Yonge with the berrys Rob. Ad. & I cam up Jock is no better 9 rain stopt with Jock all day the doctor came about 5 oclock he says the leg is doing well came home 10 David helped me to grout Ad helped Humph Younge to cradle fine day 11 craped in the gravel pit for water for the cattle the pit is all dryed up Began to cut the peas 12 Finished John Younges peas the straw is very short but well loaded little rain 13 began to cut the Scotch wheat there is no wheat in it we mowed it down Ad & David began a pea stack put the wheat on 14 finished the stack Humph helped 15 Ad worked at Youngs I went to Yonge to see Jock little 77 �Elen went with me I took the waggon to J. Armstrongs to get the tire set Jock is very bad mortification is set in his leg he Died at half past eleven this evening 1863 August 16 Went to Brockville to see the Revd Mr Morrison about coming to preach Jocks funeral sermon came home by the graveyard met Adam Armstrong about digging the grave it is to be dug East of Mothers 17 the funeral left the house at ten oclock for the church the Revd Mr Morrison preached from Pslms X4III vrs 5 he was asisted by the Revd Messers Morton & Ferguson W.M. there was betwen 70 & 80 waggons & Buggys besides a large at the church John, Samuel. Benjimine & Cristopher Younge carried the coffin fine cool day 18 I helped Rob to draw in wheat we drew in 15 loads 19 Do Do {Ditto}drew in 10 loads got all that was fit 20 fine rain this forenoon came home found all well 21 cut part of the B See on summer follow very poor in the forenoon & part of the North field in the afternoon 22 finished the wheat in the North field & began to cut the Peas & oats west of the house 23 the Revd Mr Hubert preached in the schoolhouse rain 24 drew in wheat in 3 loads & 2 loads of Barley Ad cut the Barley when I was at Younge heavy rain & wind this afternoon very windy all Day rain 25 heavy rain in the the night finished the Peas & oats & cut part of the oats North of first ditch cold day 26 cut the ditches & the oats in the orchard & raked part of peas & oats Ad helped Webster Elen & young Watt came up by the express 78 �rain 27 drew in the peas & oats & the oats next the north ditch & cut the oats next the house & part of the oats North of the 2 ditch Mr Webster B & H Younge helped James Hall came here 28 drew in the oats next the house some from the North field fine Day 29 heavy rain most of the day Ad went to Websters for slabs got only 8 30 the Revd Mr Brown preached in the school house the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the church in the afternoon 31 there is quite a frost this morning cut part of wheat on the Sumer follow drew in 2 loads of oats 1863 Sept X 6 rain 1 Cut the part of the oats near the Sumer follow & finished the wheat on the follow Benjimine younge helped helped all day Humph in this afternoon 2 finished cuting the peas & oats near of the follow & drew them in put 2 loads of them over the stable the rest in the Barn drew in the wheat of the sumer follow B & H Younge helped hooked Peas 3 heavy rain most of the day the wind North 4 H & Ad cut the poll oats North field East line H & Ad Ben & me hooked peas fine day 5 Ben & me hooked peas in the forenoon Ad cut oats drew raked & drew in the poll oats C. H. Younge helped fine day the Revd Mr Hubard preached in the School house this forenoon a fine shower this morning 79 �29 storms this quarter rain 7 finished hooking the peas & drew in 4 loads that cleared off the fields all but the buckwheat 8 cut the Buckwheat this morning & prepared for grouting fine day 9 grouted some went with Wm Thompson to the treasurer & got 25 dollars & 57 cents of Clergy reserve money I borred 20$ off it at seven per cent intrest for six months 10 went to Gananoque bougth 300 of flour at 11s.6d per cwt bought 9 cultivator teeth 8s.9d 11 worked at the house Rob, B & Robinson came up from Young little rain 12 worke a little at the house & thrashed the Buckwheat it is so green that it would not thrashe clean 13 the Revd Mr Craford Brown preached in our shool house fine day 14 worked at the grouting had to draw draw water for it 1863 Sept rain X 15 Worked at gouting Ad helped Cristie & B Young to fight. fine very dry time 16 worked at the house 17 Do Do{Ditto} Ad helped C. & B at fire 18 finished the grouting & lathed a little fine rain last night that put out the fires 19 the Revd Mr Smart preached at the School house in the forenoon I went to Ballar canoe on foot 80 �20 rain went to caintown heard A Stranger preach in the forenoon went to Lyn in the afternoon & heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach 21 stopt at Granpa at night rain this morn I intended to go to Farmersville but it is to wet went Betseys & then to Adams 22 went to Brockville paid Dr Edmonson six dollars for his visit got a receipt from Dr Gordon for it Edmonson was not at home gave Jocks Will to David Jones to be put on record paid him three dollars & got sixty one dollars & a half from Colman & Co for Margret 23 came home this morning on foot went to Wm J Turners to help him at thrashing machin 24 went to Kingston to the fair on the cars heavy rain in the afternoon saw flax machin going there was some fine Stock & grapes the whole is nothing to what it was the first time 25 helped Wm J Turner to thrash 1863 Oct 1 Thrashed peas for the hogs fine day 2 Do Do{Ditto} Mrs Dickson came here on a visit a visit rain this afternoon 3 cleaned the peas, Buckwheat had 2 bushels cleaned the flaxseed showry most of the day 4 the Revd Mr Hubard preached in the school house fine day 5 thrashed some Barley for the show & cleaned it heavy rain in the afternoon 6 thrashed some oats & dug some potatos for the Show little rain to day 81 �7 rain this morning & most of the day 8 went to Gananoque to the show was appointed Judge on cattle there was a good Show took diner with the members took a preamum on flax seed & full cloth heavy rain in the afternoon 9 worke at the house the boy dug some po{tatoes?} 10 Do Do Do{Ditto} 11 the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the church 12 worked at the house lathing Ad plowed north of the house 13 Do Do {Ditto}I worked at the house 14 began to plow in the north field 15 drew sand for the plaster 16 mixed mortar for plastr 1863 Oct rain 17 18 rain Ad Went to the Show to Mallorytown I was not able to go very sick heavy rain the Revd Mr Maaky preached in the School house 19 worked at the house Henry Younge helped Ad went to Marblerock with a half a barrel of pork to J. Griffin got 250 feet of lumber 20 Ad went to Gananoque got 200 of flour 100 of meal 11s.3 & 6s 6d per cwt went for J Scoot 21 brought Scot with him this morning to plaster worked at the house Ad helped B Younge the team & the boys to thrash, young lathed 22 all hands at the house plastering H & H {illegible} 82 �rain 23 worked at the house rain all day 24 Do Do{Ditto} Ad went to Beverly with Lizie Scott home at noon 25 the Revd Mr Carrol preached rain 26 very hard frost last night could not dig potatos till ten oclock then a fine day 27 hard frost last night dug potatos Ad came home from Beverly brought ten bushels of lime 28 dug potatos Ad & Elen helped Ad went for Scott 29 Ad & Scott cam home this morning worked at the house 30 worked at the house very heavy rain this morning & till noon Elen dug potatos fine day 31 worked at the house fine day the ground is all in a Swim with water Butter Sold 1861 June 12 lb. 4 1/2 25.6 lb Brockville August 7 lb 13 lb 3 1/2 Mr Davison Sept 6 1/2 lb . 4 lb.5 lb. 7 the 5 th 1861 Thomas Scott got one plug of tobace 3d & 1/2 lb 2 1/2 lbs {illegible} times 23 lb mutton 2 1/4 lb of rolls 20 lbs of nails November 1861 Kincaid got 1 barrel of crast 1862 Tom 15 bushel of turnips January 182 1 Bull hide 1 calf skin Thomas Robbs Assistant Superintendent of the Southern District of the Glasgow 1863 Nov 1 Revd Mr Macky preached in the School house 2 worked at the house T. Scott came at noon to plaster went in the afternoon & laid out land for a plowing mach on the farm of John Johnston with Messers. 83 �Green Stacy rain rain 3 worked at the house plastering I acted as Judge with Messers Green & Stacy fine day ground very wet 4 worked at the house the ground so wet cannot plow heavy rain most of the night Ad cleaned the old Barnyard 5 worked at the house acted as fenceviewer with C Young & J. Bradly betwen E Keating & P Sullavan expense 10 6 6 worked at the house Scott went home could do no more till the walls dry acted as fenceviewer again betwen E. Keating & P. Sullivan no damage 7.6 expense 7 Ad went & got Bushel of lime from Mr Armstrong heavy rain put on the weather boards 8 rain Revd Mr Carrol preached in Caintown 9 worked at the house in the forenoon went to Yonge in the afternoon stopt at Betsys 10 all night went to Margrets & Granpa dug a dozen apple trees & some difrent kinds of roots Rob brought them & me to {clean?} 11 stopt at S. Youngs all night Wm James Hazelwood brought me & the trees home in the Buggy he had to come for {Sarra?} her time of teaching is up J Scott came here tonight 12 worked at the house put on the last coat 13 Do Do{Ditto} finished the room below 14 Do Do{Ditto} in the forenoon it is to wet Scott went home I planted five Grapevines East of the house East of the house 1 black cluster 2 Clinton 2 Kin{cut off} rain at night 84 �15 rain The Rev Mr Gray of Kinston preached in Scholl house heavy rain most of the {cut off} 1863 Nov rain 16 Worked at the house casing the plates & the windos Ad plowed for a ditch from the orchard through the paster the ground is all in a swim rain 17 worked at the house in the forenoon moved some of the currenbushes in the afternoon Ad thrashed peas the ground is so wet cannot plow heavy rain 18 heavy rain all night Thomas Scott finished the plastering this forenoon mended Ads Boot Ad went to Gananoque with a tub of Butter got 9d per lb bought {illegible} of flour & 100 of meal heavy rain in the forenoon 19 fixed around the house & went to the Sale of the widow Turner fine day 20 worked at the house fine day Ad got the waggon tine set by W. Johnston viewed fence for B.Y & J.J. 21 moved into the new house I went to A Bee on the hill at the corner off the place rain at night 22 rain the Revd Mr Brown preached in our School house little frost last night 23 worked at the house & moved some of the currenbushes the frost all gone 24 Killed the 4 Hogs it is a very stormy day rain & sleet worked at the hogs in the woodshed 25 went to examine a Road on lot No 15 in the concesion Ad scraped a ditch in the paster so as to take the water from the orchard 26 fixed a cross saw for G young & he cut up the hogs Ad drew brush to the boiling place 85 �rain 27 worked in Blacksmith shop made hooks & things for the house & planted curnbushes & 9 apple trees 28 went to the School house with Thompson & cleaned & fixed the stovepipes & then fixed around the house rain most of the day 29 the Revd Mr Mackey preached in the school house 30 made shelves for Blacksmith Shop fine day hard frost 1863 Dec snow X 1 First snow very stormy day put the {torn off} in the Blacksmith Shop Henry & H Young & Nat Tackabury helped 2 worked in the shop at hinges for the woodshed heavy winds last night snow all gone 3 worked in the shop at the hinge & shoes for the horses fine day wind & N.E. 4 shod the horses & fixed for the shed door 5 made the North woodshed door very cold day heavy North wind Ad went to see rails at Lonies that he wanted to let me have 6 first rain in this quarter the Revd Mr Doxtator preached in the school house hard frost fine day 7 went to Mallorytown to see J. Vandusen about money he was not at home the Wife says he will be back 8 drew chipdung the garden front of the house fine day 9 rain this morning drew wood I mended shoes 86 �rain 10 Ad & Bille helped J Johnston at the thrashing machin I mended shoes Elen is very sick hard frost 11 Ad went to Lonnies to underbrush for wood I went to the council about our School Snowed about 2 inches this afternoon 12 went to Cristies for the Bookcase & then to council about our School 13 the Revd Mr Mackey preached rain 14 Ad thrashed peas rain & snow I ground paint at Latimers very cold 15 went to the Wiltses Creek to give out a job of repairing the bridge J Blair there & put cap in the midle bent 30 {illegible} & railing on each side of the bridge for {torn off} with other lumber then {illegible} road took dinner at {torn off} 1863 December stoped at J. Blairs last night he went with me this morning & we finished the laing out the road this forenoon very stormy day helped Cristie young to thrash Ad went there yesterday 18 went to Brockville in the cars paid Mr Sinkler 25 dollars of intrest bought a side of leather 5 dollar cwt to J Young with H & C iron for a slaugh & drag & other things came to Lyn paid Wm Clow 40 dollars of intrest Went to Gananoque with the slaugh got 300 of flour and 100 of meal 19 stopt all night at Clows came home on the cars 20 the Revd Mr Brown preached & the Revd Mr Ca{illegible} 21 cleaned the Barley had 14 1/2 bushel in all 87 �22 worked in the blacksmith shop at the Slaugh 23 Do Do{Ditto} fine weathe 24 Do Do Do{Ditto} 25 finished the slaugh this forenoon went to the Church in the afternoon & heard the Revd Mr Carrol preach B. & C. Youngs was hear for dinner & tea Ad Isable & Jennet went to Yonge this afternoon fine weather 26 went to Mr Heslaps to asist him to try a complaint for selling horses without licence he dismissed the case {illegible} I got there took dinner with him came home 27 the Revd Mr Mackey preached in the schoolhouse 28 went to J. Burns for 5 Sheep that was lost brought them home he had marked the lambs thrashed some oats in the afternoon drifting snow the afternoon 29 thrashed oats Ad came home from Young they are all well 30 thashed oats went to a tea meeting of the Presbitarians in the New curch at Robsons 31 finished with the machin the wheat & Poll oats they charged {illegible} paid {illegible} Johnston & {illegible} Landsdown No 20 1863 To the Township Clerk of the Township of Leeds Lansdown frount the ward of the undersigned fenceviewers betwen JJ on the one part & B.Y on the part J.J is making a fence in repair that part of the divission line from commencing at the South West corner of B.Y. farm and runing across parts of lots No 19 & 20 to the now traveled road B.Y. is to make & keep in repair that part of the divission line fence commencing at the south west corner of his farm & runing along the division line on lot No 19 as fars as J.J. land Now goes Lansdowne Oct 22nd 1862 Work done by Wm Beatty for the well at Lansdown Station Oct 2nd 2 day man & team 2 men & team 1 day 14 2 Do Do {Ditto}1/2 15 2 Do Do {Ditto}1 16 2 Do Do {Ditto}1/2 88 �17 2 Do Do {Ditto}1 21 2 Do Do{Ditto} 1 {upside down on page} This copy is provided for the purpose of individual research only. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>1</td> <td>Pulled loads of turnip little rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>worked at the turnips fair Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>heavy rain to Day the ground all in a swamp</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>worked at the turnips put 9 1/2 load in the cellar at the old Barn it is so full that we cannot put any more in it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>went to Brockville with 2 firkins of butter got sixteen sents per lb paid Messer Blyth ten dollars &amp; Mr Reed ten dollars on acont</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>drew in potatos from Cristes had about 80 bushel considerable of them rotten</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>the Boys drew in 4 load of turnips to a pit in the garden I worked at the cider prefs &amp; grinder with Jock &amp; Rob fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>made cider for ourselves Rob I. Quensey H Wicks &amp; D Tennent there is over 80 Bushel in the chease the Boys drew 2 loads of turnips into another pil in the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain rain</td> <td>10</td> <td>heavy rain most of the Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>12</td> <td>made 6 teeth for the thrashing machin the Boys drew in the last of the turnip into the garden we have over 500 Bushel in the forenoon thrash oats for Jock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>went to John Younges got my boots fixed &amp; Elens shoes looked at Ruleses horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>came home looked at horses at Gilalands in Plumbhollow paid Adam Armstrong 3 that I owed for leather &amp; bought half a {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>the Boys drew wood from cristes &amp; let water of {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>plowed frount of Elizes in forenoon then {folded over}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>finished Plowing frount of house {illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <p>foot snow</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>20</td> <td>Took 3 sheep to Adam Armstrongs Ram {page torn off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>began to work at the logs for the Blacksmiths shop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>load the foundation of the Blacksmiths shop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>hleped Wm H Davis to kill his hogs snow &amp; wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>thrashed &amp; cleaned 10 1/2 bushel of oats heavy storm wind &amp; snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to Day very stormy wind &amp; snow with Drift</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>helped Rob to kill a steer in the forenoon David went to Mallorytown in the Buggy with Sarry Spencer she is hear on a visit roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>rain &amp; snow this forenoon raise the Blacksmith shop in the afternoon got it up after sundown fine afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>David went to Mill 10 bushel of Peas 8 of oats &amp; 3 of corn Adam &amp; Me worked at the shop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>went to Mill 10 bushel of Buckwheat &amp; got 10 shillings worth hemlock or 333 feet Paid</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>went to Samuel Innises got 5 shoes made &amp; one sharpend &amp; sett the Boys sawed some bolts snow &amp; rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>went to Brockville with 2 1/2 barrels of snow Apples Mr Robinson got 2 &amp; Gay 1/2 12s6d per Barrel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>healped Rob at thrashing machin Thompsons</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>went to Farmersville &amp; then to Turner falls to see about John Younges cloth it went there in a mistake Stopt all night at R Woods</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>got the cloth at Beverly Paid 10s.5d came home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Hayworth Preach it was thanksgiving day wind was south a little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>killed the Hogs Rob &amp; Wm Davis helped snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>went to a school meeting in the forenoon &amp; then to Mallorytown to an Agri{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Armstrong preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>healped Wm H Davis at thrashing machin very stormy snow &amp; wind David went to Mallorytown for a cooking stove &amp; a box stove for Wat from G Tennent</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>David went to Brockville with A load of Turnips to I. Hutchsons 1s per bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>thrashed for Jack stormy Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>{cut off} to Brockville with Sausagues {folded over}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>14</td> <td>healped Edgly to thrash Tennents machin David went to Farmersville for Wats Stoves very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>went to Mallorytown with Rob to the council about a Road the council granted it to him</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>thrashed at Jocks forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Do Do David went to Lyn with bushel 15 1/2 turnips &amp; there he got before made 18 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{illegible}</td> <td>19</td> <td>whitewashed very stormy Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>rained all night whitewashed finished Jocks thrashing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>finished David went to Farmersville with things for Wat he is going to live there</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>22</td> <td>thrashed at our Barn some scothe wheat I went to Brockville with a note that I had of fifty pound aganst R Colman of Granpas I gave it to Sinkler &amp; Richards along with Dunkin Clow Wm Clow George Two &amp; others for collection</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Hayworth preached at caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>cleaned the wheat had bushel went to mill with it I went to John Buels &amp; gave him 40$ in intrest got Wals note &amp; other notes that he had</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Betsey &amp; Wm Hazelwood &amp; famely was hear for dinner Jock &amp; Margret didnt come</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>killed Jocks cow his &amp; our pigs the Boys went to a Bee of S Younges</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>drew some wood of the Lake I fixed a chimney</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>James Clow &amp; wife here on visit the Boys drew some wood &amp; fixed wat skins</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>choped in the shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preache in caintown I went to see Dr Keer</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>went to Brockville with saugauges Mrs Jones got 21 lbs 7 1/2 per lb Mr Co{illegible} &amp; Blyth got 18 &amp; some others</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>Thrashed some oats in the forenoon went to Adam Armstrongs with the Widow Austin &amp; Elen on A visit in the afternoon very stormy this forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>David went to Farmersville with some things for Wat &amp; took 8 1/2 bushel of turnips to John Kincaid he got 1 1/2 bushel before made 10 bushel in all</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>the Boys went to meet Wat in Brockville &amp; Farmersville hie is coming from Mitcheel with his Wife I fixed about the house cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Wat came here with his Wife he got married on New Years day in Mitchel he has settled in Farmersville then was A party here with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>the boys choped some cord wood on the Iland I went to see Dr Keer he is very sick cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>thrashed oats this forenoon then went to the town meeting along with Rob voted for George Tennent A Mallory L Mott N Shipman &amp; I Hazelwood Stormy Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>cleaned the oats &amp; drew wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>drew cord wood &amp; David choped</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>David &amp; John Ackland choped cord wood Adam drew it to the house cristie Younge came here this afternoon Sam cut his knee I went home with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>cristie brought me home Sam knee is not so bad as they thought very cold weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Elen &amp; I went to Brockville heard the Revd Mr McMorin preach went to Geddes &amp; then to Aunt Marys &amp; Stopte all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>went in from Aunt Marys to Brockville &amp; heard the Revd Mr Mure preach &amp; partook of the sacrament very cold time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>drew wood from the Lake I have got a very bad cold cant do any thing</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>15</td> <td>David went to Brockville with a cord of wood for the Revd Mr Morrison that I was indue for the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>thrashed the spring Rye very stormy Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>drew rails &amp; wood of the Lake</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>do do do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>19</td> <td>David &amp; John went to Farmersville David stoped there he is going to schoo &amp; stoping at Wats more snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Hayworth preached in Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Adam went to Brockville with a load of {illegible} to Mill with 12 B of Rye &amp; 12 oats Isable &amp; me cleaned the S rye had 11 1/2 bushel fine Day I went to John Youngs his knee is very Bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Adam went to Brockvill with wood for the Blyths sold it for 7s.6d</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Do Do Do to the Blyths</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>24</td> <td>Do Do very stormy Day Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>went to Aunt Marys with Jock to A wood Bee the Roads very bad &amp; the snow is very deep</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>thrash some of the chinnee wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>went Lyn for the Revd Mr Morrison he is to preach in caintown to nigth &amp; came here with me cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Adam went to Brockville with wood for Blyth Isabla &amp; me cleaned the chinnee wheat had 15 Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>30</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Do D Do</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Febry</td> <td>1</td> <td>Went on to the Lak to draw but the water is so high on the ice &amp; snow it is partly froze so that we can do nothing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>2</td> <td>thrashed the Chinnie Wheat snowed most of the Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Lucus preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>cleaned the wheat had 17 bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>5</td> <td>Adam went to Mill with 12 bushel of oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>6</td> <td>thrashed the last of the oats 650 sheaffs stormy Day wind &amp; snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snowy</td> <td>7</td> <td>very stormy Day wind &amp; snow &amp; a very heavy heavy drift Adam went to school</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>very hard frost the watter in the pail &amp; the water in the back kettel was frozen half and in the morning the coldest day we have had</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>helped to shovel the road betwen Edglys &amp; Ackland it was so drifted that there was no traveler on the road in the forenoon cleand the oats in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>the Rverd Mr McKenzie preache in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>11</td> <td>put 46 bushel of oats in Jocks barn &amp; the rest in own had 70 in all very heavy rain the snow is going very fast</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>12</td> <td>heavy rain with a little snow the fields shows the stuble mended the childrens shoes rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>little frost last night went to Samuel Youngs on a visit Elen &amp; Betsey &amp; the Widow Austin was there the Roads is very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>mended Elens shoes fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>went to see Gardener about his colts but he had let them go Rob &amp; Jonney went with me I got 3 shoes sett at Ned Boothes wet day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>I went to the Widow Fergusons for Elizie</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Hayworth preached in caintown snowy day &amp; night snowed nearly a foot deep</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>{probably February}</td> <td>18</td> <td>Went to Mallorytown to see Thomas Scotts Wife she is very sick the family is all sick with a bad cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>split some stovebolts fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>20</td> <td>jointed some bucket staves stormy snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>21</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>went onto the Iland &amp; drew 2 load of cordwood broke in two three places tramped in snow &amp; had to quit then went to Motts &amp; Beaches to look at horses but could not trade fine Day hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain &amp; snow</td> <td>23</td> <td>drew 2 loads of wood off the lake stormed in the afternoon rain &amp; snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow 24</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Morrison preached in caintown very stormy Day snow &amp; wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>drew 6 loads of wood &amp; 1 of rails very windy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>drew wood &amp; rails of the Lake</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>drew Do there is quite thaw so that the ice is very bad we cannot do any more on the ice</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>28</td> <td>A little frost last night Adam went to Brockville with a load of wood to Blyth a little this afternoon the Roads is very soft</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>1</td> <td>Heavy rain last night fine day Adam went to school I let the water of the Turnip holes the ground is in a swim</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Cleaned the Buckwheat that was in the bin &amp; filled up the oats &amp; &amp; A heavy rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>Mr Flechar preached in caintown heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>went to Mill with 8 bushel of oats &amp; 9 of Buckwheat hard frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>went to Brockville with turnips apples &amp; cabbage no Market got 8s for 2 1/4 bushel of apples 10s &amp; s for turnips 3 for cabbage bought a barrel of salt 8s.6d 5s for hoops for buckets the roads very bad a great deal of bare ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>went to Mill for the grist I bought a 4 year old Colt from WH Daves for 70 dollars</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>thrashed the last of the Scotch wheat very cold day clear wind this morning in North west &amp; it came round to the south west about 3 oclckin the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>cleaned the wheat had 13 1/2 exchanged 4 bushel with John Younge Criste brought 4 of his as he was going to lansdown to Uncle Cristies weding the wind is in the south drew 2 loads from the swamp</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>heavy rain this forenoon jointed some suff for {illegible} the snow nearly gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Adam went to Farmersville with Wats {illegible} going is bad {illegible} of Pine logs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>drew cedar from cristies Lake good {illegible line} Adam went to Elgin with load of bolts very stormy snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Adam went to Lyn with a load of bolts got 4$ in the forenoon then to Farmersville with the {illegible} here she is going home</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>15</td> <td>David came here last night and cedar &amp; cut down the large oake took one large log to the saw mill drew the top for wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>drew wood &amp; rails quite warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>Mr Wright preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>drew 3 oak logs to the mill &amp; then drew wood &amp; rails very cold night &amp; day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>19</td> <td>went to John Fergusons &amp; paid him 26 dollars that I borrowed of him Ad drew railcuts that was in the road to the east line in the forenoon then wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>made some sapbukets fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>went with David Tennant to see a cow of his &amp; stoped withe him all day snowed 4 inches last night Ad went to Mill with 16 1/2 Bushel of wheat snowed in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>went to Brockville with the old Potash kettle its weight was 730 bought a kettle $5.3s.9d bail for the kettle 2s tool 6d the rest in hoops the road good going down warm sun spoilt the roads paid R. Collman $5. for the leather that I got last fall</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>made some more bukets ad taped 20 trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>Mr McKenzie preached in caintown a little rain in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>worked at the bukets in the forenoon went to the funeral of Alvine Hayes she was buried at the Booths Grave yard poor slaughing the Revd Mr Bell preached at Lillies schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>worked at the Bukets &amp; helped Elen at the soape rained all day Ad went to Mill with 32 bushel of oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>made more Bukets Ad taped Elen boiled 12 pails of Sap</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Do Do Do went to the Funeral of Mrs John Cain the Revd Mr Bumbo preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>made more Buckets raine this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>went Mallorytown to an Agriculture Meeting {illegible} in the sugar Bush</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>18</td> <td>fixed hogholes in the line fence &amp; cut some caps &amp; bunks in the {illegible} began to plow &amp; plowed in field west line below the orchard the ground wet cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Adam plowed frount of Elzie &amp; then drew dung to the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Do Do Do Do Do Do worked in the sugarbush &amp; sowed seed in the hotbed cabbage seed &amp; tomato</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21 rain</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown heavy rain to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>22</td> <td>plowed in the forenoon went to Mallorytown &amp; qualified as fenceviewer Elen went to see Mrs Weeks she is very sick heavy rain to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>23</td> <td>went to Brockville paid Bliths ten dollars &amp; 4 1/2 cords of wood 12s.6d per cord &amp; settled with A Turner &amp; paid him got A side of sole leather 15 3/4 lb 25 cents per pound</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad plowed I fixed the garden fence some rain or showery</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>finished the plowing frount of Elizie &amp; plowed the garden cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>plowed at cristies south side of the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>do Do Do in the forenoon drew dung to orchard I went to John Thompson with Wm Hazelwood &amp; George Twoo as Fenceviewers &amp; divid the fence betwen H.B. Weeks</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28 rain</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>drew some dung to the orchard James went to Mallorytown with Wat he has his foot cut he is going to Landsdown to work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>30</td> <td>went to the Funeral of the Widow Weeks She was buried at Lyn the Revd Mr Armstrong preached heavy rain all day {bottom line illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>{a lot of this page is too faint to read}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>1</td> <td>Drew dung to the orchard the ground very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Plowed at Cristies the ground that the corn grew in last year for potatos it is the only place we can work the rest is all so wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>finished the pease &amp; then drew dung to the Cristies place for the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached at caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>began to Sow &amp; Sowed 6 bushel of oats &amp; grass seed on the south side of the road at cristie place began to rain before night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>rained all night &amp; most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>cut some potatoes for seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>went to Brockville with Jonney he is going to Guelph to look for work there nothing doing here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>there was 3 Espicafle Ministers from Lyn preached in caintown there conferance was held at Lyn this year</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Sowed 4 1/2 bushel of oats at cristies with grass seed rained in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Adam went to Mallorytown to get clothes cut in the forenoon plowed for the {illegible} &amp; beets Adam broke in the oxen {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Sowed 4 bushel of Peas &amp; 4 bushel of oats all front of Elizes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>crofs draged the Peas &amp; the oast had {rest of page too faint to be legible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{a fair bit of this page is too faint to be legible}</p> <p>{probably May 1861}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{illegible the first few lines} was at {illegible} rows {illegible} carrot rest 2 Whites next 2 long Orange the next our own Alringham then 2 rows of yellow globe Mangel next 3 rows long Mangol the rest our own Sugar Beet seed cold day Adam plowed at cristies</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in Caintown fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Sowed 4 bushel of Scotch Wheat that I got from John Younge it was sowed on the hill &amp; the ridge next Edgly</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>plowed at cristies</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>went to Brockville with 2 calfes got 2 for the hind quarters 1 1/2 for the fore</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>planted the potatos A plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>24</td> <td>Isabela Jenet Wm finished the planting of the potatos I sowed 5 1/2 bushel of our own Scotch wehat &amp; draged Adam went Brockville to see the f{illegible} heavy rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>planted A little corn in the garden 2 rows at Cristies the ground very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown in the forenoon the Revd Mr McKenzie in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>very heavy rain last night most of the Day I went to Farmersville to Wats got the Bull {illegible} from Kincaid took 3 calf skins &amp; 2 sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Sowed 3 1/2 bushel of oats frount of Elizes where it was plowed last fall {illegible} a greate deal of water {rest of line illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>finished the plowing at Cristies below the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>plowed in the field at the Barn ground wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Sowed 4 bushel of wheat at cristies 2 of them is Chinee wheat rest is cotch wheat planted the corn</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>1</td> <td>Planted 2 ridges of Potatos in the orchard Adam plowed in the field at the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>cleaned out furrows at cristies heavy rain the ground very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>drew some chipdung &amp; ashes to the orchard for the Turnips the ground is so wet that we can do very little</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Sowed some peas &amp; wheat in the field at the Barn it was {illegible} &amp; again this spring</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>finished the sowing Sowed 4 bushel of the Gardiner pea &amp; about a bushel of chinnie Wheat Sowed Grafs seed all below the hill &amp; six ridges all the way washed the sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>worked in the orchard Plowed draged &amp; furrowed up &amp; sowed 30 rows turnips west of the beets {illegible} A little rain this afternoon but very warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>worked at the Turnips this forenoon &amp; finished them &amp; drew the stuff that was on the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>Samuel Philips preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>draged front of the house &amp; sheered the sheep warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>11</td> <td>began to worked on the roads Adam drew stone from the old Barnyard to the ditch at the road Mr Tett stopt then</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>worked on the roads all night with horses drawing stones front of the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Adam plowed front of the house &amp; I finished the road work fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>sowed 1/2 bushel of the hungarian grays front of the house where the old Barn stood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>plowed the Buckwheat ground at Cristies</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16 rain</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown heavy rain last night &amp; a little this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Sowed 1 1/2 bushel of Buckwheat at cristies</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861 June</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>18</td> <td>Went to Brockville got 1 barrel of plaster 5s.6d &amp; considerable of things at Blyths</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>went to Farmersville to the Delagation Mr Tell took the nomination by a large majority Mr Jones friends came from Lansdown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>went through the corn &amp; potatoes with the dict ad finished plowing the Sumerfolow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>began to hoe the corn it rained most of the Day I went to Mallorytown in the afternoon &amp; got a coat &amp; vest cut by McClure</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>finished hoeing the corn fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>went through the potatos with the dict Ad went to C Booths &amp; got Bill shod</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>worked at the potatos fine day put Dutch to the horse</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X rain</td> <td>26</td> <td>went to Westport with the wool Elen went with me &amp; stopt at Newburow with Mrs J. Elliot heavy rain at noon stopt at Widow Austins &amp; got dinner stopt all night at Westport</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>27</td> <td>came to Newburow took dinner at Ellots a tea at the Widow Eatens stopt all night at Mr Sheldons</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>came home saw Mr Cosgrove at Portland</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>went through beets &amp; turnips with the dict Ad hoed the carrots when I was away hilled the potatos in the Garden James Marchell came here about tow oclock &amp; took me to Brockville as a witnefs betwen him &amp; Wm Cummins Cummins took Marchel for trespafs &amp; damage for diching a small ditch to let the water of his field {illegible} Stats swore it was 10 dollars damage &amp; Dismiss fine him that I swore it was no damage</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{probably July 1861}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>Went to Huntleys &amp; got set of Buggy wheels that he made for me on David Tennets acount &amp; took tow wheels of the little Buggy to get made &amp; then went to Farmersvill the Nomination there was great speachifying Tell took the show of hands Richards part demanded a {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; all day the ground is all in a flood no work on land</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>let water off the orchard ever place is full of water worked at a road to come up the hill at {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>helped Rob to rais his {illegible} in the forenoon sett tires of the Buggy Tire in the afternoon &amp; fixed the Buggy otherwise fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>went to Brockville heard the Revd Mr Davison fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>worked at the turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>ewnt to Mallorytown to the Elections acted as scrutinizer for Mr Tett went to T Scotts &amp; stayed there all night heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>came to Mallorytown &amp; atended the poll Richards had 115 of a majority over Tell</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>heavy most of the Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>worked at the road on the cristies place</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>went to Farmersvill to the Declaration Mr Tett had 25 of a majority there was a great many people there with music</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>went to Brockville to the Scacrement</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>went to Lyn with 15 1/2 bushel of wheat &amp; 1 1/2 Buckwheat visited at Mr Clows &amp; James Elen was with me</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>hoed the corn it is very poor</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861 July</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>17</td> <td>hoed the potatos ground wet showers</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>worked at the carrots &amp; beets &amp; turnips with the horse Elen &amp; Granmam went to John McIntosh with Bett</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>19</td> <td>very heavy rain in the morning the boys scraped &amp; plowed in the end of the stable then went to hewing bee at J J McIntoshes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>20</td> <td>Adam drew a load of boards from Mcs went to a raisin of Mathew Tous rain in the afternoon Mowed raised the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Sherlock preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Mowed the strip at cristies between the fence &amp; Jocks oats the grass light</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>mowed in the field below the Bull paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td>got 2nd scyth at Beeds &amp; a {illegible} 11s.7</td> <td>24</td> <td>went to Brockville with Mr &amp; Mrs Morrison called at Mr Heugh Morrisons took dinner three then went to Aunt Marys left Brockville at 8 oclock to come home brock the fore{illegible} of the buggy at T Killroys there was a stump put in the middle of the road it caught wheel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>went home with T. Killroys waggon that I got to come home last night &amp; brought home the buggy withe our own waggon drew in 2 load of hay from cristies &amp; 2 load from below the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>mowed in the field below the Bull paster &amp; drew in all the new part of it fine hay weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>rain last night &amp; this morning mowed in the field below the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>raked &amp; drew in from the field below the Bull paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>drew in 2 load from below the orchard &amp; finished mowing the rest</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>heavy rain last night more rain to day no work sent the insureance mony $7 dated 1 of August {illegible} Armstrong</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>Bored 30 set of bunks in the forenoon raked &amp; coked some hay in field below the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>mowed the strip betwen the dich &amp; the line</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>drew in some hay from the field below the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>went to John Youngs his Wife has got a son on friday last heavy showr</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Drew dung to the sumer follow beyond the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Adam plowed in the dung I went to Fred Moors old Wm Davis died there on monday Henery Armstrong brought the coprs to his own place</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>went to the funeral heard Mr Armstrong preach There was 40 Buggies &amp; Waggons besides horsemen</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>went to Aunt Marys funeral she was buried at the Brockville Cemetry fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>howed carrots &amp; Beets &amp; new {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Do turnips fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>split rails for the line fence East &amp; south side of the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>finished rails this forenoon Adam went to a mowing bee of T Williams I cut the seed timothy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>bund the grafs seed I fix a churn for Adam Armstrong in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>I lay in bed most of the Day sick the boy worke at the turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Do Do Adam went to rasin of Edgley A went B Armstrong to the Pond to get a cow from Mary</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>mowed part of the garden fence on the road &amp; began to dig the dich</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td>Lorne Philips exorted Rev Mr Armstrong is sick</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>worked at puting up of the East line fince south side of the road very dry weathe</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>finished puting up of the to the dich in the forenoon drew stones to the dich at the road from the sumerfollow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>drew dung to the summer follow west of the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>rain this forenoon plowed in the dung in the afternoon the ground well soked</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Adam helped Jock to bind I finished the plowing John Younge came here for his cradle that criste left here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Adam John Younge &amp; the girles went to Samuel younges to pick berries I fixed his cradle worked at one for myself</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McLean preached in forenoon &amp; the Revdd Mr Woodcock preached in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>cut the peas poor crop killed with the wet in the spring drew in the grafs seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>27</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; this forenoon went to Farmersville with a pig &amp; soap for Wat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>28</td> <td>went to the funeral of Mrs Cromwell she was buried at Lyn the Revd Mr McKenzie preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>taken with a disentry last night &amp; cold chill could do nothing Adam cut some of the oats at Cristes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>30</td> <td>heavy rain last night Ad cut more oats rain this afternoon Adam taken sick to night I am no better</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>31</td> <td>Adam &amp; me both on the sick list Elen &amp; Rob Beatty bound the oats at Cristies cold day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>No Meeting to Day {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>worked at the oats {rest of line illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Do Do Do very windy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>finished the oats at cristies</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>cut the oats in orchard field they are the little white oats good crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>drew in 2 loads of oats from cristies in forenoon &amp; bound some of the little oats that was green there was in all {illegible} stooks began to cut the wheat at cristies heavy wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>worked at the wheat cristies finished that that I got from John Young David helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Woodcock preached in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr McKenzie in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>went to Samuel Greens&amp; got the horses shod in the forenoon drew 4 loads of oats from cristies in the afternoon very fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>10</td> <td>went to Brockville with Henary Litle went as wittnefs between James Marchel &amp; Wm Cummins it was anapeel to the Quarter {illegible} the Jurys verdic was for Marchel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>11</td> <td>came home with Wm McCormick rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>thrashed the grafs seed dull day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>C{illegible}ed thrashing the grass seed &amp; bound some oats frount of Elize that Adam cut on tusday</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>cut or worked at the wheat at Elize fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to Day little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>went to Brockville to an agriculture meeting sold chickens 7 1/2 a piece</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>{illegible} cuting the wheat at cristies {illegible} &amp; Bob Beatty helped</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861 Sept</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Cut the wheat at the bull well {illegible} the grafs seed for the show</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>went to Brockville to the show took a keg of butter got the first prize &amp; the first on a bottle of win got nothing on the grafs seed there was a great many there a Daughter of Aunt Jean Clarks from Perth went to Brockville with Elen &amp; me her Father &amp; Mather came to Granpa last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>20</td> <td>drew in the all wehat from cristes &amp; the Bull well &amp; the oats frount of Lizes fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; most of to day thrashed the peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>cut the Buckwheat at cristies midling crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>cut where we sowed peas the peas was killed out &amp; there was a kind of grafs &amp; stuff on it I went to Westport Wat Wife is very sick Adam went McClearys dung Bee</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>cut the hungarian grass where the old barn was in the forenoon cut some of the corn in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>cleaned the peas had 5 1/2 bushel &amp; then drew in 2 loads of grafs stuff from the wheat the peas was a part of a load hanging cut some of the corn it is a poor crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>27</td> <td>put a fellow in the Buggy wheel thrashed the hungraian &amp; pusey grass heavy rain all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>28</td> <td>Adam went to a raisin of Joseph Davis rain in the morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>29</td> <td>{illegible} went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Armstrong preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>went to Innises &amp; got the tine sett on the Buggy Thomas Scott &amp; Wife came on a visit stayed all night at Jocks</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>Went to Mallorytown to an Agriculture Meeting {illegible} Adam began to dig the potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>worked at the potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>4</td> <td>drew in the Buckwheat thrashed part of it it rained most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>finished the thrashing &amp; cleaned it there was 12 1/2 bushel rain in the forenoon Adam Elen &amp; Rob went to Lansdown with Elizabeth Young</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 rain</td> <td></td> <td>heavy rain all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>cleaned the Barn floor &amp; got the machin to it place redy to thrash</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>{illegible} healped Jock to shoe his horses in the forenoon &amp; thrashed 500 sheafs in the afternoon Wm Davis helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>cleaned the wheat had 29 1/2 bushel went to Farmersville to the fair got our cloth &amp; 2 bags of yarn from Clark at Westport</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>went to Brockville with 3 kegs of butter sold it to James Hutcheson 7 1/2 301 lb paid Blyths 20 dollars &amp; Hopkins 11s3d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>11</td> <td>carried the wheat to the chamber flour to dry &amp; cut some corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>heavy rain last night thrashed 700 sheaf of oats Will Davis helped killed a sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting till night Mr Sherlock preached in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>cleaned the oats in the forenoon had 56 bushel went to T Davis to clean some wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>went to Brockville with Rob to the council sent 35 dollrs by post to Adam Armstrong in a post office order nothing done the advertisement was {illegible} Adam took 20 bushel of oats to the mill for hog feed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>began to plow in the spring field very rough</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>went to Mallorytown to the cattle show got 3 1/2 dollars premiums fine Day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>18</td> <td>heavy rain this forenoon went to Lansdown to look at a farm near Ben Younges roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>came home from Lansdaown heavy rain at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>firs fros last night Adam drew the pumkins from cristes I went to Norton Gardenrs as a fenceviewers with Wm Hazelwood &amp; George Two to decide on some ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>22</td> <td>drew in the corn Adam went to a raisin at T{cut off} heavy rain about nine oclock tonight</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Adam plowed front of Elize a little rain the forenoon dug some potatos &amp; husked some corn with {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Adam finished plowing in the forenoon &amp; then finished diging the potatos a little frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>draged the corn &amp; potato ground &amp; began to plow it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>26</td> <td>rained most of the day work a little at the cand{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Adam plowed at cristies I worked at the carrots</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>finished the carrots J.C Foster came &amp; examined this place is to write to me on thursday Adam finished plowing at cristies that is the corn &amp; potatos ground helped Herron to thrash in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>30</td> <td>worked at the Beets rain this afternoon Adam went to a raisin of Hughes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>worked at the turnipsnI went to Mallorytown in the afternoon got a letter Foster he did not trade with Thompson &amp; he offers it to me</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <p>{not legible, but Nov.}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>went with Jock Rob &amp; Thomas Scott to Lansdown {illegible} a farm belonging to James C. Foster came back to Thomas Scotts I stopt all night with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td>the cows in to stable afternoon rain</td> <td>2</td> <td>wrote to Foster that I would give him 900 dollars for the place him to give me 100$ in lumber &amp; {illegible} rails that Ackland is to put on &amp; meet him on friday next in Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>heavy rain most of the Day did not go to caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>4</td> <td>went to John yonges to pave his stable go A beef kept skin 13s.1 1/2d from I kincaid heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>worked at I Yonges the Boys finished the Turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>6</td> <td>came home from I Younges rain in the afternoon Adam went to Innises &amp; got some shoes on the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>killed the hogs this afternoon Thomas Tennent &amp; the wife here on a visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>went to Brockville to meet Mr Foster made a bargain with him to give 1000$ to butt &amp; he is to give me 100$ worth of lumber &amp; 2000 rails &amp; 30$ that is due on a lot that he has sold to meet him on monday to get the deeds</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>went to Wm Hazelwood to get him &amp; betsey sign a quite clame deed to the half acre that Foster reserved got a deet &amp; gave one to Jock Samuel Younge &amp; James Hazelwood here as J.P. &amp; Robert Armstrong George Towe as witnefses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Sherlock preached at caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>11</td> <td>went to Brockville with Rob &amp; Elen to meet Mr Foster he did not come I got word that he has a child dead &amp; that he will meet me on wednesday heavy rain all the way to Brockville a heavy squall of wind blew the top of the market house &amp; it brock down the roof flours to the ground &amp; did a great deal of damage other wise</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>banked the house Ad went to a plowing match at Lillies I went to Mallorytown &amp; met wat he went to Lansdown &amp; then is to go to Brockville to meet Foster</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861 Nov</p> <p>Stabled the Cows</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>13</td> <td>went to Mallorytown this afternoon to meet wat he met Foster &amp; settled with him for the farm</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>went to McIntoshes with a letter from Sinkelor in the forenoon helped Wm Davis to kill his beef</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>drew some wood cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>first snow</td> <td>16</td> <td>went to Brockville with Elen met Foster &amp; signed the writings about the farm Sinklar is sick &amp; could not them all finished till next Saturday snow last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>went to Lansdown in the cars agreed with him to stop when I am working on the place</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>went to see Cox about diching to give him 3s.9d a day &amp; py his fair got a porkbarrel from Elingham home Adam helped Rob to kill his hogs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>very bad with my stomach Ad went to risin of Hill. I. Innis made 4 shoes 2 of them Dutch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>put the Ewes to the Ram 4 to Damds the rest Robs took 4 bushel Rye to Mill for the pigs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>drew some wood fixed round the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain &amp; snow</td> <td>23</td> <td>went to Brockville to meet Foster he brought us my deed &amp; all is finished registered my deeds I have to get Wat &amp; had to go as witnefses to Brockville rain &amp; snow all Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24 snow</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown the snow is about 6 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad went to John Youngs by Farmersville took the Widow Austin with him she is going home I worked at the woodshed led fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Do Do Ad did not come home till to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain snow</td> <td>27</td> <td>finished the sled S Stuarts &amp; his wife here on a visit rain &amp; snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>{line stroked out} Innis &amp; got belle a Shoe fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>29</td> <td>rain this forenoon made whipeltreen went boys to train</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>worked at sled toung for Rob Ad took 3 bushel of turnips &amp; a barrel of pumkins to J Kincaid</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Yonge October 23rd 1861</p> <p>The award of the undersigned Fence Viewers of the Township Frount of Yonge in the case between Norton Gardener of the one part &amp; George McNish of the other part of the aforesaid township</p> <p>1st That Norton Gardner or the occupier of lot No 3 of Con 3 of the aforesaid township clean out a ditch that is on lot No 2 south side of the public road runing from the side line between lots No2 &amp; 3 to a creek on lot No 2 at his own expence &amp; that George McNish or the occupier of lot No 2 keep it open hereafter so that the water coming fromo ditches on lot No 3 have a free run</p> <p>2nd that Norton Gardner or the occupier of lot No 3 take away a dam that is acrofs a ditch runing along the south side of the public road &amp; that he continue the said ditch as close to the road fence as practible to the creek that runs acrofs the said road &amp; that Norton Gardner or the occupier of lot No. 3 make a good &amp; sufficient bridge acrofs said ditch 12 feet in lenth where George McNish or the occuper of lot No 2 now crofses into his field Norton Gardner to make the bridge &amp; drop the ditch at his own expense</p> <p>&amp; that George McNish or the occupier of lot No 2 dig or cause to be dug a sufficient ditch on lot No 2 so that the water coming from a ditch on lot No 3 has a free run at his own taken the aforesaid ditch is on the north side of the fence of the first field north side of the public road</p> <p>&amp; that George McNish on the occupier of lot N 2 dig cause to be dug a ditch on lot N2 north of the second knowll withing three month months after Norton Gardner or the occupier of lot No 3 digs his ditch so that the water coming from said ditch has a free run at his expense.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>5th that Norton Gardner or the occupier of {illegible} be alowed to dig or cause to be dug a ditch along the line between lots No 2 &amp; 3 from the second knowl to the was on lot No 3 &amp; to deepen a ditch that now open on lot No 2 in a certen piece of woods on lot No 2 so that the water coming from lot No 3 may have a free run at his own expense</p> <p>all the above mentioned ditches to be of a sufficient width &amp; depth for all agricultural purposes &amp; are all in or on lot No 2 or 3</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1860</p> <p>{out of chronological order}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Worked at the potatos fine Day I went to We{illegible} for hemlock Boards got 900 feet 600 for Weaving &amp; 300 for appel trees from B. Bail</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>17</td> <td>thrashed oats &amp; cleaned them had 14{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>worked at the potatos John Ackland</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>finished diging the potatos fine Day the potatos would have been crop but had it not been for the rot the cork reds was the best &amp; least rot</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>draged the stuble for to sow grafs seed in the forenoon then drew in the corn the Great Chillie potatos si good cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21 rain</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Camble the Bible Socitie Colprative preached in caintown heavy rain this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>husked A little corn &amp; cleaned some wheat for the show David plowed frount of Elizes I sowed grafs seed below the Bull {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>worked at the carrots &amp; beets for the show</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>24</td> <td>went to the Mill with 14 bushel of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>went Mallorytown to the cattle show the first turnips 2nd on carrots 2 on Bulls 1 on apples 2 on oats in the field &amp; in the Bag Six dollars 1/2 left the same</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>went to Brockville with Rob Granpa &amp; Jock as a wittnefs between John Innis &amp; N. Baxter. Baxter acuses Innis of geting money letter from the Post office the Boys worked at the carrots &amp; Beets</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>27</td> <td>came to Mallorytown on the Railcars David met me</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Hayworth Preached in caintown Thomas Scott was at the meeting went home with him</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>went to Brockville on the cars from Thomas Scotts</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Innis got his trial to day the Jury returned a verdic of not Guilty without laving the Box I stopt at the St Larance Hall bed 1s.3d meals 1s.3d I got 20 dollars from the Hon George Sherwood for Walter &amp; gave it to Aunt Mary on Walter note they had nether pen or ink she said she wood indors it on the note as soon as they got pen &amp; ink</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>came home from Aunt Marys on foot the roads very bad the boys finished husking the corn good crop very wet weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>pulled 3 loads of turnips some rain</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td></td> <td>Stormy Day snow the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>went to Mallorytown with R. Armstrong about his road it passed the council</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>filed the crofs cut saw &amp; hand saw for Adam &amp; finished Rob sled {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Ad took 6 bushel of Buckwheat to Mcs Mill drew 2 load of wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>helped Rob Armstrong at the thrashing machin wind Southwest in the forenoon turned NorthEast at night very little of it fine warm sunshine most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>helped Jock to thrash fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>finished Jocks thrashing had Thompson the forenoon killed 2 pigs for sausagus</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>rain last night &amp; this forenoon so that the snow is all gon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>went to Lansdown with James Coks to ditch worked all the week at it fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>came home walked along the track to Mallorytown Adam met us at T. Tennents</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad &amp; Elen went to Brockville with sausagus got 7 1/2 per lb broit Jock buggy here Elen stopt at Duncan Clows all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Adam went to Mallorytown with James Cox &amp; me we took the cars to Lansdown &amp; worked at the ditch North of the house &amp; finished it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>commenced another ditch 17 chains North of the first one &amp; finished it on the 20th at noon James picked up some rails &amp; cunks around the Barn I went &amp; saw Mr Grame about some lumber there was heavy rain on the {illegible} at night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1861</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>21</td> <td>came home from Lansdown last night &amp; to Day all well paid James Cox 7 dollars 4s.4 1/2 cost of going on the cars 3 times 10s we dug 120 rods of ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Armstrong preach fine day hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>killed the Bull, stormy day snow &amp; wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>fixed a shoe on the hind baby cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Wm Hazelwood &amp; family here to dinner</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>went to Granpas to dinner Jonney Armstrong was married to Mifs Nea yesterday &amp; we were all there heavy rain at night it turned to ice</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>went to Booths &amp; got the horses shod &amp; settled with him &amp; paid him 14s.10 1/2 d cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>went to the swamp &amp; drew out some logs for a woodshed or building that I intend to put up in Lansdown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr McKenzie preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>30</td> <td>got more timber or logs out of the swamp a little snow last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow 5 storms this month</td> <td>31</td> <td>finished geting out for the building a little snow this forenoon the swamp is very good there only about 4 inches of snow altogether fine weather for the season</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Heavy rain Snow nearly gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>John Armstrong &amp; his wife here for dinner Rob Jones &amp; Jennet &amp; old Mr McIntosh likewise Elen Jennet &amp; me went to Adams at nigth Adam went to Innises &amp; brought his horspowr</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>went to Innises for the arms &amp; bracesfor the horsepower Ad &amp; Dave sawed bolts cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>worked at the bolts Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Do Do in the forenoon Dave &amp; little Wat went to Farmersville in the afternoon Ad &amp; me drew some wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Sherlock preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad drew up bolts to the road I went to Mallorytown to Townmeeting Buggys running no slaughing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>worked at the bolts in the forenoon then went to Cristies &amp; cut up part of a large ceder &amp; cut down a large pine for joice</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>drew 9 hemlock &amp; ash logs &amp; I helped Rob to kill a steer in the afternoon John Innis came up at night &amp; we set the horsepower Snowed &amp; blew at night about an inch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>drew 5.16 feet &amp; 1.12 feet of pine logs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Do 2 15 feet ash logs I went to Mallorytown to the Annual meeting of Agriculture Socitie was put in President again heavy rain this afternoon the roads is quite mudy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>thrashed the oats Wm H Davis helped with his horses &amp; Mr Edglee</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>the Revd Mr Sherlock preached a mifsionary sermon in the forenoon Mr McKenzie in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>healped Edglie at the thrashing machin cold Cay</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>cleaned some oats this morning healped Rob to score John Purvis hewed Ad Elen Hanna &amp; Rob went to Farmersville to Wats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>snowed all day cleaned some oats &amp; drew a load of wood snowed about 6 inches</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <p>January</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>16</td> <td>helped Rob to score John Purvis and Ad went to Brockville with wood Wide snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>17</td> <td>Do Do Do Do Do Do Do finished the scoring with Rob</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad went to Brockville with wood had 3 cord paid for his coat got 7s.6d I cleaned some of the oats little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow 19</td> <td></td> <td>very stormy the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in the forenoon &amp; the Revd MNr Kenedy in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>20</td> <td>drew 2 ash logs to Mc Mill one 12 &amp; 1 15 feet long X 2 load of wood snow most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>went to Brockville with Rob he took me down to meet Wat so that him &amp; Wat might make oath to my deeds with Foster got them completed Paid Sinkler for the registring of my deeds 7$.2s.6d paid Jonneys not with Recd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>finished cleaning the oats had 105 bushel Ad drew bolts to Lyn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Henery Purvis began to hue the timber for building that I am {illegible} to take to Lansdowne</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>worked at timber A {illegible} helped for Rob Ad went to Lyn with a load of turnips Mr Bullock got 16 Bushel Curtis 4 bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>25</td> <td>stormy day snowed about 15 or 18 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting to day the roads blocked up</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>thrashed the wheat Rob &amp; W Davis helped with there horses &amp; Edgly cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>mill 10 bushel</td> <td>28</td> <td>cleaned 10 bushel of wheat &amp; Ad went to Lyn Mill with it Isable &amp; me put the rest through once &amp; 13 of the scotch in the punchion</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>29</td> <td>drew wood snow very deep drizeling hail or snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>finished the hueing Rob helped fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>11 storms this month 5 last month that is 16</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862 {probably February}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>Worked at the fraim Adam went to Farmersville took 9 bushel of turnips which made 15 bushel took a calf skin &amp; got 2 of last years</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Sherlock preached in caintown snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Ad went to Lansdown with lumber - Henry &amp; me worked at the fraim little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Ad took 1000 feet of boards to Adam Armstrong that I borrowed for the BArn then went to Bee of Edgley to Lyn I worked at frame</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>cleaned the wheat had 9 of chinnee 15 of Scotch &amp; 5 of tailers</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad went to Lansdown with lumber I worked at fraim snowed in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad went to Lansdown with lumber I worked at the fraim Henary laid out the 8 posts &amp; I mortice 4 of them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad went to Lansdown with fraim lumber I went to Colmans mill with R{illegible}today 5 bushel of tailor &amp; 3 buckwheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>worked at the fraim Ad got 41. 10 inche 46. 6 inch pieces of clapboard maked 685 feet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>James John &amp; there Wifes here on a visit Ad went to Lansdown with fraim lumber little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Do Do I choped wood &amp; fixed some of the fraim lumber</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>went to Lansdown with Ad went to Robert Clows to see him about rails {illegible} stopt then all night little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad &amp; Jack brought 2 loads of fraim lumber to Lansdown I came home with them very stormy forenoon snow cold night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad went to John Armstrong &amp; got Bill Shod he was graveled I got wood little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Revd Mr Armstrong spoak after S. Philips preached Mr Armstrong very unwell</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862 Feb</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Wm Clow here on a visit Henary {illegible} finished the fraime lumber Ad &amp; Rob B went to Lansdown with load, cold day Betsey &amp; Mrs Hazelwood Robert Wm &amp; James here at nigh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad went to Lansdown with the last of the fraim timer old Mr &amp; Mrs Nicol here this afternoon on A visit rain this morning fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>19</td> <td>went to Mr Stuart for the Mr Morrison he preached in caintown to night at 1/2 6 oclock came home with me. snowing hard when we came out of the meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>snowed about 8 inches last night &amp; this morning Jock took Mr Morrison to James Hamilton I went to G Gardeners &amp; got 5 bushel of {cut off} &amp; 6 bushel of Blacksee wheat from T. Purvis Paid 3s.3d for the Peas &amp; 5 for the wheat Elen &amp; Tennent went with me to A. McClean on a visit roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>21</td> <td>drew wood snow very deep a little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>drew some shingle logs from the swamp had a hard job to get them the snow is so deep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23 rain</td> <td>23</td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown fine day a little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>24</td> <td>split &amp; hued a ceader log for a hayrack very strong wind &amp; snow a tremendous drift in the afternoon Ad tried to take the slaugh to the school for the children got to the orchard bar had to unharness the horses leave the slaugh &amp; come back</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>heavy wind all night there is a drift in the ra{illegible} at the Barn 6 feet deep worked at a slaugh for Jock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>26</td> <td>worked at Jocks slaugh roads compleatly block up a little douse of snow at sundown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>27</td> <td>worked at the slaugh Snowed most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>28</td> <td>Do Do Do Do a little</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>finished the tounge for Jock sleigh &amp; blacked a pair of runers for self snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>the Revd Mr Sherlook preached in caintown Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Ad went to Lansdown with a load Jock &amp; me worked at 2 drags one for him &amp; one for me heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Snow &amp; rain the roads so soft that we cannot draw anything finished the dow drags</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; got 23 3/4 bushel of wheat 1s.6d per bushel &amp; 38 bushel of oats 23 cents per bushel Robert brought home the oats &amp; I brought the wheat I got it ground at Lyn all but 3 bags for seed for B{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad went to Lansdown with a load I fixed the {illegible} drag wind South with a little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; paid Blyth 34 dollars 20c bought a stove $22 1 box of grafs 160 lbs or rails scaper shovel dung fork &amp; several other articles</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad went to Lansdown with a load I worked at the roller &amp; filed Adam Armstrongs saw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>Mr Samuel Philips exorted in Mr McKenzies place</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>rained most of the day Ad went to Mill with 40 bushel of oats &amp; 5 bushel of corn theses three months that is to the fires day in June</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad &amp; Jock went to Lansdown with loads John Younge &amp; his Wife came here for a visit stopt all night Elen &amp; me went with them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>to Samuel Youngs little snow this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>went to Sam Innises got no work done he had no coale I sent to Brockville for 6 bushel Alek McClean &amp; his wife here on a visit little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>went to Innises some got work done irons for the roller &amp; drage teeth fixed stormy most of the day Elen wenth me to Jonneys</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>snowed all day fixed the some of Buckets</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting to day very stormy snow &amp; wind the roads compleatly block up</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862 March</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>17</td> <td>worked at buket pails &amp; swillpails snow &amp; wind no persen on the roads</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>bored 94 bottoms &amp; 56 caps fine day broke the roads in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>bored bottoms &amp; caps for Jock this forenoon went to McIntoshes about the lumber &amp; to James Hazelwoods on a visit at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad went to Lansdown with a load I went In{cut off} got nothing done saw L. Mott &amp; he came up &amp; I bargained with him for a horse &amp; am to give him a cow to butt fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>21</td> <td>very stormy wind &amp; snow Ad did not come home till this afternoon I worked at in roller fraime</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>22</td> <td>went to Innises got the horse from Mott and got him the cow got some work done</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McKenzie preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>went to Lansdown with a load the roads bad in Escot that we came home by Mallorytown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>25</td> <td>packing up for to move expect a number of teams to help me to morrow fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Robert Armstrong , Jock, Edgley, Ackland J. Hazelwood Wm Hazelwood Tho Davis &amp; our own team went to Lansdown with loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>27</td> <td>fixed for another start tomorrow a little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Adam Armstrong, G. Torns R Hogan Samuel Philips Wm Keer &amp; S. Young came after women all got &amp; took a load fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>fixed about the house Ad got 4 bushel of {cut off} from Rod Armstrong &amp; took it ot Mc Mill cannot get it they have sawed nothing for M{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Armstrong preached in caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>31</td> <td>snowed about 4 inches last night rain in forenoon preparing to go to Lansdown in about noon with a load the roads m{cut off} good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11 storms in March</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862 April</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>Bought a stack of hay from J Ivie gaive him 11 dollars for it Ad drew 3 loads it is a good deal damaged with the wet on the top little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Ad drew 1 load Cristie &amp; Ben Younge son drew loads a peice that six loads in all I came home with the teem at night so as to be ready for to go to Lansdown tomorrow heavy rain to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>went to Lansdown with the children Wm Hazelwood took them I brought a load of other things fine day Ad went back with the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>fixed round the house &amp; stable Ad drew 65 3 by 4 scantling 11 joice &amp; 6 bourds from McIntoshes to the house in Yonge</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain &amp; snow</td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad &amp; Elen came here about noon he come by Dulcimain the roads is bad ran &amp; snow most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>went to Meeting heard the Revd Mr Bain New connection minister preach in the School house his text is in Zechariah XIII.7 ver first clause</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad went to Yonge I gathered some sap &amp; taped some more trees I taped 40 last friday fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>went to Brokville on the cars to atend the court of Quens Bench as A grand jurer cold wind all day Wm Fitscimins chosen foreman</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>stopted at the St Laurence Hall last night Justis Richards presided we were discharged at 5 oclock this evening received $3.20 cents came up to Lyn in the cars stoped at Nelson Shipemons all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>went to the old place &amp; then to Mallorytown on foot took the cars for Lansdown they are all well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>drew some Rails to the consistine Dr Richman came he got a horse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>put some bunks together worked in the Bushes Ad to go to Websters went to the old place for to bring up a cow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>went to the church &amp; heard the Revd Mr Carrol</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>drew some rails to the con line Dr Richman came here this afternoon he was out to see Mr Webster Ad came home with a cow &amp; 2 calfs fine day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>15</td> <td>Drew rails along the road from the house field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>finished drawing the rails they are a poor lot</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>drew dung to the field North of the ditch back of the Barn drew it with the waggon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>18</td> <td>worked at the dung in the forenoon a little this afernoon snow going fast</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>19</td> <td>worked at the dung fine Day Cabbage seed at the door &amp; tomatoes sowed some</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>went to Cristies Younges Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>21</td> <td>worked at the dung in the forenoon rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Ad went to Ben Younges for some carrots I worked at the old harnefs mending them rain most of the day David came up from young he is going to help me to get the fences fixed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Snow</td> <td>23</td> <td>began to make fences commenced at the South East corner a little snow to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>the ground all white this morning worked at the fence got the fence on the consesion made &amp; the corner turnedup a pice fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>worked at the fence along the Road runing North fine Day the Plow that I sent for to Brantford came to the station this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>went to Yonge this morning on the cars then went to Jonney Armstrong &amp; got a double cle{cut off} made they are well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> <td>went to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Armstrong preach fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>got Thomas Williams little waggon &amp; took old Bet &amp; brought over to Mallorytown some currenbushes roses &amp; other things &amp; came up on the cars rain most of the Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>worked at the fence &amp; drew some dung the {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X 9 in April</td> <td>30</td> <td>began to plow &amp; plowed a ridge for the garden then plowed on the sod North of the 2nd ewnt to a raisin of Mr Johnstons</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May rain</td> <td>1</td> <td>Plowed in the forenoon heavy rain this afternoon I set out some curren bushes in the New garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>2</td> <td>worked at the fence the ground is to wet to plow showery most of the Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>3</td> <td>Ellen went to Mallorytown on the cars for to go to the old plce a little rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting here to Day fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>5</td> <td>worked at the fence Ad drew rails of the road to mend the fence betwen the paster &amp; the plow land showrey most of the Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>finished the fence up to the bars at the house Ad went for the cows</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>7</td> <td>began to plow again on the green sward beyond the ditch Ad came up with the cattle &amp; old Bett Bittie came with him cold day a little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>plowed I fixed the fence where I intend to build finished plowing sward</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>began to plow along the road betwen the ditches in the afternoon scraped the earth that was thrown out of the ditch that furthest from the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>10</td> <td>Began to sow &amp; sowed 5 bushel of the Gardener peas &amp; 2 bushel of the John Young peas I met Elen at the station her &amp; Bessay came up on the cars from Mallorytown fine day David went down on the cars to Mallorytown this morning to met his Mother</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>went to church and heard the Revd Mr Carrol preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>went to Gananoque on foot to the court of revition to see if they would take anything of the asesment of this place they would do nothing in it the Boys went to a raisin of a Barn at Mr Websters in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>woods begin to look green</td> <td>13</td> <td>heavy rain this forenoon things look green I fixed a tug for the harnefs the boys fixed some stakes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>David plowed betwen the ditches in the forenoon began to plow from the ditch to the road in the afternoon Ad fixed fences I draged the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Sowed 2 bushel of J Younge peas draged them with old Bill I planted a few potatos in the garden</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 11 bushel in all</td> <td>16</td> <td>Sowed 2 bushel more of peas plowed the garden at the house &amp; a little up at the new place</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>sowe 2 ushel of J Younges oats next the peas planted the seed carrots the longe orange up next the fence then the Altringham sowe carrots &amp; beets in the garden at the house warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Beain preached in the School house this afternoon fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad went to Yonge to see if he could get a horse ours tired out sowed the rest of J Youngs oats, one bucket &amp; 2 bushel of our own poll oats that is 5 bushel of poll oats in all I went to the funeral of Mrs Henary Johnson there was a large funeral</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>David plowed &amp; Bill draged with Bett</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Sowed 2 bushel of blacksea wheat Ad brought Wat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>David finished plowing the west side of the North field &amp; then began the East side Ad &amp; me drew dung for the Potatos with Bill &amp; Bett David plowed with Bell &amp; Doll</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Plowed the Potato ground with Bett &amp; Bill</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>planted some Potatos &amp; sowed 10 pails of Scotch wheat Ad went &amp; asked for a plowing Bee for tusday ground very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Irvin preached in the school house &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol preached at the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>finished the draging in midle field that was plowed Dr Richman sent his Man &amp; teem to help me Sowed 4 1/2 bushel of Blacksea in the North field West side</td> </tr> <tr> <td>little rain</td> <td>27</td> <td>sowed oats North field E side R. Johnston draged D &amp; B. Younge T. Bradley, W Turner J Johnson came to the bee in the afternoon the Dr Man went to after sundown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>sowed oats in North field Ad draged David went to Farmersville</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad finished the plowing of the bee ridges I draged in wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Ad plowed the head ridges of the North field I sowed grafs seed &amp; rolled some of the North field put 1 lb of clover seed to the acre</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>sowed the head ridges &amp; draged Sowed more grafs seed &amp; rolled George White came &amp; altered the Bull with tar and sulfer Ad plowed next the North ditch</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862 {probably June}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>the Revd Mr Preached in the School house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>plowed on the East side of the path north of the first ditch I draged in the North field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Sowed where Ad plowed yesterday Ad plowed North of the house George White George Johnston &amp; Humpery Younge plowed with him got a fine job done Sowed 1 bushel of Barley next the house then some wheat &amp; a large pailfull of flaxseed next the ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>plowed East of the barn &amp; sowed some oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>finished plowing East of the barn sowed some wheat that I got from C &amp; B Younge</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>finished the plowing North of the ditch west of the path &amp; the furrowing up Humphery Younge worked 3 days plowing the first day he sowed some peas for himself</td> </tr> <tr> <td>shower of rain</td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad went with Hump to wash there sheep we finished the sowing &amp; draging Sowed in all 30 bushel of oats, 11 of Peas 28 of wheat 1 of barley 1 large pailfull of flaxseed the ground very dry there is no grought a sprinkle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Gorden preached in the School house in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the curch in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>drew dung frount of the house for turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>plowed for turnips &amp; buckwheat ground dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>finished plowing &amp; draged it before sowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>12</td> <td>plowed six furrows &amp; scrape a ditch across the peice Sowed a large pailfull of buckwheat &amp; a peck of hungarian seed furrowed up for the turnips a fine Shower this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Ad &amp; billee went to the old place for the sheep &amp; a load of lumber &amp; raked &amp; sowed the turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>fixed some bunks Ad billie &amp; J McIntosh brought the sheep &amp; a load of lumber</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>15</td> <td>no meeting to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>plowed &amp; scraped out part of the seller</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>went to Brockville to the council for Robert Armstrong nothing done to Day went home with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>came to Brockville with him attended the council but they gave it against him the county council will give no deeds of roads stopt at the Revd Mr Morrisons all night a fine rain to day &amp; night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>went Ged{illegible} &amp; then Factory to see Mr Lee about drawing the Barn came home on the 7 oclock train Ad plowed on the summer follow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Wm Hazelwood &amp; Betsey came here on a visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>went home to Day Thomas Scott &amp; wife here on a visit stopt al night Johny Younge here this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>all went to the Schoolhouse &amp; heard the Revd Mr Irvin preach very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>30</td> <td>fine rain last night &amp; this morning</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862 July</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>John Yonge went home this morning Ad went down to bring up Mr Lee to draw the Barn I worked at the clearing out of it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>hoed the corn only 4 rows it is very poor Ad &amp; Lee came here about 4 oclock got the runners under the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>began to draw the Barn drew it 44 rods Benj Humphery Cristie Younge helped us the ground very dry &amp; hard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>finished the drawing by noon loaded the M{illegible} Jock Chines Ad went down with him to caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>David came home on wedensday hoed the potatos I went to the funeral of Mrs Shepard at 10 oclock &amp; John McDonald they were both buried at Robinsons school house the Revd Mr {illegible} preached at 10 &amp; Revd Mr {illegible} at 2 oclock very large funerals</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preached in the School house very warm dry day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>worked at the underpining of the Barn in the forenoon David went to a raisin of Samuel Johnson Ad hoed at the potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>worked at the Barn very dry Ad ewnt to a login bee of Mr W{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>fine rain this morning &amp; fine noon worked at the Barn in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Do Do David dug in the seller Do Do Ad went to the old place this afternoon for a load</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>worked in the celler in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>went to Brockville on the cars in the morning heard the Revd Mr Wilson preach went to Gedess went to Church &amp; partook of the sacrament In the forenoon went to the funeral of C Di{illegible} he as buried in the New cemetery stopt at D Johnson</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862 July</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>came home by the 9 oclock car worked on the Roads in the afternoon the boys was on in the morning with the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>15</td> <td>worked on the Roads fine rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>went to Gananoque with 12 bushel of wheat &amp; bought 200 lbs of indian meal 7 shillings per 100</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>the boys went to the mountain to pick berrys got very few I worked at the turnips warm Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>thined the turnips in the forenoon overhauled the lumber for the house Ad plowed in the sumerfallow fine day Soweed 2 rows of yellow Aberdeen turnips where the carrots missed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20 rain</td> <td></td> <td>fine rain this morning went to the {illegible} church but Mr Carrol did not come</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad finished the fallow worked at the celler rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Irvin preached in our Large School</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>28</td> <td>went to Marblerock for clapboards they was not ready stopt til they sawed them got 1000 but paid 10$ per 1000 gained them a ram due bill {illegible} that I got from T. Scott for $9.75 cent the rest</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>29</td> <td>the boys finished the potatos rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>went to Gananoque for lime had to give 8 per Bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Do Do for and a load of lime that 50 bushel I got 300 of {illegible for 6.0 per 100</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{illegible line} got bill for Buggy {illegible} I consesion gave Healy his deed he paid me 30 dollars</td> </tr> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>1</td> <td>Mr McKyee came to build the celler Thomas Scott sent him David mowed North of the North ditch fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>worked at celler David worked at the hay t</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>very sick took a portion of julup &amp; calome</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>worked at the celler, David at the hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Do Do Ad drew stones Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>8</td> <td>rain last night heavy thunder &amp; lightning worked at the celler David at the hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>9</td> <td>Do Do heavy rain at noon Ad &amp; David went to the old place for a load this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preached at our School house fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Mr McKeye &amp; his son came to work at the celler finished it all but beemfilling fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>worked at the hay very poor</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>14</td> <td>Do Do heavy rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>worked at the hay fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>finished the hay all but the corners of the fence fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Craford preached in our School house in forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the afternoon in the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad draged in the summer fallow I worked at the frame</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>finished the draging Edward Purvis came to joint the boards for the house this afternoon fine day Ad went to A mowing bee of H. Webster</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>20</td> <td>worked at the frame making joice &amp; braces</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>21</td> <td>Do Do little rain Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>22</td> <td>raised the house this afternoon little rain this forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad went to Yonge for lumber very cold night a light frost this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Irvin preached this forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>worked at building Ad helped Hump Young at his harvest</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>26</td> <td>worked at the building Ad helped Youngs a little this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>27</td> <td>Ed Purvis finished his job paid him five dollars &amp; a quarter for the work worked at the building showry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Mr McKeyee came &amp; beemfilled the cellar &amp; pointed all we could do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>began to hook the peas Hump Young helped I worked at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>worked at the peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Brown preached in the School house in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol at the church in the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>heavy rain this morning worked at the peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>finished hooking John Young peas in the forenoon &amp; 2 ridges of the Gardener peas began to cut the black see cut 20 stook a peace of John Youngs poll oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>drew in some of the peas cut some of the scotch wheat next the road very poor with the weavel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>drew in the rest of Young peas &amp; a stack of oats heavy South windtoday this is Ryans observation day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>finished cuting the Scotch wheat that is ready</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>drew in the Blacksee wheat that was cut</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>it rained according to Ryan 24 day of the month &amp; 17 of the moon maked 41 {illegible} days</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>worked at the peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>worked at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Ad helped B Younge</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>went to Gananoque bougth 100 of flour paid 12s {illegible} Ben Young went with me rainy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>worked at the oats good day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preached in the schooll house</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <p>Sowed grass seed on about 3 acres next the road north of the first ditch</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept rain</td> <td>15</td> <td>worked at the wheat in the forenoon {illegible} in the afternoon Robert Armstrong came to help us at the wheat he brought Jocks Jonney with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>worked at the wheat &amp; drew in acre of the peas fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>17</td> <td>cut some of the Poll oats little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>finished the Blacksee wehat fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>worekd at the oats drew in peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>finished cuting the oats north of the ditch Rob went home this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>21</td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached at the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>drew in oats from the North field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>drew in black see wheat fin wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>worked at the roof of the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>cut some of the oats east of the old stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>worked at the oats &amp; cut the puss{illegible} grafs heavy crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>worked at the oats Mr Webster helped Ad went with the team to help him to draw hay from his back place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>the revd Mr Irvin preached in the School house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>29</td> <td>rain to day worked in the Barn at stuff for the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>worked at the oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 wet days this mounth</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>Worked at the wheat in the forenoon on the rain drew stones the field south of the house for the orchard very dull wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>rain this morning went to Gananoque to the agriculture Show fine afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>{illegible} drew stones {illegible} for a well is to got went to Mallorytown to an agriculture meeting very high winds showery</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>went to the schollhouse &amp; heard the Revd Mr Smart he had the sacrament</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad went to Caintown with Elen &amp; Wat Wife</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>worked at the wheat Humpry Younge helped me Ad came home with a load of lumber &amp; other things drew in a load of oats that is the last of them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>rain last night a little to day worked at the wheat finished drawing stones of the ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>worked at the wheat fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>finished cuting the wheat very poor crop it is green yet this forenoon began to plow north of the north ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>plowed south of the New house for the orchard next the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>11</td> <td>finished the mowing in the wheat little rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Craford preached in the school house &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the church in the afternoon fin day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>began to shingle the house N. Tackaberry helped me Ad plowed in the forenoon went to help A Turner at the machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad drew stones for Grand Trunk 1/2 day went to a dung be of George Jonston in the afternoon I helped Turner at thrashing machin</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>oct</td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad drew stones for Gr T. I worked at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Do Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>1/2 day Do Do I worked at the house part of the time art in roads at the ste{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5000 1/2 3000 1/4</td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad went to Younge for Shingles last night came home today with 40000 1/2 2000 of them was from Willard Weeks the rest from A Farquson that makes 5000 &amp; 1/2 from Farquaon &amp; 3000 1/4 from Weeks</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>no preaching to day I went to Cristes Youngs heavy rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad drew dung Humphry young helped I worked at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>went to Mallorytown to the Show there was a great many people there I took the 2 on a Ram lamb a little more rain in the afternoon Ad went &amp; got Cristies team to draw stones for the grand T R</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>drew one load of stones &amp; then drew dung H Young helped little in the afternoon I worked at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad finished the plowing of the Pice for the orchard &amp; then draged it began to plow the sumer fallow Christie younge helped me to shingle</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>went to Gananoque gave J.C. Foster 25 dollars that I got from J. McNeil man order of Sniders for J. Ackland</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad plowed in the sumer follow C Young &amp; me shingled</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26 snow</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Crawford held a quartley meeting in the Schoolhouse very stormy day Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>snowed most of the night &amp; this forenoon the snow is a foot deep fine afternoon it is the first the season</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>1</td> <td>Finished pulling the turnips Ad plowed in the sumer follow I worked at the house fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting in our Schoolhouse to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>went to Younge with ad for the Apple trees got dinner at Betseys Wm went with us &amp; helped to dig the trees, Jock helped to</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Stoped at Granpa worked at the trees this forenoon loaded Ad up &amp; sent him home I went to Lyn with Rob Armstrong saw Wm Clow came up with G. Torns to Adam Armstrong went Daniel Nowland he is to give me seven Sheep he says that he only got six &amp; I think he got 8</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Adam brought me to Mallorytown &amp; I took the cars got home about noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Sowed about 2 bushel of the Mulicolic Rye in the sumerfollow on the 7 ridges next the East line &amp; 1 ridge of Rye that I got of Benj Younge the ground is frosen a little</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad plowed in the sumer follow I worked at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>8</td> <td>snowed about 2 inches very cold Killed a yearling Steer afraid we will be scarcce of foder</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>9</td> <td>the Revd Mr Craford preached i nthe School house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>worked at the house Ad hunted for the sheep in the forenoon made a fence about the New house so as to keep the cattle from the garden fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>worked at the house Nathenal Tackabury helped Ad &amp; the boys drew ties out of the pit</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>worked at the house Tackabury helped Ad plowed in the sumerfollow fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>worked at the house Tackabury helped Ad plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>finished the Clapboarding Tackaberry helped that makes 4 days that Tackabury worked Ad plowed fine day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1862</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>15</td> <td>Hard frost last night banked the New house with scraper it is hard job to plow for the scraper</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Gorden preached at the school house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>put the windows in the lower part of the house Ad tharshed the peas heavy rain David came home on Saturday he banked the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>went to Brockville with the 3 oclock train got to Lyn at 6 oclock went to Wm Clows &amp; got 400$ from him got back to Lyn in time for the 1/2 9 train for Brockville met John Armstrong got forty five dollars from him paid Mr Scinkler 400 dollars on the morgage &amp; 45 dollars of interest come on the Exprefs to Mallorytown went &amp; saw Vandusen he is to bring me 30 dollars next week got home with the 7 oclock train all well fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>19</td> <td>worked at the house heavy rain all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Elen was put to bed of a daughter about 10 oclock rained most of the day worked at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad plowed in the afternoon I worked at the house David went to Mallorytown got a shirt &amp; is to get a great coat from G Tennent fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>drew in potatos &amp; beets to the new house I helped B. Younge to kill a cow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23 snow</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the church little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad helped B Younge to kill hogs I laid the stones for the foundation of the stable little snow David and Robert Beatty went to Gananoque &amp; got 4 sheep for Jock &amp; 3 from me</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>25</td> <td>killed the hoges H. Younge helped little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Thomas Scott built the chimnee through the roof of the house the boys took the stable down &amp; drew it up to the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>raised the stable at the Barn B. C. &amp; H. Young helped fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad went to Mallorytown with David he is going to Elgin to teach school Jack Vandousen came here &amp; gave me 30 dollars snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>went to Gananoque bought 500 of flour paid 11s.6d per cwt brought 8 bags for B. Younge he went with me</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30 snow</td> <td></td> <td>went to Youngs School house &amp; heard Mr Farres preach snow most of the day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>1</td> <td>No work done to Day it being New Years day a fine day Ad went to Gananoque with Humphry Younge to the Dockter he has a lame sholder</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>drew chipdung right to the place for the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>worked at the dung fine warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Crafford preached in the school house in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Gordon at night fine day heavy wind to night Wat &amp; McGlachlon here all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad came home from caintown he went down with little Wat he came from Packinham by Rail Ad got the horses shod at Tennents I went the town meeting &amp; voted for Wm Thomspon, Samuel Johnston resigned</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad thrashed oats I mended the childrens shoes little rain this forenoon fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>worked at the shoes fine day Ad thrashed showry little snow last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad went to Cristies Youngs &amp; drew cordwood out of the woods &amp; pilled up in field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>drew wood to the house &amp; some to the wood shed fine day hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>drew wood this forenoon snowed &amp; stormed this afternoon rained at dark</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>went to the Robinsons School house &amp; heard the Revd Mr Carrol a funeral sermon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>helped Cristie Younge at the thrashing machin with the horses &amp; Ad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>finished at Cristies this morning they cam &amp; thrashed for me in the afternoon it is Henery Johnstons &amp; Wm Erels machin B. &amp; H Younge P. Moor helped in McMillans place</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>went to the School meeting was chosen trustee Now last night heavy rain this afternoon Aunt Jennet &amp; Jock Young People came hear the Snow all gone</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Helped Henry Webster to thrash with the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Aunt Jennet &amp; Jock young people went home with our waggon the roads is quite bare snowed a little at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>made a door for the house stormy most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Ad began to draw wood from Cristies I thrashed oats hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>ewnt to the School house &amp; heard the Revd Mr Brown in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol iat the church in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad drew wood I thrashed oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Do Do I fixed a boot of Isables</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Do Do I cobbled shoes rain I scent five dollars to Johns Younge for him to buy soleleather for me</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad drew 2 loads of wood from Cristies I fixed a chain &amp; made staples &amp; hooks for the doore</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad drew some wood at home I went to Wm Johnstons &amp; got shoes on Wat cutter &amp; gave him two dollar he charged 8s.9d for it Ad, Elen, &amp; Isable went to Yonges Wat &amp; his wife went away this afternoon fin day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>no meeting to day Georg Tennent &amp; McGlacklin came here in a Buggy fine day warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>hughed out a slaugh cruck Ad &amp; Elen came this afternoon &amp; brought seven sheep from Samuel Nowlands he had on shares owes 9 more I think warm with a little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>worked at the slough snowed in the forenoon Ad drew one load of wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Do Do Ad worked at the wood poor slaughing went to a tea meeting in our school house it is for Missionary purpos the Revd Mr Gearden Willson Mart a reformed Roman Cathloc spoke</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>stormed most of the day worked at the slough</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>stormed most of the day Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Ad went to caintown &amp; got Robs bobs to draw rails {illegible} came home from Godrich, David &amp; Jock s Wat here to</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863 Feb</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>Went to the school house &amp; heard the Revd Mr Crofford preach in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>heavy rain &amp; wind last night roads nearly bear did a little at the slough was appointed road survaour by the council</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Ad went with Tackaberry for a load of rails brouht home 19 the roads is almost bare &amp; worked at slaugh</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Ad went out to Trusdales &amp; drew rails out of the woods very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>5</td> <td>went to a Mifsionary meeting of the church of England at the church heard a Mr Jones &amp; the Revd Dr Boswell from Carelton place heavy snow this afternoon from the Northeast</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>6</td> <td>snowed all night most of the day Alexander Stewart came here he is stormedsted</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>fine day but there is very litte travel on the roads they are so heavy Stewart went home this afternoon I thrashed some oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td>went to Robinson curch &amp; heard the Revd Mr Roy preach roads not brock much</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad went for a load of rails snowed &amp; stormed so that he did not go back I thrashed oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>heavy wind &amp; rain last night Ad drw 2 loads of rails I thrashed oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad went to Younge with Elen &amp; Jonney they are going to Watt the last of the week Elizbeth Younge went with them fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Ad drew 1 load of rails I thrashed oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Ad Do 2 loads of rails I thrashed oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad Do 1 Do Do in the forenoon went to help Ben Younge to draw wood in the afternoon cleaned 10 bushel of the Poll oats put them up chambers I received sixty one dollars from Mr J. Simpson on a note of his signed by him &amp; J Davis heavy wind &amp; rain &amp; hail wind south</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>the Revd Brown preached in the schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Ad drew rails with Tackabury &amp; Billie &amp; me cleaned the little oats put 14 bushel up chamber that is 23 of them that cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>cleaned the Blacksee had about 12 bushel cleaned the scotch wheat had about 3 bushel &amp; about 3 bushel of tailingsof all Ad drew rails</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>went to Gananoque bought 500 lbs flour 11s.10d per 100 &amp; 700 indian meal 6s.3d per 100 brought 600 from B Younge he went with me fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>heavy rain all day tinkered in the blacksmith shop Ad thrashed some oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>went round the lower end of the School section to tell people there School Bill &amp; to collect got no money rained &amp; snow &amp; snowed all the forenoon Ad finished the oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad drew a load of rails from Tackaburys I put away the flour &amp; meal drew some wood fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to Day very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad went for a load of rails I went to Younge on businefs took dinner at S Youngs went &amp; saw Jock he will pay nothing but he will give me the thrashing machin &amp; quit all</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>settled with J. J McIntosh gave him 15$ &amp; 2 notes for 15 dollars &amp; 1 shilling</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>put shoes on the woodshed slough at Robs hauled up ceaders for Ads load</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>went out to caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Adam Armstrong brought me to Mallorytown in the cutter little rain this morning came up on the cares</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>drew some wood fine Day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March snow</td> <td>1</td> <td>Heard the Revd Mr Hamilton at our School house Stormy day snowed about 4 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>2</td> <td>snow this morning Ad drew wood to the station fine afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Ad drew wood to the Station</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>I thrashed the Barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>the wind early this morning south west it then turned south &amp; was south all day fine clear day Rob Beatty brought Jonney Wat Elen &amp; Aunt Jane here</td> </tr> <tr> <td>first storm of the quarter</td> <td>6</td> <td>snowed &amp; blowed most of the day so that the road is brock through our fields</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>7</td> <td>A little snow with cold day Ad went to young with Jane &amp; his Mother &amp; Jesse he intends draw the logs that Jacob Hogabome owes James Clows young people here for dinner</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 snow</td> <td>8</td> <td>stormy this forenoon snowed about 4 inches no meeting today David &amp; Isable went home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>9</td> <td>Jonney &amp; wat began to work at the house I helped heavy wind &amp; a little snow heavy drift</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>worked at the house cold day Ad came home from Yonge with a load of sh{illegible} that was left there last winter he could not draw any logs from J Hogabom the swamp is bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad drew wood we worked at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>I went to Gananoque got 28.33 bushel of corn &amp; 600 of flour from Wm Brough gave my note for $28.65 cents in eight month</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>13</td> <td>little snow Ad went to Websters mill with 2 basswood logs &amp; brought home a load of bunks</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad took 2 logs more to Mill &amp; brought another load of Ceader we worked at the house little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Hamilton preached in the School house &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the church fine day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863 March</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Ad took 2 basswood logs to Websters mill &amp; brought a load of ceader from Cilimbee gave him 100 of pork for 100 set of bunks the logs is for both</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Ad drew wood from Fred Moors we worked at house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>18</td> <td>Do Do Do Elen &amp; Me went to C Youngs on a visit little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad drew wood work at the house very hard frost cold {illegible} weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad drew wood worked at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>21</td> <td>drew in wood forenoon went to Mallorytown to an Agriculture meeting it was yesterday Elen went to John Purvis on a visit snow at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting I went to B Youngs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>overhauled some sapbuckets Ad began to go to school to Mr Roberts Ad Elen &amp; Jonney went to Granpas after school fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>24</td> <td>finished the buckets taped 18 trees heavy rain this afternoon Watt came about 10 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>25</td> <td>heavy rain all day mended boots</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>26</td> <td>went to caintown on foot with Ben Young to Mrs J Gurnsey Funeral very large funeral the Revd Mr Armstrong preached snow at night Jonney went to Marblerock for 4000 lath</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Jonney worked at the house I fixed the boring machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>28</td> <td>worked on Sugar bush taped more trees 73 in all that is taped Ad drew wood for B Younge in the forenoon then for us in the afternoon Snow in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29 snow</td> <td></td> <td>stormed all day no Meeting snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>worked in the Sugarbush fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>went to Marble Rock 15 bushel of pusse grass &amp; 2 of buckwheat &amp; 3 of tailers good slaughing snow in the afternoon Ad went to Gananoque with Brigade Major Jackson</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863 April</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>1</td> <td>Snowing this morning mended Jonneys boots very cold south wind storming at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>2</td> <td>worked at the house heavy south wind this morning with snow fine midle of the day storming at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>worked in the Sugarbush fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>drew wood cold fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting to day rain &amp; snow most of the day the largest flakes of snow fell that I ever saw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>6</td> <td>the snow is 4 inches deep the trees are loaded with it went to the funeral of Thomas Webster he was struck with a tree that he was choping &amp; thrown 32 feet from the stump last monday The Revd Mr Carrol preached there was 62 slaughs &amp; cutters snow this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>heavy North East wind with light snow &amp; drift went to Benj Youngs he began to use Cosgroves medicine on his horse</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>8</td> <td>driseling snow most of the day cut brouse for the cattle &amp; worked a little at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>worked in the sugarbush cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>10</td> <td>Do Do Do the snow is going fast</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>worked in the sugarbush Ad drew a few loads of dung to the place for the orchard warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>went to the school house very few there the Revd Mr Brown prayed the roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>worked in the sugarbush hard frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad went to Wm Armstrongs &amp; got 800 of hay one dollar per 100 I worked in the sugar bush</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>drew some dung worked in the bush I helped C. Younge to owrk at a churn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>16</td> <td>Criste at his churn Ad &amp; Billie bored 25 set of bunks some rain to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>17</td> <td>the Bill horse got loose last night &amp; has kicked Doll very bad choped some brouse and fixed doll little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>worked at the house fine day Ad bored bunks</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting to day went to Cristie Young he cut his foot yesterday he is doing well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Jonney started for Goderidge from he station Ad went to Wm Fergusonto see he could get his horses to work he gave them to him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>began to make the fence for the orchard find day I fixed a barrel &amp; look at the potatos in the seller so far there is very few frozen</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>worked at the fence &amp; some of the potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad began to plow in the old medow this afternoon fine day I worked at the fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>worked at the fence &amp; finished it Ad plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad finished plowing that pice &amp; bgan this side of the summer follow Humphery Young helped him he had our Bill &amp; Cristies Gin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Craford preached in our schoolhouse &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the curch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>choped some old logs where Ad is plowing planted some seed turnips fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>began to sow &amp; sowed 10 1/2 bushel of Poll oats on sward where it was plowed last fall &amp; this spring the ground is in very good order</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad plowed for Hum Younge on our own land he has taken part of the North field on shares east corner</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>plowed in the North field next to where it was seeded last spring</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{?} storms this month</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863 The Trees begin to look red</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>1</td> <td>sowed 3 1/4 bushel of Scotch wheat 2 ridges was plowed this spring the rest was plowed last fall sowed nearly 2 bushel of black see next the Scotch one ridge of it was plowed this spring</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>drew dung for the orchard in the afternoon scraped up ditch across the place &amp; am going put the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Cillough preached in our school house he is belonging to Free Church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>drew dung for the orchard it nearly all the dung we made last winter dug day with NorthE wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>began to plow in the orchard &amp; spread dung for it very high wind North East</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Sowed 4 1/2 bushel of John Youngs peas &amp; 1 1/2 of the Gardner pea &amp; better than a bushel of Rye on the place where we sowed rye last fall ground dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>started potatos</td> <td>7</td> <td>sowed 1 1/2 bushel of black see on the summer follow it was plowed last fall the plowed where the peas was I began to plant Apple trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>8</td> <td>sowed 1 1/2 bushel of black see where peas was last year went &amp; heard the Bishop of Ontario confirm a number of young people at the church planted some scotch early</td> </tr> <tr> <td>woods begin to look green</td> <td>9</td> <td>planted Apple trees Ben Younge helped the ground very dry Wm Ferguson sent for his horses woods begin to look green</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>10</td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached at the church little raw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>11</td> <td>fine rain this morning sowed grafsseed on where it was plowed last fall &amp; where I sowed wheat Ad went to caintown to look for a horse Doll is not fit to work yet I helped B. Younge to plant some Apple trees in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>rained most of the day fixed stakes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>13</td> <td>Ad came home this morning he was at Youngs the night he got no horse he plowed with Bill &amp; Bell little rain</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>14</td> <td>Sowed 3 bushel of Black see in the North field where the peas was last year heavy rain in the afternoon bored caps &amp; shaved stakes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>plowed green sward the ground wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>finished plowing the orchard had Cristies Jin Elen went to Gananoque with Wats horse</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>{line stroked through}no meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>18</td> <td>plowed sward heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X 6 peas</td> <td>19</td> <td>John Younge came to healp me with his teem</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Sowed 6 bushel of Peas on the sward</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Do 4 1/2 Do of the little oats one team plowed fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16 Bushel of wheat in all</td> <td>22</td> <td>Sowed 4 1/2 bushel of Black see on the summer follow I finished planting Apple Trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>John Younge went home this morning he worked with his teem since tusday Ad furrowed up &amp; drewed of some rails to the line fence planted some potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Craford preached in the schoolhouse &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the church in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>began to plow for the Barley wheare the potatos was last year Rob Armstrong &amp; Rob Beatty came here at noon with there teems &amp; plows to help Sowed 4 bushel of Barley fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>plowed East of the old Barnsted Samuel Johnston healped Sowed 4 1/2 bushel peas &amp; oats finished planting the potatos planted over 20 bushels</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>plowed the some Do Do Criste Young helped I went to Delta as delagate for our S. S. J.F. Jones was nominated by acclamation</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Sowed 3 1/2 bushel of oats North of first ditch 3 1/2 North second ditch then Robs went home this morning Robert Johnston help</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Plowed N of the house Wm J. Turner &amp; James {illegible} helped Sowed 5 bushel of oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>sowed south of N with James {illegible} 6 bushel of oats washed the sheap at {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Revd Mr Smart preach in school house</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June little rain</td> <td>1</td> <td>Sowed about 1/2 bushel of flax seed at Ben Youngs &amp; about the same at home North of first ditch fixed carrot ground sowed 6 rows end of the house watered them the ground is very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Sowed 2 rows more of carrots &amp; 6 of Sugar Beets &amp; long mangle Ad finished the the draging &amp; furrowing out</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>rolled the Barley &amp; part of the wheat on the sumerfollow fine shower</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>fixed the fence North of the Barn the wind is South rather cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>plowed a peice for Buckwheat &amp; sowed it North of the Barn I sheered part of the sheep fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>finished the sheep this afernoon 4 storm this quarter</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>cleaned some grass seed Ad draged &amp; fured the ground for turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>sowed part of the turnips they are East of the house &amp; around the old barnyard fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>I went to the nomenation with Samuel Johnston in his buggy to Delta A. Rich{cut off} D.F. Jones were nominated there was A very long meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>worked on the Roads</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Do half the Day went to Fulcimain Schoolhouse to hear Richards &amp; Jones on the Election the S. house was full</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Hubard preached in our S house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>worked on the Roads half the day we all worked an extra day Ad took S Everys buggy home</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>I fixed bunks Ad went through the potatos &amp; hoed the Early</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>went to Robinsons School house to the Election &amp; voted for D.F. Johns Esq</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>went to Mallorytown to the Election there</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>19</td> <td>worked at the fence on the road North end rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>20</td> <td>finished the fence with bunks up to the shorts rails some rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21 rain</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached at the church heavy rain in the night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>fixed around the new house &amp; cleaned the woodshed ready to draw gravel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad went through the potatos with the diel I fixed bunks for the line fence rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>fixed around the house &amp; leveled the ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>went ot the Tresurer with Wm Thompson to see about our School money in the forenoon went to the Widow Turners as an arbitator betwen her &amp; J.A. McMullins S. Johnson was the other J. Darlin chosen as third</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad healped H. Younge at his potatos I pointed stakes they were round</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>drew sand &amp; gravel for the grout in the house had John Johnstons horse Hump Young helped very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Willson of Kingston preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>went to Turners &amp; met Mr Darlin &amp; Samuel Johnston stopted all day &amp; did nothing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>put some grout in the house fine day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>1</td> <td>Worked at the grout this forenoon went to Turners at noon met Mr Darlin &amp; S. Johnson ajourned till Saturday a little rain morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Ad went to James Austins for his horse work for a little</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>went to Gananoque with wool got 1s.9d per lb got 400 lbs flour 11.10 1/2 &amp; 400 7.6 of meal gave Mr Brough my Note</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>met Mr Darlin &amp; Johnston at Turners we agreed on an award &amp; gave it to them in writing fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Brown preached in the school house &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol preach in the curch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>worked at the potatos fine day Ad went to Pitsburg for lime got 30 bushel 7 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>finished the potatos worked at the house &amp; potatos all this week</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Roy preached to the orangemen in J.McNells woods in the forenoon the Revd Mr Hubbert preached in the same place in the afternoon fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>worked at the house Ad went to the mountain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>drew gravel for the house ten load</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Do Do Do Do had Mr Armstrong horse fine showr last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>worke at the house fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>began to mow &amp; cut the thistles &amp; grafs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>worked at the house this afternoon worked at the grafs &amp; thistles of the follow in the forenoon fixed some grout in after David came home to see us from the Selleys Bay</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Doxtator preached in the school in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the church in the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July rain</td> <td>20</td> <td>Mowed in the north midle field west side little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>mowed in the North field midle of it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>drew in 4 loads of hay put in N.W. corner of the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>mowed in the morning at the house dew in 3 load put them over the horsestable mowed in the North field fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Drew in 2 loads &amp; put them in south mow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad is sick the rest went to the mountain with the Youngs for huckelberrys I mowed little rain this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Hubbard preached in the School house Ad went to Beverly for Isable to Wats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>I mowed in the North field Ad came home with Isable</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>drew in 4 load from the North field put them in the North east corner of the Barn very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>mowed frount of the house Ad went to a Bee of Adam Turners to mow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>worked at the hay fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>went to the School examination heard there that Robert Turner was killed with a horse came home went over to Turners, he was leading one horse with the halter on his arm &amp; driving another the one that he was leading took fright &amp; ran away with him across ther own farm &amp; part of Boans tearing of all his clothing he must have been killed instantly helped to put him in a tin case</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863 August</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>finished the hayin on our own place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>went to Robert Turners funeral there was over 100 Waggons &amp; Buggys the Rev Mr Warner preached the funeral sermon at the house he was buried at Robinson</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>worked at the grout finshed all below</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>helped Cristie Young at his haying fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad &amp; the girles went to the Mountain for berries brought word that Jock is very sick</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>I went to Young to see Jock he is very sick with the Erecipliss in his leg Doctor Adison atending him I went for him met him coming at Barringtons he put cranberry poltice on with yeast stopt all night cut some hay on Armstrongs place</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>went to James Austins for cranberries got 2 or 3 quarts off dry ones on the bushes came home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>worked at house Ad drew the hay from Armstrongs had 2 small loads I went to Yonge with the berrys Rob. Ad. &amp; I cam up Jock is no better</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>stopt with Jock all day the doctor came about 5 oclock he says the leg is doing well came home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>David helped me to grout Ad helped Humph Younge to cradle fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>11</td> <td>craped in the gravel pit for water for the cattle the pit is all dryed up Began to cut the peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Finished John Younges peas the straw is very short but well loaded little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>began to cut the Scotch wehat there is no wheat in it we mowed it down Ad &amp; David began a pea stack put the wheat on</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>finished the stack Humph helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad worked at Youngs I went to Yonge to see Jock little Elen went with me I took the waggon to J. Armstrongs to get the tire set Jock is very bad mortification is set in his leg he Died at half past eleven this evening</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863 August</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Went to Brockville to see the Revd Mr Morrison about coming to preach Jocks funeral sermon came home by the graveyard met Adam Armstrong about digging the grave it is to be dug East of Mothers</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>the funeral left the house at ten oclock for the church the Revd Mr Morrison preached from Pslms X4III vrs 5 he was asisted by the Revd Messers Morton &amp; Ferguson W.M. there was betwen 70 &amp; 80 waggons &amp; Buggys besides a large at the church John, Samuel. Benjimine &amp; Cristopher Younge carried the coffin fine cool day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>I helped Rob to draw in wheat we drew in 15 loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Do Do drew in 10 loads got all that was fit</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>fine rain this forenoon came home found all well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>cut part of the B See on summer follow very poor in the forenoon &amp; part of the North field in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>finished the wehat in the North field &amp; began to cut the Peas &amp; oats west of the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Hubert preached in the schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>24</td> <td>drew in wheat in 3 loads &amp; 2 loads of Barley Ad cut the Barley when I was at Younge heavy rain &amp; wind this afternoon very windy all Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>25</td> <td>heavy rain in the the night finished the Peas &amp; oats &amp; cut part of the oats North of first ditch cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>cut the ditches &amp; the oats in the orchard &amp; raked part of peas &amp; oats Ad helped Webster Elen &amp; young Watt came up by the express</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>drew in the peas &amp; oats &amp; the oats next the north ditch &amp; cut the oats next the house &amp; part of the oats North of the 2 ditch Mr Webster B &amp; H Younge helped James Hall came here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>drew in the oats next the house some from the North field fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>29</td> <td>heavy rain most of the day Ad went to Websters for slabs got only 8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Brown preached in the school house the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the church in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td></td> <td>there is quite a frost this morning cut part of wheat on the sumer follow drew in 2 loads of oats</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>1</td> <td>Cut the part of the oats near the sumer follow &amp; finished the wheat on the follow Benjimine younge helped helped all day Humph in this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>finished cuting the peas &amp; oats near of the follow &amp; drew them in put 2 loads of them over the stable the rest in the Barn drew in the wheat of the sumer follow B &amp; H Younge helped hooked Peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>3</td> <td>heavy rain most of the day the wind North</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>H &amp; Ad cut the poll oats North field East line H &amp; Ad Ben &amp; me hooked peas fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ben &amp; me hooked peas in the forenoon Ad cut oats drew raked &amp; drew in the poll oats C. H. Younge helped fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 rain</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Hubard preached in the School house this forenoon a fine shower this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29 storms this quarter</td> <td>7</td> <td>finished hooking the peas &amp; drew in 4 loads that cleared off the filed all but the buckwheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>cut the Buckwheat this morning &amp; prepared for grouting fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>grouted some went with Wm Thompson to the treasurer &amp; got 25 dollars &amp; 57 cents of Clergy reserve money I borred 20$ off it at seven per cent intrest for six months</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>went to Gananoque bougth 300 of flour at 11s.6d per cwt bought 9 cultivator teeth 8s.9d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>11</td> <td>worked at the house Rob, B &amp; Robinson came up from Young little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>worke a little at the house &amp; thrashed the Buckwheat it is so green that it would not thrashe clean</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Craford Brown preached in our shool house fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>worked at the grouting had to draw draw water for it</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>15</td> <td>Worked at gouting Ad helped Cristie &amp; B Young to fight fine very dry time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>worked at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>17</td> <td>Do Do Ad helped C. &amp; B at fire</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>finished the grouting &amp; lathed a little fine rain last night that put out the fires</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>19</td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preached at the School house in the forenoon I went to Ballar canoe on foot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>rain</td> <td>went to caintown heard A Stranger preach in the forenoon went to Lyn in the afternoon &amp; heard the Revd Mr Morrison preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>stopt at Granpa at night rain this morn I intended to go to Farmersville but it is to wet went Betseys &amp; then to Adams</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>went to Brockville paid Dr Edmonson six dollars for his visit got a receipt from Dr Gordon for it Edmonson was not at home gave Jocks Will to David Jones to be put on record paid him three dollars &amp; got sixty one dollars &amp; a half from Colman &amp; Co for Margret</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>came home this morning on foot went to Wm J Turners to help him at thrashing machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>went to Kingston to the fair on the cars heavy rain in the afternoon saw flax machin going there was some fine stock &amp; grapes the whole is nothing to what it was the first time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>helped Wm J Turner to thrash</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>1</td> <td>Thrashed peas for the hogs fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Do Do Mrs Dickson came here on a visit a visit rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>cleaned the peas, Buckwheat had 2 bushels cleaned the flaxseed showry most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Hubard preached in the school house fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>thrashed some Barley for the show &amp; cleaned it heavy rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>thrashed some oats &amp; dug some potatos for the show little rain to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>rain this morning &amp; most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>went to Gananoque to the show was appointed Judge on cattle there was a good show took diner with the members took a preamum on flax seed &amp; full cloth heavy rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>worke at the house the boy dug some po{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>worked at the house lathing Ad plowed north of the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Do Do I worked at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>began to plow in the north field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>drew sand for the plaster</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>mixed mortar for plastr</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Oct rain</td> <td>17</td> <td>Ad Went to the Show to Mallorytown I was not able to go very sick heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Maaky preached in the school house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>worked at the house Henry Younge helped Ad went to Marblerock with a half a barrel of pork to J. Griffin got 250 feet of lumber</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad went to Gananoque got 200 of flour 100 of meal 11s.3 &amp; 6s 6d per cwt went for J Scoot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>21</td> <td>brought Scot with him this morning to plaster worked at the house Ad helped B Younge the team &amp; the boys to thrash, young lathed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>all hands at the house plastering H &amp; H {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>23</td> <td>worked at the house rain all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Do Do Ad went to Beverly with Lizie Scott home at noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>very hard frost last night could not dig potatos till ten oclock then a fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>hard frost last night dug potatos Ad came home from Beverly brought ten bushels of lime</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>dug potatos Ad &amp; Elen helped Ad went for Scott</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad &amp; Scott cam home this morning worked at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>30</td> <td>worked at the house very heavy rain this morning &amp; till noon Elen dug potatos fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>worked at the house fine day the ground is all in a swim with water</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Butter Sold 1861</p> <p>June 12 lb. 4 1/2 25.6 lb Brockville</p> <p>August 7 lb 13 lb 3 1/2 Mr Davison</p> <p>Sept 6 1/2 lb . 4 lb.5 lb. 7 the 5 th</p> <p>1861 Thomas Scott got one plug of tobace 3d &amp; 1/2 lb 2 1/2 lbs</p> <p>{illegible} times</p> <p>23 lb mutton 2 1/4 lb of rolls 20 lbs of nails</p> <p></p> <p>November</p> <p>1861 Kincaid got 1 barrel of crast</p> <p>1862 Tom 15 bushel of turnips</p> <p>January</p> <p>182 1 Bull hide 1 calf skin</p> <p>Thomas Robbs Asistant Super intendent of the Southern District of the Glasgow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863 Nov</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>Revd Mr Macky preached in the School house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>worked at the house T. Scott came at noon to plaster went in the afternoon &amp; laid out land for a plowing mach on the farm of John Johnston with {illegible} Green Stacy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>worked at the house plastering I acted as Judge with Messers Green &amp; Stacy fine day ground very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>4</td> <td>worked at the house the ground so wet cannot plow heavy rain most of the night Ad cleaned the old Barnyard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>worked at the house acted as fenceviews with C Young &amp; J. Bradly betwen E Keating &amp; P Sullavan {illegible 10 6</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>worked at the house Scott went home coudl do no more till the walls dry acted as fenceview again betwen E. Keating &amp; P. Sullivan no damage 7.6 expense</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad went &amp; got Bushel of lime from Mr Armstrong heavy rain put on the weather boards</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Carrol preached in Caintown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>worked at the house in the forenoon went to Yonge in the afternoon stopt at Betsys</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>all night went to Margrets &amp; Granpa dug a dozen apple trees &amp; some difrent kinds of roots Rob brought them &amp; me to {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>stopt at S. Youngs all night Wm James Hazelwood brought me &amp; the trees home in the Buggy he had to come for {illegible} his time of teaching is up J Scott came here tonight</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>worked at the house put on the last coat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Do Do finished the room below</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>14</td> <td>Do Do in the forenoon it is to wet Scott went home I planted five Grapevines East of the house East of the house 1 black cluster 2 Clinton 2 Kin{cut off} rain at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15 rain</td> <td></td> <td>The Rev Mr Gray of Kinston preached in Scholl house heavy rain most of the {cut off}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov rain</td> <td>16</td> <td>Worked at the house casing the plates &amp; the windos Ad plowed for a ditch from the orchard through the paster the ground is all in a swim</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>17</td> <td>worked at the house in the forenoon moved some of the currenbushes in the afternoon Ad thrashed peas the ground is so wet cannot plow heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>heavy rain all night Thomas Scott finished the plastering this forenoon mended Ads Boot Ad went to Gananoque with a tub of Butter got 9d per lb bought {illegible} of flour &amp; 100 of meal heavy rain in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>fixed around the house &amp; went to the Sale of the widow Turner fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>worked at the house fine day Ad got the waggon tine set by W. Johnston viewed fence for B.Y &amp; J.J.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>moved into the new house I went to A Bee on the hill at the corner off the place rain at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Brown preached in our School house little frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>worked at the house &amp; moved some of the currenbushes the frost all gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>24</td> <td>Kille the 4 Hogs it is a very stormy day rain &amp; sleet worked at the hogs in the woodshed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>went to examine a Road on lot No 15 in the concesion Ad scraped a ditch in the paster so as to take the water from the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>fixed a cross saw for G young &amp; he cut up the hogs Ad drew brush to the boiling place</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>worked in Blacksmith shop made hooks &amp; things for the house &amp; planted curnbushes &amp; 9 apple trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>28</td> <td>went to the school house with Thompson &amp; cleaned &amp; fixed the stovepipes &amp; then fixed around the house rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Mackey preached in the school house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>made shelves for Blacksmith Shop fine day hard frost</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec snow</td> <td>1</td> <td>First snow very stormy day put the {torn off} in the Blacksmith Shop Henry &amp; H Young &amp; Nat Tackabury helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>worked in the shop at hinges for the woodshed heavy winds last night snow all gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>3</td> <td>worked in the shop at the hinge &amp; shoes for the horses fine day wind &amp; N.E.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>shod the horses &amp; fixed for the shed door</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>made the North woodshed door very cold day heavy North wind Ad went to see rails at Lonies that he wanted to let me have</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Doxtator preached in the school house hard frost fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>went to Mallorytown to see J. Vandusen about money he was not at home the Wife says he will be back</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>drew chipdung the garden front of the house fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>first rain in this quarter</td> <td>9</td> <td>rain this morning drew wood I mended shoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad &amp; Bille helped J Johnston at the thrashing machin I mended shoes Elen is very sick hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad went to Lonnies to underbrush for wood I went to the council about our School Snowed about 2 inches this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>12</td> <td>went to Cristies for the Bookcase &amp; then to council about our School</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Mackey preached rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad thrashed peas rain &amp; snow I ground paint at Latimers very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>went to the Wiltses Creek to give out a job of repairing the bridge J Blair there &amp; put cap in the midle bent 30 {illegible} &amp; railing on each side of the bridge for {torn off} with other lumber then {illegible} road took dinner at {torn off}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1863</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>stoped at J. Blairs last night he went with me this morning &amp; we finished the laing out the road this forenoon very stormy day helped Cristie young to thrash Ad went there yesterday</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>went to Brockville in the cars paid Mr Sinkler 25 dollars of intrest bought a side of leather 5 dollar cwt to J Young with H &amp; C iron for a slaugh &amp; drag &amp; other things came to Lyn paid Wm Clow 40 dollars of intrest</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>stopt all night at Clows came home on the cars</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Brown preached &amp; the Revd Mr Ca{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>cleaned the Barley had 14 1/2 bushel in all</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>worked in the blacksmith shop at the slaugh</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Do Do fine weathe</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>finished the slaugh this forenoon went to the church in the afternoon &amp; heard the Revd mr Carrol preach B. &amp; C. Youngs was hear for dinner &amp; tea Ad Isable &amp; Jennet went to Yonge this afternoon fine weathe</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>went to Mr Heslaps to asist him to try a complaint for selling horses without licence he dismissed the case {illegible} I got there took dinner with him came home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>the Revd Mr Mackey preached in the schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>went to J. Burns for 5 sheep that was lost brought them home he had marked the lambs thrashed some oats in the afternoon drifting snow the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>thrashed oats Ad came home from Young they are all well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>thashed oats went to a tea meeting of the Presbitarians in the New curch at Robsons</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>finished with the machin the wheat &amp; Poll oats they charged {illegible} paid {illegible} Johnston &amp; {illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Landsdown No 20 1863</p> <p>To the Township Clerk of the Township of Leeds Lansdown frount the ward of the undersigned fenceviewers betwen JJ on the one part &amp; B.Y on the part J.J is making a fence in repair that part of the divission line from commencing at the South West corner of B.Y. farm and runing across parts of lots No 19 &amp; 20 to the now traveled road B.Y. is to make &amp; keep in repair that part of the divission line fence commencing at the south west corner of his farm &amp; runing along the division line on lot No 19 as fars as J.J. land Now goes</p> <p></p> <p>Lansdowne Oct 22nd 1862</p> <p>Work done by Wm Beatty for the well at Lansown Station</p> <p>Oct 2nd 2 day man &amp; team</p> <p>2 men &amp; team 1 day</p> <p>14 2 Do Do 1/2</p> <p>15 2 Do Do 1</p> <p>16 2 Do Do 1/2</p> <p>17 2 Do Do 1</p> <p>21 2 Do Do 1</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{upside down on page} This copy is provided for the purpose of individual research only. All responsible regarding copyright arising from the use of this copy is assumed by the recipient. Further reproduction or deposit in any other institution cannot be made without the written consent of the University Archivist.</p> <p>The Blank for Entry to be filled up by Members intending to Compete for Premiums at the Exhibition of the Brockville &amp; Elizabethtown Electoral Division Agricultural Society to be held at Brockville on the 18th and 19th September 1862 and to be returned to the Secretary on or before Saturday the 13th September 1862</p> <p>______________________________________________________</p> <p>All Livestock must be the bona fide property of the Exhibitor and all other articles must be produced or manufactured by the Exhibitor, as the case may be. Persons entering goods not corresponding to this Regulation will forfeit all prizes that may be awarded them, as well as their subscription money; their names will be struck from the Member's List and they will thereby lose all the privilege of Membership</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>CLASS.</td> <td>SECTION.</td> <td>DESCRIPTION OF ANIMAL OR ARTICLE</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> I certify that the above mentioned Animals or Articles as the case may be are entered in conformity with the above Regulation, and I hereby agree to abide by said Regulation in every particular Date___________________day of ___________________1862 Name ......................................................... and Post Office Address of Exhibitor......................................................</div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a55006054b5058587eec089edbf66169.pdf d5775a2ca56dcd41370ec738f8f7012a PDF Text Text ������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/93f87a2104e143b2f106501fc64315fd.pdf 14912c952681042a744faa92f7ab1358 PDF Text Text William Beatty (1806-1897) 1863-1864 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {This title page is not actually from the original diary. It is a modern marker page from reproduced photocopies of William Beatty's diary. Walter was his son, who kept the diaries for safekeeping. Thus, the diaries have become known as Walter Beatty diaries, when in fact they are the work of his father, William Beatty.} Beatty, Walter Journal December 1863 to October 1867 Rates for 1863, one pound even shillings x f {cut off} Do {Ditto} or for shool seventeen shillings, eleven {cut off} Rates for 1864 one pound ten Do {Ditto} is for Shool one pound Rates for 1865 one pound thirteen shillings, {illegible} Do{Ditto} for School one shilling & eight pence {illegible} 1864 1863 {illegible} gave Thomas Scott four sheep we {illegible} accounts & square up to date {illegible} received from David five dollars{illegible} {next two lines illegible} {illegible} young Robinson to Armstrong Bull {illegible} { line illegible} __________________________________________________________ 1866 July 7 took the Lillie cow to G Picks to the Socities Bull again 26 11 Do{Ditto} Granpas Cow to Wm Finnelys Bull 15 Do {Ditto} Younges Cow Do Do{Ditto} August 10 think that yearling heifer took a Bull that was on the road Cure for pain in the stomak one ounce turkey Rubarb half Oc Jesuit Barks put into a bottle of proof a table spoonfull every morning 1866 1 �June 8 divided the line fence between J. Johnston & me I go from Faines post north to a stake 23 feet north of second growth Black Oak tree that stands on me near the line 1867 April I took the white cow to Johnstons bull June 28 Lillie cow to Socities at Wm Websters July 3 the Heley heffer took own 4 the Lillie 2 year old Do {Ditto} 18 youngs Cow Do {Ditto} 1864 Jany 1 Heavy rain this morning with wind put a slow plowing Ad brock it out yesterday Elen & me went to Cris Young in evening 2 very high wind all day I fixed the windows 3 Snow Snow no meeting here today very hard frost with very high wind all day 4 went to Town meeting Mr Thomas Darlin was elected for this Ward fine day 5 Snowing this morning & most of the Day cleaned the poll oats put 39 bushel in the end barn & 3 ½ for feed that made 42 ½ 6 went to Gananoque with C. Younge paid Wm Brough thirty one dollars fifty cents & got one note from him that I gave him last spring for corn & flour Ad took more oats Ad went to J. Redmonds for slabs got 45 7 went to the Scotts with Elen got dinner then them & me went to Mallorytown to the Annual Meeting of the Agricultural Socitie was chosen President again cold day 8 drew wood from Malonnies got a peice to take the wood off 9 thrashed oats in the forenoon Ad cut wood for the School went to an agricultural meet at Johnston Schoolhouse was chosen President very high winds 2 �with Snow in the afternoon 10 the Revd Mr Gordon preached in the School house cold day with high winds S. West 11 Ad went to Redmond for another load of Sta{cut off} took better than two bushel of oats to him for them I could do nothing with a boil 12 drew 3 loads of wood from Malonnies fine day 13 went to the School meeting Mr McConoll was Elected Trustee each puple is to pay 10 per month or find 1/4 cord of wood 14 went to Malonnies for 1 load of wood Aunt Je{cut off} Aunt Jane Mary Lib Henderson came with Rob 1864 {January) 15 went with Mr Morrison to the Trustees he offered to teach for 154$ a year & board himself they would not hire him 16 Robie went home this forenoon there was a little snow & rain most of the day 16 X cleaned some oats & wheat & cut cord of wood for the School & took it the Schoolhouse 17 the Revd Mr Seymour preached in the School house& the Revd Mr Carrol in the curch fine day 18 went to Gananoque to the Mill took 10 bushel of wheat 3 bushel of oats got 14 lb of oatmeal for the bushel 19 thrashed some oats went to McCormics formed a commitee chosen Chairman fine day 20 went Farmersville to the Nomination Mr Jones Mr Richards Dary Magee JA McDonald were all nominated after a good deal of speachifying they all withdr{cut off} but Messrs Jones & Richards the returning officer called 3 �for a show of hands there was nearly two {illegible} for Mr Jones he then call for a division which was the same Mr Richards then demanded a Poll which was granted 21 {line stroked through} Ad brought a load of ceader from Younge I went to Gananoque in the afternoon 22 thrashed some oats in forenoon went to Gananoque 23 Do Do Do Do {Ditto} 24 No meeting to day 25 went & examined the bridge that Blair was to fix in the morning then drew 3 loads of wood from Mr Jones 26 Ad went to Yonge Ben & I went to Cooks, Bradley 27 went to Robinsons Schoolhouse to the Election a vote for Jones A great many people then Mr Carlings was there for Jones with Charles, Sinkler for Richards. 28 went again to the Election Jones has got a majority here 29 went to Gananoque with the slate of the {illegible} done at 3 oclock, Jones got the Election by 76 of a majority 30 went to Farmersville to the declaration after some speachifying Jones was carried around the square with a band plaing Farmersville never saw such a day every thing went off well 31 the Revd Mr Carrel preached in the curch 1864 February 1 Very stormy day snow & rain thrashed oats {illegible} 2 Ad & Elen went to Gananoque Ben &lize younge went with them. I thrash some oats 3 finished thrashing the little oats Ad is very bad with his head the cut he got in it when Doll ran 4 �away with him is festering 4 went to the funeral of Steven Finallays child it was buried at Robinsons Revd Mr Brown exorted snow 5 Cleaned the little oats 50 bushel in all that is thrashe Stormy day wind & a little Snow little snow 6 put the Peas in that was in the Stack in the forenoon thrashed peas & oats in the afternoon 7 little Snow with wind no meeting here to day 8 went to Grames & got the horses shod he charges 1s a shoe & 6d for a remove Ad drew a load of rails from Diers I bought one thousand rails from Mr Malonee he got them from Dier Paid Malonee a Barrel of Pork & one dollar the thousand 9 cleaned the peas had 10 bushel clean oats had 38 filled up 8 bushel of Peas & 26 of oats for Kingston fine day 10 went to Kingston with the oats Peas got 2s.3d for Oats & 2s.9d for Peas went to the Palace & got the flax Machin got home at 10 oclock 12 went to bee of John Johnston to draw rails from Hazlaps fine day 13 drew rail on to the road so as to make up the loads when we out of follow where the rails is 14 snow Rev Mr McConnel preached at the school house very stormy day Snow & wind 15 thrashed oats Ad & his Mother went to Yonge Henry Younge went with them to bring the horses home Ad is going to help Rob 5 �1864 snow Feb snow 16 thrashed some oats & fixed the chain very cold day 17 drew 2 loads of rails from Deirs 47 X 33 {Ditto} Do Do 18 drew 1 loads of rails 50 expected Wm Hazelwood with Elen & to clean some flax 19 drew 1 load of rails 50 Wm & Betsey Hazelwood brought Elen home we cleaned some of his flax fine day 20 worked at the flax brock one of the beaters little snow this afternoon rather on the thaw Elen &Isabla went to Younge with Hazelwood 21 the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the Church this afternoon 22 drew 2 loads of rails 50 x 54 fine day 23 Do{Ditto} 2 Do of Do{Ditto} 50 & 52 fine day 24 drew rails out of the woods to the road & one load of 40 home at night little rain at times 25 drew of 43 rails, Nelson Shipman was here at noon when I came home he brought load of flax to get cleaned we cleaned part of it took the rest home again the Machin cleans very slow fine day 26 drew two loads of rails 47 & 41 fine day Ad came home from Yonge he got the logs from Hogaboms 27 Ad drew two loads of rails 41 & 47 I thrashed some oats fine day the roads is giting very bad 28 the Revd Mr Brown preached in our School house & the Revd Mr Carrol in the curch 29 Ad drew two loads of rails from Malonees fine day 6 �1864 March 1 Ad drew two loads of rails from Malonees I thrashed oats little flurrys of Snow snow 2 Ad drew two loads of rails from Malonnees I thrashed oats some squals of snow Snow x 3 Ad drew two loads of rails I thrashed oats winds is South Southwest this morning South in at three oclock PM A very fine day Rob Beatty & Rob Armstrong came here at night Rob Beatty is very bad with a fellon on his finger they want Ad 4 Ad went to Yonge with Rob to help him to get out some rails I drew one load of rails that finished the drawing of the thousand that I was to get from Dier for Malonie the Slaighing is very bad 5 cleaned oats & peas in the forenoon went to an Agriculture Meeting at Johnstons School house then went with Mr N. Willoby to examine the Bridge over Black Creek near Mr Watts X rain & snow 6 Snow rain X rain & snow most of the day no meeting today little Snow to day {in left margin} Snow starting to 9 Sorms this quarter 7 drew one load of wood from Malunies Snow & rain all day warm 8 drew two loads of wood fine Day 9 cleaned flax with the machin Ben Humph{cut off} younge helped with there horses fine day Robert brought Ad home to day 10 went to Mount Webster to let out a job on the Bridge did not agree with any one Ad taped some trees 11 went to Mallorytown to an Agriculture Meeting went on horse back the Slaughing is all gone {left margin 7 �- went to corner the {Storm?}} 12 13 boiled sap in the bush fine day Ad thrashed oats Revd Mr Doxtater preached in the School house fine day 1864 March 14 Boiled sap Ad drew some wood out of the bush into Johnstons field & took the horse powr home to Henry Johnstons 15 Ad thrashed oats I fixed my boot in the forenoon went to Escott Mills to attend a trial of {Traspass?} & damages between Mosuer & Hide 16 mended the children shoes Ad finished the thrashing &choped some wood in the bush Snow 17 cleaned the oats had 27 1/2 bushel & cleaned the wheat that was in the bin had 17 bushel that is 27 in all little snow Snow 18 drew dung to the orchard in the forenoon Snow and stormed in the afternoon 19 drew all the dung we could get for the frost 20 Mr Morrison preached in the School house 21 worked in the house at the doors very cold day hard frost Ad drew two loads of dung for Wm Thompson from the ashery 22 put on two doors upstairs hard frost {in left margin - Insured the Barn & contents for 200 dollars the house for 400 in London mutul Insurance Company 23 worked at John Youngs Cultivator Steamed two handles for it Ad cut bunk stuff 24 went to Gananoque with the waggon with 10 1/2 8 �bushels of wheat & 6 1/2 of pussey grass seed I got the wheat ground but could not get the seed ground till after dark I got a coat & pants cut paid 3s for both 25 worked at the cultivator part of the day went to Ben Younges to see his horse he got his foot badly cut 26 worked in the Sugar bush Ad came from Young to night he went down yesterday for the coller that was at John Armstrongs {illegible} little rain to day 27 the Revd Mr Doxtator preached in the School house 28 worked in the Sugar bush fine day 29 worked in the blacksmith shop fixed the three inch auger & the boreing machin Snow 30 bore some bunks Snowed all day Snow & rain 31 went to Brockville & got Thomas Davis & Simpson Note that was at Blyths and gave it to Kyes the Balief of Mallorytown he came upon the cars with me to be sued at the first court there was a little rain & snow April rain 1 helped Benj Younge to Ripple the flax little rain 2 Do Do{Ditto} to clean the flax seed we weighed fifty six lbs flax before it was rippled then rippled it had forty four lbs of straw seven lbs of seed five lbs of wast 3 no meeting to Day 4 worked at bunks & stakes fine day 5 drew four loads of dung for a hot bed &splite 9 �some rails Ad boiled eight pails of sap fine day 6 split some rails & drew about 100 to the line between Fair & me likewise some bunks 7 fixed or worked at the garden fence fine day 8 finished the fence around the garden rain 9 fixed the hot bed &boiled some sap for vinegar little rain at night 10 Snow heavy rain most of the night began to Snow at day light & Snowed all day so that there is no Meeting snow & rain 11 X Ad went to Cristies Youngs & got a load of Straw I worked at bunks snow & rain rain 12 worked at bunks & stakes little rain rain 13 Do Do Do Do{Ditto} rain 14 Do Do Do{Ditto} Mr Robert Watson came here to see me about the raisin of flax 15 I went to Mr Bucks & got two teeth drawn Ad fixed bunks 16 fixed some tools in the blacksmith shop Wat came here on his way home rain & snow there was no preacher came to day rain & snow most of the day 18 Ad helped Criste Younge to saw shingle stuff 19 fixed Bills shoes & shod him John Young Criste came up for my boots they fit him James Laltimers Wife died about 3 oclock I helped Jo Bradley all night to make the coffin 17 10 �20 Wat run the East line it Keeps the old line on fence pretty well 21 Began to make the East line fence with bunks fine at noon a little frost last night went to James Laltimers wifes funeral the Revd Mr Brown preached there was 32 waggons &buggys 22 worked at the fence fine day 23 finished the fence as far as our cross fine a fine drizz driseling rain in the forenoon Ad drew some Stones for Mr Reeds foundation the foundation of a Stone off Mr Reeds in the afternoon heavy rain in the afternoon 1869 April rain 24 the Revd Mr Reeve preached at the School house rain 25 worked at a cultivator heavy rain most of the day the woods begin to look Red 26 Do Do {Ditto} dull heazy day snow 27 went to the Turner neabourhood to see if there was any that would sow flax came on a heavy Snow storm so that I had to stop all night at Thomas Davises there is some that will sow a little 28 came home from Davis this morning the roads is very bad 29 went to see Mr Latimer about Sowing flax he will do all he can fine day Ad go five hundred of hay from Criste Young 30 went over the lower end of the School Section to see and get the School bill & see if there was any that would sow flax there is some that will there 11 �has forty bushel of flax seed come from Mr Watson of Brockville for me to the Station fine day Ad went to Younge to see about the sawing of the logs that was got of Hogabom yesterday 1864 May 1 rain 1 Revd Mr Recine preached in the Shool house heavy rain last night & some this morning 2 worked at a drag Ad went to Cooks to see if there was any of the farmers wanted flax seed put up notics we then drew up 20 bags or 40 bushel of flax seed from the Station that Mr Watson cant for distribution the Elens went to see Mrs Dickson she is very sick 3 heavy rain all day worked at the drag 4 worked at the cultivator in blacksmith shop a little shower of rain Ad helped Criste Young to saw shingle stuff a little sprinkle of rain 5 worked at the dragteeth in the blacksmith shot Ad plowed for John Johnston that is the first plowing he has done this spring 6 cut the teeth in the drag & other fixings on it Ad plowed at John Johnstons rain 7 Do Do Do{Ditto} in the forenoon heavy rain in the afternoon I went to an agricultural meetting in the afternoon 8 rain Revd Mr Reevie preached in the School house at six oclock we had the first sabath School this morning rain most of the day 9 made some more of the line fence ground very wet no plowing yet 10 rain to day made a gait for the road Ad went to Johnstons to plow rain rain 12 �11 drew rails to the peice of ground west of Healeys made the fence & plowed it for potatos X 12 {in left margin} the woods is begining to look green went to Mallorytown to the Division count I sued J. Davis & J. Simpson they confession Judgment Ad & the boys planted about 2 1/2 bushel of Scotch Erely rain 13 heavy rain most of the day no plowing yet cut potatos rain 14 Ad went to Gananoque took 6 bushel of flax seed to Dr Richman he is geting some parties to sow it he bought 100 of flour 12s, 100 of meal 7s 6d 15 Revd Mr Recine Preached in the School house heavy rain 1864 May rain 16 Made a cross fence in the paster east of the Barn to the line went to the Station to the Court of Revision there was a good many at it little rain 17 Ad plowed for J. Johnston fine day Plumb trees in full bloom 18 washed the Sheep at John Bradley I took 13 bags of the flax seed that Mr Watson sent here to the Station again & sent it to Ly to him there is very few that will sow it fine day X 19 began to plow & plowed a pece in the grardens in the forenoon then plowed at the east line between the ditches the ground rather wet but is geting rather late late& there has been no rain for three days 20 {in left margin} planted 2 1/2 bushel of potatos in the garden Ad plowed &draged in 1 1/2 bushel of Spring Rye that is the first sowing we have done fine day 21 sowed 4 bushel of Barley East line between the rain 13 �ditches little rain in the afternoon fine growing times 22 the Revd Mr McCaull preached in the Schoolhouse the Revd Mr Carrol in the Church rain rain 23 Sowed 2 bushel of barley then 6 bushel of poll oats & 5 bushel of John Younges peas on the fall plowing North of the North ditch worked with the cultivator the ground is run together - did not get all finished heavy thunder & lightning with rain at Sundown 24 fine growing morning finished the peas & oats & then plowed for more Barley Sheared some of the Sheep 25 plowed for Barley dull with a little rain 26 sowed 4 1/2 bushel Barley little rain the ground is rather damp I cut potatos 27 {in left margin} 15 bushel of Barly in all sowed 2 bushel Barley 2 of the ridges was plowed last fall all the rest was plowed this Spring 28 sowed 2 1/2 bushel of Barley & one bushel of oats between the barley 29 the RevdMr Gordon preached in the School house 30 prowed the Corn ground at the old Barnstead 31 draged the Cornground & sowed 3/4 bushel of flaxseed at the North of it chained for the corn & planted most of it Ad plowed north of the first ditch for wheat the ground is geting hard {illegible} 1864 June 1 Sowed better than 2 bushel of Blacksee fine Shower 14 �rain last night the ground is rather wet to day finished planting the corn planted about 1 acre got the Seed from George White began to plow in the orchard for potatos fine day 2 plowed in orchard the wind is South at noon finished plowing the orchard & then draged it 3 {in left margin} planted 30 bushels of potatos in all began to plant the potatos one bushel of all sorts next the East fence then 8 bushel of Corkreds then 6 bushel of princealberts Sowed 2 bushel of Black See Ad north of the first ditch planted 5 bushel of Garnet Chillas & 7 bushel of Cups & sowed better than 2 bushel of blacksee 5 the Revd Mr Reeve preached in the School house& the Revd Mr Carrol in the Church 6 {in left margin} 12 bushel of peas in all Sowed 4 Bushel of peas John Johnston helped with his teem planted some beans in the garden Ad furneed 3 drills for beets next the fence in the orchard frost 7 planted the 3 drills with Mangols Sugar beets & Kola Raba Sowed 3 bushel of peas that makes 7 of the Gardner Peas all sowed north of the first ditch west side of the path received a letter from Mr Watson with three dollars in it wanting me to go to Wadinton hard frost last night 8 went to Brockville with the night Express saw Mr Watson & we went to Wadinton to see the Flax Machinery it workes fine stopted all night then came home at night Ad sowed 1 1/2 bushel of flax seed north of the old house & began to plow in the north Field John Johnston helped him in the afternoon fine day very dry rain 9 plowed & sowed 5 1/2 bushel of oats J. Johnston helped Herny Armstrong helpe likewise fined rain to day 10 plowed draged & sowed 12 1/2 bushel of peas oats 15 �Henery Armstrong & J. Johnston helped 11 12 Sowed 2 1/2 bushel of oats & peas H. Armstrong & H Johnston helped to plow {in left margin} in all 33 bushels oats the Revd Mr Reeves preached in the School house 13 sowed 4 1/2 bushel of peas & oats that finished the Sowing 1864 June 14 I got Bill shod at Talermans Ad cleaned out the furrows of the oats ground in the forenoon split some rails & made a pice of line fence at the East line very dry weather 15 began to work on the Roads Ad went to younge to Hannah Hazelwoods wedding she is to be married to Mr Camp from Gouldburn very warm weather 16 worked on the Roads Ad came home from young 17 Do Do{Ditto} 18 finished the Road work self 3 days Ad 2 David 2 19 X the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the Church 20 Sowed 1 bushel of Buckwheat east of the old barnyard the ground is very dry 21 Ad roled some of the Peas & oats I made a door for the little bed room put 1 cow 2 heffers 2 steers in the Armstrongs paster 22 Ad went through the corn with the disk I made another door for upstairs 23 Ad roled the flax & wheat in the forenoon bill & me hoed corn gound very dry 16 �24 drew gravel for Mr Weston for a road in to his place 25 Do Do{Ditto} in the forenoon Robert Beatty came here brought Elen home 26 the Revd Mr Gorden preached in the School house Thomas Scott & his Wife came here this morning 27 drew stones for Mr Westons road 28 drew gravel for Do Do{Ditto} that it finished 29 went to Gananoque with I Bradley to see if the flax brake was near ready it will not be ready for 10 or 12 days yet Ad went through the potatos with the disk 30 went to A raising of Do Reeds at the Station Ad went to a loging Bee of Mr Roths 1864 July 1 worked at the potatos with deel 2 fine rain this morning cobled the children's boots everything looks refreshed 3 X the Revd Mr White preached in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Carrol in the church & the Revd Mr Revee in the School house in the afternoon 4 went to Marble Rock with Mr Darlin to survey a road to Mr Colmans Mill Ad went to Younge for a load of boards in the afternoon 5 went to the funeral of John Weston child the Revd Mr Carrol preached Ad came home with 500 feet of board, brought Jennet with him 6 Ad went throw the potatos with the cultivator 7 loged the old paster the ground is very dry 8 worked at the corn 17 �9 Do Do Do{Ditto} Ad drew Stones to the Station for a cellar for Mr Dean 10 rain Ad & Elen went to Gananoque to curch with the Youngs young people very heavy rain the Revd Mr Revee preached in the Shoolhouse X 11 I went to Thomas Scotts & him & me went to view Meadows & flax for the Young & Escot Agriculture Society Ad & Bille worked at the corn 12 the Boys finished the corn then went to Mr Shels wood to hear the Revd Mr Carrol preach to the Orngemen the Revd Mr White & others spoke on the ocation I got home from driving at dark meadows & flax is light 13 worked at the potatos the ground is very dry helped Cristee Younge to move this Barn 14 I worked at the potatos Do{Ditto} 15 Do Do Do{Ditto} 16 Do Do Do{Ditto} 17 the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the Church at 3 oclock & the Revd Mr Reeve at 6 oclock in the Schoolhouse 1864 July 18 Began to mow & mowed front of the old house 19 mowed in the North field west side grass light 20 mowed 2 drew in some {illegible} took some flax with us 21 went to Gananoque with Mr Watson to see the flax 22 finished the 6 acres & drew some 18 �23 24 rain mowed in the midle field west side & drew in what was cut had 7 loads of the 6 cares put it in granery mow there has been no dew this week the Revd Mr Reeve preached in the Shoolhouse 25 finished the west side of the midle field this forenoon little dew this morning cut the Rye in the afternoon 26 mowed in the midle field East line a little Shower this afternoon stopt the drawing in 27 worked in the midle field drew in the west side of what was north of the house 28 finished cuting the midle field this morning heavy dew with a fog raked & drew in the Rye had 1 load very dry weather 29 A little Shower last night about 11 oclock Ad went to Beverly this afternoon to bring Isabla & David & Wat wife here spread out some of the hay & put it cock 30 mowed a little in the North field Adam Armstrong came here the first time he has been here since we moved up raked & cocked what hay there was in the midle field Ad came home brought Isabla & Lizie & her brother David did not come 31 there is a field meeting in McNiels woods the Revd Mr Reves & the Revd Mr White preached in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Burns & White in the afternoon there was a great many here for dinner the Revd Mr Reve preached at 6 oclock in the Schoolhouse 1864 {next few lines illegible} August 15 Intend to got to Lyn by the half past eight train to commence with Mr Wilson at the flax pulling 1864 June 19 �No 1 {illegible} Mar 16 {possibly} 16 went to the repair and start the lansdown jobs Wm Killingbeck to take down the hill fix the bridge, make a crossing grub out the center of the road 15 feet in width cut it all 40 feat No 2 Michel Oconner from the hemlock tree of No 1 to hemlock stub & tree to clear it 40 feat width 15 feet to be grubd in the center for 50 to from hemlock stub & hemlock tree to a stump marked 13 make Michal Oconner 16 {illegible} to a Cars cow out laid out{illegible} at the Second Concession {illegible} put up {illegible] and reported to Went to Gananoque Took in the cars laid out a Road on {illegible} the second concession of Leeds put up Notices & reported to council. 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Title A name given to the resource William Beatty Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Beatty Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Queen's University Archives and Leeds & Grenville Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1838-1892 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Leeds & Grenville County, Yonge & Lansdowne Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1838-1854 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1854-1857 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1858-1860 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1860-1863 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1863-1864 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1865-1867 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1867-1871 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1871-1874 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1874-1877 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1877-1879 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1879-1880 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1880-1883 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1883-1886 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1886-1889 William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1889-1892 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1863-1864 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Beatty Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-1864 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Leeds & Grenville County, Yonge & Lansdowne Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1863 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Leeds & Grenville Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{not actually from original diary - modern marker page in reproduced photocopies of William Beatty's diary. Walter was his son, who kept the diaries for safekeeping. Thus the diaries have become known as Walter Beatty, when in actuality they are the work of his father William.)</p> <p>Beatty,</p> <p>Walter</p> <p>November 1863</p> <p>to</p> <p>October 1867</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Rates for 1863, one pound even shillings x f (cut off)</p> <p>Do or for shool seventeen shillings, eleven {cut off}</p> <p>Rates for 1864 one pound ten</p> <p>Do is for Shool one pound</p> <p>Rates for 1865 one pound thirteen shillings, {illegible}</p> <p>Do for School one shilling &amp; eight pence {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1864</p> <p>1863</p> <p>{illegible} gave Thomas Scott four sheep we</p> <p>{illegible} accounts &amp; square up to date</p> <p>{illegible} received from David five dollars{illegible}</p> <p>{next two lines illegible}</p> <p>{illegible} young Robinson to Armstrong Bull {illegible}</p> <p>{ line illegible}</p> <p>__________________________________________________________</p> <p>1866</p> <p>July 7 took the Lillie cow to G Picks to the Socities Bull again 26</p> <p>11 Do Granpas Cow to Wm Finnelys Bull</p> <p>15 Do Younges Cow Do Do</p> <p>August 10 think Best yearling heifer took a Bull that was on the road</p> <p></p> <p>Cure for pain in the stomak</p> <p>one ounce turkey Rubarb</p> <p>half Do Jesuit Barks put into a bottle of proof</p> <p>a table spoonful every morning</p> <pre>1866 </pre> <p>June 8 divided the line fence between J. Johnston &amp; me I go from Faines post north to a stake 23 feet north of second growth Black Oak tree that stands on me near the line</p> <p>1867 April</p> <p>{illegible} 29 took the white cow to Johnstons bull</p> <p>June 28 Lillie cow to Socities at Wm Websters</p> <p>July 3 the Heley heffer took own</p> <p>4 the Lillie 2 year old Do</p> <p>18 youngs Cow Do</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1864</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jany</td> <td>1</td> <td>Heavy rain this morning with wind put a slow plowing Ad brock it out yesterday Elen &amp; me went to Cris Young in evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>very high wind all day I fixed the windows</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting here today very hard frost with very high wind all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>went to Town meeting Mr Thomas Darlin was elected for this Ward fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Snowing this morning &amp; most of the Day cleaned the poll oats put 39 bushel in the end barn &amp; 3 12 for feed that made 42 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>went to Gananoque with C. Younge paid Wm Brough thirty one dollars fifty cents &amp; got one note from him that I gave him last spring for corn &amp; flour Ad took more oats Ad went to J. Redmonds for slabs got 45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>went to the Scotts with Elen got dinner then them &amp; me went to Mallorytown to the Annual meeting of the Agricultural Socitie was chosen President again cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>drew wood from Malonnies got a peice to take the wood off</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>9</td> <td>thrashed oats in the forenoon Ad cut wood for the School went to an agricultural meet at Johnston Schoolhouse was chosen President very high winds with snow in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Gordon preached in the school house cold day with high winds S. West</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad went to Redmond for another load of Sta{cut off} took better than two bushel of oats to him for them I could do nothing with a boil</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>drew 3 loads of wood from Malonnies fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>went to the School meeting Mr McConoll was Elected Trustee each puple is to pay 10 per month or find 4 cord of wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>went to Malonnies for 1 load of wood Aunt Je{cut off} Aunt Jane Mary Lib Henderson came with Rob</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1864 {January)</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>went with Mr Morrison to the Trustees he offered to teach for 154$ a year &amp; board himself they would not hire him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Robie went home this forenoon there was a little snow &amp; rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td>cleaned some oats &amp; wheat &amp; cut cord of wood for the school &amp; took it the schoolhouse -</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>the Revd Mr Seymour preached in the school house &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the curch fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>18</td> <td>went to Gananoque to the Mill took 10 bushel of wheat 3 bushel of oats got 14 lb of oatmeal for the bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>thrashed some oats went to McCormics formed a commitee chosen chairman fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>went Farmersville to the Nomination of Mr Jones Mr Richards Darg Magee JA McDonald were all nominated after a good deal of speachifying they all withdr{cut off} but Messrs Jones &amp; Richards the returning officer called for a show of hands there was nearly two {illegible} for Mr Jones he then call for a division which was the same Mr Richards then demanded a Poll which was granted</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>{line stroked through} Ad brought a load of ceader from Younge I went to Gananoque in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>thrashed some oats in forenoon went to Gananoque</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>No meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>went &amp; examined the bridge that Blair was to fix in the morning then drew 3 loads of wood from Mr Jones</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad went to Yonge Ben &amp; I went to Cooks, Bradley</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>went to Robinsons Schoolhouse to the Election a vote for Jones A great many people then Mr Carlings was there for Jones with Charles, Sinkler for Richards.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>went again to the Election Jones has got a majority here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>went to Gananoque with the slate of the {illegible} done at 3 oclock, Jones got the Election by 76 of a majority</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>went to Farmersville to the declaration after some speachifying Jones was carried around the square with a band plaing Farmersville never saw such a day everything went off well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrel preached in the curch</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1864</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>February</td> <td>1</td> <td>Very stormy day snow &amp; rain thrashed oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{illegible}</td> <td>2</td> <td>Ad &amp; Elen went to Gananoque Ben &amp; lize younge went with them. I thrash some oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>finished thrashing the little oats Ad is very bad with his head the cut he got in it when Doll ran away with him is festering</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>went to the funeral of Steven Finallays child it was buried at Robinsons Revd Mr Brown exorted</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>5</td> <td>Cleaned the little oats 50 bushel in all that is thrashe stormy day wind &amp; a little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>little snow</td> <td>6</td> <td>put the peas in that was in the stack in the forenoon thrashed peas &amp; oats in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting here to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>little snow with wind</td> <td>8</td> <td>went to Grames &amp; got the horses shod he charges 1sa shoe &amp; 6d for a remove Ad drew a load of rails from Diers I bought one thousand rails from Mr Malonee he got them from Dier Paid Malonee a Barrel of Pork &amp; one dollar the thousand</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>cleaned the peas had 10 bushel clean oats had 38 filled up 8 bushel of Peas &amp; 26 of oats for Kingston fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>went to Kingston with the oats Peas got 2s.3d for Oats &amp; 2s.9d for Peas went to the Palace &amp; got the flax machine got home at 10 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>went to bee of John Johnston to draw rails from Hazlaps fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>drew rail on to the road so as to make up the loads when we out of follow where the rails is</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14 snow</td> <td></td> <td>Rev Mr McConnel preached at the school house very stormy day snow &amp; wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>thrashed oats Ad &amp; his Mother went to Yonge Henry Younge went with them to bring the horses home Ad is going to help Rob</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1864</p> <p>snow</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>16</td> <td>thrashed some oats &amp; fixed the chain very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>drew 2 loads of rails from Deirs 47 X 33 Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>drew 1 loads of rails 50 asfisted Wm Hazelwood with Elen &amp; to clean some flax</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>drew load of rails 50 Wm &amp; Betsey Hazelwood brought Elen home we cleaned some of his flax fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>20</td> <td>worked at the flax brock one of the beaters little snow this afternoon rather on the thaw Elen &amp; Isabla went to Younge with Hazelwood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the Church this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>drew 2 loads of rails 50 X 54 fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Do 2 Do of Do 50 &amp; 52 fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>drew rails out of the woods to the road &amp; one load of 40 home at night little rain at times</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>drew of 43 rails, Nelson Shipman was here at noon when I came home he brought load of flax to get cleaned we cleaned part of it took the rest home again the machine cleans very slow fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>drew two loads of rails 47 &amp; 41 fine day Ad came home from Yonge he got the logs from Hogaboms</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad drew two loads of rails 41 &amp; 47 I thrashed some oats fine day the roads is giting very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>heard Mr Brown preached in our School house &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the curch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad drew two loads of rails from Malonees fine day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ad drew two loads of rails from Malonees I thrashed oats little flurrys of snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>2</td> <td>Ad drew two loads of rails from Malonnees I thrashed oats some squals of snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Ad drew two loads of rails I thrashed oats winds is south southwest this morning south in at three oclock PM Avery fine day Rob Beatty &amp; Rob Armstrong came here at night Rob Beatty is very bad with a fellon on his finger they want Ad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Ad went to Yonge with Rob to help him to get out some rails I drew one load of rails that finished the drawing of the thousand that I was to get from Dier for Malonie the slaughing is very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X rain &amp; snow</td> <td>5</td> <td>cleaned oats &amp; peas in the forenoon went to an Agriculture Meeting at Johnstons School house then went with Mr N. Willaby to examine the Bridge over Black Creek near Mr Watts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>rain &amp; snow most of the day no meeting today little snow to day {in left margin} Snow starting to 9 Sorms this quarter</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Snow rain</td> <td>7</td> <td>drew one load of wood from Malunies Snow &amp; rain all day warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>drew two loads of wood fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>cleaned flax with the machin Ben Humph{cut off} younge helped with there horses fine day Robert brought Ad home to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>10</td> <td>went to Mount Webster to let out a job on the Bridge did not agree with any one Ad tapd some trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>went to Mallorytown to an Agriculture Meeting went on horse back the slaughing is all gone {left margin - went to corner the st{illegible}}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>boiled sap in the bush fine day Ad thrashed oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Doxtater preached in the school house fine day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1864</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>14</td> <td>Boiled sap Ad drew some wood out of the bush into Johnstons field &amp; took the horse powr home to Henry Johnstons</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad thrashed oats I fixed my boot in the forenoon went to Escott Mills to attend a trial of Tras{illegible} &amp; damages between Mosuer &amp; Hide</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>mended the children shoes Ad finished the thrashing &amp; choped some wood in the bush</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>17</td> <td>cleaned the oats had 27 1/2 bushel &amp; cleaned the wheat that was in the bin had 17 bushel that is 27 in all little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>18</td> <td>drew dung to the orchard in the forenoon snow and stormed in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>drew all the dung we could get for the frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>Mr Morrison preached in the school house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>worked in the house at the doors very cold day hard frost Ad drew two loads of dung for Wm Thompson from the ashery</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>put on two doors upstairs hard frost {in left margin - Insured the Barn &amp; contents for 200 dollars the house for 400 in London mutul Insurance Company</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>worked at John Youngs cultivator steamed two handles for it Ad cut bunk stuff</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>went to Gananoque with the waggon with 10 1/2 bushels of wheat &amp; 6 1/2 of pussey grafs seed I got the wheat ground but could not get the seed ground till after dark I got a coat &amp; patns cut paid 3s for both</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>worked at the cultivator part of the day went to Ben Younges to see his horse he got his foot badly cut</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>worked in the sugar bush Ad came from Young to night he went down yesterday for the coller that was at John Armstrongs {illegible} little rain to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Doxtator preached in the school house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>worked in the sugar bush fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>worked in the blacksmith shop fixed the three inch auger &amp; the boreing machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>bore some bunks snowed all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>went to Brockville &amp; got Thomas Davis &amp; Simpson Note that was at Blyths and gave it to Kyes the Balief of Mallorytown he came upon the cars with me to be sued at the first court there was a little rain &amp; snow</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April rain</td> <td>1</td> <td>helped Benj Younge to Ripple the flax little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Do Do to clean the flax seed we weighed fifty six lbs flax before it was rippled then rippled it had forty four lbs of straw seven lbs of seed five lbs of wast</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>worked at bunks &amp; stakes fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>drew four loads of dung for a hot bed &amp; splite some rails Ad boiled eight pails of sap fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>split some rails &amp; drew about 100 to the line between Fair &amp; me likewise some bunks</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>fixed or worked at the garden fence fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>finished the fence around the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>9</td> <td>fixed the hot bed &amp; boild some sap for vinegar little rain at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>snow</td> <td>heavy rain most of the night began to snow at day light &amp; snowed all day so that there is no Meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow &amp; rain</td> <td>11 X</td> <td>Ad went to Cristie Youngs &amp; got a load of straw I worked at bunks snow &amp; rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>12</td> <td>worked at bunks &amp; stakes little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>13</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>14</td> <td>Do Do Do Mr Robert Watson came here to see me about the raisin of flax</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>I went to Mr Bucks &amp; got two teeth drawn Ad fixed bunks</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>fixed some tools in the blacksmith shop Wat came here on his way home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>rain &amp; snow</td> <td>there was no preacher came to day rain &amp; snow most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad helped Criste Younge to saw shingle stuff</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>fixed Bills shoes &amp; shod him John Young Criste came up for my boots they fit him James Laltimers Wife died about 3 oclock I helped Jo Bradley all night to make the coffin</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Wil run the East line it keeps the old line on fence pretty well</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1869</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>21</td> <td>Began to make the East line fence with bunks fine at noon a little frost last night went to Jame Laltimers wifes funeral the Revd Mr Brown preached there was 32 waggons &amp; buggys</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>worked at the fence fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>23</td> <td>finished the fence as far as our crofs fine a fine drizz driseling rain in the forenoon Ad drew some stones for Mr Reeds foundation the foundation of a stone off Mr Reeds in the afternoon heavy rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Reeve preached at the School house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>25</td> <td>worked at a cultivator heavy rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>the woods begin to look Red</td> <td>26</td> <td>Do Do dull heazy day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>27</td> <td>went to the Turner neabourhood to see if there was any that would sow flax came on a heavy snow storm so that I had to stop all night at Thomas Davises there is some that will sow a little</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>came home from Davis this morning the roads is very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>went to see Mr Latimer about sowing flax he will do all he can fine day Ad go five hundred of hay from Criste Young</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>went over the lower end of the school section to see and get the school bill &amp; see f there was any that would sow flax there is some that will there has forty bushel of flax seed come from Mr Watson of Brockville for me to the station fine day Ad went to Younge to see about the sawing of the logs that was got of Hogabom yesterday</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1864</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 1 rain</td> <td>1</td> <td>Revd Mr Recine preached in the shool house heavy rain last night &amp; some this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>worked at a drag Ad went to Cooks to see if there was any of the farmers wanted flax seed put up noties we then drew up 20 bags or 40 bushel of flax seed from the Station that Mr Watson cant for distribution the Elens went to see Mrs Dickson she is very sick</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>heavy rain all day worked at the drag</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>4</td> <td>worked at the cultivator in blacksmith shop a little shower of rain Ad helped Criste Young to saw shingle stuff</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>worked at the drag teeth in the blacksmith shot Ad plowed for John Johnston that is the first plowing he has done this spring</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>cut the teeth in the drag &amp; other fixings on it Ad plowed at John Johnstons</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>7</td> <td>Do Do Do in the forenoon heavy rain in the afternoon I went to an agricultural meetting in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>rain</td> <td>Revd Mr Reevie preached in the school house at six oclock we had the first sabath school this morning rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>made some more of the line fence ground very wet no plowing yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>10</td> <td>rain to day made a gait for the road Ad went to Johnstons to plow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>drew rails to the peice of ground west of Healeys made the fence &amp; plowed it for potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>12</td> <td>{in left margin} the woods is begining to look green went to Mallorytown to the Division count I sued J. Davis &amp; J. Simpson they confession Judgment Ad &amp; the boys planted about 2 1/2 bushel of Scotch Erely</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>13</td> <td>heavy rain most of the day no plowing yet cut potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad went to Gananoque took 6 bushel of flax seed to Dr Richmans he is geting some parties to sow it he bought 100 of flour 12s, 100 of meal 7s6d</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Recine Preached in the school house heavy rain</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1864</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May rain</td> <td>16</td> <td>Made a cross fence in the paster east of the Barn to the line went to the station to the court of Revision there was a good many at it little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Ad plowed for J. Johnston fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Plumb trees in full bloom</td> <td>18</td> <td>washed the sheep at John Bradley I took 13 bags of the flax seed that Mr Watson sent here to the station again &amp; sent it to Ly to hime there is very few that will sow it fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>19</td> <td>began to plow &amp; plowed a pece in the grardens in the forenoon then plowed at the east line between the ditches the ground rather wet but is geting rather late late &amp; there has been no rain for three days</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>{in left margin} planted 2 1/2 bushel of potatos in the garden Ad plowed &amp; draged in 1 1/2 bushel of spring Rye that is the first sowing we have done fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>21</td> <td>sowed 4 bushel of Barley East line between the ditches little rain in the afternoon fine growing time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McCaull preached in the schoolhouse the Revd Mr Carrol in the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>23</td> <td>Sowed 2 bushel of barley then 6 bushel of poll oats &amp; 5 bushel of John Younges peas on the fall plowing North of the North ditch worked with the cultivator the ground is run together - did not get all finished heavy thunder &amp; lightning with rain at sundown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>fine growing morning finished the peas &amp; oats &amp; then plowed for more Barley sheared some of the Sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>25</td> <td>plowed for Barley dull with a little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>sowed 4 1/2 bushel Barley little rain the ground is rather damp I cut potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>{in left margin} 15 bushel of Barly in all sowed 2 bushel Barley 2 of the ridges was plowed last fall all the rest was plowed this spring</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>sowed 2 1/2 bushel of Barley &amp; one bushel of oats between the barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Gordon preached in the School house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>srowed the corn ground at the old Barnstead</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>draged the cornground &amp; sowed 3/4 bushel of flaxseed at the North of it chained for the corn &amp; planted most of it Ad plowed north of the first ditch for wheat the ground is geting hard {illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1864</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June rain</td> <td>1</td> <td>Sowed better than 2 bushel of Black see fine shower last night the ground is rather wet to drag finished planting the corn planted about 1 acre got the seed from White George began to plow in the orchard for potatos fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>plowed in orchard the wind is south at noon finished plowing the orchard &amp; then draged it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>{in left margin} planted 30 bushels of potatos in all began to plant the potatos one bushel of all sorts next the East fence then 8 bushel of Cork reds then 6 bushel of Prince Alberts Sowed 2 bushel of Black see Ad north of the first ditch planted 5 bushel of Garnet Chillas &amp; 7 bushel of Cups &amp; sowed better than 2 bushel of black see</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Reeve preached in the school house &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>{in left margin} 12 bushel of peas in all Sowed 4 Bushel of peas John Johnston helped with his teem planted some beans in the garden Ad furred 3 drills for beets next the fence in the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>frost</td> <td>7</td> <td>planted the 3 drills with mangels sugar beets &amp; kola Raba Sowed 3 bushel of peas that makes 7 of the Gardner Peas all sowed north of the first ditch west side of the path received a letter from Mr Watson with three dollars in it wanting me to go to Wadinton</td> </tr> <tr> <td>hard frost last night</td> <td>8</td> <td>went to Brockville with the night Express saw Mr Watson &amp; we went to Wadinton to see the Flax Machinery it workes fine stopted all night then came home at night Ad sowed 1 1/2 bushel of flax seed north of the old houe &amp; began to plow in the north Field John Johnston helped him in the afternoon fine day very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>9</td> <td>plowed &amp; sowed 5 1/2 bushel of oats J. Johnston helped Herny Armstrong helpe likewise fined rain to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>plowed draged &amp; sowed 12 1/2 bushel of peas oats Henery Armstrong &amp; J. Johnston helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Sowed 2 1/2 bushel of oats &amp; peas H. Armstrong &amp; H Johnston helped to plow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>{in left margin} in all 33 bushels oats the Revd Mr Reeves preached in the school house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>sowed 4 1/2 bushel of peas &amp; oats that finished the sowing</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1864</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>14</td> <td>I got Bill shod at Talermans Ad cleaned out the furrows of the oats ground in the forenoon split some rails &amp; made a pice of line fence at the East line very dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>began to work on the Roads Ad went to younge to Hannaa Hazelwoods wedding she is to be married to Mr Camp from Gouldburn very warm weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>worked on the Roads Ad came home from young</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>finished the Road work self 3 days Ad 2 David 2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>sowed 1 bushel of Buckwheat east of the old barnyard the ground is very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad roled some of the Peas &amp; oats I made a door for the little bed room put 1 cow 2 heffers 2 steers in the Armstrongs paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Ad went through the corn with the disk I made another door for upstairs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad roled the flax &amp; wheat in the forenoon bill &amp; me hoed corn ground very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>drew gravel for Mr Weston for a road in to his place</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Do Do in the forenoon Robert Beatty came here brought Elen home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Gorden preached in the school house Thomas Scott &amp; his Wife came here this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>drew stones for Mr Westons road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>drew gravel for Do Do that it finished</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>went to Gananoque with I Bradley to see if the flax brake was near ready it will not be ready for 10 or 12 days yet Ad went through the potatos with the disk</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>went to A raising of Do Reeds at the Station Ad went to a loging Bee of Mr Roths</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1864</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>1</td> <td>worked at the potatos with deel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>fine rain this morning cobled the children's boots everything looks refreshed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr White preached in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the church &amp; the Revd Mr Revee in the school house in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>4</td> <td>went to Marble Rock with Mr Darlin to survey a road to Mr Colans Mill Ad went to Younge for a load of boards in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>went to the funeral of John Weston child the Revd Mr Carrol preached Ad came home with 500 feet of board, brought Jennet with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad went throw the potatos with the cultivator</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>loged the old paster the ground is very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>worked at the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Do Do Do Ad drew stones to station for a cellar for Mr Dean</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>rain</td> <td>Ad &amp; Elen went to Gananoque to curch with the Youngs young people very heavy rain the Revd Mr Revee preached in the shoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>11</td> <td>I went to Thomas Scotts &amp; him &amp; me went to view Meadows &amp; flax for the Young &amp; Escot Agriculture Society Ad &amp; Bille worked at the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>the Boys finished the corn then went to Mr Shels wood to hear the Revd Mr Carrol preach to the Orngemen the Revd Mr White &amp; others spoke on the ocation I got home from driving at dark meadows &amp; flax is light</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>worked at the potatos the ground is very dry helped Cristee Younge to move this Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>I worked at the potatos Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the church at 3 oclock &amp; the Revd Mr Reeve at 6 oclock in the schoolhouse</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1864</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>18</td> <td>Began to mow &amp; mowed front of the old house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>mowed in the North field west side grass light</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>mowed 2 drew in some {illegible} took some flax with us</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>went to Gananoque with Mr Watson to see the flax</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>finished the 6 acres &amp; drew some</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>mowed in the midle field west side &amp; drew in what was cut had 7 loads of the 6 cares put it in granery mow there has been no dew this week</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Reeve preached in the Shoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>finished the west side of the midle field this forenoon little dew this morning cut the Rye in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>26</td> <td>mowed in the midle field East line a little shower this afternoon stopt the drawing in</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>worked in the midle field drew in the west side of what was north of the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>finished cuting the midle field this morning heavy dew with a fog raked &amp; drew in the Rye had 1 load very dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>A little shower last night about 11 oclock Ad went to Beverly this afternoon to bring Isabla &amp; David &amp; Wat wife here spread out some of the hay &amp; put it cock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>mowed a little in the north field Adam Armstrong came here the first time he has been here since we moved up raked &amp; cocked what hay there was in the midle field Ad came home brought Isabla &amp; Lizie &amp; her brother David did not come</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td></td> <td>there is a field meeting in McNiels woods the Revd Mr Reves &amp; the Revd Mr White preached in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Burns &amp; White in the afternoon there was a great many here for dinner the Revd Mr Reve preached at 6 oclock in the schoolhouse</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1864</p> {next few lines illegible} <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>15</td> <td>Intend to got to Lyn by the half past eight train to commence with Mr Wilson at the flax pulling</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1864 June</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>No 1 {illegible}</td> <td>16</td> <td>went to the repair and start the lansdown jobs Wm Killingbeck to take down the hill fix the bridge, make a crossing grub out the center of the road 15 feet in width cut it all 40 fett No 2 {illegible} Corners from the hemlock stub &amp; tree to clear it 40 feat width 15 feet to be grubd in the center for 50 to from hemlock stub &amp; hemlock tree to a stump marked 13 made Michal Oconner</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>cars laid out at the second concession {illegible} put up {illegible] and reported to</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mar 16 {possibly}</td> <td></td> <td>Went to Gananoque Took in the cars laid out a Road on {illegible} the second concession of Leeds put up Notices &amp; reported to council.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c843521a1953b4e1d48753c0cf7e7882.pdf 4aa984e01b4de04846fef29f8e25cb14 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/94da60b8022815a1e5b6d412a5ad0f8b.pdf 3f82f523efa346c752855686918477d1 PDF Text Text William Beatty (1806-1897) 1865-1867 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1865 April April 1 2 Worked at the waggon that I got from Mr Wilson got the {illegible} long peice & it all put together Ad came home from Young Rob Beatty with him No Meeting to Day 3 Striped a pice of the rock at the gravelpit for a quarry I think it will do went to the council in the afternoon 4 made a box for the truck waggon & other fixings on it 5 Ad drew gravel for Mr Weston yard fine day 6 Began to plow & plowed in field East line that he began to plow last fall it never was plowed before rain so that we had to stopt Ad took the horses to A. Fullerton & got them shod 7 finished the plowing in that field I mended the childrens shoes yesterday and to day 8 went to Gananoque with the waggon got 200 of (73s.3d) flour Ben Young J. Bradly & Elen went with me B. got 100 of flour I paid $2.50 to Mr Lattimer for 100 of flour that he sent me in March Dr Richman paid me 1 �$3.75 for flax seed that he got of Mr Watson last spring 9 the Revd Mr White preached in the School house this forenoon hard frost night 10 Snow this morning forenoon all gone before night Ripeled some of the flax to the Station & got a bag with Rubarb & Strawbery roots I expect that they came from Lyn 11 planted the roots in the garden Ad went to Richard Copeland & got 18 bushel oats paid forty cents per bushel 12 heavy rain this morning & most of the day ripeled the flax that is in the barn 13 tried to plow the Stuble land but it is too wet 14 Ad plowed Mr Smiths lot & George Grahms I finishd ripiling the flax in the old house the boys spread part of it 1865 April April 16 15 Ad plowed in the midle field east side of the road or path I made a gate for the road heavy rain this afternoon the boys finished spreading the flax no Meeting to day Snowed in the forenoon 2 �then rained X 17 hard frost last night the ground to wet to plow on our own place Ad went to help Ben Young plow Sod 18 rain this forenoon Ad helped B Young to plow I went to Yonge in the afternoon intend to stays all night 19 I went to the Stone Church & fixd Jonnies grave & all the rest of our graves then came to Ad Armstrong got dinner then to Margrets & trimmed there grapes Ad drew dung for Mr Vannorman half the day 20 I Stopted all night at Granpas got some black cherry & brought them to Mallorytown took the cars & came home at night Ad plowed in the forenoon rain in the afternoon the ground very wet 21 rain in forenoon drew stones to the Barnyard & planted the cherry trees 22 cleaned the flax seed it is very poor went to an Agriculture Meeting at Johnstons Schoolhouse at night 23 the Revd Mr White preached in the Schoolhouse 24 Ad tried to plow it is too wet Sett posts for a gate at the road Ad plowed in the afternoon 3 �very dry with high winds 25 Ad plowed I thrashed & cleaned the flax seed it is very poor & only about 3 bushel X 26 began to Sow & Sowed 3 bushel of Poll oats in the afternoon draged with the Colt the Millier Black Cow dead this morning 27 Sowed 5 bushel of Poll oats that 8 in all in the midle field east side of 28 Ad plowed the ground is heavy 29 heavy rain most of the day no plowing the trees look Red 30 the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the Curch 1865 May May 1 Went to Thomas Scotts with Isabla She is going to teach School in his Section got J. Latimers Buggy Ad plowed a little east line the ground is to wet white frost 2 Ad plowed east line in the forenoon I rased some stones at edge of gravel pit I then spread dung in the garden Ad plowed it in the afternoon I went around the persons at the 4 �Station for the School Bill white frost this morning white frost 3 Ad plowed west side of the path midel field I planted 4 rowes of young apple trees over 100 in all east side of garden &trimed the trees at the old house white frost 4 planted 5 rows of Young apples trees in all over 1300 Sowed 4 bushel of Peas & oates east line widle field white frost 5 Sowed 2 bushel of Spring Rye next the path Seeded with Thimothy west side planted 1 1/2 bushel of potatos 6 heavy rain all day cleaned some grass Seed 7 the woods look green the Revd Mr Carrol Preached in the church 8 thrashd the hay that was over horses & cleaned the Seed had nearly 2 bushel seifted the seed that was saved through the winter had nearly 4 bushel 9 Sold better then 3 bushel to MrVanarum at 11s. 9d per bushel Ad plowed the ground rather wet planted 1/2 bushel of potatos in the garden 10 plowed between the ditches 11 heavy rain last night & all day 5 �oath of G Whinney 2 months 12 drew a few loads of dung to the orchard the lands is too wet we had to quite Ad got 12 bushel of oats from J. Bradly 40 cents per bushel 13 plowed next the road at the old house 14 went to the Escot & heard the Revd Mr Burton preach went down the track a little rain 15 Sowed 5 bushel of the oats that we got from Richard Coapland East side of the path 16 Sowed 2 bushel of Rye west Side of the path the ground rather wet very warm day Ad cultivated Some of the New land East line planted a little corn in the garden put a Small handfull Superfast in the 3 & 4 rows from the {illegible} 1865 May May 17 Sowed 34 bushel of Black See wheat East line on the New land that was brock up last fall & this Spring Robert Armstrong came to help us with the Spring work they are all done a little rain this afternoon after night 18 Ad & Rob plowed north of the North ditch very cold day high winds 6 �19 Sowed 2 1/2 bushel of John Youngs peas on the first 5 ridges in the north side east of the path then 3 bushel of peas that we bought of Cris Young 20 Sowed better then 1 bushel more of peas & 4 1/2 of Barley Sowed 8 ridges of it with timothy Robert Armstrong went home at noon Young Elen went with him we got a fine job done this week 21 the Revd Mr Burns preached in the School houses fine warm day 22 Sowed 3 1/2 bushel of Barley North of the north ditch East side fine Showr last noight very warm 23 very cool this morning a little rain last night Sowed 2 bushel of barley in the same field that is 10 bushel of Barley in all 24 plowed the head ridge in the north field & sowed a pailfull of flax Seed on it then plowd the head ridge of the head of the Rye & Sowed it Sowed 2 bushel of Black See in the North field 25 Sowed 1 3/4 bushel of Skinlege Barley in the North field 21 1/2 Bushels Black see then finished field 26 Sowed 1/4 {illegible} barley {illegible} at the old house in the {rest of line illegible} 27 drew dung to the orchard with two waggons Bill & me loaded 7 �28 no Meeting to day 29 plowed for the Corn rolled & harrowed it it is very dry & lumpy 30 plowed at the old Barnyard for corn the ground so dry that we had to quite it the horses could not plow Humph Young helped plowed in the orchard planted some corn 31 plowed in the orchard H. Young helped in forenoon planted some more of the Corn 1 Went to Gananoque saw Mr Callen about flax straw got 200 of flour at per 100 & 50l bs of meal 81 Benjamin Young paid for them Ad washed the Sheep in the gravel pit H. H. Young helped 2 planted 12 bushel of Chillies Potatos & 6 of Cups B. Young helped in the afternoon 3 plowed 8 bushel more potatos & fixed around the house 1865 June June 4 ther was a field meeting in J. McNiels woods the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the Church & Mr _ in the Shoolhouse at 3 oclock rain 5 worked in the garden Ad rolled the peas in the afternoon he brought a load of hair from Escot for 8 �dung rain rain 6 Shered Some of the Sheep a fine Shower at noon Ad helped me to Sher in the afternoon we finished 7 worked on the Roads I am pathmaster 8 Do Do 9 Do Do 10 fine rain this morning no work till noon worked on the Roads in the afternoon 11 no Meeting to day went to Ben Youngs 12 worked on the Roads Ad went to Yong with Robert Beatty he brought Elen home last night Ad went to help Robert Armstrong to log fine day 13 worked on the Road in the forenoon that finished that finished the Road work. I rolled the oats 2 times & once on the poll oats 14 finished the oats then rolled part of the Barley {illegible} two ridges next to the path the shot blade at the ends so I stoped rolling it but rolled the last sown the ground is very hard & dry 15 went to the 6 concession to let out jobs rather by order of council to No 1 to Wm Killenbek $6.50 No 2 to Michel O Conner No 3 the same $10.5 No 4 Wm 9 �Killenbeck No 5 {illegible} rain to day 1865 June June 16 Rolled the remainder of the Barley Sowed the 7 ridges put the first with grass seed it was not rolled till after the Seed was Sowed Sowed the rest of up to where 17 rolled part of Black See & the new barley very warm day Ad came home from Young he worked with the Robs 18 X 25 the Revd Mr Carroll preached in the church 19 Wm Hazelwood Betsey, Hannah & her husband Isabla come her & the Revd Mr Carrol was here for dinner we had a fine time 20 Ad tried to plow the follow the ground so dry & hard that he could do nothing, planted some cabbage 21 stroked in the sand pit in the afternoon 22 Do Do in the forenoon Ad afternoon Ad drew sand for Wm Thompson in the afternoon 23 Ad drew sand Do Do I worked at the corn 24 worked at the corn the ground very dry the Revd Mr Smart preached in the school house very 10 �warm day a little rain last night 26 worked a little at the corn began to rain at {illegible] & rained most of the day Ad helped Wm Thompson to sow{illegible} a litle below the corn Sowed a bushel of buckwheat on it 27 Ad finished sowing at Thompsons plowed for buckwheat in the forenoon sowed 1/2 bushel in the afternoon ground very dry 28 Ad went to a loging bee {illegible} White I went to {illegible} 29 I went to {rest of line illegible} Ad helped {rest of entry illegible}to saw wood 30 I went to Cristie Youngs to get logs for the {rest of entry illegible} Adam {illegible} 1865 July the Revd Mr Smart preached in the Schoolhouse very warm day a little rain last night worked a little at the corn began 1 2 Put some of the barley in the sumer fallow & planted beans David & Jennet came from Delta the Revd Mr {illegible} Mr Gracie & his {illegible} Anniversary at 1 oclock 11 �3 Ad & Humphrey Younge went to Ly for two loads of flax {rest of entry illegible} 4 they brought a load {rest of entry illegible} to the 6 concession to {illegible} that {rest of entry illegible} 5 went to Gananoque {illegible} flax & low {illegible} 1600. {illegible} per ton & {illegible} 11.17 one cent per lb 65c 2 1/2 cents per lbs paid H. Yonge three dollars fifty cents for {illegible} 6 Pulled daisies out of the Barley Ad mowed around the fences cut some of the daises in the summer fallow 7 went to Brockville on the cars stoped at Lyn saw Thomas Booth about the Straw I am to give him 1/3 of the prise expect the drawing gave Jennet four dollars on account 8 went to the funeral of the Widow Turner She was buried at Robinsons the Revd Mr White preached in the Church drew in the hay that cut Elizee Austin came here warm day 9 no meeting today 10 11 12 {illegible} little rain to day 12 �13 {illegible} rain to day got in A little hay 14 drew in 4 loads {illegible} thistles {illegible} put in the finished the piece {illegible} {illegible} to the ditch & mowed a little {illegible} 15 in 4 loads of hay put 3 of the loads in the North west mow & 1 in granery mow Rob Beatty came here to night< 1865 July July 16 the Revd Mr Hall Preached in the school house the Revd Mr Carrol in the church & the Revd Mr Chambers in the {illegible} 17 mowd in the north field fine day 18 Do Do Do 19 got John Johnstons rake & raked & drew in 4 loads put them in the granery mow A little rain to day 20 finished mowing the field north in the forenoon got the horserake & raked & drew in that finished the field Ad went to a mowing bee of George Johnstons 21 mowd East Side of road between ditchs 22 finished it in forenoon got horserake in afternoon 13 �raked & drew 5 large loads very dry & warm 23 No Meeting to day 24 Ad mowed in the peice at the North of the wheat I went to Lyn with Mr Wylie to See about the flax Machinery that was left there got Beord to draw a load of it to Brockville 25 finished cuting that piece drew in there was A child left in the Station house I went to see about it it was ElizieWhernies 26 drew in 4 load in the forenoon Ad went to a mowing Bee of John Purves I went to Mr Darlins to see what would be done with the child that was left at the Station before I got back it was taken away by a woman from Lyn a little rain this afternoon X 27 finished our haying to day & hoed some of the potatos 28 worked at the potatos Ad helped H Young in the forenoon went to Escot for Isabla in the afternoon 29 30 31 1865 14 �August August 1 {illegible} Cristie Young {illegible} his hay very warm day Ad worked at {rest of entry illegible} 2 worked at {illegible} Ad worked at Armstrongs 3 I cut some hay at Armstrongs {illegible} brought a good load {illegible} worked at {rest of entry illegible} 4 worked at {rest of entry illegible} did a little at the cradle {illegible} 5 {illegible} 6 no Meeting here to day 7 pulled the flax midling good went to the council at Westens Ad went to Balacanoo with Rob to work 8 drew Stones with Doll for Mr Thompson on the stoneboat 9 Cut part of the Rye it is a poor crop 10 drew 3 loads of Sand for Mr Thompson it rained most of the day 11 went to Mr Darlins for in the forenoon drew 6 loads 15 �of Sand for Mr Thompson in the afternoon 12 13 Ad cut part of the Rye & Some of the Barley & oats I finished the cradle & we both cut oats Ad came from Young last night went & heard the Revd Mr Burton Preach Mr {illegible} Preached in the Schoolhouse &Mr Carrol in the Church 14 drew in 2 loads of oats & 1 load of Barley Ad Elen &Isabla went to Ottawa there was an excursion on the GTR $12 each came home at 10 oclock at night day 15 cut 15 cut the poll oats warm day 16 drew 5 loads of Sand for Mr Thompson in the forenoon cut the peas & oats 17 raked & drew in grain all day 18 finishd the Rye & began to cut the wheat it is a fine crop drew in the Bald Barley {rest of entry illegible} 19 no meeting to day 20 drew 5 loads of sand for Wm Thompson in the forenoon & 3 for Dr Graham in the after noon Graham helped to load {illegible} Rob Beatty 1865 August 16 �21 came here today to help us heavy shower about 10 oclock 22 cut the Barley & hooked some of the peas 23 worked at the Peas & drew in some of the oats 24 Do Do Rob Armstrong came up on the cars I went with him to see a horse of {illegible} 25 the Boys finished the peas & cut some of the wheat I wet with Rob Armstrong Bradleys {illegible} Reeds to see some horses he wants to bye a teem James Hazelwood came here on the two {illegible} went home this afternoon 26 dug a load in the gravel pit got {rest of entry illegible} 27 the Revd {illegible} preached forenoon in the schoolhouse & the Revd Mr Willson in {illegible} afternoon & the Revd Mr Carrol in the church 28 drew 6 loads of sand for Wm Thompson in the forenoon & 2 load for Smith & 1 load of wheat very warm & dry 29 drew 2 load of stone for Smiith I drew sone half the day with Doll for Wm Thompson{rest of entry illegible} 30 drew stones {rest of entry illegible} 17 �31 {illegible} 1865 September July 1 drew {illegible} in the forenoon for Smith & a load of timber from the Station in {illegible} & 3 loads of dung {illegible} the station in the afternoon for {rest of entry illegible} day for {illegible} 2 got the {rest of entry illegible} 3 {illegible} in the forenoon 4 got {illegible} drew {illegible} 5 drew sand for Thompson in the forenoon & 3 loads for Dean & 2 for in the afternoon {rest of entry illegible} warm day 6 drew Stones for Smith Ad went to Armstrong Bee {rest of entry illegible} 7 Ad went today for a load of flax from J Booth {illegible} with his load had 1 ton & 20 got {illegible} 8 {illegible} the peas 9 Ad got 100 of flour paid 14{illegible} rain in the morning cleaned the peas had 15 18 �10 went to Escott & heard the Revd Mr Burton preach in the forenoon the Revd Mr Carrol at the church 11 Ad took Isabla to her school & brough a load of hair & lime from Escott for dung heavy rain in the forenoon he then went to a raising of Gilberts I drew some rails from the gravel pit & road to the first ditch fine after noon 12 drew stones for Vannaorum for a well in the forenoon draged the rye ground & I sowed grass seed on it we then drew 2 loads of sand for Smith 13 drew stones for Smith all day Billie helped I split some rails Wat & Lizie came here warm day 14 Scraped a dtich across the {illegible} field in the forenoon drew stones for Smith in the afternoon and 2 loads of sand 1865 Sept 15 Ad went to Marble Rock for a load of scantling & lath for George Graham I went & surveyed a Road at Keatons Billie helped me 16 Ad drew a load of sand for Thompson with {illegible} in the forenoon & some {illegible} for {illegible} in the afternoon{rest of entry illegible} with Elen Jennet & {illegible} to {illegible} 17 no meeting to day heavy rain most of the day 18 thrashed a little while John Young & {illegible} & wife 19 �came here this afternoon Billie {illegible} 19 Ad came home from Young this morning he drew stones for Vanarms well in the afternoon John young brock the hind axel of his buggy I helped John Young to make one John and his Wife stoped here all night 20 Ad drew stones for Vanarum well I thrashed oats & clean them up had 8 1/2 bushel {rest of entry illegible} 21 Ad took a pack of {rest of line illegible} & got horses shod at Robertsons plowed a ridge & {illegible} for wheat & rye mended the {rest of entry illegible} 22 Sowed nearly a field of fall wheat that came {rest of entry illegible} 23 plowed in the forenoon & drew a load of wood from Roberts old place home for Elen is very bad with the Eresiples Dr Perce {rest of line illegible} 24 Revd Mr White Preached in the Schoolhouse &Revd Mr Carrol in the church 25 Billie went to Escott with Isabla brought 2 loads of hair Ad went to Gananoque got {illegible} 26 Ad drew gravel for Dr Grahm I went to John Cowans as a fence viewer with J. Bradley & George Johnston 27 Ad plowed I mended Geordy & Billies Boots 20 �28 Ad drew a load of Sand for James Shepard in the forenoon plowed in the afternoon 29 Ad plowed at sundown he to Yonge intending to go to Brockville tomorrow put weak lye & indien meal to Elens face she is very bad {rest of line illegible} 30 I drew Sand for H McKay in forenoon 4 loads about 80 bushel 1865 Oct 1 No Meeting to day 2 Henry Johnston came with his thrashing machin to thrash Wm Turner T. Web H Webster B. Young & C. Younge helped the big wheel jumped some cogs twisted delayed us so that we did not finish 3 finishd thrashing about 9 oclock cleand the floor & some grain for the Show at Gananoque 4 ripled the flax in the forenoon Ad & Billie helped J. Web at the Machin in the afternoon little rain 5 went to the Gananoque fair took the first Premium on flax Seed on flax & on a cradle the Second on Barley acted as Judge on Cattle fine day Mr F. Jones is giving us $15 on our plowing Match for the first & Second pres 21 �6 I went to Gananoque Station & laid out a Road on lot No 16 Second Concession put up Notices & reported to the Council Ad helped Wm Turner at thrashing machin Norton Gardener was here all night he was out bying Sheep 7 put in the Stove & fixed pipes Ad went to a Bee of James Choulhoons to draw brick from Escott heavy rain to night 8 the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the Church 9 Cleaned 10 bushel of wheat & 10 bushel of barley. Ad took Isabla to her Shool finished plowing the fine day 10 went to marble rock with 10 bushel of wheat {illegible} Barter for the hogs 4 bushel 1 tailing I {illegible}ed some stuff for a hog pen 11 Ad plowed MrVonanorms garden I boiled pumpkins for the hogs mixed them with barley meal 12 went to Mallorytown fair took the first premium on Barley on flax Seed 2nd on Rye 3rd on oats 13 dug potatos 1865 Oct I received 2nd prize from Dr Richmond for flax seed that he got from me at Mr Watson seed {illegible} 14 went to our fair at the Station it is the first & it is a good one I took the first on Barley first on flax seed a 22 �{illegible} ewe 15 no Meeting to day 16 Scratched a ditch across the midle field from the path to Johnstons line in the afternoon Elen went to Younge with Rob was here he came here on Saturday a visit Robie {illegible} Jennie 17 Ad plowed in the Second field the ground very dry I went with Norton Gardener to J. Hougs he bought one Ram {illegible} 8 dollars 2 Ewes seven dollars each 18 Ad & me drew wood & Sand to in forenoon went to Crosses for a load of lime in the afternoon part of it was for Shepard & part for {illegible} the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the church in the afternoon 19 heavy rain most of the day got 8 1/2 bushel of Rye from John Bradley for the at {illegible} 20 Ad plowed the Boys & me dug potatos 21 Sowed 5 1/4 bushel of Rye on the pea ground< 22 the Revd Mr White preached in the Schoolhous & Revd Mr Carrol in the Church 23 Worked at the potatos Ad plowed {illegible} 23 �first snow 24 Do Do Do Do 25 Do Do Ad & me drew a load of Sand to Dan Grahm hard frost this morning 26 finished diging the potatos this forenoon Snowed & blowed in the afternoon very cold 27 very hard frost this morning Killed 2 pigs Snowed & blowed most of the day 28 Went to John Clought with John Bradley & George Johnston as Fence viewers rain nearly all day 29 no meeting to day 30 {illegible} all then went with James Colman & 6 whellbarrows he gave to {illegible} at the ground geting weter & {illegible} plowed 31 Scraped a ditch across the orchard in the forenoon Ad plowed in the afternoon 1865 November Nov 1 Helped Henery Webster & Ben Younge at the thrashing machin fine Day Bille went for Isabla to Thoms {illegible} to her her time done teaching 2 drew 1 load of Sand for G Deane 1 for Wm Thompson & a load of gravel to the house a two barles of water 24 �Ad went to Gananoque I plowed in the afternoon 3 plowed in the forenoon went to a raising of Henery Armstrongs in the afternoon 4 plowed in the Northeast corner Ad was in Young 5 snow snow & rain no Meeting to day a very Stormy Snow & Sleet most of the day 6 I went to the Gananoque Station to See Mr Healls if he had an order to hires hands for the States he has no diffinate orders yet Stormy most of the day 7 cobled in the forenoon put in 7 pains of glass & otherwise fixed fixed the Schoolhouse windy {windows?} 8 mended my own boots cold day 9 helped Cristie Young at the thrashing Machin Ad went to Brockville to See if he could get into the Machin Shop of the Grand Trunk 10 plowed north of the first ditch the three first long ridges there is about 2 inches of Snow on the ground the ground in the northeast of the farm is to much frozen 11 plowed in the Same field 3 ridges more 25 �12 no Meeting to day the Snow mostly gone warm fine day Stacy 9) 13 plowed in the Northeast corner put on a new Share from Gananoque 14 Do Do Do Ad & Henery Younge Started for Chicago to look for work fine day 15 Billie plowed in the Stuble north of the first ditch I went to a plowing Match on Mr Roths place acted as Judge with Messrs Haigh & Ramsey J. Brady first Prize Richsoson 2 Gray 3 Stacy 4 G. Johnson 5 C Roth 6 Sam Johnston 7 Webster 8 1865 November Ford Jones M.P.Ps gave twenty dollars towards the Preimums Nov 19 16 Sowed 34 bushels of Rye in the North East corner of the Farmes where we tried to Summer fallow in the forenoon Billie plowd in the afternoon I went to the Revd Mr White & took the oath of M Robinson & W B London to a Statement about the hight of the G.T. R.W. {Grand Trunk Rail Way} fence 17 plowd in the northeast part of the Place 18 finishd plowing it all but midle head land by noon Billie Elen & Isabla went to Young in the afternoon the Revd Mr White preachd in the Schoolhouse in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Carrol in the afternoon in the Church 26 �20 Cleaned head ridge & furrows at the northeast End of the farm where I plowd Billie came home from Yonge & brought a ram lamb from Grandpa fine day 21 plowd a cross ridge between the Rye & that winter & sumer fallow then I shoveled the furrows it snowed & rained all the day I got quite wet before I got done 22 made better then a half barrl of crout Snowed most of the day 23 drew 2 loads of wood with the Slaugh no frost 24 cleaned the Spring Rye laid 7 bushel in 2 barrels I will want at least 5 or 6 bushel for Seed fine day 25 the Snow nearly all gone let off a great deal of water of the fields fine day 26 no meeting to day 27 I attended the Council Samuel Johnston is trying to get set of from our School Section Messers Darlin & Cook hear all night 28 attended again to day hard frost with a little snow 29 worked at a little house fine day 30 Killed the hogs Humpher Younge helped the frost is nearly all gone again a little rain to night 27 �Three oclock there was a man came here & wanted my help {illegible} span of horses for a day or two. I sent him to J. Johnstons It tunred out that he had stolen them 1865 Dec Dec 1 {illegible} from Mr Ryerson Wm German Bilton came & got them from Mr McCready I went with them they had a fence 100 {illegible} award he paid fine 25 that paid all expences 2 got more {illegible} to day Mr German came down on the express & the man that we have in custody acknowledged to German that he took his horses along with his Mr German stopt with me all night 3 Mr German went home to Picton I gave him my saddle I got Vananorums saddle for an other person that was with him he is to send them down by train to meet a daughter of Thomes Greer was buried today at the Taylor buiring ground the Revd Mr Carrol preached 4 I went to the Station Mckelvry & me cent J. Renny to Brockville to the County {illegible} ny he cent him back for us to cend him to Prince Edward county we cent by the midnight Express with Robert Lattimer 5 finished Some writings with Mckelvrey conserning J Renny 6 drew iron & coal for Fulerton from the Station got the horses Shod & then drew 3 loads of wood for Hally from J McNeil woods 28 �7 took 6 bushel of wheat to Escot Mills then went to Mallorytown 8 went to Mr Gilberts met Wm Parr Saw Mrs Gilbert sign a deed for Nelson Boan we then went to Mr Thomas saw Mrs Thomas Sign it likewise. I then went to Escot for the grist I did not get it 9 drew wood to the house very hard frost 10 first Snow 29 storms till March no Meeting to day a little Snow last night 11 plowed Some Stuff for the portion Margret Geddis come here on her way to Kinston 12 fixed Vanarnoms window shuters fine day 1865 December Dec 13 Went to Benj Younge to thrash they did not come went to Escott for the grist got it & brought a Kip skin for McGin & Sheppard from Mr Houston 14 thrashed at Benj Younge cold day 15 Do Do Do Do Do 29 �16 17 snow snow got doll shod on the fore feet & choped wood Billy went to Gananoque & got a coat {illegible} the Rev Mr White preachd in the School house & then Revd Mr Carrol in the Church in the afternoon 18 made 2 axhandles & drew watter for washing 19 little Snow last night bad with my Stomack 20 Stomack still bad 21 Snowed most of the day killed & plucked geese 22 Killed & plucked the Turkees 23 Startd for Kingston at 1 ockock this morning with geese & turkie & some barley for B Younge he went with me got 2s.6d for Geese $1 to 2s 6d for turkies he got 62 cents fr barley bought 1 side of Soleleather 25c cents per lb cotton yearn 16s.3d tea 3s. 3d David Johnston & Wife come to Gananoque with us Wat & Lizie was heare fine day & night 24 no Meeting heare 25 Rob Beatty John McDonell H. Torms his two Sisters & aunt Janee come in the Bugge the Slaughing is gone they stopt all night Mr McGlaughlin here for Dinner 30 �rain 26 went to the river with John McNiels wife & 3 other ladies the Slaughing gone got 7s 6 for it rain in the afternoon rain & snow 27 very Stormy rain & Snow went to A Keatin childs funeral the Rev Mr Carrol preached in the Dulcemain School house snow 28 went to the Shop made an iron wedg & spikes to fix the Stable fill about 2 inches of Snow 29 went to John Fairs for a load of wood the roads is very poor the Snow is very thin 30 {no entry evident} 31 went to Escott & heard the Revd Mr Burton preach & the Revd Mr Gordon in our Schoolhouse at 3 oclock P M 1866 January 15 16 Jan 1 Went to Robinsons Schoolhouse to Town meeting Thomas Darlin was elected our Ward without oposition fine day 2 fixed a Stall in the Stable in the forenoon drew Sand to the garden in the afternoon with the waggon 3 drew Sand to the garden with the waggon 31 �4 went to Mallory town to the Annual Meeting of the Agriculture Socitie after a good deal of Squabling it brock up intirely & divided the funds I got $36 & 19 cent from the clerk on Tho Davis & J Simpsons account & I got my note for $15 from Ira Mallery that he had on J.C. Fosters account. Vansons Mills was burnd last night 5 drew Some wood very cold day hard frost 6 drew wood for Mr Healy from J. McNiels woods in the forenoon. Elen. Isabla. Lizie. & Billie went to Younge in the afternoon very cold day 7 no Meeting to day very hard frost 8 keeped on fires &choped wood very cold day 9 fixed around the house & barn Billie & the Girles came home they were at Brockville & payed the Blyths $19 & 19 that finished my store dets in Brockville 10 went to the School Meeting was put in Trustee again 11 went to Franks Ogradys with B Younge to look at part of his farm it will not answer there is no timber on it fit for building or fencing snow 12 drew some wood out of our own woods & other chores snow 13 went to the annual Meeting of our Agriculture Socitie was put in a directer there was 2 inches of Snow this 32 �morning Wat went home to day Snow in the afternoon 14 the Revd Mr White preachd in the School house in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Carrol in the Church in the afternoon very cold day snow 15 went to J Fairs for a load of wood a fine day snow 16 worked at chest for Isabla there is about 4 inches of Snow this morning Snowd & Stormed most of the day with considerable wind & drift 1866 January Jan snow 17 Went to Fares for a load of wood the roads is very heavy with the drift Snow with heavy wind from Southwest snow 18 Still Snowing finishd Isabla chest rain 19 rain this morning loaded up the flax that I raised in 1864 & took it to Gananoque gave it to Mr Colton for our clothing there was 900. 2 s per 100.18s I owe him $1. & 12 c yet I took 7 bushel of wheat to mill I atended the annual meeting of the County agriculture Socitie rain & snow 20 rain & then snow with a heavy wind all day I Shod the horses got 1 new Shoe at Latamer put 2 on 21 no Meeting to day cold & windy 33 �snow 22 went to see Mr Douglass about a teacher Mr McConnel & Douglass met here & we hired Mr Hall for $17 per month for six months went to a teameeting at Reeds School house Mr Gorden come home with use 23 went to Delta with Isabla to Wats Stopt all night Benjimin & Elizebeth Young was with me 24 went John Youngs Stopt all night there 25 heavy Snow this morning come to Granpas Stopt all 26 night got home in the afternoon all well 27 drew a load of wood from Fairs 28 went to Escott to hear the Rev Mr Burton he had no appointment the Red Mr Carrol preached in the afternoon in the church 29 drew a load of wood from Faires fine day Robert Beatty come here on Saturday night for his web he went home this morning 30 {illegible} went to Yonge & brought last of pine board for {illegible} that I had sawed paid $5 on the sawing. I took charge of the wood gave for Mr {rest illegible} 31 {entry illegible} 1866 Feb 34 �{ends of lines - no dates} ......his mother with ........ little snow in the afternoon .........brought eight bushel of Peas .......... gave him peas in the fall 1 2 3 snow 4 no meeting to day 5 drew 1 load of wood from Fairs I got Almer to day he work half the day I in yard 6 drew 2 loads of wood Do Do 7 Do Do Do Do 8 Billie went to a bee J Greers to draw wood to the station I was in the yard 9 drew 2 load of wood I in the yard a little snow last night 10 drew 2 loads of wood from Fairs Green helped I was in 35 �the yard 11 rain in the forenoon & snow in the afternoon no meeting it was so stormy we could not go out 12 Billie went to Fairs for week A Green did not come he cut a small load & brought it home I was in the yard 13 Billie went to Young intending to go to John Youngs for a load of cedar I was in the yard fine day 14 15 16 17 18 {ends of lines - no dates} ...........Latimers & met Mr Darlin to dicide .............some at Mr Lattimer it {illegible} that Wm {illegible} ..............awarded damage .............very stormy day snow then rain Mr Preston &Mr ...........McQueen {illegible} Newborough came there to see Mr Darlin they came home with me and stopt all night road is {illegible} heavy snow last night with drift ..................went to the yard .................the yard ..................for seed ..................the last of ............last night .........the roads To the Reeve and Municipal Counsel of the by leave to make the following report In Township Clerk I have laid out a Road as follows limit of the allowance of Road between the third and 36 �on Lot number none there around a rock on to a post planted on the southerly limit of the respectively on the south side for Road allowance {illegible} part of lot number nine in the third con fourth concession ______________________________ ______________________________ third concession {vertically on right side of page:} lot No. 9 Township Front of Leeds & Lansdowne the under accordance with instructions received from the Commencing at a post planted on the south fourth concession of the Township of number nine to a beech tree then Northward said Road allowance said posts & lines are meas ured Road to be forty feet in wealth said road {illegible} of Leeds _________________________________ _________________________________ 1866 {probably Feb 15-28} 37 �Feb 18 rain No meeting {entry illegible} 19 Billie went to Gananoque his Mother took a tub of butter gave it to Mr P{illegible} a little rain my late {illegible} it is the first time Elen {illegible} 20 Billie went to Marble Rock {illegible} barley to get today to get {line illegible} different time {illegible} 21 Billie & Humphrey went to Young {illegible} ceader that they left when at John {illegible} four bags of peas & oats from Mr {illegible} 22 Billie chored round the house I have been in the yard all week so far 23 Billie went to F Ogradys& drew out 100 rails that I bought of him {illegible} fine {illegible} six pence for there rain at night 24 heavy rain most of the night the snow is nearly gone it is still raining this morning {illegible} all the day not {illegible} worked {rest of entry illegible} 25 the Revd Mr White preach in the school house in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Carrol {illegible} in the church the roads very sloppy {illegible} 26 hard frost this morning {illegible} of Ogrady brought load home {illegible} I was at {illegible} 38 �27 Billie was at the Rails I was in the yard a little {illegible} for granery {illegible} 28 Billie at the rails he brought a load {illegible} worked in yard 1866 March March 1 {first 4 entries are illegible} 2 3 4 observation Day for the Quamaster 5 Billie went to Shool that is the first he has gone this Winter I thrashed oats 6 thrashd oats cold day 7 thrashed oats little Snow Bille drew out rails from F. Ogradys to the road 8 finished the oats Billie drew rails Snowed in forenoon wind from the West in the morning South at noon then it turned round to the north in the afternoon fine day 39 �9 Billie finishd drawing out the rails to the road I Shavd & jointd some Staves for two washtubs there was a fine drisel of Snow but it could not be called a Storm 10 Cleaned the oats had 41 bushel 6 3 of tailings George helped Billie drew 2 loads of rails home the roads bare in a great many places 11 7 Storms in the last 3 months rain & snow rain & Snow most of the Day Mr Hall preachd in the Schoolhouse the Revd Mr Carrol come but there was no one 12 Billie drew rails I worked yard little rain & Snow there was a good deal of wood come in 13 Billie drew rails I was in the yard rain with frost the Slough runs well rain & snow 14 Billie drew one load of rails I was in the yard little snow in forenoon heavy rain in the afternoon rain 15 heavy rain last night Benj Young & Wife come on a visit yesterday it rained so heavy & it was So dark that they had to Stopt all night I hackeled flax Billie went to School raind most of the day 1866 March 40 �March 16 Rain & Snow this morning I workd at the flax Snow nearly gone fine day in the afternoon 17 drew 3 load of dung to the garden in the forenoon made some stakes in the afternoon 18 no meeting to day Snow most of the day 19 Billie drew 2 loads of rails made stakes hard frost 20 Do Do 1 load that finished the six hundred from Ogrady the Revd Mr Carrol took dinner here he gave us a lecture on education last night in School house 21 heavy hail rain & Snow last night about two inches rain & Snow & a mist Billie drew a load of wood for Mr Green I was in the yard 22 Billie & his Mother went to Young to the funeral of a child of Samuel Younges I was in the yard 23 Bille drew saw logs to Findley sawmill for George Grahm I fixed Stakes for bunks 24 Billie went to marble Rock for 1565 boards that Elen is geting from C. Young for weaving I cut wood & made Stakes 25 the Revd Mr White preachd in the School house & the Revd Mr Carrol in the Church wind & Snow 41 �most of the day 11 Stormy days this month 26 Billie drew logs half day for George Grahm I was in the yard part of the day I Sold Bill horse to A McNiel for eight five dollors 27 Billie went to the Rock with 2 oak logs & brought some more boards 435 that makes 100 feet at $ five dollors I was in the yard most of the day 28 Billie went to School I Cleand grass seed I receivd from Mr Watson $ twenty five dollars Snow this afternoon 29 went to Lyn on the cars paid A. W. Baxter $15 on act likewise Wm Clow $80 as intrest on Note left $2.35 cents with John Armstrong to pay to H Lee for beef that got for the hands at Lyn Stopt at John Armstrong all night 30 came home to day Stopt at Mallorytown got $10.37 in Sundry articles from George Tennent 31 went to John Fairs to chop the lumber that was left began to Snow about 11 oclock Snowed & snowed so that we come home about 5 oclock 1866 April April 18 Began to Sow & Sowed 5 bushel of Spring Rye on the fall plowing cultivated it it is in good trim 42 �19 finished draging & furroing of the Spring Rye I Sowed timothy on it the head ridges I draged in after Sowing of timothy rain 20 plowed the garden this forenoon then Sowed 4 bushel of poll oats north of the first ditch next the path the ground is too wet to work on the East side little rain this forenoon rain 21 heavy rain in the night drew 2 loads of Sand for Mr Smith & 1 for J. Bradley in the forenoon plowed in the old Barnyard in the afternoon the ground is rather wet I planted out 12 apple trees in the uper part of the orchard 22 8 bushel of poll oats the Revd Mr White preached in the Schoolhouse in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Aull in the afternoon & the Revd Mr Carrol in the Church fine day Mr Aull came home with me & stopt all night with us rain 23 Sowed 4 bushel of poll oats cleaned the furrows & shoveled them heavy rain from the North East in the afternoon very cold the willow bushel is green rain 24 heavy rain last night & all day made a washtub snow 25 light flurrys of Snow most of the day drew 2 loads of Sand for J Bradley in the forenoon Cristie Young came & we worked at the hogpen 43 �26 drew 1 load of Sand for J. Bradley & 3 for Smith Cristie Young worked at the hogpen for the afternoon 27 drew 5 loads of gravel for Mr Smith in the forenoon dug some in the garden in the afternoon frost this morning 28 dug some in the garden & and planted the strawberry that I got of Mr Thompson fine day 29 No Meeting to day I went to Cristies to see Elizie She is a little better 5 storms this month 30 began to plow again East of the old Barnyard that is the first that we have done for a week the ground has been so wet that we could do nothing {OUT OF ORDER, NEEDS TO BE PUT BACK A PAGE} 1866 April April 1 No meeting to day Rob Beatty came here last night with the cutter he went home this afternoon 2 worked in the Sapbush boiled 20 pailfulls that is the first 3 Sowed grass seed on the rye hard frost last night drew some dung to the garden very warm in the afternoon 44 �4 worked in the bush boild 12 pails Cristie Young came at noon to hew stuff for the hog pen hewd 1 stick then went to Bens his Colt is Sick fine day no frost last night the Snow nearly gone except along the fences 5 Cristie Young hewd the timber for the hogpen 6 worked at the frame for a hog pen in the afternoon drew Sand for Smith in the forenoon 5 loads 7 drew Stones for the bottom of a fence at the Northwest corner of the place went to an Agriculture Meeting at the Station 8 went to Cristie Young to see Elizee She is very Sick Mr Atkins preachd in the School house & the Revd Mr Carral in the Church 9 drew 7 loads of Sand for Mr Smith in the forenoon boiled Sap in the afternoon 10 Cleand grass Seed & Sowed it Billie went to Young for a Ree{illegible} for Elen 11 Billie cam home at noon drew Sand 4 of gravel loads & 3 of Sand for Smith 12 went to Gananoque with 12 bushel of wheat to the mill got 2 1/2 yards of cloth for a pair of trousers 75.6d per yard Mr Brough got $10 from the Treasurer Jennie Kinne paid Mr Brough $5 that She got 45 �rain 13 drew sand for J. Bradley 8 loads & some watter 14 laid up the fence around the corner field little rain 15 X no Meeting Wat came here last night 16 drew 9 loads of Sand for George Grahm got 2 new Shoes on Bluck fine day 17 got the colter laid at Lattimers paid him 50 cents for it Began to plow north of the first ditch next the path the ground in midling order {duplicate of previous page} {This first table is duplicated a couple pages back} 1866 April 18 Began to sow & sowed 5 bushel of Spring Rye on the fall plowing cultivated it it is in good trim 19 finished draging & furrowing of the Spring Rye I sowed timothy timothy on it the head ridges I draged after sowing {illegible} rain 20 plowed the garden this forenoon then sowed 4 ridges of poll oats north of the first ditch next the path the ground is too wet to work on the East side little rain this forenoon rain 21 heavy rain in the night drew 2 loads of sand for Mr Smith & 1 for J. Bradley in the forenoon plowed in the old Barnyard in the afternoon the 46 �ground is rather wet I planted out 12 apple trees in the uper part of the orchard 22 8 bushel of poll oats the Revd Mr White preached in the schoolhouse in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Aull in the afternoon & the Revd Mr Carrol in the church fine day Mr Aull came home with me &stopt all night with us 23 sowed 4 bushel of poll oats cleaned the furrows & shoveled them heavy rain from the North East in the afternoon very cold the willow bushes is green rain 24 heavy rain last night & all day made a washtub snow 25 light flurrys of snow most of the day drew 2 loads of sand for J Bradley in the forenoon Cristie Young came & we worked at the hog pen 26 drew 1 load of sand for J. Bradley & 3 for Smith Cristie Young worked at the hogpen for the afternoon. 27 drew 5 loads of gravel for Mr Smith in the forenoon dug some in the garden in the afternoon frost this morning 28 dug some in the garden & planted the strawberry that I got from Mr Thompson fine day 47 �29 no Meeting to day I went to Cristie to see {illegible} he is a little better 30 May began to plow again east of the old Barnyard that is the first that {illegible} have done for a week 1 Sowed 14 bushel of wheat east of the old barn yard & plowed in the old barnyard 2 Do Henery Young came home from the States Sowd 24 bushel of peas & planted some trees grapes & strawberry that came from Toronto for Mr I went to Young on the cars Stopted at Margrets all night 8 bushel of peas in all 3 went the funeral of John Young son of Samuel Young he was buried in Caintown the Revd Mr Deroche preached there was more people there the church could hold there was 34 waggon 2 buggys & some horses got home with 11 oclock train got some things at Tennents 4 Sowed 51/2 bushel of peas cultivate them & then drag them very cold frost almost every night 5 31/2 bushel of peas & oats that finished the fall plowing planted about a bushel & half of potatos in the garden they were the Thompsons 48 �6 the Revd Mr Aull preached in School house in the afternoon & Mr Carroll in the Church 7 Sowed a bushel of that I got of Mr J. Reid next the road & 3 1/2 bushel of wheat all around the old house 8 began to plow in the orchard it is in fine order 9 fine rain last night & a fine day drew 3 loads dung to the garden behind the shop plowed in the afternoon 10 plowed in the field east of of barn I went to E. Kyes to examing some lambs 11 Sowed nearly 4 bushels wheat in the orchard gave it one stroke of the drag then some clover & timothy on & gave it one stroke of the drag 12 I & worked the trees it is in fine order 2 loaks with plowing 13 no meeting to day fine rain this morning & all day 14 hard frost this morning fixed the hayrack then Billie went to Henery Johnstons & got 500 of hay plowed 3 ridges washed some of the appletrees with soap sulpher & tobacco watter for the Borer May 15 Plowed in the 2nd Sod east of the Barn I did a little in the garden I am bad with my Back rain 16 plowed in the same field rain this afternoon rain 17 heavy rain last night & this morning bored caps & shavd stakes 18 plowed in the 2nd Sod in the forenoon it is to wet went to the north field where we had barley last year & had it Seeded down but it 49 �did not take it plows well David & Isabla Miss Hiccock came home 19 20 plowd in north field I planted some Sweet corn in the garden & 3 rows of Sugar cain & a lot of crab appleseed the Rev Mr White preached in the Schoolhouse in the morning thee Wife Wm Webster was buried in the Taylor buiring ground the Rev Mr Carroll preachd in Webster house half could not get in ther was over 40 Buggy & waggons rain rain 21 heavy rain last night Billie went to Henery Johnston & got 800 of hay the ground wet plowed in the afternoon rain Snow 22 rain last night & this morning some fluries of Snow plowed in the afternoon very cold 18 1/2 bushel of oats 23 finished the plowing the field this morning sowed 6 bushel of oats. that is 18 1/2 bushel in all 12 1/2 bushel of wheat in all 24 Sowed 2 1/2 bushel of Buckwheat in the Same field Sowed 2 bushel of wheat east of the barn fine day for work 2 bushel of Barley 25 Sowed 1 1/2 Do Do & 2 bushel of Astrilian Barley that I got from Mr Armstrong it is a fine looking grain Billie got Mr Westons old Mare to drage yesterday afternoon to day Doll is very heavy A little hail & 50 �rain 26 27 finished the plowing all but the turnip ground Sowed 1 bushel of the skinless barley & marked the corn ground planted 2 rows of beans 6 for corn no Meeting rain at noon rain rain 28 heavy rain all day I cut potatos a little rain at night 29 drew 5 loads of Stones for A. Fulerton for a foarge in the forenoon & 3 loads of Sand for G Grahm in the afternoon 30 planted the rest of the corn the ground was to wet before there is 5 ridges 31 planted 10 bushel of cup potatos east line on the 2nd sod draged 3 ridges of the potatos ground & Sowed better then a quart of Seed on the South end of them 9 storms this month June 1 Planted 6 bushel of chilles potatos in the forenoon fixed some & stakes in the afternoon fine day 2 washed the Sheep in the forenoon in the gravelpit went an agriculture meeting at Waldrons A. Cornets horses runaway & brock 51 �the Robson cows hipbone warm day 3 the Rev Mr Aull preached in Schoolhouse rain 4 heavy this forenoon Rob Beatty went home this afternoon he took Elen with him he came up on Saturday him Sarrah Hazelwood fine afternoon heavy rain this afternoon 5 the Robson cow was trying to calf then morning she could not calf S. Johnston A Cornet & H. Webster was there we nocked her in the head & took the calf out of her it a Bull calf Mr Cornet gives me a cows milk to raise the Calf drew 6 loads of dung to the first ditch for turnips the ground is very Soft rain 6 finished puting up a bunk fence in the field north of the house east side very heavy rain in the afternoon 7 heavy rain this morning the wind is South made Bunks for the line fence 8 made stokes & bored Bunks went to the wood yard & Showed Mr McGlaughlin the wood piles that belonged to the different owners little rain 9 drew Sand for Dan Grahm in the forenoon Sheered 14 Sheep in the afternoon fine day 23 storms in the last 3 months rain 52 �10 no Meeting to day 11 Sheered the rest of the Sheep in the forenoon Billie plowed the turnip ground in the afternoon I went with some wood to Mr Cornets for to get Black he thought I was not coming & took it the the mill 12 finished all the Bunks that we have or rather all the timber we have to make bunks & drew them to the East line for the line fence rain 13 dug for the cabbage in the garden a little rain planted some cabbage rain 14 heavy rain last night & this forenoon made some of the line fence between J. Johnston June 15 Worked at the line fence Doll had a foal this forenoon rain 16 went to Mr Ellots & Crosses with Mr Darlin to examin lambs that was killed with dogs could not acctain the dogs that did the damage Ellots damage was $18 & Crosses 7 Ky is 2 administerd the oath of alleggince to the men on the GTRR went to R. Websters as a witteness for B Younge 17 rain the Revd Mr Aull preached in Schoolhouse heavy rain to Day 18 went to C. Young got ellem bark to bottom chairs rain 53 �rain 19 worked on the Roads showry in the forenoon 20 Do Do the ground is very wet 21 Do Do Billie worked all the time with me 22 Do Do did 2 days work for Mr R. Ennis 23 Billie went through the Corn I hoed in the garden in the forenoon went an agriculture Meeting Billie went to Younge in the afternoon 24 no Meeting to day fine warm day 25 went to Mr Thomas Haige & met Mr Willson & Mr Peck & we bought a two year old Bull for our Socitie Mr Peck took him home with him Paid fifty dollors for him I trimedMr Robert Lattimers Orchard when I was coming home rain 26 began to hoe the Corn a little rain in the afternoon rain 27 worked a little at the Corn very heavy rain at 10 oclock worked with Mr Webb in his Cooper Shop in the afternoon 28 helped Mr Webb to Shave butter firkin Staves 29 hoed the corn in the morning went W. J. Turner to Henery Bradleys for a chain & runers for to move his Barn took one of his horses & Blucker 54 �30 worked in the garden in the forenoon & worked a while of the afternoon with Webb at Staves Billie drew 700 of hemlock & 800 of pine lumber from Finleys Saw Mill for James Shepard he is to get 7s.6d per thousand 8 rain Storms this month July 1 rain rain The Revd Mr Auld preachd in the School house & the Red Mr Carrol in the Curch in the afternoon 2 healped W. J. Turner to move his Shed a little rain Billie draged & cultivated the turnip ground in the forenoon & drew 750 feet of lumber for Shepard & 1 load of Sand for D. Grahm about 20 bushel 3 helped Turner at his barn Billie drew 1300 more lumber for Shepard 4 billie drew 700 of lumber for Shepard in all 4250 feet heavy rain about 10 oclock 5 made a box to put on top of the hive in the forenoon went to a Stone bee of Henery Johnston in the afternoon 6 drew 7 load of Stones to James Shepard & then worked at the turnip ground it is very lumpy dragd & rolled & draged it furrowd up & Sowed 4 rows the first row is Rutabago the next 6 rows is James Clows seed 7 worked at the turnip ground Sow 12 1/2 rowes of the Norfolk turnip I went to the Station & met the Revd Mr Aull he came home with Me & Stopt all night 55 �8 rain rain July the Revd Mr Aull preachd in the Schoolhouse this forenoon heavy rain most of the forenoon 9 went through the potatos with the Cultivator they {was?}forward I have a bad cold did nothing to day 10 Sowed 10 ounces of the yellow Aberdeen turnip on the 9 rowes next the ditch then we worked at the potatos plowed throw them 11 worked at the potatos I helped Wm J Turner to level his Barn after 4 oclock 12 went to J. McNiels woods & heard the Revd Mr Carrol preach to the Ornge Men in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Auld in the afternoon ther was a good many ther Rob & Mary Beatty & Henery Torns was here 13 finished the potatos they are buded for the blow a fine rain about 5 oclock it was very warm in the forenoon with thunder 14 15 rain Hoed the potatos & corn in the garden John Young & Elizabeth came hear this after- noon fine day the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the afternoon in the curch 16 hilled the Corn it is begining to tassel 17 went to Gananoque with part of the wool got 1 {bus?} gave it to Mrs Purvis to spin on I was 56 �coming home bought 100 of flour 18s.9d. 50 lb of meal 4s.4hd very rain hear there was none at Gananoque rain 18 heavy rain most of the day we ground the Scyths & fixed the forkes & rakes the wheat is all flat 19 began to Mow & mowed part of the thisels next the path west side I have Seeded it 3 times then left it to its self 20 heavy fog this morning Elen & me went to See Aunty Betsey McDonald She is very pooly Stopt at Granps all night 21 came home this forenoon warm weather 22 rain rain & hail the Revd Mr Aull preached in the Schoolhouse 23 heavy rain this morning finishd the thisels they were west of the path we then began to cut east of the path 24 mowd east of the path drew in 2 loads of the thisles 25 heavy rain with hail this forenoon & Billie went to Marble Rock & got 25 lb of Barley $1 & 50 lb of for the calfs 26 finishd that field & drew in 3 loads of hay 2 of them was thisels put them in North Mow 57 �rain 27 raked some hay in the forenoon a little rain at noon fine wind afterwards drew in 2 loads rain 28 began to mow in the field next Fairs line very heavy rain about 8 oclock with a fine afternoon intend to go to {Benestory?} ridge 29 Stormy {?} Aug went to the Brick curch& heard the Revd Mr Auld in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Denmark in the afternoon 30 came home this forenoon David came home with us to help in the work I took Isabla home to Wat Elen went to visit Wats it is the first time She is {?} 31 W. J. Turner came with his mowing & mowed about 9 acres next the road 5 north of the north ditch the rest South of it he cut about six acres the next morning 1 Drew in 1 load of hay in the forenoon heavy rain in the afternoon got J. Johnston horserake 2 rain this morning mowd a little in the afternoon 3 worked the horserake in the forenoon Drew in the afternoon upset 1 load a fine day looks like rain 4 heavy rain this morning & all day no work the Revd Mr Aull came hear he is to preach to rain rain rain 58 �morrow 5 rain Paid Kithy one dollor in the paper the Red Mr Aull preached in the Schoolhouse 6 worked at the 8 Rye Dave helpd fine day 7 finishd the 8 Rye had 104 Stooks good crop drew in some hay for R Ennis rained so that we did not get it all in David went away to to Wats this morning 8 began to cut the fall Rye it is some winter killed the grass seed is well taken Dr Colman came hear from Lyn to See if I would agree to what the other credators would do I say yes 9 rain last night & this morning & went to Brockville & paid EJ. Sinkler fifty dollors Ad Sent me sixty dollors in Green Baks & all that I could get in Bills for them Sixty five cent on the dollor rained most of the day 10 a fine looking morning worked at the fall Rye finished the peice East line next the road 11 cut the other pice with the Sythe the grass was so thick in the bottom that it was hard to cradle it I finished it Billie helped W. J. Turner to Stack rain 12 the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Carrol in the Church 59 �August 13 drew in 1 load of hay 5 of the Sping Rye then it got so wet that we could do no more we mowed next the road north of the first ditch rain 14 a driseling rain all day with some heavy showers finished the pices rain 15 rain this morning cut the oats I got of Reed & the Bald Barley & the pieces that we left for grass seed 16 Raked the hay & drew it in & last of loose Rye 17 worked at the Rye rakeing & drawing in 18 finished the drawing in of Rye Thomas Bradley & his man cradled the pice of oats east of the peas & then cut some of the wheat at the old house heavy rain between 5 & 6 oclock rain rain 19 the Revd Mr Aull preachd in the Schoolhouse heavy rain most of the day so that he could not go to Reeds Reed did not come for him rain 20 worked at the wheat Mr Cornet helped us in the afternoon fine day 21 worked at the wheat in the forenoon then we drew in the Reed oats & the most of the oats Bradley cut on Saturday Mr Cornet helped 22 heavy rain last night & this forenoon we unloaded a load of oats & cleaned the floor & the granery we 60 �expect the threashers worked at the wheat at the old house rain 23 worked at the wheat finished that at the old house a little rain to day my side very sore 24 I tried to cradle at the house my side is so bad I can do nothing Mr Cornet helped in the afternoon to cradle the poll oats I got Blucher Shod on the hind feet 25 Billie cradled oats in the forenoon I {illegible}them that was down I finished them this afternoon Billie helped Mr Cornet to draw in the afternoon 26 rain the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse &Mr Carrol in the Curch 27 drew in 2 loads of wheat this morning it rained Rob & Mary came hear on Saturday Humph Young & Stacy came here to thrash about 4 oclock thrashd 2 loads of wheat had 28 thrashd 98 bushel of oats & 44 of Spring Rye then we went at the fall Rye 29 finished the thrashing before noon had 62 bushel of the fall rye Ben Hun & Cristie Young Mr Carrol J. Johnston helped & H Webster & J. Reed helped part of the time rain this afternoon 30 worked at the wheat in the orchard drew in 1 load of the poll oats 61 �31 drew in 5 loads of poll oats 1866 Sept Sept 1 2 Drew in 3 loads of poll oats there are fine crop went to help Ben Young to thrash they did not come heavy rain near night the Revd Mr Aull preached at the Schoolhouse 3 helped Ben Young at the thrashen machine 4 cut the Barley in the forenoon then cut the wheat in the orchard & drew it in it is very ripe David come home 5 drew in some of the wheat in the old Barnyard & raked up the Barley went & helped John Johnston to thrash in the afternoon there was some rain this afternoon 6 helped Johnston to thrash till Supertime a fine day the wind South or rather South west T Foley worked 3 days for me on Wat acount David & him cut the oats next the Buckwheat rain 7 drew in 1 load of wheat & cleaned up 11 1/2 bushel of wheat & 22 of Rye took it to mill to Gananoque heavy rain this afternoon Stopt all night at Mr Broughs rain 8 came home this morning gave Mr Cornet 3 bushel of 62 �wheat & 4 bushel of Rye rain this forenoon 9 the Rev Mr Auld preachd in the Schoolhouse the Revd Mr Carrol in the Curch 10 drew up 5 loads of oats & made part of a Stack fine day rain 11 drew 1 load of oats & finished the Stack & drew in 2 loads of Barley in the forenoon heavy rain this afternoon rain 12 David & Billie hooked peas I helped Mr Cornet at his wheat a little rain in the afternoon 13 I helped Mr Cornet in the forenoon drew in the rest of the Barley a fine day rain 14 went to Gananoque with 10 bushel of Rye & 24 bushel of oats very heavy rain got very wet David & Billie finished the peas rain 15 rain most of the day nothing done the ground so wet could do nothing at home Billie drew 3 small loads of gravel 30 bushel to J Shepard & 1 load of Sand for D. Grahm 16 the Revd Mr Aull preached in the Schoolhouse little rain rain rain 17 drew 3 loads of Sand for Dan Grahm rain 63 �rain 18 tried to cut the Buckwheat the ground is so wet that we could do nothing rain 19 mended my boots rain most of the day 20 cut & drew in 2 loads of the wheat on the second {illegible} 21 mended Boots heavy rain 22 Billie went to Young with Dave Elen Jennet Jenny Colhun I turned some of the peas 1866 Sept Sept rain rain 23 rain the Revd Mr Auld preachd in the Schoolhouse 24 Billie come home from Younge this morning he went to Lyn on Saturday & got the horses Shod we drew in the wheat had 4 loads the ground is so wet that we could only put on 3 swarths on a load the Barn is so full that we can put no more in we put the millet & the muticolic Rye on the Barnfloor drew up 1 load of the peas left them on the waggon 25 little rain in the night made a Stack bottom & put the peas in it the peas in it the peas in the field is too wet to Stack drew a load for Cornet heavy rain in afternoon thrashed the millet had more then a bushel Sowed about a quart it grew very Strong 64 �rain 26 rain this morning thrashed the muticolic Rye had about 2 1/2 bushel 27 drew in a small load of peas & thrashed them they are very wet turned some of them 28 drew another small load & thrashed them in the forenoon we then comencd a Stack & put 7 loads in it very fine day 29 put 2 loads more in the Stock & 2 loads in the Barnyard for to be thrashed out went to an Agriculture meeting at Waldron another fine day 30 no meeting to day 13 wet day this month 1866 October October 1 Cradled part of the Buckwheat the ground is very wet it is a good crop fine day 2 finished cuting the Buckwheat 3 cut some of the corn Billie drew rails for to mak a fence alonge the North ditch from the old house 4 laid up the fence took the rails that was around the north corner paster put them down for the center 65 �fence to the ditch rain 5 went to Gananoque with Ellen to get a tooth of Jennies drawn Dr McCrum drew it had MrVannarums Buggy 6 fixed the door of the Stove & dug potatos & boiled them for the hogs the cups {variety of potatos} is mostly rotten a little rain this afternoon 7 the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse 8 Billie drew 6 loads of Stones for John Weston I cut some of the corn dug potatos & boiled them 9 went to Gananoque faire acted as Judge on cattle with Mr Purvis &Mr Blancher fine day 10 Sowed 2 1/2 Bushel of the Muticolie Rye on the oats Stuble got J Bradleys cultivator & cultivated it in the ground is rather damp 11 atended our own Fair at the Station it was a good one there was a great many people at it there was over 20 took dinner here 12 picked Some of the corn it is hurt with the wet Billie cross draged the Rye & furrowd it out 13 Billie plowd the rest of the oat Stuble for Rye I went with Mr S Green & Jos Cook to look for a field to hold our plowing Match in selection one at Mr 66 �Lonies I had Mr Thompson horse 14 went to the funeral of Mr Pations at Dulcimain Schoolhouse the Circut preacher preached 15 finished pulling the corn that was not cut up the yellow corn seemes to be the best Billie began to Plow next the path midle field the ground is dry 1866 October October little rain last night 16 Thrashed 2 loads of Peas that was in a Stock in the Barn yard Edward Mannore helped me at noon had 13 Bushel we then drew a load of the Buckwheat in thrashed part of it is very dry 17 thrashed all day at the Buckwheat Billie & Geordy drew in it looks like rain & we piled it up on the Barnfloor left a load on the waggon 18 thrashd in the forenoon left Ned I went to help Mr Webb at the thrashing machin in the afternoon 19 helped Webb to thrash brock the machin in the forenoon come home & cut some of the corn stalks 20 Ned finished thrashing the Buckwheat in the forenoon we cleaned it up had 58 Bushel it is very good wheat Ned worked 4 1/2 day David &Isabla & Mr Hayecock & his sister come here from Beverly last night Rob Armstrong Rob 67 �Beatty Jane Armstrong & John Robson come here Johny has just com from California he has been away for 14 years he look well 21 little rain to Day Snow & rain the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the afternoon 22 helped Webb to thrash Billie plowed at the Rye ground where the Buckwheat was 23 helped Webb Do Do Billie finished plowing the Rye ground 24 Sowed 6 bushel of Rye the ground is in very good order dug Some of the Potatos fine day 25 I went to H Lonnies met J. Cook & laid out the ground for the Plowing Match the ground is too dry to Plow Billie went to Gananoque with 9 bushel of Buckwheat & 11 of Rye & 1 1/2 of corn Jonnie Robson went with him 26 I helped A Fullerton to Sett tine most of the day the boys dug potatos & made crout little rain 27 cleaned out the furrows on the Rye Billie got wood & dug the Chillies first Snow 28 rain rain no Meeting to day Sleet & rain 29 rain all day helped Allen & Cornnet to load a New thrashing Machin 68 �rain 30 heavy rain all night the ground is all in a float helped A Cornet to thrast at 10 oclock little rain & Snow 10 Storms this month 31 Do Do Do Do Do flurrys of Snow & rain 1 Finished Cornets thrashing about 10 oclock they then thrashed Henery Websters little flurrys of Snow & rain 2 Finished Websters this afternoon Billie drew 1 load of Sand & 2 loads of lumber from Creas for Mr Thompson I dug a few potatos in the afternoon they are hardley worth diging the rot is so bad 3 went to Mr P. Clears & examined the allowance of road on lot No 9 & 10 in the 3 Con of Lansdowne it is all Swamp Billie got wood & dug potatos fine day E. Manor began to dig a ditch from the celler 1866 November November rain 4 the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the Curch in the afternoon & the Revd Mr Auld in the Schoolhouse at 6 oclock p.m. 5 drew up the old milk house for a calfhouse in the forenoon the Revd Mr Auld come here & two or three {illegible} I went to the council with the 69 �report of Clears Road rain 6 worked at the hogpen fraim Dr Richmond & his Wife & Miss Ferguson come here took tea Miss Ferguson Stopt all night the Dr went to Wm Websters 7 I went to the plowing match at H Lonnies Billie worked for Benj Young with the team cultivating Rye fine day there was 9 plows 6 men & 3 boys 8 Billie was half the day at Bens he went to Marble Rock with 8 bushel of oats & got hemlock plank for the celler ditch I dug potatos they are very poor 9 Billie went to Marblerock for a load of lath for Thompson I dug potatos they are very bad with the Rot 10 I helped T. Bradley at thrashing machin Billie drew Stones for Smith in the forenoon he went to Young with Elen Jennet & Besey to See Rob he hurt with a fall 11 no Meeting to day heavy rain most of the day 12 helped W. J Turner at the thrashing machin Billie came home from Young Roby is well 13 Scraped a ditch across the field north of the house 70 �rain 14 I worked at a hog pen Billie went to Larues Mill for a load of lath for Mr Thompson & 2 loads for Stones for Smith 15 Billie drew 6 loads of Stones for Smith worked at the pen heavy rain all day 1866 {November} Nov rain 16 Heavy rain all night & most of the day Billie drew 2 loads of Sand for Wm Thompson I worked a little at the pen met John Cook & S. Johnston about purchasing a hog for the A. Socitie 17 Drew 6 loads of Sand for Wm Thompson in the forenoon 18 rain the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Carrol in the Curch in the afternoon rain 19 Scraped a ditch below the Stable & Barn & began to plow in the field below the house rain 20 let of water & helped Billie at the plow there is a driseling rain most of the day I helped MrGillhooly to load some old bones in the afternoon into a car he is sending them to Montreal 21 helped Ned Manor to thrash peas fine day 71 �snow 22 finished the thrashing of the peas Billie went to Larues for a load of lath for Wm Thompson he brockdown one of his waggon wheels got one of J Scotts a little Snow & frost 23 drew some wood & put peastraw over the horses 24 Billie drew 2 loads Sand for Thompson in the forenoon went to McCrones with 6 Sheep to the Gananoque Ram I went to an auction of Mr Vanarnums 25 rain no Meeting to day hard frost last night 26 got 5 shoes set on the horses in the forenoon & drew in fifty Bushel of potatos to the celler fine day 27 helped Cristie Young at the thrashing machin fine day the Davis got a Ram lamb 28 finished Cristies thrashing heavy rain in the afternoon the frost all gone out of the ground 29 went to John Cooks intending to go to Morton but it rain so heavey that I Stopt all night with him 30 heavy rain most of the night went to Morton with John Cook for a Boar for the Socitie some rain Mr Morton is not at home his foreman had sold the one that we wanted So we got nothing 10 storms this month 72 �10 storms this month 1866 Dec Dec 1 snow 2 Come home from Morton the roads is very bad got home about 3 oclock let the Socitie Ram out to the Sheep a little Snow last night with frost fine day the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse 3 drew 1/2 a cord of wood to the Schoolhouse in the morning then drew dung to the garden 4 hooped a porkbarrel in the forenoon helped Ben Young to thrash heavy rain in the forenoon 5 helped B Young to thrash X 6 Do Do in the forenoon Billie plowd in the field below the house there is a very fog all day with very little wind from the north east heavy rain most of the night rain 7 Billie plowd below the house I fixed the ditch at the house 8 Ellen & me went on the cares to Mallorytown & walked to Granpa he is very rain 36 stroms last quarter according to Ryan thing ther 73 �will be 48 strom this quarter bad with the Erysipels in his foot Granma is very poorly too heavy rain in the afternoon 9 went to Caintown Church & heard the Revd Mr Burton preach went home with A Armstrong snow 10 came home on the 8 oclock train this evening the roads very bad they are about half frozen with a little Snow last night snow 11 drew dung to the garden & fixed the calfpen little Snow most of the day heavyer after dark fell about six inches 12 went to Younge on the 8 oclock train Granpa is no better met John Armstrong & Jennet there 13 the Dr & the Revd Mr Burton came to Granpa he is no better Mr Burton wrote wrote a new will for Granpa I came home with Ellen on the nixed H. Younge & J Cornet is here to thrash little Snow 14 thrashed the wheat had 78 bushel had 31 of barley 15 Billie went to Gananoque with 6 bushel of wheat & 16 bushel of buckwheat I cut wood & fixed round the barn the two Ellens went to Young on the mixed the mornind to see Granpa I salted the hog he weighed 362 snow 74 �16 snow no Meeting this moning very Stormy this afternoon Ad came home this morning 1866 Dec snow 23 17 Thrashed the oats had of the poll & of the little white had W J Turner teem to day B Young J. Johnston T . Bradley A Cornet J. McMullin here for T. Web helped C Young helped on friday 18 drew wood to the house Billie went for coal to McCon for Fullerton 19 took wood to the Schoolhouse a little Snow all day 20 went to the Shop & got 7 shoes Sharpened & sett on the horses Wat come here from Gananoque on the sulky Ad went to Beverly withe him & to bring Isabla home he intends to come home by Young & bring his mother home She has been Since last Saturday very cold day 21 fixed around the barn & choped wood very cold day 22 Billie choped wood in the woodshed I am bad with a cold rain the Revd Mr Auld preachd in the Schoolhouse rain 24 went to the Nomination at the Robinson Schoolhouse there was 21 nominated I was among 75 �the rest I got my name taken of rain 25 fixed a little about the house the Snow is nearly all gone rain & thaw Mary & John Robson up from Brockville on a visit it is the first time Mary was here snow 26 helped J. Johnston at the thrashing machin a driseling Snow most of the day snow 27 helped again to day Snowed all day snow 28 drew Some wood Stromed all night most of the day with heavy wind & drift 29 Ad went to Young with Mary & Jonney Robinson Elen & Jennet went with him fine day the Roads very ruff I went to an Agriculture Meeting 30 snow 7 Storms the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Auld in the afternoon 31 fixed bin for to the grain in Ad brought 3 frames from Younge a little Snow most of the day went to a tea meeting a Reeds Schoolhouse there was $30.50c got at the door there was enough got otherwise to make $49 dollors which was put into a Purse & Preasented to the Rev Mr Auld as a token of respect 1867 Jan 76 �Jan 1 David & Mis Hicock come from Beverly last night John Robinson John McDonald Rob Beatty Mary & two of the Jones girles came up from Young Ad &Isabla went down with them Snow 2 made a door for the granery Snow 3 helped A Cornet to frame & Stable cold day 4 Ad came home from Young this forenoon he helped Henrey Johnston to thrash snow 4 5 6 snow helped Cornet we raised the Stable boarded it in Ad helped H Johnston to thrash Samuel Thom & his wife call here on going home from Gananoque little Snow to night Billie helped Henery Johnston to thrash I fixd a bin for to hold grain the Revd Mr Moody come here last night & preached in the Schoolhouse then I took him up to Mr Reeds Ellen went us took tea ther little Snow 7 went to Township Meeting voted for Cook Lindsey Cornet & Bradley I got a Boar yesterday that came from Marley to S Johnston for the Agriculture Socitie he cost us $35.96c 8 Bille helped M Johnston to thrash Ad & me killed a hog I scalded my arm had to to get Cristie Younge to help I could do nothing with my arm drew a load of wood from Armstrong 77 �9 Ad & Billie drew the Rye to the Barn 10 cleaned the Rye & put in the New bin cleaned 9 bushel of wheat for the mill fine day 11 Ad went to Gananoque to Mill Aunt Jennet came home with them to go to Young 12 went to an Agriculture Meeting was apointed President Billie his Mother & aunt Jennet went to Younge to See Granpa I could not go I was afraid that I would get cold in my arm 13 the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the Church & the Red Mr Auld in the Schoolhouse Ellen Aunt Jennet & aunt Isabla came here from Younge Granp is the same 1867 Jan snow 14 Ad took out a road to draw wood from Wm Armstrong he has given us all the old timber Aunt Jennet went home on the Express 15 Ad & Billie drew 2 loads of wood from Armstrong Aunt Isabla went home on the morning express 16 drew 3 loads of wood cold day 17 Ad & Billie helped Wm J. Turner to thrash cold with Snow 18 Do Do Do in the forenoon cut wood afternoon 78 �19 20 Ad went with Rob Beatty in the forenoon Bille cut wood I have been trying dress some stuff for the partitian my arm is geting along well very cold weather no Meeting to day very cold day hard frost snow 21 Snowing & blowing this morning & all the day the roads is compleatly blocked up worked at the closet snow 22 Ad & Billie cleaned 15 bushel of wheat in forenoon they took the faning mill to Inneses & cleaned 19 bushel of wheat for John Westons & little Snow I worked at the closet snow 23 Ad & Billie cleaned 10 bushel of wheat for Ennes & drew a load of wood from Armstrongs a little Snow I worked at the closet 24 drew Some wood from Armstrong I worked at the closet snow 25 drew 1 load of wood then they fixed the Slough Dav came from Delta with Miss Brandywater I am very bad with my eyes so that I cannot go out Snow this evening snow 26 very Stormy rain Sleet & Snow all day 27 no meeting it is so Stormy & the is blocked up 28 Ad went to thrash with H. Younge thrasher he is bad with his eyes that he cannot go we fixed to go to the 79 �Mill 29 went to Gananoque with 7 bushel of Buckwheat & 15 bushel of wheat for to sell I could only get $1 per bushel I got it ground for it is going at $1.40 at Lyn 30 fixed the flour bin & put flour in it & did other chores 31 fixed a door on the {illegible} & other fixins about the house 1867 {February} Feb 1 Bille went to Gananoque with 19 bushel of wheat to Mill for John Weston I made a Slough lounge for our lumber Slough a little rain last night with a South wind the Snow has got a great fall it is sill thawing the road is Soft snow & rain 2 hard frost last night a fine morning I am going to Young with Rob Beatty to See Granpa Ad come home last night & ran thrashing. Granpa is no better his foot is as black as a pot & dried up. Snow & rain very Stormy in th afternoon 3 went to Caintown Church & heard the Revd Mr Burton preach rain & Snow most of the night & morning snow snow 4 came home on the express Rob Beatty brought his sister Mary & me to Mallory town She came home with me Snow after dark 80 �snow 5 I am very bad with my Eyes Ad & Billie drew 1 load of wood it is very Stormy Snow & drift 6 drew 3 loads of wood a very hard crust in the field & roads So that it is hard to get a road 7 drew 2 loads of wood fine day 8 Billie & Ad helped T Bradley about 2 hour to thrash we then went to Thos Cornets & exchanged 2 white Sheep for 2 Black ones & went to Thomas Reid to See Some timber I am bad with my eyes very warm day Henery Purvis & George came here from the Rock about one oclock PM 9 rain & mist I put in A Slough plowing most of the day 10 snow rain Snow last night & heavy drift this morning no Meeting to went to the Schoolhouse no one came Ad & Ellen with Mary went to Young 11 heavy drift the roads is blocked up I choped wood in the woodshed little snow Billie went to School Wat & his wife came here from Delta 12 Choped Some wood & atended to the cattle soft day 13 made a swill pail Ad & Elen came home from Brockville Stopted at night at Wm Clows heavy rain this afternoon 14 drew the corn from the old house cold day & husked 81 �Some of it some of it 1867 {February} Feb 15 Ad went go to Armstrongs woods but the Road or rather field is all in a flood so that he could not get in I went to J.K. Thompson with Elen for to get the wool last bag 16 rain to day Ad took Lizie home Jennet & went with them they went away about 4 oclock 17 no Meeting to day fine day rain 18 Ad came home from Delta this afternoon heavy rain at night I tried to comb some wool it is very Slow snow 19 Ad went with George Grahm to Mic Ogrady to see Some oake logs & Some rails cuts for himself they could not bye them he asked dubble what they were worth a little Snow 20 went to the funeral of Robert Copland Son of Samuel Copland the Revd Mr Auld preached there was 42 Slough & Cutters snow 21 Ad went to Moorheads & Halls to See if he could get some rails he did not get any Snow most of the day I cut Some wood I am bad with my eyes snow 22 Ad went to T. Blairs got Some rail cuts I fixed the Bobies a little Snow Ellen & me went to G.F. Deans on a visit & to see his Fatherinlaw Mr 82 �Bilton he came from Glasgow we spent a very pleasent night snow & rain 23 24 18 Storms this month Ad & Billie went to Blairs & got out some rail cuts there was rain & Snow at night the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse & the Rev Mr Carrol in the church a fine day 25 John Robson went home to Brockville this morning he come here this day week Ad went to Blairs for rails cuts & drew 2 loads fine day 26 Ad went to See Robert Donovan abouts rails he agreed for three or four hundred at 7s.6d per 100 bought 45 home with him 27 Ad drew 2 loads of rails I helped John Johnston with a sick Cow 28 Ad drew 1 load of rails in the forenoon he helped John Johnston to run a line in the afternoon I helped Joseph Bradley to kill a Cow in the afternoon 1867 March March 1 Ad drew 2 loads of rails very cold raw day I made an axhandle put it on the ax & fixed some Stuff for barley forks. that is 2 80 that he has got from Donovan 83 �rain 2 3 a little rain last night the roads is nearly gone Ad & billie went to Armstrongs woods got a load of wood went for another brock the bobbies I fixed them no meeting to day snow 4 I went to the Shop & got a Shoe fixed on the bobie in the forenoon billie went to a Bee of Jo Bradleys to Marblerock for lumber for the Drill Shed there was about 3 inches of Snow the forenoon x 5 Ad went to Gananoque to work in the Spoon factory I went to B. McNeemes for to get 100 of rails on P. Malonnes acount McNeemes would make me take the pile it was & Struck one of them with th ax & it brock about 2 foot of it I would take it he Said I must them as they came or take none I left ther came to Malonnies & got them from him brought 40 with me 6 went to Malonnies for the rest of the hundred rails gave him 50 cents for 25 more rails that made 125 7 Snow & rain most of the day cleaned some of the peas sold 10 bushel to Mr Shepard for 75c per bushel Wm Hazelwood Betsey & Isabla came here this afternoon the wind is from the East 8 Wm Hazelwood went to Marblerock with Barley I fixed in the Barn & cleaned 2 bushel of rye & sent it with Wm Hazelwood Snow & rain 84 �for Wm Clow first Storm according to Ryan there will be 43 storms this winter {?} 9 10 snow went to Armstrong woods got a load of wood Stormed most of the day Snow East wind went to Elisha Landons his Wife died yesterday ther was no Meeting this forenoon Rev Mr Carrol preached in the Church in the afternoon & the Revd Mr Auld in the evening 11 went to the funeral of Mrs Landon She was buried at the Ebenazer Church the Revd Mr Auld preachd there 46 Slaugh & cuters 12 went to Armstrongs woods got 2 loads of wood Snow 13 drew 6 Small Elem trees for a kitchen & 1 load of wood from Armstrongs woods little Snow 14 drew 1 load of tops then Billie took willie part of the home he was here Since Monday 1867 {March} 85 �March 15 Went to Marblerock with 15 bushel of Barley & got 2 bushel of it made & to get 12. 100 of dust for the rest of it & 10 bushel of Buckwheat fine day 16 drew 2 loads of wood from Armstrongs woods I then went around the Station to collect the School tax 17 no Meeting to day heavy Snow all day snow 18 went to the outlet & bought a lot of ceader & oak rails from Mr Hall gave him 100 of flour & $1 cash drew 2 loads very cold day with west wind & drift 19 drew 2 loads of rails Billie drew 1 of them in the afternoon I took an information from Lucinda Treck & isued a Warent against the parties fine day 20 drew 2 loads of rails from the outlet Do Do {line stroked through}finished them the rails is bare in Spots fine day 21 went to Marblerock with an oak log & got 1200 of Barley dust for the Cows it is 3s per 100 1bs 22 Billie went to Gananoque with Jennet & brought aunt Jennet home with them fine Day 23 Billie went to Young with his mother & aunt Jennet to See her Father the roads is bad I tapd 50 trees 86 �24 the Revd Mr Auld preached on Sunday Schools Billie came home to day is about the Same snow 25 boiled 12 pails of Sap it did not run well 26 drew 6 loads of dung to the orchard the ground is hard frosen cold Day Snowed about 4 inches last night 27 drew 6 loads more dung to the trees 28 taped some more trees & fixe around the house 29 Billie Boiled Sap I am very bad with my eyes 30 Richard Curtis went home with Wats Sulky he come here on thursday I Sent 2 Swillpails to R Beatty with him I atended an agriculture Meeting at Waldrens there was onley 6 of the directors present 31 no Meeting to day 1867 April April rain 1 Rain this morning I Sowed grass Seed on the Muticolie Rye the Snow is all gone except by the fences Showers all day rain 2 worked in the Sugarbush rain in the afternoon 87 �3 cleaned grass seed fine day a little frost last night rain 4 Sowed grass Seed on the Rye ground about a Bushel the ground is in good order for the Seed there was frost last night worked in the Sugar bush heavy rain at night in the afternoon and all night rain 5 raining &freesing this morning Snow & rain all day 6 Sawed Some bunks caps & Stakes the Boys bored 10 sett fine day with a little frost last night 7 rain rain rain the Revd Mr Auld preached in the afternoon a little rain to day 8 Sleet & rain this morning made Some Stakes 9 went to John Johnston with John Robson to took at his mine & them around the Sugar bush & gravel pit he says that there is good indacations of gold there if the Same was in Calaforne they would be Sure of gold 10 John Robson up to Madock this morning he was here Since thursday I workd in the bush rain in the afternoon boiled the Sap for vinegar 11 made a Swill pail & Sawed Some bunks 12 fixed bunks hard frost at night 13 drew Stones of the Northeast corner of the midle 88 �field fine day 14 X no Meeting to day 15 began to plow in the Northeast corner of the midle field it is sod I took a complaint plant from Mrs Ennes against Wm Waldron for Selling liquours on Sunday billie plowed half the day 16 plowed the ground is rather wet 17 plowed in the forenoon drew Sand & Stones for Hugh Mckay for F Deans kitchen in the afternoon 1867 {April} April 21 18 Billie plowed Sod fixed dung around the appeltrees 19 put up part of the fence on the North ditch west end in the forenoon planted 9 appeltrees where died out 20 worked in the garden made a flower plot & planted out a lot of flower roots that Isabla got of Mis Ferguson rain in the afternoon the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse & the Rev Mr Carrol in the church 89 �Snow 22 rained at 10 oclock all the rest of the day made a garden rake at the Shop very wet day planted 3 trees that Ad got of White of Gananoque 23 Billie plowed on the Sod at the South Side of the North ditch it is the first time we have plowd it is 3 rod in width cold day frost last night little flour of Snow most of the day I helped Billie & made a whipeltrees planted 12 maple Hickre & basswod trees along the below the house 24 planted 8 more maple trees along to the Barn & 1 at South west corner of the orchard Billie went to Gananoque with Isabla She is going to School there he took 5 1/2 bushel of Buckwheat & 3 1/2 of wheat Ellen with them Ellen & Isabla came home from Granpas last night on the Express he is no better Billie gave Jennet 75 1b of wheat flour 50 1b of buckwheat flour the roads is very bad heavy rain this afternoon I went with J Reed to Mr Darling to See about a Minister 25 picked Stones of the field North of the house the ground is wet 26 Billie began to plow in the field below the house I helped him & planted 30 grafts of the Red Calvell Elen brought scions from Young they are on the second row of appeltrees from the Road then 27 of the Red pound from Whites of Gananoque then 9 of golden Crab from B. Young 27 took the potatos out of the celler had 28 baskets put 12 in a box in Shop 3 in barrels & 13 in the woodshed rain this morning rain X 90 �28 no Meeting to day fine day rain 29 helped billie at the plow & scalded some of the buckwheat & put them in the old house rain in the afternoon 12 storms this month 30 billie plowed a little rain most of the day I have a very bad cold in bed most of the day 1867 {May} May 1 heavy rain last night & all day the ground is all in a flood no work done I am a little better rain snow rain Rain 5 2 billie drew 11 loads of sand for Samuel Shepard & with 15 bushel & 3 with 10 makeing 150 bushel I am not able to anything high winds & very cold with Showers of Snow 3 Billie drew 3 loads of flour for Mr Ennis from the Station 4 Billie plowed below the house little rain no Meeting to day heavy rain most of the day 91 �rain 6 heavy rain most of the day no work x 7 mended Besy boots Rob Beatty came here with the Buggy for Ellen & Me Grampa a great deal worse we got there about 6 oclock he is very bad Billie drew Stones for M Mckee 8 Grampa Died at four oclock & twenty minuts this morning John & Aunt Isabla was there he suffered a great deal but he was quite sensable to the last I had a heavy fit of the augue rain all day 9 Ellen & me Stoped at Granpas rain 10 Granpa was buried in caintown the RovMr Burton preached 1 Corinthains XV 51.58 there was over 40 Buggys & waggons the church was full we come home on 8 oclock train Roby brought Ellen Ad & me over in the buggy fine day 11 Billie plowed {illegible} the house fine day the ground is very wet rain 12 I met the Revd Mr Baikie at the station he is to be 13 14 15 92 �16 {rest of page is largely illegible - some bits and pieces, no dates} ......the house fine day the ground is wet very ...... .......the station he is to be ............. I mended shoes little rain ............. & Dr Richman there {illegible} for tea we had a Right pleasant time Billie plowed below the house the ground is very wet I mended shoes ...... drew stones of the piece north of the first ditch ............... to wet to plow plowed the sod next the field of stubel {on left margin} the woods begin to look Red 1867 {May} May 17 Finishd plowin the Sod North of first ditch rain 18 cleand up some oats & began to Sow & Sowed 3 bushel of peas in the Sod South of the North ditch the ground is rather wet a little rain this morning 19 the Revd Mr Auld preached in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Moodie in the afternoon in the schoolhouse rain rain 20 Sowed 5 1/2 bushel of peas the 2 ridges on the west side is Sowd with picked peas little rain the forenoon 21 Sowed 4 bushel of Rye East of {illegible} plowed midle field 22 heavy rain this morning & all day cleaned up 25 bushel wheat put it in the bin in a barrel & had 9 of tailing 23 let water of the peas the ground is very wet more rain to day laid up some of the fence for the horse paster 93 �rain 24 rain this forenoon Isabla come from Gananoque this morning heavy Showr at 8 oclock 25 Sowed 2 bushel of cats on the Bod midle field & 1 bushel of wheat below the house heavy rain in the afternoon Ellen went to Gananoque on the express to see Jennet She going away to Eren Mr Moodie hear all night David & Ad hear 26 rain rain the Revd Mr Moodie preached in the forenoon we commence a Sunday School this morning 27 Sowed 5 bushel of wheat below the house I paid the Township treasure ten doller of a fine that I receivd from Wm Waldron for selling liquor on Sunday 28 Sowed 5 bushel of wheat below the house the ground is rather wet there was a very heavy rain in the afternoon 29 let of water to plow the ground is to wet made a pen at the pit to wash the sheap in showrs to day 30 plowed at the old Barn & in the {illegible} field rain at night 31 plowed in the new land it is rather wet sowed 1 bushel of wheat below the house east side rain last night 21 storms this month 1867 {June} 94 �June 1 2 rain Planted a bushel of potatos at the old house that is the first that we have planted sowed 7 bushel of oats part at the old house & the north of the first ditch the Revd Mr Moodie preached in the schoolhouse heavy rain this afternoon Billie took Mr Moodie to Reeds 3 plowed a little at barnyard & the 2nd field the ground is rather wet a little shower to day 4 plowed for the new land east line I worked in the garden planted beets carrots and unions 5 Sowed 7 bushel of oats some in the 2nd field 3 bushels in the old barnyard {illegible} in the new land & 1 bushel of barley on the potato land the ground is drying very fast X 6 plowed in the newland the wind is south southwest & prettie warm the sun is out hot Mr A Thompson here all night 3 bushel of Barley in all 7 washed the Sheep the water is warm plowd in the forenoon Sowed 2 bushel of Barley & 1 bushel of wheat on the new land 8 plowed & Sowed 2 bushel of wheat went to an Agriculture Meeting at Waldrons warm & dry 9 the Revd Mr Moodie preached at the Schoolhouse 95 �first rain this quarter 32 Stormy this quarter 10 Sowed 24 bushel of wheat & plowed very warm day 11 planted 4 bushel of potatos 2 of peachblows that I got of Wm Hazelwood the rest prince Albert & large Chillows in the new land plowd & Sowed the head ridge in Milliet that finished the field cultivated a peace of the field below the house for potatos & draged it 12 planted 9 bushel of potatos 3 large Chillies next the path then 2 of Cups the rest Chillies Henery Armstrong helpd Billie to plow where we had peas last year the ground is very hard 13 plowd in the Same field Henery helped 14 went to Gananoque with 12 1/2 bushel of wheat bought Shovel paid 5s for it a butter bowl 3s.3d little rain at dark 15 Plowd & draged part of the garden & tried to plow below the old house it is so hard & dry we cannot get in the plow 1867 {June} June 16 rain Revd Mr Gordon preachd in the Schoolhouse he was hear all night Billie took him to Reeds he preachd there in the afternoon little rain 96 �rain rain 17 plantd 2 bushel of potatos in the grarden Sowd 4 rows of Carrots Seed next the Shop Billie Rolled the buckwheat ground 18 Sowed 4 bushel of Buckwheat North of the first ditch East line a fine Showr about 9 oclock 19 went to the funeral of Wm Webster he was buried at the Taylors the Revd Mr Carrol preachd there was over 80 buggys and waggons it was the largest funeral I ever Saw hear Billie rolled the buckwheat & some of the oats 20 made an axel for a horserake and other things for it there was a fine rain this afternoon 21 worked on the roads opisite the orchard warm day 22 worked on the roads in the forenoon went to Younge with Elen to See Adam Armstrong he is very poorly Stopt at Granmams all night 23 went to Caintown heard the Revd Mr Burton preach 24 worked on the roads Billie went to Robert Allen for a Some lumber for G Grahm Allen was not at home 25 I worked on the Roads for C. Armstrong Billie leveled the drill ground for J Bradley 97 �4 Stormy Days this month 26 Billie worked on the roads for C Armstrong fine rain most of the day I chored about the house 27 laid out a road on the forth Concession near Cloughlys. Billie picked Stones of the medow 28 Billie drew gravel for H McKeys to G. Grahms 300 bushel that is $5 dollars I worked at the horse rake 29 Billie finished going through Innises potatos & went through some of our own I fixed 2 sticks for a hayrack 30 went to Caintown to see Adam Armstrong he is very bad with a Cough Isabla went with a cough Isabla went with me we went down on the Express Rob Beatty met her warm day 1 Came home from Caintown had to walk home there was no trains runing it being a holaday 2 fixed the hayrack Billie cultivated some of Potatos 3 I went to Marblerock with 6 bushel of Rye & 2 bushel of peas & got the Share of the oak logs that we had there very warm day 1867 {July} July mowed a little in the orchard 98 �rain rain 4 made Slates for a horse rake fine rain most of the day 5 worked with Billee & the horses Scraping & plowing & leveling the drill Shed 6 I went to Delta as a delagotee with James McKelva John Crawford & Benjamin Tette was chosen as members on the Conservative Side heavy rain got home at midnight 7 rain the Revd Mr Moody preached in the Schoolhouse 8 fixed slates for the horserake drew in a load of hay & rolled some of the New field that is the first 9 Billie drew Stones for Mr Weston 6 load I mowd in the forenoon at the house rain 10 went through the potatos with the cultivator 11 mowd in the orchard raind most of the day alittle Billie plowd J Bradley potatos 12 went to John McNiels woods to an Orngs Meeting heard the Revd Mr Moody preach in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Auld leacture in the afternoon there was five lodges & a great many more people 99 �13 14 finished mowing the orchard & drew in 3 loads of hay put it in North west half of the mow old Mr McGloughlin died at 8 oclock this morning the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse in the forenoon & the Bishop of Ontario in the Curch in the afternoon 15 went to the funeral of Mr McGloughlin in the forenoon the Revd Mr Auld preached the Ebenazer Church drew in 6 loads of hay of the orchard put it in the South mow fine day 1867 {July} July 16 James McMullin mowed with his mowing machin in the N. East field he cut 7 acres we mowed in the same field rain 17 I worked at the horse rake Billie went to the Rock for A load of lumber for J Bradley rain at noon rain 18 worked at the hay in the N East field a little rain in the afternoon drew in 2 Small loads had McMullins Rake rain 19 worked at the hay in the forenoon I went to the raising of the drillshed the Boys drew in 1 load of hay heavy rain this afternoon 20 Billie drew 110 bushel of gravel for $. Sheapard in the forenoon finishd cuting the North field 100 �21 rain the Revd Mr Moody preached in the Schoolhouse rain this morning we went to Young this afternoon I got a letter last night that Adam Armstrong died on Saturday morning at 3 oclock 22 atended the funeral of Adam Armstrong ther was about 250 people at it the Revd Mr Burton preached 23 drew in 8 loads of hay fine day very warm 24 drew in 1 load put it over the horses that is 3 loads there I was taken Sick at noon could do nothing Billie drew in Mr Ennises hay this afternoon 25 Billie mowed in the 2nd field went to a mowing Bee of C Youngs in the afternoon 26 a little rain this morning plowed through the potatos then hoed some of them I can do nothing yet 27 mowed a little this forenoon that is the first that I have done Since wedensday very warm day 28 rain the Revd Mr _ preached in the forenoon & the Revd Mr Moody in the afternoon rain this morning 29 mowd in the midle field fine day 30 Do Do Do Do raked in the afternoon 31 mowd in the forenoon Humph Youngs Cradle half a 101 �day at the Rye I raked & cocked some hay 1867 {August} August 1 Made a Stack of hay put about 80 cocks in it rained a little this afternoon we did not get the Stack toped out 2 I went to South Lake & laid out a road between the third & fourth Concession of Leeds an lot No 9 in the third Con Dave & the Boys did a little at th Rye 3 worked at the fall Rye it is poor Crop 4 the Revd Mr Moody preachd in the Schoolhouse 5 finishd Cuting the Rye warm day 6 I moved some of hay that was left for Seed Billie went to Gananoque with the wool 7 Finishd cuting the hay for Seed & drew it in put it on the north mow 2 loads of it 8 drew in the Rye had 2 loads of common & 1 of the muticolie cut around the fences put a load over the Stable very warm day 102 �rain 9 cut a little of the spring Rye it rather green fixed some fingers for a cradle 10 there is a fine rain to day worked at a Barley fork 11 I went with Mr Moody to Escott to preach 18 the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse in the morning Mrs Gilbert was buried this afternoon in the Robinson Buiring ground the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the church it was a very large funeral 12 Finishd cuting the Spring Rye it is a poor crop 13 fixed Rob Beattys Cradle rain most of the day 14 drew dung to the midle field East Side put it in heaps 15 loads intending to put it on the Rye in the fall 15 Do dung 13 loads 16 Do Do 6 Do in the forenoon drew Sand & gravel for McKeay & Shepard 17 went Marble rock with 4 bushel of Rye 3 of wheat & 2 1/2 of corn fine day the Revd Mr Moody preachd in the forenoon 103 �fine day rain 19 heavy rain last night with thunder drew dung 1867 {August} August 20 drew dung in the forenoon began to hook the peas 21 worked at the peas fine day 22 Do Do Do 23 finished the peas this forenoon & began the wheat A Cornet helped it is thin & rather green 24 worked at the wheat Ad healped in the afternoon he went to Brockville yesterday & got home at noon 25 rain the Revd Mr Moody preached Robert Finleys funeral Sermon at the Ebenazer Church he died in Michigan 26 Finishd cuting the wheat front of the house 27 cut Some of the oates in the midle field 28 heavy rain last night I went to Gananoque got a bag of Salt paid 6s.3d & paid Wm Brough $11.86 c 104 �29 cut Some of the oats in the midle field in the forenoon healped John Johnston to thrash in the afternoon a little rain at night 30 drew in the wheat front of the house it is in good order 31 drew in the oats in the midle field in the forenoon & then cut Some in the new field 1867 {September} Sept 1 rain I was in bed all day was very sick the Revd Mr came to preach there was heavy rain all night all day so that nobodie come to the Schoolhouse 2 billie cradled the poll oats & part of the barley 3 I went to Robinson Schoolhouse to the Election vote for Messers Craford & Tett they were opposed by S Richards & A. N. Richards it was a very dull place little rain Bille cut Some of the oats 4 went to the poll to day fine day rain 5 went to Gananoque with 10 bushel of wheat Ad come home with me heavy rain wind South & East rain 6 raked some of the barley & thrashed Some peas for Seed heavy rain with wind rain 105 �7 8 rain Raked up the poll oats & drew them in & a load of barley helped John Johnston to thrash in the afternoon they brought the thrasher here to night the Revd Mr Moody preached this afternoon 9 Henery & John Johnston here to day here thrashed A Cornet J McMullin Wm J Turner B Younge healped thrashd 20 bushel of oats 25 of Barley Rye poor yeald for the {show?} 10 worked at the wheat on the New field A Cornet & J McMullin healpd I cradled Billie helped B Younge to thrash fine day 11 finished cuting the wheat that is all except Buckwheat a little frost last night 12 went to Gananoque with J. Johnston heard Mesers Craford & Teet thank the Electors for Electing them there was a great display they come on the Boat then a bonfire & lumination at night 13 Billie went to a dung bee of H. Johnstons a little rain this morning I cut a little of the Buckwheat it is green 14 fixed the cultivator & plow Billie went to Young on horseback Elen went on the cars 15 Revd Mr Gordon preached in the School house 16 cut half the Buckwheat or 21/2 acre Billie come home 106 �from Younge all well 1867 {September} Sept 17 Went to Gananoque & laid out a road on MrDempsters farm & atended a meeting of the agriculture Socitie rain 18 worked at the Buckwheat fine Shower this afternoon the Buckwheat is very light 19 went to Brockville paid E. J Sinkels fifty dollors of intrest Saw the Agriculture fair 20 finished cuting the Buckwheat in the forenoon cleaned the rye that was on the floor there was 10 bushel 21 Billie went to Gananoque with 10 bushel of rye got it ground for the hogs he brought Isabla home She was at Montreal with Mrs Dr Richmond I helped James McMullin to run a line between him Wm J Turner 22 went to T. Reeds Schoolhouse & heard the Revd Mr Moody preach is was the Scarement day he preached in the afternoon likewise a fine Sermon at night 23 Sowed Better than 2 bushel of Rye cultivated it in the ground is very dry 24 cleaned up some grain for the fair 107 �25 Mr & Mrs John Bellemy from N Augusta & Mrs Cluff from Otowa came here on a visit I fixed Irons for a breaching harness the boys drew dung for wheat 26 went to Kingston to the Provincal fair it was a fine affair there was some fine Stock 27 went back again to day atended the annual Meeting as a delegate for our Socitie George Brown Mr Ellet & me bought 4 Sheep for the Socitie 2 lesters & 2 South downs paid 145 dollors I got 1 bushel of the premium wheat 28 plowed for the wheat the ground is very dry 29 the Revd Mr Moody preachd this morning heavy rain in the afternoon David & Vest Hicock was hear the house this afternoon Isabla went with them 30 Sowed 1 bushel of wheat that I got at Kingston the ground is very dry drew in a load of the Buckwheat 1867 {October} Oct 1 Sowd nearly 1 bushel of Rye that makes 8 ridges & 14 rods of the Muticolie Rye 3 bushel on the west Side of the field 2 Billie drew Stones half the day for J Weston helpd Mr Cornet to thrast at his Fathers I thrashed Buckwheat 108 �rain 3 went to Gananoque to the Fair acted as Judge on Sheep 4 there was a fine Show of grain roots & Stock Sowd 5 bushel of Rye the ground is very dry 5 heavy rain last night & this morning 6 10 bushel of Rye the Revd Mr Moody this morning afternoon 7 finishd Sowing the Rye Sowed better then 2 bushel to day that makes 10 bushel in all 8 went to our fair at the Station there is a good turn out and a fine day rain 9 drew dung on the Rye in the forenoon went to Gananoque to an Agriculture Meeting got a South down Ramlamb from the Socitie to Keep for the Season heavy rain to night rain 10 worked at a beam for James McMullion little rain rain 11 went with James Hutchson to by Butter he offord 16 1/2 & 17 cents per lb we went to the outleth & the 6th conssion rain rain 12 Finishd McMullion plow rain most of the day 13 no Meeting to day 109 �14 went with James Hutchison to by Butter took dinner at Thomas Davises 15 drew dung on the Rye in the forenoon Wm Clow come here this afternoon Stopted all night 16 helped Wm J Turner at the thrashing machin Wm Clow went home to day 17 dug potatos Bille plowed Sold two firkins of Butter to J Hutchison 18 cents per 1b there was 210 1b 18 finished diging the potatos they are poor crop I took the horses to Reeds & got 4 new shoes on paid him 1 doller Billie got 1 sett a week before sixpence 19 drew dung on to the Rye of the piles that was drew out before harvest & Killed a hog 1867 {October} Oct 20 rain No meeting today the Revd MrWallase preached in the Schoolhouse 21 drew dung onto the Rye the ground is very dry the Rye is all up & looks well 22 rain last night & to day cleaned up the Buckwheat that I had thrashed had 15 bushel 110 �27 23 went to Gananoque took 10 bushel of buckwheat 5 6 of BlackSee that I borred of Wm J Turner I was at a Congraturatural Super to the Messers Wm & R Broughs by the Agriculture Socitie there was a fine time 24 Billie plowd in the forenoon then he went Marble Rock for lath for George Grahm I Settled with Wm Thompson & paid him all to date 25 Billie plowed in the forenoon took Widow Austin to Robert Austins I helped Wm Armstrong to thrash 26 Billie wont to Andrews for Brick for Ge Grahm got none I helped Wm Armstrong to thrash 27 no Meeting to day 28 helped Wm Armstrong to thrash Tho Scott come here & put one coat of plaster on the Cisteren it took the Barrel of lime I have got to get another Barrel of lime 29 Billie plowed in the forenoon worked for Mr Healy in the afternoon I helped Ben Warren to thrash fine day 30 Billie plowed I helped Benj Warren to thrash in the forenoon Spread dung on the Rye 31 plowed & scraped a ditch from the Corner of the new field halfwayes across to the Elem tree on Fairs line 111 �Nov 1 Billie drew stones for Mr {illegible} in the forenoon I shoveled ditches went to a dung bee of B Youngs this morning 2 Billie went to Gananoque for some wool & the fullcloath got a coat cut I made a door for the horse stable & other fixings 3 no meeting to day rain this afternoon rain 4 drew sand to the orchard & put it around the trees where I took the mulching from and banked the house with it I found a good many Borers in the trees there was a very high wind last night & most of the day rain 5 Billie drew sand in the forenoon for Sam Sheapard he helped Mr Cornet to kill hogs in the afternoon I went to examine a place for a Bridge across the Wiltsy creek on sixth concession of Lansdowne rain little 6 Billie plowed in the new land the ground is very dry I thrashed some of the buckwheat in the morning I dug the carrots in the garden very cold day hard frost last night 7 Billie plowed in the forenoon drew sand to the orchard & put it around the trees took away the mulching 8 drew more sand Thomas Scott came here last night he plastered the cistren this morning drew wood in the afternoon rain 9 I went to Young with Ellen & Jennie stoped at Grammoms all night the roads is first rate little rain this morning went to caintown heard the Revd Mr Burton preach 112 �11 came home to day took dinner at Wm Hazelwoods 12 Billie went to Andrews for brick for George Graham I fixed a little around some of the trees in the orchard 13 Ad & Billie picked up some wood in Armstrongs wood in the forenoon Billie plowed in the afternoon hard frost last night I am very bad with stomack first 14 Snow Billie plowed in the new land Some showers of snow this afternoon the ground is very dry 15 Billie helped Hump Young to draw stones for A well from our place snow 16 Snowed about 2 inches last night & this morning Billie drew some wood fluries of snow to day 17 sbow the Revd Mr Wallas preachd this forenoon in the Schoolhouse Snow this afternoon 18 Billie took 4 Ewes to Mr McCrones to the Socities Ram put 6 the Socities South down Ram & 10 to our own lamb Billie went with the Slaugh 19 cleaned up 13 bushel of Buckwheat the Boys drew some wood I am very bad with my Stomac 20 Snowd &blowed most of the day rain this afternoon no work I have done nothing Since I came from Young 21 Billie helped Ben Younge to thrash & Billie helped A Cornet to thrash fine day 22 Ad helped Cristee Young to thrash & Billie helped A 113 �Cornet to thrash very foggy & mistee 23 Billie helped James McMullin to thrash mistie & warm the Snow is nearly gone the Slaughing is gone 24 no Meeting to day fine day Roby Beatty come here last night for Mary She has been here since Ellen & I was down there they went home to day rain 25 Billie helped J McMullin to thrash this forenoon H. & J. Johnston thrashd for us in the afternoon little rain to day rain 26 finishd thrashing ours this forenoon Cristie & Humphery Young J McMullin Wm J Turner B Warren & A Cornet helped the wheat & oats turned out well to the Straw, heavy rain last night James Richardsen put tinevetrougs up on the North Side of the house 43 feet tronees & spact paid him $4.30c or at the rate of 10 cents per foot 27 Billie plowed finished the new field Ad cut some wood at timber he brock his ax Cleand 6 bushel of wheat for the mill 43 of buckwheat 28 went to Leeds & laid out a road in the 4 concession I did not get home till friday I Stoped a the Tavern all night & had agreat deal of writing to do Ad went to mill with 6 Bushel of wheat . 3 of Buckwheat rain 29 Billie plowd North of the old house in th forenoon drew Sand for Samuel Sheepard in the afternoon heavy rain and all night 30 very hard frost last night the ground is frozen no plowing very cold day 114 �December 1 Went with the Revd Mr Green the Bible agent to the McCrone Schoolhouse he came here last night with the Express &Stopt all night the roads is very rough & hard frosin the waggon makes great noise 2 I went to the Station to the Council & took 4 affidavits for killing sheep with J Coak cold day Billie drew some wood 3 Billie helped John Johnston to thrash very windy so that they had to Stopt I mended Shoes & boots acording 4 Billie helped J. Johnston to thrash he finishd I abled 5 Billie & Ad drew some Stones for the foundation of Ryen the old house I finished cobling fine day wind very there will light & from Southeast & South west at bedtime it be 45 was north Stormes this quarter Dec 6 snow began to take down the old house but it blowe so hard that we had to Stop it Snowed and blowed most of the day 7 got the roof off the old house & all the long logs down 8 no Meeting to day very hard frost there is no snow Slaughing little snow 9 laid the foundation for the old house & drew up all the short logs & put them up it is south of the barn 115 �for a Stable snow 10 Killed the hogs very cold with high wind from the north a little Snow snow 11 raised the old house & got half the roof partly on very cold day with a little Snow in the morning 12 fixed come Slates for the windows drew 2 loads of wood from Armstrongs woods very poor Slaughing 13 the Boys went to McCrones for the Ewes that was there at the Ram very cold day Salted the pork 14 drew wood from Armstrongs it has been very cold weather this week as cold as any we had last winter 15 the Revd Mr Wallace preached in the Schoolhouse 16 fixed a wood rack for the Slaugh cold day Ad went to Young with Bill Younge snow 17 Billie drew wood from Armstrons I cleaned out the Barn & trashed some peas little Snow Ad come home to night 18 drew 6 loads of Stones for J. Weston Ad & me quarred them very cold hard frost it was a hard job to get them 19 Ad & Billie cut some wood in Armstrongs woods I thrashed some peas cold day Snow 20 drew 4 loads of Stones for Weston Stormed most of the day a little Snow then Sleet wind South Snow 21 drew 4 loads of wood from Armstrong I fixed a chain & Some timber in the Shop Snowd about 4 inches 116 �after dark with wind 22 no Meeting to day heavy rain & quite a thaw Snow nearly all gone rain Snow 23 very high wind last night Snow this morning fixed the old house so as to get the rafters to come togather it was out of Squair 24 tharshed some peas then Ad & Billie choped Some wood in Armstrongs woods Snow 25 Rain & snow then rain so that there is no slaughing 26 put new pins in the slaugh & others fixings 27 cleanad up 8 bushel of wheat & 8 bushel of rain Buckwheat Isabla & William Curtis came from Mallorytown on the cars last night they were at Young in Chrismas day Rob brought then over to Mallory town with the Slaugh there was no Slaughing here the roads is entirely bare 28 Ad went to Gananoque with a grist of 8 bushel of wheat & 6 bushel of Buckwheat with the waggon 29 the Revd Mr Auld preachd in the Schoolhouse 30 I made some spikes for to fix the caseing in the old house hard frost went for the Dr Elsworth to See Bessie She hurt her knee on christmas day 16 stroms 31 drew in the Stack put part of it over the horses & the remainder in the Barn in the forenoon Billie drew this 117 �month wood for J Weston in the afternoon with the waggon State of the Polls in June 1868 Richards Jones Front of Leeds & Lansdowne 209 357 Rear Do Do 119 160 Front of Yonge 186 55 Front of Escott 115 73 Rear of Yonge Escott 198 122 Bastard & Burgess 311 234 North Crosby 83 106 South Crosby 115 107 Majority for N. Richards 138 State of the Poll in January 1869 Richards 118 Jones �Front of Leeds & Lansdowne 199 248 Gananoque 27 69 Rear of Leeds & Lansdowne 111 204 Front of Yonge 198 75 Do Escott 104 89 Rear of Yonge Escott 190 137 Bastard & Burgess 311 287 North Crosby 67 136 South Crosby 120 12{illegible} Total 1,277 1,353 Majority for Jones 76 the third & fourth concession on the East half of lot No. 8. the the allowance is partly enclosed with a fence lot No 9 is all a Swamp & water from {illegible} to 4 ft deep to {illegible} deep from two to seven feet of water on it part of the West half of lot No 10 is a swamp also all the above No are in the concession. If the creek on lot No 9 on the 4 119 �conssion was cleaned out so that the water could run off I think that a road could be made but it will take from 1 to 5 feet of material to make it Sept 1 {illegible} Ad went to Marblerock for a load of {rest of line too faint to read} For more information on William Beatty, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.uoguelph.ca 120 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865 April</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>1</td> <td>Worked at the waggon that I got from Mr Wilson got the {illegible} long peice &amp; it all put together Ad came home from Young Rob Beatty with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Striped a pice of the rock at the gravelpit for a quarry I think it will do went to the Council in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>made a box for the truck waggon &amp; other fixings on it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad drew gravel for Mr Weston yard fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Began to plow &amp; plowed in field East line that he began to plow last fall it never was plowed before rain so that we had to stopt Ad took the horses to A. Fullerton &amp; got them shod</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>finished the plowing in that field I mended the childrens shoes yesterday and to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>went to Gananoque with the waggon got 200 of (73s.3d) flour Ben Young J. Bradly &amp; Elen went with me B. got 100 of flour I paid $2.50 to Mr Lattimer for 100 of flour that he sent me in March Dr Richman paid me $3.75 for flax seed that he got of Mr Watson last spring</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr White preached in the School house this forenoon hard frost night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Snow this morning forenoon all gone before night Ripeled some of the flax to the Station &amp; got a bag with Rubarb &amp; Strawbery roots I expect that they came from Lyn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>planted the roots in the garden Ad went to Richard Copeland &amp; got 18 bus oats paid forty cents per bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>heavy rain this morning &amp; most of the day ripeled the flax that is in the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>tried to plow the Stuble land but it is too wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad plowed Mr Smiths lot &amp; George Grahms I finishd ripiling the flax in the old house the boys spread part of it</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <p>April</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad plowed in the midle field east side of the road or path I made a gate for the road heavy rain this afternoon the boys finished spreading the flax</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day Snowed in the forenoon then rained</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>hard frost last night the ground to wet to plow on our own place Ad went to help Ben Young plow Sod</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>rain this forenoon Ad helped B Young to plow I went to Yonge in the afternoon intend to stays all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>19</td> <td>I went to the Stone Church &amp; fixd Jonnies grave &amp; all the rest of our graves then came to Ad Armstrong got dinner then to Margrets &amp; trimmed there grapes Ad drew dung for Mr Vannorman half the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>I Stopted all night at Granpas got some black cherry &amp; brought them to Mallorytown took the cars &amp; came home at night Ad plowed in the forenoon rain in the afternoon the ground very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>rain in forenoon drew stones to the Barnyard &amp; planted the cherry trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>cleaned the flax seed it is very poor went to an Agriculture Meeting at Johnstons Schoolhouse at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr White preachd in the Schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad tried to plow it is too wet Sett posts for a gate at the road Ad plowed in the afternoon very dry with high winds</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad plowed I thrashed &amp; cleaned the flax seed it is very poor &amp; only about 3 bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>began to Sow &amp; Sowed 3 bushel of Poll oats in the afternoon draged with the Colt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>the Millier Black Cow dead this morning</td> <td>27</td> <td>Sowed 5 bushel of Poll oats that 8 in all in the midle field east side of</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad plowed the ground is heavy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>heavy rain most of the day no plowing the trees look Red</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the Curch</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <p><br />May</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>1</td> <td>Went to Thomas Scotts with Isabla She is going to teach School in his Section got J. Latimers Buggy Ad plowed a little east line the ground is to wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>white frost</td> <td>2</td> <td>Ad plowed east line in the forenoon I rased some stones at edge of gravel pit I then spread dung in the garden Ad plowed it in the afternoon I went around the persons at the Station for the School Bill white frost this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>white frost</td> <td>3</td> <td>Ad plowed west side of the path midel field I planted 4 rowes of young apple trees over 100 in all east side of garden &amp; trimed the trees at the old house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>white frost</td> <td>4</td> <td>planted 5 rows of Youngr apples trees in all over 1300 Sowed 4 bushel of Peas &amp; oates east line widle field white frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Sowed 2 bushel of Spring Rye next the path Seeded with Thimothy west side planted 1 1/2 bushel of potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>heavy rain all day cleaned some grass Seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol Preached in the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>thrashd the hay that was over horses &amp; cleaned the Seed had nearly 2 bushel seifted the seed that was saved through the winter had nearly 4 bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>the woods look green</td> <td>9</td> <td>Sold better then 3 bushel to Mr Vanarum at lls. 9d per bushel Ad plowed the ground rather wet planted 1/2 bushel of potatos in the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>plowed between the ditches</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>drew a few loads of dung to the orchard the lands is too wet we had to quite Ad got 12 bushel of oats from J. Bradly 40 cents per bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>oath of G Whinney 2 months</td> <td>13</td> <td>plowed next the road at the old house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>went to the Escot &amp; heard the Revd Mr Burton preach went down the track a little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Sowed 5 bushel of the oats that we got from Richard Coapland East side of the path</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Sowed 2 bushel of Rye west Side of the path the ground rather wet very warm day Ad cultivated Some of the New land East line planted a little corn in the garden put a Small handfull Superfast in the 3 &amp; 4 rows from the {illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <p>May</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>17</td> <td>Sowed 34 bushel of Black See wheat East line on the New land that was brock up last fall &amp; this Spring Robert Armstrong came to help us with the Spring work they are all done a little rain this afternoon after night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad &amp; Rob plowed north of the North ditch very cold day high winds</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Sowed 2 1/2 bushel of John Youngs peas on the first 5 ridges in the north side east of the path then 3 bushel of peas that we bought of Cris Young</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Sowed better then 1 bushel more of peas &amp; 4 1/2 of Barley Sowed 8 ridges of it with timothy Robert Armstrong went home at noon Young Elen went with him we got a fine job done this week</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Burns preached in the School houses fine warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Sowed 3 1/2 bushel of Barley North of the north ditch East side fine Showr last noight very warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>very cool this morning a little rain last night Sowed 2 bushel of barley in the same field that is 10 bushel of Barley in all</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>plowed the head ridge in the north field &amp; sowed a pailfull of flax Seed on it then plowd the head ridge of the head of the Rye &amp; Sowed it Sowed 2 bushel of Black See in the North field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Sowed 1 3/4 bushel of Skinlege Barley in the North field 21 1/2 Bushels Black see then finished field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Sowed 1/4 {illegible} barley {illegible} at the old house in the {rest of line illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>drew dung to the orchard with two waggons Bill &amp; me loaded</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>plowed for the Corn rolled &amp; harrowed it it is very dry &amp; lumpy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>plowed at the old Barnyard for corn the ground so dry that we had to quite it the horses could not plow Humph Young helped plowed in the orchard planted some corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>plowed in the orchard H. Young helped in forenoon planted some more of the Corn</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <p>June</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>1</td> <td>Went to Gananoque saw Mr Callen about flax straw got 200 of flour at per 100 &amp; 50l bs of meal 81 Benjamin Young paid for them Ad washed the Sheep in the gravel pit H. H. Young helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>planted 12 bushel of Chillies Potatos &amp; 6 of Cups B. Young helped in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>plowed 8 bushel more potatos &amp; fixed around the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>ther was a field meeting in J. MeNiels woods the Rovd Mr Carrol preached in the Church &amp; Mr in the Shoolhouse at 3 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>worked in the garden Ad rolled the peas in the afternoon he brought a load of hair from Escot for dung</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Shered Some of the Sheep a fine Shower at noon Ad helped me to Sher in the afternoon we finished</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>worked on the Roads I am pathmaster</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>fine rain this morning no work till noon worked on the Roads in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day went to Ben Youngs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>worked on the Roads Ad went to Yong with Robert Beatty he brought Elen home last night Ad went to help Robert Armstrong to log fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>worked on the Road in the forenoon that finished that finished the Road work. I rolled the oats 2 times &amp; once on the poll oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>finished the oats then rolled part of the Barley {illegible} two ridges next to the path the shot blade at the ends so I stoped rolling it but rolled the last sown the ground is very hard &amp; dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>went to the 6 concession to let out jobs rather by order of council to No 1 to Wm Killenbek $6.50 No 2 to Michel O Conner No 3 the same $10.5 No 4 Wm Killenbeck No 5 {illegible} rain to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865 June</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>16</td> <td>Rolled the remainder of the Barley Sowed the 7 ridges put the first with grass seed it was not rolled till after the Seed was Sowd Sowd the rest of up to where</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>rolled part of Black See &amp; the new barley very warm day Ad came home from Young he worked with the Robs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carroll preached in the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Wm Hazelwood Betsey, Hannah &amp; her husband Isabla come her &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol was here for dinner we had a fine time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad tried to plow the follow the ground so dry &amp; hard that he could do nothing, planted some cabbage</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>stroked in the sand pit in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>DO Do in the forenoon Ad afternoon Ad drew sand for Wm Thompson in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad drew sand Do Do I worked at the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>worked at the corn the ground very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Smart preached in the school house very warm day a little rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>worked a little at the corn began to rain at {illegible] &amp; rained most of the day Ad helped Wm Thompson to sow{illegible} a litle below the corn Sowed a bushel of buckwheat on it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad finished sowing at Thompsons plowed for buckwheat in the forenoon sowed 1/2 bushel in the afternoon ground very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad went to a loging bee {illegible} White I went to {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>I went to {rest of line illegible} Ad helped {rest of entry illegible}to saw wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>I went to Cristie Youngs to get logs for the {rest of entry illegible} Adam {illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <p>July the Revd Mr Smart preached in the Schoolhouse very warm day a little rain last night worked a little at the corn began</p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>Put some of the barley in the sumer fallow &amp; planted beans David &amp; Jennet came from Delta</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr {illegible} Mr Gracie &amp; his {illegible} Anniversary at 1 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Ad &amp; Humphrey Younge went to Ly for two loads of flax {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>they brought a load {rest of entry illegible} to the 6 concession to {illegible} that {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>went to Gananoque {illegible} flax &amp; low {illegible} 1600. {illegible} per ton &amp; {illegible} 11.17 one cent per lb 65c 2 1/2 cents per lbs paid H. Yonge three dollars fifty cents for {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Pulled daisies out of the Barley Ad mowed around the fences cut some of the daises in the summer fallow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>went to Brockville on the cars stoped at Lyn saw Thomas Booth about the Straw I am to give him 1/3 of the prise expect the drawing gave Jennet four dollars on account</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>went to the funeral of the Widow Turner She was buried at Robinsons the Revd Mr White preached in the Church drew in the hay that cut Elizee Austin came here warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting today</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>{illegible} little rain to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>{illegible} rain to day got in A little hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>drew in 4 loads {illegible} thistles {illegible} put in the finished the piece {illegible} {illegible} to the ditch &amp; mowed a little {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>in 4 loads of hay put 3 of the loads in the North west mow &amp; 1 in granery mow Rob Beatty came here to night&lt;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <p><br />July</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July 16</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Hall Preached in the school house the Revd Mr Carrol in the church &amp; the Revd Mr Chambers in the {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>mowd in the north field fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>got John Johnstons rake &amp; raked &amp; drew in 4 loads put them in the granery mow A little rain to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>finished mowing the field north in the forenoon got the horserake &amp; raked &amp; drew in that finishd the field Ad went to a mowing bee of George Johnstons</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>mowd East Side of road between ditchs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>finishd it in forenoon got horserake in afternoon raked &amp; drew 5 large loads very dry &amp; warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>No Meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad mowed in the peice at the North of the wheat I went to Lyn with Mr Wylie to See about the flax Machinery that was left there got Beord to draw a load of it to Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>finished cuting that piece drew in there was A child left in the Station house I went to see about it it was Elizie Whernies</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>drew in 4 load in the forenoon Ad went to a mowing Bee of John Purvis I went to Mr Darlins to see what would be done with the child that was left at the Station before I got back it was taken away by a woman from Lyn a little rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>finished our haying to day &amp; hoed some of the potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>worked at the potatos Ad helped H Young in the forenoon went to Escot for Isabla in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <p><br />August</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>1</td> <td>{illegible} Cristie Young {illegible} his hay very warm day Ad worked at {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>worked at {illegible} Ad worked at Armstrongs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>I cut some hay at Armstrongs {illegible} brought a good load {illegible} worked at {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>worked at {rest of entry illegible} did a little at the cradle {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting here to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>pulled the flax midling good went to the council at Westens Ad went to Balacanoo with Rob to work</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>drew Stones with Doll for Mr Thompson on the stoneboat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Cut part of the Rye it is a poor crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>drew 3 loads of Sand for Mr Thompson it rained most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>went to Mr Darlins for in the forenoon drew 6 loads of Sand for Mr Thompson in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Ad cut part of the Rye &amp; Some of the Barley &amp; oats I finished the cradle &amp; we both cut oats Ad came from Young last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>went &amp; heard the Revd Mr Burton Preach Mr {illegible} Preached in the Schoolhouse &amp; Mr Carrol in the Church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>drew in 2 loads of oats &amp; 1 load of Barley Ad Elen &amp; Isabla went to Ottawa there was an excursion on the GTR $12 each came home at 10 oclock at night day 15 cut</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>cut the poll oats warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>drew 5 loads of Sand for Mr Thompson in the forenoon cut the peas &amp; oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>raked &amp; drew in grain all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>finishd the Rye &amp; began to cut the wheat it is a fine crop drew in the Bald Barley {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>19</td> <td>no meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>drew 5 loads of sand for Wm Thompson in the forenoon &amp; 3 for Dr Graham in the after noon Graham helped to load {illegible} Rob Beatty</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>came here today to help us heavy shower about 10 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>cut the Barley &amp; hooked some of the peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>worked at the Peas &amp; drew in some of the oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Do Do Rob Armstrong came up on the cars I went with him to see a horse of {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>the Boys finished the peas &amp; cut some of the wheat I wet with Rob Armstrong Bradleys {illegible} Reeds to see some horses he wants to bye a teem James Hazelwood came here on the two {illegible} went home this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>dug a load in the gravel pit got {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd {illegible} preached forenoon in the schoolhouse &amp; the Revd Mr Willson in {illegible} afternoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>drew 6 loads of sand for Wm Thompson in the forenoon &amp; 2 load for Smith &amp; 1 load of wheat very warm &amp; dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>drew 2 load of stone for Smiith I drew sone half the day with Doll for Wm Thompson{rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>drew stones {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>{illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865 September</p> <p>July</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>drew {illegible} in the forenoon for Smith &amp; a load of timber from the Station in {illegible} &amp; 3 loads of dung {illegible} the station in the afternoon for {rest of entry illegible} day for {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>got the {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>{illegible} in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>got {illegible} drew {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>drew sand for Thompson in the forenoon &amp; 3 loads for Dean &amp; 2 for in the afternoon {rest of entry illegible} warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>drew Stones for Smith Ad went to Armstrong Bee {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad went today for a load of flax from J Booth {illegible} with his load had 1 ton &amp; 20 got {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>{illegible} the peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad got 100 of flour paid 14{illegible} rain in the morning cleaned the peas had 15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>went to Escott &amp; heard the Revd Mr Burton preach in the forenoon the Revd Mr Carrol at the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad took Isabla to her school &amp; brough a load of hair &amp; lime from Escott for dung heavy rain in the forenoon he then went to a raising of Gilberts I drew some rails from the gravel pit &amp; road to the first ditch fine after noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>drew stones for Vannaorum for a well in the forenoon draged the rye ground &amp; I sowed grass seed on it we then drew 2 loads of sand for Smith</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>drew stones for Smith all day Billie helped I split some rails Wat &amp; Lizie came here warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Scraped a dtich across the {illegible} field in the forenoon drew stones for Smith in the afternoon and 2 loads of sand</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865 Sept</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad went to Marble Rock for a load of scantling &amp; lath for George Graham I went &amp; surveyed a Road at Keatons Billie helped me</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Ad drew a load of sand for Thompson with {illegible} in the forenoon &amp; some {illegible} for {illegible} in the afternoon{rest of entry illegible} with Elen Jennet &amp; {illegible} to {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting to day heavy rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>thrashed a little while John Young &amp; {illegible} &amp; wife came here this afternoon Billie {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad came home from Young this morning he drew stones for Vanarms well in the afternoon John young brock the hind axel of his buggy I helped John Young to make one John and his Wife stoped here all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad drew stones for Vanarum well I thrashed oats &amp; clean them up had 8 1/2 bushel {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad took a pack of {rest of line illegible} &amp; got horses shod at Robertsons plowed a ridge &amp; {illegible} for wheat &amp; rye mended the {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Sowed nearly a field of fall wheat that came {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>plowed in the forenoon &amp; drew a load of wood from Roberts old place home for Elen is very bad with the Eresiples Dr Perce {rest of line illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr White Preached in the Schoolhouse &amp; Revd Mr Carrol in the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Billie went to Escott with Isabla brought 2 loads of hair Ad went to Gananoque got {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad drew gravel for Dr Grahm I went to John Cowans as a fence viewer with J. Bradley &amp; George Johnston</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad plowed I mended Geordy &amp; Billies Boots</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad drew a load of Sand for James Shepard in the forenoon plowed in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad plowed at sundown he to Yonge intending to go to Brockville tomorrow put weak lye &amp; indien meal to Ellens face she is very bad {rest of line illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>I drew Sand for H McKay in forenoon 4 loads about 80 bushel</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <p><br />Oct</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td></td> <td>No Meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Henry Johnston came with his thrashing machin to thrash Wm Turner T. Web H Webster B. Young &amp; C. Younge helped the big wheel jumped some cogs twisted delayed us so that we did not finish</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>finishd thrashing about 9 oclock cleand the floor &amp; some grain for the Show at Gananoque</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>ripled the flax in the forenoon Ad &amp; Billie helped J. Web at the Machin in the afternoon little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>went to the Gananoque fair took the first Premium on flax Seed on flax &amp; on a cradle the Second on Barley acted as Judge on Cattle fine day Mr F. Jones is giving us $15 on our plowing Match for the first &amp; Second pres</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>I went to Gananoque Station &amp; laid out a Road on lot No 16 Second Concession put up Notices &amp; reported to the Council Ad helped Wm Turner at thrashing machin Norton Gardener was here all night he was out bying Sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>put in the Stove &amp; fixed pipes Ad went to a Bee of James Choulhoons to draw brick from Escott heavy rain to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the Church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Cleaned 10 bushel of wheat &amp; 10 bushel of barley. Ad took Isabla to her Shool finished plowing the fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>went to marble rock with 10 bushel of wheat {illegible} Barter for the hogs 4 bushel 1 tailing I {illegible}ed some stuff for a hog pen</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad plowed Mr Vonanorms garden I boiled pumpkins for the hogs mixed them with barley meal</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>went to Mallorytown fair took the first premium on Barley on flax Seed 2nd on Rye 3rd on oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>dug potatos</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <p><br />Oct I received 2nd prize from Dr Richmond for flax seed that he got from me at Mr Watson seed {illegible}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>went to our fair at the Station it is the first &amp; it is a good one I took the first on Barley first on flax seed a {illegible} ewe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Scratched a ditch across the midle field from the path to Johnstons line in the afternoon Elen went to Younge with Rob was here he came here on Saturday a visit Robie {illegible} Jennie</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Ad plowed in the Second field the ground very dry I went with Norton Gardener to J. Hougs he bought one Ram {illegible} 8 dollars 2 Ewes seven dollars each</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad &amp; me drew wood &amp; Sand to in forenoon went to Crosses for a load of lime in the afternoon part of it was for Shepard &amp; part for {illegible} the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the church in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>heavy rain most of the day got 8 1/2 bushel of Rye from John Bradley for the at {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad plowed the Boys &amp; me dug potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Sowed 5 1/4 bushel of Rye on the pea ground&lt;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr White preached in the Schoolhous &amp; Revd Mr Carrol in the Church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Worked at the potatos Ad plowed {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Do Do Ad &amp; me drew a load of Sand to Dan Grahm hard frost this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>first snow</td> <td>26</td> <td>finished diging the potatos this forenoon Snowed &amp; blowed in the afternoon very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>very hard frost this morning Killed 2 pigs Snowed &amp; blowed most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Went to John Clought with John Bradley &amp; George Johnston as Fence viewers rain nearly all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>{illegible} all then went with James Colman &amp; 6 whellbarrows he gave to {illegible} at the ground geting weter &amp; {illegible} plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Scraped a ditch across the orchard in the forenoon Ad plowed in the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <p>November</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>1</td> <td>Helped Henery Webster &amp; Ben Younge at the thrashing machin fine Day Bille went for Isabla to Thoms {illegible} to her her time done teaching</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>drew 1 load of Sand for G Deane 1 for Wm Thompson &amp; a load of gravel to the house a two barles of water Ad went to Gananoque I plowed in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>plowed in the forenoon went to a raising of Henery Armstrongs in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>plowed in the Northeast corner Ad was in Young</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 snow</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day a very Stormy Snow &amp; Sleet most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow &amp; rain</td> <td>6</td> <td>I went to the Gananoque Station to See Mr Healls if he had an order to hires hands for the States he has no diffinate orders yet Stormy most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>cobled in the forenoon put in 7 pains of glass &amp; otherwise fixed fixed the Schoolhouse windy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>mended my own boots cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>helped Cristie Young at the thrashing Machin Ad went to Brockville to See if he could get into the Machin Shop of the Grand Trunk</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>plowed north of the first ditch the three first long ridges there is about 2 inches of Snow on the ground the ground in the northeast of the farm is to much frozen</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>plowed in the Same field 3 ridges more</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day the Snow mostly gone warm fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>plowed in the Northeast corner put on a new Share from Gananoque</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Do Do Do Ad &amp; Henery Younge Started for Chicago to look for work fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Billie plowed in the Stuble north of the first ditch I went to a plowing Match on Mr Roths place acted as Judge with Messrs Haigh &amp; Ramsey J. Brady first Prize Richsoson 2 Gray 3 Stacy 4 G. Johnson 5 C Roth 6 Sam Johnston 7 Webster 8</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <p>November Ford Jones M.P.Ps gave twenty dollars towards the Preimums</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>16</td> <td>Sowed 34 bushels of Rye in the North East corner of the Farmes where we tried to Summer fallow in the forenoon Billie plowd in the afternoon I went to the Revd Mr White &amp; took the oath of M Robinson &amp; WB London to a Statement about the hight of the G.T. R.W. {Grand Trunk Rail Way} fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>plowd in the northeast part of the Place</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>finishd plowing it all but midle head land by noon Billie Elen &amp; Isabla went to Young in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr White preachd in the Schoolhouse in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the afternoon in the Church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Cleaned head ridge &amp; furrows at the northeast End of the farm where I plowd Billie came home from Yonge &amp; brought a ram lamb from Grandpa fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>plowd a cross ridge between the Rye &amp; that winter &amp; sumer fallow then I shoveled the furrows it snowed &amp; rained all the day I got quite wet before I got done</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>made better then a half barrl of crout Snowed most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>drew 2 loads of wood with the Slaugh no frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>cleaned the Spring Rye laid 7 bushel in 2 barrels I will want at least 5 or 6 bushel for Seed fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>the Snow nearly all gone let off a great deal of water of the fields fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>I attended the Council Samuel Johnston is trying to get set of from our School Section Messers Darlin &amp; Cook hear all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>attended again to day hard frost with a little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>worked at a little house fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Killed the hogs Humpher Younge helped the frost is nearly all gone again a little rain to night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Three oclock there was a man came here &amp; wanted my help {illegible} span of horses for a day or two. I sent him to J. Johnstons It tunred out that he had stolen them</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <p>Dec</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>1</td> <td>{illegible} from Mr Ryerson Wm German Bilton came &amp; got them from Mr McCready I went with them they had a fence 100 {illegible} award he paid fine 25 that paid all expences</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>got more {illegible} to day Mr German came down on the express &amp; the man that we have in custody acknowledged to German that he took his horses along with his Mr German stopt with me all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>Mr German went home to Picton I gave him my saddle I got Vananorums saddle for an other person that was with him he is to send them down by train to meet a daughter of Thomes Greer was buried today at the Taylor buiring ground the Revd Mr Carrol preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>I went to the Station Mckelry &amp; me cent J. Renny to Brockville to the County {illegible} ny he cent him back for us to cend him to Prince Edward county we cent by the midnight Express with Robert Lattimer</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>finished Some writings with Mckelrey conserning J Renny</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>drew iron &amp; coal for Fulerton from the Station got the horses Shod &amp; then drew 3 loads of wood for Hally from J McNeil woods</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>took 6 bushel of wheat to Escot Mills then went to Mallorytown</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>went to Mr Gilberts met Wm Parr Saw Mrs Gilbert sign a deed for Nelson Boan we then went to Mr Thomas saw Mrs Thomas Sign it likewise. I then went to Escot for the grist I did not get it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>drew wood to the house very hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 first Snow 29 storms till March</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day a little Snow last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>plowed Some Stuff for the portion Margret Geddis come here on her way to Kinston</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>fixed Vanarnoms window shuters fine day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1865</p> <p>December</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>13</td> <td>Went to Benj Younge to thrash they did not come went to Escott for the grist got it &amp; brought a Kip skin for McGin &amp; Sheppard from Mr Houston</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>thrashed at Benj Younge cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Do Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>got doll shod on the fore feet &amp; choped wood Billy went to Gananoque &amp; got a coat {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>the Rev Mr White preachd in the School house &amp; then Revd Mr Carrol in the Church in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>made 2 axhandles &amp; drew watter for washing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>little Snow last night bad with my Stomack</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Stomack still bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Snowed most of the day killed &amp; plucked geese</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Killed &amp; plucked the Turkees</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Startd for Kingston at 1 ockock this morning with geese &amp; turkie &amp; some barley for B Younge he went with me got 2s.6d for Geese $1 to 2s 6d for turkies he got 62 cents fr barley bought 1 side of Soleleather 25c cents per lb cotton yearn 16s.3d tea 3s. 3d David Johnston &amp; Wife come to Gananoque with us Wat &amp; Lizie was heare fine day &amp; night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting heare</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Rob Beatty John McDonell H. Torms his two Sisters &amp; aunt Janee come in the Bugge the Slaughing is gone they stopt all night Mr McGlaughlin here for Dinner</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>went to the river with John McNiels wife &amp; 3 other ladies the Slaughing gone got 7s 6 for it rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>very Stormy rain &amp; Snow went to A Keatin childs funeral the Rev Mr Carrol preached in the Dulcemain School house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>went to the Shop made an iron wedg &amp; spikes to fix the Stable fill about 2 inches of Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>went to John Fairs for a load of wood the roads is very poor the Snow is very thin</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>{no entry evident}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td></td> <td>went to Escott &amp; heard the Revd Mr Burton preach &amp; the Revd Mr Gordon in our Schoolhouse at 3 oclock P M</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866</p> <p>January 15 16</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>1</td> <td>Went to Robinsons Schoolhouse to Townmeeting Thomas Darlin was elected our Ward without oposition fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>fixed a Stall in the Stable in the forenoon drew Sand to the garden in the afternoon with the waggon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>drew Sand to the garden with the waggon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>went to Mallory town to the Annual Meeting of the Agriculture Socitie after a good deal of Squabling it brock up intirely &amp; divided the funds I got $36 &amp; 19 cent from the clerk on Tho Davis &amp; J Simpsons account &amp; I got my note for $15 from Ira Maller that he had on J.C. Fosters account. Vansons Mills was burnd last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>drew Some wood very cold day hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>drew wood for Mr Healy from J. MecNiels woods in the forenoon. Elen. Isabla. Lizie. &amp; Billie went to Younge in the afternoon very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day very hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>keeped on fires &amp; choped wood very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>fixed around the house &amp; barn Billie &amp; the Girles came home they were at Brockville &amp; payed the Blyths $19 &amp; 19 that finished my store dets in Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>went to the School Meeting was put in Trustee again</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>went to Franks Ogradys with B Younge to look at part of his farm it will not answer there is no timber on it fit for building or fencing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>12</td> <td>drew some wood out of our own woods &amp; other chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>13</td> <td>went to the annual Meeting of our Agriculture Socitie was put in a directer there was 2 inches of Snow this morning Wat went home to day Snow in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr White preachd in the School house in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the Church in the afternoon very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>went to J Fairs for a load of wood a fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>worked at chest for Isabla there is about 4 inches of Snow this morning Snowd &amp; Stormed most of the day with considerable wind &amp; drift</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866</p> <p>January</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan snow</td> <td>17</td> <td>Went to Fares for a load of wood the roads is very heavy with the drift Snow with heavy wind from Southwest</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>18</td> <td>Still Snowing finishd Isabla chest</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>19</td> <td>rain this morning loaded up the flax that I raised in 1864 &amp; took it to Gananoque gave it to Mr Cotton for our clothing there was 900. 2 s per 100.18s I owe him $1. &amp; 12 c yet I took 7 bushel of wheat to mill I atended the annual meeting of the County agriculture Socitie</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain &amp; snow</td> <td>20</td> <td>rain &amp; then snow with a heavy wind all day I Shod the horses got 1 new Shoe at Latamer put 2 on</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day cold &amp; windy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>went to see Mr Douglass about a teacher Mr McConnel &amp; Douglass met here &amp; we hired Mr Hall for $17 per month for six months went to a teameeting at Reeds School house Mr Gorden come home with use</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>went to Delta with Isabla to Wats Stopt all night Benjimin &amp; Elizebeth Young was with me</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>went John Youngs Stopt all night there</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>25</td> <td>heavy Snow this morning come to Granpas Stopt all</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>night got home in the afternoon all well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>drew a load of wood from Fairs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>went to Escott to hear the Rev Mr Burton he had no appointment the Red Mr Carrol preached in the afternoon in the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>drew a load of wood from Faires fine day Robert Beatty come here on Saturday night for his web he went home this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>{illegible} went to Yonge &amp; brought last of pine board for {illegible} that I had sawed paid $5 on the sawing. I took charge of the wood gave for Mr {rest illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>{entry illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866 Feb</p> <p>{ends of lines - no dates}</p> <p>......his mother with</p> <p>........ little snow in the afternoon</p> <p>.........brought eight bushel of Peas</p> <p>.......... gave him peas in the fall</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>no meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>drew 1 load of wood from Fairs I got Almer to day he work half the day I in yard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>drew 2 loads of wood Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Billie went to a bee J Greers to draw wood to the station I was in the yard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>9</td> <td>drew 2 load of wood I in the yard a little snow last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>drew 2 loads of wood from Fairs Green helped I was in the yard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>rain in the forenoon &amp; snow in the afternoon no meeting it was so stormy we could not go out</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Billie went to Fairs for week A Green did not come he cut a small load &amp; brought it home I was in the yard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Billie went to Young intending to go to John Youngs for a load of cedar I was in the yard fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> {ends of lines - no dates} ...........Latimers &amp; met Mr Darlin to dicide .............some at Mr Lattimer it {illegible} that Wm {illegible} ..............awarded damage .............very stormy day snow then rain Mr Preston &amp; Mr ...........McQueen {illegible} Newborough came there to see Mr Darlin they came home with me and stopt all night road is {illegible} heavy snow last night with drift ..................went to the yard .................the yard ..................for seed ..................the last of ............last night .........the roads</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>To the Reeve and Municipal Counsel of the</p> <p>by leave to make the following report In</p> <p>Township Clerk I have laid out a Road as follows</p> <p>limit of the allowance of Road between the third and</p> <p>on Lot number none there around a rock on</p> <p>to a post planted on the southerly limit of the</p> <p>respectively on the south side for Road allowance</p> <p>{illegible} part of lot number nine in the third con</p> <p></p> <p>fourth concession</p> <p>______________________________</p> <p>______________________________</p> <p>third concession</p> <p>{vertically on right side of page:} lot No. 9</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Township Front of Leeds &amp; Lansdowne the under</p> <p>accordance with instructions received from the</p> <p>Commencing at a post planted on the south</p> <p>fourth concession of the Township</p> <p>of number nine to a beech tree then Northward</p> <p>said Road allowance said posts &amp; lines are meas</p> <p>ured Road to be forty feet in wealth said road</p> <p>{illegible} of Leeds</p> <p></p> <p>_________________________________</p> <p>_________________________________</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866 {probably Feb 15-28}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb 18</td> <td></td> <td>No meeting {entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>19</td> <td>Billie went to Gananoque his Mother took a tub of butter gave it to Mr P{illegible} a little rain my late {illegible} it is the first time Elen {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Billie went to Marble Rock {illegible} barley to get today to get {line illegible} different time {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Billie &amp; Humphrey went to Young {illegible} ceader that they left when at John {illegible} four bags of peas &amp; oats from Mr {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Billie chored round the house I have been in the yard all week so far</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Billie went to F Ogradys &amp; drew out 100 rails that I bought of him {illegible} fine {illegible} six pence for there rain at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>heavy rain most of the night the snow is nearly gone it is still raining this morning {illegible} all the day not {illegible} worked {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr White preach in the school house in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol {illegible} in the church the roads very sloppy {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>hard frost this morning {illegible} of Ogrady brought load home {illegible} I was at {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Billie was at the Rails I was in the yard a little {illegible} for granery {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Billie at the rails he brought a load {illegible} worked in yard</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866</p> <p>March</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>1</td> <td>{first 4 entries are illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Billie went to Shool that is the first he has gone this Winter I thrashed oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>thrashd oats cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>thrashed oats little Snow Bille drew out rails from F. Ogradys to the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td>observation Day for the Quararter</td> <td>8</td> <td>finished the oats Billie drew rails Snowed in forenoon wind from the West in the morning South at noon then it turned round to the north in the afternoon fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Billie finishd drawing out the rails to the road I Shavds jointd some Staves for two washtubs there was a fine drisel of Snow but it could not be called a Storm</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Cleaned the oats had 41 bushel 6 3 of tailings George helped Billie drew 2 loads of rails home the roads bare in a great many places</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11 7 Storms in the last 3 months</td> <td></td> <td>rain &amp; Snow most of the Day Mr Hall preachd in the Schoolhouse the Revd Mr Carrol come but there was no one</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Billie drew rails I worked yard little rain &amp; Snow there was a good deal of wood come in</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Billie drew rails I was in the yard rain with frost the Slough runs well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Billie drew one load of rails I was in the yard little Snow in forenoon heavy rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>heavy rain last night Benj Young &amp; Wife come on a visit yesterday it rained so heavy &amp; it was So dark that they had to Stopt all night I hackeled flax Billie went to School raind most of the day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866</p> <p>March</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>16</td> <td>Rain &amp; Snow this morning I workd at the flax Snow nearly gone fine day in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>drew 3 load of dung to the garden in the forenoon made some stakes in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>no meeting to day Snow most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Billie drew 2 loads of rails made stakes hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Do Do 1 load that finished the six hundred from Ogrady the Revd Mr Carrol took dinner here he gave us a lecture on education last night in School house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>heavy hail rain &amp; Snow last night about two inches rain &amp; Snow &amp; a mist Billie drew a load of wood for Mr Green I was in the yard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Billie &amp; his Mother went to Young to the funeral of a child of Samuel Younges I was in the yard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Bille drew saw logs to Findley sawmill for George Grahm I fixed Stakes for bunks</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Billie went to marble Rock for 1565 boards that Elen is geting from C. Young for weaving I cut wood &amp; made Stakes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>the Revd Mr White preachd in the School house &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the Church wind &amp; Snow most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Billie drew logs half day for George Grahm I was in the yard part of the day I Sold Bill horse to A McNiel for eight five dollors</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Billie went to the Rock with 2 oak logs &amp; brought some more boards 435 that makes 100 feet at $ five dollors I was in the yard most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Billie went to School I Cleand grass seed I receivd from Mr Watson $ twenty five dollars Snow this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>went to Lyn on the cars paid A. W. Baxter $15 on act likewise Wm Clow $80 as intrest on Note left $2.35 cents with John Armstrong to pay to H Lee for beef that got for the hands at Lyn Stopt at John Armstrong all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>came home to day Stopt at Mallorytown got $10.37 in Sundry articles from George Tennent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11 Stormy days this month</td> <td>31</td> <td>went to John Fairs to chop the lumber that was left began to Snow about 11 oclock Snowed &amp; snowed so that we come home about 5 oclock</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866</p> <p>April</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>18</td> <td>Began to Sow &amp; Sowed 5 bushel of Spring Rye on the fall plowing cultivated it it is in good trim</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>finished draging &amp; furroing of the Spring Rye I Sowed timothy on it the head ridges I draged in after Sowing of timothy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>plowed the garden this forenoon then Sowed 4 bushel of poll oats north of the first ditch next the path the ground is too wet to work on the East side little rain this forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>heavy rain in the night drew 2 loads of Sand for Mr Smith &amp; 1 for J. Bradley in the forenoon plowed in the old Barnyard in the afternoon the ground is rather wet I planted out 12 apple trees in the uper part of the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>8 bushel of poll oats</td> <td>the Revd Mr White preached in the Schoolhouse in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Aull in the afternoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the Church fine day Mr Aull came home with me &amp; stopt all night with us</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Sowed 4 bushel of poll oats cleaned the furrows &amp; shoveled them heavy rain from the North East in the afternoon very cold the willow bushel is green</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; all day made a washtub</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>light flurrys of Snow most of the day drew 2 loads of Sand for J Bradley in the forenoon Cristie Young came &amp; we worked at the hogpen</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>drew 1 load of Sand ofr J. Bradley &amp; 3 for Smith Cristie Young worked at the hogpen for the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>drew 5 loads of gravel for Mr Smith in the forenoon dug some in the garden in the afternoon frost this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>dug some in the garden &amp; and planted the strawberry that I got of Mr Thompson fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>No Meeting to day I went to Cristies to see Elizie She is a little better</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 storms this month</td> <td>30</td> <td>began to plow again East of the old Barnyard that is the first that we have done for a week the ground has been so wet that we could do nothing</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{OUT OF ORDER, NEEDS TO BE PUT BACK A PAGE}</p> <p>1866</p> <p>April</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April 1</td> <td></td> <td>No meeting to day Rob Beatty came here last night with the cutter he went home this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>worked in the Sapbush boiled 20 pailfulls that is the first</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Sowed grassseed on the rye hard frost last night drew some dung to the garden very warm in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>worked in the bush boild 12 pails Cristie Young came at noon to hew stuff for the hog pen hewd 1 stick then went to Bens his Colt is Sick fine day no frost last night the Snow nearly gone except along the fences</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Cristie Young hewd the timber for the hogpen</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>worked at the frame for a hog pen in the afternoon drew Sand for Smith in the forenoon 5 loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>drew Stones for the bottom of a fence at the Northwest corner of the place went to an Agriculture Meeting at the Station</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td>went to Cristie Young to see Elizie She is very Sick Mr Atkins preachd in the School house &amp; the Revd Mr Carral in the Church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>drew 7 loads of Sand for Mr Smith in the forenoon boiled Sap in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Cleand grass Seed &amp; Sowed it Billie went to Young for a Ree{illegible} for Elen</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Billie cam home at noon drew Sand 4 of gravel loads &amp; 3 of Sand for Smith</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>went to Gananoque with 12 bushel of wheat to the mill got 2 1/2 yards of cloth for a pair of trousers 75.6d per yard Mr Brough got $10 from the Treasurer Jennie Kinne paid Mr Brough $5 that She got</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>drew sand for J. Bradley 8 loads &amp; some watter</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>laid up the fence around the corner field little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting Wat came here last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>drew 9 loads of Sand for George Grahm got 2 new Shoes on Bluck fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>got the colter laid at Lattimers paid him 50 cents for it Began to plow north of the first ditch next the path the ground in midling order</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{duplicate of previous page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This first table is duplicated a couple pages back}</p> <p></p> <p>{There are 8 extra tables on this page, that are transcribed from typewritten transcripts, copied from Upper Canada Village archive files. These are May -1 to August 31, 1866. None of these are presently available in RDA for verification/proofreading}</p> <p></p> <p>1866</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>18</td> <td>Began to sow &amp; sowed 5 bushel of Spring Rye on the fall plowing cultivated it it is in good trim</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>finished draging &amp; furrowing of the Spring Rye I sowed timothy timothy on it the head ridges I draged after sowing {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>20</td> <td>plowed the garden this forenoon then sowed 4 ridges of poll oats north of the first ditch next the path the ground is too wet to work on the East side little rain this forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>21</td> <td>heavy rain in the night drew 2 loads of sand for Mr Smith &amp; 1 for J. Bradley in the forenoon plowed in the old Barnyard in the afternoon the ground is rather wet I planted out 12 apple trees in the uper part of the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>8 bushel of poll oats</td> <td>the Revd Mr White preached in the schoolhouse in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Aull in the afternoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the church fine day Mr Aull came home with me &amp; stopt all night with us</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>sowed 4 bushel of poll oats cleaned the furrows &amp; shoveled them heavy rain from the North East in the afternoon very cold the willow bushes is green</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>24</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; all day made a washtub</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>25</td> <td>light flurrys of snow most of the day drew 2 loads of sand for J Bradley in the forenoon Cristie Young came &amp; we worked at the hog pen</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>drew 1 load of sand for J. Bradley &amp; 3 for Smith Cristie Young worked at the hogpen for the afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>drew 5 loads of gravel for Mr Smith in the forenoon dug some in the garden in the afternoon frost this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>dug some in the garden &amp; planted the strawberry that I got from Mr Thompson fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day I went to Cristie to see {illegible} he is a little better</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>began to plow again east of the old Barnyard that is the first that {illegible} have done for a week</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> {There are 8 extra tables on this page, that are transcribed from typewritten transcripts, copied from Upper Canada Village archive files. The following table is May -1 to May 16, 1866. None of these are presently available in RDA for verification/proofreading} May <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>1</td> <td>Sowed 14 bushel of wheat east of the old barn yard &amp; plowed in the old barnyard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Do Henery Young came home from the States Sowd <p>24 bushel of peas &amp; planted some trees grapes &amp; strawberry that</p> came from Toronto for Mr I went to Young on the cars Stopted at Marc all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>went the funeral of John Young son of Samuel Young he was buried in Caintown the Revd Mr Deroche preached there was more people there the church could hold there was 34 waggon 2 buggys &amp; some horses got home with 11 oclock train got some things at Tennents</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Sowed 54 bushel of peas cultivate them &amp; then drag them very cold frost almost every night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>34 bushel of peas &amp; oats that finished the fall plowing planted about a bushel &amp; half of potatos in the garden they were the Thompsons</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Aull preached in School house in the afternoon &amp; Mr Carroll in the Church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Sowed a bushel of that I got of Mr J. Reid next the road &amp; 32 bushel of wheat all around the old house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>began to plow in the orchard it is in fine order</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>fine rain last night &amp; a fine day drew 3 loads dung to the garden behind the shop plowed in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>plowed in the field east of of barn I went to E. Kyes to examing some lambs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Sowed nearly 4 bushels wheat in the orchard gave it one stroke of the drag then some clover &amp; timothy on &amp; gave it one stroke of the drag</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>I &amp; worked the trees it is in fine order 2 loaks with plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting to day fine rain this morning &amp; all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>hard frost this morning fixed the hayrack then Billie went to Henery Johnstons &amp; got 500 of hay plowed 3 ridges washed some of the appletrees with soap sulpher &amp; tobacco watter for the Borer</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Plowed in the 2 Sod east of the Barn I did a little in the garden I am bad with my back</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>plowed in the same field rain this afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> {There are 8 extra tables on this page, that are transcribed from typewritten transcripts, copied from Upper Canada Village archive files. The following table is May -17 to May 31, 1866. None of these are presently available in RDA for verification/proofreading} 1866 May <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>17</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; this morning bored caps &amp; shavd stakes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>plowed in the 2nd Sod in the forenoon it is to wet went to the north field where we had barley last year &amp; had it Seeded down but it did not take it plows well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>plowd in north field I planted some Sweet corn in the garden &amp; 3 rows of Sugar cain &amp; a lot of crab appleseed David &amp; Isabla Miss Hiccock came home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>the Rev Mr White preached in the Schoolhouse in the morning thee Wife Wm Webster was buried in the Taylor buiring ground the Rev Mr Carroll preachd in Webster house half could not get in ther was over 40 Buggy &amp; waggons</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>heavy rain last night Billie went to Henery Johnston &amp; got 800 of hay the ground wet plowed in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>rain last night &amp; this morning some fluries of Snow plowed in the afternoon very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>finished the plowing the field this morning sowed 6 bushel of oats. that is 184 bushel in all</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Sowed 24 bushel of Buckwheat in the Same field Sowed 2 bushel of wheat east of the barn fine day for work 124 bushel of wheat in all</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Sowed 4 Do Do &amp; 2 bushel of Astrilian Barley that I got from Mr Armstrong it is a fine looking grain Billie got Mr Westons old Mare to drage yesterday afternoon to day Doll is very heavy A little hail &amp; rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>finished the plowing all but the turnip ground Sowed 1 bushel of the skinless barley &amp; marked the corn ground planted 2 rows of beans 6 for corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting rain at noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>heavy rain all day I cut potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>drew 5 loads of Stones for A. Fulerton for a foarge in the forenoon &amp; 3 loads of Sand for G Grahm in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>planted the rest of the corn the ground was to wet before there is 5 ridges</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>planted 10 bushel of cup potatos east line on the 2nd sod draged 3 ridges of the potatos ground &amp; Sowed better then a quart of Seed on the South end of them 9 storms this months</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> {There are 8 extra tables on this page, that are transcribed from typewritten transcripts, copied from Upper Canada Village archive files. The following table is June -01 to June 14, 1866. None of these are presently available in RDA for verification/proofreading} June <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>1</td> <td>Planted 6 bushel of chilles potatos in the forenoon fixed some &amp; stakes in the afternoon fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>washed the Sheep in the forenoon in the gravelpit went an agriculture meeting at Waldrons A. Cornets horses runaway &amp; brock the Robson cows hipbone warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>the Rev Mr Aull preached in Schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>heavy this forenoon Rob Beatty went home this afternoon he took Elen with him he came up on Saturday him Sarrah Hazelwood fine afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>the Robson cow was trying to calf then morning she could not calf S. Johnston A Cornet &amp; H. Webster was there we nocked her in the head &amp; took the calf out of her it a Bull calf Mr Cornet gives me a cows milk to raise the Calf drew 6 loads of dung to the first ditch for turnips the ground is very Soft</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>finished puting up a bunk fence in the field north of the house east side very heavy rain in the afternoon Storms in the last 3 months</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>heavy rain this morning the wind is South made Bunks for the line fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>made stokes &amp; bored Bunks went to the wood yard &amp; Showed Mr McGlaughlin the wood piles that belonged to the different owners little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>drew Sand for Dan Grahm in the forenoon Sheered 14 Sheep in the afternoon fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Sheered the rest of the Sheep in the forenoon Billie plowed the turnip ground in the afternoon I went with some wood to Mr Cornets for to get Black he thought I was not coming &amp; took it the the mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>finished all the Bunks that we have or rather all the timber we have to make bunks &amp; drew them to the East line for the line fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>dug for the cabbage in the garden a little rain planted some cabbage</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; this forenoon made some of the line fence between J. Johnston</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> {There are 8 extra tables on this page, that are transcribed from typewritten transcripts, copied from Upper Canada Village archive files. The following table is June 15 to June 30, 1866. None of these are presently available in RDA for verification/proofreading} June <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>15</td> <td>Worked at the line fence Doll had a foal this forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>went to Mr Ellots &amp; Crosses with Mr Darlin to examin lambe that was killed with dogs could not acclain the dogs that did the damage Ellots damage was $18 &amp; Crosses 7 Ky is 2 administerd the oath of alleggince to the mesr on the R went to R. Websters as a witteness for B Younge</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Aull preached in Schoolhouse heavy rain to Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>went to C. Young got ellem bark to bottom chairs rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>worked on the Roads showry in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Do Do the ground is very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Do Do Billie worked all the time with me</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Do Do did 2 days work for Mr R. Ennes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Billie went through the Corn I hoed in the garden in the forenoon went an agriculture Meeting Billie went to Younge in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day fine warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>went to Mr Thomas Haige &amp; met Mr Willson &amp; Mr Peck &amp; me bought a two year old Bull for our Socitie Mr Peck took him home with him Paid fifty dollors for him I trimed Mr Robert Lattimers Orchard when I was coming home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>began to hoe the Corn a little rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>worked a little at the Corn very heavy rain at 10 oclock worked with Mr Webb in his Cooper Shop in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>helped Mr Webb to Shave butter firkin Staves</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>hoed the corn in the morning went W. J. Turner to Henery Bradleys for a chain &amp; runers for to move his Barn took one of his horses &amp; Blucker</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>workd in the garden in the forenoon &amp; worked a while of the afternoon with Webb at Staves Billie drew 700 of hemlock $ 800 of pine lumber from Finleys Saw Mill for James Shepard he is to get 7s.6d per thousand</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> {There are 8 extra tables on this page, that are transcribed from typewritten transcripts, copied from Upper Canada Village archive files. The following table is July 01 to July 13, 1866. None of these are presently available in RDA for verification/proofreading} July <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July 1</td> <td></td> <td>The Revd Mr Auld preachd in the School house &amp; the Red Mr Carrol in the Curch in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>healped W. J. Turner to move his Shed a little rain Billie draged &amp; cultivated the turnip ground in the forenoon &amp; drew 750 feet of lumber for Shepard &amp; 1 load of Sand for D. Grahm about 20 bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>helped Turner at his barn Billie drew 1300 more lumber for Shepard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Billie drew 700 of lumber for Shepard in all 4250 feet heavy rain about 10 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>made a box to put on top of the hive in the forenoon went to a Stone bee of Henery Johnston in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>drew 7 load of Stones to James Shepard &amp; then worked at the turnip ground it is very lumpy dragd &amp; rolled &amp; draged it furrowd up &amp; Sowed 4 rows the first row is Rutabago the next 6 rows is James Clows seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>worked at the turnip ground Sow 124 rowes of the Norfolk turnip I went to the Station &amp; met the Revd Mr Aull he came home with Me &amp; Stopt all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Aull preachd in the Schoolhouse this forenoon heavy rain most of the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>went through the potatos with the Cultivator they forward I have a bad cold did nothing to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Sowed 10 ounces of the yellow Aberdeen turnip on the 9 rowes next the ditch then we worked at the potatos plowed throw them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>worked at the potatos I helped Wm J Turner I level his Barn after 4 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>went to J. McNiels woods &amp; heard the Revd Mr Carrol preach to the Ornge Men in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Auld in the afternoon ther was a good many ther Rob &amp; Mary Beatty &amp; Henery Torns was here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>finished the potatos they are buded for the a fine rain about 5 oclock it was very warm in the forenoon with thunder</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> {There are 8 extra tables on this page, that are transcribed from typewritten transcripts, copied from Upper Canada Village archive files. The following table is July 14 to July 31, 1866. None of these are presently available in RDA for verification/proofreading} 1866 July <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>14</td> <td>hoed the potatos &amp; corn in the garden John Young &amp; Elizabeth came hear this after- noon fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the afternoon in the curch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>hilled the Corn it is begining to tassel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>went to Gananoque with part of the wool got 1 gave it to Mrs Purvis to spin on I was coming home bought 100 of flour 18s.9d. 50 1b of meal 4s.4hd very rain hear there was none at Gananoque</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>heavy rain most of the day we ground the Scyths &amp; fixed the forkes &amp; rakes the wheat is all flat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>began to Mow &amp; mowed part of the thisels next the path west side I have Seeded it 3 times then left it to its self</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>heavy fog this morning Elen &amp; me went to See Aunty Betsey McDonald She is very pooly Stopt at Granps all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>came home this forenoon warm weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Aull preached in the Schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>heavy rain this morning finishd the thisels they were west of the path we then began to cut east of the path</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>mowd east of the path drew in 2 loads of the thisles</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>heavy rain with hail this forenoon &amp; Billie went to Marble Rock &amp; got 25 1b of Barley $1 &amp; 50 1b of for the calfs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>finishd that field &amp; drew in 3 loads of hay 2 of them was thisels put them in North Mow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>raked some hay in the forenoon a little rain at noon fine wind afterwards drew in 2 loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>began to mow in the field next Fairs line very heavy rain about 8 oclock with a fine afternoon intend to go to</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>went to the Brick curch &amp; heard the Revd Mr Auld in the forenoon &amp; the Fevd Mr Denvar in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>came home this forenoon David came home with us to help in the work I took Isabla home to Wat Elen went to visit Wats it is the</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>W. J. Turner came with his mowing</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> {There are 8 extra tables on this page, that are transcribed from typewritten transcripts, copied from Upper Canada Village archive files. The following table is August 01 to August 12, 1866. None of these are presently available in RDA for verification/proofreading} August <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Aug</td> <td>1</td> <td>Drew in 1 load of hay in the forenoon heavy rain in the afternoon got J. Johnston horserake</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>rain this morning mowd alittle in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>worked the horserake in the forenoon Drew in the afternoon upset 1 load a fine day looks like rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>heavy rain this morning &amp; all day no work the Revd Mr Aull came hear he is to preach to morrow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>the Red Mr Aull preached in the Schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>worked at the 8 Rye Dave helpd fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>finishd the 8 Rye had 104 Stooks good crop drew in some hay for R Ennes rained so that we did not get it all in David went away to to Wats this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>began to cut the fall Rye it is some winter killed the grass seed is well taken Dr Colman came hear from Lyn to See if I would agree to what the other credators would do I say yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>rain last night &amp; this morning &amp; went to Brockville &amp; paid EJ. Sinkler fifty dollors Ad Sent me sixty dollors in Green Baks &amp; all that I could get in Bills for them Sixty five cent on the dollor rained most of the day Paid Kithy one dollor in the paper</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>a fine looking morning worked at the fall Rye finished the peice East line next the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>cut the other pice with the Sythe the grass was so thick in the bottom that it was hard to cradle it I finished it Billie helped W. J. Turner to Stack</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the Church</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> {There are 8 extra tables on this page, that are transcribed from typewritten transcripts, copied from Upper Canada Village archive files. The folowing table is August 13 to August 31, 1866. None of these are presently available in RDA for verification/proofreading} 1866 August <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>13</td> <td>drew in 1 load of hay 5 of the Sping Rye then it got so wet that we could do no more we mowed next the road north of the first ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>a driseling rain all day with some heavy showers finished the pices</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>rain this morning cut the oats I got of Reed &amp; the Bald Barley &amp; the pieces that we left for grass seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Raked the hay &amp; drew it in &amp; last of loose Rye</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>worked at the Rye rakeing &amp; drawing in</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>finished the drawing in of Rye Thomas Bradley &amp; his man cradled the pice of oats east of the peas &amp; then cut some of the wheat at the old house heavy rain between 5 &amp; 6 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Aull preachd in the Schoolhouse heavy rain most of the day so that he could not go to Reeds Feed did not come for him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>worked at the wheat Mr Cornet helped us in the afternoon fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>worked at the wheat in the forenoon then we drew in the Peed oats &amp; the most of the oats Bradley cut on Saturday Mr Cornet helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; this forenoon we unloaded a load of oats &amp; cleaned the floor &amp; the granery we expect the threashers worked at the wheat at the old house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>worked at the wheat finished that at the old house a little rain to day my side very sore</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>I tried to cradle at the house my side is so bad I can do nothing Mr Cornet helped in the afternoon to cradle the poll oats I got Blucher Shod on the hind feet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Billie cradled oats in the forenoon I them that was down I finished them this afternoon Billie helped Mr Cornet to draw in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse &amp; Mr Carrol in the Curch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>drew in 2 loads of wheat this morning it rained Rob &amp; Mary came hear on Saturday Humph Young &amp; Stacy came here to thrash about 4 oclock thrashd 2 loads of wheat had</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>thrashd 98 bushel of oats &amp; 44 of Spring Rye then we went at the fall Rye</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>finished the thrashing before noon had 62 bushel of the fall rye Ben Hun &amp; Cristie Young Mr Carrol J. Johnston helped &amp; H Webster &amp; J. Reed helped part of the time rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>worked at the wheat in the orchard drew in 1 load of the poll oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>drew in 5 loads of poll oats</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>(WAY OUT OF ORDER)</p> <p><br />1866</p> <p>Sept</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>1</td> <td>Drew in 3 loads of poll oats there are fine crop went to help Ben Young to thrash they did not come heavy rain near night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Aull preached at the Schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>helped Ben Young at the thrashin machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>cut the Barley in the forenoon then cut the wheat in the orchard &amp; drew it in it is very ripe David come home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>drew in some of the wheat in the old Barnyard &amp; raked up the Barley went &amp; helped John Johnston to thrash in the afternoon there was some rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>helped Johnston to thrash till Supertime a fine day the wind South or rather South west T Foley worked 3 days for me on Wat acount David &amp; him cut the oats next the Buckwheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>drew in 1 load of wheat &amp; cleaned up 11 1/2 bushel of wheat &amp; 22 of Rye took it to mill to Gananoque heavy rain this afternoon Stopt all night at Mr Broughs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>came home this morning gave Mr Cornet 3 bushel of wheat &amp; 4 bushel of Rye rain this forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>the Rev Mr Auld preachd in the Schoolhouse the Revd Mr Carrol in the Curch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>drew up 5 loads of oats &amp; made part of a Stack fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>drew 1 load of oats &amp; finished the Stack &amp; drew in 2 loads of Barley in the forenoon heavy rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>David &amp; Billie hooked peas I helped Mr Cornet at his wheat a little rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>I helped Mr Cornet in the forenoon drew in the rest of the Barley a fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>went to Gananoque with 10 bushel of Rye &amp; 24 bushel of oats very heavy rain got very wet David &amp; Billie finished the peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>the ground so wet could do nothing at home Billie drew 3 small loads of gravel 30 bushel to J Shepard &amp; 1 load of Sand for D. Grahm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Aull preached in the Schoolhouse little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>drew 3 loads of Sand for Dan Grahm rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>tried to cut the Buckwheat the ground is so wet that we could do nothing rain</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866</p> <p>Sept</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>19</td> <td>mended my boots rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>cut &amp; drew in 2 loads of the wheat on the second {illegile}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>mended Boots heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Billie went to Young with Dav Elen Jennet Jenny Colhun I turned some of the peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preachd in the Schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Billie come home from Younge this morning he went to Lyn on Saturday &amp; got the horses Shod we drew in the wheat had 4 loads the ground is so wet that we could only put on 3 swarths on a load the Barn is so full that we can put no more in we put the millet &amp; the muticolic Rye on the Barnfloor drew up 1 load of the peas left them on the waggon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>little rain in the night made a Stack bottom &amp; put the peas in it the peas in it the peas in the field is too wet to Stack drew a load for Cornet heavy rain in afternoon thrashed the millet had more then a bushel Sowed about a quart it grew very Strong</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>rain this morning thrashed the muticolic Rye had about 24 bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>drew in a small load of peas &amp; thrashed them they are very wet turned some of them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>drew another small load &amp; thrashed them in the forenoon we then comened a Stack &amp; put 7 loads in it very fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>put 2 loads more in the Stock &amp; 2 loads in the Barnyard for to be thrashed out went to an Agriculture meeting at Waldron another fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>13 wet day this month</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866</p> <p>October</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>October</td> <td>1</td> <td>Cradled part of the Buckwheat the ground is very wet it is a good crop fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>finished cuting the Buckwheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>cut some of the corn Billie drew rails for to mak a fence alonge the North ditch from the old house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>laid up the fence took the rails that was around the north corner paster put them down for the center fence to the ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>went to Gananoque with Ellen to get a tooth of Jennies drawn Dr McCrum drew it had Mr Vannarums Buggy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>fixed the door of the Stove &amp; dug potatos &amp; boiled them for the hogs the cups {variety of potatos} is mostly rotten a little rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Billie drew 6 loads of Stones for John Weston I cut some of the corn dug potatos &amp; boiled them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>went to Gananoque faire acted as Judge on cattle with Mr Purvis &amp; Mr Blancher fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Sowed 2 1/2 Bushel of the Muticolie Rye on the oats Stuble got J Bradleys cultivator &amp; cultivated it in the ground is rather damp</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>atended our own Fair at the Station it was a good one there was a great many people at it there was over 20 took dinner here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>picked Some of the corn it is hurt with the wet Billie cross draged the Rye &amp; furrowd it out</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Billie plowd the rest of the oat Stuble for Rye I went with Mr S Green &amp; Jos Cook to look for a field to hold our plowing Match in selection one at Mr Lonies I had Mr Thompson horse</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>went to the funeral of Mr Pations at Dulcimoun Schoolhouse the Circut preacher preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>finished pulling the corn that was not cut up the yellow corn seemes to be the best Billie began to Plow next the path midle field the ground is dry</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866</p> <p>October</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>October</td> <td>16</td> <td>Thrashed 2 loads of Peas that was in a Stock in the Barn yard Edward Monnore helped me at noon had 13 Bushel we then drew a load of the Buckwheat in thrashed part of it is very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>thrashed all day at the Buckwheat Billie &amp; Geordy drew in it looks like rain &amp; we piled it up on the Barnfloor left a load on the waggon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>thrashd in the forenoon left Ned I went to help Mr Webb at the thrashing machin in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>little rain last night</td> <td>19</td> <td>helped Webb to thrash brock the machin in the forenoon come home &amp; cut some of the corn stalks</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ned finished thrashing the Buckwheat in the forenoon we cleaned it up had 58 Bushel it is very good wheat Ned worked 4 1/2 day David &amp; Isabla &amp; Mr Hyecock &amp; his sister come here from Beverly last night Rob Armstrong Rob Beatty Jane Armstrong &amp; John Robson come here Johny has just com from California he has been away for 14 years he look well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>helped Webb to thrash Billie plowed at the Rye ground where the Buckwheat was</td> </tr> <tr> <td>little rain to Day</td> <td>23</td> <td>helped Webb Do Do Billie finished plowing the Rye ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Sowed 6 bushel of Rye the ground is in very good order dug Some of the Potatos fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>I went to H Lonnies met J. Cook &amp; laid out the ground for the Plowing Match the ground is too clay to plow Billie went to Gananoque with 9 bushel of Buckwheat &amp; 11 of Rye &amp; 1 1/2 of corn Jonnie Robson went with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>I helped A Fullerton to Sett tire most of the day the boys dug potatos &amp; made crout little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Snow &amp; rain</td> <td>27</td> <td>cleaned out the furrows on the Rye Billie got wood &amp; dug the Chillies first Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day Sleet &amp; rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>29</td> <td>rain all day helped Allen &amp; Cornnet to load a New thrashing Machin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>30</td> <td>heavy rain all night the ground is all in a float helped A Cornet to thrast at 10 oclock little rain &amp; Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 Storms this month</td> <td>31</td> <td>Do Do Do Do Do flurrys of Snow &amp; rain</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866</p> <p>November</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>November</td> <td>1</td> <td>Finished Cornets thrashing about 10 oclock they then thrashed Henery Websters little flurrys of Snow &amp; rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Finished Websters this afternoon Billie drew 1 load of Sand &amp; 2 loads of lumber from Creas for Mr Thompson I dug a few potatos in the afternoon they are hardley worth diging the rot is so bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>went to Mr P. Clears &amp; examined the allowance of road on lot No 9 &amp; 10 in the 3 Con of Lansdowne it is all Swamp Billie got wood &amp; dug potatos fine day E. Manor began to dig a ditch from the celler</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the Curch in the afternoon &amp; the Revd Mr Auld in the schoolhouse at 6 oclock p.m.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>drew up the old milk house for a calfhouse in the forenoon the Revd Mr Auld come here &amp; two or three {illegible} I went to the council with the report of Clears Road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>worked at the hogpen fraim Dr Richmond &amp; his Wife &amp; Miss Ferguson come here took tea Miss Ferguson Stopt all night the Dr went to Wm Websters</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>I went to the plowing match at H Lonnies Billie worked for Benj Young with the team cultivating Rye fine day there was 9 plows 6 men &amp; 3 boys</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Billie was half the day at Bens he went to Marble Rock with 8 bushel of oats &amp; got hemlock plank for the celler ditch I dug potatos they are very poor</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Billie went to Marblerock for a load of lath for Thompson I dug potatos they are very bad with the Rot</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>I helped T. Bradley at thrashing machin Billie drew Stones for Smith in the forenoon he went to Young with Elen Jennet &amp; Besey to See Rob he hurt with a fall</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>no Meeting to day heavy rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>helped W. J Turner at the thrashing machin Billie came home from Young Roby is well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Scraped a ditch across the field north of the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>I worked at a hog pen Billie went to Larues Mill for a load of lath for Mr Thompson &amp; 2 loads for Stones for Smith</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Billie drew 6 loads of Stones for Smith worked at the pen heavy rain all day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866 1866</p> <p>{November}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov rain</td> <td>16</td> <td>Heavy rain all night &amp; most of the day Billie drew 2 loads of Sand for Wm Thompson I worked a little at the pen met John Cook &amp; S. Johnston about purchasing a hog for the A. Socitie</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Drew 6 loads of Sand for Wm Thompson in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18 rain</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Carrol in the Curch in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>19</td> <td>Scraped a ditch below the Stable &amp; Barn &amp; began to plow in the field below the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>20</td> <td>let of water &amp; helped Billie at the plow there is a driseling rain most of the day I helped Mr Gillhooly to load some old bones in the afternoon into a car he is sending thes to Montreal</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>helped Ned Manor to thrash peas fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>22</td> <td>finished the thrashing of the peas Billie went to Larues for a load of lath for Wm Thompson he brockdown one of his waggon wheels got one of J Scotts a little Snow &amp; frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>drew some wood &amp; put peastraw over the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Billie drew 2 loads Sand for Thompson in the forenoon went to McCrones with 6 Sheep to the Gananoque Ram I went to an auction of Mr Vanarnums</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day hard frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>got 5 shoes set on the horses in the forenoon &amp; drew in fifty Bushel of potatos to the celler fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>helped Cristie Young at the thrashing machin fine day the Davis got a Ram lamb</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>28</td> <td>finished Cristies thrashing heavy rain in the afternoon the frost all gone out of the ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>went to John Cooks intending to go to Morton but it rain so heavey that I Stopt all night with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>heavy rain most of the night went to Morton with John Cook for a Boar for the Socitie some rain Mr Morton is not at home his foreman had sold the one that we wanted So we got nothing 10 storms this month</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10 storms this month</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866 Dec</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec snow</td> <td>1</td> <td>Come home from Morton the roads is very bad got home about 3 oclock let the Socitie Ram out to the Sheep a little Snow last night with frost fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>drew 1/2 a cord of wood to the Schoolhouse in the morning then drew dung to the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>4</td> <td>hooped a porkbarrel in the forenoon helped Ben Young to thrash heavy rain in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>helped B Young to thrash</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>6</td> <td>Do Do in the forenoon Billie plowd in the field below the house there is a very fog all day with very little wind from the north east heavy rain most of the night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>36 stroms last quarter</td> <td>7</td> <td>Billie plowd below the house I fixed the ditch at the house rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>according to Ryan ther will be 48 strom this quarter</td> <td>8</td> <td>Ellen &amp; me went on the cares to Mallorytwon &amp; walked to Granpa he is very bad with the Erysipels in his foot Granma is very poorly too heavy rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>went to Caintown Church &amp; heard the Revd Mr Burton preach went home with A Armstrong</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>10</td> <td>came home on the 8 oclock train this evening the roads very bad they are about half frozen with a little Snow last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>11</td> <td>drew dung to the garden &amp; fixed the calfpen little Snow most of the day heavyer after dark fell six inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>went to Younge on the 8 oclock train Granpa is no better met John Armstrong &amp; Jennet there</td> </tr> <tr> <td>smow</td> <td>13</td> <td>the Dr &amp; the Revd Mr Burton came to Granpa he is no better Mr Burton wrote wrote a new will for Granpa I came home with Ellen on the nixed H. Younge &amp; J Cornet is here to thrash little Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>thrashed the wheat had 78 bushel had 31 of barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Billie went to Gananoque with 6 bushel of wheat &amp; 16 bushel of buckwheat I cut wood &amp; fixed round the barn the two Ellens went to Young on the mixed the mornind to see Granpa I salted the hog he weighed 392</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting this moning very Stormy this afternoon Ad came home this morning</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1866</p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>17</td> <td>Thrashed the oats had of the poll &amp; of the little white had W J Turner teem to day B Young J. Johnston T . Bradley A Cornet J. McMullin here for T. Web helped C Young helped on friday</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>drew wood to the house Billie went for coal to McCon for Fullerton</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>19</td> <td>took wood to the Schoolhouse a little Snow all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>went to the Shop &amp; got 7 shoes Sharpened &amp; sett on the horses Wat come here from Gananoque on the sulky Ad went to Beverly withe him &amp; to bring Isabla home he intends to come home by Young &amp; bring his mother home She has been Since last Saturday very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>fixed around the barn &amp; choped wood very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Billie choped wood in the woodshed I am bad with a cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>rain</td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preachd in the Schoolhouse rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>went to the Nomination at the Robinson Schoolhouse there was 21 nominated I was among the rest I got my name taken of</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>25</td> <td>fixed a little about the house the Snow is nearly all gone rain &amp; thaw Mary &amp; John Robson up from Brockville on a visit it is the first time Mary was here</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>26</td> <td>helped J.Johnston at the thrashing machin a driseling Snow most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>27</td> <td>helped again to day Snowed all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>28</td> <td>drew Some wood Stromed all night most of the day with heavy wind &amp; drift</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad went to Young with Mary &amp; Jonney Robinson Elen &amp; Jennet went with him fine day the Roads very ruff I went to an Agriculture Meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Auld in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow 7 storms</td> <td>31</td> <td>fixed bin for to the grain in Ad brought 3 frames from Younge a little Snow most of the day went to a tea meeting a Reeds Schoolhouse there was $30.50c got at the door there was enough got otherwise to make $49 dollors which was put into a Purse &amp; Preasented to the Rev Mr Aull as a token of respect</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>Jan</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>1</td> <td>David &amp; Mis Hicock come from Beverly last night John Robinson John McDonald Rob Beatty Mary &amp; two of the Jones girles came up from Young Ad &amp; Isabla went down with them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Snow</td> <td>2</td> <td>made a door for the granery Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>helped A Cornet to frame &amp; Stable cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>4</td> <td>Ad came home from Young this forenoon he helped Henrey Johnston to thrash Samuel Thom &amp; his wife call here on going home from Gananoque little Snow to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Billie helped Henery Johnston to thrash I fixd a bin for to hold grain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 snow</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Moody come here last night &amp; preached in the Schoolhouse then I took him up to Mr Reeds Ellen went us took tea ther little Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>went to Township Meeting voted for Cook Lindsey Cornet &amp; Bradley I got a Boar yesterday that came from Marley to S Johnston for the Agriculture Socitie he cost us $35.96c</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Bille helped M Johnston to thrash Ad &amp; me killed a hog I scalded my arm had to to get Cristie Younge to help I could do nothing with my arm drew a load of wood from Armstrong</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad &amp; Billie drew the Rye to the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>cleaned the Rye &amp; put in the New bin cleand 9 bushel of wheat for the mill fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad went to Gananoque to Mill aunt Jennet came home with them to go to Young</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>went to an Agriculture Meeting was apointed President Billie his Mother &amp; aunt Jennet went to Younge to See Granpa I could not go I was afraid that I would get cold in my arm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the Church &amp; the Red Mr Auld in the Schoolhouse Ellen Aunt Jennet &amp; aunt Isabla came here from Younge Granp is the same</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad took out a road to draw wood from Wm Armstrong he has given us all the old timber Aunt Jennet went home on the Express</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad &amp; Billie drew 2 loads of wood from Armstrong Aunt Isabla went home on the morning express</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>drew 3 loads of wood cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>17</td> <td>Ad &amp; Billie helped Wm J. Turner to thrash cold with Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Do Do Do in the forenoon cut wood afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad went with Rob Beatty in the forenoon Bille cut wood I have been trying dress some stuff for the partitian my arm is geting along well very cold weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day very cold day hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>21</td> <td>Snowing &amp; blowing this morning &amp; all the day the roads is compleatly blocked up worked at the closet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>22</td> <td>Ad &amp; Billie cleaned 15 bushel of wheat in forenoon they took the faning mill to Inneses &amp; cleaned 19 bushel of wheat for John Westons &amp; little Snow I worked at the closet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad &amp; Billie cleaned 10 bushel of wheat for Ennes &amp; drew a load of wood from Armstrongs a little Snow I worked at the closet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>drew Some wood from Armstrong I worked at the closet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>25</td> <td>drew 1 load of wood then they fixed the Slough Dav came from Delta with Miss Brandywater I am very bad with my eyes so that I cannot go out Snow this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>26</td> <td>very Stormy rain Sleet &amp; Snow all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting it is so Stormy &amp; the is blocked up</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad went to thrash with H. Younge thrasher he is bad with his eyes that he cannot go we fixed to go to the Mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>went to Gananoque with 7 bushel of Buckwheat &amp; 15 bushel of wheat for to sell I could only get $1per bushel I got it ground for it is going at $1.40 at Lyn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>fixed the flour bin &amp; put flour in it &amp; did other chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>fixed a door on the {illegible} &amp; other fixins about the house</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>{February}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>1</td> <td>Bille went to Gananoque with 19 bushel of wheat to Mill for John Weston I made a Slough lounge for our lumber Slough a little rain last night with a South wind the Snow has got a great fall it is sill thawing the road is Soft</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>hard frost last night a fine morning I am going to Young with Rob Beatty to See Granpa Ad come home last night &amp; ran thrashing. Granpa is no better his foot is as black as a pot &amp; dried up. Snow &amp; rain very Stormy in th afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>went to Caintown Church &amp; heard the Revd Mr Burton preach rain &amp; Snow most of the night &amp; morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>came home on the express Rob Beatty brought his sister Mary &amp; me to Mallery town She came home with me Snow after dark</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>I am very bad with my Eyes Ad &amp; Billie drew 1 load of wood it is very Stormy Snow &amp; drift</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>drew 3 loads of wood a very hard crust in the field &amp; roads So that it is hard to get a road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>drew 2 loads of wood fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Billie &amp; Ad helped T Bradley about 2 hour to thrash we then went to Thos Cornets &amp; exchanged 2 white Sheep for 2 Block ones &amp; went to Thomas Reid to See Some timber I am bad with my eyes very warm day Henery Purvis &amp; George came here from the Rock about one oclock PM</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>rain &amp; mist I put in A Slough plowing most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 snow</td> <td></td> <td>Snow last night &amp; heavy drift this morning no Meeting to went to the Schoolhouse no one came Ad &amp; Ellen with Mary went to Young</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>heavy drift the roads is blocked up I choped wood in the woodshed little snow Billie went to School Wat &amp; his wife came here from Delta</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Choped Some wood &amp; atended to the cattle soft day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>13</td> <td>made a swill pail Ad &amp; Elen came home from Brockville Stopted at night at Wm Clows heavy rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>drew the corn from the old house cold day &amp; husked Some of it some of it</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867 {February}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad went go to Armstrongs woods but the Road or rather field is all in a flood so that he could not get in I went to J.K. Thompson with Elen for to get the wool last bag</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>rain to day Ad took Lizie home Jennet &amp; went with them they went away about 4 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad came home from Delta this afternoon heavy rain at night I tried to comb some wool it is very Slow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad went with George Grahm to Mic Ogrady to see Some oake logs &amp; Some rails cuts for himself they could not bye them he asked dubble what they were worth a little Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>went to the funeral of Robert Copland Son of Samuel Copland the Revd Mr Auld preached there was 42 Slough &amp; Cutters</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad went to Moorheads &amp; Halls to See if he could get some rails he did not get any Snow most of the day I cut Some wood I am bad with my eyes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>22</td> <td>Ad went to T. Blairs got Some rail cuts I fixed the Bobies a little Snow Ellen &amp; me went to F. Deans on a visit &amp; to see his Fatherinlaw Mr Bilton he came from Glasgow we spent a very pleasent night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow &amp; rain</td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad &amp; Billie went to Blairs &amp; got out some rail cuts there was rain &amp; Snow at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse &amp; the Rev Mr Carrol in the Church a fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>John Robson went home to Brockville this morning he come here this day week Ad went to Blairs for rails cuts &amp; drew 2 loads fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad went to See Robert Donovan abouts rails he agreed for three or four hundred at 7s.6d per 100 bought 45 home with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad drew 2 loads of rails I helped John Johnston with a sick Cow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18 Storms this month</td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad drew 1 load of rails in the forenoon he helped John Johnston to run a line in the afternoon I helped Joseph Bradley to kill a Cow in the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>March</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ad drew 2 loads of rails very cold raw day I made an axhandle put it on the ax &amp; fixed some Stuff for barley forks</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>a little rain last night the roads is nearly gone Ad &amp; billie went to Armstrongs woods got a load of wood went for another brock the bobbies I fixed them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>I went to the Shop &amp; got a Shoe fixed on the bobie in the forenoon billie went to a Bee of Jo Bradleys to Marblerock for lumber for the Drill Shed there was about 3 inches of Snow the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad went to Gananoque to work in the Spoon factory I went to B. MaNeemes for to get 100 of rails on P. Malonnes acount McNeemes would make me take the pile it was I Struck one of them with th ax &amp; it brock about 2 foot of it I would take it he Said I must them as they came or take none I left ther came to Malonnies &amp; got them from him brought 40 with me</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>went to Malonnies for the rest of the hundred rails gave him 50 cents for 25 more rails that made 125</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Snow &amp; rain most of the day cleaned some of the peas sold 10 bushel to Mr Shepard for 75c per bushel Wm Hazelwood Betsey &amp; Isabla came here this afternoon the wind is from the East</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Wm Hazelwood went to Marblerock with Barley I fixed in the Barn &amp; cleand 2 bushel of rye &amp; sent it with Wm Hazelwood for Wm Clow Wm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>first Storm according to Ryan there will be 43 {illegible}</td> <td>9</td> <td>went to Armstrong woods got a load of wood Stormed most of the day Snow East wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>went to Elisha Landons his Wife died yesterday ther was no Meeting this forenoon Rev Mr Carrol preached in the Church in the afternoon &amp; the Revd Mr Auld in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>went to the funeral of Mrs Landon She was buried at the Ebenazer Church the Revd Mr Auld preachd there 46 Slaugh &amp; cuters</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>went to Armstrongs woods got 2 loads of wood Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>drew 6 Small Elem trees for a kitchen &amp; 1 load of wood from Armstrongs woods little Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>drew 1 load of tops then Billie took willie part of the home he was here Since Monday</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p><br />{March}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>15</td> <td>Went to Marblerock with 15 bushel of Barley &amp; got 2 bushel of it made &amp; to get 12 100 of dust for the rest of it $ 10 bushel of Buckwheat fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>drew 2 loads of wood from Armstrongs woods I then went around the Station to collect the School tax</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day heavy Snow all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>went to the outlet &amp; bought a lot of ceader &amp; oak rails from Mr Hall gave him 100 of flour &amp; $1 cash drew 2 loads very cold day with west wind &amp; drift</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>drew 2 loads of rails Billie drew 1 of them in the afternoon I took an information from Lucinda Treck &amp; isued a Warent against the parties fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>drew 2 loads of rails from the outlet Do Do {line stroked through}finished them the rails is bare in Spots fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>went to Marblerock with an oak log &amp; got 1200 of Barley dust for the Cows it is 3s per 100 1bs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Billie went to Gananoque with Jennet &amp; brought aunt Jennet home with thim fine Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Billie went to Young with his mother &amp; aunt Jennet to See her Father the roads is bad I tapd 50 trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preached on Sunday Schools Billie came home to day is about the Same</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>boiled 12 pails of Sap it did not run well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snow</td> <td>26</td> <td>drew 6 loads of dung to the orchard the ground is hard frosen cold Day Snowed about 4 inches last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>drew 6 loads more dung to the trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>taped some more trees &amp; fixe around the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Billie Boiled Sap I am very bad with my eyes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Richard Curtis went home with Wats Sulky he come here on thursday I Sent 2 Swillpails to R Beatty with him I atended an agriculture Meeting at Waldrens ther was onley 6 of the diretors present</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>April</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April rain</td> <td>1</td> <td>Rain this morning I Sowed grass Seed on the Muticolie Rye the Snow is all gone except by the fences Showers all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>2</td> <td>worked in the Sugarbush rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>cleaned grass seed fine day a little frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>4</td> <td>Sowed grass Seed on the Rye ground about a Bushel the ground is in good order for the Seed there was frost last night worked in the Sugar bush heavy rain in the afternoon and all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>5</td> <td>raining &amp; freesing this morning Snow &amp; rain all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Sawed Some bunks caps &amp; Stakes the Boys bored 10 sett fine day with a little frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7 rain</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preached in the afternoon a little rain to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>8</td> <td>Sleet &amp; rain this morning made Some Stakes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>went to John Johnston with John Robson to took at his mine &amp; them around the Sugar bush &amp; gravel pit he says that there is good indacations of gold there if the Same was in Calaforne they would be Sure of gold</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>10</td> <td>John Robson up to Madock this morning he was here Since thursday I workd in the bush rain in the afternoon boiled the Sap for vinegar</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>made a Swill pail &amp; Sawed Some bunks</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>fixed bunks hard frost at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>drew Stones of the Northeast corner of the midle field fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>15</td> <td>began to plow in the Northeast corner of the midle field it is sod I took a complaint plant from Mrs Ennes against Wm Waldron for Selling liquours on Sunday billie plowed half the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>plowed the ground is rather wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>plowed in the forenoon drew Sand &amp; Stones for Hugh Mckay for F Deans kitchen in the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>{April}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>18</td> <td>Billie plowed Sod fixed dung around the appeltrees</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>put up part of the fence on the North ditch west end in the forenoon planted 9 appeltrees where died out</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>worked in the garden made a flowr plot &amp; planted out a lot of flowr roots that Isabla got of Mis Ferguson rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse &amp; the Rev Mr Carrol in the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>rained at 10 oclock all the rest of the day made a garden rake at the Shop very wet day planted 3 trees that Ad got of White of Gananoque</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Billie plowed on the Sod at the South Side of the North ditch it is the first time we have plowd it is 3 rod in width cold day frost last night little flour of Snow most of the day I helped Billie &amp; made a whipeltrees planted 12 maple Hickre &amp; basswod trees along the below the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>planted 8 more maple trees along to the Barn &amp; 1 at South west corner of the orchard Billie went to Gananoque with Isabla She is going to School there he took 5 1/2 bushel of Buckwheat &amp; 3 1/2 of wheat Ellen with them Ellen &amp; Isabla came home from Granpas last night on the Express he is no better Billie gave Jennet 75 1b of wheat flour 50 1b of buckwheat flour the roads is very bad heavy rain this afternoon I went with J Reed to Mr Darling to See about a Minister</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>picked Stones of the field North of the house the ground is wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Billie began to plow in the field below the house I helped him &amp; planted 30 grafts of the Red Calvell Elen brought scions from Young they are on the second row of appeltrees from the Road then 27 of the Red pound from Whites of Gananoque then 9 of golden Crab from B. Young</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>took the potatos out of the celler had 28 baskets put 12 in a box in Shop 3 in barrels &amp; 13 in the woodshed rain this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>helped billie at the plow &amp; scalded some of the buckwheat &amp; put them in the old house rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>billie plowed a little rain most of the day I have a very bad cold in bed most of the day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>{May}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 1</td> <td></td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; all day the ground is all in a flood no work done I an a little better</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>billie drew 11 loads of sand for Samuel Shepard &amp; with 15 bushel &amp; 3 with 10 makeing 150 bushel I am not able to anything high winds &amp; very cold with Showers of Snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Billie drew 3 loads of flour for Mr Ennis from the Station</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Billie plowed below the house little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day heavy rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>heavy rain most of the day no work</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>mended Besy boots Rob Beatty came here with the Buggy for Ellen &amp; Me Grampa a great deal worse we got there about 6 oclock he is very bad Billie drew Stones for M Mckee</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Grampa Died at four oclock &amp; twenty minuts this morning John &amp; Aunt Isabla was there he suffered agreat deal but he was quite sensable to the last I had a heavy fit of the augue rain all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ellen &amp; me Stoped at Granpas rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Granpa was buried in caintown the Rov Mr Burton preached 1 Corinthains XV 51.58 there was over 40 Buggys &amp; waggons the church was full we come home on 8 oclock train Roby brought Ellen Ad &amp; me over in the buggy fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Billie plowed {illegible} the house fine day the ground is very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>I met the Revd Mr Baikie at the station he is to be</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> {rest of page is largely illegible - some bits and pieces, no dates} ......the house fine day the ground is wet very ...... .......the station he is to be ............. I mended shoes little rain ............. &amp; Dr Richman there {illegible} for tea we had a Right pleasant time Billie plowed below the house the ground is very wet I mended shoes ...... drew stones of the piece north of the first ditch ............... to wet to plow plowed the sod next the field of stubel {on left margin} the woods begin to look Red</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p><br />{May}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>17</td> <td>finishd plowin the Sod North of first ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>cleand up some oats &amp; began to Sow &amp; Sowed 3 bushel of peas in the Sod South of the North ditch the ground is rather wet a little rain this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preached in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Moodie in the afternoon in the schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Sowed 5 1/2 bushel of peas the 2 ridges on the west side is Sowd with picked peas little rain the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Sowed 4 bushel of Rye East of {illegible} plowed midle field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>heavy rain this morning &amp; all day cleaned up 25 bushel wheat put it in the bin in a barrel &amp; had 9 of tailing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>let water of the peas the ground is very wet more rain to day laid up some of the fence for the horse paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>rain this forenoon Isabla come from Gananoque this morning heavy Showr at 8 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Sowed 2 bushel of cats on the Bod midle field &amp; 1 bushel of wheat below the house heavy rain in the afternoon Ellen went to Gananoque on the express to see Jennet She going away to Eren Mr Moodle hear all night David &amp; Ad hear</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Moodie preached in the forenoon we commence a Sunday School this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Sowed 5 bushel of wheat below the house I paid the Township treasure ten doller of a fine that I receivd from Wm Waldron for selling liquor on Sunday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>28</td> <td>Sowed 5 bushel of wheat below the house the ground is rather wet there was a very heavy rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>let of water to plow the ground is to wet made a pen at the pit to wash the sheap in showrs to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>plowed at the old Barn &amp; in the {illegible} field rain at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>31</td> <td>plowed in the new land it is rather wet sowed 1 bushel of wheat below the house east side rain last night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 21 storms this month</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>{June}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>1</td> <td>Planted a bushel of potatos at the old house that is the first that we have planted sowed 7 bushel of oats part at the old house &amp; the north of the first ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 rain</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Moodie preached in the schoolhouse heavy rain this afternoon Billie took Mr Moodie to Reeds</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>plowed a little at barnyard &amp; the 2nd field the ground is rather wet a little shower to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>plowed for the new land east line I worked in the garden planted beets carrots and unions</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Sowed 7 bushel of oats some in the 2nd field 3 bushels in the old barnyard {illegible} in the new land &amp; 1 bushel of barley on the potato land the ground is drying very fast</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>6</td> <td>plowed in the newland the wind is south southwest &amp; prettie warm the sun is out hot Mr A Thompson here all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 bushel of Barley in all</td> <td>7</td> <td>washed the Sheep the water is warm plowd in the forenoon Sowed 2 bushel of Barley &amp; 1 bushel of wheat on the new land</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>plowed &amp; Sowed 2 bushel of wheat went to an Agriculture Meeting at Waldrons warm &amp; dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Moodie preached at the Schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Sowed 24 bushel of wheat &amp; plowed very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>planted 4 bushel of potatos 2 of peachblows that I got of Wm Hazelwood the rest prince Albert &amp; large Chillows in the new land plowd &amp; Sowed the head ridge in Milliet that finished the field cultivated a peace of the field below the house for potatos &amp; draged it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>planted 9 bushel of potatos 3 large Chillies next the path then 2 of Cups the rest Chillice Henery Armstrong helpd Billie to plow where we had peas last year the ground is very hard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>plowd in the Same field Henery helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>went to Gananoque with 12 1/2 bushel of wheat bought Shovel paid 5s for it a butter bowl 3s.3d little rain at dark</td> </tr> <tr> <td>first rain this quarter 32 Stormy this quarter</td> <td>15</td> <td>ploved &amp; draged part of the garden &amp; tried to plow below the old house it is so hard &amp; dry we cannot get in the plow</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>{June}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June 16 rain</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Gordon preachd in the Schoolhouse he was hear all night Billie took him to Reeds he preachd there in the afternoon little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>plantd 2 bushel of potatos in the grarden Sowd 4 rows of Carrots Seed next the Shop Billie Rolled the buckwheat ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>18</td> <td>Sowed 4 bushel of Buckwheat North of the first ditch East line a fine Showr about 9 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>went to the funeral of Wm Webster he was buried at the Taylors the Revd Mr Carrol preachd there was over 80 buggys and waggons it was the largest funeral I ever Saw hear Billie rolled the buckwheat &amp; some of the oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>20</td> <td>made an axel for a horserake and other things for it there was a fine rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>worked on the roads opisite the orchard warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>worked on the roads in the forenoon went to Younge witt Elen to See Adam Armstrong he is very poorly Stopt at Granmams all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>went to Caintown heard the Revd Mr Burton preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>worked on the roads Billie went to Robert Allen for a Some lumber for G Grahm Allen was not at home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>I worked on the Roads for C. Armstrong Billie leveled the drill ground for J Bradley</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Billie worked on the roads for C Armstrong fine rain most of the day I chored about the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>laid out a road on the forth Concession near Cloughlys. Billie picked Stones of the medow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Billie drew gravel for H McKeys to G. Grahms 300 bushel that is $5 dollars I worked at the horse rake</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Billie finished going through Innises potatos &amp; went through some of our own I fixed 2 sticks for a hayrack</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 Stormy Days this month</td> <td>30</td> <td>went to Caintown to see Adam Armstrong he is very bad with a Cough Isabla went with a cough Isabla went with me we went down on the Express Rob Beatty met her warm day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>{July}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>1</td> <td>Came home form Caintown had to walk home there was no trains runing it being a holaday</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>fixed the hayrack Billie cultivated some of Potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>I went to Marblerock with 6 bushel of Rye &amp; 2 bushel of peas &amp; got the Share of of the oaklogs that we had there very warm day mowed a little in the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>made Slates for a horse rake fine rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>worked with Billee &amp; the horses Scraping &amp; plowing &amp; leveling the drill Shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>I went to Delta as a delagotee with James McKelva John Crawford &amp; Benjamin Tett was chosen as members on the Conservative Side heavy rain got home at midnight</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Moody preached in the Schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>fixed slates for the horserake drew in a load of hay &amp; rolled some of the New field that is the first</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Billie drew Stones for Mr Weston 6 load I mowd in the forenoon at the house rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>went through the potatos with the cultivator</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>mowd in the orchard raind most of the day alittle Billie plowd J Bradley potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>went to John McNiels woods to an Orngs Meeting heard the Revd Mr Moody preach in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Auld leacture in the afternoon there was five lodges &amp; a great many more people</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>finished mowing the orchard &amp; drew in 3 loads of hay put it in North west half of the mow old Mr McGloughlin died at 8 oclock this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preached in the Schoolhouse in the forenoon &amp; the Bishop of Ontario in the Curch in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>went to the funeral of Mr McGloughlin in the forenoon the Revd Mr Auld preached the Ebenazer Church drew in 6 loads of hay of the orchard put it in the South mow fine day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>{July}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>16</td> <td>James McMullin mowed with his mowing machin in the N. East field he cut 7 acres we mowed in the same field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>17</td> <td>I worked at the horse rake Billie went to the Rock for A load of lumber for J Bradley rain at noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>18</td> <td>worked at the hay in the N East field a little rain in the afternoon drew in 2 Small loads had McMullins Rake</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>19</td> <td>worked at the hay in the forenoon I went to the raising of the drillshed the Boys drew in 1 load of hay heavy rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Billie drew 110 bushel of gravel for $. Sheapard in the forenoon finishd cuting the North field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>rain</td> <td>the Revd Mr Moody preached in the Schoolhouse rain this morning we went to Young this afternoon I got a letter last night that Adam Armstrong died on Saturday morning at 3 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>atended the funeral of Adam Armstrong ther was about 250 people at it the Revd Mr Burton preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>drew in 8 loads of hay fine day very warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>drew in 1 load put it over the horses that is 3 loads there I was taken Sick at noon could do nothing Billie drew in Mr Ennises hay this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Billie mowed in the 2nd field went to a mowing Bee of C Youngs in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>a little rain this morning plowed through the potatos then hoed some of them I can do nothing yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>mowed a little this forenoon that is the first that I have done Since wedensday very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28 rain</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr preached in the forenoon &amp; the Revd Mr Moody in the afternoon rain this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>mowd in the midle field fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Do Do Do Do raked in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>mowd in the forenoon Humph Youngs Cradle half a day at the Rye I raked &amp; cocked some hay</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>{August}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>1</td> <td>Made a Stack of hay put about 80 cocks in it rained a little this afternoon we did not get the Stack toped out</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>I went to South Lake &amp; laid out a road between the third &amp; fourth Concession of Leeds an lot No 9 in the third Con Dave &amp; the Boys did a little at th Rye</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>workd at the fall Rye it is poor Crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Moody preachd in the School</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>finishd Cuting the Rye warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>I moved some of hay that was left for Seed Billie went to Gananoque with the wool</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>finishd cuting the hay for Seed &amp; drew it in put it on the north mow 2 loads of it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>drew in the Rye had 2 loads of common &amp; 1 of the muticolie cut around the fences put a load over the Stable very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>cut a little of the spring Rye it rather green fixed some fingers for a cradle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>10</td> <td>there is a fine rain to day worked at a Barley fork</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Auld preached in the schoolhouse in the morning Mrs Gilbert was buried this afternoon in the Robinson Buiring ground the Revd Mr Carrol preached in the church it was a very large funeral</td> </tr> <tr> <td>I went with Mr Moody to Escott to preach</td> <td>12</td> <td>finishd cuting the Spring Rye it is a poor crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>fixed Rob Beattys Cradle rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>drew dung to the midle field Rast Side put it in heaps 15 loads intending to put it on the Rye in the fall</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Do dung 13 loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Do Do 6 Do in the forenoon drew Sand &amp; gravel for Mckeay &amp; Shepard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>went Marble rock with 4 bushel of Rye 3 of wheat &amp; 2 1/2 of corn fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Moody preachd in the forenoon fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>19</td> <td>heavy rain last night with thunder drew dung</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>{August}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>20</td> <td>drew dung in the forenoon began to hook the peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>worked at the peas fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>finished the peas this forenoon &amp; began the wheat A Cornet helped it is thin &amp; rather green</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>worked at the wheat Ad healped in the afternoon he went to Brockville yesterday &amp; got home at noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Moody preached Robert Finleys funeral Sermon at the Ebenazer Church he died in Michigan</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>finishd cuting the wheat front of the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>cut Some of the oates in the midle field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>heavy rain last night I went to Gananoque got a bag of Salt paid 6s.3d &amp; paid Wm Brough $11.86 c</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>cut Some of the oats in the midle field in the forenoon healped John Johnston to thrash in the afternoon a little rain at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>drew in the wheat front of the house it is in good order</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>drew in the oats in the midle field in the forenoon &amp; then cut Some in the new field</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>{September}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept 1</td> <td></td> <td>I was in bed all day was very sick the Revd Mr came to preach there was heavy rain all night all day so that nobodie come to the Schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>billie cradled the poll oats &amp; part of the barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>3</td> <td>I went to Robinson Schoolhouse to the Election vote for Messers Craford &amp; Tett they were opposed by S Richards &amp; A. N. Richards it was a very dull place little rain Bille cut Some of the oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>went to the poll to day fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>5</td> <td>went to Gananoque with 10 bushel of wheat Ad come home with me heavy rain wind South &amp; East</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>6</td> <td>raked some of the barley &amp; thrashed Some peas for Seed heavy rain with wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Raked up the poll oats &amp; drew them in &amp; a load of barley helped John Johnston to thrash in the afternoon they brought the thrasher here to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Moody preached this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Henery &amp; John Johnston here to day here thrashed A Cornet J McMullin Wm J Turner B Younge healped thrashd 20 bushel of oats 25 of Barley Rye poor yeald for the {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>worked at the wheat on the New field A Cornet &amp; J McMullin healpd I cradled Billie helped B Younge to thrash fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>finished cuting the wheat that is all except Buckwheat a little frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>went to Gananoque with J. Johnston heard Mesers Craford &amp; Teet thank the Electors for Electing them there was a great display they come on the Boat then a bonfire &amp; lumination at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>13</td> <td>Billie went to a dung bee of H. Johnstons a little rain this morning I cut a little of the Buckwheat it is green</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>fixed the cultivator &amp; plow Billie went to Young on horseback Elen went on the cars</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Gordon preached in the Schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>cut half the Buckwheat or 21/2 acre Billie come home from Younge all well</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>{September}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>17</td> <td>Went to Gananoque &amp; laid out a road on Mr Dempsters farm &amp; atended a meeting of the agriculture Socitie</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>worked at the Buckwheat fine Shower this afternoon the Buckwheat is very light</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>went to Brockville paid E. J Sinkels fifty dollors of intrest Saw the Agriculture fair</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>finished cuting the Buckwheat in the forenoon cleaned the rye that was on the floor there was 10 bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Billie went to Gananoque with 10 bushel of rye got it ground for the hogs he brought Isabla home She was at Montreal with Mrs Dr Richmond I helped James McMullin to run a line between him Wm J Turner</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>went to T. Reeds Schoolhouse &amp; heard the Revd Mr Moody preach is was the Scarement day he preached in the afternoon likewise a fine Sermon at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Sowed Better than 2 bushel of Rye cultivated it in the ground is very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>cleaned up some grain for the fair</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Mr &amp; Mrs John Bellemy from N Augusta &amp; Mrs Cluff from Otowa came here on a visit I fixed Irons for a breaching harness the boys drew dung for wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>went to Kingston to the Provincal fair it was a fine affair there was some fine Stock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>went back again to day atended the annual Meeting as a delegate for our Socitie George Brown Mr Ellet &amp; me bought 4 Sheep for the Socitie 2 lesters &amp; 2 South downs paid 145 dollors I got 1 bushel of the premium wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>plowed for the wheat the ground is very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>the Rovd Mr Moody preachd this morning heavy rain in the afternoon David &amp; Vest Hicock was hear the house this afternoon Isabla went with them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Sowed 1 bushel of wheat that I got at Kingston the ground is very dry drew in a load of the Buckwheat</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>{October}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>1</td> <td>Sowd nearly 1 bushel of Rye that makes 8 ridges &amp; 14 rods of the Muticolie Rye 3 bushel on the west Side of the field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Billie drew Stones half the day for J Weston helpd Mr Cornet to thrast at his Fathers I thrashed Buckwheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>went to Gananoque to the Fair acted as Judge on Sheep</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>there was a fine Show of grain roots &amp; Stock Sowd 5 bushel of Rye the ground is very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>5</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Moody this morning afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 bushel of Rye</td> <td>7</td> <td>finishd Sowing the Rye Sowed better then 2 bushel to day that makes 10 bushel in all</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>went to our fair at the Station there is a good turn out and a fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>9</td> <td>drew dung on the Rye in the forenoon went to Gananoque to an Agriculture Meeting got a South down Ramlamb from the Socitie to Keep for the Season heavy rain to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>10</td> <td>worked at a beam for James McMullion little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>11</td> <td>went with James Hutchson to by Butter he offord 16 1/2 &amp; 17 cents per lb we went to the outleth &amp; the 6th conssion rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>12</td> <td>finishd McMullion plow rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>no Meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>went with James Hutchison to by Butter took dinner at Thomas Davises</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>drew dung on the Rye in the forenoon Wm Clow come here this afternoon Stopted all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>helped Wm J Turner at the thrashing machin Wm Clow went home to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>dug potatos Bille plowed Sold two firkins of Butter to J Hutchison 18 cents per 1b there was 210 1b</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>finished diging the potatos they are poor crop I took the horses to Reeds &amp; got 4 new shoes on paid him 1 doller Billie got 1 sett a week before sixpence</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>drew dung on to the Rye of the piles that was drew out before harvest &amp; Killed a hog</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1867</p> <p>{October}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Oct 20</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Wallase preached in the Schoolhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>drew dung onto the Rye the ground is very dry the Rye is all up &amp; looks well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>rain last night &amp; to day cleaned up the Buckwheat that I had thrashed had 15 bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>went to Gananoque took 10 bushel of buckwheat 5 6 of BlackSee that I borred of Wm J Turner I was at &amp; Congraturatural Super to the Messers Wm &amp; R Broughs by the Agriculture Socitie there was a fine time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Billie plowd in the forenoon then he went Marble Rock for lath for George Grahm I Settled with Wm Thompson &amp; paid him all to date</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Billie plowed in the forenoon took Widow Austin to Robert Austins I helped Wm Armstrong to thrash</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Billie wont to Andrews for Brick for Ge Grahm got none I helped Wm Armstrong to thrash</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>27</td> <td>no Meeting to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>helped Wm Armstrong to thrash Tho Scott come here &amp; put one coat of plaster on the Cisteren it took the Barrel of lime I have got to get another Barrel of lime</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Billie plowed in the forenoon worked for Mr Healy in the afternoon I helped Ben Warren to thrash fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Billie plowed I helped Benj Warren to thrash in the forenoon Spread dung on the Rye</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>plowed &amp; scraped a ditch from the Corner of the new field halfwayes across to the Elem tree on Fairs line</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>State of the Polls in June 1868</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Richards</td> <td>Jones</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Front of Leeds &amp; Lansdowne</td> <td>209</td> <td>357</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rear Do Do</td> <td>119</td> <td>160</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Front of Yonge</td> <td>186</td> <td>55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Front of Escott</td> <td>115</td> <td>73</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rear of Yonge Escott</td> <td>198</td> <td>122</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bastard &amp; Burgess</td> <td>311</td> <td>234</td> </tr> <tr> <td>North Crosby</td> <td>83</td> <td>106</td> </tr> <tr> <td>South Crosby</td> <td>115</td> <td>107</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Majority for N. Richards</td> <td>138</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> State of the Poll in January 1869 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Richards</td> <td>Jones</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Front of Leeds &amp; Lansdowne</td> <td>199</td> <td>248</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gananoque</td> <td>27</td> <td>69</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rear of Leeds &amp; Lansdowne</td> <td>111</td> <td>204</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Front of Yonge</td> <td>198</td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Do Escott</td> <td>104</td> <td>89</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rear of Yonge Escott</td> <td>190</td> <td>137</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bastard &amp; Burgess</td> <td>311</td> <td>287</td> </tr> <tr> <td>North Crosby</td> <td>67</td> <td>136</td> </tr> <tr> <td>South Crosby</td> <td>120</td> <td>12{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Total</td> <td>1277</td> <td>1353</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Majority for Jones</td> <td></td> <td>76</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the third &amp; fourth concession on the East half of lot No. 8. the</p> <p>the allowance is partly enclosed with a fence lot No 9 is water from {illegible} 4 ft to {illegible} deep all a Swamp &amp; from two to seven feet of water on it</p> <p>part of the West half of lot No 10 is a swamp also all the above No</p> <p>are in the concession. If the creek on lot No 9 on the 4</p> <p>conssion was cleaned out so that the water could run off I think</p> <p>that a road could be made but it will take from 1 to 5 feet</p> <p>of material to make it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept 1 {illegible} Ad went to Marblerock for a load of {rest of line too faint to read}</p> </div> transcribed