Scripto | Transcribe Page

Log in to Scripto | Recent changes | View item | View file

Courtland Olds Diary, 1866

Olds_047.pdf

« previous page | next page » |

Current Page Transcription [edit] [history]

September TUESDAY, 25 1866

Attended my beloved parents funeral to day. Had a very rainy time both going and coming. The Rev Mr Laird preached the funeral sermon Had dinner at {illegible}

WEDNESDAY, 26

Commenced a new life to day with many great responsibilities resting upon me. With God's help I am determined to do my duty. Spent most of the day in geting up wood Felt my loss much.

THURDAY, 27

Worked this forenoon at fixing fences along the creek which the freshet had washed away. After noon turned over most of the peas before night &c.

{second page}

September FRIDAY, 28

Went to work again this morning at fixing a fence across the creek. Mr Laird made us a visit about noon Worked at ploughing in the afternoon besides chores.

SATURDAY, 29

Fixed up a couple of {illegible} across the creek this forenoon. drove the Hogs out of the corn &c Went to Dover afternoon Got home again about four. Killed a sheep before sun-down.

SUNDAY, 30

Spent the morning in reading and cleaning up. Went to the Mesiahs Church and heard the Rev Mr Ware. Heard the Rev Mr Mesfmen in the after noon. Had a good time.

Transcription Tips

  • Follow the example of transcribing provided in the first few PDF files of this diary.
  • Click Edit when you’re ready to start transcribing.
  • Click Detach to move the transcription box to a convenient location.
  • Copy the text as it is, including misspellings and abbreviations.
  • Start each new day with a new line. Otherwise ignore spacing and alignments.
  • Use toolbar heading options for any headings in the text, i.e. diary titles.
  • Use toolbar table generator for any tables in the text, i.e. finance records.
  • Use toolbar comment option to add your own comments, i.e. illegible text or uncertain names or description of drawings.
  • Use toolbar stroke through text option to transcribe crossed-out text.
  • When done press "Save Transcription" to save your work.
  • View more transcription tips.

Current Page Discussion [edit] [history]