Agriculture--Massachusetts--History--19th century
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John Davenport Diary
Collection
Identifier: SC 01481
Scope and Contents
Diary, 1847-1863, of John Davenport of Canton, Massachusetts. Davenport farmed, made and delivered shoes, cut and sold firewood, and sold posts and hoops. Entries include details about his day to day activities, his sale of goods, medical treatment and the death of his wife Hannah in 1855, his attendence of Unitarian services, reading, and visits by friends, among others.
Dates:
1847-1863
Found in:
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