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Papers, 1805-1889
Author
Holcomb family.
Pages:
6
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1 copy available at Manuscripts and Special Collections.
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Papers, 1805-1889
Holcomb family.
Author:
Holcomb family.
Title:
Papers, 1805-1889.
Quantity:
6 boxes (3.0 cubic ft.)
Arrangement:
Diaries arranged chronologically.
Arrangement:
Correspondence arranged chronologically.
Additional phys form:
George Holcomb diaries Unpublished transcript available in library; Files with the papers.
Historical/biog note:
George Holcomb, the youngest son of Beriah and Lucretia Holcomb, was born February 13, 1791 in Stephentown, where he resided most of his life working the farm and peddling goods in the surrounding area. He married Lucinda Wylie (April 15, 1790-January 29, 1863) at New Lebanon, New York, April 15, 1819. He died May 12, 1856, at Stephentown. George and Lucinda had six children: Charlotte (1821-1891), Angeline, (1823-1842), George Pease (1825-1883), John Franklin (1827-1894), and Sarah Orilla, (1829-1877). Sarah married George W. Long, April 28, 1864.
Review:
These papers consist chiefly of the detailed personal diaries kept by George W. Holcomb (1791-1856) from June 13, 1805 to March 21, 1856. On the pages of these diaries is the complete record of daily work, life, and bookkeeping of a farmer from sunup until sometimes well after midnight. He also writes of his many dealings as a peddler of sundry goods, and the many journeys to Pittsfield, Massachusetts and Albany and Troy, New York where he bargained with local merchants. The people and events relevant to the history of Stephentown, New York, and vicinity were meticulously recorded, too. These papers also include personal letters addressed to George Holcomb and his wife Lucinda, and their daughters, Charlotte and Sarah, from 1812 to 1889, that concern mostly personal and family matters.
Finding aids:
Unpublished guide available in the library and on the Internet.
Subject:
Farm life--New York (State)--Rensselaer County.
Subject:
Farmers--New York (State)--Rensselaer County.
Subject:
Peddlers and peddling--New York (State)
Geographic terms:
Rensselaer County (N.Y.)--History Sources.
Geographic terms:
Stephentown (N.Y.)--History Sources.
Geographic terms:
Stephentown (N.Y.)--Social life and customs.
Form/genre terms:
Diaries. aat
Form/genre terms:
Letters (correspondence). aat
Personal author:
Holcomb, George, 1791-1856.
Personal author:
Wylie family.
Electronic access:
Finding aid: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc11335.htm
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