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Diaries, 1854-1911
Author
Marsh Family.
Pages:
6
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Diaries, 1854-1911
Marsh Family.
Control Number:
(OCoLC)122537139
Local call number:
SC20627
Author:
Marsh Family.
Title:
Diaries, 1854-1911.
Quantity:
6 boxes (2.0 cubic ft.)
Historical/biog note:
Orris Marsh, a general merchant, settled in Napoli, Cattaraugus County, New York in 1832. He was originally from Dover, Vermont, where he was born in 1806. He married Elizabeth (Betsy) Eames of Carroll, New York. She bore three daughters: Emily E., Fayette D., and H. Louisa. The business and family residence was situated at the four corners of the town center. Orris also served as postmaster and town supervisor for many years.
Abstract:
A group of 48 manuscript diaries kept by Elizabeth (Mrs. Orris) Marsh and daughter, H. Louisa from 1854 through 1911. They contain brief descriptions of daily activities and events that relate to small town life in general. The entries also recall the weather, visitors, births, deaths, and other vital information.
Preferred citation:
Marsh Family Diaries, 1854-1911.
Personal subject:
Marsh family Diaries.
Subject:
Country life--New York (State)
Subject:
Rural women--New York (State) Diaries.
Geographic terms:
Cattaraugus County (N.Y.)--Social life and customs.
Geographic terms:
Cattaraugus County (N.Y.)--History Sources.
Form/genre terms:
Diaries. aat
Personal author:
Marsh, Elizabeth Eames.
Personal author:
Marsh, Helen Louisa.
Electronic access:
Finding aid: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc20627.htm
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