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Transcribed by Kimberli Faulkner Hull
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February entries from Ann M. Hull’s 1857 diary are transcribed below the images. Under each entry is a section labeled, People mentioned and/or Events mentioned. The first lists people in the diary entry and, if applicable, their probable/possible identities, with links to a brief profile of the person. Events mentioned link to research for the event.
February 1–2
February Sunday, 1
Have not been to church today. Went to ride about noon. Harvey Fannie and Hattie were here to tea.
People mentioned and notes.
– Harvey Holdridge, Ann’s brother-in-law
– Fannie Hull Holdridge, Ann’s sister
– Hattie Holdrige, Ann’s niece
Monday, 2
Have had a very hard pain in my side all day. Have sat up part of the time.
February 3–8
February, Tuesday, 3, 1857
It has been a beautiful day. We had confececony [?] in the afternoon. Mr. A. Barnes and Miss M. Nicholson were married in the evening.
People mentioned and notes.
– Almon Barnes (1834-1906),
– Maria Nicholson (1838-1937), born in Ireland, daughter of Thomas Nicholson and Maria Wheatley
Wednesday, 4
It has stormed some through the day There was a ride to Windsor in the afternoon. May they enjoy themselves.
Thursday, 5
Amanda Norton commenced making me a double gown in the morning. A. Benedict visited here in the afternoon. I had a very hard coghing spell in the evening
People mentioned and notes.
– Amanda Norton
– A. Benedict, most likely Anise White Benedict
February, Friday, 6, 1857
Coughed very hard in the morning. Quilting at G. Taylors in the afternoon. A Norton finished my Double-gown. Received a letter from home this evening.
People mentioned and notes.
– G. Taylor
– Amanda Norton
Saturday, 7
Felt rather better today Had a very hard coughing spell in the evening. A. Norton and Mrs. Stam called in the evening
People mentioned and notes.
– Amanda Norton
– Mrs. Stam
Sunday, 8
This has been a terrible day The river bridge has been swept away by the breaking up of the ice.
I coughed very hard in the afternoon
Event mentioned
– Bridge washed away
February 9–14
February, Monday 9, 1857
Mary has been washing and I have been writing home and reading to pass away the time and chase Full care away.
People mentioned and notes.
– Mary Hull Lyons, Ann’s sister
Tuesday, 10
Fred got a team and carried me up to Harveys They put a bed up in the sitting room so I can as long as I please
People mentioned and notes
– Fred D. Lyons, Ann’s brother-in-law, spouse of Mary Amanda Hull Lyons
– Harvey Holdridge, Ann’s brother-in-law, spouse of Fannie Hull Holdridge
Wednesday, 11
They drew me over to Cousin Davids on a hand sled and I staid nearly all day, Harvey has been skating this evening
People mentioned and notes
– Cousin David
– Harvey Holdridge, Ann’s brother-in-law, spouse of Fannie Hull Holdridge
February, Thursday, 12, 1857
Felt some better today. Have been reading this Storm Secret. Had a Number of calls in the afternoon Helped make Mrs. N. a headdress
Friday, 13
It snow quite fast this morning. In the afternoon it thawed. Got a paper from Harriet. Embroidered some on my handkerchief. Had the Headache in the evening
People mentioned and notes
– Harriet
Saturday, 14
Today is the beginning of St. Valentine. Have visited at Mr Benedicts today Mary came up and went to singing school. H brought me a Valentine
People mentioned and notes
– Mr. Benedict, most likely Josiah Benedict or Jeremiah Benedict
– Mary Hull Lyons, Ann’s sister
February 15–20
February, Sunday, 15, 1857
It has been a beautiful day. T. H. has spent a part of the day with me. I have first commenced learning to play on the Accordion
Monday, 16
Carried me over to see Seurinda and it rained so I had to stay all night Slept very well. A. B. and sister called in the evening.
People mentioned and notes
– Seurinda
Tuesday, 17
It was a beautiful morning and it seemed like spring. Carried me over to Fannies about ten. Went to serving and made my side pain me so I could do nothing
People mentioned and notes
– Fannie Hull Holdridge, Ann’s sister
February, Wednesday, 18, 1857
It has been a very pleasant day. Feel some better than I did yesterday. Mrs. B. and Mrs. L. called in the afternoon.
Thursday, 19
Harvey carried me up to J. Taylors on the wheel barrow. Had a very good visit. Mary, Fannie and Hattie were here in the afternoon
People mentioned and notes
– Harvey Holdridge, Ann’s brother-in-law, spouse of Fannie Hull Holdridge
– J. Taylors, most likely Jacob Taylor or Martin Jones Taylor
– Mary Hull Lyons, Ann’s sister
– Fannie Hull Holdridge, Ann’s sister
– Hattie Holdrige, Ann’s niece
Friday, 20
It has stormed nearly all day and I have been very lonely. Had an ulcer break in the morning Commenced embroidering Hattie a dress.
People mentioned and notes
– Hattie Holdrige, Ann’s niece
February 21–26
February, Saturday, 21, 1857
This has been a very dark and gloomy day Felt better than I have before for two weeks
Sunday, 22
I have been visiting to H. Weste today. A Benedict called in the evening.
People mentioned and notes
– H. Weste
– A. Benedict, most likely Anise White Benedict
Monday, 23
It has been a very pleasant day. Have received a letter from Dr. Fitch also one from Aunt Lucinda Have been very lonely
People mentioned and notes
– Dr. Fitch
– Lucinda Tarbell Chase
February Tuesday, 24, 1857
Beautiful day this has been Have been up to Davids together with Mary, Fannie and Hattie. Had a very good visit.
People mentioned and notes
– Cousin David
– Mary Hull Lyons, Ann’s sister
– Fannie Hull Holdridge, Ann’s sister
– Hattie Holdrige, Ann’s niece
Wednesday, 25
Visited at Mr. G. Taylors. Have felt quite well through the day. Mr. H staid to Harveys over night. Had a letter from Lute.
People mentioned and notes
– G. Taylor
– Harvey Holdridge, Ann’s brother-in-law, spouse of Fannie Hull Holdridge
– Lute, Ann’s sister, Lucy Hull
Thursday, 26
It has been a very cold windy day. Harvey carried me over to Freds on the wheelbarrow.
People mentioned and notes
– Fred D. Lyons, Ann’s brother-in-law, spouse of Mary Amanda Hull Lyons
– Harvey Holdridge, Ann’s brother-in-law, spouse of Fannie Hull Holdridge
February 27–28
February, Friday, 27, 1857
I have been quite well through the day. Called at Mr. Newells in the afternoon. A. Norton called in the evening
People mentioned and notes
– Mr. Newell, most likely Jacob S. Newell, Almer G. Newell, or Gilbert Newell
– Amanda Norton
Saturday, 28
It has been quite pleasant today. Had the headache in the forenoon. Mary went to singing school in the evening.
People mentioned and notes
– Mary Hull Lyons, Ann’s sister
Citing this page: Kimberli Faulkner Hull, transcriber and compiler, “Ann M. Hull Diary, February 1857 with Transcription,” Cool Adventures (https://cooladventures.com/genealogy/ann-m-hull-diary-february-1857/: published 2021); Ann M. Hull, Diary for 1857, February 1857 entries (Harmony, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, 1857); privately held by the Faulkner–Hull Collection.