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Transcribed by Kimberli Faulkner Hull © Chasing Light Media
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Citing this page: Kimberli Faulkner Hull, transcriber, “Diary for 1857 of Ann M. Hull, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania,” (typescript, 2021), January 1857 entries; original diary in possession of Kimberli Faulkner Hull, Faulkner-Hull Collection (https://cooladventures.com/genealogy/ann-m-hull-diary-january-1857/ : [access date]).
Under each entry is a section labeled, People mentioned., listing people in the entry and, if applicable, their probable/possible identities with links to a brief profile of the person. Many entries just include initials of people; those are not listed in most cases.
January 1–3
January, Thursday, 1, 1857
It has been a beautiful day and I have enjoyed it much. Have seen M. J. Taylor & P. Comfort joined in the holy bonds of matrimony. Attended the party in the evening.
People mentioned
– Martin Jones Taylor (1837-1900)
– Phebe Ann Comfort Taylor (1836-1918)
Friday, 2
Feeling quite tired today but am not sick. Received a letter from F. Clark. Called at Mr. N’s in the afternoon. Mary went to meeting in the evening.
People mentioned
– F. Clark
– Mary Hull Lyons (1831-1911), Ann’s sister
Saturday, 3
It has been a very stormy day. Have staid at home and rest. Mary has been to singing school.
People mentioned
– Mary Hull Lyons, (1831-1911), Ann’s sister
January 4–9
January, Sunday, 4, 1857
Went to church then to Fannies and then home. Wrote to Lucinda. Mary and Fred went up to A. Lyons in the evening.
People mentioned
– Fannie Hull Holdridge, Ann’s sister
– Lucinda Tarbell Chase, Ann’s aunt by marriage; Lucinda was the spouse of Minor Chase
– Mary Hull and Frederick Denison Lyons, Ann’s sister and brother-in-law.
– A. Lyons, most likely Seth Augustus Lyons. When Ann spoke of a residence, she typically used the male head of household and later, it is believed she referred to Seth Augustus Lyons as “Augustus.”
Monday, 5
It has been a cold day. Have been up to take care of Hattie. Mrs. Lyons called in the afternoon. Ellen and I called at Mr. N.
People mentioned and notes
– Hattie Holdrige, Ann’s niece, daughter of Fannie Hull Holdridge
– Mrs. Lyons, possibly Amanda Smith Lyons or Esther McKune Lyons
– Ellen, most likely Ellen R. Newell
Tuesday, 6
Had the toothache in the morning. Had one extracted by Dr. Shtets [?] about ten. Did nothing all day.
People mentioned and notes
– Dr. Shtets, possibly Dr Shutts
January, Wednesday, 7, 1857
Helped Mary bake in the forenoon. In the afternoon called at Mr. Newells. Visited at Mr. Nortons in the evening.
People mentioned
– Mary Hull Lyons, Ann’s sister
– Mr. Newell
– Mr. Norton
Thursday, 8
Knit in the forenoon. In the afternoon visited at D. Lyons. In the evening went to hear Mr. Smith preach.
People mentioned
– D. Lyons, most likely David A. Lyons, Fred Lyons’ brother
– Mr. Smith, preacher
Friday, 9
It has been a beautiful day. Mrs. Hubbard has spent the day here. I have been to meeting this evening.
People mentioned
– Mrs. Hubbard, most likely Olive Hubbard, spouse of William Hubbard, mother of Truman
January 10–15
January, Saturday, 10, 1857
Went up to Fannies in the morning staid full afternoon & Mary went to singing school and I staid at home.
People mentioned
– Fannie Hull Holdridge, Ann’s sister
– Mary Hull Lyons, Ann’s sister
Sunday, 11
I have not been to church today. Have been to the Depot to ride this evening.
Monday, 12
It has been a very cold day and I have coughed a great deal. Have worked but little
January, Tuesday, 13, 1857
Have been to take care of Hattie that Frankie might wash Called at A. Lyons in the afternoon
People mentioned
– Hattie Holdridge, Ann’s niece
– Frankie, possibly Frank Comfort
– A. Lyons, most likely Seth Augustus Lyons.
Wednesday, 14
Staid at home in the forenoon. In the afternoon visited at Cousin Davids, Mrs. Stam and Miss Nortons were here on the evening
People mentioned
– Cousin David
– Mrs. Stam
– Miss Norton
Thursday, 15
My side has pained one very much all day. Frank Comfort visited here in the afternoon. Mary went to Fannies in the evening.
People mentioned
– Frank Comfort
– Mary Hull Lyons, Ann’s sister
January 16–21
January, Friday, 16, 1857
Went up to Harveys in the forenoon. Made me a black collar in the afternoon Knit and read in the evening.
People mentioned
– Harvey Holdridge, Ann’s brother-in-law, spouse of Fannie Hull Holdridge
Saturday, 17
It has been very cold all day. I have been at work on one nightdress. Mary has been to singing school this evening.
People mentioned
– Mary Hull Lyons, Ann’s sister
Sunday, 18
I have staid at home and taken care of Hattie. All of the rest have been to Mrs. Eldridge funeral.
People mentioned
– Hattie Holdridge, Ann’s niece
– Mrs. Eldridge, most likely Hannah Eldridge, mother of Jerome Eldridge
January, Monday, 19, 1857
It has been a very stormy day. I have staid in the house and embroidered on Fannies skirt.
People mentioned
– Fannie Hull Holdridge, Ann’s sister
Tuesday, 20
Have coughed a great deal today. The committee met here this evening to see about getting Mrs. L. a shawl.
Wednesday, 21
I have finished Fannies skirt to day. Mrs. Stam visited here in the afternoon. I have not felt very well today.
People mentioned
– Fannie Hull Holdridge, Ann’s sister
– Mrs. Stam
January 22–27
January, Thursday, 22, 1857
Have made me a gingham apron today, put some ruffles on it. Had an ulcer break the evening. Feel very tired.
Friday, 23
It has been very cold today. F. Comfort spent this afternoon with me. C. Norton this evening.
People mentioned
– F. Comfort, most likely Frank Comfort
– C. Norton, possibly Catherine A. Norton
Saturday 24
Have had sore eyes today so that I have done nothing but knit. There is a lonation [?] for Mr. Leech this evening.
People mentioned
– Mr. Leech
January, Sunday, 25, 1857
Have been to church today and up to Hardings to eat chicken. A. Lyons and wife spent the evening with us.
People mentioned
– The Hardings
– A. Lyons and wife, most likely Seth Augustus Lyons and Esther McKune Lyons; Augustus Lyon was Fred Lyon’s brother
Monday, 26
Mary washed in the [unreadable] in the afternoon then Mrs. Taylors and Miss Davenport visited here.
People mentioned
– Mary Hull Lyons, Ann’s sister
– Mrs. Taylor, possibly Phebe Comfort Taylor
– Miss Davenport
Tuesday, 27
I have had a pain on my side all day. Have done nothing but fret and scold. Coughed all the evening.
January 28–31
January, Wednesday, 28, 1857
Started this morning together with F. Comfort for the purpose of soliciting aid in precuring Mrs. Stevens a dress. Mrs. A. Newell visited here in the afternoon.
People mentioned
– Frank Comfort
– Mrs. Stevens
– Mrs. A. Newell
Thursday, 29
Have not felt very well through the day. Have made Mary a headdress and knit some.
People mentioned
– Mary Hull Lyons, Ann’s sister
Friday, 30
It has been a beautiful day. Visited at L. Lyons in the afternoon. Had company in the evening.
People mentioned
– L. Lyons
January, Saturday, 31, 1857
It has been quite a stormy day. Mrs. N. and Mrs. Stam visited here in the afternoon.
People mentioned
– Mrs. Stam