1850's handwritten copy book. Summitville, PA. Dimond

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1850's handwritten copy book. Summitville, PA. Dimond. This is the "copy book" of a child, possibly two children learning their penmanship and other lessons from a teacher or tutor. The handmade book measures approximately 8 x 7 inches, and consists of about 150 pages roughly sewn together. One or more pages reads, "Jesse H. Dimond Copy Book," while another page, or pages, reads, "Harrison Diamond's Copy Book." Some lessons seem more elementary than others, and I'm guessing that these were two brothers, one older than the other. At least one page reads, "Joseph Jefferson Wilson Simonton, Instructor." Summitville, Pennsylvania is now part of the township of Cresson, in Cambria County, between Johnstown and Altoona. I believe this is the same Jesse H. Dimond buried at St. Bartholomew Cemetery, Summerhill Township,Cambria County, Pennsylvania, born 1838. He would have been 12 or 13 years old when this book was made. The rootsweb web site notes: " Catherine Caroline STORM was born 20 DEC 1841 in Loretto, Cambria, Pennsylvania, and died 1927 in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania. She married Jesse H DIMOND. He was born 1838, and died 1922 in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania. " I couldn't find much about the instructor, but I did see this notice: "Other data shows that Jefferson Wilson Simonton was b 22 MAR 1832 in Huntingdon Co PA; that he married 26 JAN 1858 in Allegheny Co PA to Lydia Ellen Hoover." This could be the same person. Other searches led me to a Joseph Simonton of PA who was born in 1848 and served in the Civil War, but he would appear to be too young to be the instructor of the Dimond boys. I really shouldn't spend so much time learning about these people, but it's so interesting to me! Thanks for looking. . ............................................................................ I am selling many historical letters and other paper items this week, CLICK to see if I have something that interests you! SHIPPING: $4.00 for first-class shipping in the U.S. I am happy to combine items to reduce the cost of shipping w possible. In most cases, additional items will be shipped at no extra charge. All items are securely packed with a cardboard insert to keep them from bending. Insurance is available at cost. Shipping to addresses outside the US. will be at an additional cost, which could be significant for heavy items. Please send me an email if you are not in the U.S. or Canada. Paypal gladly accepted. Other forms of payment are acceptable from U.S. bidders only. Non-U.S. bidders must use Paypal. Thanks for bidding. ................................................................................... GUARANTEE: I describe my auctions as well as I can, but many of my customers are much more expert at their specialties than I am. It's quite possible that I am leaving out some details that are very important to you. Please ask me if you have any questions about these items. If you are the winning bidder and find that I have misrepresented the item, you may return the item for a full refund of the purchase price (but not on the postage, unless the item is damaged and the damage was not noted in the auction). I guarantee your satisfaction and want you to be happy with your purchase. ________________________________________________ I am selling many historical letters, newspapers and other paper this week, CLICK to see if I have something that interests you! ______________________________________________________ The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. read more

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