1860 & 67 Handwritten Diaries Kate Tubbs Oneida Co NY

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I put both of these diaries together because they were both from the 1860’s and because the last one I describe only has a few entries; not enough to sell on it’s own but I didn’t want it to go to waste. So, the only thing these two diaries have in common is the 1860’s. This first diary is written by a “love sick” young woman by the name of Kate Tubbs who is from Oneida County New York. I’m not sure which town but she mentions Oneida, Canastota, Glen Falls, Sandy Hill and Durhamville as places in which she travels. I assume she lives close to Oneida Lake because she mentions “crossing the lake” quite a bit. The diary represents the year 1867 and although not completely full of handwritten entries, there are only 45 blank days. So it’s over ¾ full of handwriting. The diary was given to Kate by Newton B. Randall (as signed on the first page) and at first I could tell how very fond of him she was but as the diary progresses something happens which tears them apart. Her father is newly married too, as April 6 th is his 1 year wedding anniversary and on August 11 th Kate turns 19. Kate’s writing is small and sometimes a bit hard to read because it’s a little light in places. I use a lighted magnifying lamp to read these diaries whose writing is a bit faded and things show up perfectly but I didn’t really have to use it with this one. I’ve taken a few excerpts to share with you to give you a better idea of the contents…… 1867“January 11 th , Tonight is the donation. Wonder if I shall have a good time. Went to the donation. Worked hard all the eve. Had a large party. Newton and Eddie burnt their hands. Had a dance after the old people went home. Did not dance.” “January 29 th & 30 th , Stormy. It snows and blows so you can’t see out hardly. Pa and Will went to the valley. How lonesome I have been all day…..Cleaned this morning. How good it seems to have a pleasant day once more. Went to Mary’s in the afternoon. Newton went back to Oneida, wish I could see him tonight. It is lonesome.” “February 3 rd , Rained in the morning. Did not attend church. The boys went to the valley and heard that Aunt Rachel was dead and was to be buried today. Last Sunday Newton was here. I wish he was today. How lonesome.” “February 13 th & 14 th , Jennie is quite sick this morning. Willie has gone after the doctor. Newton went back. Did not call. I wonder who he thinks he plagues. Not me. I hope May M. went with him. They went to the fair…..Eat supper in the bed room, ha ha. Singing lessons tonight. I shall not go. Willie went to the lake this morning. He came home. He told me something that made me angry. How foolish I am to notice. All, I presume, is all right.” “February 27 th , Started for Glen Falls this morning. Saw Newton at Oneida. He wanted to know if I was mad. Did not say much to him. Reached my journeys end all safe. Found all well and pleased to see me.” “March 20 th , Went riding with M. Had a very pleasant ride. Went down to Sandy Hill and rode all over the village. Saw a great many I knew. Mr. Webb called while I was gone.” “March 22 nd , Took the 7 o’clock stage for Marian. Quite pleasant. Changed cars at the Junction. Arrived at Canastota, 6 o’clock. Staid with Fannie all night. Mr. Joe Belle called in the evening.”“April 21 st , Went after Frank with Will had a pleasant ride. When we were coming back met Newton Randall. I didn’t look at him. Will spoke. It seems strange not to speak to him.” “April 25 th & 26 th , A year this morning I started for home from G. Falls. Came alone. Met Pa and Will at Rome. Swept the sitting room and dust. Jennie went to Merrell’s for milk. Mrs. Haskell came and staid all night…..Just one year ago today father was married. How changed is everything. Newton and Mrs. Hataling spent the evening here and Nancy Sykes was here. Were shocked that I don’t speak to Newton as good friends as we have been…..... read more

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