tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post116735619135205039..comments2024-02-06T11:32:21.147-05:00Comments on <center>Diary of an 1892 Farmer's Wife</center>: DecemberHerrick Kimballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-53217503595658386852018-07-12T22:47:36.200-04:002018-07-12T22:47:36.200-04:00Came across this years ago. These entries are love...Came across this years ago. These entries are lovely and show the love she has for her Saviour and the burden she has for her children to know Him.<br /><br />These entries remind me of my great great grandmother's. She says so little sometimes but you can learn so much. I would love to start a blog for hers that I have in my possession but I do not know how to go about starting a blog.Carolyn K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-91693566567335781282017-10-12T12:02:27.887-04:002017-10-12T12:02:27.887-04:00this is coolthis is coolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-80490208048971609792015-11-07T09:18:04.378-05:002015-11-07T09:18:04.378-05:00December 17th entry, I think g. apple pies may be ...December 17th entry, I think g. apple pies may be GREEN apple pies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-527231910968461882015-09-08T23:46:13.574-04:002015-09-08T23:46:13.574-04:00Earl Jordan, son of Frank, brother to May, was my ...Earl Jordan, son of Frank, brother to May, was my grandfather. He had 12 children with Ethel Beatrice Greene Jordan. Thanks for the 1900 Census info, very interesting. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-72840395008954951462015-06-12T23:47:08.288-04:002015-06-12T23:47:08.288-04:00Herrick, I have a 1900 Census of the Jordon's ...Herrick, I have a 1900 Census of the Jordon's if you would like a copy. I just found this, and now that I know where they were from, I can look for more information if you want a copy of it. I had been checking Maine and now that I know to search Canada, I may find more for you to get a copy. Let me know if you want them. SheilaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02961473328485063074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-23244499012683017322015-01-18T18:32:52.273-05:002015-01-18T18:32:52.273-05:00Sometimes I think I'd like to have lived in th...Sometimes I think I'd like to have lived in that era --- But I realize now I could not facing illness and injury with out the backing of modern medicines and hospital/doctor services that were simply non-existent in her world. No wonder she expresses her trust and reliance upon God for protection and blessings of health and healing. There's a lot here to think about!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-44017179689815713422014-02-12T21:07:09.034-05:002014-02-12T21:07:09.034-05:00Thank you so much for sharing this! I do hope you ...Thank you so much for sharing this! I do hope you can post more years, and will keep checking back. Found this site after looking for clothespins that actually held fabric on the line. (Placed my order.) Your g.,g.,grandmother's diary was a delight and joy. <br /><br />SuzanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-77331549687249878722014-02-05T18:03:07.977-05:002014-02-05T18:03:07.977-05:00Do you think Cyrus choose to be naturalized to obt...Do you think Cyrus choose to be naturalized to obtain a mortgage?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-45946567869266549482014-02-05T18:01:38.125-05:002014-02-05T18:01:38.125-05:00US Naturalization Record Indexes 1791-1992 (Indexe...US Naturalization Record Indexes 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project)<br /><br />J635 <br />Jordan, Cyrus J. of Caribou, Maine<br />Birthplace: Nova Scotia <br />Date: 1848.<br />Certificate #9-72 (Missing Rec)<br />Title and Location of Court: Aroostook Co. Superior, Caribou, Maine<br />Date and Port of Arrival: 1880<br />Date of naturalization: Dec 15, 1890Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-48493257043003501752014-02-05T18:01:06.760-05:002014-02-05T18:01:06.760-05:00Household #34
Interestingly, Frank’s last name is ...Household #34<br />Interestingly, Frank’s last name is not listed, just a line. This usually indicates the person “belongs” to the head of the household listed previously. The list started with Jordan, Cyrus J and continued until the last of Frank’s children. However, Frank and his family are given a separate household number, #34. <br /><br />Frank P. is head of a household and was born in Aug 1873 which makes him 26 years old. He is a farm laborer who rents a farm. He was born in Canada (Eng) as were both of his parents. <br /><br />His wife, Anna A, was born in May 1869 and is 31 years old. She and her parents were both born in Canada (Eng). She is not listed as having an occupation.<br /><br />He and his wife immigrated from Canada in 1880, and have lived in the US for 20 years. They are not listed as naturalized citizens.<br /><br />Frank and Anna both read, write, and speak English. <br /><br />Frank and Anna have been married for four years.<br /><br />Anna is the mother of two children of whom both are living.<br /><br />May is a daughter born in Maine in Oct 1896 and is aged three.<br /> <br />Earle is a son born in Maine in April 1899 and is eleven months old. <br />_________________________________________________________________<br />Household #39<br />I do not know if this family belongs, but I am guessing Archibald might be a nephew of Cyrus.<br /><br />Archibald ?initial Jordan born in March 1861, and is 39 years old. His race is white. Archibald was born in Canada (Eng) as were his parents. He is a farm laborer who rents the farm. He has worked all twelve months out of the last year. His year of immigration is not listed, nor is he listed as naturalized.<br /><br />Mabel, his wife, born in July 1864, in Massachusetts and is 36 years old. Her race is white. Her parents were born in Canada (Eng).<br /><br />They can both read, write, and speak English. <br />Archibald and Mabel have been married seven years.<br /> <br />Mabel is the mother of no living children and has not had any children born to her. <br />____________________________________________________________________<br />1880 US Census<br />I could not find a form for Cyrus and Josephine Jordan.<br />____________________________________________________________________<br />1910 US Census<br />I could not find a form for Cyrus and Josephine Jordan.<br /><br />I did find a form for Frank under the name Frank B. Gordan in Presque Isle, Aroostook, Maine.<br />____________________________________________________________________<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-46073411721887010142014-02-05T18:00:13.267-05:002014-02-05T18:00:13.267-05:00I tried to find a way to send this to you privatel...I tried to find a way to send this to you privately, but I was unable to do so. Please delete this information from public view if you wish. I just wanted you to have this information if you did not already know it because I have really enjoyed the diary.<br /><br />This information is compiled from ancestry.com which was accessed on 05 Feb 2014.<br /><br />1900 United States Census<br />Date of Census: 05 June 1900 Aroostook County, Maine <br /><br />Household #33<br />Cyrus J. Jordan was born in Canada (Eng) in Sept 1848, and is the 51 year old head of the household. His race is white. Both of his parents were born in Canada (Eng). He is a farmer who worked all 12 months of the last year. He owns a mortgaged farm and the Number of the Farm Schedule is 28. He is a naturalized citizen.<br /><br />Josephine Jordan was born in Canada (Eng) in Oct 1843, and is the 56 year old wife of Cyrus J. Jordan. Her race is white. Both of her parents were born in Canada (Eng). She is not listed as having an occupation. She is not listed as a naturalized citizen.<br /><br />Cyrus and Josephine were married in 1871 and have been married 29 years. <br /><br />Josephine is the mother of four children of whom four are living.<br /><br />Laurie H. Jordan is a son who was born in Jan 1877, and is 23 years old. His race is white. He was born in Canada (Eng) and is a farm laborer who was employed all twelve months of the last year. His parents were both born in Canada (Eng). Laurie is not listed as being naturalized.<br /><br />Gertrude A. Jordan is a daughter who was born in July 1882, and is 17 years old. Her race is white. She was born in Maine. Both of her parents were born in Canada (Eng). She is not listed as attending school, nor is an occupation listed for her.<br /><br />Cyrus, Josephine, and Laurie are listed as having immigrated in 1880. They have lived in the US for 20 years.<br /><br />All members of the household read, write, and speak English.<br />______________________________________________________________Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-57063452892086572342014-01-30T17:54:37.666-05:002014-01-30T17:54:37.666-05:00Monday, Dec. 5 she made brewing and donuts. What ...Monday, Dec. 5 she made brewing and donuts. What is brewing? Beer or cider or home remedies? Hard to know. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-26753324650005600882014-01-06T19:36:11.217-05:002014-01-06T19:36:11.217-05:00I wish you would post more years; I have a number ...I wish you would post more years; I have a number of friends who would dearly love to see more. I think the "G. apple pie" reference in December could possibly mean green apple pie, at least that was my immediate assumption. merrileemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159447516123861021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-75629635309237665692013-10-24T12:40:39.921-04:002013-10-24T12:40:39.921-04:00Thank you so much for posting the journal. I have ...Thank you so much for posting the journal. I have really enjoyed reading it and learning how life was back then. I admire her strength and her faith. Please post more when you have time.MaribethKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606083843744509650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-65285254924014543682013-07-26T14:26:30.202-04:002013-07-26T14:26:30.202-04:00Thank you for posting the entries you have! We tim...Thank you for posting the entries you have! We time does allow, please post more! it's been a wonderful reading about ur g-g-greatmother.Isaac's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05056496031115693760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-92196440594818149532013-07-26T12:29:43.879-04:002013-07-26T12:29:43.879-04:00How lovely and inspiring. Please more!
How lovely and inspiring. Please more!<br /><br />Myrrh Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162725505713671740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-45433847421862947262013-07-26T06:20:21.748-04:002013-07-26T06:20:21.748-04:00Hello everyone—
Thanks for all the positive feedb...Hello everyone—<br /><br />Thanks for all the positive feedback here. I am amazed that 6 years have gone by since I posted the first year of Josephine Jordan's diary entries. I do still hope to post the 1893 entries....someday. Perhaps this winter, when things naturally slow down a bit for me, I can finally get to it.<br /><br />Thanks again,<br /><br />Herrick KimballHerrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-46158384823863458782013-07-26T01:22:15.276-04:002013-07-26T01:22:15.276-04:00Did you ever post more of the diary anywhere? It ...Did you ever post more of the diary anywhere? It is so kind of you to publish the first year at least. thank you for that but let us know here if you ever see this if there is more. I do hope you are doing well yourself as the entries just close with no mention of more. BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-69279206381581586112013-07-08T15:09:30.174-04:002013-07-08T15:09:30.174-04:00Love this simple diary of her life! I would truly...Love this simple diary of her life! I would truly love to read more!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-4418424707346954742013-07-07T10:56:06.619-04:002013-07-07T10:56:06.619-04:00I 'stumbled' onto the site by hitting link...I 'stumbled' onto the site by hitting links elsewhere, that lead to the 5 gallon bucket cider press, which lead me to the diary.<br /><br />Let me say, that even from the stand point of someone trying to be a prepper, goat owner, food gardener, self-sufficient household on an acre, these people were made of stouter stuff than are we! I've done much of what she recounts in her diary, and I'm the 99% of the time cook for my family because I like to cook my wife doesn't, but the amount of what she records is mind boggling. ALL done via manual labor, not a light socket or internal combustion engine in sight.<br /><br />Lord grant that we can be so good, so hard working and so thoughtful.<br /><br />Thanks toi Mr. Kimball for posting his families life.Schteveohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491385492703313601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-27193213807544772792013-07-05T20:19:16.125-04:002013-07-05T20:19:16.125-04:00I love reading your ancestor's diaries. It ma...I love reading your ancestor's diaries. It makes me feel so connected to my ancestors who lived and loved and worried about their family and friends as I do mine. Please post more.Terri Bosargenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-63873856652089715432013-05-12T09:55:59.034-04:002013-05-12T09:55:59.034-04:00Very sad to see that you have opted not to post th...Very sad to see that you have opted not to post the rest of the diaries. Hope at some point it will be available.Laura Learynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-66258227279220076682013-01-06T13:52:14.760-05:002013-01-06T13:52:14.760-05:00I loved the diary entries and the history lessons....I loved the diary entries and the history lessons. I would very much like to read more. <br />I am guessing by the time lag, that is not to be. But I will add my voice to the chorus - "please sir, may I have some more?" <br />Thank you. <br />CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-74647400259472831192012-12-23T23:30:30.435-05:002012-12-23T23:30:30.435-05:00Please, please.... Will you post the rest? I have ...Please, please.... Will you post the rest? I have only just found this blog and would love to read the rest! It has, actually, inspired me to attempt my own one-line diary starting at the new year!The Smith Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087852829503915700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38191569.post-34144960948886559672012-10-25T21:46:15.789-04:002012-10-25T21:46:15.789-04:00loved reading this ! We have it so easy this day a...loved reading this ! We have it so easy this day and time !bodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563012331636583578noreply@blogger.com