John Collins Clark – Rural Diary Archive

Coverage Dates: 1831 to 1864

County: Addington

Township: Ernestown

Gender: Male

Year of Birth: 1787

Year of Death: 1864

Religion: Wesleyan Methodist

Occupation: Farmer/Justice of the Peace

Relationships:

Wife: Rachel Stover
Sons: Peregrine Maitland, Nathan John, William Jacob, Charles Smith, Thomas Dier, Henry Lewis, Matthew Wright, John Colborne, Lewis Stover, Peter Edward
Daughters: Martha Ann, Eliza Jane, Jemima, Nancy Ann

Archive: Library and Archives Canada

Posted on Rural Diary Archive: No

Age During Diary: 44-77

Coverage: 33 years

Biography:

As a former lieutenant colonel in the militia (1832-discharge) who fought in the Rebellions and justice of the peace (1845-1864), John is a prominent member of Ernestown Township. His farm business and team of seasonal workers is considered one of the finest in the Midland district. While his diaries dwell mostly on social events and the weather, he offers a detailed account of his seasonal farm practices.