Coverage Dates: 1841 to 1845
County: Bathurst District, later Lanark
Township: Perth
Gender: Male
Year of Birth: 1806
Year of Death: 1873?
Ethnicity: Scottish
Religion: Church of Scotland
Occupation: Lawyer, Farmer, Judge
Archive: Archives of Ontario
Posted on Rural Diary Archive: No
Age During Diary: 35-39
Coverage: 5 years
Biography:
As a lawyer, judge and farmer, John’s diary describes his business and legal cases. He also takes time to record noteworthy events in his farm and family life. Busy with professional matters, he hires a farm manager and a variety of local men to carry out short-term specific tasks. He writes about the temperance movement, church matters, fire prevention, and local agricultural and community life.