Rural Diary Archive
Rural Diary Archive

Douglas McTavish 

Coverage Dates: 1876 to 1877
County: Huron
Township: Stanley
Lot: 33 & 34
Concession: 2
Gender: Male
Year of Birth: 1831
Year of Death: 1912
Ethnicity: Scottish
Religion: Presbyterian
Occupation: Farmer
Relationships:

Wife: Agnes Craig
Sons: Douglas, John, Alexander, William
Daughters: Catharine, Elizabeth

Archive: Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol
Posted on Rural Diary Archive: Yes
Age During Diary: 45
Coverage: 1 year
 
 
Biography: 

Douglas usually makes very brief entries such as “hauling out dung” and “plowing all day,” but on 9 May 1877 his routine is interrupted by the tragic death of his wife. Left with six children Douglas must cope. Learn about farming in Huron County and the importance of friends and relatives when tragedy strikes.

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