James W. Carpenter – Rural Diary Archive

Family photo of James W. Carpenter with his wife Mary Margaret (Polly) and children.

Coverage Dates: 1880 to 1884

County: Lambton

Township: Sombra

Lot: 6

Concession: 12

Gender: Male

Year of Birth: 1854

Year of Death: 1907

Ethnicity: English

Religion: Episcopal Methodist

Occupation: Farmer

Relationships:

Wife: Mary Margaret Poland (Polly)
Sons: William, Simon, Joseph, Thomas, Herbert
Daughter: Eva May
Mother-in-law: Mary Polland

Archive: This diary is available in published form: Donald W. Carpenter, ed. Diary of James W. Carpenter, 1880-1907, Corunna: Donald W. Carpenter, 1991.

Posted on Rural Diary Archive: Yes

Age During Diary: 26-30

Coverage: 5 years

Biography:

You will get swept up in this diary. James details his feelings and the actions of his extended network of relatives, as they assist each other in life’s darkest and happiest moments. He provides more information about his wife’s activities than most men and itemizes specific goods purchased at the store for his young family. Join him as he expands his farm, takes on various odd jobs and helps his neighbours.

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