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Diary From 1867, Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell
Diary From 1867, Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell
The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Diaries
The 1867 diary of Lucinda Cornell details her life at home in Westerville. It begins with recipes, poems, and cash accounts by month. It also includes information on births, marriages, and deaths of known persons. This year was quite hard for Lucinda, due to many deaths and illnesses of loved ones. Much of the time involves her detailing her misery. Significant dates include:
February 19: Mention of John's lack of attention to her and how Harry is her everything.
March 10: Harry gets sick. A note from April 7th states this is his death sickness.
March 20: Attends the funeral …