Diary of Amelia Harris, 1877 - 1880

Title: Diary of Amelia Harris, 1877 - 1880
Creator: Amelia Harris
Description: A handwritten diary kept by Amelia Harris from June 20, 1877 - November 21, 1880, in London Ontario and on her travels. 

Amelia (Ryerse) Harris (1798-1882) was the daughter of Sarah Underhill and Samuel Ryerse and was born in Port Ryerse. She married John Harris in 1815. In 1821, John was appointed to Treasurer of the London District. They moved to London, Ontario after the London District Government was moved in 1834 to their new home, Eldon House. Her diaries cover 25 years of life in London during the second half of the 19th century.
Date: June 20, 1877 - November 21, 1880
Publisher: [London, Ontario]
Extent: 179 pages; 232,107 Kbs
Format: PDF; 25.9 cm x 39.9 cm x 2.3 cm
Digitizer: Rebecca Power
Date Digitized: 2021-12-06
Language: English
More Information: View the finding aid for the John and Amelia Harris Family fonds