Diary of Amelia Harris, 1857 - 1860

Title: Diary of Amelia Harris, 1857 - 1860
Creator: Amelia Harris
Description: A handwritten diary kept by Amelia Harris from September 12, 1857 - August 12, 1860, 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.

Includes news clippings.
Date: September 12, 1857 - August 12, 1860
Publisher: [London, Ontario]
Extent: 301 pages; 418,120 Kbs
Format: PDF; 23 cm x 37.7 cm x 2.7 cm
Digitizer: Rebecca Power
Date Digitized: 2021-12-01
Language: English
More Information: View the finding aid for the John and Amelia Harris Family fonds