Diary of Amelia Harris, 1860 - 1866

Title: Diary of Amelia Harris, 1860 - 1866
Creator: Amelia Harris
Description: A handwritten diary kept by Amelia Harris from August 13, 1860 - February 19, 1866, 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: August 13, 1860 - February 19, 1866
Publisher: [London, Ontario]
Extent: 529 pages; 766,282 Kbs
Format: PDF; 22.1 cm x 33.1 cm x 3.8 cm
Digitizer: Rebecca Power
Date Digitized: 2021-11-12
Language: English
More Information: View the finding aid for the John and Amelia Harris Family fonds