For two
years my great-great grandfather kept a diary (which follows below). Apart from recording
the daily life of a stonemason in rural South Yorkshire, the most
remarkable
part of the account is that of the Campsall "Society for the
Acquisition
of Knowledge". This society arose when the eccentric family of
Mr.
Charles Wood rented Campsall Hall and employed several young learned
gentlemen
- English and European - to tutor their sons Neville, Willoughby and
Charles
Junior. The father, Charles Thorold Wood (1777/06/15, Alford, Lincs -
1852/03/13,
Campsall Hall), son of Willoughby Wood (Sr.) had been a captain in the
Royal Horse Guards, and was himself an ornithologist (Mullens). The
mother
Jane was an early adherent of homeopathy (McOuat). Neville (1818-) at
this
time was editor of a journal called "The Naturalist" (Sheppard), a
contributor
to "The Analyst" (McOuat) and had, in 1836, published "The
Ornithologist's
Text-Book (John W. Parker, London). He later went to London and led the
Homeopathic movement there (McOuat). Their tutors earned some extra
income
by giving lessons to the locals. My great-great grandfather was a
very willing student and was particularly fond of Mr. Chiosso, later
professor of gymnastics at University College London and inventor of
the Polymachinon (forerunner
of the modern exercise machine), and "Mr.
Lancaster" i.e.Edwin Lankester
(1814-74)
, later MD, FRS. Also at the Woods', although not mentioned in Knowles' diary was Leonhard Schmitz.
The "Petition for [sic] Slavery" mentioned in May 1838 was possibly connected with a presentation by escaped Floridan slave Moses Roper, given the month before in nearby Sheffield (Brown).
Of his
family, David Knowles writes of the death of his brother Jonathan,
the marriage of his sister Catherine, his
schoolteacher brother James, and his father, Thomas.
On
1838/10/28 David writes of a "wedding at our house". The details
(from Linda Peabody via Janet Manning) seem to be:
Isaac Spink bach 21 yrs servant of Burghwallis, father John Spink labourer.Possibly one or both were servants in the Knowles household. A couple called Spink were long-time friends of my grandmother.
Mary Ann Palmer spin. 18 yrs servant of Moss, father Richard Palmer labourer (both signed "x")
Witnesses George Wright and George Pearson
References
- Mark Brown, "Moses Roper: the fugitive from slavery cast aside by British abolitionists", The Guardian, 2022-02-15.
- Mary P.
English, "Victorian Values: The Life and Times of Dr. Edwin
Lankester", Biopress Ltd.
- Edwin Lankester, M.D.; F.L.S.; "An Account of Askern and its Mineral Springs; together with a Sketch of the Natural History and Brief Topography of the Immediate Neigbourhood", John Churchill, London 1842.
- T. Sheppard, "Yorkshire's Contribution to Science", A. Brown and Sons, London 1916
- W.H. Mullens and H. Kirke Swann, "A Bibliography of British Ornithology", MacMillan, London 1917
- G. R. McOuat, Stud. Hist. Phil. Sci. 27 (1996) 473-519
MY DIARY
1837
Nov.28th I
heard a lecture from Mr. Wood on singers.
Wed.29th
Being at home with my father and at constant employ which is
in the quarry 7 miles north of Doncaster close by the north high road -
I feel it a task not easy to be encountered in writing daily the
different
transactions of life yet to fulfill the request of my worthy friend Mr.
_____ I have commensed.
Thu.30th I
went to Mr. W. Wood who was learning me to play the violin
and am just beginning to play the shift which I find very Difficult at
first .
Dec.1th
I have this night been at Mr.____ in persuit of geographical
knowledge of which I like very well to investegate
Dec.2th I
have this day reasons to praise God for a moderate degree
of health which is one of the greatest blessings to be obtained in this
world wile three out of four lie on beds of Affliction and are attended
by Mr. Lancaster who likewise attends a class on Saturday evening for
the
perpose of instructing us in the way of learning.
Dec.3 being
Sunday and my elder brother [Jonathan] being in a declining
state of health and having a severe cough which gave him much pain
during
the night before I been the only one that was well except father and
mother
I did not get much sleep that night having to wait on those that were
sick
The Physician called to see him in the morning but could not say much
about
him wile he had seen Dc. Schofield of Doncaster in the evening. He
called
again and said there was little or no hope of his recovery. I never
shall
forget that evening when seated by the fire when my father burst into
tears
and with a most lamentable tone of voice exhorted him to prepare for
another
world he wept and they all wept except me who told them that wile there
was life there was hope. that night passed away in which he was more
composed
than he was the night before.
Mon.4th he
was rather better I been in a moderate state of health I
again went to meet Mr. C. Wood in Mr. Jennings clubroom but he being
ill
could not attend
Tues.5th I
again went to my daily labour in the quarry my father not
being very well he did not go. in the evening I went to the lecture
when
Mr. C. Wood delivered a lecture on man. Mr.___ for the first time
perposed
me to take the chair which I went to it with great reluctance.
Wed.6 This
being the only day I have at liberty during the week, one
day out of six which I do not attend some of the teachers which I think
is one of the greatest Privileges that I could enjoy for this worlds
comfort
and to prepare me for another
Thur.7th
being a day of toil and labour and being the only one that
could work except my father which went at the middle of the day for a
few
days while the rest of his family was ill I could not attend to the
violin
to practis it so that I could not get on so well this evening as I have
done on some former occasion yet I now I have improved a little since I
began at first
Friday 8th
this morning being a rainy morning we did not go to work
my father sent me to a vilidge a few miles distant in which I was shown
in the church where there was some grand monuments and in the evening
we
went to Mr.____ when he gave me a man head to delineate.
Set.9th I
and my father attended Doncaster Market on which a great many
people does attend when I purchased a pair of Compasses to assist me in
drawing in the evening I with the rest of my companions went to meet
Mr.
Lancester when we went on our general way of learning which suits us
very
well when we began to despatch Mr. Lancester told us that he was about
to begin a Sunday School and he told me that he should want our
assistance.
I was glad to hear that they was going to begin a work which I take
much
delight in and which I think will be of much benefit not only in
instructing
the Children but also in improving the mind of all who take a active
part
in such a good cause.
Sunday 10th
I heard a most excellent sermon from <what think ye of
Christ> preached by Mr. Illingworth of Donaster in the evening at
Askern
Chappel.
Monday 11th
being much cast down with the affliction that as visited
my brother which we think is unto death so that it feels to give every
thing a check.
Tuesday 12th
A lecture was delivered by Mr. Lancaster on Natural Philosophy.
I cannot say I improved so much this evening as I have done on some
former
occasions, yet I must say that I am not always the same for hearing
Wed.13th I
had to attend Askern having become a member of the independant
order of the ode fellows it being the night to transact our business
Thu.14th
being a sharp frost i went to Doncaster with my father mare
and cart for coals the distant being about 7 miles in the evening not
having
a first string on my violin I did not attend Mr. W. Wood and being much
engaged at the same time
Friday 15th
this day we went as usual to Mr.___ and we proseeded in
our General course of learning with the map of the world.
Set.16th I
was at Doncaster market there I purchased a slate pocket
book for the use of learning french -
Sunday 17th
being the Sunday before Christmas day I with the rest of
my Companions to church to practise some tunes in which I take great
delite
in. in the evening Gorge Weaten of Askern was expected to preach when
the
Chapel was filled though he did not come we was not disapointed of the
great fundamental truth of Religion and could say that the best of all
that God was with us
Monday 18th
I cannot say that I have been so well today as I have been
for some time been afflicted with a pain in my head I did not attend
Mr.
C. Wood in the evenning having to attend the meeting in the Chapel
which
I prefer before the former although I might have gone at after it was
over.
Tuesday 19th
I rejoise to state that I enjoy the blesing of good health
which I think is one of the greatest Comforts that we can enjoy at this
side the grave. In the evening I went to hear the lecture which was
delivered
by Mr. C. Wood on Phrenology. Mr. Hall was proposed for to take the
chair
but refused to take it when Mr. Bennet the Treasurer took it and gave
good
satisfaction
Wed.20th by
reason of the great quantity of rain I did not go to my
work My fathers ass having wandered away I went in the evening to the
quarry
to seek him but the dark having come upon me before I got there I did
not
find him
Thu.21th
having to go to work at Skellow mill with my brother when we
was prevented from doing what we intended we proseeded on to the quarry
when we found the ass in the lane and verry glad we was to find him
Friday 22th
I with the rest of my companions went to Mr. C____ to proseed
in our general progress of Knowledge. when we had gone throught the
night
work I mentioned it to him respecting the sunday school which was about
to begin in our vilidge to which he gave his consent with that of his
wife
and daughter which greatly pleas'd me
Saterday 23d
I went to Doncaster Market which hindered me for attending
Mr. Lancaster which I was verry sorry for it
Sunday 24th
I attended the Norton Sunday School now been a teacher about
4 years there in the afternoon there was a sermon preached by T.
Gooderidge
of that place when we allways take the boies to Chapel in the evening I
prepared for going out to sing as it was the night before
Monday 25th
been Christmas day I went to church and in the evening several
of us went to Norton to hear T. Gooderidge preach when he made a most
excelant
sermon
Tusday 26th
being the day on which the weekly lecture is held in the
evening it being the quarter night I was appointed as assistant
Librarian
Mr.____ being the Librarian formerly we thought it expedient that there
should be two as there is between three and four hundred volumes of
books
of which upwards of 30 is distributed every week -
Wedensday
27th after a day of toil and hard labour I went to Askern
having to attend once every fortnight the Lodge of ode fellows being
put
into offise -
Thursday
28th I again visited Mr. W. Wood to learn to play the violin
Accompanyed by another young man -
Friday 29th
we did not go to Mr.____ this evening of which I felt very
sorry for it as I would rather miss any other night than that
Satter.30th
I went at the time apointed to meet Mr. Lancaster but he
did not come while I stopt I with another of my companions went to play
the violin when I learnt afterwards that he did come and I was very
sorry
I did not wait a little longer -
Sunday 31th
Not being very Comfortable I remained in the house all the
day untill evenning then I went to the Chapel to hear Mr. Wilton of
Doncaster
preach whom I thought very little too
1838
Monday January
1 being new years day the day on which our quarterly
meeting was held when all the members took a Comfortable cup of tea
together
and was highly entertained by the differant speeches that was delivered
by the honoury members of our Society. at after it was over I had to
fetch
my sister from Mr.____ where there was another party of ladys when I
was
introduced into the room by Mrs.____ where I found a very Sociable
Company
of Ladies
Tuesday 2d
there being no Lecture this evening I went to a friend of
mine where we discussed the objects of this Society. (for you must be
aware
that a many people in the village did not understand the meaning of it)
and of which I gave them great satisfaction
Wed.3d I
attended in the evening the prayer meeting where there was
not a many people there but we could truly say that the best of all is
God was with us
Thursday 4th
Notwithstanding the differant changes of life I can truly
say that I feel to be placed in a land flowing with milk and honey, for
[sic].
Friday 5th
when I take a respective view of the people in general. we
see men as trees walking we see ignerance to predominate all over the
world
having been this evening to our old friend Mr. Chiosso when he talked
very
well to us respecting this society and gave us great Encouragement
Setter.6th
this days evening having a brother and sister come from Hudersfield
I could not attend Mr. Lancester
Sunday 7th
in the afternoon I with a many more met in the Chapel to
discus about the Sunday School when it was Unanimously approv'd on and
we meet again next Sunday for the first time to teach and it was
requested
that every teacher and schooler should attend
Monday 8th
The day being very could and wet as we may expect
this time of
the year I did not enjoy the pleasure of working as it
makes everything so uncomfortable in our employment.
Tue.9th
being the last night a severe frost and a little snow I did
not go to work in the evening I attended the lecture who was delivered
by Mr. W. Wood and can truly say that I never liked one so well before
and it was proposed by Mr. Wood that the lecture should go to the press
Wed.10th I
rise to behold the ground covered with snow which ought to
create in me a thankfull heart to think that I have a habitation to
screen
me from the Inclemency of the weather while many of my fellow country
men
have to endure the pains of hunger and cold in the evening I heard the
Rev. Ro[b]t. Pilter (now stationed at Doncaster) preach in the Chapel
Thur.11th
being prevented from working I accompanyed with another man
from Campsall went to thorp a distance of about 4 miles where there was
opening a new Wesleyan Methodist Chapel when there was two sermons
preached
by Mr. Wm. Dawson. in the evening I did not attend Mr. W. Wood being so
late when we got home
Friday 12th
while getting a load of coals in there was a boy came runing
up to me which swet very much when we fell into conversation. I ask the
boy why he swet so much? to which the boy replied he had been huring.
After
several question I ask the him if the fishponds whould bear and he said
no but said he thay will bear like switch by Sunday. I was serprised to
see the eagerness of the boy in answering the question but when I told
him how wrong it was his countinance changed and told me he should not
go
Satt.13th
the weather been could and the ground been covered with snow
I with my brother and sister went to Doncaster market[.] in the evening
I was to attend Mr. Chioss to get my first lesson on french but it been
too late when we got home I could not attend
Sunday 14th
been much harassed in my mind I went to the church but I
did not go into the loft to sing finding another young man in the
vestery
I staid with him a little while then we came down to the Chapel to play
the violins. In the afternoon we met again to discuss about the Sunday
school when there was upwards of 40 schollers attended and 12 teachers
men and 4 women. I rejoice to state that it is likely to do well in
Campsall
Mon.15th the
weather still continues severe so that we cannot work so
this afternoon I went with Mr. Ward the game keeper out the shoot when
we had a good proof of the danger of liveing without God in the world,
when we set out Mr. Ward loaded his gun it been a doubly barrel gun he
thought the powder had all gon out with the cap been off. when we had
gone
through apart of our work not having ocation to shoot we was about to
come
to a place where there was likely to be some wild ducks he thought he
would
try to get the shot out to put some powder in which he Accomplished and
putting the tricker down he gave it a little press down when the gun
went
off and flew out of his hand which shook it very much so that if any of
us hand been staning at the front of him we should most likely have
been
shot dead in the spot
Tus.16th the
day been come on which my sister and Peter Chrimes of Rotherham
was to be join'd in holy Matrimony I with Miss Wright of Doncaster and
Mr. Abson and Miss Carr of
Campsall accompanyed them to church and a very
happy day I had for in the evening we had a very deal of company
although
I had to attend the lecture I can say I enjoyed it very much it broke
up
about one o'clock in the morning to the satisfaction of all who
attended
Wed.17th I
was called up to go loaden a cart at the quarry after that
I got myself cleaned and prepared for the dinner after it was over the
new married couple went home and in the evening I with many more went
to
learn to sing -
Thur.18th My
mind been cast down the fore part of the day with the cares
of this life which is but as a dream compared with the things of
eternity
but in the evening I with George Elliott went to Mr. W. Wood to play
the
violin when I felt a great deal better
Friday 19th
Today has been a day of labour to me for not been much Accustomed
to riding it feels to set every joint fast for I have rode upwards of
thirty
miles today and this evening feeling so weary and tired I did not
attend
Mr. Lancester
Sett.20th
past over in much the same way as the day before being busyly
employed in my father work while in the evening I with the rest of my
school
fellows (if I may so call them) proseeded to our old friend Mr. Chiosso
which delights me very much this evening as this is the first night
that
I had to write french. I feel to have Abundant cause to be thankfull
that
ever such a family came to Campsall and more Particularly since they
have
taken it upon them to instruct the poor
Sunday 21th
I attended Norton Sunday School to instruct the children
of the above village and was well pleased with the answers some of the
children made to the question I put to them so that I now that our
labour
is not in vain
Monday 22d
Today I have been out with my father bills round the nabourhood
a busyness which I dont very well like but which must be done. it been
too late when I got home to go to the meeting I did not go -
Tue.23th I
had the same busyness under hand but I got home in time to
attend the lecture which was delivered by Mr. C. Wood the room was very
well filled and was all very well pleased with the lecture and the
subject
it was on which I cannot very well call to mind
Wed.24th I
employed my time in reading and writing with a little drawing
which I like very well while in the evening then I attended the lodge
at
Askern and commensed taking the ode fellows Magazine in which is
sixpence
a month and contains a great many important and interesting subjects
Thu.25th
today I have been out with my father bills and the evening
I attended Mr. W. Wood to play the violin
Friday 26th
having previously began to delineat the summerhouse of Mrs.
Frank I continued at it to day and got it compleat in the evening I
attended
Mr. Lancaster and very well pleased I was with his instruction which is
likely to do a very great deal of good to the village lads
Setter.27th
I read much in the book that I got out of the Library of
our institution which is on Drawing and Perspective it being very
difficult
to understand at first, but I hope I shall be able to understand it
better
at after a while
Sunday 28th
in the afternoon I went to school although it was not my
day to attend yet I like very well to be there in the I attended the
chapel
when there was a most excellent sermon preached by Mr. G. Bateman of
thorp
on (pray without ceaseing) when he show'd us the necessity of praying
without
ceasing by relating a few Anecdotes which caused the whole congregation
nearly to shed tears -
Monday 29th
I visited the great men of our land in persuit of money
for my father which is a very difficult thing to get when they want it,
as most gentlemen will not pay till they see their own time -
Tuesday 30th this evening I have been at the lecture which was delivered by Mr. C. Wood when there was upwards of 40 members present which form'd a great company -
Tuesday 30th this evening I have been at the lecture which was delivered by Mr. C. Wood when there was upwards of 40 members present which form'd a great company -
Wed.31th I
visited Acworth on my fathers busyness and a young man who
resided there went with me to where I had to go to which caused me to
be
very late so that I thought I should not came home that night we went
in
the publichouse and I told them I should want a bed for that night. I
accompanied
him to his class meeting which was held in a house and was surpris'd in
finding so many there I think there was about 17 of us there being 2
that
had never been before and a very good meeting we had for the spirit of
God was in our midst and that to do us good -
Thu. February
the 1th I rose in the morning with fresh strenth
of body when I ordered my breakfast which was soon got ready for me. At
after I had got a good repast I went down to see the young man and
after
a little while I set off home which I accomplished by night in the
evening
I went to play the violin.
Friday 2d I
stayd at home at the fore part of the day engaged with my
brothers at work with my mare and cart. while towards the evening being
engaged with my books my father came to me and told me that he wanted
me
to go to Askern which I did. it being late when I got home I did not
attend
Mr. Lancaster -
Sat.3d I
went to Pontefract market which we very seldom attend it being
further than to Doncaster and the weather being very cold we prefer the
shortest journey. it being late when I got home and having some
busyness
to do with my father and other things I did not get to attend Mr.
Chiosso
which I take very much delight in the instruction whe get from him.
Sunday 4th
Mr. Barr from Pontefract sircuit preached at Norton Chapel
in the morning and in the afternoon I intended being there in the
morning
but I thought I should be to late so I went to church. in the afternoon
I attended our own school to teach the riseing generation the outward
letter
which I hope will be a means of bringing them to the lamb of God which
taketh away the sins of the world
Monday 5th
in the evening I attended our class meeting which is held
at George Ellis's and a very good meeting whe had
Tue.6th
there being a very instructing lecture delivered by Mr.Lancaster
on Natural Philosophy which is a very interesting subject to lecture on
Wed.7th
being engaged in doing joiner work making myself a book cupburd
while in the evening I attended the lodge at Askern -
Thur.8th the
storm begining to go which as been with us for 5 weeks
or better so that we expect going to work the day after (being friday)
in the evening I attended Mr. W. Wood to play the violin -
Friday 9th
being prevented from attending our work by the excess of
rain that was falling in the morning I continued my course of joinering
while in the evening I attended Mr. Lancaster class where I gained a
little
knowledge of lightning and Electricity -
Sett.10th I
attended Doncaster market and in the evening my sister and
myself went to Mr. Chiosso but the Master was skateing so he could not
attend us
Sunday 11th
I in the morning attended Askern Chapel and in the afternoon
I went to Norton Chapel and in the evening I was at our own Chapel and
heard a very good sermon preached by Mr. Summerset of Doncaster -
Monday 12th
I having not been at work for 5 weeks my father thought
of sending us to work, but my sister who as so lately got Married
haveing
come over to see us and another gentleman with them we did not go -
Tuesday 13th
I have been at work for the first time this five week there
not been such a storme before to my Recollection in the evening I
attended
the lecture delivered by Mr. C. Wood on the wealth of England -
Wed. 14th I
with the rest of the members of Mr. Chiosso Class had got
orders to attend this evening instead of last Satterday evening which
we
did but Mr.___ haveing got Company and there being some wrong
understanding
betwixt him and one of the boys he could not attend unto us -
Thursday
15th was spent in much the same way as the 4[?] days previous
and in the evening I went to play the violin
Friday 16th
in the I attended Mr. Lancaster where I gathered much instruction
compared with what I did now
Setter.17 I
went to work but the weather being very rough we could not
work in the afternoon we came home the ground being near 6 inches deep
with snow in the evening I went to Mr. Chiosso and got another lesson
on
french -
Sunday 18th
it was my school day at Norton at 5 oclock in the evening
I went to hear the lecture delivered by Mr. C. Wood when it was over it
being Chapel time, I went to the Chapel when I heard a most excelente
address
given by Mr. Lancaster to A crowded congregation
Mond.19th I
went to the singing class
Tuesday 20
having heard of a school that was vacant my brother and I
went to see about it. but did not get a decided answer. in the evening
I attended the lecture delivered by W. Wood.
Wed.22th in
the evening I attended the Chapel to hear Mr. Rot. Pilter
preach when he made a most excellent sermon, after it was over I went
to
Mr. Wilm. Wood to play the violin -
Thur.22d in
the evening I attended the lodge at Askern -
Friday 23d I
have been at work, but the weather been so very wrought
we was oblige to give over in the evening I went to Mr. Lancaster class
and was very highly entertained with his Conversation
Sett.24th
the day being very rough with cold winds and rain I had a
very uncomfortable journey to Doncaster where I got cold -
Sunday 25th
I went to Church in the forenoon and in the afternoon I
attended the school at Campsall, and in the evening I went to Askern
Chapel
to hear Mr. Crosland preach of Askern.
Monday 26
the weather continuing severe we did not go to work therefore
I went to a Sale at Norton where I bought three books on Geography -
Tuesday 27th
I spent the day in reading while evening then I went to
the Lecture which was delivered by Mr.Wilm. Wood Esq. on Political
Economy.
Wed.28th I
continued in reading and writing most of the day. in the
evening I had a friend brought me a book to read which I recieved as a
great favour -
March
Thu.1th I spent the day in much the same way as the day
before in the evening I went to Mr. W. Wood to learn music -
Friday 2d I
went to work but not yet being able to work at the stone,
in the evening I went to Mr. Lancaster Class -
Sat.3d I
continued at work as the day before, in the evening I went
to Mr. Chioss where we got another lesson on french -
Sunday 4th I
went to Askern Chapel to hear Mr. Jennings but he did not
come - Mr. Hardy of Doncaster preached and in the evening I attend the
lecture and I went from there to the prayer meeting in the Chapel
Monday 5th I
started to bore in the quarry and in the evening I attended
my Class meeting.
Tues.6th in
the evening there was a meeting held in Mr. Jennings room
for the abolishing of slave trade where most of the members sing'd
there
names to the petition -
Wed.7th in
the evening I attended the lodge at Askern and it being very
late when I got home I had not time to read much when I got home
Thu.8th I
begun to look for my lesson in the book that I got from Mr.
W. Wood for the use of Practising the violin but could not find it for
a long time
Friday 9th I
continued at work and in the evening I attended Mr. Lankasters
class and after it was over I went home and begun to read and write
Sett.10th I
did not go to Mr. Chiosso Class the reason was my father
had been to Doncaster Market and it being late when he got home I had
not
time to go
Sunday 11th
I went to Askern Chapel in the morning and in the afternoon
I went to Norton Chapel and heard old John Turner preach -
Monday 12th
we have livered the first kiln of lime this year - and this
evening I have been to my Class meeting where there was only another
beside
myself but we was not disapointed of the Lord
Tue.13th I
heard a most excellent lecture on the results of Machinery
and
afterward I got the book out of the Library and read for my self -
Wed.14th me
and another young man went to Ed.d Procter to work a little
Arithmetick which he promised to give us for going for -
Thu.15th I
got my work done a little sooner so that I had time for Practice
the violin before I go to Mr. Wood
Friday 16th
I attended Mr. Lankaster Class when we discussed upon the
different Gasses
Satt.17th in
the evening having heard that Mr. Chiosso was not very
well pleased that we did not attend the week before, I prepared for
going
and went up to Schofields but they told me that Mr. Chiosso was not at
home therefore we did not go -
Sunday 18th
I went to the Norton Sunday School in the forenoon and in
the afternoon I attended at Campsall School and in the evening I went
to
Askern Chapel and heard a most profitable sermon
Monday 19th
it being my fathers rent day I had to go and when I got
home I went to the Class meeting in the Chapel
Tuesday 20th
In the evening I attended the Lecture which was delivered
by Mr. C. Wood on Astronomy or the stars and a very good Lecture it was
Wed.21th I
was disappointed of going to Mr. Proctors to learn a little
Arithmetic having to attend the lodge at Askern -
Thu.22d Mr.
Bromley being appointed to preach this evening I went to
the Chapel before I went to Mr. W. Wood and heard a most excelent
sermon
from th 44th verse in the 5th Chapter of S. Matthew. But I say unto
you,
Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate
you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you
and
after it was over I went to play the violin
Friday 23d I
was disappointed of going to Mr. Lankaster Class what was
the reason I dont now, therefore I had a little more time to read and
write
-
Sett.24th
the day being fine and making everything look pleasant while
at work so that I got done to go to Mr. Chiosso, and very well pleased
I was with the proceedings of the evening.
Sunday 25th
the weather being changed to a strong wind blowing from
north west, but I went in the morning to Askern Chapel and heard Mr.
Wilton
of Doncaster preach, in the evening I went again to Askern Chapel to
hear
Mr. Oxley of Doncaster, and very well I liked him. as soon as the
preaching
was over I came home and went to see a woman that has been ill but she
was a great deal better, I had visited her before and read a few
Chapters
to her -
Monday 26th
the wind having ceased, but the weather still continue cold
and severe, in the evening I attended my class which was a good meeting
-
Tuesday 27th
in the evening there was no lecture in the room that was
accustomed the reason was old Mrs. Jenings died in the corse of the day
- therefore I went to Askern about other busyness -
Wed.28th I
did not go to Mr. Procter therefore I went to see a poor
neighbour who has been laid down several years for A lameness in her
back
and very glad she was to see me
Thu.29th
there was a teachers meeting held in the Chapel so that I was
prevented from attending Mr. Wood to play the violin -
Frid.30th
the day being fine and warm we got my brother a little carridge
for to ride out in, in the evening we did not meet Mr. Lankester for
the
same reason that there was no lecture, so I went to John Vickers's to
play
the violin or to practises a little -
Setted.31th
the weather was wrought and a little snow came, and in the
evening I went to Mr. Chiosso and got another lesson on french
Sunday April
1th in the forenoon I went to Church and in the
afternoon I saw them bury Mrs. Jenings and A very large funaral it was
then in the evening I went to our own Chapel where George Weaton an
excellent
sermon -
Monday 2d I
went to work in the morning when the weather still continued
very rough, but I came home at noon to go to a sale at Askern but it
was
put off till the day after in the evening I went to the Class meeting
and
a good meeting it was
Tues.3d In
the evening the Members of the society took Tea together
in the Lecture room, and after it was over seveeral of the gentlemen
spoke
to us Mr. W. Wood took the chair.
Wed.4th in
the evening I attended the lodge at Askern and got my third
lecture and it was late when I got home
Thu.5th I
attended Mr. W. Wood to play the violin and I never saw him
look so porley before which I was very sorry for it
Frid.6th the
weather being rainy I worked under the shade all the day,
and in the evening having promised to meet a young person I could not
attend
Mr. Lankaster which I was verry sorry for it
Sett.7th the
weather still continues to rain so that we gave over sooner
then we should have done had it been fair, in the evening I got another
lesson on french -
Sunday 8th
In the morning I went to Church and played the flute I attended
the school at Campsall
Mon.9th the
wind having changed the weather became fine and warmer,
in the evening I attended the teachers meeting at Norton but no one
came
while I stay'd, they wanted me to take the superintenant place but I
refused
not thinking myself able to take it -
Tues.10th in
the evening I heard a Lecture delivered by Mr. W. Wood
on morals
Wed.11th
George Elliott went with me to Mr. Procter's to learn Grammer
and a little Arithmetick -
Thur.12th I
got another lesson for the violin of Mr. W. Wood
Friday 13th
being good friday I did not go to work, therefore I went
to thorp where my brother James kept school having about 50 scholers
Sett.14th
the day as been very fine but the wind rather sharp in the
evening I attended Mr. Chiosso Class to learn french
Sunday 15th
I attended Norton sunday school and set the boyes their
tasks for the school feast in the evening I went to the prayer meeting
Mon.16th the
weather was very rough and cold the wind blowing from N.
W. in the evening I attended my Class
Tue.17th I
heard Mr. Chiosso Lecture on the history of Mankind and I
changed my book -
Wed.18th I
attended the lodge at Askern which was held at Mr. Haighs
for the first time but not being very well I came home and left them
all
there -
Thu.19 I
went to the Chapel to hear Mr. Garbut preach before I went
to Mr. W. Wood to play the violin and his text was Christ is all and in
all -
Fri.20th I
attended Mr. Lankester Class and after I got home I wrote
a letter to my sister in Rotherham.
Setter.21th
I had a good proof of the wisdom and goodness of God, we
was sending some stone post to Doncaster with our own Mare and cart and
Jm. Walton they had not gone far down the hill by Robin hood well when
our Mare fell down and broke the shafts but luckely the mare was no
worse
for it, in the evening we did not go Mr. Chiosso
Sunday 22d
in the forenoon I went to Church and in the evening I was
going to Askern Chapel when I met Mr. Chiosso, he ast me if I was going
to the lecture when I told him I was going to Askern then he ast me if
I had left the key belonging the box I told him I had quite forgot and
I ast him if he was going, he told me he should, or else he would send
it, I thanked him and went on rejoiseing.
Mond.23d I
was working some stone for thorp, and in the evening I attended
my Class I heard this evening that Mrs. Woodward was dead a few month
after
her husband
Tue.24th I
heard a lecture on insects by Mr. N. Wood
Wed.25th I
went to meet Mr. Lankester when he was called out to a boy
who had broke his coller bone, which rather detained us for a while,
Mr.
Lankester having changed his night from friday to Wednesday it being
more
conveinant for him, and not so well for me
Thu.26th I
assisted in opening a valt in Skelbrook Church yard, and
in the evening I went to Mr. W. Wood to play the violin when I told him
that I had rather play the flute so he said that I might take it the
next
night that I went
Frid.27th I
and my father went with the funaral to make up the vault
again and in the evening I went to Mr. Ward the game keeper to write a
little but was disappointed
Satt.28th I
and my father went to set the tomb stone up again over the
grave, and in the evening I went to Mr. Chiosso to get a lesson on
french
but he was engaged we got one
Sunday 29th
I went in the morning to hear my brother preach at Askern
Chapel and in the evening too in the latter is text was in Mathew the
latter
part of the 10 verse in the 25 Chap. and they that were ready went in
with
him to the mariage and the door was shut.
Mond.30th
the morning was wet and rainy and snowed very fast therefore
we did not go to work in the morning in the evening I went to the class
meeting -
Tuesday 1th
of May In the evening I heard a Lecture on Phrenology
And I changed my book
Wed.2d I was
prevented from attending Mr. Lankester Class having to
attend the lodge at Askern which I was very sorrow for it
Thu.3d for
the first time went to play the flute accompanyed by G. Elliott
when he was very well satisfied with it being rather surprised to find
that I could play so well -
Friday 4th I
was working some stones for Mr. Yarborough Esq. when towards
evening the weather came on rainey, in the evening I spent my time in
writing
and reading
Sett.5th in
the evening I went to Mr. Chiosso and got another lesson
on french, and continued the course of Geography the boundery of Europe
-
Sunday 6th I
went down to Thorp to a love feast accompanyed with G.
Ellis and staid prayer meeting at night -
Mon.7 I was
working some stones for Mr. Scott in the evening I attended
my Class meeting -
Tuesday 8th
not being many members at the lecture in the evening, the
lecturer did not deliver his lecture so Mr. Chioss read a peice out of
a book -
Wed.9th I
attended the missionary meeting at norton in the afternoon,
and in the evening Mr. Brook Esq. preach and then there was a prayer
meeting
after the sermon which lasted till eleven oclock -
Thur.10th
Its being my birthday My Mother made a spice pudden to our
suppers after which I went to Mr. Woods with G. Elliott with the flute
Friday 11th
My brother went to Rotherham for to see if a change of air
whould do him good -
Sett.12 Mr.
Chiosso was not at home so we did not get a lecture on french
Sunday 13th
it was my school day at norton where I begun to Superintend
in the evening I attended the prayer meeting at Campsall -
Mon.14th we
set the lime kiln it being the fifth this summer, and in
the evening I attended my Class -
Tus.15th I
heard a lecture on Phrenology where was 7 or 8 pictures delinated
by C. Wood Esq. I signed our servant girls name to A list petitioning
for
slavery
Wed.16th I
attended the lodge at Askern at Mr. Haigh the swan -
Thu.17th I
heard Mr. Pilton preach his farewell sermon from these words
Grow in Grace. after the sermon was over I went with Mr. Woods to music
Friday 18th
I have been to Mr. W. Wood to night to play the violin been
requested the night before to come twise a week
Sett.19th I
and the rest of my workmates set the lime kiln and in the
evening I went with Mr. Chiosso where I got another lesson french -
Sunday 20th
it was my school day at Campsall and I was very glad to
see that the school was nearly full -
Mon.21th the
weather being a little wharmer with a few shours of rain
made everything look pleasant, it being My Brothers birth day thats
poorly
who is now from home -
Tues.22d I
heard a lecture on Animals delivered by Mr. Lankester
Wed.23d I
dont feell very well having got a little cold although I attended
Mr. Lankesters Class -
Thu.24th
Still feeling unwell my cold not being well. I assisted in
loading a pair of large posts to go to Rogerthorp
Friday 25th
I having got a nother flute I took it to Mr. Woods to play
in sted of my own, and like it much better
Sett.26th My
brother came home from Rotherham not being very well, in
the evening I attended Mr. Chiosso Class -
Sunday 27th
I accompanied by E. Procter and G. Elliott. Went to Kirkby
to the oratory where I heard some exselance singing -
Mon.28th My
brother waked me about 1 oclock in the morning when he thought
He was not well, we was woke about 2 hours when I fell asleep again, at
about six the servant having made some tea for him, had come up stairs
with it when he enquired if the familey was up, as he wanted to bid
them
goodby we all came up stairs directly, when he died about 2 oclock at
noon
in the full triumph of faith leaveing a testemoney behind him that he
had
gone to Glory
Tues.29th I
staid about home not being very well to go to the quarry
Wed.30th I
followed my brother to the grave although the rain came down
in torants the club having met us at five oclock aged 22 years
Thur.31th I
whitewashed the Chapel and a little in the gardening way
besides
Friday June
1th My mind was more at rest than it had been since
my brother died I was helping to set the lime kiln in the evening I did
not go to Mr. W. Wood with the violin
Setterday 2d
I was making some caping for Lord hawks -
Sunday 3d I
went to the sunday school at norton to hear the schollars
say their peices for the school feast in the evening I heard a sermon
preached
at Askern Chapel on Greive not the spirit of God -
Monday 4th
the weather being showery with thunder, - in the evening
Mr. Jennings consented to preach my brothers funeral sermon on the
sunday
after
Tus.5th I
and another man set the lime kiln and we had the lime to draw
out of the kiln on the road in the evening I went to the Lecture Which
was deliverd by Mr. Wood Esq.
Wed.6th I
came home at noon to go to the club feast at Mr. Absons, in
the evening I went to Mr. Wm. Wood to play the flute
Thu.7th I
did not go to the quarry it being the day for the school feast
at Norton Mr. Barr preached in the evening
Friday 8th I
went to work as usual in the evening I went to Mr. W. Wood
to play the flut we got a letter from Rotherham
Setterd.9th
I assisted in seting up the lime kiln -
Sunday 10th
My brothers funeral sermon was preached in Mr. Abson yard
by Mr. Jenning from these words Let me die the Death of the rightous
and
let my last end be like his A most excelant sermon
Monday 11th
in the evening I attended the teachers party at Norton and
was much Enjoyed -
Tus.12th In
the evening I heard A paper read in the Lecture room by
Mr. C. Wood
Wed.13th It
being A wet day I in the evening went to Askern to the lodge
-
Thu.14th Mr.
Bromley preached his farewell preached his farewell sermon
from these words, One soweth and another reapeth, after it was over I
went
to Mr. W. Wood with the flute.
Frid.15th It
being a year since the society for the acquisition of Knowledge
Sett.16th we
finished the lime kiln setteing and in the evening I went
to Mr. Chiosso Class -
Sund.17th I
was practiceing the children to sing for the school feast
in the afternoon haven preached in the evening
Mon.18th I
was getting some caping for L. Hawk
Tue.19th in
the evening Mr. Lankester read an interesting story out
of a book out of the libary.
Wed.20th It
was our club feast at Askern and Mr. Barnet of snaith preach
the sermon at Norton Chapel
Thu.21th we
sent some stone posts crigling stubs in the evening I went
to Mr. Wood
Friday 22d I
was making some stones for Mr. Tasburn of Burghwallis in
the evening I went to Mr. Woods to play the flutte
Setter.23d I
got another lesson on french -
Sunday 24th
I heard Mr. Lankester preach in the evening after it was
over I was practiceing the young woman to sing for the school feast
Mon.25th I
was working some stone for Mr. Tosbough Esq. in the evening
I attended class
Tues.26 I
went up to Mr. Wards with the rest of My singers to sing -
Wed.27th I
met them in the Chapel and the boys said their pieces -
Thu.28th I
went to Askern it being Coronation Day and in the evening
I went to Mr. Woods -
Friday 29th
I assisted in making A new kiln
Setterday
30th we set the lime kiln in the evening we did not attend
Mr. Chiosso
Sunday 1th
of July it was my school day at Campsall Mr. Pigot
preached in the evening
Monday 2d I
was working for Mr. Tasburgh in the evening I attended my
class -
Tues.3d It
was a quarter night when Mr. Leveson lectured on the human
frame -
Wed.4th I
met the schoolars in the chapel to say their peices for the
school feast -
Thu.5th I
and my companion did not attend Mr. W. Wood him being ill
Friday 6th
It being our school feast we had A very grand Tea and A good
company - in the evening Mr. Mc.All preached the sermon to the children
the collection was £4=1s=and pence
Settery 7th
I went to the Market and in the evening we did not attend
Mr. Chiosso class him not being at home -
Sunday 8th I
attended the school at Norton Thom Goodenough[?] preached
Mond.9th We
had Another Tea Drinking at the Chapel for the teachers
where I made A few remarks in seconding the third resurlution - Mr.
Lankester
in the chair
Tuesday 10th
I was working for Mr. Tasbrough in the evening there was
no lecture
Wed.11th I
continued my work and in the evening I went to the lodge
at Askern -
Thurs.12th I
in the evening went to Mr. Wm. Wood with the flute
Frid.13th we
sent some caping to Thorp we did not go to Mr. Lankester
Class
Setterd.14th
I assisted to set the lime kiln in the evening the weather
was showery we did not go to Mr. Chioss
Sunday 15th
I heard Mr. Oxley at Askern Chapel -
Monday 16th
the day was showery in the evening I attended my class
Tue.17th I
was working some stone for Wentbridge Mill -
Wed.18th I
continued in the same work in the evening I attended Mr.
Wm. Wood to play the flute -
Thurs.19th
Darish[?] went to Mr. Woods with us to play the music
Frid.20 I
begun to work some cills for Mr. Yarbrough Esq. in the evening
we had A teachers meeting
Setterd.21th
continued working cills and in the evening I was playing
the flute -
Sunday 22d
is our feast Sunday in the morning I went to the church -
Monday 23rd
I and my brother from thorp rose very early to set a pair
of posts for Mr. Carr
Tuesd.24 I
had intended to set a pair of posts to day but feeling rather
weary we did not go. in the I heard a young from Sheffield preach at
Askern
Wed.25th in
the morning I hung a post for Mr. Carr. the afternoon I
went to Askern it being a foresters feast, and our lodge night
Thu.26 I
went to the quarry In the evning we went to Mr. Wm. Wood to
play the music
Frid.27th I
was working a post for Mr. Epworth of Rogerthorp
Sett.28th I
was working some flags for Mr. Dunill of Doncaster
Sunday 29th
I accompanied by G. Elliott went to Doncaster to Wm. Dawson
preach and was highly Gratified -
Mon.30th the
morning being wet I in the afternoon went and hung a yate[?]
for Mr. Carr
Tus.31th I
was getting some stone for Mr. Yarbrough in the evening I
took tea in the lecture room and heard Mr. Lankester give a lecture
Wed. August
1th I was making some flags for Mr. Yarbough, in
the evening I went to play the flute
Thu.2d I
continued at the same work and in the evening I went to play
the flute, with base and fiddle
Fri.3d In
the evening I attended Mr. Lankester Class in the chapel for
the first time there
Sett.4th I
went to Doncaster Market to see about a umbrelia my sister
had left the Sunday before
Sunday 5th I
attended the school at Norton in the evening Mr. Lankester
preached
Mon.6th I
was squareing some flags for Mr. Yarbrough in the evening
I rote a letter for my sister at Rotherham
Tus.7th I
continued at the same work of sq.g flags -
Wed.8th I
was making some caping for Mr. Tasbrough Esq. and beeing very
fond of reading I very often read as I went home this evening A lady
met
me and asked me what it was that I read so much of that if she read so
much she should go over the side of the world. I asked her where the
side
of the world where but she gave me no answer but beged that I would
lend
her the book when I had read it through I said I would
Friday 10th
I attended Mr. Lankester Class in the evening
Setter.11th
I assisted in setting the lime kiln and making some stones
for Mr. Cater
Sunday 12th
I attended the Church in the Morning and school in the afternoon.
Monday 13th
I was squaring flags for Mr. Yarborough. in the evening
after I had done my days work I went and set a post for Mr. Carr -
Tue.14th in
the evening I went to set a post for Mr. Carr and did not
get to the lecture which was delivered by Mr. Chiosso -
Wed.15th I
continued at the same work and in the evening I went and
hung the gate and went to play the flute ["but I did not" struck out]
Thur.16th in
the evening I went to play the flute -
Frid.17th I
assisted in loading a pair of posts for Duckit, in the evening
we did not meet Mr. Lankester he having gone from home
Setter.18th
I paid a visitit to Rotherham to see my sister
Sunday 19th
I heard a young man that was going to be a misionary preach
in the evening
Monday 20th
I took tea at Miss Crossby and supper
Tue.21th I
returned home -
Wed.22d I
was making some stone ready for selby, with some posts and
music in the evening
Thu.23d I
was squaring some flags for Dunill of Doncaster and in the
evening I took the new flute
Frid.24th I
was making some more flags ready for Doncaster
Sett.25th I
dressed a post for Selby and assisted in setting the lime
kiln -
Sunday 26 I
went to Askern to hear my brother preach but he did not
come, being taken ill the night befor
Mon.27th I
was making some channeling for Mr. Yarbough Esq.
Tue.28th I
was getting some stone for Skelbrook road
Wed.29th I
was making some channeling for Mr. Yarbrough Esq.
Thu.30th I
continued at the same work and in the evening we went to
Mr. Wm. Wood flute
Frid.31th I
was making some flags for Ge. Dunill in the evening I went
to Wood
August [sic
- actually September 1838] Sett.1th I assisted in
setting the lime kiln -
Sunday 2d I
attended the school at Campsall in the afternoon in the
evening I heard Mr. Crossland preach at Askern -
Monday 3d I
was cutting some flags out for Doncaster
Tuesday 4th
I was making some flat caping for P.D. Cook Esq. owston
and in the evening I went to Askern to here Mr. R. Newton
Wed.5th in
the evening I went to Mr. Wood to play the flute
Thur.6th I
was at Mr. Wood with the flute
Frid.7th I
was making some channeling for Doncaster in the evening I
heard our new preacher Mr. Allen from 10th Chap. hebw 35th verse
Sett.8th I
was setting the lime kiln -
Sunday 9th I
heard Go. Weaten at Askern and Campsall
Monday 10th
I and my father setting some caps and pillars for Mr. Hutchinson
-
Tues.11th I
was making some stone ready for Fenwick. there was no lecture
to night on account of the harvest
Wed.12th in
the evening I attended Mr. Wood with the flute -
Thu.13th
evening I attended Mr. Wood -
Frid.14th I
was getting some stone posts out of the riving[?] stone
beds
Sett.15th I
continued at the same work and in the evening I attended
Mr. Chiosso
Sunday 16th
I spent apart of this day reading Hervay's Meditation -
Mond.17th I
was making a stone trough for S. Duckitt
Tues.18th I
assisted in setting the lime kiln -
Wed.19th in
the evening I attended Mr. Woods with the flute
Thu.20th I
again went to Mr. Woods -
Frid.21th
the weather begun to be very rainey in the evening we got
another lesson of Music
Sett.22d I
went to Doncaster Market in the evening I attended Mr. Chiosso
-
Sunday 23d
whe had some company came to see us from roiston
Monday 24th
I was making some caping for Moss, in the evening we went
to chapel to play
Tues.25th I
went to pay the quarry rent at Robinshood well in the evening
Mr. Chiosso gave a lecture on universal sufrage
Wed.26th I
continued making some caping for Moss in the evening I went
to Mr. Woods -
Thur.27th I
was making some caps for Mr. Stenton of Moss in the evening
I went to Mr. Wood -
Frid.28th in
the evening I went with my sister to stubs -
Sett.29th I
went to Doncaster Market and Measured the flags of Mr. Dunill
-
Sunday 30th
I attended the sunday school at Norton
[October]
Mond.1 I was Making some stone posts -
Tue.2d
continued at the same work -
Wed.3d I
attended Mr. Woods with the flute this night at the lodge at
Askern
Thur.4th in
the evening I attended Mr. Woods with the flute violin and
bass
Frd.5th I
assisted in setting the lime kiln in the evening I heard Mr.
Garbut preach in the Chapel -
Setter.6th I
went to Rotherham with Mr. Frank
Sunday 7th I
heard in the Chapel Mr. Taylor preash
Monday 8th I
proseeded to Sheffield to the botanical gardens to see
the mount Vesuvius
Tues.9th I
went to Sheffield again to the Missionary Meeting and stayed
all night
Wed.10th I
set off home but finding a riot at Rotherham I staied all
night
Thur.11th I
went to breacfast at Mr. Shillittos and then started of
home
Fri.12th I
assisted in setting the lime kiln
Sett.13th I
was dressing a stone post -
Sunday 14th
in the afternoon I was at school at Campsall
Monday 15 it
was very windy I was scrapling a stone post In the evening
I went to my Class
Tue.16th the
wind kept very high with a little rain in the evening
Wed.17th I
accompanied A young Lady to Askern from Rotherham Ann Vickers
was buried
Thu.18th in
the evening I attended Mr. Lankester class in the chapel
with six other -
Sett.20th I
was dressing A stone post, in the evening we attended Mr.
Chiosso Class
Sunday 21th
I heard a most excelant sermon preashed by Wm. Guderidge
of Norton - at Campsall Chapel in the evening
Mon.22d I
was making some stone posts. In the evening I attended my
Class -
Tue.23d I
heard a lecture on sleep by Chiosso Mr.
Wed.24th I
dressed a stone post and In the evening I attended Mr. Wm.
Wood on Music
Thu.25th
being by myself in the quarry I made another stone post in
the evening I attended Mr. Wood Music -
Fri.26th I
did not get to attend Mr. Lankester Class
Sett.27th I
begun to work a stone rowler in the evening by reason of
the rain that was falling we did not get to Mr. Chiosso Class
Sunday 28th
there was a wedding at our house in the morning by half
past seven, in the evening Mr. Lankester preached in the Chapel
preaching
the resurrection of Jesus Christ against a spirit of Infidelity which
existed
in the inhabitants of Campsall
Mon.29th I
was working at the rowler although in the morning the rain
was very heavy -
Tus.30th I
finished the rowler -
Wed.31th I
was making a stone trough for Mr. Kindler of Norton
Thur.Nov.1th
in the evening I went to Askern to get measured
for some clothes
Frid.2d I
heard Mr. Allen preach at Campsall
Setter.3d I
assisted in getting a trough. My father having gone to Rotherham
and in the evening I attended Mr. Chiosso ___
Sund.4th I
attended the school at Campsall in the evening I attended
the Chapel and heard My brother preach -
Mon.5th I
was loadening carts all the forenoon, in the evening I attended
my Class meeting -
Tue.6th I
heard a lecture on the corn laws by Wm. Wood Esq. and often
it was over we had a discussion on the readings of the Bible
Wed.7th In
the evening I ought to have attended Mr. Woods but I could
not get any other
Thur.8th I
was making a trough for Mr. Kindler in the evening I attended
Mr. Wm. Wood with the flute
Fri.9th in
the evening I attended Mr. Lankester in the Chapel
Sett.10th it
being a rainey morning I did not get out of so soon as
usual I was making some Channeling for Mr. Hickson I did not attend Mr.
Chiosso Class
Sunday 11th
I attended Askern Chapel in the morning and our own in the
evening -
Mon.12th It
being our statues I did not go the work. My father got home
from Rotherham
Tues.13th I
was getting some copings for James Saul
Wed.14th I
continued at the same work and in the evening I attended
Mr. Wm. Woods with the flute
Thur.15th in
the evening I attended Mr. Wm. Wood.
[About three
weeks of pages missing]
[December
1838]
And my
brother got goods to begin to keep shop -
Sunday 9th I
headr Mr. Lankester preach in the evening at Campsall Chapel
Mond.10th I
was making a post for P.D.Cook Esq. in the evening I attended
my class
Tus.11th in
the evening I attended the lecture room
Wed.12th I
did not attended Wm. Wood on account of the other young man
Thur.13th I
finished the stones for Mr. Yarbough Esq.
Frid.14th I
and my brother was setting some posts for Mr. Carr in the
evening we did not attend Mr. Lankester Class him not at home
Setter.15th
I went to the posts by my self and set a pain[?] in the
evening we attended Mr. Chiosso Class
Sund.16th I
attended the school at Campsall in the afternoon -
Mond.17th I
finished setting the posts for Mr. Carr in the evening I
attended my Class in Clubroom
Tues.18th In
the evening I attended the lecture by Mr. Lankester
Wed.19th I
did not attend Mr. Wood with the flute Elliott not coming
Thu.20th we
met to in Gorge Ellis house to sing for the Christmas morning
Frid.21th in
the evening I attended Mr. Lankester Class
Sett.22d In
the evening I did not attended Mr. Chiosso Class being engaged
Sunday 23d I
attended the School at Norton in the evening I attended
Askern Chapel
Mond.24th we
prepared for going round a singing
Tues.25th in
good time we set out and in the evening I attended Askern
Chapel to hear David Mossen
Wed.26th I
assisted in loading A huge trough to Mr. John Sykes of Norton
in the evening I attended Mr. Wm. Wood
Thu.27th my
brother and I attended the quarry
Frid.28th
Mr. Garbuth preached in the evening where my brother was present
from Thorp
Sett.29th I
attended Doncaster market and [blank]
Sunday 30th
I heard my brother preach at Askern Chapel in the evening
Mon.31th I
attended the quarry and in the evening I attended the funeral
of Mr. Coward of Norton son and then went a gethering for the singers
and
for the sunday school at Campsall. Where we went to Sutton and got very
well satisfied with regard to contribution at Sutton
[January
1839]
Tuesday
being the first day in the new year. I accompanied by two or
three more from Campsall went to thorp in baln to my Brothers school
feast
and was very much satisfied with the proceedings of the day
Wed.2d in
the evening we went to colect for the Sunday school at Campsall
there was a tea party in the lecture room in the evening
Thu.3d I
assisted in setting the lime kiln and in the evening we went
to Askern in colecting for the school
Frid.4th I
was getting caping for Sir Wm. Cook Esq. My Brother and sister
from Huddersfield came and my Brother and sister came from Rotherham -
Satt.5th I
went to Doncaster market upon Chrimes mare
Sunday 6th
in the afternoon I heard Mr. barr at Norton Chapel J. Gooderidge
funeral sermon
Mon.7th
oweing to the quantity of snow that had fallen we did not go
to the quary in the evening I attended my Class
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MISSING ? ]
March 3d I
visited Miss Drab of Smeaton who was going of in a consumption
it being Sunday there was two young men went with me. and in a very
weak
state we found her. after a little conversation I went at her request
to
prayer and then left her to the will of God. which in a week or little
more was pleas'd in his goodness to call her from this state of life
into
another ware the inabatants are never sick, and where the wicked cease
from troubling and the weary are at rest
March the
12th 1839
[Reckonings
on last page:]
Jan.27 1844
Father
bought s d
Bought 1
sack potatoes 3=9
Do[ditto]
lether apron 1=6
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sauce-pans
2B.myself 1=6
pudding tin
4 1/2 & J[?] tin 1 1/2 =6
scarfe for
neck 2=0
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Paid Turner
for Hat 12=6
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Chris Waltham
2016.05.08
updated 2022-02-16.