Bower family diaries, 1844-1868.

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Bower family diaries, 1844-1868.

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Typescript excerpts from the diary, January 4, 1844 - February 19, 1845, of John Bower, in which the writer mentions his daily activities, including work in a woolen mill, social visits, church attendance and the sermons preached, temperance and abolition meetings, singing school, gardening, and beekeeping. Also, scattered references to the weather, a partial genealogy of the Bower family, and an index of names appearing in the excerpts. Typescript diary, 1868, of (Joseph) Edward Bower describing his life at Troy Academy, the wide variety of farm tasks he performed, and his schooling at Amenia Seminary. Also, a partial genealogy of the Bower family and an index of names appearing in the diary.

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Cornell University Library

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Cornell University Library

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Bower family.

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John Bower lived in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County from 1814 to 188. From the description of Bower family diaries, 1844-1868. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63934129 ...

Bower, Joseph Edward, b. 1849-

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Amenia Seminary.

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Bower, John, 1814-1888.

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Troy Academy.

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