March 21 thru 22, 1894

I will not be transcribing each entry since most of Bert's diary is pretty clear. You can read the original more easily by clicking on the image above to view a larger version. I will be including this paragraph, or something similar in each entry so that new readers will know they can click the image to enlarge it for easier reading. Also, there will be some links to the right of the page with relevant information that may be of interest. If you follow Bert's diary regularly, you can skip this paragraph. My notes will include the basics of what Bert talks about each day, along with my own personal thoughts, research, information gleaned from past or future entries, etc. If you have information or suggestions that may help my research, please e-mail me.
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Wednesday, March 21, 1894 --- It rained and thundered and lightened and they finished drawing hay bales to Prattsburgh.

Thursday, March 22, 1894 --- More rain, and John Babcock went to Penn Yan to see L. Corey. (not sure who this is - related to Charles Corey whom I bought the farm from.) Bert and Leman moved some more stuff to the new farm in the rain.

March 19 thru 20, 1894

I will not be transcribing each entry since most of Bert's diary is pretty clear. You can read the original more easily by clicking on the image above to view a larger version. I will be including this paragraph, or something similar in each entry so that new readers will know they can click the image to enlarge it for easier reading. Also, there will be some links to the right of the page with relevant information that may be of interest. If you follow Bert's diary regularly, you can skip this paragraph. My notes will include the basics of what Bert talks about each day, along with my own personal thoughts, research, information gleaned from past or future entries, etc. If you have information or suggestions that may help my research, please e-mail me.

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Monday, March 19, 1894 --- "Mud, mud, mud, mud, warm and muddy" Leman and Bert did the chores, and then loaded up two loads of hay to take to Prattsburgh - probably for John? Leman got "hung up in the mud three times" but Bert managed to not get stuck. It took 4 hours to get to Prattsburgh because of the mud. They got home around 4 PM, and had dinner. After dinner they loaded up two more loads of hay to take to Prattsburgh the next day. Bert then took Herman's mail over to his place.

Tuesday, March 20, 1894 --- They did the chores for John, and then they took more hay to Prattsburgh. They each took 12 bales in the morning and 12 more in the afternoon. Still lots of mud, but it seems to have gone better?

March 17 thru 18, 1894

I will not be transcribing each entry since most of Bert's diary is pretty clear. You can read the original more easily by clicking on the image above to view a larger version. I will be including this paragraph, or something similar in each entry so that new readers will know they can click the image to enlarge it for easier reading. Also, there will be some links to the right of the page with relevant information that may be of interest.  If you follow Bert's diary regularly, you can skip this paragraph. My notes will include the basics of what Bert talks about each day, along with my own personal thoughts, research, information gleaned from past or future entries, etc. If you have information or suggestions that may help my research, please e-mail me.
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Saturday, March 17, 1894 --- Bert saw the first woodchuck of the spring today.  Bert helped do the chores, and then Leman and Bert took two more loads of hay to Prattsburgh.  Bert bought a "spongue" to wash his buggy with.
Sunday, March 18, 1894 --- Bert saw two butterflies and another woodchuck today.  Bert seems to notice wildlife.  Bert went up to Russell Dye's place and got two dollars and 25 cents.   Then Bert went up to Eugene's for a while to visit, and then went over to Herman's and paid Glenn his interest (on a loan?) of 30 cents.  Bert then went over to J.G.McConnell's sap bush (maple syrup making)  Bert stayed with Mr. Borden for a while and then came home (to John Babcock's?)   "I am twenty seven today and I have had to find my owne (sic) home for the past six years"  (Don's note --- I've been wondering where Bert actually lived.  He seems to stay at a number of places but does not seem to have a definite home?? - He stays overnight sometimes with his father - John Babcock, but also stays at his brother Herman's place, and often with Russell Dye or with Milo Dye.)

March 15 thru 16, 1894

I will not be transcribing each entry since most of Bert's diary is pretty clear. You can read the original more easily by clicking on the image above to view a larger version. I will be including this paragraph, or something similar in each entry so that new readers will know they can click the image to enlarge it for easier reading. Also, there will be some links to the right of the page with relevant information that may be of interest.  If you follow Bert's diary regularly, you can skip this paragraph. My notes will include the basics of what Bert talks about each day, along with my own personal thoughts, research, information gleaned from past or future entries, etc. If you have information or suggestions that may help my research, please e-mail me.
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Thursday, March 15, 1894 ---  They drew 8 loads of hay - probably drawing hay from stacks out in the fields into the barn on the new place?  They did not get home until 10PM!
Friday, March 16, 1894 ---  "The wind is in the south, and it blew right stout".   Bert helped John load some hay and he drove it to Prattsburgh.  Leman went down to "debs" (?) to get the horses shod, but he was not home.  Leman came back and they loaded up another load of hay and took it to Prattsburgh.  Bert cleaned snow off another hay stack, and then stayed in the house a while before doing the evening chores.  Leman drew some hay to feed the horses.

March 13 thru 14, 1894

I will not be transcribing each entry since most of Bert's diary is pretty clear. You can read the original more easily by clicking on the image above to view a larger version. I will be including this paragraph, or something similar in each entry so that new readers will know they can click the image to enlarge it for easier reading. Also, there will be some links to the right of the page with relevant information that may be of interest.  If you follow Bert's diary regularly, you can skip this paragraph. My notes will include the basics of what Bert talks about each day, along with my own personal thoughts, research, information gleaned from past or future entries, etc. If you have information or suggestions that may help my research, please e-mail me.
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Tuesday, March 13, 1894 --- Bert took a load of potatoes over the the new farm for John after doing the chores.  Leman took a load of sleighs over to the new place.  Leman went down to Charley Corey's place and spent the night.  Bert "fed his face" and then went to  visit J. G. McConnell.  He went home with Herman and spent the night there.  

Wednesday, March 14, 1894 ---  Herman and Winnie Fisher, and Bert went over to Jerusalem, to get some hay for John.  Bert got 5 loads, and Herman and Winnie got 4 loads.  They all then went to Charley Corey's for the night.  (They worked hard!  Jerusalem is over near Keuka Lake - This is about a 15 mile trip - 5 loads = close to 150 miles?)

March 11 thru 12, 1894

I will not be transcribing each entry since most of Bert's diary is pretty clear. You can read the original more easily by clicking on the image above to view a larger version. I will be including this paragraph, or something similar in each entry so that new readers will know they can click the image to enlarge it for easier reading. Also, there will be some links to the right of the page with relevant information that may be of interest.  If you follow Bert's diary regularly, you can skip this paragraph. My notes will include the basics of what Bert talks about each day, along with my own personal thoughts, research, information gleaned from past or future entries, etc. If you have information or suggestions that may help my research, please e-mail me.
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Sunday, March 11, 1894 -- Bert declares it a nice day after starting out cloudy.  Bert helped do the chores at John Babcock's, and then went over to Russell Dye's to shave and change his shirt and drawers.  He then went up to E. Hayner's for dinner, and then he went over to Herman's.  Bert then "came down home" - still not sure if this is John Babcock's, or Russell Dye's??
Monday, March 12, 1894 --- A nice day again.  Bert does the chores, and then Leman and Bert put up two more loads of oats and took them over to the new place. 

March 9 thru 10, 1894

 

I will not be transcribing each entry since most of Bert's diary is pretty clear. You can read the original more easily by clicking on the image above to view a larger version. I will be including this paragraph, or something similar in each entry so that new readers will know they can click the image to enlarge it for easier reading. Also, there will be some links to the right of the page with relevant information that may be of interest.  If you follow Bert's diary regularly, you can skip this paragraph. My notes will include the basics of what Bert talks about each day, along with my own personal thoughts, research, information gleaned from past or future entries, etc. If you have information or suggestions that may help my research, please e-mail me.
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Friday. March 9, 1894 ---  Leman and Bert do the chores at John Babcock's this morning and they then put up two loads of oats to take over to the new farm.  A little rain today.  Bert notes seeing the first robin and chipmunk of the spring season!  
Saturday, March 10, 1894 --- A cold morning, but another full day of spring thaw.  Herman took a load of potatoes over to the new farm, and Bert and Leman each took another load of oats.  "the mud began to dry up today".  I'm not sure what the cross drawing is about, or even if it is intended as a cross?