The Diary of Thomas Walter
Moores
This was recently re-discovered in Canada (August 2002).
It is transcribed from Aunt Olives’ photocopy of the second Book.
Transcription to computer, and most of the footnotes, by Eulene Moores, 2002
As this deals mainly with life in Canada, I have left the “American” (!) spelling unchanged. BJH
CANADA
The Emigrant – this overlaps the “Book 1 diary considerably”
Arrival in Canada – the first 2 years
Farming – Livestock, implements and hardships
The Family, Education, World War I, and Neighbourhood events. Includes his death notice, and a poem chosen by his daughter Olive.
Link to first
section of Part 2; or alternatively to part 1.