1853-1870
September 10 1953
Rose this morn a little before 5. The moon bright and clear. Saw Saturn on the Meridian and Mars - Red, Mars 12 degrees of the 15 east of Saturn. Directed my eyes toward the Sun rising and saw a bright star about one hour up. Visible for twenty minutes after,, think it must be Mercury. I will try and observe it more carefully next morn. How mysterious God's works.
September 12 1953
Could not see Mercury after the above date. Mornings cloudy.
March 3 1854
Saw Jupiter for the first time. West of the Sun. This is the first sight in the resent revolution around the Sun.
March 4th 1855
Fine and clear. The birds singing, the dawn of Spring. Some clouds over the rising Sun. Did not see Jupiter
EASTER Monday April 9th 1855
Came this morn to board at Mr. Coastworth's at $1.50 per week. Went to Toronto on June 11th and returned July 9th. Visited Normal and Model Schools June 13 to July 2.
April 8th 1857
Received letter from Richard informing me of Mother's severe illness
April 9th 1857
Sisters and I went home. Mother able to converse.
Friday April 10th
Mother growing weaker. Her trust in God is strong. Voice almost gone.
Saturday April 11th
Very far gone this morn. Died at 1 pm. Calm and peaceable. Her family were all present.
Monday Easter April 13 1857
Laid Mother in her long home in the new Cemetery in Malden Township
May 5th 1857
Married In Colchester by Rev. Gare Elliott to Christina Malott - daughter of Joseph Malott, Born March 1st 1826
May 14th 1857
Moved into W. Wagstaff's house which I rented for $2.00 per month
May 19th 1957
Planted first potatoes
June 4th
Planted potatoes and corn in garden
Sept 5th
Brought the cow to George Fox
Sept 14th
M. Davey commenced putting up the house.
Sept 16th
James Wigle commenced carpentering for me. Making the window frames and doors
December 22
Moved to Kingsville into D. Drakes
December 25
Dr. Drake and his boy came to board.
May 18 1858
Mary Ann Golden born 8 am
July 14th 1858
Moved into the stone house. Not plastered
July 19th
Planted corn and potatoes
July 24th
Planted corn
July 28th
Our sow had nine young ones.
October 22 1959
Sarah Jane born at 7 am
October 24th 1861
Albert Joseph born at 5 am
July 17 1863
Robert Joseph born at 6 am
September 30 1865
John Richard born at 6 am
August 13 1860
At lecture delivered in M. Church, Kingsville, delivered by Rev. M. Johnson, the following resolution was unanimously passed. Rev,, That Mr. J . Golden be Chairman with full powers to form a Committee for the purpose of making arrangements as they may seem proper for having a series of Monthly Lectures delivered in this village on useful and interesting subjects.
August 27 1860
The first of these lectures series was delivered by Rev. Mr. Johnson -- Subject Temperance. A large attendance and very good order. An excellent touching address. By virtue of my office I presided
October 24 1860
The 2nd of the Series was delivered by myself. According to arrangements - Subject Astronomy. Illustrated by an Orrery. House crowded. Rev. Mr Howard presided. After a vote of thanks to the Speaker the following resolution was passed. Res. That Mr. Golden be requested to deliver another lecture on the same subject nine weeks from this date. Much interest was manifested in the subject
January 26th 1870
Jasper Alexander born
I want to take a moment to say thanks to Jasper and his descendents for keeping this record for us all to enjoy and share. Even if you are not related to his family I am quite sure it depicts how life was for many families in that era in Essex County. Thanks to my Great Great Grandfather Jasper Golden, my Great Grandmother Janey (Golden) Miller, my Grandmother Christeen (Miller) Adams, and my mother Pearl Adams (McLean)
Linda McLean