Peeking into Cameron County's past through the eyes of Thomas Hollen a Circuit Rider Minister who documented his days in a daily journal featuring many of our local ancestors.
His journal once transcribed needed to be shared and that is exactly what Dianne Deshong and Glenda Card did in their latest book they created for Cameron County's local Historical Society.
The “Journal” records his visits to preach in homes, schools houses, churches and revivals. He visited the sick and performed marriages and funerals for his congregations.( He helped settle disputes in families, and gave a hand to farmers, lumber rafters and anyone else who needed help. ( His life was difficult requiring traveling long distances weekly and being called out in all kinds of weather.
Hollen's Daily Journal covers the time period from January 1, 1860 to February 20, 1861 that includes maps, photos, plus the histories of many he visited. This book was a rare find produced in a fashion for those who read it will feel like they have stepped back in time riding alongside this devout man.
Here is a listing of those who are mentioned in the diary: Barber, Barr, Billings, Britten, Boyer, Brobst, Brockway, Broks, Brookes, Brooks, Brown, Chadwick, Coleman, Cook, Coones, Crow, Daniels, Denham, Dent, Drakes, Eldree, Elwell, Ensign, Earl, Freeman, French, Grean, Goffs, Gruegens, Hamelton/ Hamilton, Hattens, Hendricks, Hicks, Hixes, Himes, Hinton, Hollen, Housler, Huff, Hungerfords, Huntley, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kenny, King, Kiser, Laming, Lewis, Dr. Litch, Logue, Lucore, Mahen, Mason, Miller, Mix, More, More, Morton, Nelson, Overturf,,, Patterson, Peppers, Prentis, Richie, Richeys, Robinson, Ross, Rutch, Sheffer, Sizer, Smith, Stouts, Strawbridge, Swesy, Vosburg, Wahens, Wasdel, Wordel, Weed, Whiting, Whites, Winslow, Wortes, Yound.
Whether you are a local with ancestral lines to any of the above or not, don't miss this chance to learn about our county's earliest settlers through the eyes of someone who lived it.
Pre-orders are now being accepted for a donation of $15 +$5 if you need it shipped. You can send your check to the Cameron County Historical Society PO Box 433, Emporium, PA. Please include your name, address and phone number so we can let you know when your order arrives.
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