The 163-year-old Journal Has Arrived!
It's finally arrived! The transcribed copy of the 1860 "Original" Journal of Thomas Hollen Circuit Rider Minister book has arrived at the Cameron County Historical Society. Did you ever think you would get a chance to go back 163 years ago and read what the world was like in Cameron County in a ministers daily life.
The reader will go back in time and daily explore where he traveled to and get to know the members of his congregation. Where he stayed and dined while enjoying their hospitality. His life was difficult requiring traveling long distances weekly and being called out in all kinds of weather. 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. While living near the Pine Street Cemetery and Mission.
The transcription is authentic not a word has been changed. Since so much has changed overtime county historians and researchers Glenda (Neenan) Card and Dianne (Connelly) DeShong have included maps, photos, timelines and historical information on the over 100 families he visited.
Thanks to those who pre-ordered we were able to obtain additional copies for those who missed getting a copy. If you are interested in the book and did not pre-order you can attain it by contacting the Cameron County Historical Society at P O Box 433, Emporium PA 15834 for a donation of $15 or shipped for $20. You can even stop by the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center at 34 E. 4th St. Emporium, PA 15834 and pick up a copy.
The Journal is by the far a history buffs interest in our counties past exclusive!
Thank you for supporting the Cameron County Historical Society.
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