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Horace Purdy Journals
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Purdy and wife Gussie lived in Danbury, CT where they owned a house with tenants and were active members of the church. In 1860, Purdy began keeping a diary. His political leanings appear to have been Republican but there was much political activity among both parties in the run-up to the local elections of 1860. Purdy reports on the activities of the Wide Awakes and it appears likely that he belonged to the group but he did not explicitly state that he was a member. He was in the Wooster Light Guards militia company and appeared to have been the secretary. Gussie and Horace socialize frequently with Gussie's parents, Mrs. and Father Griswold who was prominent in the regional church [Methodist?]. Purdy works in a hat shop and is busiest in the Winter and frequently suffers from headaches. He also works in his vegetable garden in the spring growing strawberries, lima beans, etc. In 1860, his father-in-law who travels to Ohio for the "General Conference."
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Purdy joined the 1st Connecticut which was a 3-month enlistment regiment and was organized at Hartford in 1861. It served in the defenses of Washington, D.C. until it was used in an advance on Vienna and Falls Church, VA from June until July 1861. It saw action in the Battle of Bull Run on July 21 and was mustered out of service on July 31, 1861.
After his term of service, Purdy returns to Danbury where he eventually transitions from being a hat finisher to selling insurance. Purdy reports on the minutia of his day, the weather and reports on political machinations with occasional editorial embellishments.
The following persons figure into the diaries:
Allen, Charles : Capt. Skinner's waiter, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal, 12-1861
Allen, George B. : Wooster Guards took up a collection to give to him (2-1860) Horace walks with him on his way home. Was elected 2nd Corporal of the Wooster Guards, 3-9-1860. Attends church in New Haven with Horace 4-1861
Allen, Mr. : neighbor to the north of Horace. His little boy's foot was severely injured while he helped Violet Pine chop wood. Dr. William Bennett, home on furlough, treated the wound 3-1863.
Ambler, Granville : Delivered the beef bought from Jacob Fry to Horacee 12-1862.
Anderson, Emily : visited the Griswolds and attended evening class with them and Horace 1-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit her with their babies, 11-1861. Horace and Gussie took a walk and visited 7-1862.
Anderson, Harris : went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861. Horace shared his rubber blanket with him (no tents) on the march to Falls Church 7-1861
Andrews, Charles : part owner of Andrews & Ives store
Andrews, George : his Baptist son-in-law from New Jersey, Mr. Hill, preached at Horace's church
Andrews & Ives : Horace buys a cradle at this store 9-1861. Horace ordered drain tiles 11-1861
Armstrong, John - bought a roll of Griswold's salve (1860)
Ashly, Mr. : editor of the Jeffersonian. Horace takes some of George 's letters to him, to print excerpts of them in the Jeffersonian 12-1862, 1-1863. Took some excerpts from David Mills letters 3-1863.
Atlantic Hotel : Bridgeport. Horace and Gussie have dinner there 9-1862.
Averrill, Roger - Lawyer : wife died 2-13-1860. Presenter of a flag to Capt. Southmayd's company, 11th regiment at the ceremony 11-1861. As Lieut. Gov., presented swords and sashes to officers of Capt. Moore's company 8-1862.
Bacon, Dr. : preacher in New Haven at one of the churches on the Green 4-1861
Bailey's Circus : appears in Danbury 4-1862
Bailey, Ebenezer : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-20-1860. He died 7-25-1860 and the funeral was the next day at the Disciples Church.
Bailey, Montgomery - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Bailey, Mr. : jeweler who works in Mr. Woodford's store.
Bailey, S. G. : elected 1st lieutenant of the 5th Volunteer company, 9-1861
Baldwin, Dwight M. : married Susan Holmes 10-30-1860. He is an habitual drinker
Ball, Mr : a mason working for Father Griswold. He plastered the chimney in Horace's sink room 7-1862
Banks, William : requests a Hatters Society card. A special Hatters Society meeting refuses him 11-1862.
Barnum, Eben - with 11th regiment. His baby died, and
Barnum, Edward : Horace gave him a picture of George 9-1862. Distributing the Sunday School Advocate for the Sunday School 10-1862
Barnum, Louisa : Gussie visited her with Cousin Mary Purdy 11-1862
Barnum, P. T. : rumor that he is interested in a circus that appeared in Danbury 7-1860
Barnum, Smith : son William died 9-18-1861
Barnum, Thomas : shop proprietor. He sold apples to Horace. Called on Horace and they went over to look at Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Horace called to see if he wanted a shop at the Pahquioque 7-1862.
Barnum, Mrs. Thomas : Gussie visited with her 1-1862.
Bartram, Mr. & Mrs. : they visited Father Griswold. He is a brother in the Church. Abel Wheeler borrowed his team to take Gussie and his wife, Harriet to church after their confinements 10-1861
Bartram, Sarah : Elected Assist. Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860
Baxter, Mr. Moses & Mrs. : paid an evening visit to Horace and Gussie (3-1860). Mr. Baxter helped Horace fix his well 5-1860. They lived across the street from Horace. Horace : boarded : with them while Gussie was in Essex during June and July of 1860. Mrs. Baxter visited Horace and Gussie 1-1861. Mr.
Baxter put new hoops on some barrels for Horace 10-1861. Horace hires Moses Baxter to help build his stone wall 4-1862 and build his w ood house 5-1862. Horace brought Mrs. Baxter some crab apples. 9-1862. He built a bridge over a ditch for Horace 9-1862. Horace borrows his wheel barrow 11-1862.
Beach, Mrs. : engaged by Horace to help with Fall cleaning.
Beard, Deacon : trial of mowing machines held at his place just west of the village 6-1860
Beardsley, Mrs. : an old friend of Mother Purdy. Horace and family visited her while George was stationed in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Beatty, Mr. : drove Harriet home from the train 5-1860
Beattys, Caroline : married 9-1861
Bedell, Elizabeth : friend of Gussie Purdy, from Hempstead Long Island NY. Engaged to Henry Mead.
Bedient, Oliver : postmaster's clerk 8-1862.
Beers, Anna : died 3-26-1861
Beers, Brother J. Clark : Secretary of the Juvenile Missionary Society. Was made life member of the Parent Missionary Society. He was elected Assist. Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Comes to get cradle, they are taking care of Josie Wheeler while Harriet is in New Haven 10-1862
Benjamin, George : Shopped : employed with Horace. 8-1860
Benedict & Nichols' store where Horace shops. Horace bought drain tiles to cross the street 11-1861. Had some pork ground, 1-1862. Horace and Gussie bought carpet there 9-1862.
Benedict, Charles : shop owner with residence on Deer Hill. Took in the Widow Phillips : family when their house burned, 4-19-1860. A child of his died of dysentery 8-2-1860.
Benedict, Cyrus
Benedict, Henry : buried 7-5-1862.
Benedict, Victor : elected president of the Hat Finishers Society 1-1862
Benedict, Edgar : sold Horace some London Porter (2-1860)
Benedict, Orin : proprietor of : make shop : in Bethel.
Benedict, Starr : owned house at lower end of Main St. which is rented by John Carpenter. Had a small fire there 3-1862.
Benedict, Thomas : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Bennetts : Horace bought some butter and salt at this shop, the first trade he made there 6-1862.
Bennett, Charles : store owner. Horace bought some composition for sealing cider bottles 11-1860. There was a fire in his store 2-5-1861. Ran for post master 4-1861
Bennett, Curtis : Horace brings pictures to be framed to him 9-1862.
Bennett, Dr. E. P. : Horace got lettuce plants from him 5-1860, used his hay cutter 6-1860. Chased the burglars on Deer Hill Ave, 6-23-1860. His property extends to William St. Treating small pox cases 3-1861. Examined Horace and gave him a certificate of exemption from the draft 8-1862.
Bennett, Mrs. Nathan : injured by a runaway horse 7-1862
Bennett, Dr. William : son of Dr. Bennett of Deer Hill Ave. He helped chase the burglars on Deer Hill Ave. 6-1860 Surgeon, home on furlough from the 5th regiment, treated Mr. Allen's son's injury. Took a package from Horace for George back to the 17th regiment Horace wrote to him about George 3-1863
Berry, Brother : Horace walked with him from Bennett's store.
Betts, Captain James A. : 5th Regiment. Home on furlough, 1-1862, was taken prisoner, released and home on furlough 8-1862.
Betts, James - As 2nd Lieut. With Capt. Jenkins company, 23rd Regiment, received sword and sash 10-1862
Betts, Philander : elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861. He works in the shop with Horace. Family is sick and he is asked to stay away from the shop until they are not contagious 3-1861
Bevans, George R. : expelled member of Horace's military unit. Bought cap and axe that had been used by George Eddy. He intends to act as Pioneer in the Bridgeport Washington Guards.
Bienneville : steamer that took Horace's regiment to Washington D.C. It departed from Long Wharf in New Haven. 5-9-1862 was the first anniversary of that departure.
Bigelow, Mrs. : cousin of Abel Wheeler
Bixbee, Major : commanded skirmish drill one morning 7-1861
Blackman's : shop in Bridgeport where Horace takes a watch 8-1862.
Blissard, Jacob : his wife died 7-14-1860. Sick in camp hospital in Roach's Mills, Virginia 6-1861
Board of Relief : Horace went before it and got $400 on his place transferred to Alfred Gregory who holds Horace's mortgage for that much 1-1862
Bogle, Mr. : owns a boarding house in Brooklyn where Harriet Purdy is staying 3-1863.
Bombshell Block : new hat block at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 5-1862.
Booth, D. B. : executed some papers for Horace 3-1863.
Boughton, Anna : daughter of Louisa. Sick with fever 11-1861, sick 8-1862
Boughton, Frances (Frank) : cousin of Horace and Gussie. Wife of John, had a baby boy 11-11-1862.
Boughton, John : Cousin. Went to tea at Horace's parents while his wife was in Norwalk, 6-1860. Horace visited his house 6-1862, and visited with Frank since he wasn : t at home. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, with George Purdy, 8-1862.
Boughton, Louisa : aunt to Horace and Gussie. Her sister Betsey died in the poor house 4-12-1861. Looking for rooms to rent and rents rooms next door to Horace 11-1861. Moved from Gregory's house near Horace to stay with Frank Boughton, 10-1862.
Boughton, Mary : daughter of Louisa and cousin of Horace. Sick with typhoid fever 9-1861
Boughton, Marvin : with his wife visited Abel Wheeler when Horace was visiting. Went with Abel up to New Fairfield to pick whortle berries
Boughton, Susan : visited Mother Griswold 11-1860.
Bowers, Mr. : hired Hiram Crofut for patent roofing (3-1860)
Bradley, David - Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. Brother of George Bradley. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862.
Bradley, Frederick : married Isabelle Bussing 3-28-1860. Health poor in 7-1860. Horace gets blacking for him to sell since he can : t work in the shop 8-1860. While working in the shop : paid James Hagan's fine and the shop voted it back to him the next day.
Bradley, George : apprentice sent by Abel Parsons to build Horace's sink room chimney 6-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, 8-1862. Brother of David Bradley
Bradley, Medad : died 12-16-1862.
Bradley, William B. : Burr : : gathered pea brush with Horace 5-1860. Funeral for his 1 yr. 9 mo. old boy, 7-26-1860. Rode up to the water works dam with Horace 11-1860. Elected Vice-president of the Hat Finishers Assoc., went with Horace to buy seats in church for the year 1-1861 . He and his wife visited Horace when they thought he was still sick 11-1861. Baby girl born 2-1862. Got some lettuce plants from Horace 5-1862
Brayman, Henry : Norwalk CT : wrote to Horace Purdy. Drove passengers to Danbury 10-1860
Briggs, Mrs. - Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Broas, Josiah : subscription started at the shop to help him 5-1862.
Brockett, Hattie : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Brockett, George - accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit. 1-1861
Bronson, Augustus - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Orin : in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Thadeus : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860. Horace paid tax to him 11-1861
Brotherton, Philander : he and his wife were skating on George Starr's pond 1-1863.
Brothwell, Theodore : married Elizabeth Clark, a Amenia schoolmate of Gussie's around 4-1861. 4-1862
Brown, Elijah : apprentice to Charles Stevens. Lives at Alvin Hurds boarding house
Brown, Dr. E. A. : elected postmaster 4-1861
Brush, John : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Brought Horace corn meal 11-1860. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862. Visited the army camp in Bridgeport 8-1862. At the shop and intoxicated 1-1863.
Buchanan, James : President of the United States. Horace calls him a traitor 1-1861
Buckingham, Governor George : republican governor of Connecticut, re-elected 4-1861. Went to Virginia and reviewed the Connecticut troops, 6-1861 Came to Danbury by train to encourage volunteers for the war. 7-1862
Bulkely, Dr. : family doctor for Horace's family and the Griswolds. Vaccinated the family against small pox 3-1861. Treated Mother Griswold 4-1862
Burch , Saul : Albany, formerly of Danbury attended Horace's church 3-17-1861
Burnham, Col. : was drunk and abused Sgt. Dickens during morning drill. 6-1861
Burr, Mary E. : Bloomfield CT, sister of Mother Griswold. written to by Mother Griswold 1-1860. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Burr, Lorenzo : Bloomfield CT, uncle of Gussie Purdy. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Busbee- member of Capt. Comstock's company, seriously wounded in a skirmish near Vienna Va 6-1861
Bussing, Lieut. John W. - member of Horace's military unit. Shopped at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 11-1862. His wife died 12-30-1862 and funeral was at the Disciples Church.
Busteed, Richard : New York. Spoke at the welcome home celebration for Horace's 8-1861
Butler's Drug Store : Horace left rolls of Griswold's salve there for sale 2-1863
Butler, Frank - shot pistols with Horace at a target in Mr. McDonald's orchard 11-1862. His son had diphtheria 1-1863
Byington, A. H. : member of Horace's military unit, mended Horace's boots while in New Haven 4-1861
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Cable, Benjamin : works in Norwalk. George Purdy dug potatoes for him and writes to him for payment 10-1861
Camp Buckingham : name of camp for Connecticut regiments in Washington DC
Camp McDowell : camp set up when Horace's regiment sent to Falls Church - Fairfax Courthouse Va. to aid the Ohio boys
Camp Tyler : camp set up in Roach's Mills, Virginia by Horace's regiment
Carlton & Porter : source of subscriptions for Sunday School Advocate 4-1861
Carpenter, John : house he rents from Starr Benedict is at lower end of Main St. There was a fire which was put out before the Hose could there 3-1862.
Carpenter, John Jr. : baptized 7-1862
Case, Lucia Ann : visited while in Canton CT. 8-1860
Case, Martha : Essex CT, visited the Griswolds 2-1861
Chapman, Mr. & Mrs. : visited the Griswolds 12-1862.
Chatfield, Major : Maj in Horace's regiment, promoted to Colonel of the 3rd Connecticut Regiment by Gen. Tyler after Tyler's disagreement with the former Colonel of the 3rd. Needs Gov. Buckingham's approval for the promotion 6-1861
Chichester, Quartius : put new point on lightning rod for Horace -1860. Horace paid him 4-1862.
Chittenden, Bro. : led church class 9-1862.
Clark & Fords : one of their clerk's is a player in the church choir. 1860 Edward Barnum works there 10-1862.
Clark, Elizabeth : went to the Amenia school with Gussie. Married Theodore Brothwell around 4-1861. 4-1862
Clark, Francis : took over assisting in the librarian duties at the Sunday School 8-1862
Clark, Martin : leader of the band
Clark, Mr. : sent a beef to Horace 1-1861.
Clark, Mr. : Presbyterian minister in New Fairfield. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Cockling, Mr. : came to look at Horace's rooms 2-1863
Coe, Mr. : exchanged with Bro. Pegg and preached at Horace's church 1-1861. Preached again 9-1861, 12-1861. Presbyterian minister 8-1862. Preached sermon on patriotism at Horace's church 3-1863.
Cole, Mrs. Hiram : visited the Griswold's 1-1862
Collett, John M.D. : lectured on physiology anatomy at the Concert Hall 9-1860
Comstock's : Horace left 2 umbrellas there to be mended. Horace had his revolver repaired there 6-1862
Conrad, Isabella : Bridgeport. Wrote to George in the army and he sent her letter home for safekeeping 12-1862.
Cosier, Brother : led church class in absence of Brother Starr 6-1860
Cosier, David : Abel and Harriet Wheeler used his horse to go up to New Fairfield and the horse ran away with them 1-1861
Cosier, Disbrow : brought some coal to Horace to try out 11-1860
Cosier, George : won a prize for bringing the most scholars to Sunday School 1-1861
Cosier, John : Horace and Gussie visit him 5-1862. Owns a paint shop 6-1862. Had Horace address a package of mittens going to Amos Day, one of his old Sunday School Scholars, for him. 12-1862
Couch, Nathan : elected 4th Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
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Couch's Picture Gallery : Gussie and Horace have Eddie's picture taken
Cowan, Edward : discharged from Tweedy's shop for misconduct. Hatters Meeting called to try to reinstate him
Cowan, R. C. : elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Cowan, Billy : shared some of his tea with Horace at Camp McDowell when Horace was suffering from Hernia 7-1861
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Crawford, Rev. John : Redding. His daughter married Charles Stevens. 4-1862. New minister in Horace's church 4-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Crofut, Mr. & Mrs. . : lodgers in Horace Purdy's house 1860.
Crofut, Charles : was visiting New Haven and took a letter home for Horace 7-1861
Crofut, Mr. Henry : burglars stole his breakfast 7-24-1860. He owns the Pahquioque hat finishing shop. 4-1862 Trades hats for raisins from a peddler and buys flour on time so sell to his men on credit, due to the panic and not being able to get money 12-14-1860. His father died 2-7-1862. Met with the men in the shop to work out a payment schedule for wages nd pay the back wages owed the men 5-1862.
Crofut, Hiram : off from the Pahquioque shop for the spring and summer to work at patent roofing for Mr. Brown 1860. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. His wife had stomache cramps and was dying 2-1863
Crofut, Horace B. : a former tenant of Horace. His baby boy was born 6-15-1860. Horace and Gussie visit him.
Crofut, Laura : daughter of Mr. Crofut who owns the shop. A piano was put in the office so she could take lessons there. She keeps the books for the shop for her father.
Crossman's Stables : Father Griswold buys manure there 12-1862.
Crosby's Stables : Horace rented a horse and carriage there
Crosby, Charles : works at Lounsbury's and Horace pays him for rubber boots 11-1862
Crosby, Judah P. : Was in Horace's military unit. He went to Hartford to procure overcoats for the unit. 4-1861
Culver, Judge : gave a political address in Danbury 6-8-1860
Curry, Dr. Daniel : preached at Church Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860, elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Curtis, William H. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Discahrged from Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment and visited Horace's shop 1-1863
Curtis, Mrs. : Horace sent her a sparerib of pork because her husband is at war 12-1862.
Daniels, Lieut. : of Capt. Stone's company, Col. Ferry's 5th Regiment, returned home from Edward's Ferry on the Potomac MD 12-1861. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Dare, Ellen (Eleanor) : visited Horace and Gussie 9-1862. Gussie wrote to her 10-1862, 2-1863
Dare, Josephine : from Long Island, visited Mother Griswold and Gussie 9-14-1860
Davis, E. S. : hosted the sewing society 12-1860. Hosted the Military company meeting in his basement to settle the financial affairs of the company 10-1861
Davis, George : elected 4th Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Day, Amos - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. John Cosier sends him some mittens 12-862. He was one of John Cosiers old Sunday School scholars. 12-1862.
Day, Josiah : in the same regiment with George Purdy. Home on leave because his wife is ill 9-1862. Discharged from the 17th regiment, visited Horace at the shop to give him letters George had received and saved. 3-1863.
Dean, Charles : boarder with Gussie's aunt and uncle in Bloomfield. Visited sites in Hartford with Gussie and Horace 8-1890. His brother is a member of Captain Comstock's company and visits Horace while Horace is camped at Roach's Mills in Virginia 6-1861
Delavan, Smith - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Deming, Capt. M. - wounded in a battle at Charles City Cross Roads before Richmond and died of his wounds 7-1862 , discourse or funeral sermon at the Baptist Church 11-1862. Talk about him scheduled at the Baptist Church but moved to the next day because of the weather 12-1862.
DeOssey, Mr. - Norwalk. Called on Horace at the shop to ask him to canvas for subscriptions to the Sunday School Times 12-1860
DeWolfe children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863.
Dikeman, Ira : died 2-3-1862
Dikeman, Robert A. : member of military company, died in Memphis TN 1-1860.
Dickens, George : in the same company with George Purdy , some items sent to him 9-1862
Dickens, Mrs. George : Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Dickens, Milo : elected 2nd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Abused by a drunken Col. Burnham 6-1861
Dickerman, Chancy : Horace stayed at his place while in New Haven. 7-1861
DIckerman, Elisha : a druggist. Went down to the beach to bathe with Horace
Disbrow, Gould S. : sells coal
Disbrow, Sherman : Horace bought coal from him 4-1862
Dobby,Charley - a negro. Assistant to the cook, Jack Roff, for Capt. Skinner. Arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Doran, John : stabbed and severely injured at at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861
Doran, Miles - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Celebrated his 21st birthday 7-21-1860, with refreshments in a field near the shop. Stabbed at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861 and died
Downs, Seth : went down to the Bridgeport army camp with his team 8-1862.
Dudley, George : a Congregational preacher. Horace visited him while in New Haven 7-1861
Dunning, Calvin : Was elected treasurer of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861, 1-1862.
Dunning, Joseph : elected first lieutenant of Capt. Skinners company 8-1861
Eames, Harris : married Sarah Keeler, one of the Sunday School teachers 12-2-1861. Horace sold Mrs. Eames some crab apples 9-1862.
Eddy, George M. : deceased member of Horace's military unit.
Elwood, Nelson U. : elected 1st Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Elwood, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy to help nurse Gussie 9-1861
Ely, Harriet : hosted a singing evening (2-1860)
Ely, Henry : Sewing Society meeting at his house 3-1861
Engine Company : 1 : drunk and rowdy by Wooster House 4-19-1860
Engine Company : 2 : threatened by members of Company : 1 4-19-1860
Fairchild & Gillett : Gussie bought a year of tarltan there 10-1862.
Fanton, Mr. : proprietor of the shirt factory on Wooster St. Employed shirt factory girls. Funeral sermon preached for him at Horace's church 9-15-1860
Fayerweather, Jennie : Horace and Gussie saw her learning to skate at the Skating Park 1-1863
Feeks, Thadeus : called on Horace and Gussie with his wife to look at Horace's house, wants to build one like it 3-1861
Fenner, George : came home with Horace and walked around Horace's property and went with him up into the cupola of Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Works in the shop with Horace 7-1862.
Ferry, George : addressed the Wide Awakes and the public in concert hall 10-1860
Ferry , O S. : addressed the Republicans in Concert Hall, previous to the election the following Monday 3-28-1861. Lost re-election to Congress 4-1861.
Ferry's Hat Shop : Bethel. Partially burned in a fire 4-14-1862
Ferry, Philander - owner of eating saloon. Horace visited his place in New Haven on the way back from Washington. Thomas Hooton accompanied him 7-1861
Filly, Mr. : Bloomfield. Called on Father Griswold 5-1862
Fisher, Mr. : the dyer
Flagler, Theodore - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862.
Fletcher, Charles : preached at Horace's church 9-1861
Floy, James - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Foot, Robert : a young man died suddenly of a disease of the heart 3-1862.
Ford, EIias (?) B. - visiting preacher from Ridgefield 9-1862.
Foss, Archibald Campbell : Horace heard him preach while in New York to get books for the Sunday School 3-1863.
Foss, Cyrus David : Horace went to hear him preach while in New York getting books for the Sunday School. Were disappointed because his brother preached. 3-1863.
Fowler, James : Horace gets bushels of potatoes from him 9-1862.
Fowler, Theodore : Was foreman of the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Married 10-16-1860 and visited Pennsylvania. Got a military exemption 8-1862
Freeland, John : his little boy died 8-10-1862
French, David : friend of Horace
Fry, Charles W. : ran for post master 4-1861
Fry, Jacob : Horace rode home with him and lent him an umbrella 9-1860. Horace borrowed his horse 11-1860. : Uncle Jake : worked in the shop with Horace, fined 50 cents 8-1861. Horace bough beef from him 12-1862
Fry, Robert : came for Horace's door yard grass 7-1862
Gibbs, Wellington : attended church in Washington DC with Horace 5-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Gibbs, Mrs. : visiting Abel and Hattie Wheeler for tea 12-1861
Gibson, Mr. : old shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Came for a visit (2-1860)
Giddings, Josua : gave a lecture on John Q. Adams and was heckled by the rowdies of the Democratic party 2-1861
Gilbert, Mr. & Mrs. - from Derby CT. parents of Mrs. Pegg, the wife of Brother Pegg
Gilbert, Mr. : Disciples preacher 2-1862
Gilbert, Mr. : carpenter. Lost a 5 yr. old boy to scarlet fever 5-1862
Goodenough, Brother E. : New York. Provider of Sunday school materials
Gould, Andrew : works for John Rowan and helps build stone wall for Horace 4-1862
Grannis, John - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Gregory, Alfred : holds a $400 note from Horace on Horace's house. Horace is paying interest on the note . Called and asked for some money which Horace couldn : t give him 9-1861. Horace received $400 from the Board of Relief to give him 1-1862. Temporarily gave note to Jarris Hull as security 4-1862.
Horace got the Board of Reilef to move $100 on his house (the amount of the note with Alfred Gregory) to Alfred Gregory. 1-1863
Gregory, Ephriam : Horace gave him some currant bushes 4-1860. Horace paid the assessment for the new street to him. He owns the house next door, north of Horace 11-1861
Gregory, Hannah : visited Gussie with Elizabeth Clark (Mrs. Brothwell) 4-1862
Griffin, L. B - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Griffing, Martyn H. : sold coal to Horace (1860). Horace orders coal to be delivered to his father in payment for putting in the drains 11-1861
Griswold, Anne : Elyria, Ohio, wife of Edwin Griswold. Her father died in Hartford 8-1861
Griswold, Arthur : cousin of Gussie. Member of the 8th Ohio Regiment, killed at Winchester VA 3-1862.
Griswold, Dwight : brother of Father Griswold, (Edwin E. )
Griswold, Edwin : son of : Father Griswold : and husband of Anne
Griswold, Edwin E. : : Father Griswold : , minister, preached in Danbury and Ridgefield (1860). Elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860. Appointed presiding Elder of the New Haven District at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Sold his place to Mr. Valentine 12-25-1861. Moved out of his house and into Horace's upper rooms. Stored some of this things in his new barn and at Horace's 4-1862. Attends Conference in Waterbury. He is only home one Sunday a year because of church duties 4-1862. Visits Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio 6-1862.
Griswold, Edwin Luther : b. 2-11-1856. Nephew of Gussie and Horace.
Griswold, Fanny : . daughter of Father Griswold (Edwin) and sister of Gussie Purdy. Visited Elyria OH in June and July 1860. Visited Madison WI in July 1860. Returned from Camp Meeting 8-1862.
Griswold, Grandfather and Grandmother : grandparents of Gussie Purdy buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield.
Griswold, Kate : Wife of Dwight Griswold. Committed suicide 3-1861
Griswold, Mary (Webster), : Mother : : wife of Edwin E. Griswold, mother of Gussie, Fannie, Edwin and Mary Victoria. Born 12-16-1795
Griswold, Mary Victoria : died young and was buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield. Sister of Gussie Purdy. Later, grave moved to the Wooster Cemetary in Danbury.
Griswold, Rev. - Hartford. Local preacher who preached in Horace's church
Griswold, Willie : Fanny Griswold sends socks to his mother for him 12-1862.
Grant, Elder : a 'second Adventist : , preached at the Concert Hall 3-25-1860
Gray, Abel : makes and supplied butter. 7-1862
Hagan, James : works in the shop with Horace. Caused a disturbance 8-27-1860
Haka, Henry : hired hand to Uncle Lorenzo in Bloomfield
Hall, George : Sodom. cousin of Horace and Gussie. Visited and then stayed with Aunt Louisa
Hall, Roxana : Sodom. Cousin of Horace and Gussie Purdy. Came to visit Aunt Louisa because Anna is sick 8-1862
Hallock, Mary : visited with Gussie and Horace while they were in Canton Ct 8-1860
Hamilton, Mr. : Texas. Speaking at Concert Hall on the political issues and to aid in Gov. Buckingham's election 3-1863.
Hancock, Esq. : Gussie and Horace visited with him while in Canton 8-1860
Hancock, Mary : daughter of Esq. Hancock
Hanford, Mr. David : Horace borrowed blacking from him, 7-1860. He brought blacking for Horace from New York, 9-1860. of a shoe store. Horace pays for rubbers he bought from him before he left for the war 4-1862
Hare, Bro. : assisted Bro. Crawford with the service 8-1862. Brother Crawford's son-in-law 8-1862.
Harris, Francis - died of the small pox 1-19-1861 and was buried in the night to avoid exposure. He had been smuggled home on the cars from NY to die at home
Harris, Mr. : Horace orders apples from him 10-1862. Horace buys coat, vest and pants from him 1-1863.
Harrison, William : offered $50 to save some belongings in the Widow Phillips residence fire on Deer Hill 4-19-1860
Harvey : was hired to paint rooms Horace is renting 11-1862.
Harvey, Constable : called on to deal with the rowdy firemen, 4-19-1860
Harvey, Henry : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-1860. Died 7-30-1860
Hat Finishers Assoc. : met 6-29-1860 to vote on whether to join the National Association. Held elections 1-1861
Hatfield, Robert M. - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Hatfield, Marquis : joined Horace and others on outing in Stamford, 4-1860
Hayan, James : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing shop
Haynes, Chauncey : died 1-16-1861
Heath, Alfred : gave money he owed George Purdy to Horace by way of Mr. Swift. 12-1862.
Heinman, Henry : baptized 7-1862.
HIckock, D. R. : sells patent folding clothes dryers and is the patentee. Horace inquires about getting a sales territory 12-1860.
Hill, George : assists Horace at the Church library
Hill, Mr. : Baptist preacher from New Jersey preached at Horace's church. Son-in-law of George Andrews
Hillman, Capt. : of the Windsor Locks (Conn.) Company, led part of Horace's company back to Washington, to the war office. 7-1861
Hitchcock, Henry : servant of Capt. Betts of the 5th Regiment. Home on furlough 1-1862.
Hodge, John - died in his chair suddenly, buried 12-27-1860
Hodinott, Alfred : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner at battle of Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862
Holmes, George & Co. : Norwalk. Store burned in large fire 2-1862.
Holmes, John - reported wounded and a prisoner 6-1862
Holmes, Mr. : moved into new store (2-1860)
Holmes, Stephen : Sewing Society meeting held at his house 3-1862. His boy, Charley died 7-1-1862 of inflammation of the bowels. He was a member of the Sunday School.
Holmes, Susan : attended singing party 4-29-1860. Married Dwight M. Baldwin 10-30-1860. Horace states that he is an habitual drinker.
Hooton, Thomas : member of Horace's regiment. Visited Philander Ferry in New Haven with Horace on the way back from Washington 7-1861. Elected 2nd lieutenant of Capt. Skinner's company 8-1861
Horn, Mr. : Redding minister, preached in Horace's church 10-1861
Horton, Miss : Sister of Mrs. White. Took dinner with the Griswolds on Thanksgiving 11-1861. Tenant of the Griswolds.
Horton, Thomas : 1st Lieut., Capt. Skinners Company, 7th Regiment. Killed in the battle near James Island SC. 6-1862
Howe, Louise : old schoolmate of Gussie's and Gussie wrote to her 12-1862. Married Mr. Wright 2-1863.
Hoxie, Mr. : a Republican, spoke on the political questions at Concert Hall, 3-23-1860
Hoyt & Scribners : insurance agency
Hoyt, Charles H. , Mrs. : Mother Griswold wrote to her
Hoyt, Clark : child of his died and was buried 5-19-1860. Takes a letter for George Purdy to Benjamin Cable 10-1861
Hoyt, Curtis - received a gold dollar for bringing in the fourth most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Hoyt, Eli T. : mother died 1-17-1860
Hoyt, Frank T. : brought Horace a bushel of potatoes (2-1860)
Hoyt, Harriet : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Miss J. : visited the Griswolds and stayed for tea 10-1862
Hoyt, Henry : collected evergreens with Horace and Peter Starr for the church. They used George Starr's team. 12-1860.
Hoyt, Lewis : died in a fit on 8-2-1860
Hoyt, Mary Jane : sold Gussie Purdy a dress and hat 4-1860. Horace paid here for millinery for Gussie and the baby 11-1862.
Hoyt, Mr. : preaching at the Baptist Church while Mr. Stone is in Europe. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Hoyt, Noah : store owner. Horace paid the bill he owed him 5-1860. Horace borrowed his horse and wagon. Horace bought a string of suckers from him 12-1860. Sewing circle at his house, 3-1861. Horace went with him to meeting in New Fairfield 9-1861. He brought Horace a bushel of apples 10-1861, some crab apples 9-1862. Horace bought kerosene oil from him 11-1862. Delivered Horace's pork 12-1862
Hoyt, Oliver : Stamford. Elders of the Church and the Bishop stayed with him during Conference 4-1860. The sound is in full view from his residence.
Hoyt, Olivia : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Russel : Horace buys pork from him 12-1862.
Hoyt, William C. : former Danbury preacher. Appointed Presiding Elder in the Bridgeport District at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Visits Danbury and is a guest preacher 1-1862, 4-1862, 10-1862. Is presiding Elder, 7-1862.
Hoyt, Zerah : shopped at where Horace works 3-1860. Paid a garnish, 4-1861.
Hox, John : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Hubbard, Dr. : doctor with the 17th Regiment, Horace writes to him about George. 3-1863.
Hull, A. B. : Gussie attended auction (2-1860). Horace ordered butter from him.
Hull, Charles : shop proprietor. Horace bought a hoe 5-1862. Horace orders work by a tinner for the lining around his chimney 6-1862.
Hull, Edward : he and his men spread dirt in the road over the stones Father Griswold placed there. 6-1862.
Hull, George : shop proprietor. Tried to sell Horace a stove 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863
Hull, Graham : Horace purchased a pot of butter from him 12-1860.
Hull, Jarris : held note on Horace's house as security of Alfred Gregory 4-1862
Hull, Seeley : his wife was found dead from drunkenness 10-7-1860
Humingston, Edwin : came by train from the West . Went to work in the shop with Horace 10-1862
Humingston, Tip : Horace looked at a saw he was selling. He is selling out to go out west 3-1862.
Humphrey, Eliza : California. Cousin of Gussie Purdy. Gussie corresponds with her. Gussie wries a letter, sends a News Times 2-1863.
Humphrey, Alfred : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Humphrey, Lauren : California. Horace writes to him(?) 9-1861
Humphrey, Leydia : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Hunt, Mr. : had contract to dig ditches for new water pipes, gave up the contract to the pipelayer
Huntington, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace bought a silver pencil and gold pen from him
Huntington, E. S. : buried 4-10-1862.
Hurd, Mr. - shop called on him because he took piece work home with Mr. Crofut's permission and was calling himself a journeyman. He was shopped at Tweedy's also. He agreed to cry off from Tweedy's and go on turn 3-1862. The case will probably be brought before the trade. Meeting continued with the Making department in the Boiler room to discuss money. Mr. Crofut said he couldn : t do any more and might be able to settle up on April 1 3-1862. Visited Horace, and toured the new Griswold house 6-1862. Horace got strawberry plants from him 7-1862. Rents rooms to Mr. and Mrs. Swift 11-1862
Hurlburt, William : had a paralytic stroke and died 1-22-1862
Hyatt, Alfred : lives on Wooster St. and almost caught the burg.lars 7-1860
Inskip, J. : preached at Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Chaplain of the 14th New York Regiment 5-1861
Irish, the - first St. Patrick's day demonstration by them in Danbury 3-17-1863.
Irish Mary : did some washing for Horace and Gussie 8-1861
Ives, George : barn burned 8-25-1860
Ives, Joseph : Horace and Gussie buy bedstead and washstand at his store 9-1862. His wife is buried 12-1862.
Ives, Juliette - received a smaller silver cup for bringing in the third most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Ives, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy and helped nurse Gussie 9-1861.
Jackson, Old Mrs. : hired to nurse when Gussie has the baby 8-1861. Not very good and Horace dismissed her 9-1861. Died in Stamford and was brought back to Danbury for burial 12-1862.
Jackson's Cadets : turned out for the return of Capt, Moore : company 8-1861
Jane : Mother Griswold's girl
Jenkins, Capt. : 23rd Regiment. His company came to Danbury and officers received swords and sashes 10-1862.
Jennings, Isaac : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner during battle at Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862.
Johnson, Albert : shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (2-1860) in place of Joseph Tammany.
Jones, Mason : gave a lecture on Garibaldi 1-1863.
Jones, Miss : visiting the Purdys up home from Brooklyn. 7-1860
Jost, Mr. : German preacher, visited the Sabbath School 4-1861 Judd, A : of Bethel, addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Judd, William : of Bethel. Spoke at Wide Awakes meeting 10-1860
Judson, William : member of a Pennsyvania regiment in McClellan's army. Visited Horace's shop and Horace tried to take up a collection for him 7-1862.
Keeler, George : on guard duty with Horace 6-1861
Keeler, Lieut. : 5th Connecticut Volunteers. Visited Horace's shop and spoke at Concert Hall to get volunteers 8-1862.
Keeler, Lyman : Horace got a bushel of apples from him 10-1861
Keeler, Sarah : one of the Sunday School teachers, married Harris Eames 11-2-1861
Kellogg, Capt. : 2nd regiment, taken prisoner by the rebels while officer of the day 6-1861
Kellogg, Norman - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Kennedy, Dr. : preacher at the 1st Methodist church in New Haven 4-1861
Keys, Brigadier Col. : regular army, newly appointed to Horace's regiment, 7-1861
Kinney, Thomas : drowned in Taunton Pond, Newtown 5-30-1860
Knapp, Edgar : at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Knapp, Mr. & Mrs. Michael. : neighbors of Horace Purdy
Knowles, David : called on Horace at the shop and went home with him 6-1860. Called to see Horace's border, Mr. Smith 12-1860. Horace finished a hat for him 12-1860.
Knox, Andrew : elected 1st Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Treasurer of the Wooster Light Guards 12-1860. Painter. Horace borrowed money from him for his trip to Hartford County 8-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861. Lieutenant in the 1st Conn. Artillary and came home on furlough 7-1862.
Krazinski, Morris - private in Horace's company in the 1st regiment for the 3 months. Now 2nd lieutenant in the 11th regiment, promoted from Sargent, after the battle at Antietam Creek 10-1862
Kyle, Thomas : shopmate of Horace Purdy (3-1860)
Lamb, Charles : elected president of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861
Landan, Seymour - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Lanigan, David : 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace 8-1860. Brought a barrel of cider to the shop and everyone paid him.. Brought another barrel 10-1861,
Lawton, Henry : comes to look at the rooms for rent in Horace's house. Horace refuses to rent to him 8-1861
Ledger, Harry - 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace. 8-1860. Horace sold 20 heads of cabbage to him 11-1861. Subscripton started at the shop to help him go to England for his health 5-1862.
Levine, Oscar : elected vice-president of the Hat Finishers : Association 1-1862
Lewis, George : in George Purdy's company, items sent to him 9-1862
Lilly. Patrick - of the 1str Conn. Heavy Artillary. Died in hospital. Horace and other volunteers under Capt. Wildman and Jackson's Cadet Muskets turned out for the funeral and the burial in the Catholic burying ground 3-1863.
Lincoln, Abraham : elected president, assassination attempt in Maryland on the way to Washington 1861
Loebdell, Miss : visited the Griswolds for tea 10-1862
Loomis, George - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Off on 9-11-1860 to go to wool hatting at Sturdevant's. Dismissed from the army because of wounds, came back to Danbury 12-1862.
Loomis, Reuben H. : Birmingham. Exchanged pulpits with Brother Pegg, 8-26-1860
Loomis, Col. S. : 5th Connecticut Infantry, swore Horace in on the green in New Haven in front of the state house, 4-1861
Lounsbury's : shoe store where Gussie buys shoes 3-1862 . Horace has his mother knit some mittens for George 11-1862.
Lounsbury, Bro. : Brother in Horace's church 12-1862
Lounsbury, Phineas : his lot adjoins Father Griswold's property. He came out onto his property and Horace showed him Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport In the same mess with George Purdy 8-1862, some items sent to him 9-1862
Lounsbury, William : gave boxes for items to be sent to the soldiers 9-1862.
Lovejoy, Brother : New York. Former preacher in Horace's church 11-1860
Lovejoy, Mary C. : Brother Lovejoy's daughter
Lovejoy, J. A. : made life member of the Parent Missionary Society
Lovejoy, Mr. : brought Horace a pot of butter 10-1861
Lovelace, George : Constable, served notices of the draft 9-1962.
Loveland children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863
Lynes, Mr. : Horace bought 2 evergreen trees from him 5-1862
Madden, Thomas - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860)
Mallett, Dr. : Horace took a ride around New Haven with him 8-1861
Mallet, Mr. : Redding. Offered to lend Horace $1100 to consolidate 2 notes and a mortgage on Horace's property, to be paid annually instead of semiannually. Horace gave him his mortgage deed and insurance policy to secure the loan 3-1863.
Mallory, Eli H. : ran for post master 4-1861
Mallory, Kate : New Haven. Formerly of Danbury and friend of Horace and Gussie.
Mallory, John : owns a baker's peddling wagon and gives Horace a ride as far as Mr. Ferry's store 7-1861
Manley, Daniel : gave Horace a new variety of potatoes, 5-1862, some turnip plants 7-1862. Was not able to get a military exemption 8-1862. Bought some cider from Horace 12-1862.
Mason, Charles : clerk for Noah Hoyt. Delivered the bottles of ale that Horace had ordered from Randall's. 6-1862.
Maybie, Horace : uncle of Horace, visiting and staying with Horace's parents 1-1863
Maynard, Brother James L. : elected Sec.-Treas. of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Resigned 1-21-1861 because he was leaving town 1-22-1861. Wrote to Horace from East Haddam (North Lyme) 2-1861.
Maynard, Mrs. : funeral held 9-29-1860
McDonald & Ford : dry goods store, had a fire 2-1861.
McDonald, Bro. : led the evening meeting 1-1863.
McDonald, Mr. : owner of horse and sleigh (1860). McDonald's Blacksmith Shop . Horace paid him money owed for milk 12-1861. Horace paid Mrs. McDonald 3-1862. George borrows his horse and carriage to go to Bethel 8-1862. Horace shot with pistols at a target in his orchard 11-1862.
McDowel, John : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
McNeil, Mr. : painting Father Griswolds house, took tea at Horace's since his wife was there dressmaking 10-1862.
McNeil, Mrs. : called to see Gussie after the baby was born. 1860. Gussie got a dress cut by her 10-1862
Mead, Henry : engaged to friend of Gussie Purdy, Elizabeth Bedel
Mead, Elizabeth Bedel : Hempstead, L.I. Wife of Henry. Writes to Gussie 9-1861. Gussie receives a letter from her 9-1862, 11-1862. She visits from Brooklyn 3-1863. Lives near Classon and Green aves. In New York city 3-1863.
Meriden Britanic Co. : Horace bought spoons in Danbury from a salesman of the company 11-1860.
Miley, Anna : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Sally : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Brother and Sister. Brother preaches (1860). Last day as pastor in Danbury 4-8-1860. Appointed to Forsyth St., NYC at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Some of Capt. Moore's company attended his church in Bridgeport and Mr. Thompson preached. 8-1862.
Mills, Caroline - : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. Came to visit Gussie and Horace with Harriet Purdy 10-1861. Came to meet Charles Mills and went home with him 3-1863
Mills, Charles : cousin of Horace. With the First Minnesota Regiment at Harpers Ferry 3-1862. Near Yorktown in the army under McClellan 5-1862. Sick in the hospital at Frederick MD, becomes steward of the Jail St. hospital in Frederick MD 10-1862. Home from the war 3-1863.
Mills, David : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. In the 5th Connecticut regiment (3 year troops) , is in Capt. A. Betts company, general Banks Division and is the Adjutant's Orderly 1-1862. Prisoner in Richmond and recently released 10-1862. With his regiment at the Jail St. Hospital in Frederick MD, provost guard duty 11-1862.
Mills, Aunt Harriet : Bethel. Came up on the train for a visit 6-1862.
Mills, Harriet : Bethel. Cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills, visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went to her boarding place 12-1860. Visited with her mother, Aunt Harriet Mills 6-1862. Visited Horace and Gussie with Mrs. Cyrus White 2-1863
Mills, Hart : broke his arm 10-1861
Mills, Jesse : uncle of Horace who lives in Ridgefield
Mills, Lauren : young relative in Canton/Collinsville
Mills, Marie : Bethel, cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills. 6-1862
Mills, Mary Purdy : aunt of Horace who lives in Ridgefield. Asked to come up and to help with some nursing by Mr. Crofut. Mr. Crofut paid for the horse for the journey
Mills, Nancy : married Augustus Purdy. Mother of Horace, George , Isabel, John (deceased : Kenosha cemetary), Abigail (deceased) , William (deceased)**
Mills, Ruanna : aunt to Horace, in Ridgefield
Moegling, Louis : dyer in Danbury
Moegling, Maj. William : home on leave, wounded in the leg while with the 11th Regiment of McClellan's army, chasing the rebels on the upper Potomac. 9-1862. Promoted to Lieut. Col. Because his Colonel died in the battle 10-1862.
Monahan, Father : the Catholic priest in Danbury, lectured at Concert Hall on St. Patrick's day 3-1863.
Moore, Capt. : of the 2nd Company Volunteers, returned to Danbury 8-1861. Plastered Horace's new chimney in the sink room 6-1862. Was forming a new company with the 17th Regiment, and many men enlisted after the Governor's speech 7-1862. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Moorehouse, Aaron : starting an association with George Purdy and others for young men. Horace is proposed for membership 4-1862. Took over assisting in the library duties at the Sunday School 8-1862. Borrowed Sunday School minutes from Horace to copy the bylaws 12-1862. Paid $1 to Horace for the use of George's melodeon. 12-1862.
Mootry, Mr. : Horace pays him his hydrant tax at the post office 1-1862
Morgan, George : walked with Horace up to see John Pollit 10-1861
Morris, Granville : brought at letter from George to Horace 8-1862.
Morris, Deputy Sherriff : called on to deal with rowdy firemen 4-19-1860
Morris, Stephen : buried 12-27-1860
Morse, Ira : Horace bought cloth from him for George. George was measured and the cloth cut so Mother Purdy could sew the pants 3-1862.
Morse, Mr. : Horace brought his list of taxable property to him 10-1861
Nash, Albert : Bridgeport. Preached in Horace's church 11-1861.
New Milford company, 11th Regiment : Horace is offered a lieutenancy if he brings in 20 volunteers. He turns it down to keep his promise to Gussie 11-1861
Newman, Edith : Horace left pictures of George with her, per George's instructions 9-1862. George sends money in a letter to her for Horace to deposit 12-1862.
Nichols, David P. : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860
Nichols, James W. : son in law's funeral at his home 10-28-1860. He is Presbyterian
Nickerson, Nelson : Horace performed an operation on a kitten for him 7-1860. Horace lent him money because Mr. Crofut was late with the wages 10-1860. Came home with Horace and went ice skating with him 12-1860. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Norris : the butcher. Bought pork 12-1861
Norris, William H. : elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Northrop : Crofut, Cyrus W. - of the Jeffersonian 10-1860
Northrop, Cyrus W. : Norwalk, spoke to the Republicans at Concert Hall 3-30-1861
Northrop, Seth : 'shopped : , working with Horace 8-1860
Nostrand, Robert : had
Olmstead, Mr. : smoked Horace's hams and shoulder 2-1862, 1-1863.
Olmstead, W. F. : Horace got the Fair premium for Fannie's picture from him
Osborne, David : of Bethel, preached in Horace's church (1860)
Osborne, Harriet (Hattie) : married Edward Stevens 1-1-1862
Osborne : editor of the Danbury Times, prints extracts from Horace's letters home 6-1861
Otis, William : At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Some items sent to him 9-1862.
Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop : shop where Horace works. Men agreed to stop taking orders until Mr. Crofut paid them as other journeymen are paid, regualrlarly, on time and in cash.
Palmer, Abigail - Stamford CT, Aunt of Horace Purdy. Horace and family visited her 9-1862
Palmer, Phebe J. : Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy, daughter of Abigail. She visited Danbury . 1860. Visited George at camp in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : Eddie : - Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy. Visited Danbury and Ridgefield. 1860, 8-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : New York, Horace bought blacking from him 8-1860 and 9-1860
Parson, Abel : building Horace's sink room chimney with his apprentice, . 6-1862
Parsons, Charles C. : cousin, a lieutenant in the regular army, expected on the train 2-1863.
Pearce , David : Horace had a political discussion and argument with him in the newspaper office at Bennett's store 1-1861
Peas, Rowena - and her fianc : /husband, also named Peas (a cousin) called on the Griswolds and Gussie
Pease, H. F. : Bethel. Preached at Horace's church 12-1860. 2-1862, 10-1862.
Peck, Mr. - 2nd Congregational minister. Preached at Horace's church 11-1860
Pegg, John, Jr. : appointed to Danbury church at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Previously in Hartford. Horace stays overnight at his house in New York city on Forsyth St. 3-1863.
Perrin, Mr. : spoke to the Democrats at Concert Hall previous to the Monday election, 3-29-1861
Phillips, Harriet : visited the Griswolds 1-1861
Phillips, Widow : residence on Deer Hill burned 4-19-1860. Went to stay with Charles Benedict, her neighbor on the north.
Pine, Alex : came to get dirty clothes for his wife to wash. 11-1862.
Pine, Jane : helped Gussie and Horace clean house 9-1862.
Pine, Julia : helped Gussie clean house 6-1860
Pine, Violet : little colored girl across the way from Horace and Gussie. Mr. Allen's son injures his foot while cutting wood with her 3-1863.
Pine, William : Horace's colored neighbor. His baby is baptized at Horace's church, 9-9-1860.
Platt, Frank : member of Horace's military unit. Helped Horace roll a handcar back to camp to warn about men setting fire to the railroad tracks 6-1861
Pollit, John : has home on Town Hill. Horace and George Morgan visit him to see his fruits and vegetables 10-1861. Horace sold him and apple tree 4-1862. Argues with Horace over a debt 5-1862
Porter, Wilson - a rum seller in Danbury died 2-1863
Post, Cornelia : Essex CT, friend of Gussie Purdy 1860, 2-1863
Powell, Mrs. Adelia : Brooklyn NY, came with Fanny Griswold from New York for a visit. Sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Mead 3-1863.
Powell, Gideon : Brooklyn, Fulton Ave. Horace stayed overnight with him and his wife 3-1863.
Prince : the cat (1860, 6-1862) Horace killed him while weeding 6-1862.
Pulling, Smith : 'shopped : , worked with Horace 8-1860. New daughter 2-1862.
Purdy, Anna : (cousin?) : visited in the evening 3-1862. Very sick 7-1862
Purdy, Augusta (Griswold) : wife of Horace Purdy. Married December 3, 1858. Son, Edwin, born 8-29-1861. She weighed 106 pounds 9-11-1862
Purdy, Augustus : b. 3-10-1811 in Somers NY. father of Horace Purdy. worked on Father Griswold's garden and on Horace's 5-1862
Purdy, Edwin Augustus : son of Horace and Gussie born 8-29-1861. Baptized 3-12-1862. Had diphtheria 1-1863. Has trouble walking 3-1863.
Purdy, George : birthday 8-13. brother of Horace Purdy. Librarian of the Sunday School : 1862. Procured a situation at Sturdevant's Factory 7-1862. Joined Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment 8-1862. Went to Camp Aiken, Bridgeport to train 8-1862. Regiment stopped at Fort Marshall at Baltimore 9-1862. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862. Near Hopeville Gap, near Thoroughfare Gap on the Manassas Railroad 11-1862. Sick with fever, in the hospital at Brooks Station on the Aquia and Falmouth Railroad 3-1863.
Purdy, Harriet : Horace offers to have her stay with them while she is out of work. She declines because she has found some sewing work 1-1861. Horace talks to her about her behavior and she is upset 9-1861. She is staying at Mr. Bogle's boarding house on Clermont Ave. near DeKalb in Brooklyn where Horace visits her 3-1863.
Purdy, Hart : cousin of Horace. Helped with the sink room chimney and was paid by Horace 6-1862.
Purdy, Horace : b. November 11, 1834. Married Augusta (Gussie) Griswold December 3, 1858 Treasurer of the Juvenile Missionary Society (1860), works at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop.. Made life member of the Parent Missionary Society 4-1860. Elected Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Appointed Sec./Treas. of the Sunday School 1-1861 on Mr. Maynard's resignation, elected 4-1862 . Drafted Jan. 27, 1862. Exempted from the draft for time served under the old law 2-1862. He weighed 111 lbs. 9-11-1862. Sold some silve specie to Mr. Robinson, the jeweler to cover the revenue stamps on his new note on the mortgage which he took with Mr. Mallett 3-1863
Purdy, Isabella : Sister of Horace and George Purdy. Writes her first letter : it's to Cousin Phebe Palmer 4-1862
Purdy, John : brother of Horace Purdy . Born 5-11-1837. Died in 1857 and buried in cemetery on present day Kenosia Ave.
Purdy, Mary : Cousin of Horace. Came over in the evening to watch the baby for Horace and Gussie 11-1861. Walked up the the cemetery with Gussie 5-1862.Visited Horace with George Hall 7-1862.
Purdy, Nancy Mills : mother of Horace, George, Isabel, John (deceased), Abigail (deceasd), William (deceased) **. Sick 1-1862, with her spinal difficulty
Ramsey, George : Minnesota. Corresponded with Maj. Gen. H. S. Sanford, US Minister at Brussels 11-1862,
Randall's : Horace purchased a bottle of ale to try 5-1862.
Raymond, Avery : Horace bought a shad from him 5-1862. Lobster from him 7-1862.
Raymond, Mons. Augustave : balloonist at the Fair Grounds 9-1860
Raymond, John W. : Elected 3rd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Raymond, Samuel : of the Baptist Church. Spoke to the Sunday school classes
Reed, Charles H. : visited the Baxter's 7-1860. Horace bought coal from him 2-1862
Reed, G. H. & Co. : shop where Horace has an account.
Renoude, Mr. & Mrs. : Stamford. Guests of the Palmers during Conference 4-1860
Richards, Mrs. : called on Gussie and Horace 5-2-1860 , 8-1861. Injured by a runway horse 7-1862.
Richards, Mr. : Horace and Gussie visited 10-1861
Rider, Dr. - Horace got bushels of apples from him
Rider, George : has a team and Horace engages him to do some work for Father Griswold 11-1860.
Rittons : photographer where Harriet Wheeler and Gussie got the babies pictures taken 4-1862. George gets his picture taken before going to Bridgeport to Capt. Moore's company 8-1862
Robinson's Jewelry Store : Horace gets his clock cleaned and repaired there 5-1862. Horace left this silver pencil and pen holder there 6-1862. Horace had his watch cleaned 11-1862
Robinson, Rev. Mr. : pastor or 2nd Congregational Church, preached in the Baptist church on Thanksgiving and Gussie attended 11-28-1861. Read Washington's farewell address on the holiday 2-1862.
Rockwell, Mrs. Eli : Ridgebury CT. A widow in 1860. Horace Purdy lived with her when a boy. Visiting near Horace's house 5-7-1860 . Eli Rockwell (1805-1857). Both buried in Ridgebury Cemetery. Injured by a runaway horse in Danbury 7-1862
Rockwell, Mary : received a watch for bringing in the largest number of scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Roff, John : cried off from work at the shop : work was too hard 8-20-1860. Cook for Capt. Skinner, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Roff, Mr : his little girl came with Bell to watch the baby for Gussie11-1861
Rogers, Brother Charles : New York : came to visit the Griswolds 3-1860.
Rogers, Dwight : Horace and he exchanged revolvers on trial. His is smaller 11-1861
Rooney, John : youngest apprentice at the shop where Horace works 1860. Went to the bank for Horace to draw a check 2-1861. Almost enlisted in Capt. Moore's company 7-1862.
Rowan, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace and Gussie visit his store to see the Christmas toys 12-1860. Horace buys ale 4-1862
Rowan, John : sewing society meeting at his house 4-1861. Has been blind for years but went to New York to have his eyes operated on and his sight has improved. Horace and Gussie call on him 5-1862.
Rowan, Peter : builds stone wall for Horace with his man, Andrew Gould 4-1862
Ryan, Dr. : Horace attended the Methodist church in Washington where he preached 5-1861
Ryder, Joseph : went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862
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St. John, Dr. : Mother Griswold had a tooth extracted by him 12-1860. Gussie had one extracted 10-1862
St. John, Mr. : was drunk when he tried to give his speech during the Governor's visit 7-1862
Sanford, Charles : sold Horace a hat 6-1860
Sanford, Cynthia : daughter of Joel Sanford, married Jesse D. Stevens 2-1-1860
Sanford, Elias : Horace buys a pair of shoes in his shop 4-1862
Sanford, E. A. : at Starr's Arms Factory, Yonkers NY. Horace writes to him to get a position for George. 8-1862.
Sanford, Maj. Gen. H. S. : US minister resident at the court in Brussels. 11-1862
Sanford, Mrs. Theodore : sister of Robert A. Dikeman, soldier who died in Memphis TN.
Sanford, Rev. Mr. : a minister from Five Points in NY. Spoke about the mission there and a collection was taken up at church 7-20-1860. He also addressed several assembled Sunday Schools at the 1st Congregational Church
Sayers, Mr. : the cart man.
Sayers, Robert : brother of the cart man Sayers. Treasurer of the Danbury Cornet Band 1860. Mother Purdy attended the funeral of his child 7-1862.
Scofield,William J. : elected vice-president of the Sunday School Teachers 4-9-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 1-1861. Horace got a cherry tree scion to graft from him 4-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Scribner, David : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
Seeley, Aaron : his wife died 3-21-1862.
Seeley, Augustus : married Miss Hoyt 6-7-1860
Serene, Oscar : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Seymour, Thomas H. : running for Governor of CT 3-21-1860
Seymour, Old Mother : died 6-20-1862.
Shaw, Jacob : preacher from Redding preached at Horace's church.
Shepard, Frank : addressed the Republicans at Concert Hall 9-23-1860
Sherwood, Mrs. I. A. : widow in 1860. Attempted burglary of her home on Deer Hill 6-24-1860
Shuck, Louis : made and drank coffee with Horace at Fairfax VA 7-1861
Sidney, Mary : visited with her while in Canton CT 8-1860
Simpson, Bishop : preached at Conference in Stamford 4-1860
Skinner, Capt : meeting held to recruit for his company 8-1861
Skinner, B. F. : foiled a robbery by burglars and stabbed one of them 7-1860
Skinner, Frank : went on a scouting mission with Horace 7-1861
Skinner, Mr. : travels around introducing good literature and visited the Sabbath School. Studying for the ministry, preached in Horace's church. Is selling subscriptions to the Atlantic Monthly 12-1860.
Small, Charles : Horace buys a used baby carriage from him 11-1861. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. They received word that he had died 10-1862. Body came by train and funeral was 10-6-1862.
Smith's News Office - Horace paid for copies of the Theological Compendium 6-1862. Taken over by Mr. Swift 7-1862.
Smith, Henry I. : ran for post master 4-1861. Horace gave him an order for catechisms 6-1862
Smith, Isaac : had Father, Mother and Fanny Griswold to dinner 1-1860. Called on Father Griswold with Mr. Filly from Bloomfield 5-1862
Smith, Joseph : Ridgefield minister, guest preacher at the Danbury Church 6-1860
Smith, Mr. R. : prospective lodger in Horace Purdy's house 1860. Rented rooms from Horace until 1-1-1861
Smith, Richard : his father is buried from Horace's church 11-24-1861.
Smith, Walter Perry : his funeral held at home of his father-in-la.w 10-28-1860
Sniffins, Saul : at Hatters meeting, he was denied a card 7-1862.
Soule's Pills : the agent came by for payment for the pills he had left with Horace 2 years ago, and Horace returned the pills 6-1862.
Southmayd, George M. : Captain of the Wooster Guards. Used his hearse for R. Ae Dikeman's funeral procession to the cemetery. Resigned as Captain 3-2-1860. His shop burned 6-25-1860. Elected Captain of the 5th company, 11th regiment 9-1861. Stationed in Hartford 11-1861. Home on furlough 6-1862.
Spidell, Lt. Col : of Horace's regiment 7-1861
Sproat, Thomas : an Irishman, had a puppy for Mother Griswold 12-1860
Staples, Mr. & Mrs. : buried 4-19-1862
Starr & Barnum : shop where Father Griswold got manure and muck 11-1860. Where Horace got shavings 1-1861.
Starr & Smith : Horace ordered catachisms for the Sunday School through them 5-1862
Starr, 1st Lieut. : 23rd. Regiment, in Capt. Jenkins company, received sword and sash 10-1862.
Starr, Frederick : accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit 1-1861. Asked by Horace to take command of the Wooster Guards and he agreed with certain conditions 3-1861
Starr, George : Brother in the Church. Elected Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Horace built a cabinet for curiosities for his brother George at George Starr's shop 12-1860. Horace used George Starr's horses to collect ever greens for the church 12-1860. Sewing society meets at his house, 1861. Horace and Father Griswold obtained shavings from his shop 9-1861. Horace made a 'skit box : for George for Father Purdy 1-1862. Horace gave him a picture of George Purdy 9-1862. Horace went skating on his pond 1-1863.
Starr, Peter - Elected Assist. Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Choirmaster in 1860. collected evergreens with Horace and George Purdy for the church. They used George Starrs team. 12-1860. Offers a prize for the second most scholars brought to Sunday School 1-1861. Leads the Sunday School Teachers class 1861. Writes to Horace in Virginia 7-1861. Runs a news office. Visited Father Griswold with his wife 2-1863
Starr, Mrs. Daniel : called to see Gussie after the baby was born 9-1861
Stearns, Dr. : surgeon for Horace's military unit 5-1861
Stebbens, S. : gave Horace some cash and Horace gave him a check in exchange 4-1861
Stevens & Hoyt : store where Horace has an account. Horace ordered a pair of pants there. Bought 2 undershirts on credit 12-1860. Horace carried a bill from Mr. Crofut there to pay Horace's account 10-1861. One of the owners is Charles Stevens 4-1862
Stevens, Charles T. : wife died 2-13-1860. Tailor, made vest for Father Griswold, clothes for Horace. Brother in Horace's church 12-1860. In Horace's military unit and went to Hartford from New Haven to procure overcoats with Judah Crosby 4-1861. Horace orders vest 3-1862. Attended church with his bride (his third wife), Rev. John Crawford's daughter of Redding. Horace purchased blue flannel from him 11-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Stevens, Edward P. : apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860).Time was out 9-1861. Married Hattie Osborne 1-1-1862. Horace and shopmates attended his wife's funeral at the Disciples church 12-1862
Stevens, Jesse D. : married Cynthia Sanford (2-1-1860). Elected first Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Shopped where Horace works 7-1861. Claimed a block which Horace had claimed also 1-1862
Stevens, William : Englishman. Neighbor of Horace who was evicted by Sherriff. Gardner?
Stockwell, Mrs. : waited at her place in Canton CT to take the stage to Bloomfield 8-1860
Stone, Amos - Horace ordered beef from him 2-1862
Stone, Dea Oliver : Horace handed his tax list and Father Griswold's to him at his office 1860. Horace pays him his taxes 10-1862
Stone, John : his wife and her sister were injured by a runaway horse 7-1862.
Stone, Lieut. Col. Henry B. : As major, home on furlough 1-1862. 5th Regiment, killed in battle 8-1862. Wounded at Slaughter Mountain, taken prisoner, and died at Delavan Hospital in Charlottsville. Funeral sermon preached at the Baptist church 2-1863
Stone, Mr. : Baptist preacher exchanged places on a Sunday with Bro. Pegg 8-1861. Spoke at Concert Hall at the return celebration for Capt. Moore's company. Church remodeled and finished by 11-1861. Gave a lecture on the Army of the Potomac, 1-16-1862. His office used by Draft Board review exemption requests 1-1862. Spoke at Taylor funeral 2-1862. Visiting Europe 7-1862. Preached funeral sermon for Lieut. Col. Stone and Gussie and Horace attended 2-1863.
Stone, Mrs. : Horace hires her to clean the upstairs rooms for the new tenant, does the washing for Horace and Gussie 11-1862
Sutton, P. A. : there was an attempted burglary at his place on Deer Hill Ave. 6-23-1860
Swan, Elder - addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Swift, Mr. O H. : took over Smith's News Office . Selling Griswold's Family Salve on commission for Horace, 7-1862. Was a prisoner with Charles Mills in Richmond 10-1862. He and his wife leave Mr. Hurd's and rent 3 rooms from Horace 11-1862. He and his wife move out 3-1863.
Taylor, Anna : received a letter from George and it had a note for Horace requesting him to buy and send stamps to him 10-1862.
Taylor, Ferdinand : foreman at Orin Benedict's : make shop : in Bethel
Taylor, Henry : a soldier in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, died of typhoid fever in Annapolis Md. 1-1862. Corpse came on the train and he was buried from the Methodist Church 2-1862
Taylor, Herman : Bethel CT, cousin of Horace Purdy
Taylor, James S. : Horace looks for him to speak about the $400 Horac would like to borrow to pay off his note with Alfred Gregory
Taylor, Mary - cousin who died on 6-4-1862. Buried on 6-5-1862.
Tammany, Joseph : off at the Pahquiogue Finishing Shop (2-1860)
Thompson, Harry : buried 6-21-1860
Thompson, Dr. : truss maker in Danbury 8-1860. Horace bought a truss from him 3-1862.
Thumb, General Tom : exhibited in Danbury 11-1860.
Thompson, Mr. : acting chaplain in Capt. Moore's company, preached to the men in Bridgeport and preached at Bro. Miley's church there. 8-1862.
Tobias, Anna : married Mr. Williams in the Baptist Church, Jan. 1, 1860
Trip, the Purdy dog was attacked by dogs and died, was buried in the garden under the dwarf pear tree by the alley 3-1861
Trowbridge : member of the 38th New York and died of a fever in Washington was brought to Danbury for burial 9-1861
Tucker, Mr. : editor of the School Bell, visited the Sunday School 3-1862
Tweedy, Mayor : called on Horace in 5-1860 about assessment for new street
Underhill, Marianne - school mate of Gussie at Amenia Seminary. Wrote to Gussie 3-1863.
Valentine, Mr. : bought Father Griswold's place 11-25-1861. Horace spoke with him outside Horace's house 6-1862.
Vintz, Mr : (a German) member of Horace's church, died and left his family in poor shape 2-15-1861
VIntz, Mary : one of the Sunday School scholars. Horace hires her to nurse Gussie 9-1861
Vintz, Mrs. : spends the afternoon with Gussie 10-1861. Died 11-5-1861
Wakeley, George B. : lectured before the Young Men's Christian Association (1-1860)
Ward, Lewis A. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Warren, Mr. : rents rooms from Horace 3-1861, 8-1861. Had an accident with his axe and Horace dressed his wound 2-1862. Moved out 4-1862.
Warren, Rufus : Horacetakes a watch for him to a shop in Bridgeport, Blackman's 8-1862.
Warren, William : has enlisted and is at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport. Came home and took up his role as Assist. Librarian 8-1862. At camp with George and wrote a letter for George who was sick with fever 3-1863.
Washington, George : : the colored preacher : spoke at Horace's church to solicit funds to build a church for colored people 10-1860
Waters, Horace : and his singing children (pupils) performed in Danbury 10-1861
Waters, John : posted as camp guard with Horace at Camp McDowell 7-1861
Watson, Susan : visited Gussie and Horace 10-1860. Bought items for Gussie and Frank Boughton in New York 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds 1-1862.
Weber, Mr. : Hartford. Appointed chaplain of Horace's regiment by Gov. Buckingham 6-1861
Webb, Frank : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Webster, Daniel : Bloomfield, uncle of Gussie Purdy
Webster, Grandfather and Grandmother : mother and father of : Mother : Purdy. Grandparents of Gussie Purdy. Buried in the cemetery in Bloomfield.
Webster, Harry : Bloomfield, son of Daniel, cousin of Gussie Purdy
Weed, George : brought a letter from George at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport 8-1862.
Wheeler, Abel : husband of Harriet . His folks live in New Fairfield 8-1861. Horace orders wood from him to build a wood house 4 -1862. Helps Horace with the tin around the new chimney 6-1862. He joins the army and is in New Haven training 9-1862. He and his regiment, the 23rd, are in camp near Jamaica, Long Island 11-1862. His regiment is in Banks Division, stationed in New Orleans 2-1863.
Wheeler, Harriet Stevens - Married to Abel Wheeler. Had a son born 8-30-1861. Visits Abel in Brooklyn with Josie to see him off with his regiment 12-1862.
Wheeler, Jet : Harriet's cat died at the Griswolds. Was buried on 4-10-1860
Wheeler, Josie : daughter of Able and Harriet 4-1862.
Wheeler, William G. : was shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Horace submitted a card for him to the Hatters Society and received payment. Sold Horace some cider 11-1860. Visited Horace in camp in New Haven 5-1861
White, Colonel : Horace went ice skating on his pond 12-1860.
White, Charles H. : elected 2nd lieutenant of the 5th volunteer company
White, Nelson L. : delivered the opening address for the Fair 9-25-1860
White, Maria - Elected Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Presented with a pronouncing Bible with other officers and teachers of the School and is moving to Peekskill 3-1862.
White, Mother : Horace carried a chicken and a winter squash to her on his way to work 12-1860
White, Mrs. Cyrus : helped nurse Gussie 9-1861. Gussie and Hattie Wheeler visited her with the babies 11-1861. Visited Mother Griswold at Horace's 4-1862. Sewing Society meeting at her house 7-1862. Horace and Gussie with Hattie Mills 2-1863
White, Mrs. : she and her sister, Miss Horton, are tenants of the Griswolds 11-1861
The Wide Awakes : had torchlight processions in 6-1860
Wilcox, Augustus : an old hatter in Danbury, was hit by a train in Norwalk 2-1863
Wilcox, Mrs. : accompanied Mrs. Joseph Young to Horace's house when Mrs. Young picked up the pay for her husband.
Wilcox, Widow : lives on the corner near Horace, youngest son has small pox 3-1861
Wildman, Adoniram : Hiram : : buried 1-26-1860
Wildman, Edgar L. : had a political discussion with Horace 2-1861. Attended church with Horace in Washington DC 5-1861. Went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861
Wildman, E. E. : elected Captain of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861
Wildman, Emma : visited Horace with George Purdy 5-8-1860
Wildman, F. S. : Union meeting on the green in front of his shop 9-1861
Wildman, Lucy : received a silver cup for bringing in the second most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862. : Converted : 2-1862. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wildman 7-1862.
Wildman, Russell : president of the Juvenile Missionary Society
Wildman, Mrs. Russell : called on Horace and Gussie 7-1862
Williams, Rev. T : from Jefferson City, Missouri preached at Horace's church and asked for funds for a Methodist institute of learning
Wilson, James : visited with Horace and Gussie while they were in Bloomfield.
Wing, Mr. : from Goshen. Attended Horace's church. He spoke at a prayer meeting : 12-1860
Wise, Mr. : gave Horace some vegetable plants 5-1860. Horace and Gussie went to get a plant from him 10-1860
Witherspoon, William : brought pepper seed to Horace 5-17-1860. He and Horace treated the shop because of his and Horace's new babies 10-1861. Elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1862. Horace got cabbage plants from him and gave him some lettuce plants 5-1862. Horace sold him a tree 11-1862. Works with Horace at the shop and Horace gave him some vinegar 3-1863.
Wood, Mayor Fernando : of New York, spoke in Danbury 3-21-1860
Wood, Mr. : has shop where Horace looked at picture frames 12-1860
Wood, Mrs. : formerly Frances Doane
Woodford, Mr. : jeweler with store in Danbury. Repaired Horace's watch. Mr. Bailey works for him
Woodruff, Brother George W. : Waterbury - Preached in Horace's church in place of Bro. Pegg 1-1861. Also preached 2-1863.
Woolley, Brother : preached in Ridgefield in 1859. Stationed in Norwalk in 1860. Wife died in Norwalk, 5-1860. Late chaplain in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers under Gen. Burnside in North Carolina. Preached in Horace's church. He is lecturing and taking up collections to procure chaplains : tents , books and good reading matter for the soldiers 5-1862
Wooster Light Guards : drilled in Danbury. Spent 3 months fighting in the war. Disbanded by 11-1861
Wright's Paint Shop : where Horace buys paint 7-1862.
Wright, Mrs. Louise : Gussie wrote to her, an old school mate 3-1863.
Wylie, Mrs : funeral 4-29-1860
Young, Joseph : elected 3rd Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Works in the shop with Horace, 7-1862. Visited Horace then went over to Granville Ave. to visit his lady, Mary Prior. Got a military exemption, 8-1862. Married 9-17-1862. Visited Horace with his wife; picked up and delivered Horace's letters 10-1862. Went to New York so his wife brought his chits to Horace so Horace could take care of them on payday. 12-1862.
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Horace Purdy Journal September 1904 Entry
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SEPTEMBER 01 THURSDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 56. Letter by morning mail from John Watkins relative to accident insurance. He will try to come over on Saturday evening and stay over until Sunday when we can transact the business in contemplation. I wrote a reply and mailed it to Hartford. Received June renewal receipt from Clarence Morgan, the certificate of good health recently sent being satisfactory for renewal. Before dinner, I went up to Turnwell's on Terrace Place to inspect their pigeonary for insuring the same and their pigeons therein. I got an order from Jacob Hartz to write $2,000 on stock for the Spiro brothers. I delivered the same to him in the afternoon. Sidney True stopped and gave me $5.00 on account of what he owes us. He is contemplating a change of mortgage from Mr. Fairchild in Newtown to the Danbury Savings Bank. I, by his request, called at the bank and promised to make the policy payable to them as soon as it came to us for change. This was satisfactory to the bank. I drove up to 10 Henry Street to see about renewal for policy for Majik Garlick. Later in the PM, Mary rode with me down to Fannie’s and carried some tomatoes and beets. While we were at tea, Mrs. McKnight called to see about the rates for accident insurance for her nephew, Arthur Durgie. I also in the PM took Mrs. Melissa Griffith’s affidavit as to property, etc., and her means of support. George S. and his wife came over and spent the evening with us. SEPTEMBER 02 FRIDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 62. Lowery in the morning with a doubtful outlook for a pleasant day. Wrote under date of yesterday and mailed a letter to Davis Knapp at King Street with a statement of policy written on the Silas Abbott place on Westville Avenue. Received a letter from Loomis & Nettleton in reply to mine of yesterday as to the insurance for Mrs. McKnight and her nephew A. Durgie in accident, same corroborating my opinion at to ordinary classification. About noon, I got a line from the Danbury National Bank informing me that my $200 note was due yesterday which I had overlooked. I was non-plussed as I had not provided for it. I at once called at the bank. The amount to my credit in the bank was not sufficient to meet it. I borrowed $100 of Mary Dean who withdrew it from the savings bank and got Robert Chambers to endorse a note for $100 and in this way took care of it. After going up to Clapboard Ridge and then nearly up to Vernon Ferry’s Cider Mill at Middle River (where he had gone with a load of cider apples) and met him to get his endorsement, I then drove out to Lucy Haines to see her new house, which today, W. W. Sunderland the builder gave me an order to write a builder’s risk on the same. On my way home, I met Mrs. Haines and had quite a talk with her about insuring the new house. She did not like the company cancelling the $600 remaining on the same when the house burned, though we paid her $100 for the house and furniture and as usual when over half the policy is burned to cancel the remainder. I promised that I would allow her the value of balance cancelled for the unexpired term, the same to be credited on the premium for her new house. This morning I went up to J. R. Fancher’s hat shop on West Street and took an application for Arthur Durgie for $1,000 accident insurance. SEPTEMBER 03 SATURDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 68; at noon- 78. Warmer. Before breakfast, I wrote the Reliance Insurance Company that we will in a few days send a check for the May balance. My horse Gypsy is sick; I think she overdid yesterday’s PM driving in the sultry weather up to Robert Chambers’ and up to Lucy Haines’ to see her new house for builder’s risk insurance. We wrote a policy on the carriage of George Northrop, also builder’s risk for W. Sunderland on Lucy Haines’ new house and delivered and collected premiums on both. Company C left this morning for Manassas where the state troops will encamp for the fall manoeuvres with others from other states with the regulars to rehearse the old battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861 on the same battlefield. Arthur Durgie, who is a member of Company C, called this morning and paid $3.00 on account for premium of $7.50 for an accident policy applied for yesterday. His aunt, Mrs. Virginia McKnight called this noon and paid the $1.00 extra to have the doubling clause attached. After dinner, I wrote Loomis & Nettleton to attach the clause. Jacob Becker called in the PM and paid $12.00 premium on furniture insurance. George and Sarah Purdy with Mrs. Brooks and little son, Alton came over and spent the evening. John Watkins came over in the evening to talk over insurance, both life and accident. SEPTEMBER 04 SUNDAY - Mercury at 7 AM – 70. Pleasant and warm. We had a late breakfast after which I harnessed and drove with John Watkins down to Dr. Frank Clark and had him examined for $1,500 life insurance on the 20 payment life plan. We then went up to Culp’s News Store for the Sunday Press and to the Post Office, then home. I wrote out the application for John which (he being a minor) will take home with him tomorrow morning for his Father’s signature for consent. After dinner, I took him over to the lake for a trolley ride. On our return, Mr. Brownlaw came in for an $8.00 check to send to his son Harry. Then came our neighbor James Andrew to hire my two seat carriage for tomorrow to go with his horse which he will hire out for the day to Hollis Holmes. SEPTEMBER 05 MONDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 56. Labor Day. Pension Day. I put on underclothes yesterday and heavier clothes today. John Watkins took the 6 o’clock train to Hartford this morning with his application for life insurance for his father to sign as he is a minor (19 years old). I have had a very busy day with pensioners making their vouchers. It being Labor Day besides has made it a hard day’s work for me. About 10:30, the parade started out which attracted a large crowd. George, Lill and Charlie are all with us to dinner. In the PM, Mr. Beeman rode around with me to make vouchers for orphans and widows – Mc Millan, Bell, Merritt, the widows Courtney and Foley. SEPTEMBER 06 TUESDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 48. Cooler. Wrote in morning, delivered and collected for Mortimer Rogers, arranged for renewal tomorrow of Martin Repko, also Hartley Sherman for next Saturday, the 10th instant; also called at the Eagle Hat Company for a brown derby hat George had ordered for John Watkins which I sent to him at Hartford by brakeman VanGordon on the 11:37 Highland Division train. I took young Alton Brooks riding with me all the forenoon. James Martin called while I was out and had George make out his pension voucher. I came home before he went away. He borrowed $.25 of me with which the voucher fee makes $.50 due. Mrs. Sarah Keeler was with us to dinner. After dinner, I drove around to her house at Stevens Street and paid her the interest ($2.50) for six months from last November to May and endorsed the same on the note. Peter Hardwick called after dinner and had his pension voucher made out. In the evening, I wrote and sent John Davis’ policy in the Sun sent to him at 881 Stratford Avenue in Bridgeport after endorsing a reduction of same and enclosed a check for $3.20 return of premium for said reduction. Mr. Pierans was over today and directed me to tell Mrs. O’Connor to move. SEPTEMBER 07 WEDNESDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 42. After breakfast, I mended the spindle buggy by screwing the side of the body which had come loose to the frame. About 10 AM, I notified Mrs. Patrick O’Connor of 13 Williams Street that she must move, as directed by John Pierans. I sent a postal card to John Watkins that I yesterday sent his coffee brown hat by James VanGordon, baggage master, by the 11:37 Highland Division train. Also, on receipt this morning of a check from Royal Tomlinson, mailed the receipted bill to him at his residence at 1025 Lexington Avenue in New York. In the PM, I received John Watkins' application for life insurance from him with his father’s signature assenting to the transaction and a check for the first ¼ year’s premium, and an accompanying letter acknowledging his receipt of his new coffee brown hat which I sent to him yesterday. In the PM, I stopped at Dr. English’s office to see about a policy of insurance on his carriage which I wrote for Jacob Hartz. In the evening, I sent Watkins’ application to the Equitable and a letter to him acknowledging the receipt of application and the check for ¼ year’s premium. SEPTEMBER 08 THURSDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 54. Pleasant and warmer. In the forenoon, I made up and gave a joint affidavit with Clark Hickock in the matter of application for pension for Melissa Griffith, widow of Edwin Griffith, as to her being without any income or means of support, in consequence of which she is a dependent widow. Also our testimony as to her never being divorced and that they lived together as husband and wife until the tine of his death to which we made an oath and subscribed in the presence of George L. Purdy , Notary Public. After dinner, Mary rode with me to mail the papers to the Commissioner of Pensions in Washington. I received my pension check in the afternoon. I called at McLean’s store and made arrangement s to renew $2,500 on store stock on September 12. I delivered the policy and collected the premium of Cornelia Depew. We went up to Prospect Street to see John Ellegett to see about furniture insurance but they concluded to wait 2 or 3 weeks when they hoped to have more work to pay for it. I then drove to Foster Street and took a new case on furniture , $1,000 for three years, from Mrs. Jennie Bratton, widow of George Bratton, an old customer formerly of Danbury, who died recently in Brooklyn. We called on Emmaline Glover on Center Street and Mrs. Biddescombe on Stevens Street about making up a soap order from the Larkin Soap Company, when about 5 PM a heavy shower coming up completed us to return home. We reached home all dry but quite a little rain fell soon after with sharp lightning and heavy thunder. Mrs. Sarah Keeler came over and took dinner with us. Her brother called in the PM to say that he would come for her at her home in Stevens Street and take her with them for a week or more to Brewster. SEPTEMBER 09 FRIDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 56. Cloudy this morning though with but little rain last night. After breakfast, I drove up to Brookfield to see about the loss of Daniel Connell’s house which burned about 12:30 AM on September 4th. The Connecticut, through Treadwell & Co. had $400 on the house. I found H. Wildman and special agent William Hoyt of the L. L. Globe there with Ford Olmstead as appraiser. They were surprised to learn that I had $400 on same and I was equally surprised to learn that they were on for $800. I then went up to see J. Wesley Wells to collect from him but only got some good promises. Wildman and Special Agent Hoyt promised to call on me in the afternoon, but did not. I wanted a little more light in the case but reported the loss in the PM with the facts as known to me. I also explained about the Spiro brothers. Then I wrote the Reliance Insurance Company to change the daily report #129940 to change Hartley Sherman from a three year to a five year term. Mrs. Norman Kellogg called at noon for a short time. The day has been cloudy and cold with no sunshine at all. About 5 PM, Phil Owens the postman brought in the pension checks for Joel Bates and Charles and Frank Bevins. With the loss notice to the Connecticut this evening, I also wrote the Agricultural not to draw on us on the 12th instant as they advised us but to wait about a week when we will remit. SEPTEMBER 10 - SATURDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 54. Cloudy and cool this morning. After breakfast I delivered a policy on furniture to Hartley Sherman on Garfield Avenue, then went down to the Union Savings Bank and drove to the old Beckerle shop to see Daniel Connell and said that we were not on his house that was burned last Sunday as we had supposed but on another small house on the old Sherman Turnpike; therefore, we are not in it. Before dinner, I made a deposit including the pension check of Joel Bates. He called at our office and I cashed it for him. At noon, Robert Jones from Brookfield called and paid me $11 on account of his insurance. Before dinner, I telegraphed to the Connecticut Fire Insurance Company that we were not on the Connell loss, and after dinner, I wrote them explaining the matter. After which, Fanny being up here, I drove downtown with her to do some marketing and also for myself. Then I came home and took Mrs. Hawley downtown to do some marketing, then came home and took Mary over to Mrs. Harry Biddescombe to arrange some order matters about a soap order to Larkin’s Soap Company. George, Sarah, Mrs. Brooks and her son, Alton spent the evening with us. Mr. Biddescombe requested me to buy six bushels of potatoes for him for winter use. SEPTEMBER 11 SUNDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 58. Foggy in the morning. George S. came over in the AM with a mess of green corn for dinner. He helped me get my two seated wagon over from Mr. Pieran’s barn preparatory to taking Mrs. Brooks, Alton and Sarah out riding after dinner. I washed and greased the axles. After dinner, I took them as planned to the Starr Sanford Mountain House down Deer Hill, west to Main, White Street, Locust Avenue, Cleveland Street, the Hospital, and the Alms House where we had quite a visit with George Foote, the superintendent, and his wife, Ellen. Then through the cemetery to Balmforth Avenue, Patch Street, Main Street and home. After putting up the horse, we over to brother George’s and spent the evening as Mrs. Brooks and Alton start tomorrow morning for Philadelphia. SEPTEMBER 12 MONDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 60. After breakfast, George helped me draw my two seated wagon over to Mr. Pieran’s barn after using the same yesterday. I then drove up to Quien Street to see Sam Hathaway about renewal of his house insurance; also O. J. Williams and Walter Clifford. Then down to Mountainville to see Mrs. Chester Brush about the cancellation of her furniture policy; did not find her at Frank Harris’ but did so at 21 Montgomery Street where I paid her the return premium. James Martin, under the influence of drink, came to see if his pension check had arrived; as it had not, I lent him a dollar on account of the same which with other loans and voucher fees makes $2.00 due me. The fire bell struck 28 for a fire occasioned by a locomotive spark on the roof of a dwelling at 42 Maple Avenue about 2:10 PM; the damage was slight. I ascertained the facts at the Ives Street fire department house. I had a talk with John Stevens this PM about paying his August premium or dropping the policy of accident insurance. I called at the Targett & Siemon Laundry and referred again to the joint company partnership policy; Targett is thinking of the matter, but has not yet seriously conferred with Mr. Siemon. I received a letter from John Watkins; he thinks he will come over on September 23 and stay over on Sunday. SEPTEMBER 23 TUESDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 56. Cooler this morning following the shower last evening. I received a letter by the morning mail from the Connecticut Fire Insurance Company approving Spiro stock and thanking us for the prompt contradiction of the reported loss on Connell at Brookfield. George went with me up to Andrew Bell’s in the morning and made up his application for an increase in his pension under order 78 of the Commissioner of Pensions of March 15, 1094 on account of old age. I mailed the application in the evening. At noon, George served 10 days to-quit notice on Mrs. Patrick O’Conner. After dinner, I went up to Germantown to see Otto Mahler about a policy in Williamsburg City on his house which will expire Sept. 20.20. I was too late; Carol Ryder who had it for the Williamsburg City had renewed it. I then went over to Beaverbrook to renew the tobacco barn for Henry Starr. From there, I went up to the Pembroke District and arranged for the renewal of a $500 furniture policy for Isaac Havilland. I arranged for the same and raised the amount to $1,000. When I arrived home about 4:30 PM, James Martin was waiting for me to cash his pension check which I did. SEPTEMBER 14 WEDNESDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 58. Foggy with heavy dew in the morning. About 8 AM, it began to rain lightly. John Bouton, while working at the Fairgrounds yesterday, fell and was quite seriously hurt, the outcome of which is doubtful. Mrs. John Allen sent for me, she having papers from the Pension Department at Washington wanting more evidence about property holdings, financial position and means of support. After dinner, I made the August report to the Agricultural Insurance Company, made deposits in bank, delivered to Adolph Turnerville an agricultural insurance policy on his flock of pigeons and pigeonary. Before going to see Mrs. John Allen this morning, I went up to Quien Street and collected of Saul Hathaway a $9.00 premium on his house. In the evening, I made out the Standard accident report, also helped Mary Dean make up our order of soap and Parlor Oil Heater as premium of the Larkin Soap Company. A thunder shower during the evening. SEPTEMBER 15 THURSDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 48. It rained all last night and was still raining this morning. Mrs. Schappacane (?) came in the morning and paid the August rent. I at once made up the rent account to John Pierans, endorsing the check to make up the August rents and mailed the same to Mr. Pierans at Purdy’s Station , NY. Edgar Platt, tenant on the Silas Abbott place, paid me about 11:30 AM at the New Street school house, $6.00 for extra insurance on his store. In the PM, I went to Dr. Sunderland’s with a specimen of Mary Dean’s urine for examination; he pronounced it without fault. I delivered a furniture policy to Orlando Williams at Hadley Green’s factory and got a promise of insurance on furniture and possibly life insurance for his son. George came over in the evening for a check to send to Mrs. Kimball for $15.00. Mrs. O’Conner called in the evening to say that she had secured rooms in Rose Street. SEPTEMBER 16 FRIDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 40. Foggy in the morning, but soon came off clear and pleasant. I brought over from Mr. Roger’s garden the last of his corn stalks before breakfast, after which I pulled a few beets from the garden for pickling. I also took up a part of a Peona plant for Mrs. Couch (a white one) for transplanting. I sent the August account to the Sun and a letter about the July account. Also the Sun account with a letter regarding the allowance to Lucy Haines about the unburned part of the old policy to apply on the new policy. In the evening, I drove over to C. L. Morgan’s to see if he could let me have the money on his insurance which has been accumulating since last April. I found him cutting and hanging tobacco over to Beaverbrook. He promised to do something for me the first of next week. Just before supper, I went up to see how John Bouton was. I found him as reported this morning a little better than yesterday and holding his own, though not out of danger. From there I went up to No 5 Pleasant Street and arranged for the renewal of W. Tueple (?) on next Tuesday for which he had paid me. In the evening I made up and mailed the August report to the Reliance Insurance Company and also wrote to John Watkins and Manager VanFleet inquiring why the Watkins policy didn’t come along. SEPTEMBER 17 SATURDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 50. Pleasant and warmer than yesterday. After breakfast, I drove up to Pembroke and delivered a furniture policy to Isaac Havilland and collected the premium of $15.00. I called at the old W. Hamilton place to see Arthur Day whose wife, Minnie Day, owns the property to see about the renewal of the insurance on September 25. I saw Mrs. Day who will tell her husband to call on me when he is in town. O. H. Barnum brought me two bales of hay after dinner. Mrs. Josephine Stuart of Bethel called about 3 PM and paid the $5.00 balance on a note given June 11 for borrowed $10.00. I had my hair cut in the PM at Silvestri’s on White Street and did the marketing for Sunday. Mr. H. Stevens, brother of John Stevens, opened a market in Bell’s block at 270 Main Street today. My right testicle is giving me trouble again today. George and Sarah came over in the evening. SEPTEMBER 18 SUNDAY - Mercury at 7 AM – 55. Pleasant. My trouble for which I took treatment on retiring last night had the desired effect and I am very much better this morning. While doing my morning barn work, Peter Hardwick called to see what I knew about Fred Comes’ place which he wants to sell as to the prospect of exchanging, etc. After returning from the Post Office at noon, I went over to see how John Bouton was. They try to think him better, but he is a dangerously sick man. I found George Hall there; he drove over from Brewster. After dinner, Mary went over to Will Dean’s on Balmforth Avenue. I went over to George’s for a short call, and then came home and did my barn work, after which I walked up to John Bouton’s to inquire after him. He seems to hold his own and may possibly recover, though he continues delirious. Mary returned home in time for evening church, but was too tired to go. SEPTEMBER 19 MONDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 62. Fairly pleasant, though indications of a coming storm. John Bouton is in some respects better in a small degree. In the forenoon, I drove over to Beaverbrook and arranged for the renewal of S. W. Bradley’s tobacco barn. I also collected 2 dozen eggs and $2.00 in cash on George Bradley’s account. After dinner, I called to see how John Bouton was getting on and found him slightly improved with more hopes for his recovery. From there, I called to see Arthur Durgie to see about the accident policy he took before going to Bull Run for the National Guard to maneuver as a repetition of the 1861 battle. From there, I called on Mrs. John Allen as to the calling on Carrol Ryder and Susan Hubble for affidavits as to her financial condition, etc. I took the car for home on White Street and rode to the end of Pleasant Street to see about the renewal of Charles Seymour’s furniture policy but did not find them home at 4 Pleasant Street, but a Mr. V. Floyd Akin living in the same house promised to see me soon for a policy. I walked home from there, calling at John Bouton’s as I came. An express package of supplies came this PM from the Agricultural Insurance Company. SEPTEMBER 20 TUESDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 58. The morning looked doubtful, but about 8 o’clock it cleared up with the appearance of a pleasant day. About noon, it became overcast and continued to gather more and more until about 3:30 when it commenced to rain. Before dinner, I went down and mailed my Oath of Allegiance made before George L. Purdy, Notary Public, the same being required by the U. S. Interior Department regulations to make me a pension attorney. Before returning, I got a check from Julius Stone for $36.50 in payment for a policy on his stock recently. In the PM, I rested until nearly 3 PM when I went to the bank for a deposit. The rain caught me on my return home, after which I busied myself preparing affidavits in the Sophia Allen pension case. Mrs. Nellie Schoonmaker called later in the PM and paid $1.80 balance on insurance. SEPTEMBER 21 WEDNESDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 46. Clear and cool. The line storm evidently clearing off cold. George called this morning on Thomas Gallagher on Houseman Street and arranged for $300 additional insurance on their furniture. After the morning work was over, George rode with me over to Starr Avenue to Eugene Wright’s to get Mrs. Ellen Thacker’s affidavit in the Sophia Allen pension case. She was not at home, but we found her at Mrs. Allen’s on Elm Street. After securing her affidavit, we went to 22 Lake Avenue for that of Andrew Bell, also making a joint affidavit on Mrs. Allen’ behalf. There being indications of frost tonight, we picked all the ripe Lima beans and covered the tomato vines. SEPTEMBER 22 THURSDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 32. This is the coldest morning we have had this season. We were touched with a light frost this morning. Policy for John Watkins from the Equitable Life Assurance Society, Policy No. 1.371.715 for $1,500 on a 20 payment life. By noon, I sent the postal notice to Mr. Watkins that the same has been received. Today in the Sophia Allen pension case, I sent to the Commissioner of Pensions the completed affidavits of Ellen Thacker and Andrew Bell, also the certificate of Carrol D. Ryder, Treasurer of the Union Savings Bank as to the mortgage interest on the Allen property, etc. After dinner, Mr. Beeman and I went over to Mr. Morgan’s to see about coal for himself and I to see about getting $50 on fire insurance which he promise next week, also that he would attend to his life insurance premium due the 29th instant. From there, we went over to Henry Starr’s and he paid $7.50 for insurance on his tobacco barn. We then went up to Robert Jones at the Iron Works and he promised to see me for some money on Saturday. On our return, I stopped to see D. Joyce about taking my mortgage. He was not sure about money coming in this fall sufficient to enable him to do it. Should it come in, he will see me. On our return, we went over to S. W. Bradley’s and delivered and collected of him $.25 for a policy on his tobacco barn. He gave us a sample of potatoes to try in anticipation of selling to us. Supplies received today from the Sun Insurance Company. SEPTEMBER 23 FRIDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 29; at noon – 60. After breakfast, Mr. Beeman went with me over to Hull’s Hill to collect $24.00 from Thomas and Mary Dunn for insurance in the Connecticut Fire Insurance Company. From there, we drove up to Westville to see if James Stevens had potatoes which he would let me have on account of his insurance; he had only enough for his own use. Moses Baxter, our neighbor, about 40 years of age, now of Binghamton, NY, being in town on a visit gave us a call this morning. Before starting to drive this morning, I sent a check to W. B. Schiffer for $5.93 for net premium for first ¼ premium on John Watkins policy. About 4 PM, I harnessed and Mary went with me over to Robinson’s Fur Factory to see Martin Repko about payment for his insurance. He had changed and now works for Hoyt Walthausen’s company; I found him at home there. I then left the harness neck strap at Blackman’s Harness Shop to be mended. Then, with Mary, did some marketing, called at the freight depot to see if Larkin’s soap box had come, and returned home. After tea, I went up to Dr. Sunderland’s for Mr. Hawley, who is sick in bed with malaria. He gave me medicine to carry to him. Received this morning from Mrs. George Connell, an express package from Grandma Griswold’s effects - a quilt of her own making to be given to our Fannie, which when being made, was christened by Aunt Fanny, “A Grandma’s Whim”, also a silk handkerchief for myself and an ornamental plaque for Mary. Also received a letter explaining this. SEPTEMBER 24 SATURDAY - Mercury at 6 AM - 60. Slight rain about 6 AM. After breakfast, I drove over to the New Machine Company to see Charles Fowler about insuring his tools and chest, cancelling same off his house policy at Mill Plain and writing a new policy on tools, after which arrangement, I met John Watkins on the 9:30 train; he came to visit over Sunday and receive his life insurance policy. After dinner, John and I rode over to the fairgrounds to see James Sherman about renewing his furniture policy expiring tomorrow. He having a business deal with another agent, gave him his insurance for another year. After our return, I did some office work and while John Watkins went downtown for a walk, Mrs. Hawley went with me for some business calls and some marketing. About noon, J. Wesley Wells called and paid the balance due on his insurance. Martin Repko, who was to call about 4 or 5 PM, met me downtown and proposed to call on me tomorrow after dinner. I called and saw John Bouton for the first time since he was hurt. I went downtown to buy alcohol and witch hazel for them. Mrs. Jennie Townsend called in the evening and paid $1.80 on her insurance. After supper, John went over to see Will Dean. George and Sarah came over and spent the evening with us. Arthur Durgie came over and paid the balance due on his accident insurance. SEPTEMBER 25 SUNDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 58; at noon – 78. Slight showers last night; very much warmer today. Martin Repko and son called and paid 17.00 on account of is insurance. After dinner, Watkins and I went to Bethel and gave George and Lil a visit returning about dusk. I left him on Main Street to make a call on Mr. VanGordon. In the PM, I answered Julia Connell’s letter received after sending an express package to us with mementos from grandma’s things, among which was bed quilt of her own handiwork for Fannie. SEPEMBER 26 MONDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 58. We were up early to get breakfast for John Watkins that he could take the 6 AM Highland Division train to Hartford. A bright morn and starlight all night. After daybreak, it became foggy and lowery with but little sunshine. A light splatter of rain about 3 PM which was soon over and the sun shone after. After George came, I walked downtown to see L. K. Mansfield about George Franklin, an applicant for rent in one of Mr. Pierans' houses. From there, I went up to Thomas Duffy’s house at 16 Morris Street to get his address at Norwalk which is 16 Monroe Street, South Norwalk. From there, I went to Mrs. David’s regarding mortgage on the same. From there, I called on John Bouton. His wife sent by me to get a Post Office order and a pint of witch hazel. On our return home, Mr. Beeman and I drove over to Beaverbrook and ordered our potatoes of S. W. Bradley. On our return, we stopped at the freight depot to inquire about boxes of Larkin soap which we expected. One came for Beeman, but none for me. Stephen Pierans called at noon and wanted the key to 13 William Street where Mrs. Patrick Conner had moved out, but as all her things are not yet out, she still holds the key. I deposited in the bank in the PM. SEPTEMBER 27 TUESDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 50. Cloudy and sunshine intermingled. At 11:30 AM, I called on Orlando Williams at Hadley Green’s shop on River Street to explain stock and mutual fire insurance as he had lower rates in a mutual company offered him. After dinner, I spent the PM in the office and wrote letters and sent checks to the Agricultural and Connecticut Fire Insurance Companies. I also sent a check to Lena Knapp for interest due October 1 ad to the Equitable the life premiums for George and myself due on the 29th and ineptest due on October 3 on the note borrowed on the George policy. In the evening, I wrote the Arthur Durgie policy back to Loomis & Nettleton for correction of beneficiary. I also wrote to Judge A. B. Beers in Bridgeport for blanks to make application for James Martin and Joel Bates to enter the Soldiers’ Home at Noroton. SEPTEMBER 28 WEDNESDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 58. After breakfast and George’s arrival from Bethel, I took Moses Baxter (who over 30 years ago, used to be our neighbor across the way and was now making a visit to Danbury from Binghamton, NY) with me on a drive for business calls around town. In the PM, I drove to Bethel, calling as I went on Mrs. Lottie Williams at Rocky Glen for a $2.00 balance on insurance, but I did not get it. I also called at Mrs. S. S. Street’s to see about E. Frost taking out a life policy. On my return, I stopped at the iron clad house near Short’s Hat Factory and collected $5.00 on account of Andrew and Laura Wildman’s insurance. In the evening, brother George came over and brought my old black hat which he has turned and refinished and trimmed making a new hat of the same. In the evening, George Walter, a hostler for Benjamin C. Lynes met Dr. Clark at our office and was examined for life insurance. SEPTEMBER 29 THURSDAY - Mercury at 6 AM - 50. After breakfast, George went with me over to B. C. Lynes to get a specimen of urine from his hired man, George Walters, to give to Dr. Clark for examination, after which I went to City Hall and delivered to the selectmen a $5,000 policy on the Alms House in the Sun Insurance Company, then drove over to the freight office and found that our Larkin Soap, along with the oil heater and costumer as a prize, had come but as yet had not been unloaded. On my return George went with me down to 7 Grand Street to see about the renewal of furniture insurance for Mrs. John Gallagher and not finding her at home, went around to Dr. Clark’s with the urine specimen, which was found to be all right. We returned just in time for dinner. Twice this afternoon, I drove over to the freight depot for our soap but the quantity of freight was so great on account of the Fair next week, that they had not gotten to the car in which it was and would not get to it until Friday. Fanny was with us to tea. SEPTEMBER 30 FRIDAY - Mercury at 6 AM – 60. Showers during last night but not thundershowers. After breakfast, George helped me level up the flagstones from the front steps of the house to the sidewalk. We then drove over to John W. Green’s (formerly Beckel’s old stiff shop) to see Mrs. John Gallagher about the renewal of her furniture insurance, the to the freight depot, but the car containing the Larkin soap and accompanying prizes had not been unloaded. We then went up to Morelock & Husk’s Machine Shop to see George A. Blackburn about his house insurance; he being up to the Merritt shop on a job, we drove up there and found him.
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1904-09
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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Agricultural Insurance Company
Andrew Bell
Beckerle Shop
Beers Family
Bridget O'Connor
Carroll Rider
Charles Bevins
Charles Fowler
Clarence Morgan
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
Couch's Picture Gallery
Danbury Fairgrounds
Danbury Savings Bank
Edwin Griffith
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Fannie Hirsch (daughter)
Francis Harris
Frank Clark
George (Georgie) Purdy
George Bradley
George Foote
George Hall
Harley Beeman
Henry Starr
Herbert Wildman
Holly Greene's Hat Factory
Hoyt and Walthausen
James VanGordon
John Bouton
John Stevens
Julius Stone
Larkin Soap Company
Lena Knapp
Lottie Williams
Louisa Kimball
Lucy Haines
Majik Garlick
Mary Dean
Morelock and Husk Machine Shop
Moses Baxter
Mother Griswold
Mrs. George Hawley
Nellie Schoonmaker
New Machine Company
Orlando Williams
Reliance Insurance Company
Robert Chambers
Robinson's Fur Factory
Royal Tomlinson
Rufus Reed
S. W. Bradley
Sarah Keeler
Sarah Purdy
Short's Hat Factory (Bethel)
Silvestri Barbershop
Soldiers’ Home (Noroton)
Sun Insurance Company
Targett and Siemon
Union Savings Bank
W. Sunderland
Will Dean
William Hoyt
William Schiffer
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Horace Purdy Journals
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Purdy and wife Gussie lived in Danbury, CT where they owned a house with tenants and were active members of the church. In 1860, Purdy began keeping a diary. His political leanings appear to have been Republican but there was much political activity among both parties in the run-up to the local elections of 1860. Purdy reports on the activities of the Wide Awakes and it appears likely that he belonged to the group but he did not explicitly state that he was a member. He was in the Wooster Light Guards militia company and appeared to have been the secretary. Gussie and Horace socialize frequently with Gussie's parents, Mrs. and Father Griswold who was prominent in the regional church [Methodist?]. Purdy works in a hat shop and is busiest in the Winter and frequently suffers from headaches. He also works in his vegetable garden in the spring growing strawberries, lima beans, etc. In 1860, his father-in-law who travels to Ohio for the "General Conference."
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Purdy joined the 1st Connecticut which was a 3-month enlistment regiment and was organized at Hartford in 1861. It served in the defenses of Washington, D.C. until it was used in an advance on Vienna and Falls Church, VA from June until July 1861. It saw action in the Battle of Bull Run on July 21 and was mustered out of service on July 31, 1861.
After his term of service, Purdy returns to Danbury where he eventually transitions from being a hat finisher to selling insurance. Purdy reports on the minutia of his day, the weather and reports on political machinations with occasional editorial embellishments.
The following persons figure into the diaries:
Allen, Charles : Capt. Skinner's waiter, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal, 12-1861
Allen, George B. : Wooster Guards took up a collection to give to him (2-1860) Horace walks with him on his way home. Was elected 2nd Corporal of the Wooster Guards, 3-9-1860. Attends church in New Haven with Horace 4-1861
Allen, Mr. : neighbor to the north of Horace. His little boy's foot was severely injured while he helped Violet Pine chop wood. Dr. William Bennett, home on furlough, treated the wound 3-1863.
Ambler, Granville : Delivered the beef bought from Jacob Fry to Horacee 12-1862.
Anderson, Emily : visited the Griswolds and attended evening class with them and Horace 1-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit her with their babies, 11-1861. Horace and Gussie took a walk and visited 7-1862.
Anderson, Harris : went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861. Horace shared his rubber blanket with him (no tents) on the march to Falls Church 7-1861
Andrews, Charles : part owner of Andrews & Ives store
Andrews, George : his Baptist son-in-law from New Jersey, Mr. Hill, preached at Horace's church
Andrews & Ives : Horace buys a cradle at this store 9-1861. Horace ordered drain tiles 11-1861
Armstrong, John - bought a roll of Griswold's salve (1860)
Ashly, Mr. : editor of the Jeffersonian. Horace takes some of George 's letters to him, to print excerpts of them in the Jeffersonian 12-1862, 1-1863. Took some excerpts from David Mills letters 3-1863.
Atlantic Hotel : Bridgeport. Horace and Gussie have dinner there 9-1862.
Averrill, Roger - Lawyer : wife died 2-13-1860. Presenter of a flag to Capt. Southmayd's company, 11th regiment at the ceremony 11-1861. As Lieut. Gov., presented swords and sashes to officers of Capt. Moore's company 8-1862.
Bacon, Dr. : preacher in New Haven at one of the churches on the Green 4-1861
Bailey's Circus : appears in Danbury 4-1862
Bailey, Ebenezer : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-20-1860. He died 7-25-1860 and the funeral was the next day at the Disciples Church.
Bailey, Montgomery - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Bailey, Mr. : jeweler who works in Mr. Woodford's store.
Bailey, S. G. : elected 1st lieutenant of the 5th Volunteer company, 9-1861
Baldwin, Dwight M. : married Susan Holmes 10-30-1860. He is an habitual drinker
Ball, Mr : a mason working for Father Griswold. He plastered the chimney in Horace's sink room 7-1862
Banks, William : requests a Hatters Society card. A special Hatters Society meeting refuses him 11-1862.
Barnum, Eben - with 11th regiment. His baby died, and
Barnum, Edward : Horace gave him a picture of George 9-1862. Distributing the Sunday School Advocate for the Sunday School 10-1862
Barnum, Louisa : Gussie visited her with Cousin Mary Purdy 11-1862
Barnum, P. T. : rumor that he is interested in a circus that appeared in Danbury 7-1860
Barnum, Smith : son William died 9-18-1861
Barnum, Thomas : shop proprietor. He sold apples to Horace. Called on Horace and they went over to look at Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Horace called to see if he wanted a shop at the Pahquioque 7-1862.
Barnum, Mrs. Thomas : Gussie visited with her 1-1862.
Bartram, Mr. & Mrs. : they visited Father Griswold. He is a brother in the Church. Abel Wheeler borrowed his team to take Gussie and his wife, Harriet to church after their confinements 10-1861
Bartram, Sarah : Elected Assist. Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860
Baxter, Mr. Moses & Mrs. : paid an evening visit to Horace and Gussie (3-1860). Mr. Baxter helped Horace fix his well 5-1860. They lived across the street from Horace. Horace : boarded : with them while Gussie was in Essex during June and July of 1860. Mrs. Baxter visited Horace and Gussie 1-1861. Mr.
Baxter put new hoops on some barrels for Horace 10-1861. Horace hires Moses Baxter to help build his stone wall 4-1862 and build his w ood house 5-1862. Horace brought Mrs. Baxter some crab apples. 9-1862. He built a bridge over a ditch for Horace 9-1862. Horace borrows his wheel barrow 11-1862.
Beach, Mrs. : engaged by Horace to help with Fall cleaning.
Beard, Deacon : trial of mowing machines held at his place just west of the village 6-1860
Beardsley, Mrs. : an old friend of Mother Purdy. Horace and family visited her while George was stationed in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Beatty, Mr. : drove Harriet home from the train 5-1860
Beattys, Caroline : married 9-1861
Bedell, Elizabeth : friend of Gussie Purdy, from Hempstead Long Island NY. Engaged to Henry Mead.
Bedient, Oliver : postmaster's clerk 8-1862.
Beers, Anna : died 3-26-1861
Beers, Brother J. Clark : Secretary of the Juvenile Missionary Society. Was made life member of the Parent Missionary Society. He was elected Assist. Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Comes to get cradle, they are taking care of Josie Wheeler while Harriet is in New Haven 10-1862
Benjamin, George : Shopped : employed with Horace. 8-1860
Benedict & Nichols' store where Horace shops. Horace bought drain tiles to cross the street 11-1861. Had some pork ground, 1-1862. Horace and Gussie bought carpet there 9-1862.
Benedict, Charles : shop owner with residence on Deer Hill. Took in the Widow Phillips : family when their house burned, 4-19-1860. A child of his died of dysentery 8-2-1860.
Benedict, Cyrus
Benedict, Henry : buried 7-5-1862.
Benedict, Victor : elected president of the Hat Finishers Society 1-1862
Benedict, Edgar : sold Horace some London Porter (2-1860)
Benedict, Orin : proprietor of : make shop : in Bethel.
Benedict, Starr : owned house at lower end of Main St. which is rented by John Carpenter. Had a small fire there 3-1862.
Benedict, Thomas : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Bennetts : Horace bought some butter and salt at this shop, the first trade he made there 6-1862.
Bennett, Charles : store owner. Horace bought some composition for sealing cider bottles 11-1860. There was a fire in his store 2-5-1861. Ran for post master 4-1861
Bennett, Curtis : Horace brings pictures to be framed to him 9-1862.
Bennett, Dr. E. P. : Horace got lettuce plants from him 5-1860, used his hay cutter 6-1860. Chased the burglars on Deer Hill Ave, 6-23-1860. His property extends to William St. Treating small pox cases 3-1861. Examined Horace and gave him a certificate of exemption from the draft 8-1862.
Bennett, Mrs. Nathan : injured by a runaway horse 7-1862
Bennett, Dr. William : son of Dr. Bennett of Deer Hill Ave. He helped chase the burglars on Deer Hill Ave. 6-1860 Surgeon, home on furlough from the 5th regiment, treated Mr. Allen's son's injury. Took a package from Horace for George back to the 17th regiment Horace wrote to him about George 3-1863
Berry, Brother : Horace walked with him from Bennett's store.
Betts, Captain James A. : 5th Regiment. Home on furlough, 1-1862, was taken prisoner, released and home on furlough 8-1862.
Betts, James - As 2nd Lieut. With Capt. Jenkins company, 23rd Regiment, received sword and sash 10-1862
Betts, Philander : elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861. He works in the shop with Horace. Family is sick and he is asked to stay away from the shop until they are not contagious 3-1861
Bevans, George R. : expelled member of Horace's military unit. Bought cap and axe that had been used by George Eddy. He intends to act as Pioneer in the Bridgeport Washington Guards.
Bienneville : steamer that took Horace's regiment to Washington D.C. It departed from Long Wharf in New Haven. 5-9-1862 was the first anniversary of that departure.
Bigelow, Mrs. : cousin of Abel Wheeler
Bixbee, Major : commanded skirmish drill one morning 7-1861
Blackman's : shop in Bridgeport where Horace takes a watch 8-1862.
Blissard, Jacob : his wife died 7-14-1860. Sick in camp hospital in Roach's Mills, Virginia 6-1861
Board of Relief : Horace went before it and got $400 on his place transferred to Alfred Gregory who holds Horace's mortgage for that much 1-1862
Bogle, Mr. : owns a boarding house in Brooklyn where Harriet Purdy is staying 3-1863.
Bombshell Block : new hat block at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 5-1862.
Booth, D. B. : executed some papers for Horace 3-1863.
Boughton, Anna : daughter of Louisa. Sick with fever 11-1861, sick 8-1862
Boughton, Frances (Frank) : cousin of Horace and Gussie. Wife of John, had a baby boy 11-11-1862.
Boughton, John : Cousin. Went to tea at Horace's parents while his wife was in Norwalk, 6-1860. Horace visited his house 6-1862, and visited with Frank since he wasn : t at home. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, with George Purdy, 8-1862.
Boughton, Louisa : aunt to Horace and Gussie. Her sister Betsey died in the poor house 4-12-1861. Looking for rooms to rent and rents rooms next door to Horace 11-1861. Moved from Gregory's house near Horace to stay with Frank Boughton, 10-1862.
Boughton, Mary : daughter of Louisa and cousin of Horace. Sick with typhoid fever 9-1861
Boughton, Marvin : with his wife visited Abel Wheeler when Horace was visiting. Went with Abel up to New Fairfield to pick whortle berries
Boughton, Susan : visited Mother Griswold 11-1860.
Bowers, Mr. : hired Hiram Crofut for patent roofing (3-1860)
Bradley, David - Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. Brother of George Bradley. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862.
Bradley, Frederick : married Isabelle Bussing 3-28-1860. Health poor in 7-1860. Horace gets blacking for him to sell since he can : t work in the shop 8-1860. While working in the shop : paid James Hagan's fine and the shop voted it back to him the next day.
Bradley, George : apprentice sent by Abel Parsons to build Horace's sink room chimney 6-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, 8-1862. Brother of David Bradley
Bradley, Medad : died 12-16-1862.
Bradley, William B. : Burr : : gathered pea brush with Horace 5-1860. Funeral for his 1 yr. 9 mo. old boy, 7-26-1860. Rode up to the water works dam with Horace 11-1860. Elected Vice-president of the Hat Finishers Assoc., went with Horace to buy seats in church for the year 1-1861 . He and his wife visited Horace when they thought he was still sick 11-1861. Baby girl born 2-1862. Got some lettuce plants from Horace 5-1862
Brayman, Henry : Norwalk CT : wrote to Horace Purdy. Drove passengers to Danbury 10-1860
Briggs, Mrs. - Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Broas, Josiah : subscription started at the shop to help him 5-1862.
Brockett, Hattie : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Brockett, George - accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit. 1-1861
Bronson, Augustus - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Orin : in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Thadeus : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860. Horace paid tax to him 11-1861
Brotherton, Philander : he and his wife were skating on George Starr's pond 1-1863.
Brothwell, Theodore : married Elizabeth Clark, a Amenia schoolmate of Gussie's around 4-1861. 4-1862
Brown, Elijah : apprentice to Charles Stevens. Lives at Alvin Hurds boarding house
Brown, Dr. E. A. : elected postmaster 4-1861
Brush, John : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Brought Horace corn meal 11-1860. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862. Visited the army camp in Bridgeport 8-1862. At the shop and intoxicated 1-1863.
Buchanan, James : President of the United States. Horace calls him a traitor 1-1861
Buckingham, Governor George : republican governor of Connecticut, re-elected 4-1861. Went to Virginia and reviewed the Connecticut troops, 6-1861 Came to Danbury by train to encourage volunteers for the war. 7-1862
Bulkely, Dr. : family doctor for Horace's family and the Griswolds. Vaccinated the family against small pox 3-1861. Treated Mother Griswold 4-1862
Burch , Saul : Albany, formerly of Danbury attended Horace's church 3-17-1861
Burnham, Col. : was drunk and abused Sgt. Dickens during morning drill. 6-1861
Burr, Mary E. : Bloomfield CT, sister of Mother Griswold. written to by Mother Griswold 1-1860. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Burr, Lorenzo : Bloomfield CT, uncle of Gussie Purdy. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Busbee- member of Capt. Comstock's company, seriously wounded in a skirmish near Vienna Va 6-1861
Bussing, Lieut. John W. - member of Horace's military unit. Shopped at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 11-1862. His wife died 12-30-1862 and funeral was at the Disciples Church.
Busteed, Richard : New York. Spoke at the welcome home celebration for Horace's 8-1861
Butler's Drug Store : Horace left rolls of Griswold's salve there for sale 2-1863
Butler, Frank - shot pistols with Horace at a target in Mr. McDonald's orchard 11-1862. His son had diphtheria 1-1863
Byington, A. H. : member of Horace's military unit, mended Horace's boots while in New Haven 4-1861
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Cable, Benjamin : works in Norwalk. George Purdy dug potatoes for him and writes to him for payment 10-1861
Camp Buckingham : name of camp for Connecticut regiments in Washington DC
Camp McDowell : camp set up when Horace's regiment sent to Falls Church - Fairfax Courthouse Va. to aid the Ohio boys
Camp Tyler : camp set up in Roach's Mills, Virginia by Horace's regiment
Carlton & Porter : source of subscriptions for Sunday School Advocate 4-1861
Carpenter, John : house he rents from Starr Benedict is at lower end of Main St. There was a fire which was put out before the Hose could there 3-1862.
Carpenter, John Jr. : baptized 7-1862
Case, Lucia Ann : visited while in Canton CT. 8-1860
Case, Martha : Essex CT, visited the Griswolds 2-1861
Chapman, Mr. & Mrs. : visited the Griswolds 12-1862.
Chatfield, Major : Maj in Horace's regiment, promoted to Colonel of the 3rd Connecticut Regiment by Gen. Tyler after Tyler's disagreement with the former Colonel of the 3rd. Needs Gov. Buckingham's approval for the promotion 6-1861
Chichester, Quartius : put new point on lightning rod for Horace -1860. Horace paid him 4-1862.
Chittenden, Bro. : led church class 9-1862.
Clark & Fords : one of their clerk's is a player in the church choir. 1860 Edward Barnum works there 10-1862.
Clark, Elizabeth : went to the Amenia school with Gussie. Married Theodore Brothwell around 4-1861. 4-1862
Clark, Francis : took over assisting in the librarian duties at the Sunday School 8-1862
Clark, Martin : leader of the band
Clark, Mr. : sent a beef to Horace 1-1861.
Clark, Mr. : Presbyterian minister in New Fairfield. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Cockling, Mr. : came to look at Horace's rooms 2-1863
Coe, Mr. : exchanged with Bro. Pegg and preached at Horace's church 1-1861. Preached again 9-1861, 12-1861. Presbyterian minister 8-1862. Preached sermon on patriotism at Horace's church 3-1863.
Cole, Mrs. Hiram : visited the Griswold's 1-1862
Collett, John M.D. : lectured on physiology anatomy at the Concert Hall 9-1860
Comstock's : Horace left 2 umbrellas there to be mended. Horace had his revolver repaired there 6-1862
Conrad, Isabella : Bridgeport. Wrote to George in the army and he sent her letter home for safekeeping 12-1862.
Cosier, Brother : led church class in absence of Brother Starr 6-1860
Cosier, David : Abel and Harriet Wheeler used his horse to go up to New Fairfield and the horse ran away with them 1-1861
Cosier, Disbrow : brought some coal to Horace to try out 11-1860
Cosier, George : won a prize for bringing the most scholars to Sunday School 1-1861
Cosier, John : Horace and Gussie visit him 5-1862. Owns a paint shop 6-1862. Had Horace address a package of mittens going to Amos Day, one of his old Sunday School Scholars, for him. 12-1862
Couch, Nathan : elected 4th Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
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Couch's Picture Gallery : Gussie and Horace have Eddie's picture taken
Cowan, Edward : discharged from Tweedy's shop for misconduct. Hatters Meeting called to try to reinstate him
Cowan, R. C. : elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Cowan, Billy : shared some of his tea with Horace at Camp McDowell when Horace was suffering from Hernia 7-1861
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Crawford, Rev. John : Redding. His daughter married Charles Stevens. 4-1862. New minister in Horace's church 4-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Crofut, Mr. & Mrs. . : lodgers in Horace Purdy's house 1860.
Crofut, Charles : was visiting New Haven and took a letter home for Horace 7-1861
Crofut, Mr. Henry : burglars stole his breakfast 7-24-1860. He owns the Pahquioque hat finishing shop. 4-1862 Trades hats for raisins from a peddler and buys flour on time so sell to his men on credit, due to the panic and not being able to get money 12-14-1860. His father died 2-7-1862. Met with the men in the shop to work out a payment schedule for wages nd pay the back wages owed the men 5-1862.
Crofut, Hiram : off from the Pahquioque shop for the spring and summer to work at patent roofing for Mr. Brown 1860. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. His wife had stomache cramps and was dying 2-1863
Crofut, Horace B. : a former tenant of Horace. His baby boy was born 6-15-1860. Horace and Gussie visit him.
Crofut, Laura : daughter of Mr. Crofut who owns the shop. A piano was put in the office so she could take lessons there. She keeps the books for the shop for her father.
Crossman's Stables : Father Griswold buys manure there 12-1862.
Crosby's Stables : Horace rented a horse and carriage there
Crosby, Charles : works at Lounsbury's and Horace pays him for rubber boots 11-1862
Crosby, Judah P. : Was in Horace's military unit. He went to Hartford to procure overcoats for the unit. 4-1861
Culver, Judge : gave a political address in Danbury 6-8-1860
Curry, Dr. Daniel : preached at Church Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860, elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Curtis, William H. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Discahrged from Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment and visited Horace's shop 1-1863
Curtis, Mrs. : Horace sent her a sparerib of pork because her husband is at war 12-1862.
Daniels, Lieut. : of Capt. Stone's company, Col. Ferry's 5th Regiment, returned home from Edward's Ferry on the Potomac MD 12-1861. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Dare, Ellen (Eleanor) : visited Horace and Gussie 9-1862. Gussie wrote to her 10-1862, 2-1863
Dare, Josephine : from Long Island, visited Mother Griswold and Gussie 9-14-1860
Davis, E. S. : hosted the sewing society 12-1860. Hosted the Military company meeting in his basement to settle the financial affairs of the company 10-1861
Davis, George : elected 4th Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Day, Amos - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. John Cosier sends him some mittens 12-862. He was one of John Cosiers old Sunday School scholars. 12-1862.
Day, Josiah : in the same regiment with George Purdy. Home on leave because his wife is ill 9-1862. Discharged from the 17th regiment, visited Horace at the shop to give him letters George had received and saved. 3-1863.
Dean, Charles : boarder with Gussie's aunt and uncle in Bloomfield. Visited sites in Hartford with Gussie and Horace 8-1890. His brother is a member of Captain Comstock's company and visits Horace while Horace is camped at Roach's Mills in Virginia 6-1861
Delavan, Smith - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Deming, Capt. M. - wounded in a battle at Charles City Cross Roads before Richmond and died of his wounds 7-1862 , discourse or funeral sermon at the Baptist Church 11-1862. Talk about him scheduled at the Baptist Church but moved to the next day because of the weather 12-1862.
DeOssey, Mr. - Norwalk. Called on Horace at the shop to ask him to canvas for subscriptions to the Sunday School Times 12-1860
DeWolfe children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863.
Dikeman, Ira : died 2-3-1862
Dikeman, Robert A. : member of military company, died in Memphis TN 1-1860.
Dickens, George : in the same company with George Purdy , some items sent to him 9-1862
Dickens, Mrs. George : Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Dickens, Milo : elected 2nd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Abused by a drunken Col. Burnham 6-1861
Dickerman, Chancy : Horace stayed at his place while in New Haven. 7-1861
DIckerman, Elisha : a druggist. Went down to the beach to bathe with Horace
Disbrow, Gould S. : sells coal
Disbrow, Sherman : Horace bought coal from him 4-1862
Dobby,Charley - a negro. Assistant to the cook, Jack Roff, for Capt. Skinner. Arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Doran, John : stabbed and severely injured at at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861
Doran, Miles - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Celebrated his 21st birthday 7-21-1860, with refreshments in a field near the shop. Stabbed at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861 and died
Downs, Seth : went down to the Bridgeport army camp with his team 8-1862.
Dudley, George : a Congregational preacher. Horace visited him while in New Haven 7-1861
Dunning, Calvin : Was elected treasurer of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861, 1-1862.
Dunning, Joseph : elected first lieutenant of Capt. Skinners company 8-1861
Eames, Harris : married Sarah Keeler, one of the Sunday School teachers 12-2-1861. Horace sold Mrs. Eames some crab apples 9-1862.
Eddy, George M. : deceased member of Horace's military unit.
Elwood, Nelson U. : elected 1st Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Elwood, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy to help nurse Gussie 9-1861
Ely, Harriet : hosted a singing evening (2-1860)
Ely, Henry : Sewing Society meeting at his house 3-1861
Engine Company : 1 : drunk and rowdy by Wooster House 4-19-1860
Engine Company : 2 : threatened by members of Company : 1 4-19-1860
Fairchild & Gillett : Gussie bought a year of tarltan there 10-1862.
Fanton, Mr. : proprietor of the shirt factory on Wooster St. Employed shirt factory girls. Funeral sermon preached for him at Horace's church 9-15-1860
Fayerweather, Jennie : Horace and Gussie saw her learning to skate at the Skating Park 1-1863
Feeks, Thadeus : called on Horace and Gussie with his wife to look at Horace's house, wants to build one like it 3-1861
Fenner, George : came home with Horace and walked around Horace's property and went with him up into the cupola of Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Works in the shop with Horace 7-1862.
Ferry, George : addressed the Wide Awakes and the public in concert hall 10-1860
Ferry , O S. : addressed the Republicans in Concert Hall, previous to the election the following Monday 3-28-1861. Lost re-election to Congress 4-1861.
Ferry's Hat Shop : Bethel. Partially burned in a fire 4-14-1862
Ferry, Philander - owner of eating saloon. Horace visited his place in New Haven on the way back from Washington. Thomas Hooton accompanied him 7-1861
Filly, Mr. : Bloomfield. Called on Father Griswold 5-1862
Fisher, Mr. : the dyer
Flagler, Theodore - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862.
Fletcher, Charles : preached at Horace's church 9-1861
Floy, James - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Foot, Robert : a young man died suddenly of a disease of the heart 3-1862.
Ford, EIias (?) B. - visiting preacher from Ridgefield 9-1862.
Foss, Archibald Campbell : Horace heard him preach while in New York to get books for the Sunday School 3-1863.
Foss, Cyrus David : Horace went to hear him preach while in New York getting books for the Sunday School. Were disappointed because his brother preached. 3-1863.
Fowler, James : Horace gets bushels of potatoes from him 9-1862.
Fowler, Theodore : Was foreman of the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Married 10-16-1860 and visited Pennsylvania. Got a military exemption 8-1862
Freeland, John : his little boy died 8-10-1862
French, David : friend of Horace
Fry, Charles W. : ran for post master 4-1861
Fry, Jacob : Horace rode home with him and lent him an umbrella 9-1860. Horace borrowed his horse 11-1860. : Uncle Jake : worked in the shop with Horace, fined 50 cents 8-1861. Horace bough beef from him 12-1862
Fry, Robert : came for Horace's door yard grass 7-1862
Gibbs, Wellington : attended church in Washington DC with Horace 5-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Gibbs, Mrs. : visiting Abel and Hattie Wheeler for tea 12-1861
Gibson, Mr. : old shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Came for a visit (2-1860)
Giddings, Josua : gave a lecture on John Q. Adams and was heckled by the rowdies of the Democratic party 2-1861
Gilbert, Mr. & Mrs. - from Derby CT. parents of Mrs. Pegg, the wife of Brother Pegg
Gilbert, Mr. : Disciples preacher 2-1862
Gilbert, Mr. : carpenter. Lost a 5 yr. old boy to scarlet fever 5-1862
Goodenough, Brother E. : New York. Provider of Sunday school materials
Gould, Andrew : works for John Rowan and helps build stone wall for Horace 4-1862
Grannis, John - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Gregory, Alfred : holds a $400 note from Horace on Horace's house. Horace is paying interest on the note . Called and asked for some money which Horace couldn : t give him 9-1861. Horace received $400 from the Board of Relief to give him 1-1862. Temporarily gave note to Jarris Hull as security 4-1862.
Horace got the Board of Reilef to move $100 on his house (the amount of the note with Alfred Gregory) to Alfred Gregory. 1-1863
Gregory, Ephriam : Horace gave him some currant bushes 4-1860. Horace paid the assessment for the new street to him. He owns the house next door, north of Horace 11-1861
Gregory, Hannah : visited Gussie with Elizabeth Clark (Mrs. Brothwell) 4-1862
Griffin, L. B - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Griffing, Martyn H. : sold coal to Horace (1860). Horace orders coal to be delivered to his father in payment for putting in the drains 11-1861
Griswold, Anne : Elyria, Ohio, wife of Edwin Griswold. Her father died in Hartford 8-1861
Griswold, Arthur : cousin of Gussie. Member of the 8th Ohio Regiment, killed at Winchester VA 3-1862.
Griswold, Dwight : brother of Father Griswold, (Edwin E. )
Griswold, Edwin : son of : Father Griswold : and husband of Anne
Griswold, Edwin E. : : Father Griswold : , minister, preached in Danbury and Ridgefield (1860). Elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860. Appointed presiding Elder of the New Haven District at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Sold his place to Mr. Valentine 12-25-1861. Moved out of his house and into Horace's upper rooms. Stored some of this things in his new barn and at Horace's 4-1862. Attends Conference in Waterbury. He is only home one Sunday a year because of church duties 4-1862. Visits Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio 6-1862.
Griswold, Edwin Luther : b. 2-11-1856. Nephew of Gussie and Horace.
Griswold, Fanny : . daughter of Father Griswold (Edwin) and sister of Gussie Purdy. Visited Elyria OH in June and July 1860. Visited Madison WI in July 1860. Returned from Camp Meeting 8-1862.
Griswold, Grandfather and Grandmother : grandparents of Gussie Purdy buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield.
Griswold, Kate : Wife of Dwight Griswold. Committed suicide 3-1861
Griswold, Mary (Webster), : Mother : : wife of Edwin E. Griswold, mother of Gussie, Fannie, Edwin and Mary Victoria. Born 12-16-1795
Griswold, Mary Victoria : died young and was buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield. Sister of Gussie Purdy. Later, grave moved to the Wooster Cemetary in Danbury.
Griswold, Rev. - Hartford. Local preacher who preached in Horace's church
Griswold, Willie : Fanny Griswold sends socks to his mother for him 12-1862.
Grant, Elder : a 'second Adventist : , preached at the Concert Hall 3-25-1860
Gray, Abel : makes and supplied butter. 7-1862
Hagan, James : works in the shop with Horace. Caused a disturbance 8-27-1860
Haka, Henry : hired hand to Uncle Lorenzo in Bloomfield
Hall, George : Sodom. cousin of Horace and Gussie. Visited and then stayed with Aunt Louisa
Hall, Roxana : Sodom. Cousin of Horace and Gussie Purdy. Came to visit Aunt Louisa because Anna is sick 8-1862
Hallock, Mary : visited with Gussie and Horace while they were in Canton Ct 8-1860
Hamilton, Mr. : Texas. Speaking at Concert Hall on the political issues and to aid in Gov. Buckingham's election 3-1863.
Hancock, Esq. : Gussie and Horace visited with him while in Canton 8-1860
Hancock, Mary : daughter of Esq. Hancock
Hanford, Mr. David : Horace borrowed blacking from him, 7-1860. He brought blacking for Horace from New York, 9-1860. of a shoe store. Horace pays for rubbers he bought from him before he left for the war 4-1862
Hare, Bro. : assisted Bro. Crawford with the service 8-1862. Brother Crawford's son-in-law 8-1862.
Harris, Francis - died of the small pox 1-19-1861 and was buried in the night to avoid exposure. He had been smuggled home on the cars from NY to die at home
Harris, Mr. : Horace orders apples from him 10-1862. Horace buys coat, vest and pants from him 1-1863.
Harrison, William : offered $50 to save some belongings in the Widow Phillips residence fire on Deer Hill 4-19-1860
Harvey : was hired to paint rooms Horace is renting 11-1862.
Harvey, Constable : called on to deal with the rowdy firemen, 4-19-1860
Harvey, Henry : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-1860. Died 7-30-1860
Hat Finishers Assoc. : met 6-29-1860 to vote on whether to join the National Association. Held elections 1-1861
Hatfield, Robert M. - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Hatfield, Marquis : joined Horace and others on outing in Stamford, 4-1860
Hayan, James : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing shop
Haynes, Chauncey : died 1-16-1861
Heath, Alfred : gave money he owed George Purdy to Horace by way of Mr. Swift. 12-1862.
Heinman, Henry : baptized 7-1862.
HIckock, D. R. : sells patent folding clothes dryers and is the patentee. Horace inquires about getting a sales territory 12-1860.
Hill, George : assists Horace at the Church library
Hill, Mr. : Baptist preacher from New Jersey preached at Horace's church. Son-in-law of George Andrews
Hillman, Capt. : of the Windsor Locks (Conn.) Company, led part of Horace's company back to Washington, to the war office. 7-1861
Hitchcock, Henry : servant of Capt. Betts of the 5th Regiment. Home on furlough 1-1862.
Hodge, John - died in his chair suddenly, buried 12-27-1860
Hodinott, Alfred : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner at battle of Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862
Holmes, George & Co. : Norwalk. Store burned in large fire 2-1862.
Holmes, John - reported wounded and a prisoner 6-1862
Holmes, Mr. : moved into new store (2-1860)
Holmes, Stephen : Sewing Society meeting held at his house 3-1862. His boy, Charley died 7-1-1862 of inflammation of the bowels. He was a member of the Sunday School.
Holmes, Susan : attended singing party 4-29-1860. Married Dwight M. Baldwin 10-30-1860. Horace states that he is an habitual drinker.
Hooton, Thomas : member of Horace's regiment. Visited Philander Ferry in New Haven with Horace on the way back from Washington 7-1861. Elected 2nd lieutenant of Capt. Skinner's company 8-1861
Horn, Mr. : Redding minister, preached in Horace's church 10-1861
Horton, Miss : Sister of Mrs. White. Took dinner with the Griswolds on Thanksgiving 11-1861. Tenant of the Griswolds.
Horton, Thomas : 1st Lieut., Capt. Skinners Company, 7th Regiment. Killed in the battle near James Island SC. 6-1862
Howe, Louise : old schoolmate of Gussie's and Gussie wrote to her 12-1862. Married Mr. Wright 2-1863.
Hoxie, Mr. : a Republican, spoke on the political questions at Concert Hall, 3-23-1860
Hoyt & Scribners : insurance agency
Hoyt, Charles H. , Mrs. : Mother Griswold wrote to her
Hoyt, Clark : child of his died and was buried 5-19-1860. Takes a letter for George Purdy to Benjamin Cable 10-1861
Hoyt, Curtis - received a gold dollar for bringing in the fourth most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Hoyt, Eli T. : mother died 1-17-1860
Hoyt, Frank T. : brought Horace a bushel of potatoes (2-1860)
Hoyt, Harriet : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Miss J. : visited the Griswolds and stayed for tea 10-1862
Hoyt, Henry : collected evergreens with Horace and Peter Starr for the church. They used George Starr's team. 12-1860.
Hoyt, Lewis : died in a fit on 8-2-1860
Hoyt, Mary Jane : sold Gussie Purdy a dress and hat 4-1860. Horace paid here for millinery for Gussie and the baby 11-1862.
Hoyt, Mr. : preaching at the Baptist Church while Mr. Stone is in Europe. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Hoyt, Noah : store owner. Horace paid the bill he owed him 5-1860. Horace borrowed his horse and wagon. Horace bought a string of suckers from him 12-1860. Sewing circle at his house, 3-1861. Horace went with him to meeting in New Fairfield 9-1861. He brought Horace a bushel of apples 10-1861, some crab apples 9-1862. Horace bought kerosene oil from him 11-1862. Delivered Horace's pork 12-1862
Hoyt, Oliver : Stamford. Elders of the Church and the Bishop stayed with him during Conference 4-1860. The sound is in full view from his residence.
Hoyt, Olivia : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Russel : Horace buys pork from him 12-1862.
Hoyt, William C. : former Danbury preacher. Appointed Presiding Elder in the Bridgeport District at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Visits Danbury and is a guest preacher 1-1862, 4-1862, 10-1862. Is presiding Elder, 7-1862.
Hoyt, Zerah : shopped at where Horace works 3-1860. Paid a garnish, 4-1861.
Hox, John : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Hubbard, Dr. : doctor with the 17th Regiment, Horace writes to him about George. 3-1863.
Hull, A. B. : Gussie attended auction (2-1860). Horace ordered butter from him.
Hull, Charles : shop proprietor. Horace bought a hoe 5-1862. Horace orders work by a tinner for the lining around his chimney 6-1862.
Hull, Edward : he and his men spread dirt in the road over the stones Father Griswold placed there. 6-1862.
Hull, George : shop proprietor. Tried to sell Horace a stove 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863
Hull, Graham : Horace purchased a pot of butter from him 12-1860.
Hull, Jarris : held note on Horace's house as security of Alfred Gregory 4-1862
Hull, Seeley : his wife was found dead from drunkenness 10-7-1860
Humingston, Edwin : came by train from the West . Went to work in the shop with Horace 10-1862
Humingston, Tip : Horace looked at a saw he was selling. He is selling out to go out west 3-1862.
Humphrey, Eliza : California. Cousin of Gussie Purdy. Gussie corresponds with her. Gussie wries a letter, sends a News Times 2-1863.
Humphrey, Alfred : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Humphrey, Lauren : California. Horace writes to him(?) 9-1861
Humphrey, Leydia : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Hunt, Mr. : had contract to dig ditches for new water pipes, gave up the contract to the pipelayer
Huntington, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace bought a silver pencil and gold pen from him
Huntington, E. S. : buried 4-10-1862.
Hurd, Mr. - shop called on him because he took piece work home with Mr. Crofut's permission and was calling himself a journeyman. He was shopped at Tweedy's also. He agreed to cry off from Tweedy's and go on turn 3-1862. The case will probably be brought before the trade. Meeting continued with the Making department in the Boiler room to discuss money. Mr. Crofut said he couldn : t do any more and might be able to settle up on April 1 3-1862. Visited Horace, and toured the new Griswold house 6-1862. Horace got strawberry plants from him 7-1862. Rents rooms to Mr. and Mrs. Swift 11-1862
Hurlburt, William : had a paralytic stroke and died 1-22-1862
Hyatt, Alfred : lives on Wooster St. and almost caught the burg.lars 7-1860
Inskip, J. : preached at Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Chaplain of the 14th New York Regiment 5-1861
Irish, the - first St. Patrick's day demonstration by them in Danbury 3-17-1863.
Irish Mary : did some washing for Horace and Gussie 8-1861
Ives, George : barn burned 8-25-1860
Ives, Joseph : Horace and Gussie buy bedstead and washstand at his store 9-1862. His wife is buried 12-1862.
Ives, Juliette - received a smaller silver cup for bringing in the third most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Ives, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy and helped nurse Gussie 9-1861.
Jackson, Old Mrs. : hired to nurse when Gussie has the baby 8-1861. Not very good and Horace dismissed her 9-1861. Died in Stamford and was brought back to Danbury for burial 12-1862.
Jackson's Cadets : turned out for the return of Capt, Moore : company 8-1861
Jane : Mother Griswold's girl
Jenkins, Capt. : 23rd Regiment. His company came to Danbury and officers received swords and sashes 10-1862.
Jennings, Isaac : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner during battle at Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862.
Johnson, Albert : shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (2-1860) in place of Joseph Tammany.
Jones, Mason : gave a lecture on Garibaldi 1-1863.
Jones, Miss : visiting the Purdys up home from Brooklyn. 7-1860
Jost, Mr. : German preacher, visited the Sabbath School 4-1861 Judd, A : of Bethel, addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Judd, William : of Bethel. Spoke at Wide Awakes meeting 10-1860
Judson, William : member of a Pennsyvania regiment in McClellan's army. Visited Horace's shop and Horace tried to take up a collection for him 7-1862.
Keeler, George : on guard duty with Horace 6-1861
Keeler, Lieut. : 5th Connecticut Volunteers. Visited Horace's shop and spoke at Concert Hall to get volunteers 8-1862.
Keeler, Lyman : Horace got a bushel of apples from him 10-1861
Keeler, Sarah : one of the Sunday School teachers, married Harris Eames 11-2-1861
Kellogg, Capt. : 2nd regiment, taken prisoner by the rebels while officer of the day 6-1861
Kellogg, Norman - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Kennedy, Dr. : preacher at the 1st Methodist church in New Haven 4-1861
Keys, Brigadier Col. : regular army, newly appointed to Horace's regiment, 7-1861
Kinney, Thomas : drowned in Taunton Pond, Newtown 5-30-1860
Knapp, Edgar : at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Knapp, Mr. & Mrs. Michael. : neighbors of Horace Purdy
Knowles, David : called on Horace at the shop and went home with him 6-1860. Called to see Horace's border, Mr. Smith 12-1860. Horace finished a hat for him 12-1860.
Knox, Andrew : elected 1st Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Treasurer of the Wooster Light Guards 12-1860. Painter. Horace borrowed money from him for his trip to Hartford County 8-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861. Lieutenant in the 1st Conn. Artillary and came home on furlough 7-1862.
Krazinski, Morris - private in Horace's company in the 1st regiment for the 3 months. Now 2nd lieutenant in the 11th regiment, promoted from Sargent, after the battle at Antietam Creek 10-1862
Kyle, Thomas : shopmate of Horace Purdy (3-1860)
Lamb, Charles : elected president of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861
Landan, Seymour - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Lanigan, David : 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace 8-1860. Brought a barrel of cider to the shop and everyone paid him.. Brought another barrel 10-1861,
Lawton, Henry : comes to look at the rooms for rent in Horace's house. Horace refuses to rent to him 8-1861
Ledger, Harry - 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace. 8-1860. Horace sold 20 heads of cabbage to him 11-1861. Subscripton started at the shop to help him go to England for his health 5-1862.
Levine, Oscar : elected vice-president of the Hat Finishers : Association 1-1862
Lewis, George : in George Purdy's company, items sent to him 9-1862
Lilly. Patrick - of the 1str Conn. Heavy Artillary. Died in hospital. Horace and other volunteers under Capt. Wildman and Jackson's Cadet Muskets turned out for the funeral and the burial in the Catholic burying ground 3-1863.
Lincoln, Abraham : elected president, assassination attempt in Maryland on the way to Washington 1861
Loebdell, Miss : visited the Griswolds for tea 10-1862
Loomis, George - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Off on 9-11-1860 to go to wool hatting at Sturdevant's. Dismissed from the army because of wounds, came back to Danbury 12-1862.
Loomis, Reuben H. : Birmingham. Exchanged pulpits with Brother Pegg, 8-26-1860
Loomis, Col. S. : 5th Connecticut Infantry, swore Horace in on the green in New Haven in front of the state house, 4-1861
Lounsbury's : shoe store where Gussie buys shoes 3-1862 . Horace has his mother knit some mittens for George 11-1862.
Lounsbury, Bro. : Brother in Horace's church 12-1862
Lounsbury, Phineas : his lot adjoins Father Griswold's property. He came out onto his property and Horace showed him Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport In the same mess with George Purdy 8-1862, some items sent to him 9-1862
Lounsbury, William : gave boxes for items to be sent to the soldiers 9-1862.
Lovejoy, Brother : New York. Former preacher in Horace's church 11-1860
Lovejoy, Mary C. : Brother Lovejoy's daughter
Lovejoy, J. A. : made life member of the Parent Missionary Society
Lovejoy, Mr. : brought Horace a pot of butter 10-1861
Lovelace, George : Constable, served notices of the draft 9-1962.
Loveland children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863
Lynes, Mr. : Horace bought 2 evergreen trees from him 5-1862
Madden, Thomas - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860)
Mallett, Dr. : Horace took a ride around New Haven with him 8-1861
Mallet, Mr. : Redding. Offered to lend Horace $1100 to consolidate 2 notes and a mortgage on Horace's property, to be paid annually instead of semiannually. Horace gave him his mortgage deed and insurance policy to secure the loan 3-1863.
Mallory, Eli H. : ran for post master 4-1861
Mallory, Kate : New Haven. Formerly of Danbury and friend of Horace and Gussie.
Mallory, John : owns a baker's peddling wagon and gives Horace a ride as far as Mr. Ferry's store 7-1861
Manley, Daniel : gave Horace a new variety of potatoes, 5-1862, some turnip plants 7-1862. Was not able to get a military exemption 8-1862. Bought some cider from Horace 12-1862.
Mason, Charles : clerk for Noah Hoyt. Delivered the bottles of ale that Horace had ordered from Randall's. 6-1862.
Maybie, Horace : uncle of Horace, visiting and staying with Horace's parents 1-1863
Maynard, Brother James L. : elected Sec.-Treas. of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Resigned 1-21-1861 because he was leaving town 1-22-1861. Wrote to Horace from East Haddam (North Lyme) 2-1861.
Maynard, Mrs. : funeral held 9-29-1860
McDonald & Ford : dry goods store, had a fire 2-1861.
McDonald, Bro. : led the evening meeting 1-1863.
McDonald, Mr. : owner of horse and sleigh (1860). McDonald's Blacksmith Shop . Horace paid him money owed for milk 12-1861. Horace paid Mrs. McDonald 3-1862. George borrows his horse and carriage to go to Bethel 8-1862. Horace shot with pistols at a target in his orchard 11-1862.
McDowel, John : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
McNeil, Mr. : painting Father Griswolds house, took tea at Horace's since his wife was there dressmaking 10-1862.
McNeil, Mrs. : called to see Gussie after the baby was born. 1860. Gussie got a dress cut by her 10-1862
Mead, Henry : engaged to friend of Gussie Purdy, Elizabeth Bedel
Mead, Elizabeth Bedel : Hempstead, L.I. Wife of Henry. Writes to Gussie 9-1861. Gussie receives a letter from her 9-1862, 11-1862. She visits from Brooklyn 3-1863. Lives near Classon and Green aves. In New York city 3-1863.
Meriden Britanic Co. : Horace bought spoons in Danbury from a salesman of the company 11-1860.
Miley, Anna : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Sally : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Brother and Sister. Brother preaches (1860). Last day as pastor in Danbury 4-8-1860. Appointed to Forsyth St., NYC at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Some of Capt. Moore's company attended his church in Bridgeport and Mr. Thompson preached. 8-1862.
Mills, Caroline - : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. Came to visit Gussie and Horace with Harriet Purdy 10-1861. Came to meet Charles Mills and went home with him 3-1863
Mills, Charles : cousin of Horace. With the First Minnesota Regiment at Harpers Ferry 3-1862. Near Yorktown in the army under McClellan 5-1862. Sick in the hospital at Frederick MD, becomes steward of the Jail St. hospital in Frederick MD 10-1862. Home from the war 3-1863.
Mills, David : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. In the 5th Connecticut regiment (3 year troops) , is in Capt. A. Betts company, general Banks Division and is the Adjutant's Orderly 1-1862. Prisoner in Richmond and recently released 10-1862. With his regiment at the Jail St. Hospital in Frederick MD, provost guard duty 11-1862.
Mills, Aunt Harriet : Bethel. Came up on the train for a visit 6-1862.
Mills, Harriet : Bethel. Cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills, visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went to her boarding place 12-1860. Visited with her mother, Aunt Harriet Mills 6-1862. Visited Horace and Gussie with Mrs. Cyrus White 2-1863
Mills, Hart : broke his arm 10-1861
Mills, Jesse : uncle of Horace who lives in Ridgefield
Mills, Lauren : young relative in Canton/Collinsville
Mills, Marie : Bethel, cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills. 6-1862
Mills, Mary Purdy : aunt of Horace who lives in Ridgefield. Asked to come up and to help with some nursing by Mr. Crofut. Mr. Crofut paid for the horse for the journey
Mills, Nancy : married Augustus Purdy. Mother of Horace, George , Isabel, John (deceased : Kenosha cemetary), Abigail (deceased) , William (deceased)**
Mills, Ruanna : aunt to Horace, in Ridgefield
Moegling, Louis : dyer in Danbury
Moegling, Maj. William : home on leave, wounded in the leg while with the 11th Regiment of McClellan's army, chasing the rebels on the upper Potomac. 9-1862. Promoted to Lieut. Col. Because his Colonel died in the battle 10-1862.
Monahan, Father : the Catholic priest in Danbury, lectured at Concert Hall on St. Patrick's day 3-1863.
Moore, Capt. : of the 2nd Company Volunteers, returned to Danbury 8-1861. Plastered Horace's new chimney in the sink room 6-1862. Was forming a new company with the 17th Regiment, and many men enlisted after the Governor's speech 7-1862. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Moorehouse, Aaron : starting an association with George Purdy and others for young men. Horace is proposed for membership 4-1862. Took over assisting in the library duties at the Sunday School 8-1862. Borrowed Sunday School minutes from Horace to copy the bylaws 12-1862. Paid $1 to Horace for the use of George's melodeon. 12-1862.
Mootry, Mr. : Horace pays him his hydrant tax at the post office 1-1862
Morgan, George : walked with Horace up to see John Pollit 10-1861
Morris, Granville : brought at letter from George to Horace 8-1862.
Morris, Deputy Sherriff : called on to deal with rowdy firemen 4-19-1860
Morris, Stephen : buried 12-27-1860
Morse, Ira : Horace bought cloth from him for George. George was measured and the cloth cut so Mother Purdy could sew the pants 3-1862.
Morse, Mr. : Horace brought his list of taxable property to him 10-1861
Nash, Albert : Bridgeport. Preached in Horace's church 11-1861.
New Milford company, 11th Regiment : Horace is offered a lieutenancy if he brings in 20 volunteers. He turns it down to keep his promise to Gussie 11-1861
Newman, Edith : Horace left pictures of George with her, per George's instructions 9-1862. George sends money in a letter to her for Horace to deposit 12-1862.
Nichols, David P. : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860
Nichols, James W. : son in law's funeral at his home 10-28-1860. He is Presbyterian
Nickerson, Nelson : Horace performed an operation on a kitten for him 7-1860. Horace lent him money because Mr. Crofut was late with the wages 10-1860. Came home with Horace and went ice skating with him 12-1860. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Norris : the butcher. Bought pork 12-1861
Norris, William H. : elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Northrop : Crofut, Cyrus W. - of the Jeffersonian 10-1860
Northrop, Cyrus W. : Norwalk, spoke to the Republicans at Concert Hall 3-30-1861
Northrop, Seth : 'shopped : , working with Horace 8-1860
Nostrand, Robert : had
Olmstead, Mr. : smoked Horace's hams and shoulder 2-1862, 1-1863.
Olmstead, W. F. : Horace got the Fair premium for Fannie's picture from him
Osborne, David : of Bethel, preached in Horace's church (1860)
Osborne, Harriet (Hattie) : married Edward Stevens 1-1-1862
Osborne : editor of the Danbury Times, prints extracts from Horace's letters home 6-1861
Otis, William : At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Some items sent to him 9-1862.
Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop : shop where Horace works. Men agreed to stop taking orders until Mr. Crofut paid them as other journeymen are paid, regualrlarly, on time and in cash.
Palmer, Abigail - Stamford CT, Aunt of Horace Purdy. Horace and family visited her 9-1862
Palmer, Phebe J. : Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy, daughter of Abigail. She visited Danbury . 1860. Visited George at camp in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : Eddie : - Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy. Visited Danbury and Ridgefield. 1860, 8-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : New York, Horace bought blacking from him 8-1860 and 9-1860
Parson, Abel : building Horace's sink room chimney with his apprentice, . 6-1862
Parsons, Charles C. : cousin, a lieutenant in the regular army, expected on the train 2-1863.
Pearce , David : Horace had a political discussion and argument with him in the newspaper office at Bennett's store 1-1861
Peas, Rowena - and her fianc : /husband, also named Peas (a cousin) called on the Griswolds and Gussie
Pease, H. F. : Bethel. Preached at Horace's church 12-1860. 2-1862, 10-1862.
Peck, Mr. - 2nd Congregational minister. Preached at Horace's church 11-1860
Pegg, John, Jr. : appointed to Danbury church at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Previously in Hartford. Horace stays overnight at his house in New York city on Forsyth St. 3-1863.
Perrin, Mr. : spoke to the Democrats at Concert Hall previous to the Monday election, 3-29-1861
Phillips, Harriet : visited the Griswolds 1-1861
Phillips, Widow : residence on Deer Hill burned 4-19-1860. Went to stay with Charles Benedict, her neighbor on the north.
Pine, Alex : came to get dirty clothes for his wife to wash. 11-1862.
Pine, Jane : helped Gussie and Horace clean house 9-1862.
Pine, Julia : helped Gussie clean house 6-1860
Pine, Violet : little colored girl across the way from Horace and Gussie. Mr. Allen's son injures his foot while cutting wood with her 3-1863.
Pine, William : Horace's colored neighbor. His baby is baptized at Horace's church, 9-9-1860.
Platt, Frank : member of Horace's military unit. Helped Horace roll a handcar back to camp to warn about men setting fire to the railroad tracks 6-1861
Pollit, John : has home on Town Hill. Horace and George Morgan visit him to see his fruits and vegetables 10-1861. Horace sold him and apple tree 4-1862. Argues with Horace over a debt 5-1862
Porter, Wilson - a rum seller in Danbury died 2-1863
Post, Cornelia : Essex CT, friend of Gussie Purdy 1860, 2-1863
Powell, Mrs. Adelia : Brooklyn NY, came with Fanny Griswold from New York for a visit. Sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Mead 3-1863.
Powell, Gideon : Brooklyn, Fulton Ave. Horace stayed overnight with him and his wife 3-1863.
Prince : the cat (1860, 6-1862) Horace killed him while weeding 6-1862.
Pulling, Smith : 'shopped : , worked with Horace 8-1860. New daughter 2-1862.
Purdy, Anna : (cousin?) : visited in the evening 3-1862. Very sick 7-1862
Purdy, Augusta (Griswold) : wife of Horace Purdy. Married December 3, 1858. Son, Edwin, born 8-29-1861. She weighed 106 pounds 9-11-1862
Purdy, Augustus : b. 3-10-1811 in Somers NY. father of Horace Purdy. worked on Father Griswold's garden and on Horace's 5-1862
Purdy, Edwin Augustus : son of Horace and Gussie born 8-29-1861. Baptized 3-12-1862. Had diphtheria 1-1863. Has trouble walking 3-1863.
Purdy, George : birthday 8-13. brother of Horace Purdy. Librarian of the Sunday School : 1862. Procured a situation at Sturdevant's Factory 7-1862. Joined Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment 8-1862. Went to Camp Aiken, Bridgeport to train 8-1862. Regiment stopped at Fort Marshall at Baltimore 9-1862. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862. Near Hopeville Gap, near Thoroughfare Gap on the Manassas Railroad 11-1862. Sick with fever, in the hospital at Brooks Station on the Aquia and Falmouth Railroad 3-1863.
Purdy, Harriet : Horace offers to have her stay with them while she is out of work. She declines because she has found some sewing work 1-1861. Horace talks to her about her behavior and she is upset 9-1861. She is staying at Mr. Bogle's boarding house on Clermont Ave. near DeKalb in Brooklyn where Horace visits her 3-1863.
Purdy, Hart : cousin of Horace. Helped with the sink room chimney and was paid by Horace 6-1862.
Purdy, Horace : b. November 11, 1834. Married Augusta (Gussie) Griswold December 3, 1858 Treasurer of the Juvenile Missionary Society (1860), works at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop.. Made life member of the Parent Missionary Society 4-1860. Elected Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Appointed Sec./Treas. of the Sunday School 1-1861 on Mr. Maynard's resignation, elected 4-1862 . Drafted Jan. 27, 1862. Exempted from the draft for time served under the old law 2-1862. He weighed 111 lbs. 9-11-1862. Sold some silve specie to Mr. Robinson, the jeweler to cover the revenue stamps on his new note on the mortgage which he took with Mr. Mallett 3-1863
Purdy, Isabella : Sister of Horace and George Purdy. Writes her first letter : it's to Cousin Phebe Palmer 4-1862
Purdy, John : brother of Horace Purdy . Born 5-11-1837. Died in 1857 and buried in cemetery on present day Kenosia Ave.
Purdy, Mary : Cousin of Horace. Came over in the evening to watch the baby for Horace and Gussie 11-1861. Walked up the the cemetery with Gussie 5-1862.Visited Horace with George Hall 7-1862.
Purdy, Nancy Mills : mother of Horace, George, Isabel, John (deceased), Abigail (deceasd), William (deceased) **. Sick 1-1862, with her spinal difficulty
Ramsey, George : Minnesota. Corresponded with Maj. Gen. H. S. Sanford, US Minister at Brussels 11-1862,
Randall's : Horace purchased a bottle of ale to try 5-1862.
Raymond, Avery : Horace bought a shad from him 5-1862. Lobster from him 7-1862.
Raymond, Mons. Augustave : balloonist at the Fair Grounds 9-1860
Raymond, John W. : Elected 3rd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Raymond, Samuel : of the Baptist Church. Spoke to the Sunday school classes
Reed, Charles H. : visited the Baxter's 7-1860. Horace bought coal from him 2-1862
Reed, G. H. & Co. : shop where Horace has an account.
Renoude, Mr. & Mrs. : Stamford. Guests of the Palmers during Conference 4-1860
Richards, Mrs. : called on Gussie and Horace 5-2-1860 , 8-1861. Injured by a runway horse 7-1862.
Richards, Mr. : Horace and Gussie visited 10-1861
Rider, Dr. - Horace got bushels of apples from him
Rider, George : has a team and Horace engages him to do some work for Father Griswold 11-1860.
Rittons : photographer where Harriet Wheeler and Gussie got the babies pictures taken 4-1862. George gets his picture taken before going to Bridgeport to Capt. Moore's company 8-1862
Robinson's Jewelry Store : Horace gets his clock cleaned and repaired there 5-1862. Horace left this silver pencil and pen holder there 6-1862. Horace had his watch cleaned 11-1862
Robinson, Rev. Mr. : pastor or 2nd Congregational Church, preached in the Baptist church on Thanksgiving and Gussie attended 11-28-1861. Read Washington's farewell address on the holiday 2-1862.
Rockwell, Mrs. Eli : Ridgebury CT. A widow in 1860. Horace Purdy lived with her when a boy. Visiting near Horace's house 5-7-1860 . Eli Rockwell (1805-1857). Both buried in Ridgebury Cemetery. Injured by a runaway horse in Danbury 7-1862
Rockwell, Mary : received a watch for bringing in the largest number of scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Roff, John : cried off from work at the shop : work was too hard 8-20-1860. Cook for Capt. Skinner, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Roff, Mr : his little girl came with Bell to watch the baby for Gussie11-1861
Rogers, Brother Charles : New York : came to visit the Griswolds 3-1860.
Rogers, Dwight : Horace and he exchanged revolvers on trial. His is smaller 11-1861
Rooney, John : youngest apprentice at the shop where Horace works 1860. Went to the bank for Horace to draw a check 2-1861. Almost enlisted in Capt. Moore's company 7-1862.
Rowan, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace and Gussie visit his store to see the Christmas toys 12-1860. Horace buys ale 4-1862
Rowan, John : sewing society meeting at his house 4-1861. Has been blind for years but went to New York to have his eyes operated on and his sight has improved. Horace and Gussie call on him 5-1862.
Rowan, Peter : builds stone wall for Horace with his man, Andrew Gould 4-1862
Ryan, Dr. : Horace attended the Methodist church in Washington where he preached 5-1861
Ryder, Joseph : went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862
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St. John, Dr. : Mother Griswold had a tooth extracted by him 12-1860. Gussie had one extracted 10-1862
St. John, Mr. : was drunk when he tried to give his speech during the Governor's visit 7-1862
Sanford, Charles : sold Horace a hat 6-1860
Sanford, Cynthia : daughter of Joel Sanford, married Jesse D. Stevens 2-1-1860
Sanford, Elias : Horace buys a pair of shoes in his shop 4-1862
Sanford, E. A. : at Starr's Arms Factory, Yonkers NY. Horace writes to him to get a position for George. 8-1862.
Sanford, Maj. Gen. H. S. : US minister resident at the court in Brussels. 11-1862
Sanford, Mrs. Theodore : sister of Robert A. Dikeman, soldier who died in Memphis TN.
Sanford, Rev. Mr. : a minister from Five Points in NY. Spoke about the mission there and a collection was taken up at church 7-20-1860. He also addressed several assembled Sunday Schools at the 1st Congregational Church
Sayers, Mr. : the cart man.
Sayers, Robert : brother of the cart man Sayers. Treasurer of the Danbury Cornet Band 1860. Mother Purdy attended the funeral of his child 7-1862.
Scofield,William J. : elected vice-president of the Sunday School Teachers 4-9-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 1-1861. Horace got a cherry tree scion to graft from him 4-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Scribner, David : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
Seeley, Aaron : his wife died 3-21-1862.
Seeley, Augustus : married Miss Hoyt 6-7-1860
Serene, Oscar : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Seymour, Thomas H. : running for Governor of CT 3-21-1860
Seymour, Old Mother : died 6-20-1862.
Shaw, Jacob : preacher from Redding preached at Horace's church.
Shepard, Frank : addressed the Republicans at Concert Hall 9-23-1860
Sherwood, Mrs. I. A. : widow in 1860. Attempted burglary of her home on Deer Hill 6-24-1860
Shuck, Louis : made and drank coffee with Horace at Fairfax VA 7-1861
Sidney, Mary : visited with her while in Canton CT 8-1860
Simpson, Bishop : preached at Conference in Stamford 4-1860
Skinner, Capt : meeting held to recruit for his company 8-1861
Skinner, B. F. : foiled a robbery by burglars and stabbed one of them 7-1860
Skinner, Frank : went on a scouting mission with Horace 7-1861
Skinner, Mr. : travels around introducing good literature and visited the Sabbath School. Studying for the ministry, preached in Horace's church. Is selling subscriptions to the Atlantic Monthly 12-1860.
Small, Charles : Horace buys a used baby carriage from him 11-1861. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. They received word that he had died 10-1862. Body came by train and funeral was 10-6-1862.
Smith's News Office - Horace paid for copies of the Theological Compendium 6-1862. Taken over by Mr. Swift 7-1862.
Smith, Henry I. : ran for post master 4-1861. Horace gave him an order for catechisms 6-1862
Smith, Isaac : had Father, Mother and Fanny Griswold to dinner 1-1860. Called on Father Griswold with Mr. Filly from Bloomfield 5-1862
Smith, Joseph : Ridgefield minister, guest preacher at the Danbury Church 6-1860
Smith, Mr. R. : prospective lodger in Horace Purdy's house 1860. Rented rooms from Horace until 1-1-1861
Smith, Richard : his father is buried from Horace's church 11-24-1861.
Smith, Walter Perry : his funeral held at home of his father-in-la.w 10-28-1860
Sniffins, Saul : at Hatters meeting, he was denied a card 7-1862.
Soule's Pills : the agent came by for payment for the pills he had left with Horace 2 years ago, and Horace returned the pills 6-1862.
Southmayd, George M. : Captain of the Wooster Guards. Used his hearse for R. Ae Dikeman's funeral procession to the cemetery. Resigned as Captain 3-2-1860. His shop burned 6-25-1860. Elected Captain of the 5th company, 11th regiment 9-1861. Stationed in Hartford 11-1861. Home on furlough 6-1862.
Spidell, Lt. Col : of Horace's regiment 7-1861
Sproat, Thomas : an Irishman, had a puppy for Mother Griswold 12-1860
Staples, Mr. & Mrs. : buried 4-19-1862
Starr & Barnum : shop where Father Griswold got manure and muck 11-1860. Where Horace got shavings 1-1861.
Starr & Smith : Horace ordered catachisms for the Sunday School through them 5-1862
Starr, 1st Lieut. : 23rd. Regiment, in Capt. Jenkins company, received sword and sash 10-1862.
Starr, Frederick : accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit 1-1861. Asked by Horace to take command of the Wooster Guards and he agreed with certain conditions 3-1861
Starr, George : Brother in the Church. Elected Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Horace built a cabinet for curiosities for his brother George at George Starr's shop 12-1860. Horace used George Starr's horses to collect ever greens for the church 12-1860. Sewing society meets at his house, 1861. Horace and Father Griswold obtained shavings from his shop 9-1861. Horace made a 'skit box : for George for Father Purdy 1-1862. Horace gave him a picture of George Purdy 9-1862. Horace went skating on his pond 1-1863.
Starr, Peter - Elected Assist. Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Choirmaster in 1860. collected evergreens with Horace and George Purdy for the church. They used George Starrs team. 12-1860. Offers a prize for the second most scholars brought to Sunday School 1-1861. Leads the Sunday School Teachers class 1861. Writes to Horace in Virginia 7-1861. Runs a news office. Visited Father Griswold with his wife 2-1863
Starr, Mrs. Daniel : called to see Gussie after the baby was born 9-1861
Stearns, Dr. : surgeon for Horace's military unit 5-1861
Stebbens, S. : gave Horace some cash and Horace gave him a check in exchange 4-1861
Stevens & Hoyt : store where Horace has an account. Horace ordered a pair of pants there. Bought 2 undershirts on credit 12-1860. Horace carried a bill from Mr. Crofut there to pay Horace's account 10-1861. One of the owners is Charles Stevens 4-1862
Stevens, Charles T. : wife died 2-13-1860. Tailor, made vest for Father Griswold, clothes for Horace. Brother in Horace's church 12-1860. In Horace's military unit and went to Hartford from New Haven to procure overcoats with Judah Crosby 4-1861. Horace orders vest 3-1862. Attended church with his bride (his third wife), Rev. John Crawford's daughter of Redding. Horace purchased blue flannel from him 11-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Stevens, Edward P. : apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860).Time was out 9-1861. Married Hattie Osborne 1-1-1862. Horace and shopmates attended his wife's funeral at the Disciples church 12-1862
Stevens, Jesse D. : married Cynthia Sanford (2-1-1860). Elected first Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Shopped where Horace works 7-1861. Claimed a block which Horace had claimed also 1-1862
Stevens, William : Englishman. Neighbor of Horace who was evicted by Sherriff. Gardner?
Stockwell, Mrs. : waited at her place in Canton CT to take the stage to Bloomfield 8-1860
Stone, Amos - Horace ordered beef from him 2-1862
Stone, Dea Oliver : Horace handed his tax list and Father Griswold's to him at his office 1860. Horace pays him his taxes 10-1862
Stone, John : his wife and her sister were injured by a runaway horse 7-1862.
Stone, Lieut. Col. Henry B. : As major, home on furlough 1-1862. 5th Regiment, killed in battle 8-1862. Wounded at Slaughter Mountain, taken prisoner, and died at Delavan Hospital in Charlottsville. Funeral sermon preached at the Baptist church 2-1863
Stone, Mr. : Baptist preacher exchanged places on a Sunday with Bro. Pegg 8-1861. Spoke at Concert Hall at the return celebration for Capt. Moore's company. Church remodeled and finished by 11-1861. Gave a lecture on the Army of the Potomac, 1-16-1862. His office used by Draft Board review exemption requests 1-1862. Spoke at Taylor funeral 2-1862. Visiting Europe 7-1862. Preached funeral sermon for Lieut. Col. Stone and Gussie and Horace attended 2-1863.
Stone, Mrs. : Horace hires her to clean the upstairs rooms for the new tenant, does the washing for Horace and Gussie 11-1862
Sutton, P. A. : there was an attempted burglary at his place on Deer Hill Ave. 6-23-1860
Swan, Elder - addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Swift, Mr. O H. : took over Smith's News Office . Selling Griswold's Family Salve on commission for Horace, 7-1862. Was a prisoner with Charles Mills in Richmond 10-1862. He and his wife leave Mr. Hurd's and rent 3 rooms from Horace 11-1862. He and his wife move out 3-1863.
Taylor, Anna : received a letter from George and it had a note for Horace requesting him to buy and send stamps to him 10-1862.
Taylor, Ferdinand : foreman at Orin Benedict's : make shop : in Bethel
Taylor, Henry : a soldier in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, died of typhoid fever in Annapolis Md. 1-1862. Corpse came on the train and he was buried from the Methodist Church 2-1862
Taylor, Herman : Bethel CT, cousin of Horace Purdy
Taylor, James S. : Horace looks for him to speak about the $400 Horac would like to borrow to pay off his note with Alfred Gregory
Taylor, Mary - cousin who died on 6-4-1862. Buried on 6-5-1862.
Tammany, Joseph : off at the Pahquiogue Finishing Shop (2-1860)
Thompson, Harry : buried 6-21-1860
Thompson, Dr. : truss maker in Danbury 8-1860. Horace bought a truss from him 3-1862.
Thumb, General Tom : exhibited in Danbury 11-1860.
Thompson, Mr. : acting chaplain in Capt. Moore's company, preached to the men in Bridgeport and preached at Bro. Miley's church there. 8-1862.
Tobias, Anna : married Mr. Williams in the Baptist Church, Jan. 1, 1860
Trip, the Purdy dog was attacked by dogs and died, was buried in the garden under the dwarf pear tree by the alley 3-1861
Trowbridge : member of the 38th New York and died of a fever in Washington was brought to Danbury for burial 9-1861
Tucker, Mr. : editor of the School Bell, visited the Sunday School 3-1862
Tweedy, Mayor : called on Horace in 5-1860 about assessment for new street
Underhill, Marianne - school mate of Gussie at Amenia Seminary. Wrote to Gussie 3-1863.
Valentine, Mr. : bought Father Griswold's place 11-25-1861. Horace spoke with him outside Horace's house 6-1862.
Vintz, Mr : (a German) member of Horace's church, died and left his family in poor shape 2-15-1861
VIntz, Mary : one of the Sunday School scholars. Horace hires her to nurse Gussie 9-1861
Vintz, Mrs. : spends the afternoon with Gussie 10-1861. Died 11-5-1861
Wakeley, George B. : lectured before the Young Men's Christian Association (1-1860)
Ward, Lewis A. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Warren, Mr. : rents rooms from Horace 3-1861, 8-1861. Had an accident with his axe and Horace dressed his wound 2-1862. Moved out 4-1862.
Warren, Rufus : Horacetakes a watch for him to a shop in Bridgeport, Blackman's 8-1862.
Warren, William : has enlisted and is at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport. Came home and took up his role as Assist. Librarian 8-1862. At camp with George and wrote a letter for George who was sick with fever 3-1863.
Washington, George : : the colored preacher : spoke at Horace's church to solicit funds to build a church for colored people 10-1860
Waters, Horace : and his singing children (pupils) performed in Danbury 10-1861
Waters, John : posted as camp guard with Horace at Camp McDowell 7-1861
Watson, Susan : visited Gussie and Horace 10-1860. Bought items for Gussie and Frank Boughton in New York 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds 1-1862.
Weber, Mr. : Hartford. Appointed chaplain of Horace's regiment by Gov. Buckingham 6-1861
Webb, Frank : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Webster, Daniel : Bloomfield, uncle of Gussie Purdy
Webster, Grandfather and Grandmother : mother and father of : Mother : Purdy. Grandparents of Gussie Purdy. Buried in the cemetery in Bloomfield.
Webster, Harry : Bloomfield, son of Daniel, cousin of Gussie Purdy
Weed, George : brought a letter from George at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport 8-1862.
Wheeler, Abel : husband of Harriet . His folks live in New Fairfield 8-1861. Horace orders wood from him to build a wood house 4 -1862. Helps Horace with the tin around the new chimney 6-1862. He joins the army and is in New Haven training 9-1862. He and his regiment, the 23rd, are in camp near Jamaica, Long Island 11-1862. His regiment is in Banks Division, stationed in New Orleans 2-1863.
Wheeler, Harriet Stevens - Married to Abel Wheeler. Had a son born 8-30-1861. Visits Abel in Brooklyn with Josie to see him off with his regiment 12-1862.
Wheeler, Jet : Harriet's cat died at the Griswolds. Was buried on 4-10-1860
Wheeler, Josie : daughter of Able and Harriet 4-1862.
Wheeler, William G. : was shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Horace submitted a card for him to the Hatters Society and received payment. Sold Horace some cider 11-1860. Visited Horace in camp in New Haven 5-1861
White, Colonel : Horace went ice skating on his pond 12-1860.
White, Charles H. : elected 2nd lieutenant of the 5th volunteer company
White, Nelson L. : delivered the opening address for the Fair 9-25-1860
White, Maria - Elected Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Presented with a pronouncing Bible with other officers and teachers of the School and is moving to Peekskill 3-1862.
White, Mother : Horace carried a chicken and a winter squash to her on his way to work 12-1860
White, Mrs. Cyrus : helped nurse Gussie 9-1861. Gussie and Hattie Wheeler visited her with the babies 11-1861. Visited Mother Griswold at Horace's 4-1862. Sewing Society meeting at her house 7-1862. Horace and Gussie with Hattie Mills 2-1863
White, Mrs. : she and her sister, Miss Horton, are tenants of the Griswolds 11-1861
The Wide Awakes : had torchlight processions in 6-1860
Wilcox, Augustus : an old hatter in Danbury, was hit by a train in Norwalk 2-1863
Wilcox, Mrs. : accompanied Mrs. Joseph Young to Horace's house when Mrs. Young picked up the pay for her husband.
Wilcox, Widow : lives on the corner near Horace, youngest son has small pox 3-1861
Wildman, Adoniram : Hiram : : buried 1-26-1860
Wildman, Edgar L. : had a political discussion with Horace 2-1861. Attended church with Horace in Washington DC 5-1861. Went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861
Wildman, E. E. : elected Captain of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861
Wildman, Emma : visited Horace with George Purdy 5-8-1860
Wildman, F. S. : Union meeting on the green in front of his shop 9-1861
Wildman, Lucy : received a silver cup for bringing in the second most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862. : Converted : 2-1862. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wildman 7-1862.
Wildman, Russell : president of the Juvenile Missionary Society
Wildman, Mrs. Russell : called on Horace and Gussie 7-1862
Williams, Rev. T : from Jefferson City, Missouri preached at Horace's church and asked for funds for a Methodist institute of learning
Wilson, James : visited with Horace and Gussie while they were in Bloomfield.
Wing, Mr. : from Goshen. Attended Horace's church. He spoke at a prayer meeting : 12-1860
Wise, Mr. : gave Horace some vegetable plants 5-1860. Horace and Gussie went to get a plant from him 10-1860
Witherspoon, William : brought pepper seed to Horace 5-17-1860. He and Horace treated the shop because of his and Horace's new babies 10-1861. Elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1862. Horace got cabbage plants from him and gave him some lettuce plants 5-1862. Horace sold him a tree 11-1862. Works with Horace at the shop and Horace gave him some vinegar 3-1863.
Wood, Mayor Fernando : of New York, spoke in Danbury 3-21-1860
Wood, Mr. : has shop where Horace looked at picture frames 12-1860
Wood, Mrs. : formerly Frances Doane
Woodford, Mr. : jeweler with store in Danbury. Repaired Horace's watch. Mr. Bailey works for him
Woodruff, Brother George W. : Waterbury - Preached in Horace's church in place of Bro. Pegg 1-1861. Also preached 2-1863.
Woolley, Brother : preached in Ridgefield in 1859. Stationed in Norwalk in 1860. Wife died in Norwalk, 5-1860. Late chaplain in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers under Gen. Burnside in North Carolina. Preached in Horace's church. He is lecturing and taking up collections to procure chaplains : tents , books and good reading matter for the soldiers 5-1862
Wooster Light Guards : drilled in Danbury. Spent 3 months fighting in the war. Disbanded by 11-1861
Wright's Paint Shop : where Horace buys paint 7-1862.
Wright, Mrs. Louise : Gussie wrote to her, an old school mate 3-1863.
Wylie, Mrs : funeral 4-29-1860
Young, Joseph : elected 3rd Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Works in the shop with Horace, 7-1862. Visited Horace then went over to Granville Ave. to visit his lady, Mary Prior. Got a military exemption, 8-1862. Married 9-17-1862. Visited Horace with his wife; picked up and delivered Horace's letters 10-1862. Went to New York so his wife brought his chits to Horace so Horace could take care of them on payday. 12-1862.
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SEPTEMBER 01 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant but cold. More like November than September. Horace Cable and I went with his horse to Brewster Station to take from the Harlem Railroad depot at that location, 7 spring beds to put up in that place. As we went, we took from here two beds which we put up for William Fowler just beyond the state line and for E. C. Clark at Sodom. We got pay for 6 beds and 3 we did not collect, viz., George Hall, John Doty at the hotel, and William Orman. We took dinner at Doty's Hotel, called the Southeast House. On our way home, we stopped at William Storm's and brought into town a copper strip cutting machine. We came by the 8th Regiment encampment at Lake Kenosha at sundown just as they were on dress parade. It was about dark when we got home. SEPTEMBER 02 THURSDAY - Horace Cable came over in the morning for crab apples. He helped me pick what remained on the tree. When we had done picking, I filled his basket and then Charles Hayes and I rode over home with him. I then went down to the Danbury Bank with him and we had a draft made out for D. R. French for the balance of what we owe him - $154.54. I went over to Swift's and wrote a note to French and enclosed the draft and mailed it. In the P.M., I went over to Cable's and got some safety bars and the tools and came home and put one in our bedstead. After putting it in, I took Willie Griswold and threw him on the bed quite hard and broke a slat. I then had to go over to Mr. Cable's again for a slat and came home and put it in in place of the broken one. In the evening, I went to market and Gussie went to Professor John Logan's' lecture on Physiognomy. The day has been pleasant except an occasional cloud, which in passing over, would give us a little sprinkle. SEPTEMBER 03 FRIDAY - Pleasant and warmer. In the morning, I went over to Horace Cable's and went down into Main Street with him at mail tine. We saw Governor Jewell and staff at the depot just arrived with horses and equipage for reviewing the 8th Regiment in the P.M. at Lake Kenosha. I received a letter from Sigler Brothers, 131-133 Mercer Street, New York, requesting me to send the amount of my indebtedness which I owed when I sold out in New York and cannot pay because Henry Day, who took my business, has not paid me. In the P.M., Gussie, Louise and I went onto the street designing to take one of the omnibuses and ride out to camp and see Gov. Jewell review the regiment, but all the conveyances were overloaded and we gave up the idea of going. I came home and pulled weeds in my garden. Gussie went to the phrenological lecture in the evening. I went to market and down to the Turner House to see Gov. Jewell who with his staff holds a reception. SEPTEMBER 04 SATURDAY - Pleasant and warm. I went to Bethel by the morning train to collect from Thomas Wheeler $6.00 for a spring bed but did not get it. I took an order from Mr. Agnew for a spring bed. I came home by the A. M. train and saw Mr. Henry Day but could get no encouragement from him regarding the payment of his notes. The 8th Regiment marched in from the lake about 3 P.M. and broke up at the depot. They started for home on the 4:15 train. I received a letter from Mr. J. E. Chapman from New York concerning the Empire Spring Bed. Henry Cable wants Putnam County in which to sell them. I also received a note from Mr. French acknowledging receipt of $154.54 to balance Cable & Purdy's account. I did some marketing and then came home. SEPTEMBER 05 SUNDAY - Pleasant. I went with Georgie down to Sunday school at noon. We came home again after school. After dinner, which we had about 4 P.M., Gussie and I walked over to Ambrose Hill's, but Ambrose had started for New York before we got there. He went to Brookfield intending to take a train this evening from there to Bridgeport and then a night boat to New York so as to get to Brooklyn for breakfast tomorrow morning. Gussie went to church this evening. I stayed at home. SEPTEMBER 06 MONDAY - Hot. In the forenoon, I helped Robert Cocking clean out and repair his cistern. In the P.M., I went over to F. H. Austin's and took a measurement of his bedstead for a set of springs. From there, I went over to Sturdivant's factory. From there, I came to the lower end of town and then up home to see mother. I wrote three letters - one to J. E. Chapman, giving Twitchell's prices for spring beds, one to Twitchell about New London and Windham Counties, and one to D. R. French with a draft for $60.00 enclosed. Mrs. Sweetland and daughter came by the P.M. train from Hartford to see Edwin's wife at Mother Griswold's. Their baggage was left behind today, and I went to the depot this evening on the arrival of the train to get it for them, a black traveling bag. Late in the evening, I went over to Horace Cable's and gave him the tree and bed orders I had on my book from New York State. SEPTEMBER 07 TUESDAY - Appearance of rain in the morning, but before noon it came off pleasant. Just at night it clouded over again and rained in showers all evening. I have been to Bethel and stayed all day. I took tea with Mrs. Dare. I sold 7 beds. I took another tea after I came home and then went up to see Charles Bradley about a spring bed but did not find him at home. I then came down to John Bouton's for the measurement of his bed, but they having company in the bed, I did not measure the bedstead. From there, I went over to Horace Cable's to get some names for spring beds which he had got for me. I then came home feeling about used up. Before retiring, I helped Gussie seal up some of her cups of crab apple jelly. SEPTEMBER 08 WEDNESDAY - The day has been broken. A considerable rain has fallen and yet the sun has shone a little. I canvassed in the forenoon for my spring beds. After dinner, I went again and after 4 o'clock, I sold 4 beds, two to Mrs. William Bennett, one to Mrs. Charles Bradley, and one to John Bouton. I received by the morning mail a letter from D. R. French saying that I must hereafter deal with Mr. Twitchell as he has given up the General Agency. In the evening, I wrote an order for 14 spring beds, eight for Bethel and six for Danbury, the first lot for myself since giving up my partner, Cable. I also wrote to William Hayes for Stark's address that I might write and if possible, collect the $20.00 he owes me. I also wrote to George to have him collect the $7.50 owing me in Yonkers. Before retiring, I helped seal up and mark crab apple and blackberry jelly. SEPTEMBER 09 THURSDAY - Pleasant but cooler. Our Sunday School and the Baptist School held a picnic at the junction of the New York Northern and Housatonic railroads near Brookfield. Anne, Edwin's wife, and her two children, Fanny and Willie started for Ohio. They took the 11A.M. train to Brookfield. AT 12 noon, Mr. & Mrs. Sweetland and daughter Martha started for home in Hartford. I went over to Crofut's Mill in the A. M. to try and sell Mr. Crofut a spring bed. I did not succeed but sold one to his miller, Jack Wolf. I came home by way of Horace Cable's and got a set of springs. From there and before dinner, I put them in one of the beds I yesterday measured for Mrs. William Bennett. In the P.M., I went up to Tweedy's Factory with my bed model. I sold three before I got home Turner Stevens, George F. Larkin, and George Swords. Gussie being detained at the picnic, Hattie Mills and I got our tea and ate it before she got home. In the evening, I went to market and then to the barber's to get my hair cut. SEPTEMBER 10 FRIDAY - Cold in the morning but a pleasant day and warm in the middle of the day. I went to the shop in the morning and stretched Georgie's straw hat and had one blocked (a fur one) preparatory to finishing it. Before dinner, I took an order from Joel Foster for a spring bed. Received by morning mail a letter from T. E. Twitchell that he had shipped yesterday 6 beds to me. After dinner, I hired Mr. Bouton's horse and went to the depot for my spring beds. I took Mr. Austin's over to him and put it in. I also put in one for John W. Bouton and one for Mrs. Charles Bradley. Horace Cable came over to see me about dark. After tea, I went to market. SEPTEMBER 11 SATURDAY - Pleasant. I spent a part of the afternoon in finishing a hat for Georgie. I carried Hattie Mill's dinner to her at noon at the Mallory Shop. I took a letter from the Office this forenoon for Horace Cable from J. E. Chapman & Co., New York (the Empire Spring Bed maker). In the evening, I went to market and took home from the Office a bill from Twitchell for 8 beds shipped today for Bethel. SEPTEMBER 12 SUNDAY - Pleasant. About meeting time this morning, Father came down to see me. I went down to Sunday School at noon and home again after the session. I went to church in the evening. Brother Burch preached. SEPTEMBER 13 MONDAY - Pleasant and warmer than for some days past. I have been to Bethel today. I went by train this morning and returned by same in the evening. I had 8 beds come by freight to Bethel where I met them and delivered and put them up which took me until dark. I took dinner with Aunt Harriet Mills. In the A.M., I put a safety bar in Mr. Dare's bed. Gussie met me this evening at the depot with the Sunday School books. I took them and attended the Teachers' Meeting without returning home. My resignation as secretary & treasurer was accepted and Thomas Bradley was elected. SEPTEMBER 14 TUESDAY - Pleasant. I spent a portion of the day selling my spring beds. Just at night, I went down to Dr. Benedict's and put in a set of springs for Anna Eastwood. While we were at tea, Hannah Gregory came in to countermand an order Mrs. Rowan gave me today for a spring bed. I went to market in the evening with Gussie. I mailed this P.M. a check to Mr. Twitchell for $54.72, amount due him for my first set of beds. In the evening, Mr. Pond came in to pay me $10.00 borrowed last Saturday. He drew his check on Pahquioque Bank for $50.00. I am to draw it for him tomorrow and from it take my $10.00. SEPTEMBER 15 WEDNESDAY - A little lowery in the morning but it came off pleasant and warm. I rode down to Grassy Hill in the morning on a load of hat cases with William Bouton. I canvassed there and at Oren Benedict's shop until the freight train came when I took it and came home to Danbury. After I arrived, I went to the Pahquoique Bank with Mr. Pond's check for 50.00. I got the money and, in the evening, returned $40.00 to Mr. Pond. In the P.M., I called at the parsonage and Mrs. Burch paid me $5.00 for a bed purchased in July. A bed order from W. H. Barnum. SEPTEMBER 16 THURSDAY - I canvassed a little at home for my spring beds. After dinner, I went on Highland Avenue to sell beds. After tea, I went into the street and arranged with Harry Buckley to go tomorrow morning with me to Newtown to take a bed spring to H. D. Warner in place of one broken which he has. Also, to collect from Henry Willis $6.00 for one I sold him in July. SEPTEMBER 17 FRIDAY - About 6:30 this morning, Harry Buckley drove around for me to go to Newtown per arrangement. I took over the springs for J. Warner and put them in and collected $6.00 from Henry Willis for a bed. I took another order of two from W. J. Dick (hotel), also an order for another from J. B. Wheeler. We came home by way of the Steam Excavator arriving about noon. A little fine rain on our way over in the morning. I had 6 more beds (also 2 slats and a frame for George Andrews) come on the freight train. I hired Mr. Judd's horse to deliver them. I put up Turner Stevens', Jacob Wolff's, George Larkin's, Mr. Pond’s, and George Sword's, leaving Joel Foster's and the slats for George Andrews until tomorrow. In the evening, I took an order for one from Fred Hull. Received by the evening mail two letters from T. E. Twitchell with bills of beds to Danbury and Bethel. SEPTEMBER 18 SATURDAY - Gussie's birthday. She is 33 years old. I started this morning to get a new lid made for the box containing my spring bed model. Before I could get back, it commenced raining. I went over to Joel Foster's about 8 A.M. and put in his spring bed. From there I went over to George Andrew's and made over his old one which he has used for 3 years or more. I added two new slats and a new frame making a 9 slatter instead of 7 slats. I went to Bethel by the 4 P.M. train and brought in a bed for C.H. Benedict. From there I went over to W.H. Barnum's to put in one for him, but his wife having company, I deferred it until next week. I then rode up home with B. F. Bailey. SEPTEMBER 19 SUNDAY - Pleasant. I attended church in the morning to hear our old pastor, Brother William Hill, preach. We have no pastor now. He (Burch) is only a preacher. I stayed to Sunday School to see how Theo Bradley, the new secretary and treasurer, got along with his new duties. This is his first Sunday in the new position and the first since I was relieved. In the P.M., Gussie went to the Universalist to hear Mr. Haskell preach a memorial sermon for the late General John Rawlins, Secretary of War, who died in Washington, D. C. on September 6th. His wife, daughter of Stephen Hurlburt, is here at home with her father. SEPTEMBER 20 MONDAY - Hot, very hot. I went to Bethel by the train in the morning and put in a set of bed springs for S.H. Barnum. I spent my time in Bethel until the freight train came in and then came home. Mary Mills came on the same train. Four more beds came on the train, 2 for Dick's hotel, 1 for J.B. Wheeler, and 1 for myself. I did not take them from the depot as three of them I will take to Newtown tomorrow morning. Just at night, I made arrangements with Harry Buckley for his horse tomorrow to go to Newtown. After tea, I went over to Division Street and measured a bed for A. Kenner. I then went down to Blackman's to get a crystal put in my watch. I received by the evening mail a bill from T. E. Twitchell for the four beds shipped on Saturday and received today. I came home and filled out a check for the same - $32.68, to mail to him tomorrow morning. SEPTEMBER 21 TUESDAY - I have had Harry Buckley's horse to go to Newtown. I put in 2 spring beds for Dick's hotel and one more for J. B. Wheeler. I intended to canvass Newtown and perhaps stay overnight but the rain commencing about 1 o'clock, I started for home expecting a hard storm. But it stopped and rained no more during the P.M. I got home about 6 P.M. SEPTEMBER 22 WEDNESDAY - In the morning, I made 2 cross bars for a 51 inch bed to use with Turner Stevens bed for Fred Hull. At 10 o'clock, I went to the Danbury Bank and deposited $32.62 for a check sent to T.E. Twitchell for bed springs. From there, I went up to Turner Stevens and took out the springs I put in for him. I am going to put them in for Fred Hull. Cloudy. Rain about 2 P.M. About 4 o'clock, I got Luther Patton to drive over to Turner Stevens and bring away a bed for me and take to Fred Hull which I put up for him before night. In the evening, I went into the street. SEPTEMBER 23 THURSDAY - Lowery in the morning. I went down to Col. Chichester and to George Benedict and took an order from each for spring beds and returned home to dinner. Received by the morning mail a receipt from T. E. Twitchell for the last check I sent him - $32.68. It cleared off in the P.M. I canvassed in Maple Avenue until teatime and came home. In the evening, I mailed a check to T.E. Twitchell for $14.450 in full for beds to date. SEPTEMBER 24 FRIDAY - I hired Harry Buckley's team and went to canvassing towards Newtown for my bed springs. I sold three to Eugene Jennings, Jabez Peck and Reuben Blackman. The last one was on the hill overlooking Newtown. It then being night, I turned and drove home. SEPTEMBER 25 SATURDAY - Pleasant. In the morning, I went down to Foster Brothers Carpenter Shop to collect $7.25 for spring beds from Joel Foster. He paid me $5.00 of it. I then went up to Samuel Holby's shop to see George Sword. He could not pay me today. He has just buried his baby. At 10 o'clock, I went to the Danbury Bank and deposited $14.50 for a check I sent to T.E. Twitchell in New Haven. Reunion of the 23rd Regiment. Many of the veterans of the Bethel Military Company and the City Band from Bridgeport came on the 10:15 train. They formed and marched to Concert Hall where officers of the Regimental Association were elected for the coming year. After which the line again formed, and the grand parade commenced. The parade ended by marching into the Wooster House yard where an abundant dinner was served up free of charge. All appeared to enjoy it. D.R. French, one of the veterans of the 23rd was here also. I found him and we had a little visit together by ourselves. I went with him to try and find George Ambler, but we could not. SEPTEMBER 26 SUNDAY - Stormy. It has rained hard all day. None of us has been out to church. This is the first Sunday in a long time that I have remained indoors all day. Harry Buckley called about dusk. I brought some of my 'Louise Bond de Jersey' pears. He ate a number and took several to his wife. SEPTEMBER 27 MONDAY - Pleasant but cold. It rained hard during last night but came off clear this morning. I rode to Bethel this P.M. with Harry Buckley to try to collect $6.50 at Luby's shop from A. C. Williams but he was not there. When I returned, I called to see Mr. Ferrell about bedsprings but he concluded to defer the thing until next spring. In the evening, I ordered (and mailed the same) seven more beds from Twitchell. SEPTEMBER 28 TUESDAY - A heavy white frost this morning, the first of the season. In the forenoon, I prepared a place for 2 rows of 'Jacunda Strawberry' plants and got in 12 bushels of potatoes from Father Griswold's cellar. I killed and we had for dinner one of the three chickens that has been living with us all summer. In the P.M., I had a sick headache, but I went over to Ambrose Hill's for the plants and set them out just at night. After putting out the plants, I was so sick that I could hardly hold up my head. I took but a mouthful for tea and retired early. SEPTEMBER 29 MONDAY - Pleasant but cold with another white frost. My head ached all night. I feel bad today. I cleaned up my pistol in the morning. I went into the street before dinner. On the arrival of the freight train, I went to the depot to see if 7 spring beds which I have ordered came, but they did not. I then got Harry Buckley to drive his horse with me and one spring bed down to George Benedict's. Mrs. Benedict not being home, I left it and returned home without putting it in. Wrote to George and mailed in the evening about not receiving money the 27th inst., also about being in New York next week to see him. I received a receipted bill by evening mail from T. E. Twitchell for $14.49, also notice that today he shipped me 7 beds. SEPTEMBER 30 THURSDAY - Pleasant and warmer. After breakfast, I went down to the lower end of Main Street to George V. Benedict's and put in the spring bed I left down there yesterday P.M. I then came uptown and called on Mrs. Anna Eastwood to see about pay for spring beds I put in for her on the 14th. From there, I went to Randall & Bradley's Store and 'altered a cat' for them. I bought a mixed colored coat (of sack) of B. C. Sherwood, the pawnbroker, for $7.00. In the P.M., I hired Almon Judd's horse to get some bed springs from the depot. I put in one for Abram Chichester and two for Mrs. Alice Ford. I delivered one to Mrs. Keynes on Division Street, but they being away, I could not put it in. I have three more to put in tomorrow, one to Beaverbrook at Eugene Jennings', and two just this side of Newtown for John Peck and Reuben Blackman. I went up to Kenner's in the evening to put in his bed, but they still being away, I could not.
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1869-09-01
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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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23rd Connecticut regiment
Adam Williams
Ambrose Hill
Bethel (Conn.)
Bethel Military Company
Brewster (New York)
Bridgeport (Conn.)
Brookfield CT
Brother Burch
Brother William Hill
Cable and Purdy
Charles Benedict
Charles Hayes
Colonel Chichester
Connecticut Military Units - Civil War
Cousin Charles Bradley
Division Street
Edwin Griswold
Eugene Jennings
Fanny Griswold
Father Griswold
Father Purdy
Foster Brothers' Carpenter Shop
George (Georgie) Purdy
George Ambler
George Andrews
George Hall
George Purdy
Governor Marshall Jewell
Gussie Purdy
Hannah Gregory
Harriet Mills
Harry Buckley
Henry Day
Henry Willis
Horace Cable
John Bouton
Judd Family
Lake Kenosia
Mallory Hat Factory
Maple Avenue
Mary Mills
Mother Griswold
Mother Purdy
Nathan Pond
Newtown CT
O. H. Swift
Orin Benedict
Pahquioque Bank
Randall and Bradley's Store
Reuben Blackman
Robert Cocking
Sodom (NY)
Sturdevant's Factory
Theodore Bradley
Turner Stevens
Twitchell
William Bennett
William Fowler
William Hayes
Willie Griswold
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Horace Purdy Journals
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Purdy and wife Gussie lived in Danbury, CT where they owned a house with tenants and were active members of the church. In 1860, Purdy began keeping a diary. His political leanings appear to have been Republican but there was much political activity among both parties in the run-up to the local elections of 1860. Purdy reports on the activities of the Wide Awakes and it appears likely that he belonged to the group but he did not explicitly state that he was a member. He was in the Wooster Light Guards militia company and appeared to have been the secretary. Gussie and Horace socialize frequently with Gussie's parents, Mrs. and Father Griswold who was prominent in the regional church [Methodist?]. Purdy works in a hat shop and is busiest in the Winter and frequently suffers from headaches. He also works in his vegetable garden in the spring growing strawberries, lima beans, etc. In 1860, his father-in-law who travels to Ohio for the "General Conference."
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Purdy joined the 1st Connecticut which was a 3-month enlistment regiment and was organized at Hartford in 1861. It served in the defenses of Washington, D.C. until it was used in an advance on Vienna and Falls Church, VA from June until July 1861. It saw action in the Battle of Bull Run on July 21 and was mustered out of service on July 31, 1861.
After his term of service, Purdy returns to Danbury where he eventually transitions from being a hat finisher to selling insurance. Purdy reports on the minutia of his day, the weather and reports on political machinations with occasional editorial embellishments.
The following persons figure into the diaries:
Allen, Charles : Capt. Skinner's waiter, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal, 12-1861
Allen, George B. : Wooster Guards took up a collection to give to him (2-1860) Horace walks with him on his way home. Was elected 2nd Corporal of the Wooster Guards, 3-9-1860. Attends church in New Haven with Horace 4-1861
Allen, Mr. : neighbor to the north of Horace. His little boy's foot was severely injured while he helped Violet Pine chop wood. Dr. William Bennett, home on furlough, treated the wound 3-1863.
Ambler, Granville : Delivered the beef bought from Jacob Fry to Horacee 12-1862.
Anderson, Emily : visited the Griswolds and attended evening class with them and Horace 1-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit her with their babies, 11-1861. Horace and Gussie took a walk and visited 7-1862.
Anderson, Harris : went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861. Horace shared his rubber blanket with him (no tents) on the march to Falls Church 7-1861
Andrews, Charles : part owner of Andrews & Ives store
Andrews, George : his Baptist son-in-law from New Jersey, Mr. Hill, preached at Horace's church
Andrews & Ives : Horace buys a cradle at this store 9-1861. Horace ordered drain tiles 11-1861
Armstrong, John - bought a roll of Griswold's salve (1860)
Ashly, Mr. : editor of the Jeffersonian. Horace takes some of George 's letters to him, to print excerpts of them in the Jeffersonian 12-1862, 1-1863. Took some excerpts from David Mills letters 3-1863.
Atlantic Hotel : Bridgeport. Horace and Gussie have dinner there 9-1862.
Averrill, Roger - Lawyer : wife died 2-13-1860. Presenter of a flag to Capt. Southmayd's company, 11th regiment at the ceremony 11-1861. As Lieut. Gov., presented swords and sashes to officers of Capt. Moore's company 8-1862.
Bacon, Dr. : preacher in New Haven at one of the churches on the Green 4-1861
Bailey's Circus : appears in Danbury 4-1862
Bailey, Ebenezer : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-20-1860. He died 7-25-1860 and the funeral was the next day at the Disciples Church.
Bailey, Montgomery - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Bailey, Mr. : jeweler who works in Mr. Woodford's store.
Bailey, S. G. : elected 1st lieutenant of the 5th Volunteer company, 9-1861
Baldwin, Dwight M. : married Susan Holmes 10-30-1860. He is an habitual drinker
Ball, Mr : a mason working for Father Griswold. He plastered the chimney in Horace's sink room 7-1862
Banks, William : requests a Hatters Society card. A special Hatters Society meeting refuses him 11-1862.
Barnum, Eben - with 11th regiment. His baby died, and
Barnum, Edward : Horace gave him a picture of George 9-1862. Distributing the Sunday School Advocate for the Sunday School 10-1862
Barnum, Louisa : Gussie visited her with Cousin Mary Purdy 11-1862
Barnum, P. T. : rumor that he is interested in a circus that appeared in Danbury 7-1860
Barnum, Smith : son William died 9-18-1861
Barnum, Thomas : shop proprietor. He sold apples to Horace. Called on Horace and they went over to look at Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Horace called to see if he wanted a shop at the Pahquioque 7-1862.
Barnum, Mrs. Thomas : Gussie visited with her 1-1862.
Bartram, Mr. & Mrs. : they visited Father Griswold. He is a brother in the Church. Abel Wheeler borrowed his team to take Gussie and his wife, Harriet to church after their confinements 10-1861
Bartram, Sarah : Elected Assist. Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860
Baxter, Mr. Moses & Mrs. : paid an evening visit to Horace and Gussie (3-1860). Mr. Baxter helped Horace fix his well 5-1860. They lived across the street from Horace. Horace : boarded : with them while Gussie was in Essex during June and July of 1860. Mrs. Baxter visited Horace and Gussie 1-1861. Mr.
Baxter put new hoops on some barrels for Horace 10-1861. Horace hires Moses Baxter to help build his stone wall 4-1862 and build his w ood house 5-1862. Horace brought Mrs. Baxter some crab apples. 9-1862. He built a bridge over a ditch for Horace 9-1862. Horace borrows his wheel barrow 11-1862.
Beach, Mrs. : engaged by Horace to help with Fall cleaning.
Beard, Deacon : trial of mowing machines held at his place just west of the village 6-1860
Beardsley, Mrs. : an old friend of Mother Purdy. Horace and family visited her while George was stationed in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Beatty, Mr. : drove Harriet home from the train 5-1860
Beattys, Caroline : married 9-1861
Bedell, Elizabeth : friend of Gussie Purdy, from Hempstead Long Island NY. Engaged to Henry Mead.
Bedient, Oliver : postmaster's clerk 8-1862.
Beers, Anna : died 3-26-1861
Beers, Brother J. Clark : Secretary of the Juvenile Missionary Society. Was made life member of the Parent Missionary Society. He was elected Assist. Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Comes to get cradle, they are taking care of Josie Wheeler while Harriet is in New Haven 10-1862
Benjamin, George : Shopped : employed with Horace. 8-1860
Benedict & Nichols' store where Horace shops. Horace bought drain tiles to cross the street 11-1861. Had some pork ground, 1-1862. Horace and Gussie bought carpet there 9-1862.
Benedict, Charles : shop owner with residence on Deer Hill. Took in the Widow Phillips : family when their house burned, 4-19-1860. A child of his died of dysentery 8-2-1860.
Benedict, Cyrus
Benedict, Henry : buried 7-5-1862.
Benedict, Victor : elected president of the Hat Finishers Society 1-1862
Benedict, Edgar : sold Horace some London Porter (2-1860)
Benedict, Orin : proprietor of : make shop : in Bethel.
Benedict, Starr : owned house at lower end of Main St. which is rented by John Carpenter. Had a small fire there 3-1862.
Benedict, Thomas : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Bennetts : Horace bought some butter and salt at this shop, the first trade he made there 6-1862.
Bennett, Charles : store owner. Horace bought some composition for sealing cider bottles 11-1860. There was a fire in his store 2-5-1861. Ran for post master 4-1861
Bennett, Curtis : Horace brings pictures to be framed to him 9-1862.
Bennett, Dr. E. P. : Horace got lettuce plants from him 5-1860, used his hay cutter 6-1860. Chased the burglars on Deer Hill Ave, 6-23-1860. His property extends to William St. Treating small pox cases 3-1861. Examined Horace and gave him a certificate of exemption from the draft 8-1862.
Bennett, Mrs. Nathan : injured by a runaway horse 7-1862
Bennett, Dr. William : son of Dr. Bennett of Deer Hill Ave. He helped chase the burglars on Deer Hill Ave. 6-1860 Surgeon, home on furlough from the 5th regiment, treated Mr. Allen's son's injury. Took a package from Horace for George back to the 17th regiment Horace wrote to him about George 3-1863
Berry, Brother : Horace walked with him from Bennett's store.
Betts, Captain James A. : 5th Regiment. Home on furlough, 1-1862, was taken prisoner, released and home on furlough 8-1862.
Betts, James - As 2nd Lieut. With Capt. Jenkins company, 23rd Regiment, received sword and sash 10-1862
Betts, Philander : elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861. He works in the shop with Horace. Family is sick and he is asked to stay away from the shop until they are not contagious 3-1861
Bevans, George R. : expelled member of Horace's military unit. Bought cap and axe that had been used by George Eddy. He intends to act as Pioneer in the Bridgeport Washington Guards.
Bienneville : steamer that took Horace's regiment to Washington D.C. It departed from Long Wharf in New Haven. 5-9-1862 was the first anniversary of that departure.
Bigelow, Mrs. : cousin of Abel Wheeler
Bixbee, Major : commanded skirmish drill one morning 7-1861
Blackman's : shop in Bridgeport where Horace takes a watch 8-1862.
Blissard, Jacob : his wife died 7-14-1860. Sick in camp hospital in Roach's Mills, Virginia 6-1861
Board of Relief : Horace went before it and got $400 on his place transferred to Alfred Gregory who holds Horace's mortgage for that much 1-1862
Bogle, Mr. : owns a boarding house in Brooklyn where Harriet Purdy is staying 3-1863.
Bombshell Block : new hat block at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 5-1862.
Booth, D. B. : executed some papers for Horace 3-1863.
Boughton, Anna : daughter of Louisa. Sick with fever 11-1861, sick 8-1862
Boughton, Frances (Frank) : cousin of Horace and Gussie. Wife of John, had a baby boy 11-11-1862.
Boughton, John : Cousin. Went to tea at Horace's parents while his wife was in Norwalk, 6-1860. Horace visited his house 6-1862, and visited with Frank since he wasn : t at home. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, with George Purdy, 8-1862.
Boughton, Louisa : aunt to Horace and Gussie. Her sister Betsey died in the poor house 4-12-1861. Looking for rooms to rent and rents rooms next door to Horace 11-1861. Moved from Gregory's house near Horace to stay with Frank Boughton, 10-1862.
Boughton, Mary : daughter of Louisa and cousin of Horace. Sick with typhoid fever 9-1861
Boughton, Marvin : with his wife visited Abel Wheeler when Horace was visiting. Went with Abel up to New Fairfield to pick whortle berries
Boughton, Susan : visited Mother Griswold 11-1860.
Bowers, Mr. : hired Hiram Crofut for patent roofing (3-1860)
Bradley, David - Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. Brother of George Bradley. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862.
Bradley, Frederick : married Isabelle Bussing 3-28-1860. Health poor in 7-1860. Horace gets blacking for him to sell since he can : t work in the shop 8-1860. While working in the shop : paid James Hagan's fine and the shop voted it back to him the next day.
Bradley, George : apprentice sent by Abel Parsons to build Horace's sink room chimney 6-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, 8-1862. Brother of David Bradley
Bradley, Medad : died 12-16-1862.
Bradley, William B. : Burr : : gathered pea brush with Horace 5-1860. Funeral for his 1 yr. 9 mo. old boy, 7-26-1860. Rode up to the water works dam with Horace 11-1860. Elected Vice-president of the Hat Finishers Assoc., went with Horace to buy seats in church for the year 1-1861 . He and his wife visited Horace when they thought he was still sick 11-1861. Baby girl born 2-1862. Got some lettuce plants from Horace 5-1862
Brayman, Henry : Norwalk CT : wrote to Horace Purdy. Drove passengers to Danbury 10-1860
Briggs, Mrs. - Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Broas, Josiah : subscription started at the shop to help him 5-1862.
Brockett, Hattie : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Brockett, George - accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit. 1-1861
Bronson, Augustus - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Orin : in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Thadeus : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860. Horace paid tax to him 11-1861
Brotherton, Philander : he and his wife were skating on George Starr's pond 1-1863.
Brothwell, Theodore : married Elizabeth Clark, a Amenia schoolmate of Gussie's around 4-1861. 4-1862
Brown, Elijah : apprentice to Charles Stevens. Lives at Alvin Hurds boarding house
Brown, Dr. E. A. : elected postmaster 4-1861
Brush, John : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Brought Horace corn meal 11-1860. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862. Visited the army camp in Bridgeport 8-1862. At the shop and intoxicated 1-1863.
Buchanan, James : President of the United States. Horace calls him a traitor 1-1861
Buckingham, Governor George : republican governor of Connecticut, re-elected 4-1861. Went to Virginia and reviewed the Connecticut troops, 6-1861 Came to Danbury by train to encourage volunteers for the war. 7-1862
Bulkely, Dr. : family doctor for Horace's family and the Griswolds. Vaccinated the family against small pox 3-1861. Treated Mother Griswold 4-1862
Burch , Saul : Albany, formerly of Danbury attended Horace's church 3-17-1861
Burnham, Col. : was drunk and abused Sgt. Dickens during morning drill. 6-1861
Burr, Mary E. : Bloomfield CT, sister of Mother Griswold. written to by Mother Griswold 1-1860. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Burr, Lorenzo : Bloomfield CT, uncle of Gussie Purdy. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Busbee- member of Capt. Comstock's company, seriously wounded in a skirmish near Vienna Va 6-1861
Bussing, Lieut. John W. - member of Horace's military unit. Shopped at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 11-1862. His wife died 12-30-1862 and funeral was at the Disciples Church.
Busteed, Richard : New York. Spoke at the welcome home celebration for Horace's 8-1861
Butler's Drug Store : Horace left rolls of Griswold's salve there for sale 2-1863
Butler, Frank - shot pistols with Horace at a target in Mr. McDonald's orchard 11-1862. His son had diphtheria 1-1863
Byington, A. H. : member of Horace's military unit, mended Horace's boots while in New Haven 4-1861
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Cable, Benjamin : works in Norwalk. George Purdy dug potatoes for him and writes to him for payment 10-1861
Camp Buckingham : name of camp for Connecticut regiments in Washington DC
Camp McDowell : camp set up when Horace's regiment sent to Falls Church - Fairfax Courthouse Va. to aid the Ohio boys
Camp Tyler : camp set up in Roach's Mills, Virginia by Horace's regiment
Carlton & Porter : source of subscriptions for Sunday School Advocate 4-1861
Carpenter, John : house he rents from Starr Benedict is at lower end of Main St. There was a fire which was put out before the Hose could there 3-1862.
Carpenter, John Jr. : baptized 7-1862
Case, Lucia Ann : visited while in Canton CT. 8-1860
Case, Martha : Essex CT, visited the Griswolds 2-1861
Chapman, Mr. & Mrs. : visited the Griswolds 12-1862.
Chatfield, Major : Maj in Horace's regiment, promoted to Colonel of the 3rd Connecticut Regiment by Gen. Tyler after Tyler's disagreement with the former Colonel of the 3rd. Needs Gov. Buckingham's approval for the promotion 6-1861
Chichester, Quartius : put new point on lightning rod for Horace -1860. Horace paid him 4-1862.
Chittenden, Bro. : led church class 9-1862.
Clark & Fords : one of their clerk's is a player in the church choir. 1860 Edward Barnum works there 10-1862.
Clark, Elizabeth : went to the Amenia school with Gussie. Married Theodore Brothwell around 4-1861. 4-1862
Clark, Francis : took over assisting in the librarian duties at the Sunday School 8-1862
Clark, Martin : leader of the band
Clark, Mr. : sent a beef to Horace 1-1861.
Clark, Mr. : Presbyterian minister in New Fairfield. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Cockling, Mr. : came to look at Horace's rooms 2-1863
Coe, Mr. : exchanged with Bro. Pegg and preached at Horace's church 1-1861. Preached again 9-1861, 12-1861. Presbyterian minister 8-1862. Preached sermon on patriotism at Horace's church 3-1863.
Cole, Mrs. Hiram : visited the Griswold's 1-1862
Collett, John M.D. : lectured on physiology anatomy at the Concert Hall 9-1860
Comstock's : Horace left 2 umbrellas there to be mended. Horace had his revolver repaired there 6-1862
Conrad, Isabella : Bridgeport. Wrote to George in the army and he sent her letter home for safekeeping 12-1862.
Cosier, Brother : led church class in absence of Brother Starr 6-1860
Cosier, David : Abel and Harriet Wheeler used his horse to go up to New Fairfield and the horse ran away with them 1-1861
Cosier, Disbrow : brought some coal to Horace to try out 11-1860
Cosier, George : won a prize for bringing the most scholars to Sunday School 1-1861
Cosier, John : Horace and Gussie visit him 5-1862. Owns a paint shop 6-1862. Had Horace address a package of mittens going to Amos Day, one of his old Sunday School Scholars, for him. 12-1862
Couch, Nathan : elected 4th Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
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Couch's Picture Gallery : Gussie and Horace have Eddie's picture taken
Cowan, Edward : discharged from Tweedy's shop for misconduct. Hatters Meeting called to try to reinstate him
Cowan, R. C. : elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Cowan, Billy : shared some of his tea with Horace at Camp McDowell when Horace was suffering from Hernia 7-1861
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Crawford, Rev. John : Redding. His daughter married Charles Stevens. 4-1862. New minister in Horace's church 4-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Crofut, Mr. & Mrs. . : lodgers in Horace Purdy's house 1860.
Crofut, Charles : was visiting New Haven and took a letter home for Horace 7-1861
Crofut, Mr. Henry : burglars stole his breakfast 7-24-1860. He owns the Pahquioque hat finishing shop. 4-1862 Trades hats for raisins from a peddler and buys flour on time so sell to his men on credit, due to the panic and not being able to get money 12-14-1860. His father died 2-7-1862. Met with the men in the shop to work out a payment schedule for wages nd pay the back wages owed the men 5-1862.
Crofut, Hiram : off from the Pahquioque shop for the spring and summer to work at patent roofing for Mr. Brown 1860. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. His wife had stomache cramps and was dying 2-1863
Crofut, Horace B. : a former tenant of Horace. His baby boy was born 6-15-1860. Horace and Gussie visit him.
Crofut, Laura : daughter of Mr. Crofut who owns the shop. A piano was put in the office so she could take lessons there. She keeps the books for the shop for her father.
Crossman's Stables : Father Griswold buys manure there 12-1862.
Crosby's Stables : Horace rented a horse and carriage there
Crosby, Charles : works at Lounsbury's and Horace pays him for rubber boots 11-1862
Crosby, Judah P. : Was in Horace's military unit. He went to Hartford to procure overcoats for the unit. 4-1861
Culver, Judge : gave a political address in Danbury 6-8-1860
Curry, Dr. Daniel : preached at Church Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860, elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Curtis, William H. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Discahrged from Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment and visited Horace's shop 1-1863
Curtis, Mrs. : Horace sent her a sparerib of pork because her husband is at war 12-1862.
Daniels, Lieut. : of Capt. Stone's company, Col. Ferry's 5th Regiment, returned home from Edward's Ferry on the Potomac MD 12-1861. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Dare, Ellen (Eleanor) : visited Horace and Gussie 9-1862. Gussie wrote to her 10-1862, 2-1863
Dare, Josephine : from Long Island, visited Mother Griswold and Gussie 9-14-1860
Davis, E. S. : hosted the sewing society 12-1860. Hosted the Military company meeting in his basement to settle the financial affairs of the company 10-1861
Davis, George : elected 4th Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Day, Amos - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. John Cosier sends him some mittens 12-862. He was one of John Cosiers old Sunday School scholars. 12-1862.
Day, Josiah : in the same regiment with George Purdy. Home on leave because his wife is ill 9-1862. Discharged from the 17th regiment, visited Horace at the shop to give him letters George had received and saved. 3-1863.
Dean, Charles : boarder with Gussie's aunt and uncle in Bloomfield. Visited sites in Hartford with Gussie and Horace 8-1890. His brother is a member of Captain Comstock's company and visits Horace while Horace is camped at Roach's Mills in Virginia 6-1861
Delavan, Smith - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Deming, Capt. M. - wounded in a battle at Charles City Cross Roads before Richmond and died of his wounds 7-1862 , discourse or funeral sermon at the Baptist Church 11-1862. Talk about him scheduled at the Baptist Church but moved to the next day because of the weather 12-1862.
DeOssey, Mr. - Norwalk. Called on Horace at the shop to ask him to canvas for subscriptions to the Sunday School Times 12-1860
DeWolfe children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863.
Dikeman, Ira : died 2-3-1862
Dikeman, Robert A. : member of military company, died in Memphis TN 1-1860.
Dickens, George : in the same company with George Purdy , some items sent to him 9-1862
Dickens, Mrs. George : Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Dickens, Milo : elected 2nd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Abused by a drunken Col. Burnham 6-1861
Dickerman, Chancy : Horace stayed at his place while in New Haven. 7-1861
DIckerman, Elisha : a druggist. Went down to the beach to bathe with Horace
Disbrow, Gould S. : sells coal
Disbrow, Sherman : Horace bought coal from him 4-1862
Dobby,Charley - a negro. Assistant to the cook, Jack Roff, for Capt. Skinner. Arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Doran, John : stabbed and severely injured at at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861
Doran, Miles - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Celebrated his 21st birthday 7-21-1860, with refreshments in a field near the shop. Stabbed at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861 and died
Downs, Seth : went down to the Bridgeport army camp with his team 8-1862.
Dudley, George : a Congregational preacher. Horace visited him while in New Haven 7-1861
Dunning, Calvin : Was elected treasurer of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861, 1-1862.
Dunning, Joseph : elected first lieutenant of Capt. Skinners company 8-1861
Eames, Harris : married Sarah Keeler, one of the Sunday School teachers 12-2-1861. Horace sold Mrs. Eames some crab apples 9-1862.
Eddy, George M. : deceased member of Horace's military unit.
Elwood, Nelson U. : elected 1st Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Elwood, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy to help nurse Gussie 9-1861
Ely, Harriet : hosted a singing evening (2-1860)
Ely, Henry : Sewing Society meeting at his house 3-1861
Engine Company : 1 : drunk and rowdy by Wooster House 4-19-1860
Engine Company : 2 : threatened by members of Company : 1 4-19-1860
Fairchild & Gillett : Gussie bought a year of tarltan there 10-1862.
Fanton, Mr. : proprietor of the shirt factory on Wooster St. Employed shirt factory girls. Funeral sermon preached for him at Horace's church 9-15-1860
Fayerweather, Jennie : Horace and Gussie saw her learning to skate at the Skating Park 1-1863
Feeks, Thadeus : called on Horace and Gussie with his wife to look at Horace's house, wants to build one like it 3-1861
Fenner, George : came home with Horace and walked around Horace's property and went with him up into the cupola of Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Works in the shop with Horace 7-1862.
Ferry, George : addressed the Wide Awakes and the public in concert hall 10-1860
Ferry , O S. : addressed the Republicans in Concert Hall, previous to the election the following Monday 3-28-1861. Lost re-election to Congress 4-1861.
Ferry's Hat Shop : Bethel. Partially burned in a fire 4-14-1862
Ferry, Philander - owner of eating saloon. Horace visited his place in New Haven on the way back from Washington. Thomas Hooton accompanied him 7-1861
Filly, Mr. : Bloomfield. Called on Father Griswold 5-1862
Fisher, Mr. : the dyer
Flagler, Theodore - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862.
Fletcher, Charles : preached at Horace's church 9-1861
Floy, James - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Foot, Robert : a young man died suddenly of a disease of the heart 3-1862.
Ford, EIias (?) B. - visiting preacher from Ridgefield 9-1862.
Foss, Archibald Campbell : Horace heard him preach while in New York to get books for the Sunday School 3-1863.
Foss, Cyrus David : Horace went to hear him preach while in New York getting books for the Sunday School. Were disappointed because his brother preached. 3-1863.
Fowler, James : Horace gets bushels of potatoes from him 9-1862.
Fowler, Theodore : Was foreman of the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Married 10-16-1860 and visited Pennsylvania. Got a military exemption 8-1862
Freeland, John : his little boy died 8-10-1862
French, David : friend of Horace
Fry, Charles W. : ran for post master 4-1861
Fry, Jacob : Horace rode home with him and lent him an umbrella 9-1860. Horace borrowed his horse 11-1860. : Uncle Jake : worked in the shop with Horace, fined 50 cents 8-1861. Horace bough beef from him 12-1862
Fry, Robert : came for Horace's door yard grass 7-1862
Gibbs, Wellington : attended church in Washington DC with Horace 5-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Gibbs, Mrs. : visiting Abel and Hattie Wheeler for tea 12-1861
Gibson, Mr. : old shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Came for a visit (2-1860)
Giddings, Josua : gave a lecture on John Q. Adams and was heckled by the rowdies of the Democratic party 2-1861
Gilbert, Mr. & Mrs. - from Derby CT. parents of Mrs. Pegg, the wife of Brother Pegg
Gilbert, Mr. : Disciples preacher 2-1862
Gilbert, Mr. : carpenter. Lost a 5 yr. old boy to scarlet fever 5-1862
Goodenough, Brother E. : New York. Provider of Sunday school materials
Gould, Andrew : works for John Rowan and helps build stone wall for Horace 4-1862
Grannis, John - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Gregory, Alfred : holds a $400 note from Horace on Horace's house. Horace is paying interest on the note . Called and asked for some money which Horace couldn : t give him 9-1861. Horace received $400 from the Board of Relief to give him 1-1862. Temporarily gave note to Jarris Hull as security 4-1862.
Horace got the Board of Reilef to move $100 on his house (the amount of the note with Alfred Gregory) to Alfred Gregory. 1-1863
Gregory, Ephriam : Horace gave him some currant bushes 4-1860. Horace paid the assessment for the new street to him. He owns the house next door, north of Horace 11-1861
Gregory, Hannah : visited Gussie with Elizabeth Clark (Mrs. Brothwell) 4-1862
Griffin, L. B - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Griffing, Martyn H. : sold coal to Horace (1860). Horace orders coal to be delivered to his father in payment for putting in the drains 11-1861
Griswold, Anne : Elyria, Ohio, wife of Edwin Griswold. Her father died in Hartford 8-1861
Griswold, Arthur : cousin of Gussie. Member of the 8th Ohio Regiment, killed at Winchester VA 3-1862.
Griswold, Dwight : brother of Father Griswold, (Edwin E. )
Griswold, Edwin : son of : Father Griswold : and husband of Anne
Griswold, Edwin E. : : Father Griswold : , minister, preached in Danbury and Ridgefield (1860). Elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860. Appointed presiding Elder of the New Haven District at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Sold his place to Mr. Valentine 12-25-1861. Moved out of his house and into Horace's upper rooms. Stored some of this things in his new barn and at Horace's 4-1862. Attends Conference in Waterbury. He is only home one Sunday a year because of church duties 4-1862. Visits Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio 6-1862.
Griswold, Edwin Luther : b. 2-11-1856. Nephew of Gussie and Horace.
Griswold, Fanny : . daughter of Father Griswold (Edwin) and sister of Gussie Purdy. Visited Elyria OH in June and July 1860. Visited Madison WI in July 1860. Returned from Camp Meeting 8-1862.
Griswold, Grandfather and Grandmother : grandparents of Gussie Purdy buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield.
Griswold, Kate : Wife of Dwight Griswold. Committed suicide 3-1861
Griswold, Mary (Webster), : Mother : : wife of Edwin E. Griswold, mother of Gussie, Fannie, Edwin and Mary Victoria. Born 12-16-1795
Griswold, Mary Victoria : died young and was buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield. Sister of Gussie Purdy. Later, grave moved to the Wooster Cemetary in Danbury.
Griswold, Rev. - Hartford. Local preacher who preached in Horace's church
Griswold, Willie : Fanny Griswold sends socks to his mother for him 12-1862.
Grant, Elder : a 'second Adventist : , preached at the Concert Hall 3-25-1860
Gray, Abel : makes and supplied butter. 7-1862
Hagan, James : works in the shop with Horace. Caused a disturbance 8-27-1860
Haka, Henry : hired hand to Uncle Lorenzo in Bloomfield
Hall, George : Sodom. cousin of Horace and Gussie. Visited and then stayed with Aunt Louisa
Hall, Roxana : Sodom. Cousin of Horace and Gussie Purdy. Came to visit Aunt Louisa because Anna is sick 8-1862
Hallock, Mary : visited with Gussie and Horace while they were in Canton Ct 8-1860
Hamilton, Mr. : Texas. Speaking at Concert Hall on the political issues and to aid in Gov. Buckingham's election 3-1863.
Hancock, Esq. : Gussie and Horace visited with him while in Canton 8-1860
Hancock, Mary : daughter of Esq. Hancock
Hanford, Mr. David : Horace borrowed blacking from him, 7-1860. He brought blacking for Horace from New York, 9-1860. of a shoe store. Horace pays for rubbers he bought from him before he left for the war 4-1862
Hare, Bro. : assisted Bro. Crawford with the service 8-1862. Brother Crawford's son-in-law 8-1862.
Harris, Francis - died of the small pox 1-19-1861 and was buried in the night to avoid exposure. He had been smuggled home on the cars from NY to die at home
Harris, Mr. : Horace orders apples from him 10-1862. Horace buys coat, vest and pants from him 1-1863.
Harrison, William : offered $50 to save some belongings in the Widow Phillips residence fire on Deer Hill 4-19-1860
Harvey : was hired to paint rooms Horace is renting 11-1862.
Harvey, Constable : called on to deal with the rowdy firemen, 4-19-1860
Harvey, Henry : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-1860. Died 7-30-1860
Hat Finishers Assoc. : met 6-29-1860 to vote on whether to join the National Association. Held elections 1-1861
Hatfield, Robert M. - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Hatfield, Marquis : joined Horace and others on outing in Stamford, 4-1860
Hayan, James : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing shop
Haynes, Chauncey : died 1-16-1861
Heath, Alfred : gave money he owed George Purdy to Horace by way of Mr. Swift. 12-1862.
Heinman, Henry : baptized 7-1862.
HIckock, D. R. : sells patent folding clothes dryers and is the patentee. Horace inquires about getting a sales territory 12-1860.
Hill, George : assists Horace at the Church library
Hill, Mr. : Baptist preacher from New Jersey preached at Horace's church. Son-in-law of George Andrews
Hillman, Capt. : of the Windsor Locks (Conn.) Company, led part of Horace's company back to Washington, to the war office. 7-1861
Hitchcock, Henry : servant of Capt. Betts of the 5th Regiment. Home on furlough 1-1862.
Hodge, John - died in his chair suddenly, buried 12-27-1860
Hodinott, Alfred : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner at battle of Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862
Holmes, George & Co. : Norwalk. Store burned in large fire 2-1862.
Holmes, John - reported wounded and a prisoner 6-1862
Holmes, Mr. : moved into new store (2-1860)
Holmes, Stephen : Sewing Society meeting held at his house 3-1862. His boy, Charley died 7-1-1862 of inflammation of the bowels. He was a member of the Sunday School.
Holmes, Susan : attended singing party 4-29-1860. Married Dwight M. Baldwin 10-30-1860. Horace states that he is an habitual drinker.
Hooton, Thomas : member of Horace's regiment. Visited Philander Ferry in New Haven with Horace on the way back from Washington 7-1861. Elected 2nd lieutenant of Capt. Skinner's company 8-1861
Horn, Mr. : Redding minister, preached in Horace's church 10-1861
Horton, Miss : Sister of Mrs. White. Took dinner with the Griswolds on Thanksgiving 11-1861. Tenant of the Griswolds.
Horton, Thomas : 1st Lieut., Capt. Skinners Company, 7th Regiment. Killed in the battle near James Island SC. 6-1862
Howe, Louise : old schoolmate of Gussie's and Gussie wrote to her 12-1862. Married Mr. Wright 2-1863.
Hoxie, Mr. : a Republican, spoke on the political questions at Concert Hall, 3-23-1860
Hoyt & Scribners : insurance agency
Hoyt, Charles H. , Mrs. : Mother Griswold wrote to her
Hoyt, Clark : child of his died and was buried 5-19-1860. Takes a letter for George Purdy to Benjamin Cable 10-1861
Hoyt, Curtis - received a gold dollar for bringing in the fourth most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Hoyt, Eli T. : mother died 1-17-1860
Hoyt, Frank T. : brought Horace a bushel of potatoes (2-1860)
Hoyt, Harriet : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Miss J. : visited the Griswolds and stayed for tea 10-1862
Hoyt, Henry : collected evergreens with Horace and Peter Starr for the church. They used George Starr's team. 12-1860.
Hoyt, Lewis : died in a fit on 8-2-1860
Hoyt, Mary Jane : sold Gussie Purdy a dress and hat 4-1860. Horace paid here for millinery for Gussie and the baby 11-1862.
Hoyt, Mr. : preaching at the Baptist Church while Mr. Stone is in Europe. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Hoyt, Noah : store owner. Horace paid the bill he owed him 5-1860. Horace borrowed his horse and wagon. Horace bought a string of suckers from him 12-1860. Sewing circle at his house, 3-1861. Horace went with him to meeting in New Fairfield 9-1861. He brought Horace a bushel of apples 10-1861, some crab apples 9-1862. Horace bought kerosene oil from him 11-1862. Delivered Horace's pork 12-1862
Hoyt, Oliver : Stamford. Elders of the Church and the Bishop stayed with him during Conference 4-1860. The sound is in full view from his residence.
Hoyt, Olivia : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Russel : Horace buys pork from him 12-1862.
Hoyt, William C. : former Danbury preacher. Appointed Presiding Elder in the Bridgeport District at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Visits Danbury and is a guest preacher 1-1862, 4-1862, 10-1862. Is presiding Elder, 7-1862.
Hoyt, Zerah : shopped at where Horace works 3-1860. Paid a garnish, 4-1861.
Hox, John : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Hubbard, Dr. : doctor with the 17th Regiment, Horace writes to him about George. 3-1863.
Hull, A. B. : Gussie attended auction (2-1860). Horace ordered butter from him.
Hull, Charles : shop proprietor. Horace bought a hoe 5-1862. Horace orders work by a tinner for the lining around his chimney 6-1862.
Hull, Edward : he and his men spread dirt in the road over the stones Father Griswold placed there. 6-1862.
Hull, George : shop proprietor. Tried to sell Horace a stove 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863
Hull, Graham : Horace purchased a pot of butter from him 12-1860.
Hull, Jarris : held note on Horace's house as security of Alfred Gregory 4-1862
Hull, Seeley : his wife was found dead from drunkenness 10-7-1860
Humingston, Edwin : came by train from the West . Went to work in the shop with Horace 10-1862
Humingston, Tip : Horace looked at a saw he was selling. He is selling out to go out west 3-1862.
Humphrey, Eliza : California. Cousin of Gussie Purdy. Gussie corresponds with her. Gussie wries a letter, sends a News Times 2-1863.
Humphrey, Alfred : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Humphrey, Lauren : California. Horace writes to him(?) 9-1861
Humphrey, Leydia : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Hunt, Mr. : had contract to dig ditches for new water pipes, gave up the contract to the pipelayer
Huntington, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace bought a silver pencil and gold pen from him
Huntington, E. S. : buried 4-10-1862.
Hurd, Mr. - shop called on him because he took piece work home with Mr. Crofut's permission and was calling himself a journeyman. He was shopped at Tweedy's also. He agreed to cry off from Tweedy's and go on turn 3-1862. The case will probably be brought before the trade. Meeting continued with the Making department in the Boiler room to discuss money. Mr. Crofut said he couldn : t do any more and might be able to settle up on April 1 3-1862. Visited Horace, and toured the new Griswold house 6-1862. Horace got strawberry plants from him 7-1862. Rents rooms to Mr. and Mrs. Swift 11-1862
Hurlburt, William : had a paralytic stroke and died 1-22-1862
Hyatt, Alfred : lives on Wooster St. and almost caught the burg.lars 7-1860
Inskip, J. : preached at Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Chaplain of the 14th New York Regiment 5-1861
Irish, the - first St. Patrick's day demonstration by them in Danbury 3-17-1863.
Irish Mary : did some washing for Horace and Gussie 8-1861
Ives, George : barn burned 8-25-1860
Ives, Joseph : Horace and Gussie buy bedstead and washstand at his store 9-1862. His wife is buried 12-1862.
Ives, Juliette - received a smaller silver cup for bringing in the third most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Ives, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy and helped nurse Gussie 9-1861.
Jackson, Old Mrs. : hired to nurse when Gussie has the baby 8-1861. Not very good and Horace dismissed her 9-1861. Died in Stamford and was brought back to Danbury for burial 12-1862.
Jackson's Cadets : turned out for the return of Capt, Moore : company 8-1861
Jane : Mother Griswold's girl
Jenkins, Capt. : 23rd Regiment. His company came to Danbury and officers received swords and sashes 10-1862.
Jennings, Isaac : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner during battle at Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862.
Johnson, Albert : shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (2-1860) in place of Joseph Tammany.
Jones, Mason : gave a lecture on Garibaldi 1-1863.
Jones, Miss : visiting the Purdys up home from Brooklyn. 7-1860
Jost, Mr. : German preacher, visited the Sabbath School 4-1861 Judd, A : of Bethel, addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Judd, William : of Bethel. Spoke at Wide Awakes meeting 10-1860
Judson, William : member of a Pennsyvania regiment in McClellan's army. Visited Horace's shop and Horace tried to take up a collection for him 7-1862.
Keeler, George : on guard duty with Horace 6-1861
Keeler, Lieut. : 5th Connecticut Volunteers. Visited Horace's shop and spoke at Concert Hall to get volunteers 8-1862.
Keeler, Lyman : Horace got a bushel of apples from him 10-1861
Keeler, Sarah : one of the Sunday School teachers, married Harris Eames 11-2-1861
Kellogg, Capt. : 2nd regiment, taken prisoner by the rebels while officer of the day 6-1861
Kellogg, Norman - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Kennedy, Dr. : preacher at the 1st Methodist church in New Haven 4-1861
Keys, Brigadier Col. : regular army, newly appointed to Horace's regiment, 7-1861
Kinney, Thomas : drowned in Taunton Pond, Newtown 5-30-1860
Knapp, Edgar : at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Knapp, Mr. & Mrs. Michael. : neighbors of Horace Purdy
Knowles, David : called on Horace at the shop and went home with him 6-1860. Called to see Horace's border, Mr. Smith 12-1860. Horace finished a hat for him 12-1860.
Knox, Andrew : elected 1st Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Treasurer of the Wooster Light Guards 12-1860. Painter. Horace borrowed money from him for his trip to Hartford County 8-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861. Lieutenant in the 1st Conn. Artillary and came home on furlough 7-1862.
Krazinski, Morris - private in Horace's company in the 1st regiment for the 3 months. Now 2nd lieutenant in the 11th regiment, promoted from Sargent, after the battle at Antietam Creek 10-1862
Kyle, Thomas : shopmate of Horace Purdy (3-1860)
Lamb, Charles : elected president of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861
Landan, Seymour - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Lanigan, David : 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace 8-1860. Brought a barrel of cider to the shop and everyone paid him.. Brought another barrel 10-1861,
Lawton, Henry : comes to look at the rooms for rent in Horace's house. Horace refuses to rent to him 8-1861
Ledger, Harry - 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace. 8-1860. Horace sold 20 heads of cabbage to him 11-1861. Subscripton started at the shop to help him go to England for his health 5-1862.
Levine, Oscar : elected vice-president of the Hat Finishers : Association 1-1862
Lewis, George : in George Purdy's company, items sent to him 9-1862
Lilly. Patrick - of the 1str Conn. Heavy Artillary. Died in hospital. Horace and other volunteers under Capt. Wildman and Jackson's Cadet Muskets turned out for the funeral and the burial in the Catholic burying ground 3-1863.
Lincoln, Abraham : elected president, assassination attempt in Maryland on the way to Washington 1861
Loebdell, Miss : visited the Griswolds for tea 10-1862
Loomis, George - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Off on 9-11-1860 to go to wool hatting at Sturdevant's. Dismissed from the army because of wounds, came back to Danbury 12-1862.
Loomis, Reuben H. : Birmingham. Exchanged pulpits with Brother Pegg, 8-26-1860
Loomis, Col. S. : 5th Connecticut Infantry, swore Horace in on the green in New Haven in front of the state house, 4-1861
Lounsbury's : shoe store where Gussie buys shoes 3-1862 . Horace has his mother knit some mittens for George 11-1862.
Lounsbury, Bro. : Brother in Horace's church 12-1862
Lounsbury, Phineas : his lot adjoins Father Griswold's property. He came out onto his property and Horace showed him Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport In the same mess with George Purdy 8-1862, some items sent to him 9-1862
Lounsbury, William : gave boxes for items to be sent to the soldiers 9-1862.
Lovejoy, Brother : New York. Former preacher in Horace's church 11-1860
Lovejoy, Mary C. : Brother Lovejoy's daughter
Lovejoy, J. A. : made life member of the Parent Missionary Society
Lovejoy, Mr. : brought Horace a pot of butter 10-1861
Lovelace, George : Constable, served notices of the draft 9-1962.
Loveland children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863
Lynes, Mr. : Horace bought 2 evergreen trees from him 5-1862
Madden, Thomas - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860)
Mallett, Dr. : Horace took a ride around New Haven with him 8-1861
Mallet, Mr. : Redding. Offered to lend Horace $1100 to consolidate 2 notes and a mortgage on Horace's property, to be paid annually instead of semiannually. Horace gave him his mortgage deed and insurance policy to secure the loan 3-1863.
Mallory, Eli H. : ran for post master 4-1861
Mallory, Kate : New Haven. Formerly of Danbury and friend of Horace and Gussie.
Mallory, John : owns a baker's peddling wagon and gives Horace a ride as far as Mr. Ferry's store 7-1861
Manley, Daniel : gave Horace a new variety of potatoes, 5-1862, some turnip plants 7-1862. Was not able to get a military exemption 8-1862. Bought some cider from Horace 12-1862.
Mason, Charles : clerk for Noah Hoyt. Delivered the bottles of ale that Horace had ordered from Randall's. 6-1862.
Maybie, Horace : uncle of Horace, visiting and staying with Horace's parents 1-1863
Maynard, Brother James L. : elected Sec.-Treas. of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Resigned 1-21-1861 because he was leaving town 1-22-1861. Wrote to Horace from East Haddam (North Lyme) 2-1861.
Maynard, Mrs. : funeral held 9-29-1860
McDonald & Ford : dry goods store, had a fire 2-1861.
McDonald, Bro. : led the evening meeting 1-1863.
McDonald, Mr. : owner of horse and sleigh (1860). McDonald's Blacksmith Shop . Horace paid him money owed for milk 12-1861. Horace paid Mrs. McDonald 3-1862. George borrows his horse and carriage to go to Bethel 8-1862. Horace shot with pistols at a target in his orchard 11-1862.
McDowel, John : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
McNeil, Mr. : painting Father Griswolds house, took tea at Horace's since his wife was there dressmaking 10-1862.
McNeil, Mrs. : called to see Gussie after the baby was born. 1860. Gussie got a dress cut by her 10-1862
Mead, Henry : engaged to friend of Gussie Purdy, Elizabeth Bedel
Mead, Elizabeth Bedel : Hempstead, L.I. Wife of Henry. Writes to Gussie 9-1861. Gussie receives a letter from her 9-1862, 11-1862. She visits from Brooklyn 3-1863. Lives near Classon and Green aves. In New York city 3-1863.
Meriden Britanic Co. : Horace bought spoons in Danbury from a salesman of the company 11-1860.
Miley, Anna : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Sally : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Brother and Sister. Brother preaches (1860). Last day as pastor in Danbury 4-8-1860. Appointed to Forsyth St., NYC at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Some of Capt. Moore's company attended his church in Bridgeport and Mr. Thompson preached. 8-1862.
Mills, Caroline - : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. Came to visit Gussie and Horace with Harriet Purdy 10-1861. Came to meet Charles Mills and went home with him 3-1863
Mills, Charles : cousin of Horace. With the First Minnesota Regiment at Harpers Ferry 3-1862. Near Yorktown in the army under McClellan 5-1862. Sick in the hospital at Frederick MD, becomes steward of the Jail St. hospital in Frederick MD 10-1862. Home from the war 3-1863.
Mills, David : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. In the 5th Connecticut regiment (3 year troops) , is in Capt. A. Betts company, general Banks Division and is the Adjutant's Orderly 1-1862. Prisoner in Richmond and recently released 10-1862. With his regiment at the Jail St. Hospital in Frederick MD, provost guard duty 11-1862.
Mills, Aunt Harriet : Bethel. Came up on the train for a visit 6-1862.
Mills, Harriet : Bethel. Cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills, visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went to her boarding place 12-1860. Visited with her mother, Aunt Harriet Mills 6-1862. Visited Horace and Gussie with Mrs. Cyrus White 2-1863
Mills, Hart : broke his arm 10-1861
Mills, Jesse : uncle of Horace who lives in Ridgefield
Mills, Lauren : young relative in Canton/Collinsville
Mills, Marie : Bethel, cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills. 6-1862
Mills, Mary Purdy : aunt of Horace who lives in Ridgefield. Asked to come up and to help with some nursing by Mr. Crofut. Mr. Crofut paid for the horse for the journey
Mills, Nancy : married Augustus Purdy. Mother of Horace, George , Isabel, John (deceased : Kenosha cemetary), Abigail (deceased) , William (deceased)**
Mills, Ruanna : aunt to Horace, in Ridgefield
Moegling, Louis : dyer in Danbury
Moegling, Maj. William : home on leave, wounded in the leg while with the 11th Regiment of McClellan's army, chasing the rebels on the upper Potomac. 9-1862. Promoted to Lieut. Col. Because his Colonel died in the battle 10-1862.
Monahan, Father : the Catholic priest in Danbury, lectured at Concert Hall on St. Patrick's day 3-1863.
Moore, Capt. : of the 2nd Company Volunteers, returned to Danbury 8-1861. Plastered Horace's new chimney in the sink room 6-1862. Was forming a new company with the 17th Regiment, and many men enlisted after the Governor's speech 7-1862. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Moorehouse, Aaron : starting an association with George Purdy and others for young men. Horace is proposed for membership 4-1862. Took over assisting in the library duties at the Sunday School 8-1862. Borrowed Sunday School minutes from Horace to copy the bylaws 12-1862. Paid $1 to Horace for the use of George's melodeon. 12-1862.
Mootry, Mr. : Horace pays him his hydrant tax at the post office 1-1862
Morgan, George : walked with Horace up to see John Pollit 10-1861
Morris, Granville : brought at letter from George to Horace 8-1862.
Morris, Deputy Sherriff : called on to deal with rowdy firemen 4-19-1860
Morris, Stephen : buried 12-27-1860
Morse, Ira : Horace bought cloth from him for George. George was measured and the cloth cut so Mother Purdy could sew the pants 3-1862.
Morse, Mr. : Horace brought his list of taxable property to him 10-1861
Nash, Albert : Bridgeport. Preached in Horace's church 11-1861.
New Milford company, 11th Regiment : Horace is offered a lieutenancy if he brings in 20 volunteers. He turns it down to keep his promise to Gussie 11-1861
Newman, Edith : Horace left pictures of George with her, per George's instructions 9-1862. George sends money in a letter to her for Horace to deposit 12-1862.
Nichols, David P. : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860
Nichols, James W. : son in law's funeral at his home 10-28-1860. He is Presbyterian
Nickerson, Nelson : Horace performed an operation on a kitten for him 7-1860. Horace lent him money because Mr. Crofut was late with the wages 10-1860. Came home with Horace and went ice skating with him 12-1860. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Norris : the butcher. Bought pork 12-1861
Norris, William H. : elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Northrop : Crofut, Cyrus W. - of the Jeffersonian 10-1860
Northrop, Cyrus W. : Norwalk, spoke to the Republicans at Concert Hall 3-30-1861
Northrop, Seth : 'shopped : , working with Horace 8-1860
Nostrand, Robert : had
Olmstead, Mr. : smoked Horace's hams and shoulder 2-1862, 1-1863.
Olmstead, W. F. : Horace got the Fair premium for Fannie's picture from him
Osborne, David : of Bethel, preached in Horace's church (1860)
Osborne, Harriet (Hattie) : married Edward Stevens 1-1-1862
Osborne : editor of the Danbury Times, prints extracts from Horace's letters home 6-1861
Otis, William : At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Some items sent to him 9-1862.
Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop : shop where Horace works. Men agreed to stop taking orders until Mr. Crofut paid them as other journeymen are paid, regualrlarly, on time and in cash.
Palmer, Abigail - Stamford CT, Aunt of Horace Purdy. Horace and family visited her 9-1862
Palmer, Phebe J. : Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy, daughter of Abigail. She visited Danbury . 1860. Visited George at camp in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : Eddie : - Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy. Visited Danbury and Ridgefield. 1860, 8-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : New York, Horace bought blacking from him 8-1860 and 9-1860
Parson, Abel : building Horace's sink room chimney with his apprentice, . 6-1862
Parsons, Charles C. : cousin, a lieutenant in the regular army, expected on the train 2-1863.
Pearce , David : Horace had a political discussion and argument with him in the newspaper office at Bennett's store 1-1861
Peas, Rowena - and her fianc : /husband, also named Peas (a cousin) called on the Griswolds and Gussie
Pease, H. F. : Bethel. Preached at Horace's church 12-1860. 2-1862, 10-1862.
Peck, Mr. - 2nd Congregational minister. Preached at Horace's church 11-1860
Pegg, John, Jr. : appointed to Danbury church at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Previously in Hartford. Horace stays overnight at his house in New York city on Forsyth St. 3-1863.
Perrin, Mr. : spoke to the Democrats at Concert Hall previous to the Monday election, 3-29-1861
Phillips, Harriet : visited the Griswolds 1-1861
Phillips, Widow : residence on Deer Hill burned 4-19-1860. Went to stay with Charles Benedict, her neighbor on the north.
Pine, Alex : came to get dirty clothes for his wife to wash. 11-1862.
Pine, Jane : helped Gussie and Horace clean house 9-1862.
Pine, Julia : helped Gussie clean house 6-1860
Pine, Violet : little colored girl across the way from Horace and Gussie. Mr. Allen's son injures his foot while cutting wood with her 3-1863.
Pine, William : Horace's colored neighbor. His baby is baptized at Horace's church, 9-9-1860.
Platt, Frank : member of Horace's military unit. Helped Horace roll a handcar back to camp to warn about men setting fire to the railroad tracks 6-1861
Pollit, John : has home on Town Hill. Horace and George Morgan visit him to see his fruits and vegetables 10-1861. Horace sold him and apple tree 4-1862. Argues with Horace over a debt 5-1862
Porter, Wilson - a rum seller in Danbury died 2-1863
Post, Cornelia : Essex CT, friend of Gussie Purdy 1860, 2-1863
Powell, Mrs. Adelia : Brooklyn NY, came with Fanny Griswold from New York for a visit. Sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Mead 3-1863.
Powell, Gideon : Brooklyn, Fulton Ave. Horace stayed overnight with him and his wife 3-1863.
Prince : the cat (1860, 6-1862) Horace killed him while weeding 6-1862.
Pulling, Smith : 'shopped : , worked with Horace 8-1860. New daughter 2-1862.
Purdy, Anna : (cousin?) : visited in the evening 3-1862. Very sick 7-1862
Purdy, Augusta (Griswold) : wife of Horace Purdy. Married December 3, 1858. Son, Edwin, born 8-29-1861. She weighed 106 pounds 9-11-1862
Purdy, Augustus : b. 3-10-1811 in Somers NY. father of Horace Purdy. worked on Father Griswold's garden and on Horace's 5-1862
Purdy, Edwin Augustus : son of Horace and Gussie born 8-29-1861. Baptized 3-12-1862. Had diphtheria 1-1863. Has trouble walking 3-1863.
Purdy, George : birthday 8-13. brother of Horace Purdy. Librarian of the Sunday School : 1862. Procured a situation at Sturdevant's Factory 7-1862. Joined Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment 8-1862. Went to Camp Aiken, Bridgeport to train 8-1862. Regiment stopped at Fort Marshall at Baltimore 9-1862. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862. Near Hopeville Gap, near Thoroughfare Gap on the Manassas Railroad 11-1862. Sick with fever, in the hospital at Brooks Station on the Aquia and Falmouth Railroad 3-1863.
Purdy, Harriet : Horace offers to have her stay with them while she is out of work. She declines because she has found some sewing work 1-1861. Horace talks to her about her behavior and she is upset 9-1861. She is staying at Mr. Bogle's boarding house on Clermont Ave. near DeKalb in Brooklyn where Horace visits her 3-1863.
Purdy, Hart : cousin of Horace. Helped with the sink room chimney and was paid by Horace 6-1862.
Purdy, Horace : b. November 11, 1834. Married Augusta (Gussie) Griswold December 3, 1858 Treasurer of the Juvenile Missionary Society (1860), works at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop.. Made life member of the Parent Missionary Society 4-1860. Elected Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Appointed Sec./Treas. of the Sunday School 1-1861 on Mr. Maynard's resignation, elected 4-1862 . Drafted Jan. 27, 1862. Exempted from the draft for time served under the old law 2-1862. He weighed 111 lbs. 9-11-1862. Sold some silve specie to Mr. Robinson, the jeweler to cover the revenue stamps on his new note on the mortgage which he took with Mr. Mallett 3-1863
Purdy, Isabella : Sister of Horace and George Purdy. Writes her first letter : it's to Cousin Phebe Palmer 4-1862
Purdy, John : brother of Horace Purdy . Born 5-11-1837. Died in 1857 and buried in cemetery on present day Kenosia Ave.
Purdy, Mary : Cousin of Horace. Came over in the evening to watch the baby for Horace and Gussie 11-1861. Walked up the the cemetery with Gussie 5-1862.Visited Horace with George Hall 7-1862.
Purdy, Nancy Mills : mother of Horace, George, Isabel, John (deceased), Abigail (deceasd), William (deceased) **. Sick 1-1862, with her spinal difficulty
Ramsey, George : Minnesota. Corresponded with Maj. Gen. H. S. Sanford, US Minister at Brussels 11-1862,
Randall's : Horace purchased a bottle of ale to try 5-1862.
Raymond, Avery : Horace bought a shad from him 5-1862. Lobster from him 7-1862.
Raymond, Mons. Augustave : balloonist at the Fair Grounds 9-1860
Raymond, John W. : Elected 3rd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Raymond, Samuel : of the Baptist Church. Spoke to the Sunday school classes
Reed, Charles H. : visited the Baxter's 7-1860. Horace bought coal from him 2-1862
Reed, G. H. & Co. : shop where Horace has an account.
Renoude, Mr. & Mrs. : Stamford. Guests of the Palmers during Conference 4-1860
Richards, Mrs. : called on Gussie and Horace 5-2-1860 , 8-1861. Injured by a runway horse 7-1862.
Richards, Mr. : Horace and Gussie visited 10-1861
Rider, Dr. - Horace got bushels of apples from him
Rider, George : has a team and Horace engages him to do some work for Father Griswold 11-1860.
Rittons : photographer where Harriet Wheeler and Gussie got the babies pictures taken 4-1862. George gets his picture taken before going to Bridgeport to Capt. Moore's company 8-1862
Robinson's Jewelry Store : Horace gets his clock cleaned and repaired there 5-1862. Horace left this silver pencil and pen holder there 6-1862. Horace had his watch cleaned 11-1862
Robinson, Rev. Mr. : pastor or 2nd Congregational Church, preached in the Baptist church on Thanksgiving and Gussie attended 11-28-1861. Read Washington's farewell address on the holiday 2-1862.
Rockwell, Mrs. Eli : Ridgebury CT. A widow in 1860. Horace Purdy lived with her when a boy. Visiting near Horace's house 5-7-1860 . Eli Rockwell (1805-1857). Both buried in Ridgebury Cemetery. Injured by a runaway horse in Danbury 7-1862
Rockwell, Mary : received a watch for bringing in the largest number of scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Roff, John : cried off from work at the shop : work was too hard 8-20-1860. Cook for Capt. Skinner, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Roff, Mr : his little girl came with Bell to watch the baby for Gussie11-1861
Rogers, Brother Charles : New York : came to visit the Griswolds 3-1860.
Rogers, Dwight : Horace and he exchanged revolvers on trial. His is smaller 11-1861
Rooney, John : youngest apprentice at the shop where Horace works 1860. Went to the bank for Horace to draw a check 2-1861. Almost enlisted in Capt. Moore's company 7-1862.
Rowan, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace and Gussie visit his store to see the Christmas toys 12-1860. Horace buys ale 4-1862
Rowan, John : sewing society meeting at his house 4-1861. Has been blind for years but went to New York to have his eyes operated on and his sight has improved. Horace and Gussie call on him 5-1862.
Rowan, Peter : builds stone wall for Horace with his man, Andrew Gould 4-1862
Ryan, Dr. : Horace attended the Methodist church in Washington where he preached 5-1861
Ryder, Joseph : went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862
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St. John, Dr. : Mother Griswold had a tooth extracted by him 12-1860. Gussie had one extracted 10-1862
St. John, Mr. : was drunk when he tried to give his speech during the Governor's visit 7-1862
Sanford, Charles : sold Horace a hat 6-1860
Sanford, Cynthia : daughter of Joel Sanford, married Jesse D. Stevens 2-1-1860
Sanford, Elias : Horace buys a pair of shoes in his shop 4-1862
Sanford, E. A. : at Starr's Arms Factory, Yonkers NY. Horace writes to him to get a position for George. 8-1862.
Sanford, Maj. Gen. H. S. : US minister resident at the court in Brussels. 11-1862
Sanford, Mrs. Theodore : sister of Robert A. Dikeman, soldier who died in Memphis TN.
Sanford, Rev. Mr. : a minister from Five Points in NY. Spoke about the mission there and a collection was taken up at church 7-20-1860. He also addressed several assembled Sunday Schools at the 1st Congregational Church
Sayers, Mr. : the cart man.
Sayers, Robert : brother of the cart man Sayers. Treasurer of the Danbury Cornet Band 1860. Mother Purdy attended the funeral of his child 7-1862.
Scofield,William J. : elected vice-president of the Sunday School Teachers 4-9-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 1-1861. Horace got a cherry tree scion to graft from him 4-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Scribner, David : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
Seeley, Aaron : his wife died 3-21-1862.
Seeley, Augustus : married Miss Hoyt 6-7-1860
Serene, Oscar : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Seymour, Thomas H. : running for Governor of CT 3-21-1860
Seymour, Old Mother : died 6-20-1862.
Shaw, Jacob : preacher from Redding preached at Horace's church.
Shepard, Frank : addressed the Republicans at Concert Hall 9-23-1860
Sherwood, Mrs. I. A. : widow in 1860. Attempted burglary of her home on Deer Hill 6-24-1860
Shuck, Louis : made and drank coffee with Horace at Fairfax VA 7-1861
Sidney, Mary : visited with her while in Canton CT 8-1860
Simpson, Bishop : preached at Conference in Stamford 4-1860
Skinner, Capt : meeting held to recruit for his company 8-1861
Skinner, B. F. : foiled a robbery by burglars and stabbed one of them 7-1860
Skinner, Frank : went on a scouting mission with Horace 7-1861
Skinner, Mr. : travels around introducing good literature and visited the Sabbath School. Studying for the ministry, preached in Horace's church. Is selling subscriptions to the Atlantic Monthly 12-1860.
Small, Charles : Horace buys a used baby carriage from him 11-1861. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. They received word that he had died 10-1862. Body came by train and funeral was 10-6-1862.
Smith's News Office - Horace paid for copies of the Theological Compendium 6-1862. Taken over by Mr. Swift 7-1862.
Smith, Henry I. : ran for post master 4-1861. Horace gave him an order for catechisms 6-1862
Smith, Isaac : had Father, Mother and Fanny Griswold to dinner 1-1860. Called on Father Griswold with Mr. Filly from Bloomfield 5-1862
Smith, Joseph : Ridgefield minister, guest preacher at the Danbury Church 6-1860
Smith, Mr. R. : prospective lodger in Horace Purdy's house 1860. Rented rooms from Horace until 1-1-1861
Smith, Richard : his father is buried from Horace's church 11-24-1861.
Smith, Walter Perry : his funeral held at home of his father-in-la.w 10-28-1860
Sniffins, Saul : at Hatters meeting, he was denied a card 7-1862.
Soule's Pills : the agent came by for payment for the pills he had left with Horace 2 years ago, and Horace returned the pills 6-1862.
Southmayd, George M. : Captain of the Wooster Guards. Used his hearse for R. Ae Dikeman's funeral procession to the cemetery. Resigned as Captain 3-2-1860. His shop burned 6-25-1860. Elected Captain of the 5th company, 11th regiment 9-1861. Stationed in Hartford 11-1861. Home on furlough 6-1862.
Spidell, Lt. Col : of Horace's regiment 7-1861
Sproat, Thomas : an Irishman, had a puppy for Mother Griswold 12-1860
Staples, Mr. & Mrs. : buried 4-19-1862
Starr & Barnum : shop where Father Griswold got manure and muck 11-1860. Where Horace got shavings 1-1861.
Starr & Smith : Horace ordered catachisms for the Sunday School through them 5-1862
Starr, 1st Lieut. : 23rd. Regiment, in Capt. Jenkins company, received sword and sash 10-1862.
Starr, Frederick : accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit 1-1861. Asked by Horace to take command of the Wooster Guards and he agreed with certain conditions 3-1861
Starr, George : Brother in the Church. Elected Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Horace built a cabinet for curiosities for his brother George at George Starr's shop 12-1860. Horace used George Starr's horses to collect ever greens for the church 12-1860. Sewing society meets at his house, 1861. Horace and Father Griswold obtained shavings from his shop 9-1861. Horace made a 'skit box : for George for Father Purdy 1-1862. Horace gave him a picture of George Purdy 9-1862. Horace went skating on his pond 1-1863.
Starr, Peter - Elected Assist. Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Choirmaster in 1860. collected evergreens with Horace and George Purdy for the church. They used George Starrs team. 12-1860. Offers a prize for the second most scholars brought to Sunday School 1-1861. Leads the Sunday School Teachers class 1861. Writes to Horace in Virginia 7-1861. Runs a news office. Visited Father Griswold with his wife 2-1863
Starr, Mrs. Daniel : called to see Gussie after the baby was born 9-1861
Stearns, Dr. : surgeon for Horace's military unit 5-1861
Stebbens, S. : gave Horace some cash and Horace gave him a check in exchange 4-1861
Stevens & Hoyt : store where Horace has an account. Horace ordered a pair of pants there. Bought 2 undershirts on credit 12-1860. Horace carried a bill from Mr. Crofut there to pay Horace's account 10-1861. One of the owners is Charles Stevens 4-1862
Stevens, Charles T. : wife died 2-13-1860. Tailor, made vest for Father Griswold, clothes for Horace. Brother in Horace's church 12-1860. In Horace's military unit and went to Hartford from New Haven to procure overcoats with Judah Crosby 4-1861. Horace orders vest 3-1862. Attended church with his bride (his third wife), Rev. John Crawford's daughter of Redding. Horace purchased blue flannel from him 11-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Stevens, Edward P. : apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860).Time was out 9-1861. Married Hattie Osborne 1-1-1862. Horace and shopmates attended his wife's funeral at the Disciples church 12-1862
Stevens, Jesse D. : married Cynthia Sanford (2-1-1860). Elected first Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Shopped where Horace works 7-1861. Claimed a block which Horace had claimed also 1-1862
Stevens, William : Englishman. Neighbor of Horace who was evicted by Sherriff. Gardner?
Stockwell, Mrs. : waited at her place in Canton CT to take the stage to Bloomfield 8-1860
Stone, Amos - Horace ordered beef from him 2-1862
Stone, Dea Oliver : Horace handed his tax list and Father Griswold's to him at his office 1860. Horace pays him his taxes 10-1862
Stone, John : his wife and her sister were injured by a runaway horse 7-1862.
Stone, Lieut. Col. Henry B. : As major, home on furlough 1-1862. 5th Regiment, killed in battle 8-1862. Wounded at Slaughter Mountain, taken prisoner, and died at Delavan Hospital in Charlottsville. Funeral sermon preached at the Baptist church 2-1863
Stone, Mr. : Baptist preacher exchanged places on a Sunday with Bro. Pegg 8-1861. Spoke at Concert Hall at the return celebration for Capt. Moore's company. Church remodeled and finished by 11-1861. Gave a lecture on the Army of the Potomac, 1-16-1862. His office used by Draft Board review exemption requests 1-1862. Spoke at Taylor funeral 2-1862. Visiting Europe 7-1862. Preached funeral sermon for Lieut. Col. Stone and Gussie and Horace attended 2-1863.
Stone, Mrs. : Horace hires her to clean the upstairs rooms for the new tenant, does the washing for Horace and Gussie 11-1862
Sutton, P. A. : there was an attempted burglary at his place on Deer Hill Ave. 6-23-1860
Swan, Elder - addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Swift, Mr. O H. : took over Smith's News Office . Selling Griswold's Family Salve on commission for Horace, 7-1862. Was a prisoner with Charles Mills in Richmond 10-1862. He and his wife leave Mr. Hurd's and rent 3 rooms from Horace 11-1862. He and his wife move out 3-1863.
Taylor, Anna : received a letter from George and it had a note for Horace requesting him to buy and send stamps to him 10-1862.
Taylor, Ferdinand : foreman at Orin Benedict's : make shop : in Bethel
Taylor, Henry : a soldier in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, died of typhoid fever in Annapolis Md. 1-1862. Corpse came on the train and he was buried from the Methodist Church 2-1862
Taylor, Herman : Bethel CT, cousin of Horace Purdy
Taylor, James S. : Horace looks for him to speak about the $400 Horac would like to borrow to pay off his note with Alfred Gregory
Taylor, Mary - cousin who died on 6-4-1862. Buried on 6-5-1862.
Tammany, Joseph : off at the Pahquiogue Finishing Shop (2-1860)
Thompson, Harry : buried 6-21-1860
Thompson, Dr. : truss maker in Danbury 8-1860. Horace bought a truss from him 3-1862.
Thumb, General Tom : exhibited in Danbury 11-1860.
Thompson, Mr. : acting chaplain in Capt. Moore's company, preached to the men in Bridgeport and preached at Bro. Miley's church there. 8-1862.
Tobias, Anna : married Mr. Williams in the Baptist Church, Jan. 1, 1860
Trip, the Purdy dog was attacked by dogs and died, was buried in the garden under the dwarf pear tree by the alley 3-1861
Trowbridge : member of the 38th New York and died of a fever in Washington was brought to Danbury for burial 9-1861
Tucker, Mr. : editor of the School Bell, visited the Sunday School 3-1862
Tweedy, Mayor : called on Horace in 5-1860 about assessment for new street
Underhill, Marianne - school mate of Gussie at Amenia Seminary. Wrote to Gussie 3-1863.
Valentine, Mr. : bought Father Griswold's place 11-25-1861. Horace spoke with him outside Horace's house 6-1862.
Vintz, Mr : (a German) member of Horace's church, died and left his family in poor shape 2-15-1861
VIntz, Mary : one of the Sunday School scholars. Horace hires her to nurse Gussie 9-1861
Vintz, Mrs. : spends the afternoon with Gussie 10-1861. Died 11-5-1861
Wakeley, George B. : lectured before the Young Men's Christian Association (1-1860)
Ward, Lewis A. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Warren, Mr. : rents rooms from Horace 3-1861, 8-1861. Had an accident with his axe and Horace dressed his wound 2-1862. Moved out 4-1862.
Warren, Rufus : Horacetakes a watch for him to a shop in Bridgeport, Blackman's 8-1862.
Warren, William : has enlisted and is at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport. Came home and took up his role as Assist. Librarian 8-1862. At camp with George and wrote a letter for George who was sick with fever 3-1863.
Washington, George : : the colored preacher : spoke at Horace's church to solicit funds to build a church for colored people 10-1860
Waters, Horace : and his singing children (pupils) performed in Danbury 10-1861
Waters, John : posted as camp guard with Horace at Camp McDowell 7-1861
Watson, Susan : visited Gussie and Horace 10-1860. Bought items for Gussie and Frank Boughton in New York 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds 1-1862.
Weber, Mr. : Hartford. Appointed chaplain of Horace's regiment by Gov. Buckingham 6-1861
Webb, Frank : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Webster, Daniel : Bloomfield, uncle of Gussie Purdy
Webster, Grandfather and Grandmother : mother and father of : Mother : Purdy. Grandparents of Gussie Purdy. Buried in the cemetery in Bloomfield.
Webster, Harry : Bloomfield, son of Daniel, cousin of Gussie Purdy
Weed, George : brought a letter from George at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport 8-1862.
Wheeler, Abel : husband of Harriet . His folks live in New Fairfield 8-1861. Horace orders wood from him to build a wood house 4 -1862. Helps Horace with the tin around the new chimney 6-1862. He joins the army and is in New Haven training 9-1862. He and his regiment, the 23rd, are in camp near Jamaica, Long Island 11-1862. His regiment is in Banks Division, stationed in New Orleans 2-1863.
Wheeler, Harriet Stevens - Married to Abel Wheeler. Had a son born 8-30-1861. Visits Abel in Brooklyn with Josie to see him off with his regiment 12-1862.
Wheeler, Jet : Harriet's cat died at the Griswolds. Was buried on 4-10-1860
Wheeler, Josie : daughter of Able and Harriet 4-1862.
Wheeler, William G. : was shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Horace submitted a card for him to the Hatters Society and received payment. Sold Horace some cider 11-1860. Visited Horace in camp in New Haven 5-1861
White, Colonel : Horace went ice skating on his pond 12-1860.
White, Charles H. : elected 2nd lieutenant of the 5th volunteer company
White, Nelson L. : delivered the opening address for the Fair 9-25-1860
White, Maria - Elected Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Presented with a pronouncing Bible with other officers and teachers of the School and is moving to Peekskill 3-1862.
White, Mother : Horace carried a chicken and a winter squash to her on his way to work 12-1860
White, Mrs. Cyrus : helped nurse Gussie 9-1861. Gussie and Hattie Wheeler visited her with the babies 11-1861. Visited Mother Griswold at Horace's 4-1862. Sewing Society meeting at her house 7-1862. Horace and Gussie with Hattie Mills 2-1863
White, Mrs. : she and her sister, Miss Horton, are tenants of the Griswolds 11-1861
The Wide Awakes : had torchlight processions in 6-1860
Wilcox, Augustus : an old hatter in Danbury, was hit by a train in Norwalk 2-1863
Wilcox, Mrs. : accompanied Mrs. Joseph Young to Horace's house when Mrs. Young picked up the pay for her husband.
Wilcox, Widow : lives on the corner near Horace, youngest son has small pox 3-1861
Wildman, Adoniram : Hiram : : buried 1-26-1860
Wildman, Edgar L. : had a political discussion with Horace 2-1861. Attended church with Horace in Washington DC 5-1861. Went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861
Wildman, E. E. : elected Captain of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861
Wildman, Emma : visited Horace with George Purdy 5-8-1860
Wildman, F. S. : Union meeting on the green in front of his shop 9-1861
Wildman, Lucy : received a silver cup for bringing in the second most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862. : Converted : 2-1862. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wildman 7-1862.
Wildman, Russell : president of the Juvenile Missionary Society
Wildman, Mrs. Russell : called on Horace and Gussie 7-1862
Williams, Rev. T : from Jefferson City, Missouri preached at Horace's church and asked for funds for a Methodist institute of learning
Wilson, James : visited with Horace and Gussie while they were in Bloomfield.
Wing, Mr. : from Goshen. Attended Horace's church. He spoke at a prayer meeting : 12-1860
Wise, Mr. : gave Horace some vegetable plants 5-1860. Horace and Gussie went to get a plant from him 10-1860
Witherspoon, William : brought pepper seed to Horace 5-17-1860. He and Horace treated the shop because of his and Horace's new babies 10-1861. Elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1862. Horace got cabbage plants from him and gave him some lettuce plants 5-1862. Horace sold him a tree 11-1862. Works with Horace at the shop and Horace gave him some vinegar 3-1863.
Wood, Mayor Fernando : of New York, spoke in Danbury 3-21-1860
Wood, Mr. : has shop where Horace looked at picture frames 12-1860
Wood, Mrs. : formerly Frances Doane
Woodford, Mr. : jeweler with store in Danbury. Repaired Horace's watch. Mr. Bailey works for him
Woodruff, Brother George W. : Waterbury - Preached in Horace's church in place of Bro. Pegg 1-1861. Also preached 2-1863.
Woolley, Brother : preached in Ridgefield in 1859. Stationed in Norwalk in 1860. Wife died in Norwalk, 5-1860. Late chaplain in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers under Gen. Burnside in North Carolina. Preached in Horace's church. He is lecturing and taking up collections to procure chaplains : tents , books and good reading matter for the soldiers 5-1862
Wooster Light Guards : drilled in Danbury. Spent 3 months fighting in the war. Disbanded by 11-1861
Wright's Paint Shop : where Horace buys paint 7-1862.
Wright, Mrs. Louise : Gussie wrote to her, an old school mate 3-1863.
Wylie, Mrs : funeral 4-29-1860
Young, Joseph : elected 3rd Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Works in the shop with Horace, 7-1862. Visited Horace then went over to Granville Ave. to visit his lady, Mary Prior. Got a military exemption, 8-1862. Married 9-17-1862. Visited Horace with his wife; picked up and delivered Horace's letters 10-1862. Went to New York so his wife brought his chits to Horace so Horace could take care of them on payday. 12-1862.
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JULY 01 THURSDAY - Pleasant but cold. I have helped Ambrose Hill hoe out his potatoes today. I took dinner with him. I mailed an order this morning to T. E. Twitchell for 6 more beds. I also mailed to D. R. French a duplicate of the order. I went into the street in the evening. I ordered another half bushel of the garnet potatoes and paid for both, bringing the mail for Mr. Pond and Father Griswold. JULY 02 FRIDAY - Pleasant but still cool. I hoed in my garden before breakfast. After breakfast, Ambrose Hill came over and helped me build a framework to keep my tomatoes off the ground. Before dinner, I commenced putting some soil thinly spread over my sidewalk to help pack the sand which I a short time ago put on the walk. In the P.M., Ambrose and I completed repairing our sidewalk. After dinner we went up to Samuel Holby's to take the extra springs out from his beds. We finally concluded to leave it until tomorrow and then put 3 more springs in Father Griswold's bed. JULY 03 SATURDAY - Showery in the morning; also in the P.M. The sun has shone about half the time. I sawed and split up some old boards, brush and broken bean poles which lay near the woodhouse. I then went into the street to try to collect for some beds we have been putting up, but I could not get a cent. In the P.M., we expected 12 sets of bed springs but they did not come. About 4 P.M., I put a new string on the flagpole at Father Griswold's house and ran up his Stars and Stripes. I lowered it again about dusk. I went into the street in the evening. Gussie also went to market. We saw John Brayman who had just come in on the train from Walpole, Mass. to stay over Sunday with his family. In the Jeffersonian printed yesterday, Frank Page advertised John Brayman's name as having bought a bag of flour last February 15, promising to pay in one week and not having done so to the present time. Charles Hayes, our boarder, gave Georgie two packs of torpedoes. The boys are shooting crackers today about the same I suppose as they will next Monday. The day has been since noon extremely warm. JULY 04 SUNDAY - Pleasant and warm. After breakfast Charles Hayes and I went over to Oil Mill Pond for a wash. I went down to Sunday School at noon. I gathered from the teachers their quarterly statements of pennies contributed by their classes. I am to arrange them in the form of a report to be read at school next Sunday. I opened and emptied the Infant Class box from which I took $3.74 as their collections for the last three months. I came home with Georgie after school. We had our first mess of peas from the garden for dinner today. After dinner, I took a nap and then took a walk until about 7:30 . On my walk, I stopped a few minutes at Daniel Manly's , also at Ambrose Hill's gate, talked a few minutes with his wife and then met Ambrose before I got out of Stevens Street. When I got home, I found John Brayman at the house. I talked awhile with him and then went up to take down the flag at Father Griswold which I ran up this morning and has been flying all day. JULY 05 MONDAY - Pleasant and not extremely warm. The Fourth has been observed today. I have sold 6 beds today one to George Starr, Walter Fayerweather, Charles Stevens, Henry Booth, Fanny Griswold and a small one for Father's lounge. While canvassing for my springs in the P.M., I called up home and took Father's order. On my way home, I called at Robert Cocking's. His wife treated me in Robert's stead to a bottle of ale. In the evening, I went down to the park to see the fireworks. From there, I went over to Ambrose's to see about going to Bethel tomorrow. We have concluded to go. Charles Hayes went to New York today on the "Nelly White" - an excursion. JULY 06 TUESDAY - I wrote last evening to George, offering him work canvassing for our bed springs provided he was doing scarcely enough in Brooklyn to pay his board. I mailed the letter this morning. The day has been pleasant. Ambrose Hill and I went to Bethel this morning on the train to canvass for the spring beds. We stayed all day and came home on the evening train. We sold 7 beds. JULY 07 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant. In the morning, I split some wood in the wood house. I commenced cropping the ends of my tomato vines. Ambrose and I went in the forenoon to the box shop of E. Davis for two boxes for our models. We called at E. S. Davis to get the measure of his bedstead preparatory to ordering his bedspring. She concluded to wait until she got a new bedroom set before giving us an order for bedsprings. In the P.M., Ambrose and I took a walk up to Elwell Fink's farm to measure a bedspring for them. After tea, he came over and we went to Henry Booth's to see about putting springs in his bedstead. We arranged for it and came home and ordered 15 more beds. As Ambrose went home he took the order to the office; also a duplicate of the same to the general agent, D. R. French. JULY 08 THURSDAY - Pleasant. Ambrose came over after breakfast and we went over to Isaac Jennings and took out his middle row of springs in the bed we sold him and adjusted the others properly, the third row being too much for people no heavier than he and his wife. From there, we went over to Henry Booth's and planed some extra fixtures in order to put a set of springs in and old round barrel cord bedstead. After dinner, I waited for Ambrose to come over and go with me to sell the beds. I waited until after 2 P.M. and then started alone. I sold one to E. Thompson, the truss maker; also one to Harry Hornblower. After tea, I went over to see Ambrose and found that he had gone away by the Brookfield cars to Bridgeport, Stratford, etc. trying to collect some money due him for trees. JULY 09 FRIDAY - Cloudy with the appearance of rain in the morning. After breakfast, I plucked the runners from my strawberry plants. I then took a walk over Town Hill with my model, taking measures as I went of Mr. Collins' bedstead. I visited Sharp's store, Ira Morse, Col. Chichester's house. Both want spring beds but did not order this morning. After dinner, I started for the depot, but was caught in a thunder shower before I got there. So I stopped at Isaac Jennings's Agricultural Warehouse in West Street near Main. After the shower, I proceeded to the freight depot to see if our spring beds came, but they did not. Davis Hoyt sent me up to his house to measure a bedstead for a set of springs, but his wife objected to getting them when I went there so I went away without measuring the bed. JULY 10 SATURDAY - Pleasant and warm. I spent most of the forenoon in preparing fixtures for Henry Booth's bed and making an arrangement for carrying tools, bits, etc. for putting in spring beds. I went to the depot on arrival of the freight train at 1 3/4o'clock, expecting a lot of spring beds, but they did not come. I spent a part of the P.M. in canvassing for our beds. I went between 4 and 5 o'clock over to Ambrose's and found that he had returned on the 3 1/4 train. I went to market with Gussie in the evening. JULY 11 SUNDAY - A considerable air stirring, but very warm. By far the warmest day we have had yet, I think. Bell came down at meeting time with Georgie who went up home with her yesterday and stayed last night. I went down in time for Sunday School and took Georgie with me. After school I came home with him. I read to the school the first quarterly report of their collections by classes. Only 14 out of 30 teachers reported to me so that my report was meager. The teachers did not all understand the new order of things. We had our first lobster of the season for dinner. We had a thunderstorm between 5 and 6 P.M. which cooled the air and made the evening pleasant. JULY 12 MONDAY - A beautiful morning. Before breakfast, I wrote and mailed an order for 4 spring beds to T. E. Twitchell and a duplicate of the same to D. R. French. After breakfast, I wrote to Carlton & Lanahan for a June, 1868 number of The Ladies' Repository for Jemima Marsh. I took an order in the P.M. from Lyman Keeler and George Rundle for a spring bed. Ambrose Hill and I took the 6:30 train on the New York Northern & Housatonic railroad for the Brookfield junction, thence to New Milford to canvass for two days to canvas for our spring beds. We put up at the New England House. We saw E. Wildman in the evening who is there working with Jarvis Polley building a tobacco warehouse near the depot. JULY 13 TUESDAY - We rose this morning and took breakfast at 6 o'clock. I must say that the landlord needs some of our spring beds, for the one I slept on last night squeaked enough to alarm all in the house. We canvassed all day and advertised the beds as best as we could. We sold 7 before night, which was for the first time, we think, good. Mist and fine rain during the evening. JULY 14 WEDNESDAY - Showery with mist and fine rain all morning; cloudy all day. We sold enough to make 9 before noon. We mailed an order to Twitchell before taking the noon train for home. We ordered the 9 sent to New Milford as soon as possible. We arrived home just in time to meet the freight train on which we expected beds from New Haven but they did not come. I came home, took dinner, did some writing and then went over to Ambrose Hill's. JULY 15 THURSDAY - Fine rain and mist in the forenoon. Having a hard headache, I felt but little like canvassing, so I wrote on mucilage paper the figure $6.75 to put over the $6.50 on our advertising posters. I went down to the shop for a little while in the forenoon. After dinner, I went to the depot to see if our spring beds had come. They did not come, so I went from there down to the Pahquioque Factory again and had a wide black band put on my round crown pearl cass. hat. After tea, we had a hard thunder shower. After the shower, I went over to Ambrose Hill's to look over our company books together. When I came home, I brought the advertising posters home with me. I received from Carlton & Lanahan a bill of Ladies' Repository for Jemima Marsh. Before I retired, I enclosed the amount for mailing to them in the morning. JULY 16 FRIDAY - I sent to the Post Office early by Fred Lewis the note with pay enclosed to Carlton & Lanahan for The Ladies' Repository. I canvassed a little in the A.M. with going around and changing the error in print of the posters - $6.50 for an 8-slat bed ought to be $6.75. Twenty of our beds came by freight train. Noah Hoyt delivered our beds for us. I worked until after 10o'clock last night putting up beds. I went up and put in Father's lounge springs, the last thing. I found them in bed. They both got up and helped me. The day has been extremely warm. JULY 17 SATURDAY - Pleasant but not so extremely warm as yesterday. We have spent about all day putting up the balance of our twenty spring beds. We finished up by taking Horace Cable's horse and going up to put up Lewis Elwell's bed. In the evening, Gussie and I went to market, after which I went over to Ambrose Hill's for a short time before retiring. JULY 18 SUNDAY - It has been a little cooler today; not so much sunshine. I picked peas and dug potatoes for dinner and then went down to Sunday School I came home again after school. After dinner, which was about 4 o'clock, Gussie and I walked over to Ambrose Hill's where we stopped a few minutes and then went up to the cemetery. On our way home, we stopped a few minutes at Andrew Williams. I there helped Andrew's sister lift her father out from his bed and set him in a chair, Andrew himself being away. Old Mr. Williams is a cripple and needs help in and out of his bed. In the evening, I helped Mother Griswold shift some bedding and then I made up her bed as I thought it was best for the springs under it. After this, Charles Hayes and I took a walk up on Deer Hill to Father's. JULY 19 MONDAY - A little rain in the morning. I wrote and mailed a letter to Mr. Twitchell about spring beds before breakfast. Mr. D. R. French, the general agent of the state, came on the train from Derby. He came to see Ambrose as he is going to leave the business; also to see George Ambler about taking Hartford County. I received from Carlton & Lanahan my bill receipted for The Ladies' Repository which I sent for Jemima Marsh. JULY 20 TUESDAY - Before breakfast, I wrote to William Hayes at 415 Hudson Street, New York, to see if he could collect from Joseph Wheeler $8.00 for me. Also to see if he had heard from Tobias Stork regarding the $20.00 he owes me for looking glasses. After breakfast, I measured Albert Scott's bed for a set of springs, and then took my satchel of tools and went over to Horace Cable's. We put a spring bed in the wagon for John Wheeler in Newtown, and with Mr. French, the general agent, we started for Newtown to put up the bed and take a slat to J. H. Warner in Sandy Hook where one was lacking when Hill put up his bed. The bed being 3 rows of springs it did not work well so we took out the middle cross bar and shifted the head and foot springs, making it a regular 2 row bed which now gives satisfaction. We sold 7 beds, two on our way over this morning to Benedict and Osborne and 5 in Newtown and Sandy Hook. We arrived home about 6:30 o'clock this evening. In the evening, I went up to see how Father Griswold likes his 3 row bed; he likes it very much. JULY 21 WEDNESDAY - Rain early this morning. It finally came off pleasant. After breakfast, I went over to Ambrose Hill's and we looked over our company account to see how the business stood before he left for Brooklyn. He left on the noon train. Horace Cable and I started about 11 o'clock with his horse and carriage over into Miry Brook where we canvassed a little for our spring bed. We returned about 2 P.M. without selling any. We both canvassed a little about town in the P.M. In the evening, we went up to George Scott's and secured an order from him and Widow Fanton. Measurements to be taken on Saturday. Elias Stevens, Harriet and Josie came by the train this evening from New Haven. JULY 22 THURSDAY - Pleasant. Horace Cable harnessed his horse in the morning and we rode up to Pandanarum to canvass for our spring beds. We rode downtown to George Raymond's and William E. Bailey's for orders. Before coming to dinner, I stopped at Charles Reed's and sold two. We sold 7 today besides spending all the P.M. putting up a lot of 8 which came on the freight train. We put up 8 of them leaving E. Thomson's until tomorrow morning, they not being at home this P.M. JULY 23 FRIDAY - Pleasant and warmer than yesterday. Horace Cable and I went to Bethel today with his horse to put up spring bed bottoms. As we went, we stopped at E. Thompson's and put up his which was left over from yesterday's batch of 8. It took us until noon to finish putting up the lot down there. We finished up the P.M. canvassing there and on our way home. I received by the evening mail a letter from Mr. Twitchell that he today shipped for us 11 beds. I went round to Horace's and showed him the letter before coming home. JULY 24 SATURDAY - Before breakfast, I wrote and mailed a letter to Charles Peck, harness maker in New Milford concerning spring beds sold to him and others requesting him not to disturb them at the depot as we would be there the first of next week and put them up. We canvassed for beds in the forenoon and sold 5 before dinner, 3 of them to Charles Decklyn's family. I had Daniel Starr saw our 4 half circles for me to attach to William Leach's round rail bedstead in putting in his spring bed bottom which we did in the P.M. Eleven beds came on the freight train. We put in7 in the P.M., viz, J. F. Burgen, H. B. Fanton, Albert Scott, T. R. Hoyt, William Leach, George L. Smith and Edgar L. Benedict, leaving Lockwood Olmstead's on account of it being a cord bedstead and Twitchell not sending the right castings. Also Burton Osborne's to Stony Hill and Henry Willis of Newtown. In the evening, we went uptown to George Scott's and measured a bedstead for springs, after which I saw Walter Fairweather at Peck & Wildman's store. He acknowledged the superiority of the bed and pronounced himself highly pleased with it and paid me for it $6.00. Before retiring, I tried to write up my books but was so tired that I gave it up and went to bed. JULY 25 SUNDAY - Pleasant and warm. Gussie got Georgie ready for church and let him go in the morning with Josie Wheeler to hear Brother Burch's sermon to the children. I went down and heard the last end of the sermon and stayed to Sunday School after which I came home with Georgie. After dinner which was about 4 P.M., Gussie went to the Band of Hope and Georgie went with me for a walk over to Horace Cable's. Gussie, after the Band of Hope, went to Mrs. Bradley's and stayed until evening meeting time. I stayed at home in the evening. I wore my white linen pants to church today for the first time of the season. JULY 26 MONDAY - Before breakfast, I wrote and mailed to T. Twitchell an order for Lot No. 3 ' 13 beds, also a duplicate to Mr. French, including Lot No. 2 to Newtown and Danbury ' 10 beds. Total Lot No. 2 and 3 ' 23 beds to French. After breakfast, Horace Cable came over and we went to Henry Booth's and put in a safety bar under the springs we put in his bedstead. They not being at home, we got in the window, did the job, and came out the same way. We then went over to Lockwood Olmstead's and put his springs into a cord bedstead. This took us until noon. It was showery in the A.M. After dinner, it rained for a time very hard. After the rain, Horace and I went down to Ezra Stone's (over Avery Raymond's market) and put in 2 new slats in place of 2 which were split from careless handling between New Haven and here. From there we went over to Ambrose Hill's and fitted to and put up the springs (3 rows which we took from T. R. Hoyt) in his bed after changing them from 3 to 2 rows. After tea, I went over to Henry Booth's and got paid $6.00 for his bed. I then went into the street and mailed a letter Mrs. Hill found in the street. I took one from the Office for Bell from George. JULY 27 TUESDAY - Horace Cable and I drove to New Milford this forenoon. We arrived there about 1 o'clock. There were 2 or 3 hard showers during the P.M. which interfered somewhat with our work putting up beds. We put up the nine and got the pay for all except one to Michael Mc Niff. We drove back as far as Lanesville where we put up for the night with Nelson Knowles. JULY 28 WEDNESDAY - After breakfast at Mr. Knowles' this morning, we commenced to canvass in Lanesville a little. We took orders for 4 beds, one for Mr. Knowles, one each for his two sons, James and John, also one for Henry Chase. After dinner, we drove down to the Iron Works, canvassing as we went, but sold not a bed until we got there where we took an order from Lewis Ives for one. We left the Iron Works after 6 o'clock, arriving home about 8 in the evening. I found 2 letters waiting for me, one from William Hayes in reply to one requesting him to collect for me if possible $8.00 from Joe Wheeler and $20.00 from Tobias Stork. The other letter was from D. R. French with a bill for beds for Lots 1, 2 and 3 amounting to $115.25. George Ambler called in the evening to see me about Hartford County. He and Booth are going. JULY 29 THURSDAY - Before and after breakfast, I wrote up Cable & Purdy's books, copying orders in the order book, etc., also wrote to French acknowledging receipt of first bill to Cable & Purdy for beds comprising Lots 1, 2, and 3 amounting to $115.25. I went to the Danbury Bank at 10 o'clock and got a draft for $100.00 and mailed it in the P.M. mail to D. R. French. Showers early in the morning, but pleasant the remainder of the day. Horace Cable helped me canvass before dinner and in the P.M. We expected 13 bedsprings this P.M. by the freight train, but were disappointed, so we canvassed for more orders. JULY 30 FRIDAY - Pleasant and not very warm. Horace Cable and I went to Bethel this morning to collect pay from Beers Blackman and George Osborne. Blackman paid me but Osborne deferred it until next week. We took three orders, Farnum, Greenwood and Tom Wheeler. We expected our beds by freight but were again disappointed, so in the P.M., Horace went out to Mill Plain to collect money for fees. I went with him to canvass for our beds. We took an order from John Corning for one. Georgie went to Bethel with us this morning. I broke another crystal to my watch this P.M. JULY 31 SATURDAY - Horace Cable and I went over to Newtown to put up spring beds. We put up 4 and brought home the fifth one which was made the wrong size. We arrive home again about 1 o'clock. We fed the horse. I ate dinner with Horace after which we took the horse and went to the depot for 13 beds which came on the freight train. We delivered them and put up all but three. We worked until about 8 o'clock in the evening putting up three for Charles Decklyn. We received a letter from T. E. Twitchell stating that he had sent us the 13 beds. He wants us to send him money as fast as we can.
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1869-07
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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Captain E. Wildman
Carlton and Lenahan
Charles Hayes
Charles Reed
Charles Stevens
Chase Carriage Shop
Colonel Chichester
D. R. French
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Deer Hill
Edgar Benedict
Edward Davis
Elias Stevens
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George (Georgie) Purdy
George Ambler
George L. Smith
George Osborne
George Purdy
George Rundle
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Harriet Griswold Wheeler Stevens
Henry Fanton
Henry Willis
Horace Cable
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J. H. Warner
James Knowles
John Brayman
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Lanesville CT
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Mrs. Burr Bradley
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Nelson Knowles
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Newtown CT
Northern and Housatonic Railroad
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Raymond's market
Robert Cocking
Sandy Hook (Conn.)
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William Hayes
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Horace Purdy Journals
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Purdy and wife Gussie lived in Danbury, CT where they owned a house with tenants and were active members of the church. In 1860, Purdy began keeping a diary. His political leanings appear to have been Republican but there was much political activity among both parties in the run-up to the local elections of 1860. Purdy reports on the activities of the Wide Awakes and it appears likely that he belonged to the group but he did not explicitly state that he was a member. He was in the Wooster Light Guards militia company and appeared to have been the secretary. Gussie and Horace socialize frequently with Gussie's parents, Mrs. and Father Griswold who was prominent in the regional church [Methodist?]. Purdy works in a hat shop and is busiest in the Winter and frequently suffers from headaches. He also works in his vegetable garden in the spring growing strawberries, lima beans, etc. In 1860, his father-in-law who travels to Ohio for the "General Conference."
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Purdy joined the 1st Connecticut which was a 3-month enlistment regiment and was organized at Hartford in 1861. It served in the defenses of Washington, D.C. until it was used in an advance on Vienna and Falls Church, VA from June until July 1861. It saw action in the Battle of Bull Run on July 21 and was mustered out of service on July 31, 1861.
After his term of service, Purdy returns to Danbury where he eventually transitions from being a hat finisher to selling insurance. Purdy reports on the minutia of his day, the weather and reports on political machinations with occasional editorial embellishments.
The following persons figure into the diaries:
Allen, Charles : Capt. Skinner's waiter, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal, 12-1861
Allen, George B. : Wooster Guards took up a collection to give to him (2-1860) Horace walks with him on his way home. Was elected 2nd Corporal of the Wooster Guards, 3-9-1860. Attends church in New Haven with Horace 4-1861
Allen, Mr. : neighbor to the north of Horace. His little boy's foot was severely injured while he helped Violet Pine chop wood. Dr. William Bennett, home on furlough, treated the wound 3-1863.
Ambler, Granville : Delivered the beef bought from Jacob Fry to Horacee 12-1862.
Anderson, Emily : visited the Griswolds and attended evening class with them and Horace 1-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit her with their babies, 11-1861. Horace and Gussie took a walk and visited 7-1862.
Anderson, Harris : went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861. Horace shared his rubber blanket with him (no tents) on the march to Falls Church 7-1861
Andrews, Charles : part owner of Andrews & Ives store
Andrews, George : his Baptist son-in-law from New Jersey, Mr. Hill, preached at Horace's church
Andrews & Ives : Horace buys a cradle at this store 9-1861. Horace ordered drain tiles 11-1861
Armstrong, John - bought a roll of Griswold's salve (1860)
Ashly, Mr. : editor of the Jeffersonian. Horace takes some of George 's letters to him, to print excerpts of them in the Jeffersonian 12-1862, 1-1863. Took some excerpts from David Mills letters 3-1863.
Atlantic Hotel : Bridgeport. Horace and Gussie have dinner there 9-1862.
Averrill, Roger - Lawyer : wife died 2-13-1860. Presenter of a flag to Capt. Southmayd's company, 11th regiment at the ceremony 11-1861. As Lieut. Gov., presented swords and sashes to officers of Capt. Moore's company 8-1862.
Bacon, Dr. : preacher in New Haven at one of the churches on the Green 4-1861
Bailey's Circus : appears in Danbury 4-1862
Bailey, Ebenezer : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-20-1860. He died 7-25-1860 and the funeral was the next day at the Disciples Church.
Bailey, Montgomery - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Bailey, Mr. : jeweler who works in Mr. Woodford's store.
Bailey, S. G. : elected 1st lieutenant of the 5th Volunteer company, 9-1861
Baldwin, Dwight M. : married Susan Holmes 10-30-1860. He is an habitual drinker
Ball, Mr : a mason working for Father Griswold. He plastered the chimney in Horace's sink room 7-1862
Banks, William : requests a Hatters Society card. A special Hatters Society meeting refuses him 11-1862.
Barnum, Eben - with 11th regiment. His baby died, and
Barnum, Edward : Horace gave him a picture of George 9-1862. Distributing the Sunday School Advocate for the Sunday School 10-1862
Barnum, Louisa : Gussie visited her with Cousin Mary Purdy 11-1862
Barnum, P. T. : rumor that he is interested in a circus that appeared in Danbury 7-1860
Barnum, Smith : son William died 9-18-1861
Barnum, Thomas : shop proprietor. He sold apples to Horace. Called on Horace and they went over to look at Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Horace called to see if he wanted a shop at the Pahquioque 7-1862.
Barnum, Mrs. Thomas : Gussie visited with her 1-1862.
Bartram, Mr. & Mrs. : they visited Father Griswold. He is a brother in the Church. Abel Wheeler borrowed his team to take Gussie and his wife, Harriet to church after their confinements 10-1861
Bartram, Sarah : Elected Assist. Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860
Baxter, Mr. Moses & Mrs. : paid an evening visit to Horace and Gussie (3-1860). Mr. Baxter helped Horace fix his well 5-1860. They lived across the street from Horace. Horace : boarded : with them while Gussie was in Essex during June and July of 1860. Mrs. Baxter visited Horace and Gussie 1-1861. Mr.
Baxter put new hoops on some barrels for Horace 10-1861. Horace hires Moses Baxter to help build his stone wall 4-1862 and build his w ood house 5-1862. Horace brought Mrs. Baxter some crab apples. 9-1862. He built a bridge over a ditch for Horace 9-1862. Horace borrows his wheel barrow 11-1862.
Beach, Mrs. : engaged by Horace to help with Fall cleaning.
Beard, Deacon : trial of mowing machines held at his place just west of the village 6-1860
Beardsley, Mrs. : an old friend of Mother Purdy. Horace and family visited her while George was stationed in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Beatty, Mr. : drove Harriet home from the train 5-1860
Beattys, Caroline : married 9-1861
Bedell, Elizabeth : friend of Gussie Purdy, from Hempstead Long Island NY. Engaged to Henry Mead.
Bedient, Oliver : postmaster's clerk 8-1862.
Beers, Anna : died 3-26-1861
Beers, Brother J. Clark : Secretary of the Juvenile Missionary Society. Was made life member of the Parent Missionary Society. He was elected Assist. Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Comes to get cradle, they are taking care of Josie Wheeler while Harriet is in New Haven 10-1862
Benjamin, George : Shopped : employed with Horace. 8-1860
Benedict & Nichols' store where Horace shops. Horace bought drain tiles to cross the street 11-1861. Had some pork ground, 1-1862. Horace and Gussie bought carpet there 9-1862.
Benedict, Charles : shop owner with residence on Deer Hill. Took in the Widow Phillips : family when their house burned, 4-19-1860. A child of his died of dysentery 8-2-1860.
Benedict, Cyrus
Benedict, Henry : buried 7-5-1862.
Benedict, Victor : elected president of the Hat Finishers Society 1-1862
Benedict, Edgar : sold Horace some London Porter (2-1860)
Benedict, Orin : proprietor of : make shop : in Bethel.
Benedict, Starr : owned house at lower end of Main St. which is rented by John Carpenter. Had a small fire there 3-1862.
Benedict, Thomas : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Bennetts : Horace bought some butter and salt at this shop, the first trade he made there 6-1862.
Bennett, Charles : store owner. Horace bought some composition for sealing cider bottles 11-1860. There was a fire in his store 2-5-1861. Ran for post master 4-1861
Bennett, Curtis : Horace brings pictures to be framed to him 9-1862.
Bennett, Dr. E. P. : Horace got lettuce plants from him 5-1860, used his hay cutter 6-1860. Chased the burglars on Deer Hill Ave, 6-23-1860. His property extends to William St. Treating small pox cases 3-1861. Examined Horace and gave him a certificate of exemption from the draft 8-1862.
Bennett, Mrs. Nathan : injured by a runaway horse 7-1862
Bennett, Dr. William : son of Dr. Bennett of Deer Hill Ave. He helped chase the burglars on Deer Hill Ave. 6-1860 Surgeon, home on furlough from the 5th regiment, treated Mr. Allen's son's injury. Took a package from Horace for George back to the 17th regiment Horace wrote to him about George 3-1863
Berry, Brother : Horace walked with him from Bennett's store.
Betts, Captain James A. : 5th Regiment. Home on furlough, 1-1862, was taken prisoner, released and home on furlough 8-1862.
Betts, James - As 2nd Lieut. With Capt. Jenkins company, 23rd Regiment, received sword and sash 10-1862
Betts, Philander : elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861. He works in the shop with Horace. Family is sick and he is asked to stay away from the shop until they are not contagious 3-1861
Bevans, George R. : expelled member of Horace's military unit. Bought cap and axe that had been used by George Eddy. He intends to act as Pioneer in the Bridgeport Washington Guards.
Bienneville : steamer that took Horace's regiment to Washington D.C. It departed from Long Wharf in New Haven. 5-9-1862 was the first anniversary of that departure.
Bigelow, Mrs. : cousin of Abel Wheeler
Bixbee, Major : commanded skirmish drill one morning 7-1861
Blackman's : shop in Bridgeport where Horace takes a watch 8-1862.
Blissard, Jacob : his wife died 7-14-1860. Sick in camp hospital in Roach's Mills, Virginia 6-1861
Board of Relief : Horace went before it and got $400 on his place transferred to Alfred Gregory who holds Horace's mortgage for that much 1-1862
Bogle, Mr. : owns a boarding house in Brooklyn where Harriet Purdy is staying 3-1863.
Bombshell Block : new hat block at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 5-1862.
Booth, D. B. : executed some papers for Horace 3-1863.
Boughton, Anna : daughter of Louisa. Sick with fever 11-1861, sick 8-1862
Boughton, Frances (Frank) : cousin of Horace and Gussie. Wife of John, had a baby boy 11-11-1862.
Boughton, John : Cousin. Went to tea at Horace's parents while his wife was in Norwalk, 6-1860. Horace visited his house 6-1862, and visited with Frank since he wasn : t at home. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, with George Purdy, 8-1862.
Boughton, Louisa : aunt to Horace and Gussie. Her sister Betsey died in the poor house 4-12-1861. Looking for rooms to rent and rents rooms next door to Horace 11-1861. Moved from Gregory's house near Horace to stay with Frank Boughton, 10-1862.
Boughton, Mary : daughter of Louisa and cousin of Horace. Sick with typhoid fever 9-1861
Boughton, Marvin : with his wife visited Abel Wheeler when Horace was visiting. Went with Abel up to New Fairfield to pick whortle berries
Boughton, Susan : visited Mother Griswold 11-1860.
Bowers, Mr. : hired Hiram Crofut for patent roofing (3-1860)
Bradley, David - Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. Brother of George Bradley. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862.
Bradley, Frederick : married Isabelle Bussing 3-28-1860. Health poor in 7-1860. Horace gets blacking for him to sell since he can : t work in the shop 8-1860. While working in the shop : paid James Hagan's fine and the shop voted it back to him the next day.
Bradley, George : apprentice sent by Abel Parsons to build Horace's sink room chimney 6-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, 8-1862. Brother of David Bradley
Bradley, Medad : died 12-16-1862.
Bradley, William B. : Burr : : gathered pea brush with Horace 5-1860. Funeral for his 1 yr. 9 mo. old boy, 7-26-1860. Rode up to the water works dam with Horace 11-1860. Elected Vice-president of the Hat Finishers Assoc., went with Horace to buy seats in church for the year 1-1861 . He and his wife visited Horace when they thought he was still sick 11-1861. Baby girl born 2-1862. Got some lettuce plants from Horace 5-1862
Brayman, Henry : Norwalk CT : wrote to Horace Purdy. Drove passengers to Danbury 10-1860
Briggs, Mrs. - Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Broas, Josiah : subscription started at the shop to help him 5-1862.
Brockett, Hattie : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Brockett, George - accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit. 1-1861
Bronson, Augustus - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Orin : in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Thadeus : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860. Horace paid tax to him 11-1861
Brotherton, Philander : he and his wife were skating on George Starr's pond 1-1863.
Brothwell, Theodore : married Elizabeth Clark, a Amenia schoolmate of Gussie's around 4-1861. 4-1862
Brown, Elijah : apprentice to Charles Stevens. Lives at Alvin Hurds boarding house
Brown, Dr. E. A. : elected postmaster 4-1861
Brush, John : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Brought Horace corn meal 11-1860. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862. Visited the army camp in Bridgeport 8-1862. At the shop and intoxicated 1-1863.
Buchanan, James : President of the United States. Horace calls him a traitor 1-1861
Buckingham, Governor George : republican governor of Connecticut, re-elected 4-1861. Went to Virginia and reviewed the Connecticut troops, 6-1861 Came to Danbury by train to encourage volunteers for the war. 7-1862
Bulkely, Dr. : family doctor for Horace's family and the Griswolds. Vaccinated the family against small pox 3-1861. Treated Mother Griswold 4-1862
Burch , Saul : Albany, formerly of Danbury attended Horace's church 3-17-1861
Burnham, Col. : was drunk and abused Sgt. Dickens during morning drill. 6-1861
Burr, Mary E. : Bloomfield CT, sister of Mother Griswold. written to by Mother Griswold 1-1860. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Burr, Lorenzo : Bloomfield CT, uncle of Gussie Purdy. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Busbee- member of Capt. Comstock's company, seriously wounded in a skirmish near Vienna Va 6-1861
Bussing, Lieut. John W. - member of Horace's military unit. Shopped at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 11-1862. His wife died 12-30-1862 and funeral was at the Disciples Church.
Busteed, Richard : New York. Spoke at the welcome home celebration for Horace's 8-1861
Butler's Drug Store : Horace left rolls of Griswold's salve there for sale 2-1863
Butler, Frank - shot pistols with Horace at a target in Mr. McDonald's orchard 11-1862. His son had diphtheria 1-1863
Byington, A. H. : member of Horace's military unit, mended Horace's boots while in New Haven 4-1861
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Cable, Benjamin : works in Norwalk. George Purdy dug potatoes for him and writes to him for payment 10-1861
Camp Buckingham : name of camp for Connecticut regiments in Washington DC
Camp McDowell : camp set up when Horace's regiment sent to Falls Church - Fairfax Courthouse Va. to aid the Ohio boys
Camp Tyler : camp set up in Roach's Mills, Virginia by Horace's regiment
Carlton & Porter : source of subscriptions for Sunday School Advocate 4-1861
Carpenter, John : house he rents from Starr Benedict is at lower end of Main St. There was a fire which was put out before the Hose could there 3-1862.
Carpenter, John Jr. : baptized 7-1862
Case, Lucia Ann : visited while in Canton CT. 8-1860
Case, Martha : Essex CT, visited the Griswolds 2-1861
Chapman, Mr. & Mrs. : visited the Griswolds 12-1862.
Chatfield, Major : Maj in Horace's regiment, promoted to Colonel of the 3rd Connecticut Regiment by Gen. Tyler after Tyler's disagreement with the former Colonel of the 3rd. Needs Gov. Buckingham's approval for the promotion 6-1861
Chichester, Quartius : put new point on lightning rod for Horace -1860. Horace paid him 4-1862.
Chittenden, Bro. : led church class 9-1862.
Clark & Fords : one of their clerk's is a player in the church choir. 1860 Edward Barnum works there 10-1862.
Clark, Elizabeth : went to the Amenia school with Gussie. Married Theodore Brothwell around 4-1861. 4-1862
Clark, Francis : took over assisting in the librarian duties at the Sunday School 8-1862
Clark, Martin : leader of the band
Clark, Mr. : sent a beef to Horace 1-1861.
Clark, Mr. : Presbyterian minister in New Fairfield. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Cockling, Mr. : came to look at Horace's rooms 2-1863
Coe, Mr. : exchanged with Bro. Pegg and preached at Horace's church 1-1861. Preached again 9-1861, 12-1861. Presbyterian minister 8-1862. Preached sermon on patriotism at Horace's church 3-1863.
Cole, Mrs. Hiram : visited the Griswold's 1-1862
Collett, John M.D. : lectured on physiology anatomy at the Concert Hall 9-1860
Comstock's : Horace left 2 umbrellas there to be mended. Horace had his revolver repaired there 6-1862
Conrad, Isabella : Bridgeport. Wrote to George in the army and he sent her letter home for safekeeping 12-1862.
Cosier, Brother : led church class in absence of Brother Starr 6-1860
Cosier, David : Abel and Harriet Wheeler used his horse to go up to New Fairfield and the horse ran away with them 1-1861
Cosier, Disbrow : brought some coal to Horace to try out 11-1860
Cosier, George : won a prize for bringing the most scholars to Sunday School 1-1861
Cosier, John : Horace and Gussie visit him 5-1862. Owns a paint shop 6-1862. Had Horace address a package of mittens going to Amos Day, one of his old Sunday School Scholars, for him. 12-1862
Couch, Nathan : elected 4th Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
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Couch's Picture Gallery : Gussie and Horace have Eddie's picture taken
Cowan, Edward : discharged from Tweedy's shop for misconduct. Hatters Meeting called to try to reinstate him
Cowan, R. C. : elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Cowan, Billy : shared some of his tea with Horace at Camp McDowell when Horace was suffering from Hernia 7-1861
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Crawford, Rev. John : Redding. His daughter married Charles Stevens. 4-1862. New minister in Horace's church 4-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Crofut, Mr. & Mrs. . : lodgers in Horace Purdy's house 1860.
Crofut, Charles : was visiting New Haven and took a letter home for Horace 7-1861
Crofut, Mr. Henry : burglars stole his breakfast 7-24-1860. He owns the Pahquioque hat finishing shop. 4-1862 Trades hats for raisins from a peddler and buys flour on time so sell to his men on credit, due to the panic and not being able to get money 12-14-1860. His father died 2-7-1862. Met with the men in the shop to work out a payment schedule for wages nd pay the back wages owed the men 5-1862.
Crofut, Hiram : off from the Pahquioque shop for the spring and summer to work at patent roofing for Mr. Brown 1860. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. His wife had stomache cramps and was dying 2-1863
Crofut, Horace B. : a former tenant of Horace. His baby boy was born 6-15-1860. Horace and Gussie visit him.
Crofut, Laura : daughter of Mr. Crofut who owns the shop. A piano was put in the office so she could take lessons there. She keeps the books for the shop for her father.
Crossman's Stables : Father Griswold buys manure there 12-1862.
Crosby's Stables : Horace rented a horse and carriage there
Crosby, Charles : works at Lounsbury's and Horace pays him for rubber boots 11-1862
Crosby, Judah P. : Was in Horace's military unit. He went to Hartford to procure overcoats for the unit. 4-1861
Culver, Judge : gave a political address in Danbury 6-8-1860
Curry, Dr. Daniel : preached at Church Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860, elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Curtis, William H. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Discahrged from Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment and visited Horace's shop 1-1863
Curtis, Mrs. : Horace sent her a sparerib of pork because her husband is at war 12-1862.
Daniels, Lieut. : of Capt. Stone's company, Col. Ferry's 5th Regiment, returned home from Edward's Ferry on the Potomac MD 12-1861. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Dare, Ellen (Eleanor) : visited Horace and Gussie 9-1862. Gussie wrote to her 10-1862, 2-1863
Dare, Josephine : from Long Island, visited Mother Griswold and Gussie 9-14-1860
Davis, E. S. : hosted the sewing society 12-1860. Hosted the Military company meeting in his basement to settle the financial affairs of the company 10-1861
Davis, George : elected 4th Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Day, Amos - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. John Cosier sends him some mittens 12-862. He was one of John Cosiers old Sunday School scholars. 12-1862.
Day, Josiah : in the same regiment with George Purdy. Home on leave because his wife is ill 9-1862. Discharged from the 17th regiment, visited Horace at the shop to give him letters George had received and saved. 3-1863.
Dean, Charles : boarder with Gussie's aunt and uncle in Bloomfield. Visited sites in Hartford with Gussie and Horace 8-1890. His brother is a member of Captain Comstock's company and visits Horace while Horace is camped at Roach's Mills in Virginia 6-1861
Delavan, Smith - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Deming, Capt. M. - wounded in a battle at Charles City Cross Roads before Richmond and died of his wounds 7-1862 , discourse or funeral sermon at the Baptist Church 11-1862. Talk about him scheduled at the Baptist Church but moved to the next day because of the weather 12-1862.
DeOssey, Mr. - Norwalk. Called on Horace at the shop to ask him to canvas for subscriptions to the Sunday School Times 12-1860
DeWolfe children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863.
Dikeman, Ira : died 2-3-1862
Dikeman, Robert A. : member of military company, died in Memphis TN 1-1860.
Dickens, George : in the same company with George Purdy , some items sent to him 9-1862
Dickens, Mrs. George : Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Dickens, Milo : elected 2nd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Abused by a drunken Col. Burnham 6-1861
Dickerman, Chancy : Horace stayed at his place while in New Haven. 7-1861
DIckerman, Elisha : a druggist. Went down to the beach to bathe with Horace
Disbrow, Gould S. : sells coal
Disbrow, Sherman : Horace bought coal from him 4-1862
Dobby,Charley - a negro. Assistant to the cook, Jack Roff, for Capt. Skinner. Arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Doran, John : stabbed and severely injured at at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861
Doran, Miles - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Celebrated his 21st birthday 7-21-1860, with refreshments in a field near the shop. Stabbed at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861 and died
Downs, Seth : went down to the Bridgeport army camp with his team 8-1862.
Dudley, George : a Congregational preacher. Horace visited him while in New Haven 7-1861
Dunning, Calvin : Was elected treasurer of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861, 1-1862.
Dunning, Joseph : elected first lieutenant of Capt. Skinners company 8-1861
Eames, Harris : married Sarah Keeler, one of the Sunday School teachers 12-2-1861. Horace sold Mrs. Eames some crab apples 9-1862.
Eddy, George M. : deceased member of Horace's military unit.
Elwood, Nelson U. : elected 1st Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Elwood, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy to help nurse Gussie 9-1861
Ely, Harriet : hosted a singing evening (2-1860)
Ely, Henry : Sewing Society meeting at his house 3-1861
Engine Company : 1 : drunk and rowdy by Wooster House 4-19-1860
Engine Company : 2 : threatened by members of Company : 1 4-19-1860
Fairchild & Gillett : Gussie bought a year of tarltan there 10-1862.
Fanton, Mr. : proprietor of the shirt factory on Wooster St. Employed shirt factory girls. Funeral sermon preached for him at Horace's church 9-15-1860
Fayerweather, Jennie : Horace and Gussie saw her learning to skate at the Skating Park 1-1863
Feeks, Thadeus : called on Horace and Gussie with his wife to look at Horace's house, wants to build one like it 3-1861
Fenner, George : came home with Horace and walked around Horace's property and went with him up into the cupola of Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Works in the shop with Horace 7-1862.
Ferry, George : addressed the Wide Awakes and the public in concert hall 10-1860
Ferry , O S. : addressed the Republicans in Concert Hall, previous to the election the following Monday 3-28-1861. Lost re-election to Congress 4-1861.
Ferry's Hat Shop : Bethel. Partially burned in a fire 4-14-1862
Ferry, Philander - owner of eating saloon. Horace visited his place in New Haven on the way back from Washington. Thomas Hooton accompanied him 7-1861
Filly, Mr. : Bloomfield. Called on Father Griswold 5-1862
Fisher, Mr. : the dyer
Flagler, Theodore - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862.
Fletcher, Charles : preached at Horace's church 9-1861
Floy, James - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Foot, Robert : a young man died suddenly of a disease of the heart 3-1862.
Ford, EIias (?) B. - visiting preacher from Ridgefield 9-1862.
Foss, Archibald Campbell : Horace heard him preach while in New York to get books for the Sunday School 3-1863.
Foss, Cyrus David : Horace went to hear him preach while in New York getting books for the Sunday School. Were disappointed because his brother preached. 3-1863.
Fowler, James : Horace gets bushels of potatoes from him 9-1862.
Fowler, Theodore : Was foreman of the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Married 10-16-1860 and visited Pennsylvania. Got a military exemption 8-1862
Freeland, John : his little boy died 8-10-1862
French, David : friend of Horace
Fry, Charles W. : ran for post master 4-1861
Fry, Jacob : Horace rode home with him and lent him an umbrella 9-1860. Horace borrowed his horse 11-1860. : Uncle Jake : worked in the shop with Horace, fined 50 cents 8-1861. Horace bough beef from him 12-1862
Fry, Robert : came for Horace's door yard grass 7-1862
Gibbs, Wellington : attended church in Washington DC with Horace 5-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Gibbs, Mrs. : visiting Abel and Hattie Wheeler for tea 12-1861
Gibson, Mr. : old shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Came for a visit (2-1860)
Giddings, Josua : gave a lecture on John Q. Adams and was heckled by the rowdies of the Democratic party 2-1861
Gilbert, Mr. & Mrs. - from Derby CT. parents of Mrs. Pegg, the wife of Brother Pegg
Gilbert, Mr. : Disciples preacher 2-1862
Gilbert, Mr. : carpenter. Lost a 5 yr. old boy to scarlet fever 5-1862
Goodenough, Brother E. : New York. Provider of Sunday school materials
Gould, Andrew : works for John Rowan and helps build stone wall for Horace 4-1862
Grannis, John - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Gregory, Alfred : holds a $400 note from Horace on Horace's house. Horace is paying interest on the note . Called and asked for some money which Horace couldn : t give him 9-1861. Horace received $400 from the Board of Relief to give him 1-1862. Temporarily gave note to Jarris Hull as security 4-1862.
Horace got the Board of Reilef to move $100 on his house (the amount of the note with Alfred Gregory) to Alfred Gregory. 1-1863
Gregory, Ephriam : Horace gave him some currant bushes 4-1860. Horace paid the assessment for the new street to him. He owns the house next door, north of Horace 11-1861
Gregory, Hannah : visited Gussie with Elizabeth Clark (Mrs. Brothwell) 4-1862
Griffin, L. B - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Griffing, Martyn H. : sold coal to Horace (1860). Horace orders coal to be delivered to his father in payment for putting in the drains 11-1861
Griswold, Anne : Elyria, Ohio, wife of Edwin Griswold. Her father died in Hartford 8-1861
Griswold, Arthur : cousin of Gussie. Member of the 8th Ohio Regiment, killed at Winchester VA 3-1862.
Griswold, Dwight : brother of Father Griswold, (Edwin E. )
Griswold, Edwin : son of : Father Griswold : and husband of Anne
Griswold, Edwin E. : : Father Griswold : , minister, preached in Danbury and Ridgefield (1860). Elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860. Appointed presiding Elder of the New Haven District at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Sold his place to Mr. Valentine 12-25-1861. Moved out of his house and into Horace's upper rooms. Stored some of this things in his new barn and at Horace's 4-1862. Attends Conference in Waterbury. He is only home one Sunday a year because of church duties 4-1862. Visits Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio 6-1862.
Griswold, Edwin Luther : b. 2-11-1856. Nephew of Gussie and Horace.
Griswold, Fanny : . daughter of Father Griswold (Edwin) and sister of Gussie Purdy. Visited Elyria OH in June and July 1860. Visited Madison WI in July 1860. Returned from Camp Meeting 8-1862.
Griswold, Grandfather and Grandmother : grandparents of Gussie Purdy buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield.
Griswold, Kate : Wife of Dwight Griswold. Committed suicide 3-1861
Griswold, Mary (Webster), : Mother : : wife of Edwin E. Griswold, mother of Gussie, Fannie, Edwin and Mary Victoria. Born 12-16-1795
Griswold, Mary Victoria : died young and was buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield. Sister of Gussie Purdy. Later, grave moved to the Wooster Cemetary in Danbury.
Griswold, Rev. - Hartford. Local preacher who preached in Horace's church
Griswold, Willie : Fanny Griswold sends socks to his mother for him 12-1862.
Grant, Elder : a 'second Adventist : , preached at the Concert Hall 3-25-1860
Gray, Abel : makes and supplied butter. 7-1862
Hagan, James : works in the shop with Horace. Caused a disturbance 8-27-1860
Haka, Henry : hired hand to Uncle Lorenzo in Bloomfield
Hall, George : Sodom. cousin of Horace and Gussie. Visited and then stayed with Aunt Louisa
Hall, Roxana : Sodom. Cousin of Horace and Gussie Purdy. Came to visit Aunt Louisa because Anna is sick 8-1862
Hallock, Mary : visited with Gussie and Horace while they were in Canton Ct 8-1860
Hamilton, Mr. : Texas. Speaking at Concert Hall on the political issues and to aid in Gov. Buckingham's election 3-1863.
Hancock, Esq. : Gussie and Horace visited with him while in Canton 8-1860
Hancock, Mary : daughter of Esq. Hancock
Hanford, Mr. David : Horace borrowed blacking from him, 7-1860. He brought blacking for Horace from New York, 9-1860. of a shoe store. Horace pays for rubbers he bought from him before he left for the war 4-1862
Hare, Bro. : assisted Bro. Crawford with the service 8-1862. Brother Crawford's son-in-law 8-1862.
Harris, Francis - died of the small pox 1-19-1861 and was buried in the night to avoid exposure. He had been smuggled home on the cars from NY to die at home
Harris, Mr. : Horace orders apples from him 10-1862. Horace buys coat, vest and pants from him 1-1863.
Harrison, William : offered $50 to save some belongings in the Widow Phillips residence fire on Deer Hill 4-19-1860
Harvey : was hired to paint rooms Horace is renting 11-1862.
Harvey, Constable : called on to deal with the rowdy firemen, 4-19-1860
Harvey, Henry : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-1860. Died 7-30-1860
Hat Finishers Assoc. : met 6-29-1860 to vote on whether to join the National Association. Held elections 1-1861
Hatfield, Robert M. - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Hatfield, Marquis : joined Horace and others on outing in Stamford, 4-1860
Hayan, James : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing shop
Haynes, Chauncey : died 1-16-1861
Heath, Alfred : gave money he owed George Purdy to Horace by way of Mr. Swift. 12-1862.
Heinman, Henry : baptized 7-1862.
HIckock, D. R. : sells patent folding clothes dryers and is the patentee. Horace inquires about getting a sales territory 12-1860.
Hill, George : assists Horace at the Church library
Hill, Mr. : Baptist preacher from New Jersey preached at Horace's church. Son-in-law of George Andrews
Hillman, Capt. : of the Windsor Locks (Conn.) Company, led part of Horace's company back to Washington, to the war office. 7-1861
Hitchcock, Henry : servant of Capt. Betts of the 5th Regiment. Home on furlough 1-1862.
Hodge, John - died in his chair suddenly, buried 12-27-1860
Hodinott, Alfred : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner at battle of Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862
Holmes, George & Co. : Norwalk. Store burned in large fire 2-1862.
Holmes, John - reported wounded and a prisoner 6-1862
Holmes, Mr. : moved into new store (2-1860)
Holmes, Stephen : Sewing Society meeting held at his house 3-1862. His boy, Charley died 7-1-1862 of inflammation of the bowels. He was a member of the Sunday School.
Holmes, Susan : attended singing party 4-29-1860. Married Dwight M. Baldwin 10-30-1860. Horace states that he is an habitual drinker.
Hooton, Thomas : member of Horace's regiment. Visited Philander Ferry in New Haven with Horace on the way back from Washington 7-1861. Elected 2nd lieutenant of Capt. Skinner's company 8-1861
Horn, Mr. : Redding minister, preached in Horace's church 10-1861
Horton, Miss : Sister of Mrs. White. Took dinner with the Griswolds on Thanksgiving 11-1861. Tenant of the Griswolds.
Horton, Thomas : 1st Lieut., Capt. Skinners Company, 7th Regiment. Killed in the battle near James Island SC. 6-1862
Howe, Louise : old schoolmate of Gussie's and Gussie wrote to her 12-1862. Married Mr. Wright 2-1863.
Hoxie, Mr. : a Republican, spoke on the political questions at Concert Hall, 3-23-1860
Hoyt & Scribners : insurance agency
Hoyt, Charles H. , Mrs. : Mother Griswold wrote to her
Hoyt, Clark : child of his died and was buried 5-19-1860. Takes a letter for George Purdy to Benjamin Cable 10-1861
Hoyt, Curtis - received a gold dollar for bringing in the fourth most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Hoyt, Eli T. : mother died 1-17-1860
Hoyt, Frank T. : brought Horace a bushel of potatoes (2-1860)
Hoyt, Harriet : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Miss J. : visited the Griswolds and stayed for tea 10-1862
Hoyt, Henry : collected evergreens with Horace and Peter Starr for the church. They used George Starr's team. 12-1860.
Hoyt, Lewis : died in a fit on 8-2-1860
Hoyt, Mary Jane : sold Gussie Purdy a dress and hat 4-1860. Horace paid here for millinery for Gussie and the baby 11-1862.
Hoyt, Mr. : preaching at the Baptist Church while Mr. Stone is in Europe. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Hoyt, Noah : store owner. Horace paid the bill he owed him 5-1860. Horace borrowed his horse and wagon. Horace bought a string of suckers from him 12-1860. Sewing circle at his house, 3-1861. Horace went with him to meeting in New Fairfield 9-1861. He brought Horace a bushel of apples 10-1861, some crab apples 9-1862. Horace bought kerosene oil from him 11-1862. Delivered Horace's pork 12-1862
Hoyt, Oliver : Stamford. Elders of the Church and the Bishop stayed with him during Conference 4-1860. The sound is in full view from his residence.
Hoyt, Olivia : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Russel : Horace buys pork from him 12-1862.
Hoyt, William C. : former Danbury preacher. Appointed Presiding Elder in the Bridgeport District at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Visits Danbury and is a guest preacher 1-1862, 4-1862, 10-1862. Is presiding Elder, 7-1862.
Hoyt, Zerah : shopped at where Horace works 3-1860. Paid a garnish, 4-1861.
Hox, John : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Hubbard, Dr. : doctor with the 17th Regiment, Horace writes to him about George. 3-1863.
Hull, A. B. : Gussie attended auction (2-1860). Horace ordered butter from him.
Hull, Charles : shop proprietor. Horace bought a hoe 5-1862. Horace orders work by a tinner for the lining around his chimney 6-1862.
Hull, Edward : he and his men spread dirt in the road over the stones Father Griswold placed there. 6-1862.
Hull, George : shop proprietor. Tried to sell Horace a stove 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863
Hull, Graham : Horace purchased a pot of butter from him 12-1860.
Hull, Jarris : held note on Horace's house as security of Alfred Gregory 4-1862
Hull, Seeley : his wife was found dead from drunkenness 10-7-1860
Humingston, Edwin : came by train from the West . Went to work in the shop with Horace 10-1862
Humingston, Tip : Horace looked at a saw he was selling. He is selling out to go out west 3-1862.
Humphrey, Eliza : California. Cousin of Gussie Purdy. Gussie corresponds with her. Gussie wries a letter, sends a News Times 2-1863.
Humphrey, Alfred : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Humphrey, Lauren : California. Horace writes to him(?) 9-1861
Humphrey, Leydia : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Hunt, Mr. : had contract to dig ditches for new water pipes, gave up the contract to the pipelayer
Huntington, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace bought a silver pencil and gold pen from him
Huntington, E. S. : buried 4-10-1862.
Hurd, Mr. - shop called on him because he took piece work home with Mr. Crofut's permission and was calling himself a journeyman. He was shopped at Tweedy's also. He agreed to cry off from Tweedy's and go on turn 3-1862. The case will probably be brought before the trade. Meeting continued with the Making department in the Boiler room to discuss money. Mr. Crofut said he couldn : t do any more and might be able to settle up on April 1 3-1862. Visited Horace, and toured the new Griswold house 6-1862. Horace got strawberry plants from him 7-1862. Rents rooms to Mr. and Mrs. Swift 11-1862
Hurlburt, William : had a paralytic stroke and died 1-22-1862
Hyatt, Alfred : lives on Wooster St. and almost caught the burg.lars 7-1860
Inskip, J. : preached at Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Chaplain of the 14th New York Regiment 5-1861
Irish, the - first St. Patrick's day demonstration by them in Danbury 3-17-1863.
Irish Mary : did some washing for Horace and Gussie 8-1861
Ives, George : barn burned 8-25-1860
Ives, Joseph : Horace and Gussie buy bedstead and washstand at his store 9-1862. His wife is buried 12-1862.
Ives, Juliette - received a smaller silver cup for bringing in the third most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Ives, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy and helped nurse Gussie 9-1861.
Jackson, Old Mrs. : hired to nurse when Gussie has the baby 8-1861. Not very good and Horace dismissed her 9-1861. Died in Stamford and was brought back to Danbury for burial 12-1862.
Jackson's Cadets : turned out for the return of Capt, Moore : company 8-1861
Jane : Mother Griswold's girl
Jenkins, Capt. : 23rd Regiment. His company came to Danbury and officers received swords and sashes 10-1862.
Jennings, Isaac : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner during battle at Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862.
Johnson, Albert : shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (2-1860) in place of Joseph Tammany.
Jones, Mason : gave a lecture on Garibaldi 1-1863.
Jones, Miss : visiting the Purdys up home from Brooklyn. 7-1860
Jost, Mr. : German preacher, visited the Sabbath School 4-1861 Judd, A : of Bethel, addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Judd, William : of Bethel. Spoke at Wide Awakes meeting 10-1860
Judson, William : member of a Pennsyvania regiment in McClellan's army. Visited Horace's shop and Horace tried to take up a collection for him 7-1862.
Keeler, George : on guard duty with Horace 6-1861
Keeler, Lieut. : 5th Connecticut Volunteers. Visited Horace's shop and spoke at Concert Hall to get volunteers 8-1862.
Keeler, Lyman : Horace got a bushel of apples from him 10-1861
Keeler, Sarah : one of the Sunday School teachers, married Harris Eames 11-2-1861
Kellogg, Capt. : 2nd regiment, taken prisoner by the rebels while officer of the day 6-1861
Kellogg, Norman - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Kennedy, Dr. : preacher at the 1st Methodist church in New Haven 4-1861
Keys, Brigadier Col. : regular army, newly appointed to Horace's regiment, 7-1861
Kinney, Thomas : drowned in Taunton Pond, Newtown 5-30-1860
Knapp, Edgar : at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Knapp, Mr. & Mrs. Michael. : neighbors of Horace Purdy
Knowles, David : called on Horace at the shop and went home with him 6-1860. Called to see Horace's border, Mr. Smith 12-1860. Horace finished a hat for him 12-1860.
Knox, Andrew : elected 1st Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Treasurer of the Wooster Light Guards 12-1860. Painter. Horace borrowed money from him for his trip to Hartford County 8-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861. Lieutenant in the 1st Conn. Artillary and came home on furlough 7-1862.
Krazinski, Morris - private in Horace's company in the 1st regiment for the 3 months. Now 2nd lieutenant in the 11th regiment, promoted from Sargent, after the battle at Antietam Creek 10-1862
Kyle, Thomas : shopmate of Horace Purdy (3-1860)
Lamb, Charles : elected president of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861
Landan, Seymour - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Lanigan, David : 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace 8-1860. Brought a barrel of cider to the shop and everyone paid him.. Brought another barrel 10-1861,
Lawton, Henry : comes to look at the rooms for rent in Horace's house. Horace refuses to rent to him 8-1861
Ledger, Harry - 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace. 8-1860. Horace sold 20 heads of cabbage to him 11-1861. Subscripton started at the shop to help him go to England for his health 5-1862.
Levine, Oscar : elected vice-president of the Hat Finishers : Association 1-1862
Lewis, George : in George Purdy's company, items sent to him 9-1862
Lilly. Patrick - of the 1str Conn. Heavy Artillary. Died in hospital. Horace and other volunteers under Capt. Wildman and Jackson's Cadet Muskets turned out for the funeral and the burial in the Catholic burying ground 3-1863.
Lincoln, Abraham : elected president, assassination attempt in Maryland on the way to Washington 1861
Loebdell, Miss : visited the Griswolds for tea 10-1862
Loomis, George - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Off on 9-11-1860 to go to wool hatting at Sturdevant's. Dismissed from the army because of wounds, came back to Danbury 12-1862.
Loomis, Reuben H. : Birmingham. Exchanged pulpits with Brother Pegg, 8-26-1860
Loomis, Col. S. : 5th Connecticut Infantry, swore Horace in on the green in New Haven in front of the state house, 4-1861
Lounsbury's : shoe store where Gussie buys shoes 3-1862 . Horace has his mother knit some mittens for George 11-1862.
Lounsbury, Bro. : Brother in Horace's church 12-1862
Lounsbury, Phineas : his lot adjoins Father Griswold's property. He came out onto his property and Horace showed him Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport In the same mess with George Purdy 8-1862, some items sent to him 9-1862
Lounsbury, William : gave boxes for items to be sent to the soldiers 9-1862.
Lovejoy, Brother : New York. Former preacher in Horace's church 11-1860
Lovejoy, Mary C. : Brother Lovejoy's daughter
Lovejoy, J. A. : made life member of the Parent Missionary Society
Lovejoy, Mr. : brought Horace a pot of butter 10-1861
Lovelace, George : Constable, served notices of the draft 9-1962.
Loveland children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863
Lynes, Mr. : Horace bought 2 evergreen trees from him 5-1862
Madden, Thomas - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860)
Mallett, Dr. : Horace took a ride around New Haven with him 8-1861
Mallet, Mr. : Redding. Offered to lend Horace $1100 to consolidate 2 notes and a mortgage on Horace's property, to be paid annually instead of semiannually. Horace gave him his mortgage deed and insurance policy to secure the loan 3-1863.
Mallory, Eli H. : ran for post master 4-1861
Mallory, Kate : New Haven. Formerly of Danbury and friend of Horace and Gussie.
Mallory, John : owns a baker's peddling wagon and gives Horace a ride as far as Mr. Ferry's store 7-1861
Manley, Daniel : gave Horace a new variety of potatoes, 5-1862, some turnip plants 7-1862. Was not able to get a military exemption 8-1862. Bought some cider from Horace 12-1862.
Mason, Charles : clerk for Noah Hoyt. Delivered the bottles of ale that Horace had ordered from Randall's. 6-1862.
Maybie, Horace : uncle of Horace, visiting and staying with Horace's parents 1-1863
Maynard, Brother James L. : elected Sec.-Treas. of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Resigned 1-21-1861 because he was leaving town 1-22-1861. Wrote to Horace from East Haddam (North Lyme) 2-1861.
Maynard, Mrs. : funeral held 9-29-1860
McDonald & Ford : dry goods store, had a fire 2-1861.
McDonald, Bro. : led the evening meeting 1-1863.
McDonald, Mr. : owner of horse and sleigh (1860). McDonald's Blacksmith Shop . Horace paid him money owed for milk 12-1861. Horace paid Mrs. McDonald 3-1862. George borrows his horse and carriage to go to Bethel 8-1862. Horace shot with pistols at a target in his orchard 11-1862.
McDowel, John : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
McNeil, Mr. : painting Father Griswolds house, took tea at Horace's since his wife was there dressmaking 10-1862.
McNeil, Mrs. : called to see Gussie after the baby was born. 1860. Gussie got a dress cut by her 10-1862
Mead, Henry : engaged to friend of Gussie Purdy, Elizabeth Bedel
Mead, Elizabeth Bedel : Hempstead, L.I. Wife of Henry. Writes to Gussie 9-1861. Gussie receives a letter from her 9-1862, 11-1862. She visits from Brooklyn 3-1863. Lives near Classon and Green aves. In New York city 3-1863.
Meriden Britanic Co. : Horace bought spoons in Danbury from a salesman of the company 11-1860.
Miley, Anna : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Sally : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Brother and Sister. Brother preaches (1860). Last day as pastor in Danbury 4-8-1860. Appointed to Forsyth St., NYC at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Some of Capt. Moore's company attended his church in Bridgeport and Mr. Thompson preached. 8-1862.
Mills, Caroline - : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. Came to visit Gussie and Horace with Harriet Purdy 10-1861. Came to meet Charles Mills and went home with him 3-1863
Mills, Charles : cousin of Horace. With the First Minnesota Regiment at Harpers Ferry 3-1862. Near Yorktown in the army under McClellan 5-1862. Sick in the hospital at Frederick MD, becomes steward of the Jail St. hospital in Frederick MD 10-1862. Home from the war 3-1863.
Mills, David : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. In the 5th Connecticut regiment (3 year troops) , is in Capt. A. Betts company, general Banks Division and is the Adjutant's Orderly 1-1862. Prisoner in Richmond and recently released 10-1862. With his regiment at the Jail St. Hospital in Frederick MD, provost guard duty 11-1862.
Mills, Aunt Harriet : Bethel. Came up on the train for a visit 6-1862.
Mills, Harriet : Bethel. Cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills, visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went to her boarding place 12-1860. Visited with her mother, Aunt Harriet Mills 6-1862. Visited Horace and Gussie with Mrs. Cyrus White 2-1863
Mills, Hart : broke his arm 10-1861
Mills, Jesse : uncle of Horace who lives in Ridgefield
Mills, Lauren : young relative in Canton/Collinsville
Mills, Marie : Bethel, cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills. 6-1862
Mills, Mary Purdy : aunt of Horace who lives in Ridgefield. Asked to come up and to help with some nursing by Mr. Crofut. Mr. Crofut paid for the horse for the journey
Mills, Nancy : married Augustus Purdy. Mother of Horace, George , Isabel, John (deceased : Kenosha cemetary), Abigail (deceased) , William (deceased)**
Mills, Ruanna : aunt to Horace, in Ridgefield
Moegling, Louis : dyer in Danbury
Moegling, Maj. William : home on leave, wounded in the leg while with the 11th Regiment of McClellan's army, chasing the rebels on the upper Potomac. 9-1862. Promoted to Lieut. Col. Because his Colonel died in the battle 10-1862.
Monahan, Father : the Catholic priest in Danbury, lectured at Concert Hall on St. Patrick's day 3-1863.
Moore, Capt. : of the 2nd Company Volunteers, returned to Danbury 8-1861. Plastered Horace's new chimney in the sink room 6-1862. Was forming a new company with the 17th Regiment, and many men enlisted after the Governor's speech 7-1862. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Moorehouse, Aaron : starting an association with George Purdy and others for young men. Horace is proposed for membership 4-1862. Took over assisting in the library duties at the Sunday School 8-1862. Borrowed Sunday School minutes from Horace to copy the bylaws 12-1862. Paid $1 to Horace for the use of George's melodeon. 12-1862.
Mootry, Mr. : Horace pays him his hydrant tax at the post office 1-1862
Morgan, George : walked with Horace up to see John Pollit 10-1861
Morris, Granville : brought at letter from George to Horace 8-1862.
Morris, Deputy Sherriff : called on to deal with rowdy firemen 4-19-1860
Morris, Stephen : buried 12-27-1860
Morse, Ira : Horace bought cloth from him for George. George was measured and the cloth cut so Mother Purdy could sew the pants 3-1862.
Morse, Mr. : Horace brought his list of taxable property to him 10-1861
Nash, Albert : Bridgeport. Preached in Horace's church 11-1861.
New Milford company, 11th Regiment : Horace is offered a lieutenancy if he brings in 20 volunteers. He turns it down to keep his promise to Gussie 11-1861
Newman, Edith : Horace left pictures of George with her, per George's instructions 9-1862. George sends money in a letter to her for Horace to deposit 12-1862.
Nichols, David P. : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860
Nichols, James W. : son in law's funeral at his home 10-28-1860. He is Presbyterian
Nickerson, Nelson : Horace performed an operation on a kitten for him 7-1860. Horace lent him money because Mr. Crofut was late with the wages 10-1860. Came home with Horace and went ice skating with him 12-1860. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Norris : the butcher. Bought pork 12-1861
Norris, William H. : elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Northrop : Crofut, Cyrus W. - of the Jeffersonian 10-1860
Northrop, Cyrus W. : Norwalk, spoke to the Republicans at Concert Hall 3-30-1861
Northrop, Seth : 'shopped : , working with Horace 8-1860
Nostrand, Robert : had
Olmstead, Mr. : smoked Horace's hams and shoulder 2-1862, 1-1863.
Olmstead, W. F. : Horace got the Fair premium for Fannie's picture from him
Osborne, David : of Bethel, preached in Horace's church (1860)
Osborne, Harriet (Hattie) : married Edward Stevens 1-1-1862
Osborne : editor of the Danbury Times, prints extracts from Horace's letters home 6-1861
Otis, William : At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Some items sent to him 9-1862.
Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop : shop where Horace works. Men agreed to stop taking orders until Mr. Crofut paid them as other journeymen are paid, regualrlarly, on time and in cash.
Palmer, Abigail - Stamford CT, Aunt of Horace Purdy. Horace and family visited her 9-1862
Palmer, Phebe J. : Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy, daughter of Abigail. She visited Danbury . 1860. Visited George at camp in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : Eddie : - Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy. Visited Danbury and Ridgefield. 1860, 8-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : New York, Horace bought blacking from him 8-1860 and 9-1860
Parson, Abel : building Horace's sink room chimney with his apprentice, . 6-1862
Parsons, Charles C. : cousin, a lieutenant in the regular army, expected on the train 2-1863.
Pearce , David : Horace had a political discussion and argument with him in the newspaper office at Bennett's store 1-1861
Peas, Rowena - and her fianc : /husband, also named Peas (a cousin) called on the Griswolds and Gussie
Pease, H. F. : Bethel. Preached at Horace's church 12-1860. 2-1862, 10-1862.
Peck, Mr. - 2nd Congregational minister. Preached at Horace's church 11-1860
Pegg, John, Jr. : appointed to Danbury church at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Previously in Hartford. Horace stays overnight at his house in New York city on Forsyth St. 3-1863.
Perrin, Mr. : spoke to the Democrats at Concert Hall previous to the Monday election, 3-29-1861
Phillips, Harriet : visited the Griswolds 1-1861
Phillips, Widow : residence on Deer Hill burned 4-19-1860. Went to stay with Charles Benedict, her neighbor on the north.
Pine, Alex : came to get dirty clothes for his wife to wash. 11-1862.
Pine, Jane : helped Gussie and Horace clean house 9-1862.
Pine, Julia : helped Gussie clean house 6-1860
Pine, Violet : little colored girl across the way from Horace and Gussie. Mr. Allen's son injures his foot while cutting wood with her 3-1863.
Pine, William : Horace's colored neighbor. His baby is baptized at Horace's church, 9-9-1860.
Platt, Frank : member of Horace's military unit. Helped Horace roll a handcar back to camp to warn about men setting fire to the railroad tracks 6-1861
Pollit, John : has home on Town Hill. Horace and George Morgan visit him to see his fruits and vegetables 10-1861. Horace sold him and apple tree 4-1862. Argues with Horace over a debt 5-1862
Porter, Wilson - a rum seller in Danbury died 2-1863
Post, Cornelia : Essex CT, friend of Gussie Purdy 1860, 2-1863
Powell, Mrs. Adelia : Brooklyn NY, came with Fanny Griswold from New York for a visit. Sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Mead 3-1863.
Powell, Gideon : Brooklyn, Fulton Ave. Horace stayed overnight with him and his wife 3-1863.
Prince : the cat (1860, 6-1862) Horace killed him while weeding 6-1862.
Pulling, Smith : 'shopped : , worked with Horace 8-1860. New daughter 2-1862.
Purdy, Anna : (cousin?) : visited in the evening 3-1862. Very sick 7-1862
Purdy, Augusta (Griswold) : wife of Horace Purdy. Married December 3, 1858. Son, Edwin, born 8-29-1861. She weighed 106 pounds 9-11-1862
Purdy, Augustus : b. 3-10-1811 in Somers NY. father of Horace Purdy. worked on Father Griswold's garden and on Horace's 5-1862
Purdy, Edwin Augustus : son of Horace and Gussie born 8-29-1861. Baptized 3-12-1862. Had diphtheria 1-1863. Has trouble walking 3-1863.
Purdy, George : birthday 8-13. brother of Horace Purdy. Librarian of the Sunday School : 1862. Procured a situation at Sturdevant's Factory 7-1862. Joined Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment 8-1862. Went to Camp Aiken, Bridgeport to train 8-1862. Regiment stopped at Fort Marshall at Baltimore 9-1862. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862. Near Hopeville Gap, near Thoroughfare Gap on the Manassas Railroad 11-1862. Sick with fever, in the hospital at Brooks Station on the Aquia and Falmouth Railroad 3-1863.
Purdy, Harriet : Horace offers to have her stay with them while she is out of work. She declines because she has found some sewing work 1-1861. Horace talks to her about her behavior and she is upset 9-1861. She is staying at Mr. Bogle's boarding house on Clermont Ave. near DeKalb in Brooklyn where Horace visits her 3-1863.
Purdy, Hart : cousin of Horace. Helped with the sink room chimney and was paid by Horace 6-1862.
Purdy, Horace : b. November 11, 1834. Married Augusta (Gussie) Griswold December 3, 1858 Treasurer of the Juvenile Missionary Society (1860), works at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop.. Made life member of the Parent Missionary Society 4-1860. Elected Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Appointed Sec./Treas. of the Sunday School 1-1861 on Mr. Maynard's resignation, elected 4-1862 . Drafted Jan. 27, 1862. Exempted from the draft for time served under the old law 2-1862. He weighed 111 lbs. 9-11-1862. Sold some silve specie to Mr. Robinson, the jeweler to cover the revenue stamps on his new note on the mortgage which he took with Mr. Mallett 3-1863
Purdy, Isabella : Sister of Horace and George Purdy. Writes her first letter : it's to Cousin Phebe Palmer 4-1862
Purdy, John : brother of Horace Purdy . Born 5-11-1837. Died in 1857 and buried in cemetery on present day Kenosia Ave.
Purdy, Mary : Cousin of Horace. Came over in the evening to watch the baby for Horace and Gussie 11-1861. Walked up the the cemetery with Gussie 5-1862.Visited Horace with George Hall 7-1862.
Purdy, Nancy Mills : mother of Horace, George, Isabel, John (deceased), Abigail (deceasd), William (deceased) **. Sick 1-1862, with her spinal difficulty
Ramsey, George : Minnesota. Corresponded with Maj. Gen. H. S. Sanford, US Minister at Brussels 11-1862,
Randall's : Horace purchased a bottle of ale to try 5-1862.
Raymond, Avery : Horace bought a shad from him 5-1862. Lobster from him 7-1862.
Raymond, Mons. Augustave : balloonist at the Fair Grounds 9-1860
Raymond, John W. : Elected 3rd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Raymond, Samuel : of the Baptist Church. Spoke to the Sunday school classes
Reed, Charles H. : visited the Baxter's 7-1860. Horace bought coal from him 2-1862
Reed, G. H. & Co. : shop where Horace has an account.
Renoude, Mr. & Mrs. : Stamford. Guests of the Palmers during Conference 4-1860
Richards, Mrs. : called on Gussie and Horace 5-2-1860 , 8-1861. Injured by a runway horse 7-1862.
Richards, Mr. : Horace and Gussie visited 10-1861
Rider, Dr. - Horace got bushels of apples from him
Rider, George : has a team and Horace engages him to do some work for Father Griswold 11-1860.
Rittons : photographer where Harriet Wheeler and Gussie got the babies pictures taken 4-1862. George gets his picture taken before going to Bridgeport to Capt. Moore's company 8-1862
Robinson's Jewelry Store : Horace gets his clock cleaned and repaired there 5-1862. Horace left this silver pencil and pen holder there 6-1862. Horace had his watch cleaned 11-1862
Robinson, Rev. Mr. : pastor or 2nd Congregational Church, preached in the Baptist church on Thanksgiving and Gussie attended 11-28-1861. Read Washington's farewell address on the holiday 2-1862.
Rockwell, Mrs. Eli : Ridgebury CT. A widow in 1860. Horace Purdy lived with her when a boy. Visiting near Horace's house 5-7-1860 . Eli Rockwell (1805-1857). Both buried in Ridgebury Cemetery. Injured by a runaway horse in Danbury 7-1862
Rockwell, Mary : received a watch for bringing in the largest number of scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Roff, John : cried off from work at the shop : work was too hard 8-20-1860. Cook for Capt. Skinner, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Roff, Mr : his little girl came with Bell to watch the baby for Gussie11-1861
Rogers, Brother Charles : New York : came to visit the Griswolds 3-1860.
Rogers, Dwight : Horace and he exchanged revolvers on trial. His is smaller 11-1861
Rooney, John : youngest apprentice at the shop where Horace works 1860. Went to the bank for Horace to draw a check 2-1861. Almost enlisted in Capt. Moore's company 7-1862.
Rowan, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace and Gussie visit his store to see the Christmas toys 12-1860. Horace buys ale 4-1862
Rowan, John : sewing society meeting at his house 4-1861. Has been blind for years but went to New York to have his eyes operated on and his sight has improved. Horace and Gussie call on him 5-1862.
Rowan, Peter : builds stone wall for Horace with his man, Andrew Gould 4-1862
Ryan, Dr. : Horace attended the Methodist church in Washington where he preached 5-1861
Ryder, Joseph : went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862
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St. John, Dr. : Mother Griswold had a tooth extracted by him 12-1860. Gussie had one extracted 10-1862
St. John, Mr. : was drunk when he tried to give his speech during the Governor's visit 7-1862
Sanford, Charles : sold Horace a hat 6-1860
Sanford, Cynthia : daughter of Joel Sanford, married Jesse D. Stevens 2-1-1860
Sanford, Elias : Horace buys a pair of shoes in his shop 4-1862
Sanford, E. A. : at Starr's Arms Factory, Yonkers NY. Horace writes to him to get a position for George. 8-1862.
Sanford, Maj. Gen. H. S. : US minister resident at the court in Brussels. 11-1862
Sanford, Mrs. Theodore : sister of Robert A. Dikeman, soldier who died in Memphis TN.
Sanford, Rev. Mr. : a minister from Five Points in NY. Spoke about the mission there and a collection was taken up at church 7-20-1860. He also addressed several assembled Sunday Schools at the 1st Congregational Church
Sayers, Mr. : the cart man.
Sayers, Robert : brother of the cart man Sayers. Treasurer of the Danbury Cornet Band 1860. Mother Purdy attended the funeral of his child 7-1862.
Scofield,William J. : elected vice-president of the Sunday School Teachers 4-9-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 1-1861. Horace got a cherry tree scion to graft from him 4-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Scribner, David : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
Seeley, Aaron : his wife died 3-21-1862.
Seeley, Augustus : married Miss Hoyt 6-7-1860
Serene, Oscar : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Seymour, Thomas H. : running for Governor of CT 3-21-1860
Seymour, Old Mother : died 6-20-1862.
Shaw, Jacob : preacher from Redding preached at Horace's church.
Shepard, Frank : addressed the Republicans at Concert Hall 9-23-1860
Sherwood, Mrs. I. A. : widow in 1860. Attempted burglary of her home on Deer Hill 6-24-1860
Shuck, Louis : made and drank coffee with Horace at Fairfax VA 7-1861
Sidney, Mary : visited with her while in Canton CT 8-1860
Simpson, Bishop : preached at Conference in Stamford 4-1860
Skinner, Capt : meeting held to recruit for his company 8-1861
Skinner, B. F. : foiled a robbery by burglars and stabbed one of them 7-1860
Skinner, Frank : went on a scouting mission with Horace 7-1861
Skinner, Mr. : travels around introducing good literature and visited the Sabbath School. Studying for the ministry, preached in Horace's church. Is selling subscriptions to the Atlantic Monthly 12-1860.
Small, Charles : Horace buys a used baby carriage from him 11-1861. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. They received word that he had died 10-1862. Body came by train and funeral was 10-6-1862.
Smith's News Office - Horace paid for copies of the Theological Compendium 6-1862. Taken over by Mr. Swift 7-1862.
Smith, Henry I. : ran for post master 4-1861. Horace gave him an order for catechisms 6-1862
Smith, Isaac : had Father, Mother and Fanny Griswold to dinner 1-1860. Called on Father Griswold with Mr. Filly from Bloomfield 5-1862
Smith, Joseph : Ridgefield minister, guest preacher at the Danbury Church 6-1860
Smith, Mr. R. : prospective lodger in Horace Purdy's house 1860. Rented rooms from Horace until 1-1-1861
Smith, Richard : his father is buried from Horace's church 11-24-1861.
Smith, Walter Perry : his funeral held at home of his father-in-la.w 10-28-1860
Sniffins, Saul : at Hatters meeting, he was denied a card 7-1862.
Soule's Pills : the agent came by for payment for the pills he had left with Horace 2 years ago, and Horace returned the pills 6-1862.
Southmayd, George M. : Captain of the Wooster Guards. Used his hearse for R. Ae Dikeman's funeral procession to the cemetery. Resigned as Captain 3-2-1860. His shop burned 6-25-1860. Elected Captain of the 5th company, 11th regiment 9-1861. Stationed in Hartford 11-1861. Home on furlough 6-1862.
Spidell, Lt. Col : of Horace's regiment 7-1861
Sproat, Thomas : an Irishman, had a puppy for Mother Griswold 12-1860
Staples, Mr. & Mrs. : buried 4-19-1862
Starr & Barnum : shop where Father Griswold got manure and muck 11-1860. Where Horace got shavings 1-1861.
Starr & Smith : Horace ordered catachisms for the Sunday School through them 5-1862
Starr, 1st Lieut. : 23rd. Regiment, in Capt. Jenkins company, received sword and sash 10-1862.
Starr, Frederick : accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit 1-1861. Asked by Horace to take command of the Wooster Guards and he agreed with certain conditions 3-1861
Starr, George : Brother in the Church. Elected Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Horace built a cabinet for curiosities for his brother George at George Starr's shop 12-1860. Horace used George Starr's horses to collect ever greens for the church 12-1860. Sewing society meets at his house, 1861. Horace and Father Griswold obtained shavings from his shop 9-1861. Horace made a 'skit box : for George for Father Purdy 1-1862. Horace gave him a picture of George Purdy 9-1862. Horace went skating on his pond 1-1863.
Starr, Peter - Elected Assist. Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Choirmaster in 1860. collected evergreens with Horace and George Purdy for the church. They used George Starrs team. 12-1860. Offers a prize for the second most scholars brought to Sunday School 1-1861. Leads the Sunday School Teachers class 1861. Writes to Horace in Virginia 7-1861. Runs a news office. Visited Father Griswold with his wife 2-1863
Starr, Mrs. Daniel : called to see Gussie after the baby was born 9-1861
Stearns, Dr. : surgeon for Horace's military unit 5-1861
Stebbens, S. : gave Horace some cash and Horace gave him a check in exchange 4-1861
Stevens & Hoyt : store where Horace has an account. Horace ordered a pair of pants there. Bought 2 undershirts on credit 12-1860. Horace carried a bill from Mr. Crofut there to pay Horace's account 10-1861. One of the owners is Charles Stevens 4-1862
Stevens, Charles T. : wife died 2-13-1860. Tailor, made vest for Father Griswold, clothes for Horace. Brother in Horace's church 12-1860. In Horace's military unit and went to Hartford from New Haven to procure overcoats with Judah Crosby 4-1861. Horace orders vest 3-1862. Attended church with his bride (his third wife), Rev. John Crawford's daughter of Redding. Horace purchased blue flannel from him 11-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Stevens, Edward P. : apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860).Time was out 9-1861. Married Hattie Osborne 1-1-1862. Horace and shopmates attended his wife's funeral at the Disciples church 12-1862
Stevens, Jesse D. : married Cynthia Sanford (2-1-1860). Elected first Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Shopped where Horace works 7-1861. Claimed a block which Horace had claimed also 1-1862
Stevens, William : Englishman. Neighbor of Horace who was evicted by Sherriff. Gardner?
Stockwell, Mrs. : waited at her place in Canton CT to take the stage to Bloomfield 8-1860
Stone, Amos - Horace ordered beef from him 2-1862
Stone, Dea Oliver : Horace handed his tax list and Father Griswold's to him at his office 1860. Horace pays him his taxes 10-1862
Stone, John : his wife and her sister were injured by a runaway horse 7-1862.
Stone, Lieut. Col. Henry B. : As major, home on furlough 1-1862. 5th Regiment, killed in battle 8-1862. Wounded at Slaughter Mountain, taken prisoner, and died at Delavan Hospital in Charlottsville. Funeral sermon preached at the Baptist church 2-1863
Stone, Mr. : Baptist preacher exchanged places on a Sunday with Bro. Pegg 8-1861. Spoke at Concert Hall at the return celebration for Capt. Moore's company. Church remodeled and finished by 11-1861. Gave a lecture on the Army of the Potomac, 1-16-1862. His office used by Draft Board review exemption requests 1-1862. Spoke at Taylor funeral 2-1862. Visiting Europe 7-1862. Preached funeral sermon for Lieut. Col. Stone and Gussie and Horace attended 2-1863.
Stone, Mrs. : Horace hires her to clean the upstairs rooms for the new tenant, does the washing for Horace and Gussie 11-1862
Sutton, P. A. : there was an attempted burglary at his place on Deer Hill Ave. 6-23-1860
Swan, Elder - addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Swift, Mr. O H. : took over Smith's News Office . Selling Griswold's Family Salve on commission for Horace, 7-1862. Was a prisoner with Charles Mills in Richmond 10-1862. He and his wife leave Mr. Hurd's and rent 3 rooms from Horace 11-1862. He and his wife move out 3-1863.
Taylor, Anna : received a letter from George and it had a note for Horace requesting him to buy and send stamps to him 10-1862.
Taylor, Ferdinand : foreman at Orin Benedict's : make shop : in Bethel
Taylor, Henry : a soldier in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, died of typhoid fever in Annapolis Md. 1-1862. Corpse came on the train and he was buried from the Methodist Church 2-1862
Taylor, Herman : Bethel CT, cousin of Horace Purdy
Taylor, James S. : Horace looks for him to speak about the $400 Horac would like to borrow to pay off his note with Alfred Gregory
Taylor, Mary - cousin who died on 6-4-1862. Buried on 6-5-1862.
Tammany, Joseph : off at the Pahquiogue Finishing Shop (2-1860)
Thompson, Harry : buried 6-21-1860
Thompson, Dr. : truss maker in Danbury 8-1860. Horace bought a truss from him 3-1862.
Thumb, General Tom : exhibited in Danbury 11-1860.
Thompson, Mr. : acting chaplain in Capt. Moore's company, preached to the men in Bridgeport and preached at Bro. Miley's church there. 8-1862.
Tobias, Anna : married Mr. Williams in the Baptist Church, Jan. 1, 1860
Trip, the Purdy dog was attacked by dogs and died, was buried in the garden under the dwarf pear tree by the alley 3-1861
Trowbridge : member of the 38th New York and died of a fever in Washington was brought to Danbury for burial 9-1861
Tucker, Mr. : editor of the School Bell, visited the Sunday School 3-1862
Tweedy, Mayor : called on Horace in 5-1860 about assessment for new street
Underhill, Marianne - school mate of Gussie at Amenia Seminary. Wrote to Gussie 3-1863.
Valentine, Mr. : bought Father Griswold's place 11-25-1861. Horace spoke with him outside Horace's house 6-1862.
Vintz, Mr : (a German) member of Horace's church, died and left his family in poor shape 2-15-1861
VIntz, Mary : one of the Sunday School scholars. Horace hires her to nurse Gussie 9-1861
Vintz, Mrs. : spends the afternoon with Gussie 10-1861. Died 11-5-1861
Wakeley, George B. : lectured before the Young Men's Christian Association (1-1860)
Ward, Lewis A. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Warren, Mr. : rents rooms from Horace 3-1861, 8-1861. Had an accident with his axe and Horace dressed his wound 2-1862. Moved out 4-1862.
Warren, Rufus : Horacetakes a watch for him to a shop in Bridgeport, Blackman's 8-1862.
Warren, William : has enlisted and is at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport. Came home and took up his role as Assist. Librarian 8-1862. At camp with George and wrote a letter for George who was sick with fever 3-1863.
Washington, George : : the colored preacher : spoke at Horace's church to solicit funds to build a church for colored people 10-1860
Waters, Horace : and his singing children (pupils) performed in Danbury 10-1861
Waters, John : posted as camp guard with Horace at Camp McDowell 7-1861
Watson, Susan : visited Gussie and Horace 10-1860. Bought items for Gussie and Frank Boughton in New York 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds 1-1862.
Weber, Mr. : Hartford. Appointed chaplain of Horace's regiment by Gov. Buckingham 6-1861
Webb, Frank : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Webster, Daniel : Bloomfield, uncle of Gussie Purdy
Webster, Grandfather and Grandmother : mother and father of : Mother : Purdy. Grandparents of Gussie Purdy. Buried in the cemetery in Bloomfield.
Webster, Harry : Bloomfield, son of Daniel, cousin of Gussie Purdy
Weed, George : brought a letter from George at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport 8-1862.
Wheeler, Abel : husband of Harriet . His folks live in New Fairfield 8-1861. Horace orders wood from him to build a wood house 4 -1862. Helps Horace with the tin around the new chimney 6-1862. He joins the army and is in New Haven training 9-1862. He and his regiment, the 23rd, are in camp near Jamaica, Long Island 11-1862. His regiment is in Banks Division, stationed in New Orleans 2-1863.
Wheeler, Harriet Stevens - Married to Abel Wheeler. Had a son born 8-30-1861. Visits Abel in Brooklyn with Josie to see him off with his regiment 12-1862.
Wheeler, Jet : Harriet's cat died at the Griswolds. Was buried on 4-10-1860
Wheeler, Josie : daughter of Able and Harriet 4-1862.
Wheeler, William G. : was shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Horace submitted a card for him to the Hatters Society and received payment. Sold Horace some cider 11-1860. Visited Horace in camp in New Haven 5-1861
White, Colonel : Horace went ice skating on his pond 12-1860.
White, Charles H. : elected 2nd lieutenant of the 5th volunteer company
White, Nelson L. : delivered the opening address for the Fair 9-25-1860
White, Maria - Elected Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Presented with a pronouncing Bible with other officers and teachers of the School and is moving to Peekskill 3-1862.
White, Mother : Horace carried a chicken and a winter squash to her on his way to work 12-1860
White, Mrs. Cyrus : helped nurse Gussie 9-1861. Gussie and Hattie Wheeler visited her with the babies 11-1861. Visited Mother Griswold at Horace's 4-1862. Sewing Society meeting at her house 7-1862. Horace and Gussie with Hattie Mills 2-1863
White, Mrs. : she and her sister, Miss Horton, are tenants of the Griswolds 11-1861
The Wide Awakes : had torchlight processions in 6-1860
Wilcox, Augustus : an old hatter in Danbury, was hit by a train in Norwalk 2-1863
Wilcox, Mrs. : accompanied Mrs. Joseph Young to Horace's house when Mrs. Young picked up the pay for her husband.
Wilcox, Widow : lives on the corner near Horace, youngest son has small pox 3-1861
Wildman, Adoniram : Hiram : : buried 1-26-1860
Wildman, Edgar L. : had a political discussion with Horace 2-1861. Attended church with Horace in Washington DC 5-1861. Went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861
Wildman, E. E. : elected Captain of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861
Wildman, Emma : visited Horace with George Purdy 5-8-1860
Wildman, F. S. : Union meeting on the green in front of his shop 9-1861
Wildman, Lucy : received a silver cup for bringing in the second most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862. : Converted : 2-1862. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wildman 7-1862.
Wildman, Russell : president of the Juvenile Missionary Society
Wildman, Mrs. Russell : called on Horace and Gussie 7-1862
Williams, Rev. T : from Jefferson City, Missouri preached at Horace's church and asked for funds for a Methodist institute of learning
Wilson, James : visited with Horace and Gussie while they were in Bloomfield.
Wing, Mr. : from Goshen. Attended Horace's church. He spoke at a prayer meeting : 12-1860
Wise, Mr. : gave Horace some vegetable plants 5-1860. Horace and Gussie went to get a plant from him 10-1860
Witherspoon, William : brought pepper seed to Horace 5-17-1860. He and Horace treated the shop because of his and Horace's new babies 10-1861. Elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1862. Horace got cabbage plants from him and gave him some lettuce plants 5-1862. Horace sold him a tree 11-1862. Works with Horace at the shop and Horace gave him some vinegar 3-1863.
Wood, Mayor Fernando : of New York, spoke in Danbury 3-21-1860
Wood, Mr. : has shop where Horace looked at picture frames 12-1860
Wood, Mrs. : formerly Frances Doane
Woodford, Mr. : jeweler with store in Danbury. Repaired Horace's watch. Mr. Bailey works for him
Woodruff, Brother George W. : Waterbury - Preached in Horace's church in place of Bro. Pegg 1-1861. Also preached 2-1863.
Woolley, Brother : preached in Ridgefield in 1859. Stationed in Norwalk in 1860. Wife died in Norwalk, 5-1860. Late chaplain in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers under Gen. Burnside in North Carolina. Preached in Horace's church. He is lecturing and taking up collections to procure chaplains : tents , books and good reading matter for the soldiers 5-1862
Wooster Light Guards : drilled in Danbury. Spent 3 months fighting in the war. Disbanded by 11-1861
Wright's Paint Shop : where Horace buys paint 7-1862.
Wright, Mrs. Louise : Gussie wrote to her, an old school mate 3-1863.
Wylie, Mrs : funeral 4-29-1860
Young, Joseph : elected 3rd Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Works in the shop with Horace, 7-1862. Visited Horace then went over to Granville Ave. to visit his lady, Mary Prior. Got a military exemption, 8-1862. Married 9-17-1862. Visited Horace with his wife; picked up and delivered Horace's letters 10-1862. Went to New York so his wife brought his chits to Horace so Horace could take care of them on payday. 12-1862.
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Horace Purdy Journal May 1869 Entry
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MAY 01 SATURDAY - Stormy, rain. I had one dozen hats to finish today, which I did before 11 o'clock. I then drew my pay with Edward Stevens' (which I gave him in the P.M. at Concert Hall at the Postmasters caucus) and came home. After dinner, I helped Mr. Pond paint his sitting room until 3 o'clock when we both went down to the Concert Hall to the Postmaster's Nominating Caucus. It was the most spirited affair of the kind I ever attended. The place was crowded, notwithstanding it rained hard. There were 586 votes cast and after three ballots, Dr. Brown was nominated by a majority of 25 over P. D. Crosby who was the only opposing candidate on the third ballot. The candidates who ran on the first ballot were Brown, Crosby, Christian Quien, O. H. Swift, Allison Smith, S. G. Bailey, William Montgomery, Theo Dibble, Erastus Stevens, E. E. Wildman, and for a joke I suppose, Homer Peters got one vote. I went to market in the evening and mailed a reply to Sigler Brothers which I received a few days ago with my bill enclosed. I received a letter by the evening mail from George stating that he had moved and giving us his address, which is now Houston Street three doors from DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. MAY 02 SUNDAY - The storm still continues, and it is cold. Fruit buds are in danger. I went down to the church at noon, but on account of the storm, there was no Sunday School. I stayed until about 1 o'clock talking with Brother Burch, Scofield and Donnelly in the Sunday School Room and then came home. This cold rainstorm compels us to keep about as much fire as in winter to keep us comfortable. We did not go out in the evening. Before we retired, it cleared off. MAY 03 MONDAY - The day may perhaps be called pleasant on account of the cold rainstorm being broken up, but it has been showery at times during the day. I went to the shop and had a dozen hats to finish, No. 6 Pearl S. Brim, 4 and a half Round Brown. I finished them at noon and then came home. I spent a part of the P.M. in digging around my trees in the front yard and digging up a Catalpa tree. I went down to the Post Office on the evening. MAY 04 TUESDAY - More clouds than sunshine, the same as yesterday. Cold enough for overcoats. I went to the shop in the morning, not expecting work, but found enough to last until about 2 o'clock. So instead of coming home in the morning to finish cleaning the small bedroom, I was obliged to defer it until tomorrow. I came home from the shop feeling about used up with rheumatism. I got a little mortar and stopped broken places in the wall upstairs, preparatory to whitewashing tomorrow. In the evening, Gussie went to market with Susan Brayman and I, not feeling able to go, stayed home. While they were gone, John Brayman came in and spent the evening. Charles Hayes went to the depot this morning with Charles Purdy and concluded after getting there to go to New York which he did, taking Ira Odell with him. He returned by the evening train. I received a letter by the evening mail from Sigler in reply to one written a few days ago in regard to my indebtedness to him. MAY 05 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant and warmer. Just at night, there was a little sun shower which produced a rainbow. I finished cleaning the small upstairs bedroom and appointed the tin roof on my piazza. I worked a part of the P.M. and evening for Mr. Pond, tearing off paper in the parlor in the afternoon, sandpapering the walls and painting in the evening. When Charles Hayes came home to tea, He paid Gussie $20.00 for board and me $2.00 which he borrowed from me two weeks ago or more. The paint I used on my tin roof was colored remnants Mr. Pond had which when mixed made a good color for a roof. MAY 06 THURSDAY - Pleasant. I went to the shop in the morning, but there being no work I came home and Gussie and I cleaned the pantry. Besides this I grafted some strawberry apples (sent from Canton) into Father Griswold's trees, also ones in my own as well as one for Mr. Pond. I also spaded a piece of my garden. I ordered half ton of coal of Thomas Sproule which came just after dinner. After tea, I helped Mr. Pond put up his gilt molding in his parlor. I spent the evening holding lamp for him to paint his parlor. MAY 07 FRIDAY - Pleasant. There not being much prospect of work in the shop, I gave the day to Mr. Pond by helping him clean house. He offered me $3.00 for the day. I feeling pretty tired, did not go to market in the evening, but let Gussie go instead. MAY 08 SATURDAY - Pleasant and warmer. I went to the shop this morning. There being no work, the foreman, Victor Benedict, cashed my account and I came home and spent the day working in my garden. In the P.M., Father called for some potatoes for seed which was promised him by Mother Griswold. I planted some Early Rose potatoes, some sweet corn, and some Prince Albert potatoes. MAY 09 SUNDAY - Pleasant. I took Georgie with me just before close of morning service to attend the Sunday School Gussie arrived soon after. When I returned from Sunday School, I made out my report for the Annual Sunday School meeting tomorrow evening. When Gussie was getting dinner, I had to take Georgie in the bedroom and punish him for being saucy to his mother. After dinner, which was about 4 P.M., I took the Sunday School report I made out over to George Starr, I spent about an hour over there talking to him. As I came home, I saw James Wood at his house. He walked over home with me, took a look at my garden, and then came I the house. Gussie having started for church while we were in the yard, he stayed a short time with me in the house. Before he left, John Brayman came in and spent about half the evening with me. Gussie attended the Baptist church this evening. MAY 10 MONDAY - Pleasant. I had work in the shop until 3 P.M. I came home by way of Bartram & Fanton's Sewing Machine Factory to get $5.00 which George Brockett owed me and gave me an order on Col. Ryder, the paymaster, to get. They had no money. I went to Andrew Knox for a little patent dryer for some paint at home to paint the wall in the pantry. After coming home, I went down to the jail to see the keeper and got $17.00 from him (Sherwood) which he owed Henry Day and he hands over to me to collect, in payment part of what he owes me. He promises it to me the last of the week. He told me how to plant Black Seed onions I came home and planted them as an experiment. I attended Sunday School Meeting in the evening. It being the annual meeting, officers were elected. I was reelected Secretary-Treasurer. Before retiring, I painted in the pantry and copied minutes of the last meeting which kept me up until 1 o'clock. MAY 11 TUESDAY - Pleasant and hot. I have worked all day in the garden. Came near being sun stroke this P.M. from working in the sun. I had a severe headache to retire with. MAY 12 WEDNESDAY - Still pleasant and hot. Before breakfast, I wrote two letters to New York, one to William Hayes about collecting for me, the other to Henry Day who bought me out, about making a looking glass frame for Clark Beers, also about letting me have some money. I sent them to the Office for the morning mail by Mr. Short. I have worked hard again all day in my garden and have finished spading all except a part of the borders. I have not been away from the premises for two days. Today, Mr. Pond and Mr. Barry bought the land situated within George Street and Cherry (Ed. Note: Cherry Street is now Aaron B. Samuels Boulevard) except for the Rider place and one lot on Cherry Street. It extends east as far as William Street including the limestone ledge. They bought it in order to control it and keep Irish shanties off it. A little more breeze this P.M. and the evening is delightful. MAY 13 THURSDAY - Pleasant in the morning. Showery in the P.M. and in the evening. I had one dozen hats to finish at the shop. I came from work about two o'clock, stopping for lima and bush beans and Champion of England peas to pant over where the first planting failed. I came home and planted cucumbers and squash, bush and pole beans, and Champion of England peas. I also worked at digging flower borders after tea. A shower caught me before I finished the job. I went to the Post Office and to market in the evening. Fuller and Betts today bought out Osborne's Market & Grocery. Swift told me late this evening that George came home by the evening train; he is sick. MAY 14 FRIDAY - It rained hard last night. Pleasant today. I have been to New York trying to collect bills. I drew $12.00 (and interest for nearly two years on the amount) from the Manhattan Gas Company which was deposited as security for gas when I took the store in New York. I called on William Hayes at 15th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues at Heath & Smith's. Also, on Taintor's at Sugar House opposite for a bill of $4.00 He promises to send it next week by mail. I brought home an arch top gold looking glass frame for Clark Beers, also 10 yards of cord and 4 nails for him. I have not yet seen George on account of leaving early for New York and home late. I found Gussie sick in bed when I got home with a terrible sick headache. Set out early cabbage plants this morning. MAY 15 SATURDAY - It has been showery at times during the day. I had part of a day's work in the shop. As I came from work, Edmund Allen came up with me to see my house. Robert Cocking yesterday left with Gussie five nice tomato plants, a present for me. I set them out this morning. I bought at the shop today three of “Tilden's Perforated Tomato Plants” of John McNamee, some of John Canfield's raising. I paid 5 cents each. I set them out this evening. I went over to Clark Beers after tea with the looking glass I brought for him from New York. The frame was $10.00. A smaller one in oak delivered April 23rd, $2.00, 10 yards of cord, $1.00 and 4 nails, 40 cents. Total, $13.40 which he paid me. The plates were old ones which he had, and I made the frames. The money being due to Henry Day, by arrangement with him I kept and endorsed on his note of $300.00 which was due on May 8th. While in the street in the evening, I saw Albert Sherwood (Jailer). He paid me $17.00 on order from Day which I also endorsed on the note. We had a hard thunder shower about 6 P.M. accompanied with hail. MAY 16 SUNDAY - Pleasant in the morning, but while we were at Sunday School, it commenced to be showery. I came home with Georgie in the rain. I went down at 8 o'clock to the church with an umbrella and waterproof cloak for Fanny, Gussie and Louise having got home before I started. While Fanny and I were coming home, it stopped raining. The sun shone before we were through tea. Another thunder shower with hail about 5 o'clock. George came down this morning about 11 o'clock to see us. I left him to go to Sunday School with Georgie. MAY 17 MONDAY - Pleasant but cooler after yesterday and the day before. Thunder and hail. I worked until breakfast time sharpening pea bush. I went to the shop in the morning expecting to find but little work but was surprised to have enough to last me all day. I earned $5.87. After tea, I bushed my Daniel O'Rourke peas. I stayed at home in the evening to let Gussie got into the street to do some marketing, etc. I today received another circular from William Chichester, 266 Broadway. He wants agents to sell different articles for him - patent bluing, starch polish, the American pocket timekeeper, and many others. MAY 18 TUESDAY - Pleasant. I have had work in the shop until noon. After dinner, I planted radishes, Tom Thumb peas, and a second crop of sweet corn. I finished out the afternoon by spading out the flower border next to the grass flat. George, still being home sick with jaundice, was with us to dinner. He stayed with me in the garden part of the P.M. and then went up home. Charles Hayes, our boarder, went to Redding this P.M. with James Olmstead, his employer to take a colt. He did not get home in time for our tea, so we ate alone. He came later in the evening. I went to market in the evening. Before coming home, I called at Charles Crosby's and paid my taxes. It was $17.10 and 1% additional since May 1st, making $17.27. MAY 19 WEDNESDAY - No shop work. Before breakfast, I wrote to William Hayes directing him to call on Saturday on Joseph Wheeler (painter) on Carmine Street between Bedford and Bleeker Streets and collect for me $8.00. I went down and mailed it. I bought some whitewash lime and came home to breakfast. Susan Brayman came over to clean house. She worked with us all day and we cleaned and put in order again the parlor and bedroom. It commenced raining about 9 o'clock and continued all day. We shook and whipped the carpet just in time to escape the rain. George came down in the forenoon. He did intend to return to Brooklyn this P.M., but he is not feeling well enough. I persuaded him not to go back until he feels able to work. He has concluded not to go before Saturday and will perhaps wait until next week. I allowed Susan $1.50 for her day's work to stand against what John owes me. She came over again in the evening and helped Gussie cut out garments for Georgie. I did not go out this evening but sent to the Post Office by Charles Hayes who brought a letter for George from Brooklyn. MAY 20 THURSDAY - Pleasant. I went to the shop in the morning, but there being no work, William Hutchings and I took a walk up to the shoe factory where we saw the working of a pegging machine for pegging boots and shoes. It is a curiosity. On our way up there, we stopped at the Sewing Machine Factory for me to see Charles Hayes about collecting for me from their paymaster $5.00. He had not yet got it. While waiting for the morning mail, we stopped a short time at the selectmen's office and listened to a trial that was going on before Philander Comstock - a case of assault and battery between Tom Kenny and another Irishman. After dinner, I let Georgie walk down to Main Street with me to get a piece of Walnut molding 2 porcelain knobs and a cornice hook for putting up Mother Griswold's looking glass. I whitewashed Mother Griswold's kitchen. I then with Georgie and his hoop went over to Mr. Henry Crofut's and got some lettuce plants from Robert Cocking. After tea, Charles Hayes and I went up and moved Mother Griswold's stove from her kitchen to the wood house. I then went into the street and paid E. Allen for the 2 porcelain knobs I got there. After returning from the street between 9 and 10 o'clock, I set out my lettuce plants by moonlight. MAY 21 FRIDAY - I have been to New York. I went down to Murray Street and bought one dozen geographies for Mr. Pond. I also called at No. 6 Warren Street (Mr. Gideon Powell's Store) and left a package from Gussie for him to take to his wife containing a baby suit which she lent to Gussie for Georgie to wear while he was a baby. I took dinner at No. 14 Cortlandt Street. I then called on James Wood at No. 5 Cortlandt Street. From there, I went to the lower end of Vesey Street near Washington Market and bought a bunch of bananas containing 46 for 50 cents, such as retail for 8 cents each. I bought a 16X20 oval rose and gilt for Swift, which I left at his store as I came home from the depot. This morning was one of the pleasantest, but between 1 and 2, it commenced raining and continued all the remainder of the day. Susan Brayman and Louise Vintz were in while I was getting my tea. We ate bananas together. I carried some over to Mr. Pond one for he and his wife. We ate bananas and talked for a while when I came home and made ready to retire. Gussie today bought material for pants for a nice new suit for Georgie. MAY 22 SATURDAY - Cold and still raining in the morning. I went down to the factory but there was no work. Our foreman, V. W. Benedict, cashed my account for $9.00 and I started for home. I stopped for a few minutes at John Cosier's office in White Street. From there, I called at Swift's and arranged to go to New York by the noon train. I came home, got an early dinner, and returned to Swift's store. I got a pattern for a gold square spindle with the top light arched and took it to New York with me and ordered my successor, Mr. Day, to make it. I expected a half dozen 8x10 oval gold scale and ribbed frames to be done for Swift, but they were not. I called on Jo Wheeler for $8.00 which he owes me and promised to pay today but could not get it. A plumber from Bleeker Street came into the store while I was there with a bill for $1.00 against me for plumbing. I was not aware that I owed it but suppose that I do. I was too short of money then and postponed payment. On the train coming home, I fell in with a brother of Dr. Kendrick who was in a New York regiment in the same brigade with George's regiment (the 17th Connecticut) down south during the rebellion. He was a surgeon and amputated a foot for one of the 17th's boys on Folly Island, South Carolina. After I got home this evening, George and Bell called. George borrowed of me a shirt to wear tomorrow, he not having brought an extra one from Brooklyn, he not expecting to stay but a few days, but not fully able to work, he concluded to stay until he feels better. MAY 23 SUNDAY - Pleasant. I took Georgie with me to Sunday School, Gussie coming soon after. Gussie stayed to the P.M. prayer meeting. After meeting, she made fish chowder from halibut, the first chowder she ever made. It was very good. After dinner, she took a walk with Susan Brayman and I with Georgie up to Oscar Serine's and around in Division Street, through George Street and home. MAY 24 MONDAY - A beautiful day. I not having any shop work, I took Georgie to New York on a pleasure trip for his benefit. This was his first railroad ride and his first visit to New York. He was highly pleased, though it made him very tired. I took the 12:15 express from New York and arrive home at 3:15. I bought 29 yellow bananas for 52 cents on the corner of Bleeker and Carmine Streets. I went to the Sugar House on 15th Street between 9th and 10th Avenue and saw Mr. Tator again about the $4.00 he owes me for frames. He wants to turn the account with George, who he claims owes him. I am not willing, and George is to see him as soon as he can and settle affairs after which he promises to pay me. I mended Georgie's broken hoop and worked in my garden, and also put up patent clothesline fixtures after I got home in the P.M. The Wooster Guards had a target practice and parade today. MAY 25 TUESDAY - Pleasant and warm. I have had work in the shop today ' 2 dozen full stiff 'Jack-Ups'- $5.50 which is probably all I shall get this week. I finished my work about 3 P.M. and came home. I fastened Mother Griswold's sink to the floor before tea. After tea, Mr. Barry, John Brayman and Mr. James with me moved Father Griswold's furnace stove from the sitting room to the lower room. John and Mr. James helped me move our sitting room stove up to Father Griswold's barn. I then went down to market. I there dressed 3 porgies for John Bouton for 10 cents. I then dressed 3 for myself after which John and I walked up West Street together. MAY 26 WEDNESDAY - Hot. We have cleaned the sink room and sitting room today with the help of Susan Brayman. There came up a hard thunder shower about 4 o'clock which interfered somewhat with getting things put away in their places again before breakfast, I wrote and mailed a letter to Crowell and Powell speaking of my indebtedness to them and giving reasons for not paying them. George is sick in bed. He has been draining a blister in his side for jaundice of which he is suffering. In the evening, I went into the street. I walked up to John Cosier's to see him (by request of him today) on some business of which I was ignorant of, he not mentioning what the business was. He not being home, but having gone to class meeting, I waited outside the church for him. He wants to sell out his leather cutting business and will give me the chance if I want it. I brought home a little brimstone for Mr. Pond to smoke out some currant worms. I went over before retiring to John Brayman's to see Mr. James about some clothing which he wants to trade with me for a peddling box formerly made for sifters. It being so late and he being in bed, I did not disturb him. MAY 27 THURSDAY - Cooler this morning and cloudy with some indications of rain. I went to New York for a half dozen gold 8x10 oval frames for Swift which Day has been making for him, 3 of them scale and ribbon and 3 of them rose and ribbon. I went in the morning to Fulton Market with Stephen Holmes. There I looked for a bunch of bananas I found plenty of them, but the price was too high. I went from there over to Vesey Street near Washington market and finally bought a bunch of 44 for $1.50. This was higher than I expected to pay but could do no better. Mr. Pond is to take half of them. It came off pleasant at noon. I came home on the Boston Express 12:15 from New York; arrived home at 3:15. I saw Fred Shears in Norwalk and spoke with him about seeing some of seeing some of Adam's Brothers journeymen to see if there was a chance for George there in their new factory which they are soon to commence in. After arriving from New York, I took Georgie up home to see George. He is able to be dressed today. While up home, I gave Father $5.00 towards the $15.00 I owe him. When Georgie and I returned from Father's I commenced mowing my door yard for the first time this season. Before tea, I took my bunch of bananas over to Mr. Pond's and divided them. He took half and added 20 cents extra for my trouble. I worked late in my yard and let Gussie go to market in the evening. MAY 28 FRIDAY - Cold and cloudy. I went to New York today. I called at William Hayes 31 Downing Street about my account books but concluded not to take them today. I called on Joe Wheeler about $8.00 he owes me but did not get it. I went to Charles Hayes' old boarding house in Hudson Street for his old straw hat and brought it to him. I went down to 98 Chamber Street and bought 1/2 gross small flags, 4x6 for Swift at $1.45 per gross. I bought a French loaf of bread nearly a yard long and brought it home as a curiosity. I bought an arch top gold spindle for Swift which Day has been making for him. Warren Bouton and wife were on the train from Cannon's. They had moved from Beaver Brook, he to turn the mill at that place. Smith Barnum's remains were brought up on the train form Norwalk arriving here at 3:15 (this was the train that I came on). It rained on my way to New York this morning but stopped before I got there and just as we arrive here in the P.M. it commenced again, this being a hard thunder shower. I waited awhile at Swift's store for the shower to be over and then I went to John Cosier's leather cutting shop in White Street to see him about buying out his half of that business. It was nearly 6 o'clock before I came home. After tea, I wrote to William Hayes about collecting bills from John Carr and Joseph Wheeler. I went into the street and mailed it. I called at Swift's and the walked up West Street with him. MAY 29 SATURDAY - Cloudy in the morning. It cleared away about 11 o'clock. I went down to the factory in the morning; there being no work, I had my account cashed by V. W. Benedict for $6.00 and then went up to John Cosier's office and talked more with him and George Barnum, his partner about buying out Cosier's interest in the business. I came home before dinner and finished cutting the grass in my door yard. While in the street, I saw Col. Ryder, treasurer of the Sewing Machine Company and got the $5.00 he owed me by transfer from George Brockett's account. I saw him as he came from the Danbury Bank with money in his hand. After dinner, I took Georgie into the street to see the procession formed at Military Hall to parade the street and visit the soldiers' graves in several burying grounds and the cemetery to decorate their graves with flowers. While in the street, I called at Swift's and collected pay for frames I had made for him at Day's in New York to the amount of $10.75. I came and raked off my door yard and carried the grass to the compost heap. I then set a new clothesline post north of the house near the cesspool. After tea, I hoed in my garden until dark. Gussie went into the street and I stayed at home. Before retiring, I oiled my walnut picture frames. MAY 30 SUNDAY - A southeast wind and rain by showers all day. I went down to Sunday School at noon and returned after the session. We had dinner at 3 P.M. after which Charles Hayes (our boarder) and myself walked over to the new town poor house. We heard that Mr. Pond was to conduct religious service there at 4 o'clock, but after getting over there, we were in doubt as to he being there, so we returned without going in. We had a drizzling rain on our return. I did not go out in the evening. MAY 31 MONDAY - Thunder shower about 6 o'clock this morning. I have been to New York today, the last on my commutation ticket, it having expired today. The day came off very hot. I have done a great deal of running in the city. I called on Sigler, also on Ferguson & Walker and explained how I cannot until Day pays me for my store, pay them. I made it all satisfactory with them. In the morning, I called on William at Heath & Smith, 400 West 18th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues and arranged with him to collect and finish up about business I could not do today. I intended to bring home my ledger and daybook and bundle of bills and receipts, but when I called in the P.M., Mrs. Hayes was out so I came home without them. I went to Tibbels' and also at the Book Room and bought for the Sunday School, Judd's Lesson and catechisms. Also, a set of 4 picture lessons for the infant class. I bought of Philip Phillips one “Singing Pilgrim & Leaves”, also for sample one of his new books just published, “The Standard Singer”. John Cave paid me $4.05 which he owed me. I went into Nassau Street, also at 18 Wall Street at A. N. Lancaster to see if I could find a customer for Oscar Serine's farm in Jasper County, Iowa. I could accomplish nothing for him. I wore thick clothing and got about overdone with the heat. Coming from the depot this evening, I met George and Fred Shears. I spoke with them about a shop for George at Adams in Norwalk. Fred promised to do all he can for George through a friend who works there. I received by the evening mail another bill from. P. Nicols & Company of $24.61 which I have owed him about a year but cannot pay him until I get my money from the sale of the store in New York. I called in the morning at 232 West 18th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue at the residence of George Talmadge to see where I could find him. I got the desired information and found him and cart standing at No. 4 Murray Street. He could pay me nothing. I tried to get his note for the amount, $63.00, but he did not want to now. He promised to pay as soon as he could pay very soon, would give me a note. Before retiring, I wrote to William about leaving my account books at the store at 61 Carmine Street for Mr. H. B. Benjamin to call for next Saturday and bring to me.
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1869-05
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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Horace Purdy Journals
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Purdy and wife Gussie lived in Danbury, CT where they owned a house with tenants and were active members of the church. In 1860, Purdy began keeping a diary. His political leanings appear to have been Republican but there was much political activity among both parties in the run-up to the local elections of 1860. Purdy reports on the activities of the Wide Awakes and it appears likely that he belonged to the group but he did not explicitly state that he was a member. He was in the Wooster Light Guards militia company and appeared to have been the secretary. Gussie and Horace socialize frequently with Gussie's parents, Mrs. and Father Griswold who was prominent in the regional church [Methodist?]. Purdy works in a hat shop and is busiest in the Winter and frequently suffers from headaches. He also works in his vegetable garden in the spring growing strawberries, lima beans, etc. In 1860, his father-in-law who travels to Ohio for the "General Conference."
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Purdy joined the 1st Connecticut which was a 3-month enlistment regiment and was organized at Hartford in 1861. It served in the defenses of Washington, D.C. until it was used in an advance on Vienna and Falls Church, VA from June until July 1861. It saw action in the Battle of Bull Run on July 21 and was mustered out of service on July 31, 1861.
After his term of service, Purdy returns to Danbury where he eventually transitions from being a hat finisher to selling insurance. Purdy reports on the minutia of his day, the weather and reports on political machinations with occasional editorial embellishments.
The following persons figure into the diaries:
Allen, Charles : Capt. Skinner's waiter, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal, 12-1861
Allen, George B. : Wooster Guards took up a collection to give to him (2-1860) Horace walks with him on his way home. Was elected 2nd Corporal of the Wooster Guards, 3-9-1860. Attends church in New Haven with Horace 4-1861
Allen, Mr. : neighbor to the north of Horace. His little boy's foot was severely injured while he helped Violet Pine chop wood. Dr. William Bennett, home on furlough, treated the wound 3-1863.
Ambler, Granville : Delivered the beef bought from Jacob Fry to Horacee 12-1862.
Anderson, Emily : visited the Griswolds and attended evening class with them and Horace 1-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit her with their babies, 11-1861. Horace and Gussie took a walk and visited 7-1862.
Anderson, Harris : went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861. Horace shared his rubber blanket with him (no tents) on the march to Falls Church 7-1861
Andrews, Charles : part owner of Andrews & Ives store
Andrews, George : his Baptist son-in-law from New Jersey, Mr. Hill, preached at Horace's church
Andrews & Ives : Horace buys a cradle at this store 9-1861. Horace ordered drain tiles 11-1861
Armstrong, John - bought a roll of Griswold's salve (1860)
Ashly, Mr. : editor of the Jeffersonian. Horace takes some of George 's letters to him, to print excerpts of them in the Jeffersonian 12-1862, 1-1863. Took some excerpts from David Mills letters 3-1863.
Atlantic Hotel : Bridgeport. Horace and Gussie have dinner there 9-1862.
Averrill, Roger - Lawyer : wife died 2-13-1860. Presenter of a flag to Capt. Southmayd's company, 11th regiment at the ceremony 11-1861. As Lieut. Gov., presented swords and sashes to officers of Capt. Moore's company 8-1862.
Bacon, Dr. : preacher in New Haven at one of the churches on the Green 4-1861
Bailey's Circus : appears in Danbury 4-1862
Bailey, Ebenezer : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-20-1860. He died 7-25-1860 and the funeral was the next day at the Disciples Church.
Bailey, Montgomery - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Bailey, Mr. : jeweler who works in Mr. Woodford's store.
Bailey, S. G. : elected 1st lieutenant of the 5th Volunteer company, 9-1861
Baldwin, Dwight M. : married Susan Holmes 10-30-1860. He is an habitual drinker
Ball, Mr : a mason working for Father Griswold. He plastered the chimney in Horace's sink room 7-1862
Banks, William : requests a Hatters Society card. A special Hatters Society meeting refuses him 11-1862.
Barnum, Eben - with 11th regiment. His baby died, and
Barnum, Edward : Horace gave him a picture of George 9-1862. Distributing the Sunday School Advocate for the Sunday School 10-1862
Barnum, Louisa : Gussie visited her with Cousin Mary Purdy 11-1862
Barnum, P. T. : rumor that he is interested in a circus that appeared in Danbury 7-1860
Barnum, Smith : son William died 9-18-1861
Barnum, Thomas : shop proprietor. He sold apples to Horace. Called on Horace and they went over to look at Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Horace called to see if he wanted a shop at the Pahquioque 7-1862.
Barnum, Mrs. Thomas : Gussie visited with her 1-1862.
Bartram, Mr. & Mrs. : they visited Father Griswold. He is a brother in the Church. Abel Wheeler borrowed his team to take Gussie and his wife, Harriet to church after their confinements 10-1861
Bartram, Sarah : Elected Assist. Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860
Baxter, Mr. Moses & Mrs. : paid an evening visit to Horace and Gussie (3-1860). Mr. Baxter helped Horace fix his well 5-1860. They lived across the street from Horace. Horace : boarded : with them while Gussie was in Essex during June and July of 1860. Mrs. Baxter visited Horace and Gussie 1-1861. Mr.
Baxter put new hoops on some barrels for Horace 10-1861. Horace hires Moses Baxter to help build his stone wall 4-1862 and build his w ood house 5-1862. Horace brought Mrs. Baxter some crab apples. 9-1862. He built a bridge over a ditch for Horace 9-1862. Horace borrows his wheel barrow 11-1862.
Beach, Mrs. : engaged by Horace to help with Fall cleaning.
Beard, Deacon : trial of mowing machines held at his place just west of the village 6-1860
Beardsley, Mrs. : an old friend of Mother Purdy. Horace and family visited her while George was stationed in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Beatty, Mr. : drove Harriet home from the train 5-1860
Beattys, Caroline : married 9-1861
Bedell, Elizabeth : friend of Gussie Purdy, from Hempstead Long Island NY. Engaged to Henry Mead.
Bedient, Oliver : postmaster's clerk 8-1862.
Beers, Anna : died 3-26-1861
Beers, Brother J. Clark : Secretary of the Juvenile Missionary Society. Was made life member of the Parent Missionary Society. He was elected Assist. Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Comes to get cradle, they are taking care of Josie Wheeler while Harriet is in New Haven 10-1862
Benjamin, George : Shopped : employed with Horace. 8-1860
Benedict & Nichols' store where Horace shops. Horace bought drain tiles to cross the street 11-1861. Had some pork ground, 1-1862. Horace and Gussie bought carpet there 9-1862.
Benedict, Charles : shop owner with residence on Deer Hill. Took in the Widow Phillips : family when their house burned, 4-19-1860. A child of his died of dysentery 8-2-1860.
Benedict, Cyrus
Benedict, Henry : buried 7-5-1862.
Benedict, Victor : elected president of the Hat Finishers Society 1-1862
Benedict, Edgar : sold Horace some London Porter (2-1860)
Benedict, Orin : proprietor of : make shop : in Bethel.
Benedict, Starr : owned house at lower end of Main St. which is rented by John Carpenter. Had a small fire there 3-1862.
Benedict, Thomas : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Bennetts : Horace bought some butter and salt at this shop, the first trade he made there 6-1862.
Bennett, Charles : store owner. Horace bought some composition for sealing cider bottles 11-1860. There was a fire in his store 2-5-1861. Ran for post master 4-1861
Bennett, Curtis : Horace brings pictures to be framed to him 9-1862.
Bennett, Dr. E. P. : Horace got lettuce plants from him 5-1860, used his hay cutter 6-1860. Chased the burglars on Deer Hill Ave, 6-23-1860. His property extends to William St. Treating small pox cases 3-1861. Examined Horace and gave him a certificate of exemption from the draft 8-1862.
Bennett, Mrs. Nathan : injured by a runaway horse 7-1862
Bennett, Dr. William : son of Dr. Bennett of Deer Hill Ave. He helped chase the burglars on Deer Hill Ave. 6-1860 Surgeon, home on furlough from the 5th regiment, treated Mr. Allen's son's injury. Took a package from Horace for George back to the 17th regiment Horace wrote to him about George 3-1863
Berry, Brother : Horace walked with him from Bennett's store.
Betts, Captain James A. : 5th Regiment. Home on furlough, 1-1862, was taken prisoner, released and home on furlough 8-1862.
Betts, James - As 2nd Lieut. With Capt. Jenkins company, 23rd Regiment, received sword and sash 10-1862
Betts, Philander : elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861. He works in the shop with Horace. Family is sick and he is asked to stay away from the shop until they are not contagious 3-1861
Bevans, George R. : expelled member of Horace's military unit. Bought cap and axe that had been used by George Eddy. He intends to act as Pioneer in the Bridgeport Washington Guards.
Bienneville : steamer that took Horace's regiment to Washington D.C. It departed from Long Wharf in New Haven. 5-9-1862 was the first anniversary of that departure.
Bigelow, Mrs. : cousin of Abel Wheeler
Bixbee, Major : commanded skirmish drill one morning 7-1861
Blackman's : shop in Bridgeport where Horace takes a watch 8-1862.
Blissard, Jacob : his wife died 7-14-1860. Sick in camp hospital in Roach's Mills, Virginia 6-1861
Board of Relief : Horace went before it and got $400 on his place transferred to Alfred Gregory who holds Horace's mortgage for that much 1-1862
Bogle, Mr. : owns a boarding house in Brooklyn where Harriet Purdy is staying 3-1863.
Bombshell Block : new hat block at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 5-1862.
Booth, D. B. : executed some papers for Horace 3-1863.
Boughton, Anna : daughter of Louisa. Sick with fever 11-1861, sick 8-1862
Boughton, Frances (Frank) : cousin of Horace and Gussie. Wife of John, had a baby boy 11-11-1862.
Boughton, John : Cousin. Went to tea at Horace's parents while his wife was in Norwalk, 6-1860. Horace visited his house 6-1862, and visited with Frank since he wasn : t at home. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, with George Purdy, 8-1862.
Boughton, Louisa : aunt to Horace and Gussie. Her sister Betsey died in the poor house 4-12-1861. Looking for rooms to rent and rents rooms next door to Horace 11-1861. Moved from Gregory's house near Horace to stay with Frank Boughton, 10-1862.
Boughton, Mary : daughter of Louisa and cousin of Horace. Sick with typhoid fever 9-1861
Boughton, Marvin : with his wife visited Abel Wheeler when Horace was visiting. Went with Abel up to New Fairfield to pick whortle berries
Boughton, Susan : visited Mother Griswold 11-1860.
Bowers, Mr. : hired Hiram Crofut for patent roofing (3-1860)
Bradley, David - Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. Brother of George Bradley. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862.
Bradley, Frederick : married Isabelle Bussing 3-28-1860. Health poor in 7-1860. Horace gets blacking for him to sell since he can : t work in the shop 8-1860. While working in the shop : paid James Hagan's fine and the shop voted it back to him the next day.
Bradley, George : apprentice sent by Abel Parsons to build Horace's sink room chimney 6-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, 8-1862. Brother of David Bradley
Bradley, Medad : died 12-16-1862.
Bradley, William B. : Burr : : gathered pea brush with Horace 5-1860. Funeral for his 1 yr. 9 mo. old boy, 7-26-1860. Rode up to the water works dam with Horace 11-1860. Elected Vice-president of the Hat Finishers Assoc., went with Horace to buy seats in church for the year 1-1861 . He and his wife visited Horace when they thought he was still sick 11-1861. Baby girl born 2-1862. Got some lettuce plants from Horace 5-1862
Brayman, Henry : Norwalk CT : wrote to Horace Purdy. Drove passengers to Danbury 10-1860
Briggs, Mrs. - Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Broas, Josiah : subscription started at the shop to help him 5-1862.
Brockett, Hattie : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Brockett, George - accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit. 1-1861
Bronson, Augustus - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Orin : in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Thadeus : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860. Horace paid tax to him 11-1861
Brotherton, Philander : he and his wife were skating on George Starr's pond 1-1863.
Brothwell, Theodore : married Elizabeth Clark, a Amenia schoolmate of Gussie's around 4-1861. 4-1862
Brown, Elijah : apprentice to Charles Stevens. Lives at Alvin Hurds boarding house
Brown, Dr. E. A. : elected postmaster 4-1861
Brush, John : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Brought Horace corn meal 11-1860. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862. Visited the army camp in Bridgeport 8-1862. At the shop and intoxicated 1-1863.
Buchanan, James : President of the United States. Horace calls him a traitor 1-1861
Buckingham, Governor George : republican governor of Connecticut, re-elected 4-1861. Went to Virginia and reviewed the Connecticut troops, 6-1861 Came to Danbury by train to encourage volunteers for the war. 7-1862
Bulkely, Dr. : family doctor for Horace's family and the Griswolds. Vaccinated the family against small pox 3-1861. Treated Mother Griswold 4-1862
Burch , Saul : Albany, formerly of Danbury attended Horace's church 3-17-1861
Burnham, Col. : was drunk and abused Sgt. Dickens during morning drill. 6-1861
Burr, Mary E. : Bloomfield CT, sister of Mother Griswold. written to by Mother Griswold 1-1860. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Burr, Lorenzo : Bloomfield CT, uncle of Gussie Purdy. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Busbee- member of Capt. Comstock's company, seriously wounded in a skirmish near Vienna Va 6-1861
Bussing, Lieut. John W. - member of Horace's military unit. Shopped at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 11-1862. His wife died 12-30-1862 and funeral was at the Disciples Church.
Busteed, Richard : New York. Spoke at the welcome home celebration for Horace's 8-1861
Butler's Drug Store : Horace left rolls of Griswold's salve there for sale 2-1863
Butler, Frank - shot pistols with Horace at a target in Mr. McDonald's orchard 11-1862. His son had diphtheria 1-1863
Byington, A. H. : member of Horace's military unit, mended Horace's boots while in New Haven 4-1861
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Cable, Benjamin : works in Norwalk. George Purdy dug potatoes for him and writes to him for payment 10-1861
Camp Buckingham : name of camp for Connecticut regiments in Washington DC
Camp McDowell : camp set up when Horace's regiment sent to Falls Church - Fairfax Courthouse Va. to aid the Ohio boys
Camp Tyler : camp set up in Roach's Mills, Virginia by Horace's regiment
Carlton & Porter : source of subscriptions for Sunday School Advocate 4-1861
Carpenter, John : house he rents from Starr Benedict is at lower end of Main St. There was a fire which was put out before the Hose could there 3-1862.
Carpenter, John Jr. : baptized 7-1862
Case, Lucia Ann : visited while in Canton CT. 8-1860
Case, Martha : Essex CT, visited the Griswolds 2-1861
Chapman, Mr. & Mrs. : visited the Griswolds 12-1862.
Chatfield, Major : Maj in Horace's regiment, promoted to Colonel of the 3rd Connecticut Regiment by Gen. Tyler after Tyler's disagreement with the former Colonel of the 3rd. Needs Gov. Buckingham's approval for the promotion 6-1861
Chichester, Quartius : put new point on lightning rod for Horace -1860. Horace paid him 4-1862.
Chittenden, Bro. : led church class 9-1862.
Clark & Fords : one of their clerk's is a player in the church choir. 1860 Edward Barnum works there 10-1862.
Clark, Elizabeth : went to the Amenia school with Gussie. Married Theodore Brothwell around 4-1861. 4-1862
Clark, Francis : took over assisting in the librarian duties at the Sunday School 8-1862
Clark, Martin : leader of the band
Clark, Mr. : sent a beef to Horace 1-1861.
Clark, Mr. : Presbyterian minister in New Fairfield. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Cockling, Mr. : came to look at Horace's rooms 2-1863
Coe, Mr. : exchanged with Bro. Pegg and preached at Horace's church 1-1861. Preached again 9-1861, 12-1861. Presbyterian minister 8-1862. Preached sermon on patriotism at Horace's church 3-1863.
Cole, Mrs. Hiram : visited the Griswold's 1-1862
Collett, John M.D. : lectured on physiology anatomy at the Concert Hall 9-1860
Comstock's : Horace left 2 umbrellas there to be mended. Horace had his revolver repaired there 6-1862
Conrad, Isabella : Bridgeport. Wrote to George in the army and he sent her letter home for safekeeping 12-1862.
Cosier, Brother : led church class in absence of Brother Starr 6-1860
Cosier, David : Abel and Harriet Wheeler used his horse to go up to New Fairfield and the horse ran away with them 1-1861
Cosier, Disbrow : brought some coal to Horace to try out 11-1860
Cosier, George : won a prize for bringing the most scholars to Sunday School 1-1861
Cosier, John : Horace and Gussie visit him 5-1862. Owns a paint shop 6-1862. Had Horace address a package of mittens going to Amos Day, one of his old Sunday School Scholars, for him. 12-1862
Couch, Nathan : elected 4th Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
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Couch's Picture Gallery : Gussie and Horace have Eddie's picture taken
Cowan, Edward : discharged from Tweedy's shop for misconduct. Hatters Meeting called to try to reinstate him
Cowan, R. C. : elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Cowan, Billy : shared some of his tea with Horace at Camp McDowell when Horace was suffering from Hernia 7-1861
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Crawford, Rev. John : Redding. His daughter married Charles Stevens. 4-1862. New minister in Horace's church 4-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Crofut, Mr. & Mrs. . : lodgers in Horace Purdy's house 1860.
Crofut, Charles : was visiting New Haven and took a letter home for Horace 7-1861
Crofut, Mr. Henry : burglars stole his breakfast 7-24-1860. He owns the Pahquioque hat finishing shop. 4-1862 Trades hats for raisins from a peddler and buys flour on time so sell to his men on credit, due to the panic and not being able to get money 12-14-1860. His father died 2-7-1862. Met with the men in the shop to work out a payment schedule for wages nd pay the back wages owed the men 5-1862.
Crofut, Hiram : off from the Pahquioque shop for the spring and summer to work at patent roofing for Mr. Brown 1860. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. His wife had stomache cramps and was dying 2-1863
Crofut, Horace B. : a former tenant of Horace. His baby boy was born 6-15-1860. Horace and Gussie visit him.
Crofut, Laura : daughter of Mr. Crofut who owns the shop. A piano was put in the office so she could take lessons there. She keeps the books for the shop for her father.
Crossman's Stables : Father Griswold buys manure there 12-1862.
Crosby's Stables : Horace rented a horse and carriage there
Crosby, Charles : works at Lounsbury's and Horace pays him for rubber boots 11-1862
Crosby, Judah P. : Was in Horace's military unit. He went to Hartford to procure overcoats for the unit. 4-1861
Culver, Judge : gave a political address in Danbury 6-8-1860
Curry, Dr. Daniel : preached at Church Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860, elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Curtis, William H. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Discahrged from Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment and visited Horace's shop 1-1863
Curtis, Mrs. : Horace sent her a sparerib of pork because her husband is at war 12-1862.
Daniels, Lieut. : of Capt. Stone's company, Col. Ferry's 5th Regiment, returned home from Edward's Ferry on the Potomac MD 12-1861. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Dare, Ellen (Eleanor) : visited Horace and Gussie 9-1862. Gussie wrote to her 10-1862, 2-1863
Dare, Josephine : from Long Island, visited Mother Griswold and Gussie 9-14-1860
Davis, E. S. : hosted the sewing society 12-1860. Hosted the Military company meeting in his basement to settle the financial affairs of the company 10-1861
Davis, George : elected 4th Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Day, Amos - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. John Cosier sends him some mittens 12-862. He was one of John Cosiers old Sunday School scholars. 12-1862.
Day, Josiah : in the same regiment with George Purdy. Home on leave because his wife is ill 9-1862. Discharged from the 17th regiment, visited Horace at the shop to give him letters George had received and saved. 3-1863.
Dean, Charles : boarder with Gussie's aunt and uncle in Bloomfield. Visited sites in Hartford with Gussie and Horace 8-1890. His brother is a member of Captain Comstock's company and visits Horace while Horace is camped at Roach's Mills in Virginia 6-1861
Delavan, Smith - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Deming, Capt. M. - wounded in a battle at Charles City Cross Roads before Richmond and died of his wounds 7-1862 , discourse or funeral sermon at the Baptist Church 11-1862. Talk about him scheduled at the Baptist Church but moved to the next day because of the weather 12-1862.
DeOssey, Mr. - Norwalk. Called on Horace at the shop to ask him to canvas for subscriptions to the Sunday School Times 12-1860
DeWolfe children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863.
Dikeman, Ira : died 2-3-1862
Dikeman, Robert A. : member of military company, died in Memphis TN 1-1860.
Dickens, George : in the same company with George Purdy , some items sent to him 9-1862
Dickens, Mrs. George : Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Dickens, Milo : elected 2nd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Abused by a drunken Col. Burnham 6-1861
Dickerman, Chancy : Horace stayed at his place while in New Haven. 7-1861
DIckerman, Elisha : a druggist. Went down to the beach to bathe with Horace
Disbrow, Gould S. : sells coal
Disbrow, Sherman : Horace bought coal from him 4-1862
Dobby,Charley - a negro. Assistant to the cook, Jack Roff, for Capt. Skinner. Arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Doran, John : stabbed and severely injured at at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861
Doran, Miles - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Celebrated his 21st birthday 7-21-1860, with refreshments in a field near the shop. Stabbed at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861 and died
Downs, Seth : went down to the Bridgeport army camp with his team 8-1862.
Dudley, George : a Congregational preacher. Horace visited him while in New Haven 7-1861
Dunning, Calvin : Was elected treasurer of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861, 1-1862.
Dunning, Joseph : elected first lieutenant of Capt. Skinners company 8-1861
Eames, Harris : married Sarah Keeler, one of the Sunday School teachers 12-2-1861. Horace sold Mrs. Eames some crab apples 9-1862.
Eddy, George M. : deceased member of Horace's military unit.
Elwood, Nelson U. : elected 1st Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Elwood, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy to help nurse Gussie 9-1861
Ely, Harriet : hosted a singing evening (2-1860)
Ely, Henry : Sewing Society meeting at his house 3-1861
Engine Company : 1 : drunk and rowdy by Wooster House 4-19-1860
Engine Company : 2 : threatened by members of Company : 1 4-19-1860
Fairchild & Gillett : Gussie bought a year of tarltan there 10-1862.
Fanton, Mr. : proprietor of the shirt factory on Wooster St. Employed shirt factory girls. Funeral sermon preached for him at Horace's church 9-15-1860
Fayerweather, Jennie : Horace and Gussie saw her learning to skate at the Skating Park 1-1863
Feeks, Thadeus : called on Horace and Gussie with his wife to look at Horace's house, wants to build one like it 3-1861
Fenner, George : came home with Horace and walked around Horace's property and went with him up into the cupola of Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Works in the shop with Horace 7-1862.
Ferry, George : addressed the Wide Awakes and the public in concert hall 10-1860
Ferry , O S. : addressed the Republicans in Concert Hall, previous to the election the following Monday 3-28-1861. Lost re-election to Congress 4-1861.
Ferry's Hat Shop : Bethel. Partially burned in a fire 4-14-1862
Ferry, Philander - owner of eating saloon. Horace visited his place in New Haven on the way back from Washington. Thomas Hooton accompanied him 7-1861
Filly, Mr. : Bloomfield. Called on Father Griswold 5-1862
Fisher, Mr. : the dyer
Flagler, Theodore - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862.
Fletcher, Charles : preached at Horace's church 9-1861
Floy, James - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Foot, Robert : a young man died suddenly of a disease of the heart 3-1862.
Ford, EIias (?) B. - visiting preacher from Ridgefield 9-1862.
Foss, Archibald Campbell : Horace heard him preach while in New York to get books for the Sunday School 3-1863.
Foss, Cyrus David : Horace went to hear him preach while in New York getting books for the Sunday School. Were disappointed because his brother preached. 3-1863.
Fowler, James : Horace gets bushels of potatoes from him 9-1862.
Fowler, Theodore : Was foreman of the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Married 10-16-1860 and visited Pennsylvania. Got a military exemption 8-1862
Freeland, John : his little boy died 8-10-1862
French, David : friend of Horace
Fry, Charles W. : ran for post master 4-1861
Fry, Jacob : Horace rode home with him and lent him an umbrella 9-1860. Horace borrowed his horse 11-1860. : Uncle Jake : worked in the shop with Horace, fined 50 cents 8-1861. Horace bough beef from him 12-1862
Fry, Robert : came for Horace's door yard grass 7-1862
Gibbs, Wellington : attended church in Washington DC with Horace 5-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Gibbs, Mrs. : visiting Abel and Hattie Wheeler for tea 12-1861
Gibson, Mr. : old shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Came for a visit (2-1860)
Giddings, Josua : gave a lecture on John Q. Adams and was heckled by the rowdies of the Democratic party 2-1861
Gilbert, Mr. & Mrs. - from Derby CT. parents of Mrs. Pegg, the wife of Brother Pegg
Gilbert, Mr. : Disciples preacher 2-1862
Gilbert, Mr. : carpenter. Lost a 5 yr. old boy to scarlet fever 5-1862
Goodenough, Brother E. : New York. Provider of Sunday school materials
Gould, Andrew : works for John Rowan and helps build stone wall for Horace 4-1862
Grannis, John - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Gregory, Alfred : holds a $400 note from Horace on Horace's house. Horace is paying interest on the note . Called and asked for some money which Horace couldn : t give him 9-1861. Horace received $400 from the Board of Relief to give him 1-1862. Temporarily gave note to Jarris Hull as security 4-1862.
Horace got the Board of Reilef to move $100 on his house (the amount of the note with Alfred Gregory) to Alfred Gregory. 1-1863
Gregory, Ephriam : Horace gave him some currant bushes 4-1860. Horace paid the assessment for the new street to him. He owns the house next door, north of Horace 11-1861
Gregory, Hannah : visited Gussie with Elizabeth Clark (Mrs. Brothwell) 4-1862
Griffin, L. B - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Griffing, Martyn H. : sold coal to Horace (1860). Horace orders coal to be delivered to his father in payment for putting in the drains 11-1861
Griswold, Anne : Elyria, Ohio, wife of Edwin Griswold. Her father died in Hartford 8-1861
Griswold, Arthur : cousin of Gussie. Member of the 8th Ohio Regiment, killed at Winchester VA 3-1862.
Griswold, Dwight : brother of Father Griswold, (Edwin E. )
Griswold, Edwin : son of : Father Griswold : and husband of Anne
Griswold, Edwin E. : : Father Griswold : , minister, preached in Danbury and Ridgefield (1860). Elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860. Appointed presiding Elder of the New Haven District at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Sold his place to Mr. Valentine 12-25-1861. Moved out of his house and into Horace's upper rooms. Stored some of this things in his new barn and at Horace's 4-1862. Attends Conference in Waterbury. He is only home one Sunday a year because of church duties 4-1862. Visits Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio 6-1862.
Griswold, Edwin Luther : b. 2-11-1856. Nephew of Gussie and Horace.
Griswold, Fanny : . daughter of Father Griswold (Edwin) and sister of Gussie Purdy. Visited Elyria OH in June and July 1860. Visited Madison WI in July 1860. Returned from Camp Meeting 8-1862.
Griswold, Grandfather and Grandmother : grandparents of Gussie Purdy buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield.
Griswold, Kate : Wife of Dwight Griswold. Committed suicide 3-1861
Griswold, Mary (Webster), : Mother : : wife of Edwin E. Griswold, mother of Gussie, Fannie, Edwin and Mary Victoria. Born 12-16-1795
Griswold, Mary Victoria : died young and was buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield. Sister of Gussie Purdy. Later, grave moved to the Wooster Cemetary in Danbury.
Griswold, Rev. - Hartford. Local preacher who preached in Horace's church
Griswold, Willie : Fanny Griswold sends socks to his mother for him 12-1862.
Grant, Elder : a 'second Adventist : , preached at the Concert Hall 3-25-1860
Gray, Abel : makes and supplied butter. 7-1862
Hagan, James : works in the shop with Horace. Caused a disturbance 8-27-1860
Haka, Henry : hired hand to Uncle Lorenzo in Bloomfield
Hall, George : Sodom. cousin of Horace and Gussie. Visited and then stayed with Aunt Louisa
Hall, Roxana : Sodom. Cousin of Horace and Gussie Purdy. Came to visit Aunt Louisa because Anna is sick 8-1862
Hallock, Mary : visited with Gussie and Horace while they were in Canton Ct 8-1860
Hamilton, Mr. : Texas. Speaking at Concert Hall on the political issues and to aid in Gov. Buckingham's election 3-1863.
Hancock, Esq. : Gussie and Horace visited with him while in Canton 8-1860
Hancock, Mary : daughter of Esq. Hancock
Hanford, Mr. David : Horace borrowed blacking from him, 7-1860. He brought blacking for Horace from New York, 9-1860. of a shoe store. Horace pays for rubbers he bought from him before he left for the war 4-1862
Hare, Bro. : assisted Bro. Crawford with the service 8-1862. Brother Crawford's son-in-law 8-1862.
Harris, Francis - died of the small pox 1-19-1861 and was buried in the night to avoid exposure. He had been smuggled home on the cars from NY to die at home
Harris, Mr. : Horace orders apples from him 10-1862. Horace buys coat, vest and pants from him 1-1863.
Harrison, William : offered $50 to save some belongings in the Widow Phillips residence fire on Deer Hill 4-19-1860
Harvey : was hired to paint rooms Horace is renting 11-1862.
Harvey, Constable : called on to deal with the rowdy firemen, 4-19-1860
Harvey, Henry : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-1860. Died 7-30-1860
Hat Finishers Assoc. : met 6-29-1860 to vote on whether to join the National Association. Held elections 1-1861
Hatfield, Robert M. - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Hatfield, Marquis : joined Horace and others on outing in Stamford, 4-1860
Hayan, James : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing shop
Haynes, Chauncey : died 1-16-1861
Heath, Alfred : gave money he owed George Purdy to Horace by way of Mr. Swift. 12-1862.
Heinman, Henry : baptized 7-1862.
HIckock, D. R. : sells patent folding clothes dryers and is the patentee. Horace inquires about getting a sales territory 12-1860.
Hill, George : assists Horace at the Church library
Hill, Mr. : Baptist preacher from New Jersey preached at Horace's church. Son-in-law of George Andrews
Hillman, Capt. : of the Windsor Locks (Conn.) Company, led part of Horace's company back to Washington, to the war office. 7-1861
Hitchcock, Henry : servant of Capt. Betts of the 5th Regiment. Home on furlough 1-1862.
Hodge, John - died in his chair suddenly, buried 12-27-1860
Hodinott, Alfred : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner at battle of Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862
Holmes, George & Co. : Norwalk. Store burned in large fire 2-1862.
Holmes, John - reported wounded and a prisoner 6-1862
Holmes, Mr. : moved into new store (2-1860)
Holmes, Stephen : Sewing Society meeting held at his house 3-1862. His boy, Charley died 7-1-1862 of inflammation of the bowels. He was a member of the Sunday School.
Holmes, Susan : attended singing party 4-29-1860. Married Dwight M. Baldwin 10-30-1860. Horace states that he is an habitual drinker.
Hooton, Thomas : member of Horace's regiment. Visited Philander Ferry in New Haven with Horace on the way back from Washington 7-1861. Elected 2nd lieutenant of Capt. Skinner's company 8-1861
Horn, Mr. : Redding minister, preached in Horace's church 10-1861
Horton, Miss : Sister of Mrs. White. Took dinner with the Griswolds on Thanksgiving 11-1861. Tenant of the Griswolds.
Horton, Thomas : 1st Lieut., Capt. Skinners Company, 7th Regiment. Killed in the battle near James Island SC. 6-1862
Howe, Louise : old schoolmate of Gussie's and Gussie wrote to her 12-1862. Married Mr. Wright 2-1863.
Hoxie, Mr. : a Republican, spoke on the political questions at Concert Hall, 3-23-1860
Hoyt & Scribners : insurance agency
Hoyt, Charles H. , Mrs. : Mother Griswold wrote to her
Hoyt, Clark : child of his died and was buried 5-19-1860. Takes a letter for George Purdy to Benjamin Cable 10-1861
Hoyt, Curtis - received a gold dollar for bringing in the fourth most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Hoyt, Eli T. : mother died 1-17-1860
Hoyt, Frank T. : brought Horace a bushel of potatoes (2-1860)
Hoyt, Harriet : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Miss J. : visited the Griswolds and stayed for tea 10-1862
Hoyt, Henry : collected evergreens with Horace and Peter Starr for the church. They used George Starr's team. 12-1860.
Hoyt, Lewis : died in a fit on 8-2-1860
Hoyt, Mary Jane : sold Gussie Purdy a dress and hat 4-1860. Horace paid here for millinery for Gussie and the baby 11-1862.
Hoyt, Mr. : preaching at the Baptist Church while Mr. Stone is in Europe. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Hoyt, Noah : store owner. Horace paid the bill he owed him 5-1860. Horace borrowed his horse and wagon. Horace bought a string of suckers from him 12-1860. Sewing circle at his house, 3-1861. Horace went with him to meeting in New Fairfield 9-1861. He brought Horace a bushel of apples 10-1861, some crab apples 9-1862. Horace bought kerosene oil from him 11-1862. Delivered Horace's pork 12-1862
Hoyt, Oliver : Stamford. Elders of the Church and the Bishop stayed with him during Conference 4-1860. The sound is in full view from his residence.
Hoyt, Olivia : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Russel : Horace buys pork from him 12-1862.
Hoyt, William C. : former Danbury preacher. Appointed Presiding Elder in the Bridgeport District at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Visits Danbury and is a guest preacher 1-1862, 4-1862, 10-1862. Is presiding Elder, 7-1862.
Hoyt, Zerah : shopped at where Horace works 3-1860. Paid a garnish, 4-1861.
Hox, John : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Hubbard, Dr. : doctor with the 17th Regiment, Horace writes to him about George. 3-1863.
Hull, A. B. : Gussie attended auction (2-1860). Horace ordered butter from him.
Hull, Charles : shop proprietor. Horace bought a hoe 5-1862. Horace orders work by a tinner for the lining around his chimney 6-1862.
Hull, Edward : he and his men spread dirt in the road over the stones Father Griswold placed there. 6-1862.
Hull, George : shop proprietor. Tried to sell Horace a stove 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863
Hull, Graham : Horace purchased a pot of butter from him 12-1860.
Hull, Jarris : held note on Horace's house as security of Alfred Gregory 4-1862
Hull, Seeley : his wife was found dead from drunkenness 10-7-1860
Humingston, Edwin : came by train from the West . Went to work in the shop with Horace 10-1862
Humingston, Tip : Horace looked at a saw he was selling. He is selling out to go out west 3-1862.
Humphrey, Eliza : California. Cousin of Gussie Purdy. Gussie corresponds with her. Gussie wries a letter, sends a News Times 2-1863.
Humphrey, Alfred : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Humphrey, Lauren : California. Horace writes to him(?) 9-1861
Humphrey, Leydia : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Hunt, Mr. : had contract to dig ditches for new water pipes, gave up the contract to the pipelayer
Huntington, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace bought a silver pencil and gold pen from him
Huntington, E. S. : buried 4-10-1862.
Hurd, Mr. - shop called on him because he took piece work home with Mr. Crofut's permission and was calling himself a journeyman. He was shopped at Tweedy's also. He agreed to cry off from Tweedy's and go on turn 3-1862. The case will probably be brought before the trade. Meeting continued with the Making department in the Boiler room to discuss money. Mr. Crofut said he couldn : t do any more and might be able to settle up on April 1 3-1862. Visited Horace, and toured the new Griswold house 6-1862. Horace got strawberry plants from him 7-1862. Rents rooms to Mr. and Mrs. Swift 11-1862
Hurlburt, William : had a paralytic stroke and died 1-22-1862
Hyatt, Alfred : lives on Wooster St. and almost caught the burg.lars 7-1860
Inskip, J. : preached at Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Chaplain of the 14th New York Regiment 5-1861
Irish, the - first St. Patrick's day demonstration by them in Danbury 3-17-1863.
Irish Mary : did some washing for Horace and Gussie 8-1861
Ives, George : barn burned 8-25-1860
Ives, Joseph : Horace and Gussie buy bedstead and washstand at his store 9-1862. His wife is buried 12-1862.
Ives, Juliette - received a smaller silver cup for bringing in the third most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Ives, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy and helped nurse Gussie 9-1861.
Jackson, Old Mrs. : hired to nurse when Gussie has the baby 8-1861. Not very good and Horace dismissed her 9-1861. Died in Stamford and was brought back to Danbury for burial 12-1862.
Jackson's Cadets : turned out for the return of Capt, Moore : company 8-1861
Jane : Mother Griswold's girl
Jenkins, Capt. : 23rd Regiment. His company came to Danbury and officers received swords and sashes 10-1862.
Jennings, Isaac : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner during battle at Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862.
Johnson, Albert : shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (2-1860) in place of Joseph Tammany.
Jones, Mason : gave a lecture on Garibaldi 1-1863.
Jones, Miss : visiting the Purdys up home from Brooklyn. 7-1860
Jost, Mr. : German preacher, visited the Sabbath School 4-1861 Judd, A : of Bethel, addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Judd, William : of Bethel. Spoke at Wide Awakes meeting 10-1860
Judson, William : member of a Pennsyvania regiment in McClellan's army. Visited Horace's shop and Horace tried to take up a collection for him 7-1862.
Keeler, George : on guard duty with Horace 6-1861
Keeler, Lieut. : 5th Connecticut Volunteers. Visited Horace's shop and spoke at Concert Hall to get volunteers 8-1862.
Keeler, Lyman : Horace got a bushel of apples from him 10-1861
Keeler, Sarah : one of the Sunday School teachers, married Harris Eames 11-2-1861
Kellogg, Capt. : 2nd regiment, taken prisoner by the rebels while officer of the day 6-1861
Kellogg, Norman - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Kennedy, Dr. : preacher at the 1st Methodist church in New Haven 4-1861
Keys, Brigadier Col. : regular army, newly appointed to Horace's regiment, 7-1861
Kinney, Thomas : drowned in Taunton Pond, Newtown 5-30-1860
Knapp, Edgar : at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Knapp, Mr. & Mrs. Michael. : neighbors of Horace Purdy
Knowles, David : called on Horace at the shop and went home with him 6-1860. Called to see Horace's border, Mr. Smith 12-1860. Horace finished a hat for him 12-1860.
Knox, Andrew : elected 1st Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Treasurer of the Wooster Light Guards 12-1860. Painter. Horace borrowed money from him for his trip to Hartford County 8-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861. Lieutenant in the 1st Conn. Artillary and came home on furlough 7-1862.
Krazinski, Morris - private in Horace's company in the 1st regiment for the 3 months. Now 2nd lieutenant in the 11th regiment, promoted from Sargent, after the battle at Antietam Creek 10-1862
Kyle, Thomas : shopmate of Horace Purdy (3-1860)
Lamb, Charles : elected president of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861
Landan, Seymour - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Lanigan, David : 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace 8-1860. Brought a barrel of cider to the shop and everyone paid him.. Brought another barrel 10-1861,
Lawton, Henry : comes to look at the rooms for rent in Horace's house. Horace refuses to rent to him 8-1861
Ledger, Harry - 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace. 8-1860. Horace sold 20 heads of cabbage to him 11-1861. Subscripton started at the shop to help him go to England for his health 5-1862.
Levine, Oscar : elected vice-president of the Hat Finishers : Association 1-1862
Lewis, George : in George Purdy's company, items sent to him 9-1862
Lilly. Patrick - of the 1str Conn. Heavy Artillary. Died in hospital. Horace and other volunteers under Capt. Wildman and Jackson's Cadet Muskets turned out for the funeral and the burial in the Catholic burying ground 3-1863.
Lincoln, Abraham : elected president, assassination attempt in Maryland on the way to Washington 1861
Loebdell, Miss : visited the Griswolds for tea 10-1862
Loomis, George - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Off on 9-11-1860 to go to wool hatting at Sturdevant's. Dismissed from the army because of wounds, came back to Danbury 12-1862.
Loomis, Reuben H. : Birmingham. Exchanged pulpits with Brother Pegg, 8-26-1860
Loomis, Col. S. : 5th Connecticut Infantry, swore Horace in on the green in New Haven in front of the state house, 4-1861
Lounsbury's : shoe store where Gussie buys shoes 3-1862 . Horace has his mother knit some mittens for George 11-1862.
Lounsbury, Bro. : Brother in Horace's church 12-1862
Lounsbury, Phineas : his lot adjoins Father Griswold's property. He came out onto his property and Horace showed him Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport In the same mess with George Purdy 8-1862, some items sent to him 9-1862
Lounsbury, William : gave boxes for items to be sent to the soldiers 9-1862.
Lovejoy, Brother : New York. Former preacher in Horace's church 11-1860
Lovejoy, Mary C. : Brother Lovejoy's daughter
Lovejoy, J. A. : made life member of the Parent Missionary Society
Lovejoy, Mr. : brought Horace a pot of butter 10-1861
Lovelace, George : Constable, served notices of the draft 9-1962.
Loveland children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863
Lynes, Mr. : Horace bought 2 evergreen trees from him 5-1862
Madden, Thomas - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860)
Mallett, Dr. : Horace took a ride around New Haven with him 8-1861
Mallet, Mr. : Redding. Offered to lend Horace $1100 to consolidate 2 notes and a mortgage on Horace's property, to be paid annually instead of semiannually. Horace gave him his mortgage deed and insurance policy to secure the loan 3-1863.
Mallory, Eli H. : ran for post master 4-1861
Mallory, Kate : New Haven. Formerly of Danbury and friend of Horace and Gussie.
Mallory, John : owns a baker's peddling wagon and gives Horace a ride as far as Mr. Ferry's store 7-1861
Manley, Daniel : gave Horace a new variety of potatoes, 5-1862, some turnip plants 7-1862. Was not able to get a military exemption 8-1862. Bought some cider from Horace 12-1862.
Mason, Charles : clerk for Noah Hoyt. Delivered the bottles of ale that Horace had ordered from Randall's. 6-1862.
Maybie, Horace : uncle of Horace, visiting and staying with Horace's parents 1-1863
Maynard, Brother James L. : elected Sec.-Treas. of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Resigned 1-21-1861 because he was leaving town 1-22-1861. Wrote to Horace from East Haddam (North Lyme) 2-1861.
Maynard, Mrs. : funeral held 9-29-1860
McDonald & Ford : dry goods store, had a fire 2-1861.
McDonald, Bro. : led the evening meeting 1-1863.
McDonald, Mr. : owner of horse and sleigh (1860). McDonald's Blacksmith Shop . Horace paid him money owed for milk 12-1861. Horace paid Mrs. McDonald 3-1862. George borrows his horse and carriage to go to Bethel 8-1862. Horace shot with pistols at a target in his orchard 11-1862.
McDowel, John : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
McNeil, Mr. : painting Father Griswolds house, took tea at Horace's since his wife was there dressmaking 10-1862.
McNeil, Mrs. : called to see Gussie after the baby was born. 1860. Gussie got a dress cut by her 10-1862
Mead, Henry : engaged to friend of Gussie Purdy, Elizabeth Bedel
Mead, Elizabeth Bedel : Hempstead, L.I. Wife of Henry. Writes to Gussie 9-1861. Gussie receives a letter from her 9-1862, 11-1862. She visits from Brooklyn 3-1863. Lives near Classon and Green aves. In New York city 3-1863.
Meriden Britanic Co. : Horace bought spoons in Danbury from a salesman of the company 11-1860.
Miley, Anna : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Sally : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Brother and Sister. Brother preaches (1860). Last day as pastor in Danbury 4-8-1860. Appointed to Forsyth St., NYC at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Some of Capt. Moore's company attended his church in Bridgeport and Mr. Thompson preached. 8-1862.
Mills, Caroline - : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. Came to visit Gussie and Horace with Harriet Purdy 10-1861. Came to meet Charles Mills and went home with him 3-1863
Mills, Charles : cousin of Horace. With the First Minnesota Regiment at Harpers Ferry 3-1862. Near Yorktown in the army under McClellan 5-1862. Sick in the hospital at Frederick MD, becomes steward of the Jail St. hospital in Frederick MD 10-1862. Home from the war 3-1863.
Mills, David : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. In the 5th Connecticut regiment (3 year troops) , is in Capt. A. Betts company, general Banks Division and is the Adjutant's Orderly 1-1862. Prisoner in Richmond and recently released 10-1862. With his regiment at the Jail St. Hospital in Frederick MD, provost guard duty 11-1862.
Mills, Aunt Harriet : Bethel. Came up on the train for a visit 6-1862.
Mills, Harriet : Bethel. Cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills, visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went to her boarding place 12-1860. Visited with her mother, Aunt Harriet Mills 6-1862. Visited Horace and Gussie with Mrs. Cyrus White 2-1863
Mills, Hart : broke his arm 10-1861
Mills, Jesse : uncle of Horace who lives in Ridgefield
Mills, Lauren : young relative in Canton/Collinsville
Mills, Marie : Bethel, cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills. 6-1862
Mills, Mary Purdy : aunt of Horace who lives in Ridgefield. Asked to come up and to help with some nursing by Mr. Crofut. Mr. Crofut paid for the horse for the journey
Mills, Nancy : married Augustus Purdy. Mother of Horace, George , Isabel, John (deceased : Kenosha cemetary), Abigail (deceased) , William (deceased)**
Mills, Ruanna : aunt to Horace, in Ridgefield
Moegling, Louis : dyer in Danbury
Moegling, Maj. William : home on leave, wounded in the leg while with the 11th Regiment of McClellan's army, chasing the rebels on the upper Potomac. 9-1862. Promoted to Lieut. Col. Because his Colonel died in the battle 10-1862.
Monahan, Father : the Catholic priest in Danbury, lectured at Concert Hall on St. Patrick's day 3-1863.
Moore, Capt. : of the 2nd Company Volunteers, returned to Danbury 8-1861. Plastered Horace's new chimney in the sink room 6-1862. Was forming a new company with the 17th Regiment, and many men enlisted after the Governor's speech 7-1862. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Moorehouse, Aaron : starting an association with George Purdy and others for young men. Horace is proposed for membership 4-1862. Took over assisting in the library duties at the Sunday School 8-1862. Borrowed Sunday School minutes from Horace to copy the bylaws 12-1862. Paid $1 to Horace for the use of George's melodeon. 12-1862.
Mootry, Mr. : Horace pays him his hydrant tax at the post office 1-1862
Morgan, George : walked with Horace up to see John Pollit 10-1861
Morris, Granville : brought at letter from George to Horace 8-1862.
Morris, Deputy Sherriff : called on to deal with rowdy firemen 4-19-1860
Morris, Stephen : buried 12-27-1860
Morse, Ira : Horace bought cloth from him for George. George was measured and the cloth cut so Mother Purdy could sew the pants 3-1862.
Morse, Mr. : Horace brought his list of taxable property to him 10-1861
Nash, Albert : Bridgeport. Preached in Horace's church 11-1861.
New Milford company, 11th Regiment : Horace is offered a lieutenancy if he brings in 20 volunteers. He turns it down to keep his promise to Gussie 11-1861
Newman, Edith : Horace left pictures of George with her, per George's instructions 9-1862. George sends money in a letter to her for Horace to deposit 12-1862.
Nichols, David P. : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860
Nichols, James W. : son in law's funeral at his home 10-28-1860. He is Presbyterian
Nickerson, Nelson : Horace performed an operation on a kitten for him 7-1860. Horace lent him money because Mr. Crofut was late with the wages 10-1860. Came home with Horace and went ice skating with him 12-1860. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Norris : the butcher. Bought pork 12-1861
Norris, William H. : elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Northrop : Crofut, Cyrus W. - of the Jeffersonian 10-1860
Northrop, Cyrus W. : Norwalk, spoke to the Republicans at Concert Hall 3-30-1861
Northrop, Seth : 'shopped : , working with Horace 8-1860
Nostrand, Robert : had
Olmstead, Mr. : smoked Horace's hams and shoulder 2-1862, 1-1863.
Olmstead, W. F. : Horace got the Fair premium for Fannie's picture from him
Osborne, David : of Bethel, preached in Horace's church (1860)
Osborne, Harriet (Hattie) : married Edward Stevens 1-1-1862
Osborne : editor of the Danbury Times, prints extracts from Horace's letters home 6-1861
Otis, William : At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Some items sent to him 9-1862.
Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop : shop where Horace works. Men agreed to stop taking orders until Mr. Crofut paid them as other journeymen are paid, regualrlarly, on time and in cash.
Palmer, Abigail - Stamford CT, Aunt of Horace Purdy. Horace and family visited her 9-1862
Palmer, Phebe J. : Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy, daughter of Abigail. She visited Danbury . 1860. Visited George at camp in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : Eddie : - Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy. Visited Danbury and Ridgefield. 1860, 8-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : New York, Horace bought blacking from him 8-1860 and 9-1860
Parson, Abel : building Horace's sink room chimney with his apprentice, . 6-1862
Parsons, Charles C. : cousin, a lieutenant in the regular army, expected on the train 2-1863.
Pearce , David : Horace had a political discussion and argument with him in the newspaper office at Bennett's store 1-1861
Peas, Rowena - and her fianc : /husband, also named Peas (a cousin) called on the Griswolds and Gussie
Pease, H. F. : Bethel. Preached at Horace's church 12-1860. 2-1862, 10-1862.
Peck, Mr. - 2nd Congregational minister. Preached at Horace's church 11-1860
Pegg, John, Jr. : appointed to Danbury church at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Previously in Hartford. Horace stays overnight at his house in New York city on Forsyth St. 3-1863.
Perrin, Mr. : spoke to the Democrats at Concert Hall previous to the Monday election, 3-29-1861
Phillips, Harriet : visited the Griswolds 1-1861
Phillips, Widow : residence on Deer Hill burned 4-19-1860. Went to stay with Charles Benedict, her neighbor on the north.
Pine, Alex : came to get dirty clothes for his wife to wash. 11-1862.
Pine, Jane : helped Gussie and Horace clean house 9-1862.
Pine, Julia : helped Gussie clean house 6-1860
Pine, Violet : little colored girl across the way from Horace and Gussie. Mr. Allen's son injures his foot while cutting wood with her 3-1863.
Pine, William : Horace's colored neighbor. His baby is baptized at Horace's church, 9-9-1860.
Platt, Frank : member of Horace's military unit. Helped Horace roll a handcar back to camp to warn about men setting fire to the railroad tracks 6-1861
Pollit, John : has home on Town Hill. Horace and George Morgan visit him to see his fruits and vegetables 10-1861. Horace sold him and apple tree 4-1862. Argues with Horace over a debt 5-1862
Porter, Wilson - a rum seller in Danbury died 2-1863
Post, Cornelia : Essex CT, friend of Gussie Purdy 1860, 2-1863
Powell, Mrs. Adelia : Brooklyn NY, came with Fanny Griswold from New York for a visit. Sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Mead 3-1863.
Powell, Gideon : Brooklyn, Fulton Ave. Horace stayed overnight with him and his wife 3-1863.
Prince : the cat (1860, 6-1862) Horace killed him while weeding 6-1862.
Pulling, Smith : 'shopped : , worked with Horace 8-1860. New daughter 2-1862.
Purdy, Anna : (cousin?) : visited in the evening 3-1862. Very sick 7-1862
Purdy, Augusta (Griswold) : wife of Horace Purdy. Married December 3, 1858. Son, Edwin, born 8-29-1861. She weighed 106 pounds 9-11-1862
Purdy, Augustus : b. 3-10-1811 in Somers NY. father of Horace Purdy. worked on Father Griswold's garden and on Horace's 5-1862
Purdy, Edwin Augustus : son of Horace and Gussie born 8-29-1861. Baptized 3-12-1862. Had diphtheria 1-1863. Has trouble walking 3-1863.
Purdy, George : birthday 8-13. brother of Horace Purdy. Librarian of the Sunday School : 1862. Procured a situation at Sturdevant's Factory 7-1862. Joined Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment 8-1862. Went to Camp Aiken, Bridgeport to train 8-1862. Regiment stopped at Fort Marshall at Baltimore 9-1862. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862. Near Hopeville Gap, near Thoroughfare Gap on the Manassas Railroad 11-1862. Sick with fever, in the hospital at Brooks Station on the Aquia and Falmouth Railroad 3-1863.
Purdy, Harriet : Horace offers to have her stay with them while she is out of work. She declines because she has found some sewing work 1-1861. Horace talks to her about her behavior and she is upset 9-1861. She is staying at Mr. Bogle's boarding house on Clermont Ave. near DeKalb in Brooklyn where Horace visits her 3-1863.
Purdy, Hart : cousin of Horace. Helped with the sink room chimney and was paid by Horace 6-1862.
Purdy, Horace : b. November 11, 1834. Married Augusta (Gussie) Griswold December 3, 1858 Treasurer of the Juvenile Missionary Society (1860), works at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop.. Made life member of the Parent Missionary Society 4-1860. Elected Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Appointed Sec./Treas. of the Sunday School 1-1861 on Mr. Maynard's resignation, elected 4-1862 . Drafted Jan. 27, 1862. Exempted from the draft for time served under the old law 2-1862. He weighed 111 lbs. 9-11-1862. Sold some silve specie to Mr. Robinson, the jeweler to cover the revenue stamps on his new note on the mortgage which he took with Mr. Mallett 3-1863
Purdy, Isabella : Sister of Horace and George Purdy. Writes her first letter : it's to Cousin Phebe Palmer 4-1862
Purdy, John : brother of Horace Purdy . Born 5-11-1837. Died in 1857 and buried in cemetery on present day Kenosia Ave.
Purdy, Mary : Cousin of Horace. Came over in the evening to watch the baby for Horace and Gussie 11-1861. Walked up the the cemetery with Gussie 5-1862.Visited Horace with George Hall 7-1862.
Purdy, Nancy Mills : mother of Horace, George, Isabel, John (deceased), Abigail (deceasd), William (deceased) **. Sick 1-1862, with her spinal difficulty
Ramsey, George : Minnesota. Corresponded with Maj. Gen. H. S. Sanford, US Minister at Brussels 11-1862,
Randall's : Horace purchased a bottle of ale to try 5-1862.
Raymond, Avery : Horace bought a shad from him 5-1862. Lobster from him 7-1862.
Raymond, Mons. Augustave : balloonist at the Fair Grounds 9-1860
Raymond, John W. : Elected 3rd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Raymond, Samuel : of the Baptist Church. Spoke to the Sunday school classes
Reed, Charles H. : visited the Baxter's 7-1860. Horace bought coal from him 2-1862
Reed, G. H. & Co. : shop where Horace has an account.
Renoude, Mr. & Mrs. : Stamford. Guests of the Palmers during Conference 4-1860
Richards, Mrs. : called on Gussie and Horace 5-2-1860 , 8-1861. Injured by a runway horse 7-1862.
Richards, Mr. : Horace and Gussie visited 10-1861
Rider, Dr. - Horace got bushels of apples from him
Rider, George : has a team and Horace engages him to do some work for Father Griswold 11-1860.
Rittons : photographer where Harriet Wheeler and Gussie got the babies pictures taken 4-1862. George gets his picture taken before going to Bridgeport to Capt. Moore's company 8-1862
Robinson's Jewelry Store : Horace gets his clock cleaned and repaired there 5-1862. Horace left this silver pencil and pen holder there 6-1862. Horace had his watch cleaned 11-1862
Robinson, Rev. Mr. : pastor or 2nd Congregational Church, preached in the Baptist church on Thanksgiving and Gussie attended 11-28-1861. Read Washington's farewell address on the holiday 2-1862.
Rockwell, Mrs. Eli : Ridgebury CT. A widow in 1860. Horace Purdy lived with her when a boy. Visiting near Horace's house 5-7-1860 . Eli Rockwell (1805-1857). Both buried in Ridgebury Cemetery. Injured by a runaway horse in Danbury 7-1862
Rockwell, Mary : received a watch for bringing in the largest number of scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Roff, John : cried off from work at the shop : work was too hard 8-20-1860. Cook for Capt. Skinner, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Roff, Mr : his little girl came with Bell to watch the baby for Gussie11-1861
Rogers, Brother Charles : New York : came to visit the Griswolds 3-1860.
Rogers, Dwight : Horace and he exchanged revolvers on trial. His is smaller 11-1861
Rooney, John : youngest apprentice at the shop where Horace works 1860. Went to the bank for Horace to draw a check 2-1861. Almost enlisted in Capt. Moore's company 7-1862.
Rowan, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace and Gussie visit his store to see the Christmas toys 12-1860. Horace buys ale 4-1862
Rowan, John : sewing society meeting at his house 4-1861. Has been blind for years but went to New York to have his eyes operated on and his sight has improved. Horace and Gussie call on him 5-1862.
Rowan, Peter : builds stone wall for Horace with his man, Andrew Gould 4-1862
Ryan, Dr. : Horace attended the Methodist church in Washington where he preached 5-1861
Ryder, Joseph : went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862
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St. John, Dr. : Mother Griswold had a tooth extracted by him 12-1860. Gussie had one extracted 10-1862
St. John, Mr. : was drunk when he tried to give his speech during the Governor's visit 7-1862
Sanford, Charles : sold Horace a hat 6-1860
Sanford, Cynthia : daughter of Joel Sanford, married Jesse D. Stevens 2-1-1860
Sanford, Elias : Horace buys a pair of shoes in his shop 4-1862
Sanford, E. A. : at Starr's Arms Factory, Yonkers NY. Horace writes to him to get a position for George. 8-1862.
Sanford, Maj. Gen. H. S. : US minister resident at the court in Brussels. 11-1862
Sanford, Mrs. Theodore : sister of Robert A. Dikeman, soldier who died in Memphis TN.
Sanford, Rev. Mr. : a minister from Five Points in NY. Spoke about the mission there and a collection was taken up at church 7-20-1860. He also addressed several assembled Sunday Schools at the 1st Congregational Church
Sayers, Mr. : the cart man.
Sayers, Robert : brother of the cart man Sayers. Treasurer of the Danbury Cornet Band 1860. Mother Purdy attended the funeral of his child 7-1862.
Scofield,William J. : elected vice-president of the Sunday School Teachers 4-9-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 1-1861. Horace got a cherry tree scion to graft from him 4-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Scribner, David : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
Seeley, Aaron : his wife died 3-21-1862.
Seeley, Augustus : married Miss Hoyt 6-7-1860
Serene, Oscar : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Seymour, Thomas H. : running for Governor of CT 3-21-1860
Seymour, Old Mother : died 6-20-1862.
Shaw, Jacob : preacher from Redding preached at Horace's church.
Shepard, Frank : addressed the Republicans at Concert Hall 9-23-1860
Sherwood, Mrs. I. A. : widow in 1860. Attempted burglary of her home on Deer Hill 6-24-1860
Shuck, Louis : made and drank coffee with Horace at Fairfax VA 7-1861
Sidney, Mary : visited with her while in Canton CT 8-1860
Simpson, Bishop : preached at Conference in Stamford 4-1860
Skinner, Capt : meeting held to recruit for his company 8-1861
Skinner, B. F. : foiled a robbery by burglars and stabbed one of them 7-1860
Skinner, Frank : went on a scouting mission with Horace 7-1861
Skinner, Mr. : travels around introducing good literature and visited the Sabbath School. Studying for the ministry, preached in Horace's church. Is selling subscriptions to the Atlantic Monthly 12-1860.
Small, Charles : Horace buys a used baby carriage from him 11-1861. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. They received word that he had died 10-1862. Body came by train and funeral was 10-6-1862.
Smith's News Office - Horace paid for copies of the Theological Compendium 6-1862. Taken over by Mr. Swift 7-1862.
Smith, Henry I. : ran for post master 4-1861. Horace gave him an order for catechisms 6-1862
Smith, Isaac : had Father, Mother and Fanny Griswold to dinner 1-1860. Called on Father Griswold with Mr. Filly from Bloomfield 5-1862
Smith, Joseph : Ridgefield minister, guest preacher at the Danbury Church 6-1860
Smith, Mr. R. : prospective lodger in Horace Purdy's house 1860. Rented rooms from Horace until 1-1-1861
Smith, Richard : his father is buried from Horace's church 11-24-1861.
Smith, Walter Perry : his funeral held at home of his father-in-la.w 10-28-1860
Sniffins, Saul : at Hatters meeting, he was denied a card 7-1862.
Soule's Pills : the agent came by for payment for the pills he had left with Horace 2 years ago, and Horace returned the pills 6-1862.
Southmayd, George M. : Captain of the Wooster Guards. Used his hearse for R. Ae Dikeman's funeral procession to the cemetery. Resigned as Captain 3-2-1860. His shop burned 6-25-1860. Elected Captain of the 5th company, 11th regiment 9-1861. Stationed in Hartford 11-1861. Home on furlough 6-1862.
Spidell, Lt. Col : of Horace's regiment 7-1861
Sproat, Thomas : an Irishman, had a puppy for Mother Griswold 12-1860
Staples, Mr. & Mrs. : buried 4-19-1862
Starr & Barnum : shop where Father Griswold got manure and muck 11-1860. Where Horace got shavings 1-1861.
Starr & Smith : Horace ordered catachisms for the Sunday School through them 5-1862
Starr, 1st Lieut. : 23rd. Regiment, in Capt. Jenkins company, received sword and sash 10-1862.
Starr, Frederick : accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit 1-1861. Asked by Horace to take command of the Wooster Guards and he agreed with certain conditions 3-1861
Starr, George : Brother in the Church. Elected Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Horace built a cabinet for curiosities for his brother George at George Starr's shop 12-1860. Horace used George Starr's horses to collect ever greens for the church 12-1860. Sewing society meets at his house, 1861. Horace and Father Griswold obtained shavings from his shop 9-1861. Horace made a 'skit box : for George for Father Purdy 1-1862. Horace gave him a picture of George Purdy 9-1862. Horace went skating on his pond 1-1863.
Starr, Peter - Elected Assist. Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Choirmaster in 1860. collected evergreens with Horace and George Purdy for the church. They used George Starrs team. 12-1860. Offers a prize for the second most scholars brought to Sunday School 1-1861. Leads the Sunday School Teachers class 1861. Writes to Horace in Virginia 7-1861. Runs a news office. Visited Father Griswold with his wife 2-1863
Starr, Mrs. Daniel : called to see Gussie after the baby was born 9-1861
Stearns, Dr. : surgeon for Horace's military unit 5-1861
Stebbens, S. : gave Horace some cash and Horace gave him a check in exchange 4-1861
Stevens & Hoyt : store where Horace has an account. Horace ordered a pair of pants there. Bought 2 undershirts on credit 12-1860. Horace carried a bill from Mr. Crofut there to pay Horace's account 10-1861. One of the owners is Charles Stevens 4-1862
Stevens, Charles T. : wife died 2-13-1860. Tailor, made vest for Father Griswold, clothes for Horace. Brother in Horace's church 12-1860. In Horace's military unit and went to Hartford from New Haven to procure overcoats with Judah Crosby 4-1861. Horace orders vest 3-1862. Attended church with his bride (his third wife), Rev. John Crawford's daughter of Redding. Horace purchased blue flannel from him 11-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Stevens, Edward P. : apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860).Time was out 9-1861. Married Hattie Osborne 1-1-1862. Horace and shopmates attended his wife's funeral at the Disciples church 12-1862
Stevens, Jesse D. : married Cynthia Sanford (2-1-1860). Elected first Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Shopped where Horace works 7-1861. Claimed a block which Horace had claimed also 1-1862
Stevens, William : Englishman. Neighbor of Horace who was evicted by Sherriff. Gardner?
Stockwell, Mrs. : waited at her place in Canton CT to take the stage to Bloomfield 8-1860
Stone, Amos - Horace ordered beef from him 2-1862
Stone, Dea Oliver : Horace handed his tax list and Father Griswold's to him at his office 1860. Horace pays him his taxes 10-1862
Stone, John : his wife and her sister were injured by a runaway horse 7-1862.
Stone, Lieut. Col. Henry B. : As major, home on furlough 1-1862. 5th Regiment, killed in battle 8-1862. Wounded at Slaughter Mountain, taken prisoner, and died at Delavan Hospital in Charlottsville. Funeral sermon preached at the Baptist church 2-1863
Stone, Mr. : Baptist preacher exchanged places on a Sunday with Bro. Pegg 8-1861. Spoke at Concert Hall at the return celebration for Capt. Moore's company. Church remodeled and finished by 11-1861. Gave a lecture on the Army of the Potomac, 1-16-1862. His office used by Draft Board review exemption requests 1-1862. Spoke at Taylor funeral 2-1862. Visiting Europe 7-1862. Preached funeral sermon for Lieut. Col. Stone and Gussie and Horace attended 2-1863.
Stone, Mrs. : Horace hires her to clean the upstairs rooms for the new tenant, does the washing for Horace and Gussie 11-1862
Sutton, P. A. : there was an attempted burglary at his place on Deer Hill Ave. 6-23-1860
Swan, Elder - addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Swift, Mr. O H. : took over Smith's News Office . Selling Griswold's Family Salve on commission for Horace, 7-1862. Was a prisoner with Charles Mills in Richmond 10-1862. He and his wife leave Mr. Hurd's and rent 3 rooms from Horace 11-1862. He and his wife move out 3-1863.
Taylor, Anna : received a letter from George and it had a note for Horace requesting him to buy and send stamps to him 10-1862.
Taylor, Ferdinand : foreman at Orin Benedict's : make shop : in Bethel
Taylor, Henry : a soldier in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, died of typhoid fever in Annapolis Md. 1-1862. Corpse came on the train and he was buried from the Methodist Church 2-1862
Taylor, Herman : Bethel CT, cousin of Horace Purdy
Taylor, James S. : Horace looks for him to speak about the $400 Horac would like to borrow to pay off his note with Alfred Gregory
Taylor, Mary - cousin who died on 6-4-1862. Buried on 6-5-1862.
Tammany, Joseph : off at the Pahquiogue Finishing Shop (2-1860)
Thompson, Harry : buried 6-21-1860
Thompson, Dr. : truss maker in Danbury 8-1860. Horace bought a truss from him 3-1862.
Thumb, General Tom : exhibited in Danbury 11-1860.
Thompson, Mr. : acting chaplain in Capt. Moore's company, preached to the men in Bridgeport and preached at Bro. Miley's church there. 8-1862.
Tobias, Anna : married Mr. Williams in the Baptist Church, Jan. 1, 1860
Trip, the Purdy dog was attacked by dogs and died, was buried in the garden under the dwarf pear tree by the alley 3-1861
Trowbridge : member of the 38th New York and died of a fever in Washington was brought to Danbury for burial 9-1861
Tucker, Mr. : editor of the School Bell, visited the Sunday School 3-1862
Tweedy, Mayor : called on Horace in 5-1860 about assessment for new street
Underhill, Marianne - school mate of Gussie at Amenia Seminary. Wrote to Gussie 3-1863.
Valentine, Mr. : bought Father Griswold's place 11-25-1861. Horace spoke with him outside Horace's house 6-1862.
Vintz, Mr : (a German) member of Horace's church, died and left his family in poor shape 2-15-1861
VIntz, Mary : one of the Sunday School scholars. Horace hires her to nurse Gussie 9-1861
Vintz, Mrs. : spends the afternoon with Gussie 10-1861. Died 11-5-1861
Wakeley, George B. : lectured before the Young Men's Christian Association (1-1860)
Ward, Lewis A. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Warren, Mr. : rents rooms from Horace 3-1861, 8-1861. Had an accident with his axe and Horace dressed his wound 2-1862. Moved out 4-1862.
Warren, Rufus : Horacetakes a watch for him to a shop in Bridgeport, Blackman's 8-1862.
Warren, William : has enlisted and is at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport. Came home and took up his role as Assist. Librarian 8-1862. At camp with George and wrote a letter for George who was sick with fever 3-1863.
Washington, George : : the colored preacher : spoke at Horace's church to solicit funds to build a church for colored people 10-1860
Waters, Horace : and his singing children (pupils) performed in Danbury 10-1861
Waters, John : posted as camp guard with Horace at Camp McDowell 7-1861
Watson, Susan : visited Gussie and Horace 10-1860. Bought items for Gussie and Frank Boughton in New York 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds 1-1862.
Weber, Mr. : Hartford. Appointed chaplain of Horace's regiment by Gov. Buckingham 6-1861
Webb, Frank : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Webster, Daniel : Bloomfield, uncle of Gussie Purdy
Webster, Grandfather and Grandmother : mother and father of : Mother : Purdy. Grandparents of Gussie Purdy. Buried in the cemetery in Bloomfield.
Webster, Harry : Bloomfield, son of Daniel, cousin of Gussie Purdy
Weed, George : brought a letter from George at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport 8-1862.
Wheeler, Abel : husband of Harriet . His folks live in New Fairfield 8-1861. Horace orders wood from him to build a wood house 4 -1862. Helps Horace with the tin around the new chimney 6-1862. He joins the army and is in New Haven training 9-1862. He and his regiment, the 23rd, are in camp near Jamaica, Long Island 11-1862. His regiment is in Banks Division, stationed in New Orleans 2-1863.
Wheeler, Harriet Stevens - Married to Abel Wheeler. Had a son born 8-30-1861. Visits Abel in Brooklyn with Josie to see him off with his regiment 12-1862.
Wheeler, Jet : Harriet's cat died at the Griswolds. Was buried on 4-10-1860
Wheeler, Josie : daughter of Able and Harriet 4-1862.
Wheeler, William G. : was shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Horace submitted a card for him to the Hatters Society and received payment. Sold Horace some cider 11-1860. Visited Horace in camp in New Haven 5-1861
White, Colonel : Horace went ice skating on his pond 12-1860.
White, Charles H. : elected 2nd lieutenant of the 5th volunteer company
White, Nelson L. : delivered the opening address for the Fair 9-25-1860
White, Maria - Elected Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Presented with a pronouncing Bible with other officers and teachers of the School and is moving to Peekskill 3-1862.
White, Mother : Horace carried a chicken and a winter squash to her on his way to work 12-1860
White, Mrs. Cyrus : helped nurse Gussie 9-1861. Gussie and Hattie Wheeler visited her with the babies 11-1861. Visited Mother Griswold at Horace's 4-1862. Sewing Society meeting at her house 7-1862. Horace and Gussie with Hattie Mills 2-1863
White, Mrs. : she and her sister, Miss Horton, are tenants of the Griswolds 11-1861
The Wide Awakes : had torchlight processions in 6-1860
Wilcox, Augustus : an old hatter in Danbury, was hit by a train in Norwalk 2-1863
Wilcox, Mrs. : accompanied Mrs. Joseph Young to Horace's house when Mrs. Young picked up the pay for her husband.
Wilcox, Widow : lives on the corner near Horace, youngest son has small pox 3-1861
Wildman, Adoniram : Hiram : : buried 1-26-1860
Wildman, Edgar L. : had a political discussion with Horace 2-1861. Attended church with Horace in Washington DC 5-1861. Went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861
Wildman, E. E. : elected Captain of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861
Wildman, Emma : visited Horace with George Purdy 5-8-1860
Wildman, F. S. : Union meeting on the green in front of his shop 9-1861
Wildman, Lucy : received a silver cup for bringing in the second most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862. : Converted : 2-1862. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wildman 7-1862.
Wildman, Russell : president of the Juvenile Missionary Society
Wildman, Mrs. Russell : called on Horace and Gussie 7-1862
Williams, Rev. T : from Jefferson City, Missouri preached at Horace's church and asked for funds for a Methodist institute of learning
Wilson, James : visited with Horace and Gussie while they were in Bloomfield.
Wing, Mr. : from Goshen. Attended Horace's church. He spoke at a prayer meeting : 12-1860
Wise, Mr. : gave Horace some vegetable plants 5-1860. Horace and Gussie went to get a plant from him 10-1860
Witherspoon, William : brought pepper seed to Horace 5-17-1860. He and Horace treated the shop because of his and Horace's new babies 10-1861. Elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1862. Horace got cabbage plants from him and gave him some lettuce plants 5-1862. Horace sold him a tree 11-1862. Works with Horace at the shop and Horace gave him some vinegar 3-1863.
Wood, Mayor Fernando : of New York, spoke in Danbury 3-21-1860
Wood, Mr. : has shop where Horace looked at picture frames 12-1860
Wood, Mrs. : formerly Frances Doane
Woodford, Mr. : jeweler with store in Danbury. Repaired Horace's watch. Mr. Bailey works for him
Woodruff, Brother George W. : Waterbury - Preached in Horace's church in place of Bro. Pegg 1-1861. Also preached 2-1863.
Woolley, Brother : preached in Ridgefield in 1859. Stationed in Norwalk in 1860. Wife died in Norwalk, 5-1860. Late chaplain in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers under Gen. Burnside in North Carolina. Preached in Horace's church. He is lecturing and taking up collections to procure chaplains : tents , books and good reading matter for the soldiers 5-1862
Wooster Light Guards : drilled in Danbury. Spent 3 months fighting in the war. Disbanded by 11-1861
Wright's Paint Shop : where Horace buys paint 7-1862.
Wright, Mrs. Louise : Gussie wrote to her, an old school mate 3-1863.
Wylie, Mrs : funeral 4-29-1860
Young, Joseph : elected 3rd Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Works in the shop with Horace, 7-1862. Visited Horace then went over to Granville Ave. to visit his lady, Mary Prior. Got a military exemption, 8-1862. Married 9-17-1862. Visited Horace with his wife; picked up and delivered Horace's letters 10-1862. Went to New York so his wife brought his chits to Horace so Horace could take care of them on payday. 12-1862.
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APRIL 01 THURSDAY - Pleasant but a little cooler. I have worked in the shop. I mailed for Gussie a letter to her sister Harriet in New Haven. I received a letter from George. He has left Yonkers on account of Mr. Waring changing from fur to wool hatting. He is now boarding at 74 Claremont Avenue in Brooklyn and working for Prentice. He asks if his name is alright on the list here so he can vote. I wrote a reply and mailed it saying that he is alright and we want him here if possible. I also dropped a line to Henry Day (who bought my store in New York) and enclosed an application to the Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford to make his life insurance policy payable to me in case of his death, the policy for which I hold as security for his notes given in payment for my store. I sent it for he and his wife to sign jointly as the policy is in favor of his wife. I bought a shad at 20 cents per pound for the first time this season. It was a North Carolina shad. While in the street, Dr. Brown told me that $5.00 would be given to George if he would come home to vote. I came home and wrote another letter to him stating the fact. Charles Hayes, our boarder, gave Gussie $13.00 towards his last month's board. APRIL 02 FRIDAY - I have worked as usual in the shop. It commenced raining about 6 o'clock this evening. Joseph R. Hawley spoke this evening for the Republicans at Concert hall. Victor Benedict was at the meeting and after Hawley stood up and made an open declaration of Republican principles, denouncing the sham democracy of the present day and stating that if his life was spared until next Monday, he should vote for impartial or Negro suffrage. The meeting closed at 10 o'clock when I walked up West Street with Marshall West. Edmund Allen offers me $3,000 for my place. APRIL 03 SATURDAY - Pleasant. I have worked in the shop. Rheumatism is troubling me considerably, but so far I have kept at work. In the evening, I attended the Republican Caucus at Concert Hall. We nominated for representatives, Walter Bartram and John Tweedy. Henry Fanton, the grocer, ran for a time ahead of all the others. Perry, E. S. Davis, L. Brewster, and several others had a respectable number of votes for a time. After the caucus, a large number went up to L. J. Jackson's to present him with a picture of the first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln in the presence of his cabinet ' size 25x40 in walnut and gilt with cross bands and ornamental corners. It is a fine thing; price, $65.00. I did not go up but saw the picture at Swift's earlier in the evening. I bought a dozen oranges of S. Holmes, corner of Main and Liberty Streets and came home. APRIL 04 SUNDAY - Cool. At noon and a portion of the P.M., we had snow squalls. Aside from this, the sun shone brightly. Father Griswold preached this forenoon. Gussie went to hear him and I stayed homer with Georgie. She came home in time to let me go to Sunday School. After school, I came home. I feel miserable with rheumatism. About 6 o'clock P.M., Susan Brayman called to see Gussie. Later in the evening, Henry Hinman came in to give Gussie Mrs. Stone's address. She then wrote to her to see if she would come to help clean house. She wrote to Southbury where we last knew her to be. APRIL 05 MONDAY - Pleasant. Election Day. George came home by the morning train from Brooklyn. I met him at the train. I borrowed John Tweedy's horse and took him with his traveling bag up home. From there, I took him to the Court House where we both voted. We then went up to the Post Office and then we came home to dinner. At the Court House, I bought 10 Colorado pens for 25 cents. I gave George 5 of them. Just before dinner, I had a talk with Father Griswold about selling my home. He advises me to do so if Edmund Allen will take it at $3,000. If so, he promises to build me another place which will cost $2,000. I went down to the polls again in the P.M. Later in the P.M., I met George uptown. I gave him the $5.00 promised to defray expenses coming home to vote and will get it again from John Tweedy or Dr. Brown. I saw Henry Day who also came home to vote. I went to Norwalk with George and Day to talk with them and returned again on the evening train. I let George take my N.Y. & N. H. railroad commutation ticket at Norwalk to see if he could use it and thereby save $1.30. When I came home, I was in a bad condition from the rheumatism. When I got home, I found John Bouton at the house waiting to see me to make out an estimate of a house as I am thinking of building if I sell my house. When he left and I tried to eat a little, I retired, feeling about used up. APRIL 06 TUESDAY - Pleasant. I got up feeling miserable. On my way to the shop, I called at the Post Office and Dr. Brown gave me the $5.00 I advanced yesterday to George. I tried to work at the shop but could not and had to give up and come home. On my way home, I stopped to see Edmund Allen. He is still in earnest about buying my house, though I have not yet set the price. I bought ## dozen lemons and when I got home, I made some hot lemonade for my cold. In the P.M., I drew up a plan for the house Father Griswold contemplates building for me if I sell the one I am now living in. The result of the election yesterday was the election Walter Bartram as our representative. John tweedy our other one, was defeated by only two votes, which gave it to Dr. James Baldwin, the Democratic nominee. Our majority (republican) can only be figured at. We elected our Governor Marshall Jewell and have a majority in both branches of the legislature. Bill for back dues for the Hatters' Association sent me by the Secretary, Edward Coday - $2.00. I did not pay it. APRIL 07 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant and warm with the exception of 2 or 3 showers which were short thought it rained quite hard. I am feeling better and have worked all day in the shop. John McNamee called the shop this P.M. to raise the price of finishing velvet hats. We voted to raise them 50 cents per dozen where they were not pounced before coming to us. Mr. Crofut declared that he could not give it and sell the hats in the same market as the Jersey manufacturers and said that if we insisted on having the advance, we could get up what we had out and then stop. This effected a reconsideration of the vote which resulted in going to work at our old prices, viz, $2.50 for all coarser than No. 5 and $3.00 for No. 5 and all finer. While we were at tea about 7 o'clock, Henry Hinman came in and sat with us until I went into the street. While in the street, I saw John Bouton while in Swift's store. I gave him the plan of the house I drew yesterday to estimate the cost of building. The body of Mrs. Clark, the last of those destroyed in the Kohanza disaster was found yesterday about midway between the lower railroad bridge and the factory pond below. After coming from the street, I went over to see Robert Cocking about the pieces of glass he wants to buy at my old store in New York now occupied by Henry Day. While over there, Mrs. Cocking poured a glass of wine for Robert and me. Before retiring, I wrote a dunning letter to George Quien for the $2.25 he owes me for framing a testimonial. APRIL 08 THURSDAY - Pleasant excepting a shower in the P.M. As I went to work this morning, I mailed the letter I wrote last night to George Quien. I have had work all day in the shop. Gussie has been down to Susan Brayman's to have her help her make some shirts for me. Susan came home with about 5 ## o'clock and stayed to tea. She found Mother up to Mother Griswold's visiting. She came down to make us a visit, but Gussie being gone, she went up there. After tea, Gussie went up home with Mother and got George's clean clothes for me to take to the city tomorrow. While she was after them, John Bouton came in to give me an estimate on building a house which father Griswold thinks of building for me. I went downtown with John. Before returning, I called on Ed Allen and offered my place for $3,000 with the privilege of staying until next spring before giving possession. He is to think of it and let me know. APRIL 09 FRIDAY - I have been to New York. I expected to have some money from Henry Day on the note due yesterday but the person from whom he expected the money is dangerously ill and he could not under the circumstances get it. I collected from Benjamin Ryder, $1.35 for a sample frame I made for him. I called on Tibbels about the bookkeeper's situation for William Hayes. It looks doubtful about his securing it. I also called at Gilbert Bennett's in Pearl Street near Fulton to collect $.92 balance due for framing a picture of his factory at Georgetown, but he not being in I did not get it. I brought home Egbert Gilbert's looking glass and delivered after tea. I got the money, $3.25, which Day told me to put in my pocket towards what he owes me. I brought home two bananas. I bought for the Sunday School 9 Judd's Lessons for every Sunday in the year. APRIL 10 SATURDAY - Pleasant. I worked in the shop until about 4 P.M., then came by way of Griffing's Coal Office and paid him an old coal bill which has been standing since October 1867. The amount with interest was $43.60 which I paid to balance the account. I also gave his son, Charlie, $20.00 on account. I then went down to the Pawn Brokers and bought a quart of oysters. From there I went down to Albert Sherwood (who keeps the jail) to see if he could cash an order for me, the amount being $17.00. He could not do it. I went to market in the evening. APRIL 11 SUNDAY - The day has been pleasant thought this evening there is an appearance of a storm. I went down to Sunday School at noon, returning with Georgie after the session. Gussie stayed to communion in the P.M. After tea, we went up near father Griswold's barn to look at the ground where he thinks of building a house for me if I should sell mine. Gussie then went over to Robert Cocking's to see his wife who is sick. We both stayed at home in the evening. APRIL 12 MONDAY - I worked in the shop until about 4 P.M., then having done all I could get, I came home, stopping on the way at Jones & Hoyt to see about sending Henry Day's life policy to Hartford to have it made payable to me in case of his death. Mr. Jones not being in, I concluded to defer it until he gets home. He is expected this evening. Before tea, I did a little towards cleaning out my cellar. I attended teachers' Meeting in the evening. After the meeting, I did some marketing and came home. APRIL 13 TUESDAY - Pleasant. I had work in the shop until a little after dinner when I finished and came home. On my way home, I left henry Day's life insurance policy at Jones' office to have it sent to Hartford to have it made payable to me in case of his death. When I came home, I changed a part of my clothing and took a walk back into the street and up Balmforth Avenue to see Widow Leach's hose which has been offered for sale at $3,700. I came home to tea about 6 o'clock. Sister Harriet Purdy called about 6 o'clock and stayed to tea. After tea, I went over to Mr. Pond's for a small bottle of ink which he gave to me. Louise also took teas with us, Mother Griswold's folks being away. Gussie and Louise went in the evening to a temperance lecture in our church. It is a jubilee with the temperance organizations here. After the lecture, I believe that they are to have a festival at their hall over benedict & Nichols' store. I locked the house and went down to the Post Office, called at Swift's store for a few minutes and came home, walking up West Street with Luther Potter. APRIL 14 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant. I have had work all day in the shop. After tea, John Bouton and wife called, he to see Father Griswold about building a wood house. Frank stayed with Gussie while John and I went into the street to do a little marketing. APRIL 15 THURSDAY - Pleasant, though it froze some last night. I have worked all day in the shop. Came home with the headache. Mother Griswold having company to help her quilt, Gussie was there to tea. So Charlie Hayes and I went up to tea also. I not fully able to go into the street, Gussie did all the marketing. I lent Charles Hayes $2.00 until next Tuesday. The 'Aurora Borealis' was very luminous this evening, covering the whole heavens. There seemed to be a center directly over my head from which it radiated in flashing streaks. There was a similar wonder before the War of 1861 to 1865. Whether this is an omen of another dire calamity or not, I cannot say, but it is truly wonderful. John Bouton and his carpenters today commenced building Father Griswold's woodhouse. APRIL 16 FRIDAY - Pleasant and warm. I had work in the shop until a little after noon when I came home, stopping on the way to get Henry Day's life insurance policy which Jones sent to Hartford to be made payable to me in case of Day's death. This I hold as security for the $600.00 which he owes me for my store which I sold him in New York. I cut the edges of my door yard walks and raked them off this P.M. After tea, George Fenner called and I went with him to see Mr. Pond about his boy (Fenner) entering school next term. Mr. Pond was not at home so I went with George to Borough Hall on White Street to see him. When I returned from the street, I found John Brayman at the house for a call. Before retiring, I went up and showed Henry Day's life insurance policy (which I have been having made over to me) to Father Griswold. APRIL 17 SATURDAY - No work the shop. Before breakfast, I went down and mailed a letter to Henry Day 68 Carmine Street, New York. Before coming home, I bought a hoop for Georgie for 15 cents. After breakfast, I went down to the shop. Cyrus White cashed my account so that I could come home and wait until be paid home. I spent the forenoon in trimming my apple trees. I took the noon train and went to Georgetown to get 82 cents from Edwin gilbert, the balance due me for framing the photo of his factory. He showed me around his factories where I saw for the first time, I saw wire pulling, misc. cloth weaving, hair curling and glue making. I took the next up train arriving in Danbury again at 4 o'clock. Harriet Purdy was on the train going down on her way to New York. She left one of her bundles with me to bring down with me the next time I go to the city. I finished trimming my trees before night. I stayed home in the evening and let Gussie go to the market. I rained before dinner and until about 1 o'clock. It was a refreshing shower without thunder. Pleasant again in the P.M. and in the evening. APRIL 18 SUNDAY - Pleasant and warm, the finest day we have yet had. I went down to Sunday School and returned after the session with Georgie. Harriet Mills came home with Gussie to tea. While we were at tea, Father came in for a visit. After tea, Georgie and I took a walk, stopping a few moments sat Clark Beers on Montgomery Street, thence through Stevens Street, stopping at Mr. Francis' new house and going through it with Mr. Francis. The on our way home in West Street, I stopped at Mr. Swift's gate and talked with him a short time. Our old preacher, Mr. William Hill, preached this morning and evening. I did not hear him, not being on time this morning and Gussie went this evening. I stayed home with Georgie. APRIL 19 MONDAY - Before breakfast I wrote and mailed a letter to Henry Day about a small looking glass in an oak frame for Clark Beers, also a gilt oval with an eagle top center ornament for Mr. Swift. Went to the shop, but there being no work, I came home and spent the day by commencing gardening. I planted peas, two rows of potatoes and two rows of onions. I forked over my asparagus bed and uncovered strawberry plants. Also cleaned out our rain water hogshead. In the evening, I returned for Father Griswold a pair of hedge shears and went to market. I brought for Father Griswold from the Jeffersonian Office a lot of printed circulars for distribution to his preachers on the south Long Island district, giving his appointments for 3 months to come. It has been very much like summer today, a little muggy in the morning but hot through the day. I bought ingredients for grafting wax. APRIL 20 TUESDAY - No shop work. Gussie and I cleaned the front chamber. I made grafting wax, and bought a small tub for whitewash for Mr. Pond and myself. I spaded garden enough to plant my 'Champion of England' peas. Towards night, it showed signs of rain. About 5 ## o'clock, it commenced to rain a little. It acted more like April showers than a settled rain. Gussie, Louise and Susan Brayman went in the evening to the downtown school exhibition at Concert Hall. I stayed at home with Georgie. APRIL 21 WEDNESDAY - It rained hard last night. Sunshine and showers this forenoon, but pleasant in the P.M. I had work in the shop until after 3 P.M. I came home by way of the jail to see the keeper, Mr. Sherwood, about $17.00 he owes Henry Day which Day turned out to me. Sherwood has not yet received his pay from the County. When he does, he will pay me. Before tea, I set out in place of where our old ones died some strawberry plants. I went to market in the evening. Gussie went to Sewing Society at Saul Bailey's. Louise stayed with Georgie while I was in the street. I got my hair cut before coming home. Harry Ledger's remains were today brought from Norwalk and buried. APRIL 22 THURSDAY - Pleasant but cool. I went to the shop in the morning, but there being no work, came home, stopping at the Post Office and talked for some time with Dr. Brown, the Postmaster, about the prospect of his being reappointed as Postmaster. After dinner, I started to see Henry Hurd about the order about I have from Henry Day to collect $6.72 from him but did not find him at the shop. I then went to the Bartram & Fanton Sewing Machine Factory to see if they could pay me the $5.00 from George Brockett, but they could not pay off yet, and therefore, I could get no money there. From there, I went to the shop and made arrangements for Ed Hunniston to draw my money on Saturday if I am not there. I then went up home to see Father who is about sick and gave him the ## pound of tobacco that Harriet left with me for him. I got around home about 6 o'clock. In the evening, I went to market. Before coming home, I saw Henry Hurd and collected $6.72 which I put in my pocket as he desired and endorsed the same on his note of $300.00 which was due on the 8th inst. I stopped a few moments in Concert Hall to see the velocipede riders. APRIL 23 FRIDAY - Pleasant. I have been to New York. I saw the Olympic Theater on fire. It was so extinguished that no outward signs of a fire were left visible. I brought home a looking glass in an oak frame for Clark Beers and delivered it before coming home to my tea. I also brought the 8x10 gold oval (national design) for Swift which he ordered some time ago ' price to the trade, $2.50. The oak frame for Beers was $2.00. I am to bring him an arch top gold looking glass next week when I think he will pay for both. I came to Norwalk on the 3: 45 train which gave me about an hour at Norwalk. I wanted to see Charles Purdy who works at the lock factory, but the factory was closed when I got there. APRIL 24 SATURDAY - Pleasant and warm. No work in the shop. In the forenoon, I dug up two dwarf pear trees which were dead in my yard and tore out the sink upstairs and plastered up the hole through which the waste pipe ran. After dinner, I went down to the shop, but Ed Hunniston, who I had requested to draw my pay for me had gone. So I came home and spent the remainder of the day in whitewashing upstairs. In the evening, I went to market and brought home a 3 lb. shad. O. H. Swift paid me for frames I made for him; the balance due me was $8.53. I received a note from Sigler Brothers, 131 and 133 Mercer Street, New York requesting me to pay a bill which was enclosed ' amount $10.15. My account says only $7.16. I tried to buy a key to match the one belonging to the outside door at the foot of the stairs, but could not get one. Gussie went to the milliners for her hat, but it did not suit her, so she went over to Mrs. Bradley's and they together trimmed it over again. While she was over there about 10 o'clock, we had a thunder shower. APRIL 25 SUNDAY - Pleasant but windy and cooler than yesterday. I went to church in the morning. The presiding elder, Brother Osborne, preached. After Sunday School, I came home. After tea, Gussie went to the funeral of Widow Minor, who was before marriage, Eliza White. Father came down this P.M. with a letter for me to take to New York next time I go to Harriet with $2.00 enclosed. I am to leave it at Mr. Bogle's store, 83 Barclay Street. Just before evening meeting, I took a walk over to John Bouton's. I returned in time to attend church. Brother Crawford preached. APRIL 26 MONDAY - I went to the shop in the morning, but there was no work. I took a ride part way to Brookfield with Luther Potter to get a melodeon. The day has been pleasant and warm and I enjoyed it much. I took a letter from the office for Charles Hayes from Charles Purdy from South Norwalk. I then came home and spent the remainder of the day working in my garden. I planted beets and vegetable oyster. I also set out two rows of strawberry plants and dug a part of the flower borders. While we were at tea, Mrs. Bradley came in. Gussie gave her some flower plants. I helped her carry them home and then went to market. I took a letter from the office from Fanny from New haven where she has gone to help Harriet move into her new house. APRIL 27 TUESDAY - Pleasant and warm. I have worked all day in the shop. Before tea, I dug over and raked the flower mound in front of the house. As soon as this was done, John Gray came for some strawberry plants. I helped him dig them before taking my tea. Gussie cleaned the room which our tenants used for a kitchen upstairs. I stayed at home in the evening and let Gussie go to market. I sent the letter by her to mail which Father brought down Sunday afternoon for me to take to Mr. Bogle's store in New York next time I go to the city. The letter is for Harriet and he enclosed $2.00. It being uncertain about when I should go, I sent it by mail. I also sent by her a root of horse radish to be left at Mr. Holmes' store for Widow Fred Starr. I promised it to her last evening. Thunder and lightning during the evening, and at 10 o'clock as we were retiring, it commenced raining. APRIL 28 WEDNESDAY - A beautiful day. The rain last night was light. I went to the shop this morning, and finished off the remainder of a dozen hats. There being no more to do, I came home, stopping on the way for some sugar and a small piece of lime to finish whitewashing what was our tenant's kitchen upstairs. Before dinner, I went over to Mrs. Maddon's to do some grafting for her. She for the last two years has been wanting me to do it. I grafted three trees for her, putting in 38 scions in 18 stocks. I finished for her about 3 P.M. I then did my whitewashing upstairs, after which, I spaded up a piece of my garden for a bed in which I put parsnips, carrots and a few radishes. It was about dark when I finished. Charles Purdy came up from Norwalk today and called for Charles Hayes while he was at tea. I stayed at home in the evening and let Gussie go to market. APRIL 29 THURSDAY - Stormy. It rained hard most of the day until about 4 P.M. I went to the shop in the morning, but there being no work, I came as far as the Post Office where I sat and talked with Dr. Brown until the mail came and then I came home. I finished grafting for Mrs. Maddon in the P.M. She paid me $1.20 for what I did. After this, I put up frame work for my grape vines. I set out some cabbage stumps. In the evening, I went to market. APRIL 30 FRIDAY - A heavy frost this morning. Mr. Pond and myself have been to New York today. I went for the gold looking glass frame for Clark Beers, but it was not done. I went with Mr. Pond to A. T. Stewart's and other places for a carpet. He finally bought of Stewart. He bought 50 singing books, 'Love Garden' of Mason, wallpaper of Ruckle & Trainque, 83 Sixth Avenue; also 60 feet of gilt molding, one inch wide for ceilings in place of bordering for wall paper, this I bought of Grayson in elm Street, near Browne. We took dinner at eh St. Charles Hotel. Brother George Starr was on the train coming from the National Sunday School Convention at Newark, New Jersey. Fanny was also in the train from Norwalk, coming from New Haven where she has been helping Harriet to move.
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Benjamin Ryder
Borough Hall
Brookfield CT
Brother Crawford
Brother Osborne
Charles Griffing
Charles Hayes
Charles Purdy
Charles Starr
Concert Hall (Danbury)
Cyrus White
Dr. Brown (postmaster)
Dr. E. A. Brown
Dr. James Baldwin
Edmund Allen
Edward Davis
Egbert Gilbert
Father Griswold
Father Purdy
George (Georgie) Purdy
George Brockett
George Fenner
George Purdy
George Quien
George Starr
Governor Marshall Jewell
Griffing's Coal Office
Gussie Purdy
Harriet Griswold Wheeler Stevens
Harriet Mills
Harriet Purdy
Hatters' Association
Henry Crofut
Henry Day
Henry Hinman
Henry Hurd
Henry Ledger
Jeffersonian (newspaper)
John Bouton
John Grey
John McNamee
Jones and Hoyt
Joseph Hawley
Kohanza Dam
Liberty Street
Marshall West
Montgomery Street
Mother Griswold
Mother Purdy
Mrs. Burr Bradley
Mrs. Mary Stone?
Nathan Pond
New Haven (Conn.)
O. H. Swift
Republican Party
Robert Cocking
Saul G. Bailey
Stevens Street Danbury
Susan Brayman
Tibbel's Bookstore (NY)
Tweedy Family
Victor Benedict
Walter Bartram
West Street Danbury
White Street (Danbury)
William Francis
Yonkers NY
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Horace Purdy Journals
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Purdy and wife Gussie lived in Danbury, CT where they owned a house with tenants and were active members of the church. In 1860, Purdy began keeping a diary. His political leanings appear to have been Republican but there was much political activity among both parties in the run-up to the local elections of 1860. Purdy reports on the activities of the Wide Awakes and it appears likely that he belonged to the group but he did not explicitly state that he was a member. He was in the Wooster Light Guards militia company and appeared to have been the secretary. Gussie and Horace socialize frequently with Gussie's parents, Mrs. and Father Griswold who was prominent in the regional church [Methodist?]. Purdy works in a hat shop and is busiest in the Winter and frequently suffers from headaches. He also works in his vegetable garden in the spring growing strawberries, lima beans, etc. In 1860, his father-in-law who travels to Ohio for the "General Conference."
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Purdy joined the 1st Connecticut which was a 3-month enlistment regiment and was organized at Hartford in 1861. It served in the defenses of Washington, D.C. until it was used in an advance on Vienna and Falls Church, VA from June until July 1861. It saw action in the Battle of Bull Run on July 21 and was mustered out of service on July 31, 1861.
After his term of service, Purdy returns to Danbury where he eventually transitions from being a hat finisher to selling insurance. Purdy reports on the minutia of his day, the weather and reports on political machinations with occasional editorial embellishments.
The following persons figure into the diaries:
Allen, Charles : Capt. Skinner's waiter, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal, 12-1861
Allen, George B. : Wooster Guards took up a collection to give to him (2-1860) Horace walks with him on his way home. Was elected 2nd Corporal of the Wooster Guards, 3-9-1860. Attends church in New Haven with Horace 4-1861
Allen, Mr. : neighbor to the north of Horace. His little boy's foot was severely injured while he helped Violet Pine chop wood. Dr. William Bennett, home on furlough, treated the wound 3-1863.
Ambler, Granville : Delivered the beef bought from Jacob Fry to Horacee 12-1862.
Anderson, Emily : visited the Griswolds and attended evening class with them and Horace 1-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit her with their babies, 11-1861. Horace and Gussie took a walk and visited 7-1862.
Anderson, Harris : went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861. Horace shared his rubber blanket with him (no tents) on the march to Falls Church 7-1861
Andrews, Charles : part owner of Andrews & Ives store
Andrews, George : his Baptist son-in-law from New Jersey, Mr. Hill, preached at Horace's church
Andrews & Ives : Horace buys a cradle at this store 9-1861. Horace ordered drain tiles 11-1861
Armstrong, John - bought a roll of Griswold's salve (1860)
Ashly, Mr. : editor of the Jeffersonian. Horace takes some of George 's letters to him, to print excerpts of them in the Jeffersonian 12-1862, 1-1863. Took some excerpts from David Mills letters 3-1863.
Atlantic Hotel : Bridgeport. Horace and Gussie have dinner there 9-1862.
Averrill, Roger - Lawyer : wife died 2-13-1860. Presenter of a flag to Capt. Southmayd's company, 11th regiment at the ceremony 11-1861. As Lieut. Gov., presented swords and sashes to officers of Capt. Moore's company 8-1862.
Bacon, Dr. : preacher in New Haven at one of the churches on the Green 4-1861
Bailey's Circus : appears in Danbury 4-1862
Bailey, Ebenezer : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-20-1860. He died 7-25-1860 and the funeral was the next day at the Disciples Church.
Bailey, Montgomery - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Bailey, Mr. : jeweler who works in Mr. Woodford's store.
Bailey, S. G. : elected 1st lieutenant of the 5th Volunteer company, 9-1861
Baldwin, Dwight M. : married Susan Holmes 10-30-1860. He is an habitual drinker
Ball, Mr : a mason working for Father Griswold. He plastered the chimney in Horace's sink room 7-1862
Banks, William : requests a Hatters Society card. A special Hatters Society meeting refuses him 11-1862.
Barnum, Eben - with 11th regiment. His baby died, and
Barnum, Edward : Horace gave him a picture of George 9-1862. Distributing the Sunday School Advocate for the Sunday School 10-1862
Barnum, Louisa : Gussie visited her with Cousin Mary Purdy 11-1862
Barnum, P. T. : rumor that he is interested in a circus that appeared in Danbury 7-1860
Barnum, Smith : son William died 9-18-1861
Barnum, Thomas : shop proprietor. He sold apples to Horace. Called on Horace and they went over to look at Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Horace called to see if he wanted a shop at the Pahquioque 7-1862.
Barnum, Mrs. Thomas : Gussie visited with her 1-1862.
Bartram, Mr. & Mrs. : they visited Father Griswold. He is a brother in the Church. Abel Wheeler borrowed his team to take Gussie and his wife, Harriet to church after their confinements 10-1861
Bartram, Sarah : Elected Assist. Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860
Baxter, Mr. Moses & Mrs. : paid an evening visit to Horace and Gussie (3-1860). Mr. Baxter helped Horace fix his well 5-1860. They lived across the street from Horace. Horace : boarded : with them while Gussie was in Essex during June and July of 1860. Mrs. Baxter visited Horace and Gussie 1-1861. Mr.
Baxter put new hoops on some barrels for Horace 10-1861. Horace hires Moses Baxter to help build his stone wall 4-1862 and build his w ood house 5-1862. Horace brought Mrs. Baxter some crab apples. 9-1862. He built a bridge over a ditch for Horace 9-1862. Horace borrows his wheel barrow 11-1862.
Beach, Mrs. : engaged by Horace to help with Fall cleaning.
Beard, Deacon : trial of mowing machines held at his place just west of the village 6-1860
Beardsley, Mrs. : an old friend of Mother Purdy. Horace and family visited her while George was stationed in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Beatty, Mr. : drove Harriet home from the train 5-1860
Beattys, Caroline : married 9-1861
Bedell, Elizabeth : friend of Gussie Purdy, from Hempstead Long Island NY. Engaged to Henry Mead.
Bedient, Oliver : postmaster's clerk 8-1862.
Beers, Anna : died 3-26-1861
Beers, Brother J. Clark : Secretary of the Juvenile Missionary Society. Was made life member of the Parent Missionary Society. He was elected Assist. Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Comes to get cradle, they are taking care of Josie Wheeler while Harriet is in New Haven 10-1862
Benjamin, George : Shopped : employed with Horace. 8-1860
Benedict & Nichols' store where Horace shops. Horace bought drain tiles to cross the street 11-1861. Had some pork ground, 1-1862. Horace and Gussie bought carpet there 9-1862.
Benedict, Charles : shop owner with residence on Deer Hill. Took in the Widow Phillips : family when their house burned, 4-19-1860. A child of his died of dysentery 8-2-1860.
Benedict, Cyrus
Benedict, Henry : buried 7-5-1862.
Benedict, Victor : elected president of the Hat Finishers Society 1-1862
Benedict, Edgar : sold Horace some London Porter (2-1860)
Benedict, Orin : proprietor of : make shop : in Bethel.
Benedict, Starr : owned house at lower end of Main St. which is rented by John Carpenter. Had a small fire there 3-1862.
Benedict, Thomas : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Bennetts : Horace bought some butter and salt at this shop, the first trade he made there 6-1862.
Bennett, Charles : store owner. Horace bought some composition for sealing cider bottles 11-1860. There was a fire in his store 2-5-1861. Ran for post master 4-1861
Bennett, Curtis : Horace brings pictures to be framed to him 9-1862.
Bennett, Dr. E. P. : Horace got lettuce plants from him 5-1860, used his hay cutter 6-1860. Chased the burglars on Deer Hill Ave, 6-23-1860. His property extends to William St. Treating small pox cases 3-1861. Examined Horace and gave him a certificate of exemption from the draft 8-1862.
Bennett, Mrs. Nathan : injured by a runaway horse 7-1862
Bennett, Dr. William : son of Dr. Bennett of Deer Hill Ave. He helped chase the burglars on Deer Hill Ave. 6-1860 Surgeon, home on furlough from the 5th regiment, treated Mr. Allen's son's injury. Took a package from Horace for George back to the 17th regiment Horace wrote to him about George 3-1863
Berry, Brother : Horace walked with him from Bennett's store.
Betts, Captain James A. : 5th Regiment. Home on furlough, 1-1862, was taken prisoner, released and home on furlough 8-1862.
Betts, James - As 2nd Lieut. With Capt. Jenkins company, 23rd Regiment, received sword and sash 10-1862
Betts, Philander : elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861. He works in the shop with Horace. Family is sick and he is asked to stay away from the shop until they are not contagious 3-1861
Bevans, George R. : expelled member of Horace's military unit. Bought cap and axe that had been used by George Eddy. He intends to act as Pioneer in the Bridgeport Washington Guards.
Bienneville : steamer that took Horace's regiment to Washington D.C. It departed from Long Wharf in New Haven. 5-9-1862 was the first anniversary of that departure.
Bigelow, Mrs. : cousin of Abel Wheeler
Bixbee, Major : commanded skirmish drill one morning 7-1861
Blackman's : shop in Bridgeport where Horace takes a watch 8-1862.
Blissard, Jacob : his wife died 7-14-1860. Sick in camp hospital in Roach's Mills, Virginia 6-1861
Board of Relief : Horace went before it and got $400 on his place transferred to Alfred Gregory who holds Horace's mortgage for that much 1-1862
Bogle, Mr. : owns a boarding house in Brooklyn where Harriet Purdy is staying 3-1863.
Bombshell Block : new hat block at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 5-1862.
Booth, D. B. : executed some papers for Horace 3-1863.
Boughton, Anna : daughter of Louisa. Sick with fever 11-1861, sick 8-1862
Boughton, Frances (Frank) : cousin of Horace and Gussie. Wife of John, had a baby boy 11-11-1862.
Boughton, John : Cousin. Went to tea at Horace's parents while his wife was in Norwalk, 6-1860. Horace visited his house 6-1862, and visited with Frank since he wasn : t at home. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, with George Purdy, 8-1862.
Boughton, Louisa : aunt to Horace and Gussie. Her sister Betsey died in the poor house 4-12-1861. Looking for rooms to rent and rents rooms next door to Horace 11-1861. Moved from Gregory's house near Horace to stay with Frank Boughton, 10-1862.
Boughton, Mary : daughter of Louisa and cousin of Horace. Sick with typhoid fever 9-1861
Boughton, Marvin : with his wife visited Abel Wheeler when Horace was visiting. Went with Abel up to New Fairfield to pick whortle berries
Boughton, Susan : visited Mother Griswold 11-1860.
Bowers, Mr. : hired Hiram Crofut for patent roofing (3-1860)
Bradley, David - Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. Brother of George Bradley. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862.
Bradley, Frederick : married Isabelle Bussing 3-28-1860. Health poor in 7-1860. Horace gets blacking for him to sell since he can : t work in the shop 8-1860. While working in the shop : paid James Hagan's fine and the shop voted it back to him the next day.
Bradley, George : apprentice sent by Abel Parsons to build Horace's sink room chimney 6-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, 8-1862. Brother of David Bradley
Bradley, Medad : died 12-16-1862.
Bradley, William B. : Burr : : gathered pea brush with Horace 5-1860. Funeral for his 1 yr. 9 mo. old boy, 7-26-1860. Rode up to the water works dam with Horace 11-1860. Elected Vice-president of the Hat Finishers Assoc., went with Horace to buy seats in church for the year 1-1861 . He and his wife visited Horace when they thought he was still sick 11-1861. Baby girl born 2-1862. Got some lettuce plants from Horace 5-1862
Brayman, Henry : Norwalk CT : wrote to Horace Purdy. Drove passengers to Danbury 10-1860
Briggs, Mrs. - Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Broas, Josiah : subscription started at the shop to help him 5-1862.
Brockett, Hattie : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Brockett, George - accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit. 1-1861
Bronson, Augustus - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Orin : in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Thadeus : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860. Horace paid tax to him 11-1861
Brotherton, Philander : he and his wife were skating on George Starr's pond 1-1863.
Brothwell, Theodore : married Elizabeth Clark, a Amenia schoolmate of Gussie's around 4-1861. 4-1862
Brown, Elijah : apprentice to Charles Stevens. Lives at Alvin Hurds boarding house
Brown, Dr. E. A. : elected postmaster 4-1861
Brush, John : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Brought Horace corn meal 11-1860. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862. Visited the army camp in Bridgeport 8-1862. At the shop and intoxicated 1-1863.
Buchanan, James : President of the United States. Horace calls him a traitor 1-1861
Buckingham, Governor George : republican governor of Connecticut, re-elected 4-1861. Went to Virginia and reviewed the Connecticut troops, 6-1861 Came to Danbury by train to encourage volunteers for the war. 7-1862
Bulkely, Dr. : family doctor for Horace's family and the Griswolds. Vaccinated the family against small pox 3-1861. Treated Mother Griswold 4-1862
Burch , Saul : Albany, formerly of Danbury attended Horace's church 3-17-1861
Burnham, Col. : was drunk and abused Sgt. Dickens during morning drill. 6-1861
Burr, Mary E. : Bloomfield CT, sister of Mother Griswold. written to by Mother Griswold 1-1860. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Burr, Lorenzo : Bloomfield CT, uncle of Gussie Purdy. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Busbee- member of Capt. Comstock's company, seriously wounded in a skirmish near Vienna Va 6-1861
Bussing, Lieut. John W. - member of Horace's military unit. Shopped at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 11-1862. His wife died 12-30-1862 and funeral was at the Disciples Church.
Busteed, Richard : New York. Spoke at the welcome home celebration for Horace's 8-1861
Butler's Drug Store : Horace left rolls of Griswold's salve there for sale 2-1863
Butler, Frank - shot pistols with Horace at a target in Mr. McDonald's orchard 11-1862. His son had diphtheria 1-1863
Byington, A. H. : member of Horace's military unit, mended Horace's boots while in New Haven 4-1861
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Cable, Benjamin : works in Norwalk. George Purdy dug potatoes for him and writes to him for payment 10-1861
Camp Buckingham : name of camp for Connecticut regiments in Washington DC
Camp McDowell : camp set up when Horace's regiment sent to Falls Church - Fairfax Courthouse Va. to aid the Ohio boys
Camp Tyler : camp set up in Roach's Mills, Virginia by Horace's regiment
Carlton & Porter : source of subscriptions for Sunday School Advocate 4-1861
Carpenter, John : house he rents from Starr Benedict is at lower end of Main St. There was a fire which was put out before the Hose could there 3-1862.
Carpenter, John Jr. : baptized 7-1862
Case, Lucia Ann : visited while in Canton CT. 8-1860
Case, Martha : Essex CT, visited the Griswolds 2-1861
Chapman, Mr. & Mrs. : visited the Griswolds 12-1862.
Chatfield, Major : Maj in Horace's regiment, promoted to Colonel of the 3rd Connecticut Regiment by Gen. Tyler after Tyler's disagreement with the former Colonel of the 3rd. Needs Gov. Buckingham's approval for the promotion 6-1861
Chichester, Quartius : put new point on lightning rod for Horace -1860. Horace paid him 4-1862.
Chittenden, Bro. : led church class 9-1862.
Clark & Fords : one of their clerk's is a player in the church choir. 1860 Edward Barnum works there 10-1862.
Clark, Elizabeth : went to the Amenia school with Gussie. Married Theodore Brothwell around 4-1861. 4-1862
Clark, Francis : took over assisting in the librarian duties at the Sunday School 8-1862
Clark, Martin : leader of the band
Clark, Mr. : sent a beef to Horace 1-1861.
Clark, Mr. : Presbyterian minister in New Fairfield. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Cockling, Mr. : came to look at Horace's rooms 2-1863
Coe, Mr. : exchanged with Bro. Pegg and preached at Horace's church 1-1861. Preached again 9-1861, 12-1861. Presbyterian minister 8-1862. Preached sermon on patriotism at Horace's church 3-1863.
Cole, Mrs. Hiram : visited the Griswold's 1-1862
Collett, John M.D. : lectured on physiology anatomy at the Concert Hall 9-1860
Comstock's : Horace left 2 umbrellas there to be mended. Horace had his revolver repaired there 6-1862
Conrad, Isabella : Bridgeport. Wrote to George in the army and he sent her letter home for safekeeping 12-1862.
Cosier, Brother : led church class in absence of Brother Starr 6-1860
Cosier, David : Abel and Harriet Wheeler used his horse to go up to New Fairfield and the horse ran away with them 1-1861
Cosier, Disbrow : brought some coal to Horace to try out 11-1860
Cosier, George : won a prize for bringing the most scholars to Sunday School 1-1861
Cosier, John : Horace and Gussie visit him 5-1862. Owns a paint shop 6-1862. Had Horace address a package of mittens going to Amos Day, one of his old Sunday School Scholars, for him. 12-1862
Couch, Nathan : elected 4th Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
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Couch's Picture Gallery : Gussie and Horace have Eddie's picture taken
Cowan, Edward : discharged from Tweedy's shop for misconduct. Hatters Meeting called to try to reinstate him
Cowan, R. C. : elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Cowan, Billy : shared some of his tea with Horace at Camp McDowell when Horace was suffering from Hernia 7-1861
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Crawford, Rev. John : Redding. His daughter married Charles Stevens. 4-1862. New minister in Horace's church 4-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Crofut, Mr. & Mrs. . : lodgers in Horace Purdy's house 1860.
Crofut, Charles : was visiting New Haven and took a letter home for Horace 7-1861
Crofut, Mr. Henry : burglars stole his breakfast 7-24-1860. He owns the Pahquioque hat finishing shop. 4-1862 Trades hats for raisins from a peddler and buys flour on time so sell to his men on credit, due to the panic and not being able to get money 12-14-1860. His father died 2-7-1862. Met with the men in the shop to work out a payment schedule for wages nd pay the back wages owed the men 5-1862.
Crofut, Hiram : off from the Pahquioque shop for the spring and summer to work at patent roofing for Mr. Brown 1860. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. His wife had stomache cramps and was dying 2-1863
Crofut, Horace B. : a former tenant of Horace. His baby boy was born 6-15-1860. Horace and Gussie visit him.
Crofut, Laura : daughter of Mr. Crofut who owns the shop. A piano was put in the office so she could take lessons there. She keeps the books for the shop for her father.
Crossman's Stables : Father Griswold buys manure there 12-1862.
Crosby's Stables : Horace rented a horse and carriage there
Crosby, Charles : works at Lounsbury's and Horace pays him for rubber boots 11-1862
Crosby, Judah P. : Was in Horace's military unit. He went to Hartford to procure overcoats for the unit. 4-1861
Culver, Judge : gave a political address in Danbury 6-8-1860
Curry, Dr. Daniel : preached at Church Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860, elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Curtis, William H. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Discahrged from Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment and visited Horace's shop 1-1863
Curtis, Mrs. : Horace sent her a sparerib of pork because her husband is at war 12-1862.
Daniels, Lieut. : of Capt. Stone's company, Col. Ferry's 5th Regiment, returned home from Edward's Ferry on the Potomac MD 12-1861. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Dare, Ellen (Eleanor) : visited Horace and Gussie 9-1862. Gussie wrote to her 10-1862, 2-1863
Dare, Josephine : from Long Island, visited Mother Griswold and Gussie 9-14-1860
Davis, E. S. : hosted the sewing society 12-1860. Hosted the Military company meeting in his basement to settle the financial affairs of the company 10-1861
Davis, George : elected 4th Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Day, Amos - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. John Cosier sends him some mittens 12-862. He was one of John Cosiers old Sunday School scholars. 12-1862.
Day, Josiah : in the same regiment with George Purdy. Home on leave because his wife is ill 9-1862. Discharged from the 17th regiment, visited Horace at the shop to give him letters George had received and saved. 3-1863.
Dean, Charles : boarder with Gussie's aunt and uncle in Bloomfield. Visited sites in Hartford with Gussie and Horace 8-1890. His brother is a member of Captain Comstock's company and visits Horace while Horace is camped at Roach's Mills in Virginia 6-1861
Delavan, Smith - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Deming, Capt. M. - wounded in a battle at Charles City Cross Roads before Richmond and died of his wounds 7-1862 , discourse or funeral sermon at the Baptist Church 11-1862. Talk about him scheduled at the Baptist Church but moved to the next day because of the weather 12-1862.
DeOssey, Mr. - Norwalk. Called on Horace at the shop to ask him to canvas for subscriptions to the Sunday School Times 12-1860
DeWolfe children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863.
Dikeman, Ira : died 2-3-1862
Dikeman, Robert A. : member of military company, died in Memphis TN 1-1860.
Dickens, George : in the same company with George Purdy , some items sent to him 9-1862
Dickens, Mrs. George : Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Dickens, Milo : elected 2nd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Abused by a drunken Col. Burnham 6-1861
Dickerman, Chancy : Horace stayed at his place while in New Haven. 7-1861
DIckerman, Elisha : a druggist. Went down to the beach to bathe with Horace
Disbrow, Gould S. : sells coal
Disbrow, Sherman : Horace bought coal from him 4-1862
Dobby,Charley - a negro. Assistant to the cook, Jack Roff, for Capt. Skinner. Arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Doran, John : stabbed and severely injured at at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861
Doran, Miles - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Celebrated his 21st birthday 7-21-1860, with refreshments in a field near the shop. Stabbed at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861 and died
Downs, Seth : went down to the Bridgeport army camp with his team 8-1862.
Dudley, George : a Congregational preacher. Horace visited him while in New Haven 7-1861
Dunning, Calvin : Was elected treasurer of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861, 1-1862.
Dunning, Joseph : elected first lieutenant of Capt. Skinners company 8-1861
Eames, Harris : married Sarah Keeler, one of the Sunday School teachers 12-2-1861. Horace sold Mrs. Eames some crab apples 9-1862.
Eddy, George M. : deceased member of Horace's military unit.
Elwood, Nelson U. : elected 1st Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Elwood, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy to help nurse Gussie 9-1861
Ely, Harriet : hosted a singing evening (2-1860)
Ely, Henry : Sewing Society meeting at his house 3-1861
Engine Company : 1 : drunk and rowdy by Wooster House 4-19-1860
Engine Company : 2 : threatened by members of Company : 1 4-19-1860
Fairchild & Gillett : Gussie bought a year of tarltan there 10-1862.
Fanton, Mr. : proprietor of the shirt factory on Wooster St. Employed shirt factory girls. Funeral sermon preached for him at Horace's church 9-15-1860
Fayerweather, Jennie : Horace and Gussie saw her learning to skate at the Skating Park 1-1863
Feeks, Thadeus : called on Horace and Gussie with his wife to look at Horace's house, wants to build one like it 3-1861
Fenner, George : came home with Horace and walked around Horace's property and went with him up into the cupola of Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Works in the shop with Horace 7-1862.
Ferry, George : addressed the Wide Awakes and the public in concert hall 10-1860
Ferry , O S. : addressed the Republicans in Concert Hall, previous to the election the following Monday 3-28-1861. Lost re-election to Congress 4-1861.
Ferry's Hat Shop : Bethel. Partially burned in a fire 4-14-1862
Ferry, Philander - owner of eating saloon. Horace visited his place in New Haven on the way back from Washington. Thomas Hooton accompanied him 7-1861
Filly, Mr. : Bloomfield. Called on Father Griswold 5-1862
Fisher, Mr. : the dyer
Flagler, Theodore - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862.
Fletcher, Charles : preached at Horace's church 9-1861
Floy, James - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Foot, Robert : a young man died suddenly of a disease of the heart 3-1862.
Ford, EIias (?) B. - visiting preacher from Ridgefield 9-1862.
Foss, Archibald Campbell : Horace heard him preach while in New York to get books for the Sunday School 3-1863.
Foss, Cyrus David : Horace went to hear him preach while in New York getting books for the Sunday School. Were disappointed because his brother preached. 3-1863.
Fowler, James : Horace gets bushels of potatoes from him 9-1862.
Fowler, Theodore : Was foreman of the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Married 10-16-1860 and visited Pennsylvania. Got a military exemption 8-1862
Freeland, John : his little boy died 8-10-1862
French, David : friend of Horace
Fry, Charles W. : ran for post master 4-1861
Fry, Jacob : Horace rode home with him and lent him an umbrella 9-1860. Horace borrowed his horse 11-1860. : Uncle Jake : worked in the shop with Horace, fined 50 cents 8-1861. Horace bough beef from him 12-1862
Fry, Robert : came for Horace's door yard grass 7-1862
Gibbs, Wellington : attended church in Washington DC with Horace 5-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Gibbs, Mrs. : visiting Abel and Hattie Wheeler for tea 12-1861
Gibson, Mr. : old shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Came for a visit (2-1860)
Giddings, Josua : gave a lecture on John Q. Adams and was heckled by the rowdies of the Democratic party 2-1861
Gilbert, Mr. & Mrs. - from Derby CT. parents of Mrs. Pegg, the wife of Brother Pegg
Gilbert, Mr. : Disciples preacher 2-1862
Gilbert, Mr. : carpenter. Lost a 5 yr. old boy to scarlet fever 5-1862
Goodenough, Brother E. : New York. Provider of Sunday school materials
Gould, Andrew : works for John Rowan and helps build stone wall for Horace 4-1862
Grannis, John - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Gregory, Alfred : holds a $400 note from Horace on Horace's house. Horace is paying interest on the note . Called and asked for some money which Horace couldn : t give him 9-1861. Horace received $400 from the Board of Relief to give him 1-1862. Temporarily gave note to Jarris Hull as security 4-1862.
Horace got the Board of Reilef to move $100 on his house (the amount of the note with Alfred Gregory) to Alfred Gregory. 1-1863
Gregory, Ephriam : Horace gave him some currant bushes 4-1860. Horace paid the assessment for the new street to him. He owns the house next door, north of Horace 11-1861
Gregory, Hannah : visited Gussie with Elizabeth Clark (Mrs. Brothwell) 4-1862
Griffin, L. B - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Griffing, Martyn H. : sold coal to Horace (1860). Horace orders coal to be delivered to his father in payment for putting in the drains 11-1861
Griswold, Anne : Elyria, Ohio, wife of Edwin Griswold. Her father died in Hartford 8-1861
Griswold, Arthur : cousin of Gussie. Member of the 8th Ohio Regiment, killed at Winchester VA 3-1862.
Griswold, Dwight : brother of Father Griswold, (Edwin E. )
Griswold, Edwin : son of : Father Griswold : and husband of Anne
Griswold, Edwin E. : : Father Griswold : , minister, preached in Danbury and Ridgefield (1860). Elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860. Appointed presiding Elder of the New Haven District at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Sold his place to Mr. Valentine 12-25-1861. Moved out of his house and into Horace's upper rooms. Stored some of this things in his new barn and at Horace's 4-1862. Attends Conference in Waterbury. He is only home one Sunday a year because of church duties 4-1862. Visits Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio 6-1862.
Griswold, Edwin Luther : b. 2-11-1856. Nephew of Gussie and Horace.
Griswold, Fanny : . daughter of Father Griswold (Edwin) and sister of Gussie Purdy. Visited Elyria OH in June and July 1860. Visited Madison WI in July 1860. Returned from Camp Meeting 8-1862.
Griswold, Grandfather and Grandmother : grandparents of Gussie Purdy buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield.
Griswold, Kate : Wife of Dwight Griswold. Committed suicide 3-1861
Griswold, Mary (Webster), : Mother : : wife of Edwin E. Griswold, mother of Gussie, Fannie, Edwin and Mary Victoria. Born 12-16-1795
Griswold, Mary Victoria : died young and was buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield. Sister of Gussie Purdy. Later, grave moved to the Wooster Cemetary in Danbury.
Griswold, Rev. - Hartford. Local preacher who preached in Horace's church
Griswold, Willie : Fanny Griswold sends socks to his mother for him 12-1862.
Grant, Elder : a 'second Adventist : , preached at the Concert Hall 3-25-1860
Gray, Abel : makes and supplied butter. 7-1862
Hagan, James : works in the shop with Horace. Caused a disturbance 8-27-1860
Haka, Henry : hired hand to Uncle Lorenzo in Bloomfield
Hall, George : Sodom. cousin of Horace and Gussie. Visited and then stayed with Aunt Louisa
Hall, Roxana : Sodom. Cousin of Horace and Gussie Purdy. Came to visit Aunt Louisa because Anna is sick 8-1862
Hallock, Mary : visited with Gussie and Horace while they were in Canton Ct 8-1860
Hamilton, Mr. : Texas. Speaking at Concert Hall on the political issues and to aid in Gov. Buckingham's election 3-1863.
Hancock, Esq. : Gussie and Horace visited with him while in Canton 8-1860
Hancock, Mary : daughter of Esq. Hancock
Hanford, Mr. David : Horace borrowed blacking from him, 7-1860. He brought blacking for Horace from New York, 9-1860. of a shoe store. Horace pays for rubbers he bought from him before he left for the war 4-1862
Hare, Bro. : assisted Bro. Crawford with the service 8-1862. Brother Crawford's son-in-law 8-1862.
Harris, Francis - died of the small pox 1-19-1861 and was buried in the night to avoid exposure. He had been smuggled home on the cars from NY to die at home
Harris, Mr. : Horace orders apples from him 10-1862. Horace buys coat, vest and pants from him 1-1863.
Harrison, William : offered $50 to save some belongings in the Widow Phillips residence fire on Deer Hill 4-19-1860
Harvey : was hired to paint rooms Horace is renting 11-1862.
Harvey, Constable : called on to deal with the rowdy firemen, 4-19-1860
Harvey, Henry : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-1860. Died 7-30-1860
Hat Finishers Assoc. : met 6-29-1860 to vote on whether to join the National Association. Held elections 1-1861
Hatfield, Robert M. - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Hatfield, Marquis : joined Horace and others on outing in Stamford, 4-1860
Hayan, James : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing shop
Haynes, Chauncey : died 1-16-1861
Heath, Alfred : gave money he owed George Purdy to Horace by way of Mr. Swift. 12-1862.
Heinman, Henry : baptized 7-1862.
HIckock, D. R. : sells patent folding clothes dryers and is the patentee. Horace inquires about getting a sales territory 12-1860.
Hill, George : assists Horace at the Church library
Hill, Mr. : Baptist preacher from New Jersey preached at Horace's church. Son-in-law of George Andrews
Hillman, Capt. : of the Windsor Locks (Conn.) Company, led part of Horace's company back to Washington, to the war office. 7-1861
Hitchcock, Henry : servant of Capt. Betts of the 5th Regiment. Home on furlough 1-1862.
Hodge, John - died in his chair suddenly, buried 12-27-1860
Hodinott, Alfred : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner at battle of Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862
Holmes, George & Co. : Norwalk. Store burned in large fire 2-1862.
Holmes, John - reported wounded and a prisoner 6-1862
Holmes, Mr. : moved into new store (2-1860)
Holmes, Stephen : Sewing Society meeting held at his house 3-1862. His boy, Charley died 7-1-1862 of inflammation of the bowels. He was a member of the Sunday School.
Holmes, Susan : attended singing party 4-29-1860. Married Dwight M. Baldwin 10-30-1860. Horace states that he is an habitual drinker.
Hooton, Thomas : member of Horace's regiment. Visited Philander Ferry in New Haven with Horace on the way back from Washington 7-1861. Elected 2nd lieutenant of Capt. Skinner's company 8-1861
Horn, Mr. : Redding minister, preached in Horace's church 10-1861
Horton, Miss : Sister of Mrs. White. Took dinner with the Griswolds on Thanksgiving 11-1861. Tenant of the Griswolds.
Horton, Thomas : 1st Lieut., Capt. Skinners Company, 7th Regiment. Killed in the battle near James Island SC. 6-1862
Howe, Louise : old schoolmate of Gussie's and Gussie wrote to her 12-1862. Married Mr. Wright 2-1863.
Hoxie, Mr. : a Republican, spoke on the political questions at Concert Hall, 3-23-1860
Hoyt & Scribners : insurance agency
Hoyt, Charles H. , Mrs. : Mother Griswold wrote to her
Hoyt, Clark : child of his died and was buried 5-19-1860. Takes a letter for George Purdy to Benjamin Cable 10-1861
Hoyt, Curtis - received a gold dollar for bringing in the fourth most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Hoyt, Eli T. : mother died 1-17-1860
Hoyt, Frank T. : brought Horace a bushel of potatoes (2-1860)
Hoyt, Harriet : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Miss J. : visited the Griswolds and stayed for tea 10-1862
Hoyt, Henry : collected evergreens with Horace and Peter Starr for the church. They used George Starr's team. 12-1860.
Hoyt, Lewis : died in a fit on 8-2-1860
Hoyt, Mary Jane : sold Gussie Purdy a dress and hat 4-1860. Horace paid here for millinery for Gussie and the baby 11-1862.
Hoyt, Mr. : preaching at the Baptist Church while Mr. Stone is in Europe. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Hoyt, Noah : store owner. Horace paid the bill he owed him 5-1860. Horace borrowed his horse and wagon. Horace bought a string of suckers from him 12-1860. Sewing circle at his house, 3-1861. Horace went with him to meeting in New Fairfield 9-1861. He brought Horace a bushel of apples 10-1861, some crab apples 9-1862. Horace bought kerosene oil from him 11-1862. Delivered Horace's pork 12-1862
Hoyt, Oliver : Stamford. Elders of the Church and the Bishop stayed with him during Conference 4-1860. The sound is in full view from his residence.
Hoyt, Olivia : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Russel : Horace buys pork from him 12-1862.
Hoyt, William C. : former Danbury preacher. Appointed Presiding Elder in the Bridgeport District at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Visits Danbury and is a guest preacher 1-1862, 4-1862, 10-1862. Is presiding Elder, 7-1862.
Hoyt, Zerah : shopped at where Horace works 3-1860. Paid a garnish, 4-1861.
Hox, John : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Hubbard, Dr. : doctor with the 17th Regiment, Horace writes to him about George. 3-1863.
Hull, A. B. : Gussie attended auction (2-1860). Horace ordered butter from him.
Hull, Charles : shop proprietor. Horace bought a hoe 5-1862. Horace orders work by a tinner for the lining around his chimney 6-1862.
Hull, Edward : he and his men spread dirt in the road over the stones Father Griswold placed there. 6-1862.
Hull, George : shop proprietor. Tried to sell Horace a stove 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863
Hull, Graham : Horace purchased a pot of butter from him 12-1860.
Hull, Jarris : held note on Horace's house as security of Alfred Gregory 4-1862
Hull, Seeley : his wife was found dead from drunkenness 10-7-1860
Humingston, Edwin : came by train from the West . Went to work in the shop with Horace 10-1862
Humingston, Tip : Horace looked at a saw he was selling. He is selling out to go out west 3-1862.
Humphrey, Eliza : California. Cousin of Gussie Purdy. Gussie corresponds with her. Gussie wries a letter, sends a News Times 2-1863.
Humphrey, Alfred : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Humphrey, Lauren : California. Horace writes to him(?) 9-1861
Humphrey, Leydia : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Hunt, Mr. : had contract to dig ditches for new water pipes, gave up the contract to the pipelayer
Huntington, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace bought a silver pencil and gold pen from him
Huntington, E. S. : buried 4-10-1862.
Hurd, Mr. - shop called on him because he took piece work home with Mr. Crofut's permission and was calling himself a journeyman. He was shopped at Tweedy's also. He agreed to cry off from Tweedy's and go on turn 3-1862. The case will probably be brought before the trade. Meeting continued with the Making department in the Boiler room to discuss money. Mr. Crofut said he couldn : t do any more and might be able to settle up on April 1 3-1862. Visited Horace, and toured the new Griswold house 6-1862. Horace got strawberry plants from him 7-1862. Rents rooms to Mr. and Mrs. Swift 11-1862
Hurlburt, William : had a paralytic stroke and died 1-22-1862
Hyatt, Alfred : lives on Wooster St. and almost caught the burg.lars 7-1860
Inskip, J. : preached at Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Chaplain of the 14th New York Regiment 5-1861
Irish, the - first St. Patrick's day demonstration by them in Danbury 3-17-1863.
Irish Mary : did some washing for Horace and Gussie 8-1861
Ives, George : barn burned 8-25-1860
Ives, Joseph : Horace and Gussie buy bedstead and washstand at his store 9-1862. His wife is buried 12-1862.
Ives, Juliette - received a smaller silver cup for bringing in the third most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Ives, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy and helped nurse Gussie 9-1861.
Jackson, Old Mrs. : hired to nurse when Gussie has the baby 8-1861. Not very good and Horace dismissed her 9-1861. Died in Stamford and was brought back to Danbury for burial 12-1862.
Jackson's Cadets : turned out for the return of Capt, Moore : company 8-1861
Jane : Mother Griswold's girl
Jenkins, Capt. : 23rd Regiment. His company came to Danbury and officers received swords and sashes 10-1862.
Jennings, Isaac : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner during battle at Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862.
Johnson, Albert : shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (2-1860) in place of Joseph Tammany.
Jones, Mason : gave a lecture on Garibaldi 1-1863.
Jones, Miss : visiting the Purdys up home from Brooklyn. 7-1860
Jost, Mr. : German preacher, visited the Sabbath School 4-1861 Judd, A : of Bethel, addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Judd, William : of Bethel. Spoke at Wide Awakes meeting 10-1860
Judson, William : member of a Pennsyvania regiment in McClellan's army. Visited Horace's shop and Horace tried to take up a collection for him 7-1862.
Keeler, George : on guard duty with Horace 6-1861
Keeler, Lieut. : 5th Connecticut Volunteers. Visited Horace's shop and spoke at Concert Hall to get volunteers 8-1862.
Keeler, Lyman : Horace got a bushel of apples from him 10-1861
Keeler, Sarah : one of the Sunday School teachers, married Harris Eames 11-2-1861
Kellogg, Capt. : 2nd regiment, taken prisoner by the rebels while officer of the day 6-1861
Kellogg, Norman - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Kennedy, Dr. : preacher at the 1st Methodist church in New Haven 4-1861
Keys, Brigadier Col. : regular army, newly appointed to Horace's regiment, 7-1861
Kinney, Thomas : drowned in Taunton Pond, Newtown 5-30-1860
Knapp, Edgar : at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Knapp, Mr. & Mrs. Michael. : neighbors of Horace Purdy
Knowles, David : called on Horace at the shop and went home with him 6-1860. Called to see Horace's border, Mr. Smith 12-1860. Horace finished a hat for him 12-1860.
Knox, Andrew : elected 1st Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Treasurer of the Wooster Light Guards 12-1860. Painter. Horace borrowed money from him for his trip to Hartford County 8-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861. Lieutenant in the 1st Conn. Artillary and came home on furlough 7-1862.
Krazinski, Morris - private in Horace's company in the 1st regiment for the 3 months. Now 2nd lieutenant in the 11th regiment, promoted from Sargent, after the battle at Antietam Creek 10-1862
Kyle, Thomas : shopmate of Horace Purdy (3-1860)
Lamb, Charles : elected president of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861
Landan, Seymour - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Lanigan, David : 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace 8-1860. Brought a barrel of cider to the shop and everyone paid him.. Brought another barrel 10-1861,
Lawton, Henry : comes to look at the rooms for rent in Horace's house. Horace refuses to rent to him 8-1861
Ledger, Harry - 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace. 8-1860. Horace sold 20 heads of cabbage to him 11-1861. Subscripton started at the shop to help him go to England for his health 5-1862.
Levine, Oscar : elected vice-president of the Hat Finishers : Association 1-1862
Lewis, George : in George Purdy's company, items sent to him 9-1862
Lilly. Patrick - of the 1str Conn. Heavy Artillary. Died in hospital. Horace and other volunteers under Capt. Wildman and Jackson's Cadet Muskets turned out for the funeral and the burial in the Catholic burying ground 3-1863.
Lincoln, Abraham : elected president, assassination attempt in Maryland on the way to Washington 1861
Loebdell, Miss : visited the Griswolds for tea 10-1862
Loomis, George - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Off on 9-11-1860 to go to wool hatting at Sturdevant's. Dismissed from the army because of wounds, came back to Danbury 12-1862.
Loomis, Reuben H. : Birmingham. Exchanged pulpits with Brother Pegg, 8-26-1860
Loomis, Col. S. : 5th Connecticut Infantry, swore Horace in on the green in New Haven in front of the state house, 4-1861
Lounsbury's : shoe store where Gussie buys shoes 3-1862 . Horace has his mother knit some mittens for George 11-1862.
Lounsbury, Bro. : Brother in Horace's church 12-1862
Lounsbury, Phineas : his lot adjoins Father Griswold's property. He came out onto his property and Horace showed him Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport In the same mess with George Purdy 8-1862, some items sent to him 9-1862
Lounsbury, William : gave boxes for items to be sent to the soldiers 9-1862.
Lovejoy, Brother : New York. Former preacher in Horace's church 11-1860
Lovejoy, Mary C. : Brother Lovejoy's daughter
Lovejoy, J. A. : made life member of the Parent Missionary Society
Lovejoy, Mr. : brought Horace a pot of butter 10-1861
Lovelace, George : Constable, served notices of the draft 9-1962.
Loveland children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863
Lynes, Mr. : Horace bought 2 evergreen trees from him 5-1862
Madden, Thomas - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860)
Mallett, Dr. : Horace took a ride around New Haven with him 8-1861
Mallet, Mr. : Redding. Offered to lend Horace $1100 to consolidate 2 notes and a mortgage on Horace's property, to be paid annually instead of semiannually. Horace gave him his mortgage deed and insurance policy to secure the loan 3-1863.
Mallory, Eli H. : ran for post master 4-1861
Mallory, Kate : New Haven. Formerly of Danbury and friend of Horace and Gussie.
Mallory, John : owns a baker's peddling wagon and gives Horace a ride as far as Mr. Ferry's store 7-1861
Manley, Daniel : gave Horace a new variety of potatoes, 5-1862, some turnip plants 7-1862. Was not able to get a military exemption 8-1862. Bought some cider from Horace 12-1862.
Mason, Charles : clerk for Noah Hoyt. Delivered the bottles of ale that Horace had ordered from Randall's. 6-1862.
Maybie, Horace : uncle of Horace, visiting and staying with Horace's parents 1-1863
Maynard, Brother James L. : elected Sec.-Treas. of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Resigned 1-21-1861 because he was leaving town 1-22-1861. Wrote to Horace from East Haddam (North Lyme) 2-1861.
Maynard, Mrs. : funeral held 9-29-1860
McDonald & Ford : dry goods store, had a fire 2-1861.
McDonald, Bro. : led the evening meeting 1-1863.
McDonald, Mr. : owner of horse and sleigh (1860). McDonald's Blacksmith Shop . Horace paid him money owed for milk 12-1861. Horace paid Mrs. McDonald 3-1862. George borrows his horse and carriage to go to Bethel 8-1862. Horace shot with pistols at a target in his orchard 11-1862.
McDowel, John : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
McNeil, Mr. : painting Father Griswolds house, took tea at Horace's since his wife was there dressmaking 10-1862.
McNeil, Mrs. : called to see Gussie after the baby was born. 1860. Gussie got a dress cut by her 10-1862
Mead, Henry : engaged to friend of Gussie Purdy, Elizabeth Bedel
Mead, Elizabeth Bedel : Hempstead, L.I. Wife of Henry. Writes to Gussie 9-1861. Gussie receives a letter from her 9-1862, 11-1862. She visits from Brooklyn 3-1863. Lives near Classon and Green aves. In New York city 3-1863.
Meriden Britanic Co. : Horace bought spoons in Danbury from a salesman of the company 11-1860.
Miley, Anna : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Sally : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Brother and Sister. Brother preaches (1860). Last day as pastor in Danbury 4-8-1860. Appointed to Forsyth St., NYC at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Some of Capt. Moore's company attended his church in Bridgeport and Mr. Thompson preached. 8-1862.
Mills, Caroline - : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. Came to visit Gussie and Horace with Harriet Purdy 10-1861. Came to meet Charles Mills and went home with him 3-1863
Mills, Charles : cousin of Horace. With the First Minnesota Regiment at Harpers Ferry 3-1862. Near Yorktown in the army under McClellan 5-1862. Sick in the hospital at Frederick MD, becomes steward of the Jail St. hospital in Frederick MD 10-1862. Home from the war 3-1863.
Mills, David : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. In the 5th Connecticut regiment (3 year troops) , is in Capt. A. Betts company, general Banks Division and is the Adjutant's Orderly 1-1862. Prisoner in Richmond and recently released 10-1862. With his regiment at the Jail St. Hospital in Frederick MD, provost guard duty 11-1862.
Mills, Aunt Harriet : Bethel. Came up on the train for a visit 6-1862.
Mills, Harriet : Bethel. Cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills, visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went to her boarding place 12-1860. Visited with her mother, Aunt Harriet Mills 6-1862. Visited Horace and Gussie with Mrs. Cyrus White 2-1863
Mills, Hart : broke his arm 10-1861
Mills, Jesse : uncle of Horace who lives in Ridgefield
Mills, Lauren : young relative in Canton/Collinsville
Mills, Marie : Bethel, cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills. 6-1862
Mills, Mary Purdy : aunt of Horace who lives in Ridgefield. Asked to come up and to help with some nursing by Mr. Crofut. Mr. Crofut paid for the horse for the journey
Mills, Nancy : married Augustus Purdy. Mother of Horace, George , Isabel, John (deceased : Kenosha cemetary), Abigail (deceased) , William (deceased)**
Mills, Ruanna : aunt to Horace, in Ridgefield
Moegling, Louis : dyer in Danbury
Moegling, Maj. William : home on leave, wounded in the leg while with the 11th Regiment of McClellan's army, chasing the rebels on the upper Potomac. 9-1862. Promoted to Lieut. Col. Because his Colonel died in the battle 10-1862.
Monahan, Father : the Catholic priest in Danbury, lectured at Concert Hall on St. Patrick's day 3-1863.
Moore, Capt. : of the 2nd Company Volunteers, returned to Danbury 8-1861. Plastered Horace's new chimney in the sink room 6-1862. Was forming a new company with the 17th Regiment, and many men enlisted after the Governor's speech 7-1862. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Moorehouse, Aaron : starting an association with George Purdy and others for young men. Horace is proposed for membership 4-1862. Took over assisting in the library duties at the Sunday School 8-1862. Borrowed Sunday School minutes from Horace to copy the bylaws 12-1862. Paid $1 to Horace for the use of George's melodeon. 12-1862.
Mootry, Mr. : Horace pays him his hydrant tax at the post office 1-1862
Morgan, George : walked with Horace up to see John Pollit 10-1861
Morris, Granville : brought at letter from George to Horace 8-1862.
Morris, Deputy Sherriff : called on to deal with rowdy firemen 4-19-1860
Morris, Stephen : buried 12-27-1860
Morse, Ira : Horace bought cloth from him for George. George was measured and the cloth cut so Mother Purdy could sew the pants 3-1862.
Morse, Mr. : Horace brought his list of taxable property to him 10-1861
Nash, Albert : Bridgeport. Preached in Horace's church 11-1861.
New Milford company, 11th Regiment : Horace is offered a lieutenancy if he brings in 20 volunteers. He turns it down to keep his promise to Gussie 11-1861
Newman, Edith : Horace left pictures of George with her, per George's instructions 9-1862. George sends money in a letter to her for Horace to deposit 12-1862.
Nichols, David P. : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860
Nichols, James W. : son in law's funeral at his home 10-28-1860. He is Presbyterian
Nickerson, Nelson : Horace performed an operation on a kitten for him 7-1860. Horace lent him money because Mr. Crofut was late with the wages 10-1860. Came home with Horace and went ice skating with him 12-1860. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Norris : the butcher. Bought pork 12-1861
Norris, William H. : elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Northrop : Crofut, Cyrus W. - of the Jeffersonian 10-1860
Northrop, Cyrus W. : Norwalk, spoke to the Republicans at Concert Hall 3-30-1861
Northrop, Seth : 'shopped : , working with Horace 8-1860
Nostrand, Robert : had
Olmstead, Mr. : smoked Horace's hams and shoulder 2-1862, 1-1863.
Olmstead, W. F. : Horace got the Fair premium for Fannie's picture from him
Osborne, David : of Bethel, preached in Horace's church (1860)
Osborne, Harriet (Hattie) : married Edward Stevens 1-1-1862
Osborne : editor of the Danbury Times, prints extracts from Horace's letters home 6-1861
Otis, William : At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Some items sent to him 9-1862.
Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop : shop where Horace works. Men agreed to stop taking orders until Mr. Crofut paid them as other journeymen are paid, regualrlarly, on time and in cash.
Palmer, Abigail - Stamford CT, Aunt of Horace Purdy. Horace and family visited her 9-1862
Palmer, Phebe J. : Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy, daughter of Abigail. She visited Danbury . 1860. Visited George at camp in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : Eddie : - Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy. Visited Danbury and Ridgefield. 1860, 8-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : New York, Horace bought blacking from him 8-1860 and 9-1860
Parson, Abel : building Horace's sink room chimney with his apprentice, . 6-1862
Parsons, Charles C. : cousin, a lieutenant in the regular army, expected on the train 2-1863.
Pearce , David : Horace had a political discussion and argument with him in the newspaper office at Bennett's store 1-1861
Peas, Rowena - and her fianc : /husband, also named Peas (a cousin) called on the Griswolds and Gussie
Pease, H. F. : Bethel. Preached at Horace's church 12-1860. 2-1862, 10-1862.
Peck, Mr. - 2nd Congregational minister. Preached at Horace's church 11-1860
Pegg, John, Jr. : appointed to Danbury church at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Previously in Hartford. Horace stays overnight at his house in New York city on Forsyth St. 3-1863.
Perrin, Mr. : spoke to the Democrats at Concert Hall previous to the Monday election, 3-29-1861
Phillips, Harriet : visited the Griswolds 1-1861
Phillips, Widow : residence on Deer Hill burned 4-19-1860. Went to stay with Charles Benedict, her neighbor on the north.
Pine, Alex : came to get dirty clothes for his wife to wash. 11-1862.
Pine, Jane : helped Gussie and Horace clean house 9-1862.
Pine, Julia : helped Gussie clean house 6-1860
Pine, Violet : little colored girl across the way from Horace and Gussie. Mr. Allen's son injures his foot while cutting wood with her 3-1863.
Pine, William : Horace's colored neighbor. His baby is baptized at Horace's church, 9-9-1860.
Platt, Frank : member of Horace's military unit. Helped Horace roll a handcar back to camp to warn about men setting fire to the railroad tracks 6-1861
Pollit, John : has home on Town Hill. Horace and George Morgan visit him to see his fruits and vegetables 10-1861. Horace sold him and apple tree 4-1862. Argues with Horace over a debt 5-1862
Porter, Wilson - a rum seller in Danbury died 2-1863
Post, Cornelia : Essex CT, friend of Gussie Purdy 1860, 2-1863
Powell, Mrs. Adelia : Brooklyn NY, came with Fanny Griswold from New York for a visit. Sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Mead 3-1863.
Powell, Gideon : Brooklyn, Fulton Ave. Horace stayed overnight with him and his wife 3-1863.
Prince : the cat (1860, 6-1862) Horace killed him while weeding 6-1862.
Pulling, Smith : 'shopped : , worked with Horace 8-1860. New daughter 2-1862.
Purdy, Anna : (cousin?) : visited in the evening 3-1862. Very sick 7-1862
Purdy, Augusta (Griswold) : wife of Horace Purdy. Married December 3, 1858. Son, Edwin, born 8-29-1861. She weighed 106 pounds 9-11-1862
Purdy, Augustus : b. 3-10-1811 in Somers NY. father of Horace Purdy. worked on Father Griswold's garden and on Horace's 5-1862
Purdy, Edwin Augustus : son of Horace and Gussie born 8-29-1861. Baptized 3-12-1862. Had diphtheria 1-1863. Has trouble walking 3-1863.
Purdy, George : birthday 8-13. brother of Horace Purdy. Librarian of the Sunday School : 1862. Procured a situation at Sturdevant's Factory 7-1862. Joined Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment 8-1862. Went to Camp Aiken, Bridgeport to train 8-1862. Regiment stopped at Fort Marshall at Baltimore 9-1862. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862. Near Hopeville Gap, near Thoroughfare Gap on the Manassas Railroad 11-1862. Sick with fever, in the hospital at Brooks Station on the Aquia and Falmouth Railroad 3-1863.
Purdy, Harriet : Horace offers to have her stay with them while she is out of work. She declines because she has found some sewing work 1-1861. Horace talks to her about her behavior and she is upset 9-1861. She is staying at Mr. Bogle's boarding house on Clermont Ave. near DeKalb in Brooklyn where Horace visits her 3-1863.
Purdy, Hart : cousin of Horace. Helped with the sink room chimney and was paid by Horace 6-1862.
Purdy, Horace : b. November 11, 1834. Married Augusta (Gussie) Griswold December 3, 1858 Treasurer of the Juvenile Missionary Society (1860), works at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop.. Made life member of the Parent Missionary Society 4-1860. Elected Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Appointed Sec./Treas. of the Sunday School 1-1861 on Mr. Maynard's resignation, elected 4-1862 . Drafted Jan. 27, 1862. Exempted from the draft for time served under the old law 2-1862. He weighed 111 lbs. 9-11-1862. Sold some silve specie to Mr. Robinson, the jeweler to cover the revenue stamps on his new note on the mortgage which he took with Mr. Mallett 3-1863
Purdy, Isabella : Sister of Horace and George Purdy. Writes her first letter : it's to Cousin Phebe Palmer 4-1862
Purdy, John : brother of Horace Purdy . Born 5-11-1837. Died in 1857 and buried in cemetery on present day Kenosia Ave.
Purdy, Mary : Cousin of Horace. Came over in the evening to watch the baby for Horace and Gussie 11-1861. Walked up the the cemetery with Gussie 5-1862.Visited Horace with George Hall 7-1862.
Purdy, Nancy Mills : mother of Horace, George, Isabel, John (deceased), Abigail (deceasd), William (deceased) **. Sick 1-1862, with her spinal difficulty
Ramsey, George : Minnesota. Corresponded with Maj. Gen. H. S. Sanford, US Minister at Brussels 11-1862,
Randall's : Horace purchased a bottle of ale to try 5-1862.
Raymond, Avery : Horace bought a shad from him 5-1862. Lobster from him 7-1862.
Raymond, Mons. Augustave : balloonist at the Fair Grounds 9-1860
Raymond, John W. : Elected 3rd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Raymond, Samuel : of the Baptist Church. Spoke to the Sunday school classes
Reed, Charles H. : visited the Baxter's 7-1860. Horace bought coal from him 2-1862
Reed, G. H. & Co. : shop where Horace has an account.
Renoude, Mr. & Mrs. : Stamford. Guests of the Palmers during Conference 4-1860
Richards, Mrs. : called on Gussie and Horace 5-2-1860 , 8-1861. Injured by a runway horse 7-1862.
Richards, Mr. : Horace and Gussie visited 10-1861
Rider, Dr. - Horace got bushels of apples from him
Rider, George : has a team and Horace engages him to do some work for Father Griswold 11-1860.
Rittons : photographer where Harriet Wheeler and Gussie got the babies pictures taken 4-1862. George gets his picture taken before going to Bridgeport to Capt. Moore's company 8-1862
Robinson's Jewelry Store : Horace gets his clock cleaned and repaired there 5-1862. Horace left this silver pencil and pen holder there 6-1862. Horace had his watch cleaned 11-1862
Robinson, Rev. Mr. : pastor or 2nd Congregational Church, preached in the Baptist church on Thanksgiving and Gussie attended 11-28-1861. Read Washington's farewell address on the holiday 2-1862.
Rockwell, Mrs. Eli : Ridgebury CT. A widow in 1860. Horace Purdy lived with her when a boy. Visiting near Horace's house 5-7-1860 . Eli Rockwell (1805-1857). Both buried in Ridgebury Cemetery. Injured by a runaway horse in Danbury 7-1862
Rockwell, Mary : received a watch for bringing in the largest number of scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Roff, John : cried off from work at the shop : work was too hard 8-20-1860. Cook for Capt. Skinner, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Roff, Mr : his little girl came with Bell to watch the baby for Gussie11-1861
Rogers, Brother Charles : New York : came to visit the Griswolds 3-1860.
Rogers, Dwight : Horace and he exchanged revolvers on trial. His is smaller 11-1861
Rooney, John : youngest apprentice at the shop where Horace works 1860. Went to the bank for Horace to draw a check 2-1861. Almost enlisted in Capt. Moore's company 7-1862.
Rowan, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace and Gussie visit his store to see the Christmas toys 12-1860. Horace buys ale 4-1862
Rowan, John : sewing society meeting at his house 4-1861. Has been blind for years but went to New York to have his eyes operated on and his sight has improved. Horace and Gussie call on him 5-1862.
Rowan, Peter : builds stone wall for Horace with his man, Andrew Gould 4-1862
Ryan, Dr. : Horace attended the Methodist church in Washington where he preached 5-1861
Ryder, Joseph : went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862
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St. John, Dr. : Mother Griswold had a tooth extracted by him 12-1860. Gussie had one extracted 10-1862
St. John, Mr. : was drunk when he tried to give his speech during the Governor's visit 7-1862
Sanford, Charles : sold Horace a hat 6-1860
Sanford, Cynthia : daughter of Joel Sanford, married Jesse D. Stevens 2-1-1860
Sanford, Elias : Horace buys a pair of shoes in his shop 4-1862
Sanford, E. A. : at Starr's Arms Factory, Yonkers NY. Horace writes to him to get a position for George. 8-1862.
Sanford, Maj. Gen. H. S. : US minister resident at the court in Brussels. 11-1862
Sanford, Mrs. Theodore : sister of Robert A. Dikeman, soldier who died in Memphis TN.
Sanford, Rev. Mr. : a minister from Five Points in NY. Spoke about the mission there and a collection was taken up at church 7-20-1860. He also addressed several assembled Sunday Schools at the 1st Congregational Church
Sayers, Mr. : the cart man.
Sayers, Robert : brother of the cart man Sayers. Treasurer of the Danbury Cornet Band 1860. Mother Purdy attended the funeral of his child 7-1862.
Scofield,William J. : elected vice-president of the Sunday School Teachers 4-9-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 1-1861. Horace got a cherry tree scion to graft from him 4-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Scribner, David : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
Seeley, Aaron : his wife died 3-21-1862.
Seeley, Augustus : married Miss Hoyt 6-7-1860
Serene, Oscar : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Seymour, Thomas H. : running for Governor of CT 3-21-1860
Seymour, Old Mother : died 6-20-1862.
Shaw, Jacob : preacher from Redding preached at Horace's church.
Shepard, Frank : addressed the Republicans at Concert Hall 9-23-1860
Sherwood, Mrs. I. A. : widow in 1860. Attempted burglary of her home on Deer Hill 6-24-1860
Shuck, Louis : made and drank coffee with Horace at Fairfax VA 7-1861
Sidney, Mary : visited with her while in Canton CT 8-1860
Simpson, Bishop : preached at Conference in Stamford 4-1860
Skinner, Capt : meeting held to recruit for his company 8-1861
Skinner, B. F. : foiled a robbery by burglars and stabbed one of them 7-1860
Skinner, Frank : went on a scouting mission with Horace 7-1861
Skinner, Mr. : travels around introducing good literature and visited the Sabbath School. Studying for the ministry, preached in Horace's church. Is selling subscriptions to the Atlantic Monthly 12-1860.
Small, Charles : Horace buys a used baby carriage from him 11-1861. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. They received word that he had died 10-1862. Body came by train and funeral was 10-6-1862.
Smith's News Office - Horace paid for copies of the Theological Compendium 6-1862. Taken over by Mr. Swift 7-1862.
Smith, Henry I. : ran for post master 4-1861. Horace gave him an order for catechisms 6-1862
Smith, Isaac : had Father, Mother and Fanny Griswold to dinner 1-1860. Called on Father Griswold with Mr. Filly from Bloomfield 5-1862
Smith, Joseph : Ridgefield minister, guest preacher at the Danbury Church 6-1860
Smith, Mr. R. : prospective lodger in Horace Purdy's house 1860. Rented rooms from Horace until 1-1-1861
Smith, Richard : his father is buried from Horace's church 11-24-1861.
Smith, Walter Perry : his funeral held at home of his father-in-la.w 10-28-1860
Sniffins, Saul : at Hatters meeting, he was denied a card 7-1862.
Soule's Pills : the agent came by for payment for the pills he had left with Horace 2 years ago, and Horace returned the pills 6-1862.
Southmayd, George M. : Captain of the Wooster Guards. Used his hearse for R. Ae Dikeman's funeral procession to the cemetery. Resigned as Captain 3-2-1860. His shop burned 6-25-1860. Elected Captain of the 5th company, 11th regiment 9-1861. Stationed in Hartford 11-1861. Home on furlough 6-1862.
Spidell, Lt. Col : of Horace's regiment 7-1861
Sproat, Thomas : an Irishman, had a puppy for Mother Griswold 12-1860
Staples, Mr. & Mrs. : buried 4-19-1862
Starr & Barnum : shop where Father Griswold got manure and muck 11-1860. Where Horace got shavings 1-1861.
Starr & Smith : Horace ordered catachisms for the Sunday School through them 5-1862
Starr, 1st Lieut. : 23rd. Regiment, in Capt. Jenkins company, received sword and sash 10-1862.
Starr, Frederick : accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit 1-1861. Asked by Horace to take command of the Wooster Guards and he agreed with certain conditions 3-1861
Starr, George : Brother in the Church. Elected Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Horace built a cabinet for curiosities for his brother George at George Starr's shop 12-1860. Horace used George Starr's horses to collect ever greens for the church 12-1860. Sewing society meets at his house, 1861. Horace and Father Griswold obtained shavings from his shop 9-1861. Horace made a 'skit box : for George for Father Purdy 1-1862. Horace gave him a picture of George Purdy 9-1862. Horace went skating on his pond 1-1863.
Starr, Peter - Elected Assist. Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Choirmaster in 1860. collected evergreens with Horace and George Purdy for the church. They used George Starrs team. 12-1860. Offers a prize for the second most scholars brought to Sunday School 1-1861. Leads the Sunday School Teachers class 1861. Writes to Horace in Virginia 7-1861. Runs a news office. Visited Father Griswold with his wife 2-1863
Starr, Mrs. Daniel : called to see Gussie after the baby was born 9-1861
Stearns, Dr. : surgeon for Horace's military unit 5-1861
Stebbens, S. : gave Horace some cash and Horace gave him a check in exchange 4-1861
Stevens & Hoyt : store where Horace has an account. Horace ordered a pair of pants there. Bought 2 undershirts on credit 12-1860. Horace carried a bill from Mr. Crofut there to pay Horace's account 10-1861. One of the owners is Charles Stevens 4-1862
Stevens, Charles T. : wife died 2-13-1860. Tailor, made vest for Father Griswold, clothes for Horace. Brother in Horace's church 12-1860. In Horace's military unit and went to Hartford from New Haven to procure overcoats with Judah Crosby 4-1861. Horace orders vest 3-1862. Attended church with his bride (his third wife), Rev. John Crawford's daughter of Redding. Horace purchased blue flannel from him 11-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Stevens, Edward P. : apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860).Time was out 9-1861. Married Hattie Osborne 1-1-1862. Horace and shopmates attended his wife's funeral at the Disciples church 12-1862
Stevens, Jesse D. : married Cynthia Sanford (2-1-1860). Elected first Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Shopped where Horace works 7-1861. Claimed a block which Horace had claimed also 1-1862
Stevens, William : Englishman. Neighbor of Horace who was evicted by Sherriff. Gardner?
Stockwell, Mrs. : waited at her place in Canton CT to take the stage to Bloomfield 8-1860
Stone, Amos - Horace ordered beef from him 2-1862
Stone, Dea Oliver : Horace handed his tax list and Father Griswold's to him at his office 1860. Horace pays him his taxes 10-1862
Stone, John : his wife and her sister were injured by a runaway horse 7-1862.
Stone, Lieut. Col. Henry B. : As major, home on furlough 1-1862. 5th Regiment, killed in battle 8-1862. Wounded at Slaughter Mountain, taken prisoner, and died at Delavan Hospital in Charlottsville. Funeral sermon preached at the Baptist church 2-1863
Stone, Mr. : Baptist preacher exchanged places on a Sunday with Bro. Pegg 8-1861. Spoke at Concert Hall at the return celebration for Capt. Moore's company. Church remodeled and finished by 11-1861. Gave a lecture on the Army of the Potomac, 1-16-1862. His office used by Draft Board review exemption requests 1-1862. Spoke at Taylor funeral 2-1862. Visiting Europe 7-1862. Preached funeral sermon for Lieut. Col. Stone and Gussie and Horace attended 2-1863.
Stone, Mrs. : Horace hires her to clean the upstairs rooms for the new tenant, does the washing for Horace and Gussie 11-1862
Sutton, P. A. : there was an attempted burglary at his place on Deer Hill Ave. 6-23-1860
Swan, Elder - addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Swift, Mr. O H. : took over Smith's News Office . Selling Griswold's Family Salve on commission for Horace, 7-1862. Was a prisoner with Charles Mills in Richmond 10-1862. He and his wife leave Mr. Hurd's and rent 3 rooms from Horace 11-1862. He and his wife move out 3-1863.
Taylor, Anna : received a letter from George and it had a note for Horace requesting him to buy and send stamps to him 10-1862.
Taylor, Ferdinand : foreman at Orin Benedict's : make shop : in Bethel
Taylor, Henry : a soldier in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, died of typhoid fever in Annapolis Md. 1-1862. Corpse came on the train and he was buried from the Methodist Church 2-1862
Taylor, Herman : Bethel CT, cousin of Horace Purdy
Taylor, James S. : Horace looks for him to speak about the $400 Horac would like to borrow to pay off his note with Alfred Gregory
Taylor, Mary - cousin who died on 6-4-1862. Buried on 6-5-1862.
Tammany, Joseph : off at the Pahquiogue Finishing Shop (2-1860)
Thompson, Harry : buried 6-21-1860
Thompson, Dr. : truss maker in Danbury 8-1860. Horace bought a truss from him 3-1862.
Thumb, General Tom : exhibited in Danbury 11-1860.
Thompson, Mr. : acting chaplain in Capt. Moore's company, preached to the men in Bridgeport and preached at Bro. Miley's church there. 8-1862.
Tobias, Anna : married Mr. Williams in the Baptist Church, Jan. 1, 1860
Trip, the Purdy dog was attacked by dogs and died, was buried in the garden under the dwarf pear tree by the alley 3-1861
Trowbridge : member of the 38th New York and died of a fever in Washington was brought to Danbury for burial 9-1861
Tucker, Mr. : editor of the School Bell, visited the Sunday School 3-1862
Tweedy, Mayor : called on Horace in 5-1860 about assessment for new street
Underhill, Marianne - school mate of Gussie at Amenia Seminary. Wrote to Gussie 3-1863.
Valentine, Mr. : bought Father Griswold's place 11-25-1861. Horace spoke with him outside Horace's house 6-1862.
Vintz, Mr : (a German) member of Horace's church, died and left his family in poor shape 2-15-1861
VIntz, Mary : one of the Sunday School scholars. Horace hires her to nurse Gussie 9-1861
Vintz, Mrs. : spends the afternoon with Gussie 10-1861. Died 11-5-1861
Wakeley, George B. : lectured before the Young Men's Christian Association (1-1860)
Ward, Lewis A. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Warren, Mr. : rents rooms from Horace 3-1861, 8-1861. Had an accident with his axe and Horace dressed his wound 2-1862. Moved out 4-1862.
Warren, Rufus : Horacetakes a watch for him to a shop in Bridgeport, Blackman's 8-1862.
Warren, William : has enlisted and is at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport. Came home and took up his role as Assist. Librarian 8-1862. At camp with George and wrote a letter for George who was sick with fever 3-1863.
Washington, George : : the colored preacher : spoke at Horace's church to solicit funds to build a church for colored people 10-1860
Waters, Horace : and his singing children (pupils) performed in Danbury 10-1861
Waters, John : posted as camp guard with Horace at Camp McDowell 7-1861
Watson, Susan : visited Gussie and Horace 10-1860. Bought items for Gussie and Frank Boughton in New York 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds 1-1862.
Weber, Mr. : Hartford. Appointed chaplain of Horace's regiment by Gov. Buckingham 6-1861
Webb, Frank : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Webster, Daniel : Bloomfield, uncle of Gussie Purdy
Webster, Grandfather and Grandmother : mother and father of : Mother : Purdy. Grandparents of Gussie Purdy. Buried in the cemetery in Bloomfield.
Webster, Harry : Bloomfield, son of Daniel, cousin of Gussie Purdy
Weed, George : brought a letter from George at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport 8-1862.
Wheeler, Abel : husband of Harriet . His folks live in New Fairfield 8-1861. Horace orders wood from him to build a wood house 4 -1862. Helps Horace with the tin around the new chimney 6-1862. He joins the army and is in New Haven training 9-1862. He and his regiment, the 23rd, are in camp near Jamaica, Long Island 11-1862. His regiment is in Banks Division, stationed in New Orleans 2-1863.
Wheeler, Harriet Stevens - Married to Abel Wheeler. Had a son born 8-30-1861. Visits Abel in Brooklyn with Josie to see him off with his regiment 12-1862.
Wheeler, Jet : Harriet's cat died at the Griswolds. Was buried on 4-10-1860
Wheeler, Josie : daughter of Able and Harriet 4-1862.
Wheeler, William G. : was shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Horace submitted a card for him to the Hatters Society and received payment. Sold Horace some cider 11-1860. Visited Horace in camp in New Haven 5-1861
White, Colonel : Horace went ice skating on his pond 12-1860.
White, Charles H. : elected 2nd lieutenant of the 5th volunteer company
White, Nelson L. : delivered the opening address for the Fair 9-25-1860
White, Maria - Elected Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Presented with a pronouncing Bible with other officers and teachers of the School and is moving to Peekskill 3-1862.
White, Mother : Horace carried a chicken and a winter squash to her on his way to work 12-1860
White, Mrs. Cyrus : helped nurse Gussie 9-1861. Gussie and Hattie Wheeler visited her with the babies 11-1861. Visited Mother Griswold at Horace's 4-1862. Sewing Society meeting at her house 7-1862. Horace and Gussie with Hattie Mills 2-1863
White, Mrs. : she and her sister, Miss Horton, are tenants of the Griswolds 11-1861
The Wide Awakes : had torchlight processions in 6-1860
Wilcox, Augustus : an old hatter in Danbury, was hit by a train in Norwalk 2-1863
Wilcox, Mrs. : accompanied Mrs. Joseph Young to Horace's house when Mrs. Young picked up the pay for her husband.
Wilcox, Widow : lives on the corner near Horace, youngest son has small pox 3-1861
Wildman, Adoniram : Hiram : : buried 1-26-1860
Wildman, Edgar L. : had a political discussion with Horace 2-1861. Attended church with Horace in Washington DC 5-1861. Went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861
Wildman, E. E. : elected Captain of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861
Wildman, Emma : visited Horace with George Purdy 5-8-1860
Wildman, F. S. : Union meeting on the green in front of his shop 9-1861
Wildman, Lucy : received a silver cup for bringing in the second most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862. : Converted : 2-1862. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wildman 7-1862.
Wildman, Russell : president of the Juvenile Missionary Society
Wildman, Mrs. Russell : called on Horace and Gussie 7-1862
Williams, Rev. T : from Jefferson City, Missouri preached at Horace's church and asked for funds for a Methodist institute of learning
Wilson, James : visited with Horace and Gussie while they were in Bloomfield.
Wing, Mr. : from Goshen. Attended Horace's church. He spoke at a prayer meeting : 12-1860
Wise, Mr. : gave Horace some vegetable plants 5-1860. Horace and Gussie went to get a plant from him 10-1860
Witherspoon, William : brought pepper seed to Horace 5-17-1860. He and Horace treated the shop because of his and Horace's new babies 10-1861. Elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1862. Horace got cabbage plants from him and gave him some lettuce plants 5-1862. Horace sold him a tree 11-1862. Works with Horace at the shop and Horace gave him some vinegar 3-1863.
Wood, Mayor Fernando : of New York, spoke in Danbury 3-21-1860
Wood, Mr. : has shop where Horace looked at picture frames 12-1860
Wood, Mrs. : formerly Frances Doane
Woodford, Mr. : jeweler with store in Danbury. Repaired Horace's watch. Mr. Bailey works for him
Woodruff, Brother George W. : Waterbury - Preached in Horace's church in place of Bro. Pegg 1-1861. Also preached 2-1863.
Woolley, Brother : preached in Ridgefield in 1859. Stationed in Norwalk in 1860. Wife died in Norwalk, 5-1860. Late chaplain in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers under Gen. Burnside in North Carolina. Preached in Horace's church. He is lecturing and taking up collections to procure chaplains : tents , books and good reading matter for the soldiers 5-1862
Wooster Light Guards : drilled in Danbury. Spent 3 months fighting in the war. Disbanded by 11-1861
Wright's Paint Shop : where Horace buys paint 7-1862.
Wright, Mrs. Louise : Gussie wrote to her, an old school mate 3-1863.
Wylie, Mrs : funeral 4-29-1860
Young, Joseph : elected 3rd Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Works in the shop with Horace, 7-1862. Visited Horace then went over to Granville Ave. to visit his lady, Mary Prior. Got a military exemption, 8-1862. Married 9-17-1862. Visited Horace with his wife; picked up and delivered Horace's letters 10-1862. Went to New York so his wife brought his chits to Horace so Horace could take care of them on payday. 12-1862.
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MARCH 01 MONDAY - Very cold last night and this morning, though the day has been pleasant. I rose early this morning and wrote to William and mailed it before breakfast. I wrote to have him while up to Yonkers tomorrow to have a look around for a store at that place suitable for my business. I have worked in the shop. I had some words with William Carlton about my pay which he advanced for me last Friday and drew on Saturday. He claims to have paid me $28.00 when he only paid me $24.00 the amount of my account. I am certain that he did not pay me $28.00 and he is just as certain that he did. I finally gave him $4.00 with the understanding that it was a present and not for what he claims that I owed him for I owed him nothing. While we were at tea, Henry Hinman came down with a picture of their child for me to frame which I did in a rose and gilt frame, 8x10 for $1.00. I went to the Post Office and the baker's in the evening. When I returned, I went up to Father Griswold's to visit with Gussie's cousin Arthur Griswold. MARCH 02 TUESDAY - A very cold morning gain. After breakfast, Charlie Hayes helped me get a barrel of flour form Father Griswold's barn into his house. I have worked in the shop. Sam Larkey and Edward Stevens were shopped today. We are now having all we can do, so I work until dark. The weather has moderated during the day. It has snowed a part of the day thought not very hard. Charlie ate his supper in a hurry and went back to work this evening at the Sewing machine factory. Charlie was paid off today, it being their monthly pay, so he paid for his last four weeks' board to Gussie - $24.00. A special hatter's meeting at Benedict's new hall to consolidate with the independent and foul hatters, or as we call it, whitewashing them. After a lengthy discussion, the thing was voted down and we came home, I to visit up to Father Griswold's with Arthur Griswold. We came down home about 11 o'clock. MARCH 03 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant and warmer. The snow has wasted very fast. Another such day and the sleighing will be used up. I have worked in the shop. After tea, Edmund Allen called to borrow our breast pump. I went with him into the street to do some marketing. This P.M., I believe, the Velocipede Hall was opened at Benedict's new hall. This is the first of velocipedes in Danbury. MARCH 04 THURSDAY - It has snowed most of the time today, some of the time quite hard. I was last night taken with a severe pain in my head, more severe than the ordinary headaches I am subject to. It was I think, Neuralgia. It increased through the night, so that this morning, I was in such agony that I could hardly endure it. The pain struck to my stomach and caused severe turns of vomiting. A pain also in my back. This all continued until noon when Dr. Bulkely, who was sent for in the morning, came. His medicine produced a change. I improved during the afternoon and a little after 4 o'clock, got up and dressed myself. I ate a little and drank a cup of tea. I felt still better in the evening. This being an opening session of another velocipede school in Concert Hall, Charlie Hayes, our boarder, by invitation of his employer. Mr. Olmstead, went. Admission, 20 cents. Gussie also being in the street on some errands, I was left alone. Father Griswold came down and I had a talk with him about the propriety of selling my home for $3,000 and moving to New York to attend personally my business. We both came to the conclusion that if I could not sell my store in New York, I had better sell out here and go there. The snow storm today has amounted to but little by way of increasing the amount of snow on the ground, it being so warm that it wasted about as fast as it came. General U. S. Grant today takes his seat as President of the United States. MARCH 05 FRIDAY - A very cold morning. I did not get up until breakfast was ready. I felt more like myself, the pain in my back being the worst remains of yesterday. About 9 o'clock, I went into the street, took orders for gold frames of Swift, and had some conversation with him about selling my home or my store in New York in which he spoke of Henry Day who was in quest of a business. I then went to see John Cosier, real estate agent, and left with him my New York business to sell, and if not able to do this perhaps to sell my home so that I could move to the city and attend to business. From there, I called at the shirt factory and got $4.50 from Walker Bartram for a hat I sold him 2 weeks ago. I then went down to the shop and had my account made up and left it with Oscar Serine to draw for me tomorrow. I then came home, stopping at Crofut's for some cracked corn for chicken feed. I got home about 1 P.M. On my way into the street, I met Harriet Purdy coming up West Street. She arrived in town from New York last evening. After dinner, I called on Father Griswold and conversed with him about selling my house or business. We agreed about selling the store if possible instead of my house. Gussie went down to Mrs. Carpenter's and to do some shopping in the P.M. I stayed home with Georgie. In the P.M., I wrote to E. C. Allen in Augusta, Maine for particulars about something at which money could be made, I enclosed 10 cents for a sample. My head feeling bad this evening, I stayed at home and let Gussie go to market. MARCH 06 SATURDAY - Cold and snow until about the middle of the day when it stopped. From about 11 o'clock until 5, it was pleasant in New York. When the train coming home reached Norwalk, it was snowing again very hard. I stopped again on the platform at Winnipauk the same as last Saturday, expecting to see Mrs. Meade with a package of woolen pieces for carpet bags for Gussie and Mother Griswold, she having agreed to meet the train there and hand them to me a week ago. She was paid for them about 2 weeks ago while she was in Danbury. She was not at the depot so that we are as yet without the rags. Charles Hayes went to the city with me this morning. He goes to get a legacy due him at 21 years of age left to him by his father. It may be until the middle of next week before he completes his business to return here again. Charles Carpenter also went down with us on a visit to his brother John. I brought back a large carpet bag for him. His father met me at the depot and took it. I brought up John Bouton's wreath which I have been preserving. I also brought 2 testimonial frames for Egbert Gilbert and Ezekiel Eaton., a discharge too framed for Gilbert. Two Singing Pilgrims and 200 slate pencils for Mr. Pond. My store landlord, Mr. Terry, came to see me today. He wants to rent me only the store at $400.00. I am yet undecided about what I will do. I am about discouraged. I brought a letter and papers for Hiram Benjamin to his wife on Stevens Street, which I delivered before tea. Henry Hinman met me at the cars and helped me bring my bundles. A letter for Father by this evening's mail from Uncle Theodore in Sherman with news of his son Charles' death. MARCH 07 SUNDAY - Pleasant but cold. We rose late. I went down to Sunday School and Gussie up home with Father's letter of the death of Uncle Theodore's son Charles. She got to Sunday School before it was out. At its close, I came home and brought Georgie down from Mother Griswold's where Gussie left him to go up home. After supper, I went over to John Bouton's to tell him his wreath was done. On my return, I called at Egbert Gilbert's. When I returned, I went over to Alex Pine's to get Mrs. Pine to wash for us tomorrow. Her daughter being sick, she could not. I then went to the next house ' Mrs. Redmen's (Irish) and engaged her. I called to see Charles Purdy on my return. Gussie being nearly sick with a cold, we both stayed home in the evening. MARCH 08 MONDAY - Pleasant. Gussie is about sick with a heavy cold today. I have worked in the shop. I attended a Sunday School Teachers' Business meeting in the evening at which we voted $10.00 to Elizabeth Bartram for services t the piano at our festival last Christmas. I being the treasurer of the school paid the amount out to her at the close of the meeting. When I returned home, I found a telegraphic dispatch for me from William at the store. I immediately went down to Swift's Store to see him about Day buying me out in New York. We finally thought that he was now in New York looking at the store and that accounted for the dispatch requiring my presence there tomorrow. When I returned home again, I copied the minutes of the Teacher's meeting before retiring. MARCH 09 TUESDAY - Pleasant. I have been to New York. The dispatch last night was because my landlord, Mr. Terry, put on the door, 'To Rent'. I tried twice to see him today by going to his office at 716 Broadway, but both times he was away. I called on H. D. Clark in Courtland Street in the P.M. I came from the city on the 3:45 train and stopped in Norwalk to see a store. Charles Hayes having completed his business in New York, came on the 4:25 train and joined me at Norwalk and came home with me. I am about discouraged in business. After tea, I went up and had a talk with Father Griswold about business. Before retiring, I wrote to William about the lease of the store. MARCH 10 WEDNESDAY - Stormy, rain. I have worked in the shop. My lungs are sore from a severe cough. Charles Griffin came to the shop and dunned me about money for a coal bill, but I could do nothing for him. As I went to work this morning, I left our jug at D. Nichols for a gallon of molasses which I paid for $1.10. It being muddy, rainy and windy in the evening, I stayed home. MARCH 11 THURSDAY - Pleasant today. Yesterday's rain has taken nearly all the snow off. I have worked hard in the shop. I came home about sick. Received a letter from William stating that Mr. Terry had rented my store to other partners. Gussie today bought a piece of unbleached muslin, 43 and a half yards at 16 and a half cents - $7.21; also a linen tablecloth for $1.81. I went to bed sick after which John Bouton came for his wreath. MARCH 12 FRIDAY - Pleasant. I was sick last night and today. My severe cold is I think passing off by way of my bowels as I was up several times last night. I feel very weak today and have not attempted to work though after dinner I went down to the shop to arrange with someone to draw my pay tomorrow. Joe Kyle advanced it to me and he will draw it tomorrow - $18.00. John Gray gave me Ezekiel Eaton's Soldier's Testimonial to frame. I brought it home and put it in a frame which I had ready for it at the house. MARCH 13 SATURDAY - Pleasant. I have been New York. On my way to the store, I called on Phillip's at 37 Broadway at Union Square for two Singing Pilgrims. Henry Day called at the store to see about buying me out. I had a long talk with him. I made him an offer of $600.00. He will see me again next week and decide. I went to the depot to come home by way of Tibbels' 27 Park Row for No. 1 Catechisms. I partly secured a situation there for William as bookkeeper. I brought home 16 oranges for 25 cents. Griffin stopped meat his coal office as I came home from the depot and wanted me to settle my coal bill. He made some threats if I did not do it before April 1st and I got mad and told him to work at it as soon as he pleased. At the same time, I told him I was doing as fast as I could and would not put him off 20 minutes if I could help it. I arrive home sick, could not eat any supper and retired. MARCH 14 SUNDAY - Pleasant. I went down to Sunday School at noon and returned again after the session with Georgie. I have not felt very well and have kept pretty quiet. About noon, the last missing child of the Kohanza flood was found in the rear of William White's. Its name was Nettie Bothwell. There now remains missing only the wife of Mr. Clark. After supper, John Bouton called to see me. We all stayed at home in the evening and retired early. MARCH 15 MONDAY - Snow and hail with wind and some rain until just at night when it cleared off. I have worked in the shop. After tea, I went to market after writing to William. Charles wrote a line and enclosed with me. Another bill for balance of account I owe to D. P. Nichols. MARCH 16 TUESDAY - Pleasant and warmer. I have worked in the shop. As I came from work, I took from the Office a letter from Mr. Day in Newark stating that he could not raise the money I want for my store until the middle of April or May 1st, but he would give me good security and take possession now if I am willing. I showed or rather read the letter to Father Griswold. He advised me to go down and see about it tomorrow. I went to market in the evening. MARCH 17 WEDNESDAY - St. Patrick's Day in the morning. A beautiful day. I have been to New York to see Mr. Day about buying my store. He agrees to meet me there next Monday and close the bargain by giving notes well secured. One of $300.00 payable April 8th and another of $300.00 payable May 1st. He gives over to me his life insurance policy of $1,000 paid up to next February as security and perhaps his brother as endorser. The notes are given by his wife who is worth money. He is giving his own jointly with her or a separate note as additional security. Called again at Tibbel's about a situation for William as bookkeeper; it looks favorable for him. I brought home 15 nice oranges for 25 cents. Gussie having gone over to Cyrus White's china wedding, she left Louise to wait on me for tea. After tea I wrote a line to William stating what progress with Tibbels', and enclosed a French Looking Glass Plate list which I had home. As soon as written, I went down and mailed it. MARCH 18 THURSDAY - Pleasant. I have worked in the shop. Work is getting dull. We had but 1 dozen today. After work I went over to the Sewing Machine Factory to see Charlie and to get $5.00 from George Brockett which he borrowed of me in New York, but I did not see him. After I came home I carried a testimonial and a discharge which I have been framing over to Egbert Gilbert's. In the evening, we all went to the Sinking Fund Social at the church. Belle was with us to tea and stayed until she got Georgie in bed and asleep when she locked up and went home while we were at the Social. I attended the church tea party for organizing the Sinking Fund Social. I went more to go with Charlie Hayes than anything else for I was tired. So far as numbers and enjoyment the affair was a success. MARCH 19 FRIDAY - Pleasant in the morning, but towards night it threatened storm. I went to the shop in the morning, but there being no work, I went over to the Sewing Machine Factory to collect $5.00 borrowed money of Charles Brockett; he did not have the money but gave me an order on Mr. Rider, the paymaster. On my way home, I took a letter from the Office from William at the store expressing gratitude, etc. for assistance in getting him a situation which I have so nearly accomplished at Tibbel's Book Store , 37 Park Row. Gussie being down to the church, helping clean up after last night's affair, I took dinner with Father Griswold. I helped him trim apple trees and trimmed some for myself also. In the evening, I went to market. E. O. Perrin speaks this evening for the Democracy Against Negro Suffrage. It commenced snowing before bedtime. MARCH 20 SATURDAY - About 2 inches of snow on the ground this morning and still snowing hard. It stopped however before noon and in the P.M. It cleared off fine taking all the snow off before night. I have been home today and worked in the shop. I went to market in the evening and took a letter from the Office for Harriet and carried it to her at Dr. Lacy's. I went to the Express Office and found the bundles of carpet rags there sent from Winnipauk to Mother Griswold. I saw J. C. Beers at Parmalee's store. He gave me an order for framing and looking glasses. I am to get the glasses at 107 Rodney Street, Williamsburg and bring them to Danbury when done. MARCH 21 SUNDAY - Pleasant and cold. I went down as usual to Sunday School and returned afterword, Gussie staying to the afternoon prayer meeting. After tea, Charles and I took a walk over to Clark Beers'. From there, we walked up Deer Hill as far as Keeler's Orchard and then returned home. Charles and I attended preaching in the evening. Brother Burch preached, the subject, 'The Night of Horror. ' MARCH 22 MONDAY - Pleasant but cold in the morning. I have been to New York. I took down a frame to put together and put a looking glass in for Mrs. E. Gilbert, also an order for framing two looking glasses for Clark Beers. I have to send to Rodney Street in Williamsburg for the glass. I today took Henry Day's wife's notes (two at $300.00 each) for my store and his life insurance policy as collateral security ($1,000.00). The first note payable in17 days, due April 8th, the second in forty days May 1st. He took possession today. I put up a half dozen gold frames for Swift. Before retiring, I wrote to George telling him of my sale and asking him for what money he can spare before April 1st. MARCH 23 TUESDAY - The ground covered with snow this morning and raining. I had work in the shop until noon. In the P.M., I went over to the Sewing Machine Factory and presented George Brockett's order for $5.00 to the paymaster which he gave me last week for that amount which he borrowed of me last fall in New York. Mr. Rider, the bookkeeper, not having money on hand, he gave me credit for it and charged the same to Brockett. I will get the money April 1st, their next payday. I then went to the shirt Factory to get a pattern cut for my shirts, but the cutter being away, I could not. In the evening, I went to market and bought one gallon of vinegar of Avery Raymond. Father Griswold came home on the freight train this P.M. In the evening, I called on him and told him of my selling my store. Showed him the notes given and the insurance policy as collateral security. Gussie went over to John Bouton's in the evening. MARCH 24 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant but muddy. I have worked in the shop. The work being limited, I finished mine before night. On my way home, I stopped at the business office of Jones & Hoyt to see about the legal transfer of Henry Day's life insurance policy making it payable to me. I hold the policy, but as of yet, no written transfer has been made to go with the document. In the evening, I went into the street and called at Jones & Hoyt and had Jones make out a form for transferring the policy. Mother Griswold spent the evening with us. The store and dwelling on the corner of Main and North Streets uptown was burned this morning. The building was owned by Mason Thorp and occupied by a Mr. Spencer as a grog shop. MARCH 25 THURSDAY - Pleasant. I have worked in the shop. Alexander Pine's oldest daughter, aged 11 years was buried this P.M. George Davis' wife was with Gussie to dinner. I went to market in the evening. Brother Burch, our preacher, sent a blank to me by Fanny to fill out for Conference with Sunday School statistics. I looked them up and filled out the document before retiring. MARCH 26 FRIDAY - Fast Day. Rainy. I have been to New York. I expected to see Henry Day, but he was not there, he having left there last night for Danbury, so says William. I took dinner with William. I came to the depot about an hour ahead of time, left my satchel and went over to 111 West 30th Street to see Mrs. Fields about her pictures to be framed at the shop. I sat with Ezra Abbott in the car from New York to Danbury. I brought the 8x10 oval scale and ribbon frame home to Swift which I took down this morning to repair the gilt. MARCH 27 SATURDAY - The storm cleared away this morning and we have had a fine day. I have worked in the shop. I went to market in the evening. I called a Griffing Coal Office and promised to pay what I owe him on the 10th of April. After coming from market, I went up to Mother Griswold's and got two pounds of butter. It is worth 60 cents per pound but she only charged me 40 cents. MARCH 28 SUNDAY - A splendid day. I this morning saw for the first time blackbirds and robins. I went down as usual at noon to Sunday School after which I came home with Georgie. After tea, Gussie went over to Mrs. Bradley's and they together went up to the cemetery. Charles Purdy took a walk with Charles Hayes and I took Georgie to walk up in West Street. A meeting in the evening at the First Congregational Church (union meeting) for the benefit of the Female Guardian Society. I stayed at home with Georgie to let Gussie attend. MARCH 29 MONDAY - It commenced raining about 7 o'clock this morning and continued all day, raining very hard a portion of the time. I have worked in the shop. As I came from work, I bought a loaf of aerated bread. Charles was late to tea, so we ate before he came. In the evening, Anna Hinman and Mary Gray, her sister, who is visiting with her came downstairs and spent the evening with us. MARCH 30 TUESDAY - It is still stormy. I have worked in the shop. Prices on Velvet Hats, No. 5 and finer, knocked down from $3.50 to $3.00. No. 7 (which we have not yet had any of) or all coarser than No. 5 to be $2.50. Fred Jennings has been trying to rent rooms of O. H. Swift. Swift called at the shop today to enquire of me concerning him. I, of course, answered plainly. Jennings afterwards, when Swift refused him the rooms, swore and raved fearfully. He threatens to have my heart's blood, etc. This evening, I bought one 8x10 polished oval walnut frame of O. H. Swift for Miss Camp. It was a $2.00 frame; I got it for $1.50. Horace Greeley speaks on the issues of the day this evening at Concert Hall. I had so many bundles bring from market that I came home without stopping to hear him. MARCH 31 WEDNESDAY - A little rain during the day. It cleared off just before night. I have worked in the shop. Henry Hinman moved out form our upper rooms today. He has gone over in the upper part of William Trumbull's home. I stayed home in the evening except for a short time spent with Father Griswold arranging for the payment of our joint note at the Danbury Savings Bank.
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1869-03
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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Alexander Pine
Anna Hinman
Arthur Griswold
Beers Family
Bell Purdy
Brother Burch
Charles Griffing
Charles Hayes
Charles Purdy
Concert Hall (Danbury)
Cyrus White
Danbury Savings Bank
David Nichols
Deer Hill
Dr. Bulkeley
Dr. William Lacy
Edmund Allen
Edward Stevens
Egbert Gilbert
Father Griswold
Father Purdy
First Congregational Church (Danbury)
Fred Jennings
Galen Terry
George (Georgie) Purdy
George Brockett
George Davis
Griffing's Coal Office
Gussie Purdy
Harriet Griswold Wheeler Stevens
Harriet Purdy
Henry Day
Henry Hinman
Hiram Benjamin
John Bouton
John Cosier
John Grey
Jones and Hoyt
Kohanza Dam
Miss Camp
Mother Griswold
Mr. Olmstead
Norwalk (Conn.)
O. H. Swift
Oscar Serine
Parmalee and Bradley
Raymond's market
Sewing Machine Factory
Stevens Street Danbury
Tibbel's Bookstore (NY)
Walter Bartram
Water issues
West Street Danbury
William Carlton
William Hayes
William White
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Horace Purdy Journals
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Purdy and wife Gussie lived in Danbury, CT where they owned a house with tenants and were active members of the church. In 1860, Purdy began keeping a diary. His political leanings appear to have been Republican but there was much political activity among both parties in the run-up to the local elections of 1860. Purdy reports on the activities of the Wide Awakes and it appears likely that he belonged to the group but he did not explicitly state that he was a member. He was in the Wooster Light Guards militia company and appeared to have been the secretary. Gussie and Horace socialize frequently with Gussie's parents, Mrs. and Father Griswold who was prominent in the regional church [Methodist?]. Purdy works in a hat shop and is busiest in the Winter and frequently suffers from headaches. He also works in his vegetable garden in the spring growing strawberries, lima beans, etc. In 1860, his father-in-law who travels to Ohio for the "General Conference."
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Purdy joined the 1st Connecticut which was a 3-month enlistment regiment and was organized at Hartford in 1861. It served in the defenses of Washington, D.C. until it was used in an advance on Vienna and Falls Church, VA from June until July 1861. It saw action in the Battle of Bull Run on July 21 and was mustered out of service on July 31, 1861.
After his term of service, Purdy returns to Danbury where he eventually transitions from being a hat finisher to selling insurance. Purdy reports on the minutia of his day, the weather and reports on political machinations with occasional editorial embellishments.
The following persons figure into the diaries:
Allen, Charles : Capt. Skinner's waiter, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal, 12-1861
Allen, George B. : Wooster Guards took up a collection to give to him (2-1860) Horace walks with him on his way home. Was elected 2nd Corporal of the Wooster Guards, 3-9-1860. Attends church in New Haven with Horace 4-1861
Allen, Mr. : neighbor to the north of Horace. His little boy's foot was severely injured while he helped Violet Pine chop wood. Dr. William Bennett, home on furlough, treated the wound 3-1863.
Ambler, Granville : Delivered the beef bought from Jacob Fry to Horacee 12-1862.
Anderson, Emily : visited the Griswolds and attended evening class with them and Horace 1-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit her with their babies, 11-1861. Horace and Gussie took a walk and visited 7-1862.
Anderson, Harris : went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861. Horace shared his rubber blanket with him (no tents) on the march to Falls Church 7-1861
Andrews, Charles : part owner of Andrews & Ives store
Andrews, George : his Baptist son-in-law from New Jersey, Mr. Hill, preached at Horace's church
Andrews & Ives : Horace buys a cradle at this store 9-1861. Horace ordered drain tiles 11-1861
Armstrong, John - bought a roll of Griswold's salve (1860)
Ashly, Mr. : editor of the Jeffersonian. Horace takes some of George 's letters to him, to print excerpts of them in the Jeffersonian 12-1862, 1-1863. Took some excerpts from David Mills letters 3-1863.
Atlantic Hotel : Bridgeport. Horace and Gussie have dinner there 9-1862.
Averrill, Roger - Lawyer : wife died 2-13-1860. Presenter of a flag to Capt. Southmayd's company, 11th regiment at the ceremony 11-1861. As Lieut. Gov., presented swords and sashes to officers of Capt. Moore's company 8-1862.
Bacon, Dr. : preacher in New Haven at one of the churches on the Green 4-1861
Bailey's Circus : appears in Danbury 4-1862
Bailey, Ebenezer : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-20-1860. He died 7-25-1860 and the funeral was the next day at the Disciples Church.
Bailey, Montgomery - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Bailey, Mr. : jeweler who works in Mr. Woodford's store.
Bailey, S. G. : elected 1st lieutenant of the 5th Volunteer company, 9-1861
Baldwin, Dwight M. : married Susan Holmes 10-30-1860. He is an habitual drinker
Ball, Mr : a mason working for Father Griswold. He plastered the chimney in Horace's sink room 7-1862
Banks, William : requests a Hatters Society card. A special Hatters Society meeting refuses him 11-1862.
Barnum, Eben - with 11th regiment. His baby died, and
Barnum, Edward : Horace gave him a picture of George 9-1862. Distributing the Sunday School Advocate for the Sunday School 10-1862
Barnum, Louisa : Gussie visited her with Cousin Mary Purdy 11-1862
Barnum, P. T. : rumor that he is interested in a circus that appeared in Danbury 7-1860
Barnum, Smith : son William died 9-18-1861
Barnum, Thomas : shop proprietor. He sold apples to Horace. Called on Horace and they went over to look at Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Horace called to see if he wanted a shop at the Pahquioque 7-1862.
Barnum, Mrs. Thomas : Gussie visited with her 1-1862.
Bartram, Mr. & Mrs. : they visited Father Griswold. He is a brother in the Church. Abel Wheeler borrowed his team to take Gussie and his wife, Harriet to church after their confinements 10-1861
Bartram, Sarah : Elected Assist. Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860
Baxter, Mr. Moses & Mrs. : paid an evening visit to Horace and Gussie (3-1860). Mr. Baxter helped Horace fix his well 5-1860. They lived across the street from Horace. Horace : boarded : with them while Gussie was in Essex during June and July of 1860. Mrs. Baxter visited Horace and Gussie 1-1861. Mr.
Baxter put new hoops on some barrels for Horace 10-1861. Horace hires Moses Baxter to help build his stone wall 4-1862 and build his w ood house 5-1862. Horace brought Mrs. Baxter some crab apples. 9-1862. He built a bridge over a ditch for Horace 9-1862. Horace borrows his wheel barrow 11-1862.
Beach, Mrs. : engaged by Horace to help with Fall cleaning.
Beard, Deacon : trial of mowing machines held at his place just west of the village 6-1860
Beardsley, Mrs. : an old friend of Mother Purdy. Horace and family visited her while George was stationed in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Beatty, Mr. : drove Harriet home from the train 5-1860
Beattys, Caroline : married 9-1861
Bedell, Elizabeth : friend of Gussie Purdy, from Hempstead Long Island NY. Engaged to Henry Mead.
Bedient, Oliver : postmaster's clerk 8-1862.
Beers, Anna : died 3-26-1861
Beers, Brother J. Clark : Secretary of the Juvenile Missionary Society. Was made life member of the Parent Missionary Society. He was elected Assist. Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Comes to get cradle, they are taking care of Josie Wheeler while Harriet is in New Haven 10-1862
Benjamin, George : Shopped : employed with Horace. 8-1860
Benedict & Nichols' store where Horace shops. Horace bought drain tiles to cross the street 11-1861. Had some pork ground, 1-1862. Horace and Gussie bought carpet there 9-1862.
Benedict, Charles : shop owner with residence on Deer Hill. Took in the Widow Phillips : family when their house burned, 4-19-1860. A child of his died of dysentery 8-2-1860.
Benedict, Cyrus
Benedict, Henry : buried 7-5-1862.
Benedict, Victor : elected president of the Hat Finishers Society 1-1862
Benedict, Edgar : sold Horace some London Porter (2-1860)
Benedict, Orin : proprietor of : make shop : in Bethel.
Benedict, Starr : owned house at lower end of Main St. which is rented by John Carpenter. Had a small fire there 3-1862.
Benedict, Thomas : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Bennetts : Horace bought some butter and salt at this shop, the first trade he made there 6-1862.
Bennett, Charles : store owner. Horace bought some composition for sealing cider bottles 11-1860. There was a fire in his store 2-5-1861. Ran for post master 4-1861
Bennett, Curtis : Horace brings pictures to be framed to him 9-1862.
Bennett, Dr. E. P. : Horace got lettuce plants from him 5-1860, used his hay cutter 6-1860. Chased the burglars on Deer Hill Ave, 6-23-1860. His property extends to William St. Treating small pox cases 3-1861. Examined Horace and gave him a certificate of exemption from the draft 8-1862.
Bennett, Mrs. Nathan : injured by a runaway horse 7-1862
Bennett, Dr. William : son of Dr. Bennett of Deer Hill Ave. He helped chase the burglars on Deer Hill Ave. 6-1860 Surgeon, home on furlough from the 5th regiment, treated Mr. Allen's son's injury. Took a package from Horace for George back to the 17th regiment Horace wrote to him about George 3-1863
Berry, Brother : Horace walked with him from Bennett's store.
Betts, Captain James A. : 5th Regiment. Home on furlough, 1-1862, was taken prisoner, released and home on furlough 8-1862.
Betts, James - As 2nd Lieut. With Capt. Jenkins company, 23rd Regiment, received sword and sash 10-1862
Betts, Philander : elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861. He works in the shop with Horace. Family is sick and he is asked to stay away from the shop until they are not contagious 3-1861
Bevans, George R. : expelled member of Horace's military unit. Bought cap and axe that had been used by George Eddy. He intends to act as Pioneer in the Bridgeport Washington Guards.
Bienneville : steamer that took Horace's regiment to Washington D.C. It departed from Long Wharf in New Haven. 5-9-1862 was the first anniversary of that departure.
Bigelow, Mrs. : cousin of Abel Wheeler
Bixbee, Major : commanded skirmish drill one morning 7-1861
Blackman's : shop in Bridgeport where Horace takes a watch 8-1862.
Blissard, Jacob : his wife died 7-14-1860. Sick in camp hospital in Roach's Mills, Virginia 6-1861
Board of Relief : Horace went before it and got $400 on his place transferred to Alfred Gregory who holds Horace's mortgage for that much 1-1862
Bogle, Mr. : owns a boarding house in Brooklyn where Harriet Purdy is staying 3-1863.
Bombshell Block : new hat block at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 5-1862.
Booth, D. B. : executed some papers for Horace 3-1863.
Boughton, Anna : daughter of Louisa. Sick with fever 11-1861, sick 8-1862
Boughton, Frances (Frank) : cousin of Horace and Gussie. Wife of John, had a baby boy 11-11-1862.
Boughton, John : Cousin. Went to tea at Horace's parents while his wife was in Norwalk, 6-1860. Horace visited his house 6-1862, and visited with Frank since he wasn : t at home. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, with George Purdy, 8-1862.
Boughton, Louisa : aunt to Horace and Gussie. Her sister Betsey died in the poor house 4-12-1861. Looking for rooms to rent and rents rooms next door to Horace 11-1861. Moved from Gregory's house near Horace to stay with Frank Boughton, 10-1862.
Boughton, Mary : daughter of Louisa and cousin of Horace. Sick with typhoid fever 9-1861
Boughton, Marvin : with his wife visited Abel Wheeler when Horace was visiting. Went with Abel up to New Fairfield to pick whortle berries
Boughton, Susan : visited Mother Griswold 11-1860.
Bowers, Mr. : hired Hiram Crofut for patent roofing (3-1860)
Bradley, David - Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. Brother of George Bradley. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862.
Bradley, Frederick : married Isabelle Bussing 3-28-1860. Health poor in 7-1860. Horace gets blacking for him to sell since he can : t work in the shop 8-1860. While working in the shop : paid James Hagan's fine and the shop voted it back to him the next day.
Bradley, George : apprentice sent by Abel Parsons to build Horace's sink room chimney 6-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, 8-1862. Brother of David Bradley
Bradley, Medad : died 12-16-1862.
Bradley, William B. : Burr : : gathered pea brush with Horace 5-1860. Funeral for his 1 yr. 9 mo. old boy, 7-26-1860. Rode up to the water works dam with Horace 11-1860. Elected Vice-president of the Hat Finishers Assoc., went with Horace to buy seats in church for the year 1-1861 . He and his wife visited Horace when they thought he was still sick 11-1861. Baby girl born 2-1862. Got some lettuce plants from Horace 5-1862
Brayman, Henry : Norwalk CT : wrote to Horace Purdy. Drove passengers to Danbury 10-1860
Briggs, Mrs. - Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Broas, Josiah : subscription started at the shop to help him 5-1862.
Brockett, Hattie : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Brockett, George - accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit. 1-1861
Bronson, Augustus - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Orin : in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Thadeus : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860. Horace paid tax to him 11-1861
Brotherton, Philander : he and his wife were skating on George Starr's pond 1-1863.
Brothwell, Theodore : married Elizabeth Clark, a Amenia schoolmate of Gussie's around 4-1861. 4-1862
Brown, Elijah : apprentice to Charles Stevens. Lives at Alvin Hurds boarding house
Brown, Dr. E. A. : elected postmaster 4-1861
Brush, John : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Brought Horace corn meal 11-1860. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862. Visited the army camp in Bridgeport 8-1862. At the shop and intoxicated 1-1863.
Buchanan, James : President of the United States. Horace calls him a traitor 1-1861
Buckingham, Governor George : republican governor of Connecticut, re-elected 4-1861. Went to Virginia and reviewed the Connecticut troops, 6-1861 Came to Danbury by train to encourage volunteers for the war. 7-1862
Bulkely, Dr. : family doctor for Horace's family and the Griswolds. Vaccinated the family against small pox 3-1861. Treated Mother Griswold 4-1862
Burch , Saul : Albany, formerly of Danbury attended Horace's church 3-17-1861
Burnham, Col. : was drunk and abused Sgt. Dickens during morning drill. 6-1861
Burr, Mary E. : Bloomfield CT, sister of Mother Griswold. written to by Mother Griswold 1-1860. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Burr, Lorenzo : Bloomfield CT, uncle of Gussie Purdy. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Busbee- member of Capt. Comstock's company, seriously wounded in a skirmish near Vienna Va 6-1861
Bussing, Lieut. John W. - member of Horace's military unit. Shopped at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 11-1862. His wife died 12-30-1862 and funeral was at the Disciples Church.
Busteed, Richard : New York. Spoke at the welcome home celebration for Horace's 8-1861
Butler's Drug Store : Horace left rolls of Griswold's salve there for sale 2-1863
Butler, Frank - shot pistols with Horace at a target in Mr. McDonald's orchard 11-1862. His son had diphtheria 1-1863
Byington, A. H. : member of Horace's military unit, mended Horace's boots while in New Haven 4-1861
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Cable, Benjamin : works in Norwalk. George Purdy dug potatoes for him and writes to him for payment 10-1861
Camp Buckingham : name of camp for Connecticut regiments in Washington DC
Camp McDowell : camp set up when Horace's regiment sent to Falls Church - Fairfax Courthouse Va. to aid the Ohio boys
Camp Tyler : camp set up in Roach's Mills, Virginia by Horace's regiment
Carlton & Porter : source of subscriptions for Sunday School Advocate 4-1861
Carpenter, John : house he rents from Starr Benedict is at lower end of Main St. There was a fire which was put out before the Hose could there 3-1862.
Carpenter, John Jr. : baptized 7-1862
Case, Lucia Ann : visited while in Canton CT. 8-1860
Case, Martha : Essex CT, visited the Griswolds 2-1861
Chapman, Mr. & Mrs. : visited the Griswolds 12-1862.
Chatfield, Major : Maj in Horace's regiment, promoted to Colonel of the 3rd Connecticut Regiment by Gen. Tyler after Tyler's disagreement with the former Colonel of the 3rd. Needs Gov. Buckingham's approval for the promotion 6-1861
Chichester, Quartius : put new point on lightning rod for Horace -1860. Horace paid him 4-1862.
Chittenden, Bro. : led church class 9-1862.
Clark & Fords : one of their clerk's is a player in the church choir. 1860 Edward Barnum works there 10-1862.
Clark, Elizabeth : went to the Amenia school with Gussie. Married Theodore Brothwell around 4-1861. 4-1862
Clark, Francis : took over assisting in the librarian duties at the Sunday School 8-1862
Clark, Martin : leader of the band
Clark, Mr. : sent a beef to Horace 1-1861.
Clark, Mr. : Presbyterian minister in New Fairfield. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Cockling, Mr. : came to look at Horace's rooms 2-1863
Coe, Mr. : exchanged with Bro. Pegg and preached at Horace's church 1-1861. Preached again 9-1861, 12-1861. Presbyterian minister 8-1862. Preached sermon on patriotism at Horace's church 3-1863.
Cole, Mrs. Hiram : visited the Griswold's 1-1862
Collett, John M.D. : lectured on physiology anatomy at the Concert Hall 9-1860
Comstock's : Horace left 2 umbrellas there to be mended. Horace had his revolver repaired there 6-1862
Conrad, Isabella : Bridgeport. Wrote to George in the army and he sent her letter home for safekeeping 12-1862.
Cosier, Brother : led church class in absence of Brother Starr 6-1860
Cosier, David : Abel and Harriet Wheeler used his horse to go up to New Fairfield and the horse ran away with them 1-1861
Cosier, Disbrow : brought some coal to Horace to try out 11-1860
Cosier, George : won a prize for bringing the most scholars to Sunday School 1-1861
Cosier, John : Horace and Gussie visit him 5-1862. Owns a paint shop 6-1862. Had Horace address a package of mittens going to Amos Day, one of his old Sunday School Scholars, for him. 12-1862
Couch, Nathan : elected 4th Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
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Couch's Picture Gallery : Gussie and Horace have Eddie's picture taken
Cowan, Edward : discharged from Tweedy's shop for misconduct. Hatters Meeting called to try to reinstate him
Cowan, R. C. : elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Cowan, Billy : shared some of his tea with Horace at Camp McDowell when Horace was suffering from Hernia 7-1861
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Crawford, Rev. John : Redding. His daughter married Charles Stevens. 4-1862. New minister in Horace's church 4-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Crofut, Mr. & Mrs. . : lodgers in Horace Purdy's house 1860.
Crofut, Charles : was visiting New Haven and took a letter home for Horace 7-1861
Crofut, Mr. Henry : burglars stole his breakfast 7-24-1860. He owns the Pahquioque hat finishing shop. 4-1862 Trades hats for raisins from a peddler and buys flour on time so sell to his men on credit, due to the panic and not being able to get money 12-14-1860. His father died 2-7-1862. Met with the men in the shop to work out a payment schedule for wages nd pay the back wages owed the men 5-1862.
Crofut, Hiram : off from the Pahquioque shop for the spring and summer to work at patent roofing for Mr. Brown 1860. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. His wife had stomache cramps and was dying 2-1863
Crofut, Horace B. : a former tenant of Horace. His baby boy was born 6-15-1860. Horace and Gussie visit him.
Crofut, Laura : daughter of Mr. Crofut who owns the shop. A piano was put in the office so she could take lessons there. She keeps the books for the shop for her father.
Crossman's Stables : Father Griswold buys manure there 12-1862.
Crosby's Stables : Horace rented a horse and carriage there
Crosby, Charles : works at Lounsbury's and Horace pays him for rubber boots 11-1862
Crosby, Judah P. : Was in Horace's military unit. He went to Hartford to procure overcoats for the unit. 4-1861
Culver, Judge : gave a political address in Danbury 6-8-1860
Curry, Dr. Daniel : preached at Church Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860, elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Curtis, William H. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Discahrged from Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment and visited Horace's shop 1-1863
Curtis, Mrs. : Horace sent her a sparerib of pork because her husband is at war 12-1862.
Daniels, Lieut. : of Capt. Stone's company, Col. Ferry's 5th Regiment, returned home from Edward's Ferry on the Potomac MD 12-1861. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Dare, Ellen (Eleanor) : visited Horace and Gussie 9-1862. Gussie wrote to her 10-1862, 2-1863
Dare, Josephine : from Long Island, visited Mother Griswold and Gussie 9-14-1860
Davis, E. S. : hosted the sewing society 12-1860. Hosted the Military company meeting in his basement to settle the financial affairs of the company 10-1861
Davis, George : elected 4th Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Day, Amos - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. John Cosier sends him some mittens 12-862. He was one of John Cosiers old Sunday School scholars. 12-1862.
Day, Josiah : in the same regiment with George Purdy. Home on leave because his wife is ill 9-1862. Discharged from the 17th regiment, visited Horace at the shop to give him letters George had received and saved. 3-1863.
Dean, Charles : boarder with Gussie's aunt and uncle in Bloomfield. Visited sites in Hartford with Gussie and Horace 8-1890. His brother is a member of Captain Comstock's company and visits Horace while Horace is camped at Roach's Mills in Virginia 6-1861
Delavan, Smith - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Deming, Capt. M. - wounded in a battle at Charles City Cross Roads before Richmond and died of his wounds 7-1862 , discourse or funeral sermon at the Baptist Church 11-1862. Talk about him scheduled at the Baptist Church but moved to the next day because of the weather 12-1862.
DeOssey, Mr. - Norwalk. Called on Horace at the shop to ask him to canvas for subscriptions to the Sunday School Times 12-1860
DeWolfe children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863.
Dikeman, Ira : died 2-3-1862
Dikeman, Robert A. : member of military company, died in Memphis TN 1-1860.
Dickens, George : in the same company with George Purdy , some items sent to him 9-1862
Dickens, Mrs. George : Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Dickens, Milo : elected 2nd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Abused by a drunken Col. Burnham 6-1861
Dickerman, Chancy : Horace stayed at his place while in New Haven. 7-1861
DIckerman, Elisha : a druggist. Went down to the beach to bathe with Horace
Disbrow, Gould S. : sells coal
Disbrow, Sherman : Horace bought coal from him 4-1862
Dobby,Charley - a negro. Assistant to the cook, Jack Roff, for Capt. Skinner. Arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Doran, John : stabbed and severely injured at at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861
Doran, Miles - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Celebrated his 21st birthday 7-21-1860, with refreshments in a field near the shop. Stabbed at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861 and died
Downs, Seth : went down to the Bridgeport army camp with his team 8-1862.
Dudley, George : a Congregational preacher. Horace visited him while in New Haven 7-1861
Dunning, Calvin : Was elected treasurer of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861, 1-1862.
Dunning, Joseph : elected first lieutenant of Capt. Skinners company 8-1861
Eames, Harris : married Sarah Keeler, one of the Sunday School teachers 12-2-1861. Horace sold Mrs. Eames some crab apples 9-1862.
Eddy, George M. : deceased member of Horace's military unit.
Elwood, Nelson U. : elected 1st Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Elwood, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy to help nurse Gussie 9-1861
Ely, Harriet : hosted a singing evening (2-1860)
Ely, Henry : Sewing Society meeting at his house 3-1861
Engine Company : 1 : drunk and rowdy by Wooster House 4-19-1860
Engine Company : 2 : threatened by members of Company : 1 4-19-1860
Fairchild & Gillett : Gussie bought a year of tarltan there 10-1862.
Fanton, Mr. : proprietor of the shirt factory on Wooster St. Employed shirt factory girls. Funeral sermon preached for him at Horace's church 9-15-1860
Fayerweather, Jennie : Horace and Gussie saw her learning to skate at the Skating Park 1-1863
Feeks, Thadeus : called on Horace and Gussie with his wife to look at Horace's house, wants to build one like it 3-1861
Fenner, George : came home with Horace and walked around Horace's property and went with him up into the cupola of Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Works in the shop with Horace 7-1862.
Ferry, George : addressed the Wide Awakes and the public in concert hall 10-1860
Ferry , O S. : addressed the Republicans in Concert Hall, previous to the election the following Monday 3-28-1861. Lost re-election to Congress 4-1861.
Ferry's Hat Shop : Bethel. Partially burned in a fire 4-14-1862
Ferry, Philander - owner of eating saloon. Horace visited his place in New Haven on the way back from Washington. Thomas Hooton accompanied him 7-1861
Filly, Mr. : Bloomfield. Called on Father Griswold 5-1862
Fisher, Mr. : the dyer
Flagler, Theodore - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862.
Fletcher, Charles : preached at Horace's church 9-1861
Floy, James - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Foot, Robert : a young man died suddenly of a disease of the heart 3-1862.
Ford, EIias (?) B. - visiting preacher from Ridgefield 9-1862.
Foss, Archibald Campbell : Horace heard him preach while in New York to get books for the Sunday School 3-1863.
Foss, Cyrus David : Horace went to hear him preach while in New York getting books for the Sunday School. Were disappointed because his brother preached. 3-1863.
Fowler, James : Horace gets bushels of potatoes from him 9-1862.
Fowler, Theodore : Was foreman of the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Married 10-16-1860 and visited Pennsylvania. Got a military exemption 8-1862
Freeland, John : his little boy died 8-10-1862
French, David : friend of Horace
Fry, Charles W. : ran for post master 4-1861
Fry, Jacob : Horace rode home with him and lent him an umbrella 9-1860. Horace borrowed his horse 11-1860. : Uncle Jake : worked in the shop with Horace, fined 50 cents 8-1861. Horace bough beef from him 12-1862
Fry, Robert : came for Horace's door yard grass 7-1862
Gibbs, Wellington : attended church in Washington DC with Horace 5-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Gibbs, Mrs. : visiting Abel and Hattie Wheeler for tea 12-1861
Gibson, Mr. : old shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Came for a visit (2-1860)
Giddings, Josua : gave a lecture on John Q. Adams and was heckled by the rowdies of the Democratic party 2-1861
Gilbert, Mr. & Mrs. - from Derby CT. parents of Mrs. Pegg, the wife of Brother Pegg
Gilbert, Mr. : Disciples preacher 2-1862
Gilbert, Mr. : carpenter. Lost a 5 yr. old boy to scarlet fever 5-1862
Goodenough, Brother E. : New York. Provider of Sunday school materials
Gould, Andrew : works for John Rowan and helps build stone wall for Horace 4-1862
Grannis, John - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Gregory, Alfred : holds a $400 note from Horace on Horace's house. Horace is paying interest on the note . Called and asked for some money which Horace couldn : t give him 9-1861. Horace received $400 from the Board of Relief to give him 1-1862. Temporarily gave note to Jarris Hull as security 4-1862.
Horace got the Board of Reilef to move $100 on his house (the amount of the note with Alfred Gregory) to Alfred Gregory. 1-1863
Gregory, Ephriam : Horace gave him some currant bushes 4-1860. Horace paid the assessment for the new street to him. He owns the house next door, north of Horace 11-1861
Gregory, Hannah : visited Gussie with Elizabeth Clark (Mrs. Brothwell) 4-1862
Griffin, L. B - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Griffing, Martyn H. : sold coal to Horace (1860). Horace orders coal to be delivered to his father in payment for putting in the drains 11-1861
Griswold, Anne : Elyria, Ohio, wife of Edwin Griswold. Her father died in Hartford 8-1861
Griswold, Arthur : cousin of Gussie. Member of the 8th Ohio Regiment, killed at Winchester VA 3-1862.
Griswold, Dwight : brother of Father Griswold, (Edwin E. )
Griswold, Edwin : son of : Father Griswold : and husband of Anne
Griswold, Edwin E. : : Father Griswold : , minister, preached in Danbury and Ridgefield (1860). Elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860. Appointed presiding Elder of the New Haven District at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Sold his place to Mr. Valentine 12-25-1861. Moved out of his house and into Horace's upper rooms. Stored some of this things in his new barn and at Horace's 4-1862. Attends Conference in Waterbury. He is only home one Sunday a year because of church duties 4-1862. Visits Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio 6-1862.
Griswold, Edwin Luther : b. 2-11-1856. Nephew of Gussie and Horace.
Griswold, Fanny : . daughter of Father Griswold (Edwin) and sister of Gussie Purdy. Visited Elyria OH in June and July 1860. Visited Madison WI in July 1860. Returned from Camp Meeting 8-1862.
Griswold, Grandfather and Grandmother : grandparents of Gussie Purdy buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield.
Griswold, Kate : Wife of Dwight Griswold. Committed suicide 3-1861
Griswold, Mary (Webster), : Mother : : wife of Edwin E. Griswold, mother of Gussie, Fannie, Edwin and Mary Victoria. Born 12-16-1795
Griswold, Mary Victoria : died young and was buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield. Sister of Gussie Purdy. Later, grave moved to the Wooster Cemetary in Danbury.
Griswold, Rev. - Hartford. Local preacher who preached in Horace's church
Griswold, Willie : Fanny Griswold sends socks to his mother for him 12-1862.
Grant, Elder : a 'second Adventist : , preached at the Concert Hall 3-25-1860
Gray, Abel : makes and supplied butter. 7-1862
Hagan, James : works in the shop with Horace. Caused a disturbance 8-27-1860
Haka, Henry : hired hand to Uncle Lorenzo in Bloomfield
Hall, George : Sodom. cousin of Horace and Gussie. Visited and then stayed with Aunt Louisa
Hall, Roxana : Sodom. Cousin of Horace and Gussie Purdy. Came to visit Aunt Louisa because Anna is sick 8-1862
Hallock, Mary : visited with Gussie and Horace while they were in Canton Ct 8-1860
Hamilton, Mr. : Texas. Speaking at Concert Hall on the political issues and to aid in Gov. Buckingham's election 3-1863.
Hancock, Esq. : Gussie and Horace visited with him while in Canton 8-1860
Hancock, Mary : daughter of Esq. Hancock
Hanford, Mr. David : Horace borrowed blacking from him, 7-1860. He brought blacking for Horace from New York, 9-1860. of a shoe store. Horace pays for rubbers he bought from him before he left for the war 4-1862
Hare, Bro. : assisted Bro. Crawford with the service 8-1862. Brother Crawford's son-in-law 8-1862.
Harris, Francis - died of the small pox 1-19-1861 and was buried in the night to avoid exposure. He had been smuggled home on the cars from NY to die at home
Harris, Mr. : Horace orders apples from him 10-1862. Horace buys coat, vest and pants from him 1-1863.
Harrison, William : offered $50 to save some belongings in the Widow Phillips residence fire on Deer Hill 4-19-1860
Harvey : was hired to paint rooms Horace is renting 11-1862.
Harvey, Constable : called on to deal with the rowdy firemen, 4-19-1860
Harvey, Henry : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-1860. Died 7-30-1860
Hat Finishers Assoc. : met 6-29-1860 to vote on whether to join the National Association. Held elections 1-1861
Hatfield, Robert M. - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Hatfield, Marquis : joined Horace and others on outing in Stamford, 4-1860
Hayan, James : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing shop
Haynes, Chauncey : died 1-16-1861
Heath, Alfred : gave money he owed George Purdy to Horace by way of Mr. Swift. 12-1862.
Heinman, Henry : baptized 7-1862.
HIckock, D. R. : sells patent folding clothes dryers and is the patentee. Horace inquires about getting a sales territory 12-1860.
Hill, George : assists Horace at the Church library
Hill, Mr. : Baptist preacher from New Jersey preached at Horace's church. Son-in-law of George Andrews
Hillman, Capt. : of the Windsor Locks (Conn.) Company, led part of Horace's company back to Washington, to the war office. 7-1861
Hitchcock, Henry : servant of Capt. Betts of the 5th Regiment. Home on furlough 1-1862.
Hodge, John - died in his chair suddenly, buried 12-27-1860
Hodinott, Alfred : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner at battle of Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862
Holmes, George & Co. : Norwalk. Store burned in large fire 2-1862.
Holmes, John - reported wounded and a prisoner 6-1862
Holmes, Mr. : moved into new store (2-1860)
Holmes, Stephen : Sewing Society meeting held at his house 3-1862. His boy, Charley died 7-1-1862 of inflammation of the bowels. He was a member of the Sunday School.
Holmes, Susan : attended singing party 4-29-1860. Married Dwight M. Baldwin 10-30-1860. Horace states that he is an habitual drinker.
Hooton, Thomas : member of Horace's regiment. Visited Philander Ferry in New Haven with Horace on the way back from Washington 7-1861. Elected 2nd lieutenant of Capt. Skinner's company 8-1861
Horn, Mr. : Redding minister, preached in Horace's church 10-1861
Horton, Miss : Sister of Mrs. White. Took dinner with the Griswolds on Thanksgiving 11-1861. Tenant of the Griswolds.
Horton, Thomas : 1st Lieut., Capt. Skinners Company, 7th Regiment. Killed in the battle near James Island SC. 6-1862
Howe, Louise : old schoolmate of Gussie's and Gussie wrote to her 12-1862. Married Mr. Wright 2-1863.
Hoxie, Mr. : a Republican, spoke on the political questions at Concert Hall, 3-23-1860
Hoyt & Scribners : insurance agency
Hoyt, Charles H. , Mrs. : Mother Griswold wrote to her
Hoyt, Clark : child of his died and was buried 5-19-1860. Takes a letter for George Purdy to Benjamin Cable 10-1861
Hoyt, Curtis - received a gold dollar for bringing in the fourth most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Hoyt, Eli T. : mother died 1-17-1860
Hoyt, Frank T. : brought Horace a bushel of potatoes (2-1860)
Hoyt, Harriet : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Miss J. : visited the Griswolds and stayed for tea 10-1862
Hoyt, Henry : collected evergreens with Horace and Peter Starr for the church. They used George Starr's team. 12-1860.
Hoyt, Lewis : died in a fit on 8-2-1860
Hoyt, Mary Jane : sold Gussie Purdy a dress and hat 4-1860. Horace paid here for millinery for Gussie and the baby 11-1862.
Hoyt, Mr. : preaching at the Baptist Church while Mr. Stone is in Europe. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Hoyt, Noah : store owner. Horace paid the bill he owed him 5-1860. Horace borrowed his horse and wagon. Horace bought a string of suckers from him 12-1860. Sewing circle at his house, 3-1861. Horace went with him to meeting in New Fairfield 9-1861. He brought Horace a bushel of apples 10-1861, some crab apples 9-1862. Horace bought kerosene oil from him 11-1862. Delivered Horace's pork 12-1862
Hoyt, Oliver : Stamford. Elders of the Church and the Bishop stayed with him during Conference 4-1860. The sound is in full view from his residence.
Hoyt, Olivia : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Russel : Horace buys pork from him 12-1862.
Hoyt, William C. : former Danbury preacher. Appointed Presiding Elder in the Bridgeport District at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Visits Danbury and is a guest preacher 1-1862, 4-1862, 10-1862. Is presiding Elder, 7-1862.
Hoyt, Zerah : shopped at where Horace works 3-1860. Paid a garnish, 4-1861.
Hox, John : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Hubbard, Dr. : doctor with the 17th Regiment, Horace writes to him about George. 3-1863.
Hull, A. B. : Gussie attended auction (2-1860). Horace ordered butter from him.
Hull, Charles : shop proprietor. Horace bought a hoe 5-1862. Horace orders work by a tinner for the lining around his chimney 6-1862.
Hull, Edward : he and his men spread dirt in the road over the stones Father Griswold placed there. 6-1862.
Hull, George : shop proprietor. Tried to sell Horace a stove 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863
Hull, Graham : Horace purchased a pot of butter from him 12-1860.
Hull, Jarris : held note on Horace's house as security of Alfred Gregory 4-1862
Hull, Seeley : his wife was found dead from drunkenness 10-7-1860
Humingston, Edwin : came by train from the West . Went to work in the shop with Horace 10-1862
Humingston, Tip : Horace looked at a saw he was selling. He is selling out to go out west 3-1862.
Humphrey, Eliza : California. Cousin of Gussie Purdy. Gussie corresponds with her. Gussie wries a letter, sends a News Times 2-1863.
Humphrey, Alfred : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Humphrey, Lauren : California. Horace writes to him(?) 9-1861
Humphrey, Leydia : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Hunt, Mr. : had contract to dig ditches for new water pipes, gave up the contract to the pipelayer
Huntington, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace bought a silver pencil and gold pen from him
Huntington, E. S. : buried 4-10-1862.
Hurd, Mr. - shop called on him because he took piece work home with Mr. Crofut's permission and was calling himself a journeyman. He was shopped at Tweedy's also. He agreed to cry off from Tweedy's and go on turn 3-1862. The case will probably be brought before the trade. Meeting continued with the Making department in the Boiler room to discuss money. Mr. Crofut said he couldn : t do any more and might be able to settle up on April 1 3-1862. Visited Horace, and toured the new Griswold house 6-1862. Horace got strawberry plants from him 7-1862. Rents rooms to Mr. and Mrs. Swift 11-1862
Hurlburt, William : had a paralytic stroke and died 1-22-1862
Hyatt, Alfred : lives on Wooster St. and almost caught the burg.lars 7-1860
Inskip, J. : preached at Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Chaplain of the 14th New York Regiment 5-1861
Irish, the - first St. Patrick's day demonstration by them in Danbury 3-17-1863.
Irish Mary : did some washing for Horace and Gussie 8-1861
Ives, George : barn burned 8-25-1860
Ives, Joseph : Horace and Gussie buy bedstead and washstand at his store 9-1862. His wife is buried 12-1862.
Ives, Juliette - received a smaller silver cup for bringing in the third most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Ives, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy and helped nurse Gussie 9-1861.
Jackson, Old Mrs. : hired to nurse when Gussie has the baby 8-1861. Not very good and Horace dismissed her 9-1861. Died in Stamford and was brought back to Danbury for burial 12-1862.
Jackson's Cadets : turned out for the return of Capt, Moore : company 8-1861
Jane : Mother Griswold's girl
Jenkins, Capt. : 23rd Regiment. His company came to Danbury and officers received swords and sashes 10-1862.
Jennings, Isaac : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner during battle at Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862.
Johnson, Albert : shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (2-1860) in place of Joseph Tammany.
Jones, Mason : gave a lecture on Garibaldi 1-1863.
Jones, Miss : visiting the Purdys up home from Brooklyn. 7-1860
Jost, Mr. : German preacher, visited the Sabbath School 4-1861 Judd, A : of Bethel, addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Judd, William : of Bethel. Spoke at Wide Awakes meeting 10-1860
Judson, William : member of a Pennsyvania regiment in McClellan's army. Visited Horace's shop and Horace tried to take up a collection for him 7-1862.
Keeler, George : on guard duty with Horace 6-1861
Keeler, Lieut. : 5th Connecticut Volunteers. Visited Horace's shop and spoke at Concert Hall to get volunteers 8-1862.
Keeler, Lyman : Horace got a bushel of apples from him 10-1861
Keeler, Sarah : one of the Sunday School teachers, married Harris Eames 11-2-1861
Kellogg, Capt. : 2nd regiment, taken prisoner by the rebels while officer of the day 6-1861
Kellogg, Norman - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Kennedy, Dr. : preacher at the 1st Methodist church in New Haven 4-1861
Keys, Brigadier Col. : regular army, newly appointed to Horace's regiment, 7-1861
Kinney, Thomas : drowned in Taunton Pond, Newtown 5-30-1860
Knapp, Edgar : at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Knapp, Mr. & Mrs. Michael. : neighbors of Horace Purdy
Knowles, David : called on Horace at the shop and went home with him 6-1860. Called to see Horace's border, Mr. Smith 12-1860. Horace finished a hat for him 12-1860.
Knox, Andrew : elected 1st Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Treasurer of the Wooster Light Guards 12-1860. Painter. Horace borrowed money from him for his trip to Hartford County 8-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861. Lieutenant in the 1st Conn. Artillary and came home on furlough 7-1862.
Krazinski, Morris - private in Horace's company in the 1st regiment for the 3 months. Now 2nd lieutenant in the 11th regiment, promoted from Sargent, after the battle at Antietam Creek 10-1862
Kyle, Thomas : shopmate of Horace Purdy (3-1860)
Lamb, Charles : elected president of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861
Landan, Seymour - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Lanigan, David : 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace 8-1860. Brought a barrel of cider to the shop and everyone paid him.. Brought another barrel 10-1861,
Lawton, Henry : comes to look at the rooms for rent in Horace's house. Horace refuses to rent to him 8-1861
Ledger, Harry - 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace. 8-1860. Horace sold 20 heads of cabbage to him 11-1861. Subscripton started at the shop to help him go to England for his health 5-1862.
Levine, Oscar : elected vice-president of the Hat Finishers : Association 1-1862
Lewis, George : in George Purdy's company, items sent to him 9-1862
Lilly. Patrick - of the 1str Conn. Heavy Artillary. Died in hospital. Horace and other volunteers under Capt. Wildman and Jackson's Cadet Muskets turned out for the funeral and the burial in the Catholic burying ground 3-1863.
Lincoln, Abraham : elected president, assassination attempt in Maryland on the way to Washington 1861
Loebdell, Miss : visited the Griswolds for tea 10-1862
Loomis, George - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Off on 9-11-1860 to go to wool hatting at Sturdevant's. Dismissed from the army because of wounds, came back to Danbury 12-1862.
Loomis, Reuben H. : Birmingham. Exchanged pulpits with Brother Pegg, 8-26-1860
Loomis, Col. S. : 5th Connecticut Infantry, swore Horace in on the green in New Haven in front of the state house, 4-1861
Lounsbury's : shoe store where Gussie buys shoes 3-1862 . Horace has his mother knit some mittens for George 11-1862.
Lounsbury, Bro. : Brother in Horace's church 12-1862
Lounsbury, Phineas : his lot adjoins Father Griswold's property. He came out onto his property and Horace showed him Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport In the same mess with George Purdy 8-1862, some items sent to him 9-1862
Lounsbury, William : gave boxes for items to be sent to the soldiers 9-1862.
Lovejoy, Brother : New York. Former preacher in Horace's church 11-1860
Lovejoy, Mary C. : Brother Lovejoy's daughter
Lovejoy, J. A. : made life member of the Parent Missionary Society
Lovejoy, Mr. : brought Horace a pot of butter 10-1861
Lovelace, George : Constable, served notices of the draft 9-1962.
Loveland children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863
Lynes, Mr. : Horace bought 2 evergreen trees from him 5-1862
Madden, Thomas - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860)
Mallett, Dr. : Horace took a ride around New Haven with him 8-1861
Mallet, Mr. : Redding. Offered to lend Horace $1100 to consolidate 2 notes and a mortgage on Horace's property, to be paid annually instead of semiannually. Horace gave him his mortgage deed and insurance policy to secure the loan 3-1863.
Mallory, Eli H. : ran for post master 4-1861
Mallory, Kate : New Haven. Formerly of Danbury and friend of Horace and Gussie.
Mallory, John : owns a baker's peddling wagon and gives Horace a ride as far as Mr. Ferry's store 7-1861
Manley, Daniel : gave Horace a new variety of potatoes, 5-1862, some turnip plants 7-1862. Was not able to get a military exemption 8-1862. Bought some cider from Horace 12-1862.
Mason, Charles : clerk for Noah Hoyt. Delivered the bottles of ale that Horace had ordered from Randall's. 6-1862.
Maybie, Horace : uncle of Horace, visiting and staying with Horace's parents 1-1863
Maynard, Brother James L. : elected Sec.-Treas. of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Resigned 1-21-1861 because he was leaving town 1-22-1861. Wrote to Horace from East Haddam (North Lyme) 2-1861.
Maynard, Mrs. : funeral held 9-29-1860
McDonald & Ford : dry goods store, had a fire 2-1861.
McDonald, Bro. : led the evening meeting 1-1863.
McDonald, Mr. : owner of horse and sleigh (1860). McDonald's Blacksmith Shop . Horace paid him money owed for milk 12-1861. Horace paid Mrs. McDonald 3-1862. George borrows his horse and carriage to go to Bethel 8-1862. Horace shot with pistols at a target in his orchard 11-1862.
McDowel, John : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
McNeil, Mr. : painting Father Griswolds house, took tea at Horace's since his wife was there dressmaking 10-1862.
McNeil, Mrs. : called to see Gussie after the baby was born. 1860. Gussie got a dress cut by her 10-1862
Mead, Henry : engaged to friend of Gussie Purdy, Elizabeth Bedel
Mead, Elizabeth Bedel : Hempstead, L.I. Wife of Henry. Writes to Gussie 9-1861. Gussie receives a letter from her 9-1862, 11-1862. She visits from Brooklyn 3-1863. Lives near Classon and Green aves. In New York city 3-1863.
Meriden Britanic Co. : Horace bought spoons in Danbury from a salesman of the company 11-1860.
Miley, Anna : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Sally : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Brother and Sister. Brother preaches (1860). Last day as pastor in Danbury 4-8-1860. Appointed to Forsyth St., NYC at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Some of Capt. Moore's company attended his church in Bridgeport and Mr. Thompson preached. 8-1862.
Mills, Caroline - : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. Came to visit Gussie and Horace with Harriet Purdy 10-1861. Came to meet Charles Mills and went home with him 3-1863
Mills, Charles : cousin of Horace. With the First Minnesota Regiment at Harpers Ferry 3-1862. Near Yorktown in the army under McClellan 5-1862. Sick in the hospital at Frederick MD, becomes steward of the Jail St. hospital in Frederick MD 10-1862. Home from the war 3-1863.
Mills, David : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. In the 5th Connecticut regiment (3 year troops) , is in Capt. A. Betts company, general Banks Division and is the Adjutant's Orderly 1-1862. Prisoner in Richmond and recently released 10-1862. With his regiment at the Jail St. Hospital in Frederick MD, provost guard duty 11-1862.
Mills, Aunt Harriet : Bethel. Came up on the train for a visit 6-1862.
Mills, Harriet : Bethel. Cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills, visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went to her boarding place 12-1860. Visited with her mother, Aunt Harriet Mills 6-1862. Visited Horace and Gussie with Mrs. Cyrus White 2-1863
Mills, Hart : broke his arm 10-1861
Mills, Jesse : uncle of Horace who lives in Ridgefield
Mills, Lauren : young relative in Canton/Collinsville
Mills, Marie : Bethel, cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills. 6-1862
Mills, Mary Purdy : aunt of Horace who lives in Ridgefield. Asked to come up and to help with some nursing by Mr. Crofut. Mr. Crofut paid for the horse for the journey
Mills, Nancy : married Augustus Purdy. Mother of Horace, George , Isabel, John (deceased : Kenosha cemetary), Abigail (deceased) , William (deceased)**
Mills, Ruanna : aunt to Horace, in Ridgefield
Moegling, Louis : dyer in Danbury
Moegling, Maj. William : home on leave, wounded in the leg while with the 11th Regiment of McClellan's army, chasing the rebels on the upper Potomac. 9-1862. Promoted to Lieut. Col. Because his Colonel died in the battle 10-1862.
Monahan, Father : the Catholic priest in Danbury, lectured at Concert Hall on St. Patrick's day 3-1863.
Moore, Capt. : of the 2nd Company Volunteers, returned to Danbury 8-1861. Plastered Horace's new chimney in the sink room 6-1862. Was forming a new company with the 17th Regiment, and many men enlisted after the Governor's speech 7-1862. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Moorehouse, Aaron : starting an association with George Purdy and others for young men. Horace is proposed for membership 4-1862. Took over assisting in the library duties at the Sunday School 8-1862. Borrowed Sunday School minutes from Horace to copy the bylaws 12-1862. Paid $1 to Horace for the use of George's melodeon. 12-1862.
Mootry, Mr. : Horace pays him his hydrant tax at the post office 1-1862
Morgan, George : walked with Horace up to see John Pollit 10-1861
Morris, Granville : brought at letter from George to Horace 8-1862.
Morris, Deputy Sherriff : called on to deal with rowdy firemen 4-19-1860
Morris, Stephen : buried 12-27-1860
Morse, Ira : Horace bought cloth from him for George. George was measured and the cloth cut so Mother Purdy could sew the pants 3-1862.
Morse, Mr. : Horace brought his list of taxable property to him 10-1861
Nash, Albert : Bridgeport. Preached in Horace's church 11-1861.
New Milford company, 11th Regiment : Horace is offered a lieutenancy if he brings in 20 volunteers. He turns it down to keep his promise to Gussie 11-1861
Newman, Edith : Horace left pictures of George with her, per George's instructions 9-1862. George sends money in a letter to her for Horace to deposit 12-1862.
Nichols, David P. : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860
Nichols, James W. : son in law's funeral at his home 10-28-1860. He is Presbyterian
Nickerson, Nelson : Horace performed an operation on a kitten for him 7-1860. Horace lent him money because Mr. Crofut was late with the wages 10-1860. Came home with Horace and went ice skating with him 12-1860. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Norris : the butcher. Bought pork 12-1861
Norris, William H. : elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Northrop : Crofut, Cyrus W. - of the Jeffersonian 10-1860
Northrop, Cyrus W. : Norwalk, spoke to the Republicans at Concert Hall 3-30-1861
Northrop, Seth : 'shopped : , working with Horace 8-1860
Nostrand, Robert : had
Olmstead, Mr. : smoked Horace's hams and shoulder 2-1862, 1-1863.
Olmstead, W. F. : Horace got the Fair premium for Fannie's picture from him
Osborne, David : of Bethel, preached in Horace's church (1860)
Osborne, Harriet (Hattie) : married Edward Stevens 1-1-1862
Osborne : editor of the Danbury Times, prints extracts from Horace's letters home 6-1861
Otis, William : At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Some items sent to him 9-1862.
Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop : shop where Horace works. Men agreed to stop taking orders until Mr. Crofut paid them as other journeymen are paid, regualrlarly, on time and in cash.
Palmer, Abigail - Stamford CT, Aunt of Horace Purdy. Horace and family visited her 9-1862
Palmer, Phebe J. : Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy, daughter of Abigail. She visited Danbury . 1860. Visited George at camp in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : Eddie : - Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy. Visited Danbury and Ridgefield. 1860, 8-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : New York, Horace bought blacking from him 8-1860 and 9-1860
Parson, Abel : building Horace's sink room chimney with his apprentice, . 6-1862
Parsons, Charles C. : cousin, a lieutenant in the regular army, expected on the train 2-1863.
Pearce , David : Horace had a political discussion and argument with him in the newspaper office at Bennett's store 1-1861
Peas, Rowena - and her fianc : /husband, also named Peas (a cousin) called on the Griswolds and Gussie
Pease, H. F. : Bethel. Preached at Horace's church 12-1860. 2-1862, 10-1862.
Peck, Mr. - 2nd Congregational minister. Preached at Horace's church 11-1860
Pegg, John, Jr. : appointed to Danbury church at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Previously in Hartford. Horace stays overnight at his house in New York city on Forsyth St. 3-1863.
Perrin, Mr. : spoke to the Democrats at Concert Hall previous to the Monday election, 3-29-1861
Phillips, Harriet : visited the Griswolds 1-1861
Phillips, Widow : residence on Deer Hill burned 4-19-1860. Went to stay with Charles Benedict, her neighbor on the north.
Pine, Alex : came to get dirty clothes for his wife to wash. 11-1862.
Pine, Jane : helped Gussie and Horace clean house 9-1862.
Pine, Julia : helped Gussie clean house 6-1860
Pine, Violet : little colored girl across the way from Horace and Gussie. Mr. Allen's son injures his foot while cutting wood with her 3-1863.
Pine, William : Horace's colored neighbor. His baby is baptized at Horace's church, 9-9-1860.
Platt, Frank : member of Horace's military unit. Helped Horace roll a handcar back to camp to warn about men setting fire to the railroad tracks 6-1861
Pollit, John : has home on Town Hill. Horace and George Morgan visit him to see his fruits and vegetables 10-1861. Horace sold him and apple tree 4-1862. Argues with Horace over a debt 5-1862
Porter, Wilson - a rum seller in Danbury died 2-1863
Post, Cornelia : Essex CT, friend of Gussie Purdy 1860, 2-1863
Powell, Mrs. Adelia : Brooklyn NY, came with Fanny Griswold from New York for a visit. Sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Mead 3-1863.
Powell, Gideon : Brooklyn, Fulton Ave. Horace stayed overnight with him and his wife 3-1863.
Prince : the cat (1860, 6-1862) Horace killed him while weeding 6-1862.
Pulling, Smith : 'shopped : , worked with Horace 8-1860. New daughter 2-1862.
Purdy, Anna : (cousin?) : visited in the evening 3-1862. Very sick 7-1862
Purdy, Augusta (Griswold) : wife of Horace Purdy. Married December 3, 1858. Son, Edwin, born 8-29-1861. She weighed 106 pounds 9-11-1862
Purdy, Augustus : b. 3-10-1811 in Somers NY. father of Horace Purdy. worked on Father Griswold's garden and on Horace's 5-1862
Purdy, Edwin Augustus : son of Horace and Gussie born 8-29-1861. Baptized 3-12-1862. Had diphtheria 1-1863. Has trouble walking 3-1863.
Purdy, George : birthday 8-13. brother of Horace Purdy. Librarian of the Sunday School : 1862. Procured a situation at Sturdevant's Factory 7-1862. Joined Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment 8-1862. Went to Camp Aiken, Bridgeport to train 8-1862. Regiment stopped at Fort Marshall at Baltimore 9-1862. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862. Near Hopeville Gap, near Thoroughfare Gap on the Manassas Railroad 11-1862. Sick with fever, in the hospital at Brooks Station on the Aquia and Falmouth Railroad 3-1863.
Purdy, Harriet : Horace offers to have her stay with them while she is out of work. She declines because she has found some sewing work 1-1861. Horace talks to her about her behavior and she is upset 9-1861. She is staying at Mr. Bogle's boarding house on Clermont Ave. near DeKalb in Brooklyn where Horace visits her 3-1863.
Purdy, Hart : cousin of Horace. Helped with the sink room chimney and was paid by Horace 6-1862.
Purdy, Horace : b. November 11, 1834. Married Augusta (Gussie) Griswold December 3, 1858 Treasurer of the Juvenile Missionary Society (1860), works at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop.. Made life member of the Parent Missionary Society 4-1860. Elected Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Appointed Sec./Treas. of the Sunday School 1-1861 on Mr. Maynard's resignation, elected 4-1862 . Drafted Jan. 27, 1862. Exempted from the draft for time served under the old law 2-1862. He weighed 111 lbs. 9-11-1862. Sold some silve specie to Mr. Robinson, the jeweler to cover the revenue stamps on his new note on the mortgage which he took with Mr. Mallett 3-1863
Purdy, Isabella : Sister of Horace and George Purdy. Writes her first letter : it's to Cousin Phebe Palmer 4-1862
Purdy, John : brother of Horace Purdy . Born 5-11-1837. Died in 1857 and buried in cemetery on present day Kenosia Ave.
Purdy, Mary : Cousin of Horace. Came over in the evening to watch the baby for Horace and Gussie 11-1861. Walked up the the cemetery with Gussie 5-1862.Visited Horace with George Hall 7-1862.
Purdy, Nancy Mills : mother of Horace, George, Isabel, John (deceased), Abigail (deceasd), William (deceased) **. Sick 1-1862, with her spinal difficulty
Ramsey, George : Minnesota. Corresponded with Maj. Gen. H. S. Sanford, US Minister at Brussels 11-1862,
Randall's : Horace purchased a bottle of ale to try 5-1862.
Raymond, Avery : Horace bought a shad from him 5-1862. Lobster from him 7-1862.
Raymond, Mons. Augustave : balloonist at the Fair Grounds 9-1860
Raymond, John W. : Elected 3rd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Raymond, Samuel : of the Baptist Church. Spoke to the Sunday school classes
Reed, Charles H. : visited the Baxter's 7-1860. Horace bought coal from him 2-1862
Reed, G. H. & Co. : shop where Horace has an account.
Renoude, Mr. & Mrs. : Stamford. Guests of the Palmers during Conference 4-1860
Richards, Mrs. : called on Gussie and Horace 5-2-1860 , 8-1861. Injured by a runway horse 7-1862.
Richards, Mr. : Horace and Gussie visited 10-1861
Rider, Dr. - Horace got bushels of apples from him
Rider, George : has a team and Horace engages him to do some work for Father Griswold 11-1860.
Rittons : photographer where Harriet Wheeler and Gussie got the babies pictures taken 4-1862. George gets his picture taken before going to Bridgeport to Capt. Moore's company 8-1862
Robinson's Jewelry Store : Horace gets his clock cleaned and repaired there 5-1862. Horace left this silver pencil and pen holder there 6-1862. Horace had his watch cleaned 11-1862
Robinson, Rev. Mr. : pastor or 2nd Congregational Church, preached in the Baptist church on Thanksgiving and Gussie attended 11-28-1861. Read Washington's farewell address on the holiday 2-1862.
Rockwell, Mrs. Eli : Ridgebury CT. A widow in 1860. Horace Purdy lived with her when a boy. Visiting near Horace's house 5-7-1860 . Eli Rockwell (1805-1857). Both buried in Ridgebury Cemetery. Injured by a runaway horse in Danbury 7-1862
Rockwell, Mary : received a watch for bringing in the largest number of scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Roff, John : cried off from work at the shop : work was too hard 8-20-1860. Cook for Capt. Skinner, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Roff, Mr : his little girl came with Bell to watch the baby for Gussie11-1861
Rogers, Brother Charles : New York : came to visit the Griswolds 3-1860.
Rogers, Dwight : Horace and he exchanged revolvers on trial. His is smaller 11-1861
Rooney, John : youngest apprentice at the shop where Horace works 1860. Went to the bank for Horace to draw a check 2-1861. Almost enlisted in Capt. Moore's company 7-1862.
Rowan, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace and Gussie visit his store to see the Christmas toys 12-1860. Horace buys ale 4-1862
Rowan, John : sewing society meeting at his house 4-1861. Has been blind for years but went to New York to have his eyes operated on and his sight has improved. Horace and Gussie call on him 5-1862.
Rowan, Peter : builds stone wall for Horace with his man, Andrew Gould 4-1862
Ryan, Dr. : Horace attended the Methodist church in Washington where he preached 5-1861
Ryder, Joseph : went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862
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St. John, Dr. : Mother Griswold had a tooth extracted by him 12-1860. Gussie had one extracted 10-1862
St. John, Mr. : was drunk when he tried to give his speech during the Governor's visit 7-1862
Sanford, Charles : sold Horace a hat 6-1860
Sanford, Cynthia : daughter of Joel Sanford, married Jesse D. Stevens 2-1-1860
Sanford, Elias : Horace buys a pair of shoes in his shop 4-1862
Sanford, E. A. : at Starr's Arms Factory, Yonkers NY. Horace writes to him to get a position for George. 8-1862.
Sanford, Maj. Gen. H. S. : US minister resident at the court in Brussels. 11-1862
Sanford, Mrs. Theodore : sister of Robert A. Dikeman, soldier who died in Memphis TN.
Sanford, Rev. Mr. : a minister from Five Points in NY. Spoke about the mission there and a collection was taken up at church 7-20-1860. He also addressed several assembled Sunday Schools at the 1st Congregational Church
Sayers, Mr. : the cart man.
Sayers, Robert : brother of the cart man Sayers. Treasurer of the Danbury Cornet Band 1860. Mother Purdy attended the funeral of his child 7-1862.
Scofield,William J. : elected vice-president of the Sunday School Teachers 4-9-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 1-1861. Horace got a cherry tree scion to graft from him 4-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Scribner, David : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
Seeley, Aaron : his wife died 3-21-1862.
Seeley, Augustus : married Miss Hoyt 6-7-1860
Serene, Oscar : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Seymour, Thomas H. : running for Governor of CT 3-21-1860
Seymour, Old Mother : died 6-20-1862.
Shaw, Jacob : preacher from Redding preached at Horace's church.
Shepard, Frank : addressed the Republicans at Concert Hall 9-23-1860
Sherwood, Mrs. I. A. : widow in 1860. Attempted burglary of her home on Deer Hill 6-24-1860
Shuck, Louis : made and drank coffee with Horace at Fairfax VA 7-1861
Sidney, Mary : visited with her while in Canton CT 8-1860
Simpson, Bishop : preached at Conference in Stamford 4-1860
Skinner, Capt : meeting held to recruit for his company 8-1861
Skinner, B. F. : foiled a robbery by burglars and stabbed one of them 7-1860
Skinner, Frank : went on a scouting mission with Horace 7-1861
Skinner, Mr. : travels around introducing good literature and visited the Sabbath School. Studying for the ministry, preached in Horace's church. Is selling subscriptions to the Atlantic Monthly 12-1860.
Small, Charles : Horace buys a used baby carriage from him 11-1861. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. They received word that he had died 10-1862. Body came by train and funeral was 10-6-1862.
Smith's News Office - Horace paid for copies of the Theological Compendium 6-1862. Taken over by Mr. Swift 7-1862.
Smith, Henry I. : ran for post master 4-1861. Horace gave him an order for catechisms 6-1862
Smith, Isaac : had Father, Mother and Fanny Griswold to dinner 1-1860. Called on Father Griswold with Mr. Filly from Bloomfield 5-1862
Smith, Joseph : Ridgefield minister, guest preacher at the Danbury Church 6-1860
Smith, Mr. R. : prospective lodger in Horace Purdy's house 1860. Rented rooms from Horace until 1-1-1861
Smith, Richard : his father is buried from Horace's church 11-24-1861.
Smith, Walter Perry : his funeral held at home of his father-in-la.w 10-28-1860
Sniffins, Saul : at Hatters meeting, he was denied a card 7-1862.
Soule's Pills : the agent came by for payment for the pills he had left with Horace 2 years ago, and Horace returned the pills 6-1862.
Southmayd, George M. : Captain of the Wooster Guards. Used his hearse for R. Ae Dikeman's funeral procession to the cemetery. Resigned as Captain 3-2-1860. His shop burned 6-25-1860. Elected Captain of the 5th company, 11th regiment 9-1861. Stationed in Hartford 11-1861. Home on furlough 6-1862.
Spidell, Lt. Col : of Horace's regiment 7-1861
Sproat, Thomas : an Irishman, had a puppy for Mother Griswold 12-1860
Staples, Mr. & Mrs. : buried 4-19-1862
Starr & Barnum : shop where Father Griswold got manure and muck 11-1860. Where Horace got shavings 1-1861.
Starr & Smith : Horace ordered catachisms for the Sunday School through them 5-1862
Starr, 1st Lieut. : 23rd. Regiment, in Capt. Jenkins company, received sword and sash 10-1862.
Starr, Frederick : accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit 1-1861. Asked by Horace to take command of the Wooster Guards and he agreed with certain conditions 3-1861
Starr, George : Brother in the Church. Elected Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Horace built a cabinet for curiosities for his brother George at George Starr's shop 12-1860. Horace used George Starr's horses to collect ever greens for the church 12-1860. Sewing society meets at his house, 1861. Horace and Father Griswold obtained shavings from his shop 9-1861. Horace made a 'skit box : for George for Father Purdy 1-1862. Horace gave him a picture of George Purdy 9-1862. Horace went skating on his pond 1-1863.
Starr, Peter - Elected Assist. Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Choirmaster in 1860. collected evergreens with Horace and George Purdy for the church. They used George Starrs team. 12-1860. Offers a prize for the second most scholars brought to Sunday School 1-1861. Leads the Sunday School Teachers class 1861. Writes to Horace in Virginia 7-1861. Runs a news office. Visited Father Griswold with his wife 2-1863
Starr, Mrs. Daniel : called to see Gussie after the baby was born 9-1861
Stearns, Dr. : surgeon for Horace's military unit 5-1861
Stebbens, S. : gave Horace some cash and Horace gave him a check in exchange 4-1861
Stevens & Hoyt : store where Horace has an account. Horace ordered a pair of pants there. Bought 2 undershirts on credit 12-1860. Horace carried a bill from Mr. Crofut there to pay Horace's account 10-1861. One of the owners is Charles Stevens 4-1862
Stevens, Charles T. : wife died 2-13-1860. Tailor, made vest for Father Griswold, clothes for Horace. Brother in Horace's church 12-1860. In Horace's military unit and went to Hartford from New Haven to procure overcoats with Judah Crosby 4-1861. Horace orders vest 3-1862. Attended church with his bride (his third wife), Rev. John Crawford's daughter of Redding. Horace purchased blue flannel from him 11-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Stevens, Edward P. : apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860).Time was out 9-1861. Married Hattie Osborne 1-1-1862. Horace and shopmates attended his wife's funeral at the Disciples church 12-1862
Stevens, Jesse D. : married Cynthia Sanford (2-1-1860). Elected first Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Shopped where Horace works 7-1861. Claimed a block which Horace had claimed also 1-1862
Stevens, William : Englishman. Neighbor of Horace who was evicted by Sherriff. Gardner?
Stockwell, Mrs. : waited at her place in Canton CT to take the stage to Bloomfield 8-1860
Stone, Amos - Horace ordered beef from him 2-1862
Stone, Dea Oliver : Horace handed his tax list and Father Griswold's to him at his office 1860. Horace pays him his taxes 10-1862
Stone, John : his wife and her sister were injured by a runaway horse 7-1862.
Stone, Lieut. Col. Henry B. : As major, home on furlough 1-1862. 5th Regiment, killed in battle 8-1862. Wounded at Slaughter Mountain, taken prisoner, and died at Delavan Hospital in Charlottsville. Funeral sermon preached at the Baptist church 2-1863
Stone, Mr. : Baptist preacher exchanged places on a Sunday with Bro. Pegg 8-1861. Spoke at Concert Hall at the return celebration for Capt. Moore's company. Church remodeled and finished by 11-1861. Gave a lecture on the Army of the Potomac, 1-16-1862. His office used by Draft Board review exemption requests 1-1862. Spoke at Taylor funeral 2-1862. Visiting Europe 7-1862. Preached funeral sermon for Lieut. Col. Stone and Gussie and Horace attended 2-1863.
Stone, Mrs. : Horace hires her to clean the upstairs rooms for the new tenant, does the washing for Horace and Gussie 11-1862
Sutton, P. A. : there was an attempted burglary at his place on Deer Hill Ave. 6-23-1860
Swan, Elder - addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Swift, Mr. O H. : took over Smith's News Office . Selling Griswold's Family Salve on commission for Horace, 7-1862. Was a prisoner with Charles Mills in Richmond 10-1862. He and his wife leave Mr. Hurd's and rent 3 rooms from Horace 11-1862. He and his wife move out 3-1863.
Taylor, Anna : received a letter from George and it had a note for Horace requesting him to buy and send stamps to him 10-1862.
Taylor, Ferdinand : foreman at Orin Benedict's : make shop : in Bethel
Taylor, Henry : a soldier in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, died of typhoid fever in Annapolis Md. 1-1862. Corpse came on the train and he was buried from the Methodist Church 2-1862
Taylor, Herman : Bethel CT, cousin of Horace Purdy
Taylor, James S. : Horace looks for him to speak about the $400 Horac would like to borrow to pay off his note with Alfred Gregory
Taylor, Mary - cousin who died on 6-4-1862. Buried on 6-5-1862.
Tammany, Joseph : off at the Pahquiogue Finishing Shop (2-1860)
Thompson, Harry : buried 6-21-1860
Thompson, Dr. : truss maker in Danbury 8-1860. Horace bought a truss from him 3-1862.
Thumb, General Tom : exhibited in Danbury 11-1860.
Thompson, Mr. : acting chaplain in Capt. Moore's company, preached to the men in Bridgeport and preached at Bro. Miley's church there. 8-1862.
Tobias, Anna : married Mr. Williams in the Baptist Church, Jan. 1, 1860
Trip, the Purdy dog was attacked by dogs and died, was buried in the garden under the dwarf pear tree by the alley 3-1861
Trowbridge : member of the 38th New York and died of a fever in Washington was brought to Danbury for burial 9-1861
Tucker, Mr. : editor of the School Bell, visited the Sunday School 3-1862
Tweedy, Mayor : called on Horace in 5-1860 about assessment for new street
Underhill, Marianne - school mate of Gussie at Amenia Seminary. Wrote to Gussie 3-1863.
Valentine, Mr. : bought Father Griswold's place 11-25-1861. Horace spoke with him outside Horace's house 6-1862.
Vintz, Mr : (a German) member of Horace's church, died and left his family in poor shape 2-15-1861
VIntz, Mary : one of the Sunday School scholars. Horace hires her to nurse Gussie 9-1861
Vintz, Mrs. : spends the afternoon with Gussie 10-1861. Died 11-5-1861
Wakeley, George B. : lectured before the Young Men's Christian Association (1-1860)
Ward, Lewis A. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Warren, Mr. : rents rooms from Horace 3-1861, 8-1861. Had an accident with his axe and Horace dressed his wound 2-1862. Moved out 4-1862.
Warren, Rufus : Horacetakes a watch for him to a shop in Bridgeport, Blackman's 8-1862.
Warren, William : has enlisted and is at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport. Came home and took up his role as Assist. Librarian 8-1862. At camp with George and wrote a letter for George who was sick with fever 3-1863.
Washington, George : : the colored preacher : spoke at Horace's church to solicit funds to build a church for colored people 10-1860
Waters, Horace : and his singing children (pupils) performed in Danbury 10-1861
Waters, John : posted as camp guard with Horace at Camp McDowell 7-1861
Watson, Susan : visited Gussie and Horace 10-1860. Bought items for Gussie and Frank Boughton in New York 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds 1-1862.
Weber, Mr. : Hartford. Appointed chaplain of Horace's regiment by Gov. Buckingham 6-1861
Webb, Frank : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Webster, Daniel : Bloomfield, uncle of Gussie Purdy
Webster, Grandfather and Grandmother : mother and father of : Mother : Purdy. Grandparents of Gussie Purdy. Buried in the cemetery in Bloomfield.
Webster, Harry : Bloomfield, son of Daniel, cousin of Gussie Purdy
Weed, George : brought a letter from George at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport 8-1862.
Wheeler, Abel : husband of Harriet . His folks live in New Fairfield 8-1861. Horace orders wood from him to build a wood house 4 -1862. Helps Horace with the tin around the new chimney 6-1862. He joins the army and is in New Haven training 9-1862. He and his regiment, the 23rd, are in camp near Jamaica, Long Island 11-1862. His regiment is in Banks Division, stationed in New Orleans 2-1863.
Wheeler, Harriet Stevens - Married to Abel Wheeler. Had a son born 8-30-1861. Visits Abel in Brooklyn with Josie to see him off with his regiment 12-1862.
Wheeler, Jet : Harriet's cat died at the Griswolds. Was buried on 4-10-1860
Wheeler, Josie : daughter of Able and Harriet 4-1862.
Wheeler, William G. : was shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Horace submitted a card for him to the Hatters Society and received payment. Sold Horace some cider 11-1860. Visited Horace in camp in New Haven 5-1861
White, Colonel : Horace went ice skating on his pond 12-1860.
White, Charles H. : elected 2nd lieutenant of the 5th volunteer company
White, Nelson L. : delivered the opening address for the Fair 9-25-1860
White, Maria - Elected Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Presented with a pronouncing Bible with other officers and teachers of the School and is moving to Peekskill 3-1862.
White, Mother : Horace carried a chicken and a winter squash to her on his way to work 12-1860
White, Mrs. Cyrus : helped nurse Gussie 9-1861. Gussie and Hattie Wheeler visited her with the babies 11-1861. Visited Mother Griswold at Horace's 4-1862. Sewing Society meeting at her house 7-1862. Horace and Gussie with Hattie Mills 2-1863
White, Mrs. : she and her sister, Miss Horton, are tenants of the Griswolds 11-1861
The Wide Awakes : had torchlight processions in 6-1860
Wilcox, Augustus : an old hatter in Danbury, was hit by a train in Norwalk 2-1863
Wilcox, Mrs. : accompanied Mrs. Joseph Young to Horace's house when Mrs. Young picked up the pay for her husband.
Wilcox, Widow : lives on the corner near Horace, youngest son has small pox 3-1861
Wildman, Adoniram : Hiram : : buried 1-26-1860
Wildman, Edgar L. : had a political discussion with Horace 2-1861. Attended church with Horace in Washington DC 5-1861. Went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861
Wildman, E. E. : elected Captain of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861
Wildman, Emma : visited Horace with George Purdy 5-8-1860
Wildman, F. S. : Union meeting on the green in front of his shop 9-1861
Wildman, Lucy : received a silver cup for bringing in the second most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862. : Converted : 2-1862. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wildman 7-1862.
Wildman, Russell : president of the Juvenile Missionary Society
Wildman, Mrs. Russell : called on Horace and Gussie 7-1862
Williams, Rev. T : from Jefferson City, Missouri preached at Horace's church and asked for funds for a Methodist institute of learning
Wilson, James : visited with Horace and Gussie while they were in Bloomfield.
Wing, Mr. : from Goshen. Attended Horace's church. He spoke at a prayer meeting : 12-1860
Wise, Mr. : gave Horace some vegetable plants 5-1860. Horace and Gussie went to get a plant from him 10-1860
Witherspoon, William : brought pepper seed to Horace 5-17-1860. He and Horace treated the shop because of his and Horace's new babies 10-1861. Elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1862. Horace got cabbage plants from him and gave him some lettuce plants 5-1862. Horace sold him a tree 11-1862. Works with Horace at the shop and Horace gave him some vinegar 3-1863.
Wood, Mayor Fernando : of New York, spoke in Danbury 3-21-1860
Wood, Mr. : has shop where Horace looked at picture frames 12-1860
Wood, Mrs. : formerly Frances Doane
Woodford, Mr. : jeweler with store in Danbury. Repaired Horace's watch. Mr. Bailey works for him
Woodruff, Brother George W. : Waterbury - Preached in Horace's church in place of Bro. Pegg 1-1861. Also preached 2-1863.
Woolley, Brother : preached in Ridgefield in 1859. Stationed in Norwalk in 1860. Wife died in Norwalk, 5-1860. Late chaplain in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers under Gen. Burnside in North Carolina. Preached in Horace's church. He is lecturing and taking up collections to procure chaplains : tents , books and good reading matter for the soldiers 5-1862
Wooster Light Guards : drilled in Danbury. Spent 3 months fighting in the war. Disbanded by 11-1861
Wright's Paint Shop : where Horace buys paint 7-1862.
Wright, Mrs. Louise : Gussie wrote to her, an old school mate 3-1863.
Wylie, Mrs : funeral 4-29-1860
Young, Joseph : elected 3rd Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Works in the shop with Horace, 7-1862. Visited Horace then went over to Granville Ave. to visit his lady, Mary Prior. Got a military exemption, 8-1862. Married 9-17-1862. Visited Horace with his wife; picked up and delivered Horace's letters 10-1862. Went to New York so his wife brought his chits to Horace so Horace could take care of them on payday. 12-1862.
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Horace Purdy Journal February 1869 Entry
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FEBRUARY 01 MONDAY - Pleasant but cold. No work in the factory on account of the excitement about the great catastrophe, the breaking away of the 2 Kohanza Dams, the destruction of property and loss of life. Eleven persons are missing; five have been found, Fanny Humphrey, old Mrs. Hustead (mother to Charles Andrews' wife), Edward Clark and his wife and child. Bridges are swept away; also buildings. Sunderland's Carpenter Shop near Stevens Street, on the east side of the Barn Plain Bridge was smashed entirely in pieces. Another dwelling at the upper end of Main Street was served in the same manner. Another standing near it (in which was Mrs. Hustead) was carried some distance from its cellar, turned end for end with the lower story entirely torn away. Chase's Carriage Shop was entirely demolished except a small piece of the south end which is alone left standing. In the P.M., Charles Hayes, Henry Hinman and myself went up to see the dams and the destruction caused by the rush of waters in that vicinity. Father Griswold came home on the evening train. FEBRUARY 02 TUESDAY - I have worked in the shop. My work kept me as late as I could see in the shop. It is reported that two more of the children drowned Saturday night were found today between Patch and White Streets. After tea, I wrote to George giving him a brief account of the Kohanza disaster and asking him to name if he could when he can let me have some money. When I returned home, Oscar Serine came in to have me write to William and have me find out about a William A. Wilcox at 32 North Morse Street if such a man really lives there and if he is a responsible man, he having written to Oscar about his western farm. He wants to buy a farm of that description. If he is not a humbug and is genuine, Oscar will go to New York with me on Saturday to see him. Mr. and Mrs. Pond also came in during the evening to hear news if any about bodies being found. FEBRUARY 03 WEDNESDAY - There were about 2 inches of snow on the ground this morning and still snowing. It soon turned to rain, however, which before night partially wasted the snow, the remainder being mixed with water. I have worked in the shop. This P.M., six of the drowned persons who have been found were buried, five of them from the Episcopal Church. The other one, old Mrs. Hemstead, mother to Charles Andrews' wife, was buried from Mr. Andrews' residence. As I came home from work, I took a letter from the Post Office from William, stating that Dan has again been disposing of pictures, etc. without permission. Charles Hayes, our boarder working at the Sewing Machine Factory, was paid off today. When he came home, he paid me $10.00 for board, which with an additional 65 cents he borrowed from me balanced accounts up to last Saturday night. In the evening, Charlie and I went into the street to market, etc. As we came home, it lightninged frequently and distant thunder was soon heard. FEBRUARY 04 THURSDAY - There was no rain last night from the thunder and lightning. I got from Mr. Pond two gallons of kerosene oil for Father Griswold before going to the shop this morning; also I killed a chicken for them. I have worked all day in the shop. I rained some in the morning and during the day it snowed quite hard for a time. Before night it cleared off cold. At noon there was circulated a call for 500 volunteers to assist in looking over the ground between White Street and North Main with pick axes, axes, shovels, ice tongs, etc. in search of the three bodies yet missing from the Sunday night calamity. I went to market in the evening. It grew cold very fast in the evening. FEBRUARY 05 FRIDAY - Cloudy in the morning and cold all day. It finally cleared away so that the afternoon was pleasant with sunshine. I have worked in the shop until about 3 P.M. After coming home, I started out again to George Starr's shop to see Clark Beers about the picture frames I am making for him. From there, I went to the Jeffersonian Office for a paper but they were not yet published, the delay being on account of the Coroner's Jury still in session on the bodies of the drowned at the time of the breaking up of the Kohanza Dam. The editor was waiting for their verdict for publication. After tea, I went to market and to the Jeffersonian Office for a Jeffersonian containing an account of the great disaster. The coroner's verdict was that the persons drowned came to their deaths by the breaking of the Kohanza dam occasioned by the action of the frost. I also went to the barber's and had my hair cut. I received a letter from William at the store relative to a Mr. Wilcox wanting to buy a farm in Iowa of Oscar Serine. Also one from George in Yonkers saying that he is coming home on Saturday evening and that he will meet me at the New Have Railroad depot in New York and that he has $20.00 to pay me on what he owes me. FEBRUARY 06 SATURDAY - Pleasant. Oscar Serine went to New York with me today. I went with him to see parties about buying his Iowa farm. I bought for Mr. Pond 75 singing books, the second book of 'Long Garden' of Mason at 596 Broadway. He sent $45.00, the trade price for them, but I got them for $39.38. He gave me the amount $5.62 for my trouble. I expected to find George this evening coming home from Yonkers in company with Jennie Stewart. He came earlier on the train from New York. Oscar and I went to visit the Velocipede Riding School in 9th Street near Broadway in the same block with Stewart's new store. I was much interested. George came home on the noon train from New York. FEBRUARY 07 SUNDAY - Pleasant. We rose rather late this morning. Charles Hayes and I went down to Sunday School. We started about 11 o'clock. Gussie came down at noon with Georgie. After school, Charles and I went home with Georgie, leaving Gussie to stay in the P.M. Another body of a child was found this morning in Peck's Ditch, making 10 that have been found thus far out of the 10 missing at first. Mrs. Clark and one child yet remain missing. George came down on his way to evening meeting and paid me $20.00 towards what he owes me. He then with Bell went to church with Charlie and Gussie. I stayed at home with Georgie. Later the child was found just below the railroad bridge and not in Peck's Ditch as stated above. FEBRUARY 08 MONDAY - Pleasant this morning, but before night it became cloudy with indications of rain. I have worked in the shop. Not having a full day's work, I got home before dark. The seats in the church were rented this P.M. Not feeling able to take one this year, I did not go to the church. I this morning at the shop paid to Mr. Crofut the $20.00 George gave me yesterday towards the $80.00 I borrowed of him On December 4th. After tea, I went to market and mailed letters for Father Griswold and a Jeffersonian to Alfred Humphry. I brought from the Post Office a letter for Miss Camp which I brought over to Mr. Pond's. William Warren met me on the street this evening and paid me the $2.00 he owed me for the 'Outlines of the U.S. Government'. February 09 TUESDAY - Pleasant this morning and not very cold. It soon however came over cloudy and in the P.M. it snowed a little. I have worked all day in the shop. Jo Kyle brought a dozen brooms to the shop which some of his brother-in-laws make. I bought one of them for 37 cents. Mr. Pond came in just before tea to borrow one of Gussie's old school readers to select from it a piece to read at one of their church socials. He selected 'Goody Blake' and 'Harry Gill' and read it over to us much to our amusement. I went to market in the evening, called at the Post Office, and got Mr. Pond's mail, waited for Oscar Serine to see if he got a letter making it necessary for him to go to New York tomorrow. We then came up West Street together as we came home. Harriet Stevens arrived this evening from New Haven. FEBRUARY 10 WEDNESDAY - Cloudy, warm and muggy. I have worked in the shop. I finished my work about 4 o'clock and came home. I then with a crowbar broke up the ice on my ash heap and with a shovel threw it with considerable ashes into a pile in the garden nearby. After tea, I went to market and bought a ham, weight 12 pounds at 24 cents, also a dozen eggs. I took a letter from the Post Office for Gussie from Harriet Stevens in New Haven, but she arrived here herself by last evening's train, one day ahead of her letter. As I returned from Market while walking up West Street with Theodore McDonald, it snowed quite hard. FEBRUARY 11 THURSDAY - The ground was covered with a light snow this morning. The forenoon was warm and the snow that fell last night was gone at noon. After dinner, it came off pleasant and cooler. I have worked all day in the shop. In the evening, I went to the Post Office and to the news office for the Harper's Weekly which contains the illustrations of our great calamity. 'The Breaking Away of the Kohanza Dam'. I got my package of Sunday School papers and came home. Before retiring, I marked off the Sunday School papers. FEBRUARY 12 FRIDAY - Pleasant. I have worked in the shop. I bought a Harper's Weekly and sent it to Eliza in California. After tea, I went to market. I ordered oysters for tomorrow at Raymond's. FEBRUARY 13 SATURDAY - A beautiful day. I have been to New York. Mr. Pond went down with me. His wife went with him as far as Port Chester where she spent the day and returned home with him by the evening train. As I went to the store in the morning, I stopped at 838 Broadway at Walter Bartram's and got 6 pictures for circle frames. They were imitations of statuary of the four seasons and night and morning. I put them in 18 inch Sperry's pattern polished walnut. They were $6.00 frames, but I did the lot for $30.00 which he paid me when I took the pictures. I brought them with me home. He was with me on the train. When we arrived, I went to his house with him to help carry them on Balmforth Avenue. The freight train due here at 1 o'clock fell through the bridge near Bate's Crossing this P.M. Three cars were run into the river. The engine ran across to the north end of the bridge where it rests on the timbers but off the tracks. One man, a brakeman, was badly hurt. To get home this evening, we had to leave the train cross the stream on a plank and take a train on this side. As the New York and New Haven car was run on the Danbury and Norwalk track at Norwalk this evening, the chain to the brake broke which made the brake useless and the two New York cars were run into the rear of the Danbury and Norwalk train, crushing the platforms of two cars, tearing up seats, breaking glass and running one of the New York cars off the track. Passengers were thrown violently from their seats, but none, I believe, were seriously hurt. The two accidents at Norwalk and up here at the bridge made it about 9 o'clock when the train arrived. FEBRUARY 14 SUNDAY - St. Valentine's Day. I heard blue birds this morning for the first time. I got ready about 11 o'clock to go down to Sunday School and went over to Mrs. Wilcox's on Stevens Street to carry a letter and paper to Mrs. Hiram Benjamin which Mr. Benjamin yesterday afternoon in New York gave me to take to her and on account of the lateness of the train did not deliver as I intended last evening. After Sunday School, I came home with Georgie. After dinner which was about 4 o'clock, Charlie and I went down to the lower railroad bridge to see the horror made there yesterday by the breaking of the bridge and precipitating the cars therein. The engine was extracted from its position about noon and drawn up to the depot leaving its tender still in a bad position. This however, was got out about 5 o'clock while we were there and we rode up to the depot as they drew it up. This morning was pleasant, but this P.M. it has been cold, cloudy and damp and about evening time, it commenced raining a little. I stayed home in the evening. Charlie attended church with Gussie for the first time. FEBRUARY 15 MONDAY - It snowed a little during last night but rained hard this morning. It remained cloudy all day but in the evening cleared off so that a few stars and the moon were seen. I have worked in the shop. I went down to the church in the evening to attend the Sunday School teachers' Meeting, but there was none on account of the bad walking which prevented the teachers from attending. I came up home with Elijah Morris to give him the bundle I brought for his wife on Saturday from her folks. I then returned with him to the Post Office. I bought 2 dozen eggs of Randall & Bradley for 32 cents per dozen and two small pieces of cheese and came home. FEBRUARY 16 TUESDAY - A little frozen this morning; pleasant but very muddy during the day. I have worked in the shop but finished my work before dinner. I spent some time after dinner arranging for a new hat for Walker Bartram. I went from the shop to J. W. Ives to see if I could get a job for Dick Coburn but did not. From there, I went to John Cosier's office where I spent the rest of the afternoon. After tea, Robert Cocking came in to inquire about Mark Bouton who has been applying for his upper rooms to rent out for next year. I went over to see if Mr. McDonald would let me take his horse to attend the funeral of John Bouton's baby but he intends to go himself and use the horse. I then walked down town with Robert and applied to A. Hickok for his horse, but that also is to be in use. I then did some marketing and came home. FEBRUARY 17 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant in the morning. Cloudy with some appearance of storm at noon. Pleasant again just at night and in the evening. I worked in the shop until noon and then came home to attend the funeral of John Bouton's baby about 5 months old at 2 o'clock. After the services at the house I came home, changed my clothes and returned to the shop and finished my work. In the evening John came over to see me about having the wreath and cross which was on the coffin preserved. Later, he sent it over by Henry Hinman. I went into the street in the evening and called to see Charles Carpenter at Scofield's Store about taking for him a letter containing money to his brother John at Manny's Carpet Store, 14 4th Avenue, New York. He gave me the letter which I will deliver tomorrow. FEBRUARY 18 THURSDAY - It was snowing hard this morning. About 9 o'clock, it cleared off and was pleasant and warm the remainder of the day. I have been to New York. The snow all melted away before night in the city, though there is considerable left here in Danbury yet. I went down today to take a funeral wreath to preserve for John Bouton. I took a letter with money to John Carpenter for Mr. Carpenter. I got 2 dozen passe-partouts at J. Handler's for O. H. Swift and brought them up with me. I also brought the pictures I have been framing for Clark Beers ' 'The Great Eastern' and 'Washington Crossing the Delaware'. After supper, a little after 9 o'clock, I went over and delivered them. The bill was $6.00. He paid me $5.00 leaving $1.00 due me. The railroad bridge which broke down last Saturday has been repaired and the trains ran over it tonight for the first time. FEBRUARY 19 FRIDAY - The weather has been squally. Sunshine a part of the time and then snow squalls. I have worked in the shop. I had velvet surfaced hats given me this P.M., the first I have ever done. As I came from work, I bought $2.00 worth of sugar. I went to market in the evening and got at D. P. Nichols & Co. store, John Gray's soldiers testimonial and brought it home and put it in a frame I brought home from New York for E. Gilbert. John, per agreement, left it at Nichols' store for me. FEBRUARY 20 SATURDAY - Pleasant and warmer. I have been at home today, something unusual for me on a Saturday. I took with me to the shop John Gray's soldier's testimonial which I frame for him. He paid me for the frame, but still owes me 16 cents for two yard of cord. I took a new hat (velvet surface) up to Walker Bartram as I came from work. He thought it was rather small, so I refused pay for it until next week after he has tried it over Sunday. I brought home a letter for Charles Hayes from William at my store. Feeling an unusual desire for a glass of cider, I went before tea up to Mother Griswold's and begged a little. After tea, I went to market. While in Randall & Bradley's, Clark Beers paid me $1.00 balance due on picture frames. I walked up from the street with Mr. Pond. I am very tired tonight from working on velvet surface hats. FEBRUARY 21 SUNDAY - A beautiful morning. I went down to Sunday School at noon. After school, I came home with Georgie. In the afternoon, it showed signs of storm. At 6 o'clock there was fine rain and mist. Between 6 and 7 o'clock in the evening, I went over to John Bouton's to call on them, it being the first Sabbath since the death of their baby. I stayed until about 8 o'clock and then came home. We all stayed at home in the evening on account of the storm and bad walking. FEBRUARY 22 MONDAY - Washington's Birthday. Muddy, cloudy and rain in the evening. Gussie received by mail the Danbury Times from Harriet in New Haven. It belonged to Henry Hinman. She, by mistake, took it away with her last Saturday. After supper, Charles Hayes and I went into the street. I did some marketing and then we came home. The new military company has a ball tonight at their armory. Louise came down and spent the evening with us. I wrote to William this evening and mailed it ordering 2 frames for testimonials. FEBRUARY 23 TUESDAY - I have worked in the shop. Rain in the morning and more or less during the day. A heavy fog after dinner. About 5 o'clock P.M. it cleared off with a high wind and cold. Old Mrs. Eames, sister to Mrs. Hurd, was buried this P.M. at 2 o'clock from Mr. Hurd's residence. She died in New Haven last Friday night and was brought here today and buried. I wrote to William this evening and mailed it countermanding the order for one of the two frames I ordered by letter last evening. This evening, I called at the shirt factory to see Walter Bartram about the hat I sold him on Saturday. He wants it stretched a little, it being too small. From there, I called at Swift's store and walked up West Street with him as I came home. FEBRUARY 24 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant but colder. I have worked in the shop. After tea, I went down to the Post Office and to Randall's store for a little chees and then came home. Georgie went to bed feeling poorly from a severe cold he has. We fear he will be sick. George Foot, who has this winter had trouble with his wife (formerly Eleanor Wildman) known by many before her marriage as 'Long Ellen', and declared that he would never live with her again and called her every name he could think of that was abusive, did on last Saturday go with her to Norwalk returning home in the evening (or on Monday) and he does not now deny living with her again. This afternoon, he came the shop with his left foot tied up in cloth, hobbling with a cane having last night badly scalded it with hot tea. The 'old woman' he says dropped the tea drawer on it as she was carrying it from the stove to the table. He will not say who he means by 'old woman'. It is doubtless his wife but he is ashamed to own that he has taken her back again after abusing her as he has. FEBRUARY 25 THURSDAY - Pleasant. I have worked in the shop. As I came from Work, I borrowed at Joseph Ives a pump for pumping off kerosene oil from the barrel for Father Griswold. Gussie went to the doctor's today and consulted him for Georgie and got some medicine. He has not sat up during the day, though the high fever which he had last night is broken and this evening, he appeared better. I held him after he sat well bundled up awhile at the table and ate a little toast. I stayed at home in the evening and let Gussie go to market. She went to Dr. Bulkely's again for another medicine. He told her that he wanted some money from me as soon as possible. Mrs. Bradley called here as she came from evening meeting. FEBRUARY 26 FRIDAY - It commenced snowing this morning about 8 o'clock and continued all day until evening when it cleared off. It snowed very fast. There is 10 inches of snow on a level. I have worked in the shop. William Carlton cashed my account before leaving the shop - $24.00- as I am intending to go to New York tomorrow. I sent up to the shirt factory for Mr. Bartram's hat which he agreed to leave there for me today to stretch for him but he had not done so. As I came from the shop, I bought 3 dozen eggs of Randall & Bradley at 28 cents per dozen. Before tea, Henry Hinman and I shoveled out the paths in the yard and the walk in front. I went to the Post Office in the evening and to Mr. Swift's for the amount of Handler's bill for the last passe-partouts he bought of him. He gave it to me to pay for him as I am to be there tomorrow. Mr. Pond came in this evening to have me do some errand for him tomorrow in the city. FEBRUARY 27 SATURDAY - Pleasant. I have been to New York. I did some errand for Mr. Pond, got for him some small bills at 112 Bowery, exchanged shoes at 29 Spruce Street, bought 1/3 dozen boxes of white chalk at Barnes', corner of John and William Streets. My landlord, Mr. Galen Terry, came to the store to see me about the lease of the store for another year. I deferred an answer until next Saturday. I paid Tibbel's $5.00 on account. The children from Howard Mission, who are to sing here tomorrow, were on the train this evening. They gave us some excellent singing on the train. Gussie's cousin Arthur Griswold from Elyria, Ohio came this evening from Hartford. Edgar Bouton from Georgetown was on the train also. He went to John Bouton's where his wife is and has been for two or three days past. FEBRUARY 28 SUNDAY - A pleasant day, but cold last night and this morning. I went down to the church a little before noon. After the Sunday School session, I came home and Cousin Arthur Griswold went back with me to the church to hear the children from Howard Mission sing who have been this P.M. at our church. All the Sunday Schools in town were there and the church was crowded. Gussie came down at noon with Georgie. He stayed, but Gussie was obliged during the exercises to leave and come home on account of a sick headache. She was not able to get dinner, so I got it myself for Charles Hayes and me. Father came down to have me cut his hair, which I did before dinner. Gussie retired early. I spent the forepart of the evening up to Father Griswold visiting with Arthur Griswold.
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1869-02
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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Horace Purdy Journals
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Purdy and wife Gussie lived in Danbury, CT where they owned a house with tenants and were active members of the church. In 1860, Purdy began keeping a diary. His political leanings appear to have been Republican but there was much political activity among both parties in the run-up to the local elections of 1860. Purdy reports on the activities of the Wide Awakes and it appears likely that he belonged to the group but he did not explicitly state that he was a member. He was in the Wooster Light Guards militia company and appeared to have been the secretary. Gussie and Horace socialize frequently with Gussie's parents, Mrs. and Father Griswold who was prominent in the regional church [Methodist?]. Purdy works in a hat shop and is busiest in the Winter and frequently suffers from headaches. He also works in his vegetable garden in the spring growing strawberries, lima beans, etc. In 1860, his father-in-law who travels to Ohio for the "General Conference."
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Purdy joined the 1st Connecticut which was a 3-month enlistment regiment and was organized at Hartford in 1861. It served in the defenses of Washington, D.C. until it was used in an advance on Vienna and Falls Church, VA from June until July 1861. It saw action in the Battle of Bull Run on July 21 and was mustered out of service on July 31, 1861.
After his term of service, Purdy returns to Danbury where he eventually transitions from being a hat finisher to selling insurance. Purdy reports on the minutia of his day, the weather and reports on political machinations with occasional editorial embellishments.
The following persons figure into the diaries:
Allen, Charles : Capt. Skinner's waiter, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal, 12-1861
Allen, George B. : Wooster Guards took up a collection to give to him (2-1860) Horace walks with him on his way home. Was elected 2nd Corporal of the Wooster Guards, 3-9-1860. Attends church in New Haven with Horace 4-1861
Allen, Mr. : neighbor to the north of Horace. His little boy's foot was severely injured while he helped Violet Pine chop wood. Dr. William Bennett, home on furlough, treated the wound 3-1863.
Ambler, Granville : Delivered the beef bought from Jacob Fry to Horacee 12-1862.
Anderson, Emily : visited the Griswolds and attended evening class with them and Horace 1-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit her with their babies, 11-1861. Horace and Gussie took a walk and visited 7-1862.
Anderson, Harris : went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861. Horace shared his rubber blanket with him (no tents) on the march to Falls Church 7-1861
Andrews, Charles : part owner of Andrews & Ives store
Andrews, George : his Baptist son-in-law from New Jersey, Mr. Hill, preached at Horace's church
Andrews & Ives : Horace buys a cradle at this store 9-1861. Horace ordered drain tiles 11-1861
Armstrong, John - bought a roll of Griswold's salve (1860)
Ashly, Mr. : editor of the Jeffersonian. Horace takes some of George 's letters to him, to print excerpts of them in the Jeffersonian 12-1862, 1-1863. Took some excerpts from David Mills letters 3-1863.
Atlantic Hotel : Bridgeport. Horace and Gussie have dinner there 9-1862.
Averrill, Roger - Lawyer : wife died 2-13-1860. Presenter of a flag to Capt. Southmayd's company, 11th regiment at the ceremony 11-1861. As Lieut. Gov., presented swords and sashes to officers of Capt. Moore's company 8-1862.
Bacon, Dr. : preacher in New Haven at one of the churches on the Green 4-1861
Bailey's Circus : appears in Danbury 4-1862
Bailey, Ebenezer : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-20-1860. He died 7-25-1860 and the funeral was the next day at the Disciples Church.
Bailey, Montgomery - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Bailey, Mr. : jeweler who works in Mr. Woodford's store.
Bailey, S. G. : elected 1st lieutenant of the 5th Volunteer company, 9-1861
Baldwin, Dwight M. : married Susan Holmes 10-30-1860. He is an habitual drinker
Ball, Mr : a mason working for Father Griswold. He plastered the chimney in Horace's sink room 7-1862
Banks, William : requests a Hatters Society card. A special Hatters Society meeting refuses him 11-1862.
Barnum, Eben - with 11th regiment. His baby died, and
Barnum, Edward : Horace gave him a picture of George 9-1862. Distributing the Sunday School Advocate for the Sunday School 10-1862
Barnum, Louisa : Gussie visited her with Cousin Mary Purdy 11-1862
Barnum, P. T. : rumor that he is interested in a circus that appeared in Danbury 7-1860
Barnum, Smith : son William died 9-18-1861
Barnum, Thomas : shop proprietor. He sold apples to Horace. Called on Horace and they went over to look at Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Horace called to see if he wanted a shop at the Pahquioque 7-1862.
Barnum, Mrs. Thomas : Gussie visited with her 1-1862.
Bartram, Mr. & Mrs. : they visited Father Griswold. He is a brother in the Church. Abel Wheeler borrowed his team to take Gussie and his wife, Harriet to church after their confinements 10-1861
Bartram, Sarah : Elected Assist. Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860
Baxter, Mr. Moses & Mrs. : paid an evening visit to Horace and Gussie (3-1860). Mr. Baxter helped Horace fix his well 5-1860. They lived across the street from Horace. Horace : boarded : with them while Gussie was in Essex during June and July of 1860. Mrs. Baxter visited Horace and Gussie 1-1861. Mr.
Baxter put new hoops on some barrels for Horace 10-1861. Horace hires Moses Baxter to help build his stone wall 4-1862 and build his w ood house 5-1862. Horace brought Mrs. Baxter some crab apples. 9-1862. He built a bridge over a ditch for Horace 9-1862. Horace borrows his wheel barrow 11-1862.
Beach, Mrs. : engaged by Horace to help with Fall cleaning.
Beard, Deacon : trial of mowing machines held at his place just west of the village 6-1860
Beardsley, Mrs. : an old friend of Mother Purdy. Horace and family visited her while George was stationed in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Beatty, Mr. : drove Harriet home from the train 5-1860
Beattys, Caroline : married 9-1861
Bedell, Elizabeth : friend of Gussie Purdy, from Hempstead Long Island NY. Engaged to Henry Mead.
Bedient, Oliver : postmaster's clerk 8-1862.
Beers, Anna : died 3-26-1861
Beers, Brother J. Clark : Secretary of the Juvenile Missionary Society. Was made life member of the Parent Missionary Society. He was elected Assist. Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Comes to get cradle, they are taking care of Josie Wheeler while Harriet is in New Haven 10-1862
Benjamin, George : Shopped : employed with Horace. 8-1860
Benedict & Nichols' store where Horace shops. Horace bought drain tiles to cross the street 11-1861. Had some pork ground, 1-1862. Horace and Gussie bought carpet there 9-1862.
Benedict, Charles : shop owner with residence on Deer Hill. Took in the Widow Phillips : family when their house burned, 4-19-1860. A child of his died of dysentery 8-2-1860.
Benedict, Cyrus
Benedict, Henry : buried 7-5-1862.
Benedict, Victor : elected president of the Hat Finishers Society 1-1862
Benedict, Edgar : sold Horace some London Porter (2-1860)
Benedict, Orin : proprietor of : make shop : in Bethel.
Benedict, Starr : owned house at lower end of Main St. which is rented by John Carpenter. Had a small fire there 3-1862.
Benedict, Thomas : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Bennetts : Horace bought some butter and salt at this shop, the first trade he made there 6-1862.
Bennett, Charles : store owner. Horace bought some composition for sealing cider bottles 11-1860. There was a fire in his store 2-5-1861. Ran for post master 4-1861
Bennett, Curtis : Horace brings pictures to be framed to him 9-1862.
Bennett, Dr. E. P. : Horace got lettuce plants from him 5-1860, used his hay cutter 6-1860. Chased the burglars on Deer Hill Ave, 6-23-1860. His property extends to William St. Treating small pox cases 3-1861. Examined Horace and gave him a certificate of exemption from the draft 8-1862.
Bennett, Mrs. Nathan : injured by a runaway horse 7-1862
Bennett, Dr. William : son of Dr. Bennett of Deer Hill Ave. He helped chase the burglars on Deer Hill Ave. 6-1860 Surgeon, home on furlough from the 5th regiment, treated Mr. Allen's son's injury. Took a package from Horace for George back to the 17th regiment Horace wrote to him about George 3-1863
Berry, Brother : Horace walked with him from Bennett's store.
Betts, Captain James A. : 5th Regiment. Home on furlough, 1-1862, was taken prisoner, released and home on furlough 8-1862.
Betts, James - As 2nd Lieut. With Capt. Jenkins company, 23rd Regiment, received sword and sash 10-1862
Betts, Philander : elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861. He works in the shop with Horace. Family is sick and he is asked to stay away from the shop until they are not contagious 3-1861
Bevans, George R. : expelled member of Horace's military unit. Bought cap and axe that had been used by George Eddy. He intends to act as Pioneer in the Bridgeport Washington Guards.
Bienneville : steamer that took Horace's regiment to Washington D.C. It departed from Long Wharf in New Haven. 5-9-1862 was the first anniversary of that departure.
Bigelow, Mrs. : cousin of Abel Wheeler
Bixbee, Major : commanded skirmish drill one morning 7-1861
Blackman's : shop in Bridgeport where Horace takes a watch 8-1862.
Blissard, Jacob : his wife died 7-14-1860. Sick in camp hospital in Roach's Mills, Virginia 6-1861
Board of Relief : Horace went before it and got $400 on his place transferred to Alfred Gregory who holds Horace's mortgage for that much 1-1862
Bogle, Mr. : owns a boarding house in Brooklyn where Harriet Purdy is staying 3-1863.
Bombshell Block : new hat block at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 5-1862.
Booth, D. B. : executed some papers for Horace 3-1863.
Boughton, Anna : daughter of Louisa. Sick with fever 11-1861, sick 8-1862
Boughton, Frances (Frank) : cousin of Horace and Gussie. Wife of John, had a baby boy 11-11-1862.
Boughton, John : Cousin. Went to tea at Horace's parents while his wife was in Norwalk, 6-1860. Horace visited his house 6-1862, and visited with Frank since he wasn : t at home. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, with George Purdy, 8-1862.
Boughton, Louisa : aunt to Horace and Gussie. Her sister Betsey died in the poor house 4-12-1861. Looking for rooms to rent and rents rooms next door to Horace 11-1861. Moved from Gregory's house near Horace to stay with Frank Boughton, 10-1862.
Boughton, Mary : daughter of Louisa and cousin of Horace. Sick with typhoid fever 9-1861
Boughton, Marvin : with his wife visited Abel Wheeler when Horace was visiting. Went with Abel up to New Fairfield to pick whortle berries
Boughton, Susan : visited Mother Griswold 11-1860.
Bowers, Mr. : hired Hiram Crofut for patent roofing (3-1860)
Bradley, David - Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. Brother of George Bradley. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862.
Bradley, Frederick : married Isabelle Bussing 3-28-1860. Health poor in 7-1860. Horace gets blacking for him to sell since he can : t work in the shop 8-1860. While working in the shop : paid James Hagan's fine and the shop voted it back to him the next day.
Bradley, George : apprentice sent by Abel Parsons to build Horace's sink room chimney 6-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, 8-1862. Brother of David Bradley
Bradley, Medad : died 12-16-1862.
Bradley, William B. : Burr : : gathered pea brush with Horace 5-1860. Funeral for his 1 yr. 9 mo. old boy, 7-26-1860. Rode up to the water works dam with Horace 11-1860. Elected Vice-president of the Hat Finishers Assoc., went with Horace to buy seats in church for the year 1-1861 . He and his wife visited Horace when they thought he was still sick 11-1861. Baby girl born 2-1862. Got some lettuce plants from Horace 5-1862
Brayman, Henry : Norwalk CT : wrote to Horace Purdy. Drove passengers to Danbury 10-1860
Briggs, Mrs. - Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Broas, Josiah : subscription started at the shop to help him 5-1862.
Brockett, Hattie : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Brockett, George - accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit. 1-1861
Bronson, Augustus - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Orin : in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Thadeus : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860. Horace paid tax to him 11-1861
Brotherton, Philander : he and his wife were skating on George Starr's pond 1-1863.
Brothwell, Theodore : married Elizabeth Clark, a Amenia schoolmate of Gussie's around 4-1861. 4-1862
Brown, Elijah : apprentice to Charles Stevens. Lives at Alvin Hurds boarding house
Brown, Dr. E. A. : elected postmaster 4-1861
Brush, John : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Brought Horace corn meal 11-1860. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862. Visited the army camp in Bridgeport 8-1862. At the shop and intoxicated 1-1863.
Buchanan, James : President of the United States. Horace calls him a traitor 1-1861
Buckingham, Governor George : republican governor of Connecticut, re-elected 4-1861. Went to Virginia and reviewed the Connecticut troops, 6-1861 Came to Danbury by train to encourage volunteers for the war. 7-1862
Bulkely, Dr. : family doctor for Horace's family and the Griswolds. Vaccinated the family against small pox 3-1861. Treated Mother Griswold 4-1862
Burch , Saul : Albany, formerly of Danbury attended Horace's church 3-17-1861
Burnham, Col. : was drunk and abused Sgt. Dickens during morning drill. 6-1861
Burr, Mary E. : Bloomfield CT, sister of Mother Griswold. written to by Mother Griswold 1-1860. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Burr, Lorenzo : Bloomfield CT, uncle of Gussie Purdy. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Busbee- member of Capt. Comstock's company, seriously wounded in a skirmish near Vienna Va 6-1861
Bussing, Lieut. John W. - member of Horace's military unit. Shopped at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 11-1862. His wife died 12-30-1862 and funeral was at the Disciples Church.
Busteed, Richard : New York. Spoke at the welcome home celebration for Horace's 8-1861
Butler's Drug Store : Horace left rolls of Griswold's salve there for sale 2-1863
Butler, Frank - shot pistols with Horace at a target in Mr. McDonald's orchard 11-1862. His son had diphtheria 1-1863
Byington, A. H. : member of Horace's military unit, mended Horace's boots while in New Haven 4-1861
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Cable, Benjamin : works in Norwalk. George Purdy dug potatoes for him and writes to him for payment 10-1861
Camp Buckingham : name of camp for Connecticut regiments in Washington DC
Camp McDowell : camp set up when Horace's regiment sent to Falls Church - Fairfax Courthouse Va. to aid the Ohio boys
Camp Tyler : camp set up in Roach's Mills, Virginia by Horace's regiment
Carlton & Porter : source of subscriptions for Sunday School Advocate 4-1861
Carpenter, John : house he rents from Starr Benedict is at lower end of Main St. There was a fire which was put out before the Hose could there 3-1862.
Carpenter, John Jr. : baptized 7-1862
Case, Lucia Ann : visited while in Canton CT. 8-1860
Case, Martha : Essex CT, visited the Griswolds 2-1861
Chapman, Mr. & Mrs. : visited the Griswolds 12-1862.
Chatfield, Major : Maj in Horace's regiment, promoted to Colonel of the 3rd Connecticut Regiment by Gen. Tyler after Tyler's disagreement with the former Colonel of the 3rd. Needs Gov. Buckingham's approval for the promotion 6-1861
Chichester, Quartius : put new point on lightning rod for Horace -1860. Horace paid him 4-1862.
Chittenden, Bro. : led church class 9-1862.
Clark & Fords : one of their clerk's is a player in the church choir. 1860 Edward Barnum works there 10-1862.
Clark, Elizabeth : went to the Amenia school with Gussie. Married Theodore Brothwell around 4-1861. 4-1862
Clark, Francis : took over assisting in the librarian duties at the Sunday School 8-1862
Clark, Martin : leader of the band
Clark, Mr. : sent a beef to Horace 1-1861.
Clark, Mr. : Presbyterian minister in New Fairfield. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Cockling, Mr. : came to look at Horace's rooms 2-1863
Coe, Mr. : exchanged with Bro. Pegg and preached at Horace's church 1-1861. Preached again 9-1861, 12-1861. Presbyterian minister 8-1862. Preached sermon on patriotism at Horace's church 3-1863.
Cole, Mrs. Hiram : visited the Griswold's 1-1862
Collett, John M.D. : lectured on physiology anatomy at the Concert Hall 9-1860
Comstock's : Horace left 2 umbrellas there to be mended. Horace had his revolver repaired there 6-1862
Conrad, Isabella : Bridgeport. Wrote to George in the army and he sent her letter home for safekeeping 12-1862.
Cosier, Brother : led church class in absence of Brother Starr 6-1860
Cosier, David : Abel and Harriet Wheeler used his horse to go up to New Fairfield and the horse ran away with them 1-1861
Cosier, Disbrow : brought some coal to Horace to try out 11-1860
Cosier, George : won a prize for bringing the most scholars to Sunday School 1-1861
Cosier, John : Horace and Gussie visit him 5-1862. Owns a paint shop 6-1862. Had Horace address a package of mittens going to Amos Day, one of his old Sunday School Scholars, for him. 12-1862
Couch, Nathan : elected 4th Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
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Couch's Picture Gallery : Gussie and Horace have Eddie's picture taken
Cowan, Edward : discharged from Tweedy's shop for misconduct. Hatters Meeting called to try to reinstate him
Cowan, R. C. : elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Cowan, Billy : shared some of his tea with Horace at Camp McDowell when Horace was suffering from Hernia 7-1861
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Crawford, Rev. John : Redding. His daughter married Charles Stevens. 4-1862. New minister in Horace's church 4-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Crofut, Mr. & Mrs. . : lodgers in Horace Purdy's house 1860.
Crofut, Charles : was visiting New Haven and took a letter home for Horace 7-1861
Crofut, Mr. Henry : burglars stole his breakfast 7-24-1860. He owns the Pahquioque hat finishing shop. 4-1862 Trades hats for raisins from a peddler and buys flour on time so sell to his men on credit, due to the panic and not being able to get money 12-14-1860. His father died 2-7-1862. Met with the men in the shop to work out a payment schedule for wages nd pay the back wages owed the men 5-1862.
Crofut, Hiram : off from the Pahquioque shop for the spring and summer to work at patent roofing for Mr. Brown 1860. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. His wife had stomache cramps and was dying 2-1863
Crofut, Horace B. : a former tenant of Horace. His baby boy was born 6-15-1860. Horace and Gussie visit him.
Crofut, Laura : daughter of Mr. Crofut who owns the shop. A piano was put in the office so she could take lessons there. She keeps the books for the shop for her father.
Crossman's Stables : Father Griswold buys manure there 12-1862.
Crosby's Stables : Horace rented a horse and carriage there
Crosby, Charles : works at Lounsbury's and Horace pays him for rubber boots 11-1862
Crosby, Judah P. : Was in Horace's military unit. He went to Hartford to procure overcoats for the unit. 4-1861
Culver, Judge : gave a political address in Danbury 6-8-1860
Curry, Dr. Daniel : preached at Church Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860, elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Curtis, William H. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Discahrged from Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment and visited Horace's shop 1-1863
Curtis, Mrs. : Horace sent her a sparerib of pork because her husband is at war 12-1862.
Daniels, Lieut. : of Capt. Stone's company, Col. Ferry's 5th Regiment, returned home from Edward's Ferry on the Potomac MD 12-1861. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Dare, Ellen (Eleanor) : visited Horace and Gussie 9-1862. Gussie wrote to her 10-1862, 2-1863
Dare, Josephine : from Long Island, visited Mother Griswold and Gussie 9-14-1860
Davis, E. S. : hosted the sewing society 12-1860. Hosted the Military company meeting in his basement to settle the financial affairs of the company 10-1861
Davis, George : elected 4th Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Day, Amos - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. John Cosier sends him some mittens 12-862. He was one of John Cosiers old Sunday School scholars. 12-1862.
Day, Josiah : in the same regiment with George Purdy. Home on leave because his wife is ill 9-1862. Discharged from the 17th regiment, visited Horace at the shop to give him letters George had received and saved. 3-1863.
Dean, Charles : boarder with Gussie's aunt and uncle in Bloomfield. Visited sites in Hartford with Gussie and Horace 8-1890. His brother is a member of Captain Comstock's company and visits Horace while Horace is camped at Roach's Mills in Virginia 6-1861
Delavan, Smith - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Deming, Capt. M. - wounded in a battle at Charles City Cross Roads before Richmond and died of his wounds 7-1862 , discourse or funeral sermon at the Baptist Church 11-1862. Talk about him scheduled at the Baptist Church but moved to the next day because of the weather 12-1862.
DeOssey, Mr. - Norwalk. Called on Horace at the shop to ask him to canvas for subscriptions to the Sunday School Times 12-1860
DeWolfe children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863.
Dikeman, Ira : died 2-3-1862
Dikeman, Robert A. : member of military company, died in Memphis TN 1-1860.
Dickens, George : in the same company with George Purdy , some items sent to him 9-1862
Dickens, Mrs. George : Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Dickens, Milo : elected 2nd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Abused by a drunken Col. Burnham 6-1861
Dickerman, Chancy : Horace stayed at his place while in New Haven. 7-1861
DIckerman, Elisha : a druggist. Went down to the beach to bathe with Horace
Disbrow, Gould S. : sells coal
Disbrow, Sherman : Horace bought coal from him 4-1862
Dobby,Charley - a negro. Assistant to the cook, Jack Roff, for Capt. Skinner. Arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Doran, John : stabbed and severely injured at at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861
Doran, Miles - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Celebrated his 21st birthday 7-21-1860, with refreshments in a field near the shop. Stabbed at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861 and died
Downs, Seth : went down to the Bridgeport army camp with his team 8-1862.
Dudley, George : a Congregational preacher. Horace visited him while in New Haven 7-1861
Dunning, Calvin : Was elected treasurer of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861, 1-1862.
Dunning, Joseph : elected first lieutenant of Capt. Skinners company 8-1861
Eames, Harris : married Sarah Keeler, one of the Sunday School teachers 12-2-1861. Horace sold Mrs. Eames some crab apples 9-1862.
Eddy, George M. : deceased member of Horace's military unit.
Elwood, Nelson U. : elected 1st Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Elwood, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy to help nurse Gussie 9-1861
Ely, Harriet : hosted a singing evening (2-1860)
Ely, Henry : Sewing Society meeting at his house 3-1861
Engine Company : 1 : drunk and rowdy by Wooster House 4-19-1860
Engine Company : 2 : threatened by members of Company : 1 4-19-1860
Fairchild & Gillett : Gussie bought a year of tarltan there 10-1862.
Fanton, Mr. : proprietor of the shirt factory on Wooster St. Employed shirt factory girls. Funeral sermon preached for him at Horace's church 9-15-1860
Fayerweather, Jennie : Horace and Gussie saw her learning to skate at the Skating Park 1-1863
Feeks, Thadeus : called on Horace and Gussie with his wife to look at Horace's house, wants to build one like it 3-1861
Fenner, George : came home with Horace and walked around Horace's property and went with him up into the cupola of Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Works in the shop with Horace 7-1862.
Ferry, George : addressed the Wide Awakes and the public in concert hall 10-1860
Ferry , O S. : addressed the Republicans in Concert Hall, previous to the election the following Monday 3-28-1861. Lost re-election to Congress 4-1861.
Ferry's Hat Shop : Bethel. Partially burned in a fire 4-14-1862
Ferry, Philander - owner of eating saloon. Horace visited his place in New Haven on the way back from Washington. Thomas Hooton accompanied him 7-1861
Filly, Mr. : Bloomfield. Called on Father Griswold 5-1862
Fisher, Mr. : the dyer
Flagler, Theodore - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862.
Fletcher, Charles : preached at Horace's church 9-1861
Floy, James - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Foot, Robert : a young man died suddenly of a disease of the heart 3-1862.
Ford, EIias (?) B. - visiting preacher from Ridgefield 9-1862.
Foss, Archibald Campbell : Horace heard him preach while in New York to get books for the Sunday School 3-1863.
Foss, Cyrus David : Horace went to hear him preach while in New York getting books for the Sunday School. Were disappointed because his brother preached. 3-1863.
Fowler, James : Horace gets bushels of potatoes from him 9-1862.
Fowler, Theodore : Was foreman of the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Married 10-16-1860 and visited Pennsylvania. Got a military exemption 8-1862
Freeland, John : his little boy died 8-10-1862
French, David : friend of Horace
Fry, Charles W. : ran for post master 4-1861
Fry, Jacob : Horace rode home with him and lent him an umbrella 9-1860. Horace borrowed his horse 11-1860. : Uncle Jake : worked in the shop with Horace, fined 50 cents 8-1861. Horace bough beef from him 12-1862
Fry, Robert : came for Horace's door yard grass 7-1862
Gibbs, Wellington : attended church in Washington DC with Horace 5-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Gibbs, Mrs. : visiting Abel and Hattie Wheeler for tea 12-1861
Gibson, Mr. : old shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Came for a visit (2-1860)
Giddings, Josua : gave a lecture on John Q. Adams and was heckled by the rowdies of the Democratic party 2-1861
Gilbert, Mr. & Mrs. - from Derby CT. parents of Mrs. Pegg, the wife of Brother Pegg
Gilbert, Mr. : Disciples preacher 2-1862
Gilbert, Mr. : carpenter. Lost a 5 yr. old boy to scarlet fever 5-1862
Goodenough, Brother E. : New York. Provider of Sunday school materials
Gould, Andrew : works for John Rowan and helps build stone wall for Horace 4-1862
Grannis, John - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Gregory, Alfred : holds a $400 note from Horace on Horace's house. Horace is paying interest on the note . Called and asked for some money which Horace couldn : t give him 9-1861. Horace received $400 from the Board of Relief to give him 1-1862. Temporarily gave note to Jarris Hull as security 4-1862.
Horace got the Board of Reilef to move $100 on his house (the amount of the note with Alfred Gregory) to Alfred Gregory. 1-1863
Gregory, Ephriam : Horace gave him some currant bushes 4-1860. Horace paid the assessment for the new street to him. He owns the house next door, north of Horace 11-1861
Gregory, Hannah : visited Gussie with Elizabeth Clark (Mrs. Brothwell) 4-1862
Griffin, L. B - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Griffing, Martyn H. : sold coal to Horace (1860). Horace orders coal to be delivered to his father in payment for putting in the drains 11-1861
Griswold, Anne : Elyria, Ohio, wife of Edwin Griswold. Her father died in Hartford 8-1861
Griswold, Arthur : cousin of Gussie. Member of the 8th Ohio Regiment, killed at Winchester VA 3-1862.
Griswold, Dwight : brother of Father Griswold, (Edwin E. )
Griswold, Edwin : son of : Father Griswold : and husband of Anne
Griswold, Edwin E. : : Father Griswold : , minister, preached in Danbury and Ridgefield (1860). Elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860. Appointed presiding Elder of the New Haven District at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Sold his place to Mr. Valentine 12-25-1861. Moved out of his house and into Horace's upper rooms. Stored some of this things in his new barn and at Horace's 4-1862. Attends Conference in Waterbury. He is only home one Sunday a year because of church duties 4-1862. Visits Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio 6-1862.
Griswold, Edwin Luther : b. 2-11-1856. Nephew of Gussie and Horace.
Griswold, Fanny : . daughter of Father Griswold (Edwin) and sister of Gussie Purdy. Visited Elyria OH in June and July 1860. Visited Madison WI in July 1860. Returned from Camp Meeting 8-1862.
Griswold, Grandfather and Grandmother : grandparents of Gussie Purdy buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield.
Griswold, Kate : Wife of Dwight Griswold. Committed suicide 3-1861
Griswold, Mary (Webster), : Mother : : wife of Edwin E. Griswold, mother of Gussie, Fannie, Edwin and Mary Victoria. Born 12-16-1795
Griswold, Mary Victoria : died young and was buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield. Sister of Gussie Purdy. Later, grave moved to the Wooster Cemetary in Danbury.
Griswold, Rev. - Hartford. Local preacher who preached in Horace's church
Griswold, Willie : Fanny Griswold sends socks to his mother for him 12-1862.
Grant, Elder : a 'second Adventist : , preached at the Concert Hall 3-25-1860
Gray, Abel : makes and supplied butter. 7-1862
Hagan, James : works in the shop with Horace. Caused a disturbance 8-27-1860
Haka, Henry : hired hand to Uncle Lorenzo in Bloomfield
Hall, George : Sodom. cousin of Horace and Gussie. Visited and then stayed with Aunt Louisa
Hall, Roxana : Sodom. Cousin of Horace and Gussie Purdy. Came to visit Aunt Louisa because Anna is sick 8-1862
Hallock, Mary : visited with Gussie and Horace while they were in Canton Ct 8-1860
Hamilton, Mr. : Texas. Speaking at Concert Hall on the political issues and to aid in Gov. Buckingham's election 3-1863.
Hancock, Esq. : Gussie and Horace visited with him while in Canton 8-1860
Hancock, Mary : daughter of Esq. Hancock
Hanford, Mr. David : Horace borrowed blacking from him, 7-1860. He brought blacking for Horace from New York, 9-1860. of a shoe store. Horace pays for rubbers he bought from him before he left for the war 4-1862
Hare, Bro. : assisted Bro. Crawford with the service 8-1862. Brother Crawford's son-in-law 8-1862.
Harris, Francis - died of the small pox 1-19-1861 and was buried in the night to avoid exposure. He had been smuggled home on the cars from NY to die at home
Harris, Mr. : Horace orders apples from him 10-1862. Horace buys coat, vest and pants from him 1-1863.
Harrison, William : offered $50 to save some belongings in the Widow Phillips residence fire on Deer Hill 4-19-1860
Harvey : was hired to paint rooms Horace is renting 11-1862.
Harvey, Constable : called on to deal with the rowdy firemen, 4-19-1860
Harvey, Henry : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-1860. Died 7-30-1860
Hat Finishers Assoc. : met 6-29-1860 to vote on whether to join the National Association. Held elections 1-1861
Hatfield, Robert M. - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Hatfield, Marquis : joined Horace and others on outing in Stamford, 4-1860
Hayan, James : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing shop
Haynes, Chauncey : died 1-16-1861
Heath, Alfred : gave money he owed George Purdy to Horace by way of Mr. Swift. 12-1862.
Heinman, Henry : baptized 7-1862.
HIckock, D. R. : sells patent folding clothes dryers and is the patentee. Horace inquires about getting a sales territory 12-1860.
Hill, George : assists Horace at the Church library
Hill, Mr. : Baptist preacher from New Jersey preached at Horace's church. Son-in-law of George Andrews
Hillman, Capt. : of the Windsor Locks (Conn.) Company, led part of Horace's company back to Washington, to the war office. 7-1861
Hitchcock, Henry : servant of Capt. Betts of the 5th Regiment. Home on furlough 1-1862.
Hodge, John - died in his chair suddenly, buried 12-27-1860
Hodinott, Alfred : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner at battle of Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862
Holmes, George & Co. : Norwalk. Store burned in large fire 2-1862.
Holmes, John - reported wounded and a prisoner 6-1862
Holmes, Mr. : moved into new store (2-1860)
Holmes, Stephen : Sewing Society meeting held at his house 3-1862. His boy, Charley died 7-1-1862 of inflammation of the bowels. He was a member of the Sunday School.
Holmes, Susan : attended singing party 4-29-1860. Married Dwight M. Baldwin 10-30-1860. Horace states that he is an habitual drinker.
Hooton, Thomas : member of Horace's regiment. Visited Philander Ferry in New Haven with Horace on the way back from Washington 7-1861. Elected 2nd lieutenant of Capt. Skinner's company 8-1861
Horn, Mr. : Redding minister, preached in Horace's church 10-1861
Horton, Miss : Sister of Mrs. White. Took dinner with the Griswolds on Thanksgiving 11-1861. Tenant of the Griswolds.
Horton, Thomas : 1st Lieut., Capt. Skinners Company, 7th Regiment. Killed in the battle near James Island SC. 6-1862
Howe, Louise : old schoolmate of Gussie's and Gussie wrote to her 12-1862. Married Mr. Wright 2-1863.
Hoxie, Mr. : a Republican, spoke on the political questions at Concert Hall, 3-23-1860
Hoyt & Scribners : insurance agency
Hoyt, Charles H. , Mrs. : Mother Griswold wrote to her
Hoyt, Clark : child of his died and was buried 5-19-1860. Takes a letter for George Purdy to Benjamin Cable 10-1861
Hoyt, Curtis - received a gold dollar for bringing in the fourth most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Hoyt, Eli T. : mother died 1-17-1860
Hoyt, Frank T. : brought Horace a bushel of potatoes (2-1860)
Hoyt, Harriet : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Miss J. : visited the Griswolds and stayed for tea 10-1862
Hoyt, Henry : collected evergreens with Horace and Peter Starr for the church. They used George Starr's team. 12-1860.
Hoyt, Lewis : died in a fit on 8-2-1860
Hoyt, Mary Jane : sold Gussie Purdy a dress and hat 4-1860. Horace paid here for millinery for Gussie and the baby 11-1862.
Hoyt, Mr. : preaching at the Baptist Church while Mr. Stone is in Europe. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Hoyt, Noah : store owner. Horace paid the bill he owed him 5-1860. Horace borrowed his horse and wagon. Horace bought a string of suckers from him 12-1860. Sewing circle at his house, 3-1861. Horace went with him to meeting in New Fairfield 9-1861. He brought Horace a bushel of apples 10-1861, some crab apples 9-1862. Horace bought kerosene oil from him 11-1862. Delivered Horace's pork 12-1862
Hoyt, Oliver : Stamford. Elders of the Church and the Bishop stayed with him during Conference 4-1860. The sound is in full view from his residence.
Hoyt, Olivia : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Russel : Horace buys pork from him 12-1862.
Hoyt, William C. : former Danbury preacher. Appointed Presiding Elder in the Bridgeport District at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Visits Danbury and is a guest preacher 1-1862, 4-1862, 10-1862. Is presiding Elder, 7-1862.
Hoyt, Zerah : shopped at where Horace works 3-1860. Paid a garnish, 4-1861.
Hox, John : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Hubbard, Dr. : doctor with the 17th Regiment, Horace writes to him about George. 3-1863.
Hull, A. B. : Gussie attended auction (2-1860). Horace ordered butter from him.
Hull, Charles : shop proprietor. Horace bought a hoe 5-1862. Horace orders work by a tinner for the lining around his chimney 6-1862.
Hull, Edward : he and his men spread dirt in the road over the stones Father Griswold placed there. 6-1862.
Hull, George : shop proprietor. Tried to sell Horace a stove 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863
Hull, Graham : Horace purchased a pot of butter from him 12-1860.
Hull, Jarris : held note on Horace's house as security of Alfred Gregory 4-1862
Hull, Seeley : his wife was found dead from drunkenness 10-7-1860
Humingston, Edwin : came by train from the West . Went to work in the shop with Horace 10-1862
Humingston, Tip : Horace looked at a saw he was selling. He is selling out to go out west 3-1862.
Humphrey, Eliza : California. Cousin of Gussie Purdy. Gussie corresponds with her. Gussie wries a letter, sends a News Times 2-1863.
Humphrey, Alfred : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Humphrey, Lauren : California. Horace writes to him(?) 9-1861
Humphrey, Leydia : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Hunt, Mr. : had contract to dig ditches for new water pipes, gave up the contract to the pipelayer
Huntington, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace bought a silver pencil and gold pen from him
Huntington, E. S. : buried 4-10-1862.
Hurd, Mr. - shop called on him because he took piece work home with Mr. Crofut's permission and was calling himself a journeyman. He was shopped at Tweedy's also. He agreed to cry off from Tweedy's and go on turn 3-1862. The case will probably be brought before the trade. Meeting continued with the Making department in the Boiler room to discuss money. Mr. Crofut said he couldn : t do any more and might be able to settle up on April 1 3-1862. Visited Horace, and toured the new Griswold house 6-1862. Horace got strawberry plants from him 7-1862. Rents rooms to Mr. and Mrs. Swift 11-1862
Hurlburt, William : had a paralytic stroke and died 1-22-1862
Hyatt, Alfred : lives on Wooster St. and almost caught the burg.lars 7-1860
Inskip, J. : preached at Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Chaplain of the 14th New York Regiment 5-1861
Irish, the - first St. Patrick's day demonstration by them in Danbury 3-17-1863.
Irish Mary : did some washing for Horace and Gussie 8-1861
Ives, George : barn burned 8-25-1860
Ives, Joseph : Horace and Gussie buy bedstead and washstand at his store 9-1862. His wife is buried 12-1862.
Ives, Juliette - received a smaller silver cup for bringing in the third most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Ives, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy and helped nurse Gussie 9-1861.
Jackson, Old Mrs. : hired to nurse when Gussie has the baby 8-1861. Not very good and Horace dismissed her 9-1861. Died in Stamford and was brought back to Danbury for burial 12-1862.
Jackson's Cadets : turned out for the return of Capt, Moore : company 8-1861
Jane : Mother Griswold's girl
Jenkins, Capt. : 23rd Regiment. His company came to Danbury and officers received swords and sashes 10-1862.
Jennings, Isaac : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner during battle at Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862.
Johnson, Albert : shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (2-1860) in place of Joseph Tammany.
Jones, Mason : gave a lecture on Garibaldi 1-1863.
Jones, Miss : visiting the Purdys up home from Brooklyn. 7-1860
Jost, Mr. : German preacher, visited the Sabbath School 4-1861 Judd, A : of Bethel, addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Judd, William : of Bethel. Spoke at Wide Awakes meeting 10-1860
Judson, William : member of a Pennsyvania regiment in McClellan's army. Visited Horace's shop and Horace tried to take up a collection for him 7-1862.
Keeler, George : on guard duty with Horace 6-1861
Keeler, Lieut. : 5th Connecticut Volunteers. Visited Horace's shop and spoke at Concert Hall to get volunteers 8-1862.
Keeler, Lyman : Horace got a bushel of apples from him 10-1861
Keeler, Sarah : one of the Sunday School teachers, married Harris Eames 11-2-1861
Kellogg, Capt. : 2nd regiment, taken prisoner by the rebels while officer of the day 6-1861
Kellogg, Norman - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Kennedy, Dr. : preacher at the 1st Methodist church in New Haven 4-1861
Keys, Brigadier Col. : regular army, newly appointed to Horace's regiment, 7-1861
Kinney, Thomas : drowned in Taunton Pond, Newtown 5-30-1860
Knapp, Edgar : at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Knapp, Mr. & Mrs. Michael. : neighbors of Horace Purdy
Knowles, David : called on Horace at the shop and went home with him 6-1860. Called to see Horace's border, Mr. Smith 12-1860. Horace finished a hat for him 12-1860.
Knox, Andrew : elected 1st Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Treasurer of the Wooster Light Guards 12-1860. Painter. Horace borrowed money from him for his trip to Hartford County 8-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861. Lieutenant in the 1st Conn. Artillary and came home on furlough 7-1862.
Krazinski, Morris - private in Horace's company in the 1st regiment for the 3 months. Now 2nd lieutenant in the 11th regiment, promoted from Sargent, after the battle at Antietam Creek 10-1862
Kyle, Thomas : shopmate of Horace Purdy (3-1860)
Lamb, Charles : elected president of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861
Landan, Seymour - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Lanigan, David : 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace 8-1860. Brought a barrel of cider to the shop and everyone paid him.. Brought another barrel 10-1861,
Lawton, Henry : comes to look at the rooms for rent in Horace's house. Horace refuses to rent to him 8-1861
Ledger, Harry - 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace. 8-1860. Horace sold 20 heads of cabbage to him 11-1861. Subscripton started at the shop to help him go to England for his health 5-1862.
Levine, Oscar : elected vice-president of the Hat Finishers : Association 1-1862
Lewis, George : in George Purdy's company, items sent to him 9-1862
Lilly. Patrick - of the 1str Conn. Heavy Artillary. Died in hospital. Horace and other volunteers under Capt. Wildman and Jackson's Cadet Muskets turned out for the funeral and the burial in the Catholic burying ground 3-1863.
Lincoln, Abraham : elected president, assassination attempt in Maryland on the way to Washington 1861
Loebdell, Miss : visited the Griswolds for tea 10-1862
Loomis, George - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Off on 9-11-1860 to go to wool hatting at Sturdevant's. Dismissed from the army because of wounds, came back to Danbury 12-1862.
Loomis, Reuben H. : Birmingham. Exchanged pulpits with Brother Pegg, 8-26-1860
Loomis, Col. S. : 5th Connecticut Infantry, swore Horace in on the green in New Haven in front of the state house, 4-1861
Lounsbury's : shoe store where Gussie buys shoes 3-1862 . Horace has his mother knit some mittens for George 11-1862.
Lounsbury, Bro. : Brother in Horace's church 12-1862
Lounsbury, Phineas : his lot adjoins Father Griswold's property. He came out onto his property and Horace showed him Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport In the same mess with George Purdy 8-1862, some items sent to him 9-1862
Lounsbury, William : gave boxes for items to be sent to the soldiers 9-1862.
Lovejoy, Brother : New York. Former preacher in Horace's church 11-1860
Lovejoy, Mary C. : Brother Lovejoy's daughter
Lovejoy, J. A. : made life member of the Parent Missionary Society
Lovejoy, Mr. : brought Horace a pot of butter 10-1861
Lovelace, George : Constable, served notices of the draft 9-1962.
Loveland children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863
Lynes, Mr. : Horace bought 2 evergreen trees from him 5-1862
Madden, Thomas - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860)
Mallett, Dr. : Horace took a ride around New Haven with him 8-1861
Mallet, Mr. : Redding. Offered to lend Horace $1100 to consolidate 2 notes and a mortgage on Horace's property, to be paid annually instead of semiannually. Horace gave him his mortgage deed and insurance policy to secure the loan 3-1863.
Mallory, Eli H. : ran for post master 4-1861
Mallory, Kate : New Haven. Formerly of Danbury and friend of Horace and Gussie.
Mallory, John : owns a baker's peddling wagon and gives Horace a ride as far as Mr. Ferry's store 7-1861
Manley, Daniel : gave Horace a new variety of potatoes, 5-1862, some turnip plants 7-1862. Was not able to get a military exemption 8-1862. Bought some cider from Horace 12-1862.
Mason, Charles : clerk for Noah Hoyt. Delivered the bottles of ale that Horace had ordered from Randall's. 6-1862.
Maybie, Horace : uncle of Horace, visiting and staying with Horace's parents 1-1863
Maynard, Brother James L. : elected Sec.-Treas. of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Resigned 1-21-1861 because he was leaving town 1-22-1861. Wrote to Horace from East Haddam (North Lyme) 2-1861.
Maynard, Mrs. : funeral held 9-29-1860
McDonald & Ford : dry goods store, had a fire 2-1861.
McDonald, Bro. : led the evening meeting 1-1863.
McDonald, Mr. : owner of horse and sleigh (1860). McDonald's Blacksmith Shop . Horace paid him money owed for milk 12-1861. Horace paid Mrs. McDonald 3-1862. George borrows his horse and carriage to go to Bethel 8-1862. Horace shot with pistols at a target in his orchard 11-1862.
McDowel, John : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
McNeil, Mr. : painting Father Griswolds house, took tea at Horace's since his wife was there dressmaking 10-1862.
McNeil, Mrs. : called to see Gussie after the baby was born. 1860. Gussie got a dress cut by her 10-1862
Mead, Henry : engaged to friend of Gussie Purdy, Elizabeth Bedel
Mead, Elizabeth Bedel : Hempstead, L.I. Wife of Henry. Writes to Gussie 9-1861. Gussie receives a letter from her 9-1862, 11-1862. She visits from Brooklyn 3-1863. Lives near Classon and Green aves. In New York city 3-1863.
Meriden Britanic Co. : Horace bought spoons in Danbury from a salesman of the company 11-1860.
Miley, Anna : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Sally : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Brother and Sister. Brother preaches (1860). Last day as pastor in Danbury 4-8-1860. Appointed to Forsyth St., NYC at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Some of Capt. Moore's company attended his church in Bridgeport and Mr. Thompson preached. 8-1862.
Mills, Caroline - : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. Came to visit Gussie and Horace with Harriet Purdy 10-1861. Came to meet Charles Mills and went home with him 3-1863
Mills, Charles : cousin of Horace. With the First Minnesota Regiment at Harpers Ferry 3-1862. Near Yorktown in the army under McClellan 5-1862. Sick in the hospital at Frederick MD, becomes steward of the Jail St. hospital in Frederick MD 10-1862. Home from the war 3-1863.
Mills, David : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. In the 5th Connecticut regiment (3 year troops) , is in Capt. A. Betts company, general Banks Division and is the Adjutant's Orderly 1-1862. Prisoner in Richmond and recently released 10-1862. With his regiment at the Jail St. Hospital in Frederick MD, provost guard duty 11-1862.
Mills, Aunt Harriet : Bethel. Came up on the train for a visit 6-1862.
Mills, Harriet : Bethel. Cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills, visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went to her boarding place 12-1860. Visited with her mother, Aunt Harriet Mills 6-1862. Visited Horace and Gussie with Mrs. Cyrus White 2-1863
Mills, Hart : broke his arm 10-1861
Mills, Jesse : uncle of Horace who lives in Ridgefield
Mills, Lauren : young relative in Canton/Collinsville
Mills, Marie : Bethel, cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills. 6-1862
Mills, Mary Purdy : aunt of Horace who lives in Ridgefield. Asked to come up and to help with some nursing by Mr. Crofut. Mr. Crofut paid for the horse for the journey
Mills, Nancy : married Augustus Purdy. Mother of Horace, George , Isabel, John (deceased : Kenosha cemetary), Abigail (deceased) , William (deceased)**
Mills, Ruanna : aunt to Horace, in Ridgefield
Moegling, Louis : dyer in Danbury
Moegling, Maj. William : home on leave, wounded in the leg while with the 11th Regiment of McClellan's army, chasing the rebels on the upper Potomac. 9-1862. Promoted to Lieut. Col. Because his Colonel died in the battle 10-1862.
Monahan, Father : the Catholic priest in Danbury, lectured at Concert Hall on St. Patrick's day 3-1863.
Moore, Capt. : of the 2nd Company Volunteers, returned to Danbury 8-1861. Plastered Horace's new chimney in the sink room 6-1862. Was forming a new company with the 17th Regiment, and many men enlisted after the Governor's speech 7-1862. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Moorehouse, Aaron : starting an association with George Purdy and others for young men. Horace is proposed for membership 4-1862. Took over assisting in the library duties at the Sunday School 8-1862. Borrowed Sunday School minutes from Horace to copy the bylaws 12-1862. Paid $1 to Horace for the use of George's melodeon. 12-1862.
Mootry, Mr. : Horace pays him his hydrant tax at the post office 1-1862
Morgan, George : walked with Horace up to see John Pollit 10-1861
Morris, Granville : brought at letter from George to Horace 8-1862.
Morris, Deputy Sherriff : called on to deal with rowdy firemen 4-19-1860
Morris, Stephen : buried 12-27-1860
Morse, Ira : Horace bought cloth from him for George. George was measured and the cloth cut so Mother Purdy could sew the pants 3-1862.
Morse, Mr. : Horace brought his list of taxable property to him 10-1861
Nash, Albert : Bridgeport. Preached in Horace's church 11-1861.
New Milford company, 11th Regiment : Horace is offered a lieutenancy if he brings in 20 volunteers. He turns it down to keep his promise to Gussie 11-1861
Newman, Edith : Horace left pictures of George with her, per George's instructions 9-1862. George sends money in a letter to her for Horace to deposit 12-1862.
Nichols, David P. : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860
Nichols, James W. : son in law's funeral at his home 10-28-1860. He is Presbyterian
Nickerson, Nelson : Horace performed an operation on a kitten for him 7-1860. Horace lent him money because Mr. Crofut was late with the wages 10-1860. Came home with Horace and went ice skating with him 12-1860. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Norris : the butcher. Bought pork 12-1861
Norris, William H. : elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Northrop : Crofut, Cyrus W. - of the Jeffersonian 10-1860
Northrop, Cyrus W. : Norwalk, spoke to the Republicans at Concert Hall 3-30-1861
Northrop, Seth : 'shopped : , working with Horace 8-1860
Nostrand, Robert : had
Olmstead, Mr. : smoked Horace's hams and shoulder 2-1862, 1-1863.
Olmstead, W. F. : Horace got the Fair premium for Fannie's picture from him
Osborne, David : of Bethel, preached in Horace's church (1860)
Osborne, Harriet (Hattie) : married Edward Stevens 1-1-1862
Osborne : editor of the Danbury Times, prints extracts from Horace's letters home 6-1861
Otis, William : At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Some items sent to him 9-1862.
Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop : shop where Horace works. Men agreed to stop taking orders until Mr. Crofut paid them as other journeymen are paid, regualrlarly, on time and in cash.
Palmer, Abigail - Stamford CT, Aunt of Horace Purdy. Horace and family visited her 9-1862
Palmer, Phebe J. : Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy, daughter of Abigail. She visited Danbury . 1860. Visited George at camp in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : Eddie : - Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy. Visited Danbury and Ridgefield. 1860, 8-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : New York, Horace bought blacking from him 8-1860 and 9-1860
Parson, Abel : building Horace's sink room chimney with his apprentice, . 6-1862
Parsons, Charles C. : cousin, a lieutenant in the regular army, expected on the train 2-1863.
Pearce , David : Horace had a political discussion and argument with him in the newspaper office at Bennett's store 1-1861
Peas, Rowena - and her fianc : /husband, also named Peas (a cousin) called on the Griswolds and Gussie
Pease, H. F. : Bethel. Preached at Horace's church 12-1860. 2-1862, 10-1862.
Peck, Mr. - 2nd Congregational minister. Preached at Horace's church 11-1860
Pegg, John, Jr. : appointed to Danbury church at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Previously in Hartford. Horace stays overnight at his house in New York city on Forsyth St. 3-1863.
Perrin, Mr. : spoke to the Democrats at Concert Hall previous to the Monday election, 3-29-1861
Phillips, Harriet : visited the Griswolds 1-1861
Phillips, Widow : residence on Deer Hill burned 4-19-1860. Went to stay with Charles Benedict, her neighbor on the north.
Pine, Alex : came to get dirty clothes for his wife to wash. 11-1862.
Pine, Jane : helped Gussie and Horace clean house 9-1862.
Pine, Julia : helped Gussie clean house 6-1860
Pine, Violet : little colored girl across the way from Horace and Gussie. Mr. Allen's son injures his foot while cutting wood with her 3-1863.
Pine, William : Horace's colored neighbor. His baby is baptized at Horace's church, 9-9-1860.
Platt, Frank : member of Horace's military unit. Helped Horace roll a handcar back to camp to warn about men setting fire to the railroad tracks 6-1861
Pollit, John : has home on Town Hill. Horace and George Morgan visit him to see his fruits and vegetables 10-1861. Horace sold him and apple tree 4-1862. Argues with Horace over a debt 5-1862
Porter, Wilson - a rum seller in Danbury died 2-1863
Post, Cornelia : Essex CT, friend of Gussie Purdy 1860, 2-1863
Powell, Mrs. Adelia : Brooklyn NY, came with Fanny Griswold from New York for a visit. Sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Mead 3-1863.
Powell, Gideon : Brooklyn, Fulton Ave. Horace stayed overnight with him and his wife 3-1863.
Prince : the cat (1860, 6-1862) Horace killed him while weeding 6-1862.
Pulling, Smith : 'shopped : , worked with Horace 8-1860. New daughter 2-1862.
Purdy, Anna : (cousin?) : visited in the evening 3-1862. Very sick 7-1862
Purdy, Augusta (Griswold) : wife of Horace Purdy. Married December 3, 1858. Son, Edwin, born 8-29-1861. She weighed 106 pounds 9-11-1862
Purdy, Augustus : b. 3-10-1811 in Somers NY. father of Horace Purdy. worked on Father Griswold's garden and on Horace's 5-1862
Purdy, Edwin Augustus : son of Horace and Gussie born 8-29-1861. Baptized 3-12-1862. Had diphtheria 1-1863. Has trouble walking 3-1863.
Purdy, George : birthday 8-13. brother of Horace Purdy. Librarian of the Sunday School : 1862. Procured a situation at Sturdevant's Factory 7-1862. Joined Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment 8-1862. Went to Camp Aiken, Bridgeport to train 8-1862. Regiment stopped at Fort Marshall at Baltimore 9-1862. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862. Near Hopeville Gap, near Thoroughfare Gap on the Manassas Railroad 11-1862. Sick with fever, in the hospital at Brooks Station on the Aquia and Falmouth Railroad 3-1863.
Purdy, Harriet : Horace offers to have her stay with them while she is out of work. She declines because she has found some sewing work 1-1861. Horace talks to her about her behavior and she is upset 9-1861. She is staying at Mr. Bogle's boarding house on Clermont Ave. near DeKalb in Brooklyn where Horace visits her 3-1863.
Purdy, Hart : cousin of Horace. Helped with the sink room chimney and was paid by Horace 6-1862.
Purdy, Horace : b. November 11, 1834. Married Augusta (Gussie) Griswold December 3, 1858 Treasurer of the Juvenile Missionary Society (1860), works at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop.. Made life member of the Parent Missionary Society 4-1860. Elected Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Appointed Sec./Treas. of the Sunday School 1-1861 on Mr. Maynard's resignation, elected 4-1862 . Drafted Jan. 27, 1862. Exempted from the draft for time served under the old law 2-1862. He weighed 111 lbs. 9-11-1862. Sold some silve specie to Mr. Robinson, the jeweler to cover the revenue stamps on his new note on the mortgage which he took with Mr. Mallett 3-1863
Purdy, Isabella : Sister of Horace and George Purdy. Writes her first letter : it's to Cousin Phebe Palmer 4-1862
Purdy, John : brother of Horace Purdy . Born 5-11-1837. Died in 1857 and buried in cemetery on present day Kenosia Ave.
Purdy, Mary : Cousin of Horace. Came over in the evening to watch the baby for Horace and Gussie 11-1861. Walked up the the cemetery with Gussie 5-1862.Visited Horace with George Hall 7-1862.
Purdy, Nancy Mills : mother of Horace, George, Isabel, John (deceased), Abigail (deceasd), William (deceased) **. Sick 1-1862, with her spinal difficulty
Ramsey, George : Minnesota. Corresponded with Maj. Gen. H. S. Sanford, US Minister at Brussels 11-1862,
Randall's : Horace purchased a bottle of ale to try 5-1862.
Raymond, Avery : Horace bought a shad from him 5-1862. Lobster from him 7-1862.
Raymond, Mons. Augustave : balloonist at the Fair Grounds 9-1860
Raymond, John W. : Elected 3rd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Raymond, Samuel : of the Baptist Church. Spoke to the Sunday school classes
Reed, Charles H. : visited the Baxter's 7-1860. Horace bought coal from him 2-1862
Reed, G. H. & Co. : shop where Horace has an account.
Renoude, Mr. & Mrs. : Stamford. Guests of the Palmers during Conference 4-1860
Richards, Mrs. : called on Gussie and Horace 5-2-1860 , 8-1861. Injured by a runway horse 7-1862.
Richards, Mr. : Horace and Gussie visited 10-1861
Rider, Dr. - Horace got bushels of apples from him
Rider, George : has a team and Horace engages him to do some work for Father Griswold 11-1860.
Rittons : photographer where Harriet Wheeler and Gussie got the babies pictures taken 4-1862. George gets his picture taken before going to Bridgeport to Capt. Moore's company 8-1862
Robinson's Jewelry Store : Horace gets his clock cleaned and repaired there 5-1862. Horace left this silver pencil and pen holder there 6-1862. Horace had his watch cleaned 11-1862
Robinson, Rev. Mr. : pastor or 2nd Congregational Church, preached in the Baptist church on Thanksgiving and Gussie attended 11-28-1861. Read Washington's farewell address on the holiday 2-1862.
Rockwell, Mrs. Eli : Ridgebury CT. A widow in 1860. Horace Purdy lived with her when a boy. Visiting near Horace's house 5-7-1860 . Eli Rockwell (1805-1857). Both buried in Ridgebury Cemetery. Injured by a runaway horse in Danbury 7-1862
Rockwell, Mary : received a watch for bringing in the largest number of scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Roff, John : cried off from work at the shop : work was too hard 8-20-1860. Cook for Capt. Skinner, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Roff, Mr : his little girl came with Bell to watch the baby for Gussie11-1861
Rogers, Brother Charles : New York : came to visit the Griswolds 3-1860.
Rogers, Dwight : Horace and he exchanged revolvers on trial. His is smaller 11-1861
Rooney, John : youngest apprentice at the shop where Horace works 1860. Went to the bank for Horace to draw a check 2-1861. Almost enlisted in Capt. Moore's company 7-1862.
Rowan, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace and Gussie visit his store to see the Christmas toys 12-1860. Horace buys ale 4-1862
Rowan, John : sewing society meeting at his house 4-1861. Has been blind for years but went to New York to have his eyes operated on and his sight has improved. Horace and Gussie call on him 5-1862.
Rowan, Peter : builds stone wall for Horace with his man, Andrew Gould 4-1862
Ryan, Dr. : Horace attended the Methodist church in Washington where he preached 5-1861
Ryder, Joseph : went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862
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St. John, Dr. : Mother Griswold had a tooth extracted by him 12-1860. Gussie had one extracted 10-1862
St. John, Mr. : was drunk when he tried to give his speech during the Governor's visit 7-1862
Sanford, Charles : sold Horace a hat 6-1860
Sanford, Cynthia : daughter of Joel Sanford, married Jesse D. Stevens 2-1-1860
Sanford, Elias : Horace buys a pair of shoes in his shop 4-1862
Sanford, E. A. : at Starr's Arms Factory, Yonkers NY. Horace writes to him to get a position for George. 8-1862.
Sanford, Maj. Gen. H. S. : US minister resident at the court in Brussels. 11-1862
Sanford, Mrs. Theodore : sister of Robert A. Dikeman, soldier who died in Memphis TN.
Sanford, Rev. Mr. : a minister from Five Points in NY. Spoke about the mission there and a collection was taken up at church 7-20-1860. He also addressed several assembled Sunday Schools at the 1st Congregational Church
Sayers, Mr. : the cart man.
Sayers, Robert : brother of the cart man Sayers. Treasurer of the Danbury Cornet Band 1860. Mother Purdy attended the funeral of his child 7-1862.
Scofield,William J. : elected vice-president of the Sunday School Teachers 4-9-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 1-1861. Horace got a cherry tree scion to graft from him 4-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Scribner, David : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
Seeley, Aaron : his wife died 3-21-1862.
Seeley, Augustus : married Miss Hoyt 6-7-1860
Serene, Oscar : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Seymour, Thomas H. : running for Governor of CT 3-21-1860
Seymour, Old Mother : died 6-20-1862.
Shaw, Jacob : preacher from Redding preached at Horace's church.
Shepard, Frank : addressed the Republicans at Concert Hall 9-23-1860
Sherwood, Mrs. I. A. : widow in 1860. Attempted burglary of her home on Deer Hill 6-24-1860
Shuck, Louis : made and drank coffee with Horace at Fairfax VA 7-1861
Sidney, Mary : visited with her while in Canton CT 8-1860
Simpson, Bishop : preached at Conference in Stamford 4-1860
Skinner, Capt : meeting held to recruit for his company 8-1861
Skinner, B. F. : foiled a robbery by burglars and stabbed one of them 7-1860
Skinner, Frank : went on a scouting mission with Horace 7-1861
Skinner, Mr. : travels around introducing good literature and visited the Sabbath School. Studying for the ministry, preached in Horace's church. Is selling subscriptions to the Atlantic Monthly 12-1860.
Small, Charles : Horace buys a used baby carriage from him 11-1861. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. They received word that he had died 10-1862. Body came by train and funeral was 10-6-1862.
Smith's News Office - Horace paid for copies of the Theological Compendium 6-1862. Taken over by Mr. Swift 7-1862.
Smith, Henry I. : ran for post master 4-1861. Horace gave him an order for catechisms 6-1862
Smith, Isaac : had Father, Mother and Fanny Griswold to dinner 1-1860. Called on Father Griswold with Mr. Filly from Bloomfield 5-1862
Smith, Joseph : Ridgefield minister, guest preacher at the Danbury Church 6-1860
Smith, Mr. R. : prospective lodger in Horace Purdy's house 1860. Rented rooms from Horace until 1-1-1861
Smith, Richard : his father is buried from Horace's church 11-24-1861.
Smith, Walter Perry : his funeral held at home of his father-in-la.w 10-28-1860
Sniffins, Saul : at Hatters meeting, he was denied a card 7-1862.
Soule's Pills : the agent came by for payment for the pills he had left with Horace 2 years ago, and Horace returned the pills 6-1862.
Southmayd, George M. : Captain of the Wooster Guards. Used his hearse for R. Ae Dikeman's funeral procession to the cemetery. Resigned as Captain 3-2-1860. His shop burned 6-25-1860. Elected Captain of the 5th company, 11th regiment 9-1861. Stationed in Hartford 11-1861. Home on furlough 6-1862.
Spidell, Lt. Col : of Horace's regiment 7-1861
Sproat, Thomas : an Irishman, had a puppy for Mother Griswold 12-1860
Staples, Mr. & Mrs. : buried 4-19-1862
Starr & Barnum : shop where Father Griswold got manure and muck 11-1860. Where Horace got shavings 1-1861.
Starr & Smith : Horace ordered catachisms for the Sunday School through them 5-1862
Starr, 1st Lieut. : 23rd. Regiment, in Capt. Jenkins company, received sword and sash 10-1862.
Starr, Frederick : accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit 1-1861. Asked by Horace to take command of the Wooster Guards and he agreed with certain conditions 3-1861
Starr, George : Brother in the Church. Elected Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Horace built a cabinet for curiosities for his brother George at George Starr's shop 12-1860. Horace used George Starr's horses to collect ever greens for the church 12-1860. Sewing society meets at his house, 1861. Horace and Father Griswold obtained shavings from his shop 9-1861. Horace made a 'skit box : for George for Father Purdy 1-1862. Horace gave him a picture of George Purdy 9-1862. Horace went skating on his pond 1-1863.
Starr, Peter - Elected Assist. Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Choirmaster in 1860. collected evergreens with Horace and George Purdy for the church. They used George Starrs team. 12-1860. Offers a prize for the second most scholars brought to Sunday School 1-1861. Leads the Sunday School Teachers class 1861. Writes to Horace in Virginia 7-1861. Runs a news office. Visited Father Griswold with his wife 2-1863
Starr, Mrs. Daniel : called to see Gussie after the baby was born 9-1861
Stearns, Dr. : surgeon for Horace's military unit 5-1861
Stebbens, S. : gave Horace some cash and Horace gave him a check in exchange 4-1861
Stevens & Hoyt : store where Horace has an account. Horace ordered a pair of pants there. Bought 2 undershirts on credit 12-1860. Horace carried a bill from Mr. Crofut there to pay Horace's account 10-1861. One of the owners is Charles Stevens 4-1862
Stevens, Charles T. : wife died 2-13-1860. Tailor, made vest for Father Griswold, clothes for Horace. Brother in Horace's church 12-1860. In Horace's military unit and went to Hartford from New Haven to procure overcoats with Judah Crosby 4-1861. Horace orders vest 3-1862. Attended church with his bride (his third wife), Rev. John Crawford's daughter of Redding. Horace purchased blue flannel from him 11-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Stevens, Edward P. : apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860).Time was out 9-1861. Married Hattie Osborne 1-1-1862. Horace and shopmates attended his wife's funeral at the Disciples church 12-1862
Stevens, Jesse D. : married Cynthia Sanford (2-1-1860). Elected first Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Shopped where Horace works 7-1861. Claimed a block which Horace had claimed also 1-1862
Stevens, William : Englishman. Neighbor of Horace who was evicted by Sherriff. Gardner?
Stockwell, Mrs. : waited at her place in Canton CT to take the stage to Bloomfield 8-1860
Stone, Amos - Horace ordered beef from him 2-1862
Stone, Dea Oliver : Horace handed his tax list and Father Griswold's to him at his office 1860. Horace pays him his taxes 10-1862
Stone, John : his wife and her sister were injured by a runaway horse 7-1862.
Stone, Lieut. Col. Henry B. : As major, home on furlough 1-1862. 5th Regiment, killed in battle 8-1862. Wounded at Slaughter Mountain, taken prisoner, and died at Delavan Hospital in Charlottsville. Funeral sermon preached at the Baptist church 2-1863
Stone, Mr. : Baptist preacher exchanged places on a Sunday with Bro. Pegg 8-1861. Spoke at Concert Hall at the return celebration for Capt. Moore's company. Church remodeled and finished by 11-1861. Gave a lecture on the Army of the Potomac, 1-16-1862. His office used by Draft Board review exemption requests 1-1862. Spoke at Taylor funeral 2-1862. Visiting Europe 7-1862. Preached funeral sermon for Lieut. Col. Stone and Gussie and Horace attended 2-1863.
Stone, Mrs. : Horace hires her to clean the upstairs rooms for the new tenant, does the washing for Horace and Gussie 11-1862
Sutton, P. A. : there was an attempted burglary at his place on Deer Hill Ave. 6-23-1860
Swan, Elder - addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Swift, Mr. O H. : took over Smith's News Office . Selling Griswold's Family Salve on commission for Horace, 7-1862. Was a prisoner with Charles Mills in Richmond 10-1862. He and his wife leave Mr. Hurd's and rent 3 rooms from Horace 11-1862. He and his wife move out 3-1863.
Taylor, Anna : received a letter from George and it had a note for Horace requesting him to buy and send stamps to him 10-1862.
Taylor, Ferdinand : foreman at Orin Benedict's : make shop : in Bethel
Taylor, Henry : a soldier in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, died of typhoid fever in Annapolis Md. 1-1862. Corpse came on the train and he was buried from the Methodist Church 2-1862
Taylor, Herman : Bethel CT, cousin of Horace Purdy
Taylor, James S. : Horace looks for him to speak about the $400 Horac would like to borrow to pay off his note with Alfred Gregory
Taylor, Mary - cousin who died on 6-4-1862. Buried on 6-5-1862.
Tammany, Joseph : off at the Pahquiogue Finishing Shop (2-1860)
Thompson, Harry : buried 6-21-1860
Thompson, Dr. : truss maker in Danbury 8-1860. Horace bought a truss from him 3-1862.
Thumb, General Tom : exhibited in Danbury 11-1860.
Thompson, Mr. : acting chaplain in Capt. Moore's company, preached to the men in Bridgeport and preached at Bro. Miley's church there. 8-1862.
Tobias, Anna : married Mr. Williams in the Baptist Church, Jan. 1, 1860
Trip, the Purdy dog was attacked by dogs and died, was buried in the garden under the dwarf pear tree by the alley 3-1861
Trowbridge : member of the 38th New York and died of a fever in Washington was brought to Danbury for burial 9-1861
Tucker, Mr. : editor of the School Bell, visited the Sunday School 3-1862
Tweedy, Mayor : called on Horace in 5-1860 about assessment for new street
Underhill, Marianne - school mate of Gussie at Amenia Seminary. Wrote to Gussie 3-1863.
Valentine, Mr. : bought Father Griswold's place 11-25-1861. Horace spoke with him outside Horace's house 6-1862.
Vintz, Mr : (a German) member of Horace's church, died and left his family in poor shape 2-15-1861
VIntz, Mary : one of the Sunday School scholars. Horace hires her to nurse Gussie 9-1861
Vintz, Mrs. : spends the afternoon with Gussie 10-1861. Died 11-5-1861
Wakeley, George B. : lectured before the Young Men's Christian Association (1-1860)
Ward, Lewis A. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Warren, Mr. : rents rooms from Horace 3-1861, 8-1861. Had an accident with his axe and Horace dressed his wound 2-1862. Moved out 4-1862.
Warren, Rufus : Horacetakes a watch for him to a shop in Bridgeport, Blackman's 8-1862.
Warren, William : has enlisted and is at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport. Came home and took up his role as Assist. Librarian 8-1862. At camp with George and wrote a letter for George who was sick with fever 3-1863.
Washington, George : : the colored preacher : spoke at Horace's church to solicit funds to build a church for colored people 10-1860
Waters, Horace : and his singing children (pupils) performed in Danbury 10-1861
Waters, John : posted as camp guard with Horace at Camp McDowell 7-1861
Watson, Susan : visited Gussie and Horace 10-1860. Bought items for Gussie and Frank Boughton in New York 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds 1-1862.
Weber, Mr. : Hartford. Appointed chaplain of Horace's regiment by Gov. Buckingham 6-1861
Webb, Frank : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Webster, Daniel : Bloomfield, uncle of Gussie Purdy
Webster, Grandfather and Grandmother : mother and father of : Mother : Purdy. Grandparents of Gussie Purdy. Buried in the cemetery in Bloomfield.
Webster, Harry : Bloomfield, son of Daniel, cousin of Gussie Purdy
Weed, George : brought a letter from George at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport 8-1862.
Wheeler, Abel : husband of Harriet . His folks live in New Fairfield 8-1861. Horace orders wood from him to build a wood house 4 -1862. Helps Horace with the tin around the new chimney 6-1862. He joins the army and is in New Haven training 9-1862. He and his regiment, the 23rd, are in camp near Jamaica, Long Island 11-1862. His regiment is in Banks Division, stationed in New Orleans 2-1863.
Wheeler, Harriet Stevens - Married to Abel Wheeler. Had a son born 8-30-1861. Visits Abel in Brooklyn with Josie to see him off with his regiment 12-1862.
Wheeler, Jet : Harriet's cat died at the Griswolds. Was buried on 4-10-1860
Wheeler, Josie : daughter of Able and Harriet 4-1862.
Wheeler, William G. : was shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Horace submitted a card for him to the Hatters Society and received payment. Sold Horace some cider 11-1860. Visited Horace in camp in New Haven 5-1861
White, Colonel : Horace went ice skating on his pond 12-1860.
White, Charles H. : elected 2nd lieutenant of the 5th volunteer company
White, Nelson L. : delivered the opening address for the Fair 9-25-1860
White, Maria - Elected Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Presented with a pronouncing Bible with other officers and teachers of the School and is moving to Peekskill 3-1862.
White, Mother : Horace carried a chicken and a winter squash to her on his way to work 12-1860
White, Mrs. Cyrus : helped nurse Gussie 9-1861. Gussie and Hattie Wheeler visited her with the babies 11-1861. Visited Mother Griswold at Horace's 4-1862. Sewing Society meeting at her house 7-1862. Horace and Gussie with Hattie Mills 2-1863
White, Mrs. : she and her sister, Miss Horton, are tenants of the Griswolds 11-1861
The Wide Awakes : had torchlight processions in 6-1860
Wilcox, Augustus : an old hatter in Danbury, was hit by a train in Norwalk 2-1863
Wilcox, Mrs. : accompanied Mrs. Joseph Young to Horace's house when Mrs. Young picked up the pay for her husband.
Wilcox, Widow : lives on the corner near Horace, youngest son has small pox 3-1861
Wildman, Adoniram : Hiram : : buried 1-26-1860
Wildman, Edgar L. : had a political discussion with Horace 2-1861. Attended church with Horace in Washington DC 5-1861. Went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861
Wildman, E. E. : elected Captain of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861
Wildman, Emma : visited Horace with George Purdy 5-8-1860
Wildman, F. S. : Union meeting on the green in front of his shop 9-1861
Wildman, Lucy : received a silver cup for bringing in the second most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862. : Converted : 2-1862. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wildman 7-1862.
Wildman, Russell : president of the Juvenile Missionary Society
Wildman, Mrs. Russell : called on Horace and Gussie 7-1862
Williams, Rev. T : from Jefferson City, Missouri preached at Horace's church and asked for funds for a Methodist institute of learning
Wilson, James : visited with Horace and Gussie while they were in Bloomfield.
Wing, Mr. : from Goshen. Attended Horace's church. He spoke at a prayer meeting : 12-1860
Wise, Mr. : gave Horace some vegetable plants 5-1860. Horace and Gussie went to get a plant from him 10-1860
Witherspoon, William : brought pepper seed to Horace 5-17-1860. He and Horace treated the shop because of his and Horace's new babies 10-1861. Elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1862. Horace got cabbage plants from him and gave him some lettuce plants 5-1862. Horace sold him a tree 11-1862. Works with Horace at the shop and Horace gave him some vinegar 3-1863.
Wood, Mayor Fernando : of New York, spoke in Danbury 3-21-1860
Wood, Mr. : has shop where Horace looked at picture frames 12-1860
Wood, Mrs. : formerly Frances Doane
Woodford, Mr. : jeweler with store in Danbury. Repaired Horace's watch. Mr. Bailey works for him
Woodruff, Brother George W. : Waterbury - Preached in Horace's church in place of Bro. Pegg 1-1861. Also preached 2-1863.
Woolley, Brother : preached in Ridgefield in 1859. Stationed in Norwalk in 1860. Wife died in Norwalk, 5-1860. Late chaplain in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers under Gen. Burnside in North Carolina. Preached in Horace's church. He is lecturing and taking up collections to procure chaplains : tents , books and good reading matter for the soldiers 5-1862
Wooster Light Guards : drilled in Danbury. Spent 3 months fighting in the war. Disbanded by 11-1861
Wright's Paint Shop : where Horace buys paint 7-1862.
Wright, Mrs. Louise : Gussie wrote to her, an old school mate 3-1863.
Wylie, Mrs : funeral 4-29-1860
Young, Joseph : elected 3rd Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Works in the shop with Horace, 7-1862. Visited Horace then went over to Granville Ave. to visit his lady, Mary Prior. Got a military exemption, 8-1862. Married 9-17-1862. Visited Horace with his wife; picked up and delivered Horace's letters 10-1862. Went to New York so his wife brought his chits to Horace so Horace could take care of them on payday. 12-1862.
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Horace Purdy Journal January 1869 Entry
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JANUARY 01 FRIDAY - A severe blowing snow storm. Except early in the morning, it was all day hard round snow mixed with hail. It packs so hard as it comes that one can walk on top of the snow, it being hard as earth. Where it does give way under foot, it is like sand. I have worked in the shop. As Joe Allen went home to dinner, I sent $24.00 by him to pay interest on a $1,200 note in the Danbury Savings Bank. It was closed. I left work before 4 o'clock and found it closed also. In the evening, I gave Father Griswold money to pay it for me tomorrow. I went into the street in the evening and mailed letters for Father Griswold. In the P. M., I bought a pair of rubber boots of the Benedict brothers - $3.25. Mr. Pond came in this evening after I returned from the street and we looked at our accounts together to straighten things up for the commencement of the New Year. He helped me mend Georgie's toy horse and cart. I made preparations for going to New York in the morning and then retired. Edwin Harris lost a child this morning, 3 weeks old. JANUARY 02 SATURDAY - Cloudy, but no storm in the forenoon. A little rain in the P.M. and snow in the evening. I have been to New York. I took four of Bartram & Fanton's placards for advertising their sewing machines to frame as samples. I took them from Bartram's office in Broadway near 13th Street. I packed three chromos, 'The Old Oaken Bucket', 'Home, Sweet Home' and 'Sunlight in Winter' and brought them home in frames for Mr. Pond. I broke one of the ornamental corners getting on to a horse car and shall probably have to take it back for repairs. Charles Hayes came home with me from the city. He is going to work for Joseph Ives. Mother Griswold, Louise, Gussie and Georgie went up to Father Griswold's today on a surprise. They took some good things and made a New Year's dinner. Father Griswold paid my interest at the Danbury Savings Bank for 3 months - $24.00. JANUARY 03 SUNDAY - A pleasant, mild day. I shoveled paths before breakfast. I went down to Sunday School at noon. Charles Hayes went with me. We returned after school to stay with Georgie for Gussie to stay to afternoon meeting. Our dinner was late, about 5 o'clock, after which Charlie and I took a walk. We returned home in time to go to evening meeting. I wrote to William inquiring about my diary which I think I left at the store yesterday, also informing him of Charlie's sucess in getting a situation with Joseph Ives. JANUARY 04 MONDAY - Foggy and a fine rain a part of the time. I have worked in the shop. As I went to work, I went with Charles Hayes to Joseph Ives' to show him where he is to work. After coming from the shop, I shoveled snow off the walk in front of my place and that of Father Griswold. Dr. Bulkely came just at night to see Fannie and Georgie. He left his bill for me - $13.88, but I could not pay it. I went into the street in the evening and having found the piece of the $2.00 bill which I let Dr. Brown, Postmaster, have on Friday at 30 cent discount, I matched it and he paid me the 30 cents discount. A concert this evening under the auspices of the ladies of the Episcopal Church. Father Griswold, having complimentary tickets, Gussie and Louise went to it. January 05 TUESDAY - Cloudy, misty. I have worked in the shop. As I went, I took our wash boiler to J. W. Ives for a new bottom. I finished my shop work about noon, came home and helped Gussie change our bedstead with the one upstairs. I then went down to Ives' for the wash boiler I left there this morning for repairs. JANUARY 06 WEDNESDAY - Colder. I have worked in the shop. While getting Georgie down home from Mother Griswold's to tea, I took a slide on the crust with him. In the evening, Charles Hayes and I went downtown together. I bought a wild rabbit and brought home. It was frozen hard this morning, but it thawed out and was soft and spongy during the day. I have today finished two dozen vicuna, 4 dozen Zepher full stiff jack up California hats. JANUARY 07 THURSDAY - Pleasant and warm. It has thawed considerably making it wet and disagreeable getting around during the middle of the day. I completed my work for the week about 2 P.M., I having earned $12.00, the amount of work allowed for this week. Egbert Marsh cashed my account as I am intending to go to New York tomorrow and perhaps on Saturday also. I brought an Alpine hat up to Marshall West at Gillette's store, but it being too small, I returned with it to the factory again. He will wait a few days and perhaps get another style. One of my employers, Rollo Nichols, gave me $2.00 which he borrowed of me last Saturday P.M. at the 27th Street Depot in New York. Before tea, I went over to Mr. Pond's and took the 'Sunlight in Winter' chromo from its frame (which I damaged in bringing from New York) and wound it with paper preparatory to taking it to New York tomorow for repairs. After tea, Charles Hayes and I went downtown. I did some marketing. After we returned, I went over to Mr. Pond's and he made out a list of books which he wanted me to get for him in New York tomorrow. He gave me $55.00 with which to get the things and pay a bill of $41.00 at Babbitt & Elliott's at 42 John Street. The books, Sherwood's Spellers, I am to get at the corner of John and Williams. JANUARY 08 FRIDAY - Pleasant and warm. I have been to New York. I took down Mr. Pond's frame for a chromo for repairs. I bought 5 gallons of ink for him at Babbitt & Elliott's at $1.50 per gallon. Can cost $1.50, making a bill of $9.00. I found William sick with a quinsy sore throat. Today being his first at the store since last Saturday and Dan having been left in the store, business has been neglected. Dan, having an offer in Hudson Street for more wages, threatens to leave me. I fell in with George Benjamin's uncle George on the carriage coming home. He was formerly a hatter in Bethel. He is now a farmer out west doing well. He has not been in these parts in many years. JANUARY 09 SATURDAY - pleasant but warm. The snow has wasted fast. The streets have been very wet and muddy. I have been to New York. I took a half dozen Sherwood's Spellers and definers for Mr. Pond back to Babbitt's on the corner of John and Williams Streets in New York and exchanged for the Speller and pronouncer. I went to Tibbels' and got two more 'Outlines of the United States Government', also to ____ 381-83 Pearl Street for some walnut molding. I made from it 4 frames, 11x13 for Walker Bartram, 838 Broadway for Sewing Machine placards. I delivered them as I went to the depot. I brought home 2 quarts of oysters from Bleeker Street, near McDougal. Charles Hayes met me at the depot here. Henry Hinman paid $5.00 on account towards rent. I lent Mr. Pond my lantern about 10 this evening to see some ladies home to his house. I bought a diary at Tibbles'. JANUARY 10 SUNDAY - Muddy and soft this morning, it not having frozen in the least last night. We rose late and had New York Oysters for breakfast. Charles Hayes and I got ready in time to go down to Sunday School at noon. We came home and let Gussie go to Sacrament in the P.M. We had dinner about 4 P.M., after which Gussie went up home on Deer Hill to prayer meeting. Charlie and I went to church in the evening. Brother Burch preached a short sermon, after which a prayer meeting. JANUARY 11 MONDAY - Colder. Cloudy all day. I have worked in the shop. I finished my work early in the afternoon and called at John Cosier's office on White Street, then at the Jeffersonian Office to see about getting some Bill Heads printed. I talked with Swertfager, the editor, about the bill I am owing him. As I was passing Mr. Griffing's Coal Office, he called me to see if I could pay the bill I am owing him. I could not do it. I talked the matter up with him and then called at Swift's for the Sunday School Journals and then came home. About 6 o'clock in the evening, it commenced raining hard. The Sunday School Officers and Teachers' Meeting did not come off on account of the storm. I went down with the books but returned again in the rain, getting quite wet before reaching home. JANUARY 12 THURSDAY - Everything this morning was loaded with ice with a thin layer of snow to cover the ground. The sun shone a little this forenoon and made everything glisten with its load of ice. I had work in the shop until about 2 o'clock. I then delivered to William H. Warren an 'Outline of the United States Government'. I am to wait a few days for my pay. I took one also for David Hoyt, but he was not prepared to take it today. I went to Swift's and exchanged a diary with him which I bought in New York. I returned to the street again before tea for cheese, bread, tea and coffee. After tea, I wrote to William at the store ordering some frames made and to have him secure if possible Potter's Cabinet Gilding. Charles Hayes wrote a note to William and enclosed it in my letter. We then went into the street, did some marketing, mailed my letter and came home. JANUARY 13 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant. The ice on the trees looked when the sun rose like silver and gold. A beautiful sight. I have worked in the shop. I finished my work about 3 o'clock. I then helped Joe Kyle, and William Carlson finish up theirs. When I came home, I fitted up again the Lincoln and Washington families to make a triplet with the Grant family. I have for a long time until of late hanging in the parlor. I took two of the frames and sold to Edwin R. Hunniston and today I replaced them. I sold a 'Laughing Cat' today to Joe Kyle. After tea, I took off a little the toe of a 'Shoe Last' for Mother Griswold. Charles and I then went into the street. We called a short time at Swift's Auction and then came home. We then helped Gussie seed some raisins for fruit cake. JANUARY 14 THURSDAY - Pleasant. I have worked in the shop. I finished my work about 3 P.M. I then went to the Railroad Shop and ground down to a point the broken knife given to me last evening by Mr. Pond. I came home but soon returned again to the store for some cheese. Robert Cocking called in the evening and paid me 50 cents for our Post Office box for the coming six months. Charlie and I walked down town with him. I paid Dr. Brown the box rent. I did some marketing and came home. I met James Maynard this P.M. I spoke with him about getting me a customer for my store. JANUARY 15 FRIDAY - Warm; cloudy all day; a little fine rain in the middle of the day. The lower district school house last night took fire from the stove and was badly burned inside before it was extinguished. It took fire about 9 o'clock. I have worked in the shop until about 2 P.M. Albert Marsh cashed my account for me - $13.00. On my way home I stopped at Swift's Store a while. After tea, Charlie Hayes and myself went to market returning about 8 o'clock. JANUARY 16 SATURDAY - A little cooler but pleasant. I have been to New York. On my way to the store, I called at Walker Bartram's office ' 838 Broadway near 13th Street and took two of his sewing machine advertisements for his man, Wilcox. I made the frames but did not have time to deliver them. The chromo frame of Mr. Pond, which a week ago I took down with me to mend the gold corner, being done, I brought it home with me and after tea went over to his house with it and put the picture in it again. I have had the headache all day. Charles Hayes was discharged today at J. W. Ives. I gave William today enough money to make out the $50.00 for this month's rent. As I came to the depot from the store, he came with me to call on Galen Terry, agent for the estate of Henry Young (my old landlord) and pay the rent. I brought a package and a letter from James Hurd to his family in West Street. I called as I came from the depot and delivered it. I also brought a small package from George containing some old clothes which he left at the store for me last week. JANUARY 17 SUNDAY - Pleasant until nearly night when it clouded over. Charles Hayes and I attended Sunday School; we went down about 1 o'clock. Charles attended Chittenden's Bible Class at noon. After school we came home to let Gussie stay in the P.M. After dinner which was about 4 o'clock, Charles, Gussie and myself took a walk up to the cometary. Charlie and I attended church in the evening. Brother Burch preached, after which there was a prayer meeting. JANUARY 18 MONDAY - I went to the depot this morning, intending to go to New York if I found Walker Bartram at the station as he has some pictures at this office for me to frame. He not making his appearance, I did not go but went to the shop instead and worked nearly all day. Charles Hayes has been looking around for a situation today. After I came from the shop and before tea, I started out with him again visiting the hat factories uptown but did not succeed in finding a place for him. I stopped at James C. Beers' as we came home and got four pictures to frame for him. At his gate when coming out, I slipped on the ice and fell pretty hard but fortunately did not hurt myself. This P.M. about 4 o'clock Mother Griswold fell on the ice on her way to Mr. Richard's Shoe Shop. Alexander Pine saw her while she was down and came to her assistance. She hurt herself quite badly. Dr. Bulkely was immediately called. After tea, Charles and I took a walk downtown to market, etc. It has snowed a little. JANUARY 19 TUESDAY - A beautiful morning. I went to New York. A light skimming of snow here, about an inch; in New York, about 6 inches. I bargained with Walter Bartram to frame 6 pictures ' the 'Four Seasons' and 'Night' and 'Morning'. They take an 18 inch circle. He is to have Sperry's polished walnut at $5.00 each. He wants them in about 2 weeks. On the train coming home, I partly arranged with him to give Charles Hayes a situation in his sewing machine factory; he will give me his answer tomorrow evening. JANUARY 20 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant; I have worked in the shop. As I went to the shop, I bought a ___ brush at Parmalee & Sherman's for 50 cents. J. M. Bailey, editor of the Times, sent me a note at the shop requesting statistics of our Sunday School, the names of it officers, number of teachers, scholars, deaths, etc. for publication. He is to publish an article on Sunday Schools embracing the different schools of the town. He gave me too little notice so that the report of our school, if published at all, will be deferred until next week. Mother Griswold is still in bed and not able to be up from the effects of her fall on the ice last Monday. After tea, Charles and I went into the street to see Walker Bartram and get his reply about giving Charlie work in his sewing machine factory. He tells him to come for a while at least. I brought home a piece of cloth from Swift's, 2 yards for pants and vest at 85 cents per yard. JANUARY 21 THURSDAY - Pleasant. Charlie Hayes went to his new business this morning at the sewing machine factory. I have worked in the shop; being behind in my work, I worked until dark. Charles and I went to market in the evening. I wrote to William at the store and mailed it in the evening with one to Gussie to Cousin Eliza in California. I brought home from Saul Fleig's a pair of pants and vest to try on to see how I like them. I think that I shall return them, the pants being too short. FRIDAY JANUARY 22 - Pleasant but very cold. I have worked in the shop. As I took Mr. Pond's milk over to him this morning after bringing it from Mr. McDonald's, he gave me $6.00 more in pay for cromos and frames, leaving now a balance of 81 cents due me. In the evening, Charlie Hayes and I went into the street. I returned the pants and vest I got last night at Saul Fleig's and took only another pair of pants a little larger. Father Griswold went away to New York this morning feeling about sick with a cold. I took home from the shop my drab ___ brush to repair by putting screws in to hold on the top. JANUARY 23 SATURDAY - Very cold this morning. I have been to New York. It grew warmer during the day, so the streets in New York were very muddy though here in Danbury, it has not thawed. On my way to the store, I went to the Book Room for two more copies of the Sunday School Advocates and a copy of 'Two Years with Jesus' Volume 1, which is the first year. I also called at Bigelow and Main's (Bradbury's old place in Broome Street) to see Richard Gilbert. From there, I went to 52 Broadway to see the new apparatus for warming houses by steam in place of an ordinary stove. It is a new invention. It is simply a pan of water heated by an ordinary gas burner. It condenses its steam so that the water is not exhausted. I then went to the store. After dinner, William and I took a deep frame to a customer in Amity Street (Mrs. Plant) and at the house put in it a piece of hair work. The bill was $15.00 which the lady paid before we came away. William and I then went down to Franklin Street to a wholesale clothing store to look at some clothing. A friend of his was salesman there. I thought his prices too high for wholesale so we then went to Baldwin's on the corner of Broadway and Canal Street. I saw some coats which I thought cheaper, but finally came away without buying. I went over to the Bowery to take a horse car to the depot and William walked up Broadway intending to beat me and get to the depot before me, but up at 18th Street, I passed him on the walk, the car I was in getting there first. Charlie met me at the cars here. Gussie went to the surprise silver wedding presentation this evening at Brother Burch's. I brought a small parcel from New York for Hiram Benjamin to his family at Mr. Wilcox's on Stevens Street, which I delivered before I came home. JANUARY 24 SUNDAY - Pleasant and warm. We rose late. Charles and I went down to Sunday School at noon. Gussie came down bringing Georgie with her, his first at Sunday School in pants and the first since last fall in school. Charles and I came home after school with Georgie. Gussie stayed to prayer meeting in the P.M. Father came down as we were getting our dinner about 3 P.M. and wanted me to get 'Graffenburg's Manual of Health' for him next time I go to New York at 139 William Street. Just before dinner, I crossed the street and called on Mr. Sherman who has been suffering for about two weeks with inflammatory rheumatism. After dinner, Charles and I took a walk up to Oscar Serine's new house and on the new street west of White's Pond on Tom Benedict's land. Minnie Vintz called about 6 P.M. to go to evening meeting with Louise. Charles and I attended church in the evening. Brother Burch preached after which was held a prayer meeting. I gave Theodore Bradley $6.00 this morning to give to Saul Fleig to pay for my pants. JANUARY 25 MONDAY - I brought water from Father Griswold's cistern for Gussie to wash with. I have worked all day in the shop. After tea, Charlie and I mended Georgie's high chair by gluing it together. We then went into the street. I did some marketing and then came home. Old Mr. Ely, leader of the Sandemanian Church was buried this morning. 26 TUESDAY - Pleasant but cold. I have worked in the shop. Mrs. James Nichols died this P.M. Bell came down and took Georgie up home with her this forenoon. She came home with him about 6 this evening. Charles Hayes went to the Sewing Machine Factory to do night work this evening. He returned as soon as he finished his tea. I drew a plan of Oscar Serine's house and sent to William at the store by letter this evening. We are trying to find a customer for Oscar. On my way to the Post Office, I stopped to see James Wood who has been sick for a few days. I then went to Market, carried a Sunday School statement to the Danbury Times office for publication, it having been omitted last week in an account of the schools in this town. The editor did not call on me in time for me to prepare it for him. When I returned from the street, I called on Amos Purdy who is sick. John Bouton was over there with some medicine for him. JANUARY 27 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant and cold but warmer towards night. We rose so late that our boarder, Charles Hayes, went to work without his breakfast. As I went to work, I carried it to him with enough for his dinner. I finished my work before night and called on William Warren at the Railroad Machine Shop for my pay ($2.00) for the 'Outlines of the U. S. Government' but he was out of money and promised it next Monday. Mother has been down this P.M. to see Mother Griswold. She stayed with us to tea. After tea, Charles and I went into the street. I engaged for Father Griswold Beatty's double team to go over to J. W. Nichols tomorrow to attend the funeral of Mrs. Nichols. I mailed some letters for Father Griswold and came home. An eclipse of the moon tonight. JANUARY 28 THURSDAY - Pleasant and warm. It has thawed so as to make it quite muddy. I have worked in the shop. I finished my work at noon and then went over to the Sewing Machine factory to see Charles Hayes. From there, I called at John Cosier's shop where he cuts leather, then to T. B. Fanton's to see if my watch was repaired. It not being done, Saul Bailey gave me his to carry while he carries mine to regulate. I then bought and paid for 6 bushels of potatoes at D. B. Nichols which they sent up before night. James W. Nichols' wife was buried this P.M. on Great Plain. Father Griswold's family and Gussie went with Beatty's double team. I gave my tax list again this P.M. it is required for a borough tax. Mr. N. C. Pond's reply and explanation of the reported cruel punishments inflicted under his supervision at the new school came out in the Danbury Times today. The reports were utterly false and Mr. Pond's explanation is perfectly satisfactory to all reasonable minds. I wrote William at the store and mailed it this evening and then did some marketing and came home. JANUARY 29 FRIDAY - Pleasant and warm. The snow and ice has melted fast and it has been very muddy. I have worked in the shop. I completed my work about 2 P.M. and came home. Sarah Purdy was married last evening at her home to Lucius Wildman, Jr. After tea, I went into the street to market and then to the Post Office. JANUARY 30 SATURDAY - It was raining hard when I woke this morning. It soon ceased, however it remained foggy until about noon when it cleared off warm and pleasant. I have been to New York. I took down to frame for J. Clark Beers 4 pictures. I brought home two of them and delivered them after tea and got my pay for them. His Marriage Certificate and a Juvenile Missionary Certificate. I bought in New York, two copies of 'Two Years with Jesus', 1st Series for William Taylor, one copy Longking's Notes, Vol. 2 for Ellen Taylor, 'Singing Pilgrims and Musical Leaves, Combined' for Emily Anderson, 'Outlie of Theology' by Hodge for V. W. Benedict, and 'Graffenberg's Manual of Health' for Father. Also for myself, 13 oranges for 25 cents. JANUARY 31 SUNDAY - Pleasant but colder. To Sunday School at noon. Gussie went to prayer meeting in the P.M. I came home from Sunday School with Georgie. Kohanza Dam gave way this evening and swept away all before it. The bridge in White Street is washed away. After meeting, Charles Hayes and I walked up there to see what had happened. But it being dark, cold and muddy near the bridge where the high water had been but had receded, we came home leaving further news for tomorrow.
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1869-01
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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Bell Purdy
Brother Burch
Charles Griffing
Charles Hayes
Danbury Savings Bank
Daniel Minnerly
David Hoyt
Dr. Brown (postmaster)
Dr. Bulkeley
Edward Harris
Eliza Humphrey
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Galen Terry
George (Georgie) Purdy
George Benjamin
Gillette's Store
Griffing's Coal Office
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Henry Hinman
Henry Young (NY landlord)
Hiram Benjamin
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James Nichols
James Wood
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John Bouton
John Cosier
John Swertfager
Joseph Ives
Kohanza Dam
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Mr. Sherman
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Thomas Fanton
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Walter Bartram
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Horace Purdy Journals
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Purdy and wife Gussie lived in Danbury, CT where they owned a house with tenants and were active members of the church. In 1860, Purdy began keeping a diary. His political leanings appear to have been Republican but there was much political activity among both parties in the run-up to the local elections of 1860. Purdy reports on the activities of the Wide Awakes and it appears likely that he belonged to the group but he did not explicitly state that he was a member. He was in the Wooster Light Guards militia company and appeared to have been the secretary. Gussie and Horace socialize frequently with Gussie's parents, Mrs. and Father Griswold who was prominent in the regional church [Methodist?]. Purdy works in a hat shop and is busiest in the Winter and frequently suffers from headaches. He also works in his vegetable garden in the spring growing strawberries, lima beans, etc. In 1860, his father-in-law who travels to Ohio for the "General Conference."
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Purdy joined the 1st Connecticut which was a 3-month enlistment regiment and was organized at Hartford in 1861. It served in the defenses of Washington, D.C. until it was used in an advance on Vienna and Falls Church, VA from June until July 1861. It saw action in the Battle of Bull Run on July 21 and was mustered out of service on July 31, 1861.
After his term of service, Purdy returns to Danbury where he eventually transitions from being a hat finisher to selling insurance. Purdy reports on the minutia of his day, the weather and reports on political machinations with occasional editorial embellishments.
The following persons figure into the diaries:
Allen, Charles : Capt. Skinner's waiter, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal, 12-1861
Allen, George B. : Wooster Guards took up a collection to give to him (2-1860) Horace walks with him on his way home. Was elected 2nd Corporal of the Wooster Guards, 3-9-1860. Attends church in New Haven with Horace 4-1861
Allen, Mr. : neighbor to the north of Horace. His little boy's foot was severely injured while he helped Violet Pine chop wood. Dr. William Bennett, home on furlough, treated the wound 3-1863.
Ambler, Granville : Delivered the beef bought from Jacob Fry to Horacee 12-1862.
Anderson, Emily : visited the Griswolds and attended evening class with them and Horace 1-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit her with their babies, 11-1861. Horace and Gussie took a walk and visited 7-1862.
Anderson, Harris : went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861. Horace shared his rubber blanket with him (no tents) on the march to Falls Church 7-1861
Andrews, Charles : part owner of Andrews & Ives store
Andrews, George : his Baptist son-in-law from New Jersey, Mr. Hill, preached at Horace's church
Andrews & Ives : Horace buys a cradle at this store 9-1861. Horace ordered drain tiles 11-1861
Armstrong, John - bought a roll of Griswold's salve (1860)
Ashly, Mr. : editor of the Jeffersonian. Horace takes some of George 's letters to him, to print excerpts of them in the Jeffersonian 12-1862, 1-1863. Took some excerpts from David Mills letters 3-1863.
Atlantic Hotel : Bridgeport. Horace and Gussie have dinner there 9-1862.
Averrill, Roger - Lawyer : wife died 2-13-1860. Presenter of a flag to Capt. Southmayd's company, 11th regiment at the ceremony 11-1861. As Lieut. Gov., presented swords and sashes to officers of Capt. Moore's company 8-1862.
Bacon, Dr. : preacher in New Haven at one of the churches on the Green 4-1861
Bailey's Circus : appears in Danbury 4-1862
Bailey, Ebenezer : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-20-1860. He died 7-25-1860 and the funeral was the next day at the Disciples Church.
Bailey, Montgomery - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Bailey, Mr. : jeweler who works in Mr. Woodford's store.
Bailey, S. G. : elected 1st lieutenant of the 5th Volunteer company, 9-1861
Baldwin, Dwight M. : married Susan Holmes 10-30-1860. He is an habitual drinker
Ball, Mr : a mason working for Father Griswold. He plastered the chimney in Horace's sink room 7-1862
Banks, William : requests a Hatters Society card. A special Hatters Society meeting refuses him 11-1862.
Barnum, Eben - with 11th regiment. His baby died, and
Barnum, Edward : Horace gave him a picture of George 9-1862. Distributing the Sunday School Advocate for the Sunday School 10-1862
Barnum, Louisa : Gussie visited her with Cousin Mary Purdy 11-1862
Barnum, P. T. : rumor that he is interested in a circus that appeared in Danbury 7-1860
Barnum, Smith : son William died 9-18-1861
Barnum, Thomas : shop proprietor. He sold apples to Horace. Called on Horace and they went over to look at Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Horace called to see if he wanted a shop at the Pahquioque 7-1862.
Barnum, Mrs. Thomas : Gussie visited with her 1-1862.
Bartram, Mr. & Mrs. : they visited Father Griswold. He is a brother in the Church. Abel Wheeler borrowed his team to take Gussie and his wife, Harriet to church after their confinements 10-1861
Bartram, Sarah : Elected Assist. Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860
Baxter, Mr. Moses & Mrs. : paid an evening visit to Horace and Gussie (3-1860). Mr. Baxter helped Horace fix his well 5-1860. They lived across the street from Horace. Horace : boarded : with them while Gussie was in Essex during June and July of 1860. Mrs. Baxter visited Horace and Gussie 1-1861. Mr.
Baxter put new hoops on some barrels for Horace 10-1861. Horace hires Moses Baxter to help build his stone wall 4-1862 and build his w ood house 5-1862. Horace brought Mrs. Baxter some crab apples. 9-1862. He built a bridge over a ditch for Horace 9-1862. Horace borrows his wheel barrow 11-1862.
Beach, Mrs. : engaged by Horace to help with Fall cleaning.
Beard, Deacon : trial of mowing machines held at his place just west of the village 6-1860
Beardsley, Mrs. : an old friend of Mother Purdy. Horace and family visited her while George was stationed in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Beatty, Mr. : drove Harriet home from the train 5-1860
Beattys, Caroline : married 9-1861
Bedell, Elizabeth : friend of Gussie Purdy, from Hempstead Long Island NY. Engaged to Henry Mead.
Bedient, Oliver : postmaster's clerk 8-1862.
Beers, Anna : died 3-26-1861
Beers, Brother J. Clark : Secretary of the Juvenile Missionary Society. Was made life member of the Parent Missionary Society. He was elected Assist. Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Comes to get cradle, they are taking care of Josie Wheeler while Harriet is in New Haven 10-1862
Benjamin, George : Shopped : employed with Horace. 8-1860
Benedict & Nichols' store where Horace shops. Horace bought drain tiles to cross the street 11-1861. Had some pork ground, 1-1862. Horace and Gussie bought carpet there 9-1862.
Benedict, Charles : shop owner with residence on Deer Hill. Took in the Widow Phillips : family when their house burned, 4-19-1860. A child of his died of dysentery 8-2-1860.
Benedict, Cyrus
Benedict, Henry : buried 7-5-1862.
Benedict, Victor : elected president of the Hat Finishers Society 1-1862
Benedict, Edgar : sold Horace some London Porter (2-1860)
Benedict, Orin : proprietor of : make shop : in Bethel.
Benedict, Starr : owned house at lower end of Main St. which is rented by John Carpenter. Had a small fire there 3-1862.
Benedict, Thomas : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Bennetts : Horace bought some butter and salt at this shop, the first trade he made there 6-1862.
Bennett, Charles : store owner. Horace bought some composition for sealing cider bottles 11-1860. There was a fire in his store 2-5-1861. Ran for post master 4-1861
Bennett, Curtis : Horace brings pictures to be framed to him 9-1862.
Bennett, Dr. E. P. : Horace got lettuce plants from him 5-1860, used his hay cutter 6-1860. Chased the burglars on Deer Hill Ave, 6-23-1860. His property extends to William St. Treating small pox cases 3-1861. Examined Horace and gave him a certificate of exemption from the draft 8-1862.
Bennett, Mrs. Nathan : injured by a runaway horse 7-1862
Bennett, Dr. William : son of Dr. Bennett of Deer Hill Ave. He helped chase the burglars on Deer Hill Ave. 6-1860 Surgeon, home on furlough from the 5th regiment, treated Mr. Allen's son's injury. Took a package from Horace for George back to the 17th regiment Horace wrote to him about George 3-1863
Berry, Brother : Horace walked with him from Bennett's store.
Betts, Captain James A. : 5th Regiment. Home on furlough, 1-1862, was taken prisoner, released and home on furlough 8-1862.
Betts, James - As 2nd Lieut. With Capt. Jenkins company, 23rd Regiment, received sword and sash 10-1862
Betts, Philander : elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861. He works in the shop with Horace. Family is sick and he is asked to stay away from the shop until they are not contagious 3-1861
Bevans, George R. : expelled member of Horace's military unit. Bought cap and axe that had been used by George Eddy. He intends to act as Pioneer in the Bridgeport Washington Guards.
Bienneville : steamer that took Horace's regiment to Washington D.C. It departed from Long Wharf in New Haven. 5-9-1862 was the first anniversary of that departure.
Bigelow, Mrs. : cousin of Abel Wheeler
Bixbee, Major : commanded skirmish drill one morning 7-1861
Blackman's : shop in Bridgeport where Horace takes a watch 8-1862.
Blissard, Jacob : his wife died 7-14-1860. Sick in camp hospital in Roach's Mills, Virginia 6-1861
Board of Relief : Horace went before it and got $400 on his place transferred to Alfred Gregory who holds Horace's mortgage for that much 1-1862
Bogle, Mr. : owns a boarding house in Brooklyn where Harriet Purdy is staying 3-1863.
Bombshell Block : new hat block at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 5-1862.
Booth, D. B. : executed some papers for Horace 3-1863.
Boughton, Anna : daughter of Louisa. Sick with fever 11-1861, sick 8-1862
Boughton, Frances (Frank) : cousin of Horace and Gussie. Wife of John, had a baby boy 11-11-1862.
Boughton, John : Cousin. Went to tea at Horace's parents while his wife was in Norwalk, 6-1860. Horace visited his house 6-1862, and visited with Frank since he wasn : t at home. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, with George Purdy, 8-1862.
Boughton, Louisa : aunt to Horace and Gussie. Her sister Betsey died in the poor house 4-12-1861. Looking for rooms to rent and rents rooms next door to Horace 11-1861. Moved from Gregory's house near Horace to stay with Frank Boughton, 10-1862.
Boughton, Mary : daughter of Louisa and cousin of Horace. Sick with typhoid fever 9-1861
Boughton, Marvin : with his wife visited Abel Wheeler when Horace was visiting. Went with Abel up to New Fairfield to pick whortle berries
Boughton, Susan : visited Mother Griswold 11-1860.
Bowers, Mr. : hired Hiram Crofut for patent roofing (3-1860)
Bradley, David - Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. Brother of George Bradley. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862.
Bradley, Frederick : married Isabelle Bussing 3-28-1860. Health poor in 7-1860. Horace gets blacking for him to sell since he can : t work in the shop 8-1860. While working in the shop : paid James Hagan's fine and the shop voted it back to him the next day.
Bradley, George : apprentice sent by Abel Parsons to build Horace's sink room chimney 6-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, 8-1862. Brother of David Bradley
Bradley, Medad : died 12-16-1862.
Bradley, William B. : Burr : : gathered pea brush with Horace 5-1860. Funeral for his 1 yr. 9 mo. old boy, 7-26-1860. Rode up to the water works dam with Horace 11-1860. Elected Vice-president of the Hat Finishers Assoc., went with Horace to buy seats in church for the year 1-1861 . He and his wife visited Horace when they thought he was still sick 11-1861. Baby girl born 2-1862. Got some lettuce plants from Horace 5-1862
Brayman, Henry : Norwalk CT : wrote to Horace Purdy. Drove passengers to Danbury 10-1860
Briggs, Mrs. - Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Broas, Josiah : subscription started at the shop to help him 5-1862.
Brockett, Hattie : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Brockett, George - accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit. 1-1861
Bronson, Augustus - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Orin : in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Thadeus : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860. Horace paid tax to him 11-1861
Brotherton, Philander : he and his wife were skating on George Starr's pond 1-1863.
Brothwell, Theodore : married Elizabeth Clark, a Amenia schoolmate of Gussie's around 4-1861. 4-1862
Brown, Elijah : apprentice to Charles Stevens. Lives at Alvin Hurds boarding house
Brown, Dr. E. A. : elected postmaster 4-1861
Brush, John : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Brought Horace corn meal 11-1860. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862. Visited the army camp in Bridgeport 8-1862. At the shop and intoxicated 1-1863.
Buchanan, James : President of the United States. Horace calls him a traitor 1-1861
Buckingham, Governor George : republican governor of Connecticut, re-elected 4-1861. Went to Virginia and reviewed the Connecticut troops, 6-1861 Came to Danbury by train to encourage volunteers for the war. 7-1862
Bulkely, Dr. : family doctor for Horace's family and the Griswolds. Vaccinated the family against small pox 3-1861. Treated Mother Griswold 4-1862
Burch , Saul : Albany, formerly of Danbury attended Horace's church 3-17-1861
Burnham, Col. : was drunk and abused Sgt. Dickens during morning drill. 6-1861
Burr, Mary E. : Bloomfield CT, sister of Mother Griswold. written to by Mother Griswold 1-1860. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Burr, Lorenzo : Bloomfield CT, uncle of Gussie Purdy. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Busbee- member of Capt. Comstock's company, seriously wounded in a skirmish near Vienna Va 6-1861
Bussing, Lieut. John W. - member of Horace's military unit. Shopped at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 11-1862. His wife died 12-30-1862 and funeral was at the Disciples Church.
Busteed, Richard : New York. Spoke at the welcome home celebration for Horace's 8-1861
Butler's Drug Store : Horace left rolls of Griswold's salve there for sale 2-1863
Butler, Frank - shot pistols with Horace at a target in Mr. McDonald's orchard 11-1862. His son had diphtheria 1-1863
Byington, A. H. : member of Horace's military unit, mended Horace's boots while in New Haven 4-1861
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Cable, Benjamin : works in Norwalk. George Purdy dug potatoes for him and writes to him for payment 10-1861
Camp Buckingham : name of camp for Connecticut regiments in Washington DC
Camp McDowell : camp set up when Horace's regiment sent to Falls Church - Fairfax Courthouse Va. to aid the Ohio boys
Camp Tyler : camp set up in Roach's Mills, Virginia by Horace's regiment
Carlton & Porter : source of subscriptions for Sunday School Advocate 4-1861
Carpenter, John : house he rents from Starr Benedict is at lower end of Main St. There was a fire which was put out before the Hose could there 3-1862.
Carpenter, John Jr. : baptized 7-1862
Case, Lucia Ann : visited while in Canton CT. 8-1860
Case, Martha : Essex CT, visited the Griswolds 2-1861
Chapman, Mr. & Mrs. : visited the Griswolds 12-1862.
Chatfield, Major : Maj in Horace's regiment, promoted to Colonel of the 3rd Connecticut Regiment by Gen. Tyler after Tyler's disagreement with the former Colonel of the 3rd. Needs Gov. Buckingham's approval for the promotion 6-1861
Chichester, Quartius : put new point on lightning rod for Horace -1860. Horace paid him 4-1862.
Chittenden, Bro. : led church class 9-1862.
Clark & Fords : one of their clerk's is a player in the church choir. 1860 Edward Barnum works there 10-1862.
Clark, Elizabeth : went to the Amenia school with Gussie. Married Theodore Brothwell around 4-1861. 4-1862
Clark, Francis : took over assisting in the librarian duties at the Sunday School 8-1862
Clark, Martin : leader of the band
Clark, Mr. : sent a beef to Horace 1-1861.
Clark, Mr. : Presbyterian minister in New Fairfield. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Cockling, Mr. : came to look at Horace's rooms 2-1863
Coe, Mr. : exchanged with Bro. Pegg and preached at Horace's church 1-1861. Preached again 9-1861, 12-1861. Presbyterian minister 8-1862. Preached sermon on patriotism at Horace's church 3-1863.
Cole, Mrs. Hiram : visited the Griswold's 1-1862
Collett, John M.D. : lectured on physiology anatomy at the Concert Hall 9-1860
Comstock's : Horace left 2 umbrellas there to be mended. Horace had his revolver repaired there 6-1862
Conrad, Isabella : Bridgeport. Wrote to George in the army and he sent her letter home for safekeeping 12-1862.
Cosier, Brother : led church class in absence of Brother Starr 6-1860
Cosier, David : Abel and Harriet Wheeler used his horse to go up to New Fairfield and the horse ran away with them 1-1861
Cosier, Disbrow : brought some coal to Horace to try out 11-1860
Cosier, George : won a prize for bringing the most scholars to Sunday School 1-1861
Cosier, John : Horace and Gussie visit him 5-1862. Owns a paint shop 6-1862. Had Horace address a package of mittens going to Amos Day, one of his old Sunday School Scholars, for him. 12-1862
Couch, Nathan : elected 4th Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
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Couch's Picture Gallery : Gussie and Horace have Eddie's picture taken
Cowan, Edward : discharged from Tweedy's shop for misconduct. Hatters Meeting called to try to reinstate him
Cowan, R. C. : elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Cowan, Billy : shared some of his tea with Horace at Camp McDowell when Horace was suffering from Hernia 7-1861
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Crawford, Rev. John : Redding. His daughter married Charles Stevens. 4-1862. New minister in Horace's church 4-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Crofut, Mr. & Mrs. . : lodgers in Horace Purdy's house 1860.
Crofut, Charles : was visiting New Haven and took a letter home for Horace 7-1861
Crofut, Mr. Henry : burglars stole his breakfast 7-24-1860. He owns the Pahquioque hat finishing shop. 4-1862 Trades hats for raisins from a peddler and buys flour on time so sell to his men on credit, due to the panic and not being able to get money 12-14-1860. His father died 2-7-1862. Met with the men in the shop to work out a payment schedule for wages nd pay the back wages owed the men 5-1862.
Crofut, Hiram : off from the Pahquioque shop for the spring and summer to work at patent roofing for Mr. Brown 1860. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. His wife had stomache cramps and was dying 2-1863
Crofut, Horace B. : a former tenant of Horace. His baby boy was born 6-15-1860. Horace and Gussie visit him.
Crofut, Laura : daughter of Mr. Crofut who owns the shop. A piano was put in the office so she could take lessons there. She keeps the books for the shop for her father.
Crossman's Stables : Father Griswold buys manure there 12-1862.
Crosby's Stables : Horace rented a horse and carriage there
Crosby, Charles : works at Lounsbury's and Horace pays him for rubber boots 11-1862
Crosby, Judah P. : Was in Horace's military unit. He went to Hartford to procure overcoats for the unit. 4-1861
Culver, Judge : gave a political address in Danbury 6-8-1860
Curry, Dr. Daniel : preached at Church Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860, elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Curtis, William H. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Discahrged from Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment and visited Horace's shop 1-1863
Curtis, Mrs. : Horace sent her a sparerib of pork because her husband is at war 12-1862.
Daniels, Lieut. : of Capt. Stone's company, Col. Ferry's 5th Regiment, returned home from Edward's Ferry on the Potomac MD 12-1861. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Dare, Ellen (Eleanor) : visited Horace and Gussie 9-1862. Gussie wrote to her 10-1862, 2-1863
Dare, Josephine : from Long Island, visited Mother Griswold and Gussie 9-14-1860
Davis, E. S. : hosted the sewing society 12-1860. Hosted the Military company meeting in his basement to settle the financial affairs of the company 10-1861
Davis, George : elected 4th Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Day, Amos - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. John Cosier sends him some mittens 12-862. He was one of John Cosiers old Sunday School scholars. 12-1862.
Day, Josiah : in the same regiment with George Purdy. Home on leave because his wife is ill 9-1862. Discharged from the 17th regiment, visited Horace at the shop to give him letters George had received and saved. 3-1863.
Dean, Charles : boarder with Gussie's aunt and uncle in Bloomfield. Visited sites in Hartford with Gussie and Horace 8-1890. His brother is a member of Captain Comstock's company and visits Horace while Horace is camped at Roach's Mills in Virginia 6-1861
Delavan, Smith - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Deming, Capt. M. - wounded in a battle at Charles City Cross Roads before Richmond and died of his wounds 7-1862 , discourse or funeral sermon at the Baptist Church 11-1862. Talk about him scheduled at the Baptist Church but moved to the next day because of the weather 12-1862.
DeOssey, Mr. - Norwalk. Called on Horace at the shop to ask him to canvas for subscriptions to the Sunday School Times 12-1860
DeWolfe children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863.
Dikeman, Ira : died 2-3-1862
Dikeman, Robert A. : member of military company, died in Memphis TN 1-1860.
Dickens, George : in the same company with George Purdy , some items sent to him 9-1862
Dickens, Mrs. George : Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Dickens, Milo : elected 2nd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Abused by a drunken Col. Burnham 6-1861
Dickerman, Chancy : Horace stayed at his place while in New Haven. 7-1861
DIckerman, Elisha : a druggist. Went down to the beach to bathe with Horace
Disbrow, Gould S. : sells coal
Disbrow, Sherman : Horace bought coal from him 4-1862
Dobby,Charley - a negro. Assistant to the cook, Jack Roff, for Capt. Skinner. Arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Doran, John : stabbed and severely injured at at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861
Doran, Miles - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Celebrated his 21st birthday 7-21-1860, with refreshments in a field near the shop. Stabbed at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861 and died
Downs, Seth : went down to the Bridgeport army camp with his team 8-1862.
Dudley, George : a Congregational preacher. Horace visited him while in New Haven 7-1861
Dunning, Calvin : Was elected treasurer of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861, 1-1862.
Dunning, Joseph : elected first lieutenant of Capt. Skinners company 8-1861
Eames, Harris : married Sarah Keeler, one of the Sunday School teachers 12-2-1861. Horace sold Mrs. Eames some crab apples 9-1862.
Eddy, George M. : deceased member of Horace's military unit.
Elwood, Nelson U. : elected 1st Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Elwood, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy to help nurse Gussie 9-1861
Ely, Harriet : hosted a singing evening (2-1860)
Ely, Henry : Sewing Society meeting at his house 3-1861
Engine Company : 1 : drunk and rowdy by Wooster House 4-19-1860
Engine Company : 2 : threatened by members of Company : 1 4-19-1860
Fairchild & Gillett : Gussie bought a year of tarltan there 10-1862.
Fanton, Mr. : proprietor of the shirt factory on Wooster St. Employed shirt factory girls. Funeral sermon preached for him at Horace's church 9-15-1860
Fayerweather, Jennie : Horace and Gussie saw her learning to skate at the Skating Park 1-1863
Feeks, Thadeus : called on Horace and Gussie with his wife to look at Horace's house, wants to build one like it 3-1861
Fenner, George : came home with Horace and walked around Horace's property and went with him up into the cupola of Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Works in the shop with Horace 7-1862.
Ferry, George : addressed the Wide Awakes and the public in concert hall 10-1860
Ferry , O S. : addressed the Republicans in Concert Hall, previous to the election the following Monday 3-28-1861. Lost re-election to Congress 4-1861.
Ferry's Hat Shop : Bethel. Partially burned in a fire 4-14-1862
Ferry, Philander - owner of eating saloon. Horace visited his place in New Haven on the way back from Washington. Thomas Hooton accompanied him 7-1861
Filly, Mr. : Bloomfield. Called on Father Griswold 5-1862
Fisher, Mr. : the dyer
Flagler, Theodore - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862.
Fletcher, Charles : preached at Horace's church 9-1861
Floy, James - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Foot, Robert : a young man died suddenly of a disease of the heart 3-1862.
Ford, EIias (?) B. - visiting preacher from Ridgefield 9-1862.
Foss, Archibald Campbell : Horace heard him preach while in New York to get books for the Sunday School 3-1863.
Foss, Cyrus David : Horace went to hear him preach while in New York getting books for the Sunday School. Were disappointed because his brother preached. 3-1863.
Fowler, James : Horace gets bushels of potatoes from him 9-1862.
Fowler, Theodore : Was foreman of the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Married 10-16-1860 and visited Pennsylvania. Got a military exemption 8-1862
Freeland, John : his little boy died 8-10-1862
French, David : friend of Horace
Fry, Charles W. : ran for post master 4-1861
Fry, Jacob : Horace rode home with him and lent him an umbrella 9-1860. Horace borrowed his horse 11-1860. : Uncle Jake : worked in the shop with Horace, fined 50 cents 8-1861. Horace bough beef from him 12-1862
Fry, Robert : came for Horace's door yard grass 7-1862
Gibbs, Wellington : attended church in Washington DC with Horace 5-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Gibbs, Mrs. : visiting Abel and Hattie Wheeler for tea 12-1861
Gibson, Mr. : old shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Came for a visit (2-1860)
Giddings, Josua : gave a lecture on John Q. Adams and was heckled by the rowdies of the Democratic party 2-1861
Gilbert, Mr. & Mrs. - from Derby CT. parents of Mrs. Pegg, the wife of Brother Pegg
Gilbert, Mr. : Disciples preacher 2-1862
Gilbert, Mr. : carpenter. Lost a 5 yr. old boy to scarlet fever 5-1862
Goodenough, Brother E. : New York. Provider of Sunday school materials
Gould, Andrew : works for John Rowan and helps build stone wall for Horace 4-1862
Grannis, John - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Gregory, Alfred : holds a $400 note from Horace on Horace's house. Horace is paying interest on the note . Called and asked for some money which Horace couldn : t give him 9-1861. Horace received $400 from the Board of Relief to give him 1-1862. Temporarily gave note to Jarris Hull as security 4-1862.
Horace got the Board of Reilef to move $100 on his house (the amount of the note with Alfred Gregory) to Alfred Gregory. 1-1863
Gregory, Ephriam : Horace gave him some currant bushes 4-1860. Horace paid the assessment for the new street to him. He owns the house next door, north of Horace 11-1861
Gregory, Hannah : visited Gussie with Elizabeth Clark (Mrs. Brothwell) 4-1862
Griffin, L. B - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Griffing, Martyn H. : sold coal to Horace (1860). Horace orders coal to be delivered to his father in payment for putting in the drains 11-1861
Griswold, Anne : Elyria, Ohio, wife of Edwin Griswold. Her father died in Hartford 8-1861
Griswold, Arthur : cousin of Gussie. Member of the 8th Ohio Regiment, killed at Winchester VA 3-1862.
Griswold, Dwight : brother of Father Griswold, (Edwin E. )
Griswold, Edwin : son of : Father Griswold : and husband of Anne
Griswold, Edwin E. : : Father Griswold : , minister, preached in Danbury and Ridgefield (1860). Elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860. Appointed presiding Elder of the New Haven District at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Sold his place to Mr. Valentine 12-25-1861. Moved out of his house and into Horace's upper rooms. Stored some of this things in his new barn and at Horace's 4-1862. Attends Conference in Waterbury. He is only home one Sunday a year because of church duties 4-1862. Visits Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio 6-1862.
Griswold, Edwin Luther : b. 2-11-1856. Nephew of Gussie and Horace.
Griswold, Fanny : . daughter of Father Griswold (Edwin) and sister of Gussie Purdy. Visited Elyria OH in June and July 1860. Visited Madison WI in July 1860. Returned from Camp Meeting 8-1862.
Griswold, Grandfather and Grandmother : grandparents of Gussie Purdy buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield.
Griswold, Kate : Wife of Dwight Griswold. Committed suicide 3-1861
Griswold, Mary (Webster), : Mother : : wife of Edwin E. Griswold, mother of Gussie, Fannie, Edwin and Mary Victoria. Born 12-16-1795
Griswold, Mary Victoria : died young and was buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield. Sister of Gussie Purdy. Later, grave moved to the Wooster Cemetary in Danbury.
Griswold, Rev. - Hartford. Local preacher who preached in Horace's church
Griswold, Willie : Fanny Griswold sends socks to his mother for him 12-1862.
Grant, Elder : a 'second Adventist : , preached at the Concert Hall 3-25-1860
Gray, Abel : makes and supplied butter. 7-1862
Hagan, James : works in the shop with Horace. Caused a disturbance 8-27-1860
Haka, Henry : hired hand to Uncle Lorenzo in Bloomfield
Hall, George : Sodom. cousin of Horace and Gussie. Visited and then stayed with Aunt Louisa
Hall, Roxana : Sodom. Cousin of Horace and Gussie Purdy. Came to visit Aunt Louisa because Anna is sick 8-1862
Hallock, Mary : visited with Gussie and Horace while they were in Canton Ct 8-1860
Hamilton, Mr. : Texas. Speaking at Concert Hall on the political issues and to aid in Gov. Buckingham's election 3-1863.
Hancock, Esq. : Gussie and Horace visited with him while in Canton 8-1860
Hancock, Mary : daughter of Esq. Hancock
Hanford, Mr. David : Horace borrowed blacking from him, 7-1860. He brought blacking for Horace from New York, 9-1860. of a shoe store. Horace pays for rubbers he bought from him before he left for the war 4-1862
Hare, Bro. : assisted Bro. Crawford with the service 8-1862. Brother Crawford's son-in-law 8-1862.
Harris, Francis - died of the small pox 1-19-1861 and was buried in the night to avoid exposure. He had been smuggled home on the cars from NY to die at home
Harris, Mr. : Horace orders apples from him 10-1862. Horace buys coat, vest and pants from him 1-1863.
Harrison, William : offered $50 to save some belongings in the Widow Phillips residence fire on Deer Hill 4-19-1860
Harvey : was hired to paint rooms Horace is renting 11-1862.
Harvey, Constable : called on to deal with the rowdy firemen, 4-19-1860
Harvey, Henry : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-1860. Died 7-30-1860
Hat Finishers Assoc. : met 6-29-1860 to vote on whether to join the National Association. Held elections 1-1861
Hatfield, Robert M. - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Hatfield, Marquis : joined Horace and others on outing in Stamford, 4-1860
Hayan, James : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing shop
Haynes, Chauncey : died 1-16-1861
Heath, Alfred : gave money he owed George Purdy to Horace by way of Mr. Swift. 12-1862.
Heinman, Henry : baptized 7-1862.
HIckock, D. R. : sells patent folding clothes dryers and is the patentee. Horace inquires about getting a sales territory 12-1860.
Hill, George : assists Horace at the Church library
Hill, Mr. : Baptist preacher from New Jersey preached at Horace's church. Son-in-law of George Andrews
Hillman, Capt. : of the Windsor Locks (Conn.) Company, led part of Horace's company back to Washington, to the war office. 7-1861
Hitchcock, Henry : servant of Capt. Betts of the 5th Regiment. Home on furlough 1-1862.
Hodge, John - died in his chair suddenly, buried 12-27-1860
Hodinott, Alfred : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner at battle of Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862
Holmes, George & Co. : Norwalk. Store burned in large fire 2-1862.
Holmes, John - reported wounded and a prisoner 6-1862
Holmes, Mr. : moved into new store (2-1860)
Holmes, Stephen : Sewing Society meeting held at his house 3-1862. His boy, Charley died 7-1-1862 of inflammation of the bowels. He was a member of the Sunday School.
Holmes, Susan : attended singing party 4-29-1860. Married Dwight M. Baldwin 10-30-1860. Horace states that he is an habitual drinker.
Hooton, Thomas : member of Horace's regiment. Visited Philander Ferry in New Haven with Horace on the way back from Washington 7-1861. Elected 2nd lieutenant of Capt. Skinner's company 8-1861
Horn, Mr. : Redding minister, preached in Horace's church 10-1861
Horton, Miss : Sister of Mrs. White. Took dinner with the Griswolds on Thanksgiving 11-1861. Tenant of the Griswolds.
Horton, Thomas : 1st Lieut., Capt. Skinners Company, 7th Regiment. Killed in the battle near James Island SC. 6-1862
Howe, Louise : old schoolmate of Gussie's and Gussie wrote to her 12-1862. Married Mr. Wright 2-1863.
Hoxie, Mr. : a Republican, spoke on the political questions at Concert Hall, 3-23-1860
Hoyt & Scribners : insurance agency
Hoyt, Charles H. , Mrs. : Mother Griswold wrote to her
Hoyt, Clark : child of his died and was buried 5-19-1860. Takes a letter for George Purdy to Benjamin Cable 10-1861
Hoyt, Curtis - received a gold dollar for bringing in the fourth most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Hoyt, Eli T. : mother died 1-17-1860
Hoyt, Frank T. : brought Horace a bushel of potatoes (2-1860)
Hoyt, Harriet : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Miss J. : visited the Griswolds and stayed for tea 10-1862
Hoyt, Henry : collected evergreens with Horace and Peter Starr for the church. They used George Starr's team. 12-1860.
Hoyt, Lewis : died in a fit on 8-2-1860
Hoyt, Mary Jane : sold Gussie Purdy a dress and hat 4-1860. Horace paid here for millinery for Gussie and the baby 11-1862.
Hoyt, Mr. : preaching at the Baptist Church while Mr. Stone is in Europe. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Hoyt, Noah : store owner. Horace paid the bill he owed him 5-1860. Horace borrowed his horse and wagon. Horace bought a string of suckers from him 12-1860. Sewing circle at his house, 3-1861. Horace went with him to meeting in New Fairfield 9-1861. He brought Horace a bushel of apples 10-1861, some crab apples 9-1862. Horace bought kerosene oil from him 11-1862. Delivered Horace's pork 12-1862
Hoyt, Oliver : Stamford. Elders of the Church and the Bishop stayed with him during Conference 4-1860. The sound is in full view from his residence.
Hoyt, Olivia : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Russel : Horace buys pork from him 12-1862.
Hoyt, William C. : former Danbury preacher. Appointed Presiding Elder in the Bridgeport District at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Visits Danbury and is a guest preacher 1-1862, 4-1862, 10-1862. Is presiding Elder, 7-1862.
Hoyt, Zerah : shopped at where Horace works 3-1860. Paid a garnish, 4-1861.
Hox, John : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Hubbard, Dr. : doctor with the 17th Regiment, Horace writes to him about George. 3-1863.
Hull, A. B. : Gussie attended auction (2-1860). Horace ordered butter from him.
Hull, Charles : shop proprietor. Horace bought a hoe 5-1862. Horace orders work by a tinner for the lining around his chimney 6-1862.
Hull, Edward : he and his men spread dirt in the road over the stones Father Griswold placed there. 6-1862.
Hull, George : shop proprietor. Tried to sell Horace a stove 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863
Hull, Graham : Horace purchased a pot of butter from him 12-1860.
Hull, Jarris : held note on Horace's house as security of Alfred Gregory 4-1862
Hull, Seeley : his wife was found dead from drunkenness 10-7-1860
Humingston, Edwin : came by train from the West . Went to work in the shop with Horace 10-1862
Humingston, Tip : Horace looked at a saw he was selling. He is selling out to go out west 3-1862.
Humphrey, Eliza : California. Cousin of Gussie Purdy. Gussie corresponds with her. Gussie wries a letter, sends a News Times 2-1863.
Humphrey, Alfred : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Humphrey, Lauren : California. Horace writes to him(?) 9-1861
Humphrey, Leydia : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Hunt, Mr. : had contract to dig ditches for new water pipes, gave up the contract to the pipelayer
Huntington, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace bought a silver pencil and gold pen from him
Huntington, E. S. : buried 4-10-1862.
Hurd, Mr. - shop called on him because he took piece work home with Mr. Crofut's permission and was calling himself a journeyman. He was shopped at Tweedy's also. He agreed to cry off from Tweedy's and go on turn 3-1862. The case will probably be brought before the trade. Meeting continued with the Making department in the Boiler room to discuss money. Mr. Crofut said he couldn : t do any more and might be able to settle up on April 1 3-1862. Visited Horace, and toured the new Griswold house 6-1862. Horace got strawberry plants from him 7-1862. Rents rooms to Mr. and Mrs. Swift 11-1862
Hurlburt, William : had a paralytic stroke and died 1-22-1862
Hyatt, Alfred : lives on Wooster St. and almost caught the burg.lars 7-1860
Inskip, J. : preached at Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Chaplain of the 14th New York Regiment 5-1861
Irish, the - first St. Patrick's day demonstration by them in Danbury 3-17-1863.
Irish Mary : did some washing for Horace and Gussie 8-1861
Ives, George : barn burned 8-25-1860
Ives, Joseph : Horace and Gussie buy bedstead and washstand at his store 9-1862. His wife is buried 12-1862.
Ives, Juliette - received a smaller silver cup for bringing in the third most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Ives, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy and helped nurse Gussie 9-1861.
Jackson, Old Mrs. : hired to nurse when Gussie has the baby 8-1861. Not very good and Horace dismissed her 9-1861. Died in Stamford and was brought back to Danbury for burial 12-1862.
Jackson's Cadets : turned out for the return of Capt, Moore : company 8-1861
Jane : Mother Griswold's girl
Jenkins, Capt. : 23rd Regiment. His company came to Danbury and officers received swords and sashes 10-1862.
Jennings, Isaac : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner during battle at Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862.
Johnson, Albert : shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (2-1860) in place of Joseph Tammany.
Jones, Mason : gave a lecture on Garibaldi 1-1863.
Jones, Miss : visiting the Purdys up home from Brooklyn. 7-1860
Jost, Mr. : German preacher, visited the Sabbath School 4-1861 Judd, A : of Bethel, addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Judd, William : of Bethel. Spoke at Wide Awakes meeting 10-1860
Judson, William : member of a Pennsyvania regiment in McClellan's army. Visited Horace's shop and Horace tried to take up a collection for him 7-1862.
Keeler, George : on guard duty with Horace 6-1861
Keeler, Lieut. : 5th Connecticut Volunteers. Visited Horace's shop and spoke at Concert Hall to get volunteers 8-1862.
Keeler, Lyman : Horace got a bushel of apples from him 10-1861
Keeler, Sarah : one of the Sunday School teachers, married Harris Eames 11-2-1861
Kellogg, Capt. : 2nd regiment, taken prisoner by the rebels while officer of the day 6-1861
Kellogg, Norman - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Kennedy, Dr. : preacher at the 1st Methodist church in New Haven 4-1861
Keys, Brigadier Col. : regular army, newly appointed to Horace's regiment, 7-1861
Kinney, Thomas : drowned in Taunton Pond, Newtown 5-30-1860
Knapp, Edgar : at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Knapp, Mr. & Mrs. Michael. : neighbors of Horace Purdy
Knowles, David : called on Horace at the shop and went home with him 6-1860. Called to see Horace's border, Mr. Smith 12-1860. Horace finished a hat for him 12-1860.
Knox, Andrew : elected 1st Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Treasurer of the Wooster Light Guards 12-1860. Painter. Horace borrowed money from him for his trip to Hartford County 8-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861. Lieutenant in the 1st Conn. Artillary and came home on furlough 7-1862.
Krazinski, Morris - private in Horace's company in the 1st regiment for the 3 months. Now 2nd lieutenant in the 11th regiment, promoted from Sargent, after the battle at Antietam Creek 10-1862
Kyle, Thomas : shopmate of Horace Purdy (3-1860)
Lamb, Charles : elected president of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861
Landan, Seymour - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Lanigan, David : 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace 8-1860. Brought a barrel of cider to the shop and everyone paid him.. Brought another barrel 10-1861,
Lawton, Henry : comes to look at the rooms for rent in Horace's house. Horace refuses to rent to him 8-1861
Ledger, Harry - 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace. 8-1860. Horace sold 20 heads of cabbage to him 11-1861. Subscripton started at the shop to help him go to England for his health 5-1862.
Levine, Oscar : elected vice-president of the Hat Finishers : Association 1-1862
Lewis, George : in George Purdy's company, items sent to him 9-1862
Lilly. Patrick - of the 1str Conn. Heavy Artillary. Died in hospital. Horace and other volunteers under Capt. Wildman and Jackson's Cadet Muskets turned out for the funeral and the burial in the Catholic burying ground 3-1863.
Lincoln, Abraham : elected president, assassination attempt in Maryland on the way to Washington 1861
Loebdell, Miss : visited the Griswolds for tea 10-1862
Loomis, George - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Off on 9-11-1860 to go to wool hatting at Sturdevant's. Dismissed from the army because of wounds, came back to Danbury 12-1862.
Loomis, Reuben H. : Birmingham. Exchanged pulpits with Brother Pegg, 8-26-1860
Loomis, Col. S. : 5th Connecticut Infantry, swore Horace in on the green in New Haven in front of the state house, 4-1861
Lounsbury's : shoe store where Gussie buys shoes 3-1862 . Horace has his mother knit some mittens for George 11-1862.
Lounsbury, Bro. : Brother in Horace's church 12-1862
Lounsbury, Phineas : his lot adjoins Father Griswold's property. He came out onto his property and Horace showed him Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport In the same mess with George Purdy 8-1862, some items sent to him 9-1862
Lounsbury, William : gave boxes for items to be sent to the soldiers 9-1862.
Lovejoy, Brother : New York. Former preacher in Horace's church 11-1860
Lovejoy, Mary C. : Brother Lovejoy's daughter
Lovejoy, J. A. : made life member of the Parent Missionary Society
Lovejoy, Mr. : brought Horace a pot of butter 10-1861
Lovelace, George : Constable, served notices of the draft 9-1962.
Loveland children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863
Lynes, Mr. : Horace bought 2 evergreen trees from him 5-1862
Madden, Thomas - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860)
Mallett, Dr. : Horace took a ride around New Haven with him 8-1861
Mallet, Mr. : Redding. Offered to lend Horace $1100 to consolidate 2 notes and a mortgage on Horace's property, to be paid annually instead of semiannually. Horace gave him his mortgage deed and insurance policy to secure the loan 3-1863.
Mallory, Eli H. : ran for post master 4-1861
Mallory, Kate : New Haven. Formerly of Danbury and friend of Horace and Gussie.
Mallory, John : owns a baker's peddling wagon and gives Horace a ride as far as Mr. Ferry's store 7-1861
Manley, Daniel : gave Horace a new variety of potatoes, 5-1862, some turnip plants 7-1862. Was not able to get a military exemption 8-1862. Bought some cider from Horace 12-1862.
Mason, Charles : clerk for Noah Hoyt. Delivered the bottles of ale that Horace had ordered from Randall's. 6-1862.
Maybie, Horace : uncle of Horace, visiting and staying with Horace's parents 1-1863
Maynard, Brother James L. : elected Sec.-Treas. of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Resigned 1-21-1861 because he was leaving town 1-22-1861. Wrote to Horace from East Haddam (North Lyme) 2-1861.
Maynard, Mrs. : funeral held 9-29-1860
McDonald & Ford : dry goods store, had a fire 2-1861.
McDonald, Bro. : led the evening meeting 1-1863.
McDonald, Mr. : owner of horse and sleigh (1860). McDonald's Blacksmith Shop . Horace paid him money owed for milk 12-1861. Horace paid Mrs. McDonald 3-1862. George borrows his horse and carriage to go to Bethel 8-1862. Horace shot with pistols at a target in his orchard 11-1862.
McDowel, John : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
McNeil, Mr. : painting Father Griswolds house, took tea at Horace's since his wife was there dressmaking 10-1862.
McNeil, Mrs. : called to see Gussie after the baby was born. 1860. Gussie got a dress cut by her 10-1862
Mead, Henry : engaged to friend of Gussie Purdy, Elizabeth Bedel
Mead, Elizabeth Bedel : Hempstead, L.I. Wife of Henry. Writes to Gussie 9-1861. Gussie receives a letter from her 9-1862, 11-1862. She visits from Brooklyn 3-1863. Lives near Classon and Green aves. In New York city 3-1863.
Meriden Britanic Co. : Horace bought spoons in Danbury from a salesman of the company 11-1860.
Miley, Anna : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Sally : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Brother and Sister. Brother preaches (1860). Last day as pastor in Danbury 4-8-1860. Appointed to Forsyth St., NYC at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Some of Capt. Moore's company attended his church in Bridgeport and Mr. Thompson preached. 8-1862.
Mills, Caroline - : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. Came to visit Gussie and Horace with Harriet Purdy 10-1861. Came to meet Charles Mills and went home with him 3-1863
Mills, Charles : cousin of Horace. With the First Minnesota Regiment at Harpers Ferry 3-1862. Near Yorktown in the army under McClellan 5-1862. Sick in the hospital at Frederick MD, becomes steward of the Jail St. hospital in Frederick MD 10-1862. Home from the war 3-1863.
Mills, David : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. In the 5th Connecticut regiment (3 year troops) , is in Capt. A. Betts company, general Banks Division and is the Adjutant's Orderly 1-1862. Prisoner in Richmond and recently released 10-1862. With his regiment at the Jail St. Hospital in Frederick MD, provost guard duty 11-1862.
Mills, Aunt Harriet : Bethel. Came up on the train for a visit 6-1862.
Mills, Harriet : Bethel. Cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills, visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went to her boarding place 12-1860. Visited with her mother, Aunt Harriet Mills 6-1862. Visited Horace and Gussie with Mrs. Cyrus White 2-1863
Mills, Hart : broke his arm 10-1861
Mills, Jesse : uncle of Horace who lives in Ridgefield
Mills, Lauren : young relative in Canton/Collinsville
Mills, Marie : Bethel, cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills. 6-1862
Mills, Mary Purdy : aunt of Horace who lives in Ridgefield. Asked to come up and to help with some nursing by Mr. Crofut. Mr. Crofut paid for the horse for the journey
Mills, Nancy : married Augustus Purdy. Mother of Horace, George , Isabel, John (deceased : Kenosha cemetary), Abigail (deceased) , William (deceased)**
Mills, Ruanna : aunt to Horace, in Ridgefield
Moegling, Louis : dyer in Danbury
Moegling, Maj. William : home on leave, wounded in the leg while with the 11th Regiment of McClellan's army, chasing the rebels on the upper Potomac. 9-1862. Promoted to Lieut. Col. Because his Colonel died in the battle 10-1862.
Monahan, Father : the Catholic priest in Danbury, lectured at Concert Hall on St. Patrick's day 3-1863.
Moore, Capt. : of the 2nd Company Volunteers, returned to Danbury 8-1861. Plastered Horace's new chimney in the sink room 6-1862. Was forming a new company with the 17th Regiment, and many men enlisted after the Governor's speech 7-1862. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Moorehouse, Aaron : starting an association with George Purdy and others for young men. Horace is proposed for membership 4-1862. Took over assisting in the library duties at the Sunday School 8-1862. Borrowed Sunday School minutes from Horace to copy the bylaws 12-1862. Paid $1 to Horace for the use of George's melodeon. 12-1862.
Mootry, Mr. : Horace pays him his hydrant tax at the post office 1-1862
Morgan, George : walked with Horace up to see John Pollit 10-1861
Morris, Granville : brought at letter from George to Horace 8-1862.
Morris, Deputy Sherriff : called on to deal with rowdy firemen 4-19-1860
Morris, Stephen : buried 12-27-1860
Morse, Ira : Horace bought cloth from him for George. George was measured and the cloth cut so Mother Purdy could sew the pants 3-1862.
Morse, Mr. : Horace brought his list of taxable property to him 10-1861
Nash, Albert : Bridgeport. Preached in Horace's church 11-1861.
New Milford company, 11th Regiment : Horace is offered a lieutenancy if he brings in 20 volunteers. He turns it down to keep his promise to Gussie 11-1861
Newman, Edith : Horace left pictures of George with her, per George's instructions 9-1862. George sends money in a letter to her for Horace to deposit 12-1862.
Nichols, David P. : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860
Nichols, James W. : son in law's funeral at his home 10-28-1860. He is Presbyterian
Nickerson, Nelson : Horace performed an operation on a kitten for him 7-1860. Horace lent him money because Mr. Crofut was late with the wages 10-1860. Came home with Horace and went ice skating with him 12-1860. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Norris : the butcher. Bought pork 12-1861
Norris, William H. : elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Northrop : Crofut, Cyrus W. - of the Jeffersonian 10-1860
Northrop, Cyrus W. : Norwalk, spoke to the Republicans at Concert Hall 3-30-1861
Northrop, Seth : 'shopped : , working with Horace 8-1860
Nostrand, Robert : had
Olmstead, Mr. : smoked Horace's hams and shoulder 2-1862, 1-1863.
Olmstead, W. F. : Horace got the Fair premium for Fannie's picture from him
Osborne, David : of Bethel, preached in Horace's church (1860)
Osborne, Harriet (Hattie) : married Edward Stevens 1-1-1862
Osborne : editor of the Danbury Times, prints extracts from Horace's letters home 6-1861
Otis, William : At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Some items sent to him 9-1862.
Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop : shop where Horace works. Men agreed to stop taking orders until Mr. Crofut paid them as other journeymen are paid, regualrlarly, on time and in cash.
Palmer, Abigail - Stamford CT, Aunt of Horace Purdy. Horace and family visited her 9-1862
Palmer, Phebe J. : Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy, daughter of Abigail. She visited Danbury . 1860. Visited George at camp in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : Eddie : - Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy. Visited Danbury and Ridgefield. 1860, 8-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : New York, Horace bought blacking from him 8-1860 and 9-1860
Parson, Abel : building Horace's sink room chimney with his apprentice, . 6-1862
Parsons, Charles C. : cousin, a lieutenant in the regular army, expected on the train 2-1863.
Pearce , David : Horace had a political discussion and argument with him in the newspaper office at Bennett's store 1-1861
Peas, Rowena - and her fianc : /husband, also named Peas (a cousin) called on the Griswolds and Gussie
Pease, H. F. : Bethel. Preached at Horace's church 12-1860. 2-1862, 10-1862.
Peck, Mr. - 2nd Congregational minister. Preached at Horace's church 11-1860
Pegg, John, Jr. : appointed to Danbury church at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Previously in Hartford. Horace stays overnight at his house in New York city on Forsyth St. 3-1863.
Perrin, Mr. : spoke to the Democrats at Concert Hall previous to the Monday election, 3-29-1861
Phillips, Harriet : visited the Griswolds 1-1861
Phillips, Widow : residence on Deer Hill burned 4-19-1860. Went to stay with Charles Benedict, her neighbor on the north.
Pine, Alex : came to get dirty clothes for his wife to wash. 11-1862.
Pine, Jane : helped Gussie and Horace clean house 9-1862.
Pine, Julia : helped Gussie clean house 6-1860
Pine, Violet : little colored girl across the way from Horace and Gussie. Mr. Allen's son injures his foot while cutting wood with her 3-1863.
Pine, William : Horace's colored neighbor. His baby is baptized at Horace's church, 9-9-1860.
Platt, Frank : member of Horace's military unit. Helped Horace roll a handcar back to camp to warn about men setting fire to the railroad tracks 6-1861
Pollit, John : has home on Town Hill. Horace and George Morgan visit him to see his fruits and vegetables 10-1861. Horace sold him and apple tree 4-1862. Argues with Horace over a debt 5-1862
Porter, Wilson - a rum seller in Danbury died 2-1863
Post, Cornelia : Essex CT, friend of Gussie Purdy 1860, 2-1863
Powell, Mrs. Adelia : Brooklyn NY, came with Fanny Griswold from New York for a visit. Sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Mead 3-1863.
Powell, Gideon : Brooklyn, Fulton Ave. Horace stayed overnight with him and his wife 3-1863.
Prince : the cat (1860, 6-1862) Horace killed him while weeding 6-1862.
Pulling, Smith : 'shopped : , worked with Horace 8-1860. New daughter 2-1862.
Purdy, Anna : (cousin?) : visited in the evening 3-1862. Very sick 7-1862
Purdy, Augusta (Griswold) : wife of Horace Purdy. Married December 3, 1858. Son, Edwin, born 8-29-1861. She weighed 106 pounds 9-11-1862
Purdy, Augustus : b. 3-10-1811 in Somers NY. father of Horace Purdy. worked on Father Griswold's garden and on Horace's 5-1862
Purdy, Edwin Augustus : son of Horace and Gussie born 8-29-1861. Baptized 3-12-1862. Had diphtheria 1-1863. Has trouble walking 3-1863.
Purdy, George : birthday 8-13. brother of Horace Purdy. Librarian of the Sunday School : 1862. Procured a situation at Sturdevant's Factory 7-1862. Joined Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment 8-1862. Went to Camp Aiken, Bridgeport to train 8-1862. Regiment stopped at Fort Marshall at Baltimore 9-1862. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862. Near Hopeville Gap, near Thoroughfare Gap on the Manassas Railroad 11-1862. Sick with fever, in the hospital at Brooks Station on the Aquia and Falmouth Railroad 3-1863.
Purdy, Harriet : Horace offers to have her stay with them while she is out of work. She declines because she has found some sewing work 1-1861. Horace talks to her about her behavior and she is upset 9-1861. She is staying at Mr. Bogle's boarding house on Clermont Ave. near DeKalb in Brooklyn where Horace visits her 3-1863.
Purdy, Hart : cousin of Horace. Helped with the sink room chimney and was paid by Horace 6-1862.
Purdy, Horace : b. November 11, 1834. Married Augusta (Gussie) Griswold December 3, 1858 Treasurer of the Juvenile Missionary Society (1860), works at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop.. Made life member of the Parent Missionary Society 4-1860. Elected Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Appointed Sec./Treas. of the Sunday School 1-1861 on Mr. Maynard's resignation, elected 4-1862 . Drafted Jan. 27, 1862. Exempted from the draft for time served under the old law 2-1862. He weighed 111 lbs. 9-11-1862. Sold some silve specie to Mr. Robinson, the jeweler to cover the revenue stamps on his new note on the mortgage which he took with Mr. Mallett 3-1863
Purdy, Isabella : Sister of Horace and George Purdy. Writes her first letter : it's to Cousin Phebe Palmer 4-1862
Purdy, John : brother of Horace Purdy . Born 5-11-1837. Died in 1857 and buried in cemetery on present day Kenosia Ave.
Purdy, Mary : Cousin of Horace. Came over in the evening to watch the baby for Horace and Gussie 11-1861. Walked up the the cemetery with Gussie 5-1862.Visited Horace with George Hall 7-1862.
Purdy, Nancy Mills : mother of Horace, George, Isabel, John (deceased), Abigail (deceasd), William (deceased) **. Sick 1-1862, with her spinal difficulty
Ramsey, George : Minnesota. Corresponded with Maj. Gen. H. S. Sanford, US Minister at Brussels 11-1862,
Randall's : Horace purchased a bottle of ale to try 5-1862.
Raymond, Avery : Horace bought a shad from him 5-1862. Lobster from him 7-1862.
Raymond, Mons. Augustave : balloonist at the Fair Grounds 9-1860
Raymond, John W. : Elected 3rd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Raymond, Samuel : of the Baptist Church. Spoke to the Sunday school classes
Reed, Charles H. : visited the Baxter's 7-1860. Horace bought coal from him 2-1862
Reed, G. H. & Co. : shop where Horace has an account.
Renoude, Mr. & Mrs. : Stamford. Guests of the Palmers during Conference 4-1860
Richards, Mrs. : called on Gussie and Horace 5-2-1860 , 8-1861. Injured by a runway horse 7-1862.
Richards, Mr. : Horace and Gussie visited 10-1861
Rider, Dr. - Horace got bushels of apples from him
Rider, George : has a team and Horace engages him to do some work for Father Griswold 11-1860.
Rittons : photographer where Harriet Wheeler and Gussie got the babies pictures taken 4-1862. George gets his picture taken before going to Bridgeport to Capt. Moore's company 8-1862
Robinson's Jewelry Store : Horace gets his clock cleaned and repaired there 5-1862. Horace left this silver pencil and pen holder there 6-1862. Horace had his watch cleaned 11-1862
Robinson, Rev. Mr. : pastor or 2nd Congregational Church, preached in the Baptist church on Thanksgiving and Gussie attended 11-28-1861. Read Washington's farewell address on the holiday 2-1862.
Rockwell, Mrs. Eli : Ridgebury CT. A widow in 1860. Horace Purdy lived with her when a boy. Visiting near Horace's house 5-7-1860 . Eli Rockwell (1805-1857). Both buried in Ridgebury Cemetery. Injured by a runaway horse in Danbury 7-1862
Rockwell, Mary : received a watch for bringing in the largest number of scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Roff, John : cried off from work at the shop : work was too hard 8-20-1860. Cook for Capt. Skinner, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Roff, Mr : his little girl came with Bell to watch the baby for Gussie11-1861
Rogers, Brother Charles : New York : came to visit the Griswolds 3-1860.
Rogers, Dwight : Horace and he exchanged revolvers on trial. His is smaller 11-1861
Rooney, John : youngest apprentice at the shop where Horace works 1860. Went to the bank for Horace to draw a check 2-1861. Almost enlisted in Capt. Moore's company 7-1862.
Rowan, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace and Gussie visit his store to see the Christmas toys 12-1860. Horace buys ale 4-1862
Rowan, John : sewing society meeting at his house 4-1861. Has been blind for years but went to New York to have his eyes operated on and his sight has improved. Horace and Gussie call on him 5-1862.
Rowan, Peter : builds stone wall for Horace with his man, Andrew Gould 4-1862
Ryan, Dr. : Horace attended the Methodist church in Washington where he preached 5-1861
Ryder, Joseph : went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862
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St. John, Dr. : Mother Griswold had a tooth extracted by him 12-1860. Gussie had one extracted 10-1862
St. John, Mr. : was drunk when he tried to give his speech during the Governor's visit 7-1862
Sanford, Charles : sold Horace a hat 6-1860
Sanford, Cynthia : daughter of Joel Sanford, married Jesse D. Stevens 2-1-1860
Sanford, Elias : Horace buys a pair of shoes in his shop 4-1862
Sanford, E. A. : at Starr's Arms Factory, Yonkers NY. Horace writes to him to get a position for George. 8-1862.
Sanford, Maj. Gen. H. S. : US minister resident at the court in Brussels. 11-1862
Sanford, Mrs. Theodore : sister of Robert A. Dikeman, soldier who died in Memphis TN.
Sanford, Rev. Mr. : a minister from Five Points in NY. Spoke about the mission there and a collection was taken up at church 7-20-1860. He also addressed several assembled Sunday Schools at the 1st Congregational Church
Sayers, Mr. : the cart man.
Sayers, Robert : brother of the cart man Sayers. Treasurer of the Danbury Cornet Band 1860. Mother Purdy attended the funeral of his child 7-1862.
Scofield,William J. : elected vice-president of the Sunday School Teachers 4-9-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 1-1861. Horace got a cherry tree scion to graft from him 4-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Scribner, David : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
Seeley, Aaron : his wife died 3-21-1862.
Seeley, Augustus : married Miss Hoyt 6-7-1860
Serene, Oscar : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Seymour, Thomas H. : running for Governor of CT 3-21-1860
Seymour, Old Mother : died 6-20-1862.
Shaw, Jacob : preacher from Redding preached at Horace's church.
Shepard, Frank : addressed the Republicans at Concert Hall 9-23-1860
Sherwood, Mrs. I. A. : widow in 1860. Attempted burglary of her home on Deer Hill 6-24-1860
Shuck, Louis : made and drank coffee with Horace at Fairfax VA 7-1861
Sidney, Mary : visited with her while in Canton CT 8-1860
Simpson, Bishop : preached at Conference in Stamford 4-1860
Skinner, Capt : meeting held to recruit for his company 8-1861
Skinner, B. F. : foiled a robbery by burglars and stabbed one of them 7-1860
Skinner, Frank : went on a scouting mission with Horace 7-1861
Skinner, Mr. : travels around introducing good literature and visited the Sabbath School. Studying for the ministry, preached in Horace's church. Is selling subscriptions to the Atlantic Monthly 12-1860.
Small, Charles : Horace buys a used baby carriage from him 11-1861. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. They received word that he had died 10-1862. Body came by train and funeral was 10-6-1862.
Smith's News Office - Horace paid for copies of the Theological Compendium 6-1862. Taken over by Mr. Swift 7-1862.
Smith, Henry I. : ran for post master 4-1861. Horace gave him an order for catechisms 6-1862
Smith, Isaac : had Father, Mother and Fanny Griswold to dinner 1-1860. Called on Father Griswold with Mr. Filly from Bloomfield 5-1862
Smith, Joseph : Ridgefield minister, guest preacher at the Danbury Church 6-1860
Smith, Mr. R. : prospective lodger in Horace Purdy's house 1860. Rented rooms from Horace until 1-1-1861
Smith, Richard : his father is buried from Horace's church 11-24-1861.
Smith, Walter Perry : his funeral held at home of his father-in-la.w 10-28-1860
Sniffins, Saul : at Hatters meeting, he was denied a card 7-1862.
Soule's Pills : the agent came by for payment for the pills he had left with Horace 2 years ago, and Horace returned the pills 6-1862.
Southmayd, George M. : Captain of the Wooster Guards. Used his hearse for R. Ae Dikeman's funeral procession to the cemetery. Resigned as Captain 3-2-1860. His shop burned 6-25-1860. Elected Captain of the 5th company, 11th regiment 9-1861. Stationed in Hartford 11-1861. Home on furlough 6-1862.
Spidell, Lt. Col : of Horace's regiment 7-1861
Sproat, Thomas : an Irishman, had a puppy for Mother Griswold 12-1860
Staples, Mr. & Mrs. : buried 4-19-1862
Starr & Barnum : shop where Father Griswold got manure and muck 11-1860. Where Horace got shavings 1-1861.
Starr & Smith : Horace ordered catachisms for the Sunday School through them 5-1862
Starr, 1st Lieut. : 23rd. Regiment, in Capt. Jenkins company, received sword and sash 10-1862.
Starr, Frederick : accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit 1-1861. Asked by Horace to take command of the Wooster Guards and he agreed with certain conditions 3-1861
Starr, George : Brother in the Church. Elected Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Horace built a cabinet for curiosities for his brother George at George Starr's shop 12-1860. Horace used George Starr's horses to collect ever greens for the church 12-1860. Sewing society meets at his house, 1861. Horace and Father Griswold obtained shavings from his shop 9-1861. Horace made a 'skit box : for George for Father Purdy 1-1862. Horace gave him a picture of George Purdy 9-1862. Horace went skating on his pond 1-1863.
Starr, Peter - Elected Assist. Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Choirmaster in 1860. collected evergreens with Horace and George Purdy for the church. They used George Starrs team. 12-1860. Offers a prize for the second most scholars brought to Sunday School 1-1861. Leads the Sunday School Teachers class 1861. Writes to Horace in Virginia 7-1861. Runs a news office. Visited Father Griswold with his wife 2-1863
Starr, Mrs. Daniel : called to see Gussie after the baby was born 9-1861
Stearns, Dr. : surgeon for Horace's military unit 5-1861
Stebbens, S. : gave Horace some cash and Horace gave him a check in exchange 4-1861
Stevens & Hoyt : store where Horace has an account. Horace ordered a pair of pants there. Bought 2 undershirts on credit 12-1860. Horace carried a bill from Mr. Crofut there to pay Horace's account 10-1861. One of the owners is Charles Stevens 4-1862
Stevens, Charles T. : wife died 2-13-1860. Tailor, made vest for Father Griswold, clothes for Horace. Brother in Horace's church 12-1860. In Horace's military unit and went to Hartford from New Haven to procure overcoats with Judah Crosby 4-1861. Horace orders vest 3-1862. Attended church with his bride (his third wife), Rev. John Crawford's daughter of Redding. Horace purchased blue flannel from him 11-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Stevens, Edward P. : apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860).Time was out 9-1861. Married Hattie Osborne 1-1-1862. Horace and shopmates attended his wife's funeral at the Disciples church 12-1862
Stevens, Jesse D. : married Cynthia Sanford (2-1-1860). Elected first Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Shopped where Horace works 7-1861. Claimed a block which Horace had claimed also 1-1862
Stevens, William : Englishman. Neighbor of Horace who was evicted by Sherriff. Gardner?
Stockwell, Mrs. : waited at her place in Canton CT to take the stage to Bloomfield 8-1860
Stone, Amos - Horace ordered beef from him 2-1862
Stone, Dea Oliver : Horace handed his tax list and Father Griswold's to him at his office 1860. Horace pays him his taxes 10-1862
Stone, John : his wife and her sister were injured by a runaway horse 7-1862.
Stone, Lieut. Col. Henry B. : As major, home on furlough 1-1862. 5th Regiment, killed in battle 8-1862. Wounded at Slaughter Mountain, taken prisoner, and died at Delavan Hospital in Charlottsville. Funeral sermon preached at the Baptist church 2-1863
Stone, Mr. : Baptist preacher exchanged places on a Sunday with Bro. Pegg 8-1861. Spoke at Concert Hall at the return celebration for Capt. Moore's company. Church remodeled and finished by 11-1861. Gave a lecture on the Army of the Potomac, 1-16-1862. His office used by Draft Board review exemption requests 1-1862. Spoke at Taylor funeral 2-1862. Visiting Europe 7-1862. Preached funeral sermon for Lieut. Col. Stone and Gussie and Horace attended 2-1863.
Stone, Mrs. : Horace hires her to clean the upstairs rooms for the new tenant, does the washing for Horace and Gussie 11-1862
Sutton, P. A. : there was an attempted burglary at his place on Deer Hill Ave. 6-23-1860
Swan, Elder - addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Swift, Mr. O H. : took over Smith's News Office . Selling Griswold's Family Salve on commission for Horace, 7-1862. Was a prisoner with Charles Mills in Richmond 10-1862. He and his wife leave Mr. Hurd's and rent 3 rooms from Horace 11-1862. He and his wife move out 3-1863.
Taylor, Anna : received a letter from George and it had a note for Horace requesting him to buy and send stamps to him 10-1862.
Taylor, Ferdinand : foreman at Orin Benedict's : make shop : in Bethel
Taylor, Henry : a soldier in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, died of typhoid fever in Annapolis Md. 1-1862. Corpse came on the train and he was buried from the Methodist Church 2-1862
Taylor, Herman : Bethel CT, cousin of Horace Purdy
Taylor, James S. : Horace looks for him to speak about the $400 Horac would like to borrow to pay off his note with Alfred Gregory
Taylor, Mary - cousin who died on 6-4-1862. Buried on 6-5-1862.
Tammany, Joseph : off at the Pahquiogue Finishing Shop (2-1860)
Thompson, Harry : buried 6-21-1860
Thompson, Dr. : truss maker in Danbury 8-1860. Horace bought a truss from him 3-1862.
Thumb, General Tom : exhibited in Danbury 11-1860.
Thompson, Mr. : acting chaplain in Capt. Moore's company, preached to the men in Bridgeport and preached at Bro. Miley's church there. 8-1862.
Tobias, Anna : married Mr. Williams in the Baptist Church, Jan. 1, 1860
Trip, the Purdy dog was attacked by dogs and died, was buried in the garden under the dwarf pear tree by the alley 3-1861
Trowbridge : member of the 38th New York and died of a fever in Washington was brought to Danbury for burial 9-1861
Tucker, Mr. : editor of the School Bell, visited the Sunday School 3-1862
Tweedy, Mayor : called on Horace in 5-1860 about assessment for new street
Underhill, Marianne - school mate of Gussie at Amenia Seminary. Wrote to Gussie 3-1863.
Valentine, Mr. : bought Father Griswold's place 11-25-1861. Horace spoke with him outside Horace's house 6-1862.
Vintz, Mr : (a German) member of Horace's church, died and left his family in poor shape 2-15-1861
VIntz, Mary : one of the Sunday School scholars. Horace hires her to nurse Gussie 9-1861
Vintz, Mrs. : spends the afternoon with Gussie 10-1861. Died 11-5-1861
Wakeley, George B. : lectured before the Young Men's Christian Association (1-1860)
Ward, Lewis A. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Warren, Mr. : rents rooms from Horace 3-1861, 8-1861. Had an accident with his axe and Horace dressed his wound 2-1862. Moved out 4-1862.
Warren, Rufus : Horacetakes a watch for him to a shop in Bridgeport, Blackman's 8-1862.
Warren, William : has enlisted and is at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport. Came home and took up his role as Assist. Librarian 8-1862. At camp with George and wrote a letter for George who was sick with fever 3-1863.
Washington, George : : the colored preacher : spoke at Horace's church to solicit funds to build a church for colored people 10-1860
Waters, Horace : and his singing children (pupils) performed in Danbury 10-1861
Waters, John : posted as camp guard with Horace at Camp McDowell 7-1861
Watson, Susan : visited Gussie and Horace 10-1860. Bought items for Gussie and Frank Boughton in New York 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds 1-1862.
Weber, Mr. : Hartford. Appointed chaplain of Horace's regiment by Gov. Buckingham 6-1861
Webb, Frank : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Webster, Daniel : Bloomfield, uncle of Gussie Purdy
Webster, Grandfather and Grandmother : mother and father of : Mother : Purdy. Grandparents of Gussie Purdy. Buried in the cemetery in Bloomfield.
Webster, Harry : Bloomfield, son of Daniel, cousin of Gussie Purdy
Weed, George : brought a letter from George at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport 8-1862.
Wheeler, Abel : husband of Harriet . His folks live in New Fairfield 8-1861. Horace orders wood from him to build a wood house 4 -1862. Helps Horace with the tin around the new chimney 6-1862. He joins the army and is in New Haven training 9-1862. He and his regiment, the 23rd, are in camp near Jamaica, Long Island 11-1862. His regiment is in Banks Division, stationed in New Orleans 2-1863.
Wheeler, Harriet Stevens - Married to Abel Wheeler. Had a son born 8-30-1861. Visits Abel in Brooklyn with Josie to see him off with his regiment 12-1862.
Wheeler, Jet : Harriet's cat died at the Griswolds. Was buried on 4-10-1860
Wheeler, Josie : daughter of Able and Harriet 4-1862.
Wheeler, William G. : was shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Horace submitted a card for him to the Hatters Society and received payment. Sold Horace some cider 11-1860. Visited Horace in camp in New Haven 5-1861
White, Colonel : Horace went ice skating on his pond 12-1860.
White, Charles H. : elected 2nd lieutenant of the 5th volunteer company
White, Nelson L. : delivered the opening address for the Fair 9-25-1860
White, Maria - Elected Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Presented with a pronouncing Bible with other officers and teachers of the School and is moving to Peekskill 3-1862.
White, Mother : Horace carried a chicken and a winter squash to her on his way to work 12-1860
White, Mrs. Cyrus : helped nurse Gussie 9-1861. Gussie and Hattie Wheeler visited her with the babies 11-1861. Visited Mother Griswold at Horace's 4-1862. Sewing Society meeting at her house 7-1862. Horace and Gussie with Hattie Mills 2-1863
White, Mrs. : she and her sister, Miss Horton, are tenants of the Griswolds 11-1861
The Wide Awakes : had torchlight processions in 6-1860
Wilcox, Augustus : an old hatter in Danbury, was hit by a train in Norwalk 2-1863
Wilcox, Mrs. : accompanied Mrs. Joseph Young to Horace's house when Mrs. Young picked up the pay for her husband.
Wilcox, Widow : lives on the corner near Horace, youngest son has small pox 3-1861
Wildman, Adoniram : Hiram : : buried 1-26-1860
Wildman, Edgar L. : had a political discussion with Horace 2-1861. Attended church with Horace in Washington DC 5-1861. Went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861
Wildman, E. E. : elected Captain of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861
Wildman, Emma : visited Horace with George Purdy 5-8-1860
Wildman, F. S. : Union meeting on the green in front of his shop 9-1861
Wildman, Lucy : received a silver cup for bringing in the second most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862. : Converted : 2-1862. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wildman 7-1862.
Wildman, Russell : president of the Juvenile Missionary Society
Wildman, Mrs. Russell : called on Horace and Gussie 7-1862
Williams, Rev. T : from Jefferson City, Missouri preached at Horace's church and asked for funds for a Methodist institute of learning
Wilson, James : visited with Horace and Gussie while they were in Bloomfield.
Wing, Mr. : from Goshen. Attended Horace's church. He spoke at a prayer meeting : 12-1860
Wise, Mr. : gave Horace some vegetable plants 5-1860. Horace and Gussie went to get a plant from him 10-1860
Witherspoon, William : brought pepper seed to Horace 5-17-1860. He and Horace treated the shop because of his and Horace's new babies 10-1861. Elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1862. Horace got cabbage plants from him and gave him some lettuce plants 5-1862. Horace sold him a tree 11-1862. Works with Horace at the shop and Horace gave him some vinegar 3-1863.
Wood, Mayor Fernando : of New York, spoke in Danbury 3-21-1860
Wood, Mr. : has shop where Horace looked at picture frames 12-1860
Wood, Mrs. : formerly Frances Doane
Woodford, Mr. : jeweler with store in Danbury. Repaired Horace's watch. Mr. Bailey works for him
Woodruff, Brother George W. : Waterbury - Preached in Horace's church in place of Bro. Pegg 1-1861. Also preached 2-1863.
Woolley, Brother : preached in Ridgefield in 1859. Stationed in Norwalk in 1860. Wife died in Norwalk, 5-1860. Late chaplain in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers under Gen. Burnside in North Carolina. Preached in Horace's church. He is lecturing and taking up collections to procure chaplains : tents , books and good reading matter for the soldiers 5-1862
Wooster Light Guards : drilled in Danbury. Spent 3 months fighting in the war. Disbanded by 11-1861
Wright's Paint Shop : where Horace buys paint 7-1862.
Wright, Mrs. Louise : Gussie wrote to her, an old school mate 3-1863.
Wylie, Mrs : funeral 4-29-1860
Young, Joseph : elected 3rd Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Works in the shop with Horace, 7-1862. Visited Horace then went over to Granville Ave. to visit his lady, Mary Prior. Got a military exemption, 8-1862. Married 9-17-1862. Visited Horace with his wife; picked up and delivered Horace's letters 10-1862. Went to New York so his wife brought his chits to Horace so Horace could take care of them on payday. 12-1862.
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Horace Purdy Journal October 1868 Entry
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OCTOBER 01 THURSDAY - Cloudy and rain threatened all day. I am nearly beside myself with trouble about my New York business. I must sell the store business to pay my debts and yet cannot find a customer. I have worked in the shop. Before tea, we moved our bed downstairs. Then I took my gun and went over to Terry's Woods to look for some pigeons but found none. I went over to Jacob Fry's and engaged 5 bushels of potatoes at 10 cents per bushel. After tea, I went to market. In the evening I got $700.00 of Father Griswold to take up notes which he is endorsing- $400 at Union Savings Bank and $350.00 at the Pahquioque Bank. OCTOBER 02 FRIDAY - I have worked in the shop. I left work long enough about 11 o'clock to go to the Danbury Bank with the check Father Griswold gave me last evening and draw money enough to take up my note of $400.00 at the Union Savings bank and the one of $350 at the Pahquioque Bank. After attending to the notes, I returned to the shop and worked the balance of the day. On my way home, I got the lamp at Charles Hull's which I took there last evening for repairs. OCTOBER 03 SATURDAY - Rain in the morning. Cloudy all day until evening when it came off pleasant and cool. I have been to New York. On my way to the store, I stopped at John Sperry's and talked with him about my indebtedness to him of $21.00 and of my intentions to sell to the first customer I could find who wanted to buy my business, my reasons being that I am discouraged on account of the past dull season and in fact the unusual dull times ever since I have been in business one year ago last June 1st. Also the lack of Father Griswold's confidence in my ability to do business enough in that locality to pay my borrowed capital. He having supplied me the said money, I sell to satisfy him rather than for any other reason, though I feel very confident that with a little more money to invest another season, I can do well. Mr. Sperry advised me not to sell. He thinks business will now improve and there is a good chance for me just ahead. Clark Beers came down on the noon train from home arriving at my store at 3 o'clock. He took a look at the store and business with a view of buying. I brought from New York a bundle of clothing from John Carpenter to his brother George. His father met me at the depot this evening and took the bundle paying me 20 cents for my trouble; he offered me 30 cents but I gave him back 20 cents. I did not get out of bed until 6 o'clock this morning and was obliged to take a cold breakfast. I had the sick headache all day on that account. I bought a Lane Hymn Book for Mr. Layman. Also 'Upham's Interior Life' for Victor Benedict. I bought the 1st volume of 'Fuller's Works' also for him to look at as he in thinking of purchasing it also. Coming home from New York, I sat in the same seat as Mr. Merritt, a fine old gentleman who has bought the fine residence of the late A. C. Tweedy uptown and expects soon to move here and become a resident of Danbury. After I came home, Gussie went into the street and bought a pair of shoes of Daragan & Ryder. Robert Fry brought me 4 bushels of potatoes today instead of 5 bushels. OCTOBER 04 SUNDAY - Pleasant. Gussie attended church in the morning while I stayed with Georgie. She came home at noon and I went down to Sunday School. I came home again after school. After tea, I took a walk on Highland Avenue. On my return coming over Gallows Hill, I saw Sidney Thompson. I had a talk with him. He declares that he will stop drinking, reform and join the Temperance Society. When I got home, Gussie went over to John Bouton's. I went to church in the evening. Mr. Latimer, who is visiting at Father Griswold's, preached a very good sermon. OCTOBER 05 MONDAY - Town election. Appearance of rain in the morning. The Democrats attempted this morning at the opening of the polls to do away with the register, also to close the polls at 12 o'clock instead of 4 o'clock as heretofore. They intended to get their vote in this forenoon and then cut us off in the P.M. by closing the polls, but the trick got out in time for us to rally in force at 9 o'clock and defeat their plans. Our party (Republican) came off victorious by a majority of 82. Last Spring's election, we had only 51. I worked in the shop nearly all day. This morning, I took the books to Victor Benedict which I bought for him Saturday in New York. Mother came down this P.M. and took tea with us. I went into the street this evening and got my pants which Saul Fleig cut over for me, they being a pair which Harriet gave me that someone at Townsend School left there and they gave to her. I worked a little on my walk in front this morning and again before tea this evening. I received a letter from Daniel at the store asking for $10.00 to be advanced to him. I wrote a reply before retiring refusing to let him have it. OCTOBER 06 TUESDAY - Pleasant. I worked in the shop. I did today what little we are to have tomorrow also as I intend to go to New York tomorrow. Before breakfast, I mailed the letter to Daniel at the store in New York that I wrote last evening. When I came from work, I finished my front walk and repaired the grate to my sitting room stove and brought it from Father Griswold's barn down to the house ready to set it up. In the evening I went to Hatters' Meeting at the hose house near Barn Place Bridge but found it not lighted nor anyone there. Then I came away. I saw the Wide-Awakes start for Brookfield by the Brookfield train. They are to have a torch light parade, speaking, etc. up there tonight. OCTOBER 07 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant. I have been to New York. Mr. Pond has been down also. We did business together this morning. He came to my store and we went downtown together o business. He left his coat at my store. I took it with me to the depot at 4 o'clock where I met him and we sat together coming home. I paid Carlton & Manahan $25.50 for 30 Sunday School Journals and 50 Sunday School Advocates for the new subscription year commencing now. I also bought down at Tibbels' a new Lane Hymn Book for Peter Starr, a half dozen new Longking Questions and three No. 1 Judd's Lessons for the Sunday School. Also, I got for V. Benedict another volume of Fuller's Works. I called on John Sperry and made some arrangements with him to sell my store for me. Harriet Mills spent the evening with us. I carried up to Father Griswold's the notes I took up last Friday. He wants to put some writing on them for me to sign: an acknowledgement from me that he took up the notes. It being late, he did not attend to it this evening. OCTOBER 08 THURSDAY - Shower this morning; another this P.M. Sunshine between the two. I worked in the shop until 3 P.M. Before tea, I went down to the church and hung up three mottos on banners as follows: 'Pray Without Ceasing', 'Stand Up For Jesus', and 'God Bless Our School'. I brought these from New York on trial to return them if the school did not accept them. Received a letter from William advising me to take some measures with Daniel about the paintings he traded off for clothing. I wrote a reply and mailed it this evening. I carried the Lane Hymn Books to Peter Starr this evening which I bought for him in the city. The Grant and Colfax Legions with torches went to Bethel this evening. O. S. Ferry is to speak there. OCTOBER 09 FRIDAY - Pleasant and cool; a heavy frost this morning. I put up our sitting room stove this morning. I have worked in the shop. After tea, I went up to Mr. Francis' to get some pictures, certificates, commissions, etc. to frame for Lucius Hoyt. I then went into the street to the Post Office to Fanton's for Gussie's breast pin which he has been mending. I bought a box of 'Coster's Rat Exterminator' and came home. OCTOBER 10 SATURDAY - Cloudy in the morning; I have been to New York. Gussie went with me as far as Norwalk. From there, she had the company of Mr. Amesbury. She has gone to New Haven for about two weeks to visit at Harriet's. She intends also going to Essex before returning. I had a talk with Ferguson, the frame manufacturer, corner of Broadway and Spring Street. He promises to let me have on credit all I want until I sell out. I arranged for the same with Crow & Powell for glass at 378 Canal Street. I took with me for Swift a small package for his daughter at 109 East 27th Street. Also $2.00 for R. Cowan and left at William Byfield's. I bought a large passe-partout for Swift from Mr. J. Handler. Also 5 small pictures for Benjamin Rolfe. I took down a picture I framed for Mrs. Mc Donald, also 4 more for Lucius Hoyt. I went up to Mother Griswold's to tea, there being no one to get mine for me, Gussie being gone. Georgie is staying up there with Fanny. I put on underclothes this morning. OCTOBER 11 SUNDAY - Pleasant. I took breakfast with Mother Griswold. The first Sunday School papers on the new subscription year, I gave out to day. I was kept home nearly all the forenoon making out a new list and marking them off. The large illuminated mottos which I put up in the Sunday School gave good satisfaction to all. They will keep them I am directed to pay for them from the Treasury. I came home after Sunday School and did the usual writing of the session and then went up home to Deer Hill to tea. I took George's clothes up to be washed which came from Yonkers. He sends home his washing in order to retain his residence until after the election. After tea, I went over to John Bouton's for a walk. I attended church in the evening. Brother Burch preached. A blind colored brother made a few remarks at the close of the sermon eliciting money to support colored schools in the South. OCTOBER 12 MONDAY - Pleasant. I went to the shop but there was no work. I came home and with Mr. Pond's carriage drew Georgie downtown to see the European Circus and Menagerie enter town. The Band Chorist was drawn by 8 camels. A living lion was on top of a large triumphal car open to the sight of all. In the afternoon, I picked apples for Father Griswold. I went into the street in the evening. I waited for the mail and then came home. I found out when it was too late that there was a Teacher's' Meeting. I did not know that it was given out in Sunday School and consequently was not there. Before retiring, I wrote to George W. Brockett (at the Adams House in Providence, Rhode Island) for the $5.00 I lent him one Saturday at my store in New York a month or more ago. A young man named Stevens working for John Cosier wants to rent my upper rooms. OCTOBER 13 TUESDAY - Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana elections came off today. The returns will be looked at with intense interest. The day has been pleasant. I worked in the shop until nearly 3 o'clock and then came home. There will be no more work until Friday. I commenced mowing my dooryard before tea. I went into the street in the evening, waited for the mail and returned home. OCTOBER 14 WEDNESDAY - Lowery with a little rain. I have been to New York. The news of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana, also Nebraska is good. All have gone by large majorities Republican. The republicans are joyous while Democrats have a solemn and doleful look. I brought home 4 framed pictures for Lucius H. Hoyt and one for Mrs. McDonald. I took tea up to Mother Griswold's The Grant and Colfax Club with a Club from Bethel turned out with torches this evening. A salute was fired this P.M. I am told the Republicans are jubilant over the elections. OCTOBER 15 THURSDAY - To New York again today. Appearance of rain in the morning. William was away over to Brooklyn. His (7th Regiment) Drum Corp played for a parade over there. . In the P.M., I went down to Southmayd's, my agent to sell my store. ; also called on James Ward and then went to Goodenough's in Nassau Street for Mrs. McDonald's spectacles which she left there last week. I called on E. H. Sperry in 6th Avenue to try and sell my store to him. Just as the up train was coming into Norwalk Bridge this evening, it ran over a two horse team, the wagons loaded with barrels of tar. One horse was killed. Coming from the depot, I took a letter from the Office from Gussie in New Haven. OCTOBER 16 FRIDAY - A beautiful day. I am still sleeping in my bed at home and taking my meals at Father Griswold's I have worked in the shop today. Before breakfast, I went for milk and took Mrs. McDonald's spectacles to her which she left in New York at Goodenough's in Nassau Street and I got for her. Also the picture I framed for her. She paid for it - $1.50, also 22 cents for car rides, etc. to get her spectacles. Received a letter from George in Yonkers containing accounts of banner raisings, conversions to Republicans, assaults on boys in blue, threats of the Ku Klux Klan, etc. I delivered after tea, 4 pictures to Lucius H. Hoyt which I framed for him and got my pay $4.00. I went to the club room and received George's letter to a small company related to politics, Ku Klux Klan in Yonkers. Went to the Post Office and came home. I answered Gussie's letter before retiring. OCTOBER 17 SATURDAY - Rain this morning with a little snow. I have been to New York. I saw E. M. Sperry about buying my store. In the P.M., I went down to Tibbel's and paid him for the three mottos I put in the Sunday School room. Called at Nunnebacher's about some molding I ordered but I have not yet been sent. . Called also at John Sperry's about some polished walnut ovals returned to the store. Paid balance of Maguire & Booth's bill. Commenced taking inventory of stock, fixtures, tools, etc. Called at Dempsey & Dowding's under Amity House for my satchel which he has been blacking over for me. Walked up 6th Avenue with William (he going to 24th Street to look at a house) as far as 23rd Street, then went to the depot via 5th Avenue Hotel on Madison Square. Came off on the train forgetting my umbrella in the package office (where I left It his morning) Conductor Street put his young daughter in my charge from New York to Norwalk. I had Edmund Allen's company from Norwalk to Danbury. Mr. Pond's wife, children, and Miss Camp were on the train also, they having been on East for a visit. OCTOBER 18 SUNDAY - Cold last night. The ground was frozen hard this morning. I stayed at home with Georgie in the forenoon. Louise came home at noon to let me go down to Sunday School, but there was none on account of there being no coal to warm the church. I stayed awhile in the basement and then came home. I went up home to tea. I did not attend church in the evening. Having some cold, I concluded not to risk taking more by sitting in a cold church. OCTOBER 19 MONDAY - Warmer; cloudy with a little fine rain in the A. M. I have worked in the shop. I have a severe headache from a cold taken last Saturday riding from New York with no fire in the cars. As I came from work, I went to John Cosier's shop in White Street to see about the young man wanting my upper rooms. His name is Stevens from New Fairfield. He is to be married tomorrow to Hiram Pulling's daughter. He has secured rent in new Street. I received a letter from Gussie in New Haven. OCTOBER 20 TUESDAY - Pleasant. I mowed a little in my dooryard before breakfast. I have worked in the shop. I opened, after tea, a barrel of sweet potatoes for Mother Griswold. I am getting all my meals now with Father Griswold now in Gussie's absence. I went into the street in the evening. I brought home some putty and before retiring stopped a leakage in the sink. OCTOBER 21 WEDNESDAY - I have been to New York. It commenced raining there between 10 and 11 o'clock and continued all day. Marshall West (Mr. Pond's nephew) went to the city for Mr. Gillette on business. I had his company down and back. I brought up 1 dozen 9x10 Rustics for William Bedient, the photographer. His rooms being closed, I left them with Mr. West at Gillette's store. The Grant & Colfax Club was out with torches as I came from the depot. They were on their way (headed by the brass band) to the Turner House to escort a Mr. Stevens (from Massachusetts) to Concert Hall to speak for the Republicans on the political issues of the day. OCTOBER 22 THURSDAY - Cloudy again all day with some fine rain. I have worked in the shop. After tea, I wrote to Gussie in New Haven. While writing, Mr. Cocking came in to see me in my loneliness. We walked into the street together. I got my watch again from Fanton's, which S. G. Bailey has been fixing for me. I mailed my letter to Gussie and came home. OCTOBER 23 FRIDAY - Pleasant but cold. I have worked in the shop. I came home and left my watch hanging there and was obliged to return for it. I called on William A. Bedient for my pay for a dozen 8x10 Rustic frames but sis not get it. . Got a small oil can mended for Mother Griswold. After tea, I went into the street and bought a new chimney for our large kerosene lamp. I got two testimonials to frame from George Quien, his own and Brother Kearney's. OCTOBER 24 SATURDAY - Pleasant but cold. I have been to New York. Called to see E. M. Sperry about buying my business; he has concluded not to take it. I then went to see Thomas Elliot, real estate agent, 137 Bleeker Street, corner of Laurens Street. I left it in his hands to be sold. I took a letter from here to Mr. Graham to Charles Whiting in Water Street. I did not have time to take it down myself, but left it with William to deliver on Monday morning. I brought a frame up for Swift, 8x10 gold seal, also a large passe-partout from Handlers'. The Grant and Colfax club were out this evening with their torches and music. I being very tired and sleepy, retired early. OCTOBER 25 SUNDAY - Warmer but cloudy and in the evening rain. I rose late and did not attend church in the A.M. but stayed with Georgie to let Mother Griswold's folks all go. Louise came home at noon to let me go down to Sunday School. Theodore Bradley acted today as assistant librarian for the first time. William H. Taylor expectedly returned to town and was to Sunday School. He being the old librarian, I offered him the place again, but new hands having been put in his place, he consented to let them remain. I returned home after school. My truss having broken at church, I mended it and then did my Sunday School writing, after which I went up to my father's on Deer Hill to tea. I returned before dark, spent a little time up to Mother Griswold's with Georgie and his Sunday School book, and then came down home for the evening. I did not go out on account of the rain. During the evening, I copied for Mother Griswold the genealogy of the Webster family back seven generations, her children being the seventh. While writing, Miss Camp came over from Mr. Pond's to borrow some mustard for a plaster for Mr. Pond's nephew, Marshall West, who is sick. We having none, I borrowed for them of Mother Griswold I went over a few minutes to see him. OCTOBER 26 MONDAY - Clouds and sunshine during the day. I have worked in the shop. I wore the boots Harriet gave me from one of Mr. Townsend's teachers to the shop and sold them to the office boy, Edmund Dickens, for $3.00. I took from the Post Office a small package left there by previous arrangement by Eliza J. Hill for me to deliver to 74 Carmine Street next time I go to the city. After tea, I went for milk for Louise. The I went into the street and exchanged a coal shuttle for Fanny, bought 25 cents worth of buckwheat flour for Mother Griswold, got $1.25 from Swift for an 8x10 gold frame, peale and ribbon pattern which I brought up for him on Saturday. When I returned from the street, I went over to Mr. Pond's to see Marshall West who has been sick and yet is unable to go out. I took over my bath of card pictures and gave Mr. Pond's folks about a half dozen. It is a splendid moonlit evening. OCTOBER 27 TUESDAY - Sunshine and clouds at times during the day. Before breakfast, I had Mr. Pond fill Father Griswold's 5 gallon kerosene oil can and I carried it up to them. I finished my work in the shop at noon. In the P.M., I canvassed a little for 'Outline of the U. S. Government.' I secured 5 names for it. I took tea up to Father Griswold's as I have done since Gussie has been away. After tea, I went for milk for Louise. I then went into the street to the Post Office where I got a letter from Gussie stating that she would be home tomorrow evening and wished me to meet her in Norwalk. After returning from the street, I called over to Mr. Pond's a short time. He had just returned from a meeting of the warden and burgesses, where he, Father Griswold and others have been to remonstrate against the assessments made upon them for laying tile to drain the flat west of Father Griswold's by way of George Street to the brook. OCTOBER 28 WEDNESDAY - Cloudy in the morning. One clap of thunder about 4 o'clock this morning. A little rain from about 9 to 10 A.M. A lovely day the remainder in New York where I have been, though it has been showery here at home. I called on E. M. Sperry's gilder about buying me out. I also called on one of my agents for selling my store ' Mr. Elliot of Bleeker Street, corner of Laurens. On my way home, I met Gussie at Norwalk coming from New Haven from a visit to her sister Harriet. A grand torch light procession this evening here. 'Boys in Blue' from Norwalk, Bethel and Ridgefield were present. Also a cavalcade made up of our citizens. After the procession, a coalition was given by the citizens on Concert Hall. OCTOBER 29 THURSDAY - Pleasant but cool. I had work until noon in the shop. I spent a part of the P.M. in canvassing for 'Outline of U. S. Gov.' I got only one name. I pulled my beets and put them in the cellar. I went to the Post Office in the evening. The Grant and Colfax Club with torches went by a special train at 6 P.M. to Norwalk where the 'Boys in Blue' are to have a torch light procession. A large time is expected. OCTOBER 30 FRIDAY - A cold frosty morning but a beautiful day. No work in the shop. I spent a part of the day in canvassing for the 'Outlines'. I carried in my tax list to William S. Peck at the Selectmen's Room. Hattie Mills came over this P.M. and stayed to tea in the evening. Governor Buckingham speaks at Concert hall for the Republicans this evening. Mrs. Bradley called this evening. I treated Hattie Mills to 2 yards of picture cord and one picture nail, total 22 cents. OCTOBER 31 SATURDAY - I have been to New York. I took a clean shirt down for George. He came down to the store from Yonkers for it and brought his dirty clothes for me to bring home to be washed. I took down an order from Swift for ## dozen 8x10 gold ovals, seal and ribbon pattern. I got 10 books of Tibbels 'Outline of the U. S. Gov.' to fill orders I have taken. I bought home two testimonials I have framed for George and Henry Qien. Also, two small ones 4 x 6 gilt picture of John Summerfield for Fanny. Louise met me at the cars. The Democrats had a mass meeting here today. George English and others spoke. They had a procession during the day and another of Chinese lanterns in the evening. It has been cloudy during the day but no rain. After supper, Gussie and I called at Mr. Pond's. I took over the 'Outlines' to Marshall West.
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Purdy and wife Gussie lived in Danbury, CT where they owned a house with tenants and were active members of the church. In 1860, Purdy began keeping a diary. His political leanings appear to have been Republican but there was much political activity among both parties in the run-up to the local elections of 1860. Purdy reports on the activities of the Wide Awakes and it appears likely that he belonged to the group but he did not explicitly state that he was a member. He was in the Wooster Light Guards militia company and appeared to have been the secretary. Gussie and Horace socialize frequently with Gussie's parents, Mrs. and Father Griswold who was prominent in the regional church [Methodist?]. Purdy works in a hat shop and is busiest in the Winter and frequently suffers from headaches. He also works in his vegetable garden in the spring growing strawberries, lima beans, etc. In 1860, his father-in-law who travels to Ohio for the "General Conference."
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Purdy joined the 1st Connecticut which was a 3-month enlistment regiment and was organized at Hartford in 1861. It served in the defenses of Washington, D.C. until it was used in an advance on Vienna and Falls Church, VA from June until July 1861. It saw action in the Battle of Bull Run on July 21 and was mustered out of service on July 31, 1861.
After his term of service, Purdy returns to Danbury where he eventually transitions from being a hat finisher to selling insurance. Purdy reports on the minutia of his day, the weather and reports on political machinations with occasional editorial embellishments.
The following persons figure into the diaries:
Allen, Charles : Capt. Skinner's waiter, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal, 12-1861
Allen, George B. : Wooster Guards took up a collection to give to him (2-1860) Horace walks with him on his way home. Was elected 2nd Corporal of the Wooster Guards, 3-9-1860. Attends church in New Haven with Horace 4-1861
Allen, Mr. : neighbor to the north of Horace. His little boy's foot was severely injured while he helped Violet Pine chop wood. Dr. William Bennett, home on furlough, treated the wound 3-1863.
Ambler, Granville : Delivered the beef bought from Jacob Fry to Horacee 12-1862.
Anderson, Emily : visited the Griswolds and attended evening class with them and Horace 1-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit her with their babies, 11-1861. Horace and Gussie took a walk and visited 7-1862.
Anderson, Harris : went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861. Horace shared his rubber blanket with him (no tents) on the march to Falls Church 7-1861
Andrews, Charles : part owner of Andrews & Ives store
Andrews, George : his Baptist son-in-law from New Jersey, Mr. Hill, preached at Horace's church
Andrews & Ives : Horace buys a cradle at this store 9-1861. Horace ordered drain tiles 11-1861
Armstrong, John - bought a roll of Griswold's salve (1860)
Ashly, Mr. : editor of the Jeffersonian. Horace takes some of George 's letters to him, to print excerpts of them in the Jeffersonian 12-1862, 1-1863. Took some excerpts from David Mills letters 3-1863.
Atlantic Hotel : Bridgeport. Horace and Gussie have dinner there 9-1862.
Averrill, Roger - Lawyer : wife died 2-13-1860. Presenter of a flag to Capt. Southmayd's company, 11th regiment at the ceremony 11-1861. As Lieut. Gov., presented swords and sashes to officers of Capt. Moore's company 8-1862.
Bacon, Dr. : preacher in New Haven at one of the churches on the Green 4-1861
Bailey's Circus : appears in Danbury 4-1862
Bailey, Ebenezer : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-20-1860. He died 7-25-1860 and the funeral was the next day at the Disciples Church.
Bailey, Montgomery - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Bailey, Mr. : jeweler who works in Mr. Woodford's store.
Bailey, S. G. : elected 1st lieutenant of the 5th Volunteer company, 9-1861
Baldwin, Dwight M. : married Susan Holmes 10-30-1860. He is an habitual drinker
Ball, Mr : a mason working for Father Griswold. He plastered the chimney in Horace's sink room 7-1862
Banks, William : requests a Hatters Society card. A special Hatters Society meeting refuses him 11-1862.
Barnum, Eben - with 11th regiment. His baby died, and
Barnum, Edward : Horace gave him a picture of George 9-1862. Distributing the Sunday School Advocate for the Sunday School 10-1862
Barnum, Louisa : Gussie visited her with Cousin Mary Purdy 11-1862
Barnum, P. T. : rumor that he is interested in a circus that appeared in Danbury 7-1860
Barnum, Smith : son William died 9-18-1861
Barnum, Thomas : shop proprietor. He sold apples to Horace. Called on Horace and they went over to look at Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Horace called to see if he wanted a shop at the Pahquioque 7-1862.
Barnum, Mrs. Thomas : Gussie visited with her 1-1862.
Bartram, Mr. & Mrs. : they visited Father Griswold. He is a brother in the Church. Abel Wheeler borrowed his team to take Gussie and his wife, Harriet to church after their confinements 10-1861
Bartram, Sarah : Elected Assist. Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860
Baxter, Mr. Moses & Mrs. : paid an evening visit to Horace and Gussie (3-1860). Mr. Baxter helped Horace fix his well 5-1860. They lived across the street from Horace. Horace : boarded : with them while Gussie was in Essex during June and July of 1860. Mrs. Baxter visited Horace and Gussie 1-1861. Mr.
Baxter put new hoops on some barrels for Horace 10-1861. Horace hires Moses Baxter to help build his stone wall 4-1862 and build his w ood house 5-1862. Horace brought Mrs. Baxter some crab apples. 9-1862. He built a bridge over a ditch for Horace 9-1862. Horace borrows his wheel barrow 11-1862.
Beach, Mrs. : engaged by Horace to help with Fall cleaning.
Beard, Deacon : trial of mowing machines held at his place just west of the village 6-1860
Beardsley, Mrs. : an old friend of Mother Purdy. Horace and family visited her while George was stationed in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Beatty, Mr. : drove Harriet home from the train 5-1860
Beattys, Caroline : married 9-1861
Bedell, Elizabeth : friend of Gussie Purdy, from Hempstead Long Island NY. Engaged to Henry Mead.
Bedient, Oliver : postmaster's clerk 8-1862.
Beers, Anna : died 3-26-1861
Beers, Brother J. Clark : Secretary of the Juvenile Missionary Society. Was made life member of the Parent Missionary Society. He was elected Assist. Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Comes to get cradle, they are taking care of Josie Wheeler while Harriet is in New Haven 10-1862
Benjamin, George : Shopped : employed with Horace. 8-1860
Benedict & Nichols' store where Horace shops. Horace bought drain tiles to cross the street 11-1861. Had some pork ground, 1-1862. Horace and Gussie bought carpet there 9-1862.
Benedict, Charles : shop owner with residence on Deer Hill. Took in the Widow Phillips : family when their house burned, 4-19-1860. A child of his died of dysentery 8-2-1860.
Benedict, Cyrus
Benedict, Henry : buried 7-5-1862.
Benedict, Victor : elected president of the Hat Finishers Society 1-1862
Benedict, Edgar : sold Horace some London Porter (2-1860)
Benedict, Orin : proprietor of : make shop : in Bethel.
Benedict, Starr : owned house at lower end of Main St. which is rented by John Carpenter. Had a small fire there 3-1862.
Benedict, Thomas : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Bennetts : Horace bought some butter and salt at this shop, the first trade he made there 6-1862.
Bennett, Charles : store owner. Horace bought some composition for sealing cider bottles 11-1860. There was a fire in his store 2-5-1861. Ran for post master 4-1861
Bennett, Curtis : Horace brings pictures to be framed to him 9-1862.
Bennett, Dr. E. P. : Horace got lettuce plants from him 5-1860, used his hay cutter 6-1860. Chased the burglars on Deer Hill Ave, 6-23-1860. His property extends to William St. Treating small pox cases 3-1861. Examined Horace and gave him a certificate of exemption from the draft 8-1862.
Bennett, Mrs. Nathan : injured by a runaway horse 7-1862
Bennett, Dr. William : son of Dr. Bennett of Deer Hill Ave. He helped chase the burglars on Deer Hill Ave. 6-1860 Surgeon, home on furlough from the 5th regiment, treated Mr. Allen's son's injury. Took a package from Horace for George back to the 17th regiment Horace wrote to him about George 3-1863
Berry, Brother : Horace walked with him from Bennett's store.
Betts, Captain James A. : 5th Regiment. Home on furlough, 1-1862, was taken prisoner, released and home on furlough 8-1862.
Betts, James - As 2nd Lieut. With Capt. Jenkins company, 23rd Regiment, received sword and sash 10-1862
Betts, Philander : elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861. He works in the shop with Horace. Family is sick and he is asked to stay away from the shop until they are not contagious 3-1861
Bevans, George R. : expelled member of Horace's military unit. Bought cap and axe that had been used by George Eddy. He intends to act as Pioneer in the Bridgeport Washington Guards.
Bienneville : steamer that took Horace's regiment to Washington D.C. It departed from Long Wharf in New Haven. 5-9-1862 was the first anniversary of that departure.
Bigelow, Mrs. : cousin of Abel Wheeler
Bixbee, Major : commanded skirmish drill one morning 7-1861
Blackman's : shop in Bridgeport where Horace takes a watch 8-1862.
Blissard, Jacob : his wife died 7-14-1860. Sick in camp hospital in Roach's Mills, Virginia 6-1861
Board of Relief : Horace went before it and got $400 on his place transferred to Alfred Gregory who holds Horace's mortgage for that much 1-1862
Bogle, Mr. : owns a boarding house in Brooklyn where Harriet Purdy is staying 3-1863.
Bombshell Block : new hat block at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 5-1862.
Booth, D. B. : executed some papers for Horace 3-1863.
Boughton, Anna : daughter of Louisa. Sick with fever 11-1861, sick 8-1862
Boughton, Frances (Frank) : cousin of Horace and Gussie. Wife of John, had a baby boy 11-11-1862.
Boughton, John : Cousin. Went to tea at Horace's parents while his wife was in Norwalk, 6-1860. Horace visited his house 6-1862, and visited with Frank since he wasn : t at home. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, with George Purdy, 8-1862.
Boughton, Louisa : aunt to Horace and Gussie. Her sister Betsey died in the poor house 4-12-1861. Looking for rooms to rent and rents rooms next door to Horace 11-1861. Moved from Gregory's house near Horace to stay with Frank Boughton, 10-1862.
Boughton, Mary : daughter of Louisa and cousin of Horace. Sick with typhoid fever 9-1861
Boughton, Marvin : with his wife visited Abel Wheeler when Horace was visiting. Went with Abel up to New Fairfield to pick whortle berries
Boughton, Susan : visited Mother Griswold 11-1860.
Bowers, Mr. : hired Hiram Crofut for patent roofing (3-1860)
Bradley, David - Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. Brother of George Bradley. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862.
Bradley, Frederick : married Isabelle Bussing 3-28-1860. Health poor in 7-1860. Horace gets blacking for him to sell since he can : t work in the shop 8-1860. While working in the shop : paid James Hagan's fine and the shop voted it back to him the next day.
Bradley, George : apprentice sent by Abel Parsons to build Horace's sink room chimney 6-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company, 8-1862. Brother of David Bradley
Bradley, Medad : died 12-16-1862.
Bradley, William B. : Burr : : gathered pea brush with Horace 5-1860. Funeral for his 1 yr. 9 mo. old boy, 7-26-1860. Rode up to the water works dam with Horace 11-1860. Elected Vice-president of the Hat Finishers Assoc., went with Horace to buy seats in church for the year 1-1861 . He and his wife visited Horace when they thought he was still sick 11-1861. Baby girl born 2-1862. Got some lettuce plants from Horace 5-1862
Brayman, Henry : Norwalk CT : wrote to Horace Purdy. Drove passengers to Danbury 10-1860
Briggs, Mrs. - Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Broas, Josiah : subscription started at the shop to help him 5-1862.
Brockett, Hattie : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Brockett, George - accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit. 1-1861
Bronson, Augustus - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Orin : in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Bronson, Thadeus : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860. Horace paid tax to him 11-1861
Brotherton, Philander : he and his wife were skating on George Starr's pond 1-1863.
Brothwell, Theodore : married Elizabeth Clark, a Amenia schoolmate of Gussie's around 4-1861. 4-1862
Brown, Elijah : apprentice to Charles Stevens. Lives at Alvin Hurds boarding house
Brown, Dr. E. A. : elected postmaster 4-1861
Brush, John : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Brought Horace corn meal 11-1860. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862. Visited the army camp in Bridgeport 8-1862. At the shop and intoxicated 1-1863.
Buchanan, James : President of the United States. Horace calls him a traitor 1-1861
Buckingham, Governor George : republican governor of Connecticut, re-elected 4-1861. Went to Virginia and reviewed the Connecticut troops, 6-1861 Came to Danbury by train to encourage volunteers for the war. 7-1862
Bulkely, Dr. : family doctor for Horace's family and the Griswolds. Vaccinated the family against small pox 3-1861. Treated Mother Griswold 4-1862
Burch , Saul : Albany, formerly of Danbury attended Horace's church 3-17-1861
Burnham, Col. : was drunk and abused Sgt. Dickens during morning drill. 6-1861
Burr, Mary E. : Bloomfield CT, sister of Mother Griswold. written to by Mother Griswold 1-1860. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Burr, Lorenzo : Bloomfield CT, uncle of Gussie Purdy. Visited by Horace and Gussie 8-1860
Busbee- member of Capt. Comstock's company, seriously wounded in a skirmish near Vienna Va 6-1861
Bussing, Lieut. John W. - member of Horace's military unit. Shopped at the Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop 11-1862. His wife died 12-30-1862 and funeral was at the Disciples Church.
Busteed, Richard : New York. Spoke at the welcome home celebration for Horace's 8-1861
Butler's Drug Store : Horace left rolls of Griswold's salve there for sale 2-1863
Butler, Frank - shot pistols with Horace at a target in Mr. McDonald's orchard 11-1862. His son had diphtheria 1-1863
Byington, A. H. : member of Horace's military unit, mended Horace's boots while in New Haven 4-1861
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Cable, Benjamin : works in Norwalk. George Purdy dug potatoes for him and writes to him for payment 10-1861
Camp Buckingham : name of camp for Connecticut regiments in Washington DC
Camp McDowell : camp set up when Horace's regiment sent to Falls Church - Fairfax Courthouse Va. to aid the Ohio boys
Camp Tyler : camp set up in Roach's Mills, Virginia by Horace's regiment
Carlton & Porter : source of subscriptions for Sunday School Advocate 4-1861
Carpenter, John : house he rents from Starr Benedict is at lower end of Main St. There was a fire which was put out before the Hose could there 3-1862.
Carpenter, John Jr. : baptized 7-1862
Case, Lucia Ann : visited while in Canton CT. 8-1860
Case, Martha : Essex CT, visited the Griswolds 2-1861
Chapman, Mr. & Mrs. : visited the Griswolds 12-1862.
Chatfield, Major : Maj in Horace's regiment, promoted to Colonel of the 3rd Connecticut Regiment by Gen. Tyler after Tyler's disagreement with the former Colonel of the 3rd. Needs Gov. Buckingham's approval for the promotion 6-1861
Chichester, Quartius : put new point on lightning rod for Horace -1860. Horace paid him 4-1862.
Chittenden, Bro. : led church class 9-1862.
Clark & Fords : one of their clerk's is a player in the church choir. 1860 Edward Barnum works there 10-1862.
Clark, Elizabeth : went to the Amenia school with Gussie. Married Theodore Brothwell around 4-1861. 4-1862
Clark, Francis : took over assisting in the librarian duties at the Sunday School 8-1862
Clark, Martin : leader of the band
Clark, Mr. : sent a beef to Horace 1-1861.
Clark, Mr. : Presbyterian minister in New Fairfield. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Cockling, Mr. : came to look at Horace's rooms 2-1863
Coe, Mr. : exchanged with Bro. Pegg and preached at Horace's church 1-1861. Preached again 9-1861, 12-1861. Presbyterian minister 8-1862. Preached sermon on patriotism at Horace's church 3-1863.
Cole, Mrs. Hiram : visited the Griswold's 1-1862
Collett, John M.D. : lectured on physiology anatomy at the Concert Hall 9-1860
Comstock's : Horace left 2 umbrellas there to be mended. Horace had his revolver repaired there 6-1862
Conrad, Isabella : Bridgeport. Wrote to George in the army and he sent her letter home for safekeeping 12-1862.
Cosier, Brother : led church class in absence of Brother Starr 6-1860
Cosier, David : Abel and Harriet Wheeler used his horse to go up to New Fairfield and the horse ran away with them 1-1861
Cosier, Disbrow : brought some coal to Horace to try out 11-1860
Cosier, George : won a prize for bringing the most scholars to Sunday School 1-1861
Cosier, John : Horace and Gussie visit him 5-1862. Owns a paint shop 6-1862. Had Horace address a package of mittens going to Amos Day, one of his old Sunday School Scholars, for him. 12-1862
Couch, Nathan : elected 4th Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
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Couch's Picture Gallery : Gussie and Horace have Eddie's picture taken
Cowan, Edward : discharged from Tweedy's shop for misconduct. Hatters Meeting called to try to reinstate him
Cowan, R. C. : elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Cowan, Billy : shared some of his tea with Horace at Camp McDowell when Horace was suffering from Hernia 7-1861
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Crawford, Rev. John : Redding. His daughter married Charles Stevens. 4-1862. New minister in Horace's church 4-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Crofut, Mr. & Mrs. . : lodgers in Horace Purdy's house 1860.
Crofut, Charles : was visiting New Haven and took a letter home for Horace 7-1861
Crofut, Mr. Henry : burglars stole his breakfast 7-24-1860. He owns the Pahquioque hat finishing shop. 4-1862 Trades hats for raisins from a peddler and buys flour on time so sell to his men on credit, due to the panic and not being able to get money 12-14-1860. His father died 2-7-1862. Met with the men in the shop to work out a payment schedule for wages nd pay the back wages owed the men 5-1862.
Crofut, Hiram : off from the Pahquioque shop for the spring and summer to work at patent roofing for Mr. Brown 1860. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. His wife had stomache cramps and was dying 2-1863
Crofut, Horace B. : a former tenant of Horace. His baby boy was born 6-15-1860. Horace and Gussie visit him.
Crofut, Laura : daughter of Mr. Crofut who owns the shop. A piano was put in the office so she could take lessons there. She keeps the books for the shop for her father.
Crossman's Stables : Father Griswold buys manure there 12-1862.
Crosby's Stables : Horace rented a horse and carriage there
Crosby, Charles : works at Lounsbury's and Horace pays him for rubber boots 11-1862
Crosby, Judah P. : Was in Horace's military unit. He went to Hartford to procure overcoats for the unit. 4-1861
Culver, Judge : gave a political address in Danbury 6-8-1860
Curry, Dr. Daniel : preached at Church Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860, elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Curtis, William H. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Discahrged from Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment and visited Horace's shop 1-1863
Curtis, Mrs. : Horace sent her a sparerib of pork because her husband is at war 12-1862.
Daniels, Lieut. : of Capt. Stone's company, Col. Ferry's 5th Regiment, returned home from Edward's Ferry on the Potomac MD 12-1861. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Dare, Ellen (Eleanor) : visited Horace and Gussie 9-1862. Gussie wrote to her 10-1862, 2-1863
Dare, Josephine : from Long Island, visited Mother Griswold and Gussie 9-14-1860
Davis, E. S. : hosted the sewing society 12-1860. Hosted the Military company meeting in his basement to settle the financial affairs of the company 10-1861
Davis, George : elected 4th Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Day, Amos - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. John Cosier sends him some mittens 12-862. He was one of John Cosiers old Sunday School scholars. 12-1862.
Day, Josiah : in the same regiment with George Purdy. Home on leave because his wife is ill 9-1862. Discharged from the 17th regiment, visited Horace at the shop to give him letters George had received and saved. 3-1863.
Dean, Charles : boarder with Gussie's aunt and uncle in Bloomfield. Visited sites in Hartford with Gussie and Horace 8-1890. His brother is a member of Captain Comstock's company and visits Horace while Horace is camped at Roach's Mills in Virginia 6-1861
Delavan, Smith - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Deming, Capt. M. - wounded in a battle at Charles City Cross Roads before Richmond and died of his wounds 7-1862 , discourse or funeral sermon at the Baptist Church 11-1862. Talk about him scheduled at the Baptist Church but moved to the next day because of the weather 12-1862.
DeOssey, Mr. - Norwalk. Called on Horace at the shop to ask him to canvas for subscriptions to the Sunday School Times 12-1860
DeWolfe children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863.
Dikeman, Ira : died 2-3-1862
Dikeman, Robert A. : member of military company, died in Memphis TN 1-1860.
Dickens, George : in the same company with George Purdy , some items sent to him 9-1862
Dickens, Mrs. George : Horace sold her some crab apples : 9-1862.
Dickens, Milo : elected 2nd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Abused by a drunken Col. Burnham 6-1861
Dickerman, Chancy : Horace stayed at his place while in New Haven. 7-1861
DIckerman, Elisha : a druggist. Went down to the beach to bathe with Horace
Disbrow, Gould S. : sells coal
Disbrow, Sherman : Horace bought coal from him 4-1862
Dobby,Charley - a negro. Assistant to the cook, Jack Roff, for Capt. Skinner. Arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Doran, John : stabbed and severely injured at at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861
Doran, Miles - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Celebrated his 21st birthday 7-21-1860, with refreshments in a field near the shop. Stabbed at an Irish dance at the old Saddle Factory 12-1861 and died
Downs, Seth : went down to the Bridgeport army camp with his team 8-1862.
Dudley, George : a Congregational preacher. Horace visited him while in New Haven 7-1861
Dunning, Calvin : Was elected treasurer of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861, 1-1862.
Dunning, Joseph : elected first lieutenant of Capt. Skinners company 8-1861
Eames, Harris : married Sarah Keeler, one of the Sunday School teachers 12-2-1861. Horace sold Mrs. Eames some crab apples 9-1862.
Eddy, George M. : deceased member of Horace's military unit.
Elwood, Nelson U. : elected 1st Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Elwood, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy to help nurse Gussie 9-1861
Ely, Harriet : hosted a singing evening (2-1860)
Ely, Henry : Sewing Society meeting at his house 3-1861
Engine Company : 1 : drunk and rowdy by Wooster House 4-19-1860
Engine Company : 2 : threatened by members of Company : 1 4-19-1860
Fairchild & Gillett : Gussie bought a year of tarltan there 10-1862.
Fanton, Mr. : proprietor of the shirt factory on Wooster St. Employed shirt factory girls. Funeral sermon preached for him at Horace's church 9-15-1860
Fayerweather, Jennie : Horace and Gussie saw her learning to skate at the Skating Park 1-1863
Feeks, Thadeus : called on Horace and Gussie with his wife to look at Horace's house, wants to build one like it 3-1861
Fenner, George : came home with Horace and walked around Horace's property and went with him up into the cupola of Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. Works in the shop with Horace 7-1862.
Ferry, George : addressed the Wide Awakes and the public in concert hall 10-1860
Ferry , O S. : addressed the Republicans in Concert Hall, previous to the election the following Monday 3-28-1861. Lost re-election to Congress 4-1861.
Ferry's Hat Shop : Bethel. Partially burned in a fire 4-14-1862
Ferry, Philander - owner of eating saloon. Horace visited his place in New Haven on the way back from Washington. Thomas Hooton accompanied him 7-1861
Filly, Mr. : Bloomfield. Called on Father Griswold 5-1862
Fisher, Mr. : the dyer
Flagler, Theodore - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Went off and returned to the shop intoxicated 5-1862.
Fletcher, Charles : preached at Horace's church 9-1861
Floy, James - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Foot, Robert : a young man died suddenly of a disease of the heart 3-1862.
Ford, EIias (?) B. - visiting preacher from Ridgefield 9-1862.
Foss, Archibald Campbell : Horace heard him preach while in New York to get books for the Sunday School 3-1863.
Foss, Cyrus David : Horace went to hear him preach while in New York getting books for the Sunday School. Were disappointed because his brother preached. 3-1863.
Fowler, James : Horace gets bushels of potatoes from him 9-1862.
Fowler, Theodore : Was foreman of the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Married 10-16-1860 and visited Pennsylvania. Got a military exemption 8-1862
Freeland, John : his little boy died 8-10-1862
French, David : friend of Horace
Fry, Charles W. : ran for post master 4-1861
Fry, Jacob : Horace rode home with him and lent him an umbrella 9-1860. Horace borrowed his horse 11-1860. : Uncle Jake : worked in the shop with Horace, fined 50 cents 8-1861. Horace bough beef from him 12-1862
Fry, Robert : came for Horace's door yard grass 7-1862
Gibbs, Wellington : attended church in Washington DC with Horace 5-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Gibbs, Mrs. : visiting Abel and Hattie Wheeler for tea 12-1861
Gibson, Mr. : old shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop. Came for a visit (2-1860)
Giddings, Josua : gave a lecture on John Q. Adams and was heckled by the rowdies of the Democratic party 2-1861
Gilbert, Mr. & Mrs. - from Derby CT. parents of Mrs. Pegg, the wife of Brother Pegg
Gilbert, Mr. : Disciples preacher 2-1862
Gilbert, Mr. : carpenter. Lost a 5 yr. old boy to scarlet fever 5-1862
Goodenough, Brother E. : New York. Provider of Sunday school materials
Gould, Andrew : works for John Rowan and helps build stone wall for Horace 4-1862
Grannis, John - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Gregory, Alfred : holds a $400 note from Horace on Horace's house. Horace is paying interest on the note . Called and asked for some money which Horace couldn : t give him 9-1861. Horace received $400 from the Board of Relief to give him 1-1862. Temporarily gave note to Jarris Hull as security 4-1862.
Horace got the Board of Reilef to move $100 on his house (the amount of the note with Alfred Gregory) to Alfred Gregory. 1-1863
Gregory, Ephriam : Horace gave him some currant bushes 4-1860. Horace paid the assessment for the new street to him. He owns the house next door, north of Horace 11-1861
Gregory, Hannah : visited Gussie with Elizabeth Clark (Mrs. Brothwell) 4-1862
Griffin, L. B - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Griffing, Martyn H. : sold coal to Horace (1860). Horace orders coal to be delivered to his father in payment for putting in the drains 11-1861
Griswold, Anne : Elyria, Ohio, wife of Edwin Griswold. Her father died in Hartford 8-1861
Griswold, Arthur : cousin of Gussie. Member of the 8th Ohio Regiment, killed at Winchester VA 3-1862.
Griswold, Dwight : brother of Father Griswold, (Edwin E. )
Griswold, Edwin : son of : Father Griswold : and husband of Anne
Griswold, Edwin E. : : Father Griswold : , minister, preached in Danbury and Ridgefield (1860). Elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860. Appointed presiding Elder of the New Haven District at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Sold his place to Mr. Valentine 12-25-1861. Moved out of his house and into Horace's upper rooms. Stored some of this things in his new barn and at Horace's 4-1862. Attends Conference in Waterbury. He is only home one Sunday a year because of church duties 4-1862. Visits Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio 6-1862.
Griswold, Edwin Luther : b. 2-11-1856. Nephew of Gussie and Horace.
Griswold, Fanny : . daughter of Father Griswold (Edwin) and sister of Gussie Purdy. Visited Elyria OH in June and July 1860. Visited Madison WI in July 1860. Returned from Camp Meeting 8-1862.
Griswold, Grandfather and Grandmother : grandparents of Gussie Purdy buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield.
Griswold, Kate : Wife of Dwight Griswold. Committed suicide 3-1861
Griswold, Mary (Webster), : Mother : : wife of Edwin E. Griswold, mother of Gussie, Fannie, Edwin and Mary Victoria. Born 12-16-1795
Griswold, Mary Victoria : died young and was buried in the graveyard in Bloomfield. Sister of Gussie Purdy. Later, grave moved to the Wooster Cemetary in Danbury.
Griswold, Rev. - Hartford. Local preacher who preached in Horace's church
Griswold, Willie : Fanny Griswold sends socks to his mother for him 12-1862.
Grant, Elder : a 'second Adventist : , preached at the Concert Hall 3-25-1860
Gray, Abel : makes and supplied butter. 7-1862
Hagan, James : works in the shop with Horace. Caused a disturbance 8-27-1860
Haka, Henry : hired hand to Uncle Lorenzo in Bloomfield
Hall, George : Sodom. cousin of Horace and Gussie. Visited and then stayed with Aunt Louisa
Hall, Roxana : Sodom. Cousin of Horace and Gussie Purdy. Came to visit Aunt Louisa because Anna is sick 8-1862
Hallock, Mary : visited with Gussie and Horace while they were in Canton Ct 8-1860
Hamilton, Mr. : Texas. Speaking at Concert Hall on the political issues and to aid in Gov. Buckingham's election 3-1863.
Hancock, Esq. : Gussie and Horace visited with him while in Canton 8-1860
Hancock, Mary : daughter of Esq. Hancock
Hanford, Mr. David : Horace borrowed blacking from him, 7-1860. He brought blacking for Horace from New York, 9-1860. of a shoe store. Horace pays for rubbers he bought from him before he left for the war 4-1862
Hare, Bro. : assisted Bro. Crawford with the service 8-1862. Brother Crawford's son-in-law 8-1862.
Harris, Francis - died of the small pox 1-19-1861 and was buried in the night to avoid exposure. He had been smuggled home on the cars from NY to die at home
Harris, Mr. : Horace orders apples from him 10-1862. Horace buys coat, vest and pants from him 1-1863.
Harrison, William : offered $50 to save some belongings in the Widow Phillips residence fire on Deer Hill 4-19-1860
Harvey : was hired to paint rooms Horace is renting 11-1862.
Harvey, Constable : called on to deal with the rowdy firemen, 4-19-1860
Harvey, Henry : mistakenly took corrosive instead of sugar in brandy 7-1860. Died 7-30-1860
Hat Finishers Assoc. : met 6-29-1860 to vote on whether to join the National Association. Held elections 1-1861
Hatfield, Robert M. - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Hatfield, Marquis : joined Horace and others on outing in Stamford, 4-1860
Hayan, James : shopmate at the Pahquioque Finishing shop
Haynes, Chauncey : died 1-16-1861
Heath, Alfred : gave money he owed George Purdy to Horace by way of Mr. Swift. 12-1862.
Heinman, Henry : baptized 7-1862.
HIckock, D. R. : sells patent folding clothes dryers and is the patentee. Horace inquires about getting a sales territory 12-1860.
Hill, George : assists Horace at the Church library
Hill, Mr. : Baptist preacher from New Jersey preached at Horace's church. Son-in-law of George Andrews
Hillman, Capt. : of the Windsor Locks (Conn.) Company, led part of Horace's company back to Washington, to the war office. 7-1861
Hitchcock, Henry : servant of Capt. Betts of the 5th Regiment. Home on furlough 1-1862.
Hodge, John - died in his chair suddenly, buried 12-27-1860
Hodinott, Alfred : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner at battle of Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862
Holmes, George & Co. : Norwalk. Store burned in large fire 2-1862.
Holmes, John - reported wounded and a prisoner 6-1862
Holmes, Mr. : moved into new store (2-1860)
Holmes, Stephen : Sewing Society meeting held at his house 3-1862. His boy, Charley died 7-1-1862 of inflammation of the bowels. He was a member of the Sunday School.
Holmes, Susan : attended singing party 4-29-1860. Married Dwight M. Baldwin 10-30-1860. Horace states that he is an habitual drinker.
Hooton, Thomas : member of Horace's regiment. Visited Philander Ferry in New Haven with Horace on the way back from Washington 7-1861. Elected 2nd lieutenant of Capt. Skinner's company 8-1861
Horn, Mr. : Redding minister, preached in Horace's church 10-1861
Horton, Miss : Sister of Mrs. White. Took dinner with the Griswolds on Thanksgiving 11-1861. Tenant of the Griswolds.
Horton, Thomas : 1st Lieut., Capt. Skinners Company, 7th Regiment. Killed in the battle near James Island SC. 6-1862
Howe, Louise : old schoolmate of Gussie's and Gussie wrote to her 12-1862. Married Mr. Wright 2-1863.
Hoxie, Mr. : a Republican, spoke on the political questions at Concert Hall, 3-23-1860
Hoyt & Scribners : insurance agency
Hoyt, Charles H. , Mrs. : Mother Griswold wrote to her
Hoyt, Clark : child of his died and was buried 5-19-1860. Takes a letter for George Purdy to Benjamin Cable 10-1861
Hoyt, Curtis - received a gold dollar for bringing in the fourth most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Hoyt, Eli T. : mother died 1-17-1860
Hoyt, Frank T. : brought Horace a bushel of potatoes (2-1860)
Hoyt, Harriet : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Miss J. : visited the Griswolds and stayed for tea 10-1862
Hoyt, Henry : collected evergreens with Horace and Peter Starr for the church. They used George Starr's team. 12-1860.
Hoyt, Lewis : died in a fit on 8-2-1860
Hoyt, Mary Jane : sold Gussie Purdy a dress and hat 4-1860. Horace paid here for millinery for Gussie and the baby 11-1862.
Hoyt, Mr. : preaching at the Baptist Church while Mr. Stone is in Europe. One of the speakers when the Governor visited Danbury 7-1892
Hoyt, Noah : store owner. Horace paid the bill he owed him 5-1860. Horace borrowed his horse and wagon. Horace bought a string of suckers from him 12-1860. Sewing circle at his house, 3-1861. Horace went with him to meeting in New Fairfield 9-1861. He brought Horace a bushel of apples 10-1861, some crab apples 9-1862. Horace bought kerosene oil from him 11-1862. Delivered Horace's pork 12-1862
Hoyt, Oliver : Stamford. Elders of the Church and the Bishop stayed with him during Conference 4-1860. The sound is in full view from his residence.
Hoyt, Olivia : Stamford. Daughter of Oliver Hoyt
Hoyt, Russel : Horace buys pork from him 12-1862.
Hoyt, William C. : former Danbury preacher. Appointed Presiding Elder in the Bridgeport District at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Visits Danbury and is a guest preacher 1-1862, 4-1862, 10-1862. Is presiding Elder, 7-1862.
Hoyt, Zerah : shopped at where Horace works 3-1860. Paid a garnish, 4-1861.
Hox, John : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Hubbard, Dr. : doctor with the 17th Regiment, Horace writes to him about George. 3-1863.
Hull, A. B. : Gussie attended auction (2-1860). Horace ordered butter from him.
Hull, Charles : shop proprietor. Horace bought a hoe 5-1862. Horace orders work by a tinner for the lining around his chimney 6-1862.
Hull, Edward : he and his men spread dirt in the road over the stones Father Griswold placed there. 6-1862.
Hull, George : shop proprietor. Tried to sell Horace a stove 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863
Hull, Graham : Horace purchased a pot of butter from him 12-1860.
Hull, Jarris : held note on Horace's house as security of Alfred Gregory 4-1862
Hull, Seeley : his wife was found dead from drunkenness 10-7-1860
Humingston, Edwin : came by train from the West . Went to work in the shop with Horace 10-1862
Humingston, Tip : Horace looked at a saw he was selling. He is selling out to go out west 3-1862.
Humphrey, Eliza : California. Cousin of Gussie Purdy. Gussie corresponds with her. Gussie wries a letter, sends a News Times 2-1863.
Humphrey, Alfred : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Humphrey, Lauren : California. Horace writes to him(?) 9-1861
Humphrey, Leydia : cousin of Gussie's who lives in Canton Centre
Hunt, Mr. : had contract to dig ditches for new water pipes, gave up the contract to the pipelayer
Huntington, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace bought a silver pencil and gold pen from him
Huntington, E. S. : buried 4-10-1862.
Hurd, Mr. - shop called on him because he took piece work home with Mr. Crofut's permission and was calling himself a journeyman. He was shopped at Tweedy's also. He agreed to cry off from Tweedy's and go on turn 3-1862. The case will probably be brought before the trade. Meeting continued with the Making department in the Boiler room to discuss money. Mr. Crofut said he couldn : t do any more and might be able to settle up on April 1 3-1862. Visited Horace, and toured the new Griswold house 6-1862. Horace got strawberry plants from him 7-1862. Rents rooms to Mr. and Mrs. Swift 11-1862
Hurlburt, William : had a paralytic stroke and died 1-22-1862
Hyatt, Alfred : lives on Wooster St. and almost caught the burg.lars 7-1860
Inskip, J. : preached at Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Chaplain of the 14th New York Regiment 5-1861
Irish, the - first St. Patrick's day demonstration by them in Danbury 3-17-1863.
Irish Mary : did some washing for Horace and Gussie 8-1861
Ives, George : barn burned 8-25-1860
Ives, Joseph : Horace and Gussie buy bedstead and washstand at his store 9-1862. His wife is buried 12-1862.
Ives, Juliette - received a smaller silver cup for bringing in the third most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Ives, Mrs. : came with Mother Purdy and helped nurse Gussie 9-1861.
Jackson, Old Mrs. : hired to nurse when Gussie has the baby 8-1861. Not very good and Horace dismissed her 9-1861. Died in Stamford and was brought back to Danbury for burial 12-1862.
Jackson's Cadets : turned out for the return of Capt, Moore : company 8-1861
Jane : Mother Griswold's girl
Jenkins, Capt. : 23rd Regiment. His company came to Danbury and officers received swords and sashes 10-1862.
Jennings, Isaac : member of Horace's company, taken prisoner during battle at Bull Run 7-1861. Returned home on the train 6-4-1862.
Johnson, Albert : shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (2-1860) in place of Joseph Tammany.
Jones, Mason : gave a lecture on Garibaldi 1-1863.
Jones, Miss : visiting the Purdys up home from Brooklyn. 7-1860
Jost, Mr. : German preacher, visited the Sabbath School 4-1861 Judd, A : of Bethel, addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Judd, William : of Bethel. Spoke at Wide Awakes meeting 10-1860
Judson, William : member of a Pennsyvania regiment in McClellan's army. Visited Horace's shop and Horace tried to take up a collection for him 7-1862.
Keeler, George : on guard duty with Horace 6-1861
Keeler, Lieut. : 5th Connecticut Volunteers. Visited Horace's shop and spoke at Concert Hall to get volunteers 8-1862.
Keeler, Lyman : Horace got a bushel of apples from him 10-1861
Keeler, Sarah : one of the Sunday School teachers, married Harris Eames 11-2-1861
Kellogg, Capt. : 2nd regiment, taken prisoner by the rebels while officer of the day 6-1861
Kellogg, Norman - in the same company with George Purdy, some items sent to him 9-1862
Kennedy, Dr. : preacher at the 1st Methodist church in New Haven 4-1861
Keys, Brigadier Col. : regular army, newly appointed to Horace's regiment, 7-1861
Kinney, Thomas : drowned in Taunton Pond, Newtown 5-30-1860
Knapp, Edgar : at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Knapp, Mr. & Mrs. Michael. : neighbors of Horace Purdy
Knowles, David : called on Horace at the shop and went home with him 6-1860. Called to see Horace's border, Mr. Smith 12-1860. Horace finished a hat for him 12-1860.
Knox, Andrew : elected 1st Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Treasurer of the Wooster Light Guards 12-1860. Painter. Horace borrowed money from him for his trip to Hartford County 8-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861. Lieutenant in the 1st Conn. Artillary and came home on furlough 7-1862.
Krazinski, Morris - private in Horace's company in the 1st regiment for the 3 months. Now 2nd lieutenant in the 11th regiment, promoted from Sargent, after the battle at Antietam Creek 10-1862
Kyle, Thomas : shopmate of Horace Purdy (3-1860)
Lamb, Charles : elected president of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1861
Landan, Seymour - elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Lanigan, David : 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace 8-1860. Brought a barrel of cider to the shop and everyone paid him.. Brought another barrel 10-1861,
Lawton, Henry : comes to look at the rooms for rent in Horace's house. Horace refuses to rent to him 8-1861
Ledger, Harry - 'shopped : , worked in the shop with Horace. 8-1860. Horace sold 20 heads of cabbage to him 11-1861. Subscripton started at the shop to help him go to England for his health 5-1862.
Levine, Oscar : elected vice-president of the Hat Finishers : Association 1-1862
Lewis, George : in George Purdy's company, items sent to him 9-1862
Lilly. Patrick - of the 1str Conn. Heavy Artillary. Died in hospital. Horace and other volunteers under Capt. Wildman and Jackson's Cadet Muskets turned out for the funeral and the burial in the Catholic burying ground 3-1863.
Lincoln, Abraham : elected president, assassination attempt in Maryland on the way to Washington 1861
Loebdell, Miss : visited the Griswolds for tea 10-1862
Loomis, George - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Off on 9-11-1860 to go to wool hatting at Sturdevant's. Dismissed from the army because of wounds, came back to Danbury 12-1862.
Loomis, Reuben H. : Birmingham. Exchanged pulpits with Brother Pegg, 8-26-1860
Loomis, Col. S. : 5th Connecticut Infantry, swore Horace in on the green in New Haven in front of the state house, 4-1861
Lounsbury's : shoe store where Gussie buys shoes 3-1862 . Horace has his mother knit some mittens for George 11-1862.
Lounsbury, Bro. : Brother in Horace's church 12-1862
Lounsbury, Phineas : his lot adjoins Father Griswold's property. He came out onto his property and Horace showed him Father Griswold's new house 5-1862. At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport In the same mess with George Purdy 8-1862, some items sent to him 9-1862
Lounsbury, William : gave boxes for items to be sent to the soldiers 9-1862.
Lovejoy, Brother : New York. Former preacher in Horace's church 11-1860
Lovejoy, Mary C. : Brother Lovejoy's daughter
Lovejoy, J. A. : made life member of the Parent Missionary Society
Lovejoy, Mr. : brought Horace a pot of butter 10-1861
Lovelace, George : Constable, served notices of the draft 9-1962.
Loveland children : Horace fills out certificates of admission to the Sunday school for them 3-1863
Lynes, Mr. : Horace bought 2 evergreen trees from him 5-1862
Madden, Thomas - apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860)
Mallett, Dr. : Horace took a ride around New Haven with him 8-1861
Mallet, Mr. : Redding. Offered to lend Horace $1100 to consolidate 2 notes and a mortgage on Horace's property, to be paid annually instead of semiannually. Horace gave him his mortgage deed and insurance policy to secure the loan 3-1863.
Mallory, Eli H. : ran for post master 4-1861
Mallory, Kate : New Haven. Formerly of Danbury and friend of Horace and Gussie.
Mallory, John : owns a baker's peddling wagon and gives Horace a ride as far as Mr. Ferry's store 7-1861
Manley, Daniel : gave Horace a new variety of potatoes, 5-1862, some turnip plants 7-1862. Was not able to get a military exemption 8-1862. Bought some cider from Horace 12-1862.
Mason, Charles : clerk for Noah Hoyt. Delivered the bottles of ale that Horace had ordered from Randall's. 6-1862.
Maybie, Horace : uncle of Horace, visiting and staying with Horace's parents 1-1863
Maynard, Brother James L. : elected Sec.-Treas. of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Resigned 1-21-1861 because he was leaving town 1-22-1861. Wrote to Horace from East Haddam (North Lyme) 2-1861.
Maynard, Mrs. : funeral held 9-29-1860
McDonald & Ford : dry goods store, had a fire 2-1861.
McDonald, Bro. : led the evening meeting 1-1863.
McDonald, Mr. : owner of horse and sleigh (1860). McDonald's Blacksmith Shop . Horace paid him money owed for milk 12-1861. Horace paid Mrs. McDonald 3-1862. George borrows his horse and carriage to go to Bethel 8-1862. Horace shot with pistols at a target in his orchard 11-1862.
McDowel, John : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
McNeil, Mr. : painting Father Griswolds house, took tea at Horace's since his wife was there dressmaking 10-1862.
McNeil, Mrs. : called to see Gussie after the baby was born. 1860. Gussie got a dress cut by her 10-1862
Mead, Henry : engaged to friend of Gussie Purdy, Elizabeth Bedel
Mead, Elizabeth Bedel : Hempstead, L.I. Wife of Henry. Writes to Gussie 9-1861. Gussie receives a letter from her 9-1862, 11-1862. She visits from Brooklyn 3-1863. Lives near Classon and Green aves. In New York city 3-1863.
Meriden Britanic Co. : Horace bought spoons in Danbury from a salesman of the company 11-1860.
Miley, Anna : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Sally : attended singing party 4-29-1860
Miley, Brother and Sister. Brother preaches (1860). Last day as pastor in Danbury 4-8-1860. Appointed to Forsyth St., NYC at the Conference in Stamford 4-1860. Some of Capt. Moore's company attended his church in Bridgeport and Mr. Thompson preached. 8-1862.
Mills, Caroline - : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. Came to visit Gussie and Horace with Harriet Purdy 10-1861. Came to meet Charles Mills and went home with him 3-1863
Mills, Charles : cousin of Horace. With the First Minnesota Regiment at Harpers Ferry 3-1862. Near Yorktown in the army under McClellan 5-1862. Sick in the hospital at Frederick MD, becomes steward of the Jail St. hospital in Frederick MD 10-1862. Home from the war 3-1863.
Mills, David : Cousin of Horace , visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went up home with George Purdy 12-1860. In the 5th Connecticut regiment (3 year troops) , is in Capt. A. Betts company, general Banks Division and is the Adjutant's Orderly 1-1862. Prisoner in Richmond and recently released 10-1862. With his regiment at the Jail St. Hospital in Frederick MD, provost guard duty 11-1862.
Mills, Aunt Harriet : Bethel. Came up on the train for a visit 6-1862.
Mills, Harriet : Bethel. Cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills, visited Horace and Gussie in the evening then went to her boarding place 12-1860. Visited with her mother, Aunt Harriet Mills 6-1862. Visited Horace and Gussie with Mrs. Cyrus White 2-1863
Mills, Hart : broke his arm 10-1861
Mills, Jesse : uncle of Horace who lives in Ridgefield
Mills, Lauren : young relative in Canton/Collinsville
Mills, Marie : Bethel, cousin of Horace, daughter of Aunt Harriet Mills. 6-1862
Mills, Mary Purdy : aunt of Horace who lives in Ridgefield. Asked to come up and to help with some nursing by Mr. Crofut. Mr. Crofut paid for the horse for the journey
Mills, Nancy : married Augustus Purdy. Mother of Horace, George , Isabel, John (deceased : Kenosha cemetary), Abigail (deceased) , William (deceased)**
Mills, Ruanna : aunt to Horace, in Ridgefield
Moegling, Louis : dyer in Danbury
Moegling, Maj. William : home on leave, wounded in the leg while with the 11th Regiment of McClellan's army, chasing the rebels on the upper Potomac. 9-1862. Promoted to Lieut. Col. Because his Colonel died in the battle 10-1862.
Monahan, Father : the Catholic priest in Danbury, lectured at Concert Hall on St. Patrick's day 3-1863.
Moore, Capt. : of the 2nd Company Volunteers, returned to Danbury 8-1861. Plastered Horace's new chimney in the sink room 6-1862. Was forming a new company with the 17th Regiment, and many men enlisted after the Governor's speech 7-1862. Sword and sash presented to him 8-1862.
Moorehouse, Aaron : starting an association with George Purdy and others for young men. Horace is proposed for membership 4-1862. Took over assisting in the library duties at the Sunday School 8-1862. Borrowed Sunday School minutes from Horace to copy the bylaws 12-1862. Paid $1 to Horace for the use of George's melodeon. 12-1862.
Mootry, Mr. : Horace pays him his hydrant tax at the post office 1-1862
Morgan, George : walked with Horace up to see John Pollit 10-1861
Morris, Granville : brought at letter from George to Horace 8-1862.
Morris, Deputy Sherriff : called on to deal with rowdy firemen 4-19-1860
Morris, Stephen : buried 12-27-1860
Morse, Ira : Horace bought cloth from him for George. George was measured and the cloth cut so Mother Purdy could sew the pants 3-1862.
Morse, Mr. : Horace brought his list of taxable property to him 10-1861
Nash, Albert : Bridgeport. Preached in Horace's church 11-1861.
New Milford company, 11th Regiment : Horace is offered a lieutenancy if he brings in 20 volunteers. He turns it down to keep his promise to Gussie 11-1861
Newman, Edith : Horace left pictures of George with her, per George's instructions 9-1862. George sends money in a letter to her for Horace to deposit 12-1862.
Nichols, David P. : nominated for the Legislature 3-29-1860
Nichols, James W. : son in law's funeral at his home 10-28-1860. He is Presbyterian
Nickerson, Nelson : Horace performed an operation on a kitten for him 7-1860. Horace lent him money because Mr. Crofut was late with the wages 10-1860. Came home with Horace and went ice skating with him 12-1860. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Norris : the butcher. Bought pork 12-1861
Norris, William H. : elected delegate in Stamford CT to the General Conference 4-13-1860
Northrop : Crofut, Cyrus W. - of the Jeffersonian 10-1860
Northrop, Cyrus W. : Norwalk, spoke to the Republicans at Concert Hall 3-30-1861
Northrop, Seth : 'shopped : , working with Horace 8-1860
Nostrand, Robert : had
Olmstead, Mr. : smoked Horace's hams and shoulder 2-1862, 1-1863.
Olmstead, W. F. : Horace got the Fair premium for Fannie's picture from him
Osborne, David : of Bethel, preached in Horace's church (1860)
Osborne, Harriet (Hattie) : married Edward Stevens 1-1-1862
Osborne : editor of the Danbury Times, prints extracts from Horace's letters home 6-1861
Otis, William : At Camp Aiken in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862. Some items sent to him 9-1862.
Pahquioque Hat Finishing Shop : shop where Horace works. Men agreed to stop taking orders until Mr. Crofut paid them as other journeymen are paid, regualrlarly, on time and in cash.
Palmer, Abigail - Stamford CT, Aunt of Horace Purdy. Horace and family visited her 9-1862
Palmer, Phebe J. : Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy, daughter of Abigail. She visited Danbury . 1860. Visited George at camp in Bridgeport 9-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : Eddie : - Stamford CT, cousin of Horace Purdy. Visited Danbury and Ridgefield. 1860, 8-1862.
Palmer, Edmund : New York, Horace bought blacking from him 8-1860 and 9-1860
Parson, Abel : building Horace's sink room chimney with his apprentice, . 6-1862
Parsons, Charles C. : cousin, a lieutenant in the regular army, expected on the train 2-1863.
Pearce , David : Horace had a political discussion and argument with him in the newspaper office at Bennett's store 1-1861
Peas, Rowena - and her fianc : /husband, also named Peas (a cousin) called on the Griswolds and Gussie
Pease, H. F. : Bethel. Preached at Horace's church 12-1860. 2-1862, 10-1862.
Peck, Mr. - 2nd Congregational minister. Preached at Horace's church 11-1860
Pegg, John, Jr. : appointed to Danbury church at the Conference in Stamford CT 4-1860. Previously in Hartford. Horace stays overnight at his house in New York city on Forsyth St. 3-1863.
Perrin, Mr. : spoke to the Democrats at Concert Hall previous to the Monday election, 3-29-1861
Phillips, Harriet : visited the Griswolds 1-1861
Phillips, Widow : residence on Deer Hill burned 4-19-1860. Went to stay with Charles Benedict, her neighbor on the north.
Pine, Alex : came to get dirty clothes for his wife to wash. 11-1862.
Pine, Jane : helped Gussie and Horace clean house 9-1862.
Pine, Julia : helped Gussie clean house 6-1860
Pine, Violet : little colored girl across the way from Horace and Gussie. Mr. Allen's son injures his foot while cutting wood with her 3-1863.
Pine, William : Horace's colored neighbor. His baby is baptized at Horace's church, 9-9-1860.
Platt, Frank : member of Horace's military unit. Helped Horace roll a handcar back to camp to warn about men setting fire to the railroad tracks 6-1861
Pollit, John : has home on Town Hill. Horace and George Morgan visit him to see his fruits and vegetables 10-1861. Horace sold him and apple tree 4-1862. Argues with Horace over a debt 5-1862
Porter, Wilson - a rum seller in Danbury died 2-1863
Post, Cornelia : Essex CT, friend of Gussie Purdy 1860, 2-1863
Powell, Mrs. Adelia : Brooklyn NY, came with Fanny Griswold from New York for a visit. Sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Mead 3-1863.
Powell, Gideon : Brooklyn, Fulton Ave. Horace stayed overnight with him and his wife 3-1863.
Prince : the cat (1860, 6-1862) Horace killed him while weeding 6-1862.
Pulling, Smith : 'shopped : , worked with Horace 8-1860. New daughter 2-1862.
Purdy, Anna : (cousin?) : visited in the evening 3-1862. Very sick 7-1862
Purdy, Augusta (Griswold) : wife of Horace Purdy. Married December 3, 1858. Son, Edwin, born 8-29-1861. She weighed 106 pounds 9-11-1862
Purdy, Augustus : b. 3-10-1811 in Somers NY. father of Horace Purdy. worked on Father Griswold's garden and on Horace's 5-1862
Purdy, Edwin Augustus : son of Horace and Gussie born 8-29-1861. Baptized 3-12-1862. Had diphtheria 1-1863. Has trouble walking 3-1863.
Purdy, George : birthday 8-13. brother of Horace Purdy. Librarian of the Sunday School : 1862. Procured a situation at Sturdevant's Factory 7-1862. Joined Capt. Moore's company, 17th Regiment 8-1862. Went to Camp Aiken, Bridgeport to train 8-1862. Regiment stopped at Fort Marshall at Baltimore 9-1862. Sick in hospital in Baltimore 9-1862. Near Hopeville Gap, near Thoroughfare Gap on the Manassas Railroad 11-1862. Sick with fever, in the hospital at Brooks Station on the Aquia and Falmouth Railroad 3-1863.
Purdy, Harriet : Horace offers to have her stay with them while she is out of work. She declines because she has found some sewing work 1-1861. Horace talks to her about her behavior and she is upset 9-1861. She is staying at Mr. Bogle's boarding house on Clermont Ave. near DeKalb in Brooklyn where Horace visits her 3-1863.
Purdy, Hart : cousin of Horace. Helped with the sink room chimney and was paid by Horace 6-1862.
Purdy, Horace : b. November 11, 1834. Married Augusta (Gussie) Griswold December 3, 1858 Treasurer of the Juvenile Missionary Society (1860), works at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop.. Made life member of the Parent Missionary Society 4-1860. Elected Librarian of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Appointed Sec./Treas. of the Sunday School 1-1861 on Mr. Maynard's resignation, elected 4-1862 . Drafted Jan. 27, 1862. Exempted from the draft for time served under the old law 2-1862. He weighed 111 lbs. 9-11-1862. Sold some silve specie to Mr. Robinson, the jeweler to cover the revenue stamps on his new note on the mortgage which he took with Mr. Mallett 3-1863
Purdy, Isabella : Sister of Horace and George Purdy. Writes her first letter : it's to Cousin Phebe Palmer 4-1862
Purdy, John : brother of Horace Purdy . Born 5-11-1837. Died in 1857 and buried in cemetery on present day Kenosia Ave.
Purdy, Mary : Cousin of Horace. Came over in the evening to watch the baby for Horace and Gussie 11-1861. Walked up the the cemetery with Gussie 5-1862.Visited Horace with George Hall 7-1862.
Purdy, Nancy Mills : mother of Horace, George, Isabel, John (deceased), Abigail (deceasd), William (deceased) **. Sick 1-1862, with her spinal difficulty
Ramsey, George : Minnesota. Corresponded with Maj. Gen. H. S. Sanford, US Minister at Brussels 11-1862,
Randall's : Horace purchased a bottle of ale to try 5-1862.
Raymond, Avery : Horace bought a shad from him 5-1862. Lobster from him 7-1862.
Raymond, Mons. Augustave : balloonist at the Fair Grounds 9-1860
Raymond, John W. : Elected 3rd Sargent of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860
Raymond, Samuel : of the Baptist Church. Spoke to the Sunday school classes
Reed, Charles H. : visited the Baxter's 7-1860. Horace bought coal from him 2-1862
Reed, G. H. & Co. : shop where Horace has an account.
Renoude, Mr. & Mrs. : Stamford. Guests of the Palmers during Conference 4-1860
Richards, Mrs. : called on Gussie and Horace 5-2-1860 , 8-1861. Injured by a runway horse 7-1862.
Richards, Mr. : Horace and Gussie visited 10-1861
Rider, Dr. - Horace got bushels of apples from him
Rider, George : has a team and Horace engages him to do some work for Father Griswold 11-1860.
Rittons : photographer where Harriet Wheeler and Gussie got the babies pictures taken 4-1862. George gets his picture taken before going to Bridgeport to Capt. Moore's company 8-1862
Robinson's Jewelry Store : Horace gets his clock cleaned and repaired there 5-1862. Horace left this silver pencil and pen holder there 6-1862. Horace had his watch cleaned 11-1862
Robinson, Rev. Mr. : pastor or 2nd Congregational Church, preached in the Baptist church on Thanksgiving and Gussie attended 11-28-1861. Read Washington's farewell address on the holiday 2-1862.
Rockwell, Mrs. Eli : Ridgebury CT. A widow in 1860. Horace Purdy lived with her when a boy. Visiting near Horace's house 5-7-1860 . Eli Rockwell (1805-1857). Both buried in Ridgebury Cemetery. Injured by a runaway horse in Danbury 7-1862
Rockwell, Mary : received a watch for bringing in the largest number of scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862
Roff, John : cried off from work at the shop : work was too hard 8-20-1860. Cook for Capt. Skinner, arrived in Danbury from Port Royal 12-1861
Roff, Mr : his little girl came with Bell to watch the baby for Gussie11-1861
Rogers, Brother Charles : New York : came to visit the Griswolds 3-1860.
Rogers, Dwight : Horace and he exchanged revolvers on trial. His is smaller 11-1861
Rooney, John : youngest apprentice at the shop where Horace works 1860. Went to the bank for Horace to draw a check 2-1861. Almost enlisted in Capt. Moore's company 7-1862.
Rowan, Mr. : store proprietor. Horace and Gussie visit his store to see the Christmas toys 12-1860. Horace buys ale 4-1862
Rowan, John : sewing society meeting at his house 4-1861. Has been blind for years but went to New York to have his eyes operated on and his sight has improved. Horace and Gussie call on him 5-1862.
Rowan, Peter : builds stone wall for Horace with his man, Andrew Gould 4-1862
Ryan, Dr. : Horace attended the Methodist church in Washington where he preached 5-1861
Ryder, Joseph : went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862
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St. John, Dr. : Mother Griswold had a tooth extracted by him 12-1860. Gussie had one extracted 10-1862
St. John, Mr. : was drunk when he tried to give his speech during the Governor's visit 7-1862
Sanford, Charles : sold Horace a hat 6-1860
Sanford, Cynthia : daughter of Joel Sanford, married Jesse D. Stevens 2-1-1860
Sanford, Elias : Horace buys a pair of shoes in his shop 4-1862
Sanford, E. A. : at Starr's Arms Factory, Yonkers NY. Horace writes to him to get a position for George. 8-1862.
Sanford, Maj. Gen. H. S. : US minister resident at the court in Brussels. 11-1862
Sanford, Mrs. Theodore : sister of Robert A. Dikeman, soldier who died in Memphis TN.
Sanford, Rev. Mr. : a minister from Five Points in NY. Spoke about the mission there and a collection was taken up at church 7-20-1860. He also addressed several assembled Sunday Schools at the 1st Congregational Church
Sayers, Mr. : the cart man.
Sayers, Robert : brother of the cart man Sayers. Treasurer of the Danbury Cornet Band 1860. Mother Purdy attended the funeral of his child 7-1862.
Scofield,William J. : elected vice-president of the Sunday School Teachers 4-9-1860. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 1-1861. Horace got a cherry tree scion to graft from him 4-1861. Gussie and Hattie (Wheeler) visit with their babies 11-1861
Scribner, David : shopped at Pahquioque Hat Finishing shop 2-1862
Seeley, Aaron : his wife died 3-21-1862.
Seeley, Augustus : married Miss Hoyt 6-7-1860
Serene, Oscar : house on West St. burglarized 6-22-1860
Seymour, Thomas H. : running for Governor of CT 3-21-1860
Seymour, Old Mother : died 6-20-1862.
Shaw, Jacob : preacher from Redding preached at Horace's church.
Shepard, Frank : addressed the Republicans at Concert Hall 9-23-1860
Sherwood, Mrs. I. A. : widow in 1860. Attempted burglary of her home on Deer Hill 6-24-1860
Shuck, Louis : made and drank coffee with Horace at Fairfax VA 7-1861
Sidney, Mary : visited with her while in Canton CT 8-1860
Simpson, Bishop : preached at Conference in Stamford 4-1860
Skinner, Capt : meeting held to recruit for his company 8-1861
Skinner, B. F. : foiled a robbery by burglars and stabbed one of them 7-1860
Skinner, Frank : went on a scouting mission with Horace 7-1861
Skinner, Mr. : travels around introducing good literature and visited the Sabbath School. Studying for the ministry, preached in Horace's church. Is selling subscriptions to the Atlantic Monthly 12-1860.
Small, Charles : Horace buys a used baby carriage from him 11-1861. Went ice fishing at Kanosha with Horace 1-1862. Shopmate of Horace 7-1862. Enlisted in Capt. Moore's Company 8-1862. They received word that he had died 10-1862. Body came by train and funeral was 10-6-1862.
Smith's News Office - Horace paid for copies of the Theological Compendium 6-1862. Taken over by Mr. Swift 7-1862.
Smith, Henry I. : ran for post master 4-1861. Horace gave him an order for catechisms 6-1862
Smith, Isaac : had Father, Mother and Fanny Griswold to dinner 1-1860. Called on Father Griswold with Mr. Filly from Bloomfield 5-1862
Smith, Joseph : Ridgefield minister, guest preacher at the Danbury Church 6-1860
Smith, Mr. R. : prospective lodger in Horace Purdy's house 1860. Rented rooms from Horace until 1-1-1861
Smith, Richard : his father is buried from Horace's church 11-24-1861.
Smith, Walter Perry : his funeral held at home of his father-in-la.w 10-28-1860
Sniffins, Saul : at Hatters meeting, he was denied a card 7-1862.
Soule's Pills : the agent came by for payment for the pills he had left with Horace 2 years ago, and Horace returned the pills 6-1862.
Southmayd, George M. : Captain of the Wooster Guards. Used his hearse for R. Ae Dikeman's funeral procession to the cemetery. Resigned as Captain 3-2-1860. His shop burned 6-25-1860. Elected Captain of the 5th company, 11th regiment 9-1861. Stationed in Hartford 11-1861. Home on furlough 6-1862.
Spidell, Lt. Col : of Horace's regiment 7-1861
Sproat, Thomas : an Irishman, had a puppy for Mother Griswold 12-1860
Staples, Mr. & Mrs. : buried 4-19-1862
Starr & Barnum : shop where Father Griswold got manure and muck 11-1860. Where Horace got shavings 1-1861.
Starr & Smith : Horace ordered catachisms for the Sunday School through them 5-1862
Starr, 1st Lieut. : 23rd. Regiment, in Capt. Jenkins company, received sword and sash 10-1862.
Starr, Frederick : accepted as a recruit in Horace's military unit 1-1861. Asked by Horace to take command of the Wooster Guards and he agreed with certain conditions 3-1861
Starr, George : Brother in the Church. Elected Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Horace built a cabinet for curiosities for his brother George at George Starr's shop 12-1860. Horace used George Starr's horses to collect ever greens for the church 12-1860. Sewing society meets at his house, 1861. Horace and Father Griswold obtained shavings from his shop 9-1861. Horace made a 'skit box : for George for Father Purdy 1-1862. Horace gave him a picture of George Purdy 9-1862. Horace went skating on his pond 1-1863.
Starr, Peter - Elected Assist. Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Choirmaster in 1860. collected evergreens with Horace and George Purdy for the church. They used George Starrs team. 12-1860. Offers a prize for the second most scholars brought to Sunday School 1-1861. Leads the Sunday School Teachers class 1861. Writes to Horace in Virginia 7-1861. Runs a news office. Visited Father Griswold with his wife 2-1863
Starr, Mrs. Daniel : called to see Gussie after the baby was born 9-1861
Stearns, Dr. : surgeon for Horace's military unit 5-1861
Stebbens, S. : gave Horace some cash and Horace gave him a check in exchange 4-1861
Stevens & Hoyt : store where Horace has an account. Horace ordered a pair of pants there. Bought 2 undershirts on credit 12-1860. Horace carried a bill from Mr. Crofut there to pay Horace's account 10-1861. One of the owners is Charles Stevens 4-1862
Stevens, Charles T. : wife died 2-13-1860. Tailor, made vest for Father Griswold, clothes for Horace. Brother in Horace's church 12-1860. In Horace's military unit and went to Hartford from New Haven to procure overcoats with Judah Crosby 4-1861. Horace orders vest 3-1862. Attended church with his bride (his third wife), Rev. John Crawford's daughter of Redding. Horace purchased blue flannel from him 11-1862. Visited the Griswolds with his wife 3-1863.
Stevens, Edward P. : apprentice at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860).Time was out 9-1861. Married Hattie Osborne 1-1-1862. Horace and shopmates attended his wife's funeral at the Disciples church 12-1862
Stevens, Jesse D. : married Cynthia Sanford (2-1-1860). Elected first Lieutenant of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Shopped where Horace works 7-1861. Claimed a block which Horace had claimed also 1-1862
Stevens, William : Englishman. Neighbor of Horace who was evicted by Sherriff. Gardner?
Stockwell, Mrs. : waited at her place in Canton CT to take the stage to Bloomfield 8-1860
Stone, Amos - Horace ordered beef from him 2-1862
Stone, Dea Oliver : Horace handed his tax list and Father Griswold's to him at his office 1860. Horace pays him his taxes 10-1862
Stone, John : his wife and her sister were injured by a runaway horse 7-1862.
Stone, Lieut. Col. Henry B. : As major, home on furlough 1-1862. 5th Regiment, killed in battle 8-1862. Wounded at Slaughter Mountain, taken prisoner, and died at Delavan Hospital in Charlottsville. Funeral sermon preached at the Baptist church 2-1863
Stone, Mr. : Baptist preacher exchanged places on a Sunday with Bro. Pegg 8-1861. Spoke at Concert Hall at the return celebration for Capt. Moore's company. Church remodeled and finished by 11-1861. Gave a lecture on the Army of the Potomac, 1-16-1862. His office used by Draft Board review exemption requests 1-1862. Spoke at Taylor funeral 2-1862. Visiting Europe 7-1862. Preached funeral sermon for Lieut. Col. Stone and Gussie and Horace attended 2-1863.
Stone, Mrs. : Horace hires her to clean the upstairs rooms for the new tenant, does the washing for Horace and Gussie 11-1862
Sutton, P. A. : there was an attempted burglary at his place on Deer Hill Ave. 6-23-1860
Swan, Elder - addressed the departing troops at the Depot 8-1861
Swift, Mr. O H. : took over Smith's News Office . Selling Griswold's Family Salve on commission for Horace, 7-1862. Was a prisoner with Charles Mills in Richmond 10-1862. He and his wife leave Mr. Hurd's and rent 3 rooms from Horace 11-1862. He and his wife move out 3-1863.
Taylor, Anna : received a letter from George and it had a note for Horace requesting him to buy and send stamps to him 10-1862.
Taylor, Ferdinand : foreman at Orin Benedict's : make shop : in Bethel
Taylor, Henry : a soldier in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, died of typhoid fever in Annapolis Md. 1-1862. Corpse came on the train and he was buried from the Methodist Church 2-1862
Taylor, Herman : Bethel CT, cousin of Horace Purdy
Taylor, James S. : Horace looks for him to speak about the $400 Horac would like to borrow to pay off his note with Alfred Gregory
Taylor, Mary - cousin who died on 6-4-1862. Buried on 6-5-1862.
Tammany, Joseph : off at the Pahquiogue Finishing Shop (2-1860)
Thompson, Harry : buried 6-21-1860
Thompson, Dr. : truss maker in Danbury 8-1860. Horace bought a truss from him 3-1862.
Thumb, General Tom : exhibited in Danbury 11-1860.
Thompson, Mr. : acting chaplain in Capt. Moore's company, preached to the men in Bridgeport and preached at Bro. Miley's church there. 8-1862.
Tobias, Anna : married Mr. Williams in the Baptist Church, Jan. 1, 1860
Trip, the Purdy dog was attacked by dogs and died, was buried in the garden under the dwarf pear tree by the alley 3-1861
Trowbridge : member of the 38th New York and died of a fever in Washington was brought to Danbury for burial 9-1861
Tucker, Mr. : editor of the School Bell, visited the Sunday School 3-1862
Tweedy, Mayor : called on Horace in 5-1860 about assessment for new street
Underhill, Marianne - school mate of Gussie at Amenia Seminary. Wrote to Gussie 3-1863.
Valentine, Mr. : bought Father Griswold's place 11-25-1861. Horace spoke with him outside Horace's house 6-1862.
Vintz, Mr : (a German) member of Horace's church, died and left his family in poor shape 2-15-1861
VIntz, Mary : one of the Sunday School scholars. Horace hires her to nurse Gussie 9-1861
Vintz, Mrs. : spends the afternoon with Gussie 10-1861. Died 11-5-1861
Wakeley, George B. : lectured before the Young Men's Christian Association (1-1860)
Ward, Lewis A. - camping in Bridgeport in the same mess of the regiment with George Purdy 8-1862
Warren, Mr. : rents rooms from Horace 3-1861, 8-1861. Had an accident with his axe and Horace dressed his wound 2-1862. Moved out 4-1862.
Warren, Rufus : Horacetakes a watch for him to a shop in Bridgeport, Blackman's 8-1862.
Warren, William : has enlisted and is at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport. Came home and took up his role as Assist. Librarian 8-1862. At camp with George and wrote a letter for George who was sick with fever 3-1863.
Washington, George : : the colored preacher : spoke at Horace's church to solicit funds to build a church for colored people 10-1860
Waters, Horace : and his singing children (pupils) performed in Danbury 10-1861
Waters, John : posted as camp guard with Horace at Camp McDowell 7-1861
Watson, Susan : visited Gussie and Horace 10-1860. Bought items for Gussie and Frank Boughton in New York 11-1860. Visited the Griswolds 1-1862.
Weber, Mr. : Hartford. Appointed chaplain of Horace's regiment by Gov. Buckingham 6-1861
Webb, Frank : 'shopped : : worked with Horace 8-1860
Webster, Daniel : Bloomfield, uncle of Gussie Purdy
Webster, Grandfather and Grandmother : mother and father of : Mother : Purdy. Grandparents of Gussie Purdy. Buried in the cemetery in Bloomfield.
Webster, Harry : Bloomfield, son of Daniel, cousin of Gussie Purdy
Weed, George : brought a letter from George at Camp Aiken in Bridgeport 8-1862.
Wheeler, Abel : husband of Harriet . His folks live in New Fairfield 8-1861. Horace orders wood from him to build a wood house 4 -1862. Helps Horace with the tin around the new chimney 6-1862. He joins the army and is in New Haven training 9-1862. He and his regiment, the 23rd, are in camp near Jamaica, Long Island 11-1862. His regiment is in Banks Division, stationed in New Orleans 2-1863.
Wheeler, Harriet Stevens - Married to Abel Wheeler. Had a son born 8-30-1861. Visits Abel in Brooklyn with Josie to see him off with his regiment 12-1862.
Wheeler, Jet : Harriet's cat died at the Griswolds. Was buried on 4-10-1860
Wheeler, Josie : daughter of Able and Harriet 4-1862.
Wheeler, William G. : was shopped at the Pahquioque Finishing Shop (1860). Horace submitted a card for him to the Hatters Society and received payment. Sold Horace some cider 11-1860. Visited Horace in camp in New Haven 5-1861
White, Colonel : Horace went ice skating on his pond 12-1860.
White, Charles H. : elected 2nd lieutenant of the 5th volunteer company
White, Nelson L. : delivered the opening address for the Fair 9-25-1860
White, Maria - Elected Female Superintendent of the Sunday School Teachers 4-8-1860. Presented with a pronouncing Bible with other officers and teachers of the School and is moving to Peekskill 3-1862.
White, Mother : Horace carried a chicken and a winter squash to her on his way to work 12-1860
White, Mrs. Cyrus : helped nurse Gussie 9-1861. Gussie and Hattie Wheeler visited her with the babies 11-1861. Visited Mother Griswold at Horace's 4-1862. Sewing Society meeting at her house 7-1862. Horace and Gussie with Hattie Mills 2-1863
White, Mrs. : she and her sister, Miss Horton, are tenants of the Griswolds 11-1861
The Wide Awakes : had torchlight processions in 6-1860
Wilcox, Augustus : an old hatter in Danbury, was hit by a train in Norwalk 2-1863
Wilcox, Mrs. : accompanied Mrs. Joseph Young to Horace's house when Mrs. Young picked up the pay for her husband.
Wilcox, Widow : lives on the corner near Horace, youngest son has small pox 3-1861
Wildman, Adoniram : Hiram : : buried 1-26-1860
Wildman, Edgar L. : had a political discussion with Horace 2-1861. Attended church with Horace in Washington DC 5-1861. Went on picket guard with Horace 7-1861
Wildman, E. E. : elected Captain of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Presented bill to the band with Horace 10-1861
Wildman, Emma : visited Horace with George Purdy 5-8-1860
Wildman, F. S. : Union meeting on the green in front of his shop 9-1861
Wildman, Lucy : received a silver cup for bringing in the second most scholars to the Sunday school 1-1862. : Converted : 2-1862. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wildman 7-1862.
Wildman, Russell : president of the Juvenile Missionary Society
Wildman, Mrs. Russell : called on Horace and Gussie 7-1862
Williams, Rev. T : from Jefferson City, Missouri preached at Horace's church and asked for funds for a Methodist institute of learning
Wilson, James : visited with Horace and Gussie while they were in Bloomfield.
Wing, Mr. : from Goshen. Attended Horace's church. He spoke at a prayer meeting : 12-1860
Wise, Mr. : gave Horace some vegetable plants 5-1860. Horace and Gussie went to get a plant from him 10-1860
Witherspoon, William : brought pepper seed to Horace 5-17-1860. He and Horace treated the shop because of his and Horace's new babies 10-1861. Elected Secretary of the Hat Finishers Assoc. 1-1862. Horace got cabbage plants from him and gave him some lettuce plants 5-1862. Horace sold him a tree 11-1862. Works with Horace at the shop and Horace gave him some vinegar 3-1863.
Wood, Mayor Fernando : of New York, spoke in Danbury 3-21-1860
Wood, Mr. : has shop where Horace looked at picture frames 12-1860
Wood, Mrs. : formerly Frances Doane
Woodford, Mr. : jeweler with store in Danbury. Repaired Horace's watch. Mr. Bailey works for him
Woodruff, Brother George W. : Waterbury - Preached in Horace's church in place of Bro. Pegg 1-1861. Also preached 2-1863.
Woolley, Brother : preached in Ridgefield in 1859. Stationed in Norwalk in 1860. Wife died in Norwalk, 5-1860. Late chaplain in the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers under Gen. Burnside in North Carolina. Preached in Horace's church. He is lecturing and taking up collections to procure chaplains : tents , books and good reading matter for the soldiers 5-1862
Wooster Light Guards : drilled in Danbury. Spent 3 months fighting in the war. Disbanded by 11-1861
Wright's Paint Shop : where Horace buys paint 7-1862.
Wright, Mrs. Louise : Gussie wrote to her, an old school mate 3-1863.
Wylie, Mrs : funeral 4-29-1860
Young, Joseph : elected 3rd Corporal of the Wooster Guards 3-9-1860. Works in the shop with Horace, 7-1862. Visited Horace then went over to Granville Ave. to visit his lady, Mary Prior. Got a military exemption, 8-1862. Married 9-17-1862. Visited Horace with his wife; picked up and delivered Horace's letters 10-1862. Went to New York so his wife brought his chits to Horace so Horace could take care of them on payday. 12-1862.
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SEPTEMBER 01 TUESDAY - I have worked in the shop. Arranged with the Danbury Savings Bank to let my note lie over until October 1st. It is due the 4th of this month. I went up to see John Cosier in the evening to see about endorsing a note for me. He consented. SEPTEMBER 02 WEDNESDAY - I worked in the shop. Left work to go to the Danbury Bank with a note of Cosier endorsing, but could not get the money. I wanted $350.00. News from the Vermont election reports from 8 to 10 thousand increase in Republican majority last year in the polls. Guns were fired over Vermont. Mother came down and was with us to tea. The balance of 5 tons of coal came from Griffing today. SEPTEMBER 03 THURSDAY - To New York; cloudy in the morning, rain in the P.M. I brought up a 16x20 walnut and gilt frame for Eben Barnum, also a singing book, 'Revivalist' for Magee. FRIDAY - Stormy. I have worked in the shop. I stopped about 10 o'clock long enough to go to the Pahquioque Bank and take up my note of $350.00 by giving one of Father Griswold. The papers give us today the news of the death of ex -Governor Thomas H. Seymour. This morning, I paid Mr. Pond $10.00, $7.30 being for a box of soap he bought for me in New York the remaining $2.70 to stand on account to my credit. SEPTEMBER 05 SATURDAY - I have worked in the shop. It came off pleasant at noon. A Grant and Colfax banner was raised at Concert Hall. A Mr. Adams and one Taney from New York spoke. A torchlight procession in the evening. SEPTEMBER 06 SUNDAY - I attended church in the morning and Sunday School at noon after which I came home with Georgie. Gussie came down with him to Sunday School. She stayed in the P.M. After tea, we took a walk with Georgie over to Spring Street. Gussie called at Henry Hinman's to see their baby who is sick with dysentery. At the same time I called on Daniel Manly. I took a leaflet of music to Mr. Lockwood in the evening, but I did not stay to meeting. SEPTEMBER 07 MONDAY - Showers in the morning; pleasant in the P.M. I worked in the shop in the A.M. There being no work in the P.M., I took the noon train to New York. Daniel, my boy in the store, gave me a mess of fish to bring home which he and his father caught yesterday. SEPTEMBER 08 TUESDAY - Cool in the morning. Nearly all the shops in the village adjourned to turn out in large numbers to scour the mountains and swamps in the vicinity of Brookfield for the Negro who last night committed a rape on Mrs. Russell Wildman. The search was a fruitless one. Georgie was last night taken with diarrhea and vomiting. Mrs. Bradley called this evening and paid me ___ of the seat rent. She is to wait and see if George pays and if not, then she pays her half of the six months, after which time, I give up my claim and her bargain thereafter is with Charles Stevens. George turned out to hunt the Negro today. Before breakfast, I wrote to Edmund Palmer about buying my New York picture business. SEPTEMBER 09 WEDNESDAY - Cloudy all day. I worked in the factory until noon and then took the train to Stamford to see Edmund Palmer. The business being new to him, he concludes not to buy me out. It being misty and almost rain at noon, I borrowed an umbrella of Robert Cowan, but had but little use for it. Finally it rained a little in Stamford about 6 o'clock. I talked on the corner of West and New Street on my way home with Clark Beers about my store; he has some idea of buying. Gussie sick with dysentery, apparently. Before retiring, I wrote to William Hayes at the store. SEPTEMBER 10 THURSDAY - Rain during last night and this morning. A part of the day has been pleasant. A thundershower this evening. I mailed the letter I wrote last night this morning. I have worked hard in the shop. George finished canvassing William and George Street for me today. I sent the list to the Club Room by him this evening. I being very tired, he did our marketing for us and I stayed at home this evening. SEPTEMBER 11 FRIDAY - Showery at times during the day; very warm. An Irishman called 'Fancy Pat', while crossing the stream near the factory on a timber, being intoxicated, fell into the stream. Had it not been for the factory hands (who were looking at him and expected him to fall in) going to his assistance, he would have drowned. One of our apprentices, Edward White, was first to him. George took the train this morning for Yonkers where he has secured work at Waring & Nichols. I bought 4 gallons of kerosene oil of Mr. Pond at 55 cents. SEPTEMBER 12 SATURDAY - The sun has been hot; summer all over again. I have been to New York. I framed and brought up with me two pictures ' 16x20, two inch walnut and gilt, one for Saul G. Bailey, 'Soldiers' Testimonial', the other for Mrs. Cyrus White entitled 'The Motherless', a picture she has taken the agency for and intends canvassing. I brought a bottle of whiskey for William Hutchings to carry out a joke in the shop between us concerning him and James Purcell, a rum-seller on the corner of Varick and King Streets in New York. I also brought two packages for Elijah Morris, one of them being candy for his little girl from his folks in the city. Walter Sparks told me that Fred Jennings threatened to sue me for talking about him. I despise him and treat him with silent contempt. It is this and not slander that enrages him. I am not concerned for what I may have said in fact, and besides, he knows he owes me $10.00 for rent; it is this that makes the trouble. Thief he is for blandly denying the debt. It is for three months' rent for January to April, 1859. See Ledger Account, page 29. I saw Gussie sick and the doctor at the house tonight when I came home from the depot. SEPTEMBER 13 SUNDAY - Very warm again. After breakfast, I went down to the church with the Sunday School papers and over to Elijah Morris with the packages I bought for him last evening. I attended church this morning. I gave to Mr. Lockwood, our chorister, the 30 leaflets from Bigelow & Main's specimen pieces of music from 'Chapel Melodies'. Gussie being sick, I came home from Sunday School. After tea, I took a walk with Georgie around the square, stopping a few minutes at John Bouton's. SEPTEMBER 14 MONDAY - I have worked in the shop. Two letters for George, I mailed to Yonkers this evening. I bought a new rope for my bucket. Bought this book for a journal and began copying from paper up to this time. Maine election. SEPTEMBER 15 - Worked in the shop. Georgie was last night taken with dysentery, it being just 5 years that Eddie died of the same complaint. Mrs. Amos Purdy was in to see him this evening. Jollification at torchlight procession this evening over Maine election which is reported to be 23,000 Republicans. This is a 12,000 gain over last year. The rejoicing was kept up to a late hour amid cheers, shooting Roman candles, and speaking by a Mr. Dellman of New York on the steps of the Wooster House. He is a war Democrat, opposed to Seymour and will, he says, vote for Grant. His democratic friends are highly indignant at him. SEPTEMBER 16 MONDAY - Gussie was up with Georgie all night. I did not undress or go to bed, but lay on the lounge. He is very sick. I have worked in the shop. I mailed a letter to William this morning; sent it to the Office by Mr. Sherman. There was a little rain in the forenoon. It came off cold in the P.M. I went to market in the evening. I saw Clark Beers in Billy Raymond's; he has not yet heard from his New York folks concerning buying me out. I got two oranges which I sent to Norwalk for by Robert Cowan, the only two to be found there or here. They cost 10 cents each, very small at that. I want them for Benjamin Rolfe's little girl who is sick. SEPTEMBER 17 THURSDAY - Cold last night and this morning, but no frost on account of the wind, though the air has been cold enough. Chilly all day. Work begins to give back; we were stopped after a half day's work. I went up home in the P.M. for some tomatoes. We want to put them up in airtight jars for winter use. I hoed out my strawberry bed before tea. I went to the Post Office in the evening; also to see Dr. Bulkely for instruction about giving medicine to Georgie. We try to think him a little better though he is very sick. Sarah Purdy came over in the evening to sit up a part if not all the night with Georgie. Gussie was up last night and I am nearly sick myself. The Soldier's Record having come for George, I mailed it to him this evening to Yonkers. SEPTEMBER 18 FRIDAY - Our first frost this morning; the day has been pleasant. Cool but warmer than yesterday. Sarah Purdy watched with Georgie in company with Gussie last night. I went to bed last night with a headache; have had it today but have worked in the shop. Our work being limited, I finished about 3 o'clock. Mother Griswold and Fanny came home from Bloomfield by the evening train. John Bouton borrowed my gun this evening to go for pigeons tomorrow. SEPTEMBER 19 SATURDAY - A lovely day, though cool in the morning. I have been to New York. Clark Beers' wife and baby were on the train with me to New York, going to her mother who is not expected to live. I came home on the 3 o'clock train. I bought a piece of cloth of John Gilbert at Georgetown for Henry Stone. I brought two frames for Harriet Mills. Georgie is better. SEPTEMBER 20 SUNDAY - Fanny stayed with Georgie last night so that Gussie and I had a good night's rest. Gussie did not go to church at all. I went down to Sunday School, but returned after its close. Father came down to see Georgie in the P.M. but returned before tea. After tea, Gussie went over to see Frank Bouton who has a little girl born on Thursday night last, the 17th. It commenced raining after dinner and continued during the day. Georgie is still better today. Mrs. Bradley called this morning to see how he was and Mrs. Daniel Starr at noon. After tea, I wrote to George telling him how sick Georgie had been. I enclosed to him his gold pen which he left home when he went away. SEPTEMBER 21 MONDAY - I stayed up with Georgie last night. Pleasant but cool today. I have worked in the shop. Our work being now limited, I finished mine about 3 o'clock. Doctor came a few minutes after I came home. He pronounced Georgie better and recommended a bird for him. I immediately took my gun and started to get one. I wrote and mailed a note to Southmayd and Company in New York with $2.50 enclosed with which to advertise. I also wrote to William at the store. SEPTEMBER 22 TUESDAY - Gussie sat up last night with Georgie. I have worked in the shop as yesterday until about the middle of the P.M., our work now being limited. The Negro who committed the outrage on the wife of Russell Wildman on Great Plain about two weeks ago was today brought to town and lodged in jail. He was caught in Canaan, a town in this state by another Negro and brought here. Later : it is yet to be known whether he is the guilty one or not. Before tea, Father Griswold and I ground his scythe for me to mow my dooryard as soon as I get time. Georgie is about the same as yesterday. We have fed him some bird, the broth and some toast which we must wait until tomorrow to see the effect. It commenced raining about 7 o'clock this evening. I went to market and to the Post Office this evening. Louise stayed a part of the evening with us. SEPTEMBER 23 WEDNESDAY - Rain this morning. I stayed with Georgie last night. I slept a good portion of the time in the lounge beside his bed. I have worked in the shop but finished all we could get before noon. I stayed with Georgie in the P.M. to let Gussie go to the dress maker, Mrs. McNeil. Just at night, I took my gun and started to get Georgie a bird, but could not so I got two red squirrels and came home. I wrote to William after dinner, directing him to put it in (my store) as many agents' hands as he could to sell for me. SEPTEMBER 24 THURSDAY - Cloudy all day. It commenced raining in the P.M. I have worked in the shop. I came home about 4 P.M. and went up home to get a chicken for Georgie, but Mother killed the one she had been saving for me, so I came home without it, but brought a few potatoes in the basket instead. Georgie has been dressed today for the first time since he was taken sick. He sat up too long and got very tired. I went to market in the evening. It was about 9 o'clock before the train came in the evening. The Northern and Housatonic Railroad commenced today running trains from here to Brookfield in connection with the Danbury and Norwalk Railroad. While waiting for the train to come with the mail, I went into Concert Hall to see James Meany paint a Republican banner for Ridgefield. He has just completed a fine one for us which will be raised on Saturday in front of the Turner House. SEPTEMBER 25 FRIDAY - It rained very hard this morning. I had intended to go to New York, but the rain prevented me. I did not have my clothes off last night, but lay on the lounge. I have worked in the shop. SEPTEMBER 26 SATURDAY - It rained hard last night. Some appearance of clearing off in the morning, but it rained again in the P.M. and in the evening. I have been to New York; I bought 6 copies of 'Two Years With Jesus' for Edmund's class; also two copies of the last edition (smaller size) and five hymn books. I went down to Richardson & Boynton in Water Street near Beekman for a set of No. 1 Opal Ranges fine brick for myself. I also left for sale my store with Hall & Buckle, real estate brokers, 101 Beekman Street. SEPTEMBER 27 SUNDAY - Stormy; it rained last night and has continued through today. Georgie is doing well so far as the dysentery goes, but he is very weak and he gains strength very slow. I went to Sunday School at noon but the attendance was very small. No lessons were heard or books exchanged. Brother Starr opened the school with singing a prayer. Benjamin F. Bailey talked to the school. John B. Merwin preached in the morning. I came home after Sunday School. Father came down to see us after tea. As he went home, I walked with him to Deer Hill. As he proceeded home, I went down Wooster Street, Main and West and then home again for a walk. I found Mrs. Bradley at the house on a call to see Georgie. We did not go out in the evening, but stayed at home. Father being out of coal, I last evening let him have a wheelbarrow load. SEPTEMBER 28 MONDAY - Pleasant. Before breakfast, I took my gun and went to Oil Mill Pond, Terry's Woods and vicinity to get a bird for Georgie to eat but could not find one. I was gone over two hours and came home to breakfast with a headache. I went to the shop, but there was no work for the men. I stayed about an hour when the foreman gave me a dozen to finish. I worked to finish them until 3 o'clock suffering with a severe headache. I was too sick to eat a mouthful at noon although I had my dinner with me and yet I worked. The widow of the late Hiram Cole was found in the river this morning about 9 o'clock near J. W. Ives Lumberyard, drowned. It is supposed that she committed suicide by jumping in at the rear of her garden which runs down to the water. Her home is on Elm Street opposite George Starr's. A small Irish boy about ___ years old, son of ___ was also drowned on Saturday in the same stream but lower down. He was carrying dinner to his father and while crossing the timbers which span the stream going over from the Pahquioque Hat Factory to the Bartram and Fanton Sewing Machine Factory, fell in. His body was floated down the ___ Shop before it could be stopped and recovered. Tom Thumb and wife, Commodore Grant and Minnie Warren show this P.M. and evening. I wrote to George in the evening. Gussie went to market and returned with a letter for me from George. I added a reply in the letter already written. While Gussie was in the street, I went into the woodhouse and cut some wads for my gun. SEPTEMBER 29 TUESDAY - A beautiful day. I shot a robin for Georgie before breakfast on the sweet apple tree near Father Griswold's barn. My work in the shop lasted until about 10 o'clock. I then came home and fixed up and took the noon train to New York. I had about 20 minutes at the store. William told me of a looking glass which disappeared while Daniel was alone in the store. I am getting suspicious of Dan. Josephine Dare was on the train for New York this evening. I assisted her and a lady friend off the train at Bethel. Constable Charles H. Crosby met me at the depot this evening and notified me of the repairs needed to the walks in William Street. My walks, Father Griswold's and Mr. Pond's need repairs. The trouble is with Saul Barnum. Mrs. Bradley called in the evening. Also Emily Anderson to inquire about Elisha Serine who has applied to her to rent her upper rooms. SEPTEMBER 30 WEDNESDAY - Pleasant. I lay on the lounge beside Georgie last night and took care of him. Before breakfast, I wrote to William requesting him if he was able to trace the missing looking glass which I suspect Daniel the boy of stealing. I had work nearly all day in the shop. I went from the shop over to Town Hill to Cyrus White's for 30 green peppers for Gussie to make ___ of. A Mr. Latimer from out west came home today with Father Griswold to make a visit. He is an old family friend who Mother Griswold has not seen for 40 years. I went to market in the evening and brought home my clock which I had cleaned and a new mainspring. Bell came in about 9 o'clock after I returned from the street and said that Harriet had brought over from Mrs. Townsend's school some clothes ' coat, pants, boots, shoes and slippers - which if they would fit me, I could have if I would go up home with her. Accordingly, I went with her and brought home a pair of pants, a coat, a pair of boots and overshoes, 2 pair of shoes and a pair of slippers
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1868-09
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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury (Conn.) -- History.
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Amos Purdy
Bartram and Fanton Sewing Machine Company
Beers Family
Bell Purdy
Benjamin Bailey
Benjamin Rolfe
Bloomfield CT
Brookfield CT
Charles Crosby (constable)
Charles Griffing
Charles Starr
Charles Stevens
Concert Hall (Danbury)
Cyrus White
Danbury and Norwalk Railroad
Danbury Savings Bank
Daniel Manley
Daniel Minnerly
Dr. Bulkeley
Eben Barnum
Eddie Purdy (son)
Edmund Palmer
Elijah Morris
Elisha Serine
Emily Anderson
Fanny Griswold
Father Griswold
Father Purdy
Ferrell's Hotel (Wooster House)
Frank Bouton
Fred Jennings
George (Georgie) Purdy
George Purdy
George Starr
Great Plain (Danbury)
Gussie Purdy
Harriet Mills
Henry Hinman
John Bouton
John Cosier
Joseph Ives
Josephine Dare
Louise Purdy
Mother Griswold
Mother Purdy
Mr. Lockwood
Mr. Sherman
Mrs. Burr Bradley
Mrs. Cyrus White
Mrs. Daniel Starr
Mrs. James McNeil
Mrs. Russell Wildman
Nathan Pond
Northern and Housatonic Railroad
Oil Mill Pond (Danbury)
Pahquioque Bank
Pahquioque Hat Factory
Robert Cowan
Sarah Purdy
Saul Barnum
Saul G. Bailey
Town Mountain Danbury
Turner House Danbury
William Hayes
William Hutchings
Williams Street Danbury