Abram Byron Corryell diaries, 1844 - 1902, bulk: 1862 - 1902

The diaries of Abram, Milton, and Edith Coryell are small leather-bound books that cover the second half of the 19th century and early 20th century. The most extensive diaries are those of Abram Coryell, who made almost daily notations about his activities on the family farm, which was 3.1 miles from Metamora Township. The diaries document typical life on a farm in 19th century Michigan. The Coryells grew large crops, maintained orchards, erected new buildings, and went to town to get the mail and do their shopping. Abram was well read and borrowed books from the public library. In his diaries, the years 1847-1861 (when he got married and broke ground on the Metamora Road land) are missing.