Mention of the troubles in the Southern states: Excerpt from the diary of Nathanial Arbuckle, Delhi, NY: December 31, 1860: Daily Life in Antebellum Rural New York

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Background: Nathanial Arbuckle was born in Paisley, Scotland in 1800. He came to Delhi in 1817 and made his living as a farmer. He was married to Agnes Blair and had six children: William, Thomas, James, Charles, Peter, and Mary.

Courtesy of the Delaware County Historical Association Archives, 46549 State Hwy 10, Delhi, NY, 13753.

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