William Nixon was the tavernkeeper in Locktown in 1861 when Benjamin Ellicott and wife Mary Ann Warford set up residence there. The story of the family’s move from Baltimore to Locktown can be read here: Benjamin Ellicott’s Diary.
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Benjamin Ellicott’s Diary
While processing the reams of archived material at the Hunterdon County Historical Society, archivist Donald Cornelius came upon a handwritten diary composed during the years of the Civil War. He was stunned and thrilled by what he found, a personal journal from a resident of Locktown written during those stressful years, 1861-1863. I am equally thrilled that he shared his find with me. Since the Civil War officially ended 150 years ago on April 9th, I would like to share with you the first pages of this fascinating document, written by Benjamin Harvey Ellicott.
Query Answered
The Van Dolah Farm
Recently I asked if anyone recognized this photo. It didn’t take long for readers to answer the question, as you can see from the comments below.