Sorry I'm Just getting around to this - we moved. This was also found with a small book in the same handwriting. The book refers to England. The Queenstown Mourner is on yellowed paper and some words are a bit blurry, but here goes....and spelling as it is written. #l Oh my friends and relations I pray lend an ear, Of my sad misfortans you quickly shell hear, Although I am a musher I'll sing you a song Of my once dear companion that is now dead and gon No2 In the township of Danville I courted my love I told her the truth that not withy I was that if she looked for riches to turn me away And not to encourage my wishes ane day. No3 I did not decieve her I plainly will show I said I should move her to some foreigen land to be my companion, my wife and my friend No4 She paused for a moment Then made this reply I wish not for riches they take wings and fly To marry for riches I do not uphold I wish for contentment mor preshaus then gold No5 She acceped my offer and shortly became the friend of the poor man and wife of the same Heer Feather and Mother did give their consent And affard to be willing and likewise content. No.6 Twas the 11th of June that she gave me her hand And before Elder Palmer she boldly did stand And like unto and angel she stood by my Side And promised to take for her her friend and guide. No7 I moved her to Barnet the very Same day Awhile with my Feather and Mother to stay Till I for my fatel remove should prepare. Which cost me the life this damsel so fair No8 In the month of October the very same year We started on our fatel and tedious career. Although it was lenthy of hour hundred miles yet we was healthy through deserts and wilds No9 Near the village of Queenstown we made our abod By the river Niagara and near the main road some beautifull fruit trees a house and a shop Five acres of land which comprised our whole Slick?? No.10 No mortals on earth more contented could be A couple were nevermore happay then we No enchanted magician could give more delight then the voice of my true love both morning and night Any questions, please email me lucycooley@hotmail.com
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