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Day in the Life

Apr 19, 1861

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April 19, 1861 ~ Friday

19 I ploughed & sowed some Poland Oats & Miller Oats

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inaugurated as 16th President of 26 states.

News arrives in of firing on and the beginning of the Civil War.

Wilford's father dies.

first child is born in ; Wilford learns of death.

Apr 19, 1861