24, 1831.
My father had been allowed to keep a cow and horse, for his own use; and to raise and feed his hogs and poultry from the mill.

He had the privilege of keeping his children with him, until they were old enough to put out to such trades as they might choose.

I had several brothers and one sister.

Two of my brothers, one older, the other younger than myself, lived with our parents, at this place.

My oldest brother worked in the mill, with my father, while my youngest brother and I did little else than play about home, and wait upon our mother.