I think the original diary is held by the library of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (Presbyterian USA). Ken Cuthbertson In a message dated 1/28/2014 7:51:36 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: seekerJay Surnames: Cuthbertson, Trapp Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.cuthbertson/25.26.30.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As I understand it, this Reverend John Cuthbertson was sent from Scotland in 1751 to administer to the Reformed Presbyterians (Covenantors) of North America. For a time, he was the only one over here. He rode quite a wide circuit, visiting Connecticut, Delaware, Masschsetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, making his way through the Wallkill Valley of New York six times. Cuthbertson kept journals of every day of his travels, recording the distances traveled, the weather, the homes where he stayed, and even what sermons he spoke. He traveled 70,000 miles, mostly on horseback, but also by canoe and walking, in the sun, rain, and snow. He crossed frozen rivers and fought off illness and hunger. Ruth Trapp, my G5GM and most of her siblings, in the Town of Montgomery, Ulster (now Orange), New York, were baptized by Cuthbertson. Multiple copies of his journals still exist, though I'm not sure if/where the originals still survive. I am in awe of this heroic man's dedication and endurance. Whew! More information on Cuthbertson: http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/th/read/FULTON/2000-02/0950993361 For genealogical details on Cuthbertson's family, see the Introduction of his book: "Register of marriages and baptisms performed by Rev. John Cuthbertson. Covenanter minister. 1751-1791, with index to locations and persons visited", by S. Helen Fields, ia available online at Hathi Trust: http://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/002437163 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message