Feb. 20 1880 Friday Last day of twelvth term of school. a good attendance of visitors as usual. Finished my reports, etc. and walked up to Mr. Fisher's. March 1, 1880 Monday I rented Mr. Fred. Cogdill's farm for one year and took possession on this day. Our first experience at housekeeping. May 23, 1880 Sunday George Clarence, our first baby, was born at 1-30 A. M. He weighed eight pounds. Being the only grandchild on either side of the family, his coming proved quite an event. July 3 1880 Saturday The Fourth coming on Sunday, the celebration at Stanberry came off on Saturday. It was held at the grove southeast of town just outside the city limits. A very large crowd was present, many of whom had never seen the town before. Sept. 3, 1880 Friday Minnie and I went down to my old home in DeKalb on a visit, going in my spring wagon. Of course, the baby went along. Came back on Sept. 11th. Oct. 4, 1880 Monday Commenced my thirteenth term of school having secured the Stockton school again at $37.50 per month for five months. +++++++++++++ Note: Child most likely named for Henry's older brother, George who died 1873. Lori