Dear Group, A long while back, when Nedra was the webmistress to this site, I had discussed with her posting a journal on this site. This journal was written in 1848 by Pheobe Coil Linthicum. Pheobe is the daughter of Adam Coil (b1799) and Darcus Morrow (b1807). The journal is about Adam Coil's family journey from Reeds Creek to Ballard Co., KY. Adam, wife Darcus and their seven children moved from Reeds Creek after almost 100 years of Adam Coil's ancestors living in Pendleton Co. Adam and Darcus's children ranged in ages of 2 to 20, in 1848 when they made this move. A most difficult task by today's standards. Pheobe Coil was 18 years old when she wrote this journal. I find this incredible considering her mature style of writing. Pheobe was married to Charles Linthicum in 1850 and died in 1852 in KY, at the young age of 22. Pheobe and Charles did not have any children before Pheobe's death. However, I feel this journal is her legacy. Since the journal mentions names and locations of VA, Nedra thought many of you might be interested in the contents. I have had some from this site offer to purchase the journal, however I do not intend on selling copies. I am doing this in memory of a young woman who left her mark even though she only lived for 22 years. I will post a few entries daily for the next few days for you. I have tried to transcribe as close as humanly possible. Pheobe's handwriting is very small and sometimes difficult to read. However, consistent I may have a few locations and names misspelled. If you recognize a locality or individual that you know is spelled wrong please let me know. The journal is in excellent condition. The book is a bound book measuring about 7" X 7", the book is dark green with a brownish red band running along the left hand bound edge. The writing is very legible, if you enlarge the print, or look through a magnifying glass. Pheobe used a pen which has enabled the writing to still be legible. There are a few sections where it is not legible. It appears she may have switched ink at one point and the writing has faded. Also, since this journal has been in my family since 1848, several family members have attempted to read it and it has been copied. Phoebe Ann Coil Linthicum's Journal September 26th, 1848 - November 10th, 1848 Tuesday 26th September 1848 This day we set out from our native country for the state of Kentucky and proceeded up the branch about 5 miles to a spring on the east side of the South Branch of the Potomack, dined and from thence went the branch 6 miles to Col. Johnson's where we put up for the night and was very kindly entertained. Wednesday 27th September After breakfasting proceeded on our journey passing through Franklin, the County Seat of Pendleton, where we made the painful necessity of parting with many of our friends among the ______Mr. C. Hopkins, who we left with great reluctance. From thence 10 miles stopped, dined, and again proceeded to Mrs. Grays, which kept us late in the night. The remainder was spent quite pleasantly with Mr. Garret family, they being old acquaintances. Thursday 28th September After breakfasting and taking leave of our friends, Grays with some refreshments offered by Mrs. Gray , which was accepted for the coming day. We proceeded, the wagons having gone before took the road leading to the warm springs. After traveling 1 mile we overtook them and had them "replaced on the rite course". Traveled 8 miles then stopped, dined and again proceeded on the Jackson River 10 miles stopped, and put up for the night with Mr. Dever, formerly a resident of Rockingham. Then we took a private apartment. Friday 29th September After breakfasting we proceeded on our journey crossing down Back Creek about 5 miles and crossed Allegheny. It was attended to by no difficulty in crossing the mountain except a rain. On the west side we found a very fine spring, where we took a bath to refresh and again proceeded through the rain until night, then put up for the night at Mr. Harpers in Pocohantas, where we were kindly entertained. pamrooney@prodigy.net