Having  had my mind many times inclined to try and write a brief account of my unprofitable life, and the desire having again and again declined, when it was brought to my mind forcibly yesterday, I said within myself, "By the help of God, I will begin." As I have no diary, I am dependent upon the blessed Remembrancer to help me. I was born in the town of Fairford, on April 8th, 1812. My parents were poor, God-fearing people. I was the youngest of five children. Only two lived to grow up; and I had a weak body and nervous constitution from my birth. My father brought up my brother and myself very strictly, yet tenderly. He took us to his place of worship…