Union Diary - From places to people

Here is a list of some of the names mentioned in the diary entries, should be clues to the identity of the diarist:

Only 4 specific kin relationships:
* Cousin Jim and his wife Jennie.
* Uncle Hugh
* Uncle Hiram
* Father - died 27 August 1884

5 specific life events:
Lizzie - had a boy 19 Jan 1884
Emma - married 20 Feb 1884
Nathaniel Smith - funeral 13 April 1884
Richie Tice - funeral 24 June 1884
Mr. Taggart - buried 30 August 1884

Others mentioned with complete (or near-complete) names:
* Addison, George
* Alderman, Oliver
* Alderman, Strat
* Bateman, Henry
* Bodin, C.
* Duffield, Jos.
* Eldridge, Jeff
* Firth, Sam
* Gaunt, Lill
* Gerling, Aaron
* Harper, Charlie
* Harper, Jacob "Jake"
* Ireland, George
* Johnson, James "Jim"
* Kenict, Kasper
* Lawson, John
* Mallett, Sam
* Miller, Bob
* Miller, John
* Nicholson, C.
* Hires, S.K.
* Tweed, John/Johnny
* Tweed, Sam

Mentioned by first name or surname only:
* Addison, Mrs.
* Bugbee, Mr.
* George
* Godfrey, Fr.
* Halsey, Dr.
* Harry
* Haven, Mr.
* Mame
* Murph
* Richard
* Rob
* Rodgers, Rev.
* Ross, Mr.
* Stewart, Mr./Capt.