Emily Talbot Keller

Josiah Hill Munson

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Both Emily and Josiah kept journals on the Toando (the vessel which brought them from Maine to Washington Territory).  Josiah's was for his brother, Ted Munson, and Emily wrote hers for her friend Caroline (Carrie or Cad) Harmon both back in East Machias.  The Toando departed Sept 23, 1858 from Boston, Massachusetts and arrived at Port Gamble, Washington March 28, 1859. 

Emily penned this poem to a friend at home Dec. 23, 1858  To Friends at Home I've left my native home afar, Beyond the dark blue main, And many a month may come Ere I return again; And months and years may come and go, As rolling waves depart Ere I forget to give you all A home within my heart. I come to you as swallows come Across the stormy sea My chief delight in other lands, To sing my songs of home, Nor will I once regret my home And all the seas that part, If you will only give me now A home within your heart.

Josiah wrote this poem in Emily's Journal Jan. 19, 1859 AN ACROSTIC Earth has no fairer flower than thee My true and sincere friend In all her bowers where ere you be Loves joys on all descend. Your presence all delight to seek That each may of your friendship speak. Kept as you are by hands Devine Each feels thy gentle power Lingering round the heart and mind Like sunset hues at eve's sweet hour. Each joy and pleasure of your heart Reflects on every friend a part. (by) J. H. Munson

Voyage of the Toando, by Marilyn Morrison

Emily Talbot (Keller) Munson

Capt. Josiah Hill Munson Josiah's obituary

Emily Talbot (Keller) Munson with daughters
Josie (Munson) Grant and Lucy (Munson) VanBuren

Sons Charles and Kimball Munson

Son Charles Herbert Munson