Every so often I sit and look through this wonderful little Bible that I gifted myself with a few
years ago just before Christmas. The young girl that owned it so loved poetry and saving
things that were dear to her heart.
I hope you are able to read some of the poems.
I have also listed some history that was also listed about her family.
I know it's a lot of information, but thought some might like to read it.
Have a wonderful day!!
xoxo Louise
The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, etc. New York. Stereotyped by Smith and Valentine, for the American Bible Society/ Printed by D. Fanshaw, 1840. Pocket style, produced with gilt print on spine 'TESTAMENT,' Tan leather in great shape on outside, less for some minor edgewear and the rear cover detached. Palm sized. Pages are all intact (last EP detached), browned lightly and bound tight. Some minor foxing. The Bible has many inscriptions, stamps, and pasted art (including one of George Washington) on the first and last pastedowns and EPs. It was owned by Isaac Heald and presented to his daughter Marcia Ann Parker (Heald). They lived in Cavendish, VT. Info below. Good luck!
Isaac HEALD Father: Ephraim HEALD b: 26 NOV 1753 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Mother: Sarah HARDY b: 12 OCT 1757 Marriage 1 Ruth REED b: 5 OCT 1788 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
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- Mary R HEALD b: 27 JUL 1813
- Eliza Ruth HEALD b: 30 SEP 1816 in Cavendish, Windsor, Vermont
- Marcia Ann HEALD b: 25 JUL 1818 in Cavendish, Windsor, Vermont
- Emily Augusta HEALD b: 30 OCT 1820
- Lydia Prescott HEALD b: 9 AUG 1829 in Cavendish, Windsor, Vermont
- Otis Marcellus HEALD b: 27 JUN 1824 in Cavendish, Windsor, Vermont
Father: Isaac HEALD b: 17 AUG 1791 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Mother: Ruth REED b: 5 OCT 1788 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Marriage 1 Jacob Sullivan PARKER b: 26 NOV 1808 in Cavendish, Windsor, Vermont
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Father: James PARKER Marriage 1 Marcia Ann HEALD b: 25 JUL 1818 in Cavendish, Windsor, Vermont
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Oh my goodness, what a treasure...not only the Bible itself, but knowledge of the owner/family history as well! And discovering wee scraps, poems, letters, and the like tucked lovingly within the pages is a delight indeed...a peek into the past. I feel certain that Marcia Ann is most grateful to know that her precious Bible has found a forever home with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Louise!
Sending much happiness your way...
Judy
wow, that was amazing, what a treasure!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing, and preserving the history.
just loved this!
I agree, wow!!!! what a special treasure to hold....Amazing keepsake, Francine.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful post & how loverly to have the history of your little bible ~
ReplyDeleteadded to that all of the tender little memories hidden between the book pages....just so sweet!
Lori
Louise ~
ReplyDeleteVery sweet. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs :)
Lauren
Hi Louise. You know how much I love early leather books. I love knowing that you look at your little book every now and then, I do the same thing, they bring so much pleasure. Love your post.
ReplyDeleteCarole xo