Brooksbank Bible
The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments,
Oxford, University Press, M.DCCC.XLIV (1844).
On the title page is the name Maggie C. Collins,
Waukegan.
The Bible itself is in fair to poor condition. The binding
is falling apart, and some of the pages seem to be coming
separated, too. It is small, approximately 4" x 6".
Transcribed by and in the possession of Tracy St. Claire,
tracy@stclaire.org.
SURNAMES:
BROOKSBANK
COLLINS
FERRAUD
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[Page One -- First Flyleaf]
Maggie W. Benedict
[Page Two -- Front Endpaper]
I present this book to Mrs. Collins as a testimony of sincere
regard.
John Tramley [?]
June 12 / =1847
[Page Three -- Reverse of NT Title Page]
Chicago Sept 22 /70
George A. Brooksbank was married to Maggie
Collins by the Rev. A. W. Snyder of Calvary Church
Arthur Robt. Brooksbank was born
Aug. 21st 1872.
Lucy W. Brooksbank was born May 21 1880
[Page Four -- Inserted Page]
Copy
Chicago Sept 22 /70
George A. Brooksbank was married to Maggie
Collins by the Rev. A. W. Snyder of Calvary Church
Arthur Robert Brooksbank was born
Aug. 21st 1872.
Lucy W. Brooksbank was born May 21 1880
Lucy W. Brooksbank was married to Herbert L. Ferraud
of Grand Rapids Mich March 15, 1905.
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