Carpenter Bible

This bible was up for auction on ebay in February 2003. The seller gave permission for the following photographs and transcriptions to be submitted to this site.
Transcribed by Tara Hawkins.

Description:
1867 Bible with name Mr. & Mrs. E.A. Carpenter embossed on cover. The leather bound bible does have both front and rear embossed boards off (detached) from binding. Back of bible has a wonderful raised angel. Some great full page engravings thru out Bible and 2 colored engravings at beginning of both New and Old Testament. Published by William W. Harding, No. 325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia 1867. Bible is approximately 12" x 9.5" x 2.5".

SURNAMES:
BROOKS
CARPENTER

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Marriages
Edward A. Carpenter
and
Effie F. Brooks
April 11th 1868

Births
Edward A. Carpenter
Born July 22nd 1846
Effie F. Brooks
Born Jan 14th 1850
Albert Eugene Carpenter
Born Sept 28th 1868

Deaths
Genie Carpenter
Died
November 22nd 1872

Edward A. Carpenter
died
November 12, 1914
age 68 years 3 months
and 21 days

Effie F. Carpenter
died
Nov 15, 1935
Age 85 years 10 months
and 3 day
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