Bible Collection
The Historical Society's Bible collection contains over 170 Bibles. The collection ranges in age from the oldest, printed in 1620, to the most recent, from 1954. You are encouraged to explore the following list of Bibles to see if there are any that might relate to your family history or research topic. To search this page with your browser for a family name or word, click on Edit, Find. (Or press Ctrl + F.) Then type in the name or word you want to search. |
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Family pages, Misc. writing, and Extra Info. |
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| 1 | 1857 | Cruce | 12 x 9.5 x 2.5 | Front and back cover have fallen off. Binding is weak and broke in one place. General browning of pages, first few pages are damaged, and some pages are loose. | Genealogy of births and some deaths pasted into inside of front cover. |
| 2 | 1892 | Burns, Geletka, Miller, Lydick | 12.5 x 10 x 3 | Previous attempt to tape cover back on. Binding is falling apart and many pages are loose especially in the beginning of bible. | Newspaper articles cut out and pasted on back pages of bible. There are also newspaper clippings of soldiers from W.W. II that include John Sylvester Geletka, Richard L. Burns, Lisle Wilbur Miller, and Robert C. Lydick in between pages 14-15. |
| 3 | Unknown | None listed | 11.5 x 9.25 x 3 | Binding is weak and broken in several places. Spot damage and browning to all pages. There was a previous attempt to tape detached sections of book back together. General cover wear. | None. |
| 4 | 1947 | None listed | 8 x 5.5 x 2.5 | Cover is in bad condition with pieces falling off. However, inside page and binding are in very good condition. | None. |
| 5 | 1873 | Mitchell | 6.25 x 4 x 1.25 | Cover has fallen off and a few pages are loose. Otherwise good condition. | The name Jennie M. Mitchell is inscribed on the cover. Additionally, Jennie M. Mitchell Indiana, Pa is signed on two inside pages. |
| 6 | Unknown | None listed | 7.25 x 5.25 x 1.5 | General wear on cover. Otherwise good condition. | Some items have been underlined and circled throughout the text. |
| 7 | 1850 | Wachob | 7.75 x 4.75 x 2.25 | Front and back cover have fallen off and there was a previous attempt to tape them back on. Some pages are loose and have spot damage. | The name Mary M. Wachob is written inside the front cover. Text is written in German. |
| 8 | 1848 | Kells | 11.25 x 9 x 2.75 | Binding is deteriorated and pages are lose. Front and back cover have had previous attempt to be taped back on. There is spot damage on the pages and a few torn pages have been taped back together. | Note inside bible says the bible belongs to Mary Kells' half sister Hugh A. Kells. (This note is a bit confusing). There is also a Certificate of Admission to Sunday School of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Livermore for Hough and Jackson. Hugh Kells signed inside cover and the name Rebecca Kells is stamped on back page. |
| 9 | Unknown | Houck | 11 x 9 x 2.5 | Some pages are loose and lots of spot damage throughout the bible. Front and back cover are falling off and the first few pages of bible are missing. | Label inside indicates this bible is a part of the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana, Pa's Frances S. Helman Collection. Hand written inside that this bible belongs to Darcus McElhoes Houck. |
| 10 | Unknown | None listed | 10.75 x 7.25 x 2 | Missing back cover and pages 1-82 as well as some unknown number of pages from the back of the book. Front cover has fallen off and overall condition is bad. | None. |
| 11 | 1620 | Fistabrooke, Miller, Sutton, Walker, Weld, Willardi | 11.5 x 8 x 2 | Some page spotting and general cover wear. Otherwise good condition. | Written in Old English. Gift to the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana, Pa from Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miller. There is a page with signatures of past owners and dates. Some that are readable include: Habyah Weld 1751, Benjamin Fistabrooke, and Mrs. John Sutton 1867. |
| 12 | 1910s | Downing | 8.5 x 3.75 x 2 | General cover wear, otherwise good condition. | Inside page inscribed Mrs. J. D. Downing Meadville, Pa Dec. 1916. |
| 13 | 1807 | Fulton, Miller | 8.25 x 5 x 1.5 | Water and spot damage throughout and general cover wear. Otherwise good condition. | Samuel Fulton signed on inside cover and back cover. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miller noted on an inside page. Birth genealogy on page 46. |
| 14 | 1864 | Coleman, DeMatteo, Jackson | 10 x 6.5 x 3.25 | Front and back cover are detached. Binding is deteriorated and pages are loose. There is general page browning and spot damage. | Signed Mr. W. A. Coleman Book. Donated by Joyce M. DeMatteo on Dec. 30th 1999. |
| 15 | Unknown | Clark, Steel, Stiles | 6.75 x 5.5 x 1.5 | Missing several pages, about 20, from the beginning of the book. General wear, some rips on cover and some page spotting. | Inside cover: Clarence W. Steel and Barbara B. Clark married at Altoona Dec. 31, 1902 by the Rev. H. H. Stiles. Kenneth Clark Steel born July 26, 1905 at 12:35 a.m. at Altoona. Baptized Oct. 22, 1905 by Rev. H. H. Stiles. Elizabeth Gilman Steel Born March 11, 1908 at 7:30 p.m. at Altoona, Pa. Baptized June 14, 1908. Similar text repeated on back cover page. Inside back cover: Clarence W. Steel #1014 Green Ave. Altoona Blair County Pennsylvania Feb. 23rd 1902. |
| 16 | 1826 | Marshall | 7 x 4.5 x 1 | Front and back cover have fallen off, spin covering is missing, front pages are loose, and general spot damage throughout. | J. U. Marshall is signed on an inside page. |
| 17 | 1890 | Short | 13 x 10.5 x 4.75 | Some pages are falling out and all pages are browning. | Bible presentation page inscribed to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Short by Mr. and Mrs. David A. Short Dec. 25th 1890. |
| 18 | early 1900s | Pinkerton, Weirs | 12 x 10 x 4 | Front cover is missing, back cover is detached, binding is weak and broken in several places, and several pages are falling out. | Inside page notes the marriage of Nellie Weir of Manor and Arion M. Pinkerton of Penn Station on Sept. 9th 1915. |
| 19 | 1890 | McFeatters | 5.5 x 3.5 x .5 | Some pages are spotted and browning, otherwise good condition | John A. McFeatters Dec. 25 1889 is signed inside the front cover. |
| 20 | 1865 | None listed | 5.5 x 3.5 x 1 | Missing cover, binding loose, and pages are browning and spotted. | None. |
| 21 | 1876 | Penrod | 6.25 x 4.25 x 1.5 | Back cover is detached, binding is broken, some pages are falling out, and cover has rips and tears. | The name Arch Penrod is written on inside page. |
| 22 | 183(?) | None listed | 6 x 4 x 1.5 | Front and back cover are detached, beginning pages are loose, all pages have spotting, and general wear on edges of cover. | None. |
| 23 | 1809 | Loughery (possibly) | 11 x 9 x 4.5 | Missing back cover, front cover is detached, general page spotting, and a few pages are falling out and damaged. | Cover is inscribed with purchase date of May 27th 1810 for $7.70. The bible was later repurchased by Loughery for $9.25. |
| 24 | 1824 | Roberts, Shaffer | 11 x 9 x 4 | Some pages are loose, general page browning pages, general cover wear, and poor binding. | Donated Feb. 2, 1951. Bible is written in Welsh. Presented to the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana, Pa by Flo Grumbling Shaffer on behalf of the Roberts Family. |
| 25 | Late 1800s | Conner, Walker | 10.75 x 7.25 x 2 | Very bad condition. Front cover is detached and back cover is missing. Binding is loose and several pages are falling out and damaged. | Note on front cover says family bible of Elizabeth Walker Conner 1838-1918 and Robert Conner 1834-1917, Montgomery Township. It says there are letters and entries in the bible, but none were found. |
| 26 | 1859 | Frye, Helman, Streams, Stewart | 6 x 4 x 1 | General wear and spots on first few pages. Otherwise good condition. | Inside cover: Presented to James N. Stewart by his Mother Rebecca Stewart. Died the 1st A.D. 1873. Back cover: When miss you, see remember me - signed J. N. Stewart April the 13th 1873. Letter/note inside to Mrs. Helman from B. Frye discussing this book from Mrs. Streams. |
| 27 | Possibly 1860 | McFeatters | 5.5 x 3.75 x 1.5 | General wear on cover, binding is weak in several places, and browning and spotting on pages. | Inside cover: John A. McFeatters Book Jan. 5th 1860. |
| 28 | Unknown | None listed | 5.25 x 3.25 x 1.25 | Binding is falling apart and has been taped. Pages are lose in several spots and the first few pages have been taped together. | Back cover: Bought at Thos. Sutton Sale |
| 29 | 1868 | Kane, Petitte | 5.5 x 4 x 1.25 | Missing front and back cover and a few pages are torn. Otherwise good condition and good binding. | Inside cover page has a hand written list of reading and psalms. Jas J. Kane stamped on inside page and the name James Petitte is written in. |
| 30 | 1910 | Blackburn, La Van | 4.5 x 3.25 x .5 | Very good condition. | Inside cover: Presented to Roy E. La Van by Mrs. Andrew Blackburn S.S. Teacher Nazarene Church Salem, Ohio. Next page hand written: Roy E. La Van. Back page is stamped "Unbreakable Back" Pat. Mar. 8, 1910 D412. |
| 31 | 1925 | Borland | 5 x 3.25 x .75 | Very good condition. | Inside cover name: Marion Borland. |
| 32 | 1883 | None listed | 4.5 x 3.25 x .5 | Corners peeling on cover, binding is a little loose, and pages are in good condition. | None. |
| 33 | 1828 | None listed | 4.5 x 2.75 x 1 | Cover has spot damage and general wear. All pages are spotted and browning, otherwise good condition. | Text is written in German. |
| 34 | 1901 | None listed | 7 x 5 x 1.25 | Overall water and mold damage especially on very edges of pages. Binding is weak. | Hand written notes on a few pages near front and back covers of the bible. Notes have also been taken throughout the text. |
| 35 | 1843 | Steel | 5.75 x 3 x .75 | Missing back cover, front cover is detached, missing some pages, and binding is weak. | The last name Steel is readable inside bible. General writing on first few pages. |
| 36 | Possibly 1899 | None listed | 5 x 2.5 x .5 | Missing front and back cover. Otherwise good condition. | None. |
| 37 | 1883 | Fetterhoff | 5 x 3.25 x .75 | Page edges and cover are worn and binding is deteriorated. | Writing on back cover. Some pencil writing. Also inscribed is James W. Fetterhoff Book Jan. 1897 with a calligraphy pen. |
| 38 | 1879 | Miller, Nesbitt, Pollock | 12.75 x 10 x 2.5 | General cover wear and page browning. Otherwise good condition. | S. Brady Miller inscribed on cover. He is the grandfather of Virginia Nesbitt. Genealogy in center of book noting births, deaths, and the marriage of Samuel B. Miller to Mifs Jane Pollock on July 7th 1859. |
| 39 | Unknown | Adin, Bowman, Brink, Kerr, King, McAdoo | 11.75 x 9 x 3 | Front cover is falling off, binding is falling apart, and there is water damage to several pages. | Name inscribed on cover - Wm. H. Kerr. Listing of births and deaths found in front of bible. |
| 40 | 1869 | Detwiler, Green, McAlden, Miller, Walker | 12 x 9.25 x 3.5 | Binding is deteriorated, pages are falling out, back and front covers are detached, and pages are browning and spotted. | Several pages of genealogy in front of book. Three photos in back of book. Inside front cover written Sarah McAlden's Book Bought from Mr. Green Feb. 8th 1881. |
| 41 | 1848 | Byram, Cornwall, Flanagan, Gould, Hinsley or Finsley, Ingraham, Lutt, McCoy, McGarder, Orr, Secrest, Smith, Young | 7.75 x 5 x 2 | Binding is weak and broken in one place. General cover wear, otherwise okay condition. | There is a lot of writing on inside and back pages. Back page includes some names, address, and dates, but most are difficult to read. Family record page is near the center of the bible. |
| 42 | 1856 (vol. 2) | Thomas | 11.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 | A few pages loose, most pages have spot/mold damage, binding is good, and cover has general wear. | Cover is inscribed Thomas and Mary Thomas. Newspaper clipping of obituary for Thomas Russel Thomas found inside. Part of a two volume set. |
| 43 | 1856 ? (vol. 1) | Thomas | 11.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 | General wear on cover, spot/mold damage to inside pages, and missing a few introduction pages. | Cover inscribed Thomas and Mary Thomas. Assuming same date of print, as other volume however that page is missing. Part of a two volume set. |
| 44 | Unknown | Auxiliary of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (from the Carney Family) | 11 x 8 x 2.5 | Good condition except for binding. | Presentation on inside cover to S.U.V. Auxiliary No. 177 from the Carney Family in Memory of their father Findley Carney. |
| 45 | 1932 | Freyer, Irwin, Maxwell, Munshower | 11.75 x 9.75 x 2.75 | General browning, front cover is a little loose, otherwise good condition. | Mason's Bible. Center of book has a genealogy with births, deaths, and marriages. Also has death certificate of William M. Munshower and deed of gift. |
| 46 | Unknown | Armstrong, Stephenson | 11.5 x 9.5 x 2 | Bad condition: missing front and back cover, missing first 116 pages, and overall spot damage. | Bible from Estate of Charlotte E. Armstrong donated by Marcella Stephenson. |
| 47 | 1874 | Sutton | 13.5 x 11 x 3.5 | Front and back cover are detached, general cover wear, and some inside pages have spot damage. | J.M. & M.M. Sutton is inscribed on the cover. |
| 48 | 1880s or 1890s | Gordon, Smail | 12.5 x 10.5 x 5 | Very good condition. | Engraving of John Smail Gordon inserted in bible. Winfield Scott Gordon and Jennie Belle Smail were married June 18th 1896. |
| 49 | Unknown | None listed | 12 x 9.5 x 3 | Cover is worn and pages are browning, otherwise fairly good condition. | None. |
| 50 | Unknown | None listed | 12 x 9.5 x 3.5 | Cover is detached and pages are good but browning. | None. |
| 51 | 1873 | Fisher, Sutton | 12 x 9.5 x 3 | Cover is detached and pages are loose and browning. | Sutton-Fisher marriage certificate for 1825. Nine more marriage entries of the Sutton family from 1846 until 1872 are found in the bible. Additionally, there are 13 births (1801-1852) and 5 deaths (1849-1892) recorded. |
| 55 | 1929 | Levinson, Miller, Rankin (?) | 7 x 4.5 x 1.5 | Very good condition. | Inside page says Francis Paul Miller, May 19, 1932, Rabbi Levinson. Additionally the word Rankin is written on this page. Bible is written in both English and Hebrew. |
| 56 | 1848 | Brashear | 7 x 4.25 x 1.67 | Pages are browning. | Subtraction examples on front cover. Other writings inside front and back covers but not readable. |
| 57 | 1871 | McCollum | 6 x 4 x 1.25 | Good condition with some page browning. | Name J. H. McCollum written inside front cover. Mrs. Hannah McCollum, Parkwood Ind. Co. PA written on inside page. |
| 58 | 1871 | Anderson | 5 x 3.25 x .75 | Good condition with some page browning. | Inside page says Mr. James Bruce Anderson's Book. |
| 52 | 1903 | Chrisman, Fleming | 13 x 9.5 x 3 | Cover is detached and pages are good but browning. | Fleming-Chrisman marriage, 1896. |
| 53 | Unknown | Miller | 12 x 9.5 x 2.5 | Binding on cover has attempted to be repaired, otherwise good condition. | Presented to Mrs. Herber Miller by Mr. Herber Miller. Also contains several inserted material like newspaper obituary clippings. |
| 54 | Unknown | None listed | 11 x 9 x 3 | Very bad binding, front cover is detached, bad mold/spot damage on pages, and several pages are loose. | None. |
| 59 | 1871 | Altimus, Grumbling, Wilson, Younkin | 11 x 9 x 3.5 | Missing outside biding cover. Some mold damage to front cover, otherwise good condition. | Cover inscribed Mary C. and Margaret Altimus. The name Appleton A. Grumbling is signed on the inside cover. There are several photographs and misc. items inside and the will of Appleton A. Grumbling. |
| 60 | 1878 | None listed | 11.5 x 9 x 3.5 | Cover is worn and falling off and pages are browning but in good condition. | None. |
| 61 | 1847 | None listed | 10.5 x 7.5 x 3 | A few pages are falling out and there is spot damage to the pages. | None. |
| 62 | 1912 | None listed | 9 x 6 x 2 | Very good condition. | Dictionary of the Bible. |
| 63 | 1918 | None listed | 9 x 6 x 2 | Good condition with some general wear. | Bible for "home and private study". |
| 64 | Unknown | Clark, McMacke | 5.5 x 3.75 x 1.67 | Fairly good condition with some browning and loose pages. | Written on inside page: Presented to Mary McMacke by Nov. 11th 1851. Additionally, another inside page has the name Mrs. Clark written. |
| 65 | 1860 | Lowman | 5.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 | Pages are browning and loose. | Signed by Belle McKee Lowman (1939) and Hannah Lowman from Kent, Pa. |
| 66 | 1842 | Ruight | 4.75 x 3 x 1.3 | Spine is torn and pages are browning. | Written in Greek. Belonged to Ruight as of June 1845. Written on back cover - $1.50 Aug. 8th, 1845 Indiana Co., Pa. |
| 67 | Unknown | Gibson | 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.75 | 30 + front pages are missing and several pages are folded over. Some pages are loose and browning and closure flap is missing. | William Gibson owned this bible as of January 4, 1857. |
| 68 | Unknown | Clawson | 3.5 x 2.5 x .67 | Front and back covers are missing as well as several back pages. | Name Norman Clawson is signed on inside page. Additionally the name is signed in the back of the book with a note that says From Me December 26, 1909. |
| 69 | Unknown | Clawson, Harris | 3.75 x 2.75 x .5 | Good condition. | Gift of Nell Harris. Signed in back by Norman Clawson, Co.F,10th Pa. Infantry, Fort Bliss, ElPaso, Tx. |
| 70 | 1861 | Whitacre | 4.5 x 2.75 x .75 | Very worn with brown pages and poor spine. | Note inside says: February 21st 1862 Presented to Catharine Whitacher (sp) as a reward for her good progress in spelling in class. No. 2 by G. G. W. Cowen Teacher. Stamp on opposing page "Catha. Whitacre." Photo of two unidentified women in back of bible. |
| 71 | Unknown | Sifre | 4.75 x 3 x 1 | Front cover is loose, pages are browning, and spine is in poor condition. | Inside page notes: Nov. 2nd 1873 Presented by the Sunday School at Christ's Church to Ed. P. Sifre. |
| 72 | 1892 | Walker, Wiggins | 12 x 10 x 3 | Tears on cover binding and lettering on cover is wearing off. | Donated Aug. 1962. Presented to the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana, Pa via inscription on inside cover from Mrs. Annie M. Wiggins Walker. |
| 73 | 1866 | None listed | 12 x 9.5 x 3 | A little wearing on cover otherwise very good condition. | None. |
| 74 | 1900s | Boggs, Holmes, Kius (?), Ralston | 13 x 10 x 3 | Back and front cover have been taped back on. Cover has some tears and missing patches, otherwise the book is in good condition. | Genealogy located about 3/4 the way through the bible. Notes that Mr. Edward Ralston and Miss Ida Cora Holmes were married March 21st 1899. |
| 75 | Late 1800s | Campbell, Coleman, Couch, Coulter, DeMalteo, George, Hanlett, Miller, Rearick, Reed, Taylor | 12.25 x 10 x 4 | Binding is in poor condition and spine is broken in several places. Pages are loose and there is wear on the cover. | Inside page inscribed Mrs. Harriet P. Reed. Donated by Joyce DeMalteo 12/30/99. Genealogy located near center of bible. Noted that Alexander C. Reed and Harriet P. Coulter were married July 4th 1870. Misc. items include a cross-stitched piece and a page from United Presbyterian Newsletter. |
| 76 | 1880s | Byler, VanNatter (?) | 12.5 x 10 x 3.5 | Front cover is detached, binding is weak, and many pages have come loose and are damaged. | Presentation page to Mrs. Alice Jo VanNatter (born Dec. 9th 1862) by Parker B. VanNatter (born June 8th 1862). Donated by M. B. Byler March 2001. Some genealogy of births and deaths are listed on back page. |
| 77 | 1892 | None listed | 12.5 x 9.5 x 2.5 | Front and back cover are detached. There was a previous attempt to tape cover back on. Covering for the spine has also fallen off. | None. |
| 78 | 1850 | None listed | 10.75 x 8.5 x 3.5 | Spot damage throughout, binding is broken in one place, and a few pages are loose. | Presented to the Lutheran Church of Brush(?) Valley Township by the Friends of Truby and Moorhead Philada: April 1831. |
| 79 | 1834 | Clawson | 11 x 8.75 x 2.75 | Front cover is detached. There is spot damage throughout and the leather on the back cover is highly deteriorated. | The name John Clawson is signed on front and back pages with the date 1857 next to the first signature. On an inside page there is a note to Luainda(?) Clawson Dec. 27, 1875. |
| 80 | 1868 | Tomb | 10.75 x 7.5 x 3.5 | Front cover and first few pages are detached. There was a previous attempt to tape them back on. Binding is weak. | Address label on the inside of the front and back cover: Mrs. Howard W. Tomb, 734 South Street, Indiana, PA. |
| 81 | 1818 | Beatty (?) | 7 x 4.25 x 2 | Some water and spot damage, overall page browning, and weak binding in several places. | Some scribbled notes on inside page. |
| 82 | 1831 | Jefferson | 7.25 x 4.75 x 1.5 | Spot damage throughout and a few back pages are damaged. | Inscribed inside front cover is the name Jefferson. |
| 83 | 1812 | Cribbs (?), Miller | 6.75 x 4 x 2.25 | Front cover is detached, back cover is missing, spine is broken in one place, and pages are in bad condition with water damage, spot damage, and browning throughout. | Inside cover has some writing with possible name Sarah Cribbs. Another page is signed Abraham Miller his book. |
| 84 | 1854 | Miller (?) | 6.25 x 4 x 1.25 | Spot damage throughout. | Inside back cover with possible name J. S. Miller. There is also some additional writing. |
| 85 | Unknown | Davis | 7.25 x 4.5 x 1.25 | Spot damage throughout, some pages area loose, and several pages have damaged edges. | Some writing on inside page but very difficult to read. Catherine Davis. |
| 86 | 1824 | McKnight | 7 x 4.25 x 1 | Spot damage and page browning. Binding is very weak, spine broken in several places, and there is general cover wear. | Inside page inscribed James A. McKnight's book 18th Feb. 1842. Another inside page has letter written but is very difficult to read. Back page is signed James A. McKnight Born March 20th. |
| 87 | 1869 | Irvin, McEvoy, Nixon, Raudale, Williams | 12 x 10 x 3.5 | Cover is very worn and the front and back covers are detached. | Readable names; David Mock Williams and Mrs. Mary Nixon McEvoy. Genealogy 2/3 of the way through. Photos of Walter E. Williams, Charlie Williams, Fauuie(?) (Williams) Irvin, Walter's mother Mary Nixon, Walter's father Phillip Williams, and other unidentified photos. |
| 88 | Late 1800s or early 1900s | Miller, Park, Rubright, Walter | Front cover is falling off. There was a previous attempt to tape edges of the covers. Binding is weak. | Genealogy about 2/3 of the way through the bible. | |
| 89 | 1870s (?) | Mack | 12 x 9.5 x 3.25 | General cover wear and binding is loose. | Name card found inside with the name James W. Mack printed on it. |
| 90 | 1832 | None listed | 11 x 8.5 x 3 | Missing front cover, all pages are badly browning and spotted, and some pages have water damage. | Some writing on back pages but it is difficult to read because of water damage. |
| 91 | 1814 | Jacobs | 11 x 9 x 4 | A lot of mold damage and page browning. The first few pages are ripped, many pages are loose and crumbling, and the spine is very poor. | Note on inside cover: Thomas Jacobs his book price $6.50 bought in the year 1815. Interesting card inside with small pox and scarlet fever remedy. |
| 92 | Unknown | Adams, Empfield | 11.5 x 9.75 x 2.5 | Spine and binding is very weak, several pages are loose, and many pages near the back of the book are damaged. | Note on inside cover is very faint and difficult to read but has readable date of 1844 and last name of Adams. Also there are some scribbles, but their meaning is unclear. The name Jennie Empfield was found signed on a piece of paper inserted in the bible. |
| 93 | 1867 | McFeatters | 9 x 6 x 2.75 | Missing front and back covers, missing a few pages in the end of the bible, several pages are detached, and the spine is broken in one place. | Signed John A. McFeatters Book Sept. 17, 1867 price $1.85 on inside page. |
| 94 | early 1900s | Louder, Nevitt | 7 x 5 x 1.5 | Missing front cover, back cover is damaged and detached, and several pages are loose. | Inside page has presentation to Pearl S. Nevitt by (his sister) Ella Louder Date May 11, 1910. |
| 95 | Unknown | Bell, Calhorn | 5.75 x 3.5 x 1.5 | Missing a few pages at the beginning. Binding is weak and broken in a few places, several pages loose, and front and back cover are loose. | Inside cover signed Hazel Jan. 3, 1922. More writing on back inside of cover. Names Gladys Bell and Marquerite Calhorn Kittanning Summer Normal June 25, 1919. Several pages of versus inserted in back. |
| 96 | early 1900s | Tuck | 5.5 x 4 x 1 | Front and back covers are a little loose, otherwise good condition. | Front cover signed C. W. Tuck Christmas 1920. |
| 97 | 1872 | Anderson, Crick, Gibson, Terry | 11.75 x 9.5 x 3.5 | Front and back covers have fallen off, binding is weak, and some pages are falling out. | In center of book there is a genealogy of births along with misc. items and a hand written letter from May 11th 1882. |
| 98 | 1845 | Clark, Simmons, Wilson | 11.75 x 9.25 x 3 | Spot damage throughout, few pages are loose and damaged, and the binding is weak in a few places. | Inside page signed Property of Margaret L. Wilson and address labels for Mrs. E. P. Clark and Paul Simmons. Another note states Eldersridge Pulpit Bible Purchased by the Ladies Sep. 14th 1846 price $4.50. |
| 99 | 1830 | Kinports (?) | 11.5 x 9.25 x 3 | Front and back covers are detached, first 6 pages are missing,and the spine is broken in one place. | Possible name Mary Kinports Born 11/26/1797, Died 2/10/1879. |
| 100 | 1875 | Shields, Thompson | 9 x 6 x 2 | Missing front and back covers and some pages detached. | Inside cover signed James M. Shields Bennett, Pa Apr. 3, 1877. Rev. J. M. Shields, Caroline Shields Thompson. Interesting notes throughout stating the start and finishing dates of reading this bible. |
| 101 | Unknown | Lytle, Steels | 5 x 3.25 x .75 | Missing a few pages. | Various names inscribed on front and back covers include Charles Steels, Julia Lytle. |
| 102 | 1885 | Judges, Samuel | 5.75 x 3.75 x .5 | Some spot damage, otherwise good condition. | Inside page inscribed Women's Missionary Society of Harmony Grove Evangel. Luth. Church Willet (?), Pa. Additional note: Books in Bible Sen. Exodus Demitrius Numbers Denterororry (?), Joshua Judges, Ruth Samuel. |
| 103 | 1920(?) | King | 6.5 x 4.25 x .75 | Cover is crumbling badly and binding is weak and broken in a few places. | J. R. King inscribed on cover. Inside page inscribed to Rex from Eva. October 19, 1924 with a quote included. |
| 104 | Unknown | Pattersons | 6.25 x 4 x 1 | Spot damage throughout, weak binding, and general cover wear. | Inside page signed Joseph Pattersons Book, Margaret Pattersons Book June 7, 1881. |
| 105 | 1860 | Kiefer | 5.25 x 3.5 x 1 | Missing spine cover, otherwise good condition. | Name signed on back page - Lillian L. Kiefer. |
| 106 | Unknown | Davis | 5 x 3.25 x 1.5 | Missing first 4 pages, front and back covers are detached, a few pages are loose, and binding is weak. | Name Clark Davis written on the inside of the front cover. Other writing on back inside cover. |
| 107 | Unknown | Sowers | 5 x 3.25 x 1.25 | Missing first 10 pages and last few pages. Front and back cover are loose. | Name Jennie Sowers signed on back page. |
| 108 | 1839 | Kinports | 11.25 x 9 x 3 | Weak binding, spotting throughout, front cover detached, and back cover loose. | Name signed on back page, unsure of spelling. |
| 109 | Unknown | McKnight | 10.5 x 8.5 x 3.25 | Missing front and back covers. Missing first few pages. Pages are in very bad condition, many are crumbling and deteriorated. Some pages are faded and there is spot damage and browning throughout. | Signatures at end of old testaments. Difficult to read except the last name of McKnight. |
| 110 | 1867 | Couch | 11.75 x 9.25 x 2.5 | Binding is broken in several places. There was a previous attempt to repair binding and reattach to cover. Several pages are loose with many edge crumbling. Cover is deteriorating and missing pieces. | Name signed on inside cover: Mary June Couch. |
| 111 | 1864 | See extra info. | 3.75 x 2.5 x 1.5 | Front cover has been sewn back on but the back cover is missing. | Inside cover has name Jacob (Simsalt/Fimsalt/Limsalt ?) 1866. George Cotabauh (?) died August 11th. |
| 113 | 1846 (?) | None listed | 5.25 x 3.5 x .5 | Water damage to cover, otherwise good condition. | Inside cover written: Price 15 cents, Bought for the use of the Sabbath School Bells School House Class No. 2. There is also writing on the back inside page. |
| 112 | 1863 | Belvidere, Butler, Emerick | 5.75 x 3.25 x 1.5 | Missing front cover, back cover loose, and minor water damage throughout. | Inside page signed John Butler Belvidere Christmas 1863. Following page inscribed Grandma Butler to John L. Emerick Nov. 30, 1929. |
| 114 | 1917 | Fulmer | 4 x 2.5 x .75 | Spine broke in a few places, otherwise good condition. | Presented to Robert Fulmer 510 Hay St. Wilkinsburg. New Testament Army and Navy Edition. |
| 115 | 1869 | Smiths, Sutter (?) | 5 x 4.25 x .75 | Has a little bit of spot damage and general cover wear. | Inside page written Maggie Smiths (?) May 14th Book 18. Back page has some writing with possible last name Sutter. |
| 116 | Unknown | Jones, Steel | 3.75 x 2.25 x 1 | Missing front and back cover and missing first few pages. | Name written on back page. Can only make out Jones and Steel. |
| 117 | 1847 | Richmond, Shane, Shaw | 3.5 x 1.25 x .75 | Front cover is detached and some spot damage throughout. | Written on the inside cover is the name Shaw. Another inside page is inscribed Presented to James M. Shane by J. Patton Richmond July 25, 1849. |
| 118 | 1848 | Gibson, Kelly | 4.25 x 2.75 x 1.5 | A few pages are loose, there is some spot damage, and general cover wear. Otherwise good condition. | Paper inside said owned by Martha B. Gibson. Writing on inside page - Miss Joanbella (?) Kelly's Book Presented to her by her father June 24th 1849 - Shelocta. Isabella Kelly was born February 25th 1849 Shelocta Indiana County Pa. |
| 119 | 1938 | Fisher | 5.75 x 3.5 x 1.75 | Very good condition, normal wear. | Cover has initials A.F.F. Several photos are inserted throughout. One photo is labeled Roger at Key West. Part of a letter was found inserted in bible but no names are listed. There is a greetings tag inside that says to Mrs. Fisher from Grace. |
| 120 | 1819 | Hicks, Hoover, McKee | 5.25 x 3 x 1.5 | Missing front and back covers, spot damage throughout, some water damage, and several pages are missing. | Genealogical notes written on the last few pages. |
| 121 | Unknown | Davis | 5.75 x 3.75 x .25 | General cover wear, spot damage throughout, and binding is very weak. | Inside cover inscribed No. 38 Mr. Jefferson Davis Book. |
| 122 | Unknown | None listed | 7.5 x 5.25 x 1 | The front and back cover are loose and have water damage. Some pages are missing at the beginning of the bible and throughout, two pages are glued together, a few pages are loose, and some pages are damaged. | Writing and notes on most pages. |
| 123 | 1843 | Gibson | 3.25 x 2.25 x 1.25 | The front and back cover are lose and the first 15 pages are missing. | Name Wm. Gibson written on inside page. |
| 124 | 1885 | Lawson, Manner, Short, Versaw | 12.75 x 10 x 4.5 | A few pages are loose, otherwise good condition. | Note about donors and relationship to the bible which was donated in 1992. Originally belonged to James and Annie (Lawson) Manners. Presidential ribbon between pages 12-13. |
| 125 | 1893 | St. Paul Evan. Lutheran Church | 14 x 11 x 3 | Some pages are loose and there is general wear on cover, otherwise good condition. | Front cover of bible engraved St. Paul Evan. Lutheran Church Strongstown, PA 1894. |
| 126 | 1805 | None listed | 11 x 9 x 1 | Pages are very fragile and are spotting, browning, and deteriorating. | Appears to be a home made cover. There appears to be a name signed on the back cover but it is difficult to read. |
| 127 | 1876 | None listed | 12.75 x 10 x 4.75 | Front cover is detached and some pages are loose. | Previously written genealogical information appears to be torn out. |
| 128 | 1876 | None listed | 12.75 x 9.5 x 2.75 | Front cover detached, back cover is loose, spine is broken in a few places, binding is weak, and some pages are loose. | None. |
| 129 | 1871 | None listed | 11.75 x 10 x 3.5 | Missing front and back covers. Missing two photo pages. | None. |
| 130 | 1895 | Elder | 10 x 6.75 x 1.75 | Missing front cover, back cover is loose, binding is broken in a few places, missing first couple of pages, however, the rest of the pages are in good shape. | Obituary of Mrs. Maria Elder in between pgs 12-13 of index. Bookmark in between pgs 350-351. Back page signed March 7, 1912 Emma J. Mc(?) 1079 School St. |
| 131 | 1833 | Graft, Jacksonville Methodist Church | 10.75 x 6 x 2.25 | Spot damage throughout and front and back covers are detached. | Information inside front cover notes that bible previously belonged to Henry Graft and George Graft. It was donated 8/12/1991 and formerly belonged to the Jacksonville Methodist Church. |
| 132 | 1816 | None listed | 11.25 x 8.75 x 2.5 | Generally worn, spine worn, pages are browning, and covers are falling off. | There are pressed leaves/flowers throughout the bible. |
| 133 | 1851 | Robinson | 11 x 8.25 x 3.25 | The spine is falling apart, however, pages themselves are in fairly good condition. | Various artifacts throughout including a cross-stitch piece of the name Newton B., the obituary of Margaret E. Robinson, a lock of hair, a cross-stitch piece of the name Marlan/Warlan P. R., a Westminster Lesson Leaf, etc. |
| 134 | 1859 | Carson, Walkinshaw | 11.75 x 9 x 3 | Bible is generally worn and spine is falling apart. Some pages are falling out, however, the rest of the pages are in fairly good condition. | 1859 to 1890 H. F. Carson written on masking tape on the cover. Obituary of Oliver P. Carson (d. 1879) and his baby son David attached to the inside cover. Lesson card in between pgs 106-107; pocket almanac between pgs 126-127; ads between pgs 344-335 and 362-363; newspaper article about the bible between pgs 402-403; facts about the bible card between pgs 538-539; certificate of marriage for Oliver P. Carson and Mary Walkinshaw both of Saltsburg Nov. 29, 1860 between pgs 606-607; and some writing on inside of back cover. |
| 135 | Unknown | None listed | 13 x 9.75 x 4 | Front and back covers are detached, pages are missing, and binding is loose. | None. |
| 136 | 1875 | None listed | 12.25 x 10.75 x 3 | Some pages are browning and falling out, however, the bible is in fairly good condition. | Some random markings in pencil. |
| 137 | 1730 | Morgan | 14 x 9 x 2 | Somewhat worn. Some pages are falling out, but others are in good condition. | Extensive genealogy in the first few pages that follows a 100+ years of family history of the Morgan family from Wales to America. |
| 138 | 1882 | Walker (?) | 12.5 x 10 x 2.75 | Covers detached and pages are in pretty good condition. | There was a label tag sticking out of the bible with "Walker Bible 4-8-92" written on it, but unsure of it's meaning. |
| 139 | 1813 | None listed | 12.5 x 9.75 x2.25 | Very worn, missing front and back covers, and pages are browning. | Bible is written in German. There is a letter or genealogy written in German between pages 332-333, however the pages are crumbling. |
| 140 | 1852 | Cannot read name | 9 x 6.25 x 2.5 | Medium wearing, pages are browning, and some binding is loose. | Name signed on side page but cannot decipher. |
| 141 | 1828 | Elder | 10.25 x 6.75 x 3.75 | Worn, but held together pretty well. Some of the first pages are falling out and there is spot damage throughout. | Inside page signed Thomas Elder's Book. There is a letter between pgs. 114-115 about different readings and a snowflake cutout. |
| 142 | Unknown | Campbell, Conner, McMasters | 12.5 x 9.75 x 2.5 | Front and back covers are detached and the outer spine covering is missing. | Genealogy about 2/3 the way through the book. Levi Connor and Lizzie McMasters were married Feb. 27, 1896. Label on front notes Family bible with entries of Elizabeth McMasters Conner (1869-1950) and Levi (Bud) Conner (1875-1968), Glen Campbell. |
| 143 | 1800s(?) | Diefeuderfer, Faber, Staddeu, Straws | 12.5 x 10 x 4 | Front cover is detached and the first few pages are missing. | Note on inside page: Donated 8/29/00 in memory of Wm. F. Faber by Lee W. Straws. Marriage certificate for M. N. Diefeuderfer and Carrie L. Staddeu Sept. 22, 1886 between pages 864-5. |
| 144 | Unknown | None listed | 12 x 10 x 3.5 | Poor condition. Missing covers. | None. |
| 145 | Unknown | None listed | 11.75 x 9 x 1.5 | Front and back covers are detached, many pages are missing, and many pages browning. Very poor condition. | None. |
| 146 | 1879 | None listed | 12.25 x 9.75 x 3.5 | Front and back covers are detached, some pages have been torn out, and pages are slightly browning. Very poor condition. | None. |
| 147 | 1860 | Brindle, Reinhold | 12 x 9.5 x 3.25 | Pages are browning. Overall condition is quite good. | Inside front cover notes: "Presented by Jacob Reinhold to his daughter Elizabeth Brindle 1864" and "Presented to Geo. R. Brindle by his father April 5th 1906". |
| 148 | 1850 ? | Long | 11.75 x 9..25 x 2.5 | Front and back covers are detached, first few pages are missing, and binding is weak. | Inside cover signed Martha Long her book 1857. Name is also signed on back cover. Program between pgs. 348-349 about Miss Annie O'Beirne giving a lecture. Various swatches of cloth in between pages at various place. Cross-stitch and hair lock between pages 512-513. Newspaper clipping of Mr. James Long being killed by a bull. |
| 149 | 1864 | None listed | 11.75 x 10 x 3.75 | Missing front cover, minimal spot damage throughout, and binding is weak in several spots. | None. |
| 155 | Unknown | Blakely (?) | 11.5 x 9 x 3.5 | Pages are browning and spotted, front cover is detached, back cover is falling off, and bible appears to have been recovered. | Weekly lesson leaf between pgs 546-547. On pg 147 of the Apocrypha section is written the name Sarah Blakely (?) |
| 151 | Unknown | None listed | 10 x 7 x 1 | Very good. | King James version, boxed, not dated but fairly new. On cover "Mothers of Democracy". |
| 152 | 1868 | Case, Henry | 9.5 x 6 x 2.25 | Poor condition. Front cover is detached and pages are stained and browning. | Inside page signed Geneviere E. Case. Additionally there is a note "Gift of Karen R. Henry 1-1991." Written inside back cover, "American Protestant Defense League" and "Rev. Thos. E. Little, Care Station W.O.R., Newark, N.J." |
| 153 | 1950 | None listed | 7.25 x 5 x 1 | Very good condition. Slightly torn binding. | New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures. |
| 154 | 1929 | Calhoun, Deitman, Mumau(?), Russell, Stephens | 65. x 4.5 x .75 | Fairly good condition. The cover is bent but very clean. | Selections from the Old Testament - possibly used as a textbook. Inside has listed various names: Frank Russell Junior 1930-31; June Mumau Junior 1931-32; Mildred Deitman and Hazel Calhoun, 1934 - Jr. Also Virginia Stephens, Dixonville. |
| 155 | 1856 | John H. Emerick | 7.75 x 5 x 2.375 | Good condition. | German Bible. Inscribed on inside page, "John H. Emerick, Salzburgh, May 1, 1858." Cost 55 cents. |
| 156 | 1889 | Sue & Randolph Seckler | 12 x 10 x 4.5 | Poor condition. Front cover is detached and pages are browning. | Inside presentation page: Presented to Mrs. Sue M. Seckler by Randolph Seckler Jan. 25, 1889. |
| 157 | 1880 | Black, Gibson, McCracken, McGinley | 12.5 x 10 x 3.5 | Good condition. | Bible cover engraved S. S. & C. M. McGinley Feb. 6, 1880. White fabric trim piece inside. Certificate of Matrimony between Samuel S. McGinley & Cynthia McCracken 2/6/1879 by J. P. Black Officiating Minister and J. G. Gibson as the witness. Samuels's birth 2/10/1847 and Cynthia's birth 5/15/1851. Lists dates of two unnamed infant sons birth's as 12/15/1879 and 1/18/1882 and their deaths as 12/21/1879 and 1/18/1882. Also listed is Samuel's death as 3/19/1909. There is a list of 11 McCracken family births on paper inside. |
| 158 | 1800s(?) | Helman, Karaefa, McGown, McLaughlin | 12.5 x 10 x 4 | Binding is very weak and broken in a few places. There is general page browning, otherwise good condition. | Note to Mrs. Helman from Ernest McLaugling of Shelocta, Pa noting the bible's purchase from Larry Karaefa (Larry McGown). Written in German. Genealogy about 3/4 the way through. |
| 159 | 1879 | Morton | 12.5 x 10 x 4 | Very poor condition. Front cover is detached, and there are torn, loose and browning pages. | Gifted in 1880 to Jennie L. Morton by her father. Page 75 - lock of hair; page 111 - fern; and page 161-card "faithful and true". Two births listed: Roxanna Jean Morton, 1899 and Eugene Debs Morton, 1903. "Memoranda" page lists Rhoda Bennett Morton born 18?? and John Robinson Morton born 1877. There is also an envelope of miscellaneous items. |
| 155 | 1873 | None listed | 13 x 9.75 x 3 | Very poor condition. Binding is broken and pages are stained and browning. | None. |
| 161 | 1858 | Brallier, Kinports, Mcahaffey | 11.5 x 9.25 x 1.75 | Covers is detached and some pages are tattered and browning. | Notation on pg. 418: "Feb.13, 1876 - first chapter read for family worship." Golden wedding anniversary invitation dated 12/24/1883 for Mr. and Mrs. John Mcahaffey. Newspaper clipping about Mrs. Kinports of Cherrytree and her illness. Mrs. Kinports is noted as the mother of Mrs. Brallier, Jas. M. Kinports, and Porter Kinports. |
| 162 | Unknown | None listed | 10 x 6.25 x .3.5 | Covers have been taped onto bible and pages are stained and spotted. | None. |
| 163 | 1881 | White | 9.75 x 7 x 2.5 | Missing spine cover and general wear on cover, otherwise good condition. | Title page signed Harry White 1881. |
| 164 | Unknown | Thomas | 3 x 2 x 1.5 | Poor condition. Pages are stained and browning. | Note on inside back cover: "Psalms and Hymns used in l857. Property of John Thomas." Un-decipherable writing inside back cover and on a few other pages. |
| 165 | Unknown | Thomas | 4.375x 3 x .375 | Poor condition. Pages are stained and browning. | Writing on inside page: "Wilda says mother gave me this testament to use in school in 1883. But our own books we use at times." Also "John C. Thomas 10/24/43." Inside the back cover some writings that begin with "Remember." However, not all is readable. |
| 166 | 1879 | Marlin/Maslin, Willett | 6 x 3.75 x .33 | Quite good condition. | Title: Luther's Shorter Catechism. Name Cora Maslin/Marlin Willet inside both back and front covers. |
| 167 | 1954 | Feldman, Heper, Martin | 7.5 x 5 x 1.5 | Good condition with small tears on cover. | Jewish version of Holy Scriptures. Written on inside back cover: "Linda Feldman, 4-B, Cantor Sky, Temple Beth Shalom." Linda Feldman also signed on inside cover page. Various inserted pages with writing. Family Record page: Husband Herbert Martin, born March 17, 1927, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Feldman. Wife Shirley, born June 17, 1929, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Heper. |
| 168 | 1883 | Jacoby | 12.5 x 10 x 3.5 | Poor condition. Covers are detached and pages are slightly browning. | Bible written in German. Biography of John Jacoby on inside page 1844-1933; Civil War veteran, resident of Indiana, Pa. and born in Germany. |
| 169 | Unknown | None listed | 12 x 10 x 3.25 | Very poor condition. Covers are missing, some pages are missing, and pages are water stained, tattered, and browning. | None. |
| 170 | Unknown | None listed | 12.25 x 9.5 x 2.75 | Front and back covers are detached. First 18 pages are missing, binding is weak, and cover is very deteriorated. | None. |
| 171 | ?1894 | Hatherill | 7 x 4.5 x 1 | Very poor condition. Back cover is detached and pages are loose, stained and browning. | Gift of Thelma Hatherill 8/85. Presented to Bertha written on inside page. Back page note: "Presented to Bertha by her Grandma August 13, 1894" and "Prepare to meet thy God. Where will you spend your eternity?" A list of various books of the Bible along with chapters and verses also listed on a back page. |