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- Possible owner of this bible sold on ebay
SOLLENBERGER FAMILY BIBLE - Peter Sollenberger (b Dec 6, 1805) and
Fannie Wenger (b Dec 26, 1810) -
Letterkenny Twp, FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA - Children: Elizabeth W. Sollenberger and
Abraham W. Sollenberger - includes a separate page of calligraphy similar to that shown - also three other loose pieces of paper with other information - 1) information on the family in German and includes the
following children: Elizabeth, Abraham, Katarina, Freni, Maria, Anna; - 2)
information apparently at the death of Maria W. Sollenberger Jan 25, 1918 (note of
thanks); 3) Information on Abraham Wenger (b Nov 13, 1778) and wife, Elizabeth (b
June 1, 1779) and his children: Martin, Catharine, Elisabeth, Anna, John, Jacob,
Christian, Fanny, Abraham, Barbra, Henry, Samuel, Michael, and Joseph - Rubber
stamp at bottom of this latter paper carries the name of Chas. J. Arnold, Artistic
Penman, Shippensburg (Cumberland County), PA - who perhaps was going
to create the same calligraphic work for Fannie Wenger's parents and brothers and
sisters - a very nice item! - approx 6 x 9 inches - 3 inches thick - Publ American Bible
Society, NY - 1857 - Cover intact but scuffed
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