Name/Title
The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New TestmanentsEntry/Object ID
2016.021Description
Mint Palmer's Family Bible, presented to him by Rev. Ira Hart, August 9, 1814, "The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testmanents," stamped "Stonington Historical and Genealogical Society."
Written inside are the names presumed to be Mint's children with their date of birth.
Coridon Palmer born Oct 23, 1801
Mintus Palmer born March 20, 1805
Amanda Melvina Palmer born February 2, 1807
Philip Raymond Palmer born March 28, 1809
MaryAnn Palmer born July 16, 1817
Lucinda Maria palmer born August 9, 1813
Harriet Priscilla Palmer born February 22, 1816
Adelia Honeywood Palmer born March 23, 1818
Frances Melinda palmer born March 17, 1824
Mint Palmer is believed to be a formerly enslaved man, as noted in research conducted by Nancy Steenburg and Elizabeth Kading in 2020.Collection
Family Bible CollectionPublication Details
Publisher
Hudson & GoodwinDate Published
1812Publication Language
English