The Betterley-Ansell Bible Extract

Betterley-Ansell Bible

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(from Esther Mott, Mar 1999)


This was found at the Gail Borden Library in Elgin, IL. It is transcribed from a "Breeches Bible" which was probably offered for sale in the 20th century for £2.12 in England. It is probably of an English family. The apparent Christenings of Elizabeth (15 Sep 1708), William (3 Oct 1713), and Richard (5 Mar 1716) appear in the British Isles IGI for Worcester Cathedral, Worcester, England.

Nov 13th 1707
William & Elizabeth Betterley were marry'd
 
Sept 15 1708 Eliz. Betterley their daughter was born betwn 7 & of morn. Sickend of the small pox X ad 1711
 
Sept 26 1709 Wm Roger Betterley their son was born between 2 & 3 afternoon, who alas dy'd suddainly ye 9th of January following. 2 Sam 12th chap. 23 ver.
 
Augt. 26th 1711 John Betterley their son was born abt 4 in the morning & dyd of the small pox Jany 24th 1711/2
 
Sept 17. 1713 William Betterley their son was born between 8 & 9 in the morning.
 
Feb 11. 1715-6 Richard Betterley their son was born about 9 in the morning and dy'd Augt 3 1717
 
Sept 5. 1719 Victoria Betterley their daughter was born about 4 in the morning
 
May 13. 1721 Margaret Betterley their daughter was born about 8 in the Evening
 
Novemb. 6. 1722 Octavia Betterley their daughter was born about 9 in the Evening.
 
June 19. 1724 George Richard Betterley their son was born about 9 in the Evening
 
Anne Ansell her book the gift of her esteemed friend Wm Betterley Grandson of the above mentioned Wm & Eliz. Betterley 1799.

 


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