Moutell Family Bible

The bible is kept in this red box. The word PARIS is on the cover. Perhaps a nod to the country of birth of the former owner?

The lid of the box is opened. The lid is no longer attached due to wear and tear. Black bible is revealed inside.

Removing the bible from the box reveals the photo of Joel Moutell. The picture is attached to the bottom insert. The insert is removable and obvious wear can been seen at the top edge.

The bible is a pocket-sized New Testiment and Psalms. Some wear, but most pages are still attached.

The title page of the bible is the first page of the bible. This is a list of the books of the New Testiment with the number of chapters in each of the books. The next page is the start of the book of Matthew.

This is the title page of the Book of Psalms. This page identified that this bible was published by the American Bible Society. The ABS was formed in 1816.

The inside front cover indicates that Joel Moutell was born June 3, 1837 and Lavina A. Moutell was born February 8, 1848. It is said that this was their bible. Throughout the bible, the last name is spelled with one 'L' at the end of the name. Lavina's name written as her maiden name (May) is crossed out

On the last page before the back has birth dates for the following family members: Catherine G Moutell, Mishey A. Moutell, Mary Jane Moutell, and General Sherman Moutell.

Inside the back cover is this notation with the birthdate for Joel M. Moutell.

This page list the marriage between M. L. Williams and Mary J. Williams and the death of Mary at the age of 18 years, 10 months and 7 days.