Jacob’s Bible which was printed in 1744 included the following inscription:The source is given as MFH -- probably means Mennonite Family History magazine].
This Bible is the property of Adam Hertzler of Bratteon Twp in Mifflin Co, PA, who inherited it from his brother David and Catherine Hertzler who inherited it from his father, Jacob and Barbara Yoder Hertzler of Bern Twp, Berks Co, PA, son of Jacob and Catherine Hertzler of Bern Twp, Berks Co PA who arrived in Philadelphia September 9, 1749 on Ship Saint Andrew and was [sic] natives of Switzerland.”
I note that the Heritage Center has his Bible on loan from Samuel C. Yoder (NE Amish). [ed. note: this is probably the Mennonite Heritage Center in Harleysville, Pennsylvania -- not sure. I do not know what NE Amish refers to.]
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