By Sarah Osorio
Collection Overview
Title: Phelps and Temple Families Bibles, circa 1845-1900
ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-252
Creator: Phelps, John A.
Extent: 2.0 Boxes
Arrangement: Arranged in original order.
Date Acquired: 05/09/2011
Languages: English [eng]
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Phelps and Temple Families Bibles include 19th century genealogical information for the families of John A. Phelps of Bertie County, North Carolina and Armwell L. Temple of Pasquotank County, North Carolina. The Phelps Family Bible was originally published in 1829, while the Temple Family Bible was originally published in 1840.
Biographical Note
John A. Phelps was born on October 12, 1810 or 1812 in Bertie County, North Carolina. He was a farmer. Phelps died on September 19, 1879 and was buried at Cashie Baptist Church Cemetery in Windsor, North Carolina.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
Use Restrictions:
The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Source:
Martha Walker by donation
Preferred Citation:
Phelps and Temple Families Bibles, MSS 0000-252, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Processing Information:
Processed October 29, 2018.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1: Phelps Family Bible, circa 1847-1899
- The original Bible owner appears to have been John A. Phelps of Bertie County, North Carolina. Includes handwritten genealogical information for the Phelps family between the Old and New Testaments and a list of African American children's birth dates and the death date of their mother, Margret in front.
- Box 2: Temple Family Bible, circa 1845-1900
- The original Bible owner appears to have been Armwell L. Temple of Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Includes handwritten genealogical information for the Temple family in front of the Bible. Front cover is missing.
- Folder 1: Loose Papers from Temple Family Bible, circa 1898-1902