The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, T Translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by the special command. Edinburgh: printed by Mark and Charles Kerr, 1792. A truly one of a kind BIble. This Bible is wrapped completely in a homemade leather skin wrapp, tied inside the covers w/sinew. The cover has taken the brunt of the wear over the years, leaving the main boards and spine quite protectd underneath. There is some rounding to the corners, some tears and splits in the leather wrap, and some obvious scuffing, but overall the outside presentation is great. Within the Bible shows the heavier aging found in the Bibles of this era, with many of the first and last pages victims to bookworking and insect damage. Although it is quite apprent, the text itself remains in nice shape, with a few pages worn and edge chipped, and one Ep torn. There are no plates, as this was issued in this manor. The hinges are solid, and all title pages are present, and all pages bound. Although highly collectible as it is, the provenance is what makes this Bible absolutley museum worthy. The blank and backsides of many pages are filled out with births, marriages and deaths from the Nash and Fuller families, with dates ranging from 1766-1830. Among these members was the patriarch and probable owners of the Bible, Mr and Mrs Jacob P. (Susanna) Nash of Braintree Massachusetts. Jacob Nash is the figure to focus upon here; he served as a private and Minute Man in Braintree Massachusetts Regiment in the first response to the British advance towwards Boston on the evening of April 18th 1775, and was the President and organizer of over 120 men that took up arms in the very first response to Paul Revere's lantern lighting that evening in Boston and the growing battle in Lexington. THIS WAS THE FIRST ACTUAL BATTLE AND VICTORY THAT BEGAN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND IN TURN BEGAN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES AS AN INDEPENDENT NATION THAT EVENING!
I have included more below, Truly historical, this belongs in the hands of one who truly values its history, and one that holds full understanding that this Bible was held by the hands of one who was one of the first true Patriots and free citizens of the United States of America! Good luck!
MINUTE MAN
Jacob P. Nash , Jr. Sex: M Name: Jacob Nash 1 2 3 Birth: 25 SEP 1765 in Braintree, Norfolk Co., Mass. Birth: 25 SEP 1765 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts 3 Death: 2 OCT 1823 in Murray, Orleans County, NY Death: 2 OCT 1820 in Murray, Orleans County, New York 3
Notes:
Also have DOD as 2 Oct 1820
Moved to Murry 1816-1817.Jacob's 1st wife Susannah, dau. of Captain Robert W. WEBSTER (OWNED THIS BIBLE, NAME WRITTEN INSIDE COVER). Jacob married 2nd Mary NICHOLS Onanadaga, NY 1800 Goshen Ephrain's wife, Mary step dau. of FRAISER b. 18 Aug 1786 Scotland she married 2nd 1819 Dennis TURNER died October 10, 1849 S. Ashley, Canada. John lived Windsor, Mass. until 1813 moved to Troy or Welshfield, Gesuga, OH. John's wife Polly born 4 November 1778 daughter of Jacob and Miriam died February 27, 1835 he married 2nd Anna BAILY married October 12, 1837 died October 28, 1841 3rd Cora Martha SPERRY married December 22, 1842 page 11 Dawes cemetery shows them Debb HIGGINS, mother of Margaret Nash born March 15th 1796 age 79
Jacob P. was a minute man to the Lexington alarm April 19, 1775. Moved from Braintree (sold property) 1780 Cummingham, Massachusetts after his wife's death. Lived with his daughter Mercy and son-in-law Daniel REED. And moved to Dewnmark, Lewis Co. NY to live with his son James. He is recorded in heroes of Lewis County on July 4 1826 Lewisville (co seat) celebrated 4th
He was one of the 55 Revolutionary War vets any dinner at the age of 90.
He was medium-sized, fair complexion, blue eyes, long beard, dressed in short breeches, long stockings, and knee breeches.
Grave at top of steepest hill in Denmark cemetery.
Jacob moved to Murray, Orleans County, New York 1816/1817 where he died October 20, 1820
Father: Jacob P. Nash , Sr. b: 6 JUN 1736 in Braintree, Norfolk Co., Mass. c: BET 23 AND 25 AUG 1745 in Weymouth, Norfolk, MA
Mother: Margaret Higgins b: 1744 in Weymouth, Norfolk, MA
Father: Jacob Nash b: 1737 in Braintree, Norfolk Massachusetts
Mother: Margaret Higgins b: 1744 in Weymouth, Norfolk, MA
Marriage 1 Susannah Webster b: ABT 1770 in Goshen, Hampshire, Massachusetts Married: ABT 1791 in Goshen, Hampshire County, NY Married: ABT 1791 in Goshen, Hampshire, Massachusetts 3 Married: ABT 1813 3 4Children 
Arvin Nash
Electy Nash b: 6 OCT 1792 in Goshen, Hampshire County, MA Electa Nash b: 11 JUN 1793 in Goshen, Hampshire County, MA Webster Nash b: AFT 1794 in Goshen, Hampshire, Massachusetts Cynthia Nash b: 1796 Cynthia Nash b: 1 NOV 1815 in Erie, Pennsylvania Zenas Nash b: ABT 1818 Sarah Nash b: ABT 1823 in Gerry, Chautauqua County, New York Rosannana Nash b: ABT 1825 in Gerry, Chautauqua County, New York Elizabeth Nash b: 9 OCT 1826 in Gerry, Chautauga Co., Gerry N.Y. John Nash b: 9 FEB 1830 in Gerry, Chautauqua County, New York Enoch Nash b: 15 OCT 1835 in Portage County, Ohio
Marriage 2 Mary Nichols b: ABT 1765 Married: 1800 in Onandaga, NY Married: ABT 1800 in Onondaga County, New York 5 1 3 4Children Major Nash b: BEF 1804 Ephraim Nash b: BEF 1805 Jacob P. Nash III b: 23 JUN 1806 in Onandaga, NY Chester John Webster Nash b: 25 JAN 1809 in Pompey, Onandaga Co, NY or Murry, Orleans, NY George O. Nash b: 12 FEB 1811 Charlotte Nash b: AFT 1811 Melinda Nash b: AFT 1812 Palla Nash b: AFT 1813 Melissa Nash b: BET 25 JUL 1813 AND 1816
Jacob P Nash's Life:
Jacob Nash
Birth 6 June 1736 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death 1 March 1828 in Denmark, Lewis, New York, USA
ResidenceDenmark, New York, USA Jacob went to Denmark, New York, where three of his sons, Ephraim, Oliver and James, had located and spent his last days with his son James.
DeathDenmark, Lewis, New York, USA Jacob is buried in Denmark, New York in the lot with his son James and family. The old cemetery is located on a steep hill side facing east.
Actual Transcription of Bible Records, as Written by Former Owners:
NASH / FULLER *NASH Family Name SearchFamily Bible *FULLER Family Name SearchOne page has an inscription dated 1793. Susanna Nash.A Gift to Jacob NASH, b. 1766, from his married mother, Molly Justine.One page reads:Electy Daughter of Jacob & Susanna NASH was born in October the 6 1792.Cinthia NASH was born May 14th 1795.Chester J. W. NASH was born April 24th 1797.Major D. NASH was born April 30th 1801 (?not sure of year).Clifton John H. NASH Died 22 April 1801 (?not sure of year).Ephraim NASH was born January 9th 1802.Next page reads:Chester M. FULLER was born April 27th 1823.Elvira A. FULLER was born November 1st 1834.Eckford M. FULLER was born April 1st 1825.Footnotes:The above is a transcript of only two pages which were shown in photos. Susannah's maiden name was WEBSTER and this family seems to have lived in Goshen, Hampshire, MA. In a preliminary study of information about this family found online, there are a lot of mistakes being made, if this Family Bible data is correct.
