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Title: Found: Henry HORNCASTLE Bible
Post by: cornish jo on Wednesday 18 April 12 13:20 BST (UK)

I recently found the above at a recycling centre in Southampton, UK.

It is inscribed " Presented to Henry Horncastle by his Father the 23rd May 1843".

I am hoping that the date may be of significance and hope it can pinpoint which Henry Horncastle this is.

The Bible was printed in 1823 by J Smith Printer to Cambridge University.

At some point the Bible was sold by David Niddery, Bookseller & Stationer, High Street, Watford, Hertford, Hertfordshire for 13/6.

Would love to pass to someone with a family connection, and learn more about Henry and his father.

Title: Re: Found: Henry HORNCASTLE Bible
Post by: cornish jo on Sunday 20 November 16 10:51 GMT (UK)

Reunited - off to descendants in Canada. 

Title: Re: Found: Henry HORNCASTLE Bible
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 05 December 16 22:54 GMT (UK)

Nice one Jo...well done.....that must have been very rewarding for you. What a lovely kind gesture  8)
Carol