[Maxwell Family Bible from Ruby Lee Crane] [patchwork quilt book cover] [Items in possession of and transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 10/13/2000] [inside front cover says] $4.00 [handwritten inscription inside first page] June the 20" 1869 This Book is a present from Stephen Mitchell to Rebecah M. Maxwell his daughter When this you see remember me Stephen Mitchell [in family area between Old & New Testaments] [newspaper clipping] Maxwell Mrs. Rebecca Maxwell was born May 1850, and died February 2, 1928. She was married Nov. 26, 1868. To this union eight children were born, three of whom preceded her to their heavenly home. Those remaining to mourn their loss are, Mrs. Maggie Roberson, Dr. C.L. Maxwell, Mrs. Mattie Farmer, Mrs. Dora Strong and Z.T. Maxwell. Grandma Maxwell was converted in the days of her early womanhood and made her affiliation with the Methodist Church. In her life she had experienced those great doctrines of Repentance, Regeneration and Assurance, and she tried to live up to the principles of Truth and righteousness thereafter. Grandma was lovable and kindhearted and was happy when she could help those who were needy and suffering. She loved her Bible and prayer, and as her pastor visited her she never allowed him to leave without reading God's word and praying with her. She was a faithful wife, a tender mother and a loyal friend, and while she has gone, her influence will live on to influence and sweeten the lives of her friends who remain on this side. May the good Lord comfort and sustain her sorrowing children and friends. - L.B. Tooley [Letter attached] Justin, Tex. Dec. 8 - 28. [1928] Dear Doctor Maxwell: I am writing you with reference to Mother Maxwells obituary which is published in this weeks Texas Christian Advocate. I wrote the publisher to forward you six copies of the number in which this obituary was published and I am wondering if you received them. If not, there are four or five copies coming to Myra. Bros Biffle, Gatewood & Gaston wil have it also Grandma Pryor. Am also sending you the one in my paper. We are getting along very well, tho I have the hardest work of my experience since coming into this conference. Do not know why, but I am hoping it is all providential. Bro. French told me he would not move me from Myra unless he could give me an advance, but like the "nigger" it seems I am advancing "backwards". Hope your health is better, and would be glad for you to stop with us any time you come this way. My regards to sister Maxwell and your big hearted boys when you see them. Any time I can serve you, command me. Yours fraternally, L.B. Tooley. [written in family section] Family Record Marriages Zachra T. Maxwell and Rebecca Mitchell was Married the 26th November A.D. 1868. Births Zachra T. Maxwell was born 29th Jan' A.D. 1850. Rebecca M. Maxwell was born 18th May A.D. 1850. Maggie L. Maxwell was Born 12th Sept A.D. 1869. Corwin L. Maxwell was Born 2 and Feb A.D. 1871. Martha L. Maxwell was Born Oct the 12th A.D. 1872. J.W.R.M. Maxwell Was born April 12th A.D. 1875. Dora L. Maxwell Was born June 20th A.D. 1881. Zachra T. Maxwell Was born 22 and Feb A.D. 1885. Dewit T. Maxwell Was Born march the 8th AD 1889. Deaths Dewit T. Maxwell Died march the 25th A.D. 1889. Z.T. Maxwell (father) Died Oct. 18, 1909. J.W.R.M. Maxwell Died Mch. 18th, 1919. 43 yrs, 11 mos. 6 da's.old. Maud Maxwell Died April 23rd 1918. Mrs. R.M. Maxwell (mother) Died Feb 2nd 1928. (4 o'clock) [other loose items within bible] [pressed flower] [colored drawing of "The Guardian Angel"] [newspaper clipping of a religious poem -not transcribed here] [receipt] Auburn Art Union Auburn, N.Y. Old Picture Copied and Enlarged in the Most Artistic Manner Feb. 25, 1891 Received of Mr. Maxwell, Residence- Hardy Three Picture to copy and enlarge. To be framed in 1.8x10 10x12 Price $10.50 To be delivered Oct 1891 or soon after Represented by J.L. Loveless [copy of The Methodist Messenger, Friday May 26, 1950- not transcribed here] [addressed to:] Mr. Tom Farmer 408 Ponder City [photograph of graduating female- appears to be Miss Ada McQuie who picture is in the newspaper described above]