Member GilbertCrackbone

The libraries of Gilbert and Elizabeth Crackbone are documented in their joint probate inventory, taken 30 January 1672, which includes "an old Bible" valued at 5 shillings; "a psalm book & Sound Believer" valued at £0/2/6; and "three little books" valued at 6 pence, as well as "2 pair of spectacles and case."

In an appended list of "the particular moveables widow Crackbone brought with her at her marriage" are "two Bibles 2 books" valued at 14 shillings.

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Do you know of additional books which should be included here? Please contact Libraries of Early America coordinator Jeremy Dibbell.

Gilbert and Elizabeth (Cooley) Crackbone emigrated from Great Coggeshall in Essex to Salem, Massachusetts in 1635.

See Robert Charles Anderson, et al., eds., Great Migration 1634-1635, C-F, pp. 223-226.