Posted on January 15, 2026 by Jenny ONeill

  This Brownell family bible, printed in 1811, has an unusual cover. A note inside the bible reads “cover made from Grandpa Benjamin Brownell’s leather breeches.” The bible includes Brownell genealogy beginning with Abner Brownell born 1756.  Abner is known as Westport’s Paul Revere. WHS 2003.181.001 Who was Benjamin Brownell? This story of Benjamin Brownell […]