I went to an antique mall today and found a book (albeit water damaged) that was apparently owned by an Amanda O. Hurd. While that in itself would not make it stand out, I came across several newspaper clippings she had glued in the book. They appear to be actual clippings from the late 1800's. I had to buy it to return this book to her descendants.

It appears Rev. N. Hurd and Amanda were from Vermont and moved to Kewanee, Illinois. Rev. Henry Marlyn Hurd had lived in Mendon, NY and was the oldest son of Rev. Nathaniel and Amanda. Silas Hurd's obituary is here and shows he was the brother of Rev. Nathaniel Hurd. He was from Vermont and moved to Ohio, where he died.

If any of these names match your family, please let me know. Hopefully, this treasure can be returned to the rightful owners.

Thank you.
Wendy

(NICHOLS, EWART, HAYWARD, WHETTON, ALLEN, WILLETT, GRIGWARE, CAMPBELL, MCDOUGALL, GIBB, GRAY)