A Michigan couple was in for a major surprise while cleaning out an abandoned semi-trailer left on their property.
Larry and Joyce Schramm, who own a storage facility where the semi was abandoned, told WJBK-TV they discovered a 172-year-old Bible filled with cards, letters, and marriage and death certificates.
Even more remarkable: the Bible was the only item they discovered that wasn’t ravaged by rainwater and mold, as the holy book was wrapped up and protected.
“It’s amazing how old this book is,” Larry told the outlet. “It was a neat find.”
Rather than hold on to the Bible, though, the family decided to put clues together to try and return it to the proper family. The only information they had to go on was a last name: Wendell.