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Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Chapter 15: ecclesiastical History. (search)
ss God with wonder, than for those four years spent at the university. He was an indefatigable student, and made great acquirements in knowledge and virtue. His extraordinary learning, wisdom, gravity, and piety, occasioned an early application of several of the most considerable churches for his services in the ministry. The church at Hartford, in particular, sent for him with the intention of his becoming successor to the famous Mr. Hooker. He preached his first sermon at Hartford, June 24, 1649; and on the day following was invited to a settlement in the ministry in that respectable town. Having however been previously importuned by Mr. Shepard and the principal members of his society to return to Cambridge, free from any engagement, with a view to a settlement there, he declined an acceptance of the invitation at Hartford, and returned to Cambridge, where he preached for the first time, Aug. 12, 1649. Here a providential opening was soon made for his induction into the mini
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Genealogical Register (search)
ap. 12 Feb. 1774. Humphrey, m. Elizabeth Smith 12 Sept. 1677. Thomas, m. Polly Frothingham 4 Dec. 1794. Minott, Hepzibah, granddaughter of Elijah Corlett, m. Daniel Champney 9 June 1684. Mirick, John, m. Elizabeth Trowbridge 9 Feb. 1681-2. Mitchell, Jonathan (otherwise written Mitchel, Micthel, and Michell), came to New England about 1635 with his father, Jonathan Mitchell, who died at Stamford, Conn., in 1645, a. 54. He grad. H. C. 1647, and commenced preaching at Hartford 24 June 1649, where he was desired to remain. He returned however and preached here, 12 Aug. 1649. On the 25th day of the same month, Rev. Thomas Shepard died, and Mr. Mitchell was invited to become his successor; which invitation he accepted, and was ordained 21 Aug. 1650. During the same year he was also elected Fellow of the College. By the General Court he was made Licenser of the Press 1663. He was one of the most eminent clergymen of his day; and his early death, which occurred 9 July 1668,
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, M. (search)
ap. 12 Feb. 1774. Humphrey, m. Elizabeth Smith 12 Sept. 1677. Thomas, m. Polly Frothingham 4 Dec. 1794. Minott, Hepzibah, granddaughter of Elijah Corlett, m. Daniel Champney 9 June 1684. Mirick, John, m. Elizabeth Trowbridge 9 Feb. 1681-2. Mitchell, Jonathan (otherwise written Mitchel, Micthel, and Michell), came to New England about 1635 with his father, Jonathan Mitchell, who died at Stamford, Conn., in 1645, a. 54. He grad. H. C. 1647, and commenced preaching at Hartford 24 June 1649, where he was desired to remain. He returned however and preached here, 12 Aug. 1649. On the 25th day of the same month, Rev. Thomas Shepard died, and Mr. Mitchell was invited to become his successor; which invitation he accepted, and was ordained 21 Aug. 1650. During the same year he was also elected Fellow of the College. By the General Court he was made Licenser of the Press 1663. He was one of the most eminent clergymen of his day; and his early death, which occurred 9 July 1668,