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Charles A. Nelson , A. M., Waltham, past, present and its industries, with an historical sketch of Watertown from its settlement in 1630 to the incorporation of Waltham, January 15, 1739., January 15, 1738. (search)
Religious Society in Waltham, November 1, 1835. Rev. Bernard Whitman preached in the meeting-house on Church Street until it was struck by lightning and burned, July 30, 1829. The society then worshipped in Rumford Hall until the completion and dedication of their new church on the Common, January 1, 1830. Rev. B. Whitman continued to be their pastor until his death, November 5, 1834, at the age of 38 years. Rev. Warren Burton was his successor, residing for a time with the widow of Mr. Whitman, and remained until he was released from his engagement in April, 1837. The house was then sold to the Methodists and was occupied by them in May following. After the sale, the Society worshipped in Rumford Hall, having no settled minister, but employing Mr. Burton, Mr. William Ware, and others. This house was sold to the Methodists not on account of the feebleness of the Society, but the element of Universalism had become so prominent in it, that it was probable they (the Universalist