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November 5th (search for this): chapter 17
r, the wife of Francis Foxcroft, Esq., whose descendants owned it more than a whole century afterwards. Among the disbursements up to 1645 (at which point there occurs a hiatus of more than twenty years in the account), are many for the relief of the poor as well as for provisions for the Lord's table, and for other necessaries:— [1639.]To Elder Frost we sent the 15 of the 5th month in beefe, chese candle and money to buy corne in all 20s.1.0.0 Given my brother John French the 5th of the 11th month2.0.0 Given my brother Towne toward his expense in a sicknesse1.0.0 Our brother Syll being deeply indebted and that to Mr. Ting 22l. 12s. we did give of the churches stock half soe much to Mr. Ting if he wold frely forgive the other and give it to our brother Syll wch God moved him to do soe pd.11.6.0 Payd my brother Towne his half years allowance 30s.1.10.0 Payd him for paynes taken more than ordinary in making cleane the meetinge house in the time of its repayreinge. 12s.0.12.0
March 10th, 1 BC (search for this): chapter 17
ions were made to his widow (who was also widow of the former pastor, Mr. Shepard), as long as she lived. Mr. Oakes left no widow, and the College assumed the charge of his funeral, as in the case of their former President, Mr. Chauncy. The town (which was the parish) voted, Nov. 14, 1692, to pay the expense and defray the charge of our Pastor Gookin's funeral charges, which amounted to about eighteen pounds in money: and the continuance of the same benevolence is indicated by a vote, March 10, 1700-1, that Mrs. Hannah Gookin should be paid three pounds, to pay the rent of her house this present year. The account is fittingly closed by the record under date of May 15, 1702: Voted, that the selectmen take care that Mrs. Hannah Gookin be decently buried at the charge of the inhabitants belonging to this meeting-house, and the charge of said funeral be added to the town rate granted this year. Rev. William Brattle, born at Boston, November, 1662, H. C. 1680, Tutor and Fellow of the
1492 AD (search for this): chapter 17
e poor. He brought into the parish the aid of others whom he esteemed able to edify the people. He zealously followed every good work. . . . . Dr. Holmes left a large number of printed works, consisting chiefly of sermons preached on various occasions. . . . . He published a small History of Cambridge, In Coll. Mass. Hist, Soc., VII. 1-67. which is invaluable to any one interested in the ancient town. His largest work was The Annals of America from the Discovery by Columbus in the year 1492 to the year 1826. .... He was connected with a number of societies. From 1798 he was a most devoted friend of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and for more than twenty years its corresponding secretary. He was one of the founders of the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge, and of the American Education Society. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the Trustees of the Institution at Andover, and an Overseer of Harvard University. His degree of Doc
November 5th, 1605 AD (search for this): chapter 17
yal adherence to the truth of history; together, they may supply what this present work lacks in the graces of description and fullness of detail. A general reference is now made, once for all, to those Lectures for a particular account of the doctrines taught and the books written by Mr. Shepard and by his successors in the ministry. The relations previously existing between Mr. Shepard and many of the early members of this Church are mentioned by himself in his autobiography. Born Nov. 5, 1605, at Towcester, Northamptonshire, and educated at Emanuel College in Cambridge, A. B. 1623, A. M. 1627, he took orders in the English Church; but as he could not conscientiously conform to all its ceremonies, he was constantly harassed by its rulers, and prevented from the exercise of his ministry in peace. After preaching at Earles Colne somewhat more than three years (where he secured the lasting friendship of Roger Harlakenden), and about a year at Buttercrambe, Yorkshire (where he mar
1609 AD (search for this): chapter 17
lp of another to mend Mr. Pelams house for Mr. Philips. 0.1.6 These several disbursements on account of Rev. John Phillips furnish the only evidence to be found in the Church Record concerning the attempt which was evidently made to secure him as a teacher of the church of which Mr. Shepard was pastor. Savage describes Geneal. Dictionary. him as of Dedham, 1638, a famous minister of Wrentham (which is about 30 miles N. E. from Ipswich, England), where he obtained his living as rector 1609, and married 6 Jan. 1612 Elizabeth a sister of famous Dr. Ames, which gave him favor in the eyes of puritans, was desired to accept office here in several places, especially Cambridge, perhaps in connection with the newly begun College, but preferred to go home in the autumn of 1641. From Lamson's History of the first Church and Parish in Dedham, pp. 77-82, it would seem that Mr. Phillips did not take office in Dedham until 1640, the Lord ordering things so by a special providence that he no
January 6th, 1612 AD (search for this): chapter 17
Mr. Pelams house for Mr. Philips. 0.1.6 These several disbursements on account of Rev. John Phillips furnish the only evidence to be found in the Church Record concerning the attempt which was evidently made to secure him as a teacher of the church of which Mr. Shepard was pastor. Savage describes Geneal. Dictionary. him as of Dedham, 1638, a famous minister of Wrentham (which is about 30 miles N. E. from Ipswich, England), where he obtained his living as rector 1609, and married 6 Jan. 1612 Elizabeth a sister of famous Dr. Ames, which gave him favor in the eyes of puritans, was desired to accept office here in several places, especially Cambridge, perhaps in connection with the newly begun College, but preferred to go home in the autumn of 1641. From Lamson's History of the first Church and Parish in Dedham, pp. 77-82, it would seem that Mr. Phillips did not take office in Dedham until 1640, the Lord ordering things so by a special providence that he no where settled until
1623 AD (search for this): chapter 17
in the graces of description and fullness of detail. A general reference is now made, once for all, to those Lectures for a particular account of the doctrines taught and the books written by Mr. Shepard and by his successors in the ministry. The relations previously existing between Mr. Shepard and many of the early members of this Church are mentioned by himself in his autobiography. Born Nov. 5, 1605, at Towcester, Northamptonshire, and educated at Emanuel College in Cambridge, A. B. 1623, A. M. 1627, he took orders in the English Church; but as he could not conscientiously conform to all its ceremonies, he was constantly harassed by its rulers, and prevented from the exercise of his ministry in peace. After preaching at Earles Colne somewhat more than three years (where he secured the lasting friendship of Roger Harlakenden), and about a year at Buttercrambe, Yorkshire (where he married his first wife), and another year in sundry places in Northumberland, he sought refuge fr
1624 AD (search for this): chapter 17
ng the watch-house hill, and fronting on Harvard Square. It is described on the Proprietors' Records as by the town, one acre of land, more or less; Edward Goffe, east; the watch-house hill, south; common, west; the land intended for the College, north. Feb. 26, 1651-2. Ordered, That the Townsmen shall make sale of the land whereon the old meeting-house stood. The Reverend Jonathan Mitchell, described by Mather as the matchless Mitchell, was born at Halifax, in Yorkshire, England, about 1624, and was brought by his father to New England in 1635. Their first settlement, says Dr. Holmes, was at Concord, in Massachusetts; whence, a year after, they removed to Saybrook, in Connecticut; and, not long after, to Wethersfield. Their next removal was to Stamford, where Mr. Mitchell, the father, died in 1645, aetat. LV. The classical studies of his son Jonathan were suspended for several years after his arrival in America; but, on the earnest advice of some that had observed his great c
1627 AD (search for this): chapter 17
s of description and fullness of detail. A general reference is now made, once for all, to those Lectures for a particular account of the doctrines taught and the books written by Mr. Shepard and by his successors in the ministry. The relations previously existing between Mr. Shepard and many of the early members of this Church are mentioned by himself in his autobiography. Born Nov. 5, 1605, at Towcester, Northamptonshire, and educated at Emanuel College in Cambridge, A. B. 1623, A. M. 1627, he took orders in the English Church; but as he could not conscientiously conform to all its ceremonies, he was constantly harassed by its rulers, and prevented from the exercise of his ministry in peace. After preaching at Earles Colne somewhat more than three years (where he secured the lasting friendship of Roger Harlakenden), and about a year at Buttercrambe, Yorkshire (where he married his first wife), and another year in sundry places in Northumberland, he sought refuge from constant
December 28th, 1630 AD (search for this): chapter 17
ismission and death of Dr. Holmes. meeting-house. dismission of Mr. Adams. Rev. John A. Albro, D. D., and Rev. Alexander McKenzie. New meeting-house. ordination of Rev. William Newell; his long and peaceful ministry and resignation. meeting-house. ordination of Rev. Francis G. Peabody. Ruling Elders. Deacons As stated more at large in chapter II., Cambridge was originally designed to be a fortified town, the seat of government, and the residence of the rulers. It was agreed, Dec. 28, 1630, that all the Assistants, except two, should build there the next spring, and to winter there the next year. Dudley and his son-in-law, Bradstreet, were the only Assistants who fully performed what was promised. Apparently there were very few inhabitants in the town for a year and a half, until Aug. 14, 1632, when the Braintree Company, otherwise called Mr. Hooker's company, were directed by the Court to remove thither. Under such circumstances, it is not surprising, that, contrary to
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