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Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
ition of minister vacant, 1794-1818; Benjamin C. Grafton, 1818-23; John Ormsby, 1824-27; Ebenezer Nelson, 1828-34; Appleton Morse and Charles Miller, 1834-38; So given in the Arlington Baptist Church Book, but not recognized as such in the Massachusetts Registers of the time. Timothy C. Tingley, 1838-45; George J. Carleton, 1845-51; Joseph Banvard, 1851-53; Samuel B. Swaim, 1854-62; John Duncan, 1863-64; Amos Harris, 1865-75; Charles H. Spaulding, 1876-79. Universalist Society.—A Societyt of the congregation attend worship at a church in West Medford. St. John's Church (Episcopal).—In 1875 religious services were first held in Arlington in conformity to the Liturgy of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. Efforts were soon made to erect a chapel, which has since been completed. A parish has been organized, and now awaits admission into union with the Convention of the Diocese of Massachusetts. The Rev. D. G. Haskins, S. T. D., is the officiating Rector
Saratoga (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
went to Boston from Peterborough, N. H., in 1831, and engaged in the hide and leather business under the firm of Field & Converse, in which he was eminently successful. He died July 31, 1876, aged 66. See portrait and sketch in History of Peterborough, N. H. He was remarkable for his systematic generosity to benevolent objects. He quietly gave his name and his influence to every good word and work. Rev. Daniel R. Cady, D. D., d. at Westboroa, May 17, 1879. He was born in Malta, Saratoga Co., N. Y., Oct. 8, 1813, and graduated at Williams College in 1838. After studying and practising law two years, he studied for the ministry, and graduated at Andover in 1846. He was ordained at Rutland, Mass., the same year, and preached there four years; was then settled in Westboro, and remained there from 1849 to 1866; then settled in Arlington till 1877, then returned and passed the remainder of his life in Westboroa. He was a man of sound judgment and lovely Christian spirit, careful i
Peterboro (New Hampshire, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
6; dismissed July 1, 1877. J. Lewis Merrill, present minister, installed Jan. 3, 1878. The deacons of the church previous to 1859, were— Luke Wyman and Miles Gardner, elected 1842. John Field John Field went to Boston from Peterborough, N. H., in 1831, and engaged in the hide and leather business under the firm of Field & Converse, in which he was eminently successful. He died July 31, 1876, aged 66. See portrait and sketch in History of Peterborough, N. H. He was remarkable Peterborough, N. H. He was remarkable for his systematic generosity to benevolent objects. He quietly gave his name and his influence to every good word and work. Rev. Daniel R. Cady, D. D., d. at Westboroa, May 17, 1879. He was born in Malta, Saratoga Co., N. Y., Oct. 8, 1813, and graduated at Williams College in 1838. After studying and practising law two years, he studied for the ministry, and graduated at Andover in 1846. He was ordained at Rutland, Mass., the same year, and preached there four years; was then settled in
Brimfield (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
rits, and actuated by worthy motives. The first parish meeting was held March 6, 1781, and measures were taken to provide a place of worship, which resulted in the purchase of Capt. Locke's house for a hundred dollars silver. A meeting was held June 4, 1781, of persons desirous of forming a church. This was duly recognized July 5, following, by a council. In Sept. 1781, the church was received, with twenty-seven members, John Williams delegate, into the Warren Association, assembled at Brimfield. Mr. Thomas Green was appointed by the Association to preach at Cambridge, the third Lord's day in November, and was engaged by the Society in July, 1782, to preach six weeks or two months on probation, but continued in that service over a year, when the Society at length concurred with the church in calling him as the regular pastor. His ordination occurred Nov. 26, 1783. In 1790 an arrangement was made with Mr. Green to preach once a month in Woburn. The Woburn members of this Soci
St. John's church (United Kingdom) (search for this): chapter 8
a, or a list of works written by Catholic Authors and published in the United States. See N. E. Hist. Gen. Register, XXVII. 438. The present pastor is Rev. M. Harkins, who is assisted by Rev. J. J. O'Brien. Obligation is expressed to Rev. Mr. Harkins, who kindly furnished this sketch. the Methodist Society.—About 1872, a Society of this denomination was formed, and has since held religious services in various halls in the town. Rev. J. W. Owens was their first minister. At present, most of the congregation attend worship at a church in West Medford. St. John's Church (Episcopal).—In 1875 religious services were first held in Arlington in conformity to the Liturgy of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. Efforts were soon made to erect a chapel, which has since been completed. A parish has been organized, and now awaits admission into union with the Convention of the Diocese of Massachusetts. The Rev. D. G. Haskins, S. T. D., is the officiating Rector
Rutland, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
ee portrait and sketch in History of Peterborough, N. H. He was remarkable for his systematic generosity to benevolent objects. He quietly gave his name and his influence to every good word and work. Rev. Daniel R. Cady, D. D., d. at Westboroa, May 17, 1879. He was born in Malta, Saratoga Co., N. Y., Oct. 8, 1813, and graduated at Williams College in 1838. After studying and practising law two years, he studied for the ministry, and graduated at Andover in 1846. He was ordained at Rutland, Mass., the same year, and preached there four years; was then settled in Westboro, and remained there from 1849 to 1866; then settled in Arlington till 1877, then returned and passed the remainder of his life in Westboroa. He was a man of sound judgment and lovely Christian spirit, careful in his statements, never speaking ill of people, and slow to believe aught against any. He was also a man of thorough culture and a good preacher. and Joseph Burrage, elected 1857. St. Malachy's Church
Springfield (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
ere empowered to let the vestry for holding meetings, to the citizens of the town. It was voted that the vestry be called and known by the name of Parish Hall. 1843, Dec. 7. Rev. William Ware invited to settle as minister. On Aug. 11, 1845, a communication was received from Mr. Ware resigning his office as pastor of the Society. 1848, Aug. 15. James Francis Brown received a call to settle over this parish as their gospel minister. On Nov. 1, 1848, he was ordained. He died at Springfield, Mass., June 14, 1853, aged 33, and in the fifth year of his ministry at West Cambridge. Funeral, June 15th, from the meeting-house in West Cambridge. James Francis Brown, ordained as the Christian minister of the First Congregational Parish in West Cambridge on Nov. 1, 1848, was born in Boston, Jan. 4, 1820. A stone was erected at his grave in Mount Pleasant Cemetery by the Sunday School and friends who were desirous thus to testify their grateful attachment to the memory of their decea
Dorchester, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
ing-house in West Cambridge. James Francis Brown, ordained as the Christian minister of the First Congregational Parish in West Cambridge on Nov. 1, 1848, was born in Boston, Jan. 4, 1820. A stone was erected at his grave in Mount Pleasant Cemetery by the Sunday School and friends who were desirous thus to testify their grateful attachment to the memory of their deceased pastor. A sermon preached at West Cambridge on the Sabbath after the death of Mr. Brown, by Rev. Nathaniel Hall, of Dorchester, who officiated at his funeral, by vote of the parish was published. Text, John 17: 4. A work of 96 pages, entitled The Children's Gift (Boston, 1854), printed expressly for the children of his Sunday School, in accordance with his wish, contains a number of his writings. 1854, March 13. Samuel Abbot Smith invited as pastor. Ordained June 22, 1854. He died in West Cambridge, May 20, 1865, aged 36, and in the eleventh year of his ministry. 1856, Jan. 1. The Society lost their m
St. Peter's church (United Kingdom) (search for this): chapter 8
emained there from 1849 to 1866; then settled in Arlington till 1877, then returned and passed the remainder of his life in Westboroa. He was a man of sound judgment and lovely Christian spirit, careful in his statements, never speaking ill of people, and slow to believe aught against any. He was also a man of thorough culture and a good preacher. and Joseph Burrage, elected 1857. St. Malachy's Church (Roman Catholic).—The Catholics of Arlington formerly attended divine service in St. Peter's Church, Cambridge. In the year 1869 their increasing number induced the Rev. M. P. Dougherty, pastor of that Church, to organize an independent congregation and build a church edifice for Arlington. This building was used for the first time on Christmas day, 1870. It was not, however, formally dedicated until September, 1874, when it received the title of St. Malachy. Rev. Mr. Dougherty retained charge of the new parish until January 1st, 1873, when the Rev. J. M. Finotti was appointed to
Westborough (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 8
his systematic generosity to benevolent objects. He quietly gave his name and his influence to every good word and work. Rev. Daniel R. Cady, D. D., d. at Westboroa, May 17, 1879. He was born in Malta, Saratoga Co., N. Y., Oct. 8, 1813, and graduated at Williams College in 1838. After studying and practising law two years, he studied for the ministry, and graduated at Andover in 1846. He was ordained at Rutland, Mass., the same year, and preached there four years; was then settled in Westboro, and remained there from 1849 to 1866; then settled in Arlington till 1877, then returned and passed the remainder of his life in Westboroa. He was a man of sound judgment and lovely Christian spirit, careful in his statements, never speaking ill of people, and slow to believe aught against any. He was also a man of thorough culture and a good preacher. and Joseph Burrage, elected 1857. St. Malachy's Church (Roman Catholic).—The Catholics of Arlington formerly attended divine service i
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