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Oct. 15, 1850, a call was extended to Rev. Wheelock Craig, of Newcastle, Me., and he was installed Dec. 4, 1850. His salary was placed at twelve hundred dollars, with a vacation of three weeks. He remained with the church eighteen years, during which time two hundred and five persons were added to the church membership. Many of these joined during the great religious awakening of 1857-59. For many months during this revival daily union prayer-meet- ings were held in this church, over which Mr. Craig personally presided. In the midst of this interest, in 1858, he was invited to the professorship of modern languages at Bowdoin College, but he preferred to remain in his pastorate, where he was respected and beloved not only by his own society, but by the com- munity at large.
In 1866 the church was again injured by fire. While it was being repaired services were held in Pierian Hall.
In 1868, Mr. Craig's health began to fail, and his church granted him a leave of absence for four months, his salary to be continued, and his pulpit supplied during his absence by his brother, Rev. Henry Craig. He sailed from New York May 23, 1868, landing in Ireland. He traveled through many countries of Europe. His health appeared to improve until his arrival in Italy. Finding his strength fail- ing he hastened back to Switzerland for the winter, but after several weeks of rapid decline he died at Neufchatel, Switzerland, Nov. 28, 1868. The last words of Scripture that he spoke were, "There shall be no night there, but the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall be their light." His remains were brought to this city, and his funeral services were held at his own church Dec. 24, 1868. His funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. Weld, of Boston, from Psalms xii. 1, " Help, Lord, for the godly man ceaseth, for the faithful fail from among the children of men."
Feb. 12, 1870, a call was extended to Rev. Cassius M. Terry, of New York City, to become pastor of the church. This call was accepted Feb. 16, 1870, and he commenced his labors in June, but his instal- lation did not take place until Nov. 3, 1871. During 6
the fall of 1871 his health began to fail, and his church was grieved but not surprised when, Feb. 25, 1872, he wrote a letter asking his dismissal. His resignation was accepted March 1, 1872. During his connection with the church he had received forty persons to membership, which is the highest percent- age per annum received by any pastor during the his- tory of the church. He afterwards removed to Min- neapolis, Minn., but change of climate failed to eradicate the seeds of disease sown by the east winds, and he died of consumption Aug. 18, 1881. His memory is cherished with the utmost respect and affection by this people.
After the resignation of Mr. Terry in March the church was supplied until October very acceptably by Rev. Dr. L. T. Townsend, of Boston.
At a meeting held Oct. 21, 1872, it was voted to extend a call to Rev. Matthew C. Julien, of New York, with a salary of three thousand five hundred dollars. It was accepted, and the installation took place Dec. 11, 1872.
Mr. Julien found the church burdened with a debt of two thousand seven hundred dollars. This he im- mediately took measures to liquidate. He called a meeting of the church and society, and a sum more than sufficient to cover the amount was raised at once. Since that time no debt has been allowed to accumu- late. At the beginning of each year estimates deemed sufficient to defray the expenses for the ensuing year have been made, and the records show that in no case have they been exceeded.
His next effort was to reorganize the Bible school on a new basis. In this he was eminently successful, as is abundantly proven by the prosperous condition of the school to-day. It has an average attendance of upwards of two hundred pupils, and were our ac- commodations suitable we have every reason to be- lieve that the membership would be greatly increased.
Extensive repairs and alterations were made in the church edifice during the summer and fall of 1879. The organ was taken from the rear gallery and placed in front of the audience, and the interior of the church was tastefully frescoed and refurnished. It was re- dedicated Dec. 11, 1869, with interesting and appro- priate exercises. Addresses were made by Rev. Dr. Duryea, of the Central Congregational Church, Bos- ton, and Rev. Mr. Heath, of New Bedford. The music was furnished by the New Bedford Choral Association.
It may be well here to mention certain legacies that have been bestowed by members of the church now deceased. The silver communion service was the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibbs. It consists of a tankard, two plates, and four cups. Mr. Ivory H. Bartlett, Jr., donated in his will five hundred dollars to the Bible school.
The deacons who have served since the organiza- tion of the church, including those previously men- tioned, are as follows : Joshua Barker, Simeon Bailey,
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Frederick Read, Charles Coggeshall, Reuben Nye, Gilbert Richmond, Joseph Goodspeed, Augustus P. Hamlin, Allen Crowell, William G. Edwards, Ezra B. Chase, Eben Nye, Isaac C. Sherman, William O. Woodman, Fred. A. Washburn, Isaac N. Barrows.
Among those who were conspicuous in the carlier history of the church not only for their loyalty but also for the public value of the service they rendered, some of whom have already been referred to, may be mentioned the names of Mr. and Mr. Robert Gibbs, Mrs. Alfred Kendrick, Pensa Barker, Clarissa Barker, Eliza Tobey, Dr. Alexander Read, John A. Kasson, Jonathan Fussell, Marsena Washburn, Caroline To- bey, Isaac D. Hall, Deacon Joshua Barker, Deacon Simeon Bailey, and Deacon and Mrs. Reuben Nye.
Mr. Julien has now been pastor of this church ten years. He labors with this people with great faith- fulness and acceptance, and fearlessly preaches what he considers the truth of God. The perfect harmony which to-day prevails throughout this church and so- ciety, is largely due to his influence.
The First Baptist Church was organized June 30, 1813, with the following members: John Brown, Elizabeth Coggeshall, Emily Brown, Susan Macom- ber, Alles Tobey, James Tripp, Susan Tripp, John Wrightington, Philip Cannon, Jr., Deborah Potter, Nancy Hitch, Pamelia Stowell, Catharine Martin, Perivilla Lowdon, Mercy Andrews, Elizabeth Tuell, Phebe Cannon, Hannah Covell, Sally Greene, Catha- rine Tallman, John Pickens, Dolly Wilcox, and Huldah Thomas.
The first pastor of the church was Rev. George H. Hough, from April, 1814, to January, 1815. His suc- cessors have been as follows : Revs. Silas Hall, 1817-19; James Barnaby, 1819-23; Isaac Chase, 1823-24; Fran- cis Wayland, supply ; Daniel Curtis, 1825-26 ; Gideon B. Perry, 1827-30; S. P. Hill, John E. Weston, and S. Lovell, supplies ; Asa Bronson, 1831-33; Jolin O. Choules, 1833-38; M. M. Dean, G. J. Carlton, sup- plies ; Henry Jackson, 1838-45 ; Rufus Babcock, D.D., 1846-50; John Girdwood, 1850-65; George S. Chase, supply ; D. D. Winn, 1866-79; H. K. Pervear, 1880, present pastor.
The church first worshiped in a hall on Second Street near Mill. Upon the division of the town the old town-house at the Head of the River was purchased by the society and removed to the corner of South Second and School Streets, and was dedicated July 3, 1817. This was occupied until Oct. 29, 1829, when their present church edifice was dedicated. This was enlarged in 1833, the interior changed in 1841. It was repaired in 1856 and again in 1879, when exten- sive alterations and repairs were made. The present membership is two hundred and fifty.
The North Baptist Church 1 was organized Nov. 13, 1873. The corner-stone of the church edifice was laid the following spring, the religious part of the
exercises being conducted by Rev. J. D. Fulton, D.D., then of Boston. At the formal opening of the house the dedicatory sermon was preached by Rev. George C. Larimer, D.D., then of Boston. Rev. O. E. Cox was the first pastor, and retained the position about two years. His successor was Rev. Charles A. Snow, who continued in the pastorate six years. The pres- ent incumbent became the third pastor of the church Oct. 1, 1881. There have been two baptisms and sev- eral additions by letter during the past year. The present membership is one hundred and twenty-five.
The church is officered as follows: Pastor, Rev. Charles F. Nicholson ; Deacons, Luther G. Hewins, Thomas Pope, Annibald Dalrymple; Clerk, Luther G. Hewins, Jr. ; Sexton, Samuel T. Eldridge.
Most of the original constituent members (about thirty) withdrew from the William Street Baptist Church of this city for the express purpose of starting a new church interest, which was felt to be a great and immediate necessity, in the north part of the city.
Mr. Augustus Green, of the William Street Baptist Church of this city, has from the first been an ardent advocate and generous contributor to the North Bap- tist Church enterprise. He has given to this object, all told, about seventeen thousand dollars.
An important auxiliary of the church is an inter- esting Sunday-school of about two hundred members, which is earnestly at work studying and teaching the word of God.
There is a pleasant parsonage adjacent to the church edifice on County Street.
The Second Baptist Church was organized Jan. 22, 1845, and in the same year their first house of worship was dedicated. The first pastor was Rev. Thomas U. Allen. Among others of the early min- isters were Edmund Kelley, Elder Jackson, C. Bray, Richard Vaughn, P. Bowler, T. P. Valentine, and C. Woodward.
Salem Baptist Church .- This church was organ- ized Dec. 7, 1858. It was composed of ninety-five persons, who, with their pastor, Rev. William Jack- son, withdrew from the Second Baptist Church. Among the original members of the church were William Bush, Scipio Blackwell, Peter Nelson, John C. Dunlap, Edwin Lewis, and Anthony G. Jour- dain, Jr. The pastor, Rev. William Jackson, was born in Norfolk, Va., Ang. 16, 1818. The house of worship occupied by the society is on North Sixth Street, and was formerly known as the Centre Chapel. The church has had but two pastors, Rev. William Jackson, from 1858 to 1869, and Rev. J. H. Lee, from 1869 to the present time.
The Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal Church.2 -Every branch of the Christian Church worthy of an existence deserves to have its history recorded for the benefit of succeeding generations, and for its own honor.
1 By Rev. Charles F. Nicholson.
2 By Rev. A. McCord.
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This church was built in 1831, and dedicated in February, 1832. At this time it formed a branch of the Elm Street (now the County Street) Society. During 1831 and 1832, Rev. Asa Kent officiated, and at the Conference of 1832, A. D. Sargeant and Daniel Webb were appointed to serve both charges.
In 1833, by mutual consent, they separated, and Fourth Street became a separate and distinct church under the pastoral care of A. U. Swinerton, who re- mained two years.
Only three of the original Acushnet members came from Elm Street to Fourth Street, viz. : Z. Cushman, B. K. Sayer, and Bloomy Holmes; the last is still living.
Rev. Swinerton was greatly prospered, receiving forty-seven into the church by profession, and twenty- nine by letter. During his pastorate the church was financially embarrassed for years with a debt of six thousand dollars.
In 1835, Rev. Sanford Benton was appointed to this church, and labored successfully for one year, when he was removed at his own request.
In 1836, Rev. Phin. Crandall was stationed here, and remained two years. While here he distinguished himself in a controversy with Rev. Mr. Morgrige on the doctrine of the Trinity in the public press.
In 1838, Rev. W. Emerson served this church.
The records of this pastorate are wanting.
Rev. Daniel Webb was appointed to this charge in 1839. He remained but one year.
In 1840, Rev. Mr. Campbell supplied this church. A very interesting revival of religion attended his labors. He was removed at the end of his first year, and afterwards became what was then called a " Mil- lerite."
In 1841, Rev. George Pool was appointed, but re- mained only one year, when he was appointed prin- cipal of the E. Greenwich Academy. He was very popular with the church, and they regretted his re- moval. A general religious interest prevailed during his short pastorate, and his removal was considered detrimental to the prosperity of this church.
In 1842, Rev. Mr. Swinerton was reappointed to this charge, and remained two years,-a fact which showed the high estimate in which this church held this worthy man. He raised for missions $57.70.
Rev. Isaac House was sent here in 1844. He was eloquent and popular, drawing large audiences. He became sick in the fall of this year, and died July 7, 1847.
Rev. Daniel Webb supplied the balance of the year.
In 1846, Rev. P. Townsend became pastor. He died in April, 1877, at his home in Cochesett, Mass.
In 1847, Rev. Daniel Filmore became pastor, and served with great acceptance.
In 1849, Rev. W. H. Richards came to serve this society. While pastor here his wife died.
In 1850, Rev. M. Chase was appointed pastor, and
his ministry was very successful, adding a large num - ber to the church. At the end of this year he reported two hundred and ten members and sixty-two proba- tioners. The next year he reported two hundred and sixty-seven members and one hundred and sixteen probationers. At the close of this year he, with others, bought the Allen Street Church, and formed a new society with members from the Fourth Street Society. The above figures include those that went to found the Allen Street Society. This move was afterwards much regretted, owing to the weakening of the mother- church by it.
In 1852, Rev. Richard Livesey became pastor. This year thirty five removed by letter to Allen Street, which, with the number before removed, reduced the membership at Fourth Street to one hundred and ninety-one members and eighteen pro- bationers.
At the close of this Conference year the Providence Annual Conference was entertained by this society. Bishop Janes presided and Bishop Baker was present.
In 1853, Rev. J. Mather was selected for this ap- pointment, and remained two years. During his pastorate nine were received by letter and four by profession. Owing to the number removing to Allen Street, the membership was reduced to one hundred and seventy-two, and seven probationers.
In 1855, Rev. George M. Carpenter was stationed here. He remained two years. The membership was reduced during his pastorate by the continued flow to Allen Street and deaths and removals to one hundred and thirty-six, and six on trial.
At this date the tide to Allen Street ceased to flow from this church.
In 1857, Rev. Mr. Baylies was appointed pastor. This was a year of general religious revival through- out the country, and quite a number were added to the church ; reported one hundred and thirty-two members and forty-two probationers.
In 1858, Rev. J. T. Benton became pastor, and re- mained two years. He reported one hundred and forty-two members, and twenty-two on probation.
In 1860, Rev. S. F. Upham, since elected professor in Drew Theological Seminary, Madison, N. J., was appointed pastor and served two years. During his pastorate fifteen were added to the church, fourteen of them by letter, yet such was the decrease by death and removal that only one hundred and thirty- four members and fifteen probationers remained at the close of his pastorate. During his pastorate the church building was enlarged and remodeled at a cost of six thousand three hundred dollars.
The house was rededicated in February, 1861, by Rev. L. D. Barrows.
In 1862, Rev. N. Bemis was appointed the pastor. At the close of his pastorate he reported one hun- dred and thirty-seven members and fourteen proba- tioners.
In 1863, Rev. E. H. Hatfield was appointed pastor,
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and served two years. The records show no recep- tions into the church during his pastorate. There is a large falling off in membership at this time not accounted for. He reported one hundred and thir- teen members and ten probationers.
In the spring of 1865, for the first time in its his- tory, Fourth Street was left " to be supplied." Rev. Joseph Marsh, a local preacher, was invited to serve the church. His wife died during this pastorate. He reported the tide falling,-only one hundred and five members and eight probationers.
In the spring of 1866, Rev. William H. Jones, of the New Hampshire Conference, was appointed to this charge. At this time a debt of two thousand four hundred dollars, contracted at the time when the church was improved. He reported three admitted by letter and four by profession. Total members, one hundred and ten, and thirteen on trial.
In 1867, Rev. E. S. Stanley was sent as pastor. There was some increase during this pastorate. He reported one hundred and eighteen members, and twenty-one on trial.
There is a break in the records here. The next report is that of Charles Ryder, who supplied this church from May 1, 1873, to July 1st, and then re- signed.
Charles Morgan supplied from Sept. 1, 1873, to March 25, 1874, and reported twenty-three conver- sions. At the Conference of 1874 he was returned as pastor, and served to April, 1875.
In 1875, Rev. R. W. C. Farnsworth was appointed pastor, and served until April, 1878.
In 1878, Rev. Asa N. Bodfish was appointed pastor, and remained three years. He reported one hundred and thirty members. This number was found re- duced to one hundred and eighteen.
In 1881, Rev. A. McCord was appointed pastor. The outlook was exceedingly gloomy. The church building was in urgent need of repairs. The pastor went to work and raised, in and out of the church, two thousand three hundred dollars, and thoroughly repaired, painted, and refurnished the church inside and out.
All the bills were paid, so that at the close of that year he could report no debt. The winter of that year a revival started, and many were converted and received on probation. The work continued into the next year, and during the second year he received into full connection fifty-five, and in March, 1883, twelve remain on probation. Other improvements have been made in the church facilities and paid for. The amount expended for improvements in one way and another during the two years has reached about two thousand five hundred dollars, which has all been raised. The church feels that the tide has turned, and trust in God as their hope for years to come. The Sabbath-school has largely increased. The member- ship of the church is one hundred and eighty, and twelve on probation.
Allen Street Methodist Episcopal Church .- This house of worship was built in 1842 by William and Joseph Smith, Christian Baptist preachers, and was occupied for several years by that denomination.
Nov. 8, 1851, it was offered for sale by Hervey Sul- lings and James A. Tripp, the proprietors, and princi- pally through the exertions of the Rev. Moses Chase, then in charge of the Fourth Street Church, it was purchased by the following persons : Stephen Wood, Joseph Brownell, John Allen, Albert D. Hatch, Ezra Kelley, Rev. Moses Chase, and Thomas R. Peirce, all of whom were members of the Fourth Street Church except Mr. Peirce. They obtained a supply for the pulpit until the 8th of December, when the Rev. An- drew Mckeown was appointed by the presiding elder until the ensuing session of the Providence Confer- ence.
The following members of the Fourth Street Church were the founders of this society : Robert A. Sher- man, Eliza R. Sherman, Henry M. Allen, Phebe A. Allen, Solomon Chadwick, Nancy W. Chadwick, Benjamin Buffington, John Allen, Sarah W. Allen, Matilda C. Anderson, John Tripp, Polly Tripp, Sarah P. Tripp, Hope Sherman, Mary E. Macomber, Mary E. Miller, Nicholas Mack, Frederick A. Chase, Su- sannah Rogers, Stephen Wood, A. D. IIatch, H. H. Tillson, Alanson Williston.
The following persons were appointed to serve as a board of trustees, viz .: Robert A. Sherman, Henry M. Allen, Solomon Chadwick, Davis Thomas, John Allen, Stephen Wood, Warren Howland, Alanson Williston, and Benjamin Buffington.
The house of worship was reopened with appro- priate religious services Jan. 22, 1852. A sermon was preached on the occasion by the Rev. Moses Chase.
Mr. Mckeown's successors have been as follows : Revs. J. B. Gould, J. A. M. Chapman, Henry Baylies, P. T. Kinney, John Livesey, William Kellen, F. J. Wagner, E. A. Lyon, Thomas Ely, Freeman Ryder, J. M. Durell, V. N. Matson, Bradford T. Roy, B. P. Raymond, J. H. Humphrey, Charles S. Nutter, and in 1881 Rev. George W. Wright, M.A., the present pastor, was appointed.
Rev. George W. Wright, the present pastor, was born at Beekman, Dutchess Co., N. Y. He graduated at Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham, Mass., in the class of 1868, and also graduated at Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn., in class of 1872. He studied theology at the School of Theology of Boston Univer- sity during the year 1873. This (ecclesiastical year, 1881) year was characterized by an extensive and powerful revival, resulting in a large number of con- versions and a large increase in numbers and interest in the Sunday-school.
The various departments of the church are health- ful and vigorous. The membership of the church is one hundred and eighty ; probationers, forty-eight. The Sabbath-school has numbered at its regular ses- sion as high as two hundred and twenty-five.
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Mr. Jethro C. Brock, Esq., is the present popular superintendent. The present board of trustees are Henry M. Allen, Charles E. Cook, J. Harvey Sher- man, Jethro C. Brock. S. D. Robinson, Charles A. Tuell, Frederick D. Bless.
The Pleasant Street Methodist Episcopal Church 1 of New Bedford, Mass., was organized May 24, 1844. In the spring of 1843 the Elm Street Methodist Episcopal Church appointed a committee from her trustees, who purchased a lot on Pleasant Street, and erected an edifice thirty by forty feet for the purposes of a Sunday-school. Nearly seventy members from that society volunteered the care of this new mission and soon established social meetings. The organization which speedily followed was effected without dissension, it being apparent to the mother- church that the step was fully authorized by the relig- ious necessities of that part of the city.
Its career has been marked by great religious pros- perity. Hundreds have bowed at her altars to the sceptre of Immanuel. Her Sunday-school ranks among the largest in New England.
The original edifice was enlarged during the pas- torate of Rev. John Livesey, which extended from August, 1843, to the spring of 1845.
The present edifice was dedicated July, 1849, and improved during the pastorates of Revs. L. B. Bates and E. F. Clark.
The following have been her pastors : John Livesey, 1843-45; Samuel Beedle, 1845-46; S. C. Brown, 1846; C. H. Titus, 1846-48 ; Jonathan Cady, 1848- 50; John Hobart, 1850-51; H. C. Atwater, 1851-53 ; Frederick Upham, 1853-55; E. B. Bradford, 1855-57 ; John Howson, 1857-59; Charles Nason, 1859-61; William McDonald, 1861-63; W. F. Farrington, 1863-64; N. P. Philbrook, 1864-66; L. B. Bates, 1866-69; J. E. Hawkins, 1869-72; W. T. North, 1872-75; T. K. Green, 1875-78; J. W. Malcolm, 1878-80; E. F. Clark, 1880-83.
County Street Methodist Episcopal Church.2 -- This society was organized in 1820, and worshiped in the church on Elm Street (below Purchase) till 1859, when the new building on the corner of County and Elm Streets was completed, and dedicated May 5th of that year.
The following are the names of the pastors, with dates of their service: Jesse Fillmore, 1820-21; Solomon Sias, 1822-23; Eph. Kebby, 1824; Frederick Upham, 1825; Jacob Sanborn, 1826-27; Asa Kent, 1828; Timothy Merritt, 1829-30; Daniel Webb, 1831-32; Daniel Fillmore, 1833; Thomas C. Pierce, 1834-35; Shipley W. Wilson, 1836-37 ; Isaac Bonney, 1838-39; Joel Knight, 1840-41; John Lovejoy, 1842-43; A. P. Wheeler, 1844; David Patten, 1845-46; James D. Butler, 1847-48; Robert M. Hatfield, 1849-50; Daniel Wise, 1851-52; E. T. Fletcher, 1852-53; W. T. Har- low, 1854-55; John Cooper, 1856; H. S. White,
1857-58; Mark Trafton, 1859-60; William S. Studley, 1861-62; Mark Trafton, 1863-64; R. W. Humphries, 1865-67; D. P. Leavitt, 1868-70; E. McChesney, 1871-73; Luther T. Townsend, 1874; W. F. Crafts, 1875-76; W. F. Whitcher, 1877-78; W. L. Phillips, 1879-80; E. T. Towle, 1881; H. D. Kimball, 1882-83.
The church officers were as follows: Stewards, Ben- jamin Pitman, Ambrose Vincent, George G. Gifford, George M. Eddy, Benjamin Anthony, Charles De Wolf, Sylvanus Bennett, Savory C. Hathaway, James Taylor; Class-Leaders, Addison Woodard, Caleb L. Ellis, Savory Hathaway, Frank A. Butts, Jr., William J. Sherman, Josiah Richmond, Jona. Covell, Thomas H. Soule, Fred. H. Vinal, Nathan L. Paine, William B. Dwight, John B. Smitlı, Job Wade, James B. Rus- sell, Timothy M. Gifford, Joseph R. Slocum, George T. Allen, George T. Hardwick, George N. Dyer, Chas. A. B. Peterson, William M. Butler, George G. Gifford, Jr., Mark T. Vincent; District Steward, Ambrose Vin- cent ; Recording Steward, Benjamin Pitman ; Secre- tary, Mark T. Vincent; Treasurer, George M. Eddy ; Collector, Mrs. Joseph R. Slocum ; Trustees, James Taylor (president), L. B. Ellis (secretary), Benjamin Anthony (treasurer), F. A. Soule, S. T. Perry, George M. Eddy, S. C. Hathaway, Job Wade, George G. Gif- ford ; Local Preacher, Addison Woodard.
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