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Resolved, That Mr. McElroy has been an earnest and efficient preacher of the truths of the Gospel, and will be followed wherever Providence may lead him with grateful interest, and our hearts desire that he may find a wide, congenial field, where he may enjoy the fruits of his labors, and the unalloyed satisfaction of reaping the harvest of a successful ministry.
JONAS R. PERKINS, WILLIAM A. SANFORD, FRANCIS B. GARDNER, Committee.
Pursuant to letters missive from the First Congregational Church, Brockton, an ecclesiastical council convened in the vestry of the church December 31, at two and a half o'clock P. M.
The council was composed of the following churches represented by pastors and delegates, viz .:
Central Square Church, Bridgewater : Rev. H. D. Walker, pastor ; Zebulon Pratt, delegate.
First Church, Abington : Rev. George E. Freeman, pastor ; Philip Trufant, delegate.
South Congregational Church, Campello : Rev. L. S. Woodworth, pastor ; N. H. Washburn, delegate.
Porter Evangelical Church : George C. Cary, delegate.
First Church, Randolph : Rev. J. C. Larabee, pastor ; John Wales, delegate.
H. D. Walker was chosen moderator, and J. C. Larrabee, scribe.
After the letters of resignation and recommendation were read the council retired, and
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Voted, to advise the dissolution of the pastoral relation existing between the Rev. E. P. McElroy and the First Church and Society in Brockton. In coming to this con- clusion we yield reluctantly to the pressure of circumstances and exceedingly regret the necessity for a separation so shortly after the union of pastor and people was formed. We very heartily commend our Bro. McElroy to the churches of our order as one possessing many excellent qualifications for the work of the ministry. We believe his pastorate in Brockton has been marked by great earnestness, enthusiasm, and self- denying efforts, warm sympathies, and fidelity in preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The resolutions on the records of both church and parish show such a high estimate of Bro. McElroy in every relation that our sorrow at the separation is mingled with won- der that there should be the necessity which both parties seem to feel. We sympathize the more decply with both, and commend Bro. McElroy to our churches as a minister worthy of all regard. We express, also, our hope that this church and people may soon have in his place one who will as faithfully, earnestly, and to their acceptance fulfill here his ministry. H. D. WALKER, Moderator.
J. C. LARRABEE, Scribe.
The church did not remain long without a pastor, as we find by the following record :
February 19, 1878, " Voted, that the parish unite with the church in extending a call to Rev. H. L. Kelsey to become their Pastor."
To this call an affirmative reply was made to the church, dated Hollis, N. H., March 7, 1878, and a council was invited to install Mr. Kelsey on the 3d day of April, 1878.
Pursuant to letters missive from the First Congregational Church of Brockton, convening an ecclesiastical council to review their proceed- ings in calling the Rev. H. L. Kelsey to become their pastor, the coun- cil convened at the First Congregational Church, April 3, 1878, at 10.15 A. M.
Rev. H. D. Walker chosen moderator, and Rev. John Herbert, of Stoughton, scribe.
Rev. H. D. Walker, pastor; C. D. Copeland, delegate, Bridgewater.
Rev. John Herbert, pastor ; Ebenezer Drake, delegate, Stoughton.
Rev. L. S. Woodworth, pastor; George Sawyer, delegate, Campello. Rev. George F. Stanton, pastor ; Norton Pratt, delegate, South Wey- mouth.
Rev. J. C. Larrabee, pastor ; Warren Belcher, delegate, Randolph.
Rev. George E. Freeman, pastor; Elijah Faunce, delegate, Abing- ton.
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Rev. D. W. Richardson, pastor; Stephen Harlow, delegate, East Bridgewater.
Simeon Packard, delegate, Porter Church, Brockton.
Rev. Reuen Thomas, Ph. D., pastor; Martin Kingman, delegate, Brookline.
After the usual examination and the statements of Mr. Kelsey, the council retired, and voted the same were satisfactory, and the following were the order of exercises at the service in the afternoon at two o'clock, viz :
I, Prayer and Scripture lesson, Rev. J. C. Larrabee ; 2, sermon, by Rev. Reuen Thomas, Ph.D., of Brookline; 3, prayer of installation, Rev. George F. Stanton ; 4, charge to the pastor, Rev. H. D. Walker ; 5, fellowship of the churches, Rev. L. S. Woodworth ; 6, address to the people, Rev. George E. Freeman ; 7, benediction, by the pastor.
By vote of the parish passed September 2, 1878, soon after the set- tlement of and during the pastorate of Mr. Kelsey, they erected a par- sonage house on Prospect Street, at a cost of about five thousand dollars.
On the 13th of June, 1882, Rev. Mr. Kelsey tendered his resignation.
In accordance with letters missive from the First Congregational Church in this city to the Porter and South Congregational Churches of Brockton, the Central Square Church of Bridgewater, the First Con - gregational Church of Randolph, and Congregational Churches in Braintree and South Braintree, the pastors and delegates from the above list of churches convened in mutual council, Tuesday, September 5, 1882, to consider and confirm the action of the First Church and Parish in accepting the resignation of Rev. H. L. Kelsey as their pastor, The council was organized by the choice of Rev. J. C. Bodwell, of Bridgewater, as moderator, and Rev. Edwin Smith, of South Braintree, scribe. After prayer by the moderator, the pastor's letter of resigna- tion and the records of the votes of church and parish accepting the same were read by Hon. J. R. Perkins, chairman of the church com- mittee. A brief verbal statement was added by Rev. H. L. Kelsey, giving some of the reasons that have induced him to ask a release from his charge, after which the council retired for deliberation. The official " result " of their doings is embodied in the following resolutions :
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Resolved, That in the judgment of this council the said pastoral relation between Rev. IT. I. Kelsey aud the First Congregational Church and Society of Brockton should be dissolved, the same to end Sept. 30, 1882.
Resolved, That while we deeply regret the necessity laid upon us to concur in the action of the pastor and people, it is at the same time the source of great satisfaction to us that the reasons for this action are such as in no way militate against the Christian character or ministerial faithfulness of the pastor.
Resolved, That we fully and heartily recommend the Rev. H. L. Kelsey to the churches as a brother beloved, who holds our entire confidence, and as an able and devoted min- ister of the gospel.
Resolved, That the action of the council is taken with the hope that the parish will deal generously with the retiring pastor, allowing him the use of the parsonage at least till November 1st.
Resolved, That we also express our interest in and sympathy for this ancient church and society, and earnestly hope and pray that the great Head of the Church may not leave them long without an under-shepherd. To this end we most affectionately recommend that this church study earnestly the ways of peace and harmony among themselves, and that they be prepared to enter with unity of purpose and to co-operate faithfully with the pastor whom God shall send.
Rev. Mr. Kelsey soon after removed to Suffield, Conn.
MINISTRY OF REV. GEORGE E. MARTIN. - On the 12th of July, 1883, a call was extended to Rev. George E. Martin, of Brattleboro, Vt., to settle with them in the gospel ministry. To this invitation a favorable response was received, and arrangements for a council for the purpose of installation were made, and, pursuant to letters missive, an ecclesiastical council was called to meet October 11, 1883.
On that day the following churches were represented, viz .:
Porter Evangelical Church of Brockton: Deacon Simeon Packard, delegate.
South Congregational Church of Campello: Rev. John T. Blades, pastor ; Josiah W. Kingman, esq., delegate.
Central Church of Worcester: Rev. Daniel Merriman, D.D., pastor ; Deacon E. H. Sanford, delegate.
Second Congregational Church of Abington : Rev. B. M. Frink, pas- tor ; Horace Reed, delegate.
Trinitarian Church of Taunton : Rev. Heman Packard De Forest, pastor ; E. E. Richards, delegate.
Central Square Church of Bridgewater : Rev. J. C. Bodwell, pastor ; Albert G. Boyden, delegate.
Winthrop Church of Holbrook: Edmund White, delegate.
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After the usual hearing and examinations the following order of ex- ercises were made : 1, reading of minutes, by scribe ; 2, introductory reading of Scriptures, by Rev. B. M. Frink; 3, sermon, by Rev. John E. Todd, D.D; 4, charge to the pastor, Rev. Daniel Merriman, D.D .; 5, right hand of fellowship, Rev. F. A. Warfield ; 6, charge to people, J. C. Larrabee ; 7, prayer, by Rev, John T. Blades ; 8, benediction, by the pastor.
Rev. Daniel Merriman, moderator ; Rev. H. P. De Forest, scribe.
A meeting of the church was held July 24, 1884, to consider the let- ' ter of resignation from Rev. George E. Martin, Deacon Joel T. Pack- ard presiding. After a brief discussion the church chose Dr. S. J. Gruver, W. A. Sanford, and Jonas R. Perkins a committee to join with the parish in calling a council for the purpose of dismissing Mr. Martin, and a vote passed unanimously that his resignation be accepted.
The following resolutions, presented by Dr. Gruver, were unani- mously accepted :
Resolved, Although we regret sincerely, for the church's interest, Brother Martin's decision to assume work in another field, and believe that such action will, for a while at least, be a serious detriment to our church, yet we believe that Mr. Martin consci- entiously sees a larger duty in the church which calls him from us, with prayer that the Head of the Church may bless him and us and the church to which he goes. In this decision we herewith, and in this spirit, accept his resignation.
Resolved, That Rev. G. E. Martin is a man of Christian principles sustained by Chris- tian life, a studious and able preacher of the word.
The council met agreeably to notification, Monday afternoon, July 30, 1884.
The following were the churches represented in the council for his dismission. viz .:
Porter Evangelical Church of Brockton : Rev. F. A. Warfield, pastor.
South Congregational Church of Campello: Rev. John T. Blades, pastor.
First Church of Randolph : Rev. J. C. Larrabee, pastor.
Central Square Church of Bridgewater: Rev. J. C. Bodwell, pastor.
First Congregational Church of Middleboro': Rev. D. T. Prentice, pastor.
A presentation to the council of Mr. Martin's letter of resignation and the records of the action taken by the church in relation thereto having
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been made, Mr. Martin gave a somewhat detailed statement of the circumstances attending the call from St. Louis, and of the reasons which finally led him to accept the same. This statement made it so apparent to the council that Mr. Martin was following marked Provi- dential leadings in deciding to remove to St. Louis, that no room was left for argument, and the council unanimously "voted to ratify the course pursued by him and the church, and to grant the letter of dismission."
They also adopted the following minute :
In coming to this conclusion we desire to express our sincere conviction that the circumstances which have led to the resignation of Brother Martin have been entirely unsought by him, and have been urged upon his consideration by very marked Provi- dences to which we feel compelled to yield our judgment in the case.
We desire here to record our warm appreciation of the Christian spirit our brother has manifested in the trying position in which he has been placed. We further express our most thorough endorsement of the good work Brother Martin has been permitted to accomplish during his brief pastorate in this church. As an attractive preacher, a devoted pastor, a warm-hearted workman in the Lord's vineyard, we most heartily com- mend him to the churches of our Lord Jesus Christ. We give him our best wishes and earnest prayers for abundant success in his new field of labor.
To the church in their unexpected trial we extend our most sincere sympathy, re- joicing in the spirit of love with which they have met this trying event, praying that the Lord may comfort them in this experience, sanctify them by it, and speedily unite them in the choice of another pastor.
D. T. PRENTICE, Scribe.
J. C. LARRABEE, Moderator.
Rev. George E. Martin , son of George Henry and Sarah (Hopkins) Martin, was born in Norwich, Conn., January 27, 1851 ; fitted for college at the Norwich Free Academy; graduated at Yale College, 1872; taught school from 1872 to 1875 ; studied in Yale Theological Seminary from 1875 to 1878, graduating in 1878. In July, the same year, he received a call from the Central Congregational Church of Brattleboro', Vt., and was settled July 9, 1879; also chaplain of the Brattleboro' Insane Asylum ; remained till October 1, 1883. In September, 1883, the First Congregational Church of Brockton, Mass., gave him a call to become their pastor, and he was duly installed October II, 1883 ; dis- missed September 1, 1884; received a call from the First Presbyterian Church of St. Louis, Mo., in June, 1884, to which place he removed the Ist of September following.
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From July, 1884, to May, 1885, the church was dependent upon a supply for the pulpit.
MINISTRY OF REV. DOUGLAS CARLISLE .- A call was extended to Rev. Douglas Carlisle, of Clarksburg, W. Va., to become their pastor, which he accepted, and a mutual council was held on Thursday, the 7th day of May, 1885, for the purpose of ordination and installation. The council was composed as follows, viz. :
Porter Evangelical Church : Rev. F. A. Warfield, pastor ; Augustus T. Jones, delegate.
South Congregational Church : Rev. J. T. Blades, pastor ; Preston B. Keith, delegate.
First Congregational Church, Randolph : Rev. J. C. Larrabee, pas- tor.
Winthrop Church of Holbrook : Deacon Edmund White, delegate.
First Congregational Church of Stoughton: Rev. C. L. Rotch, pas- tor ; Nathaniel Gay, delegate.
First Congregational Church of Abington : Rev. R. W. Haskins, pas- tor ; Henry A. Noyes, delegate.
Congregational Church of Whitman: Rev. Samuel Bell, pastor ; Deacon W. R. Vining, delegate.
Congregational Church of Rockland: Rev. R. L. G. Ferris, pastor ; Deacon R. J. Loud, delegate.
Union Congregational Church of East Bridgewater : Rev. Perley M. Griffin ; Hon. James Sidney Allen, delegate.
Central Square Congregational Church of Bridgewater : Rev. J. C. Bodwell, pastor ; Albert G. Boyden, delegate.
Congregational Church of (Scotland) Bridgewater : Rev. Charles W. Wood, the former pastor at the church at Campello ; S. W. Richmond, delegate.
Congregational Church in North Middleboro: Rev. D. T. Prentice, pastor ; Deacon A. Pratt, delegate.
Trinitarian Church of Taunton . E. E. Richards, delegate.
North Congregational Church of New Bedford : Rev. A. H. Heath, pastor.
Rev. Alonzo H. Quint, of Dover, N. H.
Mr. Quint was chosen moderator, with Rev. R. W. Haskins, of Ab- ington, scribe.
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After the usual examination of the pastor, the council finding every- thing satisfactory, the following exercises took place :
Invocation by Rev. C. L. Rotch ; reading of the minutes of the coun- cil by the scribe; anthem; reading of the Scriptures by Rev. Samuel Bell ; ordaining prayer, by Rev. J. C. Larrabee ; charge to the pastor, by Rev. A. H. Quint; address to the people, by Rev. A. H. Heath ; hymn; concluding prayer by Rev. John T. Blades; benediction by the pastor.
Mr. Carlisle preached to this people in a very acceptable manner for about two years, during which time his people became warmly at- tached to him as a pastor, and the estimation in which he was held by them may best be seen in the accompanying resolutions, which were passed without a dissenting voice.
In the early part of 1887 the health of Mr. Carlisle having rendered it imprudent for him to continue longer to perform the duties as pas- tor, he sent his letter of resignation to the church, dated February 26, 1887. The letter was read from the pulpit March 20, and a meeting was held soon after to act upon the same and to make arrangements for a council. His resignation was accepted, and the following resolutions passed unanimously :
WHEREAS, Rev. Douglas Carlisle has tendered to this church and parish the resigna- tion of his office as pastor and teacher, and has in a frank and manly way presented his reasons therefor, plainly indicating that such a course is imperatively demanded; and
WHEREAS, The church has accepted such resignation, and taken such action as is nec- essary to terminate this relation ; therefore be it
Resolved, That it is with deep regret that we feel compelled to consent to the sever- ing of the tie that has been constantly gaining strength during the two years just passed. We believe that God, who has known and cared for this church since its foun- dation, sent this pastor to us at just the right time ; and although we do not clearly see all the reasons, we as truly believe the same unchanging God is saying to him now, " Go."
Resolved, That we tender to our brother our sympathy, and would not willingly add to his sorrow by useless regrets at the necessity of leaving this, his first people ; and we are glad that we can congratulate him that God seems to have opened a way for him at once to continue in his chosen work of preaching the Gospel of Christ.
Resolved, That Mr. Carlisle has proved himself "a workman that needeth not to be ashamed ;" that as our pastor he has given to us a pure gospel, and it will ever be a source of satisfaction that we have been privileged to listen to his teachings. Would to God the pulpits of our land were all occupied by men with as pure hearts, as clear heads, and as bold a spirit.
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Resolved, That as his first people we shall ever claim an interest in him and his com- panion, and pray that their Massachusetts born boy may grow to manhood blessed of God and a blessing to his parents.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to Mr. Carlisle, and that they also be placed upon the church record.
Agreeably to the request of the pastor, the church joined in calling a council for the dismission of Rev. D. Carlisle, which was composed of the following members, viz. :
Porter Evangelical Church of Brockton: Rev. F. A. Warfield, pas- tor.
South Congregational Church (Campello) : Deacon S. Franklin Pack- ard, delegate.
Congregational Church of Whitman : Rev. Samuel Bell, pastor.
First Congregational Church of Abington : Rev. R. W. Haskins, pas- tor ; Deacon J. L. Nash, delegate.
Evangelical Church of Quincy : Rev. Edward Norton.
First Congregational Church, Randolph : Rev. J. C. Larrabee, pas- tor; Deacon R. T. Mann, delegate.
A true copy of doings of the council.
REV. J. C. LARRABEE, Moderator. REV. R. W. HASKINS, Scribe.
Rev. Douglas Carlisle was born in Clarksburgh, W. Va, April I, 1860. Graduated at Park College, Allegheny City, Pa. Ordained and installed as pastor of the First Congregational Church, Brockton, May 7, 1885. Dismissed May 1, 1887.
MINISTRY OF REV. LOUIS VAN ETTEN PRICE .- The church was without a pastor till May, 1888, when,-
At a special meeting of the church held May 17, 1888, it was " Voted to extend a call to Rev. Louis Van Etten Price, of Somerville, Mass., to become our pastor." This invitation was accepted, and a mutual council was called to install Mr. Price. The following is a list of the churches invited :
Porter Evangelical Church of Brockton : Rev. F. A. Warfield, pas- tor ; George W. Garland, delegate.
South Congregational Church, Campello : Rev. John T. Blades, pas- tor ; Deacon S. Franklin Packard, delegate.
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First Congregational Church of Randolph : Rev. J. C. Larrabee, pas- tor.
Winthrop Congregational Church of Holbrook: Rev. O. S. Dean, pastor; Deacon Edmund White, delegate.
First Congregational Church of Whitman: William P. Corthell, delc- gate.
Central Square Congregational Church of Bridgewater, Mass. : Rev. W. W. Fay, pastor ; Zebulon Pratt, delegate.
Maverick Congregational Church of East Boston, Mass. : Rev. Elijah Horr, D.D., pastor.
First Congregational Church of Lynn, Mass. : Rev. Frank J. Munday, pastor ; J. W. Dacey, delegate.
Union Church of East Bridgewater : George M. Keith, delegate.
Broadway Congregational Church of Somerville: Deacon James L. Whitaker, delegate.
Union Trinitarian Church of Medford: Rev. F. P. Chapin, pastor ; Deacon J. O. Dean, delegate.
First Congregational Church of North Carver, Mass. : Rev Nehemiah Lincoln, pastor.
First Congregational Church of Stoughton : Rev. C. L. Rotch, pas- tor; W. W. Darling, delegate.
Swedish Congregational Church of Campello: Rev. August Pohl, pastor ; William Allen, delegate.
Rev. J. W. Wellman, D.D., of Malden, Mass., and Rev. C. C. Kim- ball, of Boston.
Agreeably to notice the council met in the meeting-house, at three o'clock P. M., June 27, 1888. Rev. Joseph W. Wellman, D.D., of Mal- den, was chosen moderator, and Rev. John F. Blades chosen scribe.
Public services of installation were held at seven o'clock P. M. as fol- lows :
Organ prelude; reading of the minutes by the scribe ; anthem, " A thousand shall fall ;" reading of the Scriptures and introductory prayer by Rev. F. A. Warfield; solo, "Jerusalem ;" sermon, by Rev. Elijah Horr, D.D., of East Boston, from the text, 2 Kings, 2-14, "Where is the Lord God of Elijah ;" installing prayer, by Rev. J. W. Wellman, D.D .; quartette, "Te Deum;" charge to the pastor, by Rev. Oliver
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S. Dean ; right hand of fellowship, by Rev. John T. Blades; charge to the people, Rev. J. C. Larrabee ; solo, " Father of all, we look to thee to bless and ratify above ;" benediction by the pastor ; organ pastlude. The organist on this occasion was Mrs. C. E. Bailey.
Rev. Louis Van Etten Price was born in Danby, Tompkins county, N. Y., January 30, 1845. Received his early education in the public schools of his native town, the academies of New York State, and gave three years' close application to the study of medicine, having in view the value the same would be in the foreign missionary field, to which he was naturally inclined. Read law two years, and then entered upon a course of theological studies under the direction of the Rev. Dr. Can- field, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Syracuse, N. Y. Passed one year in Boston University, and has given special attention to metaphysical studies, and has always had much literary taste, which was cultivated by a variety of the best reading that could be had. He was licensed to preach in 1872, by the Central Ministerial Association of Onondaga county, N. Y. Was ordained pastor of the First Congre- gational Church in Woodstock, Ill., in January, 1873. Preached one year to the First Congregational Church at Ticonderoga, N. Y. Set- tled over the First Church in Adams, Mass., in 1876, where he re- mained seven years. Preached in the East Street Congregational Church at South Boston one year. In 1884 settled over the Broadway Congregational Church in Somerville, Mass., four years. The degree of A. M. was conferred upon Mr. Price by Dartmouth College in 1885. Installed pastor of the First Congregational Church in Brockton, June 27, 1888.
DEACONS OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
The deacons of the First Congregational Church have been as fol . lows :
James Packard, December 12, 1740; Samuel West, December 12, 1740 ; Zachariah Snell, October 28, 1747; Jonathan Cary, December II, 1751; David Edson, June 3, 1768; Ebenezer Packard, jr., March 23, 1792; David Edson, jr., March 23, 1792; Eliphalet Packard, April 5, 1792 ; Ichabod Howard, 1800; Sylvanus French, March 24, 1826; Jacob Fuller, March 24, 1826; Heman Packard, January 4, 1837;
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Jeremiah Beals, January 4, 1837 ; Simeon Packard, January 4, 1837 ; Ozen Gurney, January 4. 1837 ; Zenas Packard, April 27, 1846; Henry Howard, November 3, 1858; John W. Hunt, February 8, 1863 ; Joel Thomas Packard, February 15, 1866; Joseph Hewett, April 25, 1868; Henry Martyn Littlefield, June 3. 1872 ; William A. Sanford, October 5, 1874; John Wales Curtis, October 5, 1874; Joseph S. Smith, March 9, 1875 ; Charles Durfee Brigham, March 4, 1880 ; John T. Burke, May 4, 1882; William Dean, January 4, 1883.
CLERKS OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.1
November 15, 1812, Daniel Huntington ; April 17, 1833, Heman Packard ; September 17, 1833, William Thompson ; June, 11, 1834, Heman Packard; 'February 7, 1844, David Howard; January 16, 1850 (P. Couch's handwriting) ; August 10, 1859, Henry Howard ; April 3, 1862, voted that the pastor act hereafter as clerk ; 2 April 1I, 1863, to April 21, 1864, Henry Howard ; April 23, 1866, L. C. Bliss; April 18, 1867, to April 3, 1873, Charles D. Brigham, resigned November 3, 1873 ; November 3, 1873, Francis B. Gardner, to fill vacancy ; Janu- ary 12, 1882, Henry M. Littlefield; September 16, 1882, Edwin Brad- ford Jones ; January 18, 1887, Lucius Gurney, who is the present in- cumbent.
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