History of Essex and Hudson counties, New Jersey, Vol. II, Part 17

Author: Shaw, William H
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: [United States :]
Number of Pages: 830

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CORINTHIAN LODGE, No. 57, F. & A. MI., was chartered Jan. 10, 1861. and the following were the original members: Andrew Britton, James P. Burton, Edward D. Pierson, Elias O. Doremus, C'hauney Y. Williams, Edward B. Whiting, James MI. Ward, Edward Gardner, Leander Williams, George A. Merwin, Girard Williams, Horace Freeman. At the institution of the lodge Andrew Britton was in- stalled Worshipful Master, Edward D. Pierson Senior Warden and Edward B. Whiting Junior Warden.

The Past Masters have been Andrew Britton, Lean- der Williams, Charles W. Banta, David George, Ed- ward D. Pierson, Warren MeChesney, Robert Me- Gowan, Jr., William Green, Augustus T. Grinsted.

The officers for 1884 are as follows : Henry B. Stokes, W. M. ; Otto G. Silber, S. W. ; George Payne, J. W .; William Green, Treas .; Frank X. Schieman, Sec. ; Jolin F. Everett, S. D. ; James D. Palmer, J. D. ; James Emmerson, Tyler.

The lodge now numbers eighty members, and regu- lar communications are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month, in Masonic Hall.

ORANGE CHAPTER, NO. 25, R. A. M .- This chapter received its dispensation Oct. 26, 1869, and hell its first regular convocation on the 29th of the same month. The first officers and charter members were : Edward B. Whiting, M.E. H.P .; Charles F. R. Moore, King ; T. L. Van Orden, Scribe; Jacob Friday, C. of HI .; Augustus T. Grinsted, P. S .; Joseph A. Smith, R. A. C .; Fred. W. Morris, G. M. 3d Vail ; Walter E. Smith, G. M. 2d Vail ; Stephen T. Smith,

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U. M. Ist Vail ; Ed. Coumont, Treas. ; Joseph M. Dodd, Ser. ; John H. Sharp, Sentinel ; Simeon Har- rison, William B. Williams, John H. Myers,

The officers for 1884 were George W. Baker, M. E. II. P. ; Charles F. R. Moore, King; William In addition to the above-named petitioners, l'eter Gerbert, Israel L. Indd and Horace Dodd met in Gerbert's Hall on the evening of Feb. 21, 186%, where District Deputy Grand Master Jacob G. Post, assisted by Past Grand Representative Theodore A. Ross. Green, Scribe ; Isaac AA. Harrison, C. of H. ; Henry B. Stokes, P. S .; David George, R. A. Capt. ; William U. Lynch, G. M. 3dV .; John F. Egner, G. M. 2d V .; Caleb Smith, G. M. Ist V. ; E. B. Whiting, Treas. ; Walter E. Smith, Sec. ; J. O. B. Harrison, Organist ; Past Grand Masters Scarfoss and Cleaver, and other J. 11. Emerson, Sentinel. Past High Priests, Ed- ward B. Whiting, Charles F. R. Moore.

The chapter has a membership of eighty-eight. \ W. Dodd; V. G., William M. Durand; See., Jotham Condit; Treas., James Young. During that year fifty members were added, since which time the lodge has been in a most Hourishing condition.

Regular convocations are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

JOHN F. MORSE LODGE, No. 183. 1. O.O. F., is a German lodge, meeting every Wednesday evening in Reynolds' building. Main Street, and ha- a member- ship of ninety-five. The lodge was organized March 24. 1×75, with the following charter members; John G. Schaefer, Joseph Schmitt, Friedrich Cohrs, Gus- tay Dochler, Jacob Bury, Heinrich G. Schaefer, Jacob sohn, JJacob Deckenbach, Friedrich Kraus. Jacob Burker, David Wendel, Charles Hummel. The first officers were: N. G., John G. Schaefer; V. G., Jacob Sohn ; Sec .. Joseph Schmitt ; Treas., Jacob Deckenbach. The officers for 1884 were : NG. George Bury , V. G., John Werner; T., D. Hornicker ; R. S., George Imken ; F. S., M. Fink.

D. O. H. (DEUTSCHE ORDEN HARUGARI), No. 186. - This order was established for the purpose of aflording relief to brethren in cases of sickness or distress, and affords a fixed stipend to such as are in need of aid from the relief fund. The Orange lodge was instituted on the 17th of December, 1868, with twelve charter members, and in 1884 had a roll of one hundre land thirty-five and a fund on hand of two thousand two hundred dollar .. The lodge meets every Thursday evening in Ganz's building, Main Street. The otheers are: O. B., John Mancel ; U. B., George Pushold ; Secretary, Victor Fischer ; Treasurer, Chris- Camp, as O. G. ; and Charles B. Meeker as R. S. tian Tanke; F. S., August Justin.

LAFAYETTE LODGE, NO. 12, f. O. OF O. F., was originally instituted by a dispensation granted by the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of New Jersey, dated July 19, 1842, with the following named charter mem- bers: E. T. Hillyer, Joseph K. Hopping, John W. Ennis, Jr., George Hay and Wilham Bodwell. Dur- ing the first year of its existence the lodge initiated forty-three members, and for the first eleven years of its existence, or until 1853, when labor was suspendedl, one hundred and twenty members united with the lodge.

In 1847 quite a number dimited from this lodge to organize Olive Branch Lodge, No. 51, and during the general financial crash of 1853 the old lodge sus- pended labor and surrendered its charter.

After a suspension of fifteen years, measures were taken for the resuscitation of the old lodge. Prominent

in this enterprise were Brothers R. H. Dodd, Wright, Condit, Durand, and Young, who petitioned the Grand Lodge of New Jersey for a return of the char- ter, which was granted.

prominent members of the order, reinstated the lodge, and installed the following officers: N. G., Reuben

The lodge was incorporated April 15. 1570, under "An Act to incorporate Benevolent and Charitable Associations," Approved March 9, 183.

The regular meetings of this lodge are held in Odd- Fellows' Hall, Reynolds' building, on Main Street, on Thursday evening of each week.

The officers in January, 1854, were: N. G., Noah Baldwin; V. G., N. Burton; R. S., W. H. Lorton , P. S., E. D. Taylor; Treas., Thomas Wallace; R. S. N. C., E. .. Riley; L. S. N. G., Peter Conners ; R. S. V. (i., John Lightholder ; 1. S. V. G., Frank tionde; R. S. S., W. Weber; L. S. S., S. H. Davenport ; Warden, Frank Shepard ; C'on., Charles Goode; Chap- lain, W Lord; O. G., J. Hansford; I. G., W. H. Cumnings: Rep. to Odd-Fellows' Life Insurance Company, Frank Shepard; Trustees, J. Lightholder. Edwin Boss and 11. W. Calberson. Present member- ship, one hundred and ten.

LIVE OAK LODGE, No. ISG. I. O. of O. F .- This lodge was organized July 6, 1875, by Grand Master Christian Miller, the charter members being John G. Gegenheimer, as Noble Grand ; Aug. Marks, as V. G .; Irving M. Genung, as R. S .; Charles E. Leyers, as Fin. Sec .; William W. Jacobus, as Treas; Henry M. Thirteen candidates were initiated upon the same day. who, with the charter members, gave the lodge an enrollment of twenty. This has increased so that at pre- sent there are seventy-nine members. The Past Noble Grands are : July, 1875, John ti. Gegenheimer; Janu- ary, 1876, Aug. Marks; July, 1876, Irving M. Gen- ung; January, 1877, William W. Jacobus; July, 1877, William M. Reeves ; January, 1878, Henry J. McGall; July, 1578, George R. Stagg; January, 1879, Isaac M. Williams ; July, 1879. Jacob Merdin- ger ; January, 1880, William HI. Parker; July, 1880, Charles B. Merker ; January, 1881, Charles I. Mills : July, 18$1, Joseph N. Condit ; January, 1882, Enoch E. Burnett; July, 1882, James H. Riker; January, 18×3, George M. Hankins; July, 1883, William P. Townly ; January, 1884, Abram Sherwood.

The present officers are Charles T. Arcularius, N. G .; George Danner, V. G .; H. Carhart, Sec .; 11. 14.

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Forster, Fin. See. ; William M. Reeves. Treas. ; Max Mayor, Conductor ; Horace Alley, Warden; William P. Townly, O. G .; Antoin Eckert, 1. G. ; Joseph N. Condit, Chaplain.

The meeting place is a hall in Mandeville & Pier- son's building, which is nicely fitted up for the pur- pose. The lodge is in excellent financial standing.

MOUNT HEBRON ENCAMPMENT NO. 37, I. O. OF O. F. -This encampment formed of members of Live Dak, Lafayette, Hope, Wat hung, Olive Branch, and John F. Morse Lodges, was formed Sept. 6, 1878, with fourteen charter members and twelve admitted upon the same day. The first officers were George B. Milligan, Chief Patriarch ; Alexander C. Marr, Senior Warden; John G. Gegenheimer, Junior Warden ; Moses P. Smith, High Priest ; John G. Keyler, Treas. ; Stephen Gould, Scribe; Daniel T. Clark, Financial Scribe. The Past Chief Patriarchs are John G. Key- ler, John Sherman, Joseph Carter, George B. Milli- gan, Alexander C. Marr, Frederick Schroeder. D. T. Clark, John G. Gegenheimer, E. L. Winey, M. P. Smith, E. D. Taylor, R. & Wardell, William A. Akers, William II. Parker, J. N. Condit. Charles M. Lockwood, and E. C. Corby.

The present officers are : Chief Patriarch, William P. Townly; High Priest, William H. Parker ; Senior Warden, 11. Carhart; Junior Warden, Charles Pierce; Seribe, N. J. Burton: Financial Seribe, John ti. Gegenheimer ; Treas., E. 1). Taylor. The encamp- ment has ahout forty members and is in a flourishing condition.

UZAL DODD POST, NO. 12, G. A. R .- This post of the Grand Army of the Republic owes its origin to C'apt. Ambrose M. Matthews, Charles W. Barry, Samuel Toombs and William McChesney, who met on the 28th of February, 1878, to consult as to the advisability of forming some kind of an association of the veterans of the late war, of whom there were many in Orange desirous of perpetuating some of the memories of their military career. The post is namedl after Capt. Uzal Dodd, a well-known citizen and native of Orange, who was captain of Company HI, Twenty-sixth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers. The post was organized March 20, 1978, with the following charter members: Charles W. Barry, Samuel Toombs, Edward Lindsley, William MeChesney, Frederick Trepkau, Joseph B. Bray, Jacob V. Corlies, Ambrose M. Matthews, William H. Dodd, Richard M. French, Charles M. Matthews, Edwin B. Black- man, Luther HI. Perry, John W. Williams. Edward D. Taylor, Edward D. Pierson, David A. Bell, Rufus Mead, William 11. Hall, August Erdman, John Ack- erman, Edward H. Williams, William L. Harrison, Gustavus Peine, John J. Fell.

Bell, C .; Edward D. Taylor, S. M .; Rufus Mead, Q. M. S .; Edward Lindsley, I. S .; Edwin D. Black- man, O. S.

The post has its headquarters in Reynolds' build- ing, between C'entre and Day Streets.

The officers for 1884 were E. D. Taylor, C .; R. M. French, S. V. C .; F. E. Garnett, J. V. C .; Augustus W. Griffing, A .; William McChesney, Q. M .; Rev. J. L. Davis, C .; E. B. Blackman, S .; Alonzo Lennox, O. of the D. ; John E. Brundage, O. of the G. ; Henry Russell, S. M .; William II. Latimer, Q. M. S.

T'zal Dodd Post has eighty-nine members on the roster, and meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

THE ORANGE BUREAU OF ASSOCIATED CHARITIES. -The charitable organization of ladies known as the Orange Bureau of Associated Charities was organized in the winter of 1879-80, under the name of the Bureau of Registration, which name was retained until 1883, when its title was changed. The officers of the society are : President, Mrs. F. Hen- derson ; Vice-President, Miss Amy Lowrie; Treas- urer, Mrs. J. D. Mills; Secretary, Miss C. E. West- cott ; Superintendent of Laundry, Miss MeAllister; Matron, Mrs. Enderle. Its membership includes ladies from thirteen Protestant Churches in the Oranges, as follows: North Orange Baptist, First Presbyterian, St. Mark's Episcopal, Grace Episcopal, Central Presbyterian, Brick Church (Presbyterian), Munn Avenue Presbyterian, First Methodist, First Retormed, Trinity Congregational, Valley Congrega- tional, Christ Episcopal and the New Church. The object of the society is the permanent improvement of the needy, to effect which it aims : To see that all deserving cases of destitution are properly relieved ; to make employment the basis of relief and inculcate habits of self-dependence, self-respect and industry ; to prevent indiscriminate and duplicate giving; to secure the community from imposture; to reduce vagrancy and pauperism by ascertaining their cause, and removing it when possible. The society has changed its headquarters several times, being located in a building in Park Street, near Main, for about two years. In the summer of 1883, through the munificence of Mr. Robert F. Westcott, the society came in possession of their present quarters, in Essex Street, near Main. Mr. Westcott purchased the property and building, and at a considerable expense, improved and graded the surrounding grounds, re- paired the building and donated the whole to the society for the benefit of the poor of Orange. The report of the treasurer up to Oct. 31, 1883, showed that the receipts during the year had been $1167.54, and the disbursements were $1142.51.

The Orange Fire Department .- The changes of a few years have brought about a radically different state of things regarding the protection to life and property from fire. In 1860, when Orange was mak-

The first officers of the post were .A. M. Matthews, (" .; William I1. Dodd, S. V. C .; Gustavus Peine, J. V. C .; Charles W. Barry, A .; William McChesney, Q. M .; John W. Williams, O. of the D. ; John J. Fell, O. of the G .; Jacob W. Corlies, S .; David A. ing a desperate effort to break from the chrysalis

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state of existence and emerge into the full vigor of life as a rising and progressive municipality, the township was totally unprotected from the ravages of fire. For a year or two there had been a small hand- engine in the place, brought hither by Mr. H. M. Graham, one of the enterprising citizens of those days, and the "Pioneer " was the joy and admiration of the embryo fireman of the period, but it was a dream that lasted but a short time. The township committee refused to purchase the machine ; some of the good old-fashioned folks, who had hved three- score or more years under the same roof as their ancestors, and had never suffered from any extensive devastation by fire, did not think it right that the township shou'd put any burden upon the taxpayers for fire-extinguishing apparatus, and some of the wide-awake citizens were positive that if the machine was kept in the town the boys would burn up all the barns and outbuildings in the remote places, just for the fun of getting the engine into service. Mr. Graham saw it was useless to press the subject upon the town committee, and the engine was returned to its owners. In 1860, when the town was incorporated. Mr. Graham, who was fond of jest, made a burlesque report to the towns-people, of the condition of the fire department of Orange, of which he had for several years been by common consent dubbed the "chief engineer." His report represented the most reliable apparatus of the "department" to be a syringe. a large sponge and a bucket. This satire of the " chief" was well received, but it was nevertheless ineffective, and the town remained so totally unpro- tected that a blacksmith-shop and dwelling near Willow Hall, not fifty yards from the centre of popu- lation, were destroyed by fire in broad daylight, and a woman and two children were roasted alive before a ladder long enough to reach the second story window could be brought to the place.

Happily, Orange is now provided with complete fire apparatus and an effective force of men to use it. An organization was effected in 1865, but it was not until 1867 that the Hook and Ladder Company was formed, a nucleus from which the present department has grown. Charles Arcularius was then the chiefengi- neer, and the volunteer system secured subsequently a steam fire engine, a hose-carriage and a book-and- ladder truck, besides which there was a hand-engine located near Valley Station.

In 1873 the paid fire department was organized. under t'hief Engineer John J. Fell. Another steamer was added, with a hose-carriage, and horses were then first used for drawing the apparatus. The depart- ment consisted of fifty-five members, but when the steamers were taken out of service, in 1883, the num- ber was reduced to thirty-eight. With a constant pressure upon the water-mains of sixty pounds to the square inch, and one hundred and eighty-two hydrants, distributed through all parts of the city, the streamers are not likely to be often required for

active service, and are now standing idle. The de- partment as now organized comprises the f Howing apparatus : In the Canfield Street house, No. 2 hose- carriage carrying one thousand feet of hose, with necessary tools, and No. I truck, equipped with eight ladders, four extinguishers, buckets and the usual imple ments.

In the Valley engine house, corner of Mitchell and South Jefferson Streets, stands the wagon of Ilose Company No. 1, carrying one thousand feet of hose, two extinguishers, a ceiling-hook, bucking-ram, etc. The city has about two thousand six hundred feet of hose, and in case of fire, is now considered well equipped to battle with the flames. The chief engineer is Thomas Harrop, who has been connected with the department since 1869, and has served in all the oflices up to that which he now tills. The assistant engineer is William Jaqui.

The city appropriates six thousand dollars a year for the support of the fire department, of which about five thousand dollars is required for salaries.

Police Department. From the date of approval of the first charter for the town of Orange there has been some sort of a police, or officer answering to that name. As the town advanced in age and popu- lation the duties of that branch of the town or city government were increased, and the men because more proficient in their several departments of the work. until, in 1884, we find a very efficient corps of police, under the control of Chief Marshal William McChesney, from whose annual report, on Feb. 29, 1884, we make the following extracts :

" The present police force consists of fourteen meu, viz .: the marshal, two sergeants, one roundsman, ten regular patrolmen. They are detailed for duty as follows: The marshal, one sergeant, and two patrol- men for day service; one sergeant, the roundsman. and seven patrolmen for night service, with one man on reserve, who is on duty half day and half night.

"There have been 680 arrests made during the year, being 78 less than last year. Of this number, 628 were males, and 52 females ; 642 were white, and 3s were colored. Of the offenses, 243 were for drunkenuess, 45 for being drunk and disorderly, SI for breach of the peace, and 51 for larceny. Of the whole number, 102 were boys.

"There were 2792 persons provided with lodgings at the police station during the year, being >73 more than last year; 2757 of these were males and 35 were females; 2783 were white and 9 were colored. The largest number of lodgers for one month was during the month of March, there being 664. The smallest number was in July, 26.

" Lost and stolen property amounting to $3275.96 has been recovered and restored to the owners.

" There have been fines and costs amounting to $809.78 collected during the year; received from shows, etc., $10. The incidental expenses were $86.33, making the amount paid to collector $753.45.

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There were 89 prosecutions for violations of city ordi- nances during the year. There are 76 saloons having a city license to sell beer, being two less than last year; there are 13 hotels having a county license. There are, in addition to these, 16 places where liquors A. Dykeman, Geo. Lindsley, John Gill, Peter Gerbert, T. G. Lindsley, A. Mandeville, A. M. Matthews, John O'Rourke, S. T. Smith, Joseph W. Stickler, Andrew Teed, and Jesse Williams. The officers are William Cleveland, president; George Lindsley, vice-presi- and beer are sold on draught by measure under an dent; John Gill, secretary; and G. P. Kingsley, United States license, making a total of 105 places in th city where spirituous and malt li juors are sold." treasurer. The assets are $515.945.03, and the lia- bilities $517,285.57, the surplus thus being over $28,- 600.

Orange National Bank .- This institution was char- tered and commenced business in 1828 as the Orange Bank in the County of Essex. the directors being Stephen D. Day, Joel Harrison, John Deane, Daniel Smith, Alen Dodd, Z. S. Crane, John Camp, William Pierson, Jr., Stephen t'ondit, John M. Lindsay. Sam- udl Williams and Daniel Babbitt. The institution was rechartered and its name changed to Orange National Bank in 1865. The presidents from the first to the present time have been only three in number, -viz .: Stephen D. Day, from 1:28 to 1852; Daniel Babbitt,'from 1852 to 1862; and Charles A. Lighthipe, from that date to the present. The first cashier was William Munn, from 1828 to 1846. Then followed Charles G. Rockwood, from ) $46 to 1849; William H. Vermilye, from 1849 to 1869; and Thomas J. Smith, from 1869 to the present.

Originally the capital of the bank was thirty thou- sand dollars, and it is now two hundred thousand dollars.

The present directors are (. A. Lighthipe, Charles Williams, E. O. Doremus, James Peck, Josiah F. Dodd, Abijah F. Piller, A. C'rane, Charles MI. Decker and Thomas J. Smith.

Orange Savings-Bank .- This bank was incorpo- rated March 21, 185t. by the following persons, who also constituted the first board of managers: Daniel Babbit, Samnel Hurlbut, Philander J. Rodwell, Charles R. Day, Simeon Harrison, Cyrus Baldwin, Charles 1I. Bell, Moses B. Canfield, William Cleveland, Abra- ham Mandeville, Moses Reynolds, William H. Ver- milye, Abiathar Harrison, Charles Williams, Samuel Smith, Jesse Williams, Joseph A. Condit, William Pierson, Jr., George Lind ley, Isaac J. Everitt, William M. Babbit, Andrew Britton, Abraham C. Taylor, Napoleon Stetson, William L. Wells, and Charles A. Lighthipe, of the township of Orange; and Andrew Tord, of the township of Livingston; Jona- than Provost, of the township of Caldwell ; Jonathan T. Squire, of the township of Clinton ; and Albert Traphagen, of the township of Springfield. The first others were Daniel Babbit, president; Charles H. Bell, vice-president ; ('yrus Baldwin, secretary; and William H. Vermilye, treasurer. Mr. Babbit was president from 1854 to 1561, when he was succeeded by William Cleveland, who still holds the office. The office of treasurer was held by Mr. Vermilye until 1×82, when George W. Kingsley, the present incum- bent, succeeded him.

The Half-Dime Savings-Bank was incorporated May 1, 170, by Michael Mohor, John L. Blake, John Otterbein, James Sheridan, Henry A. Howe, James Brady, James P. Benton, Leander Williams, Thomas J. Smith, John S. Haley, Samuel W. Baldwin, Jabez I'. Condit, William N. Williams, Edward D. Pierson, A. M. Condit, Lewis F. Taylor, David Dodd, A. M. Matthews, Zenas Trabold, Thomas G. Barber, Ross (". Browning. James F. Wilson, Win. MI. Kent, George Spottiswood, Isaac L. Van Orden, James Peek, David S. Beach, Thomas P'. Barges, Jared B. Porter, Amzi S. Dodd, Charles W. Banta.

The officers from the time of organization to date have been as follows: Presidents, John L. Blake, Edward D. Pierson, Wilberforce Freeman; Vice- President, James Peck ; Secretary, Jared B. Porter ; Treasurers, Edward D. Pierson, Horace Stetson.

The assets of the institution, as reported to the Secretary of State Jan. 1, 1884, were $408,892.81 and the liabilities $384,159.62, leaving a surplus of $24,- 733.19. The institution rents rooms from the Orange National Bank.

The present managers are Michael Mohor, John Otterbein, Horace Stetson, Thomas S. Root, Thomas J. Smith, William N. Williams, Benjamin S. Crofut, William N. Kent. David S. Beach, Wilberforce Free- man, John L. Blake, Frederick W. Morris, Leander Williams, Jabez P. Condit, Thomas G. Barber, George Spottiswood, James Peck. Charles W. Banta and J. B. Porter.

CHAPTER LAI.

CITY OF ORANGE. (Continued .

RELIGION'S INTERESTS OF ORANGE.

First Presbyterian Church.1-This church, the oldest in the county outside the cityof Newark, was organized in 1719, and comprised that portion of the members of the original Congregational Church at Newark then living in what is now Orange and its immediate vicinity. It was organized as "The Moun- tain Society," and known as such for nearly or quite

! From "The Mountain Society," a history of the First Presbyterinn

The present managers of the SavingsBank are |Church of Orange, Ey Rov, James Hoyt, Published by L'. 3I. Saxton, William Cleveland, Ira H. Condit, E. O. Doremus, Barker & Co., New York, 1800.

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a century, and by the older people for a much longer period. As late as 1753 the parish embraced what is now all the Oranges, the townships of Livingston, Bloomfield, Montelair, and Caldwell. How changed are the aspects, relations and circumstances of the congregation ! Still it adheres in the main to its early faith, but has felt the force of surrounding influ- ences upon its original ecclesiastical usages and form -.

The parent society at Newark was originally com- posed of Congregationalists only, and the process of change in church polity was necessarily slow. When the second Pierson manifested some leanings toward the Presbyterian order, the displeasure of his people was excited, and troubles arose, which resulted in his dismissal, thus proving conclusively that the change in church government was not made without some litth friction. Yet, on Oct. 22, 1719, Joseph Webb, in the line of his successors, was ordained and settled over the same flock by the Presbytery of Philadelphia, and the next year took a seat in the Synod with a ruling elder from his church at Newark. That event in all probability precipitated the organization at this place; at least, a comparison of dates makes the supposition appear at least probable.

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History of Essex and Hudson counties, New Jersey, Vol. II, Part 17

Author: Shaw, William H Publication date: 1884 Publisher: [United States :] Number of Pages: 830

Author: Shaw, William H
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: [United States :]
Number of Pages: 830