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6. " Lectures on l'astorul Theology," Svo, pp. 617, Scribner & Co., N. Y., 1853 (posthumous).
CHAMBERS, REV. TALBOT WILSON, D.D .- Born Feb. 25, 1819, at Carlisle, Pa .; grad. Rutgers, 1834;
New Brunswick Seminary and Princeton Seminary, 1837. Pastorates in Ref. Dutch Church : Somerville, N. J., 1839-49; New York Collegiate Church, 1849. to present. Degree by Columbia, 1853. One of the best scholars and clearest-headed thinkers in the Ref. Church in America. Publications :
1. "The Importance of City Missions," 1850.
2. " The Happiness of the Pious," Nat. Preacher, 1852.
3. "The Duty Due to Deceased Pastors," discourse at funeral of Rev. George Schenck, 1852.
4. Art. on Rev. G. Schenck, iu "Sprague's Annals."
5. "Gunn's Life of Livingston," new ed., with new matter, 1856.
6. Preface to tract, " The Gospel the only True Reformer," 1856.
7. " The Noon Prayer-Meeting in Fulton Street," 1858, in "Princeton Review," xxxi. 157.
8. "Translation of Minutes of Coetus and Conferentie," 1859.
9. " Memoir of the Life and Character of Hon. Theodore Freling- huysen, LL.D.," N. Y., pp. 289, 1863.
10. "Economy a Christian Duty," in Nat. Preacher, 1865.
11. " Defense of the Old and Rightful Name of the Ref. Prot. Dutch Church." 1867.
12. "Objections to Sunday-Schools," N. Y. S. S. Inst., 18G8.
13. " Discourse at the Centennial Anniversary of the North Dutch Church," 1869.
14. " Reminiscences of Dr. Alexander McClelland," series of 14 articles in Christian Intelligencer, 1872.
15. Exposition of International Series of S. S. Lessons in Christian In- telligencer, 1873.
16. " John Knox, the Reformer," in McClintock and Strong's " Cyclo- pædia," vol. v., 1873.
17. "Exposition of the Book of Zecharialı," in " Lange's Commentary," 1874.
18. Schmoller's Exposition of Amos, translated aud enlarged, in " Lange's Commentary," 1874.
19. "Palestine and the East," 28 articles in Christian Intelligencer, 1874-75.
20. "Recalling the Past," sermon on twentieth anniversary of church Fifth Ave. and 29th St., 1874.
21. "The Guileless Israelite: a Sermon in Commemoration of Rev. Thomas De Witt," 1875.
22. " The Influence of the Ref. Dutch Church in Preserving Soundnees of Doctrine," sermon in " Centennial Discourses," 1876.
23. " The Psalter a Witness to the Divine Origin of the Bible," Vedder Lectures, N. Y., 1876.
24. " The Psalter a Witness to the Divine Origin of the Bible," 1876.
25. Translation of Ordinary Papere of Rev. J. P. Boehme in Mercers- burg Review, 1876.
26. "Is Man Depraved ?" in " North American Review," 1878.
27. The Writings of Solomon, in "Family Treasury," 1873.
28. "The Bible an English Classic," in volume of essays ou "Bible Revision," 1879.
29. "The Review of a Generation." Svo, pp. 32, 1879.
30. "The Truly Good Mun," in memory of Rev. M. S. Hutton, D.D., 8vo, pp. 24, 1880.
31. Descriptive Letter-Press of " Dore's Bible Gallery," 4to, Cassell, Petten, Galpin & Co., 1880.
32. "The Coming of the Lord," in "Ref. Ch. Quarterly," January, 1880. 33. "The Theory of Knenen," Presbyterian Review, April, 1880.
34. " The States' Bible in Ilolland," " Ref. Ch. Quarterly," July, 1880.
35. Critical Notes on S. S. Lessons, in S. S. Times, July to December, 1880.
36. Various other articles in Ch. Intelligencer, N. Y. Observer, Ch. at Work, Independent, Methodist, Sower, S. S. Times, S. S. World, Christian Union, etc. (Total, many hundreds.)
CLARK, REV. GEORGE WHITEFIELD, D.D .- Born Feb. 15, 1831, at South Orange, N. J .; grad. Amherst, 1853, and Rochester Theo. Seminary, 1855. Pastor- ates in Baptist Churches: New Market, 1855-59; Elizabeth, 1859-68; Ballston, N. Y., 1868-73; Som- erville, 1873-77. Resigned charge 1877, and removed to Hightstown, 1881. Gen. Colporteur and Coll. Agent
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of Am. Bap. Pub. Soc. for New Jersey, 1880. Degree from Rochester Univ., 1872. A painstaking scholar, accurate and copious; prostrated for several years from hard and faithful work upon his "Notes upon the Gospels." Publications :
1. " History of First Baptist Church, Elizabeth, N. J.," pp. 15, 1863.
2. " New Harmony of the Goapels In English," 12mo, pp. 377, Sheldon & Co., 1870.
3. "Notes on the Gospel of Matthew," 12mo, pp. 420, Sheldon & Co., 1870.
4. Ditto, on " Mark, " pp. 394, Bible and Pub. Soc., Phila,, 1873,
5. Ditto, on " Luke," pp. 504, 1876.
6. Ditto, on "John," pp. 336 .*
7. Minutes of N. J. Baptist Asen. for five years.
8. Articles on " Armenians of Turkey" and "The Righteous Dead be- twoen Death nud the Resurrection," in Christian Review.
9. Articles on " The Sin against the Holy Ghost," and " The Curriculum of Sundny-school Study," In " Baptist Quarterly."
10. Several hundred miscellaneous articles, In Michigan Christian Herald, Home Evangelist, Watchman ond Reflector, National Baptist, Richmond Her- ald, Somerset Gazette, ote., and soveral sermons.
COLE, REV. DAVID, D.D .- Born Spring Valley, N. Y., 1822; grad. Rutgers, 1842. Pastorates in Ref. Church : East Millstone, Somerset Co., 1858-63; Yonkers, 1865 to present time. Prof. of Greek, Rut- gers, 1863-66. Degree by Franklin and Marshall, 1865. Publications :
1. " Manual of English Grammar," 1×48.
2. " Classical Education," 1×51, In " Barnard's Am. Jour. Ed.," vol. 1. 67.
3. " Aims of tho State Normal School of N. J," 1857, In " Barnard's Am. Jour. E.l.," vol. v.
4. " Tho Principles of English Grammar Applied," 1862.
6. Many editorials in N. Y. Teacher, 1855-56.
6. Decennial Discourse nt East Millstone, 1865.
7. "Thanksgiving Discourse," 1866.
8. Ilist. Address ut Yonkers, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of that church, pp. 109, 1868.
9. "Offerings to the Lord," annual sermou on Benevolence before Gen. Syn., 1874.
10. "Jaune Colo and Cuth, Serven; or, The Genealogy of an Extensivo Branch of the Colo Family, 1633-1876," pp. 260, 1876.
11. "Our American Republic the Child of Special Providence," 1876.
12. Many contributions to the press from 1845 to the present.
CONE, REV. SPENCER HOUGHTON, D.D .- Born April 30, 1785, near Princeton, Somerset Co.t One of the great Baptist preachers of the country, whose pen and tongue were always on fire with the work of the Church. Publications (imperfect list ) :
1. Address at First Anniversary of Amer. and For. Bible Society, 1838.
2. History of the First Baptist Church, New York, New York Chronicle, 1850.
3. "The Biblo: Its Excellence" (joint with W. II. Wyckoff ).
4. " The Bible Translated," tract ( joint with W. II. Wyckoff ), 1:50.
5. Addresses before the Biblo Union, 1830-53.
6. A corrected version of the English Now Testament (also joint).
7. Edited Jones' " Church History."
CORNELL, REV. WILLIAM, D. D .- Born June, 1834, , Christian Inquirer, etc.
in Seneca Co., N. Y .; grad. Rutgers, 1859, New Bruns- wiek Seminary, 1862. Pastorates in Ref. Church : Min- isink, 1862-63; Woodstown, 18644-68. Teacher at Frechold, 1863; Somerville, Ists-76, where he founded the "Somerset Classical Institute," for both sexes. Died Sept. 11, 1876. Degree from Rutgers,
1873. A thorough teacher and a good preacher, but wrote little except sermons. Publications :
I. "On Thanksgiving," sermon ot Freehold, Aug. 6, 1803.
2. Occasional contributions to the press, including a few poenis.
CORWIN, REV. EDWARD TANJORE, D.D .- Born in New York City, July 12, 1834; grad. Coll. of City of N. Y., 1853; New Brunswick Seminary, 1856. Pas- torates in Ref. Church : Paramus, 1857-63; Millstone, Somerset Co., 1863 to present. Degree by Rutgers, 1872. A severe student and constant writer, with special tastes for historical gleanings. Publications:
1. " Manual and Record of Church at Poramus," 1856; 2d ed., 1859.
2. " Manual of Ref. Frot. Dutch Church in North America," pp. 166, 1859; 2d ed., pp. 400, 1869 ; 30 ed., pp. 676, 1879.
3. " Millstone Centennial," historical discourse, largo 12mo, pp. 113, 1866.
4. " Corwin Genealogy," Svo, pp. 315, 1872.
6. " Character and Development of the Ref. Ch. in the Colonial Po- riod," In " Centennial Discourses," 1876.
6. " Farewell Sermon at Paramus," 1803.
7. " Sermon on Death of President Lincoln," lu " Lincolniana," 1865,
8. Article, " Education in Ref. Church," in "Cyclopedia of Education," 1877.
9. ladex to "Contennial Discourses," 2d ed., pp. 30.
10. Exposition of Sunday-school Lessons in Christian Intelligencer, 1880.
11. Franklin and Hillsborough Township Histories, in this volume. 12. Other occasional contributions to the press.
CRAIG, REV. AUSTIN, D.D .- Born at Peapack, Som- erset Co., 1824; grad. Lafayette, 1841-43; preacher from 1843; located at Feltville, N. J., 1848; Irving- ton, 1849; Feltville, 1850-51; Blooming Grove, N. Y., 1851-57; at Antioch Coll. as preacher and teacher, 1857-58; Blooming Grove, 1858-65; prof. in Antioch, 1865-68; New Bedford, 1868-69; Pres. Christian Bib. Institute, Eddytown, N. Y., 1869-72 ; same, removed to Stanfordville, 1872 to present. Degree from An- tioch, 1857. Publications :
1. " The Church the Medium of the Divine Influence upon the World," sermon, Albany, Jasper Hazen, 1847.
2. " My Fourth Occasional Tract," N. Y., John Westall, 1849.
3. " Unity and Faith of tho Christian Church," sormon, Now York, David Felt & Co., 1850.
4. " Getting Religion : My Sixth Occasione Tract, " sormon, samo pub.
6. Address beforo N. J. Christian Confereuco, samo pub., 1850.
6. " A Christmas Visit to Bethlehem," Christmas sernion at Antioch College, 1867 ; repub, in London, E. T. Whitfield, 1868.
7. "Eating Christ's Flesh and Drinking His Blood," sermon, Now York, J. R. Ford & Co. ; niso pub. In religious papers.
8. " Glimpees at the Evangelical Alliance," 187.3.
9. " Tho Gospel of Luke the Apostles' Creed," tract of Amor. Unitarian Åsst.
10. About a dozen more pamphlet-sermone at different dateo.
11. Several hundred religious contributions to the press ; among other papers, to Christian Snu, Norfolk, Vn. ; Herald of Gospel Liberty, Newbury- port, Mass. ; Christian Palladium, Albany ; Christian U'nian und Review,
DAYTON, ALFRED BAILEY, M.D .- Born at Bask- ing Ridge, Somerset Co., Dec. 25, 1812; grad. Coll. of Phys, and Surg., N. Y., 1835; res. Mattawan, N. J., 1835 to decease, July 19, 1570. " He possessed orator- ical and rhetorical powers of a high order, being a graceful speaker and polished writer." Publications (incomplete list) :
* The four above works, all now published by Am. Bap. Pub. Soc., Philo., are of the greatest valne to Sunday-school teachers.
t Soo Chapter XI.
1. " Rovjew of the Principles and Practico uf Thompsonianism."
2. " Mollitos Ossiuni."
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3. "Inversion of the Uterus, with Methods of Reduction." 4. " Cerebro-spinal Meningitis."
5. "Dry Gangrene." All above are medical.
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DAYTON, WILLIAM LEWIS, LL.D .- Born Feb. 17, 1807, at Basking Ridge, Somerset Co .; grad. Coll. of N. J., 1825; licensed attorney, 1830; counselor, 1833; res. Freehold, Monmouth Co., 1830-38; member Assembly, 1837-38; res. Trenton, 1838-61; justice Sup. Court, 1838-42; U. S. senator, 1842-51; Repub- lican nominee for Vice-President (with Fremont), 1856 ; Attorney-Gen. of N. J., 1857-61; U. S. min- ister to France, 1861-64; died Dec. 1, 1864, in Paris. An accomplished lawyer, orator, statesman, and di- plomatist. "There is no public man for whose char- acter I have a higher admiration."-Abraham Lincoln. Publications (incomplete list) :
1. " In Vindication of the National Faith," speech in Congress, Febru- ary, 1843.
2. " Address before the Societies," at Princeton, pp. 30, Sept. 26, 1843.
3. "On Remitting Gen. Jackson's Fine," speech in Congress, Decem- ber, 1843.
4. "The Occupation of Washington Territory," same, January, 1844. 5. " The Tariff," same, April, 1844.
6. " Annexation of Texas," same, February, 1845.
7. " Wilmot Proviso," same, March, 1847.
8. "To establish Temporary Governments in Oregon, California, and New Mexico," same, July, 1848.
9. "On Admission of California into the Union," same, March, 1850.
10. " Statutes of New Jersey," Revision of 1847 (joint), pp. 1155.
11. Decisions as Justice of N. J. Supreme Court in 1, 2, and 3 Harrison's Law Reports, 38-41.
12. Speech at Cooper Union, N. Y., with Mr. Lincoln, after latter's election, 1860.
DAVIS, REV. JOHN ANGELL .- Born near Kingston, N. Y .; grad. Rutgers, 1865, and seminary, 1868 ; mis- sionary to Amoy, China, 1870 ; pastorates Ref. Church : Palisades, 1872; Pottersville, Somerset Co., 1873-78 ; Oyster Bay, L. I., 1878 to present. A constant writer for the press. Publications :
1. "The Board of Publication," discussions in Christ. Intelligencer, 1875.
2. "Tom Bard," in Sower and Gospel Field, serial, 1878-80.
3. "Leng-Tso, the Chinese Slave-Girl," Pres. Board Pub., pp. 392, 1880; first published as serial in Christian Intelligencer.
4. "China Boy who became a Preacher," in Sower und Gospel Field.
5. "Sunday-School Dialogues" (in press).
6. Hundreds of other articles in N. Y. Observer, Christian at Work, Chris- tian Intelligencer, American Messenger, Child's Puper, Somerset Gazette, "Flowers' Fam. Mag.," etc.
DEMAREST, REV. WILLIAM .- Born Aug. 22, 1813, at Old Bridge, Bergen Co .; grad. New Brunswick Seminary, 1837 ; missionary in New York City, 1837- 38. Pastoraies in Ref. Church : Clover Hill, Somer- set Co., 1838-40; New Hurley, 1840-45; Berne and Beaver Dam, 1845-50; Westerly, 1850-54; Bound Brook, Somerset Co., 1854-57; Ramapo, 1858-70 ; Union, 1871-74 ; died 1874. Publications :
1. Translation of Minutes of Early Synod, 1771-94.
2. Translation of Frelinghuyson's Sermons from the Dutch, Ref. Church Board of Pnb., 12mo, pp. 422, 1856.
DE WITT, REV. JOHN, D.D .- Born at Albany, N. Y., 1821; grad. Rutgers, 1838, and New Brunswick Seminary, 1842. Pastorates: Ridgway, 1842-44; Ghent First Church, 1845-48 ; Canajoharie, 1848-49;
Millstone (period res. in this county), 1850-63; since which prof. Oriental literature, New Brunswick. De- gree by Rutgers, 1860. Publications :
1. "The Sure Foundation, and How to Build on It," 12mo, 1860.
2. "Our Catechisms and Confessions," series of articles in Christian In- telligencer, 1872.
DILTS, ISAIAH NEIGHBOUR, A.M .- Born at School- ey's Mountain, Morris Co., Aug. 3, 1824; grad. Lafay- ette College, 1844; licensed attorney, 1847 ; counselor, 1850; res., Morristown, 1847-53; Somerville, 1853 until decease, May 21, 1878. "A gentleman of fine literary taste and culture, not only retaining, but cul- tivating, the knowledge of the classical and foreign languages." Publications :
1. Metrical translation of "Dies Irae," in "Our Home," 1873.
2. "Centennial Address" before people of Somerset County, July 4, 1876, pp. 16.
3. Opinion in Board of Freeholders, etc., vs. Cory, 1874, in Somerset Unionist.
4. Many editorials in Somerset County papers, political and satirical poems, etc., never collected.
DOOLITTLE, REV. PHILIP MELANCTHON. - Born about 1830 in Springfield, N. J .; grad. Union, 1852 ; New Brunswick Seminary, 1856; pastor Ref. Church, North Branch, Somerset Co., 1852 to present. A con- stant writer for the local press, but always anony- mously. Publications (incomplete list) :
1. Scores of editorial and other articles in Somerset Unionist.
2. Sermon in Somerset Gazette, 1876.
3. "The Public-House, as Licensed to Sell Intoxicating Liquors," address before Somerset County Temp. Asso., September, 1880, pp. 12.
4. Many other contributions to Christian Intelligencer, Sentinel of Free- dom, and Somerset Gazette.
DUTCHER, REV. JACOB C .- Born about 1826 at Greensburg, N. Y .; grad. Rutgers, 1843 ; New Bruns- wick Seminary, 1846. Pastorates in Ref. Duteli Church : Owasco, 1846-50; Bergen Neck, 1850-54; Bergen Point, 1854-57; Coxsackie First, 1857-58; Seventh Avenue, New York City, 1858-59; Sixth Avenue, New York, Union Church, 1859-63; Market Street, New York, 1863-66; Somers, Conn. (Cong.), 1867-68; Bound Brook, 1868-79; at present without charge. Publications :
1. "Requisites of National Greatness," 1843.
2. "Sketch of Capt. Denning," by request of N. Y. Legislature, and published by its authority, pp. 80, 1864.
3. " The Prodigal Son," pp. 125, E. N. Tripp & Co., 1870.
4. Oration at a dedication of a Soldiers' Monument, Orient, L. I., 1870. 5. " Alone in the World," pp. 320.
6. " Washington," an oratiou at Niblo's Theatre, before O. U. A. M., 1872.
7. " The Old llome by the River," pp. 230, N. Tibballs & Son, 1874 (2 eds.).
8. " Our Fallen Heroes."
. " America, her Danger and her Safety," 1875.
10. Many religions articles in magazines and newspapers on " Bible in Public Schools," etc., and some fiction.
EATON, REV. JAMES DEMAREST .- Born March 18, 1848, in Lancaster, Wis .; grad. Beloit, 1869 ; An- dover Seminary, 1872. Pastorates in Cong. Church : Portland, Oregon, 1873-76; Bound Brook, Somerset Co., 1876 to present. Publications :
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1. " A Pilgrimage to Concord," " Flowers' Fam. Mag.," 1878.
2. " In and Around the Virginia State-House," samo.
3. "On the Payment of the Church Debt," sormon, Bound Brook Chron- icle, Sept. 24, 1879.
.1. " The Christian in Politics," sermon in samo, Juno 2, 1880.
5. Other articles in the newspapers.
EDWARDS, MARY H .- Born July 2, 1853, in Ches- ter, N. J .; daughter of Jolin F., M.D., of Raritan ; res. Raritan since October, 1853; grad. Holyoke Sem- inary, 1876. A talented young poetical writer. Pub- lieations :
Sovorul score of short poems and skotchos in proso in Springfield (Mass.) Homestead, Someract Gazette, " Our Home," " Ladies' Floral Calı- inet," Bristol (Eng.) Observer, " Demorest's Monthly," "" Flowors' Mag.," etc., usually under n nom-de-plume.
ENGLISH, REV. JAMES THEODORE .- Born Oet. 31, 1810, at Englishtown, Monmouth Co .; grad. Union, New York, and Princeton Seminary ; pastor Pres. Church, Liberty Corner, Somerset Co., 1837-73; died May 17, 1873. Publications:
1. " The Great Teacher," sormon before Synod of N. J., Morristown, pp. 16, Oct. 18, 1859.
2. Series of articles on Bernards township in Somerset Unionist.
3. Many contributions to same, nud also to The Presbyterian and N. I. Evangelist.
FIELD, RICHARD STOCKTON, LL.D .- Born Dee. 31, 1803, at Whitchill, Burlington Co .; grad. Coll. of N. J., 1821 ; res. Princeton, Somerset Co., 1811-25; Salem, 1825-32; Princeton, 1832-70; licensed attor- ney, February, 1825, counselor, 1828; member N. J. Legislature; attorney-gen., 1838-41 ; member Const. Conv., 1844; U. S. senator, 1862-63 ; U. S. dist. judge, 1863-70; died May 25, 1870. Degree from Coll. of N. J., 1859. " His mind was so stored with the fruits of his learning that he had a rare facility of expres- sion. . . . Only one decision of his was ever reversed." -Keasbry. Publications (incomplete list) :
I. "Provincial Courte in N. J., with Sketches of Bench and Rar," N. J. Hist. Soc., 8vo, pp. 324, 1848.
2. " Review of the Trial of Rev. Wm. Tennent for Perjury in 1742," vol. vi., N. J. Hist. Soc. Proc., 1851.
3. " The l'ublicatious of tho N. J. Ilist. Soc.," " Princeton Rovlow," July, 1832.
J. " Address before the Surviving Members of the Constitutional Con- vention uf New Jersey," 1853.
5. " The Power of Habit," Address at Anniversary of Edgefield School, Princeton, [11. 22, 1855.
6. " Tho Constitution nol n Compart between Southern States," uratiun before Socioties of Coll. of N. J., pp. 27, July 4, 186].
7. " Stato Prisoners," speech in U. S. Senate, 1803.
8. " Charge to Grand Jury," Trenton, pp. 24, 1863.
D. " On the Life and Character of Hon. Joseph C. Hornblower," vol. x., N. J. Hist. Soc. Proc., 1865.
10. " Adilress on the Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln," before Legislatnro, 1865.
II. Contennial Address beforo Societies of Coll. of N. J., 1869.
12. Address on Hon. James Porker, In vol. i., now series of same, 1860.
13. Contributions to New Jersey Ilist. Collections.
14. Various decisions in U. S. Dist. Court.
FINLEY, REV. ROBERT, D. D .- Born in Princeton, Feb. 15, 1772; grad. Coll. of N. J., 1787; teacher at Charleston, S. C., 1791-92; pastor Presb. Church, Basking Ridge, Somerset t'o., 1795-1815; president Univ. of Geo., 1817; died 1817, in Georgia. His writings were chiefly " to be useful." "Perspicuity,
strength, and effect were the great things at which he aimed. Had he written more he would have written better."-Brown. Publications (incomplete list) :
1. "On the Baptism uf Jolin," sermon, 1807.
2. "Sormon on the Victory of Christ over Death," at the funeral of Rev. Wm. Boyd, Lamington, pp. 20, May 17, 1807.
3. " On Baptism," sermon, 1808.
4. Two sermons In National Preacher, 1813.
5. " Thoughts on Colonization," 1810.
6. Letters in " Memoir" (posthumous), 1819. 1
FISH, REV. HENRY CLAY, D.D .- Born Jan. 27, 1820, at Halifax, Vt .; removed to New Jersey, 1840; grad. Union Theol. Sem., N. Y., June 25, 1845. Pas- torates in Bapt. Church : Somerville, Somerset Co., 1845 to December, 1850; Newark, First, January, 1851-77. Died Oct. 2, 1877. Degree from Rochester Univ., 1858. One of the most industrious of work- ers, as thirteen bound volumes of his writings and elaborate contributions to periodicals, prepared amid an immense amount of parishional work, testify. "The extent of his reading in history, poetry, modern and patriotie literature, as well as the amount of his writ- ing in making translations and sketches, was some- thing marvelous."-Hague. Publications :
1. "The Baptist Scriptural Catechism," E. H. Flotchor, N. Y., pp. 86, 1849.
2. " Ilist. First Baptist Church, Nowark," two semi-contoonial acr- mons, 18mo, pp. 108, June, 1851.
3. " The Youth's Catechism," 2 vols., pp. 200, Nowark, 1853.
4. "Tho Child's Catechism," pp. 30, 1853.
5. " Romanism and the Common Schools," Thanksgiving sormon, pp. 20, 1853.
6. "Primitivo Plety Revived," a $200 prize essay of Cong. Board of Pab., Boston, 12mo, pp. 249, 1855; published in Dutch at Utrecht, Hol- Jand, 1-60.
7. " History and Repository of Pulpit Eloquonce," 2 vols., 8vo, pp. 1235, Dodd, 1856.
8. "Pulpit Eloquence of the Nineteenth Century," 8vo, pp. 813, Dodd, 1857.
9. "Select Discourses," trans. from Frooch, 12mo, pp. 408, Sholdon & Co., 1858.
10. " How Can I bo Saved ?" prizo tract of Sheldon & Co., N. Y., pp. 21,1859.
11. "The Price of Soul Liberty, and Who paid It," 18mu, pp. 152, Shel- don & Co., 1860.
12. " Don't Swear," prize tract, pp. 16, 1862; Irans. Into Fronch.
13. "The Valley of Achor a Dove of Hope," Thanksgiving sermon, pp. 24, 1863.
14. " God's Hand in the Rebellion," pp. 32, July, 1865.
15. " War Record of the First Baptist Church," two sermons, pp. 26, 1×5.
16. " The Hour for Action," pp. 10, Am. Board For. Miss., 1866.
17. " Account of Golden Wedding" of author's parents, 1506.
18. Editor (with others) of " The Baptist Praise Book," Sheldon & Co., pp. 610, Is"1.
19. " Loyalty to Truth the Glory and Strongth of the Baptists," part of Madison Avenue lectures, Am. Bapt. Pub. Soc., 1871.
20. " Harry's Couversion," sketches from life, Ismo, pp. 210, Biblo and Pub. Soc., Philn., 1872.
21. " Harry's Conflicts," 18mo, pp. 221, same, IS72.
22. " Hand-Book of Revivals," 12mo, pp. 420, Jas. HI. Earlo, Boston, 1874.
23. "Heavon in Song," edited by Dr. Fish, Ito, pp. 742, Sheldon & Co., 1574.
21. " Bible Lands Illustrated," Svo, pp. 920, Am. Pub. Co., Hartford, I876.
25. Tracts as follows : " Neglect of the Lord's Supper," pp. 1; "Sared or Lost," pp. 8; " Do, or Done." pp. >; "Soul-Saving," pp. 12; "Powor in the Pulpit," pp. 330, republished in Edinburgh ; "Safo In Belloving," prize tract ; "Two Questions" (undated).
26. Many newspaper articles.
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FISHER, HENDRICK .- Born 1697, in the Palatinate, Germany; came to America, 1703 ;* res. near Bound Brook, Somerset Co., 1779; member Colonial Assem- bly, 1745-75; vice-pres. Prov. Cong., 1775; died Aug. 16, 1779. A great man whom history has never sufficiently made prominent, and whose literary abili- ties were of no mean order. "The Samuel Adams of New Jersey."-Corwin. Publication (imperfect list) :
Translation of Five Sermons of Rev. T. J. Frelinghuysen, 1730.
FLEMING, ROBINS, C.E .- Born near Readington, Branchburg, Somerset Co., Feb. 19, 1856; grad. La- fayette, 1877; degree " C.E." at graduation ; res. Readington. Biographical Sketch in " Men of La- fayette," by Coffin. Publications :
1. Six articles in "Flowers' Fam. Mag.,"-viz., "The Morristown Ghost," 1878; " Lorenzo Dow;" "Newspaper Poetry," 2 arts., 1879; and 3 arts., 1880.
2. Arte. in Mathematical Visitor, Erie, Pa.
FLOWERS, WILLIAM PICKERING .- Born Dec. 26, 1837, at Edgewood, Pa .; res. Somerville, Somerset Co., 1870-78, as teacher private school ; editor "Flow- ers' Mag." 1878 to present ; res. in Trenton, 1879-80, Philadelphia, 1881. Publications :
1. Many articlee for Newtown Enterprise, Somerset Gazette, Somerset Unionist, Christian Standard.
2. " Flowers' Family Magazine," monthly, pp. 52, Somerville, 1878; Trenton, 1879-80; Philadelphia, 1881.
FLOWERS, MRS. SARAH LAVINIA .;- Born March 3, 1845, at Pompey, N. Y. Publications :
1. Verses at twelve years of age in local papers.
2. "Silver Lined," 12mo, pp. 112, Rahway, 1879.
3. Stories and poema in "Flowers' Mag.," of which she is assistant editor.
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