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A library was established very early in the history of this church. Its books were of a high character and for a long time it was popular and extensively patronized. In 1861 the books were sold. In 1888, Mrs. Annie Bower Hesser, who was a resi- dent of the Westminster Home, called a meeting of women from all the churches to discuss the founding of a public library. This meeting began a work which developed into a library association, from which has come the present Perth Amboy Public Library and the Carnegie Library building.
The Westminster Home is the government building, dating back to 1762, and was the residence, in 1776, of Governor William Franklin. It was given in 1883, to the Board of Ministers' Relief of the Presbyterian Church, by Dr. Alexander Bruen, son of Matthias Bruen, as a home for retired Presbyterian clergymen, their widows and children. It has had as its guests many men and women who have done valiant service for Christ, in our own land, and foreign fields. They have been helpful in the work of the local church, as well as a blessing to the city.
MEMBERSHIP FOR HALF A CENTURY.
This volume must not end without a record of our mem- bers whose names have been on our roll for fifty years and more. The first in service was Mrs. Frances H. Coutts, who died during the preparation of this history, December 5, 1902. Her maid- en name was Frances H. Wheaton. She was born in this city, December 23, 1820, and united with the church in 1834, her membership extending through sixty-eight years. She was married in 1840, to George M. Coutts.
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Mrs. Eleanor Sneath has been a member for fifty-nine years. She was enrolled in 1843. Her birth place was Perth Amboy, and the time, 1821. Her maiden name was Eleanor Wood. She was married to John W. Sneath in 1846.
Caleb C. Pierson. See page 53.
Mrs. James Wait's membership covers fifty-one years. Her maiden name was Emma Hughes, and she was married in 1848.
Mrs. Emma Compton united with the church in 1853. Her maiden name was Emma Disosway, and she was married in 1846, to George Alfred Compton.
OUR FOREIGN MISSIONARY.
This church is honored in having one of its members enrolled as a foreign mission- ary in far-off India-Miss Emma Morris. Miss Morris, daughter of Frank B. and Emma Girvan Morris, was born in Mauch Chunk, Pa., where she became a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was educated in the public schools of her native city and Miss Gertrude Smith's Seminary, in Perth Amboy. She became a mnemi- MISS EMMA MORRIS. ber of this church in 1886, and in 1892 was appointed by the Board of Foreign Missions, of the Presbyterian Church, a missionary teacher in India. For five years she labored at Lodiana, and for two years was a teacher in the Woodstock School. She then returned to her home land on a furlough for one year, but, in 1901. was back again in India. Her present station is Jagraon, Punjab, where she is engaged in Zenana Work.
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OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH .- THE SESSION.
The pastor, Harlan G. Mendenhall, D. D., is a native of Coatesville, Penn. He was educated at Williston Seminary, Lafayette College and Western Theological Seminary; licensed by the presbytery of Chester, and ordained by the presbytery of Fort Wayne. He came to this church from the First Church of Kansas City, Kansas, March, 1900, but was not installed until May 9, 1901. At that service, Rev. J. G. Mason, D. D., of Metuchen, presided ; Rev. W. R. Richards, D. D., of Plainfield, preached the sermon ; Rev. W. A. Rice, D. D., of Newark, gave the charge to the pastor ; and Rev. E. B. Cobb, D. D., of Elizabeth, the charge to the people.
Caleb C. Pierson has been a member of this church for fifty-two years. He united on profession of his faith with the Montclair Church in 1843, and transferred his membership to Perth Amboy in 1850. In 1855, he was elected elder and has served continuously for forty-seven years. In 1858, he was elected trustee, and served as such for sixteen years.
Edward W. Barnes united with this church on certificate from the church in Tamaqua, Pa., in 1865. In 1871, he was elected elder and clerk of session. He continued to act as clerk for twenty-eight years. In 1878 he became superintendent of the Sunday School. He was mayor of this city in 1894-6. He was a member of the school board in 1891-4.
Adrian Lyon united with this church in 1888, on certificate from the church of Pluckemin, N. J. He was chosen elder in 1898, and clerk in 1899. Mr. Lyon is also assistant general superintendent of the Sunday School. He was superintendent of public schools in Perth Amboy, in 1894-5 ; member of the legislature in the sessions of 1900 and 1901; and appointed judge of the first district court of Perth Amboy, 1901.
Samuel E. Shull transferred his membership from the church of South Easton, Pa., in 1895, and was elected elder in 1898. Mr. Shull has been superintendent of the schools of this city since 1895, and is a member of the Public Library Board.
CALEB C. PIERSON.
ADRIAN LYON.
WILBUR LAROE.
JOHN J. DEITCHE.
JOHN H. GREGORY.
REV. HARLANG. MENDENHALL I. D.
EDWARD W. BARNES.
SAMUEL E. SHULL.
CHARLES D. SNEDEKER.
HENRY PETTY.
C. DOUGLAS FRASER.
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TRUSTEES.
John J. Deitche became a resident of Perth Amboy in 1867, but his membership in this church did not begin until 1879, when he was received by letter from the church of Metuchen. That year he was elected a trustee and has served continuously since that time. Mr. Deitche is superintendent of the Inter- mediate department of the Sunday-school. In 1896-7 he was an alderman of the city. He is engaged in the retail and wholesale grocery business.
C. Douglas Fraser united with the church on profession of faith in 1889. He was elected trustee in 1900. Mr. Fraser is Over- seer of the Silver Refinery of the American Smelting Company.
John H. Gregory was received into membership on certificate from the church of Red Bank in 1888. He was elected trustee in 1900. Mr. Gregory's business is that of wrecker and dealer in vessels.
Wilbur LaRoe became a member of the church is 1889 on a certificate from the church of Westfield. He was elected trustee in 1899. Mr. LaRoe is assistant Editor and Manager of the daily "Chronicle."
Henry Petty united with the church on profession of faith in 1892. He was chosen trustee in 1894. Mr. Petty is a member of the firm of Petty & Applegate.
Charles D. Snedeker became a member of the organization in 1895 on certificate from the Second Reformed Dutch Church in New Brunswick, N. J. He was elected trustee in 1899. Mr. Snedeker is a member of the Public Library Board and is sec- retary and treasurer of the Perth Amboy Dry Dock Company.
Samuel S. Shull was elected trustee in 1900.
SPECIAL GIFTS AND MEMORIALS.
In addition to the large and generous gifts of individuals and socities, the following special gifts have been made to the new church:
Desk for pastor's study by Ladies' Mite Society.
Carpet for church and study by Ladies' Auxiliary.
Collection plates by Mrs. Charles D. Snedeker and Mrs. John J. Davison.
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Pulpit furniture by Adrian Lyon.
Pulpit cloth and Bible marker by Miss Bertha M. Mitchell.
Hymn board and chairs for communion table by Mrs. Ella Men- denhall Baldwin and Howard L. Mendenhall.
Two collection plates by Edward W. Barnes.
Table for platform by the Junior class of the Sunday school in memory of their teacher, Rev. David Stevenson, D. D.
Communion table by Misses Emma and Mary Morris and Mrs. Lindsay Morris Stirling, in memory of their father, Frank
B. Morris, for thirteen years a trustee of this church and for many years a teacher in the Sabbath school.
Collection plate by Mrs. Amelia G. Hadden in memory of lier husband, Cornelius Hadden, a trustee for ten years and an elder for twenty-seven years.
Collection plate by Mrs. Georgia Mitchell Watson, in ment- ory of her mother, Mrs. Sarah B. Mitchell, a member of this church, 1879-1900.
Baptismal Font by Mr. and Mrs. James W. Lupton, in memory of their children, Carrie May and Edna M.
Memorial window by Mrs. Julia Peck, in memory of her hus- band, Rev. Aaron Peck, pastor of this church 1869-1877. This window pictures the miracle recorded in Luke 5: 1-1 I -the draught of fishes. In the foreground are Peter and James toiling at the breaking net ; John stands behind them. On the opposite side of the ship is Christ, who speaks to Peter the precious words -- Fear not ; from henceforthi thou shalt catch men.
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EARLY DOCUMENTS.
RECORD OF THE FIRST SESSION MEETING.
PERTH AMBOY, Jan'y 23, 1804.
The following persons, viz. Elias Riggs, minister, and John Angus, David Wait and John Lewis, who had been previously chosen, and set apart by prayer, to the office of Ruling Elders in the Presbyterian Church in this place, met by agreement, at the house of John Angus and constituted a Session. Began with prayer.
The Session thought proper to begin their minutes with a his- torical account of the rise and progress of this church. The fol- lowing, drawn up by Mr. Riggs, being deemed as full and satis- factory as can be obtained, was ordered to be inserted.
[Here follows the history already printed elsewhere.]
On the 27th of August, agreeably to previous notice such per- sons as had been members of the Presbyterian Church met to- gether in the house of God, and there, as in His presence, sub- scribed the following covenant:
"We, whose names are hereunto subscribed, professing faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour of sinners, and having for- merly, according to this our faith, publicly dedicated ourselves to God,and connected ourselves with his professing people, being now removed to an inconvenient distance from our former christian connections, and still desirous, in this place, as in every place where the Lord may cast our lot, of enjoying the privilege of christian fellowship and of testifying our attachment to our Lord, by waiting upon him in the ordinances of his appointment, in a regular manner, do solemnly engage to unite together for these good purposes, mutually to watch over and mutually to submit ourselves under Christ, to the watch and guardianship of one another, hoping and praying, that, in due time, under the
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divine blessing, we may be more fully organized and built up to- gether a holy church of God."
JOHN ANGUS, ELIZABETH CODDINGTON,
MARGARET CLARK, PHEBE HARRIOTT,
MARGARETTA CLARK, RACHEL FRIEND.
Mr. Jno. Lewis, who was unexpectedly prevented from at- tending this meeting, assented to the covenant and subscribed his name in the evening of the same day.
Lord's day, August 28, 1803. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper was celebrated. This was ye first time, so far as we know, that this holy ordinance was ever observed in Amboy, after the Presbyterian manner. 1
On this day Mr. David Wait joined himself to our little flock. Mrs. Susanna Thomson, who had been a member of the Metho- dist Church, was received to communion with us.
Lord's day Jan'y 22, 1804. Messrs. John Angus, David Wait and John Lewis were solemnly set apart by prayer, to the office of ruling elders in this church, and on the following even- ing entered upon their office as above related. Concluded with prayer.
THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE FIRST TRUSTEES.
"In the Presbyterian Church at the City of Perth Amboy, Saturday evening, July 14th, 1804
The male members having met for the purpose of choosing trustees for this church in conformity to the act of incorporation, public notice having been given by advertisement at least ten days previously, The Rev. Elias Riggs was chosen moderator after which they proceeded to the choice of three trustees, when John Angus, David Wait and John Lewis were unanimously elected. Attest.
ELIAS RIGGS, Mod. of the meeting.
We the subscribers, being duly elected on the 14th day of July, one thousand eight hundred and four, as trustees of the Presbyterian Church of the City of Perth Amboy, in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey, and having taken the oaths required by law, do call and subscribe ourselves as above expressed, the Trustees of the Presbyterian Church in the City of Perth Amboy.
Witness our hands and seals this Ioth day of December, 1804.
JNO. ANGUS [L. S. ] DAVID WAIT [L. S. ] JOHN LEWIS [L. S. ] Trustees.
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1
Came to the clerk's office of Middlesex County, December 13, 1804, and was recorded in book entitled "Incorporated Societies" WM. P. DEARE, Clerk.
by
Middlesex County SS State of New Jersey
Personally appeared before me, Ephriam Harriot, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said county, John Angus, David Wait and John Lewis, trustees elect for the Presbyterian Church of the City of Perth Amboy, and have taken the oaths prescribed by the fifth section of religious societies, viz: The oath to sup- port the constitution of the United States, the oath of allegiance prescribed by law and an oath for the faithful execution of the trust reposed in them.
Sworn before me this tenth day of December, 1804, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said county.
EPHR'M HARRIOTT, Justice of Peace.
SUBSCRIPTION LIST FOR CHURCH BUILDING, 1802.
We the subscribers have paid into the hands of Capt. John Angus, the sums affixed to our respective names for the purpose of building a Presbyterian Church in the City of Perth Amboy, in the State of New Jersey, where there was formerly one which was destroyed in the Revolutionary War.
New York Subscribers-Arch Gracie, 20; Jno. Munro, 20; Daniel Gordon, 10; Samuel Campbell, one doz. Psalm books for the poor; William Cumberland, one Gilt Dove for the Pulpit; Thomas Buchanan, 20; Gilbert Robertson, 20; Peter Kemble, 5; Alexander Stewart, 2 kegs and a half of yellow paint and 5; Charles Smith, Water street, 5; Thomas Post, 5; Thos. Carpen- ter, 10; Nat. Bloodgood, 2.50; Thomas H. Smith Jr., 2; Matthew Roger, 3; Edward Reid, 3; Henry Ten Brook, 5; John B. Clark, 5; T. Satten, 3; Garrit Gilbert, 3; Edward Etting, 2.50; John McKillop, 3; Walter Rutherford, 25; John Roe, 25; Ebenz. Stevens, one large Bible for the use of the church; Brockholst Livingstone, 15; W. Neilsen, 20; Margaret Douglas, 15; Henry Rutgers, 30; J. G. Warren, 15; Daniel McCormick, 20; Andrew Smith, 20; David Bethune, 20; Peter Schemerhorn, 15; Samuel Burling, the Mahogany for the Pulpit equal to 40; George Cald- well, Communion vessels; James Scott, 20; Andrew Anderson, 10; John Hone, 10; Wm. Renwick, 15; J. N. Griffith, Io; A. V.
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Tuyl, 5; H. Kermit, 10; Geo. Barnewall, 10; James Tillary, 10; John MacGregor, 10; Benj. Page, 5; John Stevens, 20; Jas. Rob- ertson, 5; H. Scott, 10; Isaac Roe, 5; Robt. Cocks, 10; Robert Stewart, 5; Ambraham Varick, 5; R. Ricker, 5; Andrew Morris, 5; Robert Gosman, 5; H. G. Rutgers, 5; cash, 258.
Philadelphia Subscribers-Elias Boudinot, 20; Robt. Ralston, 20; Robert Smith, 20; Thos. Ewing, 20; Thomas Leiper, 20; Magnus Miller, 20; James Crawford, 20; Thos. M. Kean, 20; Geo. Latimer, 20; John Maybin, 20; Stephen Girard, 20; J. B. Hennesey, 20; Geo. Z. Reinnour for Paul Siemen, 20; Geo. Z. Reinnour, 20; Hugh Jackson, 20; John Steinmetz, 20; John G. Wachsmuth, 20; Lewis Clapier, 20; Benjamin Wickes, 20; Ed- ward Bard, 20; Richard Stiles, 10; Henry Pepper, 10; J. Cnoly, 20; Chas. S. Baneker, 10; Lewis Neill, 20; G. Hamilton, 20; Joseph Higbee, 20; William Bainbridge, 20; Walter Lowrey, 50.
Newark and Elizabethtown Subscribers-D. W. DeCamp, 20; Elisha Boudinot, 10; Archibald Mercer, 10; James Hadden, 3; Jas. Ten Brook, 3; J. M. Cunning, 10; Arch Gifford, 5; Alex C. Mc Whorter, 6; Isaac Alling, 10; Stephen Hays, 4; Benjamin Coe, 5; Ezra Baldwin, 5; Samuel Whitaker, 2; Caleb Wheeler, 2; Uzal Sayrs, 5; Nath'1 Beach, 10; Abiel Campbell, 2; Daniel Banks, I; Jacob Plum, I; Timothy Anderson, 2; George Scriba, IO; Moses McCombs, 6; Adam D. Crane, 2; F. Burnet, 3; John Wallis, 1; Samuel Hay, 3; Samuel Remington, I; S. Gould, I; I. Parkhurst, 2; Nath'l Seabury, 2; Jonathan Sayre, 5; Henry Kol- lock, 20; Lewis Woodruff, 2; Elias Dayton, 10; E. B. Dayton, 4; John Chandler, 5; Ralph Price, I; Wililam Dayton, I; Ralph Marsh, 2.
Boston Subscribers-Samuel Elliott, 50; Benj. Bussey, 20; Ed- ward Blake, Jr., 20; Jeremiah Allen. 20: Thomas & Andrews, in books to the academy connected with the church at Amboy, one hundred volumes; Eben Dow, 25; J. E. 5, K. J. 5, D. J. 5, 15; Thos. K. Jones, 20; Wm. Ritchie, 10; Friends, 75; Joseph Coolidge, 20; Jed. Morse. 5 and fifteen books; K. G. Shaw, 10; Robert Murry, 10; Gid Snow, 10; Charles Cushing, 5; Samuel Bradford, 10; J. Q. Adams, 10; Samuel Ingalls, 10; Simon For- rester, 10; Jacob Ashton, 10; Edward Allen Jr., 10; John Derby, 16; B. Parkman, 20; George Crownishield & Sons, 20; George Dodge, 10; Samuel Derby, 5; Clifford Crownishild, 10; Samuel Snelling, 10; J. White & Co., thirty-five volumes books to the Academy; Eben Lackin, twenty volumes books to the Academy; Wash Greenleaf, twenty volumes books to the Acad- emy; John Boyle, 10, in books to the Academy; Samuel Hall, IO, in books to the Academy; A. F. Gregone, 10.
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Porthsmouth, N. H. Subscribers-John Langoon, 10; Elijah Ladd, 10; E. Cutts, 3; Samuel Hill, 5; James Sheaff, 10.
Misplaced while on board the packet a paper subscribed to the amount of 152 dollars by the inhabitants of Newport and Provi- dence, R. I.
COPY OF THE FIRST SUBSCRIPTION LIST FOR PASTOR'S SALARY.
We the subscribers promise to pay the sums affixed to our re- spective names in quarterly payments, for the support and main- tenance of a Presbyterian Minister in the City of Perth Amboy for one year to commence as soon as he shall begin to officate in his duty. Commenced March 7, 1802.
Margaretta Clark 20
David Marsh 8
Jno. Angus
. 20 George Compton 8
David Wait . IO William Chase 6
James Harriott . IO Abraham Webb .
. Richard Stevens IO Thomas Crow
5
Abraham Ayres IO
Benj. Ford .
8
Joseph Golding 4
Shubal Merritt 8
Caleb Ward . 8 Cornelius Disosway 5
James Compton IO
Joseph Wright .
2
William Cross
6 William Hamilton .
6
John Roe . 6 70
REV. MR. RIGGS EMPOWERS TRUSTEES TO COLLECT HIS SALARY.
Know all men by these presents that I Elias Riggs have con- stituted and do hereby constitute my worthy friends John Angus, Esq., John Lewis, Esq. and Mr. David Wait or either of them, my lawful attorney, with full power, jointly or severally, as to them may seem expedient, to act for me in collecting and re- ceipting for all monies which are now due to me for services per- formed in Perth Amboy. Witness my hand and seal this 24th day of March, A. D., 1807. ELIAS RIGGS.
Witness: LEWIS COMPTON.
GEORGE COMPTON'S BUILDING ACCOUNT.
AMBOY CITY, July 5. 1802.
July 1802.
To making 15 spikes
0.15.06
To altering a spiar .
6.00
To 12 staples and keys
6,06
To 2 hinges .
1.2.06
To making a lightning rou
2. 12.00
4
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To making staples .
3.06
To 12 1/2 bolts . 12.06
To making staples . 5.00
To 12 plates, 2 beams pulpit
1.11.00
To I Hook, 2 bands .
11.06
To Gudgeons boxes and rivets
16.00
To HI locks and rivets .
3.06
To 6 screw bolts .
6.06
To hinges, I rod iron .
14.06
To 1-2 the amount of work by Web and Comp- ton . .
1.16.01
12. 2.7
Deduct by subscription to the church $20 . . 8.
4.2.07
SUBSCRIPTION LIST FOR PARSONAGE, 1809.
We the subscribers promise to pay into the hands of John Angus, David Wait or John Lewis, or their successors, trustees of the Presbyterian Church and Academy in the City of Perth Amboy, the sum affixed to our respective names, for the purpose of building a Parsonage House for the accommodation of the pastor and principal of the said church and academy. It is ex- pressly understood that the object of this donation is for the com- bined purpose of procuring a competent teacher for the seminary of Amboy. Having found by experience that the emoluments heretofore have not been sufficient to support a proper character; it is therefore proposed to subscribe a sufficient sum to build a a house for the pastor of said church and teacher of the academy.
Perth Amboy, Sept. 22, 1809.
James Harriott, $20; William Cross, 25; Abraham Ayers, 15; Elizabeth Codington, 20; William Bloodgood, 10; Daniel Ayers, Sr., in timber or stone, 7.50; Joshua Bloodgood in mason work, 5; John Lewis, 40; Rev. D. C. Hopkins (all due on pew rent) 3; James Flate, 2; Rev. Elias Riggs, 30; May Cook, 5; Margaret Clark, 2.50; John Angus, the ground to build the Manse in 120 and 100 in cash; Samuel Angus, 50; Alex Sample, 30; Robert Bethel, 25; Tutor Brown, 10; Arthur Harper, 10; James Rich- ards, 5; John McDowell, 5; John Mills, 5; Barclay Carll, 5; Sam- uel D. Smith, 5; Samuel Miller, 5; Edward D. Griffin, 5; Ebenez- er Grant, 10; Matthew LaPerrine, 5; Noah Crane, 2.50; Asa Hill- yer, 5; John Woodhull, 5; Nathan Woodhull, 5; Wm. Lawson,
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2.50; G. Williams, 3; Phin Manning, 25; John Brewster, I; J. Manning, 18; Mrs. Sarah Malcom, 10; John Bayard, 5; M. Chrystie, 3; Thomas Brown, 10; Governor Crawford, 5; Robt. Bethell, 10; Daniel Perrine, 20; Nath'l Manning, 15; James Mor- gan, 10; Daniel Perrine, 20 on condition that the parsonage house is not mortgaged; George Compton, 5; Charles Ford, 3; John Viof, 3; Thomas Ayers, 5; David Wait, 55; Jas. Edgar, 10; Thomas Akin, 25; N. K. Taylor, 10; Wm. Hamilton, 5; Lewis Arnold, 5; Benj. Ford, 2; Charles Ford, 3; Wm. Ford, Jr., 2; Isaac Potter, 5.
BILL RENDERED BY ALEX SAMPLE FOR PARSONAGE.
PERTH AMBOY, 1809.
Trustees of Presbyterian Church.
To Alex Sample, Dr.
May 31.
I 1b Rought Neils .
£ 0.1.05
2. Sundreys to Black Benn . 8.02
3. 14 oz. Powder for Blowing Stone 7.00
15. I 2.03
19. I quart Spirits . 2.03
2.03
20. I quart Spirits .
2.03
2I. I quart Spirits .
2.03
22. I quart Spirits .
2.03
23. 3 pints Spirits . 3.05
26.
4 1b Rought Neils
5.08
I gallon Spirits .
9.00
27. I quart Spirits
2.03
28. I quart Spirits .
2.03
July
3. I quart Spirits .
2.03
4. I
quart Spirits .
2.03
8. I quart Spirits .
2.03
I2. I quart Spirits .
2.03
26. I quart Spirits .
2.03
28. I quart Spirits .
2.03
Augt. 2. I quart Spirits .
2.03
5. I lb Putty .
1.00
8. I quart Spirits
2.03
13. I quart Spirits .
2.03
4 papers lamblack
4.08
15.
I quart Spirits
2.03
7 1b rod Neils .
7.00
18 1b rod Neils .
18.00
quart Spirits .
I quart Spirits
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28. 4 lb whiteing, 1 1b Rought Neils . 3.05
30 22 8d Neils . 1.2.00
Sept. 1. 6 1b Neils, 1 1b Rought Neils 7.05
3 pints Spirits . 3.09
2. I quart Spirits, 4 lb Neils .
6.06
4. 12 1b Neils
12.00
9. 13 lb Neils . 13.00
14. 7 1b Neils . 7.00
15. I quart Spirits 2.06
16. 10 lb Neils, 2 Rought Neils .
12.10
28. 4 lb Putty
4.00
Oct.
3. I quart Spirits .
2.06
13. 3 1b Yallow Paint, 1-2 1b Litchragh
5.00
I quart Spirits
1.06
19. 6 1b White Lade .
11.00
I lb Putty, 1-2 1b Litchragh
2.06
23. 8 1b Neils . 8.00
To cash paid Bonnenton for diging seller
2.0.00
To do for Blowin Stone .
14.00
To do for Plasterin Hare .
12.00
To do for Wikes Mans Bording
2.00.00
£17.2.09
FOR A PARSONAGE WELL-1810.
Persons composing the congregation of the Presbyterian Church of this city, who wish to see its property improved by having a well made on the parsonage lot as well to render it more convenient and comfortable for their pastor, as to add to its value hereafter, are now called upon to contribute towards that object in any way that may be most convenient to themselves either in money, labour or material. These therefore who feel disposed to lend their aid will affix opposite their respective names whatever they choose to give towards so useful and neces- sary appendage to the property of their church. The amount required not being great the contribution, if general, will fall light upon all.
Then follow twenty-four names with $58 in cash and labor and material.
PEW RENTALS WITH NAMES OF OCCUPANTS-1809-10.
Number Name Annual Tax
I James Wait . 8
2 David Smally and Isaac Andrew 5.00
3 Mrs. Dorset 3-5 $3 5.00
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4 Caleb Ward .
5.00
5 John Angus, Esq .
8.00
The estate of Phineas Maning, dec'd 8.00
6 7
Henry Hampton 1/2 $4 8.00
8 Vacant 8.00
3.50
9 Lewis Arnold
3.50
Vacant . .
3.50
Thomas Akin
3.00
Nathaniel K. Taylor
3.00
Vacant
2.50
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1.50
1.50
1.50
4.00
Taken up for Library
4.00
Vacant
2.50
3.00
66
3.50
William Bloodgood
3.50
Thomas Griggs . 3.50 8.00
Mrs. Coddington .
James Compton . 8.00
8.00
Daniel Perrine, Esq. 5/8$5
and Dr. Maning 8.00
5.00
John Lewis
5.00
George Compton
5.00
Vacant
5.00
8.00
John Angus, Esq. and Alex Semple
7.00
Daniel Manning 1/2 $3.50 7.00
Simeon Drake 7.00
Benjamin Ford .
7.00
Abraham Ayers 7.00
7.00
Daniel Ayers 12 $3.50 Thomas Seamen 2.
7.00
William Cross
6.00
Vacant
6.00
6.00
5.00
.
5.00
IO II 12 13 [4 15 16 I7 18 I9 20 2I 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
. 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
Vacant
3.00
Col. James Harriott
Mrs. Cook /2 $2.50
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SUBSCRIPTION LIST FOR REV. PETER STRYKER'S SALARY.
We the subscribers do hereby promise to pay unto the Rev. Peter Stryker the sums annexed to our names, annually for his labour as a minister of the Gospel, as long as he resides in the City of Perth Amboy or till such time as we remove or withdraw our names, which notice we will give in writing to him or the trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Perth Amboy. The sums annexed to be paid in quarterly payments viz, the one fourth part to be paid on the first day of February next, the second on the first day of May, the third on the first day of August and the fourth on the first day of November following, and so much yearly as long as he remains the pastor of the said church or we his hearers.
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