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and Westminster Streets. He served in the City Council from 1870 to 1879 and served in the General Assembly for one year, and in 1877 was the Democratic candidate for Governor of Rhode Island. He married Josephine A. Reynolds; they had three children, Mabel, Hattie A. and Maud Josephine. He and his family were regular attendants at Grace Church and were liberal contributors to its benevolent objects.
WEST AISLE, FOURTH WINDOW (1891)
"To the Glory of God and in loving memory of MARIA LOUISE PRENTICE wife of George W. Prentice, 1835-1890. I sought the Lord and He heard me."
MARIA L. PRENTICE was the daughter of James Fisher of Pawtuxet. She was an ardent Episcopalian and a member of Grace Church. She married George Whitney Prentice, a vestryman of Grace Church, 1869-1871. They had no children. The figure represented on the window is from a photograph of Mrs. Prentice and the hollyhocks a reproduction of flowers painted by her.
WEST AISLE, FIFTH WINDOW (1891)
"In memory of WILLIAM T. NICHOLSON, JR., Born August 22, 1864, Died February 11, 1890.
" 'Be of good courage and He shall strengthen your hearts all ye that hope in the Lord.' "
WILLIAM THOMAS NICHOLSON, JR. was born August 22, 1864, the third son of William Thomas and Elizabeth Dexter Gardiner Nicholson. He attended Brown, where he was prominent in athletic and musical organizations, and received the degree of Ph.B. in 1886. Not long after graduation he was appointed a member of Governor Ladd's staff with the rank of Colonel. He was an usher at Grace Church. He was engaged to be married when in 1890 he died of typhoid fever. The window was erected by his father and the subject portrayed is David singing to Saul in his tent with Jonathan. The face of David is taken from a picture of Mr. Nicholson.
WEST AISLE, SIXTH WINDOW (1921)
"To the Glory of God and in loving memory of HILDEGARDE VON BROCKDORFF, 1859-1918.
" 'Why seek ye the living among the dead?'
'Mary hath chosen that good part.' Full of good works and almsdeeds."
HILDEGARDE VON BROCKDORFF was born in Canada July 10, 1859, daughter of William, Count de Brockdorff Schney, a Danish. nobleman of Schleswig-Holstein and Emma Moore Staniforth, an English woman who for some years was a promi- nent figure at the Bavarian court. Her parents emigrated to Sarnia, Canada, where Hildegarde was born. In her early womanhood Hildegarde von Brockdorff dedicated her life to the service of the church. She spent ten years at Saint George's, New York City, ten years at Saint Mark's-in-the-Bouwerie, six years at Grace Church during Dr. Crowder's rectorship and two years at Saint James, New York City, where she died on November 17, 1918. Money was raised for a memorial window by popular subscription among members of Grace Church. Miss Alice Brownell was treasurer of the fund. The window was the work of Whitefriars Glass Works, James C. Powell & Sons, London, England. The subject is the women at the empty tomb on the Resurrection morning. It was dedicated Christmas morning, 1921 by Dr. Sturges.
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WEST AISLE, SEVENTH WINDOW (1929)
"In loving memory of EMMA PUGH HARDEN, Born July 15, 1842, Died May 28, 1929. This window was erected in 1929 by her sons Percy A. Harden and Archie H. Harden."
EAST AISLE, FIRST TABLET (Circa 1900)
"To the Glory of God and in loving Memory of JACOB AN- DREASEN ECKSTORM, Assistant Minister of this Parish 1897-1899, Born September 22, 1867, Entered into life December 23, 1899, A Faithful Servant of Jesus Christ."
JACOB ANDREASEN ECKSTORM was born in Chicago, the son of Norwegian parents, early emigrants, who were married in Minnesota. He graduated from McCormick Theological Seminary (Presbyterian) in 1891, and took post graduate work at Yale Theological Seminary where he studied for the deaconate in the Episcopal Church. After receiving deacon's orders he served under Rev. Floyd W. Tomkins, Jr. in Saint James Church, Chicago, and in 1893 he received priest's orders and became rector of Saint Paul's Church, Oregon City, Oregon. From 1894 to 1897 he was at Christ Church, Eastport, Maine. In February, 1897 he became assistant to Rev. Floyd W. Tomkins, Jr. at Grace Church, and during Mr. Tomkins' absence in the summer of 1898 had full charge of the parish. He continued until his death in 1899 as assistant under Dr. Rousmaniere. He married Miss Fannie P. Hardy of Brewer, Maine, in Portland, Oregon on October 24, 1894. They had two children.
EAST AISLE, SECOND TABLET (Circa 1891)
"To the Glory of God and in memory of HENRY BARTON, Novem- ber 13th, A.D. 1800: January 4th, A.D. 1880. For twenty years a Vestryman of this Parish. For twelve years Junior Warden. Erected by his children and grand-children."
Little is known at present in regard to HENRY BARTON, who had a dry-goods store at the foot of Westminster Street and lived on that street near the church. He was Vestryman from 1834-1854 and Junior Warden from 1842-1854. As his name is not given in directories after 1854, it would appear that he left the city at that time.
EAST AISLE, THIRD TABLET (Circa 1906)
"To the Glory of God and in loving memory of JAMES LEWIS PEIRCE 1830-1910. Treasurer of Grace Church forty-nine years, 1856 to 1905.
" 'He asked life of Thee and Thou gavest him a long life: even forever and ever.' "
JAMES LEWIS PEIRCE was born March 25, 1830 in East Greenwich, the second child of James Brattle Peirce and Mary Pinnege Peirce. When he went to Provi- dence at the age of twenty-one he met John B. Anthony and a friendship was formed which lasted through life. They went into Grace Church together, one becoming Warden and the other Treasurer. In 1903 Mr. and Mrs. Peirce cele- brated their golden wedding anniversary and on this occasion the Vestry pre- sented them with a gold pitcher and salver. The bronze tablet which is placed on the east wall of the church near the pew which he occupied all his life was erected by his daughter, Mrs. Charles W. Brown, and was paid for by money which he earned as a little boy selling candy at a penny a stick.
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EAST AISLE, FOURTH TABLET (1923)
"In loving and grateful memory of MARY T. CADY, 1847-1922. A devoted communicant of this Parish. A loyal worker for Church and Humanity. The President of Grace Church Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary, 1889-1919.
" 'Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.' "
MARY TABITHA CADY was born in Somerset, Massachusetts, June 27, 1847, daughter of Daniel Brayton Eddy and Mary Brayton (Bowers) Eddy. On Febru- ary 17, 1874 she married John Hamlin Cady of Providence. A few years after her marriage she became a member of Grace Church and so continued until her death. She was president of the Women's Missionary Society, which later became the Grace Church Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary, from 1889 to 1919. She was also a teacher in Grace Church Sunday School for over twenty years. Her principal activity outside of Grace Church work was in the Young Women's Christian Association of which she was vice-president for a number of years and acting president for two years. She was Corresponding Secretary of the Woman's Auxiliary of Rhode Island for several years. On the occasion of the Eighty-Fifth Anniversary of the Parish Woman's Auxiliary in 1914, Mrs. Cady, in recognition of her twenty-five years as president was presented the sum of $700 to be given in her own name to Saint Mary's Hall, Shanghai, China. Mrs. Cady died November 2, 1922 in Providence. Funeral services were held in Grace Church with Rev. P. F. Sturges officiating.
WEST AISLE, FIRST TABLET (1929)
"To the Glory of God-In grateful and loving memory of DAVID HUMMELL GREER, 1844-1919. Rector of this church, 1872- 1888; Bishop of New York, 1904-1919. This tablet is the gift of parishioners and friends of Bishop Greer."
The tablet was dedicated on May 17, 1929. For biographical data see page 199.
WEST AISLE, SECOND TABLET (1890)
"In blessed memory of LEWIS LEPRILETE MILLER, M.D., Born January 6, 1798, Early identified with this church, Died in its communion March 8, 1870, and ELECTRA SMITH, his wife, Born June 16, 1799, Died August 20, 1868, One of the first communicants of Grace Church, Faithful in Word and Works."
This tablet was erected by their daughter, Ellen DeForest Miller Anthony.
DR. LEWIS LEPRILETE MILLER was son of Dr. Nathaniel Miller and Hannah Boyd Miller of Franklin, Massachusetts. A graduate of Brown University Medi- cal School, he began practice with his father in their private hospital in Franklin, Massachusetts. In 1827 he settled in Providence. He was one of the founders of the Rhode Island Hospital and also one of the founders of the Rhode Island Medical Society and became one of its early presidents. He and his wife were members of Saint John's Parish, Providence, and were in the group from that parish who founded Grace Church. He was brought up in the Congregational Church but in late life was confirmed in Grace Church. He was a Vestryman from 1830 to 1842.
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ELECTRA SMITH MILLER, his wife, was daughter of John and Anne Pratt Smith of Bristol, Rhode Island. She was one of the founders, in 1829, of the first woman's society in Grace Church, named "The Episcopal Female Association," now known as the Woman's Auxiliary. Their children were one son and two daughters.
WEST AISLE, THIRD TABLET (1905)
"JOHN BRAYTON ANTHONY, Born 1829, Died 1904, Forty-seven years warden of Grace Church 1857 to 1904. This tablet is erected by his associates in the Vestry in loving remembrance of his gracious Christian manhood and his faithful service in this Parish."
For biographical data see page 198.
WEST AISLE, FOURTH TABLET (1923)
"In Memory of STEPHEN BROWNELL 1822-1908, A Vestryman of this Church for forty-three years, and of his wife HENRIETTA HUNT BROWNELL 1825-1899."
STEPHEN BROWNELL was born March 14, 1822, the son of Stephen Fish and Mary (White) Brownell, and died July 29, 1908. HENRIETTA HUNT BROWNELL was born July 9, 1825, the daughter of Seth Hunt, Jr., and died March 29, 1899. They were the first couple married in the present church edifice, the wedding taking place on November 12, 1846.
WEST AISLE, FIFTH TABLET (1923)
"In grateful memory of ALBERT LOUIS MILLER 1881-1922, A member of Grace Church 1896-1922, Superintendent of Grace Church School 1906-22, Leader in the work of this Parish for boys. Erected by his many friends in Grace Church.
" 'His servants shall serve Him and they shall see his face.' "
ALBERT LOUIS MILLER was born in Providence June 10, 1881, the son of Jeremiah Willis and Sarah Jane Miller. He graduated from Oxford Street Grammar School in 1896 and following three years at Technical High School he entered the jewelers' blacksmith firm of William H. Miller and Sons with whom he was associated until shortly before his death. As a boy he was soprano soloist at Christ Church, Providence. In 1896 he entered Grace Church choir with whom he sang for twenty-six years. He was director of Sir Galahad Club and the Choir Club.
WEST AISLE, SIXTH TABLET (1925)
"To the Glory of God and in recognition of the inspiration and enduring influence of ESTHER PIERCE METCALF, from 1907 to 1918 President of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations by whom this tablet is placed 1925."
For biographical data see page 201.
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TABLET AT LEFT OF CHANCEL (1928) ROLL OF HONOR
"To those who gave their services to our country in the World War Grace Church has placed this tablet as a grateful tribute that remembrance of them may abide.
FREDERICK A. HARMON, JR.
Robert Allen
Walter E. Grocock
Russell M. Peters
William Aspray
Lester S. Hill
Donald S. Babcock
James M. Hinds
George H. Pickering S. Howland Pitman
Harold P. Babcock
Standish Howland
William J. Ross
Chauncey H. Beasley Arthur D. Benjamin
Thomas A. Jenckes, Jr.
F. A. Schnellbacher
John H. Schnellbacher Emil F. Schweitzer
Rudolph L. Bergman
Thomas S. Blumer
Leslie A. Boswell
Royal K. Joslin
John W. Brown
A. Livingston Kelley
Frederick H. Kenyon Duncan Langdon
William H. Buffum John H. Cady Harold A. Chalford
Lee A. Lemos George Leonard
G. Maurice Congdon
James W. Deacon
John H. MacDonald C. Gordon Macleod
Fred P. Dinsmore John C. Dinsmore
Russell G. Doris
George B. Duncan
John L. Eddy
Ernest G. Eklund
Herbert E. Eklund Clarke Freeman Evert W. Freeman
E. Bruce Merriman George P. Metcalf Houghton P. Metcalf Paul B. Metcalf Inman L. Mitchell J. Irving Morris Herbert W. Myrick
Ernest L. Thacker Harold C. Thomas C. E. Trowbridge Harold R. Tucker Richmond Viall Edward L. Walker W. A. Weatherhead Guy W. Weymouth Earl R. Whittaker G. Leonard A. Wilbur
John R. Freeman, Jr. Roger M. Freeman
J. K. H. Nightingale, Jr.
Emil H. Gartner
James E. Okell
Edwin Wilks, Jr. McKenney Williams
Charles F. Grattage
George A. O'Rourke
John W. Wright
Ernest G. Grocock
Raymond H. Parker
Alvin A. F. Ziegler
Erected by William A. and Harriet W. Viall, Anno Domine MCMXXVIII."
CHILDREN'S CORNER (1926)
Given by Mr. and Mrs. Barnes Newberry in memory of their infant daughter, CAROL HOPE NEWBERRY, who died November 17, 1925.
CRECHE (1928)
A miniature Nativity scene, enclosed in a glass frame, was given by Miss Helen G. Chase as a thankoffering, December, 1928, and was first displayed outside of the Church during the Christmas season that year. The figures were purchased from Mowbray's, London, England.
Stephen H. Jenckes
Alfred G. Samways
Henry F. Bennett, Jr. William Bennett
Edwin R. Jerome Herbert S. Johnson John T. Johnson Arthur S. Joseffy
Charles T. Scott Charles H. Seddon S. G. T. Shearman
Brockholst M. Smith Charles M. Smith, 3d George W. H. Smith John W. Smith Frederick H. Storm Rush Sturges Paul V. Sundberg
Norman D. Macleod Floyd C. Marshall
Hovey T. Freeman
Elijah Nickerson, Jr.
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CHILDREN'S WINDOW (1860)
"In Memoriam L. M. A."
This small stained glass window, which was placed in the Infant School room of the former chapel, is now stored in the basement of the church. It was erected in memory of LEWIS MILLER ANTHONY, 1856-1860, by his parents, John Brayton and Ellen DeForest Miller Anthony.
TABLET IN ASSEMBLY HALL
"In memoriam Lieut. HENRY A. PRESCOTT Born November IO, 1823. Killed in the Battle of Manassas Plain, Virginia, July 21, 1861. The Christian; the patriot; The good soldier of Jesus Christ. In all his relations By inflexible devotion to Truth and duty, He illustrated his faith; At his country's call In defense of her Constitution and Nationality He laid down his life. This tablet is erected By the teachers and scholars of Grace Church Sunday School As an expression of esteem for the worth And gratitude for the example of their Associate and constant friend."
The inscription on this tablet was written by Rev. John Franklin Spalding, assistant minister of Grace Church and afterwards Bishop of Colorado.
DELLA ROBBIA PLAQUE IN ASSEMBLY HALL
"In memory of MARGARET KNIGHT DUNKERLY 1880-19II. Presented by the Girls Friendly Society of Grace Church, Provi- dence."
PAINTING IN ASSEMBLY HALL (1926)
A copy of Murillo's "Madonna and Child," brought from Florence, Italy in 1875, now in the Assembly Hall, was given by Mary Borden Anthony, Ellen Miller Anthony, and Jane Leprilete Anthony.
PHOTOGRAPH IN ASSEMBLY HALL (1913)
A photograph of Botticelli's "Madonna and Child," now in the Assembly Hall, was given by Lorania Carrington Beckwith.
PLAQUE IN GUILD ROOM
"In loving memory of ANNE PHILLIPS WALKER 1861-1915. Devoted and faithful working associate of the Girls' Friendly Society, Grace Church, Providence, Rhode Island, 1890-1915."
ANNE PHILLIPS WALKER entered the Grace Church branch of Girls' Friendly Society as working associate on February 25, 1890. For many years she was treasurer of the Society and on January 5, 1912 she became branch secretary, which position she held until her death, administering the affairs of the Society with ever increasing influence and effectiveness.
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PARISH HOUSE FURNISHINGS
A part of the furniture in the parish house was the gift of the Women's Guild.
The desk in the Rector's sacristy was given by Very Rev. Edmund S. Rousmaniere.
The clock in the Rector's sacristy was given by Miss Sarah L. Swan's Sunday School Class.
The clock in the Vestry was given by Mrs. M. G. Ladd's Sunday School Class.
THE CHIMES (1861)
The chimes, consisting of sixteen bells, erected in two decks in the tower of Grace Church, were cast by Henry N. Hooper and Company of Boston in 1861 and were used for the first time on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1861. Funds were raised by popular subscription, and inscribed on each bell are the names of the donors.
"Following are the inscriptions on the bells,-mistakes and all :"
D Bishops' Bell The Rt. Revd. John P. K. Henshaw, D.D.
Consecrated A.D. 1843
Died A.D. 1852
The Rt. Revd. Thomas M. Clark, D.D. Consecrated A.D. 1854
E The Rectors' Bell
The Rev Samuel Fuller, D.D. A.D. 1830
The Rev John A. Clark, D.D. A.D. 1832
The Rev Alexander H. Vinton, D.D. A.D. 1837
The Rt Rev John P. K. Henshaw, D.D. A.D. 1843
The Rt Rev Thomas M. Clark, D.D. A.D. 1854
F sharp
[Cut in not cast upon] Brown University Bell Presented by John Carter Brown upon condition that this chime of Bells is to be rung on the Morning and Afternoon of every Commencement Day April 1861 Wardens and Vestry
W. T. Grinnell S.W. S. C. Kinsley
J. B. Anthony J.W. : R. Manton
J. L. Peirce Treas. E. A. Green
W. H. Parkhurst Sec. & Vestry Clerk
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G From Alexander Duncan
G sharp From Citizens of Providence
A From the Providence Marine Company of Artillery Charter October AD 1801 "The Constitution & the Union"
A sharp Liberty Protected by Law From Providence First Light Infantry Company To be rung on the Ioth of September in each Succeeding year forever in memory of Oliver Hazard Perry of R. I. the victor of Lake Erie 1813
B From Members of the Rhode Island Bar
C From A. D. & J. Y. Smith & Co.
A. D. Smith J. Y. Smith
B. B. Adams H. J. Smith
F. M. Smith
C sharp From the Physicians of Providence
D From the Choir of Grace Church
D sharp From Thomas Burgess Elizabeth H. Burgess Frederic B. Burgess, Jr.
E From the Sunday School of Grace Church
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F From the personal staff of William Sprague Govenor (sic) of R. I. 1860
Col. L. B. Frieze
Col. R. W. Watson
Col. A. Sprague
Col. T. Harris
Col. A. S. Gallup
Col. C. Sherry, Jr.
Col. J. A. Gardner
F sharp From Walter S. Burgerss (sic) Attorney Gen. of R. I. 1860 .
G [cut in not cast upon ] From the Woonasquatucket Print Works George M. Richmond Frank E. Richmond Walter Richmond
WESTMINSTER CHIME CLOCK (1929)
"The Westminster chime clock in the tower of this church is dedicated to the Glory of God and in loving memory of RUSSELL EYRE SISSON, August 4, 1891-October 5, 1928. 'Who being dead yet speaketh'."
RUSSELL E. SISSON was the son of Charles and Elizabeth D. Sisson.
The Westminster chimes were the gift of Mr. Sisson's family and were first used on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929.
BEQUESTS AND ENDOWMENTS
FRANCES JONES VINTON $500
From FRANCES JONES VINTON, Grace Church received the sum of $500, known as the "F. J. Vinton Fund," for the poor of the parish, and also the property on West Clifford Street afterwards known as the "House of the Intercessor."
FRANCES JONES VINTON was born in Providence September 21, 1804, the daughter of Elisha Dyer and Frances (Jones) Dyer and a direct descendant of Roger Williams, and of Gabriel Tourtellot who came to this country from Bordeaux, France, about 1670. She was confirmed in Grace Church December 3, 1837, and was for a num- ber of years president of the Missionary Society. She married Amos Maine Vinton and had five children. Mrs. Vinton died in Providence. February 15, 1892. In her memory her granddaughter, Caroline Slater Washburn gave the chapel of St. Martin's Church, Providence.
HAROLD BROWN (1900) $1,500
Under the will of HAROLD BROWN, Grace Church on November 28, 1900 acquired Pew No. 39 to be forever free and $1,500, the income to be used for church expenses.
HAROLD BROWN, son of John Carter Brown, was born in Providence, December 24, 1863 and died in New York, May 10, 1900. He was confirmed in Grace Church April 2, 1877, and was transferred to Emmanuel Church, Newport, in 1892.
ELIZABETH E. ANDREWS
$200
From ELIZABETH E. ANDREWS, Grace Church received the sum of $200.
ELIZABETH EDDY ANDREWS was born November 28, 1823, the daughter of Col. John Andrews and Betsey (Whipple) Andrews. She lived with her sister, Mrs. Abby L. Chesbrough, on Greene Street, next door to the Grace Church rectory. Both were ardent workers in Grace Church. Miss Andrews was confirmed May II, 1856. She was active in the Missionary Society, the Parish Aid Society and Girls Friendly Society, but perhaps she was best known for the bible class for men ยท which she conducted in the church for many years. It is said that due to her religious enthusiasm many of her pupils later joined the ministry. Miss Andrews' principal activity outside of Grace Church was in the Y.W.C.A. She died June 9, 1901.
JANE FRANCES BROWN (1914) $172,000
Under the will of MRS. JANE FRANCES BROWN, Grace Church on October 10, 1914, acquired the sum of $172,000, to be known as the "Jane Frances Brown Fund," the income thereof to be used for the general religious and charitable purposes of the church.
JANE FRANCES (MOWRY) BROWN was born March 10, 1824. She married on May 3, 1852 Joseph Rogers Brown, the founder of the firm of Brown & Sharpe,
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who died in 1876, leaving her possessed of large means. She was a benefactor to many good causes and was a liberal contributor to Grace Church, where she was confirmed May 30, 1899. One of her gifts was the chancel organ, erected in 1912 and later replaced. She died July 29, 1913.
LYRA BROWN NICKERSON (1917) $5,000 Under the will of LYRA BROWN NICKERSON, Grace Church on March 8, 1917 received a bequest of $5,000 for general purposes.
LYRA BROWN NICKERSON was born December 7, 1885, the daughter of Edwin I. and Lyra F. (Brown) Nickerson, and granddaughter of Joseph Rogers Brown. She was confirmed in Grace Church April 19, 1903. Her father was a prominent Provi- dence architect, and after his death Miss Nickerson gave his architectural library, valued at $10,000, to the Providence Public Library. She was intensely patriotic, and a great advocate of preparedness; during the war she gave an aeroplane to the R. I. National Guard Aviation Corps. She gave to Grace Church a national and a state flag which were hung below the organ loft during the war. Miss Nickerson made many donations to philanthropic causes, one of the last before she died being $20,000 to the Providence Day Nursery Association for the erection of a clinic building which was afterwards called Nickerson House. She died on August 30, 1916.
ESTATE OF ARTHUR L. KELLEY (1917) $1,000
Grace Church received on March 21, 1917, the sum of $1,000 from the Estate of ARTHUR L. KELLEY.
For biographical data see page 200.
ELIZA A. PECKHAM (1917) $1,000
Under the will of ELIZA A. PECKHAM, Grace Church received a bequest of $1,000 on April 10, 1917, for the Missionary Society.
ELIZA ALMY PECKHAM was born in Baltimore, Md., December 5, 1833, the daughter of Joseph Charles and Hannah Freeborn Peckham of Quaker parentage. She was baptized in Grace Church by Bishop Clarke in 1862 and confirmed by him the same year. Her especial interest in Grace Church was in the Indian Missions work of the Woman's Auxiliary. . She was also a teacher in the East Side Branch of the Sunday School. She died November 22, 1916.
JENNIE LORING (1919) $500
Grace Church received a legacy of $500 from JENNIE LORING on May 20, 1919.
SARAH M. D. GARDNER (1921) $15,000
Under the will of Sarah M. D. Gardner, Grace Church on Janu- ary 20, 1921 became one of five agencies to share equally in the income of $75,000 held by the R. I. Hospital Trust Company.
SARAH M. D. GARDNER was born in 1840, the daughter of Isaac Davis and Mary Easterbrook Davis. She married Judge William Sewell Gardner of Boston. After his death she took up her residence in Providence and became a member of Grace Church. She died in 1917.
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AGNES A. PETERSON (1922) $175
On March 17, 1922, Grace Church received the sum of $175, this being the balance from the life insurance of Agnes A. Peterson after her board at St. Elizabeth Home and her funeral expenses had been paid.
AGNES A. PETERSON was confirmed in Grace Church April 11, 1921. She entered St. Elizabeth Home September 3, 1921, and died there March 4, 1922.
EDITH KNIGHT (1922) $50,000
Under the will of EDITH KNIGHT, Grace Church received on March 22, 1922 the sum of $50,000.
EDITH KNIGHT was born June 4, 1870, the daughter of Robert and Josephine Louisa (Webster) Knight, and sister of Mrs. Edmund S. Rousmaniere. She was confirmed in Grace Church April 1, 1888. She was a member of St. Margaret Society, a teacher in the Sunday School, and later assistant superintendent of the Infant Department. Miss Knight died in 1921.
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