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thought of undertaking such an important work. In the various avocations there was unrest, until at last he was constrained to yield himself up to God for this work. In July, 1897, the final resolve was made that, educated or not, he would do the best he could and trust God for the rest. Peace followed this reso- lution of surrender, and the way opened up. His education was meanwhile going on in the neighborhood schools. In 1892, a year after his connection with Bethel elmirch, Mathews Circuit, during the pastorate of Rev. D. G. C. Butts, he obtained a scholarship and spent two sessions in William and Mary College. Hle then taught two sessions. Afterwards he spent a session at an academic school in Baltimore. Then he entered into business until he could save up and pay back the funds borrowed to go to school on. In September, 1898, he be- came a ministerial student at Randolph-Macon College, where he remained until his entrance into the traveling connection of the Church. Ile gratefully owns his indebtedness to Dr. John A. Kern, President of the college, during his first session there for personal sympathy and material assistance, which enabled him to eontime two full years. Although he has seen but little ministerial ser- vice, he has exhibited points of character which give assurance of nsefuhiess.
He is of medium height, in complexion a brunette, hazel eyes, dark hair and moustache, lithe of form, supple, well-knit ; weighs abont one hundred and forty, of serious countenance, modest, retiring in disposition, but graceful in gesture and before an audience self-possessed and collected; he is destined to rise to a good position among his brethren of the Conference.
REV. A. SIDNEY JOHNSTONE RICE.
Mr. Albert Sidney Johnstone Rice was born in Northumberland county, Vir- ginia, February 9, 1864. At the age of thirteen he was converted and joined the Church. He says: "I attribute my early conversion to the religions impres- sion that was made on me in my home."
In 1891, Mr. Rice entered the Conference in which he has since labored unsel- fishly and successfully. He has served the following charges: Floyd Street, Danville; West Buckingham, West New Kent and Elvanna. He was married, November the 8th, 1894, to Miss Florence Sipe, of Buckingham county, Vir- ginia.
HIe is unassuming under all circumstances, noble in aim and practice, and clothed with the rare grace-humility-so that he is ever surprised at the favor he gains with his people. He is in every respect worthy to be a preacher of the Gospel of Christ. Those who know his quiet service are drawn to him and learn to reverence the spirit that controls his life. Our Methodism is proud to claim as ministers at her altars men like Sidney Rice, who lose themselves in the glorious light they bear.
In the domestic happiness of our brother, with his lovely wife and two bright little ones, we have still another added to the many examples of perfect peace and joy shut in the ark of the itinerant preacher's home which floats in safety, though the waters that bear it are oftimes troubled. We leave Mr. Rice begin- ning his work on the Patrick Cirenit, to which the Bishop assigned him at the Couference, November, 1900. There is a glorious future before him, for he is looking unto Jesus with wellnigh perfect trust.
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REV. EDGAR A. POTTS, A. M., B. D.
The noble veteran, Rev. Joseph E. Potts, is honored in his sons. They in- herit choice qualities. Their scholarship gives them rank, and their personal endowments elevate them. The Rev. Edgar A. Potts illustrates choice charac- teristics.
He was converted in early youth, graduated at Randolph-Macon with the degree of Master of Arts, and with B. D. at Yale. He entered the Conference in 1892, and was ordained loeal deacon at the time. He has been pastor at Ma- toaca, Blandford, Liberty Street ( Berkley), Trinity ( Norfolk), New Kent, and is now serving Highland Park, Richmond, Va.
The Church has reaped of his wise sowing. He is direct, earnest, and ener- getie. There is gain. While "all things to all men" for their good, he does not swerve from the straight path of duty. As time goes on, the sheaves will multiply under his sickle. He is a concrete force, bent on achieving worthy ends.
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TILE FOUNDERS AND PIONEERS OF METHODISM.
This work of art and history contains the patriarchs of the Church. The portraits were collected in Europe and America after seven years' search by Rev. C. C. Goss. They were taken from "profiles, lithographs, daguerreotypes, miniatures, oil paintings." The cost ran up into thousands of dollars. A num- ber of the images can be found nowhere else. The present owner of this mique collection (Dr. Lafferty ) has added a few notable Southern men, as Chancellor Garland, Milburn, the blind chaplain of the United States Senate, and martyrs, as Monroe, butchered in Missouri during the Civil War, etc.
A .- JOHN WESLEY. . B .- SIMPSON.
C .- BOWMAN. D. - MERRILL.
E .- WARREN.
F .- FOSS.
G .- WALDEN.
IL .- HARGROVE.
1 .- HURST.
J .- ANDREW'S.
K .- WILEY.
1 .- FOSTER.
M -HARRIS.
N. - MOTYEIRE.
O .- WILSON.
P .- PARKER.
Q .- GRANBERY.
R .- KEENER.
S .- PIERCE.
WESLEY FAMILY.
1. Annesley, Samuel-Wesley's Maternal Grandfather.
2. Jolm-Wesley's Paternal Grandfather-Graduate Oxford.
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3. Sanmel- Father of Wesley-Forty years Rector of Ep- worth-Anthor-Father of 19 Children.
4. Samuel-The same as No. 3, in his 19th year-Student. at Oxford, writing his first work.
5. Susanna-Wesley's Mother, daughter of Dr. Annesley- Mother and educator of 19 children.
6. Samuel-Eldest Brother of John-Head Master of Tiv- erton School.
7. Charles-John's Brother and Co-laborer-Poet of Meth- odism-Anthor of 6,000 flymns and Psalms.
8 Sarah-Wife of Charles.
9, Sarah-The same as No. 8, taken nt a different period.
10. Sarah-Daughter of Charles and Sarah.
11. Samuel-Son of Charles and Sarah-Distinguished as a Musician and Organist -. Fine Classic Scholar.
12. Sammel-The same as No. 11, in his 8th year, engaged in Musicai Studies. Portrait by order of Lord Mornington.
13. Charles-Son of Charles and Sarab-Musician.
11. Rudd, Lady-Second Wife of Mr. Gwynne, Elder Brother of Mrs. Charles Wesley-Often Mistaken for Wesley's Mother.
Arminius, James, D. D .- Founder of Methodist Theology. Born in Holland 1560.
Asbury, Francis-Apostle of American Methodism. Born in England 1745.
Asbury. Elizabeth- Mother of The Bishop.
Anlt, Win, -- One of the Pioneers with Dr. Coke in India, and the first to die on its soil.
Averall, Adam-Founder and first President of "Irish Primitive Methodism."
Albright, Jacob - Founder of "AAlbright German Melh- odisin, "'
Andrew, James O., D. D .- One of the Bishops of Sontli- orn Church.
Abbott, Benj. - Pioneer. Magnetic Orator. Began to preach 1772.
Allen, Rich .- Founder and first Bishop of African M. E. Church.
Akers, Peler, D. D .- Pioneer in the West. Anthor. Joined Conference 1821.
Alexander, Robert-Pioneer in Texas. A born leader. Bramwell, Win .- The Revivalist of England for thirty years. Began 1785.
Benson, Joseph-Pioneer in England, and Commentator. Bonting, Jabez -- Patriarch and Czar of English Methodism. Born 1779.
Baxter, John-First Regular Methodist Missionary in the West Indies. Black, Win .- Apostle of Methodism in the British Provinces. Bourne, flugh-Founder of English "Primitive Meth- odism" in 1810.
Boardman, Rich .- One of the first Preachers to the United States from the English Conference in 1769.
Bassett, Rich .- Judge, Governor, United States Senator, of Delaware, ele.
Bochm, Martin -- Pioneer of Methodism among the Ger- mans.
Boehm, Henry-Traveling Companion of Asbuy. B. 1775. Broadhead, John-Pioneer in New England.
Broadhead, Mrs .- Wife of John. Hostess of Asbury and ofher Pioneers.
Bigelow, Russell-Pioneer in Kentucky, Maryland, and Ohio. Joined Conference 1814.
Burch, Thos. -- Pioneer in Canada and Middle State's Bangs, Nathan, D. D .- Pioneer. Historian of Methodism. Bond, Thos., D. D .- Local Preacher and Editor of New York Advocate.
Bascom, Henry, D. D .-- Pulpit Orator.
Between-the- Logs -- Indian Chief and Pioneer Preacher to his Tribe.
Burns, Francis-First Colored Methodist Bishop in Africa. Branson, A., D. D .-- Pioneer among the Indians of the Northwest. Butler, Wm., D. D .- Founder of American M. thodism in India.
Coke, Thos., LL. D .- The Pioneer Missionary. First Bishop of the M. E. Church. Clarke, Adam, LL. D .- Founder, Commentator and Linguist.
Carter-Minister Southern Meth. Martyr in Missouri in Civil War.
Clarke, Mary- Wife of Dr. Clarke.
Charles, T., D. I. Founder of Sunday Schools in Wales. Carvosso, Win .- The Noted Class Leader in England for GO year's.
Cook, Chas .- Apostle of Methodism in France, Case, W'in .- Apostle of Methodism in Canada,
Collins, John -- Pioneer and Veteran in Chio.
Cooper, Ezekiel -- Pioneer, Book Agent, Editor, etc.
Cook, Valentine --- Pioneer in Va., Md. , Perm., and Ky.
Cartwright, P., D. D. - Pioneer and 50 years a Presiding Elder; farless.
Clark, Laban. D. D .- One of the Founders of the Wes- leyan C'niversity.
Cox, Melville B .-- Pioneer; Virginian; died In Western Africa.
Creagh, Bartholomew- Great in goodness.
Capers, Wm., D. D. - One of the Bishops of The Southern Church.
Coles, Geo. - Pioneer in Sunday-School Literature.
Cookman, Geo. G .-- Pioneer and Pulpit Orator.
Crooks, Mary M .- Mother of Dr. Geo. and Win. B.
Comegys, Mrs .- Wife of Governor C.
Dawson, Win. - Pioneer in the cause of Missions in Engl'd
Drew, Sam'l -- "The Metaphysical Shoemaker," Local Preacher, and Anthor.
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Dixon, James, D. D .- One of the Patriarchs of the English Conference.
Dickens, John-Pioneer in Va., Founder of Meth. Book Concern.
Dow, Lorenzo-The Eccentric Itinerating Missionary.
Dow, Peggy-Wife of Lorenzo.
Disosway, Anne-Pioneer in N. Y.
Durbin, John P., D. D .- Orator; 22 years Missionary Sec. Doub, Peter-Leader and Logician in North Carolina. Dempster, John, D. D .- Pioneer in Theological Education. Everett, James-Founder of English "Free Methodism." Embury, Philip-Founder in New York. Arrived in New York 1760.
Early, John, D. D .- Pioneer and Bishop of Southern Ch.
Early, Elizabeth B. - Wife of Bishop E.
Emory, John, D. D .- Pioneer in Md., and Bishop.
Emory, Ann -Wife of Bishop E.
Elliott, Chas., LL. D .- Pioneer of Education in the West. Fletcher, John-Pioneer of English Methodism; saintly, polemic.
Fletcher, Mary-Wife of Mr. F., Pioneer in benevolent efforts. .
Finley, James B .- Pioneer among the Indians in the West. Fisk, Wilbur, D. D -One of the Founders and first President of the Wesleyan University.
Graham, Charles-Pioneer Irish Missionary.
Garrettson, Freeborn-Pioneer in America.
Garrettson, Cath .- Wite of Freeborn; Daughter of Judge, and Sister of Chancellor Livingston.
Goss, Rebecca-Forty years a Class-Leader in England. George, Enoch-Pioneer and Bishop.
Gruber, Jacob-Pioneer in Pa., Del., and Va. A wit. Gary, Geo. - Early Missionary to Oregon.
Griffith, Alfred-Pioneer in Pa., Md., and Va.
Garrett, Ehza-Fonndress of "Garrett Biblical Institute." Garland-Chancellor of Vanderbilt University; Virginia gentleman.
Green, A. L. P., D. D .- Pioneer in Tenn., Church States- man, Master of logie and wit.
Huntington, Countess of-Founder of English "Calvanistic Methodist."
Hamilton, Wm .- Pioneer in Ireland.
Ilarris, Howell-Founder of Welsh Calvanistie Methodism. llibbard, Billy-Pioneer in New England and New York. Ileck, Barbara-Founder in New York.
Ilorne, James-Missionary in the West Indies for fifty years.
Hedding, Elijah-Pioneer in New England, and Bishop. Harris, Elsha-Pioneer in Rhode Island; Governor, etc. lledstrom, O. C .- Founder of the Scandinavian Missions. llarmon, Geo .- Pioneer in New York and Pennsylvania. llamline, Leonidas 1., D. D. - Pioneer and Bishop.
llamline, Melinda-Wife of Bishop 11., and Pioneer in Church Efforts.
llarper, Mrs .- Mother of "Harper Brothers."
Halstead, Mrs .- Pioneer in New York.
Jackson, Thos .- Patriarch of the English Conference, Jacoby, L., D. D .- Apostle of Methodism in Germany.
Jones, Peter -- Chief and Preacher among the Chippewas. Johnson-Southern Methodist Minister; murdered in Mis- souri during Civil War.
Jenkins-Killed by mob during Civil War. Southern Methodist Minister.
Kilbam, Alex .- Founder of "New Connection Methodists." Kennedy, Win. M .-- Pioneer in South Carolina.
Losce, Win .- One of the earliest Pioneers in Canada.
Lane, Geo .- Pioneer in New York, Pennsylvania, and Book Agent.
Levings, Noah. D. D .- Pioneer and Secretary American Bible Society.
Luckey, Samuel, D. D .- Pioneer in New York and Canada. Lockwood, Priscilla .- Wife of Hon. John L .; Pioneer in Delaware
Moore, Henry-Pioneer in Ireland; Official Historian English Methodism.
MeKendree, Win. - Virginian; Bishop; Statesman. Mortimer, Eliz .-- Pioneer of English Methodism.
Mudge, Enoch-First Native Methodist Preacher in New England.
Merwin, Samuel -- Pioneer in Canada and the Atlantic States,
Mattison, Soth-Veteran of the Gruessee Conf., N. Y. Monroe-Southern Methodist Minister; assassinated in Mis- souri during Civil War.
McLean, John-Pioneer of Methodism in Ohio; Judge. Matlitt, John N. - The Noted Preacher and Revivalist. Morris, Thos., D. D .- Pioneer in Ohio and Virginia.
Mcclintock, Mrs .-- Mother of Dr. John, and Pioneer in Pinladelphia.
Marim. Hannah- Mother of lon, Thos. MI. Pioneer in Delaware.
Mason, Mary-Wife of Rev. Thos M .; Pioneer in benevo- lent efforts, New York.
Mead, Sarah-Wife of Ralph, and Pioneer in New York. Newton, Robert, D. D .- Advocate of Missions, English Conference; Orator.
Nelson, John-Hero of Methodism in the North of Eng- land.
Nast, Wi., D. D. - Apostle of American German Meth- odism.
Norton, Sarah-Pioneer in Benevolent Efforts, Ky.
Onseley, Gideon-Pioneer Irish Missionary in Ireland.
Otheman, Mary S .- Wite of Rev. Bartholomew; Pioneer in New England. Fifty-two years of itinerant life. Olin, Stephen, D. D .- Pulpit Orator, Author and Edo- cator.
Ostrander, Daniel-Pioneer in New England.
Pilmoor, Joseph-One of the first Missionaries from the English Conference to this country.
Pitman, Chas., D. D .- Pioneer and Secretary of the Mis- sionary Society.
Pickering, Geo .- Pioneer in New England and Middle States.
Pierce, Lovick, D. D .- Pioneer and Patriarch of Meth- odism. Father of Bishop P.
Peck, Geo., D. D .- Pioneer, Editor, Book Agent, etc.
Pock, Mrs .- Mother of Bishop P., and Mother and Grand- mother of IS Ministers.
Prior, Margaret-Pioneer in Benevolent Efforts, New York. Bom 1773.
Olivers-Thos .- Orator, Poet; Author "God of Abraham," 'Lo! lle Come." Genius.
Quinn, James-Pioneer in the North and West Territory; born 1775.
Rankin, Thomas-First Superintendent from the English Conference to America, 1772. Returned, 1778.
Reilly, William-Pioneer and Patriarch in Ireland.
Reece, Richard, D. D .- First Delegate from England to the General Conference.
Rogers, llester Ann-Pioneer in English Methodism. Wesley's Housekeeper. Born, 1756.
Reed, Nelson -- First ordained Elder of M. E. Church. Born 1751.
Roszel, Stephen G .- Pioneer in Maryland and Virginia. Joined Conference 1790.
Roberts, Geo .- Pioneer in Maryland, New York, and New England.
Roberts, R. R. - Pioneer in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Bishop. Bom 1778.
Ruter. M., D. D .- Pioneer in Education, and in Texas. Born 1785.
Reynolds, John-Founder and First Bishop M. E. Church, ('anada.
Ryerson. Edgerton, LE. D .- Pioneer of Wesleyan Meth- odism, Cimada. Ryland, Wm. - Pioneer in the South. Chaplain in Con- gress.
Richardson, Marvin-Pioneer in Vermont and New York; Patriarch New York Conference.
Richardson, James, D. D .- Bishop and Patriarch M. E. Claireb, Canada.
Rice, Phineas, D. D .-- Veteran of the New York Conf. Shaw, Barnabas-Pioneer among the Hottentots, South Africa, in 1815.
Strawbridge, Robert-Fonder in Maryland. Arrived from Ireland, 1761.
Scott, Thomas-Pioneer in the West, Judge in Ohio. Born 1772.
Sncthen, Nicholas-One of the Founders of "Methodist Protestant Church." Born 1769. Asbury's "Silver Trumpet."
Shadtord-Pioneer; sent to America by Wesley; Evange- list in Virginia.
Smith, Henry-Pioneer in the South and West. Joined Conference 1791.
Sargent, Thomas F .- Pioneer Sonth and East. Began to preach 1795.
Sandford, P. P .- Pioneer and Patriarch of the New York Conference.
Spicer, Tobias-Pioneer and Veteran in New York.
Sunday, John-Chief and Early Preacher to the Chippe- WAS.
Summerfield, John- Pioneer and Pulpit Orator.
Summers, T. O .- Pioneer M. E. Church, Sonth, Author, Editor, Professor Vanderbilt.
Swormstead, L. Pioneer in the West. Book Agent, C'in- cinnati, Ohio.
Sonle, Joshua-Pioneer. Bishop of M. E. Church, South, Born 1781. Statesman, stalwart, heroic.
Scott, Orange-One of the Founders of American "Wes- leyan Methodism."
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Stockton, Thomas, D. D .- One of the Founders "Meth- odist Protestant Church," "Inspired Orator."
Seney, Frances M .- Grandmother of Geo. 1 Seney; Phi- thanthropist.
Suckley, Catherine-Wife of George; Pioneer in New York; born 1768.
Sterling, Rebecca -- Wife of llon. James; Pioneer in New Jersey; born 1701.
Taylor, Thomas-Pioneer in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Joined Conference 1761.
Tatham, Mary-Pioneer of Methodism in England; born 1761.
Tabou, Geo .- King and first Native Preacher of the Friendly Islands.
Tiffin, Ed .- Pioneer in Northwest Territory; Governor, etc .; Local Preacher.
Tiemann, Antony-Pioneer of German Methodism in New York.
Taylor, Ed. T .- Founder and 40 years Pastor Seamen's Bethel, Boston; Virginian; known as "Father Tay- lor." Match in wit with keenest minds.
Taylor, William-Pioneer and famous California Street Preacher; Bishop; Virginian,
Taylor, Deborah-Wile of Father T., known as "Mother Taylor."
Trimble, Allen-Pioneer in Ohio, Governor, etc.
Trimble, Jane-Mother of Allen. Pioneer in Kentucky and Ohio, Born 1755.
Vasey, Thomas-Pioneer in England and America, Com- menced preaching 1775.
Van Cortland, Pierre-Pioneer on the Hudson River; First Lientenant-Governor New York; eighteen times re-elected.
Van Cortland, Joanna-Wife of Governor V .; Grand- daughter of the first Livingston in the country.
Walsh, Thomas-The learned Pioneer of Methodism in Ireland. Convert from Roman Catholicism. Born 1722, Watson, Richard-First Methodist Theological Writer, Began 1799.
Whitefield, George-Founder of "Calvinistic Methodist," and Matchless Orator, Born 1714.
Webb, Captain Thos .- One of the Founders of American Methodism.
Williams, Robert-First English Missionary to America in 1769. Pioneer in Virginia. Buried near Suffolk. Whatcoat, Richard-Pioneer South and West, and Bishop. Born 1736.
Watters, William-First American Preacher admitted into the Conference, Born 1751.
Ware, Thomas-Pioneer East and West. Born 1758.
Wells, Joslma-Pioneer in New England, Virginia and Maryland. Born 1764.
White, Thomas-Pioneer in Delaware; Asbury's friend, Judge, etc.
Winans, William-Pioneer in the Southwest; Debater and Statesman; born 1788.
Walbridge, Elizabeth- Known as "The Dairyman's Daughter," Isle of Wight.
Webb, Daniel-At his death, the oldest Methodist Preacher in the World. Died 1867.
Washburn, Ebenezer -- Pioneer in New York.
Waugh, Beverly- Pioneer in Virginia and Maryland. Bishop. Joined Conference 1809.
Wright, J F .- Pioneer in Virginia and North Carolina, and Book Agent in Ohio.
Wilkins, Ann-One of the Founders in Western Africa. Willis, Ann-Wife of Rev. Hemy W., and Pioneer in Maryland. Born 1769.
White, Sarah-Wife of Sam W. Pioneer in Delaware, Williams, Margaret-Wife of Sam, Projector of the Ladies' Repository.
Wright, Sarah T .- Hostess of Preachers.
Walls, An R .- Pioneer in New York, Pennsylvania and Cincinnati, Ohio. Bom in England 1773.
Worrall, Doretha- Mother of Mrs. Dr. Palmer, the Au. thoress and Saintly Writer in New York.
Young, Jacob-Pioneer in the Southwest. Born 1776. Young, Sarah-Wife of Rev. Daniel; Daughter of Col, E. Zane; born 1773.
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