Churches of Rochester; Ecclesiastical History of Rochester, N.y. Narrative of the Rise and Present Condition of Each Religious Organization ... Miscellaneous Items From August, 1815 to July - Softcover
Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1871. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Explanations, Errata, and Additions, Which Readers are requested to notice as they peruse the Volume. It was originally intended to embody in this work biographical sketcheB of pioneer citizens who have taken an active and prominent part in organizing and establishing the various churches. Limited room and difficulty of selection have rendered unadvisable this interesting feature. Such narratives would form in themselves a valuable and welcome volume. The 1,500 different persons herein named include most of the early christian comers. Sabbath Schools.--In addition to the statements on page 180, the fol- * lowing, furnished by Louis Chapin, Ksq., are of great historic value: "In 1870 Rochester had 50 Protestant Sunday schools, 1,353 teachers, 12,410 scholars, with an average attendance of 8,674. During that year, 429 per • sons connected with these Sunday schools, united with the various churches on profession of their faith." * First Presbyterian.--Add to "Summary," the names of Elders R. M Dalzel, E. W. Armstrong, M.D., and John W. Adams. Also, Dr. Penney not Penny, Glasgow not Glascow, font not fount. Third Presbyterian.--Died, in Rochester, Sept. 10, 1871, Rev. A. G-. Hall, D.D , the pastor for thirty-one years of the Third Presbyterian church, "Servant of Christ--well done-- Kest from thy loved employ." Saint Peter's, Presbyterian.--A chime of nine bells placed in the tower in 1860, were melted in the Are of 1868, but replaced by a chime of twelve bells upon rebuilding the structure. Page 59, fourth line from top, for Rev. Dr. Hall read Rev. "W. H. Green, D.D., of Princeton, N. J, Page 61, third line from bottom, for Chicago read Bridgeport, Conn. Viii EXPLANATIONS, ERRATA, AND ADDITIONS. Saint Luke's, Episcopal.--Page 83, eighteenth line from top, for...
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
