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OP THE
AMERICAN EPISCOPATE.
BY THE
REV. HERMON GRISWOLD BATTERSON, D.D.
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"Kal oi<s uv eOETO & Qedfev TTJ kiuifaialq. irpurov aTrodroXouf." I Cor. xii. 28.
PHILADELPH t A:
J. B. LTPPIKGOTT & CO.
LONDON: 16 SOUTHAMPTON STREET, COVENT GABDEN.
1878.
Copyright, 1878, by H. G. BATTEnsox, D.D.
DEDICATION.
TO
THE EIGHT REVEREND
EOBEET HABPEE CLAEKSOIST, D.D., JLL.D.,
BISHOP OP NEBRASKA.
Mr DEAR BISHOP:
To you, for whose abiding friendship I owe a debt of gratitude
beyond the power of words ; to you, who, from the moment of your
knowledge of the plan of this work, have never failed to cheer me
with words of encouragement in the midst of what seemed at times
insurmountable difficulties, J gladly dedicate my book.
To your kindly expression of appreciation as to its value it owes
its completion, and it is but an act of justice to associate your name
with it in this way. " - ;
May the love which has 'brightened so many years of our earthly
life, find its consummation in the joys of Paradise!
Faithfully- yours,
H. G. BATTERSON.
PHILADELPHIA, EASTER-TIDE, 1878.
PREFACE.
THE purpose of this book is so plain, that to write a
preface seems to be a " work of Supererogation."
In the " Advertisement" to the first edition of Bos-
well's life of Johnson, the author says : " "Were I to
detail the books which I have consulted, and the
" inquiries which I found it necessary to make by
" various channels, I should probably be thought
" ridiculously ostentatious. Let me only observe, as a
" specimen of my trouble, that I have sometimes been
" obliged to run half over London in order to fix a
"date correctly,- which, when I had accomplished, I
"well knew would obtain me no praise, though a
"failure would have been to my discredit." I quite
understood and appreciated the meaning of Boswell,
long before this book was finished.
Those who use it will find many dates which conflict
materially with previously published statements ; but in
every such case the date I give is from, actual records,
such as Letters of Orders, private manuscript diaries,
or authorities of a similar nature. I have found in
some cases that even such authority is not always to be
trusted.
If any date or statement can be proved incorrect, I
shall be very glad to have it rectified.
1*
6 PREFACE.
It seems important to preserve here a few facts of
history, which, though well known to many, are not
widely known, and which, though not a part of the
plan of this book, are of sufficient importance to be
recorded in it.
In the year 1720, Bishop Spinkes, Bishop Hawes, and
Bishop Gandy, three IsTonjuring Bishops, Consecrated
Ralph Taylor.* In 1723, Bishop Taylor alone Conse-
crated Robert Welton, and in the same year, with "Wei-
ton's assistance, he Consecrated John Talbot. The
Consecration of "Welton and Talbot was uncanonical
* Upon the accession of William and Mary to the Throne of Eng-
land, A.D. 1689, an Oath of Allegiance was promulgated.
The Bishops who refused to take the Oath were
William Sancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury.
Thomas Kenn, Bishop of Bath and Wells.
Francis Turner, " " Ely.
Robert Frarnpton, " " Gloucester.
William Lloyd, " " Norwich.
Thomas White, " " Peterborough.
William Thomas, " " Worcester.
John Lake, " " Chichester.
Thomas Cartwright, " " Chester.
On the 24th day of February, A.D. 1693, Bishops Lloyd, White
and Turner, Consecrated George Hickes, as Bishop Suffragan of
Thetford.
In 1713, Ilickes went to Scotland, and, assisted by Bishops Gad-
derer and Campbell, of the Scots Church, Consecrated Jeremiah
Collier, Samuel Hawes, and Nathaniel Spinkes.
In 1716, Bishops Collier, Spinkes and Hawes, Consecrated Henry
Gandy.
In 1720, Bishops Spinkes, Hawes and Gandy, Consecrated Ralph
Taylor, who Consecrated Welton and Talbot.
Neither Taylor, Welton nor Talbot, was recognized as Bishop de
jure, even by the Nonjurors.
PREFACE. 7
and irregular, but quite valid. It made them Bishops,
but without "jurisdiction," and therefore without power
to exercise Episcopal Authority or to perform Episco-
pal Acts.
Both came to America. Bishop "Welton was the
Rector of Christ Church, Philadelphia, from July,
1724, until January; 1726, and Bishop Talbot was the
Founder and.Rector of S. Mary's Church, Burlington,
"New Jersey.
Bishop Talbot died in November, 1727, and was
buried in the Church Yard of S. Mary's, in Burling-
ton. .(]T or a full account of Bishop Talbot, see The
History of S. Mary's Church, Burlington, by the Rev.
Geo. Morgan Hills, D.D.)
Bishop Welton went to Portugal, and died at Lisbon,
A.D. 1726.
The account of Bishop Seabury's Consecration, with
the Succession of the Scottish Bishops, I have thought
it well to reprint, together with some official papers
relating to the Consecration of Bishop White and
Bishop Provoost.
The Succession in Canterbury, no well-read man can
doubt for a moment. Roman Catholic Scholars have
long since abandoned the silly " Kag's Head Fable,"*
* CHRISTOPHER HOLLYWOOD, or Holiwood, chr & Sacro Bosco. Sa-
croboscus, or, as he sometimes signed himself, Johannes Bushlock.
was an Irish Jesuit, born in Dublin, A.D. 1562. At the age of 22.
he embraced the Institute of S. Ignatius at Dol, in France. He
subsequently rose to distinction as a Professor of Philosophy and
Divinity at Padua. He was ordered to Ireland to preside over his
brethren, and embarked at Dieppe, in January, A.D. 1599, disguised
as a merchant. On reaching Dover, he^was apprehended and com-
mitted to prison for refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy.
8 PREFACE.
published in Antwerp, A.D. 1604, by a Jesuit Priest^
named Christopher Hollywood, (or Holiwood,) who,
He Avas removed to London, where he was examined by Lord Cob-
ham, Governor of the Cinque Ports, and sent to the Secretary, Sir
Robert Cecil. lie confessed "that he was a " Priest and a Jesuit.''
This he did because many persons in the kingdom were well ac-
quainted with him at Padua.
Cecil told him that he would not be disturbed, if he did not inter-
fere in political matters. Replying at once with a defence of his
Order and a warm vindication of its principles, Cecil became alarmed,
and put him in close custody for three months.
At the end of this time, upon the urgent solicitation of a relative,
(Lord Dunsany,) he had liberty to receive his friends.
He was subsequently removed to Framlington (or Framingham)
Castle, where he remained until the accession of James I. to the
Throne of England, A.D. 1603. " In the beginning of this year,"
says Challoner, " one Bishop of Ireland and four Fathers of the
" Society of Jesus, sixteen other Priests, and four Catholic laymen,
" prisoners in Framingham Castle, were transported into perpetual
"banishment. The names of the four Jesuits, were Christopher
11 Holiwood, Roger Floyd, Edward Coffin, and Ralf Brickley."
This was by virtue of the King's proclamation.
Letters of Hollywood show him to have been at Lisle, June 30th,
A.D. 1603, and at Douay, on the 16th of July in the same year.
Hollywood embarked from St. Malo, and reached Ireland, March
16th, 1604 the eve of S. Patrick's Day "Omen uti spero felix," as
he wrote in a letter telling of his safe arrival. Here we lose sight
of him until May 1st, 1614, when he is heard of once more by a
denouncement, made by King James in his speech to Parliament.
The Royal Commissioners reported in 1615 that " Hollywood, a
Jesuit, was kept and harboured by Sir Christopher Plunkett."
He died September 14th, A.D. 1616.
His published works are,
1. Defensio Concilii Tridentini et Sententise Bellarmini de Aucto-
ritate Vulgatse Editionis. -2. Libellus de investiganda vera et visi-
bili Christi Ecclesia. 4to. Antwerp, 1604. 3. De Meteoris.
PREFACE. D
iiaving been banished from England, vented Ms spleen
in that remarkable production.
Mr. .Hi J$ f Oxenham, one of the most careful of
modern Roman Catholic students, in a recent work on
Catholic Eschatology, admits that the Anglican Church
has a " True Eucharist," because, he says : " The An-
glican Church has. (as I believe,) Tetained a true Priest-
hood," . . . -
If, as I hope, my book may. find a place among
works of i Historic Record which are valued by Stu-
.It would be interesting to know what this remarkable "story-
teller" was about, during the ten. years from 1004 to 1614.
THE "NAG'S HEAD" STORY, "ARCHBISHOP PARKER and some of
the other Bishops were Consecrated (so to call it,} at The Nag's Head
Tavern by a mocJc ceremony, all together, at one time, by DR. SCORY,
who icas himself in turn Consecrated in the like mock way by them."
He does not specify the time of this Consecration, and he forgot
that DR. SCORY had been consecrated in 1551, -long before the time
claimed by anybody as the time of PARKER'S Consecration ! Forty-
five years after PARKER'S Consecration, (his remarkable tale is pub-
lished to the world ! It reflects little credit on the Roman Catholic
authorities who circulated it, either for honesty of intention or for
integrity of action. That it should have gained a moments credence
is indeed a marvel !
" The universal silence of all the Romish writers of that age, when
the ' Nag's Head Ordination' is pretended to have been done, in a
case which concerned them all so nearly, and which was the chief
subject of all their disputes, is a convincing proof to all men who
are not altogether possessed with prejudice, that either it was de-
vised long after, or w^as so lewd a lie, that no man dared to own it,
whilst thousands of eye-witnesses of ARCHBISHOP PARKER'S true
Consecration'at Lambeth were living." ARCHBISHOP BRAMHALL.
(The Editor thankfully acknowledges his obligations to The Rev.
THOMAS C. YARNALL, D.D., Rector of S. Mary's Church, Philadelphia,
for his kindly assistance in gathering the incidents of this note.)
A*
10 PREFACE.
dents and men of letters, I shall be amply repaid for
all my labor.
To The Right Rev. Wm. Bacon Stevens, D.D.,
LL.D., for free access to his very complete collection
of Journals, and for valuable assistance, I gladly record
my obligations and very sincere thanks.
It would take too much room, were I to print nothing
more than the names of those who have kindly aided
me in the search for dates and facts, and I can only
thank them all most cordially and gratefully. .
H. G. BATTERSOK
^ PHILADELPHIA, EASTER-TIDE, 1878.
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CONTENTS.
NO.
N"AME OF BISHOP.
NAME OF SEE.
PAGE. C<m*Jt.l+vU
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2
William White
51&.A. ?>
' 3
54.A A f ~5N
4
56s-^.J.
5
MaTi/land .. ...
58 3./. -L.-V
6
South Ciirolina . .... .. ...
60 T-i 3.yf.
1 7
62 l-i.^-
8
64 i. 3.7
9
New York.....
66 z.s-..
10
Massachusetts.. >...
68 2 r .<?
11
New York -.
70 z- 3- S-
12
Eastern Diocese
73 2..s..-
13
South Carolina
75 Z. S . it.
14
77 x.ft-'i
15
79 i.//. //
16
John Croea
New tTerseii .. ..
81 1 ii if.
17
Soiith Oarolinct ..
S3 t. ir. tf' /6
18
Philander Chase
Ohio . .. i.
85 2- 'i- ff.f&.
19
Connecticut
89 i.r-L..ti.
20
North Cctrolinn
91 2..ff.((f.f?.l
21
Henry TJstick Onderdonk...... .
Pennsylvania .. .
94 -z.ff. fs. /(,./
22
Virginia
<}&l..ll./T..HfJU
23
William Murray Stone .-...;.
98 2.. 'y.t-/,7_7-
24
Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk
New York.. ,.
100 z- f).l-r.
25
Levi Silliman Ives
North Gctrolintt ...
102 i- */. tv
26
John Henry Hopkins
Verinont . .
104 a/1/7
27
Benjamin Bosworth Smith
107 7 / >/
28
Charles Pettit Mcllvaine
Ohio
109 z /2..r^
29
George Washington Doane
113 i. z y -Z.-T-
30
James Hervey Otey.
115 ^z. -7 / > o .
31
Jackson Kemper .
"Wisconsin . .
117 T.Jf. /?.*/. 3.
35?
Samuel Allen McCoskry
Michigan *
120 i/. 2.9. 3/.
33
122 ^z. -%-7 -5 c
11
12
CONTENTS.
*
NAME OF BISHOP.
NAME OF SEE.
PAGE.
a.'. 35
William Heathcote De Lancey
Western New York
124
126
128
130
132
134
136
138
140
142
144
146
148
150
153
155
157'
159
161
163
165
167
169
172
174
176
178
179
181
183
185
187
190
192
195
197
199
201
204
. 206
208
213
215
217
219
221
223
225
227
229
South Carolina
\ i-f- - 36
rj. .-'-.. -37
t/. ,38
.T >,(* 39
3tf. 40
3,7. 3o.- --43
is.'Sif ... .44
c . . . '. 45
William Rollinson Whittingham...
Stephen Elliott
Alfred Lee
Delaware . .
Manton Eastburn.....
John Prentiss -Kewley Henshaw...
Carlton Chase
Rhode Island
Nicholas Hamner Cobbs
Cicero Stephens Hawks
William Jones Boone
, i .^fs3Z2^^
YY. - --.- 47
George Washington Freeman
Arkansas
Horatio South^ate..
Constantinople
fe.as- - ... 48
Cf . V.T.. ....49
,/ 50
Alonzo Potter
George Burgess
George Upfold .. . 7.. ...
if y- ""
William Mereer Green
Mississippi ,.
ao 39 52
John Payne
r.-?7- y-3.,-53
'.}.' K-tt'tf
. '. ' 60
Francis Hu^er Rutled^e ...
Florida
John Williams
Henry John Whitehouse
Illinois
Jonathan Maybe w Wainwright
Thomas Frederick Davis
New York
Thomas Atkinson
William In Taham Kip
Thomas Fielding Scott
Oregon and Washington....
tto.-fS 61
7 VprfV.6f.6 M?3
.tx .64
Henry Washington Lee ... ..
Horatio Potter
New York
Thomas March Clark
Rhode Island
Samuel Bowman ... ...................
Alexander Gre*ff . ..
3.6 2..^!.. . . ,.67
r. to. 6/. (3.6V;68
a. 67. 70
William Henry Odenheiiner
New Jersey
Gregory Thurston Bedell
Ohio
Henry Benjamin Whipple
Joseph Cruikshank Talbot
Indiana
William Bacon Stevens
fennsy Ivania
72
Richard Hooker Wilmer.
. . 73
Thomas Hubbard Vail
.<4.7 ...74
.6.7o'. .'....76
f 80
Arthur Cleveland Coxe
Western New York
Charles Todd Quintard
Robert Harper Clarkson
George Maxwell Randall
John Barrett Kerfoot
Pittsbiirg
Channino" Moore Williams
Yedo, Japan
Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer.
George David Cummins
William Edmond Armitage
Henry Adams Ncely.. .'....
7b.77
CONTENTS.
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NO.
NAME OP BISHOP.
NAME OF SEE.
PAGE.
84
Daniel Sylvester Tuttle
85
Florida
233-24
86
235
87
Francis McNeecc Whit^c .... .....
237
88
Wm Henry Augustus Bissell . ....
239. 6
89
Charles Franklin Robertson
24 1. i
90
Oregon and Washington...
243.3
91
Abram Newkirk Jjittlejohn. ......
92
William Croswell Doane ...........
93
Frederic Dan Huntin^ton . .. ....
250 1.
94
Ozi William Whittaker
253. i
95
255- .f
96
William Woodruff Niles
Neio Hampshire
97
William 'Pinkney
Maryland
259-z
98
William Bell White Howe
261 1
99
Mark Antony DeWolfe Howe
263.7.
100
266-r
101
John Gottlieb Auer
Cape Palmas
268-1
102
Massachusetts .. .
103
Theodore Benedict Lyman
272.3
104
John Franklin Spalding
274-3
105
Edward Randolph Welles
Wisconsin. ........ ......
106
Robert W. B. Elliott
Western Texas
278 I
107
John Henry Ducachet Wingfield...
Northern California
280.3
108
Alexander Charles Garrett
109
William Forbes Adams
New Mexico and Arizona
285 J
110
Thomas Underwood Dudley
Kentucky ........
287
111
John Scarborough
2S9.fi
112
George De Normandie GiHespie....
Western Michigan
113
Thomas Augustus Jagger
Southern Ohio.... '. . .
2937
114
William Edward McLaren.....
Illinois ........ ..
2953
115
John Henry Hobart Brown
Fond du Lac
116
300 1
117
Charles Clifton Penick
305. i
118
Samuel I. J. Scherescliewsky
Shanghai
307
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PAPEBS
RELATIVE TO THE
EPISCOPATE I1ST SCOTLAND.
SHOWING THE
SUCCESSION FROM CANTERBURY
TO
CONNECTICUT.
15
PAPEES RELATIVE TO THE EPISCOPATE
IN SCOTLAND.
Extract from the Register of Archbishop Juxon, in the Library of
his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, at Lambeth Palace.
Fol. 237.
" It appears that James Sharp was Consecrated Arch-
bishop of St. Andrew's Andrew Fairfoull, Archbishop
of Glasgow Robert Leighton, Bishop of Doublenen
(Dunblane) and James Hamilton, Bishop of Galloway
on the 15th day of December, 1661, in St. Peter's
Church, Westminster, by Gilbert, Bishop of London,
Commissary to the Archbishop of Canterbury; and
that the Right Rev. George, Bishop pf "Worcester,
John, Bishop of Carlisle, and Hugh, Bishop of Lan-
daff, were present and assisting."
Extracted .this 3d day of June, 1789, by me,
WILLIAM DICKES, Secretary.
LONDON. June 3, 1789.
That the above is a true copy of an extract procured
by order of Archbishop Moore, to be sent to Bishop
Seabury, in Connecticut, is attested by us, Bishops of
the Scottish Church, now in this place on business of
importance to the said Church.
JOHN SKINNER, Bishop.
WILLIAM ABERNETHY DRTTMMOND, Bishop.
JOHN STRACHAN, Bishop.
2* 17
18 THE EPISCOPATE IN SCOTLAND.
A List of the Consecration and Succession of Scots Bishops, since
the Revolution, 1688, under William the Third, as far as the Con-
secration of Bishop Seabury is concerned.
1693. Feb. 23. Dr. George Hicks, was Consecrated
Suifragan of Tlietford, in the Bishop of Peterborough's
chapel, in the parish of Enfield, "by Dr. "William Lloyd,
Bishop of Norwich, Dr. Francis Turner, Bishop of Ely,
and Dr. Thomas White, Bishop of -Peterborough.;
IsT.B. Dr. Lloyd, Dr. Turner, and Dr. White, were three
of the English Bishops who were deprived at the rev-
olution, by the civil power, for not swearing allegiance
to William the Third. ' They were also three of the
Seven Bishops who had been sent to the Tower by
James the Second, for refusing to order an illegal
proclamation to be read in their Dioceses.
1705. Jan. 25. Mr. John Sage, formerly one of the
Ministers of Glasgow, and Mr. John Eullarton, for-
merly Minister of Paisley, were Consecrated at Edin-
burgh, by John Paterson, Archbishop, of Glasgow,
Alexander Rose, Bishop of Edinburgh, and Robert
Douglas, Bishop of Dunblane. IS. B. Archbishop
Paterson, Bishop Rose, and Bishop Douglas, 'were
deprived at the revolution, by the civil power, be-
cause they refused to swear allegiance to William the
Third.
1709. April 28. Mr. John Falconar, Minister at
Cairnbee, and Mr; Henry Chrystie, Minister at Kin-
ross, were Consecrated at Dundee, by Bishop Rose of
Edinburgh, Bishop Douglas of Dunblane, and Bishop
Sage.-
1711. Aug. 25. The Honourable Archibald Camp-
THE EPISCOPATE IN SCOTLAND. 19
bell was Consecrated at Dundee, by Bishop Rose of
Edinburgh, Bishop Douglas of Dunblane, and Bishop
Falconar.
1712. Feb. 24. Mr. James Gadderar, formerly Min-
ister at Kilmaurs, was Consecrated at London, by Bishop
Hickes, Bishop Falconar, and Bishop Campbell.
1712. Oct. 22. Mr. Arthur Millar, formerly Minister
at Inveresk, and Mr. "William Irvine, formerly Minister
at Kirkmichael, in Carrict, were "Consecrated at Edin-
burgh, by Bishop Rose of Edinburgh, Bishop Fullar-
ton, and Bishop Falconar.
-After the Bishop of Edinburgh's death.
1722. Oct. 7. Mr. Andrew Cant, formerly one of
the Ministers of Edinburgh, and Mr. David Freebairn,
formerly Minister of Dunning, were Consecrated at
Edinburgh, by Bishop Fullarton, Bishop Millar, and
Bishop Irvine.
1722. June 4. Dr. Thomas Rattray, of Craighall,
was Consecrated at Edinburgh, by Bishop Gadderar,
Bishop Millar, and Bishop Cant.
1727. June 18. Mr. William Dunbar, Minister at
Gruden, and Mr. Robert Keith, Presbyter in Edin-
burgh, were Consecrated at Edinburgh, by Bishop Gad-
derar, Bishop Millar, and Bishop Rattray. 1ST.B. They
who were deprived of their parishes at the revolution
are, in this list, called Ministers; but they who have
not been parish Ministers under the civil establishment,
are called Presbyters.
1736. June 24. Mr. Robert White, Presbyter at
Cupar, was Consecrated at Carsebank, near Forfar, by
Bishop Rattray, Bishop Dunbar, and Bishop Keith.
1741. Sept. 10. Mr. William Falconar, Presbyter at
20 THE EPISCOPATE IN SCOTLAND.
Forres, was Consecrated at Alloa, in, Clacmannanshife,
by Bishop Rattray, Bishop Keith, and Bishop "White.
1742. Oct. 4. Mr. James Rait, Presbyter at Dun-
dee, was Consecrated at Edinburgh, by Bishop Rattray,
Bishop Keith, and Bishop "White.
1743. Aug. 19. Mr.- John Alexander, Presbyter at
Alloa, in Clacmannanshire, was Consecrated at Edin-
burgh, by Bishop Keith, Bishop White, Bishop* Fal-
conar, and Bishop Rait.
1747. July 17. Mr.' Andrew Gerard, Presbyter in
Aberdeen, was Consecrated at Cupar, in Fife, by Bishop
Wliite, Bishop Falconar, Bishop Rait, and Bishop Alex-
ander.
1759. Nov. 1. Mr. Henry Edgar was Consecrated at
Cupar, in Fife, by Bishop White;, Bishop Falconar,
Bishop Rait, and Bishop Alexander, as coadjutor to
Bishop White, then Primus. IJT.B. Anciently, no
Bishop in Scotland had the stile of Archbishop, but
one of them had a precedency, under the stile of Primus
Scotise Episcopus. And after the revolution they re-
turned to their old stile, which they still retain, one of
them being entitled Primus, to whom precedency is
allowed, and deference paid in the Synod of Bishops.
1762. June 24. Mr. Robert Forbes was Consecrated
at Forfar, by Bishop Falconar, Primus, Bishop Alex-
ander, and Bishop Gerard.
1768. Sept. 21. Mr. Robert Kilgoiir, Presbyter at
Peterhead, was Consecrated Bishop of Aberdeen, at
Cupar, in Fife, by Bishop Falconar, Primus, Bishop
Rait, and Bishop Alexander.
1744. Aug. 24. Mr. Charles Rose, Presbyter at
Down, was Consecrated Bishop of Dunblane, at For-
THE EPISCOPATE IN SCOTLAND. 21
far, by Bishop Falconar, Primus, Bishop Rait, and
Bishop Forbes.
1776. June 27. Mr. Arthur Petrie, Presbyter at
Meikelfolla, was Consecrated Bishop Coadjutor at
Dundee, by Bishop Faleonar, Primus, Bishop Rait,
Bishop Kilgour, and Bishop Rose, and appointed
Bishop of Ross and Caithness, July 8th, 1777. KB.
After the revolution, the Bishops in Scotland had no
particular Diocess, but managed their ecclesiastical
affairs in one body as a College ; but finding incon-
veniences in this mode, they took particular Dioceses,
which, though not exactly according to the limits of
the Dioceses under the former legal establishment, still
retain their old names.
1778. Aug. 13. Mr. George Inness, Presbyter in
Aberdeen, was Consecrated Bishop of Brechin, at
Alloa, by Bishop Falconar, Primus, Bishop Rose, and
Bishop Petrie.
1782. Sept. 25. Mr. John Skinner, Presbyter in
Aberdeen, was Consecrated Bishop Coadjutor, at
Luthermuir, in the Diocess of Brechin, by Bishop
Kilgour, Primus, Bishop Rose, and Bishop Petrie.
1784. Nov. 14. Dr. Samuel Seabury, Presbyter, from
the State of Connecticut, in America, was Consecrated
Bishop at Aberdeen, by Bishop Kilgour, Primus, Bishop
Petrie, and Bishop Skinner, as by the deed of Con-
secration, as follows, viz. :
IN DEI KOMHSTE. AMEN.
Omnibus ubique Catholicis per Presentes pateat,
Nos, Robertum Kilgour, miseratione divina, Episco-
purn Aberdonien -Arthurum Petrie, Episcopum Ros-
22 THE EPISGOPATE^ IN SCOTLAND,
sen etMoravien et Jpannem SMnner, Episcopum Co-
adjutorem ; Mysteria Sacra Domini nostri J~esu Christi
in Oratorio supradieti Joannis Skinner apud Aber-
doniam celebrantes, Divini JSTummis Prsesidio fretos
(presentibus tarn e Clero, quam e Populo testibus
idoneis) Samuelem Seabury, Doctorem Divinitatis, sacro
Presbyteratus, ordine jam decoratum, ac nobis prse
Vitse integritate, Morum probitate et Orthodoxia, .cpmr
mendatum, et ad docendum et regendum aptum et
idonium, ad sacrum et sublimem Episcopatus Ordinem
promovisse, et rite ac canonice, secundum Moreni . et
Ritus Ecclesise Scoticanse, consecrasse, Die If ovembris
decimo quarto, Anno JErsa Christianse Millesimo Sep-
tingentisimo Octagesimo Quarto.
In cujus Rei Testimoniuni, Instrumento liuic (cliiro-
grapMs nostis prius munito) Sigilla nostra apponi man-
davinms.
R.OBERTUS KILGOUE, Episcopus, et Primus. [L. s.] ;
ARTHURUS PETRIE, Episcopus. , [L. s.]
JOANNES SKINNER, Episcopus. [L. s.]
Papers from " Tlte Minute Book" of The College of Bishops in
Scotland.
SYNOD 1784.
In the name of the Holy and Undivided Trinity.
Amen.
The American States having been by the Legislature
of Great Britain declared independent the Christians
of the Episcopal persuasion in the State of Connecticut,
who had long been anxiously desirous to have a valid
and purely ecclesiastical Episcopacy established amongst
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them, thought they had now a favourable opportunity
of getting this their desire, effected.
With this view, the Eev. Dr. Samuel Seabury, one
of the Episcopal clergy in that State, was sent over to
England with ample certificates of his piety, abilities,
and learning, and fitness for the Episcopal office, and
recommendations by his brethren, both in Connecticut
and New York, to the Archbishops of Canterbury and
York, requesting that he might be consecrated for the
State of Connecticut. After a long stay in England,
and fruitless application for Consecration, Dr. Seabury
wrote and made application to the Bishops of Scotland,
who, after having seriously considered the matter,
readily concurred to encourage and promote the pro-
posal. Tn consequence . of this, Dr. Seabury came to
Scotland; and having notified his arrival, a day was
fixed for his Consecration, and the place appointed was
Aberdeen. On Saturday, the 13th of November, in
the year of our Lord 1784, the following Bishops, viz. :
The Right Eev. Mr. Robert Kilgour, Bishop of
Aberdeen and Primus; the Eight Eev. Mr. John
Skinner, his coadjutor ; and the Eight Eev. Mr. Ar-
thur Petrie, Bishop of Eoss and Moray, (the Eight
Eev. Mr. Charles Eose, Bishop of Dunblane, having
previously signified his assent, and becused his absence
by reason of his state of health and great distance,)
convened at Aberdeen, where Dr. Seabury met them,
and laid before them the following letters and papers,
viz. : (1.) An attested copy of a letter from the clergy
of Connecticut to the Archbishop of York, recom-
mending Dr. Seabury in very strong terms, and re-
questing he might be Consecrated for Connecticut.
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(2.) Another copy of a letter from tlie clergy of ISTew
York to both, tlie Archbishops, signifying their con-
currence and highly approving of the measure. (3.) A
full and ample testimonial from the clergy of Connec-
ticut and ISTew York, jointly certifying Dr. Seabury's
learning, abilities, prudence, and zeal for religion, and
that they believed him to be every way qualified for
the sacred office of a Bishop. (4.) A letter from the
Committee of the Clergy in Connecticut to Dr. Sea-
bury, acquainting Mm that they had made application
to the Assembly of the State of Connecticut as to
what protection might be expected for a Bishop in
that State, if they should be able to procure one.
That their application met with a degree of candour
and attention beyond their expectation ; and that the
opinion of the leading members of the Assembly
appeared to coincide fully with theirs in respect of
the need, propriety, and prudence of such a measure.
That these members told them they had passed a law
concerning the Episcopal Church, and invested her
with all the legal powers and rights that is intended
by their constitution to give to any denomination.
That the protection asked for was necessarily included
in the act ; that let a Bishop come, when he is there he
will stand upon the same ground that the rest of the
clergy do, or the Church at large. That the Legislature
of the State would be so far from taking any umbrage,
that in this transaction the Bishops would meet their
generous wishes, and do a thing for which they would
have their applause. (5.) A letter from the Committee
of Convention in Connecticut to Dr. Seabury, amongst
other things, signifying their reliance on his zeal and
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fortitude to prosecute the affair in such way as lie can,
and begging lie will remember that, however glad they
shall be to see him, and wish speed to the opportunity
that may enable them to bid him a happy welcome, yet
that his coming a Bishop will only prevent its being an
unhappy meeting. (6.) A letter from Mr. Jarvis, Sec-
retary of ,the Committee, to Dr. Seabury, accompany-
ing the above letter, wherein Mr. Jarvis says, you may
depend upon it you will be kindly treated in this State,
let your ordination come from what quarter it will.
(7.) An attested copy of the above-mentioned Act of
the State of Connecticut for securing the rights of
conscience in matters of religion to Christians of every
denomination, passed in the January session 1783.
The said Bishops thus convened, after reading and
considering these papers, and conversing at full length
with Dr. Seabury, were fully satisfied of his fitness to
be promoted to the Episcopate, and of the reasonable-
ness and propriety of the request of these papers ; and
therefore, the day following being Sunday, the 14th of
the said month of November, after morning prayers,
and a sermon suitable to the occasion, preached by
Bishop Skinner, they proceeded to the Consecration
of the said Dr. Samuel Seabury, in the said Bishop
Skinner's Chapel in Aberdeen, and he was then and
there duly Consecrated with all becoming solemnity by
the said Right Rev. Mr. Robert Eilgour, Mr. Arthur
Petrie, and Mr. John Skinner, in the presence of a
considerable number of respectable clergymen and a
great number of laity, on which occasion all testified
great satisfaction. On Monday the 15th, a Concordate
betwixt the Episcopal Church in Scotland and that
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in Connecticut was formed and agreed upon by. the
Bishops of Scotland and Bishop Seabury, to their
mutual satisfaction ; and two duplicates thereof, wrote
upon vellum, were duly signed and sealed by all the
four. 'One duplicate, together with the above-men-
tioned letters and papers respecting Dr. Seabury, was
kept by the Bishops of Scotland, to be preserved
among their records ; and the other double, together
with a letter from the Bishops of Scotland to the
clergy of Connecticut, wrote also upon vellum, and
duly signed and sealed, was delivered to Bishop Sea-
bury: and so the Synod broke up. Copies of the
Concordate and letter are herein inserted, and are as
follows :
CONCORDAT.
In the name of the HOLT and UNDIVIDED TRINITY,
FATHER, SON, and HOLT GHOST, one GOD, Blessed for
ever. Amen. The wise and gracious providence of
this merciful God having put it into the hearts of the
Christians of the Episcopal persuasion in Connecticut
in North America, to desire that the blessings of a
free, valid, and purely ecclesiastical Episcopacy might
be communicated to them, and a Church regularly
formed in that part of the western world, on the most
ancient and primitive model; and application having
been made for this purpose by the Rev. Doctor Samuel
Seabury, Presbyter in Connecticut, to the Right Rev.
the Bishops of the Church in Scotland, the said Bishops
having taken this proposal into their serious considera-
tion, most heartily concurred to promote and encourage
the same as far as lay in their power, and, accordingly,
began the pious and good work recommended to them,
THE EPISCOPATE IN SCOTLAND. 27
by complying with the request of the clergy in Con-
necticut, and advancing the same Dr. Samuel Seabury
to the high order of the Episcopate, at the same time
earnestly praying that this work of the Lord, thus hap-
pily .begun, might prosper in His Hand, till it should
please the great and glorious Head of the Church to
increase the number of Bishops in America, and send
forth more such labourers into that part of His harvest.
Animated with this pious hope, and earnestly desirous
to establish a bond of peace and holy communion be-
tween the two Churches, the Bishops of the Church in
Scotland, whose names are underwritten, having had
full and free conference with Bishop Seabury, after his
Consecration and advancement as aforesaid, agreed
with him on the following articles, which are to serve
as a Concordate, or bond of union, between the Catho-
lic remainder of the ancient Church of Scotland, and
the now rising Church in Connecticut.
ART. I. They agree in thankfully receiving, and
humbly and heartily embracing the whole doctrine
of the Gospel as revealed and set forth in the Holy
Scriptures, and it is their earnest and united desire to
maintain the analogy of the common faith once de-
livered to the saints, and happily preserved in the
Church of Christ, through His Divine power and
protection, "Who promised that the gates of hell
should never prevail against it.
ART. H. They agree in believing this Church to be
the mystical body of Christ, and of which He alone is
the head and supreme governor, and that under Him
the chief ministers or managers of the affairs of this
spiritual society are those called Bishops, whose ex-
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ercise of their sacred office being independent of all
lay powers, it follows, of consequence, that their spirit-
ual authority and jurisdiction cannot be f affected by any
lay deprivation.
ART. 3H. They agree in declaring that the Episcopal
Church in Connecticut is to be in full communion with
the Episcopal Church in Scotland, it being their sincere
resolution to put matters on such a footing as that the
members of both Churches may with freedom and safety
communicate with either, when their occasions call them
from the one country to the other. Only taking care,
when in Scotland, not to hold communion in sacred
offices with those persons who,, under the pretence of
ordination by an English or Irish Bishop, do, or shall
take upon them to officiate as clergymen in any part of
the National Church of Scotland, and whom the Scottish
Bishops cannot .help looking upon as .schismatical in-
truders, designed only to answer worldly purposes, and
uncommissioned disturbers of the poor remains of that
once nourishing Church, which both their predecessors
and they have, under many difficulties, labored to pre-
serve pure and uncorrupted to future ages.
ART. TV. With a view to this salutary purpose men-
tioned in the preceding article, they agree in desiring
that there may be as near a conformity in Worship and
discipline established between the two Churches as is
consistent with the different circumstances and customs
of nations; and in order to avoid any bad effects that
might otherwise arise from political differences, they
hereby express their earnest wish and firm intention
to observe such prudent generality in their public
prayers with respect to these points as shall appear
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most agreeable to Apostolic rules, and the practice of
the Primitive Church.
ART. V. As the celebration of the Holy Eucharist,
or the administration of the Sacrament of the Body
and Blood of Christ is the principal bond of union
among Christians, as well as the most solemn act of
worship in the Christian Church, the Bishops aforesaid
agree in desiring that there may be as little variance
here as possible ; and though the Scottish Bishops are
very far from prescribing to their brethren in this
matter, they cannot help ardently wishing that Bishop
Seabury would endeavor all he can, consistently with
peace and prudence, to make the celebration of this
Venerable Mystery conformable to the most primitive
doctrine and practice in that respect, which is the pat-
tern the Church of Scotland has copied after in her
Communion Office, and which it has been the wish of
some of the most eminent Divines of the Church of
England, that she also had more closely followed than
she seems to have done since she gave up her first
reformed Liturgy, used in the reign of King Edward
VI., between which, and the form used in the Church
of Scotland, there is no difference in any point, which
the Primitive Church reckoned essential to the right
ministration of the Holy Eucharist. In this capital
article, therefore, the Eucharistick service, in which the
Scottish Bishops so earnestly wish for as much unity
as possible, Bishop Seabury also agrees to take a seri-
ous view of the Communion Office recommended by
them, and if found agreeable to the genuine standards
of antiquity, to give his sanction to it, and by gentle
methods of argument and persuasion, to endeavour, as
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they have done, to introduce it by degrees into prac-
tice, without the compulsion of authority on the one
side, or the prejudice of former custom on the other.
ART. VI. It is also hereby agreed and resolved upon,
for the better answering the purpose of this Concordate,
that a brotherly fellowship be henceforth maintained
between the Episcopal Churches in Scotland and Con-
necticut, and such a mutual intercourse of ecclesiastical
correspondence carried on, when opportunity offers, or
necessity requires, as may tend to the support and.
edification of both Churches.
ART. "VTL The Bishops aforesaid do hereby jointly
declare, in the most solemn manner, that in the whole
of this transaction they have nothing else in view but
the glory of , God, and the good of His Church; and
being thus pure and upright -in their intentions, they
cannot but hope that all whom it may concern will put
the most fair and candid construction on their conduct,
and take no offence at their feeble but sincere endeavours
to promote what they believe to be the cause of truth
and the common salvation.
In testimony of their love to which, and in mutual
good faith and confidence, they have, for themselves
and their successors in office, cheerfully put their names
and seals to these presents, at Aberdeen, this 15th day
of November, in the year of our Lord 1784.
(Sic SUB.) EGBERT EJLGOUR,
Bishop and Primus. [L. s.]
JOHN SKINNER, Bishoj). [L. s.]
ARTHUR PETRIE, Bishop. [L. s.]
SAMUEL SEABURY, Bishop. [L. s.]
ARTHUR PETRIE, Clerk.
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Letter from the Bishops of Scotland to the Episcopal Clergy of the
State of Connecticut, in Nort 7 i America, dated at Aberdeen the
I5th of November, 1784.
E.EV. BRETHREN: AND WELL BELOVED IN CHRIST
Whereas it has been represented to us, the Bishops of
the Episcopal Church of Scotland, by the Rev. Dr.
Samuel Seabury, your fellow Presbyter in the State of
Connecticut, that you are, desirous to have the blessings
of a free, valid, and purely ecclesiastical Episcopacy
communicated to you, and that you do consider the
Scottish Episcopacy to be such, in every sense of. the
word; and the said Dr. Seabury having been .suf-
ficiently recommended to us as a person very fit for
the Episcopate, and whom you are willing to acknowl-
edge and submit to as your Bishop, when properly
authorised to take the charge of you in that character-
Know, therefore, dearly beloved, that we, 'the Bishops,
and, under Christ, the governors by regular succession,
of the Episcopal Church of Scotland, considering the
reasonableness of your request, and being entirely
satisfied with the recommendations in favour of the
said Dr.. Samuel Seabury, have accordingly promoted
him to the high, order of the Episcopate, by the laying
on of our hands, and have thereby invested him with
proper powers for governing and performing all Epis-
copal Offices in the Church subsisting in the State of
Connecticut in If drth America. , And having thus far
complied with your desire ," and done what was incum^
bent on us to keep up the Episcopal Succession in a
part of the Christian Church which is now, by mutual
agreement, loosed from and given up by those who
once took the charge of it, permit us, therefore,
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erend Brethren, to request your hearty and sincere
endeavours to further and carry on the good work we
have happily hegun. To this end, we hope you will
receive and acknowledge the Right Reverend Bishop
Seabury as your Bishop, and spiritual governor, that
you will pay him all due and canonical obedience in
that sacred character, and reverently apply to him for
all Episcopal Offices which you, or the people committed
to your pastoral care, may stand in need of at his
hands, till, through the goodness of God, the number
of Bishops be increased among you, and the State of
Connecticut be divided into separate districts or Dio-
ceses, as is the case in other parts of the Christian
world. This recommendation we flatter ourselves you
will take in good part from the governors of a Church
which cannot be suspected of aiming at supremacy of
any kind, or over any people. Unacquainted with the
politics of nations, and under no temptation to inter-
fere in matters foreign to us, we have no other object
in view but the interests of the Mediator's kingdom,
no higher ambition than to do our duty as messengers
of the Prince of Peace. In the discharge of this duty
the example which we wish to copy after is that of the
Primitive Church while in a similar situation, uncon-
nected with, and unsupported by, the temporal powers.
On this footing, it is our earnest desire that the Epis-
copal Church in North America be in fall communion
with the Episcopal Church in Scotland, as we, the
underwritten Bishops, for ourselves, and our successors
in office, agree to hold communion with Bishop Sea-
bury, and his successors, as practised in the various
provinces of the Primitive Church, in all the fuiida-
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"mental articles of faith, and by mutual intercourse of
ecclesiastical correspondence and brotherly fellowship-,
when opportunity offers or necessity requires. Upon
this plan, which we hope will meet your joint approba-
tion, and according to this standard of primitive, prac-
tice, a Ooncordate has been drawn up and signed by
us, the Bishops of the Church in Scotland, on the one
part, and by Bishop Seabury on the other, the articles
of which are to serve as a bond of union between the
Catholic remainder of the ancient Church of Scotland,
and the : now rising. Church in the United States of
America. Of this Concordate a copy is herewith sent
for your satisfaction; and after having duly weighed
the several articles of it, we hope you will find them all
both expedient and equitable, dictated by a spirit of
Christian meekness, and proceeding from a pure regard
to regularity and good order. As such we most earn-
estly recommend them to your serious attention, and,
with all brotherly love, entreat your hearty and sincere
compliance with them.
A Concordate thus established in mutual good faith
and confidence, will, by the blessing of God, make our
ecclesiastical union firm and lasting : And we have no
other desire but to render it conducive to that peace,
and agreeable to that truth, which it ever has been, and
shall be, our study to seek after and cultivate. And
may the God of Peace grant you to be like-minded.
May He who is the Great High Priest of our pro-
fession, the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, prosper
these our endeavours for the propagation of His truth
and righteousness : May He graciously accept our im-
perfect services, grant success to our good designs, and
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make His Church to be yet glorious upon earth, and
the joy of all lands ! To His Divine benediction we
heartily commend you, your flocks, and your labours,
and are, Reverend Sirs,
Your affectionate Brethren and Fellow-Servants in
Christ.
The above letter was duly signed and sealed upon
vellum by Bishops Elgour, Petrie, and Skinner, and
delivered to Bishop Seabury.
After which the meeting was dissolved.
(Signed) ARTHUR PETRIE, Clerk.
SOME PAPERS
RELATIVE TO THE
CONSECRATION
OP
THE RIGHT REV. WILLIAM WHITE, D.D.,
AND
THE RIGHT REV. SAMUEL PROVOOST, D.D.
35
THE ACT OF PARLIAMENT.
An Act to empower the Archbishop of Canterbury, or the Archbishop
of York, for the time being, to consecrate to the Office of a Bishop,
Persons, being Subjects or Citizens of Countries out of His Majesty's
dominions.
Whereas, by the laws of this realm, no person can
be consecrated to the Office of a Bishop without the
King's licence for his election to that office, and the
Royal mandate under the Great Seal for his confirma-
tion and consecration ; and whereas every person who
shall be consecrated to the said office is required to
take the oaths of allegiance and supremacy, and also
the oath of due obedience to the Archbishop : And
whereas there are divers persons, subjects or citizens
of countries out of his Majesty's dominions, inhabiting
and residing within the said countries, who profess the
public worship of Almighty God according to the prin-
ciples of the Church of England, and who, in order to
provide a regular succession of Ministers for the ser^
vice of their Church, are desirous of having certain of
the subjects or citizens of those countries consecrated
Bishops, according to the form of consecration in the
Church of England : Be it enacted by the King's most
excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent
of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal and Commons
in this present Parliament assembled, and by the
authority of the same, that from and after the passing
of this Act, it shall and may be lawful to and for the
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38 THE ACT OF PARLIAMENT.
Archbishop of Canterbury, or the Archbishop of York,
for the time being, together with snch other Bishops
as they shall call to their assistance, to consecrate per-
sons being subjects or citizens of countries out of his
Majesty's dominions, Bishops for the purposes afore-
said, without the King's licence for their election, or
the Royal mandate under the Great Seal for their con-
firmation and consecration, and without requiring
them to take the oaths of allegiance and supremacy,
and the oath of due obedience to the Archbishop for
the time being. Provided always, that no persons shall"
be consecrated Bishops in the manner herein provided,
until the Archbishop of Canterbury, or the Archbishop
of York, for the time being, shall have first applied for
and obtained his Majesty's licence, by warrant under
his Royal signet and sign manual, authorizing and em-
powering him to perform such consecration, and ex-
pressing the name or names of the persons so to be
consecrated; nor until the said Archbishop has been
fully ascertained of their sufficiency in good learning,
of the soundness of their faith, and of the purity of
their manners. Provided also, and be it hereby de-
clared, that no person or persons consecrated to the
office of a Bishop in the manner aforesaid, nor any
person or persons deriving their consecration from or
under any Bishop 'so consecrated, nor any person or
persons admitted to the Order of Deacon or Priest by
any Bishop or Bishops so consecrated, or by the suc-
cessor or successors of any Bishop or Bishops so conse-
crated, shall be thereby enabled to exercise his or their
respective office or offices within his Majesty's do-
minions. Provided always, and.be it farther enacted,
THE ACT OF PARLIAMENT. 39
that a certificate of such consecration shall be given
under the hand and seal of the Archbishop who conse-
crates, containing the name of the person so conse-
crated, with the addition as well of the country whereof
he is a subject or citizen, as of the Church in which he
is appointed Bishop, and the farther description of his
not having taken the said oaths, being exempted- from
the obligation of so doing by virtue of this Act.
PROCLAMATION OF THE ARCH-BISHOP OF
CANTERBURY.
To all Persons to whom these presents shall come,
or whom the same shall or may in any wise or at any
time concern, we, John, by Divine Providence, Lord
Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of all England,
and Metropolitan, send greeting :
Whereas by an Act of Parliament passed at "West-
minster, in the twenty-sixth year of the reign of our
sovereign lord George the Third, King of Great
Britain, France, and Ireland, intituled, " An Act to
empower the Archbishop of Canterbury, or the Arch-
bishop of York, for the time being, to consecrate to the
Office of a Bishop, Persons, being Subjects or Citizens
of Countries out of His Majesty's dominions,"
It is enacted, that it shall and may be lawful to and
for the Archbishop of Canterbury, or the Archbishop
of York, for the time being, together with such other
Bishops as they shall call to their assistance, to conse-
crate persons being subjects or citizens of countries
out of his Majesty's dominions, Bishops for the pur-
poses aforesaid, without the King's licence for their
40 PROCLAMATION OF
election, or the Royal mandate under the Great Seal
for their confirmation and consecration, and without
requiring them to take the oaths of allegiance 'and
supremacy, and the oath of due obedience to the
Archbishop for the time being. Provided always,
that no persons shall be consecrated Bishops in the
manner herein provided, until the Archbishop of Can-
terbury, or the Archbishop of York, for the time being,
shall have first applied for and obtained his Majesty's
licence, by warrant under Ms Royal signet and sign
manual, authorizing and empowering him to perform
such consecration, and expressing the name or names
of the persons so to be consecrated; nor until the said
Archbishop has been fully ascertained of their suf-
ficiency in good learning, of the soundness of their
faith, and of the purity of their manners. Provided
also, and be it hereby declared, that no person or per-
sons consecrated to the office of a Bishop in the man-
ner aforesaid, nor any person or persons deriving their
consecration from or under any Bishop so consecrated,
nor any person or persons admitted to the Order of
Deacon or Priest by any Bishop or Bishops so conse-
crated, or by the successor or successors of any Bishop
or Bishops so consecrated, shall be thereby enabled to
exercise his or their respective office or offices within
his Majesty's dominions. Provided always, and be it
farther enacted, that a certificate of such consecration
shall be given under the hand and seal of the Arch-
bishop who . consecrates, containing the name of the
person so consecrated, with the addition as well of
the country whereof he is a subject or citizen, as of
the Church in which he is appointed Bishop, and the
THE ARCH-BISHOP OF CANTERBURY. 41
farther description of his not having taken the said
oaths, being exempted from the obligation of so doing
by virtue of this Act.
!Nbw know all men by these presents, that we the
said John Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, having
obtained his Majesty's licence, by warrant under his
royal signet and sign manual, did, in pursuance of
the said Act of Parliament, on Sunday, the fourth
day of February, in the year of our Lord One thou-
sand seven hundred and eighty-seven, in the Chapel
of our Palace at Lambeth, in the county of Surry,
admit our beloved in Christ, "William White, Clerk,
D.D., a subject or citizen of the State of Pennsyl-
vania, in I^orth America, and Rector of Christ Church
and St. Peter's, in the city of Philadelphia, in the said
State, of whose sufficiency in good learning, soundness
in the faith, and purity of manners, we were fully as-
certained, into the office of a Bishop of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, in the State of Pennsylvania afore-
said, to which the said "William "White hath been elected
by the Convention for the said State, as appears unto
us by due testimony thereof by him produced, and
him the said "William "White did then and there rightly
and canonically consecrate a Bishop, according to the
manner arid form prescribed and used by the Church
of England, his taking the oaths of allegiance, suprem-
acy, and canonical obedience only excepted, he being
exempted from the obligation of taking the said oaths
by virtue of the above recited act. Provided, that
neither he the said Bishop, nor any person or persons
deriving their consecration from or under him, nor any
person or persons admitted to the Order of Deacon or
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Priest by him, or his successor or successors, shall be
enabled to exercise his or their respective office or
offices within His Majesty's dominions. In testimony
whereof we have caused our Archi-Episcopal seal to
be affixed to these presents. Given at Lambeth House
the day and year above written, and in the fourth year
of our translation.
J. [L. s.] CANTUAE.
"We, William Lord Archbishop of York, Charles
Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, and John Lord Bishop
of Peterborough, were present, and assisting at the
consecration within mentioned.
"W. EBOE,
C. BATH AND WELLS.
J. PETEEBOROUGH.
The signatures of the Archbishops of Canterbury
and York, and of the Bishops of Bath and Wells, and
Peterborough, were made in my presence, February
4th, 1787.
WM. DICKES,
(Copy.) Secretary to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
On Sunday, the fourth day of February, in the year
of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and eighty-
seven, and in the fourth year of the translation of the
Most Reverend Father in God, John, by Divine Provi-
dence Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of all
England, and Metropolitan, in the Chapel at the Palace
at Lambeth, in the county of Surry, the said Most
Reverend Father in God, by virtue and authority of
THE ARCH-BISHOP OF CANTERBURY. 43
a certain licence or warrant from Ms most gracious
Majesty, and our sovereign Lord George the Third, by
the grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland,
King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth,, to him in
this behalf directed, the Most Reverend Father in God,
"William, by the same Providence Lord Archbishop of
York, Primate of England and Metropolitan, and the
Right Reverend Fathers in God, Charles, by divine,
permission Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, and John,
by divine permission Lord Bishop of Peterborough,
assisting him, consecrated the Rev. "William "White.
Doctor in Divinity, Rector of Christ Church and St.
Peter's, in the city of Philadelphia, a subject or citizen
of the United States of North America, and the Rev-
erend Samuel Provoost, Doctor in Divinity, Rector of
Trinity Church in the city of New York, a subject or
citizen also of the United States of North America, to
the Office of a Bishop respectively, the rites, circum-
stances, and ceremonies anciently used in the Church
of England being observed and applied, according to
the tenor of an Act passed in the twenty-sixth year
of the reign of his said Majesty, intituled, " An Act
to empower the Archbishop of Canterbury, or the
Archbishop of York, for the time being, to consecrate
to the Office of a Bishop, persons being subjects or
citizens of countries out of his Majesty's dominions,"
in the presence of me, Robert Jenner, Notary Public,
one of the Deputy Registers of the Province of Can-
terbury, being then and there present the Reverend
and Worshipful "William Backhouse, Doctor in Divinity,
Archdeacon of Canterbury, the Rev Lort, Doctor
in Divinity, the Rev. Drake, Doctor in Divinity,
44 CERTIFICATE, ETC.
"William Diekes, Esquire, Notary Public, Secretary to
his grace the said Lord Archbishop of Canterbury,
with many others in great numbers then and there
assembled. "Which I attest.
RT. JENNER,
(COPY.) Notary Public Actuary assumed.
And we, the underwritten Notaries Public, by royal
.authority duly admitted and sworn, residing in Doctors
Commons, London, do hereby certify and attest, to all
whom it may concern, that Robert Jenner, whose name
is subscribed to the aforegoing act, was and is a Notary
Public, and one of the Deputy Registers of the Province
of Canterbury, and that the letters, name, and words,
" Rt. Jenner, Notary Public," thereto subscribed, were
and are of the proper handwriting and subscription of
the said Robert Jenner ; and that we saw him sign the
same ; and that full faith and entire credit is and ought
to be given to all the acts, subscriptions, and attesta-
tions, of the said Robert Jenner, as well in judgment
as out. In testimony whereof we have hereunto sub-
scribed our names, to serve and avail as occasion may
require, at Doctors Commons, London, this fifth day
of February, in the year of our Lord One thousand
seven hundred and eighty-seven. Which we attest.
EDWARD COOPER, Notary Public.
(Copy.) "WILLIAM ABBOT, Notary Public.
THE
AMERICAN EPISCOPATE.
FROJt
1784 TO 1878.
45
THE AMERICAN EPISCOPATE.
. 1.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
SAMUEL SBABURY, D.I?.
THE first Bishop of Connecticut .and 01 The American
C/hurch, was born at North-Groton (now Ledyard), in
Connecticut, on the 30th day of November, A.D. 1729..
- He graduated at Yale College, E"ew Haven, Con-
necticut, A.D. 1748.
In 1751 he went to Scotland, where he completed a
thorough course in the .study of Medicine at the Uni-
versity of Edinburgh. He abandoned the Profession
at once, and entered upon a course of Theological
studies.
Ordered Deacon on the 21st day of December, A.D.
1753, by The Eight Rev. John Thomas, D.D., Bishop
of Lincoln, who acted for The Bishop of London. '
Ordained Priest on the 23d day of December, 1753,
by The Right Rev. Richard Osbaldeston, D.D., Bishop
of Carlisle, who also acted for The Bishop of London.
, Returning to America, he became Rector of Christ's
Church, ^few-Brunswick, New Jersey,
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48 SAMUEL SBABURY.
In 1757 he became Rector of Grace Church, Jamaica,
Long Island. .
In 1766 Eector of S. Peter's Church, "Westchester,
!New York.
During the greater part of the war of the Revolution
he resided in the city of 'New York.
On the 21st day of April, 1783, he was elected as the
first Bishop of Connecticut.
He sailed for England, hoping to be consecrated .by
The Archbishop of Canterbury, but so many obstacles
lay in his way that he proceeded to Scotland, where
He was Consecrated Bishop of Connecticut on the
14th day of ISTovember, A.D. 1784, at Aberdeen, by
The Right Rev. Robert Ealgour, D.D., Primus, and
Bishop of Aberdeen, assisted by The Right Rev.
Arthur Petrie his coadjutor, and The Right Rev.
John Skinner, D.D., Bishop of Ross and Moray.
Returning to his native State, he became the Rector
of S. James' Church, Tew London, which position he
held until his death.
On the 3d day of August, A.D. 1785, he met his clergy
at Middletown, and on that day he admitted four young
men to the Diaconate. The senior of this class was
Mr. Ashbel Baldwin. This was the first Ordination in
America.
The Degree of Doctor in Divinity was conferred
upon him by The University of Oxford, A.i>. 1777.
Bishop Seabury died on the 25th day of February,
A.D. 1796. He was buried in the Public Cemetery at
!New London, but in 1849 his remains were translated
to the Chancel of S. James' Church, !N"ew London,
where, at the joint expense of -the Diocese and Parish,
SAMUEL SEABURY. 49
a handsome Monument of freestone, in the form of an
Altar-tomb underneath a canopy surmounted by a
Mitre, was placed over his final resting-place. On the
slab above the tomb this simple record was engraven :
The Bight Eev. Father in God,
SAMUEL SEABURY, D.D.,
First Bishop of Connecticut,
And of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States ;
Consecrated at Aberdeen, Scotland, Nov. 14, 1784 ;
Died Feb. 25, 1796 ; aged 67.
The Diocese of Connecticut recorded here
its grateful memory of his virtues and services,
A. D. 1849.
And, on a brass plate inserted in its upper surface, this
inscription :
A W) Q
Sub pavimento altaris
Ut in loco quietis ultimo usque ad inagni diei judiemni
Exuviae mortales praesulis admodum reverendi nunc restant,
SAMUELIS SEABURY, S.T.D. Oxon.,
Qui primus in reinpublicam novi orbis Anglo Americanam
successionem apostolicam,
E. Scotia transtulit XVIII. Kal. Dec. A.D. CIOIOCCLXXXIV.
Diocesis sua
laborum et angustiarum tarn chari'capitis nunquam oblita
in ecclesia nova S. Jacobi majoris Neo Londinensi olim sede sua
hoc monumentum nunc demum longo post tempore honoris causa
anno salut. nost. CIOIOCCCXLIX ponere curavit.
WRITINGS. 1. A Charge to the Clergy of the Dio-
cese of Connecticut, on recommending Candidates for
Orders, and on Confirmation. 2. A List of the Succes-
50 SAMUEL SEABURY.
sion of Scots Bishops, from 1688 to 1785. 3. A Charge
to the Clergy of Connecticut on the Proper Deport-
ment of the Clergy, the Religious Errors of the Times,
and on The Holy Eucharist, 1-786. 4. The Communion
Office, or, Order for the Administration of The Holy
Eucharist, &c. with Private Devotions. 5. A Sermon
delivered before The Boston Episcopal Charitable So-
ciety, Easter-Tuesday, 1788. 6. An Ordination Ser-
mon, 1789. 7. An Address to the Ministers and
Congregations of the Presbyterian and Independent
Persuasions of the United States, 1790. 8. Two Vol-
umes of Discourses, dedicated to the Episcopal Clergy
of Connecticut and Rhode Island, 1793.* 9. A second
edition, 1795. 10. An Ordination Sermon, 1791. 11.
A Discourse before the Eree Masons, 1794. 12. An
Earnest Persuasion to the Frequent Receiving of the"
Holy Eucharist. 13. Re-published, A.D. 1816, and again
some years later. 14. A single Volume of his Ser-
mons was published after his death, 1798. 15. Two
Volumes of Discourses were issued at Hudson, New
York, A.D. 1815, which contained nearly all those in
the previous three volumes. 16. Sermon before The
General Convention, A.D. 1792.
* Johnson's Cyclopedia, Allibone's Dictionary, and others put this
Edition in 1791. I can find no such edition, and am confident there
is none. ED.
No. 3.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM WHITE, D.D.
THE first Bishop, of Pennsylvania, was born iii Phila-
delphia .on the 4th day of April, A.D. 1748.
He graduated at The College of Philadelphia, (now
The University of Pennsylvania,) A.D. 1765.
Ordered Deacon in The Chapel Royal, S. James'
Palace, Westminster, on the 23d day of December, A.D.
1770, by The Eight Rev. Philip Young, D.D., The
Bishop of Norwich, acting for The Bishop of London.
Ordained Priest in The Chapel of Fulham Palace
on the 25th day of April, A.D. 1772, by The Right
Rev. Richard Terrick, D.D., The Bishop of London.
Returning to America, he became an Assistant Min-
ister in Christ Church, Philadelphia, and subsequently
the Rector of The United Parishes of Christ Church,
S. Peter's, and S. James' in Philadelphia.
He was appointed as Chaplain to Congress, A.D. 1787,
which position he held until 1801.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of Pennsylvania, A.D. 1782, being the
first honorary degree conferred by that institution.
Consecrated Bishop of Pennsylvania, in The Chapel
of Lambeth Palace, on the 4th day of February, A.D.
1787, by The Most Rev. John Moore, D.D., Arch-
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52 WILLIAM WHITE.
bishop of Canterbury, assisted by The Most Rev. "Wil-
liam Markham, D.D., Archbishop of York, The Right
Rev. Charles Moss, D.D., Bishop of Bath and "Wells,
and The Right Rev. John Hinchcliffe, D.D., Bishop
of Peterborough.
Bishop White died on the 17th day of July, A.D. 1836,
and was buried in the Church Yard of Christ Church.
On the 23d day of December, A.D. 1870, his remains
were translated to the Chancel of Christ Church, and
buried beneath the pavement.
WRITINGS. 1. A large number of Sermons, tracts,
essays, and controversial papers. 2. Episcopal Ad-
dresses and Pastoral Letters. 3. Lectures on the Cate-
chism, 1 vol. 8vo., 1813. 4. Comparative Views of the
Controversy between the Calvinists and Arminians, 2
vols. 8vo., 1817. 5. Memoirs of The Protestant Epis-"
copal Church in The United States of America, 1 vol.
8vo., 1835-6. 6. A Commentary on the Questions in
the Offices for the Ordaining of Priests and Deacons ;
and a Commentary on the Duties of the Public Min-
istry, X vol. 8vo., 1833. 7. Five Episcopal Charges,
1807, 1825, 1831, 1832. 8. Mve Addresses to the
Trustees, Professors, and Students of The General
Theological Seminary, 1822, 1824, 1827, 1828, 1829.
9. The Pastoral Letters of The House of Bishops from
1808 to 1835 inclusive. He was largely instrumental
in the adaptation of The Book of Common Prayer to
the wants of the Church, in its new relation to Civil
Authority.
The organization of the General Convention was
primarily his work, and the original draft of the Conr
stitution was written by him.
WILLIAM WHITE. 53
NOTE.
Bishop White was Baptized in Christ Church, Phila-
delphia, on the 25th day of May, A.D. 1748, and there he
received his first Communion. There were no Bishops
to confirm in those days. His first Ordination was held
in Christ Church. On the 28th day of May, A.D. 1787,
he Ordained Mr. Joseph Clarkson, the grandfather of
The Right Rev. Robert H. Clarkson, D.D., LL.D.,
first Bishop of Nebraska. In Christ Church Bishop
White Consecrated eleven Bishops.
In public matters he was always an active participant.
He was the President of The Philadelphia Bible Society,
The Philadelphia Dispensary, The Prison Society, The
Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, and The institution
for the Blind.
5*
ISTo. 3.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
SAMUEL PROVOOST, D.D.
THE first Bishop of ISTew York, was born in the city
of ~New York on the llth day of March, A.D. 1742.
He graduated at King's College, (now Columbia,)
A.D. 1758.
In 1761 he went to England, and was entered as
Fellow Commoner at S. Peter's House, (now S. Peter's
College,) Cambridge.
Ordered Deacon in The Chapel Royal, of S. James'
Palace, Westminster^ on the 3d day of February, A.D.
1766, by The Eight Eeverend Eichard Terrick, D.D.,
Bishop of London.
Ordained Priest at The Bang's Chapel, "Whitehall, on
the 25th day of March, A.D. 1766, by The Eight Eev.
Edmund Keene, D.D., Bishop of Chester, acting for
The Bishop of London.
Eeturning to America, he became the Eector of
Trinity Church, JSTew York, which position he held
sixteen years.
In 1784 he was appointed a Eegent of The University
of !New York.
In 1785 he was Chaplain to Congress.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of Pennsylvania, A.D. 1786.
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SAMUEL PROVOOST. - 55
In 1789 lie became Chaplain to the United States
Senate.
Consecrated Bishop of ~New York in The Chapel
of Lambeth Palace, on the 4th day of February, A.D.
1787, by The Most Rev. John Moore, D.D., Arch-
bishop of Canterbury, assisted by The Most Rev. "Wil-
liam Markham, D.D., Archbishop of York, The Right
Rev. Charles Moss, D.D., Bishop of Bath and Wells,
and The Right Rev. John Hinchcliffe, D.D., Bishop
of Peterborough.
In 1801 he resigned his position as Bishop of New
York, but the House of Bishops declined to receive
it, giving consent, however, to the Consecration of an
Assistant Bishop.
Bishop Provoost died on the 6th day of September,
A.D. 1815, and was buried in the Family Yault in
Trinity Church Yard.
WETTINGS. While in Cambridge, he made an ex-
tensive index to the Historia Planetarum of John Bau-
bin. Of his own writings he published nothing. The
Sermon before the General Convention of 1795 was
preached by Bishop Provoost, but it was not printed.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JAMES MADISON, D.D.
THE first Bishop of Virginia, was born in Buckingham,
Virginia, on the 27th day of August, A.D. 1749.
He graduated at The College of "William and Mary,
"Williamsburg, Virginia, A.D. 1772. After leaving Col-
lege he studied Law, and was admitted to the Bar.
He never practised, but proceeded at once to the
study of Theology.
In 1773 ' he was made Professor of Mathematics in
his Alma-Mater, and in 1775 went to England for
Ordination.
Ordered Deacon in The Chapel of Fulham Palace, on
the 29th day of September, A.D. 1775, by The Eight
Rev. Richard Terrick, D.D., The Bishop of London.
Ordained Priest in the same place, on the 1st day
of October, A.D. 1775, by the same Prelate.
On his return to America he was made President
of The College of William and Mary, which position
he held until his death.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of Pennsylvania, A.D. 1785.
Consecrated Bishop of Virginia in The Chapel of
Lambeth Palace, on the 19th day of September, A.D.
1790, by The Most Rev. John Moore, D.D., Arch-
56
JAMES MADISON. 57
bishop of Canterbury, assisted by The Right Rev.
Beilby Porteus, D.D., Bishop of London, and The
Right Rev. John Thomas, D.D., Bishop of Rochester.
Bishop Madison died on the 5th day of March, A.D.
1812, and was buried at Williamsburg, Virginia.
WRITINGS. 1. A Thanksgiving Sermon, 1781. 2.
A Letter to J. Morse, 1795. 3. An Address to The
Episcopal Church, 1799. 4. A Sermon on the death
of Mrs. Ann Semple, 1803. 5. Various papers in
Barton's Journal. 6. A large Map of Virginia.
c*
USTo. 5.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
THOMAS JOHN CLAGGETT, S.T.D.
THE first Bishop of Maryland, was born in Prince
George's County, Maryland, on the 2d day of Oc-
tober, A.D. 1742.
He graduated at The College of IsTew Jersey, Prince-
ton, A.D. 1762, and studied Theology under the direc-
tion of his uncle, The Rev. John Eversfield, D.D.
Ordered Deacon in The Chapel of Fulham Palace,
on the 20th day of September, A.D. 1767, by The Right
Rev. Richard Terrick, D.D., The Bishop of London.
Ordained Priest in the same place, on the llth day
of October, A.D. 1767, by the same Prelate.
On his return, to America, he was presented by the
Governor of Maryland to the Rectorship of All Saints'
Church in Calvert County, where he remained until
the beginning of the War of the Revolution, when he
retired to his own estate in Prince George's County,
where he remained two years. In 1789 he officiated
in S. Paul's Church, Prince George's County, and in
1780 became the Rector of that Parish.
He was a Deputy from the Diocese of Maryland to
the General Convention of 1789.
Consecrated Bishop of Maryland in Trinity Church,
New York, on the 17th day of September, A.D. 1792,
58
THOMAS JOHN CLAGGETT. 59
by The Bight Rev. Samuel Provoost, D.D., assisted by
The Right Rev. Samuel Seabury, D.D., The Right
Rev. "William, White, D.D., and The Right Rev. James
Madison, D.D.
This was the first Consecration of a Bishop in The
United States, and the Succession of The Anglican
and The Scots Episcopate was here joined.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from The College of ISTew Jersey, A.D. 1787, and
that of Doctor in Divinity from Washington College,
Maryland, A.D. 1792.
In 1800 he was Chaplain to the United States Senate
at Washington.
In 1808 he became the Rector of Trinity Church,
Upper Marlborough, which position he held until his
death.
Bishop Claggett died at Groom, on the 2d day of
August, A.D. 1816.
WRITINGS. A few occasional Sermons, Pastoral
Letters, and Addresses to his Convention.
:sro. 6.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
ROBERT SMITH, D.D.
THE first Bishop of South Carolina, was born in the
County of Norfolk, England, on the 25th day of
August, A.D. 1732.
He graduated at Gonville and Caius College, Cam-
bridge, A.D. 1753, and was elected a Fellow of The
University.
Ordered Deacon on the 7th day of March, A.D. 1756,
by The Eight Eev. Matthias Mauson, D.D., The Bishop
of Ely.
Ordained Priest on the 21st day of December, A.D.
1756, by the same Prelate.
He came to America as the Assistant Minister of
S. Philip's Church, Charleston, South Carolina, A.D.
1757, and became the Rector, A.D. 1759.
During the War of the Revolution (1780) he wap
banished from Charleston upon its capture by the
British, and removed to Maryland, where he took
temporary charge of S. Paul's Parish, Queen Anne's
County. He returned to Charleston in 1783 and took
charge of an Academy, afterwards (1786) chartered as
South Carolina College, of which he was President
until 1798.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of Pennsylvania, A.D. 1789.
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ROBERT SMITH. 61
Consecrated Bishop of South Carolina in Christ
Church, Philadelphia, on the 14th day of September,
A.D. 1795, by The Eight Eev. William White, D.D.,
assisted by The Eight Eev. Samuel Provoost, D.D.,
The Eight Eev. James Madison, D.D., and The Eight
Eev. Thomas John Claggett, S.T.D.
Bishop Smith died on the 28th day of October, A.D.
1801, and was buried in the Cemetery of S. Philip's
Church, Charleston.
He was one of the first members of " The Society
of the Cincinnati."
WRITINGS. The .Preface to the Book of Common
Prayer was written bv him, and is the only known
writing extant.
ZSTo. 7.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
EDWARD BASS, D.D.
THE first Bishop of Massachusetts, was born in Dor-
chester, Massachusetts, on the 23d day of November,
A.D. 1726.
He graduated at Harvard College, Cambridge, Massa-
chusetts, A.D. 1744.
Ordered Deacon in The Chapel of Fulham Palace,
on the 17th day of May, A.D. 1752, by The Right Rev.
Thomas Sherlock, D.D., Bishop of London.
Ordained Priest in the same place, on the 24th day
of May, A.D. 1752, by the same Prelate.
Returning to America, he became the Rector of S.
Paul's Church, Newburyport, Massachusetts, which
position he held during the rest of his life.
The Degree of Doctor in Divinity was conferred
upon him by The University of Pennsylvania, A.D.
1789.
Consecrated Bishop of Massachusetts in Christ
Church, Philadelphia, on the 7th day of May, A.D.
1797, by The Right Rev. "William "White, D.D., assisted
by The Right Rev. Samuel Provoost, D.D., and The
Right Rev. Thomas John Claggett, S.T.D.
Bishop Bass died on the 10th day of September,
A.D. 1803, and was buried at IsTewburyport.
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EDWARD BASS. 63
WRITINGS. 1. A Brief Account of his connection
with the Society for The Propagation of The Gospel in
Foreign Parts. 2. An Address to the Masonic Lodges
on the Feast of S. John Baptist, 1779. 3. A Sermon
preached before the Merrimac Humane Society, !New-
buryport, 1800, published after his death.
JSTo. 8. .
THE RIGHT REVEREND
ABRAHAM JARVIS, S.T.D.
THE second Bishop of Connecticut, was born in Nor-
wich, Connecticut, on the 5th day of May, (O.S.,)
1739.
He graduated at Yale College, New Haven, A.D. 1761.
Ordered Deacon in The King's Chapel, Whitehall,
on the 5th day of February, A.D. 1764, by The Eight
Rev. Frederick Keppel, D.D., The Bishop of Exeter,
acting for The Bishop of London.
Ordained Priest in The Chapel Royal of S. James'
Palace, "Westminster, on the 9th day of February,
' A.D. 1764, by The Right Rev. Charles Lyttelton, D.D.,
The Bishop of Carlisle, also acting for The Bishop of
London.
Returning to America, he became the Rector of
Christ Church, (now Holy Trinity,) Middletown, Con-
necticut.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Yale College, ISTew Haven, A.D. 1796.
Consecrated Bishop of Connecticut in Trinity
Church, New Haven, on the 18th day of September,
A.D. 1797, by The Right Rev. William "White, D.D.,
assisted by The Right Rev. Samuel Provoost, D.D.,
and The Right Rev. Edward Bass, D.D.
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ABRAHAM JARVIS. . 65
Bishop Jarvis died on the 13th day of May, A.B.
1813, and was buried under the Altar of Trinity
Church, New Haven.
"WRITINGS. 1. A Sermon nn the death of Bishop
Seabury. 2. A Sermon on The Witness of The Spirit.
6*
3STo. 9.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
BENJAMIN MOORE, S.T.D.
THE second Bishop of !N"ew York, was born in !N"ew-
town, Long Island, on the 5th day of October, A.D.
1748.
He graduated at King's College, (now Columbia,)
New York, A.D. 1768.
Ordered Deacon in The Chapel of Fulham Palace,
on the 24th day of June, A.D. 1774, by The Right Rev.
Richard Terrick, D.D., The Bishop of London.
Ordained Priest in the same place, on the following
day, by the same Prelate.
Returning to America, he became an Assistant
Minister in Trinity Church, New York, and on the
22d day of December, A.D. 1800, he was made Rector
of Trinity Parish.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, J$ew York, A.D. 1789.
In 1801 Bishop Provoost, having become very in-
firm and unable to attend to the duties of his Episco-
pate, sent his resignation to the House of Bishops.
Wisely fearing to establish a bad precedent, the
Bishops declined to receive it, but consented to the
Consecration of a Bishop-Coadjutor, who, upon the
death of Bishop Provoost, should become the Bishop
of the Diocese.
66
BENJAMIN MOORE. 67
Consecrated Bishop-Coadjutor for the Diocese of
York in S. Michael's Church, Trenton, New
Jersey, on the llth day of September, A.D. 1801, by
The Eight Rev. "William White, D.D., assisted by The
Eight Eev. Thomas John Claggett, S.T.D., and The
Eight Eev. Abraham Jarvis, S.T.D.
He was elected President of Columbia College in the
same year, (1801,) which position he held'ten years.
Bishop Moore died on the 27th day of February,
A.D. 1816, at Greenwich, New York.
WRITINGS. Three Sermons and one pamphlet con-
stitute all that is known of writings published during
his life. After his death Two Volumes of Sermons,
8vo., were published under the supervision of his son,
The Eev. Clement C. Moore, LL.D.
. 1O.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
SAMUEL PARKER, D.D.
THE second Bishop of Massachusetts, was born in Ports-
mouth, New Hampshire, on the 17th day of August,
A.D. 1744.
He graduated at Harvard College, A.D. 1764.
In 1773 he was elected as the Assistant Minister for
Trinity Church, Boston.
Ordered Deacon in The Chapel of Fulham Palace,
on the 24th day of February, A.D. 1744, by The Eight
Eev. Richard Terrick, D.D., The Bishop of London.
Ordained Priest in the same place, on the 27th day
of February, A.D. 1744, by the same Prelate.
In June, 1779, he became the Rector of Trinity
Church, Boston.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of Pennsylvania, A.D. 1789.
Consecrated Bishop of Massachusetts in Trinity
Church, New York, on the 14th day of September, A.D.
1804, by The Eight Eev. William White, D.D., assisted
by The Eight Eev. Thomas John Claggett, S.T.D.,
The Eight Eev. Abraham Jarvis, S.T.D., and The
Eight Eev. Benjamin Moore, S.T.D., in the presence
of both Houses of the General Convention.
Bishop Parker died on the 6th day of December,
68
SAMUEL PARKER. Qg
A.D. 1804, three months after his Consecration, without
having performed one Episcopal act.
WRITINGS. One Sermon, called " The Annual Elec-
tion Sermon," preached before the Legislature of Mas-
sachusetts, A.D. 1793, and one Sermon preached for the
benefit of The Boston Female Asylum, A.D. 1803.
No. 11.
THE EIGHT REVEREND
JOHN HENRY HOB ART, D.D.
THE third Bishop of New York, was horn in Philadel-
phia on the 14th day of September, A.D. 1775.
He was Baptized and Confirmed in Christ Church,
Philadelphia, by Bishop White.
He was prepared for college in The Episcopal Acad-
emy in Philadelphia, and at the age of thirteen en-
tered The College of Philadelphia, (now The University
of Pennsylvania,) hut two years later he was transferred
to The College of New Jersey in Princeton, where he
graduated, A.D. 1793.
He entered the counting-house of his brother-in-law
in Philadelphia, but mercantile pursuits were not con-
genial to his tastes, and in 1796 he accepted an ap-
pointment to a Tutorship in his Alma-Mater. Here
he remained two years, when he returned to Philadel-
phia and completed his Theological studies under the
direction of Bishop White.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Philadelphia, on
the 3d day of June, A.D. 1798, by The Eight Eev. Wil-
liam White, D.D.
He took charge of Trinity Church, Oxford, and All
Saints', Perkiomen, near Philadelphia, for a few months,
and then removed to New-Brunswick, New Jersey,
where he had charge of Christ's Church. At the end
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JOHN HENRY HOBART 71
of one year he removed to Hempstead, Long Island,
and remained there a few months. In September, 1800,
he was elected an Assistant Minister of Trinity Church,
New York, which position he accepted, and at once
entered npon his duties.
On the 3d day of June, A.D. 1799, he was elected
Secretary to the House of Bishops. In 1801 he was
elected Secretary to the Convention of the Diocese
of New York, and Deputy to the General Convention
which met at Trenton, New Jersey, in September of
that year.
Ordained Priest in Trinity Church, New York,
April, A.D. 1801, by The Eight Rev. Samuel Provoost,
D.D. The day of the month is not known.
He was a Deputy to the General Convention, A.D.
1804, and at that Convention was made Secretary to
the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies.
The Degree of Doctor in Divinity was conferred upon
him by Union College, Schenectady, New York, A.D.
1806.
Consecrated Bishop-Coadjutor in the Diocese of
New York, in Trinity Church, New York, on the 29th
day of May, A.D. 1811, by The Right Rev. "William
"White, D.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Samuel Pro-
voost, D.D., and The Right Rev. Samuel Jarvis, S.T.D.
Upon the death of -Bishop Moore, A.D. 1816, he be-
came the Bishop of New York and the Rector of
Trinity Church.
He performed Episcopal duty for New Jersey until
the election of Dr. Croes, and was, provisionally, the
Bishop of Connecticut from 1816 to 1819.
Bishop Hobart was one of the Founders of The
72 JOHN HENRY HOB ART.
General Theological Seminary, and upon the location
of that Institution in New York he was made the
Professor of Pastoral Theology.
In 1823 his health failed, and he visited Europe for
recuperation. It is worthy of note that he was per-
mitted to preach in Rome, but the Act under which
Bishops "WTiite and Provoost were Consecrated pre-
vented his preaching in London.
Bishop Hobart died in Auburn, New York, on the
10th day of September, A.D. 1830. His remains were
removed to New York, and buried under the Chancel
of Trinity Church.
WRITINGS. 1. The Companion for The Altar, 12mo.,
1804. 2. The Companion for The Festivals and Fasts,
12mo., 1805. 3. The Companion to the Book of Com-
mon Prayer, 12mo., 1805. 4. The Clergyman's Com-
panion, 1806. 5. A Collection of Essays on Episco-
pacy, 8vo., 1806. 6. Apology for Apostolic Order, &c.,
8vo., 1807. 7. The Christian's Manual of Faith and
Devotion, 1814. 8. The Candidate for Confirmation
instructed, 1816. 9. A Funeral Address at the Inter-
ment of The Right Rev. Benj. Moore, D.D., with a
copious index on the Place of Departed Spirits, and
the Descent of Christ into Hell, 1816. 10. D'Oyly and
Mant's Bible, with Notes, 1823. 11. Sermons on the
Principal Events and. Truths of Redemption, 2 vols.
8vo., 1824.
Bishop Hobart also published a large number of Ser-
mons, Addresses, Essays, with Controversial Letters and
Documents, Charges to his Clergy, &c. (See Sprague's
Annals, &c., vol. 5.)
USTo. 12.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
ALEXANDER VIETS GRISWOLD, S.T.D.
THE first and only Bishop of a jurisdiction, (created
May 29th, A.D. 1810,) under the title of The Eastern
Diocese, including the territory now consisting of the
Dioceses of Maine, jNew Hampshire, Vermont, Massa-
chusetts and Rhode Island, was born in Simshury,
Connecticut, on the 22d day of April, A.D. 1776.
He was educated by his uncle, The Rev. Eoger Viets,
Rector of S. Andrew's Church, Simsbury.
Ordered Deacon in S. Andrew's Church, Simsbury,
on the 3d day of June, A.D. 1795, by The Right Rev.
Samuel Seabury, D.D.
Ordained Priest in Christ Church, Hartford, on the
1st day of October, A.D. 1795, by the same Prelate.
During the ten years thereafter, he had charge of
three Parishes in Connecticut, viz. : East Plymouth,
Northfield, and Harwinton. In 1804 he accepted a call
to the Rectorship of S. Michael's Church, Bristol,
Rhode Island. In 1810 he accepted a call to the Rec-
torship of S. Michael's Church, Litchfield, Connecticut,
and while the preparations for his removal were in pro-
gress he was elected May 31st, A.D. 1810 Bishop of
the Eastern Diocese.
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74 ALEXANDER VIETS GUIS WOLD.
Consecrated Bishop of the Eastern Diocese in
Trinity Church, ~New York, on the 29th day of May,
A.D. 1811, by The Right Rev. "William White, D.D.,
assisted by The Right Rev. Samuel Provoost, D.D.,
and The Right Rev. Abraham Jarvis, S.T.D.
He remained at Bristol in charge of S. Michael's
Church, in addition to his duties as Bishop, until 1830,
when he removed to Salem,"Massachusetts, and became
the Rector of S. Peter's Church, which position he
Ijeld until 1835, when he resigned, and from that time
forward devoted himself exclusively to the duties of
his Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Brown University, A.D. 1810, from The
College of !N"ew Jersey, A.D. 1811, and from Harvard
College, A.D. 1812.
Upon the death of Bishop "White A.D. 1836 he
became the Presiding Bishop.
His last Episcopal act was the Consecration of The
Rev. Manton Eastburn, S.T.D., as his own Coadjutor.
Bishop Griswold died in Boston on the 15th day of
February, A.D. 1843. He had reached the doorway of
Bishop Eastburn, when he fell, and before assistance
could be had his Episcopate was ended.
"WRITINGS. 1. A few Sermons and Addresses. 2.
Discourses on the most important Doctrines and Duties
of the Christian Religion. One vol. 8vo., 1830.
. 13.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
THEODORE DEHON, S.T.R
THE second Bishop of South Carolina, was born in
Boston, Massachusetts, on the 8th day of December,
A.D. 1776.
He graduated at Harvard College, Cambridge, Massa-
chusetts, A.D. 1795.
On the 9th day of October, A.D. 1797, he was elected
Rector of Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode Island.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Church, Newburyport,
Massachusetts, on the 24th day of December, A.D. 1797,
by The Right Rev. Edward Bass, D.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church, on the 9th day
of October, A.D. 1800, by the same Prelate.
He removed to Rhode Island, and became the Rector
of Trinity Church, Newport, where he remained until
1810, when he removed to South Carolina, and became
the Rector of S. Michael's Church, Charleston.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from The College of New Jersey, Princeton,
A.D. 1809.
He was a Deputy from the Eastern Diocese to th'e
General Convention which met at Baltimore, Mary-
land, A.D. 1808.
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76 THEODORE DEHON.
Consecrated Bishop of South. Carolina, in Christ
Church, Philadelphia, on the 15th day of October,
A.D. 1812, by The Eight Eev. "William White, D.D.,
assisted by The Eight Eev. Abraham Jarvis, S.T.D.,
and The Eight Eev. John Henry Hobart, D.D.
Bishop Dehon died on the 6th day of August, A.D.
1817, and was buried in the Chancel of S. Michael's
Church, Charleston.
WRITINGS. 1. Various Episcopal Addresses, and Ser-
mons preached on special occasions. 2. Two volumes
of Sermons, 8vo., published after his death. An edition
was printed for sale in England, and from this a profit
of 321 was realized by the Committee of Publication.
KTo.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
RICHARD CHANNING MOORE, D.D.
THE second Bishop of Virginia, was born in the city of
New York on the 21st day of August, A.D. 1762. .
IJe studied Medicine, and after a few years' practice
abandoned the Profession and studied Theology under
the direction of Bishop Provoost.
Ordered Deacon in S. George's Chapel, New York,
on the 15th day of July, A.D. 1787, by The Eight Rev.
Samuel Provoost, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Paul's Chapel, New York, on
the 19th day of September, A.D. 1787, by the same
Prelate.
He removed to Rye, in "Westchester County, New
York, and became the Rector of Christ Church, where
he remained until 1789, when he removed to Staten
Island and became the Rector of S. Andrew's Church,
which position he held for twenty-one years.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, A.D.
1805.
In 1808 he was Deputy from New York to the
General Convention which met at Baltimore, and was
appointed the Chairman of the Committee on Hym-
nody.
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78 RICHARD CHANNING MOORE.
In 1809 he removed to New York City, and became
the Rector of S. Stephen's Church.
Consecrated Bishop of Virginia in S. James' Church,
Philadelphia, on the 18th day of May, A.D. 1814, by
The Right Rev. William White, D.D., assisted by The
Right Rev. Alexander Viets Griswold, S.T.D., and The
Right Rev. Theodore Dehon, S.T.D.
Upon his removal to Virginia he settled at Rich-
mond, and became the Rector of The Monumental
Church.
Bishop Moore died in Lynchburg, Virginia, while on
a visitation, on the llth day of November, A.D. 1841,
and was buried in the public cemetery at Richmond.
WHITINGS. Various Addresses to his Clergy and
Convention, and The Sermon preached before The
General Convention in S. James' Church, Philadel-
phia, A.D. 1820.
No. 15.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JAMES KEMP, S.T.D.
THE second Bishop of Maryland, was born in Keith
Hall Parish, Aherdeenshire, Scotland, on the 20th day
of May, A.D. 1764.*
He graduated at Marischal College, Aberdeen, A.D.
1786, and came to the United States A.D. 1787.
He studied Theology under the direction of The
Rev. John Bowie, D.D., Rector of Great Choptank
Parish, in Maryland.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Philadelphia,
on the 26th day of December, A.D. 1789, by The Eight
Rev. "William White, D.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church, on the 27th
day of December, A.D. 1789, by the same Prelate.
In August, A.D. 1790, he succeeded The Rev. Dr.
Bowie in the Rectorship of Great Choptank Parish,
where he remained until 1813, when he removed to
Baltimore and became the Associate Rector of S.
Paul's Church.
* At Densie burn, June 26th, 1764, Donald Kempt and Isabel
Copland Residenters there had a son baptized, named JAMES, before
these witnesses, William and Jaines Smiths and James Booth in
Ardmurdo. (From the Register of Keith-hall.)
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80 JAMES KEMP.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1802.
Consecrated Bishop Suffragan to Bishop Claggett
of Maryland, in Christ Church, New-Brunswick, New
Jersey, on the 1st day of September, A.D. 1814, by
The Eight Eev. William White, D.D., assisted by
The Eight Eev. John Henry Hobart, D.D., and The
Eight Eev. Eichard Channing Moore, D.D.
Bishop Claggett . assigned to his care that portion
of the Diocese known as " The Eastern Shore" now
The Diocese of Easton.
In 1815 he was elected as Provost of The Univer-
sity of Maryland, in Baltimore, which office he held
during the rest of his life.
Upon the death of Bishop Claggett, A.D. 1816, he
became the Bishop of Maryland.
Bishop Kemp died on the 28th day of October, 1827.
He had been to Philadelphia to assist in the Consecra-
tion of The Eev. Dr. H. U. Onderdonk to the Episco-
pate, and on his return was so injured by the upsetting
of the stage coach, near New Castle, Delaware, that
he died after three days of great suffering.
WRITINGS. 1. Several Addresses to his Convention.
2. A Sermon on the death of Washington, 1800. 3.
A Sermon before the Convention of the Diocese of
Maryland, 1803. 4. A Sermon before the Free Masons,
1806. 5. A Sermon on Death-Bed Eepentance, 1815.
6. A Sermon on the death of Bishop Claggett, 1816.
7. A Sermon before The General Convention, 1821.
8. A Tract on Conversion, 1807. 9. Letters in Vindi-
cation of Episcopacy, 1808. 10. An Address to the
Students of The General Theological Seminary, 1825.
No. 16.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JOHN CROES, S.T.D.
THE first Bishop of New Jersey, was born in Eliza-
bethtown, New Jersey, (now Elizabeth,) on the 1st day
of June, A.D. 1762.
He prepared himself for a teacher, and opened a
private classical school. He decided to prepare for
Holy Orders, studied Theology during the intervals
of teaching, and applied for Ordination to Bishop
"White.
Ordered Deacon in S. Peter's Church, Philadelphia,
on the 28th day of February, A.D. 1790, by The Eight
Rev. William White, D.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church, on the 4th day
of March, A.D. 1792, by the same Prelate.
He settled at Swedesborough, New Jersey, and be-
came the Rector of Trinity Church, where he remained
twelve years.
In 1793 he was a Deputy to the General Conven-
tion from New Jersey.
In 1801 he removed to New-Brunswick, and became
the Rector of Christ's Church, with charge of S. Peter's
Church at Spotswood. He also had the charge of an
Academy in New-Brunswick.
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82 JOHN CROES.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1811.
In. 1814 he was again a Deputy to the General Con-
vention from New Jersey, and was chosen President
of the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies.
In June, 1815, he was elected to the Episcopate of
Connecticut, which he declined. In August of the
same year, he was elected to the Episcopate of New
Jersey.
Consecrated Bishop of New Jersey in S. Peter's
_Church, Philadelphia, on the 19th day of November,
A.D. 1815, by The Right Rev. William White, D.D.,
assisted by The Right Rev. John Henry Hobart, D.D.,
and The Right Rev. James Kemp, S.T.D.
Bishop Croes died on the 26th. day of July, A.D. 1832.
WRITINGS. In addition to several Addresses to his
Convention, he published a Sermon on the Duty of
contributing liberally to the Promotion of Religious
and Benevolent Institutions, and a Sermon before The
General Convention, A.D. 1823.
No. 2.7.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
NATHANIEL BOWEN, D.D.
THE tMrd Bishop of South. Carolina, was born in
Boston, Massachusetts, on the 29th day of June, A.D.
1779.
In 1787 his father removed to Charleston, South
Carolina, and died there soon after his arrival. The
Rev. Robert Smith (afterwards the Bishop of South
Carolina) took charge of the boy, and superintended
his education.
He graduated at Charleston College, A.D. 1794, and
became a Tutor in that institution, where he remained
for some time.
. He removed to Boston, Massachusetts, and studied
Theology under the direction of The Rev. Dr. Parker,
(afterwards Bishop,) the Rector of Trinity Church.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, Boston, on the
3d day of June, A.D. 1800, by The Right Rev. Edward
Bass, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Paul's Church, Newburyport,
Massachusetts, in October, A.D. 1802, by the same Pre-
late. The precise date is not known.
He removed to Providence, Rhode Island, and took
charge of S. John's Church, but in March, A.D. 1802,
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84 NATHANIEL BO WEN.
he returned to Charleston and became the Assistant
Minister in S. Michael's Church, succeeding to the
Rectorship in 1804. In 1809 "he removed to New
York, and became the Rector of Grace Church, where
he remained nine years.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of Pennsylvania and, from The College
of South Carolina, A.D. 1814.
Consecrated Bishop of South Carolina in Christ
Church, Philadelphia, on the 18th day of October, A.D.
1818, by The Right Rev. William "White, D.D., assisted
by The Right Rev. John Henry Hobart, D.D., The
Right Rev. James Kemp, S.T.D., and The Right Rev.
John Croes, S.T.D.
Bishop Bowen died in Charleston on the 25th day
of August, A.D. 1839, and was buried in the Chancel
of S. Michael's Church.
WRITINGS. 1. A Sermon preached before The New
York Bible and Common Prayer Book Society, 1812.
2. Pastoral Advice, An Essay, 1831. 3. Six Sermons
on Christian Consolation, 1831. 4. Duty of being
Confirmed, 1831. 5. On Responding Aloud, 1833. 6.
Fast-Day Circular, 1833. 7. An Address to the Stu-
dents of The General Theological Seminary, 1836. 8.
Sermon on the death of Bishop White, 1836. Two
vols. 8vo. of his Sermons were published after his
death.
No. 3.8.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
PHILANDEK CHASE, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of OMo, was born in Cornish, New
Hampshire, on the 14th day of December, A.D. 1775.
He graduated at Dartmouth College, A.D. 1796.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Chapel, l^ew York, on
the 10th day of June, A.D. 1798, by The Eight Kev.
Samuel Provoost, D.D.
'NOTE. In Bishop Chase's Reminiscences, the place
of Ordination to the Diaconate is given as S. George's
Chapel, and the date as the 10th of May. The Orig-
inal Certificate of his Ordination however, written in
full by Bishop Provoost and signed by him, is now
(1878) in the hands of Mr. S. E,ollinson Colburn, of
Washington, D. C., and gives S. Paul's Chapel as the
place, and the 10th of June as the time. I have fol-
lowed the Oflicial Document. ED.
Ordained Priest in S. Paul's Chapel, !N~ew York, on
the 10th day of ^November, A.D. 1799, by the same
Prelate. *
During the eighteen months following his admission
to the Diaconate, he acted as a Missionary in the
northern and western portions of the Diocese of !N~ew
York. The Parishes at Utica, Canandaigua, and
Auburn were organized by him.
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86 PHILANDER CHASE.
In 1800 he took charge of the Parishes at Pough-
keepsie and Fishkill.
In 1805 he went to New Orleans, where he organized
the Parish of Christ Church and became its Rector.
In 1811 he returned to the North, and after officia-
ting for a short time at Christ Church, Hartford,
Connecticut, he became the Rector of that Parish.
In 1817 he resigned, and started out as a Missionary
for the regions west of the Alleghany Mountains.
His first service in Ohio was held at Salem, on the
16th day of March, A.D. 1817. He organized the
Parishes at Columbus, Ravenna, Windsor, Middlebury,
and Zanesville.
In June, 1817, he became the Rector of the Parishes at
Worthington, Delaware, and Columbus, taking charge
at the same time of an Academy at Worthington.
Consecrated Bishop of Ohio in S. James' Church,
Philadelphia, on the llth day of February, A.D. 1819,
by The Right Rev. William White, D.D., assisted by
The Right Rev. John Henry Hobart, D.D., The Right
Rev. James Kemp, S.T.D., and The Right Rev. John
Croes, S.T.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1819,
and that of Doctor of Laws from Cincinnati College,
A.D. 1823. '
In 1821 he accepted the Office of President of Cin-
cinnati College, which position he held for two years.
During this time he perfected his plans for a Theolog-
ical Seminary.
He went to England, where he succeeded through
the influence of Lord Gambler and Lord Kenyon, in
PHILANDER CHASE. 87
collecting a large sum of money, with. which lie founded
The Theological Seminary and Kenyon College, in
Gambler, Ohio. This work occupied his time for
more than ten years.
In September, A.D. 1831, he resigned Ms position as
President of the Theological Seminary and Kenyon
College, and at the same time that of Bishop of Ohio.
In 1832 he took possession of a large tract of land
in Michigan, where he remained for three years.
In 1835 he was chosen by the Clergy of Illinois as
their Bishop, which position he accepted, and under
his direction the work of the Church in Illinois was
organized, and the Diocese admitted to union with
the General Convention.
He went again to England and succeeded in collect-
ing about ten thousand dollars, with which he founded
Jubilee College, at a Point in Peoria County, Illinois,
which he named " Robin's West." The Corner Stone
of the new College was laid in 1838.
In 1839-40 he visited Louisiana, Mississippi, South
Carolina and Georgia, soliciting aid for his new enter-
prise. He also visited the Eastern and Middle States
for the same purpose.
Upon the death of Bishop Griswold, A.D. 1843, he
became the Presiding Bishop.
Bishop Chase died on the 20th day of September, A.D.
1852, and was buried in the Cemetery of Jubilee Col-
lege. A plain Monument marks the spot, upon which
is a Cross in the midst of clouds, with his favorite
motto, " JEHOVAH JIREH," upon it.
WRITINGS. 1. The Pastoral Letters of The House
of Bishops from A.D. 1844 to A.D. 1850, inclusive. 2. A
88 PHILANDER CHASE.
Plea for the West, 1826. 3. The Star in the West, or
Kenyon College, 1828. 4. Defence of Kenyon College,
1831. 5. A Plea for Jubilee, 1835. 6. Reminiscences ;
An Autobiography, 2 vols. 8vo., 1847.
Bishop Chase also edited for about three years before
his death a monthly publication for his Diocese, called
" The Motto."
No. 19.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
THOMAS CHURCH BEOWNELL, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE third Bishop of Connecticut, was horn at "West-
port, Massachusetts, on the 19th day of Octoher, A.D.
1779.
He graduated at Union College, Schenectady, New
"York, A.D. 1804.
In 1805-6 he was Tutor, 1806-11 Professor of. Logic
and Belles-Lettres, 1811-14 Lecturer on Chemistry,
1814-17 Professor of Rhetoric and Chemistry, in Union
College.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, New "York, on
the llth day of April, A.D. 1816, by The Eight Rev.
John Henry Hohart, D.D.
Ordained Priest in Trinity Church, New York, on
the 4th day of August, A.D. 1816, by the same Prelate.
Consecrated Bishop of Connecticut in Trinity
Church, New Haven, Connecticut, on the 27th day
of November, A.D. 1819, by The Right Rev. "William
"White, D.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Alexander
Viets Griswold, S.T.D., and The Right Rev. John
Henry Hobart, D.D.
Upon removing to Connecticut, he settled in Hart-
ford, where, in 1824, he founded "Washington (now
Trinity) College, and became its first President.
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90 THOMAS CHURCH BROWNELL.
The Degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology was con-
ferred upon him by Columbia College, New York, A.D.
1819, and that of Doctor in Divinity by Union College,
during the same year.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Laws.
Upon the death of Bishop Philander Chase, (A.D.
1852,) he became the Presiding Bishop.
Bishop Brownell died on the 13th day of January,
A.D. 1865, and was buried in the Cemetery known as
" Cedar Hill," in Hartford, Connecticut.
A fall length Statue of the Bishop in his Episcopal
Robes was cast in bronze in Munich, and placed on
the College Campus at Hartford, by his son-in-law,
Mr. Gordon "W". Burnham, of New York.
WHITINGS. 1. Commentary on the Book of Com-
mon Prayer, 8vo. 2. Consolation for the Afflicted,
18mo. 3. Christian's Walk and Consolation, 18mo. 4.
Exhortation to Repentance, 18mo. 5. .Family Prayer
Book. 6. Religion of the Heart, 5 vols. 7. Religious
Inquirer answered, 18mo. 8. Youthful Christian's
Guide, 18mo. 9. Several Single Sermons, Essays,
Addresses, and occasional Papers in the Periodicals
of the day. 10. Addresses and Sermons to The Con-
vention of the Diocese of Connecticut. 11. A Charge
The Errors of the Times. 12. New Englandism not
the Religion of the Bible. An examination of a review
of his fourth Charge.
. SO.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JOHN STARK RAVENSGROET, S.T.D.
THE first Bishop of North Carolina, was born near
Blanford, in Prince George's County, Maryland, A.D.
1772.
Shortly after his birth his father removed with his
family to Scotland, where he soon died.
In 1789 young Ravenscroft returned to .America,
and entered The College of William and Mary, Wil-
liamsburg, Virginia, his purpose being to prepare
himself for the practice of Law. This he never ac-
complished.
In 1792 he returned to Scotland, for the purpose of
completing the settlement of his father's estate. This
done, he returned to Virginia, where he settled to
the pursuits of a country life in Lunenburg County.
Here he resided for eighteen years, during which time
it is said of him : " He never bent his knees in prayer,
nor did he once open a Bible."
In 1810 his mind took a new direction, and he joined
a body of Christians known as " Republican Method-
ists." Their extravagant and almost wild fanaticism
soon drove him from them, and after proper instruc-
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92 JOHN STARK RA VENSCROFT.
tions he was confirmed by The Eight Rev. Richard
Channing Moore, S.T.D., the Bishop of Virginia.
In 1817 he was elected Eector of S. James' Church,
Mecklenburg County, some months before his ordi-
nation.
Ordered Deacon in The Monumental Church, Rich-
mond, on the 25th day of April, A.D. 1817, by The
Right Eev. Eichard Channing Moore, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. George's Church, Fredericks-
burg, on the 6th day of May in the same year, by the
same Prelate.
In 1823 he was elected Rector of the Parish at Nor-
folk, but declined.
During the same year he was chosen Assistant
Minister to the Bishop, who was Rector of The Monu-
mental Church, Richmond. "While this call was under
consideration, he was elected to the Episcopate of
North Carolina. .
Consecrated Bishop of North Carolina, in S. Paul's
Church, Philadelphia, on the 22d day of May, A.D.
1823, by The Right Rev. William White, D.D., as-
sisted by The Right Rev. James Kemp, S.T.D., The
Right Rev. John Croes, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Na-
thaniel Bowen, D.D., and The Right Rev. Thomas
Church Brownell, S.T.D.
The Degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology was con-
ferred upon him by Columbia College, New York,
A.D. 1823, and that of Doctor in Divinity by The Col-
lege of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia,
and by The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
during the same year.
He was Rector of Christ Church, Raleigh, for five
JOHN STARK RAVENSCROFT. 93
years, after which he removed to Williamsborough,
and became the Rector of S. John's Church, which
position he held until the spring of 1829.
Bishop Ravenscroft died on the 5th day of March,
A.D. 1830, and was buried in a Vault he had some time
before prepared, beneath the Chancel of Christ Church,
Raleigh.
WRITINGS. -A few Sermons, Charges, Letters, &c.,
which, with an- addition of sixty-one Sermons indi-
cated by himself, were published after his death, in
2 vols. 8vo.
No. 31.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
HENRY USTICK ONDERDONK, S.T.D.
THE second Bishop of Pennsylvania, was. born in the
City of New York on the 16th day of March, A.D.
1789.
He graduated at Columbia College, New York, A.D.
1805.
He went abroad, and studied medicine in London
and Edinburgh. The Degree of M.D. he received from
The University of Edinburgh.
Returning to the United States, he began the prac-
tice of Medicine in New York, and became the Asso-
ciate Editor, with Dr. Valentine Mott, of The New
York Medical Journal. He abandoned his Profession
after a few years, and studied Theology under the
direction of Bishop Hobart.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Chapel, New York, on
the 8th day of December, A.D. 1815, by The Right
Rev. John Henry Hobart., D.D.
Ordained Priest in Trinity Church, New York, on
the llth day of April, A.D. 1816, by the same Prelate.
He went at once as a Missionary to Canandaigua,
New York, where he remained four years. In 1820
he removed to Brooklyn, Long Island, and became the
Rector of S. Ann's Church, where he remained until
his elevation to the Episcopate.
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HENRY USTICK ONDERDOXK. 95
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of Pennsylvania, in
Christ Church, Philadelphia, on the 25th day of Oc-
tober, A.D. 1827, by The Right Rev. William White,
D.D., assisted by the Right Rev. John Henry Hobart,
D.D., The Right Rev. James Kemp, S.T.D., The
Right Rev. John Croes, S.T.D., and The Right Rev.
Nathaniel Bowen, D.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, and from
Geneva (now Hobart) College, A.D. 1827. .
Upon the death of Bishop White, A.D. 1836, he be-
came the Bishop of Pennsylvania.
In 1844, owing to a wide-spread dissatisfaction, he
sent his resignation to the House of Bishops. The
resignation was accepted, but he was presented for
trial under the charge of intemperance, and suspended
from all sacerdotal functions. In 1856 he was restored
to his Office and Ministry.
Bishop Onderdonk died in Philadelphia on the 6th
day of December, A.D. 1858, and was buried in the
Church Yard of S. James the Less.
WHITINGS. 1. Appeal to the Religious Public of
Canandaigua, 1818. 2. Episcopacy tested by Scrip-
ture, 1830. 3. Episcopacy Examined and Re-examined,
1835. 4. Essay on Regeneration, 1835. 5. Family
Devotions from The Liturgy, 1835. 6. Sermons and
Charges, 2 vols. 8vo., 1851.
The Hymns in the Old Prayer Book Collection,
Nos. 14, 105, 106, 109, 131, 195, 203, 208, and 211, were
written by him, and the versified Psalms in the same
collection, Nos. 16, 23, and 59, were his.
3STo. 32.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM MEADE, D.D.
THE third Bishop of Virginia, was born near Millwood,
Clark County, Virginia, on the llth day of November,
A.D. 1789.
He graduated at The College of New Jersey, Prince-
ton, A.D. 1808.
Ordered Deacon in Bruton Parish Church, Williains-
burg, Virginia, on the 24th day of February, A.D. 1811,
by The Right Rev. James Madison, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Paul's Church, Alexandria,
Virginia, on the 29th day of January, A.D. 1814, by The
Right Rev. Thomas John Claggett, D.D., Bishop of
Maryland.
He began his ministry as the Assistant of The Rev.
Alexander Balmaine, Rector of the Parish Church at
Millwood. In the Autumn of 1811 he went to Alex-
andria, and took charge of Christ Church. In 1813
he returned to Millwood, and upon the death of Mr.
Balmaine, became the Rector of the Parish.
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of Virginia in S.
James' Church, Philadelphia, on the 19th day of Au-
gust, A.D. 1829, by The Right Rev. William White,
D.D., assisted by The Right Rev. John Henry Hobart,
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D.D., The Eight Rev. Alexander Yiets Griswold,
S.T.D., The Right Rev. Richard Charming Moore,
S.T.D., The Right Rev. John Croes, S.T.D., The
Right Rev. Thomas Church Brownell, S.T.D., and
The Right Rev. Henry Ustick Onderdonk, S.T.D.
Upon the death of Bishop R. C. Moore, he became
the Bishop of Virginia.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The College of- "William and Mary, A.D. 1827.
Bishop Meade died on the 14th day of March, A.D.
1862, in Richmond, Virginia, and was buried in Holy-
wood Cemetery. His remains were subsequently re-
moved to the Cemetery of the Theological Seminary,
near Alexandria.
"WHITINGS. 1. Family Prayer, 1834. 2. Lectures
on the Pastoral Office, 1849. 3. Lectures to Students,
1849. 4. Old Churches and Families in Virginia. 5.
The Bible and the Classics, 1861. 6. Sermons, Ad-
dresses, papers of a controversial nature, and Addresses
to his Convention.
No. 33.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM MUKRAY STONE, S.T.D."
THE third Bishop of Maryland, was born in Somerset
County, Maryland, on the 1st day of June, A.D. 1779.
He graduated at "Washington College, Kent County,
A.D. 1799, and studied Theology under the direction
of The Eev. George Dashiel of Baltimore.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Church, Prince George's
County, on the 17th day of May, A.D. 1802, by The
Eight Kev. Thomas John Claggett, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church, on the 27th
day of December in the same year, by the same Pre-
late.
In 1803 he became Eector of Stepney Parish, (now
in Wicomico County,) Somerset County, where he re-
mained until 1829, when he became the Eector of S.
Paul's Church, Chestertown, Chester Parish, in the
County of Kent.
Consecrated Bishop of Maryland in S. Paul's Church,
Baltimore, on the 21st day of October, A.D. 1830, by
The Eight Eev. William White, D.D., assisted by The
Eight Eev. Eichard Channing Moore, D.D., The Eight
Eev. Henry Ustick Onderdonk, S.T.D., and The Eight
Eev. "William Meade, D.D.
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WILLIAM MURRAY STONE. 99
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, A.D. 1830.
Bishop Stone died on the 26th day of February,
A.D. 1838. He was buried in a private burial place,
but his remains were afterwards removed to " The
Parsons' Cemetery" in Salisbury.
WRITINGS. 1. A Charge to the Clergy and Laity of
Maryland, 1831. 2. Pastoral Letter to his Diocese, 1835.
3. The Sermon before The General Convention, 1835.
No. 24-.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
BENJAMIN TREDWELL ONDERDONK, S.T.D.
THE fourth. Bishop of New York, was born in the City
of New York, on the 15th day of July, A.D. 1791.
He graduated at Columbia College, New York, A.D.
1809.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Chapel, New York, on
the 2d day of August, A.D. 1812, by The Right Rev.
John Henry Hobart, D.D.
Ordained Priest in Trinity Church, Newark, New
Jersey, on the 26th day of July, A.D. 1815, by the
same Prelate.
He was elected Professor of Ecclesiastical History
in The General Theological Seminary, New York, and
afterwards an Assistant Minister in Trinity Church.
This position he held until after his elevation to the
Episcopate. He was elected Secretary of the Diocesan
Convention of New York in 1816, and was re-elected
every year until 1830.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1826.
Consecrated Bishop of New York in S. John's
Chapel, New York, on the 26th day of November,
A.D. 1830, by The Right Rev. William White, D.D.,
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BENJAMIN TREDWELL ONDERDONK. 101
assisted by The Bight Rev. Thomas Church Brownell,
S.T.D., and The Right Rev. Henry Ustick Onderdonk,
S.T.D. "
He was suspended " from the office of a Bishop in
the Church of God, and from the functions of the
Sacred Ministry," on the 3d day of January, A.D. 1845.
At the Diocesan Convention of New York, A.D.
1859, a Resolution was offered, " requesting the House
of Bishops to - terminate the suspension of Bishop
Onderdonk," &c. This was passed by a vote of 147
to 19. of the Clergy, and 75 to 46 of the Laity. The
petition was never granted.
, Bishop Onderdonk died in the City of New York
on the 30th day of April, A.D. 1861, and was buried
in Trinity Cemetery.
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JISTo. 25.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
LEVI SILLIMAN IVES, S.T.D., LL.D.
''.,.."'
THE second Bishop of North. Carolina j was born in
Meriden, Connecticut, on tlie 16th day of September,
A.D. 1797.
In 1816 he entered Hamilton College, intending to
study for the Presbyterian Ministry. His health failed,
and he was obliged to abandon his project. Subse-
quently he removed to New York, and. having decided
to study for Holy Orders placed himself under the
direction of Bishop Hobart, who superintended his
Theological Studies.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, New York, on
the 14th clay of August, A.D. 1822, by The Right Rev.
John Henry Hobart, D.D.
Ordained Priest in Trinity Church, (Southwark,)
Philadelphia, on the 14th day of June, A.D. 1823, by
The Right Rev. William "White, D.D.
His first ministrations were in S. James' Church,
Batavia, New York. Subsequently, he was Rector of
Trinity Church, (Southwark,) Philadelphia, Assistant
Minister at Trinity Church, New York, and Rector of
S. James' Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
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ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1824,
and that of Doctor of Laws from The University of
North Carolina, A.D. 1834.
Consecrated Bishop of North Carolina in Trinity
Church, (Southwark,) Philadelphia, on the 22d day of
September, A.D. 1831, "by The Eight Eev. William
White, D.D., assisted by The Eight Eev. Henry TJs-
tick Onderdonk, S.T.D., and The Eight Eev. Benj.
Tredwell Onderdonk, S.T.D. - - -.
In the year 1852, he made his obedience to the
Eoman "Communion, and was formally deposed in
October, A.D. 1853. . : . "
In The Eoman Catholic Church, he never attained
any great prominence. . ; ;
He was made Professor of Ehetoric in S. Joseph's
Seminary at Fordham, N ; ew York, Lecturer on Eng-
lish Literature and Ehetoric jn the Convent of The
Sacred Heart, and President of the Order of S. Vincent
de Paul; - , ";:.: -.'"'.-.. '
, He died on the "13th day ,6f October, A.D. 186Y.
WEITINGS. 1. A Catechism, 18mo., 2Pts. 2. Manual
of Devotion, 12mo. 3. Five Sermons on The Apostles'
Doctrine and Fellowship,, 16mo. :, 4. .Humility a Minis-
terial Qualification, an Address, 1840, 8vo. 5. Sermon
on the Obedience, of Faith, 1849, 18mo. 6.> ,The Trials
of a Mind in ; its Progress to Catholicism, a letter to
his old fiends j "Boston, 1853 j 12mo. : republished; in
London, 1854, 8vo.
No. 36.
THE EIGHT REVEREND
JOHN HENRY HOPKINS, D.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of Vermont, was born in Dublin, Ire-
land, on the 30th day of January, A.D. 1792.
In the year 1800, his father removed with his family
to the United States and settled in Philadelphia.
After a somewhat remarkable experience, we find
him as a member of the Bar, in successful practice in
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
During an interregnum in the Rectorship of Trinity
Church, Pittsburg, he acted as Lay-reader, with charge
of the music, Sunday-School, &c., keeping the Con-
gregation together. His services were so acceptable
that the Vestry unanimously elected him Rector of the
Parish. He was not at that time even a Candidate for
Holy Orders.
He proceeded at once to Philadelphia, and, after con-
sultation with Bishop White, decided to accept the call.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, Philadelphia,
(Southwark,) on the 14th day of December, A.D. 1823,
by The Right Rev. William White, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. John's Church, -CsTorristown,
Pennsylvania, on the 12th day of May, A.D. 1824, by
the same Prelate.
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JOHN HENRY HOPKINS. 105
In 1826 and in 1829, lie was a Deputy to the Gen-
eral Convention from the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
He remained in Pittsburg until 1831, when he re-
moved to Massachusetts and became the Assistant
Minister, of Trinity Church, Boston, and Professor
of Systematic Divinity in the Theological School in
Boston. .
Consecrated Bishop of Vermont in S. Paul's Chapel,
ISTew York, on "the 31st day .of October, A.D. 1832, by
The Eight Rev. William White, D.D., assisted by The
Right Rev. Alexander Yiets Griswold, S.T.D., and The
Right Rev. Nathaniel Bowen, D.D.
Upon removing to Vermont, he became the Rector
of S. Paul's Church, Burling-ton.
y *-J t
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of Vermont, and that of Doctor of
Laws from Jubilee College, Illinois.
Upon the death of Bishop Brownell, A.D. 1865, he
became the Presiding Bishop. -
Bishop Hopkins died in Burlington, Vermont, on
the 9th day of January, A.D. 1868, and is buried in con-
secrated ground at Rock Point, within the grounds
adjoining the Episcopal residence.
WRITINGS. 1. Christianity Vindicated, 1833. 2. The
Primitive Creed, examined and explained, 1834. 3.
The Primitive Church, compared, &c., 1835. 4. Essay
on Gothic Architecture, 1836, 4to. 5. The Church of
Rome contrasted, &c., 1837. 6. The Novelties which
disturb our Peace, 1844. 7. Sixteen Lectures on The
Reformation. 8. The History of the Confessional,
1850. 9. The "End of Controversy" controverted,
1854, 2 vols. 10. The American Citizen^ 1857. 11.
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106 JOHN HENRY HOPKINS.
A Scriptural, Ecclesiastical and Historical View of
Slavery, 1864. 12. The Law of Ritualism, 1866. 13.
The History of The Church, in verse, 1867. Post-
humous. A Candid Examination of the Question,
whether the Pope of Rome is the great Antichrist of
Scripture, 1868.
Bishop Hopkins also published a large number of
Letters, Essays, Sermons .and various Addresses, Lec-
tures, &c. See " The Life of Bishop Hopkins, by one
of his sons," 1873.
ISTo. 27*.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
BENJAMIN BOSWOETH SMITH, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of Kentucky, was born in Bristol,
Rhode Island, on the 13th day of June, A.D. 1794.
He graduated at Brown University, Providence,
Ehode Island, A.D. 1816.
Ordered Deacon in S. Michael's Church, Bristol, on
the 23d day of April, A.D. 1817, by The Eight Eev.
Alexander Yiets Griswold, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Michael's Church, Marble-
head, Massachusetts, on the 24th day of June, A.D. 1818,
by the same Prelate.
His first Pastoral work was in S. Michael's Parish,
Marblehead, where he remained about two years, when
he removed to Virginia, and became the Rector of S.
George's Church, Accomack County. About two
years later, he became the Rector of Zion Church,
Charlestown, with charge of Trinity Church, Shep-
herdstown. In 1823 he removed to Vermont and
became Rector of S. Stephen's Church, Middlebury.
In 1828 he took charge of Grace Church Mission.]
Philadelphia. In 1830 he removed to Kentucky, and
became the Rector of Christ Church, Lexington, which
position he held until 1837, when he gave up all Pas-
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108 BENJAMIN BOS WORTH SMITH.
toral work, and devoted himself to the duties of his
Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Geneva College, (now Hobart,) A.D. 1832,
and that of Doctor of Laws from Brown University,
A.D. 1872.
Consecrated Bishop of Kentucky in S. Paul's Chapel,
New York, on the 31st day of October, A.D. 1832, by
The Eight Rev. William White, D.D., assisted by The
Eight Eev. Thomas Church Brownell, S.T.D., and The
Eight Eev. Henry Ustick Onderdonk, S.T.D.
Upon the death of Bishop Hopkins, A.D. 1868, he
became the Presiding Bishop.
WRITINGS. 1. A Sermon before The General Con-
vention, A.D. 1850: The Position of The Protestant
Episcopal Church in these United States. 2. Five
Charges to his Clergy. 3. Saturday Evening, or
Thoughts on the Progress of the Plan of Salvation,
1876. 4. Apostolic Succession; Pacts which prove
that a Ministry appointed by Christ Himself involves
this Position, 1877.
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No. 28.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHAELES PETTIT McILVAINE, S.T.D., D.C.L., LL.D.
THE second Bishop of Ohio, was born in Burlington,
New Jersey, on the 18th day of January, A.D. 1799.
He graduated at The College of New Jersey, Prince-
ton, A.D. 1816, and entered The Princeton Theological
Seminary in the Autumn of the same year.
Ordered Deacon in S. Peter's Church, Philadelphia,
on the 28th day of June, A.D. 1820, by The Eight Rev.
William White, D.D.
Ordained I > riest in S. Paul's Church, Baltimore, on
the 20th day of March, A.D. 1821, by The Right Rev.
James Kemp, S.T.D.
Immediately upon his Ordination to the Diaconate,
he removed to Georgetown, D. C., and took charge of
Christ Church. Upon his Ordination to the Priest-
hood, he became the Rector of the Parish, and re-
mained in that position four years.
In 1825 he removed to West Point, and became
Professor of Ethics in the TJnited States Military
Academy.
In 1830 he removed to Brooklyn, Long Island, and
became the Rector of S. Ann's Church. The following
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HO CHARLES PETTIT MCJLVAINE.
year, (1831,) lie became Professor of The Evidences
of Revealed Religion, and Sacred Antiquities, iii The
University of The City of New York.
Consecrated Bishop of Ohio in S. Paul's Chapel,
New York, on the 31st day of October, A.D. 1832, by
The Right Rev. "William "White, D.D., assisted by The
Right Rev. Alexander Viets Griswold, S.T.D., and The
Right Rev. William Meade, D.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from The College of New Jersey, Princeton,
and from Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island,
A.D. 1832 ; Doctor of Canon Law from The University
of Oxford, England, A.D. 1853, and Doctor of Laws
from The University of Cambridge, England, A.D.
1867.
Upon his removal to Ohio, he was elected President
of Kenyon College, Gambier, which position he held
until 1840. He was for some years President of the
Theological Seminary of Ohio, in Gambier.
Bishop Mcllvaine died in Florence, Italy, on the 13th
day of March, A.D. 1873. He was buried in Spring
Grove Cemetery near Cincinnati, Ohio.
WRITINGS. 1. The Evidences of Christianity, in
their External Division ; a course of Lectures, 1831-2,
12mo. 2. Oxford Divinity compared with that of the
Roman and Anglican Churches, with a Special View
of the Doctrine of Justification by Faith, 1841, 8vo. 3.
The Sinner's Justification, 1851, 18mo. 4. The Holy
Catholic Church, 1844, 18mo. 5. No Priest, No Al-
tar, No Sacrifice but Christ, 12mo. 6. Valedictory
Offering Five Sermons, 1853, 12mo. 7. A Word in
Season, to Candidates for Confirmation. 8. The Doc-
CHARLES PETTIT MclLVAINE.
trines of The Protestant Episcopal Church, as to Con-
firmation. 9. Chief Danger of The Church. 10. The
Truth and The Life, 22 Discourses, 1855, 8vo. 11. A
collection of Sermons compiled from English sources.
12. Occasional Sermons, Addresses, Pastoral Letters,
&c. 13. Varied and frequent contributions to Periodi-
cals, &c.
NOTE. Bishop Mcllvaine, in a letter to The Rev.
George Morgan Hills, D.D., Rector of S. Mary's
Church, Burlington, New Jersey, which bears the date
of April 1st, 1872, says : " I was Ordained Deacon in
S. Peter's Church, Philadelphia, July 4th, 1820."
Bishop "White, in his address to the Convention of
the Diocese of Pennsylvania, in May, A.D. 1821, says :
" On the 8th day of June (1820) I Ordained Samuel
C. BrincTde and Charles P. Mcllvaine to the Holy
Order of Deacons."
Bishop Burgess, in his " List of Deacons Ordained
from A.D. 1785, to A.D. 1857, says : " 481. Charles Pettit
McHvaine, June 18th, (1820,) Bishop White."
This great discrepancy led to a careful investigation.
A paper called the "Episcopal Magazine," was pub-
lished in Philadelphia at that time, and the record
there given is this : " Ordinations. An Ordination was
" held in S. Peter's Church, Philadelphia, on Wednes-
" day, the 28th day of June, by The Right Rev. Bishop
" "White, when the Rev. Samuel C. BrincMe, Rector
"of S. David's, Radnor, was admitted to the Holy
" Order of Priests, and Charles Mcllvaine, of Bur-
" lington, New Jersey, to the Holy Order of Deacons."
Upon further examination, it was found that Mr.
BrincMe had been Ordered Deacon by Bishop White
112 CHARLES PETTIT MCILVAINE.
011 the 6th. of May, A.D. 1818. At last a daughter of
Mr. BrincHe found "her father's Letters of Orders,
where the date of his Ordination to the Diaconate is
given as May 6th, 1818, and to the Priesthood, June
28th, 1820. .
This is without douht the true date.
ISTo. 29.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
GEORGE WASHINGTON DOANE, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE second Bishop of New Jersey, was born in Tren-
ton, New Jersey, on the 27th day of May, A.D. 1799.
He graduated at Union College, Schenectady, New
York, A.D. 1818.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, New York, on
the 19th day of April, A.D. 1821, by The Eight Eev.
John Henry Hobart, D.D. '
Ordained Priest in Trinity Church, New York, on
the 6th day of August, A.D. 1823, by the same Prelate.
He was an Assistant Minister in Trinity Church,
New York, until 1825, when he removed to Hartford,
Connecticut, where he became the Professor of Rhetoric
andBelles-Lettres in "Washington (now Trinity) College.
In 1828 he removed to Boston and became an As-
sistant Minister, and subsequently the Rector, of Trinity
Church, where he remained until his elevation to the
Episcopate.
Consecrated Bishop of New Jersey in S. Paul's
Chapel, New York, on the 31st day of November, A.D.
1832, by The Right Rev. William White, D.D., assisted
by The Right Rev. Benj. Tredwell Onderdonk, S.T.D.,
and The Right Rev. Levi Silliman Ives, S.T.D.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON DOANE.
Shortly after removing to E"ew Jersey, he accepted
the Rectorship of S. Mary's Church, Burlington, which
position he held until his death.
In 1837 he founded S. Mary's Hall, a Boarding and
Day-school for girls; and in 1846 he founded Burling-
ton College, locating bath Institutions at Burlington.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1831,
and from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, in
the same year. The Degree of Doctor of Laws was
conferrtd upon him by S. John's College, Annapolis,
Maryland, A.D. 1841.
Bishop Doane died in Burlington, on the 27th day
of April, A.D. 1859, and was buried in S. Mary's Church
Yard. '
. "WRITINGS. Poems, Sermons, Addresses, Lectures,
Essays, &c., an indefinite number. See his "Life and
Memoir," written by his Son, The Right Rev. William
Croswell Doane, S.T.D., Bishop of Albany, 4 vols. 8vo.,
1860.
No. 3O.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JAMES HERVEY OTEY, S.T.D.
THE first Bishop of Tennessee, was born in Liberty,
Bedford County, Virginia, on the 27th day of January,
A.D. 1800.
He graduated at The University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, A.D. 1820, and became a Tutor in his
Alma-Mater the following Academical year.
Ordered Deacon in S. John's Church, Williams-
boro', North Carolina, on the 16th day of October,
A.D. 1825, by-The Right Rev. John Stark Ravenscroft,
D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Matthew's Church, Hillsboro',
North Carolina, on the 17th day of June, A.D. 1827, by
the same Prelate.
He removed to Tennessee and settled at Franklin,
where for a support he opened a school, and officiated
at Franklin, Columbus, and Nashville.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1833.
Consecrated Bishop of Tennessee in Christ Church,
Philadelphia, on the 14th day of January, A.D. 1834, by
The Right Rev. William White, D.D., assisted by The
Right Rev. Henry Ustick Onderdonk, S.T.D. , and The
Right Rev. George Washington Doane, S.T.D.
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116 JAMES HERVEY OTEY.
For several years lie acted as Provisional Bishop
for Mississippi and Florida, and as Missionary Bishop
for Arkansas, Louisiana, and the Indian Territory.
He founded a school for girls at Columbia, Maury
County, Tennessee, which has proved a valuable addi-
tion to the work of education in the Diocese. He was
one of the original projectors of The University of the
South, at Sewanee, in Tennessee.
Bishop Otey died on the 23d day of April, A.D. 1863.
In his early life he had selected a spot on one of the
Peaks of Otter, where he wished to be buried^ After
the consecration of S. John's Church and Church Yard,
at Ashwood, near Columbia, he deposited the remains
of his wife and children there, and directed that he
should be buried there also. At the time of his death
the Civil "War was raging, and his remains were de-
posited in a Marble Cenotaph at Elmwood Cemetery,
Memphis, until such time as his direc&ons could be
carried out. In his Will he directed these words to be
inscribed upon his monument : " First Bishop of The
Holy Catholic Church, in Tennessee. The Blood of
Christ cleanseth us from all sin."
WRITINGS. 1. Three Discourses. The Unity of The
Church; The Ministry; The Apostolical Succession,
1852, 8vo. 2. Charges, Addresses to his Convention,
Pastoral Letters, &c.
USTo. 31.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JACKSON KEMPER, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of Wisconsin, and the first Mis-
sionary Bishop in The American Church, was born
in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York, on
the 24th clay of December, A.D. 1789.
He graduated at Columbia College, New York, A.D.
1809, and studied Theology under the direction of Dr.
Hobart and the Clergy of Trinity Church, New York.
Upon the completion of his Theological course of
study, Bishop Moore being disabled, and Dr. Hobart
not yet consecrated, he proceeded to Philadelphia for
Ordination.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Philadelphia, on
the 10th day of March, A.D. 1811, by The Eight Rev.
William White, D.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church, on the 23d
day. of January, A.D. 1814, by the. same Prelate.
Tn May, 1811, he became an Assistant Minister of
the United Parishes of Christ Church, S. Peter's, and
S. James', Philadelphia, which position he held for
twenty years.
In 1812 he made an extended missionary tour
through the Western part of Pennsylvania, touching
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118 JACKSON KEMPER.
at different points .on the borders of Ohio. In 1814
he repeated the journey at the request of Bishop
White, and made very full reports, which were - of
great value. In 1819-20 he made an extensive jour-
ney for the purpose of raising money for the General
Theological Seminary.
He was the Secretary of the Diocese of Pennsyl-
vania from 1811 until 1818.
In 1831 he removed to Connecticut, and became the
Hector of S. Paul's Church, Norwalk, where he re-
mained until his elevation to the Episcopate.
Consecrated as Missionary Bishop for Missouri and
Indiana in S. Peter's Church, Philadelphia, on the
25th day of September, A.D. 1835, by The Right Rev.
"William White, D.D., assisted by The Bight Rev.
Richard Channing Moore, D.D., The Right Rev. Phi-
lander Chase, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Henry Ustick
Onderdonk, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Benjamin Tred-
well Onderdonk, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Benjamin
Bosworth Smith, S.T.D., and The Right Rev. George
Washington Doane, S.T.D.
(This was the twenty-sixth and last Bishop conse-
crated by Bishop White.)
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, K~ew York, A.D. 1829,
and that of Doctor of Laws from The University of
Cambridge, England, A.D. 1867.
After several years of labor in Missouri and Indiana,
his jurisdiction was extended to the territory now em-
braced by the States of Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Min-
' nesota, and Wisconsin. He lived to see them all with
Bishops of their own, and in nearly every case pre-
JACKSON KEMPER. 119
sided at the Convention in which each new Diocese
was organized.
In 1837-8 he made an extended tour through the
Missionary jurisdiction of the South, visiting Arkansas,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
This region was at that time under the care of Bishop
Otey, who, disabled by sickness, invited Bishop Kem-
per to make the visitation in his place.
In 1838 Bishop Kemper was elected Bishop of
Maryland, but declined.
In 1847 Wisconsin was organized into a Diocese,
and at the Primary Council, Bishop Kemper was elected
Diocesan, but declined. In 1859 he was again elected
Bishop of Wisconsin, which election he accepted, and,
at the meeting of the General Convention in that
year, he resigned his position as Missionary Bishop,
which he had held twenty-four years.
Bishop Kemper died at his own home, in Delafield,
Wisconsin, on the 24th day of May, A.D. 1870, and
was buried in the Cemetery on the grounds belonging
to The Theological Seminary of Nashotah.
WRITINGS. A few pamphlets, occasional Sermons,
Episcopal Addresses, Pastoral Letters, &c.
No. 33.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
SAMUEL ALLEN McCOSKRY, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of Michigan, was born in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, on the 9th day of November, A.D. 1804.
In 1820 he entered as a Cadet in the United States
Military Academy at "West Point, where he remained
two years. He resigned, and entered Dickinson Col-
lege, Carlisle, where he graduated, A.D. 1825.
He studied law, was admitted to the Bar, and prac-
tised in Carlisle for six years. For two years he was
Deputy Attorney General for Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
In 1831 he abandoned his Profession, and studied
Theology, preparatory to taking Orders.
. Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Beading, Penn-
sylvania, on the 28th day of March, A.D. 1833, by The
Eight Rev. H. U. Onderdonk, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church, on the 13th
day of December, A.D. 1833, by the same Prelate.
He remained at Reading but a little more than one
year, when he removed to Philadelphia and became
the Rector of S. Paul's Church, where he remained
until his elevation to the Episcopate.
Consecrated Bishop of Michigan in S. Paul's Church,
120
SAMUEL ALLEN McCOSKRY. 121
Philadelphia, on the Tth day of July, A.D. 1836, by The
Eight Rev. Henry Ustick Onderdonk, S.T.D., assisted
by The Eight Eev. George Washington Doane, S.T.D.,
and The Eight Eev. Jackson Kemper, S.T.D.
NOTE. Bishop "White had taken order for the Con-
secration of Mr. McCoskry on the 5th of July, but on
that day he was too ill to leave his house, and a post-
poriement was necessary. He gave authority to Bishop
Onderdonk to act in his place, and the Consecration
took place on the Tth. Bishop White died on the 17th.
'On his removal to Michigan he settled in Detroit,
and became the Eector of S. Paul's Church, which
position he held for twenty-seven years.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, and that of Doctor of
Divinity from The University of Pennsylvania, A.D.
1837. The Degree of Doctor of Canon Law was
conferred upon him by the University of Oxford, A.D.
1852.
Bishop McCoskry resigned his jurisdiction in March,
1878, owing to failing health and infirmities of age,
which hindered his efficient administration of the
affairs of the Diocese.
WRITINGS. A few occasional Sermons, Addresses
to his Convention, &c.
11
No. 33.
THE RIGHT REVEREND *
LEONIDAS POLK, S.T.D.
THE first Bishop of Louisiana, was born in Raleigh,
North Carolina, on the 10th day of April, A.D. 1806.
He graduated at the United States Military Acad-
emy, "West Point, A.D. 1827.
"While at West Point, he was Baptized by The Rev.
Charles P. Mcllvaine, and shortly after his graduation,
he was Confirmed in Christ Church, Raleigh, by The
Right Rev. John Stark Ravenscroffc, D.D.
Ordered Deacon in The Monumental Church, Rich-
mond, Virginia, on the llth day of April, A.D. 1830,
by The Right Rev. Richard Channing Moore, D.D.
He was the Assistant Minister in The Monumental
Church, (of which Bishop Moore was the Rector,) for
a little more than a year, when his health failed, and
acting under medical advice he resigned his position,
and went to Europe.
Shortly after his return he removed to Tennessee,
where he became canonically resident in December,
1833. He became the Rector of S. Peter's Church,
Columbia, which position he held until his elevation to
the Episcopate.
In 1834 he was elected Deputy to the General Con-
122
LEONIDAS POLK. 123
vention from Tennessee, and in 1835 a member of the
Standing Committee of the Diocese.
There is no record of his Ordination to the Priest-
hood, but it is supposed to have taken place in the
Autumn of 1833.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Arkansas and the
Indian Territory south of 36 30', with Provisional
Charge of Alabama, Mississippi, and the Republic of
Texas, in Christ Church, Cincinnati^ Ohio, on the 9th
day of December, A.D. 1838, by 'The Eight Rev. Wil-
liam Meade, D.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Benja-
min Bosworth Smithy S.TJX, The Right Rev. Charles
Pettit McHvaine, S.T.D.,, and The Right Rev. James
Hervey Otey, S.T.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, IS'ew York, A.D. 1838.
In 1841 he was elected Bishop of Louisiana, which
he accepted, and resigned his missionary jurisdiction.
During the Civil "War, he was appointed Major-
General in the Confederate Forces. While on duty
near Marietta, Georgia, he was wounded by a shot from
a cannon, and died on the 14th day of June, A.D. 1864.
No.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
*
WILLIAM HEATHCOTE DE LANCET, S.T.D., LL.D., D.C.L.
THE first Bishop of Western New York, was "born in
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, 'New York, on the
8th day of October, A.D. 1797.
He graduated at Yale College, New Haven, Con-
necticut, A.D. 1817, and studied Theology under the
immediate direction of Bishop Hobart.
Ordered Deacon in S. John's Chapel, New York,
on the 28th day of December, A.D. 1819, by The Right
Rev. John Henry Hobart, D.D.
Ordained Priest in Trinity Church, New York, on
the 6th day of March, A.D. 1822, by the same Prelate.
Immediately after his Ordination to the Priesthood
he removed to Philadelphia, and became the Assistant
to Bishop White, who, at that time, was the Eector of
Christ, S. Peter's and S. James' Churches.
The following year he was elected Assistant Min-
ister at S. Peter's Church.
He was Secretary of the Diocesan Convention of
Pennsylvania from 1823 until 1830, and was also Sec-
retary of the House of Bishops from 1823 until 1829.
In 1828 he was chosen Provost of The University of
Pennsylvania, which position he held for five years.
124
WILLIAM HEATHCOTE DE LANCEY. 125
In 1833 lie returned as Assistant Minister at S.
Peter's Church, and upon the death of Bishop White
(1836) he became the Rector.
Consecrated Bishop of Western New York in 'S.
Peter's Church, Auburn, New York, on the 9th day
of May, A.D. 1839, by The Eight Rev. Alexander Yiets
Griswold, S.T.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Henry
Ustick Onderdonk, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Benja-
min Tredwell Onderdonk^ &T.D., and The Right Rev.
George "Washington Doane, S.T.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Yale College, New Haven, Connecticut,
A.D. 1828, that of Doctor of Laws from Union College;
Schenectadyj New York, A.D. 1847, and that of Doctor
of Canon Law from The University of Oxford, Eng-^
land, A.D. 1852.
After his Consecration he removed to Geneva; New
York, the seat of Geneva (now Hobart) College, where
he remained during the rest of his life.
Bishop De Lancey died at Geneva, New York; on the
5th day of April, A.D. 1865.
WRITINGS^ Occasional Sermons, Addresses to his
Convention and some Charges*
u*
^STo. 35.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS GADSDEN, D.D.
THE third Bishop of South. Carolina, was "born in
Charleston, South Carolina, on the 25th day of No-
vember, A.D. 1785.
He graduated at Tale College, New Haven, Con-
necticut, A.D. 1804.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Chapel, New York, on
the 25th day of July, A.D. 1807, by The Eight Rev.
Benjamin Moore, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in Bruton Parish Church, Williams-
burg, Virginia, on the 14th day of April, A.D. 1810, by
The Right Rev. James Madison, D.D.
He became the Rector of the Parish of S. John's,
Berkeley, South Carolina, where he remained for two
years, when he was chosen as the Assistant Minister of
S. Philip's Church, Charleston. In 1814 he became the
Rector of S. Philip's Church, which position he held
until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
South Carolina College, A.D. 1815.
Consecrated Bishop of South Carolina in Trinity
Church, Boston, Massachusetts, on the 21st day of June,
A.D. 1840, by The Right Rev. Alexander Yiets Griswold,
126
CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS GADSDEN. 127
S.T.D., assisted by The Right Rev. George Washing-
ton Doane, S.T.D., and The Right Rev. Samuel Allen
McCoskry, S.T.D.
Bishop Gadsden died in Charleston on the 24th day
of June, A.D. 1852, and was buried in the Chancel of
S. Philip's Church.
WRITINGS. 1. A Sermon on the death of Bishop
Dehon, 1833. 2. An Essay on the life of Bishop De-
hon, 1833. 3. A Tract, " The Prayer Book as it is."
4. Three Charges to his Clergy.
No. 36.
THE EIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM ROLLINSON WHITTINGHAM, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE fourth Bishop of Maryland, was born in the City
of New York on the 2d day of December, A.D. 1805.
He graduated at The General Theological Seminary,
-New York, A.D. 1825.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, New York, on
the llth day of March, A.D. 1827, by The Eight Rev.
John Henry Hobart, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Mark's Church, Orange, New
Jersey, on the 17th day of December, A.D. 1829, by
The Right Rev. John Croes, D.D. He was Instituted
Rector of S. Mark's Church, on the following day, by
the same Prelate.
In 1831 he became Rector of S. Luke's Church, New
York. In 1835 Professor of Ecclesiastical History in
The General Theological Seminary, which position he
held until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1837.
Consecrated Bishop of Maryland in S. Paul's Church,
Baltimore, on the 17th day of September, A.D. 1840, by
The Right Rev. Alexander Yiets Griswold, S.T.D., as-
sisted by The Right Rev. Richard Channing Moore,
128
WILLIAM ROLLINSON WHITTINGHAM. 129
D.D., The Right Eev. Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk,
S.T.D., and The Bight Rev. George Washington Doane,
S.T.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Laws from S.
John's College, Annapolis, Maryland, A.D. 1859, and
from The University of Cambridge, England, A.D. 1867.
WRITINGS. He was the Editor of The Family Vis-
itor, Children's Magazine, and The Churchman. He
also edited A Parish Library of Standard "Works (13
vols.), with Prefaces,. Notes, &c. ; An Edition of Pal-
mer's Church History, 1862, 12mo. In 1829 he edited,
in company with The Eev. J. IP. Schroeder, D.D., and
others, a series of Essays and Dissertations in Biblical
Literature, 1 vol. 8vo. In company with The Rev. S.
H. Turner, D.D., he edited an Introduction to The Old
Testament, translated from the Latin and German
works of John Jahn, Ph.D.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
STEPHEN ELLIOTT, JR., g.f .D.
THE first Bishop of Georgia, was born in Beaufort,
South Carolina, on the 31st day of August, A.b. 1806.
He spent two years at Harvard College, Cambridgej
Massachusetts, and the remainder of his collegiate
course at South Carolina College, where he graduated^
A.D. 1825.
He studied Law, and was admitted to the Bar, A.Di
1827. After five years' practice, he abandoned the
Profession, and began the study of Theology.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Church, Charleston,
South Carolina, on the 8th day of November, A.D. 1835,
by The Bight Rev. Nathaniel Bowen, D.D.
Ordained Priest on the 22d day of June, A.D. 1838,
by the same Prelate.
He served for one month while in Deacon's Orders,
in Christ Church, Wilton, South Carolina, when he was
elected Professor of Sacred Literature, and the Evi-
dences of Christianity, in South Carolina College, where
he remained until his elevation to the Episcopate.
Consecrated Bishop *of Georgia in Christ Church,
Savannah, on the 28th day of February, A.D. 1841, by
The Right Rev. "William Me'ade, D.D., assisted by The
Right Rev. Levi Silliman Ives, S.T.D., LL.D., and
The Right Rev. Christopher Edwards Gadsden, D.D.
130
STEPHEN ELLIOTT, JR. 131
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, and from
Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, A.D. 1840.
Upon his removal to Georgia, he settled at Savannah,
and became the Rector of S. John's Church. In 1845
he was made Provisional Bishop of Florida, and at the
same time he removed to Montpelier, Georgia, and
established a Seminary for young ladies. After seven
years of this work, in which he expended his whole
fortune, he returned to Savannah, and became the
Rector of Christ Church, where he remained during
his life.
Bishop Elliott died in Savannah on the 21st day of
December, A.D. 1866, and was buried in the Old
Cemetery at Savannah.
No. 38.
THE BIGHT REVEBEND
ALFKED LEE, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of Delaware, was born in Cambridge,
Massachusetts, on the 9th day of September, A.D. 1807.
He graduated at Harvard College, A.D. 1827.
He studied Law, and was admitted to the Bar in
New London, Connecticut, where he practised for two
years. He then entered the General Theological Semi-
nary at New York, where he graduated A.D. 1837.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, Norwich, Con-
necticut, on the 21st day of May, A.D. 1837, by The
Right Rev. Thomas Church Brownell, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in Christ Church, Hartford, Con-
necticut, on the 12th day of June, A.D. 1838, by the same
Prelate.
He officiated a few months during the summer of
1838, in S. James' Church, Poquetonnack, Connecticut.
In September, 1838, he became the Rector of Calvary
Church, Rockdale, Pennsylvania, where he remained
until his elevation to the Episcopate.
Consecrated Bishop of Delaware in S. Paul's Chapel,
New York, on the 12th day of October, A.D. 1841, by
The Right Rev. Alexander Viets Griswold, S.T.D. ,
assisted by The Right Rev. Richard Channing Moore,
132
ALFRED LEE. 133
D.D., The Right Rev. Philander Chase, S.T.D., The
Right Rev. Thomas Church Brownell, S.T.D., The
Right Rev. Henry Ustick Onderdonk, S.T.D. ; The
Right Rev. "William Meade, D.D., and The Right Rev.
Charles Pettit McHvaine, S.T.D.
Upon his removal to Delaware, he settled at Wil-
mington, and in October, 1842, he became the Rector
of S. Andrew's Church, which position (1878) he still
holds.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, A.D.
1841, and from Hohart College, Geneva, New York, in
the same year. . In 1860 he received the same Degree
from Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and
in 1877 that of Doctor of Laws from Delaware College,
"Newark, Delaware.
"WRITINGS. BOOKS : 1. Life of S. Peter. 2. Life of
S.John. 3. Voice in the "Wilderness.
CHARGES. 1. Right and Responsibility of Private
Judgment. 2. The One Mediator. 8. Requisites of a
Successful Ministry. 4. The Faithful and Wise Ser-
vant. 5. Duties of the Minister.
SERMONS. 1. A Life hid with Christ' in God. 2.
Ordination Sermon 1 Tim. iv. 16. 3. Unsearchable
Riches of Christ. 4. Uncertainty of the Morrow. 5.
The Society of Divine Origin. 6. The Lamb the
Light of His Church. 7. The Voice of the Spirit to
His Church. 8. Sermon before the General. Con-
vention, A.D. 1868.
Several Addresses, Sermons, Pastoral Letters, &c.
12
No. 39.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JOHN JOHNS, S.T.D.
THE fourth Bishop of Virginia, was born in New-
castle, Delaware, on the 10th day of July, A.D. 1796.
He graduated at The College of New Jersey, Prince-
ton, A.D. 1815.
Ordered Deacon in S. James' Church, Philadelphia,
on the 6th day of May, A.D. 1819, by The Eight Rev.
William White, D.D.
Ordained Priest in All Saints' Church, Frederick-
Town, Maryland, on the 26th day of July, A.D. 1820,
by The Right Rev. James Kemp, D.D,
He remained in Frederick-Town, in the Rectorship
of All Saints' Church, eight years, after which he re-
moved to Baltimore and became the Rector of Christ
Church, which position he held until his elevation to
the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from The College of New Jersey, and that of
Doctor in Divinity from The University of New York,
A.D. 1834, and that of Doctor of Laws from The Col-
lege of William and Mary, A.D. 1855.
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of Virginia in Monu-
mental Church, Richmond, on the 13th day of October,
134
JOHN JOHNS. 135
A.D. 1842, by The Bight Rev. Alexander Yiets Gris-
wold, S.T.D., assisted by The Eight Eev. William
Meade, D.D., The Eight Eev. Levi Silliman Ives,
S.T.D., LLJX, and The Eight Eev. William Bollin-
son Whittingham, S.T.D.
In 1844 he became the President of The College of
William and Mary, which position he held five years.
He was also the President of The Theological Semi-
nary of Virginia for some years.
Upon the death of Bishop Meade in 1862, he became
the Bishop of Virginia.
Bishop Johns died on the 5th day of April, A.D.
1876.
WHITINGS. A few Sermons preached -on special oc-
casions, Episcopal Addresses, Pastoral Letters, &c: He
preached the sermon before the General Convention
at Baltimore, A.D. 1871.
2STo. 4O
THE RIGHT REVEREND
MANTON EASTBURN, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE third Bishop of Massachusetts, was born in Leeds,
England, on the 9th day of February, A.D. 1801.
He came to the United States with his father, and
in his thirteenth year entered Columbia College, New
York-, where he graduated, A.D. 1817. He also grad-
uated at The General Theological Seminary, New
York, A.D. 1821.
Ordered Deacon in S. John's Chapel, New York, on
the 16th day of May, A.D. 1822, by The Eight Kev.
John Henry Hobart, D.D.
Ordained Priest in Christ Church, New York, on
the 13th day of November, A.D. 1825, by the same Pre-
late.
For five years he was the Assistant Minister at
Christ Church, New York. In 1827 he became the
Rector of The Church of The Ascension, in the same
city, where he remained until his elevation to the Epis-
copate.
In 1838 he was elected to the Episcopate of Mary-
land, which he declined.
Consecrated Bishop-Coadjutor to Bishop Griswold
in Trinity Church, Boston, on the 29th day of Decem-
136
MANTON EASTBURN. 137
ber, A.D. 1842, by The Right Rev. Alexander Yiets
Griswold, S.T.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Thomas
Church Brownell, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Benjamin
Tredwell Onderdonk, S.T.D., and The Right Rev.
William Heathcote De Lancey, S.T.D.
Upon the death of Bishop Griswold, he became the
Bishop of Massachusetts.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College y New York, AJ>. 1835,
and that of Doctor of Laws from The University of
Cambridge, England, A.D. 1867.
WHITINGS. 1. Four Lectures on Hebrew y Latin and
English Poetry, A.D. 1825. 2. A portion of a volume
of Essays and Dissertations on Biblical Literature,
1829. 3. Lectures on the Philippians, 1 vol.-8vo.,
1833. 4. Oration at the semi-centennial of Columbia
College, 1837. 5. Sermons, Charges, and Addresses*
6. Lectures before various Literary Societies. . 7.
Edited Thornton's Family Prayers. 8. Sermon on
the death of Daniel Webster.
Bishop Eastburn died in Boston on the 12th day of
September, A,D. 1872, and was buried at Dedham, Mas-
sachusetts. :
No.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JOHN PRENTISS KEWLEY HENSHAW, D.D.
THE first Bishop of Rhode Island, was born in Middle-
town, Connecticut, on the 13th day of June, A.D. 1792.
He graduated at Middlebury College, Vermont, A.D.
1808, after which he spent one year in study at Har-
vard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Ordered Deacon in S. Michael's Church, Bristol,
Rhode Island, on the 13th day of June, A.D. 1813, by
The Eight Rev. Alexander Yiets Griswold, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Ann's Church, Brooklyn,
Long Island, on the 13th day of June, A.D. 1816, by
The Right Rev. John Henry Hobart, D.D.
He served as a Deacon in S. Ann's Church, Brook-
lyn, and upon his Ordination to the Priesthood re-
moved to Maryland, where he became the Rector of S.
Peter's Church, Baltimore, which position he held for
seventeen years.
He was a Deputy from the Diocese of Maryland to
the General Convention from 1819 to 1843, inclusive,
and for several years one of the Vice-Presidents of
The Theological Seminary of Virginia.
Consecrated Bishop of Rhode Island in S. John's
Church, Providence, on the llth day of August, A.D.
138
JOHN PRENTISS KEWLEY HENSHAW. 139
1843, by The Right Rev. Thomas Church Brownell,
S.T.D., assisted by The Right Rev. "William Rollinson
Whittingham, S.T.D., and The Right Rev. John Johns,
S.T.D.
, He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
Middlebury College, Vermont, A.D. 1843.
Upon his removal to Rhode Island he became the
Rector of Grace Church, which position he occupied
during the rest of his life.
Bishop Henshaw died near Frederick City, Mary-
land,, on the 20th day of July, A.D. 1852, and was
buried in Grace Church Cemetery, Providence, Rhode
Island.
WHITINGS. 1. A pamphlet on Confirmation. 2.
Lectures on the Advent of Christ. 3. Theology for
the People of Baltimore, 1840, 8vo.
He also compiled a volume of Hymns.
3STo.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
CARLTON CHASE, D.D.
THE first Bishop of New HampsMre, was born in
Hopkinton, ISTew Hampshire, on the 20th day of Feb-
ruary, A.D. 1794.
He graduated at Dartmouth College, A.D. 1817.
Ordered Deacon in S. Michael's Church, Bristol,
Ehode Island, on the 9th day of December, A.D. 1818,
by The Right Rev. Alexander Viets Griswold, S.T.D;
Ordained Priest in Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode
Island, on the 27th day of September, A.D. 1820, by
the same Prelate.
He settled at Bellows Falls, Vermont, and became
the Rector of Tmmanuel Church, where he remained
until his elevation to the Episcopate.
Consecrated Bishop of ISTew Hampshire in Christ
Church, Philadelphia, on the 20th day of October,
A.D. 1844, by The Right Rev. Philander Chase, S.T.D.,
assisted by The Right Rev. Thomas Church Brownell,
D.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Benjamin Tredwell
Onderdonk, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Levi Silliman
Ives, S.T.D., LL.D., and The Right Rev. Benjamin
Bosworth Smith, S.T.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of Vermont, A.D. 1839.
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CARLTON CHASE. 141
Immediately after his Consecration lie removed to
Claremont, New Hampshire, and became the Rector
of Trinity Church, which position he held for several
years.
After the suspension of Bishop Onderdonk, and
before the election of a Provisional Bishop, he acted,
by invitation, as the Provisional Bishop of New York,
making three visitations 1. From Dec., 1849, to
March, 1850. 2. From Dec. 1st, 1850, to May 1st,
1851. 3. From Jan. 1st, 1852, till Sept. 20, 1852.
Bishop Chase died on the 18th day of January, A.D.
1870, and was buried in a new Cemetery at Claremont,
New Hampshire, which he had interested himself in
locating and laying out.
WHITINGS. He published nothing but his Conven-
tion Addresses, some single Sermons, and a few news-
paper Articles. He left in Mss. a volume of various
articles, varying in length froin a few lines to several
pages; one small volume of Explanations of the
Prayer Book; and some sixty or seventy Sermons,
none of which have yet been published. All other
Mss. he directed in his will should be destroyed. Tn
Thompson's " Gazetteer of Vermont" there is an
article of considerable length on the History of the
Church in Vermont, which was written by him.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
NICHOLAS HAMNER COBBS, S.T.D.
THE first Bishop of Alabama, was born in Bedford
County, Virginia, on the 5th day of February, A.D.
1796.
His education was privately conducted, and he be-
came a teacher, which occupation he coupled with his
pastoral work for several years.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, Staunton, Vir-
ginia, on the 23d day of May, A.D. 1824, by The Right
Rev. Richard Channiiig Moore, D.D.
Ordained Priest in The Monumental Church, Rich-
mond, on the 22d day of May, A.D. 1825, by the same
Prelate.
He was engaged in pastoral work in his native
county fifteen years. In 1839 he removed to Peters-:
burg, Virginia, and became the Rector of S. Paul's
Church. In 1843 he removed to Ohio, and became the
Rector of S. Paul's Church, Cincinnati, and in May,
1844, he was elected to the Episcopate of Alabama.
In 1828 he was elected a Deputy from the Diocese
of Virginia to the General Convention, and was re-
elected to every succeeding Convention during his
residence in that Diocese.
142
NICHOLAS HAMNER CO BBS. 143
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Geneva (now Hobart) College, A.D. 1842.
Consecrated Bishop of Alabama in Christ Church,
Philadelphia, on the 20th day of October, A.D. 1844,
by The Right Rev. Philander Chase, S.T.D., assisted
by The Right Rev. "William Meade, D.D., The Right
Rev. Charles Pettit Mcllvaine, S.T.D., The Right Rev.
George "Washington Doane, S.T.D., and The Right
Rev. James Hervey Otey, S.T.D.
Bishop Cobbs died on the llth day of January, A.D.
1861, and was buried in the public Cemetery at Mont-
gomery, Alabama. An appropriate monument was
erected by the Diocese, and a Tablet placed in S.
John's Church, Montgomery, of which he was Rector
during several years of his Episcopate.
A still further tribute to his memory is the Church
Home for Orphans in Montgomery, which bears the
title of " The Bishop Cobbs' Home for Orphans."
WRITINGS. He published nothing but a few Ad-
dresses and Sermons. One Sermon, "The Doubting
Christian Encouraged," went through several editions.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
CICERO STEPHENS HAWKS.
THE first Bishop of Missouri, was born in Newborn,
North. Carolina, on the 26th day of May, A.D. 1812.
He graduated at The University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, A.D. 1830.
Ordered Deacon in S. Thomas' Church, New York,
on the 8th day of December, A.D. 1834, by The Right
Rev. Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk, S.T.D.
Ordained Deacon in Trinity Church, Ulster, Ulster
County, New York, on the 24th day of July, A.D. 1836,
by the same Prelate.
He spent his Diaconate in charge of Trinity Church,
Ulster, and upon his Ordination to the Priesthood he
removed to Saugerties, and became the Rector of Trinity-
Church. In 1837 he became the Rector of Trinity
Church, Buffalo, New York. In 1843 he removed to
Missouri, and became the Rector of Christ Church, St.
Louis, where he remained until his elevation to the
Episcopate.
Consecrated Bishop of Missouri in Christ Church,
Philadelphia, on the 20th day of October, A.D. 1844,
-by The Right Rev. Philander Chase, S.T.D., LL.D.,
assisted by The Right Rev. Jackson Kemper, S.T.D. ,
144
CICERO STEPHENS HA WKS. 145
The Right Rev. Samuel Allen McCoskry, D.D., The
Right Rev. Leonidas Polk, S.TJD., and The Right Rev.
William Heathcote De Lancey, S.TJX
Bishop Hawks died in St. Louis on the 19th day of
April, A.D. 1868, and was buried in Bellefontaine Ceme-
tery, "Woodland Hill, St. Louis.
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THE EIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM JONES BOONE, D.D.
THE first Missionary Bishop to China, was born in
Walterborough, South Carolina, on the 1st day of
July, A.D. 1811.
IJe graduated at The College of South Carolina, A.D.
1829.
He studied Law, and was admitted to the Bar, A.D.
1833, but he abandoned the Profession, and proceeded
to The Theological Seminary of Virginia, where he
graduated ; but, before his Ordination, with a view of
being the better qualified for his future work, he took
up the study of Medicine and received the Degree of
M.D.
Ordered Deacon in S. Peter's Church, Charleston,
South Carolina, on the 18th day of September, A.D.
1836, by The Right Kev. Nathaniel Bowen, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Michael's Church, Charleston,
on the 3d day of March, A.D. 1837, by the same Prelate.
He was appointed Missionary to China, and sailed
from New York on the 8th day of July, A.D. 1837.
In 1844 he was elected by both Houses of the Gen-
eral Convention Missionary Bishop.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop to China in S. Peter's
146
WILLIAM JONES BOONS. 147
*
Church, Philadelphia, on the 25th day of October, A.D.
1844, by The Right Rev. Philander Chase, S.T.D.,
LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. George "Washing-
ton Doane, S.T.D., The Right Rev. James Hervey
Otey, S.T.D., and The Right Rev. John Prentiss Kew-
ley Henshaw, D.D.
He sailed again from New York on the 14th day of
December, A.D. 1844, and for twenty years he minis-
tered in that distant field.
Bishop Boone died at Shanghai, in China, on the 17th
day of July, A.D. 1864.
"WBITINGS. His published writings were mainly
connected with the discussions growing out of the
translation of The Holy Scriptures into the Chinese
Language.
No.
THE EIGHT REVEREND
GEORGE WASHINGTON FREEMAN, D.D.
MISSIONARY Bishop of Arkansas and The Indian Ter-
ritory south of 36J degrees, with supervision of The
Church in Texas, was born in Sandwich, Massachusetts,
on the 13th day of June, A.D. 1789.
Ordered Deacon in Christ. Church, Raleigh, North
Carolina, on the 8th day of October, A.D. 1826, by The
Right Rev. John Stark Ravenscroffc, D.D.
Ordained Priest in Christ Church, Newbern, North
Carolina, on the 20th day of May, A.D. 1827, by the
same Prelate.
For two years he was a Missionary under the direc-
tion of the Bishop of North Carolina.
In 1829 he became Rector of Christ Church, Raleigh,
where he remained until 1840, when he removed to
Columbia, Tennessee, where he officiated about one
year, when he removed to Swedesborough, New
Jersey. He remained there nearly six months, when
he removed to New-Castle, Delaware, where he became
the Rector of Immanuel Church.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Arkansas and
The Indian Territory in S. Peter's Church, Philadel-
phia, on the 26th day of October, A.D. 1844, by The
148
GEORGE WASHINGTON FREEMAN. 149
Eight Rev. Philander Chase, jS.T.D., assisted by The
Right Rev. George "Washington Doane, S.T.D., The
Right Rev. James Hervey Otey, S.T.D., The Right
Rev. J. P. K. Henshaw, D.D., The Right Rev. Leoni-
das Polk, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Alfred Lee, S.T.D.,
The Right Rev. W. R. "Whittinghara S:T.D., The
Right Rev. Stephen Elliott, D.D., and The Right Rev.
John Johns, S.T.D.
He received the degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of North Carolina, A.D. 1839.
Bishop Freeman died at Little Rock, Arkansas, on
the 29th day of April, A.D. 1858.
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THE BIGHT REVEREND
_. HOKATIO ,SOIJTHGATE; S.T.D. -' '".'
MISSIONARY Bishop in the Dominions and Dependencies
of the Sultan of Turkey, was born in Portland, Maine,
on the 5th day of July,' A.D/181-2. . > . - - - -'
He graduated at Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine,
A.D. 1832, and entered the Theological Seminary of the
Congregationalists at Andover, Massachusetts. During
his study of Church History he was led to examine the
claims of the Church, and, having accepted them,
applied to Bishop Griswold^for Holy Orders, and was
Confirmed, by him in S. Peter's Church, Salem, Massa-
chusetts, on the 26th day of October, A.D. 1834.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, Boston, on the
12th day of July, A.D. 1835, by The Eight Eev. Alex-
ander Viets Griswold, S.T.D.
He was shortly afterwards appointed by the Com-
mittee of Foreign Missions to investigate the state of
Mohammedanism in Turkey and Persia. He accord-
ingly sailed from New York on the 24th day of April,
A.D. 1836, and continued his investigation until the
Autumn of 1838.
Ordained Priest in S. Paul's Chapel, New York, on
the 3d day of October, A.D. 1839, by The Right Rev.
Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk, S.T.D.
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: HORATIO SOUTBGATE. 151
" "In May, A.D* 1840, lie sailed from New York as Mis-
sionary to Constantinople, under the appointment of
the Committee of Foreign Missions. This position
,he held 'four years, during; which time he made a tour
through Mesopotamia.
, Consecrated Bishop for The Dominions and Depend-
encies .of The Sultan of Turkey in S. Peter's Church,
Philadelphia, on 'the 26th day of October, A.D. 1844,
by The ; Right Eev; Philander Chase, S.T.D., LL.D;,
^assisted by The Right Rev. "W"m. Rollinson "Whitting-
ham, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Stephen Elliott, Jr., D.D.,
The Right Rev. John Johns, S.T.D., The Right Rev.
John Prentiss Kewley Henshaw, D.D.
In the summer of the next year (1845) he returned
to Constantinople, where he remained until 1849, when
he returned to the United States and offered his resig-
nation, which was accepted by The House of Bishops,
in October, A.D. 1850.
In the spring of 1851 he went to Portland, Maine,
where he organized S. Luke's Parish, which has since
become the Cathedral Church of the Diocese.
In 1852 he became the Rector of The Church of The
Advent,. Boston, where he remained a little more than
six years.
In the autumn of 1859 he became the Rector of Zion
Church, New York, which position he resigned Sept.
1,1872.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, ISTew York, A.D. 1845,
and from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, A.D.
1846.
WRITINGS. 1. A Tour through Armenia, Kurdistan,
152 HORATIO SO UTHG ATE.
and Mesopotamia, 2 vols. 12mo. 2. A Visit to the
Syrian Church of Mesopotamia, 1 vol. 12mo., 1844.
3. A treatise on the Antiquity, Doctrine, Ministry
and Worship of the Anglican Church, 1 vol. 12mo.,
published in Greek, at Constantinople, A.D. 1849. 4.
Practical Directions for the Observance of Lent, 32mo.,
1850. 5. The "War in the East, 1 vol. 18mo., 1855. 6.
Parochial Sermons, 1 vol. 12mo., 1860. 7. The Cross
above the Crescent, 1 vol. 12mo., 1877. Also several
occasional Sermons, Pamphlets, and Articles in various
Reviews.
No. 48.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
ALONZO POTTER, D.D., LL.D.
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THE third Bishop of Pennsylvania, was born in Beek-
man, (now Lagrange,) Dutchess County, New York,
on the 6th day of July, A.D. 1800.
He graduated at Union College, Sehenectady, New
York, A.D. 1818, and in the following year he became
a Tutor in the same College. In 1821 he was made
Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.
Ordered Deacon on the 1st day of May, A.D. 1822,
by The Right Rev. John Henry Hobart, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Paul's Church, Sharon, Con-
necticut, on the 16th day of September, A.D. 1824, by
The Right Rev. Thomas Church Brownell, S.T.D.,
acting for the Bishop of New York.
In 1826 he became the Rector of S. Paul's Church,
Boston, which position he held for five years. In 1831
he was elected Professor of Moral Philosophy in Union
College, and returned to Schenectady, where he re-
mained until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, A.D. 1834, and from
Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, A.D. 1843,
and thai of Doctor of Laws from Union College, A.D.
1846.
G* 153
154 ALONZO POTTER.
Consecrated Bishop of Pennsylvania in Christ
Church, Philadelphia, on the 23d day of September,
A.D. 1845, by The Right Rev. Philander Chase, S.T.D.,
LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. John Henry Hop-
kins, D D., The Right Rev. George Washington Doane,
S.T.D., The Right Rev. Win. Rollinson Whittingham,
S.T.D., and The Right Rev. Alfred Lee, S.TJD.
Bishop Potter died on ship-board, in the harbor of
San Francisco, California, on the 4th day of July, A.D.
1865. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Phila-
delphia.
WHITINGS. 1. Political Economy. 2. Potter's Hand-
Book for Readers. 3. The Principles of Science ap-
plied to the Arts. 4. The School and the School-master.
(In connection with Geo. B. Emerson.) 5. The Three
Witnesses. A volume of Lowell Lectures published
after his death. 6. Sermons, Addresses, Charges,
Pastoral Letters, &c. He also edited " The Memorial
Papers," and a volume of Sermons on " The Evidences
of Christianity."
No. 49.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
GEORGE BURGESS, S.T.D.
THE first Bishop of Maine, was born in Providence,
Rhode Island, on the 31st day of October, A.D. 1809.
He graduated at Brown University, Providence, A.D.
1826.
After a brief Tutorship in that University, he went
abroad, and studied for two years in the Universities
of Bonn, Gottingen, and Berlin.
Ordered Deacon in Grace Church, Providence, on
the 10th day of June, A.D. 1834, by The Eight Eev.
Alexander Yiets Griswold, S.T.JD.
Ordained Priest in Christ Church, Hartford, Con-
necticut on the 2d day of November, A.D. 1834, by
The Right Rev. Thomas Church Brownell, S.T.D.
Immediately upon his ordination to the Priesthood
he became the Rector of Christ Church, Hartford,
where he remained until his elevation to the Episco-
pate.
Consecrated Bishop of Maine in Christ Church,
Hartford, Connecticut, on the 31st day of October,
A.D. 1847, by The Right Rev. Philander Chase, S.T.D.,
LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Thomas Church
Brownell, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Manton Eastburn,
155
156 GEORGE BURGESS.
S.T.D., The Right Eev. John Prentiss Kewley Hen-
shaw, D.D., and The Bight Rev. Caiiton Chase, D.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Brown University, and that of Doctor in
Divinity from Union College, Schenectady, New York,
A.D. 1847.
Upon his removal to Maine, he settled at Gardiner,
and became the Rector of Christ Church, which posi-
tion he held during the rest of his life.
Bishop Burgess died at sea, near Haiti, on the 23d
day of April, A.D. 1866, and was buried at Gardiner,
Maine.
WRITINGS. 1. Several occasional Sermons. 2. Two
Academic Poems. 3. The Book of Psalms in English
Verse. 4. Pages from the Ecclesiastical History of
IsTew England, 5. The last Enemy Conquering, and
Conquered. 6. Sermons on the Christian Life.
USTo. 5O.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
GEORGE TTPFOLD, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of Indiana, was born in Shemley
Green, near Guilford, Surrey, England, on the 7th day
of May, A.D. 1796. When he was eight years of age,
his father brought him to the United States, and settled
in Albany, New York.
He graduated at Union College, Schenectady, New
York, A.D. 1814, and at the College of Physicians and
Surgeons in New York City he received his degree of
M.D. in 1816. In 1817 he took up the study of. The-
ology, under the direction of Bishop Hobart.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, New York, on
the 21st .day of October, A.D. 1818, by The Right Rev.
John Henry Hobart, D.D.
Ordained Priest in Trinity Church, Lansingburg,
New York, on the 13th day of July, A.D. 1820, by the
same Prelate.
He remained at Lansingburg about two years, when
he removed to New York City and became the Rector
of S. Luke's Church, which position he held eight
years, when he became the Rector of S. Thomas 7
Church in the same city. In 1831 he removed to
Pennsylvania, and became the Rector of Trinity
14 157
158 GEORGE UPFOLD.
Church, Pittsburg, wMcli position lie occupied until
his elevation to the Episcopate.
Consecrated Bishop of Indiana in Christ Church,
Indianapolis, on the 16th day of December, A.D. 1849,
by The Right Rev. Benjamin. Bosworth Smith, S.T.D.,
assisted by The Right Rev. Charles Pettit McHvaine,
S.T.D., The Right Rev. Jackson Kemper, S.T.D., and
The Right Rev. Cicero Stephen Hawks, D.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1831, and
that of Doctor of Laws from The "Western University
of Pennsylvania, A.D. 1856. ,
Bishop Upfold died at Indianapolis on the 26th day
of August, A.D. 1872, and was buried in the public
Cemetery. . - :.-.
WRITINGS. 1. " The Last Hundred Tears," a Lec-
ture, 1845. 2. Manual of Devotions for Domestic and
Private Use, 1863. 3. Sermons, Pastoral Letters, and
Addresses to his Convention. - .
No. 51.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM MERCER GREEN, D.D.
THE first Bishop of Mississippi, was born in Wilming-
ton, North Carolina, on the 2d day of May, A.D. 1798.
He graduated at The University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, A.D. 1818.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Raleigh, North
Carolina, on the 29th day of April, A.D. 1821, by The
Right. Rev. Richard Channing Moore, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. James' Church, "Wilmington,
North Carolina, on the 20th day of April, A.D. 1823, by
the same Prelate.
He was Rector of S. John's Church, Williamsboro',
North Carolina, four years. He then removed to Hills-
boro', and became the Rector of S. Matthew's Church,
where he remained until 1837, when he was made Pro-
fessor of Belles-Lettres and Rhetoric in the Univer-
sity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which position he
occupied until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of Pennsylvania, A.D. 1845.
Consecrated Bishop of Mississippi in S. Andrew's
Church, Jackson, Mississippi, on the 24th day of Feb-
ruary, A.D. 1850, by The Right Rev. James Hervey
159
160 WILLIAM MERCER GREEN.
Otey, S.TJD., assisted by The Biglit Rev. Leonidas
Polk, S.T.D., The Eight Eev. Nicholas Hamner Cohhs,
D.D., and The Eight Eev. George "Washington Free-
man, D.D.
"WETTINGS. A Memoir of Bishop Eavenscroffc, and a
few single Sermons.
No. 53.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JOHN PAYNE, D.D.
THE first Missionary Bishop sent to Africa from the
American Church, was born in Westmoreland County,
Virginia, on the 9th day of January, A.D. 1815.
He graduated at The College of "William and Mary,
Williamsburg, Virginia, A.D. 1833, and at The Theo-
logical Seminary of Virginia, Alexandria, A.D. 1836.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Alexandria, Vir-
ginia, on the 17th day of July, A.D. 1836, by The Bight
Rev. Richard Channing Moore, D.D.
He sailed at once for Africa, where he was engaged
in Missionary work for nearly five years, when he re-
turned for Ordination to the Priesthood, as well as for
rest and recuperation of his health, which had been
undermined by the influence of the climate.
Ordained Priest in S. George's Church, Fredericks-
burg, Virginia, on the 18th day of July, A.D. 1841, by
The Right Rev. Richard Channing Moore, D.D.
Consecrated as Bishop of Cape Palmas, and parts
adjacent in "Western Africa, in Christ Church, Alex-
andria, Virginia, on the llth day of July, A.D. 1851, by
The Right Rev. William Meade, D.D., assisted by The
Right Rev. Manton Eastburn, S.T.D., The Right Rev.
14* 161
162 JOHN PAYNE.
Alfred Lee, S.T.D., and The Eight Rev. John Johns,
S.T.D.
In 1871 he returned to the United States in shat-
tered health, and sent his resignation to the House of
Bishops, which was accepted in October of that year.
Bishop Payne died at his home " Cavalla," in West-
moreland County, Virginia, on the 23d day of October,
A.D. 1874.
No. 53.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
FRANCIS HUGER RUTLEDGE, S.T.D.
THE first Bishop of Florida, was born in Charleston, .
South Carolina, A.D. 1799.
He graduated at Yale College, New Haven, Con-
necticut, A.D. 1820, and at The General Theological
Seminary, A.D. 1823.
Ordered Deacon in the Parish Church of Prince
George, Winyaw, South Carolina, on the 4th day of
May, A.D. 1823, by The Eight Rev. Nathaniel Bowen,
D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Paul's Church, Radcliffe, South
Carolina, on the 20th day of November, A.D. 1825, by
the same Prelate.
He officiated in Christ Church Parish for nearly
four years. In 1827 he became the Rector of Grace
Church, Sullivan's Island, with charge of S. Thomas'
and S. Dennis', where he remained until 1839, when
he removed to Florida and became the Rector of
Trinity Church, St. Augustine.
In 1845 he removed to Tallahassee and became the
Rector of S. John's Church, where he remained until
his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
163
164 FRANCIS HU&ER RUTLED&E.
ology from Hobart College, Geneva, New York, A.D.
1844.
Consecrated Bishop of Florida in S. Paul's Church,
Augusta, Georgia, on the 15th day of October, A.D.
1851, by The Eight Rev. Christopher Edwards Gads-
den, D.D., assisted by The Eight Eev. Stephen Elliott,
Jr., S.TJX, and The Eight Eev. Samuel Hamner
Cobbs, D.D.
Bishop Eutledge died on the 6th day of November,
A.D. 1866, and was buried in Tallahassee, Florida.
NOTE. In an old. Almanac for the year 1799, in-
terleaved and used for a private Diary by The Eev.
Thomas Frost, at that time Eector of S. Philip's Church,
Charleston, there stands this item: " Francis Huger.,
son of Hugh and Mary Golightly Eutledge, was bap-
tized on June 12th, 1799." This Almanac is now
(1878) among the archives of S. Philip's Church.
Ttfo. 54,.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JOHN WILLIAMS, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE fourth Bishop of Connecticut, was born in Deer-
field, Massachusetts, on the 30th day of August, A.D.
1817.
He graduated at Trinity College, Hartford, Con-
necticut, A.D. 1835, of which College he became Tutor,
Professor, President, and Chancellor.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, (now Holy
Trinity,) Middletown, Connecticut, on the 2d day of
September, A.D. 1838, by The Eight Rev. Thomas
Church Brownell, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church on the 26th day
of September, A.D. 1841, by the same Prelate.
He was the Assistant Minister in Christ Church,
Middletown, for one year, when he removed to Schen-
ectady, ]STew York, and became the Eector of S.
George's Church.
In 1848 he became the President of Trinity College,
which position he held until 1853.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
Union College, Sehenectady, A.D. 1847, Doctor of
Sacred Theology from Trinity College, Hartford, A.D.
1849, and from Columbia College, New .York, A.D.
1852.
165
166 JOHN WILLIAMS.
The Degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon
him by Hobart College, Geneva, E"ew York, A.D. 1870.
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of Connecticut in S.
John's Church, Hartford, Connecticut, on the 29th day
of October, A.D. 1851, by The Right. Rev. Thomas
Church Brownell, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right
Rev. John Henry Hopkins, D.D., XL.D., The Right
Rev. Manton Eastburn, S.T.D., The Right Rev. John
P. K Henshaw, D.D., The Right Rev. George Bur-
gess, S.T.D., and The Right Rev. William
~De Lancey, S.T.D.V-" '* .. OU-t-!6
Bishop Williams became the Bishop of Connecticut
upon the death of Bishop Brownell, A.D. 1865.
He was the Founder of The Berkeley Divinity
School at Middletown, and its first President.
WRITINGS. : A large number of Sermons and Ad-
dresses, and one Charge. A Translation of Ancient
. Hymns, 1 vol. One volume of Notes on The Miracles.
Messrs. Stanford and Swords, of JN"ew York, pub-
. lished, (A.D. 1849,) in two volumes^ " A tale of and, for
England," entitled " Hawkstone," of which Bishop
Williams wrote the Preface. He also edited an Edition
of Bishop Browne's Work on the XXXTTT, Articles,
with copious ISTotes.
. 55.
i. THE BIGHT REVEREND
HENRY JOHN WHITEHOUSE, LL.D., IXD. OXON,, LL.D.
THE. second Bishop of Illinois, was born, in the City
of New York on the 19th day of August, A.D. 1803.
He graduated at Columbia. College, New York, 'A.D.
l82i, and at The General Theological Seminary, Nevv
York, A.D. 1824. . , .. . . ...
Ordered Deacon .in Grace Church, New York, on
the 10th day of October, A.D. 1824, by The Eight Rev;
John Croesj -S.T.I)., acting for the Bishop of New
York. ..'".:"
Ordained Priest in Christ Church, Philadelphia, on
the 26th day of August, A.D. 1827, by The Right Rev.
yiUiain "White, D.D. . ',' .
In 1827 he. became the Rector of Christ Church,
Reading, Pennsylvania, from whence he removed to
Rochester, New York, and became the Rector of S.
Luke's Church, where he remained for fifteen years.
In 1844 he removed to the City of New York, and be r
came the Rector of S. Thomas' Church, where he
remained until his elevation to the Episcopate!
Consecrated Assistant . Bishop of Illinois in S.
George's Church, New York;, on the 20th day of
November, A.D. 1851, by The Right Rev. Thomas
Church Brownell, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The
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168 HENRY JOHN WHITEHOUSE.
Right Rev. Alfred Lee, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Man-
ton Eastburn, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Cicero Stephens
Hawks, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Alonzo Potter, S.T.D.,
The Right Rev. George Burgess, S.T.D., and The
Right Rev. John Williams, S.T.D.
Upon the death of The Right Rev. Philander Chase,
S.T.D. , LL.D., he became the Bishop of Illinois.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Geneva (now Hobart) College, A.D. 1834,
Doctor of Laws from Columbia College, New York,
A.D. 1865, Doctor in Divinity from The University
of Oxford,- England, A.D., 1867, and Doctor of Laws
from. The University of Cambridge, England, A.D.
1868.
Bishop Whitehouse died on the 10th day of August,
A.D. 1874, and was buried in the family vault, Green-
wood Cemetery, Long Island.
WRITINGS. 1. Occasional Sermons, Addresses, Ora-
tions and Essays. 2. Convention Addresses from 1852
to 1873, inclusive. In all, 960 pages. 3. Pastoral
Letters. 4. The Sermon before The Pan-Anglican
Council, in the Chapel of Lambeth Palace, A.D. 1867.
5. Sermon at the Consecration of Bishop Pierce.
The amount of Mss. writings he left is enormous.
Hundreds of Sermons, many volumes of Notes, Lec-
tures, &c. ; several large books filled with annals of
his various travels in Europe. He was familiar with
Hebrew, Greek, Latin, French, Italian, and to some
extent, with German.
He studied Law and Medicine in the books, though
not in the schools.
ZSTo. 56.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JONATHAN MAYHEW WAINWRIGHT, D.D., D.C.L.
PROVISIONAL Bishop of New York, was torn in Liver-
pool, England, on the 24th clay of February, A.D. 1792.
He graduated at Harvard College, Cambridge, Massa-
chusetts, A.D. 1812.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, Boston, on the
13th day of April, A.D. 1817, by The Right Rev. Alex-
ander Viets Griswold, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in Christ Church, Hartford, Con-
necticut, on the 29th day of May, A.D. 1818, by The
Right Rev. John Henry Hobart, D.D.
His first pastoral work was at Christ Church, Hart-
ford, Connecticut. In November, 1819, he removed
to New York, and became an Assistant Minister in
Trinity Church. In 1821 he became the Rector of
Grace Church, New York, where he remained until
1834, when he became the Rector of Trinity Church,
Boston. Two years afterwards he returned to New
York, and became again an Assistant Minister in
Trinity Parish, with charge of S. Paul's Chapel, where
he remained until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
Union College, Schenectady,' New York, A.D. 1823,
and from Harvard College, A.D. 1835.
H 15 169
170 JONATHAN MAYHEW WAIN WRIGHT.
The Degree of Doctor of Canon Law was conferred
upon Mm by The University of Oxford, England, A.D.
1852..
Consecrated Provisional Bishop of New York in
Trinity Church, New York, on the 10th day of No-
vember, A.D. 1852, by The Eight Rev. Thomas Church
BrowneU, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev.
George Washington Doane, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right
Rev. Jackson Kemper, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Wil-
liam Heathcote De Lancey, S.T.D., The Right Rev.
William Rollinson Whittingham, S.T.D., The Right
Rev. Carlton Chase, D.D., The Right Rev. George
Upfold, S.T.D., and The Right -Rev. John Williams,
S.T.D., together with The Right Rev. Francis Fulford,
DvD., Bishop of Montreal, and Metropolitan.
Bishop Wainwright died in New York on the 21st
day of September, A.D. 1854, and was buried in Trinity
Cemetery.
WRITINGS. 1. Four Sermons on Religious Educa-
tion and Filial Duty, 12mo., 1829. 2. Lessons on the
Church. 3. Order of Family Prayer, 12mo., 1845.
4. Short Family Prayers, 12mo., 1850. 5. The Path-
ways and Abiding Places of our Lord, 4to., 1851. 6.
The Land of Bondage ; its Ancient Monuments and
Present Condition, 4to., 1852.
Bishop Wainwright edited a " Book of Chants"
adapted to the Morning and Evening Service of The
Church, A.D. 1819, and " Music of the Church," 1828.
In 1851, with Dr. W. A. Muhlenburg, he edited " The
Choir, and Family Psalter." He also edited Bishop
Ravenscroft's Memoir and Sermons, and the Life of
Bishop Heber. He published a number of occasional
JONATHAN MAYHEW WAIN WRIGHT.
Sermons, Articles in Reviews and some Controversial
Papers. After his death, a volume of Sermons thirty-
four in number was published, in memoriam, by his
widow.
The Church of S. John the Evangelist, in ISTew
York City, was consecrated A.D. 1858 as " The Wain-
wright Memorial."
3STo. 57. '
THE RIGHT REVEREND
THOMAS FREDERICK DAVIS, S.T.D.
THE third Bishop of South. Carolina, was horn near
Wilmington, North Carolina, on the 8th day of Feb-
ruary, A.D. 1804.
He graduated at The University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, A.D. 1822.
Ordered Deacon in S. James' Church, Wilmington,
North Carolina, on the 27th day of November, A.D.
1831, by The Right Rev. Levi Silliman Ives, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in the Church of S. Bartholomew,
Pittsboro', Chatham County, North Carolina, on the
16th day of December, A.D. 1832, by the same Prelate.
During his Diaconate he officiated in S. Bartholo-
mew's Church, Pittsboro', and Calvary Church, Wades-
boro'. Subsequently he became the Eector of S.
James' Church, Wilmington, from whence he removed
to Salisbury, and became the Rector of S. Luke's
Church. In November, 1846, he removed to South
Carolina, and became the Rector of Grace Church,
Camden.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1853,
and that of Doctor in Divinity from The University of
North Carolina, A.D. 1853.
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THOMAS FREDERICK DAVIS. 173
Consecrated Bishop of South Carolina in S. John's
Chapel, New York, on the 17th day of Octoher, A.D.
1853, by The Eight Rev. Thomas Church Brownell,
S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. John Henry
Hopkins, D.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Charles Pettit
Mcllvaine, S.T.D., D.C.L., The Right Rev. George
Washington Doane, S.T.D., LL.D., together with The
Right Rev. Aubrey George Spencer, D.D., Bishop of
Jamaica, West Indies, and The Right Rev. John
Medley, D.D., the Bishop of Fredericton, Nova Scotia.
Bishop Davis died on the 2d day of December, A.D.
1871, and was buried in the Cemetery at Camden,
South Carolina.
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No. 58.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
THOMAS ATKINSON, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE third Bishop of North Carolina, was born in Din-
widdie Comity, Virginia, on the 6th day of August,
A.D. 1807.
He entered Yale College, hut in his Junior year was
transferred to Hampden Sidney College, Prince Ed-
ward County, Virginia, where he graduated, A.D. 1825.
He studied Law, and practised in that Profession for
nine years, when he abandoned it and entered upon a
course of Theology.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Norfolk, Virginia,
on the 18th day of November, A.D. 1836, by The Right
Eev. William Meade, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Paul's Church, Norfolk, on the
7th day of May, A.D. 1837, by The Eight Eev. Eichard
Channing Moore, D.D.
"While in Deacon's Orders he served for a short time
as Assistant Minister in Christ Church, Norfolk. Dur-
ing that time he was elected to the Eectorship of S.
Paul's Church, Norfolk, and upon receiving Priest's
Orders, he assumed the full duty. Two years later he
removed to Lynchburg, and became the Eector of S.
Paul's Church, where he remained nearly five years.
174
THOMAS ATKINSON. 175
In the autumn of 1843 he removed to Maryland, and
became the Rector of S. Peter's Church, Baltimore.
In 1852 he became the Rector of Grace Church in the
same city, where he remained but little more than one
year, having been elected to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut,
A.D. 1846, and that of Doctor of Laws from The Uni-
versity of .North Carolina, A.D. 1862. The Degree of
Doctor of Laws was also conferred upon him by The
University of Cambridge, England, A.D. 1867.
Consecrated Bishop of North Carolina in S. John's
Chapel, New York, on the 17th day of October, A.D.
1853, by The Right Rev. Thomas Church Brownell,
S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Charles
Pettit -McHvaine, S.T.D., D.C.L., ^The Right Rev.
George Washington Doane, S.T.D., LL.D., and The
Right Rev. James Hervey Otey, .S.T.D., together with
The Right Rev. George Trevor Spencer, D.D., (some
time Bishop of Madras,) and The Right Rev. John
Medley, D.D., Bishop of Fredericton.
WRITINGS. A number of Sermons preached on
special occasions. Two Lectures; Two Charges; A
Charge on Sacramental Confession; A Pamphlet in
reply to a criticism of this last Charge by The Roman
Catholic Bishop of Richmond, Virginia.
USTo. 59.
THE EIGHT EEVEREND
WILLIAM INGRAHAM KIP, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of California, was born in the City of
New York on the 3d day of October, A.D. 1811.
He entered Rutgers College, New-Brunswick, New
Jersey, but was transferred to Yale College, New Haven,
Connecticut, where he graduated, A.D. 1831.
He began the study of Law, which he shortly aban-
doned, and entered The Theological Seminary of Vir-
ginia in October, 1832. In July, 1833, he was trans-
ferred to The General Theological Seminary at New
York, where he graduated, A.D. 1835.
Ordered Deacon in S. John's Church, Brooklyn,
Long Island, on the 28th day of June, A.D. 1835,
by The Right Rev. Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk,
S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Peter's Church, Morristown,
New Jersey, on the 20th day of October, A.D. 1835,
by The Right Rev. George Washington Doane, S.T.D.
He was Rector of S. Peter's Church, Morristown,
New Jersey, 1835-6, Assistant Minister of Grace
Church, New York, 1836-7, and Rector of S. Paul's
Church, Albany, New York, from 1837 until his, ele-
vation to the Episcopate, A.D. 1853.
176
WILLIAM INGRAHAM KIP. 177
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1847,
and that of Doctor of Laws from Yale College, New
Haven, Connecticut, A.D. 1872.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of California in
Trinity Church, New York, on the 28th day of Octo-
ber, A.D. 1853, by The Right Rev. "Jackson Kemper,
S.T.D., assisted by The Right Rev. William Jones
Boone, D.D., The Right Rev. Alfred Lee, S.T.D., The
Right .Rev. George Washington Freeman, D.D., The
Right Rev. George Burgess, S.T.D., The Right Rev.
George TJpfold, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Henry John
Whitehouse, S.T.D., and The Right Rev. Jonathan
Mayhew Wainwright, D.D.
He was elected Bishop of California by the Conven-
tion of the Diocese, April, 1857.
WRITINGS. 1. Lenten Fast. 2. Christmas Holidays
in Rome. 3. Early Jesuit Missions in North America.
4. Catacombs of Rome. 5. Double Witness of the
Church. 6. Early Conflicts of Christianity. 7. New
York in the Olden Time. 8. Unnoticed Things of
Scripture. 9. Historical Scenes in the Old Jesuit
Missions. 10. The Church of The Apostles.
CHARGES. 1. Lay Co-operation. 2. Characteristics
of the Age.
H*
. 6O.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
THOMAS FIELDING SCOTT, S.T.D.
THE first Missionary Bishop of Oregon and "Washington
Territories.
He was a Minister among the Presbyterians nearly
eighteen years.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Church, Augusta,
Georgia, on the 12th day of March, A.D. 1843, by
The Eight Eev. Stephen Elliott, Jr., S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in Christ Church, Macon, Georgia,
on the 24th day of February, A.D. 1844, by the same
Prelate.
He became the Rector of S. James' Church, Mari-
etta, Georgia, where he remained until his elevation to
the Episcopate.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of the Territories of
Oregon and Washington in Christ Church, Savannah,
Georgia, on the 8th day of January, A.D. 1854, by The
Right Rev. Stephen Elliott, Jr., S.T.D., assisted by The
Right Rev. Samuel Hamner Cobbs, S.T.D., and The
Right Rev. Thomas Frederick Davis, S.T.D.
Bishop Scott died in the City of E~ew York on the
14th day of July, A.D. 1867.
(The Editor regrets his inability to complete the
sketch of Bishop Scott.)
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. 61.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
HENRY WASHINGTON LEE, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of Iowa, was born in Hamden, New
Haven County, Connecticut, on the 29th day of July,
A.D. 1815.
He passed through the course of study preparatory
for College at The Episcopal Academy of Connecticut,
in Cheshire, after which he removed to Massachusetts,
and opened a private school at Taunton, pursuing his
studies and teaching, until ready for Ordination.
Ordered Deacon in Grace Church, New Bedford,
Massachusetts, on the 27th day of May, A.D. 1838, by
The Bight Rev. Alexander Yiets Griswold, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Anne's Church, Lowell, Massa-
chusetts, on the 9th day of October, A.D. 1839, by the
same Prelate.
He spent a portion of his Diaconate in Grace Church,
New Bedford. In October, 1839, he removed to Spring-
field, Massachusetts, where. he was Instituted Hector
of Christ Church on the 2d day of April, A.D. 1840.
In 1843 he removed to the Diocese of "Western New
York, and became the Rector of S. Luke's Church,
Rochester, where he remained until his elevation to the
Episcopate.
179
180 HENRY WASHINGTON LEE.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Hobart College, A.D. 1850, that of Doctor
in Divinity from The University of Rochester, A.D.
1852, and that of Doctor of Laws from The University
of Cambridge, England, A.D. 1867.
Consecrated Bishop of Iowa in S. Luke's Church,
Rochester, on the 18th day of October, A.D. 1854, by
The Right Rev. John Henry Hopkins, D.D., LL.D.,
assisted by The Right Rev. Samuel Allen McCoskry,
D.D., D.C.L., The Right Rev. George Burgess, S.T.D.,
The Right Rev. William Heathcote De Lancey, S.T.D.,
D.C.L., The Right Rev. Manton Eastburn, S.T.D., and
The Right Rev. Henry John "Whitehouse, S.T.D.
Bishop Lee died in Davenport, Iowa, on the 26th
day of September, A.D. 1874, and was buried in the
public Cemetery.
2*0. 63.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
HORATIO POTTER, S.T.D., LLJX, D.C.L.
THE fifth. Bishop of New York, was "born in Beekman,
(now Lagrange,) Dutchess County, New York, on the
9th day of February, A.D. 1802.
He graduated at Union College, Schenectady, New
York, A.D. 1826.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Poughkeepsie,
New York, on the 15th day of July, A.D. 1827, by The
Bight Rev. John Henry Hobart, D.D.
Ordained Priest in Christ Church, Hartford, Con-
necticut, on the 14th day of December, A.D. 1828, by
The Eight Eev. Thomas Church Brownell, S.T.D.
Shortly after his Ordination to the Diaconate he re-
moved to Maine, and took charge of Trinity Church,
Saco. The following year he was elected Professor of
Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in Washington
(now Trinity) College, Hartford, Connecticut. In May,
1833, he removed to New York and became the Rector
of S. Peter's Church, Albany, where he remained until
his elevation to the Episcopate.
Consecrated Provisional Bishop of New York in
Trinity Church, New York, on the 22d day of No-
vember, A.D. 1854, by The Right Rev. Thomas Church
16 181
182 HORATIO POTTER.
JBrownell, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Eight Eev.
John Henry Hopkins, D.D., LL.D., The Eight Eev.
George Washington Doane, S.T.D., LL.D., The Eight
Eev. Samuel Allen McCoskry, S.T.D., The Eight Eev.
"William Eollinson Whittirigham, S.T.D., The Eight
Eev. Manton Eastburn, S.T.D., The Eight Eev. Alonzo
Potter, D.D., The Eight Eev. John Williams, S.T.D.,
The Eight Eev. Henry John Whitehouse, S.T.D., The
Eight Eev. Henry Washington Lee, S.T.D., and The
Eight Eev. Francis Fulford, D.D., the Bishop of Mon-
treal, Canada.
Upon the death of Bishop B. T. Onderdonk, A.D.
1861, he became the Bishop of New York.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, A.D.
1838, that of Doctor of Laws from Hobart College,
Geneva, IsTew York, A.D. 1856, and that of Doctor of
Canon Law from The University of Oxford, A.D. 1860.
WRITINGS. 1. Introductory Sermon after his Insti-
tution as Eector of S. Peter's Church, Albany, 1833.
2. Discourse, Intellectual Liberty, 1837. 3. Lecture
before The Young Men's Association, Troy, 1837. 4.
Sermon on the death of W. H. Harrison, 1841. 5.
Sermon on The Eeligious Tendencies of the Age, and
the Consequent Duty of the Christian Minister, 1844.
6. Eules for Fasting, 1846. 7. Discourse, Submission
to the Government the Christian's Duty, 1848. 8. Sta-
bility of the Church as seen in her History and Prin-
ciples, 1843. 9. Sermon on the death of Hon. A.
Spencer, 1849. 10. Sermon on the death of Presi-
dent Taylor, 1850. 11. Duties of Justice, 1852. 12.
Charges, -Addresses, Pastoral Letters, &c.
*-/r-z-4^h /Q/n. t/V-.
. 63.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
THOMAS MARCH CLARK,. S.T.D., LL.D.
THE second Bishop of Rhode Island, was born in ISTew-
buryport, Massachusetts, on the 4th day of July, A.D.
1812.
He graduated at Yale College, K"ew Haven, Con-
necticut, A.D. 1831.
After leaving College, he entered The Theological
Seminary at Princeton, New Jersey, and in the spring
of 1835 was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of
Newburyport, Massachusetts. He removed to Boston,
and for a few months was in charge of " The Old South
Church," when he determined to abandon his connec-
tion with the Presbyterians and apply for Holy Orders.
Ordered Deacon in Grace Church, Boston, Massa-
chusetts, on the 3d day of February, A.D. 1836, by The
Right Rev. Alexander Yiets Griswold, S.TJX
Ordained Priest in Grace Church, Boston, on the
6th day of November, A.D. 1836, by the same Prelate.
He officiated in Grace Church, Boston, during his
Diaconate, and upon his Ordination to the Priesthood,
became the Rector.
In 1843 he removed to Philadelphia and became the
Rector of S. Andrew's Church, where he remained a
few years, when he returned to Boston, and became
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184 THOMAS MARCH CLARK.
the Assistant Minister of Trinity Church, upon the
" Green Foundation." Subsequently he removed to
Hartford, Connecticut, and became the Rector of
Christ Church, where he remained until his elevation
to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
Union College, Schenectady, ISTew York, A.D. 1851, and
that of Doctor of Sacred Theology from Brown Uni-
versity, A.D. 1860. The Degree of Doctor of Laws
was conferred upon him by The University of Cam-
bridge, England, A.D. 1867.
Consecrated Bishop of Rhode Island in Grace
Church, Providence, on the 16th day of December,
A.D. 1854, by The Right Rev. Thomas Church Brown-
ell, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. John
Henry Hopkins, D.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. George
Washington Doane, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev.
Manton Eastburn, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Horatio
Southgate, S.T.D., The Right Rev. George Burgess,
S.T.D., The Right Rev. John Williams, S.T.D., The
Right Rev. Henry Washington Lee, S.T.D., and The
Right Rev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D.
WRITINGS. He has published a large number of Ser-
mons, Addresses, &c., of which no collection has been
made. BOOKS: 1. Primary Truths of Religion. 2.
Formation of Character, a series of Lectures to Young
Men. 3. The Efficient Sunday-School Teacher.
Four Charges to his Clergy.
No. 64.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
SAMUEL BOWMAN, S.T.D.
ASSISTANT Bishop of Pennsylvania, was born in "Wilkes-
barre, Pennsylvania, on the 21st day of May, A.D. 1800.
Educated privately, and studied Theology under the
direction of Bishop White.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Philadelphia, on
the 25th day of August, A.D. 1823, by The Right Rev.
"William White, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. James' Church, Philadelphia,
on the 19th day of December, A.D. 1824, by the same
Prelate.
In September, 1823, he took charge of two Parishes
in Lancaster County, where he remained until 1825,
when he removed to Easton, and became the Rector
of Trinity Church. In 1827 he returned to Lancaster
County, and became the Assistant of The Rev. Joseph
Clarkson, the Rector .of S. James' Church, Lancaster.
Upon the death of The Rev. Mr. Clarkson, A.D. 1830,
he became the Rector of the Parish, which, position he
held until his death.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Geneva (now Hobart) College, A.D. 1843.
In 1847 he was elected Bishop of Indiana, but de-
clined.
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1 86 SAMUEL . BO WMA N.
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of Pennsylvania in
Christ Church, Philadelphia, on the 25th day of
August, A.D. 1858, by The Right Rev. Jackson Kemper,
S.T.D., assisted by The Right Rev. "William Heathcote
De Lancey, S.T.D., D.C.L., The Right Rev. Alfred
Lee, S.T.D., The Right Rev. John Williams, S.T.D.,
and The Right Rev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D.
Bishop Bowman died on the 3d day of August, A.D.
1861. He was in the western portion of the Diocese
on his way to meet an appointment at Butler, in But-
ler County. The destruction of a bridge by a land-
slide, compelled the passengers of the train in which
the Bishop was journeying to make a walk of four
miles. The Bishop lingered behind, and when the
party had reached the end of the journey he was no-
where to be found. A workman returning with a
hand-car to the broken bridge, found him lying on his
face by the roadside, quite dead.
The body was tenderly cared for, at once returned to
Pittsburg, and thence removed to Lancaster, where it
was buried in the Church Yard.
65.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
ALEXANDER GREGG, D.D.
THE first Bishop of Texas, was born in Society Hill,
Darlington District, South Carolina, on the 8th day of
October, A.D. 1819.
He graduated at South Carolina College, A.D. 1838,
and entered at once upon the study of Law. He was
admitted to the Bar, and practised at Cheraw, in the
North-Eastern Circuit, embracing the Districts of Ches-
terfield, Marlborough, Darlington and Marion, in South
Carolina.
He was Baptized and Confirmed in S. David's
Church, Cheraw, South Carolina, A.D. 1843, and im-
mediately thereafter became a Candidate for Holy
Orders.
Ordered Deacon in S. David's Church, Cheraw, on
the 10th day of June, A.D. 1846, by The Eight Rev.
Christopher Edwards Gadsden, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Philip's Church, Charleston,
South Carolina, on the 19th day of December, A.D.
1847, by the same Prelate.
Immediately upon his Ordination to the Diaconate
he took charge of S. David's Church, Cheraw, of
which he became the Hector, and he remained in that
position until his elevation to the Episcopate.
187
188 ALEXANDER GREGG.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
South Carolina College, A.D. 1859.
Consecrated Bishop of Texas in The Monumental
Church, Richmond, Virginia, on the 13th day of Oc-
tober, A.D. 1859, by The Bight Rev. John Henry
Hopkins, D.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev.
Benjamin Bosworth Smith, S.T.D., The Right Rev.
James Hervey Otey, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Leonidas
Polk, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Stephen Elliott, Jr.,
S.T.D., The Right Rev^ William Mercer Green, D.D.,
The Right Rev. Thomas Frederick Davis, S.T.D., and
The Right Rev. Thomas Atkinson, S.T.D.
In the year 1874, at a meeting of the General Con-
vention held in S. John's Chapel, New York, consent
was given to the division of the Diocese of Texas,
setting off two Missionary Jurisdictions, and leaving
all that portion of the State of Texas lying south of
the northern line of the Counties of Lampasas, Cory-
ell, McLennan, Limestone, Freestone, Anderson,
Smith, Gregg and Marion, and east of the western
line of the Counties of Matagorda, "Wharton, Colorado,
Fayette, Bastrop, Travis, Burnett and Lampasas, in
and under the name of the Diocese of Texas. Bishop
Gregg removed to Galveston, and remained in charge
of this District, retaining his old title of Bishop of
Texas.
WRITINGS. 1. Convocation Essay, Relations of
Master and Slave; Regulations respecting the same,
and Duties growing out of these Relations in the
Primitive Church. South Carolina, 1852. 2. Sermon
before the Convention of South Carolina, A.D. 1856,
on " Scarcity of Clergymen, Causes and Remedy."
ALEXANDER GREGG. 189
3. An Account of the First Meeting of the Trustees of
The University of The South ; the Mature and Pros-
pects of that Great Work, &c., 1857. 4. A Sermon
preached in S. David's Church, Austin, Texas, on the
"Perils and Duties of a Time of War," 1861. 5.
Sermon " Proper Improvement of Victory in "War."
6. Sermon" The Sin of Extortion," 1863. 7. Eulogy
on Judge Hemphill and Colonel McLeod, delivered
in the Hall of Representatives, Austin, 1862. 8. Tri-
ennial Charge on the Relations of Church and State,
and the Responsibilities and Duties growing out of
the same, 1862. 9. Second Triennial Charge Rela-
tions of The Church to The Church of Rome, &c.
10. " History of Old Cheraw," embracing an account
of Indian tribes in the Valley of the Pee Dee, South
Carolina ; the first white settlements ; organization of
S. David's Parish; Revolutionary history of that re-
gion, &c. 1 vol. 8vo., 1867.
No. 66.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM HENRY ODENHEIMER, D.D., D.C.L.
THE third Bishop of New Jersey, was born in the City
of Philadelphia 011 the llth day of August, -A.D. 1817.
He graduated at The University of Pennsylvania,
A.D. 1835.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Church, Philadelphia,
on the 2d day of September, A.D. 1838, by The Right
Rev. Henry Ustick Onderdonk, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Peter's Church, Philadelphia,
on the 3d day of October, A.D. 1841, by the same Pre-
late.
He was the Rector of .S. Peter's Church, Phila-
delphia, from the time of his Ordination until his ele-
vation to the Episcopate. He received the Degree of
Doctor in Divinity from The University of Pennsyl-
vania, A.D. 1856.
Consecrated Bishop of 'New Jersey in S. Paul's
Church, Richmond, Virginia, on the 13th . day of
October, A.D. 1869, by The Right Rev. "William Meade,
D.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Samuel Allen
McCoskry, S.T.D., D.C.L., The Right Rev. William
Rollinson Whittingham, S.T.D. , The Right Rev.
Alfred Lee, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Carlton Chase,
190
WILLIAM HENRY ODENHEIMER.
D.D., The Right Rev. Cicero Stephens Hawks, S.T.D.,
The Right Rev. Alonzo Potter, D.D., LL.D., and The
Right Rev. John Williams, S.T.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Canon Law
from The University of Oxford, A.D. 1867.
In 1874 the Diocese of New Jersey was divided,
and a new Diocese created under the title of The
Diocese of Northern New Jersey. Bishop Oden-
heimer elected to take charge of the New Diocese,
and so became (A.D. 1874) The Bishop of Northern
New Jersey.
WHITINGS. 1. Origin and Compilation of the Prayer
Book. 2. The True Catholic no Romanist. 3. Thoughts
on Immersion. 4. The Young Churchman Catechised.
Parts I. and H. 5. The Devout Churchman's Com-
panion. 6. The Private Prayer Book. 7. Bishop
White's Opinions. 8. Ringelhergius on Study.
(Edited.)" 9. The Clergyman's Assistant. 10. Three
Charges 1. The Sacred Scriptures, the Inspired Re-
cord of the Glory of The Holy Trinity. 2. The
Church's Power in her Controversy with Antichrist.
3. Canon Law.
ISTo. 67.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
GREGORY THURSTON BEDELL, D.D.
THE third Bishop of Ohio, was born in Hudson, New
York, on the 27th day of August, A.D. 1817.
He graduated at Bristol College, Bristol, Pennsyl-
vania, A.D. 1836. He hecame a Candidate for Holy
Orders in the Diocese of Pennsylvania, and spent one
year in Philadelphia, as a tutor in a private family,
and at the same time attended a course of Medical
Lectures.
In 1837 he entered The Theological Seminary of
Virginia, where he graduated, A.D. 1840.
Ordered Deacon in S. Andrew's Church, Phila-
delphia, on the 19th day of July, A.D. 1840, by his
great-uncle, The Right Rev. Richard Channing Moore,
D.D.
Ordained Priest in The Church of The Holy Trinity,
West Chester, Pennsylvania, on the 29th day of August,
A.D. 1841, by the same Prelate.
While in Deacon's Orders he took charge of The
Church of The Holy Trinity, West Chester, and upon
his Ordination to the Priesthood he became the Rector
of the Parish. In 1843 he removed to the City of New
York, and became the Rector of The Church of The
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GREGORY THURSTON BEDELL. 193
Ascension, where he remained until his elevation to
the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
Norwich University, Vermont, A.D. 1856.
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of Ohio in S. Paul's
Church, Richmond, Virginia, on the 13th day of
Octoher, A.D. 1859, hy The Right Rev. "William Meade,
D.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Charles Pettit McH-
vaine, S.T.D", D.C.L., The Right Rev. John Johns,
S.T.D., The Right Rev. George TJpfold, D.D., The
Right Rev. Francis Huger Rutledge, S.T.D., The
Right Rev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D., LL.D.,. and The
Right Rev. John Payne, D.D.
, Upon the death, of Bishop Mcllvaine, March 13th,
A.D. 1873, he became the Bishop of Ohio. In the year
1875 the Diocese was divided and a new See created,
lying south, of the southern line of the Counties of
Mercer, Shelby, Logan, Union, Marion, Morrow,
Knox, Coshocton, Tuscarawas, Harrison and Jefferson,
under the title of The Diocese of Southern Ohio.
The northern Diocese retained the old title, and
Bishop Bedell, by virtue of the power vested in him
under the Canon, elected to take charge of the old
Diocese, and remain as Bishop of Ohio.
WRITINGS. SERMONS : 1. The Divinity of Christ,
1848. 2. Individual Responsibility for Missions to
the Heathen, 1848. 3. The Present Profit of Godli-
ness, 1852. 4. The Sacredness of the Grave, 1854.
,5. The Adaptation of Christianity to Man, 1854. 6.
Funeral Sermon .on the death of The Rev. David
Moore, D.D., 1856. 7. Fellow Workers. Two Ser-
mons" The Elements of Parochial Strength," " The
I 17
194 GREGORY THURSTON BEDELL.
Basis of Parochial Strength, 1859. 8. The Trustee-
ship of The Gospel, 1864. 9. The Victories of The
Reformation, &c., 1869. 10. The Age of Indifference,
1871. 11. Episcopacy, Pact and Law, 1872. 12. Me-
morial Sermon of Bishop Auer, 1874. 13. Woman's
Work and Foreign Missions, Sermon preached under
the auspices of " The Woman's Auxiliary," 1877. 14.
The Church, a Teacher, Sermon at the opening of the
Church Congress, 1877.
MISCELLANEOUS. 1. A Pastor's Christmas Greeting,
1848. 2. Pay thy Vows, a Confirmation Address, by
The Rev. Dr. Bedell, of Philadelphia, edited by his
son, 1850. 3. Renunciation, an Essay on Worldly
Amusements, by Dr. Bedell, edited, with Introduction,
by his son, 1850. 4. Address before The Young Men's
Christian Association, Cincinnati, 1871. 5. A Votive
Pillar, Address on the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of
the founding of The Church of The Ascension, New
York, and the Tenth Anniversary of his Rectorship,
1853. 6. Memorial of The Right Rev. Charles Pettit
McHvaine, S.T.D., D.C.L., LL.D., Address before the
Convention of Ohio, 1873. 7. Ritual Uniformity, a
Pastoral Letter, 1874. 8. Primary Charge " The
Personal Presence of The Holy Spirit," 1874. 9.
Notes on the Oriental Churches, 1875. 10. Coptic
Liturgy of The Holy Communion, by Deacon Hanna,
of Cairo, Egypt, edited, 1875. 11. Therapeutical In-
fluence of High Character in a Physician, an Address,
&c., 1876. 12. Funeral Address on the death of Rev.
A. H. Washburn, D.D., 1877. 13. Pastoral Theology,
a text-book, 1878.
ISTo. 63.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
HENRY BENJAMIN WHIPPLE, D.D.
THE first Bishop of Minnesota, was born in Adams,
Jefferson County, !New York, on the 15th day of Feb-
ruary, A.D. 1822.
He was engaged in mercantile pursuits for some
years, and largely interested, as well as influential in
political matters. His conversion to the Church
opened a new era in his life. He abandoned business
and politics, became a Candidate for Holy Orders, and
studied Theology under the direction of Bishop De
Lancey.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, Geneva, on the
17th day of August, A.D. 1849, by The Right Eev.
William Heathcote De.Lancey, S.TJD.
Ordained Priest in Christ Church, Sackett's Harbor,
on the 16th day of July, A.D. 1850, by the same Pre-
late.
He became the Rector of Zion Church, Rome, ISTew
York, which position he held for several years. In
the spring of 1857 he removed to Illinois, where he
became the Rector of The Church of The Holy Com-
munion, Chicago, which position he occupied until his
elevation to the Episcopate.
.195
196 HENRY BENJAMIN WHIPPLE.
Consecrated Bishop of Minnesota in S. James'
Church, Richmond, Virginia, on the 13th day of
October, A.D. 1859, by The Right Rev. Jackson Kem-
per, S.T.D., assisted by The Right Rev. William
Heathcote De Lancey, S.T.D., D.C.L., The Right Rev.
Nicholas Hanmer Cobbs,D.D., The Right Rev. George
Burgess, S.T.D., ,LL.D., The Right Rev. Henry John
Whitehouse, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Thomas Freder-
ick Scott, D.D., The Right Rev. Henry Washington
Lee, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Thomas March Clark,
S.T.D., and The Right Rev. Samuel Bowman, S.T.D.
WRITINGS. 1. A Sermon before The Convention
of the Diocese of Illinois. 2. Addresses to his Con-
vention. 3. Letters and papers on the Indian Problem,
continued for several years. 4. Sermon at the Conse-
cration of the first Bishop of Nebraska. 5. Sermon
at the Consecration of the third Bishop of Wisconsin.
3STo. 89.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
IIENEY CHAMPLIN LAY, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of Easton, was born in Richmond,
Virginia, on the 6th day of December, A.D. 1823.
He graduated at The University of Virginia, Char-
lotfcesville, A.D. 1842, and at The Theological Seminary
of Virginia, Alexandria, A.D. 1846..
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Alexandria, on
the 10th day of July, A.D. 1846, by The Eight Rev.
"William Meade, D.D.
He served as Deacon for six months, in Lynnhaven
Parish, Virginia.
In 1847 he removed to Huntsville, Alabama, and
took charge of The Church of The Nativity.
Ordained Priest in The Church of The Nativity,
Huntsville, on the 12th day of July, A.D. 1848, by The
Right Rev. Nicholas Hamner Cobbs, D.D.
He became the Rector of The Church of The Na-
tivity, and remained there until his elevation to the
Episcopate.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Arkansas and
The Indian Territory in S. Paul's Church, Richmond,
Virginia, on the 23d day of October, A.D. 1859, by The
Right Rev. William Meade, D.D., assisted by The
Right Rev. Charles Pettit McHvaine, S.T.D., The
17* 197
198 HENRY CHAMPLIN LAY.
Right Eev. Leonidas Polk, S.T.D., The Eight Eev.
William Heathcote De Lancey, S.T.D., The Eight Eev.
William Eollinson Whittingham, S.T.D., The Eight
Eev. Stephen Elliott, Jr., S.T.D., The Eight Eev. Nich-
olas Hamner Cobbs, D.D., and The Eight Eev. Thomas
Atkinson, S.T.D... . ' . .
A.D. 1868. The Diocese of Maryland having been
divided, and a new See created out of " all that part
lying east of the Chesapeake Bay and the Susquehamia
Eiver," with ; the Title of The Diocese of Easton, Bishop
Lay was elected as Diocesan and translated to Eastoii
on the 1st day of April, A.D. 1869.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Hobart College, Geneva, New York, A.D.
1857, and that of Doctor of Laws from The University
of Cambridge, England, A.D. 1867.
WRITINGS. SERMONS : 1. Fidelity to the Truth, 1860.
2. Missionary Success, 1866. 3. Our Lord, the Pattern
to Bishops, 1868. 4. The Man of Business, two Ser-
mons, 1870. -5.- The Man of God, 1869. 6. The An-
glican Church, and her Longings after Unity, 1873.
MISCELLANEOUS. 1. Letters to a Man bewildered
among many Counsellors. 2. Tracts for Missionary
Use. 3. Studies in The Church. 4. The Lord and
His Basket, Address at the Missionary Meeting in the
Tabernacle, Boston, 1877. 5. Dry Earth in its Sanitary
Applications, a paper in the Eeport of The State Board
of Health of Maryland, 1878.
No. T'O.
; THE RIGHT REVEREND
i - , . ^ . , -
JOSEPH CRUIKSHANK TALBOT, D.D., LL.D.
THE second Bishop of Indiana, was born in Alexan-
dria, Virginia, on -the 5th day of September, A.D. 1816.
He was educated in Pierpont Academy, Alexandria,
and in 1835 removed to Louisville, Kentucky, where
he was engaged in business for several years.
- He was Baptized in Christ Church, Louisville, in
1837, by the Bishop of Kentucky, and Confirmed by
him during the same year.
In 1841 he became a Candidate for Holy Orders, and
pursued his studies under the Bishop's direction.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Louisville, on the
5th day of September, A.D. 1846, by The Right Rev.
Benjamin Bosworth Smith, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. John's Church, Louisville, on
the 6th day of September, A.D. 1848, by the same Pre-
late. - ...
"While in Deacon's Orders he organized S. John's
Church, Louisville, and upon his Ordination to the
Priesthood became the Rector. . He remained in that
Parish seven years. In 1853 he removed to Indiana
and became the Rector of Christ Church, Indianapolis,
where he remained until his elevation to the Episco-
pate.
199
00 JOSEPH CRUIKSHANK TALBOT.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The Western University of Pennsylvania, Pittsburg,
A.D. 1854, and that of Doctor of Laws from. The Uni-
versity of Cambridge, England, A.D. 1867.
In 1859 he was elected by the House of Bishops as
Missionary Bishop of the North- West, and the elec-
tion was confirmed by the House of Clerical and Lay
Deputies. This was a new jurisdiction, including Ne-
braska, Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico,
Arizona, Utah, Montana, and Idaho, covering nearly
nine hundred thousand square miles.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of the North-West
in Christ Church, Indianapolis, on the 15th day of Feb-
ruary, A.D. 1860, by The Right Rev. Jackson Keinper,
S.T.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Benjamin Bosworth
Smith, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Cicero Stephens Hawks,
D.D., The Right Rev. George Upfold, S.T.D., and The
Right Rev. Gregory Thurston Bedell, D.D.
In 1865 he was elected as the Assistant Bishop of
Indiana, to which Diocese he was translated in October
of that year.
Upon the death of Bishop Upfold, A.D. 1872, he
became the Bishop of Indiana.
WRITINGS. A few single Sermons, Addresses to his
Convention, Pastoral Letters, and fugitive Articles.
yfo. 71.
f - - .
.THE RIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM BACON STEVENS, D.D., LL.D,
THE fourth Bishop of Pennsylvania, was born in Bath^
Maine, on the JL3th day of July> A.D. 1815. .
After pursuing his classical studies in Phillips Acad-
emy, Andover, Massachusetts, his health broke down,
and he was compelled to spend pver two years in
foreign travel. Returning to the -United States, he
graduated Doctor in Medicine at Dartmouth College',
Hanover, New Hampshire, A.D. 1837. He subsequently
received the same Degree from The Medical College
.of South Carolina. He practised in his Profession
in. Savannah, Georgia, nearly five years. In 1841 he
received the appointment of Historian for the State of
-Georgia, . Shortly afterwards he relinquished his pro-
fession and studied Theology under the direction of the
Bishop, of Georgia. ..,'... ; . , .
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Savannah, on the
26th day : of February, A.D. 1843, by. The Right Rev.
Stephen Elliott, Jr., S.T.D.
' Ordained Priest in .the same Church on the 7th day
of .January, A.D. 1844, by the same Prelate.
During his Diaconate he organized Emmanuel
:Churchy Athens, Georgia, and upon his Ordination
to the Priesthood became the Rector of the Parish.
202 WILLIAM BACON STEVENS.
In 1844 lie was elected Professor of Belles-Lettres,
Oratory and Moral Philosophy in The University of
Georgia.
In 1847 he was a Deputy to the General Convention
from the Diocese of Georgia.
In 1848 he removed to Pennsylvania, and became
the Hector of S. Andrew's Church, Philadelphia, where
he remained until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of Pennsylvania, A.D. 1848, and that of
Doctor of Laws from Union College, Schenectady, IsTew
York, A.D. 1862.
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of Pennsylvania in S.
Andrew's Church, Philadelphia, on the 2d day of Jan-
uary, A.D. 1862, by The Right Rev. John Henry Hop-
kins, D.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Alonzo
Potter, D.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Horatio Potter,
S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Alfred Lee, S.T.D., The
Right Rev. Thomas March Clark, S.T.D., The Right
Rev. Henry "Washington Lee, S.T.D., and The Right
Rev. William Henry Odenheimer, D.D.
Upon, the death of Bishop Potter, A.D. 1865, he be-
came the Bishop of Pennsylvania.
In the year 1865 the Diocese was divided, and a
new See formed in the western portion of the State
under the title of The Diocese of Pittsburg. (See
ls T o. 78.)
In 1871 the Diocese was again divided, and another
See created under the title of The Diocese of Central
Pennsylvania. (See No. 99.)
In 1868 he was appointed by the Presiding Bishop
to take charge of the American Episcopal Churches on
WILLIAM BACON STEVENS. 203
the Continent of Europe, which position he held six
years.
"WRITINGS. 1. Discourses before the Georgia His-
torical Society, A.D. 1841. 2. Tract on the History of
Silk Culture in Georgia, 1841. 3. History of Georgia,
from its first Discovery by the Europeans to the adop-
tion of its present Constitution, in 1797, 2 vols. 8vo.,
1847. 4. Parables of The New Testament practically
unfolded, 1vol. 8vo., 1855. 5. Consolation, The Bow
in the Cloud, 1 vol. 12mo., 1855. 6. Home Service, 1
vol. 12mo., 1856. 7. The Lord's Day, its Obliga-
tions and Blessings, 1 vol. 12mo., 1857. 8. The Past
and the Present of S. Andrew's. 1 vol. 12mo., 1858.
9. Two Discourses, September 12th and 19th, 1858, 8vo.
10. A Charge to his Clergy, 1864, 8vo. 11> A Sermon
preached in The Church of The Holy Trinity, Nice,
France, December 30th, 1866, in behalf of The Society
for Propagating The Gospel in Foreign Parts, and The
Church Missionary Society. Nice, A.D. 1567. 12. A
Sermon preached in Grace Church, Brooklyn, Long
Island, at the Consecration of The Right Rev. B. H.
Paddock, D.D., September 17th, A.D. 1873, 8vo. 13.
A Sermon preached in Grace Church, New York, at
the Consecration of The Right Rev. S. I. J. Scheres-
chewsky, D.D., Missionary Bishop to China. Novem-
ber, 1877, 8vo. Also a number of occasional Sermons,
Essays, Tracts, and Papers in various Periodicals.
Bishop Stevens also edited, with Preface and Notes,
The Georgia Historical Collections, 8vo., 2 vols., 1841-2.
No. 73. . :
THE RIGHT REVEREND
RICHARD HOOKER WILMER, D.D.
THE second Bishop of Alabama, was born in Alexan-
dria, Virginia, on tbe 15th day of March, A.D. 1816.
. He graduated at Yale College, !New Haven, Con-
necticut, A.D. 1836, and at The Theological Seminary
of Virginia, Alexandria, A.D. 1839.
Ordered Deacon in The Monumental Church, Rich-
mond, Virginia, on the 31st day of March, (Easter
Day,) A.D. 1839, by The Right Rev. Richard Channing
Moore, D.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church on the 19th day
of April, (Easter Day,) A.D. 1840, by the same Prelate.
From March, 1839, to October, 1843, he was Rector
of S. Paul's Church, Groochland County, Virginia, and
of S. John's Church, Fluvanna County. From Octo-
ber, 1843, until August, 1844, he was Rector of S.
James' Church, Wilmington, North Carolina. From
October, 1844, until May, 1849, he had charge of Grace
and WicMiffe Churches in Clarke County, Virginia.
From January, 1850, until 1853, he had charge of Em-
manuel Church, London County, Virginia, and of
Trinity Church, Fauquier County, Virginia. From
August, 1853, until October, 1858, he had charge of S.
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RICHARD HOOKER WILMER. 205
Stephen's and Trinity Churches, Bedford County, Vir-
ginia. In October, 1858, he became the Eector of Em-
manuel Church, Henrico County, Virginia, where he
remained until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The College of "William and Mary, Williamsburg,
Virginia, A.D. 1859..
Consecrated Bishop of Alabama in S. Paul's Church,
Richmond, Virginia, on the 6th day of March, A.D.
1862, by The Eight Rev. William Meade, D.D., assisted
by The Right Rev. Stephen Elliott, S.T.D., and The
Right Rev. John Johns, S.T.D.
"WRITINGS. A few Sermons, Addresses to his Con-
vention, and Pastoral Letters.
18
. 73.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
THOMAS HUBBARD VAIL. S.T.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of Kansas, was born in Richmond,
Virginia, of New England parents, on the 21st day
of October, A.D. 1812. He was Baptized in the State
Capitol at Richmond by "Parson Buchanan," who
for many years was the Assistant of Bishop Moore in
The Monumental Church. Upon the death of his
father, A.D. 1817, Ms mother returned to New England.
He graduated at Washington (now Trinity) College,
Hartford, Connecticut, A.D. 1831, and at The General
Theological Seminary, New York, .A.D. 1835.
Ordered Deacon in S. Mark's Church, New Canaan,
Connecticut, on the 29th day of June, A.D. 1835, by
The Right Rev. Thomas Church Brownell, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in Grace Church, Boston, Massa-
chusetts, on the 6th day of January, A.D. 1837, by The
Right Rev. Alexander Yiets Griswold, S.T.D.
During the three months following his ordination to
the Diaconate, he officiated in S. James' Church, Phila-
delphia. After this he removed to Boston, and acted
temporarily as Assistant to Dr. Wainwright, then Rec-
tor of S. Paul's Church. Under Dr. "Wainwright's
direction he went to Worcester, Massachusetts, and
organized All Saints' Church.
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THOMAS HUBBARD VAIL. 207
In 1837 at Easter, he became the Rector of Christ
Church, Cambridge. In 1839 he removed to Connec-
ticut, and became the Eector of S. John's Church,
Essex. In 1844 he removed to Ehode Island, and
became the Eector of Christ Church, "Westerly, where
he remained fourteen years, during which time he was
a Deputy to the General Convention from the Diocese
of Ehode Island.
In December, 1857, he returned to Massachusetts,
and became the -Sector of S. Thomas' Church, Taun-
ton. In November, 1863, he removed to Iowa and
became the Eector of Trinity Church, Muscatine. In
September, 1864, he was elected Bishop of Kansas.
He received the .Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Brown University, Providence, Ehode
Island, A.D. 1858, and that of Doctor of Laws from
The University of Kansas, A.D. 1875.
Consecrated Bishop of Kansas in Trinity Church,
Muscatine, Iowa, on the 15th day of December, A.D.
1864, by The Eight Eev. Jackson Kemper, S.T.D.,
assisted by The Eight Eev. Henry John Whitehouse,
S.T.D., The Eight Eev. Henry "Washington Lee,
S.T.D., The Eight Eev. Gregory Thurston Bedell,
D.D., anrT^Tlio. Eight Eirr. "Rnl^rt HnTpcr Olorkaon^
WRITINGS.: 1. The Comprehensive Church. 2. Life
of Lyde, with an edition of his Poems. 3. Plan and
Outline, with selections of books under many heads,
of a Public Library in Ehode Island. 4. Eeports of
School Committees in Massachusetts. 5. Sermon at
the Consecration of the Chapel of Griswold College.
6. Charges, Episcopal Addresses, Pastoral Letters, &c.
No. 74=.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
ARTHUR CLEVELAND COXE, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE second Bishop of Western New York, was born
in Mendham, New Jersey, on the 10th day of May, A.D.
1818.
He graduated at The University of New York, A.D.
1838, and at The General Theological Seminary, A.D.
1841.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Chapel, New York, on
the 27th day of June, A.D. 1841, by The Eight Eev.
Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. John's Church, Hartford, Con-
necticut, on the 25th day of September, A.D. 1842, by
The Eight Eev. Thomas Church Browuell, S.T.D.
Shortly after his Ordination to the Diaconate, he
took charge of S. Ann's Church, Morrisania, West-
chester County, New York, where he remained until
Easter in the following year, when he removed to Con-
necticut and became the Eector of S. John's Church,
Hartford. In 1854 he removed, to Maryland;, and be-
came the Eector of Grace Church, Baltimore. In
1863 he removed to New York, and became the Eector
of Calvary Church, New York City, where he remained
until his elevation to the Episcopate.
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ARTHUR CLEVELAND COXE. 209
In 1856, during his Rectorship of Grace Church,
Baltimore, he was elected to the Episcopate of Texas
but declined.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
S. James' College, Hagerstown, Maryland, A.D. 1856.
that of Sacred Theology from Trinity College, Hart-
ford, Connecticut, A.D. 1868, and that of Doctor of Laws
from Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, A.D. 1868.
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of Western New York
in Trinity Church, Geneva, on the 4th day of January,
A.D. 1865, by The Right Rev. William Heathcote De
Lancey, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. John
Henry Hopkins, D.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Samuel
Allen McCoskry, S.T.D., D.C.L., The Right Rev. Ho-
ratio Potter, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. William
Henry Odenheimer, D.D., and The Right Rev. Joseph
Cruikshank Talbot, D.D.
Upon the death of Bishop De Lancey, April 5th, A.D.
1865, he became the Bishop of Western New York.
WHITINGS. THEOLOGY : 1. Sermons on Doctrine and
Duty, Philadelphia, 1855. 2. Thoughts on The Ser-
vices, Baltimore, 1859. (Enlarged edition, Philadelphia,
1860. Republished in England. About sixteen edi-
tions sold in the United States.) 3. The Criterion,
New York, 1866. (Republished in Oxford, England.)
4. Moral Reforms, Buffalo, 1869. 5. Apollos, or the
Way of God, Buffalo, 1871. (Republished in Oxford,
England, 1874.) 6. -Lectures on Prophecy, Buffalo,
1871. 7. Covenant Prayers, Buffalo, 1875. 8. L'Epis-
copat de 1'Occident, Paris, 1874. 9. Elements of Ec-
clesiography, (Serial,) Hartford, 1874. 10. Absolution
and Confession, New Haven, 1850.
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210 ARTHUR CLEVELAND COXE.
TRANSLATIONS, "WORKS EDITED, &c. 1. Bishop "Wil-
berforce's " Eucharistica," edited and adapted to the
American Liturgy, New York, 1842. 2. Hirscher's
work on " The Actual State of The Church," translated
and edited, with an Introduction, Oxford, 1852. 3. La-
borde on the Immaculate Conception, translated and
edited, Philadelphia, 1855. 4. Morals of Liguori, by
Meyrick, edited, with an Introduction, Baltimore, 1856.
5. Croswell's Poems, with a Biography, 1860. 6.
Sherwood's Stories, with Emendations, 1860. 7. The
Churchman's Calendar, with an Ecclesiography, or
view of The Catholic Church, New York, 1861, (en-
larged and continued annually until 1866). 8. The
Papacy, by the Abbe Guettee, New York, 1866. 9.
Leighton's Moderate Episcopacy, New York, 1868.
10. Bishop Burgess' Poems, with Critical Review, 1869.
SERMONS. 1. The Household of Faith, 1846. 2.
Seventy Years Since, 1848. 3. A City not Forsaken,
1849. 4. The Priesthood and the People, Oxford, 1851.
5. The Faithful Witness, 1852. 6. The New Dogma
of Rome, 1855. 7. Counsels of Unity, 1856. 8. Truth
and our Times, 1863. 9. The Mocking of Ishmael,
1863. 10. The Liturgy of Heaven, 1864. 11. The
Ministry, 1864. 12. The Restoration of Unity, 1865.
13. A Father in Christ, 1865. 14. Scriptural Bishop-
rics, 1866. 15. The Choice of a Bishop, 1868. .16.
Practical Wisdom, 1868. 17. The Death of Bishop
Burgess, 1869. 18. The Corporate "Witness, 1874.
19. The Anglican Cathedral, Canada, 1875. 20. The
Russian "War, 1877.
PAMPHLETS. 1. Revivalism in The Church, 1843. 2.
Letter to the Bishop of Arras, (French,) Oxford, 1856.
ARTHUR CLEVELAND COXE. 211
3. Apology for the English Bible, 1857. NOTE. This
pamphlet went through three editions and accomplished
its purpose, the suppression of The American Bible
Society's new Bibles. 4. Mixed Societies, 1857. 5.
Fixed Principles, 1859. 6. Three Tracts, 1859. 7.
Address of Christian Unity Society, 1864. 8. Letter
to Pius the Ninth, 1869. NOTE. This letter was re-
published in Europe, in French, German, Modern
Greek, Bohemian,* and Italian. Circulated by The
Anglo-Continental Society, and twice republished in
England. 9. Tracts No. XIV., XV., XVI. of Parker's
Series, Oxford, 1850. 10. Catholics and Roman Cath-
olics, 1874. 11. Episcopal Addresses, Conferences,
Charges, Pastoral Letters, Special Services, &c.
GENERAL LITERATURE. 1. Impressions of England,
1855. .2. Contributions to Periodical Literature, viz. :
I. Modern English Poetry, Repository, 1839. 2. Cow-
per's Poetry, Repository, 1839. 3. Devotional Poetry,
New York Review, 1839. 4. Cave of the Regicide^,
Blaekwood's, 1847. 5. European Revolutions, Black-
wood's, 1848. 6. Route into Canada, Blaekwood's,
1848. 7. Foreign Conservatism, Blaekwood's, 1849.
8. Schools in American Literature, Church Review,
1849. 9. The New Hegira, Church Review, 1849.
10. "Writings of Hawthorne, Church Review, 1851.
II. Religion for The Republic (Four Papers), Church
Review, 1853.
LETTERS, LECTURES, &c. 1. Letter on Dr. Muhlen-
berg's Memorial, 1856. 2. Memorial of Carey and
Patterson, 1858. 3. Letter to Father Nestor, 1865.
4. Exposition of The General Convention of 1865.
5. The Moravian Episcopate, 1866. 6. Speech at To-
212 ARTHUR CLEVELAND COXE.
ronto, 1866. 7. Signs of the Times (Four Lectures),
1869. 8. Contribution to The Church and The Age,
London, 1872. 9. Contribution to " Union Chretienne,"
Paris, 1872. 10. Contribution to " New Englander,"
1874. 11. Contribution to " Princeton Review," 1878.
POEMS. 1. Advent, a Mystery, 1837. 2. Athwold,
(Three Cantos,) 1838. 3. Christian Ballads, 1840. 4.
Athanasion, 1840. 5. Athanasion, and other Poems,
1842. 6. Halloween, 1844, (privately printed in 1842).
7. Saul, a Mystery, 1845. 8. The Ladye Chace, 1877,
an improved and enlarged edition of " Athwold," after
its suppression for forty years.
Bishop Coxe's " Christian Ballads" were republished
in England in 1849, and " revised editions" have
appeared and re-appeared in England and America in
constant succession.
NOTE. In 1851 while Rector of S. John's Church,
Hartford, he made the tour of Europe. In 1869 he
went again, and again in June, 1870. In 1872 the
charge of " The Churches in Haiti" was committed
to him, and in November of that year he went out to
attend to the organization of the Churches there. In
Port-au-Prince he Consecrated the Church of The
Holy Trinity, (built in memory of Bishop Burgess,)
Ordained six Priests and five Deacons, held a Convo-
cation, and administered Confirmation. On his return
he visited Jamaica, and oificiated there. This work
was in the charge of Bishop Coxe until the Consecra-
tion of Bishop Holly, A.D. 1874.
>. rs.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHARLES TODD QUINTARD, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE second Bishop of Tennessee, was born in Stam-
ford, Connecticut, on the 22d day of December, A.D.
1824.
He graduated at The University of New York, as
Doctor of Medicine, A.D. 1846.
In 1847 he was . appointed Physician of The New
York Dispensary, and in 1851 Professor of Physi-
ology and Anatomy in the Medical College, Memphis,
Tennessee. Shortly after his removal to Tennessee he
relinquished his Profession, and began the study of
Theology.
Ordered Deacon in Calvary Church, Memphis, Ten-
nessee, on the 1st day of January, A.D. 1855, by The
Right Rev. James Hervey Otey, S.T.D., LL.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church on the 6th day
of January, A.D. 1856, by the same Prelate.
In 1858 he became the Rector of The Church of The
Advent, Nashville, Tennessee. During the Civil War
he was a Chaplain in the Confederate Army.
Consecrated Bishop of Tennessee in S.. Luke's
Church, Philadelphia, on the llth day of October,
A.D. 1865, by The Right Rev. John Henry Hopkins,
D.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. George Bur-
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214 CHARLES TODD QUINTARD.
gess, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Gregory Thurston
Bedell, D.D., The Right Rev. William Henry Oden-
heimer, D.D., The Right Rev. William Bacon Stevens,
D.D., and The Right Rev* Arthur Cleveland Coxe,
S.T.D., together with The Right Rev. Francis Fulford,
D.D., Bishop of Montreal, Canada, and Metropolitan.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1866,
and that of Doctor of Laws from The University of
Cambridge, England, A.D. 1867.
WHITINGS. 1. A Plain Tract on Confirmation. 2.
A Preparation for Confirmation, occasional Sermons,
Addresses to his Convention, and Pastoral Letters. In
his early life he was a constant contributor to Medical
journals.
No. 76.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
EGBERT HARPER CLARKSON, D.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of Nebraska, was born in Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania, on the 19th day of November, A.D. 1826.
He graduated at Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg,
A.D. 1844, and at S. James' College, Hagerstown, Mary-
land, A.D. 1848.
Ordered Deacon in The College Chapel, Hagerstown,
on the 18th day of June, A.D. 1848, by The Right Rev.
William Rollinson "Whittingham, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in The Chapel of Jubilee College,
Illinois, on the 5th day of January, A.D. 1851, by The
Right Rev. Philander Chase, S.T.D., LL.D.
He became the Rector of S. James' Church, Chicago,
Illinois, A.D. 1849, where he remained until his elevation
to the Episcopate.
He was a Deputy to the General Convention from
the Diocese of Illinois during a period of fifteen years,
and at the time of his election to the Episcopate was
the Assistant Secretary of the House of Clerical and
Lay Deputies.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Nebraska and
Dakota in S. James' Church, Chicago, on the 15th
day of November, A.D. 1865, by The Right Rev. John
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216 ROBERT HARPER CLARKSON.
Henry Hopkins, D.D., LL.D., assisted by The Eight
Rev. Jackson Kemper, S.T.D., The -Eight Rev. Samuel
Allen McCoskry, S.T.D., D.C.L., The Right Rev. Henry
"Washington Lee, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Henry Ben-
jamin "Whipple, D.D., and The Right Rev. Joseph
Cruikshank Talbot, D.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
Racine College, A.D. 1857, and that of Doctor of Laws
from The University of Nebraska, A.D. 1872.
In 1870 he became the Bishop of Nebraska, retain-
ing his jurisdiction in Dakota as Missionary Bishop.
WHITINGS. 1. Sermon " Shall this House lie
"Waste ?" 1850. 2. Sermon" Consider the Years,"
1859. 3. Sermon" What am I that I should with-
stand G-od ?" 1855. 4. A Memorial Sketch of Bishop
White, 1876. 5. A Paper before The Historical Society
of Chicago, in memoriamj W. B. Ogden, Esq., 1877.
:NTO.
THE RIGHT BEVEREND
GEORGE MAXWELL RANDALL, S.T.D.
THE first Missionary Bishop of Colorado, with juris-
diction in adjacent Territories, was born in Warren,
Rhode Island, on the 23d day of November, A.D. 1810.
He graduated at Brown University, Providence,
Rhode Island, A.D. 1835, and at The General Theolo-
gical Seminary, Kew York, A.D. 1838.
Ordered Deacon in S. Mark's Church, Warren,
Rhode Island, on the 17th day of July, A.D. 1838, by
The Right Rev. Alexander Yiets Griswold, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in the same place on the 2d day of
November, A.D. 1839, by the same Prelate.
His first pastoral work was as the Rector of The
Church of The Ascension, Fall River, Massachusetts.
In 1844 he removed to Boston, and became the Rector
of The Church of The Messiah, which position he
occupied until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Brown University, A.D. 1856.
He was a Deputy from the Diocese of Massachusetts
to the General Convention, from 1850 to 1865, inclu-
sive. In 1862 he was chosen as the Secretary to the
House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, and again in
K 19 217
218 GEORGE MAXWELL RANDALL.
1865. He had previously been the Assistant Secre-
tary.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Colorado in
Trinity Church, Boston, on the 28th day of December,
A.D. 1865, by The Right Rev. John Henry Hopkins,
D.D., LL.D., assisted "by The Right Rev. Benjamin
Bosworth Smith, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Manton
Eastburn, S. T.D., The Right Rev. Carlton Chase,
D.D., The Right Rev. Thomas March Clark, S.T.D.,
The Right Rev. Thomas Hubbard Vail, S.T.D., to-
gether with The Right Rev. Thomas Nettleship Staley,
D.D., the Bishop of Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands.
Bishop Randall died in Denver, Colorado, on the
28th day of September, A.D. 1873, and was buried in
"Warren, Rhode Island.
WRITINGS. Sermons, Essays, Addresses, Lectures,
Articles for Newspapers and Reviews, and Editorials
in The Christian "Witness and Church Advocate, of
which paper he was Chief Editor for many years. A
little Tract, "Why I am a Churchman," written by
him, has passed to its ninety-fourth edition.
NOTE. While he was a Student in The General The-
ological Seminary, with some of his fellow-students he
gathered a few children in an old building, and started
a Sunday-school. A lot of land was leased, and a
small wooden Chapel built. From this beginning
sprang " Calvary Church," New York.
No. VS.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JOHN BARRETT KERFOOT, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of Pittsburg, was born in Dublin,
Ireland, on the 1st day of March, A.D. 1816.
He was brought to the United States in 1819, and
settled at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
He graduated at Flushing Institute, (afterwards S.
Paul's College,) at Flushing, Long Island, A.D. 1834.
Ordered Deacon in S. George's Church, Flushing,
on the 1st day of March, A.D. 1837, by The Right Eev.
Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church on the 1st day
of March, A.D. 1840, by the same Prelate.
He was Assistant Professor of Latin and Greek, and
Chaplain in S. Paul's. College, from 1837 until 1842,
when he removed to Maryland and became the Rector
of S. James' College, Hagerstown, where he remained
until 1864, when he was chosen President of Trinity
College, Hartford, Connecticut. Two years later he
was elected as the first Bishop of Pittsburg, a new See
which had been created in the western portion of the
Diocese of Pennsylvania, A.D. 1865.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1850,
and from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, A.D.
219
220 JOHN BARRETT KERFOOT.
1865. The Degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred
upon Mm by The University of Cambridge, England,
A.D. 1867.
Consecrated Bishop of Pittsburg in Trinity Church,
Pittsburg, on the 25th day of January; A.D. 1866, by
The Right Rev. John Henry Hopkins, D.D., LL.D.,
assisted by The Right Rev. Charles Pettit McHvaine,
S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Wm. Rollinson "Whit-
tingham, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. John Wil-
liams, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Joseph Cruik-
shank Talbot, D.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Arthur
Cleveland Coxe, D.D., LL.D., and The Right Rev.
Robert Harper Clarkson, D.D.
"WRITINGS. 1. Several Sermons preached in The
Chapel of The College of S. James, and at Convoca-
tions in Maryland. 2. Lecture on the Inspiration of
The Holy Scriptures, delivered in the Course of Lec-
tures on the Evidences of Christianity, Philadelphia,
1853-4. 3. Inauguration Address as President of
Trinity College. 4. Convention Addresses and Charges,
as Bishop of Pittsburg. 5. Semi-Centennial Sermon
before the Board of Missions, A.D. 1871. 6. Sermon
preached 'at the Consecration of Bishop Armitage,
1866. 7. Sermon preached at the Consecration of
Bishop Pinkney, 1870.
NOTE. The Diocese of Pittsburg, containing "all
that part of the State of Pennsylvania lying west of
the eastern line of the Counties of McKean, Cameron,
Clearfield, Cambria, and Somerset," was created in
1865 by the action of the Diocese of Pennsylvania,
and confirmed by the General Convention, as pro-
vided by Canon, in October of the same year.
No. 79.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHANNING MOOEE WILLIAMS, S.T.D.
THE first Missionary Bishop of Yedo, with jurisdiction
in Japan, was born in Richmond, Virginia, on the 18th
day of July, A.D. 1829.
He graduated at The College of "William and Mary,
"Williamsburg, Virginia, A.D. 1853, and at The Theo-
logical Seminary of Virginia, Alexandria, A.D. 1855.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Church, Alexandria,
on the 1st day of July, A.D. 1855, by The Right Eev.
William Meade, D.D.
In November, 1855, he sailed for China as a Mis-
sionary under the direction of Bishop Boone.
Ordained Priest in the Mission Chapel, Shanghai,
China, on the llth day of January, A.D. 1857, by The
Right Rev. William Jones Boone, D.D.
At the request of the Foreign Committee of the
Board of Missions, he was shortly afterward transferred
to Japan.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop to China, with juris-
diction in Japan, in S. John's Chapel, New York, on
the 3d day of October, A.D. 1866, by The Right Rev.
John Henry Hopkins, D.D., LL.D., assisted by The
Right Rev. Alfred Lee, S.T.D., The Right Rev. John
19* 221
222 CHANNING MOORE WILLIAMS.
Johns, S.T.D., The Eight Eev. John Payne, D.D., The
Right Eev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D.,-LL.D., and The
Eight Eev. Henry Benjamin Whipple, D.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, IsTew York, A.B. 1867.
At the meeting of the General Convention in 1874
Bishop "Williams was relieved of the China Mission,
and his title changed to that of Missionary Bishop of
Yedo, with jurisdiction in Japan.
3STo. SO.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JOSEPH . PERE BELL WILMER, D.D.
THE second Bishop of Louisiana, was born in Swedes-
borough, !New Jersey, on the llth day of February,
A.D. 1812.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Church, Alexandria,
Virginia, on the 10th day of July, A.D. 1884, by The
Right Rev. Richard Channing Moore, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Paul's Church, Petersburg,
Virginia, in May, A.D. 1838, by the same Prelate. The
day of the month is not known.
From 1834 to 1838 he was settled in S. Anne's Parish,
Albemarle, Virginia, after which he became the Chap-
lain of The University of Virginia, at Charlottesville.
In 1839 he was appointed Chaplain in the United
States Army. In 1843 he resigned, and took charge
of Hungar's Parish, -Northampton County, Virginia,
after which he became the Rector of S. Paul's Church,
Goochland County. In 1848 he removed to Pennsyl-
vania, and became the Rector of S. Mark's Church,
Philadelphia, which position he held until the break-
ing out of the Civil War, when he retired to his own
estate in Virginia, where he remained until his eleva-
tion to the Episcopate.
223
224 JOSEPH PERE BELL WILMEK.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
Union College, Schenectady, New York, A.D. 1857.
Consecrated Bishop of Louisiana in Christ Church,
New Orleans, on the 7th day of November, A.D. 1866,
by The Right Rev. John Henry Hopkins, D.D., LL.D.,
assisted by The Right Rev. William Mercer Green,
D.D., The Right Rev. Richard Hooker Wilmer, D.D.,
and The Right Rev. Charles Todd Quintard, S.T.D.
"WRITINGS. Occasional Sermons, Episcopal Ad-
dresses, and Pastoral Letters.
INTo. 81.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
GEORGE DAVID CUMMINS, S.T.D.
ASSISTANT Bishop of Kentucky, was born in Kent
County, Delaware, on the llth day of December, A.D.
1822.
He graduated at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Penn-
sylvania, A.D. 1841.
Ordered Deacon in S. Andrew's Church, "Wilming-
ton, Delaware, on the 26th day of October, A.D. 1845,
by The Right Rev. Alfred Lee, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church on the 6th 'day
of July, A.D. 1847, by the same Prelate.
He was successively Rector of Christ Church, Nor-
folk, Virginia, S. James' Church, Richmond, Virginia,
Trinity Church, "Washington, District of Columbia, S.
Peter's Church, Baltimore, Maryland, and Trinity
Church, Chicago, Illinois.
He -received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from The College of Isfew Jersey, Princeton,
A.D. 1857.
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of Kentucky in Christ
Church, Louisville, on the 15th day of November, A.D.
1866, by The Right Rev. John Henry Hopkins, D.D.,
LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Benjamin Bosworth
K* 225
226 GEORGE DAVID CUMMINS.
Smith, S.T.D., The Eight Rev. Henry "Washington
Lee, S.T.D., The Eight Eev. Joseph Cruikshank Tal-
bot, D.D., The Eight Eev. Charles Todd Quintard,
S.T.D., The Eight Eev. Eohert Harper Clarkson, D.D.,
and The Eight Eev. John Barrett Kerfoot, S.T.D.
In November, 1873, he sent a letter to the Presiding
Bishop resigning his office and withdrawing from, the
Church.
In December, 1873, he held in ~N-ew York, a meeting
preliminary to the founding of the Schismatic body
now known by the name of The Eeformed Episcopal
Church.
He was fprmally Deposed by The Eight Eev. Ben-
jamin Bosworth Smith, S.T.D., LL.D., on the 24th
day of June, A.D. 1874.
He died at Lutherville, Baltimore County, Maryland,
on the 26th day of June, A.D. 1876.
No. 83.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM EDMOND AKMIT AGE, S.T.D.
THE second Bishop of "Wisconsin, was born in the City
of New York on the 6th day of September, A.D. 1830.
He graduated at Columbia College, New York, A.D.
1849, and at The General Theological Seminary^A.D.
1852.
Ordered Deacon in The Church of The Transfigura-
tion, New York, on the 27th day of June, A.D. 1852,
by The Eight Eev. Carlton Chase, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Mark's Church, Augusta,
Maine, on the 27th day of September, A.D. 1854, by
The Eight Eev. George Burgess, S.T.D.
He was the Assistant Minister at S. John's Church,
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, then Eector of S. Mark's
Church, Augusta, Maine, after which he became the
Eector of S. John's Church, Detroit, Michigan, where
he remained until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1866.
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of Wisconsin in S.
John's Church, Detroit, Michigan, on the 6th day of
December, A.D. 1866, by The Eight Eev. Jackson Kem-
per, S.T.D., assisted by The Eight Eev. Samuel Allen
227
228 WILLIAM EDMOND ARMITAGE.
McCoskry, S.T.D., D.C.L., The Right Rev. Henry
Washington Lee, S.T.D., The Right Eev. Henry Ben-
jamin Whipple, D.D., The Right Rev. Joseph Cruik-
shank Talbot, D.D., The Right Rev. Arthur Cleveland
Coxe, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Robert Harper Clark-
son, D.D., The Right Rev. John Barrett Kerfoot, S.T.D.,
and The Right Rev. George David Cummins, S.T.D.,
together with The Right Rev. Benjamin Cronyn, D.D.,
the Bishop of Huron, Canada.
Upon the death of Bishop Kemper, A.D. 1870, he
became the Bishop of Wisconsin.
Bishop Armitage died in S. Luke's Hospital, New
York, on the 7th day of December, A.D. 1873, and was
buried at Detroit, Michigan.
INTo. 83.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
HENKY ADAMS NEELT, S.T.D.
THE second Bishop of Maine, was born in IPayetteville,
Onondaga County, New York, on the 14th day of May,
A.D. 1830.
He graduated at Geneva (now Hobart) College,
Geneva, New York, A.D. 1849, and was Tutor in the
same College from 1850 to 1852.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, Geneva, on the
19th day of December, A.D. 1852, by The Right Rev.
"William Heathcote De Lancey, S.T.D., D.C.L.
Ordained Priest in Trinity Church, Utica, New York,
on the 18th day of June, A.D. 1854, by the same Pre-
late.
He was Rector of Calvary Church, TJtica, 1853-55,
Christ Church, Rochester, from October, 1855, to Octo-
ber, 1862, Chaplain of Hobart College from October,
1862, to October, 1864. Removed to New York and
became an Assistant Minister in Trinity Church with
charge of Trinity Chapel, where he remained until his
elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Hobart College, A.D. 1866.
Consecrated Bishop of Maine in Trinity Chapel, New
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230 HENRY ADAMS NEELY.
York, on the 25tli day of January, A.D. 1867, by The
Right Eev. John Henry Hopkins, D.D., LLJX, assisted
by The Eight Rev. John "Williams, S.T.D., LLJX, The
Eight Eev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D., LL.D., The Eight
Eev. William Henry Odenheimer, D.D., The Eight
Eev. Eobert Harper Clarkson, D.D., and The Eight
Eev. George Maxwell Eandall, S.T.D.
Upon his removal to Maine he became the Eector
of S. Luke's Church, Portland. S. Luke's became the
Cathedral Parish of the Diocese, and a proper Cathe-
dral Church erected, which was Consecrated on The
Feast of S. Luke, October 18th, 1877.
WRITINGS. A few occasional Sermons, Addresses
to his Convention, and Papers in Periodicals.
No. 84r.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
DANIEL SYLVESTER TUTTLE, S.T.D.
MISSIONARY Bishop of Montana, Idaho, and Utah, was
born in "Windham, Greene County, New York, on the
26th day of January, A.D. 1837..
He graduated at Columbia College, New York, A.D.
1857, and at The General Theological Seminary, A.D.
1862.
Ordered Deacon in The Church of The Transfigu-
ration, New York, on the 29th day of June, A.D. 1862,
by The Right Rev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D., LL.D.,
D.C.L.
Ordained Priest in Zion Church, Morris, Otsego
County, New York, on the 19th day of July, A.D.
1863, by the same Prelate.
He went to Morris while in Deacon's Orders as the
Assistant Minister, and upon the death of the Rector
he became the Rector of the Parish, and remained there
until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1866.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Montana, Idaho,
and Utah, in Trinity Chapel, New York, on the 1st
day of May, A.D. 1867, by The Right Rev. John Henry
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32 DANIEL SYLVESTER TUTTLE.
Hopkins, D.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev.
Horatio Potter, S.T.D., LL.D., D.C.L., The Right Rev.
William Henry Odenheimer, D.D., The Right Rev.
George Maxwell Randall, S.T.D., The Right Rev.
John .Barrett Kerfoot, S.T.D., and The Right Rev.
Henry Adams Neely, S.T.D.
:sro. 85.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
JOHN FREEMAN YOUNG, S.T.D.
THE second Bishop of Florida, was born in Pittston,
Kennebec County, Maine, on the 30th day of October,
A.D. 1820.
He was a student in the "Wesleyan Seminary, Read-
field, Maine, and subsequently entered the Wesleyan
University in Middletown, Connecticut, where he be-
came a convert to the Church. He removed to Virginia,
and entered the Theological Seminary of Virginia,
near Alexandria, where he graduated A.D. 1845.
Ordered Deacon in S. Michael's Church, Bristol,
Rhode Island, on the 26th day of April, A.D. 1845,
by The Right Rev. John Prentiss Kewley Henshaw,
D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. John's Church, Tallahassee,
Florida, on the llth day of January, A.D. 1846, by The
Right Rev. Stephen Elliott, Jr., D.D.
Shortly after his Ordination to the Diaconate he
removed to Florida, and upon his Ordination to the
Priesthood he became the Rector of S. John's Church,
Jacksonville. In December, 1846, he removed to
Texas, and was engaged in Missionary work in Bra-
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234 JOHN FREEMAN YOUNG.
zoria County -until November, 1850. He was the Sec-
retary of the Convention which met in 1848, for the
organization of the Diocese of Texas. In November,
1850, he removed to Mississippi, and settled in Living-
ston, Madison County. In 1852 he removed to Louis-
iana, and settled at Napoleonville, Assumption Parish.
Subsequently he removed to New York City, and be-
came an Assistant Minister in Trinity Parish, where
he remained until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He was the Secretary of the Russo-Greek Commit-
tee, and Editor of the papers issued by that Committee.
In 1864 he visited Russia for the purpose of advancing
the movement towards a restoration of inter-com-
munion with the Eastern Church.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1865.
Consecrated Bishop of Florida in Trinity Church,
New York, on the 25th day of July, A.D. 1867, by The
Eight Rev. John Henry Hopkins, D.D., LL.D., assisted
by The Right Rev. John Payne, D.D., The Right Rev.
Alexander Gregg, D.D., The Right Rev. William
Henry Odenheimer, D.D., The Right Rev. Richard
Hooker "Wilmer, D.D., and The Right Rev. George
David Cummins, S.T.D.
WRITINGS. Occasional Sermons, Addresses to his
Convention, and a Devotional Manual for Candidates
for Confirmation. He also edited " Hymns and Music
for the Young," in two volumes, which passed through
several editions.
. 86.
TOE BIGHT BEyEREND
JOHN WATROUS BECKWITH, S.T.D.
THE second Bishop of Georgia, was born in Raleigh,
North Carolina, on the 9th day .of February, A.D. 1831.
He graduated at Trinity -College, Hartford, Connec-
ticut, A.D. 1852.
Ordered Deacon in S. James' Church, "Wilmington,
North Carolina, on the 24th day of May, A.D. 1854, by
The Right Rev. Thomas Atkinson, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in Emmanuel Church, "Warrenton,
North Carolina, on the 20th day of May, A.D. 1855, by
the same Prelate.
His first Pastoral work was in Calvary Church,
"Wadesboro', North Carolina. He removed to Mary-
land, and became the Rector of All-Hallows Parish,
Anne Arundel County.
At the beginning of the Civil "War he removed to
Mississippi, and was made the Rector of All-Hallows'
Church, "Washington County. Removing to Alabama,
he became the Rector of Trinity Church, Demopolis.
At the close of the war he removed to Louisiana,
and became the Rector of Trinity Church, New Or-
leans, where he remained until his elevation to the
Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
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236 JOHN WATROUS BECK WITH.
ology from. Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut,
A.D. 1868, and that of Doctor in Divinity from The
University of Georgia during the same year.
Consecrated Bishop of Georgia in S. John's Church,
Savannah, on the 2d day of April, A.D. 1868, by The
Right Rev. "William Mercer Green, D.D., assisted by
The Right Rev. Thomas Atkinson, S.T.D., LL.D., The
Right Rev. Richard Hooker Wilmer, D.D., The Right
Rev. John Pere Bell Wilmer, D.D., and The Right Rev,
John Freeman Young, S.T.D.
WRITINGS. 1. Convention Addresses. 2. Lenten
Charges. 3. Occasional Sermons. 4. Two Contro-
versial Pamphlets.
No. 87.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
FRANCIS McNEECE WHITTLE, D.D., LL.D.
THE fifth Bishop of Virginia, was born in Mecklen-
burg County, Virginia, on the 7th day of July, A.D.
1823.
He graduated at The Theological Seminary of Vir-
ginia, Alexandria, A.D. 1847.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Church, Alexandria,
on the 16th day of July, A.D. 1847, by The Eight Eev.
"William Meade, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. John's Church, Charleston,
Virginia, on the 8th day of October, A.D. 1848, by the
same Prelate.
In October, 1847, he became the Eector of Kanawha
Parish, Kanawha County, Virginia.
In October, 1849, he became the Eector of S. James'
Church, ISTortham Parish, Goochland County, Virginia.
In October, 1852, he became the Eector of Grace
Church, Berryville, Virginia.
In October, 1857, he became the Eector of S. Paul's
Church, Louisville, Kentucky, which position he held
until April, A.D. 1868.
At the Council of the Diocese of Virginia, May 17th,
A.D. 1867, he was elected Assistant Bishop.
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238 FRANCIS M'NEECE WHITTLE.
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of Virginia in S. Paul's
Church, Alexandria, Virginia, on the 30th day of April,
A.D. 1868, by The Eight Eev. John Johns, S.T.D.,
LL.D., assisted by The Eight Eev. Alfred Lee, S.T.D.,
and The Eight Eey. Gregory Thurston Bedell, D.D.,
LL.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The Theological Seminary of Ohio, A.D. 1867, and that
of Doctor of Laws from The College of William and
Mary, A.D. 1873. '
Upon the death of Bishop Johns, April 5th, A.D.
1876, he became the Bishop of Virginia.
In 1877 the State known as "West Virginia was
erected into a new Diocese, entitled The Diocese of
West Virginia.
No. SS.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM HENKT AUGUSTUS BISSELL, D.D.
THE second Bishop of Vermont, was born in Ran-
dolph, Vermont, on the 10th day of November, A.D.
1814.
He graduated at The University of Vermont, Bur-
lington, A.D. 1836.
Ordered Deacon in Calvary Church, New York, on
the 29th day of September, A.D. 1839, by The Eight
Rev. Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in Christ Church, Troy, New York,
on the 2d day of August, A.D. 1840, by the same Pre-
late.
He was Rector of Trinity Church, "West Troy, New
York, from 1841 to 1845, of Grace Church, Lyons, New
York, from 1845 to 1848, and of Trinity Church, Ge-
neva, New York, from 1848 until his elevation to the
Episcopate.
Consecrated Bishop of Vermont in Christ Church,
Montpelier, Vermont, on the 3d day of June, A.D. 1868,
by The Right Rev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D., LL.D., as-
sisted by The Right Rev. Samuel Allen McCoskry,
S.TJX, D.C.L., The Right Rev. John Williams, S.T.D.,
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240 WILLIAM HENRY AUGUSTUS SISSELL.
The Eight Eev. Arthur Cleveland Coxe, S.T.D., and
The Eight Eev. Henry Adams Neely, S.T.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The Norwich University, Vermont, A.D. 1852, from
Hobart College, A.D. 1868, and from The University
of Vermont, A.D. 1876.
ISTo. 89.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
CHARLES FRANKLIN ROBERTSON, S.T.D.
THE second Bishop of Missouri, was born in the City
of New York on the 2d day of March, A.D. 1835.
He graduated at Yale College, N"ew Haven, Connec-
ticut, A.D. 1859, and at The General Theological Semi-
nary, New York, A.D. 1862.
Ordered Deacon in The Church of The Transfigura-
tion, New York, on the 29th day of June, A.D. 1862,
by The Eight Rev. Horatio Potter, D.D., LL.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Mark's Church, Malone, New
York, on the 23d day of October, A.D. 1862, by the
same Prelate.
Rector of S. Mark's Church, Malone, until Septem-
ber 1st, 1868, when he accepted an election to the Rec-
torship of S. James' Church, Batavia, New York.
Consecrated Bishop of Missouri in Grace Church,
New York, on the 25th day of October, A.D. 1868, by The
Right Rev. Benjamin Bosworth Smith, S.T.D., LL.D.,
assisted by The Right Rev. Samuel Allen McCoskry,
S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. John Johns, S.T.D.,
The Right Rev. Henry Washington Lee, S.T.D., The
Right Rev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D., LL.D., D.C.L.,
L 21 241
242 CHARLES FRANKLIN ROBERTSON.
and The Right Rev. Henry Champlin Lay, S.T.D.,
LL.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1868.
"WHITINGS. A number of Sermons, Addresses, and
Miscellaneous Papers.
9O.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
BENJAMIN WISTAK MORRIS, S.T.D.
T.HE second Missionary Bishop of Oregon and of
"Washington Territory, was born in Wellsboro', Penn-
sylvania, on the 30th day of May, A.D. 1819.
He graduated at The General Theological Seminary,
IsTew York, A.D. 1846.
Ordered Deacon in S. Philip's Church, Philadelphia,
on the 28th day of June, A.D. 1846, by The Eight Eev.
Alonzo Potter, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Matthew's Church, Sunbury,
Pennsylvania, on the 27th day of April, A.D. 1847, by
the same Prelate.
He was Rector of S. Matthew's Church, Sunbury,
four years, after which he became the Rector of S.
David's Church, Manayunk, where he remained six
years, when he was made Assistant Minister of S.
Luke's Church, Germantown, where he remained until
his elevation to the Episcopate.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Oregon and of
"Washington Territory in S. Luke's Church, Philadel-
phia, on the 3d day of December, A.D. 1868, by The
Right Rev. Alfred Lee, S.T.D. , assisted by The Right
Rev. "William Henry Odenheimer, D.D., D.C.L., The
243
244 BENJAMIN WISTAR MORRIS.
Bight Rev. Thomas Hubbard Vail, S.T.D., LL.D., The
Eight Rev. Robert Harper Clarkson, D.D., The Right
Rev. George Maxwell Randall, S.T.D., and The Right
Rev. John Barrett Kerfoot, S.T.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, and that
of Doctor in Divinity from The University of Penn-
sylvania, A.D. 1868.
No. 91.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
ABRAM NEWKIRK LITTLEJOHN, D.D.
THE first Bishop of Long Island, was born in [Florida,
Montgomery County, New York, on the 13th day of
December, A.D. 1824.
He graduated at Union College, Schenectady, New
York, A.D. 1845.
Ordered Deacon in S. Peter's Church, Auburn, New
York, on the 19th day of March, A.D. 1848, by The
Right Rev. William Heathcote De Lancey, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in Christ Church, Hartford, Con-
necticut, on the 12th day of June, A.D. 1849, by The
Right Rev. Thomas Church Brownell, S.T.D.
Upon his Ordination to the Diaconate, he took
charge of S. Ann's Church, -Amsterdam, and shortly
afterwards removed to Connecticut, and took charge
of S. Andrew's Church, Meriden. In February, 1850,
he removed to Massachusetts, and became the Rector
of Christ Church, Springfield. In June, 1851, he
returned to Connecticut, and became the Rector of
S. Paul's Church, New Haven.
In 1858 he was elected President of Geneva (now
Hobart) College, but declined. He was Lecturer on
Pastoral Theology in Berkeley Divinity School, Mid-
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246 ABRAM NEWKIRK LITTLE JOHN.
dletown, Connecticut, for a period of seven years. In
1860 lie removed to New York, and became Rector
of The Church, of The Holy Trinity, Brooklyn, which
position he held until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of Pennsylvania, A.D. 1855. In 1868
he was elected Bishop of Central New York, but
declined.
Consecrated Bishop of Long Island in The Church
of The Holy Trinity, Brooklyn, on the 27th day of
January, A.D. 1869, by The Right Rev. Horatio Potter,
S.T.D., LL.D., D.C.L., assisted by The Right Rev.
John Johns, S.T.D., The Right Rev. William Henry
Odenheimer, D.D., D.C.L., The Right Rev. Arthur
Cleveland Coxe, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Robert
Harper Clarkson, D.D., The Right Rev. George Max-
well Randall, S.T.D., The Right Rev. John Barrett
Kerfoot, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Henry Adams IsTeely,
S.T.D., and The Right Rev. Benjamin Wistar Morris,
S.T.D.
In 1874 he was appointed by the Presiding Bishop
to take charge of the American Episcopal Churches on
the Continent of Europe.
WRITINGS. Besides Charges, Addresses, and occa-
sional Sermons, his contributions to current literature
embrace Critiques, Essays, and Reviews, entitled: 1.
The Philosophy of Religion. 2. The Metaphysics of
Cousin. 3. The Life and "Writings of S. T. Coleridge.
4. The Poetry of George Herbert. 5. Sir James
Stephen's Lectures on the History of France. 6.
Roger's Eclipse of Faith. 7. The Bible and Com-
mon Sense. 8. The Outwardness of Popular Religion.
ABRAM NEWKIRK LITTLE JOHN. 47
9. Human Progress dependent on Tradition rather
than Invention. 10. Thoughts and Inquiries on the
Alt Catholic Movement. 11. Discourse at the Conse-
cration of S. Paul's Church Within the "Walls, Rome,
Italy. 12. Essay before The Church Congress, New
York, 1877.
No. 9S.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM CROSWELL DOANE, S.T.D.
THE first Bishop of Albany, was born in Boston, Mas-
sachusetts, on the 2d day of March, A.D. 1832.
He graduated at Burlington College, Burlington,
New Jersey, A.D. 1850.
Ordered Deacon in S. Mary's Church, Burlington,
on the 6th day of March, A.D. 1853, by his father, The
Right Rev. George Washington Doane, S.T.D. , LL.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church on the 16th day
of March, A.D. 1856, by the same Prelate.
During his Diaconate he served as his father's
Curate at S. Mary's Church.
In 1856 he took charge of S. Barnabas' Church in
Burlington.
In 1859, upon the death of his father, he became
the Rector of S. Mary's Church.
In the spring of 1861 he removed to Connecticut,
and became the Rector of S. John's Church, Hartford.
In 1867 he removed to New York and became the
Rector of S. Peter's Church, Albany, where he re-
mained until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, New York, A.D. 1867.
248
WILLIAM CROSWELL DOANE. 249
Consecrated Bishop of Albany in S. Peter's Church,
Albany, on the 2d day of February, A.D. 1869, by The
Eight Rev. Horatio Potter, .S.T.D., LL.3X, D.C.L.,
assisted by The Eight Eev. "William Henry Oden-
heimer, D.D., D.C.L., The Eight Eev. Henry Adams
Neely, S.T.D., The Eight Eev. Charles Franklin Eob-
ertson, S.T.D., and The Eight Eev. Abram JTewMrk
Littlejohn, S.T.D.
"WRITINGS. 1. Occasional Sermons. 2. Convention
Addresses. 3. Addresses to the Graduating Class of
S. Agnes' School. 4. A Volume of Questions on the
Collects, Epistles, and Gospels. 5. The Life and "Writ-
ings of his father, The Eight Eev. George "Washing-
ton Doane, S.T.D., LL.D., the second Bishop of JS"ew
Jersey, 4 vols. 8vo.
IISTo. 93.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
FREDERIC DAN HUNTINGTON, S.T.D.
THE first Bishop of Central "New York, was born in
Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, on the 28th
day of May, A.D. 1819.
He graduated at Amherst College, Amherst, Massa-
chusetts, A.D. 1839, and at the Divinity School of Har-
vard University, A.D. 1842.
He was Minister of a Unitarian Congregation in
Boston for thirteen years, and from 1855 until 1860,
Professor of Christian Morals in Harvard College, and
Preacher to the University.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Amherst College, A.D. 1856.
His extensive reading and careful habits of study
led him to renounce the peculiar doctrines of the
Unitarians and apply for Holy Orders.
He was Confirmed in Christ Church, Cambridge,
Massachusetts, on The Feast of The Annunciation,
A.D. 1860, by The Right Rev. Manton Eastburn,
S.T.D.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, Boston, on the
12th day of September, A.D. 1860, by The Right Rev.
Manton Eastburn, S.T.D.
250
FREDERIC DAN HUNTINGTON. 51
Ordained Priest in The Church of The Messiah,
Boston, on the 19th day of March, A.D. 1861, by the
same Prelate.
He organized Emmanuel Church, Boston, became
the Rector of the Parish, and remained there until his
elevation to the Episcopate.
Consecrated Bishop of Central New York in Em-
manuel Church, Boston, on the 8th day of April, A.D.
1869, by The Right Rev. Benjamin Bosworth Smith,
S.T.D., LLJ)., assisted by The Right Rev. Manton
Eastburn,'S.T.D., LLJ)., The Right Rev. Horatio
Potter, S.T.D., LL.D., D.C.L., The Right Rev.
Thomas March Clark, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev.
Arthur Cleveland Coxe, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev.
Henry Adams !N"eely, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Benjamin
"Wistar Morris, S.T.D., and The Right Rev. "William
Croswell Doane, S.T.D.
"WRITINGS. 1. Sermons for the People, 12mo., 1856.
2. Lessons on The Parables of Our Saviour, 1856. 3.
Christian Believing and Living. 4. Home and Col-
lege Unconscious Tuition. 5. Lowell and Graham
Lectures on the Divine Aspects of Human Society.
6. Helps to a Holy Lent. 7. Christ and the "World
A Charge to his Clergy. 8. Christ in the Christian
Tear, and in the Life of Man. 9. A large number of
Sermons, Discourses and Lectures, and also extended
and various contributions to Periodicals, Magazines,
and ISTewspapers. 10. Compiler (with Dr. Hedge) of
Hymns for The Church of Christ. 11. Elim, and
Lyra Domestica, two volumes, of Poetry. 12. Editor
of Mariyria, Euthanasy, Christianity the Deliverance
of the Soul and its Life the American edition of
252 FREDERIC DAN HUNTINGTON.
the Works of The Rev. "Wm. Mountford. 13. Editor
of an American edition of Archbishop Whateley's
Christian Morals. 14. Editor of The Church Monthly
Magazine now extinct.
3STo.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
OZI WILLIAM WHITTAKER, D.D.
MISSIONARY Bishop of Nevada, was born in New
Salem, Massachusetts, on the 10th day of May, A.D.
1830.
He graduated at Middlebury College, Vermont, A.D.
1856.
For nearly four years he was the Principal of the
High School in North BrookfLeld, Massachusetts.
Graduated at The General Theological Seminary,
New York, A.D. 1863.
Ordered Deacon in Grace Church, Boston, Mas-
sachusetts, on the 15th day of July, A.D. 1863, by The
Eight Rev. Manton Eastburn, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Stephen's Chapel, Boston, on
the 7th day of August, A.D. 1863, by the same Prelate.
He proceeded at once to Nevada, and became the
Rector of " The Parish of S. John/' Gold-Hill. In
1865 he returned to the East,. and became the Rector
of S. Paul's Church, Englewood, New Jersey. In
1867 he returned to Nevada, and became the Rector
of S. Paul's Church, Virginia City.
He was elected Missionary Bishop of Nevada by
both Houses of the General Convention in S. John's
Chapel, New York, A.D. 1868.
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254 OZI WILLIAM WHITTAKER.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, A.D. 1869.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Nevada in S.
George's Church, !N"ew York, on the 13th day of Oc-
tober, A.D. 1869, by The Eight Eev. Charles Pettit
Mcllvaine, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Eight Eev.
Horatio Potter, S.T.D., LL.D., D.C.L., The Eight
Rev. Manton Eastburn, S.T.D., LL.D., The Eight
Eev. "William Henry Odenheimer, D.D., D.C.L., and
The Eight Eev. Joseph Cruikshank Talbot, D.D.,
LL.D.
His only published writings are a few occasional
Sermons.
. 95.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
HENRY NILES PIERCE, D.D., LL.D.
THE fourth Missionary Bishop of Arkansas and the
Indian Territory, was born in Pawtucket, Rhode
Island, on the 19th day of October, A.D. 1820.
He graduated at Brown University, Providence,
Rhode Island, A.D. 1842.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Matagorda, Texas,
on the 23d day of April, A.D. 1843, by The Eight Rev.
George Washington Freeman, D.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church on the 3d day
of January, A.D. 1849, by the same Prelate.
He spent his Diaeonate in Missionary work in "Wash-
ington County, Texas, and after his Ordination to the
Priesthood he remained for some time in the same
position. Subsequently he removed to Alabama, and
became the Rector of S. John's Church, Mobile. In
1868 he removed to Illinois, and became the Rector of
S. Paul's Church, Springfield, which position he occu-
pied at the time of his election to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, A.D. 1862, and
that of Doctor of Laws from The College of William
and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, A.D. 1869.
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256 HENRY NILES PIERCE.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Arkansas and the
Indian Territory in Christ Church, Mobile, Alabama,
on the 25th day of January, A.D. 1870, by The Right
Rev. William Mercer Green, D.D., assisted by The
Eight Rev. Henry John Whitehouse, LLJD., D.D.
Oxon., D.C.L., The Right Rev. Richard Hooker Wil-
mer, D.D., The Right Rev. Charles Todd Quintard,
S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Joseph Pere Bell Wil-
mer, D.D., and The Right Rev. John Freeman Young,
S.T.D.
WRITINGS. Various occasional Sermons, Essays,
Addresses, &c., and some translations.
USTo. 96.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM WOODRUFF NILES, S.T.D.
THE second. Bishop of New Hampshire, was born in
Hatley, Province of Lower Canada (now Quebec), on
the 24th day of May, A.D. 1832.
He graduated at Trinity College, Hartford, Con-
necticut, A.D. 1857, and at The Berkeley Divinity
School, Middletown, Connecticut, A.D. 1861.
Ordered Deacon in The Church of The Holy Trinity,
Middletown, on the 22d day of May, A.D. 1861, by The
Eight Eev. John Williams, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Philip's Church, Wiscasset,
Maine, on the 14th day of May, A.D. 1862, by The
Eight Eev. George Burgess, S.T.D.
During the year following his graduation he was a
Tutor in Trinity College. After his Ordination to the
Diaconate he removed to Maine, where he took charge
of S. Philip's Church, Wiscasset, and upon his Ordina-
tion to the Priesthood he became the Eector. In 1864
he returned to Connecticut, and became Professor of
the Latin Language and Literature in Trinity Col-
lege, which Chair he retained until his elevation to
the Episcopate.
During the two years next preceding his Consecra-
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258 WILLIAM WOODRUFF NILES.
tion lie held the Rectorship of S. John's Church,
Warehouse Point, together with his Professorship.
Consecrated Bishop of .New Hampshire in S. Paul's
Church, Concord, New Hampshire, on the 21st day of
Septemher, A.D. 1870, by The Eight Rev. Benjamin
Bosworth Smith, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right
Rev. John Williams, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev.
Henry Adams Neely, S.T.D., The Right Rev. William
Henry Augustus Bissell, D.D., and The Right Rev.
William Croswell Doane, S.T.D., together with The
Right Rev. James William Williams, D.D., the Bishop
of Quebec.
At the time of his Consecration, and for some years
after, Bishop Niles was a British subject.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Trinity College, Hartford, A.D. 1870.
WRITINGS. Addresses to his Convention. Essays
and Contributions to the Press. During a part of the
time he was Professor at Trinity College, he was the
Editor of " The Churchman."
. 97.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM PINKNBT, D.D., LL.D.
ASSISTANT Bishop of Maryland, was born in Annapolis,
Maryland, on the 17th day of April, A.D. 1810.
He graduated at S.John's College, Annapolis, A.D.
1827.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Cambridge, Dor-
chester County, Maryland, on the 12th day of April,
A.D. 1835, by The Right Rev. William Murray Stone,
D.D.
Ordained Priest in All Saints' Church, Frederick, on
the 27th day of May, A.D. 1836, by the same Prelate.
He took charge of Somerset and Coventry Parishes
for a few months, when he removed to Bladensburg,
where he became the Rector of S. Matthias' Church.
Subsequently he removed to Washington, District of
Columbia, where lie became the Rector of The Church
of The Ascension, which position he occupied until his
elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
S. John's College, Annapolis, Maryland, A.D. 1855.
The Degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon
him by Columbia University, Washington, District of
Columbia, and by The College of William and Mary,
Williamsburg, Virginia, A.D. 1870.
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260 WILLIAM PINKNEY.
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of Maryland in The
Church of The Epiphany* "Washington, District of
Columbia, on the 6th day of Octoher, A.D. 1870, by
The Right Rev. Benjamin Bosworth Smith, S.T.D.,
LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. John Johns, S.T.D.,
The Right Rev. Thomas Atkinson, S.T.D., LL.D., The
Right Rev. William Henry Odenheimer, D.D., D.C.L.,
The Right Rev. Henry Champlin Lay, S.T.D., LL.D.,
The Right Rev. William Bacon Stevens, D.D., LL.D.,
The Right Rev. Charles Todd Quintard, S.T.D., LL.D.,
and The Right Rev. John Barrett Kerfoot, S.T.D.,
LL.D.
ISTo. 93.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM BELL WHITE HOWE, D.D., S.T.D.
THE sixth Bishop of South Carolina, was born in
Claremont, IsTew Hampshire, on the 31st day of March,
A.D. 1823.
He graduated at The University of Vermont, Bur-
lington, Vermont, A.D. 1844.
Ordered Deacon in S. Philip's Church, Charleston-,
South Carolina, on the 9th day of April, A.D. 1847, hy
The Bight Rev. Christopher Edwards Gadsden, D.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Stephen's Chapel, Charleston,
on the 3d day of June, A.D. 1849, hy the same Prelate.
He became the Rector of S. John's, Berkeley, South
Carolina, in 1848, and remained there twelve years.
In 1860 he removed to Charleston, arid became the
Assistant Minister at S. Philip's Church, succeeding
to the Rectorship in 1863, which position he held until
his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of The South, Sewanee, Tennessee, A.D.
1871,' and that of Doctor of Sacred Theology from
Columbia College, K~ew York, A.D. 1872.
Consecrated Bishop of South Carolina in S. Paul's
Church, Baltimore, Maryland, on the 8th day of Octo-
ber, A.D. 1871, by The Right Rev. Benjamin Bosworth
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262 WILLIAM BELL WHITE HOWE.
Smith, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Eight Rev. Wil-
liam Rollinson Whittingham, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right
Rev. Thomas Frederick Davis, S.T.D., The Right Rev.
Thomas Atkinson, S.T.D., and The Right Rev. Alex-
ander Gregg, D.D., together with The Right Rev.
George Augustus Selwyn, D.D., The Bishop of Litch-
field, England, and The Right Rev. Addington Robert
Peel Venables, D.D., Bishop of Nassau, West Indies.
WRITINGS. He has published little beyond one or
two occasional Sermons, ; Addresses to his Convention,
&c. '
No. 99.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
MARK ANTONY IteWOLFE HOWE, S.T.D., LL.D.
THE first Bishop of Central Pennsylvania, was born in
Bristol, Rhode Island, on the 5th day of April, A.D.
1809.
He graduated at Brown University, Providence,
Rhode Island, A.D. 1828.
Ordered Deacon in S. Michael's Church, Bristol, on
the 15th day of January, A.D. 1832, by The Right Rev.
Alexander Yiets Griswold, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in Grace Church, Boston, on the 12th
day of March, A.D. 1833, by the same Prelate.
He officiated for three months in 1832 in S. Mat-
thew's Church, South Boston. In October of the same
year he became the Rector of S. James' Church, Rox-
bury, (now Highland District, Boston,) where he re-
mained three years. He then became the Editor of
The Christian Witness, and Rector of Christ Church,
Cambridge. He returned to the Rectorship of S. James'
Church in the autumn of 1836, and continued in that
work until 1846, when he removed to Pennsylvania and
became the Rector of S. Luke's Church, Philadelphia,
where he remained until his elevation to the Episco-
pate.
263
264 MARK ANTONY DE WOLFE HOWE.
In 1850 he was a Deputy from the Diocese of Penn-
sylvania to the General Convention, which met that
year in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was made Secretary to
the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, which office
he held for twelve years.
He was elected as Deputy to the General Conven-
tion from the same Diocese, for every session from
1850, until and including that of 1871.
In 1865 he was elected Missionary Bishop to Nevada,
but declined.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Brown University, Providence, Rhode
Island, A.D. 1848, and that of Doctor of Laws from
The University of Pennsylvania, A.D. 1876,
Consecrated Bishop of Central Pennsylvania in S.
Luke's Church, Philadelphia, on the 28th day of De-
cember, A.D. 1874, by The Right Rev, Benjamin Bos-
worth Smith, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right
Rev. Charles Pettit McHvaine, S.T.D., LL.D., The
Right Rev. Alfred Lee, S.T.D., The Right Rev. Horatio
Potter, S.T.D., LL.D., D.C.L., The Right Rev. Thomas
March Clark, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Gregory
Thurston Bedell, D.D., The Right Rev. John Barrett
Kerfoot, S.T.D., LL.D., and The Right Rev. Benjamin
Wistar Morris, S.T.D.
WHITINGS. 1. Essays and Fugitive Pieces in Verse.
2. A Pamphlet on the Right of The Eastern Diocese
to Elect an Assistant Bishop, 1837. 3. A Review of
the Report of the Boston School Committee, 1845. 4.
A Pamphlet in Yindication of the Missionary Associa-
tion for the West, 1857. 5. Preface to Butler's edi-
tion of Bishop Heber's Poems, 1857. 6. Several
MARK ANTONY DE WOLFE HOWE. 265
occasional Sermons. 7. The Sermon before the Conven-
tion of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, 1859. 8. Memoir
of The Eight Rev. Alonzo Potter, D.D., 1870.
NOTE. The Diocese of Central Pennsylvania was
organized A.D. 1871, and consists of all that portion of
the State of Pennsylvania lying east of the Counties
of McKean, Cameron, Clearfield, Cambria, and Som-
erset, excluding the Counties of Philadelphia, Bucks,
Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester.
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No. 1OO.
THE BIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM HOBART HARE, S.T.D.
MISSIONARY Bishop of the Indian Jurisdiction of Mo-
brara, was horn in Princeton, New Jersey, on the 17th
day of May, A.D. 1838.
He entered The University of Pennsylvania, but, on
account of serious trouble with his eyes, was obliged
to withdraw before graduation.
Ordered Deacon in S. Matthew's Church, Philadel-
phia, (Francisville,) on the 19th day of June, A.D. 1859,
by The Right Rev. Samuel Bowman, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Paul's Church, Chestnut Hill,
Pennsylvania, on the 25th day of May, A.D. 1862, by
The Right Rev. Alonzo Potter, D.D., LL.D.
He was the Assistant Minister at S. Luke's Church,
Philadelphia, from June, 1859, until May, 1861, when
he became the Rector of S. Paul's Church, Chestnut
Hill. In 1863 he resigned S. Paul's, and took charge
of S. Luke's Church, Philadelphia, during the absence
of the Rector.
In 1864 he became the Rector of The Church of
The Ascension, Philadelphia, where he remained until
he was appointed Secretary and General Agent of the
Foreign Committee of the Board -of Missions. This
position he held until his elevation to the Episcopate.
266
WILLIAM HOBART HARE. 67
In 1871 lie was elected "by the House of Bishops,
Missionary Bishop to Cape Palmas and parts adjacent
in West Africa, but declined.
At a special meeting of the House of Bishops held
in New York, October, A.D. 1872, he was elected Mis-
sionary Bishop of Mobrara.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut,
and Columbia College, New York, and that of Doctor
in Divinity from Kenyon College, Gambier,- Ohio, A.D.
1872.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Hiobrara in S.
Luke's Church, Philadelphia, on the 9th day of Janu-
ary, A.D. 1873, by The Right Rev. Benjamin Bosworth
Smith, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev.
Alfred Lee, S.T.D., The Right Rev. John Williams,
S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D.,
LL.D., D.C.L., The Right Rev. William Henry Oden-
heimer, D.D., D.C.L., and The Right Rev. William
Bacon Stevens, D.D., LL.D.
He was presented for Consecration by the Bishops
of Nebraska and Central Pennsylvania.
. 101.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JOHN GOTTLIEB AUER, S.T.D.
THE second Missionary Bishop of Cape Palmas and
parts adjacent in West Africa, was born in Neubulach,
in "Wiirtemberg, on the 18th day of November, A.D.
1832.
In November, A.D. 1854, he was entered as a Student
in the Mission School at Basle.
In 1858 he went to Africa, and became a teacher
in the Seminary of a German Mission at Akrapong,
among the Akrapim Mountains.
In 1862 he left this Mission and attached himself to
the work under Bishop Payne, at Cavalla.
Ordered Deacon in The Church of The Epiphany,
Cavalla, Africa, on the 20th day of April, A.D. 1862,
by The Right Rev. John Payne, D.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church on the same
day, and by the same Prelate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Columbia College, A.D. 1873.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop for Cape Palmas
and parts adjacent in Western Africa in S. John's
Church, G-eorgetown, District of Columbia, on the
17th day of April, A.D. 1873, by The Right Rev. Ben-
268
JOHN GOTTLIEB AVER. 269
jamin Bosworth Smith, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The
Right Eev. Alfred Lee, S.T.D., The Eight Eev. John
Johns, S.T.D., The Eight Eev. John Payne, D.D.,
The Eight Eev. William Edmond Armitage, S.TJX,
and The Eight Eev. "William Pinkney, D.D.
Bishop Auer died at Cavalla, Africa, on the 16th
day of February, A.D. 1874.
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No. 1O2.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
BENJAMIN HENRY PADDOCK, S.T.D.
THE fourth Bishop of Massachusetts, was "born in
Norwich, Connecticut, on the 29th day of February,
A.D. 1828.
He graduated at Trinity College, Hartford, A.D. 1848,
and at The General Theological Seminary, New York,
A.D. 1852.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Stratford, Con-
necticut, on the. 29th day of June, A.D. 1852, by The
Right Rev. Thomas Church Brownell, S.T.D. , LL.D.
Ordained Priest in Trinity Church, Norwich, Con-
necticut, on the 27th day of September, A.D. 1853, by
The Eight Rev. John Williams, S.T.D.
He spent a portion of his Diaconate as the Assistant
Minister in The Church of The Epiphany, New York.
In the spring of 1853 he removed to Maine and be-
came the Rector of S. Luke's Church, Portland, but
the rigor of the climate compelled him to abandon this
work, and he returned to Connecticut. In the autumn
of 1853 he became the Rector of Trinity Church, Nor-
wich, of which Parish, his father The Rev. Seth B.
Paddock was the Rector for twenty-two years. He
remained in Norwich nearly seven years, and then
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BENJAMIN HENRY PADDOCK. 271
removed to Michigan, where he became the Rector
of .Christ Church,jDetroit. In May, 1869, he removed
to New York and became the Rector of Grace Church,
Brooklyn, Long Island, where he remained until his
elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Trinity College, Hartford, A.D. 1867.
Consecrated Bishop of Massachusetts in Grace
Church, Brooklyn, on the 17th day of September,
A.D. 1873, by The Right Rev. Benjamin Bosworth
Smith, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev.
Alfred Lee, S.T.D., The Right Rev. John Williams,
S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. William Bacon Stevens,
D.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Abram Newkirk Little-
john, S.T.D., and The Right Rev. Frederic Dan Hun-
tington, S.T.D.
WRITINGS. Occasional Articles for Reviews and
Periodicals, Canonical Digests, Special Sermons, Col-
legiate and other Addresses, with one Episcopal
Charge.
No. 1O3.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
THEODORE BE-NEDICT LTMAN, S.T.D.
ASSISTANT Bishop of North. .Carolina, was born in
Brighton, Massachusetts, on the 27th day of Novem-
ber, A.D. 1815.
He graduated at Hamilton College, Clinton, New
York, A.D. 1837, and at The General Theological Sem-
inary, New York, A.D. 1840.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Baltimore, Mary-
land, on the 20th day of September, A.D. 1840, by The
Bight Rev. "William Rollinson "Whittingham, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. John's Church, Hagerstown,
on the 19th day of December, A.D. 1841, by the same
Prelate.
In October, 1840, he took charge of S. John's Church,
Hagerstown, Maryland, and upon his Ordination to the
Priesthood K became the Rector of the Parish, where
he remained for ten years.
In 1850 he became the Rector of Trinity Church,
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, succeeding Dr. Upfold, who
had been consecrated as Bishop of Indiana. He re-
mained in Pittsburg until 1860, when he removed to
Europe, and was instrumental in establishing the
" American Chapel" (now S. Paul's Church) in Rome.
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THEODORE BENEDICT LYMAN. 273
In the autumn of 1870 he returned to America and
became the Rector of Trinity Church, San Francisco,
California, where he remained until his elevation to
the Episcopate.
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of North Carolina in
Christ Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, on the llth
day of December, A.D. 1873, by The Right Rev. "Wil-
liam Rollinson Whittingham, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted
by The Right Rev. Thomas AtMnson, S.T.D., LL.D.,
and The Right Rev. Henry Champlin Lay, S.T.D.,
LL.D.
WRITINGS. -His only published writings consist of
a few occasional Sermons.
No. lO<t.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JOHN FRANKLIN SPALDING, S.T.D.
THE second Missionary Bishop of Colorado, with juris-
diction in the Territory of "Wyoming, was born in Bel-
grade, Maine, on the 25th day of August, A.D. 1828.
He graduated at Bowdoin College, Brunswick,
Maine, A.D. 1853, and at The General Theological
Seminary, New York, A.D. 1857.
Ordered Deacon in S. Stephen's Church, Portland,
Maine, on the 8th day of July, A.D. 1857, by The Eight
Rev. George Burgess, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in Christ Churchj Gardiner, Maine,
on the 14th day of July, A.D. 1858, by the same Prelate.
He was Missionary at S. James' Church, Oldtown,
Maine, for two years ; Rector of S. George's Church,
Lee, Massachusetts, from August 1st, 1859, until No-
vember 1st, 1860 ; Assistant Minister at Grace Church,
Providence, Rhode Island, from November 1st, 1860,
to November 1st, 1861 ; officiated for two months in S.
John's Church, Providence, Rhode Island, and in
April, 1862, became the Rector of S. Paul's Church,
Erie, Pennsylvania, Diocese of Pittsburg, where he
remained until his elevation to the Episcopate.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Colorado, with
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JOHN FRANKLIN SPALDING. 275
jurisdiction in "Wyoming, in S. Paul's Church, Erie, on
the 31st day of December, A.D. 1873, by The Right
Eev. Samuel Allen McCoskry, S.T.D., D.C.L., assisted
by The Eight Eev. Gregory Thurston Bedell, D.D.,
The Eight Eev. Joseph Cruikshank Talbot, D.D.,
LL.D., The Eight Eev. Arthur Cleveland Coxe,
S.T.D., LL.D., and The Eight Eev. John Barrett Ker-
foot, S.T.D., LL.D.
WRITINGS. A Devotional Manual, a few Tracts, oc-
casional Sermons, Essays, Addresses, &c.
USTo. 1O5.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
EDWARD RANDOLPH WELLES, S.T.D.
THE third Bishop of Wisconsin, was born in "Waterloo,
Ontario County, Hew York, on the 10th day of Janu-
ary, A.D. 1830.
He graduated at Geneva (now Hobart) College,
Geneva, Hew York, A.D. 1850.
He begun the study of Law, but after a few months
he decided to apply for Holy Orders, and after admis-
sion as a Candidate pursued his Theological studies
under the direction of the Bishop of Western Hew
York.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, Geneva, Hew
York, on the 20th day of December, A.D. 1857, by The
Bight Rev. William Heathcote De Lancey, S.T.D.,
LL.D., D.C.L.
Ordained Priest in S. Paul's Church, Waterloo, Hew
York, on the 12th day of September, A.D. 1858, by the
same Prelate.
During his Diaconate, in connection with the duties
of a Tutor in De Yeaux College, he gave Sunday ser-
vice at S. Paul's Church, Lewiston, Christ Church,
Lockport, and The Church of The Epiphany, Suspen-
sion Bridge.
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EDWARD RANDOLPH WELLES. 277
On the 3d day of October, A.D. 1858, he began his
Pastoral work, at Bed Wing, Minnesota, which was fol-
lowed by the organization of the Parish of Christ
Church, Red "Wing, of which he became the Rector,
and which position he held until his elevation to the
Episcopate. ~
He was several times a Deputy to the General Con-
vention from Minnesota, and for some years the Secre-
tary of the Diocesan Convention, in the same Diocese.
He. received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology
from Racine College, Racine, Wisconsin, A.D. 1874.
Consecrated Bishop of Wisconsin in S. Thomas'
Church, New York, on the 24th day of October, A.D.
1874, by The Right Rev. Benjamin Bosworth Smith,
S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. John Wil-
liams, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Thomas Atkin-
son, S.T.D., LL.D., and The Right Rev. Henry Ben-
jamin Whipple, D.D., together with The Right Rev.
Reginald Courtenay, D.D., the Bishop of Kingston,
Jamaica, West Indies.
During the year following his Consecration, the
Diocese of Fond du Lac was created from the north-
ern portion of his jurisdiction. Bishop Welles elected
to remain in the old Diocese, and The Rev. J. H. Ho-
bart Brown, S.T.D., was elected as the Bishop of the
new See.
WRITINGS. A few occasional Sermons. A Fare-
well Sermon, preached at Red Wing, 1874, and the
Sermon preached at the Consecration of The Bishop of
Illinois, A.D. 1875. Addresses to his Convention, &c.
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No. 1O6.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
ROBERT WOODWARD BARN WELL ELLIOTT, D.D.
THE first Bishop of a Missionary jurisdiction created
in General Convention, A.D. 1874, consisting of the
Counties lying south and west of, and including Cal-
houn, Jackson, Lavaca, Gonzales, Caldwell, Hays,
Blanco, Llano, San Saba, McCulloch, Concho, Tom
Green, Pecos, and El Paso, in the State of Texas, and
entitled The Missionary Jurisdiction of Western Texas.
He was born in Beaufort, South Carolina, on the
16th day of August, A.D. 1840, and graduated at South
Carolina College, Columbia, A.D. 1861.
Ordered Deacon in S. Peter's Church, Rome, Georgia,
on the 4th day of August, A.D. 1868, by The Bight Rev.
Charles Todd Quintard, S.T.D., LL.D.
Ordained Priest in Christ Church, Savannah, Georgia,
on the 9th day of April, A.D. -1871, by The Right Rev.
John "Watrous Beckwith, S.T.D.
From the 1st of August, 1868, until the 1st of
September, 1870, he had charge of the Mission Stations
of Centreville, Kingston, Dalton, and Cave Spring, in
the Diocese of Georgia. From November, 1870, until
May, 1871, he was the Assistant Minister in The Church .
of The Incarnation, in the City of New York, and from
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ROBERT WOODWARD BARNWELL ELLIOTT. 279
May, 1871, until October, 1871, lie had charge of The
Chapel of The Reconciliation in the same city. In
October, 1871, he returned to Georgia, and became
the Rector of S. Philip's Church, Atlanta, where he
remained until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The University of The South, Sewanee, Tennessee,
A.D. 1874.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Western Texas
in S. Philip's Church, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 15th
day of November, A.D. 1874, by The Right Rev. Alex-
ander Gregg, D.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Richard
Hooker Wilmer, D.D., The Right Rev. Charles Todd
Quintard, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. John Wat-
rous Beckwith, S.T.D., and The Right Rev. "William
Bell White Howe, D.D.
WRITINGS. 1. Prize Essay, South Carolina College,
1861. 2. Sermon before The Society for the Increase
of The Ministry, 1876. 3. Addresses before The Con-
vocation of Western Texas, 1875, 1876, 1877.
NOTE. Bishop Elliott is a son of The Right Rev.
Stephen Elliott, Jr., S.T.D., some time Bishop of
Georgia.
NO. ior.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JOHN HENRY DUCACHET WINGFIELD, D.D., LL.D.
THE first Missionary Bishop of a jurisdiction created
in 1874, by the division of the Diocese of California,
at the southern line of the Counties of Sonoma, Napa,
Solano, Sacramento, Amador, and Eldorado, and en-
titled " The Missionary District of Northern Cali-
fornia," was horn in Portsmouth, Virginia, on the
24th day of September, A.D. 1833.
His early education was superintended by a private
tutor. At the age of thirteen he entered S. Timothy's
College, Maryland, where he graduated A.D. 1850. He
was appointed Tutor, and remained through two scho-
lastic terms. In 1852 he entered the Senior class of
The College of "William and Mary, at Williamsburg,
Virginia, where he graduated, A.D. 1853. In the au-
tumn of 1853 he returned to S. Timothy's College,
and continued his work as a teacher for one year. In
the autumn of 1854 he removed to ~New York, and
became a Tutor in The Churchill Military Academy,
at Sing Sing.
In 1855 he entered The Theological Seminary of
Virginia, at Alexandria. In 1856 he removed to
280
JOHN HENRY DUCACHET WINGFIELD. 81
Arkansas, and became the Principal of " The Ashley
Institute," at Little Rock.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Little Rock,
Arkansas, on the 17th day of January, A.D. 1858, by
The Bight Rev. George Washington Freeman, D.D.
Ordained Priest in The Chapel of The Theological
Seminary of Virginia, at Alexandria, on the 1st day
of July, A.D. 1859, by The Right Rev. John Johns,
S.T.D.
During the early part of his Diaconate he was the
Assistant Minister in Christ Church, Little Rock.
In July, 1858, he became the Assistant Minister
in Trinity Church, Portsmouth, Virginia, of which
Church his father, The Rev. John H. Wingfield,
D.D., was the Rector.
In 1864 he removed to Maryland, and became the
Rector of Christ Church, Rockspring, Harford County.
In 1866 he returned to Virginia, and again became
the Assistant Minister of Trinity Church, Portsmouth.
In 1868 he became the Rector of S. Paul's Church,
Petersburg. In 1871 he founded S. Paul's School for
young ladies, and became Rector and Professor.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
The College of William and Mary, A.D. 1869, and that
of Doctor of Laws from the same College, A.D. 1874.
In 1874 he removed to California, and became the
Rector of Trinity Church, San Francisco.
During the session of the General Convention at
New York, A.D. 1874, he was elected Missionary Bishop
of Northern California.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Northern Califor-
nia in S. Paul's Church, Petersburg, Virginia, on the
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282 JOHN HENRY DUCACHET WINGFIELD,
2d day of December, A.D. 1874, by The Right. Kev.
John Johns, S.T.D., assisted by The Right Rev.
Thomas Atkinson, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev.
Henry Champlin Lay, S.T.D., LL.D., The Right Rev.
William Pinkney, D.D., LL.D., and The Right Rev.
Theodore Benedict Lyman, D.D.
He remained in Petersburg in charge of his old
Parish, from the time of his Consecration until April
1st, 1875.
Upon his removal to the jurisdiction for which he
had been Consecrated, he became the President of The
Missionary College of S. Augustine, at Benicia. In
1876 he became the Rector of " S. Mary's of The Pa-
cific," a school for girls, also located at Benicia, and
Rector of S. Paul's Church, Benicia.
No. 1O8.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
ALEXANDER CHARLES GARRETT, D.D., LL.D.
MISSIONARY Bishop of Northern Texas, was born in
Ballymot, County Sligo, Ireland, on the 4th day of
November, A.D. 1832.
He graduated at Trinity College, Dublin, A.D. 1855,
and took the Divinity Testimonium on the 19th of
December in the same year.
Ordered Deacon in The Chapel of Farnham Castle,
Surrey, England, on the 6th day of July, A.D. 1856,
by The Right Rev. Charles Sumner, D.D., Bishop of
Winchester.
Ordained Priest in the same place on the 5th day of
July, A.D. 1857, by the same Prelate.
He held the Curacy of East Worldham, Hampshire,
until September, 1859. On the 19th day of that month
he sailed as a Missionary to British Columbia, where
he remained for ten years, occupying various positions
in ministering to the Indians and the "Whites.
In December, 1869, he removed to California and
became the Rector of S. James' Church, where he
remained until 1872, when he removed to Nebraska
and became Rector of Trinity Cathedral, Omaha, and
283
284 ALEXANDER CHARLES GARRETT.
Dean of the Cathedral Chapter, which position he
occupied until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He was elected Missionary Bishop by both Houses
of the General Convention, A.D. 1874.
Consecrated as Missionary Bishop of Northern Texas
in Trinity Cathedral, Omaha, Nebraska, on the 20th
day of December, A.D. 1874, by The Right Rev. Robert
Harper Clarkson, D.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right
Rev. Daniel Sylvester Tuttle, S.T.D., The Right Rev.
William Hobart Hare, S.T.D., and The Right Rev.
John Franklin Spalding, S.T.D.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
Nebraska College, Nebraska City, Nebraska, A.D. 1872.
and that of Doctor of Laws from The University of
Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, A.D. 1876.
"WRITINGS.- 1. A few occasional Sermons. 2. A
Tract, Historical Continuity. 3. A series of Sketches
on the Church. 4. Primary Charge to the Clergy and
Laity of Northern Texas, 1875.
No. 1O9.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM FORBES -ADAMS.
THE first Missionary Bishop of New Mexico and
Arizona, was born in Ireland on the 2d day of Jan-
uary, A.D. 1833.
He came with his father to the United States in
1841, and settled in Logan County, Kentucky. In
1845 he removed to Clarksville, Tennessee. He
studied privately and prepared himself for the Bar,
to which he was admitted in Mississippi, but he began
at once- the study of Theology.
Ordered Deacon in S. Andrew's Church, Jackson,
Mississippi, on the 27th day of December, A.D. 1859,
by The Right Rev. William Mercer Green, D.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church on the 29th day
of July, A.D. 1860, by the same Prelate.
He removed to Woodville, Mississippi, and became
the Rector of S. Paul's Church, where he remained
until 1866, when he removed to Louisiana, and on the
1st of December in that year took charge of S. Peter's
Church, New Orleans. In the following summer (1867)
he became the Rector of S. Paul's Church, New Or-
leans, where he remained until his elevation to the
Episcopate.
285
286
WILLIAM FORBES ADAMS.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of New Mexico and
Arizona in S. Paul's Church, New Orleans, on the 17th
day of January, A.D. 1875, by The Right Rev. William
Mercer,- Green. DJ)., LLJ)., assisted by The Right
-o -iV- 0/ *i* Wf-Gft* <l* -* t VhQ'- s * rm_ T>- -LJ.
Key. Tji pin n-nrr u^r, n |rn^ > v n , , , , ^ T> lit and The Right
Rev. Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer, D.D.
Bishop Adams sent his resignation of the jurisdiction
to the House of Bishops in 1876, which was accepted
in October, A.D. 1877.
IlSTo. HO.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
THOMAS UNDERWOOD DUDLEY, D.D.
ASSISTANT Bishop of Kentucky, was born in Richmond,
Virginia, on the 26th day of September, A.D. 1837.
He graduated at The University of Virginia, A.D.
1858.
Before entering the Ministry, he was Professor of
Latin and Greek in The University of Virginia, and
during the Civil War, held a Commission in the Com-
missary Department of the Confederate Army.
Ordered Deacon in The Chapel of The Theological
Seminary of Virginia, at Alexandria, Virginia, on the
28th day of June, A.D. 1867, by The Right Rev. John
Johns, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in the same place on the 26th day
of June, A.r. 1868, by The Right Rev. Francis Mc-
Keece "Whittle, D.D.
Immediately upon his Ordination to the Diaconate,
he took charge of Harrisonburg Parish, Virginia. In
January, 1869, he removed to Maryland, and became
the Assistant Minister of Christ Church, Baltimore.
Upon the death of the Rector, (A.D. 1870,) he was
elected Rector of the Parish, where he remained until
his elevation to the Episcopate.
287
288 THOMAS UNDERWOOD DUDLEY.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
S. John's College, Annapolis, Maryland, A.D. 1874.
Consecrated Assistant Bishop of Kentucky in Christ
Church, Baltimore, on the 27th day of January, A.D.
1875, by The Bight Rev. Benjamin Bosworth Smith,
S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. John
Johns, S.T.D., The Right Rev. William Bacon Stevens,
D.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. William Pinkney, D.D.,
LL.D., together with The Right Rev. Isaac Helmuth,
D.D., Bishop of Huron, Canada.
WHITINGS. Several Occasional Sermons and Ad-
dresses. A Sunday-School Question Book for The
Christian Tear.
No. 111.
THE -RIGHT REVEREND
JOHN SCAEBOROUGH, S.T.D.
THE fourth. Bishot) of New Jersey, was born in Castle
wWellau, County ^j^__Ireland, on the 25th day of
April, A.B. 1831. Au>>v,
He graduated, at Trinity College, Hartford, Connec-
ticut, A.D. 1854, and at The General Theological Semi-
nary, A.D. 1857.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, New York, on
the 28th day of June, A.D. 1857, by The Eight Eev.
Horatio Potter, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Paul's Church, Troy, New
York, on the 14th day of August, A.D. 1858, by the
same Prelate.
His first Pastoral work was as the Assistant Minister
in S. Paul's Church, Troy. In 1860 he became the
Rector of The Church of The Holy Comforter, Pough-
keepsie, New York, where he remained for seven years,
when he removed to Pennsylvania, and became the
Rector of Trinity Church, Pittsburg, which position
he held until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He was a Deputy to the General Convention from
the Diocese of Pittsburg in 1871, and also in 1874.
K -25 289
290 JOHN SCARBOROUGH.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Trinity College, A.D. 1872.
Consecrated Bishop of New Jersey in S. Mary's
Church, Burlington, New Jersey, on the 2d day of
February, A.D. 1875, by The Right Eev. Horatio Pot-
ter, S.T.D., LL.D., D.C.L., assisted by The Eight Eev.
William Bacon Stevens, D.D., LL.D., The Right Eev.
John Barrett Kerfoot, S.T.D., LL.D., The Eight Eev.
Abram Kewkirk Littlejohn, S.T.D., The Eight Eev.
"William Croswell Doane, S.T.D., The Eight Eev. Mark
Antony DeWolfe Howe, S.T.D., and The Eight Eev.
Benjamin Henry Paddock, S.T.D.
WHITINGS. A few occasional Sermons, Addresses,
Pastoral Letters, &c.
No. 112.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
GEORGE DE NORMANDIE GILLESPIE, S.T.D.
THE first Bishop of "Western Michigan, was born in
Goshen, Orange County, ~New York, on the 14th day
of June, A.D. 1819.
He graduated at The General Theological Seminary,
A.D. 1840.
Ordered Deacon in S. Peter's Church, ISTew York,
on the 28th day of June, A.D. 1840, by The Eight Rev.
Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Mark's Church, Leroy, !N"ew
York, on the 30th day of June, A.D. 1843, by The Eight
Rev. "William Heathcote De Lancey, S.T.D.
His first Rectorship was that of S. Mark's Church,
Leroy, whence he removed to Ohio, and for six years
held the position of Rector of S. Paul's Church, Cin-
cinnati. He returned to ~New York and became the
Rector of Zion Church, Palmyra, where he remained
ten years, when he removed to Michigan and became
the Rector of S. Andrew's Church, Ann Arbor, where
he remained until his elevation to the Episcopate.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Hobart College, Geneva, New York, A.D.
1875.
291
292 GEORGE DE NORMANDIE GILLESPIE.
Consecrated Bishop of "Western Michigan in S.
Mark's Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the 24th
day of February, A.D. 1875, by The Eight Rev. Samuel
Allen McCoskry, S.T.D., D.C.L., assisted by The Right
Rev. Joseph Cruikshank Talbot, D.D., LLJD., The
Right Rev. "William Henry Augustus Bissell, D.D.,
The Right Rev. Charles Franklin Robertson, S.TJX,
The Right Rev. Abram Newkirk Littlejohn, S.T.D.,
The Right Rev. Benjamin Henry Paddock, S.T.D.,
and The Right Rev. Edward Randolph Welles, S.T.D.
"WRITINGS. SERMONS : 1. The Communion of Saints,
An Holy Priesthood. A Convention Sermon, A.D.
1862. 2. Tract, The Season of Lent. 3. Manual. 4.
Manual and Annals of the Diocese of Michigan, 1868.
No. 113.
THE EIGHT REVEREND
THOMAS AUGUSTUS JAGGER, D.D.
THE first Bishop of Southern Ohio, was born in the
City of New York on the 2d day of June, A.D. 1839.
Ordered Deacon in Christ Church, Pelham, New
Yorkj on the 10th day of November, A.D. 1860, by The
Eight Rev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. George's Church, Flushing,
Long Island, on the 3d day of June, A.D. 1863, by the
same Prelate/
He was the Assistant Minister in S. George's Church,
Flushing, from November llth, 1860, to February 17th,
1862; Rector of Trinity Church, Bergen Point, New
Jersey, from May 15th, 1862, until October, 1864, when
he became Rector of the Anthon Memorial Church,
New York City. In December, 1868, he became Rector
of S. John's Church, Yonkers, New York, and in June,
1870, Rector of The Church of The Holy Trinity, Phil-
adelphia, where he remained until his elevation to the
Episcopate.
NOTE. The Diocese of Southern Ohio was organ-
ized, A.D. 1875, by the division of the old Diocese,
which included the whole State. The new Diocese
comprises all that portion of the State lying south of
the southern line of the Counties of Mercer, Shelby,
2 * 293
294 THOMAS AUGUSTUS JAGGER.
Logan, Union, Marion, Morrow, KJnox, Coshocton,
Tuscarawas, Harrison, and Jefferson. Bishop Bedell
elected to take the IsTorthern Diocese, which preserved
the old title, "Diocese of Ohio," and The Rev. Dr.
Jagger was elected Bishop of the new See.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity froin,
The University of Pennsylvania, A.D. 1874.
Consecrated as Bishop of Southern Ohio in The
Church of The Holy Trinity, Philadelphia, on the 28th
day of April, A.D. 1875, by The Right Rev. Benjamin
Bosworth Smith, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by The Right
Rev. Alfred Lee, S.T.D., The Right Rev. "William
Bacon Stevens, D.D., LL.D., The Right Rev. Abram
NewMrk Littlejohn, S.T.D., The Right Rev. William
Woodruff Mies, S.T.D., and The Right Rev. William
Hobart Hare, S.T.D., together with The Right Rev.
William Walrond Jackson, D.D., The Bishop of
Antigua, West Indies.
WRITINGS. A few occasional Sermons, Addresses to
his Convention, &c.
No.
THE EIGHT BEVEREND
WILLIAM EDWARD McLAREN, S.T.D.
THE third Bishop of Illinois, was born in Geneva,
Ontario County, "New York, on the 13th day of De-
cember, 1831.
He graduated at Jefferson College, (now Washington
and Jefferson,) "Washington, Pennsylvania, A.D. 1851.
In 1851-2 he was engaged in teaching. From 1852
to 1857 he pursued the avocation of a Journalist in
Cleveland, Ohio, and in Pittshurg, Pennsylvania.
From 1857 to 1860 he studied Theology in the Pres-
byterian Theological Seminary at Pittsburg. In 1860
he was Ordained by the Presbytery of Alleghany City,
and sent by the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Mis-
sions to Bogota, South America, where he remained
three years. Returning to the United States, he offi-
ciated as Assistant Minister in the Second Presbyterian
Congregation at Pittsburg for a few months, when he
removed to Peoria, Illinois, and became the Pastor of
the Second Presbyterian Congregation at that place.
In 1867 he removed to Michigan and became the
Pastor of the "Westminster Presbyterian Congrega-
tion, Detroit. Here he became involved in doubts
respecting some of the doctrines of the Presbyterian
295
296 WILLIAM EDWARD McLAREN.
system, and attracted to the Sacramental system con-
tained in The Book of Common Prayer. After a most
thorough investigation of the whole subject, he resigned
his Pastorate, and was Confirmed hy The Bishop of
Michigan in S. John's Church, Detroit.
Ordered Deacon in S. John's Church, Detroit, on the
29th day of July, A.D. 1872, by The Eight Eev. Samuel
Allen McCoskry, S.T.D., LL.D.
Ordained Priest in the same Church on the 20th day
of October, A.D. 1872, by, the same Prelate.
Immediately after his Ordination to the Priesthood
he removed to Cleveland, OhiOj and became the Eector
of Trinity Church.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Eacine College, Eacine, Wisconsin, A.D.
.1875.
- In September, 1875, he was elected to the Episcopate
of Illinois.
Consecrated Bishop of Illinois in the Cathedral
Church of S.S. Peter and Paul in Chicago, Illinois,
on the 6th day of December, A.D* 1875j by The Eight
Eev. Samuel Allen McCoskry, S.T.D.j LL.D., assisted
by The Eight Eev. Gregory Thurston Bedell, D.D i#
The Eight Eev< Henry Benjamin "Whipple, D.D.$
The Eight Eev. Joseph Cruikshank Talbot, D.D.,
LL.D., The Eight Eev. Eobert Harper 1 Clarkson,
D.D., LL.D., The Eight Eev. John Franklin Spald-
ing, D.D., and The Eight Eev. George De Kormandie
Gillespie, S.T.D.^ /' " K-to**SUs.
In the second year of his Episcopate, (1877,) the
Diocese of Illinois was divided and two new Sees
formed, the Diocese of Quincy and the Diocese of
WILLIAM EDWARD MCLAREN. 297
Springfield. By Canonical choice, Bishop McLaren
retained the charge of that portion which kept the old
title of Illinois.
. WETTINGS. Various Sermons, Addresses, and Papers
in Periodicals.
N*
3STo. 115.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JOHN HENRY HOBART BROWN, S.T.D.
THE first Bishop of Fond du Lac, was born in the City
of New York on the 1st day of December, A.D. 1831.
He graduated at The General Theological Seminary,
New York, A.D. 1854.
Ordered Deacon in Trinity Church, New York, on
the 2d day of July, A.D. 1854, by The Right Rev.
Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright, D.D., D.C.L.
Ordained Priest in The Church of The Holy Com-
munion, New York, on the 1st day of December, A.D.
1855, by The Right Rev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D.,
LL.D.
In 1854 he was Assistant Minister in Grace Church,
Brooklyn, Long Island, and while there he organized
" The Church of The Good Angels," (now Emmanuel
Church,) Brooklyn, of which he became the Rector.
In 1856 he became the Rector of The Church of The
Evangelists, (old S. George's Chapel,) Beekman Street,
New York.
In 1863 he became the Rector of S. John's Church,
Cohoes, New York.
In 1868 he was Secretary to the Diocesan Convention
of Albany.
298
JOHN HENRY HOBART BROWN. 299
In 1870 he was made Archdeacon of the Albany
Convocation.
He received the Degree of Doctor of Sacred The-
ology from Racine College, A.D. 1874.
Consecrated Bishop of Fond du Lac in S. John's
Church, Cohoes, New York, (Diocese of Albany,) on
the 15th day of December, A.D. 1875, by The Right
Rev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D., LL.D., D.C.L., assisted
by The Right Rev. Wm^ Henry Augustus Bissell,
D.D., The Right Rev. William Croswell Doane,
S.TJX, The Right Rev. William Woodruff Mies,
S.T.D., The Right Rev. Benjamin Henry Paddock,
S.T.D., The Right Rev. Edward t Randolph Welles,
S.T.D. , and The Right Rev. John Scarborough, S.T.D.
WRITINGS. JSe has published a few single Sermons,
Pamphlets and Addresses.
NOTE. The Diocese of Fond du Lac was organized
A.D. 1875, and consists of the Counties of Marathon,
Lincoln, Oconto, Shawano, Door, Kewaunee, Brown,
Outagamie, Waupaca, Portage, Wood, Adams, Wau-
shara, Winnebago, Calumet, Manitowoc, Sheboygan,
Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, and a part of
Dodge County, in the State of Wisconsin.
:NO.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
WILLIAM STEVENS PERRY, S.TJX, LL.D.
THE second Bishop of Iowa, was born in Providence,
Rhode Island, on the 22d day of January, A.D. 1832.
He graduated at Harvard College, Cambridge, Mas-
sachusetts, A.D. 1854.
Ordered Deacon in Grace Church, Newton, Massa-
chusetts, on the 29th day of March, A.D. 1857, by The
Eight Eev. Manton Eastburn, S.T.D., LL.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Paul's Church, Boston, on the
7th day of April, A.D. 1858, by the same Prelate.
He was Assistant Minister at S. Paul's Church, Bos-
ton, from May, 1857, to October, 1858 ; Rector of S.
Luke's Church, Nashua, New Hampshire, from No-
vember, 1858, until April, 1861 ; Rector of S. Stephen's
Church, Portland, Maine, from May, 1861, until No-
vember, 1863 ; Editor of The Church Monthly, Bos-
ton, 1864 ; Rector of S. Michael's Church, Litchfield,
Connecticut, from November, 1864, until April, 1869 ;
Rector of Trinity Church, Geneva, New York, from
May, 1869, until September, 1876.
President of Hobart College from April, 1876, until
September, 1876, at which time he was elevated to the
Episcopate of Iowa.
300
WILLIAM STEVENS PERRY. 3Q1
He received the Collegiate Degrees in regular
Course, Master of Arts (ad eundem) from Bishop's
College, Lennoxville, Canada East, A.D. 1859, Doctor
of Sacred Theology from Trinity College, Hartford,
Connecticut, A.D. 1869, and Doctor of Laws from The
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia,
A.D. 1876.
He was a Deputy to the General Convention from
New Hampshire, A.D. 1859 ; from the Diocese of Maine,
A.D. 1862, at which Convention he was made Assistant
Secretary.
In 1868 he was elected Secretary to the House of
Clerical and Lay Deputies in the General Convention,
which position he held in the Convention of 1871, and
also in 1874.
Historiographer of The American Church, A.D.
1868 ; Professor of History in Hobart College, A.D.
1871-72-73.
Consecrated Bishop of Iowa in Trinity Church,
Geneva, Diocese of "Western New York, on the 10th
day of September, A.D. 1876, by his uncle, The Eight
Rev. William Bacon Stevens, D.D., LL.D., assisted by
The Eight Eev. Arthur Cleveland Coxe, S.T.D., LL.D.,
The Eight Eev. John Barrett Kerfoot, S.T.D., LL.D.,
and The Eight Eev. Wm. Henry Augustus Bissell,
D.D., together with The Most Eev. Ashton Oxenden,
D.D., Bishop of Montreal, and Metropolitan, who also
preached the sermon.
WRITINGS. 1. Historical Sketch of the Church Mis-
sionary Association of the Eastern District of Massa-
chusetts. 1859. 2. Journals of the General Conven-
tion of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United
26
302 WILLIAM STEVENS PERRY.
States of America, with. Illustrative Historical Notes
and Appendices, by the Rev. Francis L. Hawks and
the Rev. William Stevens Perry. Vol. I. (all pub-
lished), 8vo., 1861. 3. Bishop Seabury and Bishop
Provoost ; an Historical Fragment. Privately printed.
1862. 4. Documentary History of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church in South Carolina. Rev.- Francis L.
Hawks and Rev. William Stevens Perry, Editors.
No. I. (all published). 5. The Collects of the Church.
Privately printed. 1864. 6. The Connection of the
Church of England with early American Colonization.
Large 8vo., 1863. 7. The Church's Worship Spiritual
and True. A Sermon preached in' the Parish Church
of S. George, Lennoxville, Canada East, before the An-
nual Meeting of the Convention of the University of
Bishop's College, June 25th, 1863. 8. The Church's
Worship Spiritual and True. A Sermon preached in
the Church of the Ascension, New York, on the Nine-
teenth Sunday after Trinity, October llth, 1873, at the
Anniversary of the New York Bible and Common
Prayer Book Society. 9. Bishop Seabury and the
"Episcopal Recorder." A Vindication. Privately
printed. 10. A Century of Episcopacy in Portland.
A 'Sketch of the History of the Episcopal Church in
Portland, Maine, from the Organization of St. Paul's,
Falmouth, November 4th, 1763, to the Present Time.
1863. 11. Documentary History of the Protestant
Episcopal Church in the United States of America,
containing numerous hitherto unpublished Documents
concerning the Church in Connecticut. Rev. Francis
L. Hawks and Rev. William Stevens Perry, Editors.
Vol. I. New York, 1863. 12. The same, vol. H, New
WILLIAM STEVENS PERRY. 303
York, 1864. 13. Of the Imitation of Christ. Four
books. By Thomas a Kempis. (Edited, with an Intro-
duction.) Boston, 1864. 14. The Church Monthlyj vols.
VI. and Vn. Editors : Rev. John Cotton Smith, D.D.,
and Rev. "William Stevens Perry. 1864. 15. Prep-
aration for the Holy Communion. By Mrs. Sewell.
(Edited, with an Introduction.) 1864. 16. Liturgic
Worship. Sermons on the Book of Common Prayer.
By Bishops and Clergy of the Protestant Episcopal
Church. New York, 1864. (Edited, the course
planned, and one of the Sermons delivered by "W. S.
P.) 17. A Memorial of the Rev. Thos. Mather Smith,
D.D. Privately printed. 1866. 18. Thankfulness for
our Past, our Present, and our Future. A Sermon
preached in S. Michael's Church, Litchfield, Connec-
ticut, on the day of National Thanksgiving, Thursday,
November 26th,' 1866. 19. A History of the Book of
Common Prayer, with a Rationale of its Offices. By
Francis Proctor. "With an Introductory Chapter on
the History of the American Liturgy. 1868. 20.
Questions on the Life. and Labors of the Great Apostle.
New York, 1869. 21. The Churchman's Year Book.
1870. 22. The same. 1871. 23. Historical Collections
of the American Colonial Church. Yol. I. VIRGINIA.
4to., 1871. 24. The same, vol. H. PENNSYLVANIA.
1872. 25. The same, vol. HI. MASSACHUSETTS. 1873.
26. Life Lessons from the Book of Proverbs. New
York, 1872. 27. A Sunday-School Experiment. 1874.
28. Hand-Book of the General Convention. 1874.
29. Journals of the General Convention, 1785 to 1835.
3 vols., 8vo. 30. Historical Notes and Documents
illustrating the Organization of the Protestant Episco-
304 WILLIAM STEVENS PERRY.
pal Clmrcli in the United States of America. 1874.
31. Anglo-American Sympathy with Continental Re-
form. A Sermon preached in "Westminster Abbey on
Sunday, October 17th, 1875. 32. A Sunday-School
Experiment (Revised and Enlarged). 1876. 33. The
Reunion Conference at Bonn, 1875. A Personal Nar-
rative. Printed privately. 1876. 34. An Open Letter
to the Members of the Cathedral Congregation from
the Bishop of the Diocese. Davenport, Iowa, 1877.
35. A Memorial to the Regents of the University of
the State of Iowa. 1877. 36. A Sunday-School Ex-
periment. 1877. 37. The American Cathedral. Dav-
enport, 1877. 38. The Episcopal Address of "William
Stevens Perry, D.D., LL.D., Bishop of Iowa. Daven-
port, 1877. 39. The Bishop of Iowa's Address, and
its Assailants. A Correspondence privately printed.
1877. 40. A Hand-Book of the General Convention,
1785-1877. (Third Edition, enlarged.) .41. Missions
and Missionary Bishoprics in the American Church.
A Paper read before the Church Congress held at
Stoke-upon-Trent, England, October, 1875. Privately
printed. 1877. 42. Historical Collections of The
American Colonial Church. Vol. IV. MARYLAND.
4to., 1878. 43. The same, vol. V. DELAWARE. 4to. r
1878.
:NO. 117.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHAKLES CLIFTON PENICK, D.D.
THE third Missionary Bishop of Cape Palmas arid
parts adjacent in West Africa, was born in Charlotte
County, Virginia, on the 9th day of December, A.D.
1843.
In 1860 he attended a Military School in Danville,
Virginia, whence he entered Hampden Sidney College,
Prince Edward County, Virginia.
At the beginning of the Civil War, he entered the
Confederate 'Army as Quartermaster in the 38th Vir-
ginia Regiment, where he remained until Lee's surren-
der.
He graduated at The Theological Seminary of Vir-
ginia, Alexandria, A.D. 1869.
Ordered Deacon in The Chapel of The Theological
Seminary of Virginia, on the 26th day of June, A.D.
1869, by The Right Rev. John Johns, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in the same place on the 24th day
of June, A.D. 1870, by the same Prelate.
He spent his Diaconate in Bristol, Dinwiddie County,
Virginia, and upon his ordination to the Priesthood
removed to Maryland, where he became the Rector of S.
George's Church, Mount Savage. In 1872 he removed
26* 305
306 CHARLES CLIFTON PENICK.
to Baltimore, and took charge of The Church of The
Messiah, of which "he subsequently became the Rector,
and where he remained until his elevation to the Epis-
copate.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Cape Palmas and
parts adjacent in Western Africa in S. Paul's Church,
Alexandria, Virginia, on the 13th day of February, A.D.
1877, by The Right Rev. Thomas Atkinson, S.T.D.,
LL.D., assisted by The Right Rev. Francis McNeece
"Whittle, D.D., The Right Rev. William Pinkney,
D.D., and The Right Rev. Thomas Underwood Dud-
ley, D.D. . . ",...'
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, A.D. 1877.
No. 118.
THE EIGHT REVEREND
SAMUEL ISAAC JOSEPH SCHERESCHEWSKY, D.D.
THE second Missionary Bishop to China, was born in
Tanroggen, Russian Lithuania, .on the 6th day of May,
A.D. 1831.
He was educated partly in his native town, partly in
the. neighboring town of Brazi, and at the Rabbinical
College at Zhitomer, Russia. He spent two years in
Germany, at the University of Breslau.
On coming to the United States, he entered the
Western Theological Seminary of the Presbyterians
at Pittsburg, which he left and entered The General
Theological Seminary at New York.
Ordered Deacon in S. George's Church, New York,
on the 7th day of July, A.B. 1859, by The Right Rev.
"William Jones Boone, D.D.
Ordained Priest in the Mission Chapel, Shanghai,
on the 28th day of October, A.D. 1860, by the same
Prelate.
In 1875 he was elected by the House of Bishops
to the Episcopate for China, which he declined. In
October, 1877, he was again elected and persuaded to
accept.
He received the Degree of Doctor in Divinity from
307
308 SAMUEL ISAAC JOSEPH SCHERESCHEWSKY.
Kenyon College, Gambler, Ohio, A.D. 1876, and that of
Doctor of Sacred Theology from Columbia College,
New York, A.D. 1877.
Consecrated Missionary Bishop of Shanghai, having
jurisdiction in China, in Grace Church, New York, on
the 31st day of October, A.D. 1877, by The Eight Rev.
Benjamin Bosworth Smith, S.T.D., LL.D., assisted by
The Right Rev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D., LL.D.,D.C.L.,
The Right Rev. Gregory Thurston Bedell, D.D., The
Right Rev. "William Bacon Stevens, D.D., LL.D., The
Right Rev. John Barrett Kerfoot, S.T.D., LL.D., and
The Right Rev. Theodore Benedict Lyman, D.D.
Bishop Scheresehewsky has translated from the He-
brew the whole of the Old Testament Scriptures into
Mandarin Clunese. He was also one of the Committee
for the translation of the New Testament from the
Greek into the same language. In co-operation with
the present (A.D. 1868) Bishop of Hong Kong (The
Right Rev. J. S. Burdon, D.D.) he has translated The
Book of Common Prayer into Mandarin Chinese. He
has also translated the Gospel of* S. Mark into Mon-
golian, and has in preparation a Dictionary of the
Mongolian language.
2.0
APPENDIX.
309
THE CHUECH IN HAITI.
AT the meeting of the General Convention in 1874,
a Memorial from the Convocation of Haiti was pre-
sented by the Bishop of Delaware, which was referred
to the Committee on Foreign Missions, who submitted
the following resolution :
Resolved, That the Memorial of the Convocation in
Haiti be referred to the Board of Missions, to ascertain
what measure may seem to them best for securing the
effectual Episcopal supervision of the parishes in Haiti.
In response to this action, the Board of Missions
sent the following resolutions to the House of Bishops
at the meeting of the General Convention in 1874 :
Hesolved, That it is necessary to the farther prosecu-
tion of our missionary work in Haiti, that a Missionary
Bishop should be consecrated for that Island.
JResolved, That the House of Bishops is hereby re-
spectfully requested to elect and consecrate a Bishop
for the. Island of Haiti.
Upon the motion of the Bishop of Western TsTew"
York, the following Covenant was entered into between
the American Church and The Bev. James Theodore
Holly, who represented the Haitien Clergy. Upon the
completion of the Covenant, Dr. Holly was elected and
consecrated Bishop of Haiti.
311
312 APPENDIX.
HOUSE OF BISHOPS, November 3d, 1874.
Resolved, That the following Covenant between the
Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States and
the Protestant Episcopal Chiireh in Haiti be entered
upon the Journal of this House : x
COVENANT.
In the ISTame of the Most Holy and Undivided Trinity,
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The following Covenant, or Articles of Agreement,
Concord, and Union, between the House of Bishops
of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United
States of America of the first part, and the Convo-
cation of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Re-
public of Haiti of the second part, establishes the
ensuing stipulations mutually entered into by the two
Churches aforesaid :
ARTICLE 1. The House of Bishops aforesaid, in con-
sideration of the fact that all the Clergy, eleven in
number, belonging to the Church in Haiti, owe no
allegiance to the government of these United States,
but are Haitien citizens, do hereby recognize the afore-
said Church in Haiti as of right as also in point of fact
a foreign Church to all intents and purposes within the
meaning of Article 10 of the Constitution of the Prot-
estant Episcopal Church in the said United States of
"America. But while the aforesaid House of Bishops
doth thus recognize the Church in Haiti to be a foreign
Church, yet, during its early growth and development,
it shall continue to enjoy the nursing care of the Church
in these United States until the Church in Haiti shall
attain to competency for its own support, and to a sum-
THE CHURCH IN HAITI. 313
ciency in its Episcopate for the administration of its
own affairs, according to the requirements of the
ancient Canons and primitive usages of the Church
of Christ. ;
ABT. 2. The House of Bishops, acting under the
aforesaid Article 10 of the Constitution of the Prot-
estant Episcopal Church in the United States of
America, and availing itself of the concession made
to them by the Protestant Episcopal Church in the
Republic of Haiti in the stipulation contained in Ar-
ticle 5 following of this Covenant, will designate and
consecrate to the Office of Bishop one of the Clergy-
men of the aforesaid Church in Haiti (making selection
of the said person according to the best of its godly
judgment as to his fitness and qualifications for such
a high and holy vocation).
ART. 3. The said House of Bishops furthermore
agrees to name from among its own members a Com-
mission of four Bishops, with whom the aforesaid
Bishop or Bishops to be consecrated for the Church
in Haiti shall be associated. And this Commission
shall form a temporary Board- of Administration for
the Episcopal government of the Church in Haiti.
And, as such, a majority of the same shall be com-
petent to take order for the designation and consecra-
tion of future Bishops in Haiti, as the necessity may
arise, on the demand of the Convocation of the
Church in that Republic. The said temporary Board
of Administration shall be furthermore empowered to
administer all the discipline pertaining to the Episcopal
order of the Ministry for the Church in Haiti until at
least three Bishops shall be designated, consecrated,
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314 APPENDIX.
and canonieally established in said Church. It being
understood that this Commission of Bishops shall /be
governed in the exercise of their Episcopal adminis-
tration, judgments, and acts by the provisions con-
tained in the Constitution and Canons of the Prot-
estant-Episcopal Church in the United States of
America, so far as the same can be applied to the
divergent circumstances of the Church in Haiti.
ART. 4. The Protestant Episcopal Church in Haiti
on its part agrees always to guard in all their essentials
a conformity to the doctrine, worship, and discipline
of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the "United
States of America, as the same are set forth in the
duly authorized standards of the said Church, and
that it will not depart therefrom any further than
local circumstances shall make it necessary.
ART. 5. The Protestant Episcopal Church in Haiti
further agrees to concede to the House of Bishops of
the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States
of America, the choice of its first Bishop to be con-
secrated ; and thereafter to concede the same pre-
rogative to a majority of the Commission of Bishops
forming the temporary Board of Administration to
choose or designate among the Harden Clergy future
Bishops on the demand of the Convocation in Haiti.
And this prerogative shall continue until, in the good
Providence of God, three Bishops shall be canonically
resident and exercising jurisdiction in the Church of
Haiti. Then this prerogative shall cease on the part
of the aforesaid Commission, and all its functions
revert to those three Bishops thus established in
Haiti.
THE CHURCH IN HAITI. 315
In testimony whereof, these Articles have been
signed in duplicate, on the part of the House of
Bishops, by the Bishops appointed for that purpose,
and on the part of the Convocation of the Church in
Haiti, by its Dean, who has exhibited duly authenti-
cated credentials clothing him with full power .to act
in this matter in the name and in the behalf of the
Convocation aforesaid. "
Done in the City of K~ew York, on the third day of
IsFoveniber, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and seventy-four.
(Signed) JAMES THEODORE HOLLY,
Dean, $c. [L. s.]
WILLIAM R. "WHITTINGHAM,
Bishop of Maryland. [L. s.]
ALFRED LEE,
Bishop of Delaware. [L. s.]
THOMAS ATKINSON,
Bishop of North Carolina. [L. s.]
HORATIO POTTER,
Bishop of New York. [L. s.]
G. T. BEDELL,
Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio, [L. s.]
A. CLEVELAND COXE,
Bishop of Western New York. [L. s.]
Done in my presence, and duplicates exchanged.
Attest : HENRY C. POTTER,
Secretary of the House of Bishops.
THE RIGHT REVEREND
JAMES THEODORE HOLLY, D.D.
THE first Bishop of Haiti.
Ordered Deacon in S. Paul's Church, Detroit, Mich-
igan, on the 17th day of June, A.D. 1855, by The Eight
Rev. Samuel Allen McCoskry, S.T.D.
Ordained Priest in S. Luke's Church, T$ew Haven,
Connecticut, on the 3d day of January, A.D. 1856, by
The Right Eev. John Williams, S.T.D.
Consecrated Bishop of Haiti in Grace Church, Itfew
York, on the 8th day of November, A.D. 1874, by The
Right Rev. Benjamin Bosworth Smith, S.T.D. , LL.D.,
assisted by The Right Rev. Alfred Lee, S.T.D., The
Right Rev. Horatio Potter, S.T.D., LL.D., D.C.L., The
Right Rev. William Bacon Stevens, D.D., LL.D., The
Right Rev. Arthur. Cleveland Coxe, S.T.D., LL.D., The
Right Rev. John Barrett Kerfoot, S.T.D., LL.D., and
The Right Rev. Reginald Courtenay, D.D., The Bishop
of Kingston.
316
A LIST OF CLERGYMEN ELECTED TO THE
EPISCOPATE, WHO DECLINED THE HONOR,
OR WHOSE ELECTION WAS NOT CON-
FIRMED.
1783. The Rev. William Smith, D.D. Elected
Bishop of Maryland. He went to England for Con-
secration, but his election having been pronounced
defective, consecration was refused. .
1786. The Rev. David Griffith. Elected Bishop of
Virginia. Declined.
1794. The Rev. Charles Pettigrew. Elected Bishop
of North Carolina. Declined.
1796. The Rev. John Croes. Elected Bishop of
Connecticut. Declined.
1798. The Rev. Uzal Ogden. Elected Bishop of
New Jersey. Election reported illegal, and not con-
firmed. Mr. Ogden left the Church and joined tne
Presbyterians.
1804. The Rev. Edward Jenkins, D.D. Elected
Bishop ,of South Carolina. Declined.
1812. The Rev. John Bracken, D.D. Elected
Bishop of Virginia. Declined.
1835. The Rev. Francis L. Hawks. Elected Mis-
sionary Bishop of Arkansas and The Indian Territory.
Declined.
27* 317
318 APPENDIX.
1838. The Rev. Manton Eastburn. Elected Bishop
of Maryland. Declined.
1841. The Rev. John A. Yaughan, D.D. Elected
Bishop of Cape Palmas. Declined.
1841. The Rev. IS. H. Cobbs. Elected Missionary
Bishop of Texas. Declined.
1844. The Rev. Francis L. Hawks, D.D. Elected
Bishop of Mississippi. Declined.
1844. The Rev. Alexander Glennie. Elected Bishop
of Cape Palmas. Declined.
1847. The Rev. Samuel Bowman. Elected Bishop
of Indiana. Declined.
1847. The Rev. J. B. Britton. Elected Assistant
Bishop of Illinois. Election not confirmed.
1849. The Rev. Francis Yinton. Elected Bishop
of Indiana. Declined.
1854. The Rev. William Creighton, D.D. Elected
Provisional Bishop of New York. Declined.
1855. The Rev. Arthur Cleveland Coxe. Elected
Bishop of Texas. Declined.
1856. The Rev. Sullivan ELWeston. Elected Bishop
of Texas. Declined.
1856. The Rev. Jacob L. Clark, D.D. Elected Mis-
sionary Bishop of Nebraska and Kansas. Not confirmed.
1859. The Rev. Jacob L. Clark, D.D. Elected
Missionary Bishop of Nebraska. Declined.
1865. The Rev. Milton C. Lightner. Elected Mis-
sionary Bishop of Colorado. Not confirmed.
1865. The Rev. Robert J. Parvin. Elected Mis-
sionary Bishop of Nevada. Not confirmed.
1865. The Rev. M. A. DeWolfe Howe, D.D.
Elected Missionary Bishop of Nevada. Declined.
CLERGYMEN ELECTED TO THE EPISCOPATE. 319
1868. The Eev. B. H. Paddock. Elected Mission-
ary Bishop of Oregon and Washington Territory.
Declined.
1869. The Rev. A. K Littlejohn, D.D. Elected
Bishop of Central New York. Declined.
1871. The Rev. W. H. Hare. Elected Missionary
Bishop for Cape" Palmas and. parts adjacent in Africa.
Declined.
1873. The Eev. Benjamin I. Haight, D.D., LL.D.
Elected Bishop of Massachusetts. Declined.
1874. The Rev. Leighton Coleman. Elected Bishop
of Eond du Lac. Declined.
1874. The Rev. Geo. F. Seymour, S.T.D. Elected
Bishop of Illinois. Wot confirmed.
1874. The Rev, Win. P. Orrick. Elected Bishop
of Shanghai, with jurisdiction in China. Declined.
1874. The Rev. James De Koven, S.T.D. Elected
Bishop of Illinois. ISTot confirmed.
1875, The Rev. .W.' H. Clarke, D.D. Elected Mis-
sionary Bishop of Cape Palmas, with jurisdiction in
West Africa. Declined.
1875. The Rev. Henry C. Potter, D.D. Elected
Bishop of Iowa. Declined.
1875. The Rev. John T. Magrath. Elected Mis-
sionary Bishop of Cape Palmas, with jurisdiction in
West Africa. Declined.
1875. The Rev. J. S. Shipman, LL.D. Elected
Bishop of Eond du Lac. Declined.
1875. The Rev. J. H. Eccleston, D.D. Elected
Bishop of Iowa. Doubts as to validity of election.
Declined.
1877. The Rev. D. B. Enckerbacker, S.T.D.
320 . APPENDIX.
Elected Missionary Bishop of -New Mexico and Ari-
zona. Declined.
1877. The Eev. J. H. Eccleston, D.D. Elected
Bishop of West Virginia. Declined.
1877. The Eev. S. S. Harris, S.T.D, Elected Bishop
of, Quincy. Declined.
PAGE
Adams, William Forbes '285
Armitage, William Edmond 227
Atkinson, Thomas 174
Auer,.John Gottlieb 268
Bass, Edward .; 62
Beckwith, John Watrous 235
Bedell, Gregory Thurston 192
Bissell, William Henry Augustus 239
Boone, William Jones 146
Bowen, Nathaniel 83
Bowman, Samuel:..'. 185
Brown, John Henry Hobart 298
Brownell, Thomas Church.... 89
Burgess, George 155
Chase, Carlton 140
Chase, Philander 85
Claggett, Thomas John 58
Clark, Thomas March 183
Clarkson, Robert Harper 215
Cobbs, Nicholas Haianer 142
Coxe, Arthur Cleveland 208
Croes, John 81
Cummins, George David 225
Davis, Thomas Frederick..... 172
Dehon, Theodore 75
De Lancey, William Heathcote... 124
Doane, George Washington 113
Doane, William Croswell 248
Dudley, Thomas Underwood...... 287
Eastburn, Manton. 136
Elliott, Robert Woodward Barn-
well 278
Elliott. Stephen, Jr 130
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Freeman, George Washington.... 148
Gadsden, Christopher Edwards... 126
Garrett, Alexander Charles 283
Gillespie, George De Normandie.. 291
Green, William Mercer 159
Gregg, Alexander 187
Griswold, Alexander Viets 73
Hare, William Hobart. 266
Hawks, Cicero Stephens 144
Henshaw, John Prentiss Kewley 138
Hobart, John Henry 70
Hopkins, John Henry 104
Howe, Mark Antony DeWolfe.... 263
Howe, William Bell White 261
Huntington, Frederic Dan 250
Ires, Levi Silliman 102
Jagger, Thomas Augustus 293
Jarvis, Abraham 64
Johns, John 134
Kemp, James 79
Kemper Jackson 117
Kerfoot, John Barrett 219
Kip, William Ingraham 176
Lay, Henry Champlin 197
Lee, Alfred 132
Lee, Henry Washington 179
Littlejohn, Abram Newkirk 245
Lyman, Theodore Benedict 272
McCoskry, Samuel Allen 120
Mcllvaine, Charles Pettit 1C9
321
322
INDEX.
PAGE
McLaren, William Edward 295
Madison, James. 56
Meade, William 96
Moore, Benjamin 66
Moore, Richard Channing 77
Morris, Benjamin Wistar 243
Neely, Henry Adams 229
Mies, William Woodruff. 257
Odenheimer, William Henry.. M .. 190.
Onderdonk, Benjamin Tredwell... 100
Onderdonk, Henry Ustick 94
Otey, James Hervey ; 115
Paddock, Benjamin Henry 270
Parker, Samuel 68
Payne, John 161
Penick, Charles Clifton 305
Perry, William Stevens 300
Pierce, Henry Niles 255
Pinkney, William 259
Polk, Leonidas 122
Potter, Alonzo -153
Potter, Horatio 181
Provoost, Samuel 54
Quintard, Charles Todd 213
Randall, George Maxwell 217
Rarenscroft, John Stark 91
Robertson, Charles Franklin 241
Rutledge, Francis Huger 163
PAGE
Scarborough, John 289
Scheresehewsky, Samuel Isaac
Joseph...... :.... 307
Scott, Thomas Fielding 178
Seabury, Samuel 47
Smith, Benjamin Bosworth 107
Smith, Robert 60
Southgate, Horatio.... 150
Spalding, John Franklin 274
Stevens, William Bacon ............ 201
Stonej William Murray..... 98
Talbot, Joseph Cruikshank 199
Tuttle, Daniel Sylvester.... 231
Upfold, George 157
Vail, Thomas Hubbard... 206
Wainwright, Jonathan Mayhew. 169"
Welles, Edward Randolph 276
Whipple, Henry Benjamin .'. 195"
White, William .. 51
Whitehoiise, Henry John 167
Whittaker, Ozi William 253
Whittingham, William Rollinson 128
Whittle, Francis MoNeece 237
Williams, Channing Moore 221
Williams, John.'.. 165
Wilmer, Joseph. Pere Bell.. 223
Wilmer, Richard Hooker 204
Wingfield, John Henry Ducachet 280
Young, John Freeman 233
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