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LaylaCries — 22 Aug 2008 3:09:09 GMT

A couple of book titles I've ran across;

"A History of the Methodist Episcopal Church" by Dr. Nathan Bangs pub 1839 four volume set.

"A History of Bristol, Conneticutt" by Epaphrodite Peck. (this is pre Rev War Episcopal church of Bristol info)

Episcopal

LaylaCries — 20 Aug 2008 6:31:16 GMT

Here is a book by Barbara Bryant White 1994, "Christiana Methodist Episcopal Church: Its History, Its People." I don't know what state it mentions.

Searching for Rev. John C. Miller, 1825-1891

ncmealy — 31 Mar 2008 3:02:20 GMT

I am seeking any information about an itinerant Methodist Episcopalian preacher, Rev. John C. Miller, who was my great-great-grandfather. I have a great deal of information about him, including stories and even a beautiful tintype portrait of him.

However I have not been able to track him down in his early years, or locate his parents. Any help large or small would be vastly appreciated.

He does appear in both the 1870 and 1880 census, where he is living his wife and children in Ohio, but that's all i've found in the records. (Blanchard, Hardin, OH, and Oak Harbor, Ottawa, OH respectively)

Judging by the stories I have, he was a very interesting and dynamic character, and I am hoping someone can offer some advice as to how to scale this wall.

Might there be public records from the Ohio Methodist Episcopal Church?

Here are the key details that I know so far:

b. 17 Oct 1825 Franklin, Venango, PA,
d. 4 Dec 1891 Delaware, Ohio, United States

m. Irene Brown, 25 Oct 1859 in Edgerton, Ohio, United States.
(Minerva Irene Brown, d of Ira Brown b.1804 d.1905 and Harriet Stout Loughborough b.1817 d.1887)

Rev Miller appears in the book "Richard Brown - one line of descendants". being the father of the author, Col. Edward Thomson Miller. However he receives only brief mention since the book concerns his mother's line. He mentions in this book that he has another work in progress at the same level of detail for his father. Sadly however Col. Miller seems to have passed on before completing this second work.

Rev John C Miller was also known as having a bit of a temper, and was referred to sometimes as 'the fighting parson'.

He was active in Northwestern Ohio, at various times living in the following Ohio towns:: Edgerton, Ayresville, St. Johns, Arcanum, Versailles, Harper, Mount Blanchard, Dunkirk, Forest, Lafayette, Wilshire, Mendon, Leipsig, Oak Harbor, Waterville, Sylvania, Liberty Center, Huntsville, Jackson Center.

And Im not sure whether it was his first missionary appointment, but the first of which I have records of was to the 'paulding mission' with Rev. David Bull, for 1 year in 1859 or 1860.

And also, he is listed as being of Richland County, Ohio, prior to his marriage, despite the same book (aforementioned Richard Brown etc..) listing his birthplace as Franklin, Pennsylvania.

Thanks very much for reading, and any help or advice will not go unappreciated!!

Episcopal and Anglicans? Are they the same?

Eunae — 22 Jul 2008 3:48:43 GMT

Are the Episcopal and Anglican churches the same? I am confused by this. And from the early times were the Jacobites the Episcopalians? I am not sure I am interpreting all of this correctly.
Thank you for any help.

Episcopal early books

LaylaCries — 19 Nov 2007 3:21:11 GMT

Heres a few books I've ran across, hope it helps someone.
"Documentary History of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America" by Francis Hawks
"Sketches of the Virginia Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, South" by Rev. John J. Lafferty
"Historical Collection Relating to the American Colonial Church" by Wm. Stevens Perry D.D.

Records of Episcopal clergy in New York State

Robert Miller — 15 Feb 2005 10:10:57 GMT

Need to find some resource of records of my Great Uncle, who graduated from the Episcopal Theological School in Boston, and later held a position in New York State.

Info on Fr. Robert Williams (deceased) (Episcopalian)

Michael Winsor — 11 Jun 2006 6:48:56 GMT

I would like to know the date of death for the Rev'd Robert Williams. I believe he was canonically resident in the Diocese of Newark at the time of his death.

Palmer Episcopal Church in Houston Tx

skilfulaxe55 — 18 Oct 2006 3:32:28 GMT

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Trinity Episcopal Church in Houston Tx

skilfulaxe55 — 18 Oct 2006 3:32:28 GMT

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Episcopal priest, evangelist

Brightwaters — 21 Feb 2006 3:01:58 GMT

I am looking for information about my father's uncle, Howard Stewart, born in Canada (probably Nova Scotia) around 1854. He lived in Chicago in 1900, Philadelphia in 1910, Brooklyn in 1920, and in Virginia, Maryland, and probably Boston in between. He was married to Annetta I. Nauffts. Does anyone know how I would begin to find out about which churches he was attached to? The identification of an Episcopal priest as an evangelist is unusual; does anyone know of a movement he might have been attached to given the time scheme and geography?

Rev. Ralph J. Spinner

sdaseler1 — 14 Aug 2005 12:49:15 GMT

Looking for information on my Grandmother's brother Rev. Ralph J. Spinner born in 1906 and died March 1995. I believe he was pastor of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Medord, Taylor, WI during the 1930's and might have been rector of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church in Chicago Heights around 1945. Any information would be appreciated.

Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Western Va and West Va by George Peterkin

LaylaCries — 20 Jul 2005 8:57:42 GMT

Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Western Va and West Va by George Peterkin

LaylaCries — 20 Jul 2005 4:16:30 GMT

St. Matthew's, on the South Side, (Kanawha parish) was started by the Rector and Mr. A.W. Quarrier in Apr 1892 with thirteen scholars. Mr. Quarrier, a sterling Christian, in attainments and character, was about to enter the ministry, but was drowned in Kanawha River. Mr. W.W. Adams of the Charleston bar, took up this work, but death overtook him also. Although dead, his lovely character still speaks where ever he was known. Another earnest layman Mr. John Howe Peyton gave time, labor and money to this work. photo of St. Matthews on page 641, photo ot Alex T. Laidley on page 633. Also at St. Matthew's, A.C. Quarrier was Vestryman for 2 years and Hullihen Quarrier a Vestryman for 8 years. I have no connection with these names but will try to add more info to Episcopal message board as time permits.

Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Western Va and West Va by George Peterkin

LaylaCries — 19 Jul 2005 9:04:15 GMT

Old Mrs. Quarrier
I mentioned that at one time there were only two communicants at our Church at Charleston, Mrs. Lovell and Mrs. Quarrier. The latter died in the year 1852, full of years, and ready to depart and be with Christ. As Mrs. Quarrier, beyond any other individual, may be considerd the mother of the Church in Western Va, by reason of her age, her holy life, and numerous posterity, who in different places have zealously promoted it. I must give a brief genealogical sketch of the same. Mr. Alexander Quarrier was born in Scotland in the year 1746. He removed to America in his twenty-ninth year, and, settling in Philadelphia and marrying, living there twelve years, when he removed to Richmond. His wife dying, he contracted a second marriage with Miss Sally Burns. He left Richmond in 1811, and removed to Kanawha, where he died at advanced age of eighty-two. By his first marriage he had six children, Harriett, Eliza, Margaret, Helen, Alex, and Betsy. By second wife seven children, William, James, Gustavus, Monroe, Archibald, Fanny and Virginia. Being unable to state the marriages and localities of all of them, I shall mention none. The members of the Church in different parts of Western Va know how much it has been indebted to them. (page 526)

Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Western Va and West Va by George Peterkin

LaylaCries — 19 Jul 2005 7:19:52 GMT

Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Western Va and West Va

Debi Pitts — 21 May 2005 1:31:59 GMT

Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Western Va and West Va by George William Peterkin

LaylaCries — 29 Apr 2005 11:30:38 GMT

Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Western Virginia and West Virginia by George W. Peterkin 1902

LaylaCries — 28 Apr 2005 2:24:04 GMT

Episcopal

LaylaCries — 27 Apr 2005 8:41:18 GMT

When I get time I'll add some early Episcopal preachers from Va. and W. Va

Where would I find colonial Anglican circut rider records for CT ?

R_mesnard — 13 Nov 2006 8:31:58 GMT

I am told they would have been regulated by the bishop of London.

I have already been informed of the repository in Texas yesterday. I have contacted them. However, I would like to check out London as well.

Thanks

Where would I get information about circut riders of the 1700s?

R_mesnard — 13 Nov 2006 8:31:58 GMT

My early Mesnard ancesters most likely belnonged to a chaple instead of a church. Local experts told me and I had believed the church was maintained by another church 10 miles away. I had believed that eventhough I should have known better. It was not until recently that I had found some Mesnard records in two far away churches. I had been pondering this "problem" for a week or so until it his me. Having "been around the block" a few times I should have known better. Chaples were always serviced with circut riders. Their records are kept with them and wind up at the church where they retired. I am going to research the two churches but I am sure they are both Episcopal. What had confused local experts is several circut riders became priests at the near by church so many records could be found at the neighboring church. I am wondering where the "head of the Episcopal church was for the colonies/US in the last half of the 18th century.

Episcopal Diocese of Vermont Website

Bealtaine — 21 Jun 2005 3:31:36 GMT

Anglican Churches Ireland

glaspaircs — 6 Sep 2004 8:16:07 GMT

For anyone interested in Anglican (Episcopal) Church records in Ireland, following is a link which includes local church information:

http://www.ireland.anglican.org/home.html

The Anglican (Episcopal) Church in Ireland is also known as the Church of Ireland.

Eilis O'Hara

Episcopal Records

Tim McKinley — 25 Sep 2002 1:33:31 GMT

What kind of information can one find from Episcopal Records (ie. a marriage in Philadelphia, PA in 1879)?

NEED RECORDS FOR METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN LATROBE, PA.

SisY — 3 Sep 2003 6:47:08 GMT

Would anyone know where I might find church records for the Methodist Episcopal Church for the year 1912 in Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pa. Pastor of that church was Rev. D. L. Johnson. The church may have been located somewhere near South Jefferson Street in Latrobe, Pa. Please forward the information to my email address. Thank you in advance for your help.

williams home for wayward girls/episcopalian/michigan/1940's

laurie hunt — 5 May 2004 5:51:45 GMT

i'm looking for any information to help me with my mothers genealogy research she was placed in the williams home in the late 1930's or early 1940's the home is no longer there it was located on east grand blvd, in detroit at one time thank you .

Clergy and Social Security

btekben1 — 13 Feb 2003 5:37:58 GMT

Are the clergy part of the Social Security system and are they elegible for benefits? We are not able to find a nephew who was an Episcopal priest listed in the Social Security Death Index. Please help,=.
Frances
fcerone@aol.com

Church of Christ - Boston/Cambridge, Mass. - 1651

Roger Coone — 23 Jun 2002 6:48:04 GMT

Can anyone tell me please whether there was an Episcopalian church called the Church of Christ in Boston or Cambridge, Mass. in 1651?

I am descended from a John Mackholme (or MacKoon) who was apparently on the this church's records in 1651 and later.

He is described as an Episcopalian.

Protestant Episcopal Church

J_Blank — 15 May 2002 9:52:17 GMT

Does anyone know of the Protestant Episcopal Church, 314 W. 28th Street, New York City. GGgrandparents, Lewis Godwin and Catherine Dawson were married there on June 1, 1877. The minister's name was Thomas B. Newby. Does the church still exist?

Episcopalians in the US and Abroad

Joi_Dickerson — 30 Apr 2005 10:59:57 GMT

I have a copy of "An Adventure in Faith" Published in 1936 by James S. Russell, the Arcdeacon of the Episcopal Church and the Founder of St. Paul's College in Lawrenceville, VA.

The book is the story of how he lived from 1857-1936 and mentions many prominent early Episcopalians.

Anyone who would like a copy of the book? I can email it to you.

Episcopal Church Resources for US

aperryscott — 30 Aug 2004 5:07:57 GMT

I will do look-ups in the following resources I have (please E-mail me privately so as not to make all messages thread from this one):
The Clerical Directory 1965, 1987, 1989 (published every three years; short bios, names of parents and spouse; online at www.ecdplus.org).
Church Annual 1917, 1935, 1958, 1970, 1987 (lists of churches and clergy, online at www.theredbook.org).
Journal of the General Convention 1856, 1871 (National Church meets every three years).
Centennial History of the Diocese of New York, 1886 (Bios of the bishops, reports on individual extant parishes).
History of the Episcopal Church (St Mary's) in Burlington, NJ, circa 1885.
Autobiography of Bishop Sylvester Tuttle, Missionary Bishop of present day Utah, Idaho and Montana before going to Missouri about 1890, circa 1893).
Several dicoesan histories including Connecticut, South Carolina, Kentucky and Texas.
Other resources include:
The Archives of the Episcopal Church USA: Research Office: 606 Rathervue Place, P.O. Box 2247, Austin, Texas 78768; online at http://www.episcopalarchives.org.
www.anglican.org will take you to links with all the dioceses in the world (not all active).