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Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950

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  • Record #1
    Deceased Person
    W. S. Elsey
    Birth
    1825 in Somerset Co., Md
    Death
    8/2/1867; 62 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Moved to Cambridge when young. Original member of Delaware Conference organized July 1864. Pres…
    Family and Other Information
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    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    7/23/1868
    Deceased Person
    W. S. Elsey
    Birth
    1825 in Somerset Co., Md
    Death
    8/2/1867; 62 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Moved to Cambridge when young. Original member of Delaware Conference organized July 1864. Presiding Elder Choptank District.
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  • Record #2
    Deceased Person
    Rev. David Tilghman
    Birth
    1818 in Chestnut Hill, Pa
    Death
    1869; 47 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted in Boston in 1842
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 22-26, 1869
    Deceased Person
    Rev. David Tilghman
    Birth
    1818 in Chestnut Hill, Pa
    Death
    1869; 47 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted in Boston in 1842
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    x
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    microfilm roll 1 (pg 24?) (not online)
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  • Record #3
    Deceased Person
    Rev. James Davis
    Birth
    ? / Montgomery Co., Md
    Death
    7/23/1870 in Cambridge, Md
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Presiding Elder of Philadelphia District
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    1871 ?
    Deceased Person
    Rev. James Davis
    Birth
    ? / Montgomery Co., Md
    Death
    7/23/1870 in Cambridge, Md
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Presiding Elder of Philadelphia District
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    x
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    microfilm roll 1 pg ? (not online)
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  • Record #4
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Frost Pollett
    Birth
    ca 1788 / near Princess Anne, Somerset Co., Md.
    Death
    3/12/1872; 84 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Parents were members of M. E. Church & brought up son in nature of the Lord although they were sl…
    Family and Other Information
    Parents: Titus & Rachel Pollet. [child is Rev. Charles Pollett - not in memoir]
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 24-28, 1873
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Frost Pollett
    Birth
    ca 1788 / near Princess Anne, Somerset Co., Md.
    Death
    3/12/1872; 84 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Parents were members of M. E. Church & brought up son in nature of the Lord although they were slaves. Was usefull to Church & felt called to preach & entered ministry. Due to being a slave he could not work extensively. Bought himself at 40 yo. Gave more fully to ministry through Md, De, Pa & often in Va without being molested, with some exceptions, where others could not travel without trouble. If he was molested he would not stop. As soon as Delaware Conference was organized, he entered itinterant ranks & preached until almost spent.
    Family and Other Information
    Parents: Titus & Rachel Pollet. [child is Rev. Charles Pollett - not in memoir]
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    microfilm roll 1 (pg 10 near end of reel] (not online)
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  • Record #5
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Samuel Dale
    Birth
    x
    Death
    11/16/1872; 73 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Lived in Middletown, Delaware
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 24-28, 1873
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Samuel Dale
    Birth
    x
    Death
    11/16/1872; 73 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Lived in Middletown, Delaware
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    x
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    pdf pg 8
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  • Record #6
    Deceased Person
    G. W. Freeland
    Birth
    Petersburg, Va.
    Death
    4/16/1873 at Chestertown, Md; 42 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Joined Delaware Conference 7/1871 at Salem, N.J.
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 24-28, 1873
    Deceased Person
    G. W. Freeland
    Birth
    Petersburg, Va.
    Death
    4/16/1873 at Chestertown, Md; 42 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Joined Delaware Conference 7/1871 at Salem, N.J.
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    x
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  • Record #7
    Deceased Person
    Elmira Dickerson
    Birth
    x
    Death
    4/5/1875; 30 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Wife of Rev.M. C. Dickerson
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. M. C. Dickerson
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 22 - 25, 1875
    Deceased Person
    Elmira Dickerson
    Birth
    x
    Death
    4/5/1875; 30 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Wife of Rev.M. C. Dickerson
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. M. C. Dickerson
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    microfilm roll 1 (not online)
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  • Record #8
    Deceased Person
    Priscilla Taylor
    Birth
    x
    Death
    3/4/1875; 60 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Wife of Rev. Simon Taylor
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. Simon Taylor
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 22 - 25, 1875
    Deceased Person
    Priscilla Taylor
    Birth
    x
    Death
    3/4/1875; 60 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Wife of Rev. Simon Taylor
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. Simon Taylor
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    microfilm rolll 1 (not online)
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  • Record #9
    Deceased Person
    Rev. H. Smith
    Birth
    x
    Death
    8/21/1874 Cambridge? /60 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Presiding Elder of Cambridge District. Entered Delaware Conference at its organization.
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 22 - 25, 1875
    Deceased Person
    Rev. H. Smith
    Birth
    x
    Death
    8/21/1874 Cambridge? /60 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Presiding Elder of Cambridge District. Entered Delaware Conference at its organization.
    Family and Other Information
    x
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    microfilm roll 1 (not online)
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  • Record #10
    Deceased Person
    Hannah Hinson
    Birth
    1796 in Haddenfield, NJ
    Death
    1874/75
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    wife of Rev. Isaac Hinson
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Isaac Hinson
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 22 - 25, 1875
    Deceased Person
    Hannah Hinson
    Birth
    1796 in Haddenfield, NJ
    Death
    1874/75
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    wife of Rev. Isaac Hinson
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    Spouse: Isaac Hinson
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    microfilm roll 1 (not online)
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  • Record #11
    Deceased Person
    Mary A. Whittington
    Birth
    9/1842 in Somerset Co., Md
    Death
    5/15/1876 in Camden, NJ residence; 34 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    wife of S.D. Whittington
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: S. D. Whittington
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    1876?
    Deceased Person
    Mary A. Whittington
    Birth
    9/1842 in Somerset Co., Md
    Death
    5/15/1876 in Camden, NJ residence; 34 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    wife of S.D. Whittington
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: S. D. Whittington
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    microfilm roll 1 (pg 346?) (not online)
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  • Record #12
    Deceased Person
    Adela Webb
    Birth
    7/13/1839 In Snow Hill, Md
    Death
    4/1/1877
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    consort of W. M. Webb
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: W. M. Webb
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    1877 or 1878?
    Deceased Person
    Adela Webb
    Birth
    7/13/1839 In Snow Hill, Md
    Death
    4/1/1877
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    consort of W. M. Webb
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: W. M. Webb
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    microfilm roll 1 (pg 375?) (not online)
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  • Record #13
    Deceased Person
    Zipporah Whittington
    Birth
    1856 on Chincoteague Island, Va
    Death
    Lewes, De.; 6/21/1877
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    x
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    1877 or 1878 ?
    Deceased Person
    Zipporah Whittington
    Birth
    1856 on Chincoteague Island, Va
    Death
    Lewes, De.; 6/21/1877
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    x
    Family and Other Information
    x
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    microfilm roll 1 (pg 375?) (not online)
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  • Record #14
    Deceased Person
    Bishop Edward Raymond Ames, D.D., LL. D.
    Birth
    x
    Death
    x
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    no other information about him; likely White?
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    1878?
    Deceased Person
    Bishop Edward Raymond Ames, D.D., LL. D.
    Birth
    x
    Death
    x
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    no other information about him; likely White?
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    x
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    pdf pg 6
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  • Record #15
    Deceased Person
    Solomon Cooper
    Birth
    1824 in Easton, Talbot County, Md.
    Death
    12/26/1877 at Wilmington, Del.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted in 1840 in Big Bethel Church in Baltimore, Md. Before freedom came, he "took the North…
    Family and Other Information
    Leaves 5 children.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    1878 ?
    Deceased Person
    Solomon Cooper
    Birth
    1824 in Easton, Talbot County, Md.
    Death
    12/26/1877 at Wilmington, Del.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted in 1840 in Big Bethel Church in Baltimore, Md. Before freedom came, he "took the North Star" and visited Canada staying until end of slavery & then resettled in northern parts of Pennsylvania. Served as Pastor of Port Deposit, Md, John Wesley and Centreville, N.J., Gridgeton & Goshen, NJ.; Dover, Del, E. Zion, Wilmington, Del. & Presiding Elder of Smyrna District.
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    Leaves 5 children.
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  • Record #16
    Deceased Person
    Rev. John G. Manluff
    Birth
    1814 in Milford, Kent Co., Del.
    Death
    1/30/1879
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted when 21 yo & joined Methodist Episcopal Church. Involved in the founding of the Delawar…
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    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    1879
    Deceased Person
    Rev. John G. Manluff
    Birth
    1814 in Milford, Kent Co., Del.
    Death
    1/30/1879
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted when 21 yo & joined Methodist Episcopal Church. Involved in the founding of the Delaware Annual Conference organized in 1864.
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    x
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  • Record #17
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Perry W. Pipes
    Birth
    3/?/1845 in Millington, Kent Co., Md
    Death
    1878/79
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Licensed to exhort in Newcastle Co., DE and licensed to preach in 1872. Received on trial at the …
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    1879
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Perry W. Pipes
    Birth
    3/?/1845 in Millington, Kent Co., Md
    Death
    1878/79
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Licensed to exhort in Newcastle Co., DE and licensed to preach in 1872. Received on trial at the Annual Conference in summer 1875 held at Snow Hill, Worcester Co. Md. Appinted to North Penn Circuit. Deacon in 1876.
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    x
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  • Record #18
    Deceased Person
    Bishop Gilbert Haven
    Birth
    1821 in Malden, Mass
    Death
    1/3/1880 in Malden, Mass.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    [White] Early life was as clerk in dry goods house. Converted at Wilbraham in 1839. Graduated f…
    Family and Other Information
    His parents were from New England; grandfather was Chaplain in Revolution & spent winter with Gen…
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 22 - 26, 1880
    Deceased Person
    Bishop Gilbert Haven
    Birth
    1821 in Malden, Mass
    Death
    1/3/1880 in Malden, Mass.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    [White] Early life was as clerk in dry goods house. Converted at Wilbraham in 1839. Graduated from Wesleyan University Middletown. Was commisioned Chaplain of Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers, first troops that passed through Baltimore during Civil War. Went to Africa & became sick there in 1876.
    Family and Other Information
    His parents were from New England; grandfather was Chaplain in Revolution & spent winter with General Washington at Valley Forge.
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  • Record #19
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Handy Long
    Birth
    ca 1806 possibly Worcester Cty, Md.
    Death
    10/26/1879 at his home, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Md. 73 yo.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Joined Delaware Annual Confernce July 1867 & continued his itinerancy until July 1877.
    Family and Other Information
    Leaves widow & children
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 22 - 26, 1880
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Handy Long
    Birth
    ca 1806 possibly Worcester Cty, Md.
    Death
    10/26/1879 at his home, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Md. 73 yo.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Joined Delaware Annual Confernce July 1867 & continued his itinerancy until July 1877.
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    Leaves widow & children
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  • Record #20
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Stephen Johns
    Birth
    ca 1818 in Dorchester Co, Md.
    Death
    8/17/1879
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    born & lived in days of slavery & was a slave himself. He was able to obtain his freedom. In 18…
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    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 22 - 26, 1880
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Stephen Johns
    Birth
    ca 1818 in Dorchester Co, Md.
    Death
    8/17/1879
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    born & lived in days of slavery & was a slave himself. He was able to obtain his freedom. In 1864, soon after he became free & shortly before general emancipation, Delaware Conference was organized. He was received on trial in the traveling connection & at conference in Salisbury in 1866, he was fully received. Charges: Washington Circuit (renamed Washington & Vienna), Waugh circuit (including Church Creek & Tobaccostick, Md), Waugh Cahpel, Cambridge, Md.; Port Deposit; John Wesley & Centreville, Md., Horntown, Va.; Manokin circuit (family living on Deal's Island; Berlin, Md.) Itinerancy for 15 yrs.
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    x
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  • Record #21
    Deceased Person
    Rev. James R. Webb
    Birth
    April 1828 in Caroline Cty, Md.
    Death
    8/1/1880
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Licensed to preach in 1865; joined Conference in 1868. Traveling Elder. Charges: Bethel, Pocom…
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    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 21-24, 1881
    Deceased Person
    Rev. James R. Webb
    Birth
    April 1828 in Caroline Cty, Md.
    Death
    8/1/1880
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Licensed to preach in 1865; joined Conference in 1868. Traveling Elder. Charges: Bethel, Pocomoke city, St. Michael's Easton, Chestertown, Snow Hill, Fairmount, Md.
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    x
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  • Record #22
    Deceased Person
    Rev. John Tilghman
    Birth
    1814 in Newport, Del.
    Death
    1881 in Bridgeton, N.J.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Licensed to preach by Society known as the United Brethren of the first African M. E. Church in A…
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    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 21-24, 1881
    Deceased Person
    Rev. John Tilghman
    Birth
    1814 in Newport, Del.
    Death
    1881 in Bridgeton, N.J.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Licensed to preach by Society known as the United Brethren of the first African M. E. Church in America & after 30 years united with the M.E. Church until his death.
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    x
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  • Record #23
    Deceased Person
    Rev. David Eaves
    Birth
    1812
    Death
    1880
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Excellent religious character; Labored hard while in the ministry.
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 21-24, 1881
    Deceased Person
    Rev. David Eaves
    Birth
    1812
    Death
    1880
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Excellent religious character; Labored hard while in the ministry.
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    x
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  • Record #24
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Samuel P. Marshall
    Birth
    1816 in Accomac Co., Va
    Death
    4/25/1881
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Entered ministry in 1857. Charges: Drummondtown, Princess Anne, John Wesley, Milford, Fairmount…
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    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 21-24, 1881
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Samuel P. Marshall
    Birth
    1816 in Accomac Co., Va
    Death
    4/25/1881
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Entered ministry in 1857. Charges: Drummondtown, Princess Anne, John Wesley, Milford, Fairmount & Union
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    x
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  • Record #25
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Nancy C. Coleman
    Birth
    10/7/1857 near upper Trappe (now Allen), Wicomico Cty, Md.
    Death
    11/22/1880
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    wife of Rev. T. B. H. Coleman; christian lady
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. T.B. H. Coleman
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 21-24, 1881
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Nancy C. Coleman
    Birth
    10/7/1857 near upper Trappe (now Allen), Wicomico Cty, Md.
    Death
    11/22/1880
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    wife of Rev. T. B. H. Coleman; christian lady
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. T.B. H. Coleman
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  • Record #26
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Mary C. Webb
    Birth
    10/27/1840 near Vienna, Md
    Death
    9/4/1880 at resident 1633 Darien St. Philadelphia, Pa.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted when 15 yr & joined John Wesley M.E. Church near Vienna. wife of Rev. J.E. Webb
    Family and Other Information
    Parents: Robert & Milly Parker Spouse: Rev. J. E. Webb md. 11/22/1862 6 chil…
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 21-24, 1881
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Mary C. Webb
    Birth
    10/27/1840 near Vienna, Md
    Death
    9/4/1880 at resident 1633 Darien St. Philadelphia, Pa.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted when 15 yr & joined John Wesley M.E. Church near Vienna. wife of Rev. J.E. Webb
    Family and Other Information
    Parents: Robert & Milly Parker Spouse: Rev. J. E. Webb md. 11/22/1862 6 children
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  • Record #27
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Delia Burrows
    Birth
    x
    Death
    6/27/1881
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    Wife of Rev. P. Burrows
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. P. Burrows
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 21-24, 1881
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Delia Burrows
    Birth
    x
    Death
    6/27/1881
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Wife of Rev. P. Burrows
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. P. Burrows
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  • Record #28
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Simon Taylor
    Birth
    4/11/1799 at Port Penn, Del.
    Death
    3/8/1882 near Townsend's Inlet, Cape May, Cty, N.J.; 83 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Born a slave; emancipated at age 21. Lived in Port Penn, Del. for number of years & licensed as l…
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    Spouse: Mary Price, resident of Frenchtown, Md.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 20-24, 1882
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Simon Taylor
    Birth
    4/11/1799 at Port Penn, Del.
    Death
    3/8/1882 near Townsend's Inlet, Cape May, Cty, N.J.; 83 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Born a slave; emancipated at age 21. Lived in Port Penn, Del. for number of years & licensed as local preacher around 1855 & joined intinerancy in 1865. Appointments: Bridgton & Goshen, New Castle, Smyrna, Friendship, Still Pond, Goshen.
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    Spouse: Mary Price, resident of Frenchtown, Md.
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  • Record #29
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Vincent B. Wallace
    Birth
    unknown
    Death
    5/5/1882
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    Converted in 1877 at great revival in Philadelphia, joining M.E. Church there & receiving full me…
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    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 20-24, 1882
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Vincent B. Wallace
    Birth
    unknown
    Death
    5/5/1882
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    Converted in 1877 at great revival in Philadelphia, joining M.E. Church there & receiving full membership in Zoar M.E. Church. Local preacher in 1880 in same church.
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    x
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  • Record #30
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Bishop Levi Scott D.D.
    Birth
    x
    Death
    7/13/1882 at his residence near Odessa, Delaware
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    (White) Senior Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Friend of the colored race, especially m…
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    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 20-24, 1882
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Bishop Levi Scott D.D.
    Birth
    x
    Death
    7/13/1882 at his residence near Odessa, Delaware
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    (White) Senior Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Friend of the colored race, especially members of the M.E. Church. He repulsed vigorus objections by some of the leading men of the church and organized what was known as a Local Conference in the more northern states, including a part of Delaware. Led to conception of a the Delaware Conference. In 1853 he visited mission work in Liberia & held its first Conferenct of the church. Originator of Centenary Biblical Institute in Baltimore.
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    x
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  • Record #31
    Deceased Person
    Martha Deborah Dickerson
    Birth
    11/15/1851 in Kent Cty, Del.
    Death
    10/27/1881 in Orange City, N.J.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted when 16 & member of A.M.E. Church. Moved membership to Chester Pa when 18.
    Family and Other Information
    Parents: Jacob & Mary Bryan Spouse: Rev. W. C. Dickerson pastor of Zoar at the…
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    July 20-24, 1882
    Deceased Person
    Martha Deborah Dickerson
    Birth
    11/15/1851 in Kent Cty, Del.
    Death
    10/27/1881 in Orange City, N.J.
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    Converted when 16 & member of A.M.E. Church. Moved membership to Chester Pa when 18.
    Family and Other Information
    Parents: Jacob & Mary Bryan Spouse: Rev. W. C. Dickerson pastor of Zoar at the time md 2/14/1878,
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  • Record #32
    Deceased Person
    Isaac Hison
    Birth
    1799 in Kent Cty, Md.
    Death
    3/28/1883; 84 yo; died at his residence near Centreville, N.J.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Moved to New Jersey in 1815 when 16 yo in pursuit of his freedom. Joined M.E. Church. Member of …
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    June 20 -25, 1883
    Deceased Person
    Isaac Hison
    Birth
    1799 in Kent Cty, Md.
    Death
    3/28/1883; 84 yo; died at his residence near Centreville, N.J.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Moved to New Jersey in 1815 when 16 yo in pursuit of his freedom. Joined M.E. Church. Member of Local Conference prior to existence of Delaware Conference. First preacher in charge of Cape May Circuit. First Presiding Elder of Delaware Conference, then became traveling preacher for several years. Attended Mt. Zion Church, N.J..
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    x
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  • Record #33
    Deceased Person
    Rev. George H. Waters
    Birth
    1851 in Somerset Cty, Md.
    Death
    11/16/1882; 32 yo
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    Joined Delaware Conference in 1874, appointed to Germantown, Pa. 1876 appointed to Salem, N.J. …
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    June 20 -25, 1883
    Deceased Person
    Rev. George H. Waters
    Birth
    1851 in Somerset Cty, Md.
    Death
    11/16/1882; 32 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Joined Delaware Conference in 1874, appointed to Germantown, Pa. 1876 appointed to Salem, N.J. In 1879 appointed to Smyrna, Del.
    Family and Other Information
    x
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  • Record #34
    Deceased Person
    Elizabeth Waters
    Birth
    1832 in Queen Anne's Cty, Md.
    Death
    1/21/1883
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    Devoted wife to Rev. Winters.
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. J. H. Winters
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    June 20 -25, 1883
    Deceased Person
    Elizabeth Waters
    Birth
    1832 in Queen Anne's Cty, Md.
    Death
    1/21/1883
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Devoted wife to Rev. Winters.
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    Spouse: Rev. J. H. Winters
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  • Record #35
    Deceased Person
    Abraham Murray
    Birth
    ?/ Chestertown, Md.
    Death
    2/25/1883
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    Went to Wilmington about 1835 & converted in 1837. Eldership in 1840 & superintendent of Exion M…
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    June 20 -25, 1883
    Deceased Person
    Abraham Murray
    Birth
    ?/ Chestertown, Md.
    Death
    2/25/1883
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    Went to Wilmington about 1835 & converted in 1837. Eldership in 1840 & superintendent of Exion M. E. Church at time of its organization.
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    x
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  • Record #36
    Deceased Person
    Harrison D. Webb
    Birth
    ? / Preston, Md
    Death
    11/27/1883; Preston, Md.
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    Served year or two as a supply, was admitted on trial at last session in Ezion, Wilmington & assi…
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Lizzie Webb: Wife died 2 weeks after moving to Port Deposit, leaving him 4 small children.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    June 11 - 16, 1884
    Deceased Person
    Harrison D. Webb
    Birth
    ? / Preston, Md
    Death
    11/27/1883; Preston, Md.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Served year or two as a supply, was admitted on trial at last session in Ezion, Wilmington & assigned to Port Deposit charge. After wife's death he returned to Preston.
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Lizzie Webb: Wife died 2 weeks after moving to Port Deposit, leaving him 4 small children.
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  • Record #37
    Deceased Person
    Lizzie Webb
    Birth
    x
    Death
    1883; Port Deposit
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    Wife of Harrison D. Webb
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Harrison D. Webb
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    June 11 - 16, 1884
    Deceased Person
    Lizzie Webb
    Birth
    x
    Death
    1883; Port Deposit
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Wife of Harrison D. Webb
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Harrison D. Webb
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  • Record #38
    Deceased Person
    Emily A. Broughton
    Birth
    x
    Death
    5/25/1884 at Denton, Md.
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    wife of Rev. Isaiah Broughton, died suddenly.
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. Isaiah Broughton
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    June 11 - 16, 1884
    Deceased Person
    Emily A. Broughton
    Birth
    x
    Death
    5/25/1884 at Denton, Md.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    wife of Rev. Isaiah Broughton, died suddenly.
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    Spouse: Rev. Isaiah Broughton
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  • Record #39
    Deceased Person
    Annie C. C. Webb
    Birth
    ca 1864
    Death
    5/28/1884?; 19 yo
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    daughter of Rev. J. E. Webb
    Family and Other Information
    daughter of Rev. J. E. Webb
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    June 11 - 16, 1884
    Deceased Person
    Annie C. C. Webb
    Birth
    ca 1864
    Death
    5/28/1884?; 19 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    daughter of Rev. J. E. Webb
    Family and Other Information
    daughter of Rev. J. E. Webb
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  • Record #40
    Deceased Person
    Rev. William Phillips
    Birth
    1802 in Caroline County, Md
    Death
    9/2/1884 in Caroline County, Md
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    Member of Methodist Episcopal church over 56 yrs. Charges: Denton, Bridgeville, Snow Hill, Poc…
    Family and Other Information
    Married 3 times. He had 4 daughters with 1st wife. They survive him along with 3rd wife.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    May 28 - June 1, 1885
    Deceased Person
    Rev. William Phillips
    Birth
    1802 in Caroline County, Md
    Death
    9/2/1884 in Caroline County, Md
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    Member of Methodist Episcopal church over 56 yrs. Charges: Denton, Bridgeville, Snow Hill, Pocomoke City, Salisbury. Harmony M.E. Church on Denton Circuit presented to congregation by him.
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    Married 3 times. He had 4 daughters with 1st wife. They survive him along with 3rd wife.
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  • Record #41
    Deceased Person
    Philip Kennedy
    Birth
    x
    Death
    March 1885 at his home near Marydel, Caroline Co., Md
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    Admitted to Delaware Conference in it 1865. Charges: Hillsborough, Millington, Marydel, Church …
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    unknown
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    May 28 - June 1, 1885
    Deceased Person
    Philip Kennedy
    Birth
    x
    Death
    March 1885 at his home near Marydel, Caroline Co., Md
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Admitted to Delaware Conference in it 1865. Charges: Hillsborough, Millington, Marydel, Church Creek & Greensborough, Md.
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    unknown
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  • Record #42
    Deceased Person
    George Snead
    Birth
    x
    Death
    3/30/1885 at residence near St. Peter's, Maryland. Buried at Burton's Chapel, Accomac Co., Va.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted at 20 yo. United with Burton's Chapel in 1867. Received on trial Delaware Conference …
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    Leaves widow & 6 children.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    May 28 - June 1, 1885
    Deceased Person
    George Snead
    Birth
    x
    Death
    3/30/1885 at residence near St. Peter's, Maryland. Buried at Burton's Chapel, Accomac Co., Va.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted at 20 yo. United with Burton's Chapel in 1867. Received on trial Delaware Conference in 1883. Pastor of Deals Island Circuit, Md.
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    Leaves widow & 6 children.
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  • Record #43
    Deceased Person
    Elizabeth Cox
    Birth
    10/16/1824 in Bucks county, Pa
    Death
    7/19/1884
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    Wife of Rev. L. Y. Cox. Due to her afflictions, she could not give much time to the church.
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    Parents: Charles & Deliah Sands Spouse: Rev. L. Y. Cox …
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    May 28 - June 1, 1885
    Deceased Person
    Elizabeth Cox
    Birth
    10/16/1824 in Bucks county, Pa
    Death
    7/19/1884
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Wife of Rev. L. Y. Cox. Due to her afflictions, she could not give much time to the church.
    Family and Other Information
    Parents: Charles & Deliah Sands Spouse: Rev. L. Y. Cox Survivors: husband, 4 children & aged mother
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  • Record #44
    Deceased Person
    Bishop Isaac W. Wiley, D.D.
    Birth
    3/29/1825
    Death
    11/22/1884 in China; 59 yo
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    [White] Licensed to preach at 19 yo. Attended Dickinson College, but left due to his health & la…
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    May 28 - June 1, 1885
    Deceased Person
    Bishop Isaac W. Wiley, D.D.
    Birth
    3/29/1825
    Death
    11/22/1884 in China; 59 yo
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    [White] Licensed to preach at 19 yo. Attended Dickinson College, but left due to his health & later graduated from Medical Department of New York University. Settled in Pottsvile, Md. Went to China in March 1850 at 25 yo 4 years. Transferred to Phildadelphia Conference. Was present when old Freeedmen's Aid Society was organized. Worked with people of color.
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    x
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  • Record #45
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Charles H. Ash
    Birth
    ? / Caroline Co., Md
    Death
    7/10/1885; 52 yo
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    Converted 15 yo; licensed to exhort in 1866. Charges: Hillsborough, Denton, Tobaccostick, Kent …
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    Leaves wife & daughter.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    May 6 - 11, 1886
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Charles H. Ash
    Birth
    ? / Caroline Co., Md
    Death
    7/10/1885; 52 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted 15 yo; licensed to exhort in 1866. Charges: Hillsborough, Denton, Tobaccostick, Kent Island, Townsend.
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    Leaves wife & daughter.
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  • Record #46
    Deceased Person
    William F. Butler, D. D.
    Birth
    2/7/1835 in Halifax, Nova Scotia
    Death
    2/20/1886 in Insane ward of Delaware Almshouse. Several delegations from the Conferences were pr…
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    [White??] Came to U.S. in 1853 at age 18. Received into the A.M.E. Zion Connection in 1856. Acti…
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    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    May 6 - 11, 1886
    Deceased Person
    William F. Butler, D. D.
    Birth
    2/7/1835 in Halifax, Nova Scotia
    Death
    2/20/1886 in Insane ward of Delaware Almshouse. Several delegations from the Conferences were present at his funeral.
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    [White??] Came to U.S. in 1853 at age 18. Received into the A.M.E. Zion Connection in 1856. Active in anti-slavery activities; not soldier. Participated in organization of the colored troops including pleading their cause in getting them soldier's dress & pay. In Zion Connection did service in the West. Helped with colored membership of the Southern Church. Organized first convention of colored men held after war in Kentucky, arousing wrath of rebels. Probably assigned to Eastern work for his safety. He was assigned various stations & conferences & was a Presiding Elder of a colored district in Missouri Conference. Received D.D. degree from Central Tennessee College. Transferred to Delaware Conference. Appointments in Wilmington, Philadelphia, Chester. Was superannuated in 1885 session in Salisbury, Md.
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    x
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  • Record #47
    Deceased Person
    Sarah E. Johnson
    Birth
    5/14/1848 in Odessa, Del.
    Death
    8/7/1885?
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    Joined Methodist Episcopal Church near Odessa, De. very young & then Zoar at Philadelphia. Reli…
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    Spouse: Rev. T. H. Jonson, md 4/25/1867
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    May 6 - 11, 1886
    Deceased Person
    Sarah E. Johnson
    Birth
    5/14/1848 in Odessa, Del.
    Death
    8/7/1885?
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    Joined Methodist Episcopal Church near Odessa, De. very young & then Zoar at Philadelphia. Religion played a role in her life. She was a loving mother. Spouse was Rev. T. H. Johnson.
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    Spouse: Rev. T. H. Jonson, md 4/25/1867
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  • Record #48
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Benjamin Gibbs
    Birth
    1798 in Kent County, Md
    Death
    1886; 89 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    converted 17 yo & joined M.E. church. Removed from Eastern Shore to Baltimore & joined Sharp St…
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 28 - May 2, 1887
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Benjamin Gibbs
    Birth
    1798 in Kent County, Md
    Death
    1886; 89 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    converted 17 yo & joined M.E. church. Removed from Eastern Shore to Baltimore & joined Sharp Street M. E. Church. Joined Delaware Conference after its formation at its second session in 1865 in Wilmington, De. Appointments: St. Michaels, Kent Island & Hillsborough, & Crumpton.
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    x
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  • Record #49
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Hester Manluff
    Birth
    1819 in Kent County, Del.
    Death
    2/26/1887
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    Husband was Rev. John G. Manluff
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. John G. Manluf
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 28 - May 2, 1887
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Hester Manluff
    Birth
    1819 in Kent County, Del.
    Death
    2/26/1887
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Husband was Rev. John G. Manluff
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    Spouse: Rev. John G. Manluf
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  • Record #50
    Deceased Person
    Bishop William Logan Harris D. D. LL.D.
    Birth
    x
    Death
    1888; at his residence in New York, NY
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    [likely White]
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 18 - 23, 1888
    Deceased Person
    Bishop William Logan Harris D. D. LL.D.
    Birth
    x
    Death
    1888; at his residence in New York, NY
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    [likely White]
    Family and Other Information
    x
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  • Record #51
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Daniel Curry, D. D. LL.D.
    Birth
    x
    Death
    1888
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    [likely White]
    Family and Other Information
    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 18 - 23, 1888
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Daniel Curry, D. D. LL.D.
    Birth
    x
    Death
    1888
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    [likely White]
    Family and Other Information
    x
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  • Record #52
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Marshall W. Taylor, D. D.
    Birth
    7/1/1846 in Lexington, Ky
    Death
    9/1888 in Louisville, Ky
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    Born of free parents. Limited opportunity for education, but he did attend schools for free color…
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    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 18 - 23, 1888
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Marshall W. Taylor, D. D.
    Birth
    7/1/1846 in Lexington, Ky
    Death
    9/1888 in Louisville, Ky
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    Born of free parents. Limited opportunity for education, but he did attend schools for free colored children. Sought education in neighboring Onio & Indiana. Was a teacher then entered ministry, first as missionary in southwest, but in 1872 joined Lexington Conference & was pastor & Presiding Elder. Editor of Southwestern Christian Advocat.
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    x
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  • Record #53
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Charles Wing
    Birth
    5/1815 in Talbot County, Md
    Death
    10/8/1887 Oxford, Md.
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    Joined Delaware Annual Conference in 1865 during its second conference. Charges: Ezion, Wilming…
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    loving husband & father
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 18 - 23, 1888
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Charles Wing
    Birth
    5/1815 in Talbot County, Md
    Death
    10/8/1887 Oxford, Md.
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    Joined Delaware Annual Conference in 1865 during its second conference. Charges: Ezion, Wilmington; Cambridge, Md; Wicomico, Chestertown, Old Chester; New Town; Princess Anne; Middletown; Smyrna; Crumpton. Superannuated in 1884 & moved to Chestertown, then to Trappe, then to Oxford.
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    loving husband & father
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  • Record #54
    Deceased Person
    Rev. John H. Holland
    Birth
    4/12/1828 in Anne Arundel County, Md.
    Death
    11/14/1887
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    Converted when young & joined Sharp Street M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md. Worked as carpenter. Mo…
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    Parents: Sophia Holland (born free) & Matthew Holland (slave) Spouse: Sarah E., daug…
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 18 - 23, 1888
    Deceased Person
    Rev. John H. Holland
    Birth
    4/12/1828 in Anne Arundel County, Md.
    Death
    11/14/1887
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    Converted when young & joined Sharp Street M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md. Worked as carpenter. Moved to eastern shore of Maryland at Federalsburg, Caroline Cty in 11853. Licensed as local preacher & joined Delaware Conference in 1866. Appointments: Millington, Kent Cty Circuit Md.; Milford, Del; Vienna Circuit, Dorchester, Md.; Easton, Talbot Cty, Md.; Dover, Del; Crisfield, Somerset Cty, Md; Quantico, Wicomico Cty, Md; Nanticoke Charge (but became sick here before starting.
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    Parents: Sophia Holland (born free) & Matthew Holland (slave) Spouse: Sarah E., daughter of Rev. Thomas Watkins.
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  • Record #55
    Deceased Person
    Christianna Rogers
    Birth
    3/1828 in Greenwich, N. J.
    Death
    3/20/1888 at Kent Island, Md.
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    Wife of Rev. Wm. H. Rogers
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    Spouse: Rev. Wm. H. Rogers.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 18 - 23, 1888
    Deceased Person
    Christianna Rogers
    Birth
    3/1828 in Greenwich, N. J.
    Death
    3/20/1888 at Kent Island, Md.
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    Wife of Rev. Wm. H. Rogers
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    Spouse: Rev. Wm. H. Rogers.
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  • Record #56
    Deceased Person
    Olevia S. Lowber
    Birth
    9/7/1877 at Still Pond, Md
    Death
    8/18/1877 11 yo.
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    Daughter of Rev. A. Lowber
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    Parent: Rev. A. Lowber
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 18 - 23, 1888
    Deceased Person
    Olevia S. Lowber
    Birth
    9/7/1877 at Still Pond, Md
    Death
    8/18/1877 11 yo.
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    Daughter of Rev. A. Lowber
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    Parent: Rev. A. Lowber
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  • Record #57
    Deceased Person
    Margaret M. Cox
    Birth
    3/1813 in Lower Township of Cape May Co., N.J.
    Death
    10/1887 at Cold Spring, Cape May Co., N.J. 74 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Member of church over 50 years. Mother of Rev. L. Y. Cox of Delaware Conference
    Family and Other Information
    Parents: Peter & Maria Humphreys Child: Rev. L. Y. Cox of Del. Conf.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 18 - 23, 1888
    Deceased Person
    Margaret M. Cox
    Birth
    3/1813 in Lower Township of Cape May Co., N.J.
    Death
    10/1887 at Cold Spring, Cape May Co., N.J. 74 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Member of church over 50 years. Mother of Rev. L. Y. Cox of Delaware Conference
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    Parents: Peter & Maria Humphreys Child: Rev. L. Y. Cox of Del. Conf.
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  • Record #58
    Deceased Person
    Leah Morris
    Birth
    1822
    Death
    2/17/1888
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    Helped her husband, Rev. Hy Morris in his work
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    Spouse: Rev. Hy Morris md. 1/20/1849
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 18 - 23, 1888
    Deceased Person
    Leah Morris
    Birth
    1822
    Death
    2/17/1888
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    Helped her husband, Rev. Hy Morris in his work
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    Spouse: Rev. Hy Morris md. 1/20/1849
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  • Record #59
    Deceased Person
    Herby C. A. Grinnage
    Birth
    5/13/1874
    Death
    6/20/1887
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    Converted 1885 & joined M. E. church
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    Parent: Rev. A. Grinnage
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 18 - 23, 1888
    Deceased Person
    Herby C. A. Grinnage
    Birth
    5/13/1874
    Death
    6/20/1887
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    Converted 1885 & joined M. E. church
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    Parent: Rev. A. Grinnage
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  • Record #60
    Deceased Person
    Rev. King J. Still
    Birth
    ca 1850 in Fellowship, Burlington Cty, N. J.
    Death
    7/27/1888 at Merchantville, N.J. ; 38 yo. Interred in Mount Zion M. E. Church cemetery, Camden Ct…
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    Some public school in N. J. & some private lessons in Philadelphia while stationed as pastor. Mo…
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    Parents: King & Eliza Still Spouse: Sarah E. Coffey (adopted sister of Rev…
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 27 - April 2, 1889
    Deceased Person
    Rev. King J. Still
    Birth
    ca 1850 in Fellowship, Burlington Cty, N. J.
    Death
    7/27/1888 at Merchantville, N.J. ; 38 yo. Interred in Mount Zion M. E. Church cemetery, Camden Cty, N.J.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Some public school in N. J. & some private lessons in Philadelphia while stationed as pastor. Most training in Sunday School, but filled several positions. Charges: Bridgeton Circuit, NJ; Salem Circuit, N.J.; Lewes & Rehoboth Circuit, Del; Snow Hill, Md; Haven Mission, Philadelphia; Germantown, Pa. Ordained Deacon in 1883 in Wilmington and Elder in 1885 at Salisbury, Md.
    Family and Other Information
    Parents: King & Eliza Still Spouse: Sarah E. Coffey (adopted sister of Rev. Wm. H. Coffey of Conference) md. 1881
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  • Record #61
    Deceased Person
    Rev. William Frisby
    Birth
    9/8/1808 in Kent Co., Md. near Chestertown, Md
    Death
    2/14/1889 in Chestertown, Md.; 80 yo
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    In charge of Kent Circuit in 1865-1866. Licensed to exhort in 1829, to preach in 1832 & as a sup…
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    leaves widow & 4 or 5 children.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 27 - April 2, 1889
    Deceased Person
    Rev. William Frisby
    Birth
    9/8/1808 in Kent Co., Md. near Chestertown, Md
    Death
    2/14/1889 in Chestertown, Md.; 80 yo
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    In charge of Kent Circuit in 1865-1866. Licensed to exhort in 1829, to preach in 1832 & as a supply by the P.E. in 1865. Ordained 7/30/1865 at Ezion Church, Wilmington, De & as elder in 7/29/1877.
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    leaves widow & 4 or 5 children.
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  • Record #62
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Angeline Taylor
    Birth
    Goshen, N.J.
    Death
    9/6/1888
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    Wife of late Rev. Simon Taylor; member of church 71 yrs.
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    Spouse: Rev. Simon Taylor
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 27 - April 2, 1889
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Angeline Taylor
    Birth
    Goshen, N.J.
    Death
    9/6/1888
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Wife of late Rev. Simon Taylor; member of church 71 yrs.
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    Spouse: Rev. Simon Taylor
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  • Record #63
    Deceased Person
    Edward Howard Coleman
    Birth
    12/10/1865 in Dorchester Co., Md
    Death
    12/8/1888 at Chestertown, Md.; almost 23 yo
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    Converted when 13 yo at revival at Fruitland, Md 1878 and oined M. E. Church there. Taught at pub…
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    Parent: Rev. T. B. H. Coleman
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 27 - April 2, 1889
    Deceased Person
    Edward Howard Coleman
    Birth
    12/10/1865 in Dorchester Co., Md
    Death
    12/8/1888 at Chestertown, Md.; almost 23 yo
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    Converted when 13 yo at revival at Fruitland, Md 1878 and oined M. E. Church there. Taught at public school near Pocomoke City, Md.
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    Parent: Rev. T. B. H. Coleman
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  • Record #64
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Silas E. Adams
    Birth
    x
    Death
    6/27/1889 at Chestertown?
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    x
    Family and Other Information
    he & wife lost infant daughter S. G. 9/25/1889; also son-lin-law & grandchild
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 26, 1890
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Silas E. Adams
    Birth
    x
    Death
    6/27/1889 at Chestertown?
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    x
    Family and Other Information
    he & wife lost infant daughter S. G. 9/25/1889; also son-lin-law & grandchild
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  • Record #65
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Joshua Brinkley
    Birth
    12/27/1815 in Wilmington, De.
    Death
    March 1890 at his home near Marydel, Caroline Co., Md
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    He was bound to a family in Odessa, Del when very young. Converted in a white congregation of M.…
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    No recollection of his parents. Spouse: Caroline E. Bayard in Odellas Del. Md. 10/…
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 1, 1891
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Joshua Brinkley
    Birth
    12/27/1815 in Wilmington, De.
    Death
    March 1890 at his home near Marydel, Caroline Co., Md
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    He was bound to a family in Odessa, Del when very young. Converted in a white congregation of M. E. Church nears Sassafras, Kent Cty, Md. In 1830. Licensed to preach 12/12/1851. Achieved various positions. When invited & visiting Lewiston circuit near Laurel, Del., he was prevented by the white people who armed themselves & went to house of one Brother Samuel Spencer & captured him. After warning him of what would happen if he returned to preach the gospel, they let him go. He did return & was again assailed by crowd of white boys & was hidden. Taken from hiding place he was carried ten miles away from Laurel, away from friend & was released. Appointments: Port Deposit; Mt. Zion, Dover; Bridgeville; New Castle & others. Was a Conference steward. Was superannuated in 1884. Preached last sermon in 1890.
    Family and Other Information
    No recollection of his parents. Spouse: Caroline E. Bayard in Odellas Del. Md. 10/13/1844 may have had daughter.
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  • Record #66
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Isaiah Broughton
    Birth
    11/13/1817 in Worcester county, Md
    Death
    7/1/1890 in Camden Cty, N.J.; 72 yo. Interment in Mt. Zion M.E. church cemetery, Camden county,…
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    He was a slave and owned by Judge Spence. Deprived of early training in school. Was one of the …
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    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 1, 1891
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Isaiah Broughton
    Birth
    11/13/1817 in Worcester county, Md
    Death
    7/1/1890 in Camden Cty, N.J.; 72 yo. Interment in Mt. Zion M.E. church cemetery, Camden county, N.J.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    He was a slave and owned by Judge Spence. Deprived of early training in school. Was one of the founders of delaware Conference in 1864. Appointments: Pocomoke, Md; Kent circuit, Md; Centerville circuit, Md; Millington, Mt. Zion Circuit, N.J.; John wesley & Centerville; Camden; Chester, Pa; Church Creek, Md; Hillsborough; Church Creek (2nd time); Hillsboro; (2nd time); Greensborought; Denton. Superannuated in 1885.
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    x
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  • Record #67
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Abraham Brown
    Birth
    1833 in Baltimore, Md.
    Death
    3/12/1891; Interment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Phhiladelphia, Pa.
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    Served as a supply on Goshen & Cold Spring Circuit from 1861-1863 under supervision of the Colore…
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    Leaves widow, 4 sons & 3 daughters
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 1, 1891
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Abraham Brown
    Birth
    1833 in Baltimore, Md.
    Death
    3/12/1891; Interment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Phhiladelphia, Pa.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Served as a supply on Goshen & Cold Spring Circuit from 1861-1863 under supervision of the Colored Annual Conference of Local Preachers of M. E. Church. Received in probation at John Wesley, Philadelphia 1864. Appointments: John Wesley Philadelphia, Port Deposit, Md; Salem, N.J.; Kent, Md; Salislbury, Md; Newtown, Md. Presiding Elder of Salisbury District 1876-1880. Later locations: Easton, Md; St. Michael's Md; Townsend, Del; Dover Station, Del; Haven & North Penn, Philadelphia.
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    Leaves widow, 4 sons & 3 daughters
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  • Record #68
    Deceased Person
    Dorsey A. D. Grigsby
    Birth
    1/10/1889
    Death
    9/17/1890; 3 months; buried in graveyard on Dover circuit
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    son of Rev. Grigsby
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    Parents: Rev. J. E. A. D. & Hattie A. Grigsby
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 1, 1891
    Deceased Person
    Dorsey A. D. Grigsby
    Birth
    1/10/1889
    Death
    9/17/1890; 3 months; buried in graveyard on Dover circuit
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    son of Rev. Grigsby
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    Parents: Rev. J. E. A. D. & Hattie A. Grigsby
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  • Record #69
    Deceased Person
    Isaac Hemsley
    Birth
    ca 1815 - on Eastern Shore, Md.
    Death
    9/1890 at hospital in Baltimore; ca 75 yo
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    He was an exhorter when churches of color were presided over by white preacher. Later he was lic…
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    Leaves widow & 6 sons.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 1, 1891
    Deceased Person
    Isaac Hemsley
    Birth
    ca 1815 - on Eastern Shore, Md.
    Death
    9/1890 at hospital in Baltimore; ca 75 yo
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    He was an exhorter when churches of color were presided over by white preacher. Later he was licensed as local preacher for 40 yrs.
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    Leaves widow & 6 sons.
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  • Record #70
    Deceased Person
    Henrietta Waters
    Birth
    1823; Somerset County, Md.
    Death
    2/20/1891
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    Converted in Baltimore in 1843 & joined M. E. church. Wife of Rev. Samuel G. Waters.
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. Samuel G. Waters md 3/17/1844 - 8 children.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 1, 1891
    Deceased Person
    Henrietta Waters
    Birth
    1823; Somerset County, Md.
    Death
    2/20/1891
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted in Baltimore in 1843 & joined M. E. church. Wife of Rev. Samuel G. Waters.
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    Spouse: Rev. Samuel G. Waters md 3/17/1844 - 8 children.
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  • Record #71
    Deceased Person
    Rev. J. Emory Round
    Birth
    11/25/1834 in Winfield, New York.
    Death
    1/10/1892 at his residence 720 Fulton Ave. Baltimore, Md
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    [White] First President of the Centenary Biblical Institute, now Morgan College. Entered Wesleya…
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    x
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 23, 1892
    Deceased Person
    Rev. J. Emory Round
    Birth
    11/25/1834 in Winfield, New York.
    Death
    1/10/1892 at his residence 720 Fulton Ave. Baltimore, Md
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    [White] First President of the Centenary Biblical Institute, now Morgan College. Entered Wesleyan University Middletown, Ct. in 1855 graduating at 20 yo. Taught in Foley Seminary, N. Y. When Civil War broke out, he was commissioned Captain in the Union Army. After returning home he became president of the Centenary Biblical Institute & a teacher at 44 Saratoga St.
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    x
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  • Record #72
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Arthur W. Hamilton
    Birth
    6/5/1848 in Anne Arundel County, Md.
    Death
    7/26/1891
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    Converted at 12 yo. Joined Union Wesley church, Washington, D.C. & member until 1870. Joined Zo…
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    Spouse: Mary E. Wise at Union Wesley church, D. C. 5/9/1867.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 23, 1892
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Arthur W. Hamilton
    Birth
    6/5/1848 in Anne Arundel County, Md.
    Death
    7/26/1891
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    Converted at 12 yo. Joined Union Wesley church, Washington, D.C. & member until 1870. Joined Zoar Methodist Episcopal chuch in Philadelphia. Licensed local preacher 1875 at North Penn. Joined itinerancy & ordained deacon at St. Michael's, Md in 1878. Appointments: Chester, Pa.; Camden, N.J.; Mt. Joy, South Wilmington, Del. Built church at Odessa, Del, parsonage at Centreville, M; church at Chester, Pa & lecture-room at Ferry Ave. church, Camden, N.J.
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    Spouse: Mary E. Wise at Union Wesley church, D. C. 5/9/1867.
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  • Record #73
    Deceased Person
    William Thomas Cole
    Birth
    1853 in Caroline Cty, Md
    Death
    April 1891; Caroline Cty, Md.
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    Converted at Mt. Pleasant M. E. church in 1867 17 yo & joined. 1876 moved to Germantown, Pa join…
    Family and Other Information
    Parents: Samuel & Caroline Cole Leaves widow & 5 children
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 23, 1892
    Deceased Person
    William Thomas Cole
    Birth
    1853 in Caroline Cty, Md
    Death
    April 1891; Caroline Cty, Md.
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Converted at Mt. Pleasant M. E. church in 1867 17 yo & joined. 1876 moved to Germantown, Pa joining Janes M. E. Church & licensed to preach in 1881. Appointments: Merchantville, N. J.; Seaford, Del.; Lewes, Del. Due to failing health, gave up work & moved to former home in Caroline county, Md.
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    Parents: Samuel & Caroline Cole Leaves widow & 5 children
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  • Record #74
    Deceased Person
    Amelia H. Griffin
    Birth
    2/22/1854 in Dorchester county, Md
    Death
    10/12/1891
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    Converted in 1869 in John Wesley church, Dorchester county, Md. Moved to Baltimore & attached to…
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    Spouse: Rev. John H. Griffin md 11/26/1855
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 23, 1892
    Deceased Person
    Amelia H. Griffin
    Birth
    2/22/1854 in Dorchester county, Md
    Death
    10/12/1891
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    Converted in 1869 in John Wesley church, Dorchester county, Md. Moved to Baltimore & attached to Sharp Street M. E. church. Wife of Rev. J.H. Griffin.
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    Spouse: Rev. John H. Griffin md 11/26/1855
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  • Record #75
    Deceased Person
    Maggie Rich
    Birth
    11/20/1848 in Snow Hill, Md.
    Death
    1/16/1892
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    Wife & helper to husband Rev. Rich.
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    Parents: Elijah & Charlotte Round of Snow Hill, Md. Md. January 1870. …
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 23, 1892
    Deceased Person
    Maggie Rich
    Birth
    11/20/1848 in Snow Hill, Md.
    Death
    1/16/1892
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    Wife & helper to husband Rev. Rich.
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    Parents: Elijah & Charlotte Round of Snow Hill, Md. Md. January 1870. Spouse: Rev. Harrison Rich
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  • Record #76
    Deceased Person
    Leah Morris
    Birth
    ca 1820
    Death
    3/18/1892; 70 yo
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    Wife of Rev. Henry Morris. Member of John Wesley church, Salisbury 50 yrs.
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    Spouse: Rev. Henry Morris
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 23, 1892
    Deceased Person
    Leah Morris
    Birth
    ca 1820
    Death
    3/18/1892; 70 yo
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    Wife of Rev. Henry Morris. Member of John Wesley church, Salisbury 50 yrs.
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    Spouse: Rev. Henry Morris
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  • Record #77
    Deceased Person
    Wesley J. Parker
    Birth
    4/15/1828 in Vienna, Dorchester county, Md.
    Death
    12/2/1892; Funeral service at Zoar M. E. curch, Philadelphia, Pa & interred in Lebanon cemetery.
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    Converted when 13 yo. Little early opportunity for education. Joined Delaware Annual Conference…
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    Parents: Robert & Milly Parker
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 23, 1893
    Deceased Person
    Wesley J. Parker
    Birth
    4/15/1828 in Vienna, Dorchester county, Md.
    Death
    12/2/1892; Funeral service at Zoar M. E. curch, Philadelphia, Pa & interred in Lebanon cemetery.
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    Converted when 13 yo. Little early opportunity for education. Joined Delaware Annual Conference in 1864, when it was organized. Served as pastor in following appointments: Washington Circuit; Easton, Md; Zoar, Philadelphia; Chester, Pa; Ezion, Wilmington; St. John's Newark, N. J. & Haven, Philadelphia. 1875 Presiding Elder of Philadelphia District and of Chestertown District in 1885. Held other offices in the Conference, including President.
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    Parents: Robert & Milly Parker
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  • Record #78
    Deceased Person
    Ann Pullett
    Birth
    3/1820 in Salisbury, Md.
    Death
    11/9/1892, probably at Salisbury, 72 yo.
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    Joined Methodist Episcopal Church at 24 yo. Wife of Rev. Charles Pullett & mother of Rev. Charle…
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    Parents: Levin & Easter Houston Spouse: Rev. Charles Pullett of the Delaware Conference…
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 23, 1893
    Deceased Person
    Ann Pullett
    Birth
    3/1820 in Salisbury, Md.
    Death
    11/9/1892, probably at Salisbury, 72 yo.
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    Joined Methodist Episcopal Church at 24 yo. Wife of Rev. Charles Pullett & mother of Rev. Charles Pullett.
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    Parents: Levin & Easter Houston Spouse: Rev. Charles Pullett of the Delaware Conference married at 20 yo - 8 children - 3 sons & 5 daughters. Survived by husband, 3 sons & 3 daughters. Son Charles is minister of Delaware Conference.
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  • Record #79
    Deceased Person
    John Hudson Riddick, M.D.
    Birth
    North Carolina
    Death
    8/5/1893 at camp ground of Chester Heights, Delaware county, Pa.
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    Was a servant under a Confederate officer during the war; later moved north to Boston. Received …
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    Spouse: Amelia A. Riddick. Survived by wife, 2 children 2 grandchildren & 1 sister.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 11, 1894
    Deceased Person
    John Hudson Riddick, M.D.
    Birth
    North Carolina
    Death
    8/5/1893 at camp ground of Chester Heights, Delaware county, Pa.
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    Was a servant under a Confederate officer during the war; later moved north to Boston. Received rudiments of education in public school there. Licensed to preach & graduated from Boston School of Theology. Returned to south connected with African M. E. churchin NOrfolk, Va.; joined Washington Conference of M. E. church. Transferred to Delaware Conference in 1884. Appointments: Chestertown, Md; Zoar, Phladelphia; Ezion, Wilmington: Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia.
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    Spouse: Amelia A. Riddick. Survived by wife, 2 children 2 grandchildren & 1 sister.
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  • Record #80
    Deceased Person
    John W. Saunders
    Birth
    8/10/1811 near Moorton (now Cheswold), Kent Co., Del.
    Death
    8/1/1893 at brother's house near Cheswold, Del.
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    Converted 1843. Joined church at Sutton's Chapel. Joined Delaware Conference in 1864 ordained d…
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    Parents: John Saunders, Sr. & Ann Saunders. …
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 11, 1894
    Deceased Person
    John W. Saunders
    Birth
    8/10/1811 near Moorton (now Cheswold), Kent Co., Del.
    Death
    8/1/1893 at brother's house near Cheswold, Del.
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    Converted 1843. Joined church at Sutton's Chapel. Joined Delaware Conference in 1864 ordained deacon 1866 at Salisbury, Md. Ordained elder in 1868. Appointments: Smyrna, Salem, Harmony, Marion, Washington. Superanuated in 1876. Was not able to obtain school education, but learned to read & write on his own.
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    Parents: John Saunders, Sr. & Ann Saunders. Spouse: Rebecca Morgan md. 1/26/1841 who predeceased him. 2nd spouse: Martha Dean md 6/11/1857 who died after 26 years marriage. Brother: George Saunders with whom he spent his latter days
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  • Record #81
    Deceased Person
    Francis F. Wheeler
    Birth
    9/27/1859 in Baltimore, Md.
    Death
    9/15/1893; 34 yo Funeral at Sharp Street Methodist Episcopal chu…
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    Converted at 13 yo under in Harrisonburg, Va under preaching of his father, Rev. A. J. Wheeler. …
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    Parent: Rev. A. J. Wheeler Spouse: married 2 times. 2nd spouse was dau…
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 11, 1894
    Deceased Person
    Francis F. Wheeler
    Birth
    9/27/1859 in Baltimore, Md.
    Death
    9/15/1893; 34 yo Funeral at Sharp Street Methodist Episcopal church & buried at cemetery there
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    Converted at 13 yo under in Harrisonburg, Va under preaching of his father, Rev. A. J. Wheeler. Returned to Baltimore & joined Sharp Street church. Educated in public schools ther & was student at Morgan College. Admitted to Washington Conference in Wheeling, W.Va 1881; ordained deacon in 1883 & elder in 1885. Served several charges. Transferred to Newark Conference to Newark N.J. as part of Delaware Conference Health started failing at las charge & he resigned, returning to Baltimore to home of his mother.
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    Parent: Rev. A. J. Wheeler Spouse: married 2 times. 2nd spouse was daughter of Rev. Daniel Collins of Washington Conference - she & 2 children survive him.
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  • Record #82
    Deceased Person
    Annie A. Chase
    Birth
    5/10/1860 in Caroline County, Md.
    Death
    12/13/1893
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    Converted at 18 yo/
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    Spouse: Abraham Chase md. 12/2/1875; loving mother; her mother & children survivie her
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 11, 1894
    Deceased Person
    Annie A. Chase
    Birth
    5/10/1860 in Caroline County, Md.
    Death
    12/13/1893
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    Converted at 18 yo/
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    Spouse: Abraham Chase md. 12/2/1875; loving mother; her mother & children survivie her
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  • Record #83
    Deceased Person
    Rosetta Adams
    Birth
    4/4/1838 near Cambridge, Dorchester county, Md
    Death
    1/6/1894
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    member in Methodist Episcopal Church near Preston, Caroline county, Md for 40 years.
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    Spouse: Elisha Adams Child: Rev. J. F. Molock …
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 11, 1894
    Deceased Person
    Rosetta Adams
    Birth
    4/4/1838 near Cambridge, Dorchester county, Md
    Death
    1/6/1894
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    member in Methodist Episcopal Church near Preston, Caroline county, Md for 40 years.
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    Spouse: Elisha Adams Child: Rev. J. F. Molock Both survive her
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  • Record #84
    Deceased Person
    Samuel Griffin Waters
    Birth
    1820 in Upper Fairmount, MD
    Death
    11/19/1894 in home of son
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    One of founders of Delaware Conference. Converted 1839 at Deal's Island campground & joined chur…
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    Spouse: Henrietta Fountain md 3/17/1844 - 17 children Wife …
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 21, 1895
    Deceased Person
    Samuel Griffin Waters
    Birth
    1820 in Upper Fairmount, MD
    Death
    11/19/1894 in home of son
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    One of founders of Delaware Conference. Converted 1839 at Deal's Island campground & joined church in Fairmount, Md which met in gallery of church while white people occupied body of church. During the time when colored men could not have a book in his possession, he acquired what was called a good education. Licensed as local preacher in 1847 at a time when all ministers in Quarterly Conference were white. Charges: Upper Fairmount, Quantico, Snow Hill, East New Market, Laurel, DE, Kent Island. Superannuated 1880 due to health.
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    Spouse: Henrietta Fountain md 3/17/1844 - 17 children Wife & 9 children predeceased him.
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  • Record #85
    Deceased Person
    John C. Carroll
    Birth
    2/4/1820 near Cambridge, Dorchester Co., Md
    Death
    5/23/1894; 73 yo
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    Born of free parents. Converted 17 yo & joined ME church near Cambridge, Md. Didn't learn to read…
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    Spouse: Hester E. Burrows ca 1854. Children - 17; 11 dead, 6 living
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 21, 1895
    Deceased Person
    John C. Carroll
    Birth
    2/4/1820 near Cambridge, Dorchester Co., Md
    Death
    5/23/1894; 73 yo
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    Born of free parents. Converted 17 yo & joined ME church near Cambridge, Md. Didn't learn to read until after Emancipation but did exhort. Licensed to preach 1867. Appointments: St. Michaels, Snow Hill, Berlin, Deal's Island, Bridgeville, Marydel, Greensborough, Port Deposit, Westover, Jamestown, Fruitland. Attended opening of 1st Conference. Superannuated last conference.
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    Spouse: Hester E. Burrows ca 1854. Children - 17; 11 dead, 6 living
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  • Record #86
    Deceased Person
    Robert J. Waters
    Birth
    3/20/1843 in Fairmount, Md
    Death
    8/3/1894
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    Parents were Christian. He joined cnference 1876. Charges: Cold Springs, Md; Leemont, Va; Berl…
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    Parents: Joshua & Lucy Waters. Leaves widow & 6 children.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 21, 1895
    Deceased Person
    Robert J. Waters
    Birth
    3/20/1843 in Fairmount, Md
    Death
    8/3/1894
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    Parents were Christian. He joined cnference 1876. Charges: Cold Springs, Md; Leemont, Va; Berlin, Md; Horntown, Va; Odessa, De; Nanticoke,Md; Oxford, Md; Port Deposit, Md; Trappe, Md
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    Parents: Joshua & Lucy Waters. Leaves widow & 6 children.
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  • Record #87
    Deceased Person
    Edward H. Bean
    Birth
    ca 1851 in Bermuda Islands in parish of Somerset
    Death
    6/30/1894 at Wattsville, Va; 43 yo
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    Industrious worker at Naval Dock Yard at native home. Learned trade of painter. Attended 1876 r…
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    Spouse: Mary E. A. Bean
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 21, 1895
    Deceased Person
    Edward H. Bean
    Birth
    ca 1851 in Bermuda Islands in parish of Somerset
    Death
    6/30/1894 at Wattsville, Va; 43 yo
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    Industrious worker at Naval Dock Yard at native home. Learned trade of painter. Attended 1876 revival in Bermuda & converted. Went to New York City in 1888 & then to Baltimore & entered Baltimore City Academy, a branch of Morgan College. He was joined by wife & adopted son Richard Thomas Simmons Bann (?) in 1899. Joined Princess Anne Academy under principalship of Prof. B. O. Bird. Joined Conference in 1892. Ordained local deacon 1893 & served as pastor of charges: Widgeon, Md & Wattsville, Md [Va?]
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    Spouse: Mary E. A. Bean
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  • Record #88
    Deceased Person
    Lottie W. Banton
    Birth
    8/12/1869 in Easton, Md
    Death
    1/27/1895; 26 yo
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    Tireless worker in all departments of ME church. Taught public schools in Talbot Co., Md
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    Parents: Robert & Susan Ennals Spouse: Rev. S. C. Banton md 12/29/1888
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 21, 1895
    Deceased Person
    Lottie W. Banton
    Birth
    8/12/1869 in Easton, Md
    Death
    1/27/1895; 26 yo
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    Tireless worker in all departments of ME church. Taught public schools in Talbot Co., Md
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    Parents: Robert & Susan Ennals Spouse: Rev. S. C. Banton md 12/29/1888
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  • Record #89
    Deceased Person
    Hester Ann Dunn
    Birth
    9/15/1846 in Queen Anne Co., Md
    Death
    7/16/1894
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    Married twice. Second husband was Rev. D. R. Dunn. Worked with him in charges: Caroline, Queen …
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    Spouse: Rev. D. R. Dunn; married 17 yrs. …
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 21, 1895
    Deceased Person
    Hester Ann Dunn
    Birth
    9/15/1846 in Queen Anne Co., Md
    Death
    7/16/1894
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    Married twice. Second husband was Rev. D. R. Dunn. Worked with him in charges: Caroline, Queen Anne, Kent, Dorchester & Wicomico counties
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    Spouse: Rev. D. R. Dunn; married 17 yrs. Survived by husband, stepson & 3 sisters.
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  • Record #90
    Deceased Person
    Julius C. Albright
    Birth
    ca 1860 in North Carolina
    Death
    4/16/1895 in New York; crushed to death at Thirtieth St. Station of Ninth Ave. Elevated Railroad.…
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    moved to New York ca 1885. member of Methodist Episcopal church in North Carolina. At time of de…
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    Survived by widow & 5 children.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 1, 1896
    Deceased Person
    Julius C. Albright
    Birth
    ca 1860 in North Carolina
    Death
    4/16/1895 in New York; crushed to death at Thirtieth St. Station of Ninth Ave. Elevated Railroad. ca 35 yo
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    moved to New York ca 1885. member of Methodist Episcopal church in North Carolina. At time of death he was pastor of Harlem Mission. Ordained deacon 1895.
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    Survived by widow & 5 children.
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  • Record #91
    Deceased Person
    William B. Green
    Birth
    1822 in Caroline County, Md.
    Death
    2 weeks before Christmas 1895
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    Joined Conference in 1867. Charges: Greensborough, Kent Island, New Castle, Fairmount, Bridgevil…
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    Survived by children.
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 1, 1896
    Deceased Person
    William B. Green
    Birth
    1822 in Caroline County, Md.
    Death
    2 weeks before Christmas 1895
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    Joined Conference in 1867. Charges: Greensborough, Kent Island, New Castle, Fairmount, Bridgeville, Berlin, Nassau. Superannuated 1889
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    Survived by children.
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  • Record #92
    Deceased Person
    William Martin Webb
    Birth
    likely Worcester County, Md.
    Death
    7/12/1896
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    Joined Delaware Conference in 1875 at Snow Hill, Md. Appontments: Odessa, Del. Middletown, Del.;…
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    Spouse: Idella Hutt of Snow Hill d. 4/1/1877. …
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    April 1, 1896
    Deceased Person
    William Martin Webb
    Birth
    likely Worcester County, Md.
    Death
    7/12/1896
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    Joined Delaware Conference in 1875 at Snow Hill, Md. Appontments: Odessa, Del. Middletown, Del.; Chester, Pa.; Dover, Del.; Salem, N.J.; East New Market, Md.; Orange, N. J.; Kent Island, Md.; Centreville, Md.; Wilmington, Del.; Newport, Del.
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    Spouse: Idella Hutt of Snow Hill d. 4/1/1877. 2nd spouse: Mary E. Newman of Montgomery, Md.
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  • Record #93
    Deceased Person
    Thomas S. Als
    Birth
    1842 in Barudain, British West Indies
    Death
    1/26/1897
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    Obained liberal education then came to United States early in life. Educated people in Worcester…
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    Spouse: Mrs. Caroline Dale, daughter of Rev. Ephraim Spence (a pioneer local preacher in Worcest…
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 25-29, 1897
    Deceased Person
    Thomas S. Als
    Birth
    1842 in Barudain, British West Indies
    Death
    1/26/1897
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    Obained liberal education then came to United States early in life. Educated people in Worcester Co., Md & joined ME church in Berlin Circuit. Licensed as local preacher & then Presiding Elder. Admitted to Delaware Conference in 1884 & ordained Deacon. Charges: Nassau, De; Airey, Md; Bridgeton, NJ; Mt Zion, NJ; Cape May, NJ; Zoar, Philadelphia, Pa; Camden, N.J.; Ezion Wilmington, De.
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    Spouse: Mrs. Caroline Dale, daughter of Rev. Ephraim Spence (a pioneer local preacher in Worcester County, Md.) md. 19 years. Wife & 2 daughers survive him.
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  • Record #94
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Joseph D. Elbert
    Birth
    9/23/1827 in Kent Co., Md
    Death
    9/24/1896; 70 yo
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    Converted at 12 yo & joined ME church. Local preacher in 1863. Ordained 1865 in Delaware Annual…
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    Parents: Isaac & Eliza Elbert Survived by wife & son - Rev. Isaac J.…
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 25-29, 1897
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Joseph D. Elbert
    Birth
    9/23/1827 in Kent Co., Md
    Death
    9/24/1896; 70 yo
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    Converted at 12 yo & joined ME church. Local preacher in 1863. Ordained 1865 in Delaware Annual Conference. Limited educational opportunities but lived with people who taught him to read & write. Appointments; Millington Circuit, Kent Co., Md; Zoar Philadelphia, Pa; Ezion, Wilmington, De; Cambridge, Md; Dover, De. Milford, De; Fairlee Circuit; Easton, Md; Centreville, Md; Salisbury, Md; St. Michaels, Oxford, Md.
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    Parents: Isaac & Eliza Elbert Survived by wife & son - Rev. Isaac J. Elbert of De. Conference
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  • Record #95
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Hooper Jolly
    Birth
    4/20/1831 in Vienna, Md
    Death
    3/26/1896 in Vienna, Md
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    Born of Christian parents. Converted 10 yo & joined ME Church. Admitted to Delaware Annual Conf…
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    Spouse: Hester E. Parker md. 1857, sister of E. E. Parker, late W. J. Parker & Robert W. Parker …
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 25-29, 1897
    Deceased Person
    Rev. Hooper Jolly
    Birth
    4/20/1831 in Vienna, Md
    Death
    3/26/1896 in Vienna, Md
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    Born of Christian parents. Converted 10 yo & joined ME Church. Admitted to Delaware Annual Conference in 1867 & assigned to Fairmount, Md, then Zoar, Philadelphia, Ezion, Wilmington,De. Then transferred to Newark Conference to st. Johns. Then to Delaware Conference again: St. Michaels, East New Market, Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia, Pa; Germantown, Pa; Cambridge, Md; Crisfield, Md & Vienna, Md. Served in various positions.
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    Spouse: Hester E. Parker md. 1857, sister of E. E. Parker, late W. J. Parker & Robert W. Parker Survived by 3 chlldren
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    microfilm roll 2; 1897 Journal pg 48
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  • Record #96
    Deceased Person
    W. P. Tunnell
    Birth
    87/1857 in Blackwater, Sussex Co., De
    Death
    9/26/1896; interred at church he held raise money to build near his home.
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    converted 13 yo. Moved to Port Penn, De. 1877 & joined Zion ME Church at Odessa Circuit. Appointm…
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    Spouse: Annie Jackson md 1880
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 25-29, 1897
    Deceased Person
    W. P. Tunnell
    Birth
    87/1857 in Blackwater, Sussex Co., De
    Death
    9/26/1896; interred at church he held raise money to build near his home.
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    converted 13 yo. Moved to Port Penn, De. 1877 & joined Zion ME Church at Odessa Circuit. Appointments: Greenwich, Morriville or Delair. Took ill 8/14/1896 & never fully recovered.
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    Spouse: Annie Jackson md 1880
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    microfilm roll 2; 1897 Journal pg 48
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  • Record #97
    Deceased Person
    Stephen Purnell Whittington
    Birth
    3/2/1813 in Somerset Co., Md.
    Death
    8/26/1896
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    Converted at campground when slave in 1834. Worked to paid money to purchase self; master died wi…
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    not shown
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 25-29, 1897
    Deceased Person
    Stephen Purnell Whittington
    Birth
    3/2/1813 in Somerset Co., Md.
    Death
    8/26/1896
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    Converted at campground when slave in 1834. Worked to paid money to purchase self; master died without signing freedom papers & bound again to slavery. Mounted auction block in Princess Anne; with aid of sympathizing white friends bid himself in. Had small lot of land, cabin, wife & little children. Wife & children put up for sale & tried to buy them, raised $1200 but 2 children were sold south just as Civil War came. Admitted in old John Wesley (now Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia) in 1864. Served 32 yrs; 11 yrs as superannuate. Appointments: Union Circuit, Md, Milford, De., Milton, De.; John Wesley, Centreville, Md; West Chester, Pa.; Hillsboro, Md; Marydel; Quantico, Md; Horntown, VA; Lewes & Harmoney, Del; Church Creek, Hillsboro, Salem, NJ; Middletown, Del; Snow Hill Circuit. Superannuated 1885.
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    not shown
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    microfilm roll 2; 1897 Journal pg 49
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  • Record #98
    Deceased Person
    Mary Elizabeth Hamilton
    Birth
    Jan 1851 in Washington, D. C.
    Death
    11/25/1896
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    Joined church 15 yo. Joined Conference 1878. Moved to Philadlphia with husband & children 1872. …
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    Spouse: late Rev. Arthur W. Hamilton md. 5/9/1851 Husband & 3…
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 25-29, 1897
    Deceased Person
    Mary Elizabeth Hamilton
    Birth
    Jan 1851 in Washington, D. C.
    Death
    11/25/1896
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    Joined church 15 yo. Joined Conference 1878. Moved to Philadlphia with husband & children 1872. Widow of Rev. Arthur W. Hamilton.
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    Spouse: late Rev. Arthur W. Hamilton md. 5/9/1851 Husband & 3 children predeceased her=.
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    microfilm roll 2; 1897 Journal pg 51
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  • Record #99
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Mary Ellen Horsey
    Birth
    ? / Talbot Co., Md
    Death
    2/8/1897; Funeral services at Dales ME Church parsonage & St. Paul ME church in Milford, De.
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    Converted at St. Paul ME in Milford, DE in 1873. Husband Rev. M. H. Horsey.
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    Spouse: Rev. M. H Horsey md 9/26/1866; married 31 yrs - children: 7 sons & 5 daughters. 5 pred…
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 25-29, 1897
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Mary Ellen Horsey
    Birth
    ? / Talbot Co., Md
    Death
    2/8/1897; Funeral services at Dales ME Church parsonage & St. Paul ME church in Milford, De.
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    Converted at St. Paul ME in Milford, DE in 1873. Husband Rev. M. H. Horsey.
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    Spouse: Rev. M. H Horsey md 9/26/1866; married 31 yrs - children: 7 sons & 5 daughters. 5 predeceased her.
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    microfilm roll 2; 1897 Journal pg 51
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  • Record #100
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Frances A. Hutchens
    Birth
    4/6/1899
    Death
    2/22/1897
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    She & husband C. H. Hutchens joined Delaware Conference 1881. She served with him at: Pomona, M…
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. C. H. Hutchens md 10/25/1866; he survives her - 12 children - 6 boys & 3 girls survive
    Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary
    March 25-29, 1897
    Deceased Person
    Mrs. Frances A. Hutchens
    Birth
    4/6/1899
    Death
    2/22/1897
    Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information
    She & husband C. H. Hutchens joined Delaware Conference 1881. She served with him at: Pomona, Millington, Church Hill, Berlin, Greensborough, Still Pond, Smyrna, East New Market.
    Family and Other Information
    Spouse: Rev. C. H. Hutchens md 10/25/1866; he survives her - 12 children - 6 boys & 3 girls survive
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    microfilm roll 2; 1897 Journal pg 53
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