Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #210 from Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950

Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary April 1-6, 1914
Deceased Person Mathias Horsey
Birth 10/12/1842 in Wye Mills, Queen Anne County, Md; as child he moved to Milford, De. with parents
Death 10/7/1913
Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information He learned ship carpenter's trade. In Sept. 1864 he & brother Charles enlisted in army in Winchester, Penn - Co A. 41st USCT at Camp William, Penn. ; Discharged 10/1865 in New Orleans. Joined Delaware Conference 1878. Charges: Parsonsburg, Vienna, Snow Hill, Md; Denton, St. Michaels; Kent Island; Middletown; Chestertown; Princess Anne; Federalsburg; East New Market, Md.
Family and Other Information Parents: Charles & Mahala Horsey. Spouse: Mary Ellen Palmer of Milford, Del. - 12 children: Margaret, Charles H., Martha J.; William J.; Serena M.; Minnie E; Earl M. & Harrison R.
Online PDF Page Number (if available) print book pg 117
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