American Baptist Register of 1852 Obituaries

Now it is time to end the alphabet with "P" - "W":
Parsons, -------- , Pastor of the Baptist church at St. Pauls, Minnesota, died on his return from a collecting tour in the Eastern States on board of one of the Western Steamboats.
Pillsbury, Stephen, was born at Amesbury, Mass., Oct. 30th 1781. He labored six years in the ministry, was pastor at Hebron fifteen years, at Sutton five years, and subsequently at Dunbarton and Londonderry, N. H., where he died Jan. 22, 1851, aged seventy years.
Putnam, Benjamin, for many years favorably known in New England as a minister of excellent spirit, and devout piety, died after a protracted illness at Billerica, Mass, in 1851.
Ringold, Thomas, was Deacon and Clerk of the Church in Linden, Ala., of which church he was a constant and useful member for twenty-four years. He was born in North Carolina in 1785 - removed to Marengo Co., Ala., in 1818 - was baptized in 1827 - and was honored with many offices of civil trust. He was Judge of the District Court, and died at Linden in 1851.
Royce, L. D., was ordained pastor of the 2nd church, Thomaston, Me., Oct. 17th, 1848, where he labored with great acceptance and zeal, nearly two years. But declining health compelled him to retire, and he died in the autumn of 1850, at Malden, Mass.
Scott, Geo. H., Ky.
Shepherd, E. S., died at Alman, Me., 1851, aged 31.
Shepherd, Wiley, commenced preaching in Geo., in the year 1812, and for 37 years labored faithfully in the Kingdom of Christ. He was esteemed as one of the Fathers of the Ebenezer Association, Geo., of which he compiled a History, which will probably by published by the Association.
Sherman, O. J., of Illinois, died 1851. The efficient pious labors of this brother made his loss deeply felt by the churches.
Sinclair, J. B., of Ohio, was pastor of two churches in Wills Creek Association at the time of his decease.
Smith, E. B., was born 1792 - ordained 1835. He died June 17th, 1851, in Indiana. The seventeen years of his ministry were spent in connection with the Indianapolis Association. Some three hundred were baptized by him. He was self-denying, persevering, and consecrated to his work.
Snowden, N. R., died in Philadelphia, in 1851, aged years. He passed the greater part of his life in connection with the Presbyterian Church, of which he was a highly esteemed minister. A few years ago he embraced our distinctive sentiments and connected himself with the Eleventh Church, Philadelphia, of which he was a member at his death.
Stephenson, Jonathan, an aged servant of Christ, died in Henry County, Tenn., Oct. 10th, 1851, in the 72nd year of age.
Stickney, Geo. W., was ordained pastor of the church in Camden, Me., Feb. 6th, 1848. He loved his work, and was much beloved by his people, but was compelled, by ill health, soon to relinquish his labors. He died in Waterville, Me., in 1850.
Thompson, J. P., died in Philadelphia, July 20th , 1851, in the 76th year of his age. He was converted in India, was baptized by Rev. D. Carey, and was a faithful servant of God. He labored as a missionary in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Tilson, E., Clerk of the Straight Creek Association, Ohio. He was an able advocate of the cause of Christ, and active in promoting the various benevolent enterprises of our day.
Tomlin, Christian, of Pendelton Co., Ky., died, Aug. 20,1851, aged 69.
Tuttle, Eliada, Pastor of the Church at Booneville, N. Y., died at his father's residence, Clinton Co., N. Y., on the 30th of October, 1851, in the thirty-seventh year of his age.
Vandivere, A. T. N.,, after a very successful ministry of seven years, in Georgia, died, Oct. 1851, in the 34th year of his age.
Very, Edward D., pastor of the Baptist Church in Portland, New Brunswick, and Editor of the "Christian Visitor", was one of the most valuable brethren in the Provinces. He was a native of Salem, Mass., and a graduate of Dartmouth College. As a minister and Editor he was indefatigable in his labors; of high integrity, inflexible decision, and great practical talent. His efforts to advance the cause of the Redeemer were abundant, varied, and eminently successful. His early and lamented death was justly regarded as a great public calamity. He was drowned in Windsor River June 8th, 1852, with Prof. Chipman and four students of Acadia College.
Wedge, Albert, was born Dec. 12, 1808, in Oneida Co., N.Y. He was converted at the age of fourteen, and ordained in 1821. He died in Indiana, Sept 28th, 1850. He was a plain, pointed preacher and indefatigable in his labors.
Wells, Amos R., Glens Falls, N. Y., aged 56 years.
Wheeler, Charles, was born in Massachusetts, and died in the 66th year of his age. He was a graduate of Brown University, and a class-mate of Dr. Judson. He was a good scholar, and as a Christian, distinguished for his qualifications in every walk of life. He lived to occupy some prominent positions, and passed the last ten years of his life as President of Rector College, VA.
White, Thomas, Deacon, connected with the 10th Baptist church, Philadelphia, died suddenly, --, 1851. He was a liberal and devoted Christian, seeking to improve every passing opportunity for doing good.
Wilson, John F., Deacon, of Society Hill, S. C., Treasurer of the Association, a prudent counsellor, a patient laborer, and a liberal supporter of all benevolent societies, died in 1851.

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Now is the time to post alphabet letters "M" "N" & "O":
Manning, Edward, of Nova Scotia, labored in the Gospel with distinguished success, for half a century, as pastor of the 1st Baptist church in Cornwallis. He possessed a vigorous intellect, and penetrating judgment,--he was a cordial and persevering advocate of all our education institutions and of the missionary enterprise, foreign and domestic.
Mathias, Joseph, died at Hilltown, Pa., March 13, 1851. For forty-five years he was the faithful and greatly esteemed pastor of the Hilltown Church. The church speaks of him as "faithful, active, and untiring in his labors in the cause of Christ." He was suddenly and unexpectedly called from his toils to receive his eternal crown.
Meredith, Thomas, was born in Pennsylvania, and was one of the efficient band of minister who studied with Rev. Dr. Staughton, in Philadelphia. He died at Raleigh, N. C. where for many years he had resided, editing the "Biblical Recorder," and taking a prominent and leading part in all enterprises adapted to the promotion of the interests of Christ's kingdom. He exerted a wide and beneficent influence, and his memory is tenderly cherished by the churches of North Carolina, and indeed of the whole land.
Morehead, Joesph J., a pious and efficient minister of the Louisville, Missouri, Association, died in 1851.
Moreman, John, was connected with the Union Baptist Church, Greenville Co., Geo., for many years, and died there in 1851, greatly esteemed for his pious and upright deportment.
McAllister, Robert, Kentucky.
McDonald, Alexander, pastor of the Carleton Baptist Church, St. John, New Brunswick, was prudent in counsel, and kind in Christian deportment. His many virtues, and especially his fidelity and diligence gained for him a universal respect.
McKenzie, John, was born in North Carolina, in 1780. In early life he removed to Georgia, was baptized by Rev. Jess Mercer, commenced preaching 1807, and after a useful ministry of forty-five years, aged 72, he fell asleep in Jesus, in Pulaski Co., Georgia, August, 1851.
McNabb, Robert, of Carthage, N. C. Was murdered 1851.
Norton, Noah, was ordained pastor of the 2nd church, Bowdoin, ME., in 1822, became pastor of the church in Brunswick, Me., in 1836, and died at an advanced age in 1851. He was a good minister of Christ.
Osborne, Luke, a tutor in the Kalamazoo Institution, Mich., died Nov. 4, 1850, but a few months after his graduation at Madison University, in the 25th year of his age. He was a good scholar, and a modest, amiable and devotedly pious young man.

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Now is the time to post alphabet letter "L":
Langston, James, died in Lexington, Georgia, in 1851. His ministerial labors were short, but acceptable and useful.
Lawrence, Horace, a faithful and useful minister of the Panola Association, Miss., died in the triumphs of faith, May 15, 1851.
Lentell, Richard, a graduate of Brown University, and a faithful Baptist minister, died of yellow fever, at New Orleans, September 24, 1851, aged 36 years.
Leonard, Hon. Byrom, for several years one of the State Senators of Ohio, afterwards Warden of the State Penitentiary, and one of the Vice-Presidents of the Ohio Baptist Convention, after a pious and useful life, died Dec. 27, 1850
Logan, John, Pastor of Newhope Baptist Church, Illinois, died in 1851.
Lovell, N. G., was a graduate of Brown University, and pastor of the Baptist Church in North Attleboro, Mass. He was esteemed for his amiable and ingenious character. He died at Valley Falls, R.I., aged 46 years.

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Now it is time for alphabet letter "K":
Kallock, Amariah, was ordained in 1830, in Thomaston, Me., where he labored with good success for nearly twenty years, when he became pastor of the First Baptist Church in Augusta, Me. In the spring of 1850, he resolved to go, with a number of members of his church, to California. On his arrival, he commenced his labors in San Francisco, with great zeal, and much promise of success; but in a few weeks was suddenly cut down by disease, and close his useful career deeply lamented by all. Though Bro. K. entered the ministry without a liberal education, yet his strong native powers, his knowledge of human nature, his graceful manners, and his earnestness as a preacher, raised him to prominence among his brethren, and made him, by divine blessing, a very successful minister of the Gospel.
Kenyon, ------, Morrisville, N.J., died June 28, 1851.
Knapp, Wm. S., Canaan, N.Y., August 14, aged 39 years.

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Now it is time for alphabet letter "J":
James, Robert, pastor of the Newhope Church, Mo., an efficient and beloved minister, died in 1851.
Jennett, C. B., was born in Halifax Co., Va., in 1823. In the fourteenth year of his age he made a public profession of religion. He graduated at Columbian College, and commenced his ministry in Mecklenburgh and Halifax counties, Va. In 1846, he settled as pastor of the church at Petersburg, where he continued for two years and a half, and where he baptized more than one hundred converts. In November, 1849, he accepted an unanimous invitation from the church in Augusta, Georgia, where he labored, with great zeal for about two years. He died of consumption in Oct. 1851, aged 28 years. [Obituary for Rev. Charles B. Jennett appears in the Augusta Daily Chronicle & Sentinel on page 1, March 14, 1852]
Johnson, John C., was born in Kentucky, became a practical Christian in early life, removed to Illinois in 1847, and after a zealous ministry of four years, died at Mill Creek, Randolph Co., Ill., in 1851.
Johnson, J. N., of the Valley Association, Va.
Jones, John Taylor, D.D., the oldest missionary among the Siamese-eminent for scholarship, and devoted to his sacred work, - died at Bangkok, Siam, Sept. 13, 1851.
Jones, Richard, Muhlenburgh, Ky., Oct. 1851, aged 52.
Jordan, William D., was connected with the Sister's Baptist Church, Washington Co., Georgia, and after a life, whose course was "marked by great piety and simplicity," he died in 1851.

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Now it is time to post alphabet letter "H":
Harris, E. J., came from New Brunswick, and died Oct. 7, 1851, aged 38, in Waldoborough, Me., where he had been pastor only a few months.
Harrison, John H., an active and modest minister of Christ, connected with the Shiloh, Va., Association, died in 1851.
Hascall, Daniel, founder of the Hamilton Literary and Theological Institution, now Madison University, and for many years Professor in the same, was a native of Vermont, and a graduate of Middlebury College. Previous to his connection with this institution, he was pastor at Hamilton, N. Y., and after resigning his professorship at Castleton, Vt., and subsequently at Lebanon, N. Y. His mind was vigorous and well balanced, his heart genial and benevolent. He died June 8th, 1852, aged 72.
Hill, William, Sr., was an active and useful member in the Bethel Association, Ala. He died, triumphant in the faith, April 1st, 1851.
Hodges, C. W., for twenty-eight years was intimately identified with the interests of Zion in Vermont. He was Pastor of the church at Bristol, Vt., at the time of his death, which occurred April 4th, 1851. He was a good man, and a faithful minister.
Hughes, Peter, Kemper Co., Miss., aged 75 years.

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Now it is time to post alphabet letter of "G":
Gareelon, James, was ordained pastor of the church in Lewiston, Me., in 1841. Died in 1851.
George, Charles, Deacon, born in Montgomery Co., Pa. For many years he was connected with the First Church Philadelphia, and was esteemed for his prudent and judicious counsels, and beloved for his meek, quiet, and peace-making spirit. He died, suddenly, in Philadelphia, March 25th, 1852, in the 62d year of his age.
Gibson, Sylvanus, was born in Wilkes Co., Ga., Nov. 1783. He preached eighteen years in Georgia, then removed to Alabama, where, after a very useful ministry, during which he is said to have baptized over one thousand persons, he died in Lawrence Co., aged 68 years, on the 25th of July, 1851.
Glover, Samuel, died suddenly at his residence in Cambridge, Mass., in Jan. 1852, in the 68th year of his age. He had been a sound and useful minister of the gospel, but had retired from the active duties of the ministry several years ago.
Graves, Hiram A., died in Bristol., R.I., at the residence of his father, Rev. Joseph M. Graves, on Sunday, Nov. 3, 1850, aged 37 years. Mr. Graves was graduated at Middlebury College, Vt., was first settled in the ministry at West Springfield, Mass., and afterwards at Lynn in the same state. In both these places, and especially in the first , he acquired an unusual influence with his people and endeared himself to them by his amiable temper and kind spirit. The same traits rendered him a general favorite when in 1841, having reassigned his pastoral charge, he became Editor of the "Christian Reflector," published in Boston. He was eminently successful as an Editor, until a pulmonary disease compelled him in 1846 to remove to the West Indies. Though his life was doubtless prolonged by this removal, he gradually declined, and in the summer of 1850 he returned to the United States to die. His last days were days of cheerful resignation and bright hopes. During his protracted illness he had accustomed himself to think much of heaven; and as death drew near, he welcomed the hour of his departure, saying, "It is better, far better to depart and be with Christ."
Griffith, L., of Ohio, died September 17th 1851. He was for many years a devoted minister.
Guy, Stephen, North Carolina.

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Time to enter those with alphabet of "F":
Fant, E., a much esteemed and useful member of the Bethel Association, S.C.
Farnsworth, Benjamin F., D.D., departed this life near Lexington, Ky., May 4, 1851. Dr. Farnsworth was widely known in the East as well as in the West, as an educator of youth. Having edited the "Christian Watchman," at Boston, a few months, he became, in 1826, Principal ofthe New Hampton Library and Theological Institution. The seven years during which he performed the duties of this office were certainly the most pleasant, if not the most useful years of his life. In 1833, he was called to the Presidency of Georgetown College, Ky. After a short term of service there, he established a school in Louisville, calle the Prather Grove Seminary. He was afterwards President of Union University, Murfreesboro, Tenn. For several years previous to his death, his health was impaired, and much of the time he suffered greatly from mental alienation. From the latter affliction he happily emerged some time previous to his decease. One day, referring to his protracted sufferings of twelve years, he said, "A long sickness, and a slow death." Being asked what his feelings were in prospect of death, he replied, "I am going home; my home is in Heaven." Dr. Farnsworth was not a brillian man, nor was he always wise in his plans. But he had a large heart, and accomplished much, especially in his first years of public service, when his physical strength was unimpaired. Many hundreds yet living remember with interest and gratitude the profit they derived from his care and instructions.

American Baptist Register of 1852 Obituaries

Now it is time for the alphabet letter of "E":
Elder, Samuel, pastor of the Baptist Church at Frederickton, New Brunswick, was a graduate of Acadia College, Nova Scotia, and a young man of great promise. He was an excellent scholar, and an interesting preacher. His talents were superior, his taste pure, his manners amiable, and his piety of a high order. He died of consumption, in the city of Philadelphia, in the 35th year of his age.
Emerson, Zachariah, of Kentucky.

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Today I am beginning with alphabet letter D:
Darrow, Francis, for many years Pastor of the First Waterford Baptist church, Vt., died aged 71, on the 17th Oct., 1850. He was a useful and godly minister.
Davis, Richard G., was born in Kentucky, near Bowling Green. In early life he removed to Illinois, and was baptized into the fellowship of the Nine Mile church, by which he was licensed and ordained. He labored faithfully as an Evangelist, and died aged about 50 years [no exact date given].
Davis, Sylvester, died at the Sandwich Islands, Feb. 5, 1852, aged 43 years. He was born at Royalton ,Mass., but removed in early life to Oneida Co., N.Y. In 1830 he became a disciple of Christ, studied at Hamilton, became pastor of the church at Evans' Mills, N.Y., afterwards settled at Cassville, and in Feb., 1851, went to the Sandwich Islands, where he died in full hope of a glorious immortality.
Dodge, Daniel, died in Philadelphia, May 13, 1851, in 76th year of his age. For more than a half a century he served his Lord in the Christian Ministry in several States of the Union, with more than ordinary acceptance and success. He finished his earthly career triumphing in his Almighty Saviour. He was greatly beloved by the people of God-their universal testimony was, "He was an Israelite, indeed in whom there was no guile."
Duval, C., of Kentucky.

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This entry begins the alphabet of C:
Callaway, W. J., an esteemed minister of Central Association, Ala., died at his residence in Choctaw county, 1851.
Campbell, Harvey M., a devoted missionary laboring in Arracan, died in his field February 22, 1852.
Chenault, David, Madison County, Ky aged 80 years.
Chipman, Isaac, professor in Acadia College, Nova Scotia, was a consistent and devoted Christian, and an able and successful instructor. His labors and sacrifices for Acadia College justly entitle him to a high place among its founders and greatest benefactors, and his invincible perseverance in advancing the interests of the denomination, will cause his memory and labors to be cherished with admiration and gratitude. He was accidentally drowned in Windsor River, June 8th, 1852, with Rev. E. D. Very and four students of Acadia College. Professor Chipman's letters, &c., have been placed in the hands of Dr. Cramp, President of Acadia College, who was engaged to write a history of his life and labors.
Christian, Washington, of Toronto, Canada, died 1851. He was a pioneer in the Gospel ministry, abundant in labors, and very successful.
Cook, Benaiah, for several years pastor of the Jewett City Church, Ct. died exulting in the cross of Christ, February 10, 1851.
Copeland, N., was ordained pastor of the church in Albion, Me., in 1832. He spent the most of his life as an evangelist, possessed strong native powers and ardent piety. He was the means of bringing many souls to Christ, and died in 1851.

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Second posting of those beginning with the letter B:

Bennett, Alfred, numbered among the honored and venerable fathers of the Baptists of Western New York, and known in all sections of the land as a fervent and efficient pleader for foreign missions, died at his residence in Homer, N.Y., May 10, 1851, aged 70 years. His views of truth were clear, decided, and sound, - his manner of preaching fervid, rapid, forcible, and plain. He was of devout spirit, and died in the unclouded assurance of a glorious immortality. He was too weak to converse with freedom, he was wont to reply to inquiries respecting the state of his mind; “I am almost home, Jesus is precious”. “Peace” “All is clear” “Not a cloud, not a shade”.
Biddle, W. T., was born in Hertfordshire, England, June 27, 1824. In 1832, his father, Rev. Wm. Biddle, now of Brookfield, Ct., immigrated to this country, bringing his son, then eight years of age, with him. He was hopefully converted in 1835, and deeming himself called of God to the work of the ministry, entered upon a course of study at Madison University, where he graduated in 1849. He was appointed missionary to Asia by the Board of the Missionary Union, in July, 1851, was ordained August 13, married August 14, and died September 17th, in the 28th year of his age. He was a man of devoted piety and of great promise.
Broaddus, Andrew, was the most eminent and honored of the Baptist ministers of Virginia. He was emphatically a great man, of mighty intellilectual powers, of earnest and persuasive eloquence and of devout and gentle spirit. For more than sixty years he labored efficiently in the ministry, and died in the 85th year of his age. Among his last words were these, "Hark I see! The angels are instructing me how to behave myself in glory!"
Brown, Obadiah B., for more than forty years pastor of the First Baptist Church, Washington City, died in April, 1852, in the 73d year of his age.

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This book was edited by J. Lansing Burrows and published by American Baptist Publication Society of 118 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA.
These obituaries appear on pages 415-420 and represent the ministers who died over the years of 1851 and 1852.

Obituary Notices for 1851-2
Page 415
Anderson, A. A. died at Mill Creek, Pa, March, 1852. He had been but a few years engaged in the ministry, and was a man of good abilities and of excellent spirit.
Andrews, William, was a licentiate of the Cold Water Association, Miss, had been several years preparing to enter fully into the work of the ministry, and was a young man of much promise. He died at Panola, Miss, April 16, 1851, aged 27 years.
Arvine, Kazlitt, a graduate of Newton Theological Seminary, after a short and efficient ministry of six years, died at East Brookfield, Mass. 1851, aged about 34 years.
Atkinson, Jos. W., Richmond, Va., June 13, 1851