On his return, he reorganized a church at the village of Poquetannuc, in North Gr3ton, in 1738, which has ever since existed," &c. Mr. Punderson was for some years an itinerant missionary of the " Society for the Propagation of the Gospel," from 1740 to 1750. In 1753-4 he was settled missionary in the towns of Guilford, New Haven and Branford." Ibid.

78 HISTORY OF THE «!

Aug. 1797, Rev. Samuel Haskell, Presb., resig.

April, 1801, Rev. Evan Rogers, Presb., death.

1809, Rev. Samuel Haskell, Presb., resig.

1822, Rev. William Thompson, Presb., death.

1830, Rev. John M. Forbes, Presb., resig.

1832, Rev. William M. Carmichal, Presb., the same.

Aug., 1834, Rev. Peter S. Chauiicey, Presb., the same.

NOTITIA PAROCHIALIS.

A. D. 1722, Communicants 25 Baptisms

1739, ditto 50 ditto 138

1816, ditto 60 ditto 25

1847, ditto 112 ditto 22

The Methodist Episcopal church of Rye, was erected A. D. 1831. The whole structure is valued at $2150.

In the immediate neighborhood of the village, is the Chrestomathic Institute, a select English, commercial and classical boarding school for young gentlemen. Samuel U. Berrian, A. M., principal, and proprietor. " This establishment is situated on the Boston post road, twenty six and a half miles from the city of New York, and is of easy access therefrom, by land or water. It possesses many attractions to render it a favorite place of resort for the young. The buildings are spacious and conveniently planned, and the internal arrangements perfect and complete. Ample play grounds furnish every opportunity for healthful exercise and recreation. The situation of the premises is such^ that the pupils are entirely free from any vicious or foreign contact from withoiU," and is well suited to encourage them in studious and domestic habits.