Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III
OF THE SOC : FOR THE PROP : OF THE GOSPEL.
Jamaica on Long^ Island Province of N. Y.
Q How long is it since you went over to the Plantations as a missionary ?
A I embarked for this place the last day of Dec 1709.
Q Have you had any other Church before you came to that which you now possess : & if you had what Church was it, and how long have you been removed.
A No
Q Have you been duly licensed by the Bishop of London to officiate as a Missionary, in the Government where you now are
A Yes
Q How long have you been Inducted into your Living.
A July 18^'' 1710
Q Are you ordinarily resident in the Parish to which you have been Inducted
A Yes
Q Of what extent is your Parish, & how many Families are there in it
A About 15 miles long & 6^ broad & as near as I can find ajwut four hundred & nine (409) families in it.
Q Are there any Infidels, bond or free, witliin your Parish ; & what means are used for their conversion.
A Yes there are botli, bond & free, but the number of them I can't learn & I take what pains I can to instruct those that I have opportunities of conversing with
Q How oft is Divine Service performed in your Church ; and what proportion of the Parishioners attend it.
A Every Lord's day & on the others days set apart by our Churcli but there are not above 80 families of tlie above mentiont'd 409 that come to it the rest being Dutch k, Enghsh Dissenters of all Sorts.