Bolton, Robert Jr. The History of the Several Towns, Manors, and Patents of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. I. New York: Charles F. Roper, 1881. Revised posthumous edition.
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Hist, of N. Y., VOL ill. 929. 6io HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. the late Earl of Bellamont deprived him of, it is hereby ordered that the petition of the said minister formerly Dd to his Excellency, be referred to the sd Coll : Heathcote, who is to examine into the allegations and and report the same. By order of his Excellency and Council, B. Cosens, CVk Council." " …
After his being called to New Ilochelle the Corporation afore-mentioned, in consideration of his past services and sufferings, were pleased to still continue him his salary, which he enjoyed until the arrival of the late Earl of Bellamont, who having settled £30 a year upon him out of the Revenue, used afterwards his interest with the said Corporation to take off the salary …
D. 1700, "Sir John Pell/ and Rachel his wife, granted to Daniel Sampson and Isaac Cantin, one hundred acres -- provided that the purchasers and their assignees, shall do suit and service, now or at any time hereafter, from time to time in the Manor Court, and pay their proportion to the minister of the place"0 "In consideration of ^100 -- 150 acres, beginning at the end of 25 …
In a General Assembly of the inhabitants of this place, according to Justice Mott's warrant, it has been agreed by the plurality of votes, that above the hundred acres of land given by Sir John Pell for the church of this place, the said one hundred acres shall be taken on the undivided land, according to the choice of the elders of the church, as they will find the more …
If it had pleased God that the ships had come hither, which he expected, I doubt not but according to your opinion, I had had proofs of their good will and approbation, as also directions from my Lord Bishop of London, concerning those things whereof I did myself the honour to inform his Lordship, with the testimony of several eminent and creditable persons. 'Twould be …
The favour I ask of you, Sir, and the Honorable Society, is, that you would be so good as to get me such an order from the said Society as you shall judge most proper for the payment of my arrears ; and if it be Her Majesty's good pleasure to confirm to me what two Governours, by the advice of the Council, have ordered as a necessary provision for my subsistance, viz., A 30 …
I should be always ready, if it pleased the Lord with nis help, to discharge my duty and follow the directions which shall be given me by my superiors, for whom I will continue to pray heartily that God would direct them how to labour successfully in all things for the advancement of His glory in the midst of His people, and that He would please to continue unto 3rou life and …
As to what you mention of my Lord of London recommending him to our governour, I can't tell what service it may do him to his Lordship's successor ; but it will be of little use or service to him now. As for his being able to preach in English, I do assure you he can and doth it every third Sunday, using the liturgy of our Church in the town where he lives, which is part of …
Bondet, but likewise at the same time think of the most effectual means for taking care, besides the two parishes, of such parts of the country as arc included in neither; and had I not formerly been opposed, this had not been to be done now ; and in case any of the missionaries shall refuse a reasonable complyance the Society shall most faithfully have an account thereof that …
This memorable event is thus recorded in the charter : " That on the 12th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and nine, all the inhabitants of the township of New Rochcllc, who were members of the said French church, excepting two. unanimously agreed and consented to conform themselves, in the religious worship of their said Church, to the Liturgy …
Since it is by your charitable assistance and concurrence that the company of New Rochelle find themselves provided with the ministry, that your prudence and wise management hath hitherto composed and aswaged our difficulties about these matters of Church settlement ; we have thought that it was our duty and that it should be your pleasure of charity, to assist us with your …
of God may be established in our place according to that holy rule, and the weakness of our place considered, that she may be enabled to support the charges of the ministry, as your Honor knows enough of our circumstances, be upon that trust of your candour, sincerity and charity, for refuge Protestants, well meaning in the duties of our holy religion. We remain, Honor'd Sir …
" Tuesday, June lith. 1 was at New Rochelle yesterday, where I read the service of our Church and Mr. Sharpe preached a sermon : and Colonel Heathcote being there likewise, after sermon, we proposed their conformity to the Liturgy of the Church of England, to which they all who were there present (the chief and principal inhabitants) assented -- as you will see by their …
Bartow did us also the favour to meet us at Mr. Bondet's, and his congregation heing desired to be at church, after the service had been performed by Mr. Bartow, and a very good sermon preached to them by Mr. Sharp, the heads of their congregation desired Mr. Bondet to read and present me with a paper, returning me thanks for my endeavours in settling them in their religious …
Bondet, besides his serving the people of New Rochelle, will be of great use in assisting the ministers of the other Parishes -- and not only that, but if these people are favourahly received and encouraged, it will be a great means to influence the ffrench congregation in New York likewise to conform ; and I am not without hopes of effecting my desired end of having this …
"The humble petition of several inhabitants of the town of New Rochelle, in the Province of New York, in behalf of themselves and other inhabitants of the said Place. The extraordinary care that your Honorable Society hath shewn in these parts of America, for the settlement of the Church in places which want directions and encouragement, to come to the happy terms of union and …
Col. Francis Nicholson, Colonel Heathcote and Colonel Morris, have promised to use their interest with the Venerable Society to have some regard to the just representation of our circumstances which are unable to support the charges of a ministry, having been able to pay to Mr. Daniel Bondet but £20, this country money, per annum -- sometimes more, often less. Notwithstanding …
We are already above one hundred communicants, and if we can enjoy the benefits of an English schoolmaster sent amongst us, we hope we and our posterity daily to improve, under the happy constitution of the English Church and Government. We conclude with our hearty prayers to God for the peace of the nation, the enlargement and prosperity of the Church, and a blessing on your …
to some of them who were discontented in England, conjuring them by all that was good and sacred, not to forsake the communion of the Church of England, for such indifferent rites and ceremonies as were there imposed upon them." Whilst Calvin, the founder of the French Churches, passed an anethema upon those who forsake the communion of orthodox bishops where they are to be …
" The truth is, Calvin and Beza, and the French Church, set up such a government and discipline at the Reformation as the state of their affairs would bear ; but they never absolutely condemned Episcopacy, or thought their own model ought to be the rule to other churches. Beza expressly disclaims that, as a false and slanderous imputation in any that should say, "They …
Joseph Bingham, in that admirable discourse of his entitled, " The French Church's Apology for the Church of England," concludes with " A serious address to Dissenters and to the Refugees of the French Church, to join in constant and full Communion with the Church of England." " I have nothing more to do, (he observes) but to close this discourse with a serious exhortation to …
Daniell Bondett, an orthodox minister of the Church of England, haveing laid before me the orders of ye Right Hono'ble and Right Reverend ffather in God, Henry, by Divine mission, Lord Bishop of London and Diocesan of this Province, to officiate in your church and Parrish according to ye Rules & Constitution of the Church of England, as by law established, bearing date June …
I hope througu the good reception that his Excellency has given us at our first visit, that his equity and prudence will remove those difficulties which still remain to be surmounted : to the end, that there may be a good understanding amongst us. I acquainted you on my last, that we had celebrated the Holy Communion three times at the three quarters that are passed. Since our …
fore the conformity, Governor I ngoklesby issued an order or license, empowering the inhabitants to erect the same." The undertaking, however, met with such violent opposition from the enemies of the Church, that nothing seems to have been done -- either towards locating or building the proposed edifice, during the remainder of Ingoldesby's administration. This honor was …
John Neville, Isaiah Le Villain and the other Inhabitants of the town of New Rochelle, in the Count}' of Westchester, Communicants of the Church of England, as by Law 4 Established, Greeting : Whereas, I am informed of your pious design to build a church for the worship and Service of God according to the form and manner Prescribed in the Liturgy of the Church of England, & am …
In pursuance of this Lycence, we, the within Nominated Trustees, appoynted by his Excellency for the building of a Church for the worship of God according to ye Liturgy of the Church of England at New Rochelle, have agreed to Build it on the >"ortb side of ye high street in the said Town of New Rochelle, in ye County of Westchester, the said Church forty foot in length and …
The names of the subscribers and the amount of their contributions are preserved in the following document : " An account of the money collected by the Reverend Mr. Sharpe. Chaplain of the forces of her majesty at New York, and Mr. Elias Neau, from the members of the Church of England, for building a church at New Rochelle for the worship of God according to the forme and …
X 1 ' 1LC< HvlIU . ' 1 1 . l (X ■ i _ Lilly • • • . 1 o The Reverend Mr. Bridge, . • • o o Rev. Mr. Thomas, ■ . . ■ . 1 The Reverend Mr. Henry Bo3*s, . . • . 1 o o The Reverend Mr. Thomas Barclay, • • • . l Thp T?pvpi*pik1 Mr TTolvriiiv Jill llC V C-l Cllvl l>i.l i } UUl f • • ■ . 1 o o The Reverend Mr. Bartow, ... . . . 1 Poll R.ivnrrl . 1 o Mr. Elias Romains, • • • • . l o …
John Meklany. . . • . 0 Mr. John Baley, one dolar, .... . . 0 Dr. Letrice, ...... . 0 Mad. Weuham, ..... . . 1 Mr. Suire, payed, . . 0 Cap. Thomas, ...... . . 1 Coll. Moris, ...... . 3 Mr. Mastin, ...... . . 2 £ Mr. Bartholeiny LeRoux, . . . 1 Mr. Reignier, ..... . . 1 Mr. Thomas Dutey, . . . . . . 1 Mr. James Neau, ..... . . 1 Coll. Graham, ...... . 1 Alexander More …
Qeyton, commander of the Kingsale, . 1 6 Mr. Christopher Rougby, .... ..10 Capt. Wilson, mayor of the city, . 1 2 Capt. Lancaster Simes, .... ..20 Mr. Andrew Bornet, . . 1 0 Lieutenant Tathem, . . . . 1 4 Mr. Collector Bayesly, .... . 2 0 Daniel Rouet, ..... ..06 The Commander of the Fevershain, . 1 6 Mr. Daniel Airauld, ..... . . 1 4 Capt. Hamilton, ... . . 1 2 Mr. Robert, of …
Lisau, . . . . . . 0 5 From Mr. Livingston, a mayor of Albany, . . 0 9 From Lieutenant Jay, . . . . . . 0 G 7i From Lcftenaut More, .... . . 0 12 Mr. Watts, ...... . 0 1G Mr. Sharpes, ...... . . 0 11 Mr. Reggs, ...... . 0 5 Mad. Hamilton, ..... . . 0 11 The Col. Morris, ...... . 2 0 Mr. George Willack, .... ..20 By a Legacy from Mr. Zamain, . 5 0 By Cap. Wims, ..... ..16 By …
The building, which was constructed of stone, formed nearly a square, being perfectly plain within and without. So anxious were all to contribute something towards its completion, that even females carried stones in their hands, and mortar in their aprons, to complete the sacred work. Upon the erection of the church, measures were immediately taken to secure a Royal Patent for …
That whereas they have been favoured with your Excellency's license Bearing date the 2d of August, 1710, Empowering them to collect and Receive the charitable contributions of piously disposed Christians anil apply them towards building a house for the worship and service of God, according to the form and manner of the Church of England as by Law established, and further …
May rr please Your Excellency : -- "In obedience to your Excellence's order in Council, of ye nineteenth day of November last, made on ye petition of Daniel Bondet and others, for a Patent for a church, lately erected in the Street of New Rochelle, and for the ground whereon it stands, wee have fully Examined into ye matter of the said petition, and are humbly of opinion that …
" The more I consider of Colonel Hunter's being represented as an enemy to the Church, the more I am amazed at it ; because no Governor in this Province, that I ever knew, besides Col. Fletcher, did ever as heartily espouse her interest, if we are to judge of men by their actions. I think Mr. Bondet and 1 was about seven years endeavoring to settle the Church at New Rochelle …
what end this could serve, besides gratifying too much ill nature, except it were the discouraging the Church and encouraging the Dissenters, (if cither of them should believe the person at the head of affairs here was a dissenter,) or really making the Governor what they pretended he was. But it was not in the power of some men that wear the Church's livery, by an imprudent …
Bondet, have built them a new church of stone, for the worship of God, and are, many of them, reconciled to the ways of the Church of England) one hundred French prayer books of the small sort, and twenty of a larger impression." In consideration of the great learning and piety of Monsieur Bondet,, at New Rochelle, and his long and faithful discharge of his office, they have …
Upon the 7 th of February, 17 14, Queen Anne, in answer to the petia In an address of the New York clergy to Governor nnnter. May 14, 1712. " they thank him for his favor to Daniel Bondet, and his congregation of French Refugees, and generous bounty towards erecting of a new church, and granting a patent for the same to the Church of England, and that the utmost gratitude i.s …
"Anne, by the grace of God, of Great Brit ian, France and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, &c. , &c. , to all whom these presents may come or in any wise conccrne, sendeth greeting: Whereas, the inhabitants of New Rochelle, in the County of Westchester, &c, with the leave and lycense of our trusty and well beloved Robert Hunter, Esq., Captain General and …
HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. chapel with the appurtenances, may and shall forever hereafter, continue, remain and be unto all and singular the inhabitants, residents of the said town of New Rochelle for the time being in Communion of the Church of England, a free church or chapel for the performing of the worship and services of Almighty God, according to the rites …
chapel with the appurtenances, may and shall forever hereafter, continue, remain and be unto all and singular the inhabitants, residents of the said town of New Rochelle for the time being in Communion of the Church of England, a free church or chapel for the performing of the worship and services of Almighty God, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Church of England …
In testimony whereof we have caused these our letters to be made patent, and the seal of our said province of New York to our said letters patent to be affixed to the same, to be recorded in ye secretary's office of our said province. Witness our trusty and well beloved Robert Hunter, Esq., captain-general and governor-in-chief, in and over our province of New York aforesaid …
salary to the rate of -£50- That seasonable relief of their equitable regard hath rescued me from several incouveniencies, who had rendered the maintenance of my family difficult and uneasy. I was in a perfect resolution to continue my service, trusting in the Lord, that when my circumstances should come plainly and truly to be known by the Honorable Society, their piety …
By my antecedent accounts, the Honourable Society hath been informed of the number of our communicants, which hath been from the beginning of our conformity, four times in the year, between thirty and forty communicants of our town, sometimes above forty, but this last Easter there was fifty communicants ; three families reunited to the flock, which were the most sober and …
Concerning the books I have received from the Society, they are disposed of according to their intention, with an exact memorial of the persons who have received them, and that which remain of those or of my own shall be left and conveyed, I hope, to my successor ; entreating the Honourable Society that he may be a missionary fit for to perform the divine service in French and …
The number of our first disturbers is decreased, who have increased our congregation. The door of my heart is always open to reconciliation, as the gates of the church for their reception. The 2nd of April, Easter Day, we had fifty-two communicants ; the 7th of July, fifly ; the seventh of October we had forty-seven. The non. Col. Nicholson being iu these parts in the …
Vesey declared it to the Assemoly, which was of seven of us, and as they were about calculating how much it was for every one, one of the brethren being generously moved towards me, who had then nothing for my support but the poor contribution of New Rochelle, he said, the Brother Bondet is the poorer of us. let him have the whole -- to which all consented : but this disorder …
Honored Sir : --That I be not wanting in duty to the Honorable Society and their orders, I inform you that I am alive and thank God in good health, considering my age, having lost this year my wife, God having crowned the hardships of her pilgrimage with a honorable end. I keep and rule my house, as I ought to be exemplary in house ruling as in church ministering. My congrcgaa …
I pray not on that point by ambition nor as complaining of any indigence, but it does not look well that a minister who hath served past twenty years in this province, founded a church and put it in the order where it appears to the public approbation, be left to voluntary contribution, and the contribution raised by law be applied to another place. I leave that to your wise …
COL. HUNTER TO THE SECRETARY. " Bath, Sept. 21st, 1710. " Sir :-- I had the honor of yours with Mr. Bondet's enclosed, Monsieur Roux's moderation procured him the chagrin of a colleague of a different disposition, who was not so easy to hearken to advice, which was all that was in my power. The case stands thus : part of the inhabitants of New Rochelle separated from the rest …
enemies •would be his judges, but to bear all with patience and to represent it to the Society. If the chief of the ministers of the French Congregational Churches could be persuaded to write to Monsieur Molinar to forbear intruding where he has no lawful call, as his colleague has hitherto done, I believe that would answer all the ends Monsieur Bondet has in view, and keep …
Roux very justly observes, (in the above mentioned memorial) " that if he is not mistaken, the true principles of the Independent are expressly condemned in our discipline," As to the second, he says : -- " They have always been enemies of the Church of England as by law established ; they have always railed at her liturgy, her service, her Church government, and her …
How different this from the views of their great reformer Beza, who addressing Queen Elizabeth, says: -- "But you, O Queen, and your people, by your means, enjoy what perhaps no other kingdom does -- the complete profession of the pure and sincere doctrine of the Gospel. To which, if you add (what all good men hope for, and the most faithful Bishops of your kingdom have long …
Calvin gave this advice to the heads of the English Reformation in King Edward's days, and we do not doubt but he took care to put it in practice in his own country : -- " As to what concerns a form of prayer and Ecclesiastical rites," says he, " I highly approve of it, that there be a certain form, from which the ministers be not allowed to vary; that first, some provision …
Their Book of Discipline in one canon determines the controversy beyond all dispute, (Chap V, Art. 32,) where it says, " If any pastor break the Church's union, or stirs up contention about any point of doctrine or discipline, or about the form of catechising or administration of the sacraments, or of our common prayers and celebration of marriage, and conform not to the …
Daniel Bondet died sometime in September, 1722, aged sixty-nine years, having been nearly twenty-six years minister of this church. He was eminently useful in keeping the congregation together, under its adverse circumstances, and as he lived greatly beloved, so he died greatly lamented. His mortal remains were interred beneath the chancel floor of the old church. His will …
And first, being penitent and sorry, from the bottom of my heart, for all my sins past, most humbly desiring forgiveness for the same, I give and commit my soul unto Almighty God, my Saviour and Redeemer, in Whom, and by the merits of Jesus Christ, I trust and believe assuredly to be saved and to have full remission and forgiveness of all my sins ; and that my soul with my …
Item.-- I give, bequeath and constitute for my only heirs, Lieutenant Oliver Besicy, Jun., of New Rochelle; desiring him after my Decease to come and take possession of all my goods, chattels and debts, with obligations which is belonging to me, with a Negro Woman called Toinetta, Ready Money, Plates, Jewells, Rings, Household Stuff, Apparels, Utensils, Brass, Pewter, Bedding …
In witness I have put my hand and seal, this twenty-fourth day of March, 1721-2. " • DANIEL BONDET, (p. s.) Sealed and signed in presence of us. Isaac Mekcier, Asian Guyoxs, CdSSAK F. Suize."<* During the interval between the death of Mr. Daniel Bondet and the appointment of his successor, services were performed by the Rev. John Bartow, rector of the parish, as appears from …
According to the proportion of their annual payment to the Church, I must preach there about eight Sundays in the year , and if the Society do think me worthy, should be glad if they would allow me something for traveling charges until they send another missionary. Mr. Bondet bequeathed in his last will all his books to the use of the Church. Sir John Pell, Lord of the Manor …
I humbly pray that the Society would send them a missionary. that can preach to them in their mother tongue, and that he be desired to preach once a month in English, at Eastchester ; for I can't attend the people so often as they require, which was the a Rec. of Wills, Surrogate's Office, N. Y.. vol. IX., p. 332-333. Mrs. .Fane Bondet, Ms wife, who was bom in France, A.D …
Stouppe, minister of the French Church in London, who was sent by Oliver Cromwell in 1654 to Geneva, to negotiate in affairs relating to the French Protestants. 6 He was born in 1690, studied divinity at Geneva, and afterwards accepted a call as minister to the French Church in Charleston, South Carqlina. Here he continued until the summer of 1723, when he resigned his charge …
PETER STOUPPE'S ANSWERS TO THE QUERIES OF THE BISHOP OF LONDON. [queries to be answered by evert minister.] New RocnEiXE, 1724, the I2t?i October. Q. How long is it since you went over to the plantations as a missionary ? A. Your Lordship knows that I went over as a missionary but since the Jast spring. Q. Have you had any other church before }rou came to that which you now …
A. 1 have been inducted since the month of July last. Q. Are you ordinarily a resident in the parish to which you have been in ducted ? A. I reside constantly there. Q. Of what extent is your parish, and how many families are there in it ? A. The extent of it is two miles in length and three miles in breadth, and is reckoned to contain seventy families, among whom are some …
Divine service is performed twice ever}' Sunday, in the morning and evening, and upon Christmas Day, Easter Day and Communion days ; there is a preparation sermon upon some day of the week, which, as well as other public service, is always attended by the most part of the parishioners conformed to the Church. Q. How oft is the sacrament of the Lord's Supper administered ; and …
I cannot tell your Lordship of what value my living will be in sterling money, depending only upon voluntary contributions, and having not yet received one farthing to that purpose: the people is but very poor, and besides. New Kochelle is included in Westehester parish. They are obliged to pay towards Mr. Bartow's salary, appointed to him by act of Assembly, which rendered …
There is but indifferent care taken to preserve the parish house in good repair, and as for the expenses, they are taken upon the members of the church each one. Q. Have you any more cures than one, if you have, what are they, and in what manner served ? A. I have no other cure than the aforesaid. Q. Have you in your parish any public school for the instruction of youth ? A …
Sir: -- " But there are yet thirty families unconformed within New Rochelle bounds, and were it not for fear of the eager censures of Mr. Moulinars, one of the French ministers of New York, who comes quarterly amongst them, and some of the most creditable members of his congregation, who jointly with him do support their separation from the Church, all those yet dissenting …
Moulinars has declared (as can be proved) that he finds our Church and that of Rome as like one another as two fishes can be ; besides, the said minister and his party -have threatened the yet dissenting French inhabitants of New Rochelle of breaking with them all commerce, and of suspending all acts of charity and support towards them, if ever they should dare to join …
They will find that one of (he chicfest reasons of this violence against Mr. .Roux, has no other ground than his constant affection to the Church, and the public approbation he has at all times and occasions given to its ceremonies and doctrine ; and this affair is so far gone that the Honorable Council of this province could not forbear to take notice and to interpose their …
Bondct enjoyed, and which were given by.thc Lord Pell to the use of the church, in order to deprive me of it ; and notwithstanding all the friendly presentations made from time to time to the said Mr. Moulinars by some gent of this country, and also by the late Lord Bishop of London, of which Master Aufere, one of the Society members, may give a more full and exact account …
For there is no irreg-. ular practice which in their opinion is not supported, and which they do not find justified and authorized by the benefit of toleration and liberty of conscience granted to them, in such manner they abuse that great and inestimable priviledge. You will, Rev. Sir, very much oblige me in giving me notice as soon as possible, of the Honorable Society's …
It was built in the year 1708, upon the public or king's road, of strong materials, joined together with mortar, the inside plastered and whitewashed, of 40 feet length and 30 breadth. Partly by its own members, the inhabitants of New Rochelle, who gave a number of days work towards it, partly b}' the contributions of the following charitable persons, members of the Church of …
The salary subscribed for the minister by the members of New Rochelle church amounts at present to £10 19s., money of this province, of which, through negligence or pretended poverty of the subscribers, there is little more than half part of it actually paid : so that the provisions of firewood which they make to their minister for the time being, is by much the better part of …
To this, if you add the increase and settlement of their children since that time, each of which have their particular houses, or dwelling places, being settled npon so many respective lots and parcels of ground, the present number of inhabitants, comprehending young and old of both sexes, amounts to very near 400 persons. There is a dozen of houses near the church, standing …
There is no church near or about New Rochellc, save one which from the one side of its bounds is three miles distant, and from the other side seven miles distant ; and divine service is no oftcner performed in it than once in a month, or twelve times in a year. Travelling is in all seasons difficult in this country, it being very rough and uneven -- full of rocks and stones …
The said Moulinars and followers, to the number of about one hundred persons, and the said meeting-house built by his persuasion, are the pole dissenting teacher, people, and meeting-house within New Rochelle bounds. The said Moulinars is supported partly by the contribut ions of his hearers, partly by the assistance of some of the French Dissenters of New York, who, in my …
I don't question but the Honorable Society knows that the Lord Pell when he sold the 6,000 acres of New Rochelle ground to the aforesaid families of refugees who first settled it, gave in the same time 100 acres of land for the encouragement and benefit of any minister that would serve them ; which land being laid out by the buyers in one of the worst places, upon a very rocky …
grown persons, indifferently well instructed in the fundamentals of our Holy Religion. I assure you, sir, that they shall always have a convenient share in my assistance and care, and as far as will he necessary to make them good and ' religious persons, without the least prejudice to the rest of my flock. These, Sir, are the sentiments which I entertain, and of which I shall …
Bourdet, bound for Bristol, there being then no ship besides in this town bound for England. I informed you how I had heard of the Rev. Mr. Yesey, our Commissary, that the last 4 doz. of Common Prayer Books sent by the Honorable Society to be given to the people, who desire them, were in his hands. Now, Sir, I must in. form you that I have received the same some time ago, and …
a New York MSS. from archives at Fulhara, vol. I, 678-9-60-1-2. (Hawks.) b Printed abstracts of Ven. Society. elbid. THE TOWN OF NEW ROCHELLE. service is performed in English, the congregation is so numerous of late that people scarce can sit -- some resorting from Eastchester, some from Mamaroneck, especially in the summer season, besides the English and Dutch of this town …
That during the said space of ten years, besides their annual salary to me, I have received but very small contributions from my hearers -- not for want of good will or good understanding between them and me, (God forbid) there is no congregation in the province better united than we are, but because being crowded upon one another they have but little land ; and being …
I make bold to intreat that Honorable Society in consideration thereof, and in consideration that clothing and moveables are very dear in this country, that they would be pleased in their goodness to allow and bestow upon me any small gratification, not that it may quicken my zeal for the church and diligence in discharging my duty -- for either of them can hardly receive any …
June 1st, 1855, he acquaints the Society: -- "That the members of the church increase at New Rochelle, that there is always a very handsome auditory when Divine service is performed, especially in the summer season of the year, when the English, Dutch and Germans settle within a mile or two, do join with them ; and that he hath baptized since Christmas last, nine white and …
In his letter of November 1 6th, he writes : -- "That the people do regularly attend divine service at all seasons, that the last time he had thirty-six at the Holy Communion. That in the last year he hath baptized 11 white .children, and 4 blacks." The subjoined extract from a letter of Leonard Lispenard, and other inhabitants of New Rochelle to the Reverend Mr. Orem, dated …
I and several others, therefore, entreat you to condescend so far as to represent our case truly, as I have done to you, either to Mr. Bearcroft or any other gentleman whom you think has interest enough to procure us a minister in Mr. Stouppe's stead, who the English complain has disappointed them very much since I have been to England, and for 9 weeks together, never repeated …
But learning now from his own mouth that he designs to go no further than London, and is willing to return, with ye Hon'ble Society's permission, for the service of our church. We therefore, upon this consideration, take ye liberty to declare and "cquaintyou that our said minister, since bis first coming, has constantly resided among us. preaching (as directed by ye Hon'ble …
However, seeing now he explains his mind, and promises to return among us, we beg of the Hon'ble Society that they would accordingly be pleased to send him again to us, by the first and next opportunity. But if, contrary to our expectations, it should fall out otherwise, we repeat our former petition, and beg leave to entreat ye Hon'ble Society not to leave us destitute, but …
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La Vetve H Jean Jcin, Jam. Bartain, mark Jaqce Sicard, Anne Palmer, John Ciiaprayne, Mary Anne Palmer, GlDBON Fl.ORANCE, JOHANN PlETER RlTTER, Daniel Sicard, his GriLLSAl ME LaNDRIM, Samuel X Bernard, Jannf, Boj»nis, mark, Oliver Besly, HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. In 1743, Aman Guion gave one acre and three quarters of land, " which is now in possession of the Rev …
" To all Christian People to whom this Deed of Sale shall come : Aman Guion of New Rochelle, in the County of Westchester and Province of New York, Blacksmith, sendeth Greeting : Know 3re that the said Aman Guion, for and in consideration of the sum of five pounds ten shillings, current money of the Province of New York, to him in hand paid hy Isaac Guion and John Soulis, of …
To have and to hold said granted and bargained, or intended to be hereby granted and bargained Land and Premises, to them the said Isaac Guion and John Soulis, and their successors forever, for the use of the French Minister, and communicants of the French church in New Rochelle aforesaid, as it is therein settled according to the rules and form of the Church of England as by …
He, the said Aman Guion, his heirs, executors and Administrators, shall and will forever hereafter warrant and Defend by these presents, and that against all the just and lawful Claims of all and every other person or persons whatsoever claiming or that shall and may hereafter claim any just right, title, interest, property or demaud, of, in or to said granted and bargained …
How they do prefer ye hearing of a sermon to all idle and vain amusements, and had no more severed from ye church by taking up with fanatical notions, contrary to sound doctrine, however current and common such notions had become some time ago; and I do with pleasure acquaint you now, that they are still the same people, very devout, constant and steady members of ye church …
The following is from the Society's abstracts for A.D. 1756: -- "The Rev. Mr. Stouppe, the Society's missionary both to the English and French, at New Rochelle, informs the Society, by his letter of June 16th, 1756, that the Church continues there in a good state, and he officiates to numerous congregations, both of English and French ; and that the number of the communicants …
ITS. 'Tpon the petition of flfty-3ix free-holders and inhabitants of New Rochelle on the 2nd of April, 1771, the Commissioners of the Town closed a certain road, formerly laid out, running between the laud of Joseph Drake and the Church Glebe' begiuuipg at the school house, and so to run up to the post road, the highway, or coutainiusr i>y estimation two acres and three …
The ministry of this zealous and successful missionary was brought to a close by his death in July, 1760. The Rev. Henry Barclay, D.D., rector of Trinity church, New York, in a letter dated September 3d, 1760, encloses the following address to the Society from the church at New Rochelle, wherein they acquaint that body with the death of the Rev. Pierre Stouppe, who for …
This loss will be irreparable, unless we may be allowed to hope for the continuance of ye bounty, which has hitherto been dispersed for the support of the gospel amongst us, wherein if it shall please the Honourable Society to indulge us, we beg leave humbly to request that a successor may be sent to Mr. Stouppe who is competently versed in the French language, that he may …
Hawkins) was a simple-minded, conscientious man, who continued for seven and thirty years faithfully to discharge the duties of his mission. During this long incumbency, the number of his communicants had been raised from thirty-three to eighty."0 a Printed abstracts of Ven. Prop. Soc, from 24th Feb., 1759, to 23d Feb., 1S59. i New York MSs. from archives at Fnlham, vol. Ii …
Magdalene Stouppe, the widow of the late missionary, desired me to recommend her to the Venerable Board, hoping to receive their usual bounty." The Rev. Andrew Fowler, in his MSS. Biographies of the Clergy, says of Mr. Stouppe, that " he was a worthy clergyman, and greatly beloved by his congregation. When I read prayers and sermons in that place (New Rochelle) in 17S4 and …
On Easter day, 1730, he was ordained priest by the Archbishop of Treves, and aftenvards preferred to the office of superior of a convent of Recollects or Franciscan friars, at Montreal in Canada.6 Disgusted with the monastic life, he left Canada in the beginning of the French war, and retired to the city of New York, where on Easter day, 1747, he made a public renunciation of …
At a Council held on the 5th of July following, the Governor communicated to the Board a letter he had lately received from Lieutenant Lindesay, giving his Excelleucy advice of Monsieur Michael ilouden, passing by Oswego, and that he learnt from him that the French intended to attack Oswego with sou meu, as soon as the pro vision ships from France should arrive, the French …
IIOUDIN TO TIIE SECRETARY. [extract.] "Treston, New Jebsey, Nov. 1st, 1750. Rey. Sir. -- ' ' Having my residence at New York, I heard of repeated complaints made by gentlemen and principal inhabitants of this place, Allen's Town, and Borden's Town, it being for many years past destitute of a Church of England minister, and without any sort of application of mine, about five …
Houdin is a converted priest from Popery, formerly superior of a convent in Canada -- and from his letters of orders, it appears he was ordained priest by the Archbishop of Treves on Easter day, 1730 ; and on Easter day, 1747, he made a public renunciation of the errors of the Church of Rome, received the holy communion according to the liturgy of the Church of England, in the …
a New York MSS. from archives at Fulham, vol. li. (Hawks.) THE TOWN OF NEW ROCHEIXE. the members of the Church of England in the public worship of God, and many of them observing the peace and charity among our congregations, and the troubles and dissentions among others, contributed towards the finishing of the church, which, at the date of Mr. Houdin's letter, he blesses …
And after the reduction of Quebec, he asked leave to return to his mission, but General Murray ordered him to stay, telling him that there was no other person could be depended on for intelligence of the French proceedings, and promised to acquaint the Society therewith." Mr. Houdin adds, " that himself, as well as the public, hath received a great loss by the death of the …
Houdin was stationed at Quebec, under the command of General Murray, an attempt was made by the Vicar-General of Canada, to seduce him from his allegiance, by an offer of great preferment in the Romish Church : -- " We hear from Montreal that the Vicar-General of all Canada, residing at Montreal, has wrote a pressing invitation to the Rev. Mr. Udang, the chaplain of a regiment …
Houdin must have returned to New York in 1761, for about August of that year he was appointed by the Venerable Society to be their missionary at New Rochelle. With regard to this appointment, the Society's abstracts say : -- " That the French refugees are, according to Dr. Barclay, a very orderly, sober, and religious people ; to whom, at their earnest request, he hid preached …
John Milner, rector of the parish, who arrived from England, May 13th, 1761, in a letter to the Secretary the 3d of October of that year, says: -- "He was obliged to attend three churches, and till Mr. Houdin came to New Rochelle officiated there once a month." It appears from the following document, that in appointing Mr. Houdin, the Society had carefully stipulated with the …
Houdin, a French Refugee, a Gentleman of good character, Successor to their late worthy Missionary at New Rochelle, the Revrend Mr. Stouppe, In consideration of which particular regard, they require and Insist that the people at New Rochelle should do their utmost to make Mr. noudin a comfortable support, and that they should Immediately put the Parsonage House m good repair …
Houdiu must leave us, tho' he is the o:ily Minister in the place ; and Indeed there are but few Besides professors of the Church of England in the Place, and we have reason to hope that they may be induced to conform, should a worthy Minister continue among us. Upon those considerations, we beg your Honor will be pleased to grant a Brief, through this Province, to collect the …
" To the Honourable Cadwallader Colden, Esq., Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Province of New York, and the Territories depending thereon in America, &c. In Courxil. The petition of the Subscribers, Inhabitants of the Township of New Rochel in the Manor of Pelham, in the County of Westchester, Humbly Siieweth : That the petitioners are members of the French …
And the Petitioners as in duty bouud shall ever pray. &c. New Rochelle, 1st of Feb., 1762. Michael Hocdin, Minister. (signed by 91 others. ) 12th of May, 1762, read in Council and granted. nb a Doc. ITtst. of N. Y., vol. ill. pp. 954-5 6 Doc His. of N. Y., VOL U, p. 955. HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. The Royal Charter granted in 1762 was exemplified by his Excellency …
Croix, Deborah Foulon, Mary Guion, Marie Neufville, Mary Stouppe, Marthe de Blez, Rachel Guion, Jan Nicholle, Arquez, Ante Nicolle, Thomas Guion, John Bryan, Oliver Bcsley, Isaac Besley, Corneiia Besley, Frederick King, Benjamin Guion, Esaie Guion, Elizabeth Guion, Elizabeth Guion, Susanna Landrin, Dina Guion, Anne Danielson, John Houdin, Catherine Houdin, Kitty Houdin …
That the said John Pell at the same time, did also give and grant to the said Jacob Leisler, the further quantity of one hundred acres of land for the use of the French church erected or to be erected by the inhabitants of the said tract of land or township, or by their assigns; that the petitioners' ancestors had loug since built a decent church within the said township, and …
That on the twelfth day of June, in the year of the Lord one thousand seven hundred and nine, all the then Inhabitants of the said township who were members of the said French Church, excepting two, unanimously agreed and consented to conform themselves in the religious worship of their said church to the liturgy and rites of the Church of England as established by law, and by …
The petitioners, therefore, most humbly prayed our royal charter, confirming to them the said church and the lands and other rights thereunto appertaining, and also creating and constituting them and the rest of the members of the said church a body politic and corporate for the managing and conducting the affairs and interests of the said church, with such powers, privileges …
Wherefore, we being graciously disposed to encourage and promote the pious intentions of our said subjects, and to grant this their reasonable request, Know Ye, that we of our especial grace, certain knowledge, and mere motion, have made, ordained, constituted, granted and declared, and by these presents for us, our heirs and successors, do make, ordain, constitute, grant and …
us, our heirs and successors, erect, make, constitute, declare and create by these presents, and that, by the same name, they and their successors, the minister and members in communion with the said church at New Rochelle aforesaid, for the time being shall and may have perpetual succession, and shall and may be responsible and capable in the law to sue and be sued, to …
And further our will and pleasure is, and we do for us, our heirs and successors, establish, appoint and direct, that on the said first Tuesday in Easter week next ensuing, and once in every year forever thereafter on Tuesday in Easter week in every year, at the THE TOWN OF NEW ROCHELLE. 655 said church, the members in communion with the same church for the time being or the …
And we do ordain and declare that as well the churchwardens and vestrymen by these presents nominated and constituted, as such, as shall from time to time hereafter be elected and appointed, shall have, anil they are hereby invested with full power and authority to execute and perform their several and respective offices, in as full and ample manner as any churchwardens or …
And for the due and orderly conducting and carrying on the respective election of churchwardens and vestrymen by these presents established and ordained, our will and pleasure is, and We do declare and direct that the minister of the said church for the time being, shall give public notice thereof from time to time, as they may become necessary, and are hereby appointed, by …
And, furthermore, We do will, and by these presents for us, our heirs and successors, ordain, appoint and direct that the minister and churchwardens of the said church for the time being, or any two of them, shall and may from time to time, upon all occasions assemble and call together the said minister, churchwardens and vestrymen for the time being, or the greater number of …
two of them, together with the vestrymen of the said church for the time being, or the major part of them in vestry assembled, shall have full power and authority from time to time, and at all times hereafter, to make, ordain aud constitute such rules, orders and ordinances, for the good discipline and government of the members of said church and corporation and interests …
Aud further We do for us, our heirs and successors, declare and grant that the patronage, advowson, donation or presentation of and to the said church shall appertain and belong to, and is hereby vested in the churchwardens and vestrymen of the said church for the time being, and their sucessors forever, or the major part of them, whereof one churchwarden shall always bo one …
And that on every lapse or default herein, the right of such donation and representation shall be in us, our heirs and successors ; and further know ye, that we of our especial grace, certain knowledge, and mere motion, have given, granted, ratified and confirmed, and by these presents do for us, our heirs and successors, give, grant, ratify and confirm unto the said minister …
THE TOWN OF NEW ROCHELLE. peppercorn, if demanded, in lieu and stead of all other rents, dues, duties, services, claims, and demands whatsoever, for the premises. And lastly, we do, for us, our heirs and successors, ordain and grant unto the said minister and members of Trinity church at New Rochelle in the county of Westchester aforesaid, and their successors, by these …
Witness our said trusty and well beloved Cadwallader Colden, Esquire, our Lieutenant-Governor and Commander-in-chief of our Province of New York, and the territories depending thereon in America, at our Fort George in our City of New York, the second day of June, in the year of our Lord, one Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty-two, and of our reign the second. All of which we …
To give you a true account, I must come up to the first establishment of New Rochelle. One Jacob Leisler made a purchase of John Pell for the French Refugees of a tract of laud (called since, New Rochelle) of 6000 acres of land, and in the said deed it is said that John Pell and Rachel his wife, do also give one hundred acres of land more for a French Church erected or to be …
minister, the whole Congregation, excepting two or three families, conformed to the Church of England, and kept from that time possession of the church and land until my coming here, when they made appear a deed, given by the sou of Jacob Lcisler, in which the two opponents to the conformity of the Church are made trustees of the land, and Lord Pell's deed altered in such a …
With this title, joined to fifty-three years possession, our churchwardens did serve three ejectments upon the three tenants, and the Calvinists entered defendants, and on the 15th day of September last we had a trial at the Supreme Court, when the Jury brought their verdict in favor of our Church, upon which the attorneys of the Calvinists' party offered a bill of exception …
"Tins Ikdenttre, made the second day of February, in the third year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, King George the Third, Annoqe Dom. one thousand seven hundred and sixty-three, between Phebe Pell, widow, and Samuel Sneden and Jacobus Blcccker, Esqs., all of the County of Westchester, Executors, with power to sell of the last will and testament of Joseph Pell, Esqr …
And whereas, the said John Pell afterwards died intestate aud left Thomas Pell his eldest son and heir at law, by means whereof the inheritance and legal right to the said one hundred acres of land became vested in him, the said Thomas: And Whereas, the saitl Thomas Pell on the third day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and thirty-nine, did In …
And whereas, the said Joseph Pell on the thirty-first day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-two, did make bis last will and testament, and thereof did ordain and constitute his wife, the aforesaid Phebe Pell, aud his friend John Bartow, (who hath since legally renounced the same) and the said Samuel Sneden and Jacobus Bleecker, parties to …
And whereas, they the said executors of the said Joseph Pell, parties hereto of the first part, in consequence of said claim were obliged to lay out and expend divers large and considerable sums of money to defend and secure the estate of the said Joseph Pell against the same, and there still remains due upon that account one hundred pouuds, which they have been obliged to …
therewith to be fully satisfied, contented and paid and thereof do acquit, release and discharge the said David Guion, his executors, administrators and assigns, by these presents, Have Granted, Bargained, Sold, Alienated, Released and Confirmed, and by these presents Do Grant, Bargain, Sell, Alien, Release and Confirm unto the said David Guion in his actual profession, now …
Together with all and singular the Profits, Priviliges, Advantages, Immol- UMents, Rights, Members, Immunities, Liberties, Buildings, Improvements, Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever, to the same belonging or in anywise appertaining. And all the Estate, Right, Title, Profit, Possession, Reversion, Claim and Demand whatsoever, which he, the said Joseph Pell, at the time …
b Upou the 31st of Oct. 1767, Peter Flandreau and Samuel Gelliott, released to the ministers and members of Trinity church at New Rochelle, " all that certain 100 acres of land, kc, which was giveuand granted by John Pell and Kachel tiis wife, by deed poll dated 2oih of September, 10t>9, for the French church, also granted by the said deed poll (excepting and reserving hereout …
Michael Houdin continued his labors here until October, 1766, when he departed this life. He was esteemed a worthy missionary, of considerable learning and irreproachable morals. His remains were interred by the side of his predecessors, Bondet and Stouppe, beneath the chancel of the old French church; but since the removal of this edifice, the ashes of these worthy and …
" I beg the Society will not think of appointing another missionary to New Rochelle at present, the people really do not deserv e one ; not one farthing did they contribute towards the support of the two last, besides they are too small a number to be indulged with a minister to themselves-- and are distant from Eastchester church only four miles, from Westchester five, from …
public highway loading from the said creek and which divides the aforesaid 10(1 acres of land from the lands of Benjamin Hrowne.) and of, In and to all, Ac," Couutv Records, Lib. 11. p. 850. " llto, affidavit of Jonathan Fowler, Charles Vincent. Thomas Butler and Lewis Quion, all of the County of Westchester in the suit of Trinity church at New Rochelle against Peter …
They have also a parsonage house ; but whether these endowments are so made, that an English minister could not enjoy them, I cannot yet learn New Rochelle is seven miles from this place, three from Eastchester, eight from Rye and perhaps about that distance from Philipsburgh. I have been thus particular, that the Society may be able to judge whether it is expedieut for them …
SEABTJRY TO THE SECRETARY. [extract.] "Westchester, Oct. 1st, 176S. Rev. Sir: -- I am sorry the people of New Rochelle have deservedly fallen under the censure of the Society. They seem to keep things too much in the dark with regard to their glebe ; but as soon as I can get such an account of that matter as shall enable me to write intelligibly to the Society about it, I will …
Fowler,) who read prayers and sermons from 1781 until 1786, and at the same time had the charge of a school in this place. Mr. Fowler was the eldest child of Andrew Fowler, of Guilford, Conn., (who was born there August 1728,) by his wife Martha Stone, (who was born August 1737, and died in 1794.) Andrew Fowler, sen., who was a lineal descendant of John Fowler, one of the …
Bartow, for his services as a reader in the Episcopal church at New Rochelle, that the Convention consider him as eminently useful to the Church in that situation and wish him to continue therein ; and as they have the highest sense of his zeal for religion, and just respect for his moral character, they would recommend his application to such studies as may qualify him for …
Occasional services, however, may have been held during that time. The salary at this period amounted to £50 per annum, and appears to have been principally paid for many years, by Lewis Pintard, Esq. In 1787 James de Blez, first junior warden of the parish, bequeathed the sum of £100 to Trinity church, which money appears to have been laid out in repairing the old edifice by …
Bartow makes report to the Convention of eighteen communicants, &c. Mr. Bartow continued rector of this parish until June, 18 19, when he ceased the labors of the sanctuary and resigned his office. At a meeting of the vestry held Monday, June 7th, of that year, on motion it was resolved : -- " That the thanks of this Board be given to Mr. Bartow, to wit : -- " The vestry of …
The following notice of his death appeared in the Christian Journal of Dec, 1 8 1 9 : -- " Died at New Rochelle, Westchester County, New Yofk, on Friday, November 12th, the Rev. Theodosius Bartow, in the 7 2d year of his age, for nearly thirty years rector of Trinity church in that place." Mr. Bartow married Jemima Abramse, by whom he left several children. The late Rev. John …
His mother was the only daughter of Lewis Pintard, LL.D., of New York, whose long and devoted services to the Church have endeared him to the hearts of all who seek her welfare and pray for her peace. At the early age of three years, Lewis P. Bayard went to England with his father, who was sent by the United States Government to that country, we believe, on a private embassy …
Although nurtured in the bosom of the Presbyterian denomination, he became convinced, after a faithful investigation of the subject of Episcopacy, aided by Divine light and guidance in prayer, and diligent and humble examination of the Scriptures, diat it was his duty to connect himself with the Episcopal Church as one " divine in its institution, apostolic in its ministry …