3. Vernon, Conn. Ecclesiastical Society records, 1822-1869
Scope and Contents
Ecclesiastical Society of Vernon papers consisting of bills, receipts, lists of members and more. This religious society was located in Tolland County, CT. Vast majority, 1822-1859, with a few early 1860s. Also included is a small leather book, 4" x 6", 16pp, listing Church Members, 1851-1869. It appears as if the Society was gradually dwindling down. Most of the papers are financial in nature and deal with a variety of goods and services, with some interesting content.
The collection includes many signed items including:
1827 Receipt, teaching sacred music, Salmon Phelps
1837 Bill, repairs to Meeting House, Benjamin Talcott
1835 Bill, sundry services at the Steeple, Phineas Chapman
1823 Receipt, "Supplying the pulpit in said Society nine Sabbaths", William P. Kendrick
1835 Receipt, ringing bell, winding clock, Francis McClean
1848 Bill, salary as Pastor one year, Albert Smith
1861 Bill, services as Sexton, 1 cord for tolling bell, A. C. Roberts
1854 Bill, putting up door frame, Parsonage House, M. Wood.
1854 Bill, supplying desk, three sabbaths and the Annual Thanksgiving, Cyril Pearl.
Most are receipts and bills, with a few larger items (legal size.)
Condition: Overall clean, good-excellent.
Dates
- 1822-1869
Restrictions on Access
Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.
Extent
From the Series: 15 Items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Boles, Richard J. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository