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3. Vernon, Conn. Ecclesiastical Society records, 1822-1869

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

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

Repository Details

Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository

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