First Evangelical Congregational Society records, 1833-1839
Scope and Contents
This folder contains records related to the separation of the First Evangelical Congregational Society from the First Parish. Included within the documents are the records of multiple ecclesiastical councils called to discuss unification of the two church societies, numerous ministerial replies to calls to preach, records of early demands made to unify the church that ultimately fell through, and letters from former pastors encouraging the two church societies to reunite.
Dates
- 1833-1839
Restrictions on Access
Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.
Extent
From the Series: 2 Files (1 volume, 1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Digital Copies
These church records were digitized as part of the New England's Hidden Histories project. Digital reproductions are available to view online.
Creator
- From the Collection: Breck, Robert, 1682-1731 (Person)
- From the Collection: Bucklin, Sylvester F. (Sylvester Fuller), 1784-1860 (Person)
- From the Collection: Field, Levi A. (Levi Alpheus), 1821-1859 (Person)
- From the Collection: First Church in Marlborough (Congregational) (Marlborough, Mass.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: First Congregational Church (Marlborough, Mass.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: First Evangelical Congregational Society (Marlborough, Mass.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Goodhue, John N. (John Northend), 1810-1839 (Person)
- From the Collection: Ogden, David L. (David Longworth), 1792-1863 (Person)
- From the Collection: Packard, Asa, 1758-1843 (Person)
- From the Collection: Union Congregational Church (Marlborough, Mass.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Union Society of Marlborough (Marlborough, Mass.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository