Second Presbyterian Church of Fayette records

Collection — microfilm reel: 1

Identifier: 6080

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Scope: Contains session minutes which document the acceptance and dismissal of members, selection of delegates to the Presbytery, selection of elders and trustees, and matters of church discipline. Periodic revivals are indicated by sudden increases in membership. Lists of members and baptisms are located in the back of the volume.

Dates

1825-1859.

Creator

Second Presbyterian Church of Fayette (Canoga, N.Y.) (Organization)

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

This church was formed at Canoga in Eastern Fayette township on June 28, 1825 with eleven members. In 1834 the church, under the Geneva Presbytery built a church costing $1,700. In 1848 the pastor, Reverend Mr. Cherry, an abolitionist, led the church in withdrawing from the Presbyterian Church and in forming a Congregational organization. This decision was rescinded in 1851. In 1840 a parsonage was built, later sold, and repurchased in 1860.

Extent

1 microfilm reels. (1 microfilm reels.)

Additional Description

Abstract

Session minutes which document the acceptance and dismissal of members, selection of delegates to the Presbytery, selection of elders and trustees, and matters of church discipline. Lists of baptisms and members.

Physical Description

Microfilm.

General

Contact Information:: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections 2B Carl A. Kroch Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-3530 Fax: (607) 255-9524 rareref@cornell.edu http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:: S.L.
Date completed:: Sept. 1979
EAD encoding:: Andrea Hektor, Aug. 2004
Date modified:: Marcie Farwell, February 2015