Abbott, Edward, 1841-1908

The Reverend Edward Abbott began his ministry as a congregational pastor in Cambridge, Mass. and was later ordained by the Episcopal Church. He was rector of St. James Church in Cambridge from 1879 to 1906. In addition to his pastoral duties, he was editor of "The Congregationalist" (1869-1878) and "The Literary World" (1877-1888; 1895-1903). In 1899 the Episcopal Church elected him Missionary Bishop of Japan, a position he declined.

From the description of Edward Abbott Papers, 1899. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 299029130

BIOGHIST REQUIRED The Reverend Edward Abbott began his ministry as a congregational pastor in Cambridge, Mass. and was later ordained by the Episcopal Church. He was rector of St. James Church in Cambridge from 1879 to 1906. In addition to his pastoral duties, he was editor of "The Congregationalist" (1869-1878) and "The Literary World" (1877-1888; 1895-1903). In 1899 the Episcopal Church elected him Missionary Bishop of Japan, a position he declined.

From the guide to the Edward Abbott Papers, 1899., (Columbia University Rare Book and Manuscript Library, )

Episcopal clergyman; of Cambridge, Mass.

From the description of Edward Abbott scrapbook journal, 1903 Jan. 13-Mar. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154690309

Congregational, and later Episcopal, clergyman; of Cambridge, Mass.

From the description of Edward Abbott travel diary, 1903. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86173171