Charleston Port Society for Promoting the Gospel Among Seamen
Biographical notes:
Charleston, S.C., interdenominational missionary society chartered in 1823 to evangelize and minister to the needs of merchant seamen and their families. The Port Society established a sailors' home, a cemetery, and a chapel. Chaplains included Joseph Brown (1823-1832), I.A. Mitchell (1833-1836), William Black Yates (1836-1883), and Charles Edward Chichester (1884-1898).
From the description of Records, 1822-1900 (bulk 1822-1855). (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 79729873
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Subjects:
- African Americans
- Concerts
- Interdenominational cooperation
- Merchant mariners
- Sailors
Occupations:
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Places:
- Charleston (S.C.) (as recorded)
- South Carolina--Charleston (as recorded)
