Diaries, 1790 April 24-May 29, June 4-[August 1]

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Diaries, 1790 April 24-May 29, June 4-[August 1]

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Diaries of a Methodist circuit rider on the Williamsburg Circuit, extending from Richmond (Henrico Co.) to Hampton; and the Surry Circuit, including Surry and Sussex counties. Gives the locations where he preached, his reception by congregations, and accounts of his personal spiritual life. Diaries were written as a homily for future generations. Prominent early Methodist circuit riders mentioned include Stephen Davis, Ira Ellis, James O'Kelly and John Robinson. Spencer lists many of the homes and churches where he preached, including Clayton's Meetinghouse; Ellis Chapel, Sussex County; Lane's Chapel, Sussex County; and Watkins' Meetinghouse, Henrico County.

126 p. ; 21 cm. and smaller.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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O'Kelly, James, 1735-1826

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Ellis, Ira T.

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Spencer, William Robert, 1769-1834

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Epithet: Commissioner of Stamps British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001392.0x0002c5 Spencer was born in 1764 in Buckingham County, Virginia, but moved to Prince Edward County while young. Served as a Methodist circuit rider, 1789-1797, in Virginia and North Carolina. Married Mary Newbill. Taught school in Prince Edward County. Moved to Lunenburg County in 1804. From the description of Diaries, 1790 Apri...

Ellis Chapel, Sussex Co., Va.

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Davis, Stephen, fl. 1790.

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Lane's Chapel, Sussex Co., Va.

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Watkins' Meetinghouse, Henrico Co., Va.

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Clayton's Meetinghouse.

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Robinson, John, fl. 1792

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