Papers, 1722-1770.

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Papers, 1722-1770.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/191259240

This collection of papers include nine sermons and an Inventory of Checkley's estate. The sermons cover the period from 1722 to 1762. Each sermon is dated, and one sermon, dated 8 April 1744, is signed. The Inventory, dated 1770, is an appraisal of Checkley's property, including house, land, and household goods.

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Gadsden Public Library

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Checkley, Samuel, 1696-1769

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Samuel Checkley (1695/6-1769) was born and died in Boston, Mass. He received an AB degree from Harvard College in 1715, and an AM in 1718. He was ordained in 1719 and was minister of the New South Church of Boston from 1719-1769. Checkley was an Overseer of Harvard College and in 1725 was chosen Chaplain of the House of Representatives. His published works included: _The Death of the Godly_ (Boston, 1727); _The Christian Triumphing over Death ..._ (Boston: Samuel Webb, 1765); and others. ...

New South Church (Boston, Mass.)

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Established 7/14/1715 at south end of Boston; received name New South Church to distinguish it from South Church; meeting house built on Church Green in Summer St.; rebuilt 1814 under architectural direction of Charles Bulfinch. From the description of Records, 1800, 1815-1846. (New England Historic Genealogical Society). WorldCat record id: 56916754 ...