Records, 1629-1748.

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Records, 1629-1748.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/191273364

This collection is a negative microfilm copy of the records of the First Church of Salem for the period 1629 to 1748. Included are lists of new members (with dates of death or dismission), 1636 to 1744; the covenant of 1629; list of baptisms, 1636 to 1748; records of the settlement of John Higginson in 1660, including a copy of his letter of acceptance; and records of church meetings. The latter contain references to admonitions administered to parishioners by the church, the organization of the Synod of 1662, admission of new members and baptisms performed, and the excommunication of members convicted of witchcraft in 1692. Various ministers kept the records during the period.

1 microfilm reel : negative ; 35mm.

Gadsden Public Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6957869

Gadsden Public Library

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Higginson, John, 1616-1708

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John Higginson (1616-1708) was the son of noted clergyman, Francis Higginson (1586-1630), who brought his family from Claybrook, Leicestershire, England to New England in 1629. Although the younger Higginson seems never to have been ordained, he was appointed to several ministerial positions: Chaplain at Saybrook Fort, Conn., 1636-1639; Asst. Pastor and Pastor at Guilford, Conn., between 1643 and 1659; Pastor at Salem, 1660. His printed works include: Prefaces for Cotton Mather's _Winter Meditat...

First Church (Salem, Mass.)

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The First Church was founded in Salem, Mass., in 1629 with the settlement of Samuel Skelton (1592/93-1634) as minister. Among later ministers were the Rev. John Higginson (1616-1708) and the Rev. Samuel Fisk (1689-1770). From the description of Records, 1629-1748. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191273364 ...

Skelton, Samuel, 1593-1634

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Fisk, Samuel, 1689-1770

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