Papers, 1859-1919.

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Papers, 1859-1919.

Collection includes Pressly's diary, 1868-1919, containing entries about the weather, crops, household occurences, community and church happenings, and occasionally his reaction to state, national, and world affairs. There is a diary which also contains a sketch of Pressley's life; lists of sermon topics and texts, 1871-1898; records of baptisms, marriages, and funerals performed by Pressley, 1870-1886; elders and deacons he ordained, 1874-1892; accessions and dismissals in the churches which he held, 1870-1896; monies received, 1874-1883; and other financial records. Other items in the collection include Pressley's license to preach.

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Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (1802-1822)

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Pressly, Ebenezer Erskine.

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Minister, Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, and later of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, serving in churches in South Carolina and North Carolina. From the description of Papers, 1859-1919. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20071613 ...