Narrative of the separation of the Old South (Third) Church from the First Church, 1670's.

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Narrative of the separation of the Old South (Third) Church from the First Church, 1670's.

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Narrative written by one of the founders of the Old South (Third) Church, John Hull of Boston, Mass., ca. 1670s, pertaining to the separation of the Old South (Third) Church from the First Church at the time John Davenport was called to be minister, 8 Aug. 1667- 9 Dec. 1669. Narrative includes descriptions (in diary-like form) of the events surrounding the separation and Hull's feelings regarding the events. Some text is missing in upper left corner of the manuscript.

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Old South Church (Boston, Mass.)

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Third Church gathered in 1669 by seceders from First Church; in 1717 name changed to Old South Church. From the description of Third Church records, 1674 May 28. (American Congregational Association). WorldCat record id: 70948286 Third Church gathered in 1669 by seceders from First Church; in 1717 name changed to Old South Church (also called Marlborough Street Church); present meeting house built in 1730 and is owned by Old South Association; in 1875 church moved to the cor...

First Church (Boston, Mass.)

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First Church in Boston was established in 1630. Second Church was founded in 1649 by members of First Church. In 1968 the congregations of First Church and Second Church merged, forming the First and Second Church in Boston. In 2005 the congregation voted to change its name to First Church in Boston. From the description of First Church in Boston. Records, 1844-1996 (Harvard University, Divinity School Library). WorldCat record id: 713375240 ...

Hull, John, 1624-1683

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John Hull (1624-1683) was a colonial merchant, public servant, mintmaster, and silversmith. He came to America from England as a child, established himself in Boston, and became a wealthy and influential leader in the Massachusetts colony. His only child, Hannah, married Samuel Sewall (1652-1730). From the description of Papers, 1624-1685. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207145840 Microfilmed 1994 by NEDCC. From the description of Account books of John Hull, 1669-...

Davenport, John, 1597-1670

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John Davenport (1597-1669/70) was reared in Coventry, Warwickshire, England. He was curate of St. Lawrence Jewry in London from 1619 to 1624, and graduated from Oxford in 1625. Davenport served as vicar of St. Stephen's parish in London from 1625 to 1633. In that year he fled to Amsterdam, Holland, when his increasingly Puritan views incurred the disfavor of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, William Laud (1573-1645). In 1637, Davenport arrived in Boston, Mass., and became first minister of the N...