William Brogden's license of to preach in Virginia, 1735 August 8

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William Brogden's license of to preach in Virginia, 1735 August 8

License issued by William Gibson, Bishop of London, permitting William Brogden to preach in the colony of Virginia. The license, dated August 8, 1735, was issued two days after Brogden's ordination.

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Gibson, Edmund, 1669-1748

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Bishop of London. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Lambeth, to Mr. Potter, 1698 Dec. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269571961 From the description of Autograph manuscript, unsigned and incomplete, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269590735 From the description of Autograph manuscript and portions in the hand of a secretary, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269590702 From the description of Autograph letter signed with initial...

Brogden, William, -1770

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William Brogden was born in England in 1710. In 1712, Brogden's father moved the family to Calvert County, Maryland. Following his ordination in England, Brogden returned to Maryland where he served as rector of All Hallows Parish until 1751 and as rector of Queen Anne Parish, currently St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, in Prince George's County, Maryland. From the description of License of William Brogden to preach in Virginia, 1735 August 8 (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation). WorldCa...

Church of England

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According to the Canons of 1604, XLIX-LII, of the Church of England, only those persons whose faith and learning are known to their bishop are licensed to preach. Such is the case because the Anglican bishop has pastoral charge of his entire diocese, and the ministers of that diocese, and the ministers of that diocese are considered to be his assistants. From the description of Church of England licensing document, 1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122406060 The major mis...