John Watrous Beckwith papers, 1856-1890.

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John Watrous Beckwith papers, 1856-1890.

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This collection consists of church records kept by John Watrus Beckwith, including sermons, baptisms, marriages, and burials of All Hallow's Parish, Maryland, 1856-1860. Also included are personal accounts and records of his Georgia ministry from 1863-1890. While primarily a private diary of his ministry, it does contain some burial, baptismal, and marriage records.

2 folders, 2 volumes (.35 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8215429

Georgia Historical Society

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All Hallows Church (Snow Hill, Md.)

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Beckwith, John Watrous, 1831-1890.

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John Watrus Beckwith (1831-1890) was an Episcopalian Bishop of Georgia from 1868 until his death. Before becoming Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia, he was rector at various churches. After being ordained bishop, he lived in Macon, Savannah (1870-1874), Marietta, and Atlanta, where he died. Additional information on the Rt. Rev. Beckwith may be found in the Journals of the Conventions of The P. E. Church in Georgia, volume six, 1891-1894. From the description of John Watrous Beckwith ...

Episcopal Church

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In 1982, the General Convention of the Church deleted the words "Protestant" and "in the United States of America" from the official title of the Church, making it the Episcopal Church. From the description of Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States of America, Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, 1823-1975 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702152635 ...