Baptist Church Of Christ At Bluff Point Records,1812-1832.

Collection Number: 6128

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Baptist Church of Christ at Bluff Point records, 1812-1832.
Collection Number:
6128
Creator:
Baptist Church of Christ at Bluff Point (Jerusalem, N.Y.)
Quantity:
1 reel microfilm.
Forms of Material:
Microfilm.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Covenant meeting minutes (1812-1832) which contain receipt and dismissal of members; disciplinary cases, names of pastors and officers, appointments of representatives to association meetings and conferences; lists of members; an anti-masonry resolution' and the Church Covenant and Articles of Faith, 1812.
Language:
Collection material in English


ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

In 1812 Elder Elnathan Finch, a resident, led in the organization of a Baptist Church. By 1815 the church had a log meeting house, although after a few years meetings were held frequently at a schoolhouse near the home of one of the members. Reverend Finch, who became the Society's first pastor was succeeded by Mr. William House, Ezra D. Owen, Jonathan Finch and John Ferris. The church and many members joined the Baptist Church at Branchport. The church was part of the Steuben Association.

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Covenant meeting minutes (1812-1832) which contain receipt and dismissal of members; disciplinary cases, names of pastors and officers, appointments of representatives to association meetings and conferences; lists of members; an anti-masonry resolution' and the Church Covenant and Articles of Faith, 1812.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Baptist Church of Christ at Bluff Point (Jerusalem, N.Y.)
Ferris, John.
Finch, Elnathan.
Finch, Jonathan F.
House, William.
Owen, Ezra D.
Steuben Baptist Association.

Subjects:
Baptists -- New York (State) -- Jerusalem.
Freemasonry -- Religious aspects -- Baptists.
Church records and registers -- New York (State) -- Jerusalem.
Baptists
Church records and registers
Freemasonry -- Religious aspects -- Baptists

Places:
Jerusalem (N.Y.) -- Religious life and customs.
Yates County (N.Y.) -- Religious life and customs.
New York (State) -- Yates County

Form and Genre Terms:
Minutes (administrative records)


INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Baptist Church of Christ at Bluff Point records, #6128. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections. Cornell University Library.

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