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After some trials and troubles, on page 252 it is recorded that 'the coun cil pronounced the call sufficient. And ordained Mr. Dorrance as minister of Voluntown church and township by prayer and laving on of hands.
Page 258: The Voluntown church, after its organization, increased strongly in numbers after the early jealousy of Mr. Dorrance, as a foreigner, had subsided. He seemed to secure the good will and affection of his people.
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Larned's history of Windham Co., Conn., is printed in two volumes, and thus refers to this pastorate, page 248: Samuel Dorrance next appeared and gave such good satisfaction that he was invited in December to preach until the following May. Mr. Dorrance was a Scotch Presbyterian lately arrived from Ireland, a graduate of Glasgow University, and licensed to preach in 1711. Bringing with him satisfactory testimonials of his ministerial character and standing from several association in Scotland and Ireland. Farther acquaintance confirmed the favorable impression first made by him, and April 17, 1723, the Voluntown people met together to give him a formal call. They decided to give him a call in writing and give in their notes by subscription. Every man that was for "ye settlement," desiring to have their names entered to the following donement:
Page 249: We, the inhabitants and proprietors of Voluntown, having, by ye providence of God, had for some considerable time ye opportunity to experience your ministerial gifts and qualifications, by which we received such satisfaction, and are so well contented that it has pleased God to incline us to give you a call to settle with us in the work of the Gospel ministry, and in case of acceptance to give you sixty pounds a year for the present, and also fifty pounds in such species (articles) as may be suitable to promote your building or settlement. Ye town does give their free vote, that you shall have that lot laid out by the committee for the minister that should settle with us.
[Signed by thirty names.]
A negative vote was called for, but no one answered.
On the same day a number of those present, as a special token of their good will for their prospective minister, offered the following free gifts over and above their equal proportion raised by the vote of the town:
John Smith, five thousand shingles.
Thomas Cole, three pounds money in shingle nails.
John Gallup, five pounds in work.
Robert Parke, three pounds in boards and planks.
Daniel Church, carting.
Samuel Gallup, five pounds in money.
Thomas Gallup, breaking up two acres of land.
William Thomas, two hundred clapboards.
John Campbell, two hundred clapboards.
Robert Jackson, one thousand shingles.
Samuel Gallup, cow and calf.
William Gallup, ten shillings.
Deae, Jacob Warren of Plainfield, two pounds ten, money.
Daniel Dill, work.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating exploration of the Dorrance family, tracing its lineage back to its origins in 16th-century France. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, the author unveils the fascinating journey of the family from their persecution as Huguenots to their eventual settlement in America. The book delves into the lives of key figures within the Dorrance family, highlighting their contributions to society and their role in shaping American history. One of the book's central figures is the Reverend Samuel Dorrance, a prominent Presbyterian minister who emigrated to America in the early 18th century. The reader is presented with a vivid portrait of his life and ministry, as well as a detailed account of his family's early years in New England. Through the lens of the Dorrance family's experiences, the book offers insights into the complexities of early American history, including the challenges of religious persecution, the struggles of early settlers, and the impact of the Revolutionary War. The author also illuminates the interconnectedness of family history and national history, demonstrating how the lives of ordinary individuals can contribute to the larger narrative of a nation. The book serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Dorrance family and their lasting impact on American society. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331360353_0
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