When was it published?

April 14, 1831 in Winchester Virginia Republican

Domestic News April 14, 1831

Winchester Virginia Republican

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. James M. Brown, Rev. Wm. H. Foote, Rev. Wm. N. Scott, Rev. William Matthews, Mr. John Matthews

Q: What keywords are associated?

Winchester Presbytery, Martinsburg, Ordination, Licensure, Religious Revival, Spring Sessions

Winchester, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The Winchester Presbytery held its spring sessions in Martinsburg from the 7th to 11th inst., with Rev. James M. Brown as moderator. Key actions included ordaining Rev. William Matthews as pastor and licensing Mr. John Matthews. Reports indicated encouraging religious state with revivals in some congregations.

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The Winchester Presbytery held its spring sessions in Martinsburg, commencing on the 7th inst. and ending on the 11th. The Rev. James M. Brown was chosen moderator, and Rev. Wm. H. Foote and Rev. Wm. N. Scott clerks. The number of attending ministers was less than usual, several being absent at the called meeting of the Synod which took place at the same time. Much interesting business was transacted, the most prominent of which was the ordination of the Rev. William Matthews as pastor of the church in Martinsburg, and the licensure of Mr. John Matthews as a gospel minister. From the reports presented, the state of religion within the bounds of the Presbytery was ascertained to be encouraging. In some congregations considerable revivals had taken place, and in others much seriousness had been and continued to be manifested. The meeting attracted numerous visitors, who will not fail to remember the warm-hearted citizens of Martinsburg, distinguished no less for their generous hospitality than for the christian virtues with which they adorn the religion they profess.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Winchester Presbytery Martinsburg Ordination Licensure Religious Revival Spring Sessions

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. James M. Brown Rev. Wm. H. Foote Rev. Wm. N. Scott Rev. William Matthews Mr. John Matthews

Where did it happen?

Martinsburg

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Martinsburg

Event Date

Commencing On The 7th Inst. And Ending On The 11th

Key Persons

Rev. James M. Brown Rev. Wm. H. Foote Rev. Wm. N. Scott Rev. William Matthews Mr. John Matthews

Outcome

ordination of rev. william matthews as pastor of the church in martinsburg; licensure of mr. john matthews as a gospel minister; reports of encouraging state of religion with revivals in some congregations and continued seriousness in others

Event Details

The Winchester Presbytery held its spring sessions in Martinsburg, with Rev. James M. Brown as moderator and Revs. Wm. H. Foote and Wm. N. Scott as clerks. Attendance was lower due to a concurrent Synod meeting. Business included ordinations and licensure; reports showed encouraging religious conditions with revivals and seriousness in congregations. The event drew visitors who noted the hospitality of Martinsburg citizens.