When was it published?

March 7, 1821 in Thomas's Massachusetts Spy, Or, Worcester Gazette

Domestic News March 7, 1821

Thomas's Massachusetts Spy, Or, Worcester Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

John Boardman, Dr. Sumner, Rev. Mr. Briggs, Rev. Mr. Braman, Rev. Dr. Thayer, Rev. Dr. Puffer, Rev. Mr. Clark, Rev. Mr. Shedd, Rev. Mr. Cotton

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ordination, Congregational Church, West Boylston, John Boardman, Religious Ceremony

Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts

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What is this article about?

On February 28th, Mr. John Boardman was ordained over the Congregational Church and Society in West-Boylston. The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Sumner, with prayers, sermon, charge, and other elements delivered by various local reverends, described as solemn and appropriate.

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February 28th, Mr. John Boardman was ordained over the Congregational Church and Society in West-Boylston.

The venerable Dr. Sumner presided on the occasion; Rev. Mr. Briggs, of Boxford, offered the First Prayer: Rev. Mr. Braman, of Rowley, preached the Sermon; Rev. Dr. Thayer, of Lancaster, made the Consecrating Prayer; Rev. Dr. Puffer, of Berlin, delivered the Charge; Rev. Mr. Clark, of Rutland, made an Address to the People; Rev. Mr. Shedd, of Acton, gave the Right Hand of Fellowship; and the Rev. Mr. Cotton made the Concluding Prayer. The various exercises, together with the music, were solemn and appropriate.

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What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Ordination Congregational Church West Boylston John Boardman Religious Ceremony

What entities or persons were involved?

John Boardman Dr. Sumner Rev. Mr. Briggs Rev. Mr. Braman Rev. Dr. Thayer Rev. Dr. Puffer Rev. Mr. Clark Rev. Mr. Shedd Rev. Mr. Cotton

Where did it happen?

West Boylston

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

West Boylston

Event Date

February 28th

Key Persons

John Boardman Dr. Sumner Rev. Mr. Briggs Rev. Mr. Braman Rev. Dr. Thayer Rev. Dr. Puffer Rev. Mr. Clark Rev. Mr. Shedd Rev. Mr. Cotton

Outcome

ordination completed with solemn and appropriate exercises including music.

Event Details

Mr. John Boardman was ordained over the Congregational Church and Society. Dr. Sumner presided; prayers, sermon, consecrating prayer, charge, address, right hand of fellowship, and concluding prayer were given by various reverends from local towns.