When was it published?

December 7, 1739 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News December 7, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration, Social Event, Charity Or Relief

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Mr. Henry, Mr. Waters, Mr. William Johnston

Q: What keywords are associated?

Hanover County, St Andrews Day, Scottish Gentlemen, Society Officers, Charity Collection

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On St. Andrew's Day, November 30 last, Scottish gentlemen in Hanover County attended a suitable sermon by Rev. Mr. Henry, dined at Mr. Waters' house, elected new society officers including Treasurer Mr. William Johnston, and collected money for charity, all conducted with decency.

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We hear from Hanover County, That on the 30th of November last, being St. Andrew's Day, the Patron of Scotland, several Gentlemen of that Nation, met and went to Church, where the Rev. Mr. Henry preach'd a Sermon suitable to the Occasion. They afterwards went to the House of Mr. Waters, where a handsome Dinner was provided for them. Then they proceeded to the Choice of new Officers of their Society; and having collected a considerable Sum of Money, to be applied to charitable Purposes, they chose Mr. William Johnston Treasurer. The whole Affair was conducted with great Decency and Order.

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration Social Event Charity Or Relief

What keywords are associated?

Hanover County St Andrews Day Scottish Gentlemen Society Officers Charity Collection

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Mr. Henry Mr. Waters Mr. William Johnston

Where did it happen?

Hanover County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Hanover County

Event Date

30th Of November Last

Key Persons

Rev. Mr. Henry Mr. Waters Mr. William Johnston

Outcome

collected a considerable sum of money to be applied to charitable purposes; mr. william johnston chosen treasurer

Event Details

Several Gentlemen of that Nation met and went to Church, where the Rev. Mr. Henry preach'd a Sermon suitable to the Occasion. They afterwards went to the House of Mr. Waters, where a handsome Dinner was provided for them. Then they proceeded to the Choice of new Officers of their Society.