Vestry Meeting Minutes, June 30, 184? - May 6, 1878 , Chronological, not paginated, June 30, 184? - May 6, 1878
Scope and Contents
Minutes contain: decision not to charge pew-rent to those who could not afford it; names of persons elected wardens; names of persons elected vestrymen; names of persons elected treasurer; names of persons elected clerk; decision to pay ministers and collect pew-rent on a quarterly basis; decision to insure the church building (1848); vote to increase the number of vestrymen; decision to place the town clock in the church tower; Church By Laws (May 1851); decision to purchase a parsonage (1852); reports on the Parish School (beginning in 1852); names of persons appointed delegates to the annual Diocesan Convention; discussion regarding the building of the new church (1860); decision to hire an architect to build the new church (September l86l); description of the laying of the cornerstone, and the articles placed in it; decision to take out a life insurance policy on the rector to benefit his wife (May 1867); discussion on the formation of a new Diocese (October 1868); pamphlets from the Annual Diocesan Conference held in Waterloo (January 1875); discussion to determine what to do with 15 acres of land donated to the church.
Dates
- June 30, 184? - May 6, 1878
Creator
- From the Collection: St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Waterloo (Waterloo, N.Y.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Becker, Emma B. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Extent
2 microfilm reels.
1 folders.
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
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