Rev. Dr. William C. Willing was the son of William and Antoinette "Nancy" (Crosgrove) Willing. He was the husband of Jennie (Fowler) Willing. He was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church: Genesee (now Western New York) Conference 1853 F 1855 To Rock River Conference by transfer 1860.
Obituary
The Christian Advocate
December 20, 1894
WILLING.--The Rev. Wm. C. Willing, while on business at Margaretville, Delaware County, New York, suddenly entered into rest from the Methodist parsonage December 11, 1894. He was born in Chautauqua County, New York, August 30, 1829, and was the oldest of eight children. The invalidism of his father left the burden of the family upon him, and he early became the stay of a spiritually-minded mother, under whose teachings his Christian experience began. And though the family were Presbyterian, when a boy he strayed into a Methodist meeting and was converted. At the age of nineteen the family moved West, where he taught school in the winter. He chose the profession of law, took the degree of L.L.B. In 1853 he was married to Miss Jennie Fowler, sister of Rev. Bishop Charles Henry Fowler. Feeling himself called to the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, he decided that he could only preach the doctrines of the Methodist Church. He at once joined Genesee Conference, and for seven years did most excellent work in Western New York; then was transferred positions and appointments in the Church, fifteen years of the time being spent in the Presiding Eldership. While in charge of Joliet District he was elected professor of history and civil polity in Illinois Wesleyan University, filling the position most acceptably. During his Presiding Eldership on Chicago District he was made president of the Northwestern Sabbath Association, and was connected with many benevolent institutions. At the same time he was corresponding secretary of the City Mission and Church Extension Society, laboring with great success. As a result of his efforts the organization was resuscitated, its debts paid, and eleven new churches founded. He established the first Bohemian Methodist Church in the world, and left it with one hundred members. It is doubtful if any minister in Rock River Conference stood higher in the love and esteem of his brethren. In 1889 he was transferred to New York Conference. Under successive attacks of "la grippe" his health gave way, and his five years in New York City were a period of constant, severe, patiently borne suffering. Following are his successive appointments: Genesee Conference, 1853, Centerville, Spencerport, Scottsville, Warsaw, Olean; Rock River Conference, 1860, Mendota, Princeton, Freeport, Aurora, Rockford District, Oakland Church, Chicago District; secretary of the Chicago Church Extension and City Missionary Society, Halstead Street Church and Missions, Freeport District; New York Conferencem 1889 and 1890, Jane Street; 1891-1893, Twenty-fourth Street; 1894, Griffin's Corners, New York. Dr. Willing was a man of broad intelligence, extensive reading, fine literary taste, sound judgment, tender sympathies and a noble Christian character. About forty years ago he experienced heart, purity and maintained a clear profession of that grace. during the last few months his Christian experiences were brighter and clearer than ever. His letters, exhortations and sermons all furnished a practical illustration of the apostle's words, "For our conversation is in heaven." By his indirect as well as by his direct influence he has been made a blessing to thousands of souls, and has many stars in his crown.
Memoir
Minutes of the Annual Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Spring Conference
1895, Page 123
Original Burial Records of Green-Wood Cemetery
William C. Willing interred December 15, 1906
Obituary
The Christian Advocate
December 20, 1894
WILLING.--The Rev. Wm. C. Willing, while on business at Margaretville, Delaware County, New York, suddenly entered into rest from the Methodist parsonage December 11, 1894. He was born in Chautauqua County, New York, August 30, 1829, and was the oldest of eight children. The invalidism of his father left the burden of the family upon him, and he early became the stay of a spiritually-minded mother, under whose teachings his Christian experience began. And though the family were Presbyterian, when a boy he strayed into a Methodist meeting and was converted. At the age of nineteen the family moved West, where he taught school in the winter. He chose the profession of law, took the degree of L.L.B. In 1853 he was married to Miss Jennie Fowler, sister of Rev. Bishop Charles Henry Fowler. Feeling himself called to the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, he decided that he could only preach the doctrines of the Methodist Church. He at once joined Genesee Conference, and for seven years did most excellent work in Western New York; then was transferred positions and appointments in the Church, fifteen years of the time being spent in the Presiding Eldership. While in charge of Joliet District he was elected professor of history and civil polity in Illinois Wesleyan University, filling the position most acceptably. During his Presiding Eldership on Chicago District he was made president of the Northwestern Sabbath Association, and was connected with many benevolent institutions. At the same time he was corresponding secretary of the City Mission and Church Extension Society, laboring with great success. As a result of his efforts the organization was resuscitated, its debts paid, and eleven new churches founded. He established the first Bohemian Methodist Church in the world, and left it with one hundred members. It is doubtful if any minister in Rock River Conference stood higher in the love and esteem of his brethren. In 1889 he was transferred to New York Conference. Under successive attacks of "la grippe" his health gave way, and his five years in New York City were a period of constant, severe, patiently borne suffering. Following are his successive appointments: Genesee Conference, 1853, Centerville, Spencerport, Scottsville, Warsaw, Olean; Rock River Conference, 1860, Mendota, Princeton, Freeport, Aurora, Rockford District, Oakland Church, Chicago District; secretary of the Chicago Church Extension and City Missionary Society, Halstead Street Church and Missions, Freeport District; New York Conferencem 1889 and 1890, Jane Street; 1891-1893, Twenty-fourth Street; 1894, Griffin's Corners, New York. Dr. Willing was a man of broad intelligence, extensive reading, fine literary taste, sound judgment, tender sympathies and a noble Christian character. About forty years ago he experienced heart, purity and maintained a clear profession of that grace. during the last few months his Christian experiences were brighter and clearer than ever. His letters, exhortations and sermons all furnished a practical illustration of the apostle's words, "For our conversation is in heaven." By his indirect as well as by his direct influence he has been made a blessing to thousands of souls, and has many stars in his crown.
Memoir
Minutes of the Annual Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Spring Conference
1895, Page 123
Original Burial Records of Green-Wood Cemetery
William C. Willing interred December 15, 1906
Rev. Dr. William C. Willing was the son of William and Antoinette "Nancy" (Crosgrove) Willing. He was the husband of Jennie (Fowler) Willing. He was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church: Genesee (now Western New York) Conference 1853 F 1855 To Rock River Conference by transfer 1860.
Obituary
The Christian Advocate
December 20, 1894
WILLING.--The Rev. Wm. C. Willing, while on business at Margaretville, Delaware County, New York, suddenly entered into rest from the Methodist parsonage December 11, 1894. He was born in Chautauqua County, New York, August 30, 1829, and was the oldest of eight children. The invalidism of his father left the burden of the family upon him, and he early became the stay of a spiritually-minded mother, under whose teachings his Christian experience began. And though the family were Presbyterian, when a boy he strayed into a Methodist meeting and was converted. At the age of nineteen the family moved West, where he taught school in the winter. He chose the profession of law, took the degree of L.L.B. In 1853 he was married to Miss Jennie Fowler, sister of Rev. Bishop Charles Henry Fowler. Feeling himself called to the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, he decided that he could only preach the doctrines of the Methodist Church. He at once joined Genesee Conference, and for seven years did most excellent work in Western New York; then was transferred positions and appointments in the Church, fifteen years of the time being spent in the Presiding Eldership. While in charge of Joliet District he was elected professor of history and civil polity in Illinois Wesleyan University, filling the position most acceptably. During his Presiding Eldership on Chicago District he was made president of the Northwestern Sabbath Association, and was connected with many benevolent institutions. At the same time he was corresponding secretary of the City Mission and Church Extension Society, laboring with great success. As a result of his efforts the organization was resuscitated, its debts paid, and eleven new churches founded. He established the first Bohemian Methodist Church in the world, and left it with one hundred members. It is doubtful if any minister in Rock River Conference stood higher in the love and esteem of his brethren. In 1889 he was transferred to New York Conference. Under successive attacks of "la grippe" his health gave way, and his five years in New York City were a period of constant, severe, patiently borne suffering. Following are his successive appointments: Genesee Conference, 1853, Centerville, Spencerport, Scottsville, Warsaw, Olean; Rock River Conference, 1860, Mendota, Princeton, Freeport, Aurora, Rockford District, Oakland Church, Chicago District; secretary of the Chicago Church Extension and City Missionary Society, Halstead Street Church and Missions, Freeport District; New York Conferencem 1889 and 1890, Jane Street; 1891-1893, Twenty-fourth Street; 1894, Griffin's Corners, New York. Dr. Willing was a man of broad intelligence, extensive reading, fine literary taste, sound judgment, tender sympathies and a noble Christian character. About forty years ago he experienced heart, purity and maintained a clear profession of that grace. during the last few months his Christian experiences were brighter and clearer than ever. His letters, exhortations and sermons all furnished a practical illustration of the apostle's words, "For our conversation is in heaven." By his indirect as well as by his direct influence he has been made a blessing to thousands of souls, and has many stars in his crown.
Memoir
Minutes of the Annual Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Spring Conference
1895, Page 123
Original Burial Records of Green-Wood Cemetery
William C. Willing interred December 15, 1906
Obituary
The Christian Advocate
December 20, 1894
WILLING.--The Rev. Wm. C. Willing, while on business at Margaretville, Delaware County, New York, suddenly entered into rest from the Methodist parsonage December 11, 1894. He was born in Chautauqua County, New York, August 30, 1829, and was the oldest of eight children. The invalidism of his father left the burden of the family upon him, and he early became the stay of a spiritually-minded mother, under whose teachings his Christian experience began. And though the family were Presbyterian, when a boy he strayed into a Methodist meeting and was converted. At the age of nineteen the family moved West, where he taught school in the winter. He chose the profession of law, took the degree of L.L.B. In 1853 he was married to Miss Jennie Fowler, sister of Rev. Bishop Charles Henry Fowler. Feeling himself called to the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, he decided that he could only preach the doctrines of the Methodist Church. He at once joined Genesee Conference, and for seven years did most excellent work in Western New York; then was transferred positions and appointments in the Church, fifteen years of the time being spent in the Presiding Eldership. While in charge of Joliet District he was elected professor of history and civil polity in Illinois Wesleyan University, filling the position most acceptably. During his Presiding Eldership on Chicago District he was made president of the Northwestern Sabbath Association, and was connected with many benevolent institutions. At the same time he was corresponding secretary of the City Mission and Church Extension Society, laboring with great success. As a result of his efforts the organization was resuscitated, its debts paid, and eleven new churches founded. He established the first Bohemian Methodist Church in the world, and left it with one hundred members. It is doubtful if any minister in Rock River Conference stood higher in the love and esteem of his brethren. In 1889 he was transferred to New York Conference. Under successive attacks of "la grippe" his health gave way, and his five years in New York City were a period of constant, severe, patiently borne suffering. Following are his successive appointments: Genesee Conference, 1853, Centerville, Spencerport, Scottsville, Warsaw, Olean; Rock River Conference, 1860, Mendota, Princeton, Freeport, Aurora, Rockford District, Oakland Church, Chicago District; secretary of the Chicago Church Extension and City Missionary Society, Halstead Street Church and Missions, Freeport District; New York Conferencem 1889 and 1890, Jane Street; 1891-1893, Twenty-fourth Street; 1894, Griffin's Corners, New York. Dr. Willing was a man of broad intelligence, extensive reading, fine literary taste, sound judgment, tender sympathies and a noble Christian character. About forty years ago he experienced heart, purity and maintained a clear profession of that grace. during the last few months his Christian experiences were brighter and clearer than ever. His letters, exhortations and sermons all furnished a practical illustration of the apostle's words, "For our conversation is in heaven." By his indirect as well as by his direct influence he has been made a blessing to thousands of souls, and has many stars in his crown.
Memoir
Minutes of the Annual Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Spring Conference
1895, Page 123
Original Burial Records of Green-Wood Cemetery
William C. Willing interred December 15, 1906
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"Rev. W. C. Willing
Aug 30, 1829
Dec 11. 1894"
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