Pastor of the First Cumberland Presbyterian church in Memphis.
He married Priscilla Mayes Ridgeway. After his death she moved to Nashville and died March 4 1909. His mother was Eliza Clark, burial unknown.
Chaplain, 20th Alabama Infantry
Age 43.
Marital Status: Married
Attending Physician: Dr. Benjamin Avent
Cause: Consumption
Source: Register of Deaths
Taken from the book: Selma; Her Institutions and Her Men, by John Hardy - pages 126-127
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church. (Selma, Alabama)
This church was erected in 1835; Rev. Samuel M. Nelson was the first pastor. He resigned about the year 1840 or i841, and was succeeded by Rev. John P. Campbell, whose ministration continued only one year. The next pastor was the Rev. W. H. Merideth, D. D., who served the church until about the year 1849 or 1850. At this time the building having become dilapidated, the idea of repairing it was for a while entertained, and the work was even commenced, which, at the suggestion of friends in and out of the church, a was decided to remove the old wooden structure, and the present brick edifice was erected. Soon after the completion of the church Rev. S. R. Rosboro became the pastor for two years, when he resigned and was succeeded by Rev. L. C. Ransom. His ministry continued for four years, when he resigned to accept a call to St. Louis. During this pastorate the church enjoyed its greatest prosperity, having increased steadily until its membership reached near one hundred. The next minister in charge of the church was Rev. J. M. B. Roach, who resigned after one year to take the position of Chaplain in the army. After the surrender of Vicksburg, Rev. L. C. Ransom (who was Chaplain of the 20th regiment Alabama volunteers) returned to Selma and supplied the church until the autumn of 1865. August 1st, 1871, the church engaged the services of Rev. J. M. Halsell for one year. The following year, 1872, in November, the church called the Rev C. B. Chapman, who accepted the call, and became pastor of the church for one year. During the next year, and until October, 1875, it had no pastor, when Rev. R. F. Jennings accepted a call, but was called away by death after serving the church only about six mouths. During 1876 and 1877 and the first part of 1878, the church was closed. Since that time services have been held twice a month by its first pastor, Rev. S. M. Nelson, now in his seventy-sixth year, though in vigorous health and strength.
The church is now open for services every Sabbath, the Rev. Mr. Paisley preaching two Sabbaths in each month. During all the years of the existence of this church Sabbath School has been kept up, except about two years.
The following persons have composed the eldership of this church, viz: Robert C. Morrison deceased; James Ferguson, E. P. 8hulibaringer, N. Waller, W. P. Reese, M. D., deceased; G. M. McConnico; W. M. Ridgway, deceased; J. N. Montgomery. The membership at present is about thirty, and the Sunday School numbers about the same, including teachers and scholars.
He married Priscilla Mayes Ridgeway. After his death she moved to Nashville and died March 4 1909. His mother was Eliza Clark, burial unknown.
Chaplain, 20th Alabama Infantry
Age 43.
Marital Status: Married
Attending Physician: Dr. Benjamin Avent
Cause: Consumption
Source: Register of Deaths
Taken from the book: Selma; Her Institutions and Her Men, by John Hardy - pages 126-127
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church. (Selma, Alabama)
This church was erected in 1835; Rev. Samuel M. Nelson was the first pastor. He resigned about the year 1840 or i841, and was succeeded by Rev. John P. Campbell, whose ministration continued only one year. The next pastor was the Rev. W. H. Merideth, D. D., who served the church until about the year 1849 or 1850. At this time the building having become dilapidated, the idea of repairing it was for a while entertained, and the work was even commenced, which, at the suggestion of friends in and out of the church, a was decided to remove the old wooden structure, and the present brick edifice was erected. Soon after the completion of the church Rev. S. R. Rosboro became the pastor for two years, when he resigned and was succeeded by Rev. L. C. Ransom. His ministry continued for four years, when he resigned to accept a call to St. Louis. During this pastorate the church enjoyed its greatest prosperity, having increased steadily until its membership reached near one hundred. The next minister in charge of the church was Rev. J. M. B. Roach, who resigned after one year to take the position of Chaplain in the army. After the surrender of Vicksburg, Rev. L. C. Ransom (who was Chaplain of the 20th regiment Alabama volunteers) returned to Selma and supplied the church until the autumn of 1865. August 1st, 1871, the church engaged the services of Rev. J. M. Halsell for one year. The following year, 1872, in November, the church called the Rev C. B. Chapman, who accepted the call, and became pastor of the church for one year. During the next year, and until October, 1875, it had no pastor, when Rev. R. F. Jennings accepted a call, but was called away by death after serving the church only about six mouths. During 1876 and 1877 and the first part of 1878, the church was closed. Since that time services have been held twice a month by its first pastor, Rev. S. M. Nelson, now in his seventy-sixth year, though in vigorous health and strength.
The church is now open for services every Sabbath, the Rev. Mr. Paisley preaching two Sabbaths in each month. During all the years of the existence of this church Sabbath School has been kept up, except about two years.
The following persons have composed the eldership of this church, viz: Robert C. Morrison deceased; James Ferguson, E. P. 8hulibaringer, N. Waller, W. P. Reese, M. D., deceased; G. M. McConnico; W. M. Ridgway, deceased; J. N. Montgomery. The membership at present is about thirty, and the Sunday School numbers about the same, including teachers and scholars.
Pastor of the First Cumberland Presbyterian church in Memphis.
He married Priscilla Mayes Ridgeway. After his death she moved to Nashville and died March 4 1909. His mother was Eliza Clark, burial unknown.
Chaplain, 20th Alabama Infantry
Age 43.
Marital Status: Married
Attending Physician: Dr. Benjamin Avent
Cause: Consumption
Source: Register of Deaths
Taken from the book: Selma; Her Institutions and Her Men, by John Hardy - pages 126-127
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church. (Selma, Alabama)
This church was erected in 1835; Rev. Samuel M. Nelson was the first pastor. He resigned about the year 1840 or i841, and was succeeded by Rev. John P. Campbell, whose ministration continued only one year. The next pastor was the Rev. W. H. Merideth, D. D., who served the church until about the year 1849 or 1850. At this time the building having become dilapidated, the idea of repairing it was for a while entertained, and the work was even commenced, which, at the suggestion of friends in and out of the church, a was decided to remove the old wooden structure, and the present brick edifice was erected. Soon after the completion of the church Rev. S. R. Rosboro became the pastor for two years, when he resigned and was succeeded by Rev. L. C. Ransom. His ministry continued for four years, when he resigned to accept a call to St. Louis. During this pastorate the church enjoyed its greatest prosperity, having increased steadily until its membership reached near one hundred. The next minister in charge of the church was Rev. J. M. B. Roach, who resigned after one year to take the position of Chaplain in the army. After the surrender of Vicksburg, Rev. L. C. Ransom (who was Chaplain of the 20th regiment Alabama volunteers) returned to Selma and supplied the church until the autumn of 1865. August 1st, 1871, the church engaged the services of Rev. J. M. Halsell for one year. The following year, 1872, in November, the church called the Rev C. B. Chapman, who accepted the call, and became pastor of the church for one year. During the next year, and until October, 1875, it had no pastor, when Rev. R. F. Jennings accepted a call, but was called away by death after serving the church only about six mouths. During 1876 and 1877 and the first part of 1878, the church was closed. Since that time services have been held twice a month by its first pastor, Rev. S. M. Nelson, now in his seventy-sixth year, though in vigorous health and strength.
The church is now open for services every Sabbath, the Rev. Mr. Paisley preaching two Sabbaths in each month. During all the years of the existence of this church Sabbath School has been kept up, except about two years.
The following persons have composed the eldership of this church, viz: Robert C. Morrison deceased; James Ferguson, E. P. 8hulibaringer, N. Waller, W. P. Reese, M. D., deceased; G. M. McConnico; W. M. Ridgway, deceased; J. N. Montgomery. The membership at present is about thirty, and the Sunday School numbers about the same, including teachers and scholars.
He married Priscilla Mayes Ridgeway. After his death she moved to Nashville and died March 4 1909. His mother was Eliza Clark, burial unknown.
Chaplain, 20th Alabama Infantry
Age 43.
Marital Status: Married
Attending Physician: Dr. Benjamin Avent
Cause: Consumption
Source: Register of Deaths
Taken from the book: Selma; Her Institutions and Her Men, by John Hardy - pages 126-127
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church. (Selma, Alabama)
This church was erected in 1835; Rev. Samuel M. Nelson was the first pastor. He resigned about the year 1840 or i841, and was succeeded by Rev. John P. Campbell, whose ministration continued only one year. The next pastor was the Rev. W. H. Merideth, D. D., who served the church until about the year 1849 or 1850. At this time the building having become dilapidated, the idea of repairing it was for a while entertained, and the work was even commenced, which, at the suggestion of friends in and out of the church, a was decided to remove the old wooden structure, and the present brick edifice was erected. Soon after the completion of the church Rev. S. R. Rosboro became the pastor for two years, when he resigned and was succeeded by Rev. L. C. Ransom. His ministry continued for four years, when he resigned to accept a call to St. Louis. During this pastorate the church enjoyed its greatest prosperity, having increased steadily until its membership reached near one hundred. The next minister in charge of the church was Rev. J. M. B. Roach, who resigned after one year to take the position of Chaplain in the army. After the surrender of Vicksburg, Rev. L. C. Ransom (who was Chaplain of the 20th regiment Alabama volunteers) returned to Selma and supplied the church until the autumn of 1865. August 1st, 1871, the church engaged the services of Rev. J. M. Halsell for one year. The following year, 1872, in November, the church called the Rev C. B. Chapman, who accepted the call, and became pastor of the church for one year. During the next year, and until October, 1875, it had no pastor, when Rev. R. F. Jennings accepted a call, but was called away by death after serving the church only about six mouths. During 1876 and 1877 and the first part of 1878, the church was closed. Since that time services have been held twice a month by its first pastor, Rev. S. M. Nelson, now in his seventy-sixth year, though in vigorous health and strength.
The church is now open for services every Sabbath, the Rev. Mr. Paisley preaching two Sabbaths in each month. During all the years of the existence of this church Sabbath School has been kept up, except about two years.
The following persons have composed the eldership of this church, viz: Robert C. Morrison deceased; James Ferguson, E. P. 8hulibaringer, N. Waller, W. P. Reese, M. D., deceased; G. M. McConnico; W. M. Ridgway, deceased; J. N. Montgomery. The membership at present is about thirty, and the Sunday School numbers about the same, including teachers and scholars.
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