Memoir Of Bishop Seabury

By William Jones Seabury

Book Overview

Memoir of Bishop Seabury is a book written by William Jones Seabury about the life and achievements of his great-grandfather, Samuel Seabury. Samuel Seabury was the first bishop of the Episcopal Church in America and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Episcopal Church in the United States. The book provides a detailed account of Samuel Seabury's life, from his childhood in Connecticut to his ordination as a priest and his eventual consecration as bishop. It also covers his involvement in the American Revolution and his efforts to establish the Episcopal Church in the newly formed United States. The memoir includes personal anecdotes and letters from Samuel Seabury, giving readers a glimpse into his personality and beliefs. Overall, Memoir of Bishop Seabury is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Episcopal Church and the role of religion in early American society.Seabury, The First Bishop Of The Episcopal Church In America, Was A Loyalist During The Revolution And Spent The Entire War In New York City. After The War He Became Bishop Of Connecticut And Rhode Island.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116292375X
• ISBN13: 9781162923758
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"