Churches of Rochester: Ecclesiastical History of Rochester, N. Y., Narrative of the Rise, Progress, and Present Condition of Each Religious Organization; Biographical Sketches of Pastors, and of Clerg - Hardcover

F. De W. Ward

9780265701355: Churches of Rochester: Ecclesiastical History of Rochester, N. Y., Narrative of the Rise, Progress, and Present Condition of Each Religious Organization; Biographical Sketches of Pastors, and of Clerg

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ISBN 10: 026570135X ISBN 13: 9780265701355

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A thorough, door‑to‑door portrait of Rochester’s religious life — a detailed survey of the city’s churches, pastors, and the evolution of local religious institutions.

This nonfiction volume compiles the rise, progress, and current condition of each religious organization in Rochester, with biographical sketches of pastors and clergymen born in the city. Rich with historical notes, correspondence, and period sources, it presents a grounded view of how faith communities shaped Rochester from its early days to the city’s later development. The work also includes appendices, lists, and explanatory material that help knit together people, places, and congregations for readers with an interest in local history and church life.

Detailed profiles of individual churches and their leaders across Rochester’s religious landscape
Biographical sketches focused on pastors and local clergymen born in the city
A chronological narrative of formation, growth, and notable events within the city’s congregations
Historical notes, indexes, and occasional corrections to key names and dates

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy, and ecclesiastical study, this volume offers concrete, place‑based insight into Rochester’s spiritual heritage and its people.

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