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Memoriam of REV. Charles Clinton Beatty, D.D., LL.D. of Steubenville. Ohio Born January 4, 1800, Died October 30, 1882, and of His Wife, Mrs. Hetty ... Born October 31, 1802, Died July 5, 1876 - Softcover
This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1883. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH. BY JAMES I. BROWNSON, D. I)., PASTOR OR THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WASHINGTON, PA. This outline review of the life of one of the Lord's eminent and useful servants, like the other contributions to the present Memorial, is the fulfillment of a wish modestly hinted by him, in a confidential interview, several years ago, and formally expressed in one of his posthumous papers. The execution, according to the terms and spirit of the delicate trust, demands the avoidance of personal laudation, in order that only the honor of the Master may shine through the life-work of the man. Avoiding the spheres explicitly assigned to my respected brethren, I, therefore, cheerfully undertake the task which affectionate confidence has given me, simply asking the reader to remember, along with myself, that the historian's office is not to invent facts, but only to collect and interpret them. Happily the materials farthest removed from the knowledge and reach of the writer are largely contained in the Beatty Family Record, prepared and printed, in 1873, fr private circulation, by Dr. Beatty himself, and in the like memorials of the collateral Patterson, Du Bois and Ewing families, published in 1847, for a similar purpose, from which much information has been derived. Beyond these sources, every attainable advantage has been sought from Presbyterial and other ecclesiastical records, from the minutes of Boards, from the testimony of surviving friends, and still more from the treasures of memory covering more than thirty years of confidential intimacy and active co-operation with the deceased. A brief and summary glance at the FAMILY DESCENT of the subject of our present notice, will be the best introduction to his personal history. His ScotchIrish ancestry, h...
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- PublisherGeneral Books LLC
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1151514330
- ISBN 13 9781151514332
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages24
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