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A Statistical History of the Maine Conference REV. D. B. RANDALL, D. D., BORN JULY 18. 1807. A STATISTICAL HISTORY OF THE MAINE CONFERENCE OF THE M. E. CHURCH From 1793 to 1893. COLLECTED AND ARRANGED BY REV. D. B. RANDALL, D. D. 1893. THE LAKESIDE PRESS, Portland, Maine. INTRODUCTION. ^PHE following work is what its title indicates, "A Statistical History of the Maine Conference." It does not profess to be a History of Maine Methodism that has been written by an abler hand — a hand now silent in death. Dr. Stephen Allen has laid Methodism in Maine under great obligations to him for the very extended and able history of "Methodism in Maine." While we may at the present time suggest many instances in which the work might have been improved by a different arrange- ment and less profuse in some respects, yet it is doubtful if these critics could have done better had they written the work. At any rate, it forms a valuable basis from which a future historian may, perhaps, write a more popular and more readable history of " Maine Methodism." It is a sad comment on the intelligence and enter- prise of Maine Methodists that that work; should remain in such quantities unsold upon the hands of the widow, who needs the avails of the unsold copies to pay for its publication, as also for her support. I am told that there are some one thousand copies, or more, remaining unsold. I confess that in view of the treatment which that work received, I enter upon this enterprise with timidity. The compilation of this work has been a very onerous and difficult one. I have waded through a sea of figures, if I may be allowed the illustration. I have gathered my statistics almost entirely from the returns found in the Minutes of the Conference. All who have had experience in these matters know how reliable they are (?). And yet I think they are generally correct. I know it is said that "figures wont lie." "That depends." If figures are properly placed, and in a proper relation to each other, they wont lie. Other- wise they are very unreliable. Yet, I think the reader may depend upon the statistics, as here compiled, as being sufficiently reliable for all practical purposes. In presenting the returns of the number of members from each circuit and station, I have relied entirely upon the returns as made by the Pastors to the several Conferences. As I have said in my introduction to that chapter, there is dis- crepancy from year to year which is not at all chargeable to any neglect or want of faithfulness of the Pastor, but generally by cir- cumstances beyond his control. In presenting the salaries or receipts of the Pastors, it will be seen that there were no returns prior to the publishing of our Conference Minutes. In making the return, I have embraced all he reported to the Steward of the Conference, as received, without separating the sums of quarterage house rents, table expenses, etc., which, prior to 1850, were embraced in the returns. I included what was paid the Presiding Elders and Bishops in the same column to save space. All of the benevolences raised upon the charge I have included in the same column, except what was paid for building and repairing churches, paying debts on church property, current expenses, etc., which are embraced in another item. There may be some other items which may not be embraced under this head, but generally all is embraced. In the annual summing up I have not included mis- sionary money in that which is embraced in the General Missions, but have presented that in a separate chapter. The Sabbath School Report is also in a separate chapter. I have prefaced each chapter with brief explanatory notes. I acknowledge my indebtedness to all who have assisted me in this work. I thank the Conference for their kindness in loaning me the Minutes of the Conference, which I had not. I own the Bound Minutes of all the Conferences from 1793 to 1845, and the Minutes of the Maine Conferences from 1830 to the present time. I have continued the statistics to 1892. I have been aided considerably by referring to the "Maine Methodism," by Dr. Allen, for which I tender thanks. I now present this very difficult work to the consideration of a candid public, praying that it may do good. I here present the statistics of Maine Methodism within the reach of those who may desire information upon this subject, and who may, perhaps, thank their unworthy brother for his labor and painstaking at the age of nearly 86 years. That I shall be criticised and perhaps found fault with by some, is possible, but I shall bear it patiently and say God bless you brother. Perhaps you could have done better. Try it hereafter, as you perhaps may have an opportunity to continue the work after I have gone away. Your affectionate brother, D. B. RANDALL. CONTENTS OF CHAPTERS. PAGE. I. Origin of M. E. Church with its Bishops, II. Names of Members of first Maine Conference and what became of them, . III. Contain names of all the Circuits and Sta- tions, etc., ...... i 1-162 IV. Presiding Elders, ..... 163-165 V. The number received on trial, located, ex- pelled, etc., ...... 166 VI. Transfers to and from the Conference, 167-172 VII. The amount of salary paid, etc., • 173 VIII. Benevolent Contributions, .... 176 IX. Money raised for Parent Missionary Society, . 177 X. Superannuates, etc., ..... 178-180 XI. Sunday Schools, ...... 181 XII. Conferences and where held, 182-183 XIII. Education, ....... 185-194 XIV. Church Property, ..... 195-198 XV. Statistical Summary, etc., . 199—200 XVI. Delegates to General Conference, 201—202 XVII. Alphabetical Register, . 203—224 XVIII. Deaths of Preachers, .... 225-227 XIX. General Summary, ...... 228-229 - XX. Conclusion, ...... 23 2 33 ILLUSTRATIONS. PAGE. H. P. Torsey, D.D., LL.D., 184 View of present Seminary Building, . .186 First Seminary Building, . 187 Rev. C. F. Allen, D.D., 188 Blethen Hall, Bearce Hall, etc., . 189 Sampson Hall, ......... 190 Rev. Stephen Allen, D.D., . 191 Dining Hall, . .192 Bearce Hall and Deering Chapel, ..... 192 New Building, ......... 194 Rev. Charles W. Gallagher, A.M., D.D., . opposite page 194 First Methodist Church built in Maine, . 195 Chestnut Street Church, Portland, . .196 Auburn Church and Parsonage, . 197 Waterville M. E. Church, 198 First Methodist Church in Monmouth, . 229 COMMENDATIONS. By Hons. John J. Perry and H. H. Shaw. Through the politeness of the author, I have examined and read some of the advance sheets of a book soon to be published, entitled "A Statistical History of the Maine Conference of the M. E. Church," by Rev. D. B. Randall, D.D. The work is admirably arranged and carefully planned, and the reader will be surprised at the vast amount of statistical matter it contains. The work will be emphatically a new book, containing a large amount of statistical and other matter never before published. It is a book not only for the clergy but the laity. Both will be equally interested in travelling back to the " Heroic" days of Maine Methodism ; and, by a careful study of the tables, get a clear view of the wonderful advance made by our denomination during the last century. Incidentally the work is a compendium of biographical sketches, giving the reader an historic look into the lives and characters of the men who have been, from time to time, enrolled as members of the Maine Conference. It further has an " historic side" relating to the Methodist Churches in Maine, that will be intensely interesting to the members of these churches of the present day. It also contains a brief, but comprehensive, Chapter on Education as connected with the M. E. Church in Maine, which alone, with its fine plates, is worth the price of the whole book. The extended statistics, showing the " Benevolences " of the Church, will not only be read with pleasure, but profit, by the people. The preparation of this book has been the labor of years, and its venerable author, Rev. Dr. Randall, has spared neither time nor expense in giving it to the public. A work of such value should meet with an extensive sale — and especially be found in every Methodist family. John J. Perry. Portland, Me., September 20, 1893. I heartily accord with the commendation of this work, as ex- pressed by General Perry in the above. I consider it a very valuable work, occupying as it does, a unique place in Methodist history. It is fortunate for the men of to-day, that the wisdom and expe- rience of the past can be preserved to us in print. A compilation of the events surrounding the life of an earnest minister of Metho- dism for more than three-score years, extending from the pioneer times of the past to the palmy days of present prosperity, cannot fail to be of great interest and profit to all Methodists. There are statistics and facts preserved here (which would other- wise be lost), which are valuable for every friend of the M. E. Church. The experience and wisdom of the venerable author of this work will be witnessed in every page and reference. I hope it will, as it deserves, meet with a very ready sale. H. H. Shaw. Portland, Me., September 22, 1893. 1 A STATISTICAL HISTORY OF THE MAINE CONFERENCE CHAPTER I. This chapter explains itself. It was judged best to present this chapter taken from the Methodist Year Book for 189 1, giving a very interesting account as it does of the origin of the M.
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