Rev. Samuel Sumner, 1791 - 1798
Scope and Contents
Being dissatisfied with Rev. Sumner for his unbecoming conduct on the lord's day, repeated refusal to meet when desired, and altering of the church covenant without consent, the town moved to remove him from office and seek a replacement. This series includes: 1) Ordination (1790). 2) Paystubs. 3) Receipts for payments made to Rev. Sumner. 4) Town meeting records and votes of the town relating to the removal of Rev. Sumner from his position as minister (1797-1798). 5) An address from Rev. Samuel Sumner to the townspeople in response to allegations made against him. 6) Records of church meetings during Rev. Sumner's stay as minister.
Dates
- Creation: 1791 - 1798
Creator
- From the Collection: First Church of Southborough (Congregational) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Town of Southborough (Organization)
- From the Collection: Pilgrim Evangelical Society of Southborough (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Whenever possible, digital surrogates must be consulted in lieu of the original documents to prevent unneccesary handling and mitigate wear. Research is accommodated by appointment only. Please call (508) 485-0710 x 3005 to make an appointment, or send an email to: [email protected]
Extent
31 Leaves (3 file folders)
Language of Materials
English
Condition Assessment
Materials are in stable condition
Repository Details
Part of the Southborough Town Clerk’s Office Municipal Archive Repository