. Historical collections of Georgia : containing the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc. relating to its history and antiquities, from its first settlement to the present time ; compiled from original records and official documents ; illustrated by nearly one hundred engravings of public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, portraits of distinguished men, etc., etc. / by the Rev. George White. avannah, and encou-raged the design. Accordingly, in 1795, a Baptist Church, 50 by 60feet, with galleries and a steeple, was erecte
. Historical collections of Georgia : containing the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc. relating to its history and antiquities, from its first settlement to the present time ; compiled from original records and official documents ; illustrated by nearly one hundred engravings of public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, portraits of distinguished men, etc., etc. / by the Rev. George White. avannah, and encou-raged the design. Accordingly, in 1795, a Baptist Church, 50 by 60feet, with galleries and a steeple, was erected by the subscriptions of CHATHAM COUNTY. 31? several denominations, under the superintendence of Ebenezer Millen, Thomas Polhill, John Hamilton, Thomas Harrison, andJohn H. Roberds, as Trustees. In 1796, as the Baptists had no min-ister to occupy their church, they rented it to the Presbyterians, whohad lost their place of worship by fire. By the Presbyterians it wasoccupied for about three years, when the Rev. Henry Holcombe wasinvited by the Baptists to become their minister. This gentleman ac-cepted, the invitation, and under his ministry many additions weremade to the Baptist faith. In 1800 the church formed a constitutionfor its government, which was signed by H. Holcombe, F. Holcombe,George Mosse, Phebe Mosse, Joseph Hawthorn, Mary Hawthorn,Elias Robert, Mary Robert, Rachel Hamilton, Esther McKenzie,Elisabeth Stoney, and Martha Stephens.*. st. Johns church. This church is built in the English style of Gothic, that which pre-vailed in England from the year 1200 to the year 1300 of the Chris-tian era. Christ Church is one among the most imposing edifices in Savan-nah. The order of architecture is the Grecian Ionic. The first building was commenced on the 11th of June, 1740. Sixyears afterwards the roof was covered with shingles. It was finallycompleted ; and on the 7th of July, 1750, was dedicated to the worshipof God. The fire of 1796 reduced it to ashes. The f
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