Sketches of the old inhabitants and other citizens of old Springfield of the present century, and its historic mansions of "ye olden tyme," . in 1805, read theology at Dorches-ter, and studied at Princeton College, N. J. In 1806 hewas licensed to preach, and on coming to Springfield hebecame pastor of the First Congregational Church, beingordained on the 25th of January, 1809. He was the activepastor and preacher for forty-five years. In June, 1815, apetition of members and other persons who were not sat-isfied with his teachings was presented to the Legislature, representing that the tenor of
Sketches of the old inhabitants and other citizens of old Springfield of the present century, and its historic mansions of "ye olden tyme," . in 1805, read theology at Dorches-ter, and studied at Princeton College, N. J. In 1806 hewas licensed to preach, and on coming to Springfield hebecame pastor of the First Congregational Church, beingordained on the 25th of January, 1809. He was the activepastor and preacher for forty-five years. In June, 1815, apetition of members and other persons who were not sat-isfied with his teachings was presented to the Legislature, representing that the tenor of his ministrations hadchanged since he preached as a candidate, and prayingfor an act of incorporation as the Second Society of theParish of Springfield. The petition was signed by fifty-four persons, among whom were the Dwights, Howards,Blisses, Stebbinses, Lombards, and other members ofprominent families of the town. The majority of theparish, however, were with Dr. Osgood. Rev. Dr. How-ard, Dr. Osgoods predecessor, did earnest work to pre-vent a division of the society, but a separation was made. 292 SKETCHES OF THE OLD INHABITANTS. DR. SAMUEL OSGOOD. AND MANSIONS OF SPRINGFIELD. 293 and the Unitarian society was formed, and on the 17th ofJuly, 1820, the Rev. William B. O. Peabody was formallychosen pastor of the church. Rev. Dr. Howard became amember of the new society. Dr. Osgood was a memberof the school committee in stated in a sermon which he delivered in 1849that during the forty years of his pastorate now past hehad been detained from the house of worship but one Sab-bath, and a half day in two others. He retired from activeduty November 15, 1854. Dr. Osgood was an active member of the HampdenLodge of Freemasons and its chaplain for many years,and was the first high priest of Morning Star Chapter ofRoyal Arch Masons which was instituted September 15,1817. When the parish meetings were held in the oldparish house which stood on the east side o
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