. Historical collections of the state of New York : being a general collection of the most interesting facts, biographical sketches, varied descriptions, &c. relating to the past and present : with geographical descriptions of the counties, cities, and principal villages throughout the state . ady, speak of it as being situated ^ twenty milen west of Albany.* In February, 1690, when Schenectady was burnt by the French and Indians, Mr. Tass-chemaker disappeared very mysteriously. In 1702, the Rev. Thomas Brower, also fromHolland, received a call, and served until his death in 1728. The Rev. Ber
. Historical collections of the state of New York : being a general collection of the most interesting facts, biographical sketches, varied descriptions, &c. relating to the past and present : with geographical descriptions of the counties, cities, and principal villages throughout the state . ady, speak of it as being situated ^ twenty milen west of Albany.* In February, 1690, when Schenectady was burnt by the French and Indians, Mr. Tass-chemaker disappeared very mysteriously. In 1702, the Rev. Thomas Brower, also fromHolland, received a call, and served until his death in 1728. The Rev. Bernardus Free,man and Rhynhard Erkson served next in order; but how long is not known. In 1740,we find the name of Cornelius Van Santvoord, who came from Staten Island, as the settledclergytnan. Two years after his decease, viz., in 1754, the Rev. Barent Vrooman, a of Schenectady, accepted a call and ministered until his decease in 1782. Mr. Vroo-man received his education in Holland ; as was the case with all the Dutch clergymen ofthat early day, before theological seminaries were in this country. Mr. Vroo-man was succeeded by the Rev. Derick Roineyn, from Hackensack and Schallenburgh,New Jersey. Mr. Romeyn died in 1804, antl ^as succeeded by the Rev. John H. Myers. do ocd >■ 5 >• S - ^ L. r^ i -3 — « !2; K-i gTo ,3 > ^ o ^^ r U i > S-3 i?; ^i > s u 1; •-,1 O ^-^ ^ C ■J 4) 7v U « o .2 u bo ^ s S -3 »- .3 e3 a g.^ C J) ts in D O ;2 — o :;o iiii:i!«iNliiiii,ii:,^ > o >o H SCHENECTADY COUNTY. 325 from Paltz, New Jersey. Mr. Myers died in 1806. His successor was the Rev. CorneliusBogardus, who died in 1813, and was succeeded by the Rev. Jacob Van Vechten. The Episcopal church at Schenectady was founded by Mr. John W. Brown, who from England previous to 1762. About this time measures were taken to erect achapel. The principal benefactors were Sir William Johnson and John Duncan, to the revolution this
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