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Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Chapter 15: ecclesiastical History. (search)
mbridge, free from any engagement, with a view to a settlement there, he declined an acceptance of the invitation at Hartford, and returned to Cambridge, where he preached for the first time, Aug. 12, 1649. Here a providential opening was soon made for his induction into the ministry. Mr. Shepard died on the 25th of the same month; and by the unanimous desire of the people of Cambridge, Mr. Mitchell was now invited to become his successor. He accepted the invitation, and was ordained Aug. 21, 1650. Mass. Hist. Coll., VII. 48. Eighteen years, says Mather, did he continue a pastor to the church of Cambridge. And as that which encouraged him to accept at first the pastoral charge of that flock, was his being able to write that character of them, that they were a gracious savoury-spirited people, principled by Mr. Shepard, liking an humbling, mourning, heart-breaking ministry and spirit, living in religion, praying men and women, . . . . so the continual prayers of such a people t
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Genealogical Register (search)
Jonathan (otherwise written Mitchel, Micthel, and Michell), came to New England about 1635 with his father, Jonathan Mitchell, who died at Stamford, Conn., in 1645, a. 54. He grad. H. C. 1647, and commenced preaching at Hartford 24 June 1649, where he was desired to remain. He returned however and preached here, 12 Aug. 1649. On the 25th day of the same month, Rev. Thomas Shepard died, and Mr. Mitchell was invited to become his successor; which invitation he accepted, and was ordained 21 Aug. 1650. During the same year he was also elected Fellow of the College. By the General Court he was made Licenser of the Press 1663. He was one of the most eminent clergymen of his day; and his early death, which occurred 9 July 1668, at the age of 43 years, was a subject of general and bitter lamentation. Mr. Mitchell succeeded Mr. Shepard in more than one respect. On the 19th of Nov. 1650, he m. Margaret, the wid. of Mr. Shepard, and purchased the homestead 9 Oct. 1651, consisting of a ho
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Jonathan (otherwise written Mitchel, Micthel, and Michell), came to New England about 1635 with his father, Jonathan Mitchell, who died at Stamford, Conn., in 1645, a. 54. He grad. H. C. 1647, and commenced preaching at Hartford 24 June 1649, where he was desired to remain. He returned however and preached here, 12 Aug. 1649. On the 25th day of the same month, Rev. Thomas Shepard died, and Mr. Mitchell was invited to become his successor; which invitation he accepted, and was ordained 21 Aug. 1650. During the same year he was also elected Fellow of the College. By the General Court he was made Licenser of the Press 1663. He was one of the most eminent clergymen of his day; and his early death, which occurred 9 July 1668, at the age of 43 years, was a subject of general and bitter lamentation. Mr. Mitchell succeeded Mr. Shepard in more than one respect. On the 19th of Nov. 1650, he m. Margaret, the wid. of Mr. Shepard, and purchased the homestead 9 Oct. 1651, consisting of a ho