a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Mass., March 4, 1783, converted 1803, entered the New York Conference in 1810. was transferred to the New England Conference in 1813, readmitted to the New York Conference in 1823, superannuated 1827, effective from 1828 to 1836, superannuated till his death Aug. 2, 1850. In the outset of his career he endured great opposition from his father and relatives, but God rewarded his constancy with a long and useful life. As minister and presiding elder (into which office Bishop M'Kendree put him to relieve Elijah, afterward Bishop Heddinz), he was abundant in labors and fruit.- Minutes of Conferences, 4:445.