2006-06
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WHITE, William (1748-1836) In the turmoil that marked the eve of the American Revolution, the young Rev. White became known as a moderate revolutionary. White was concerned that the war not split the American branch of the Anglican church from that in Britain. He devoted much of his efforts to keep the church unified in America, and in accord with the wishes of the bishops in Britain. Immediately after his ordination White had been appointed assistant minister of Christ Church; when the Loyalist rector departed in 1779, White took on that position. He remained rector of the united parishes of St. Peter's and Christ Church until his death. He was also named chaplain to the Continental Congress. Manuscript Endoresment Signed, “Wm. White” 1836, on verso of a portion of a mortgage bond. VG.
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