Suggested edit: WILLIAM BLAISDELL. (1783—1854.)—William Blaisdell was born in Southhampton, N. H., January 7, 1783. He was taken by his parents to Gilmanton, N. H., when about five years old. He was converted in 1805, and soon commenced his labors in the ministry, among the Freewill Baptists. He soon heard of the Christians, met and joined them, and continued an active member of that church through life. He was married to Betsy Martin, daughter of Elder Richard Martin and sister of Elder C. W. Martin. When he commenced preaching, he was teaching school in Gilmanton, and preached his first sermon in the school house where he taught.
October 9, 1809, he was ordained to the full work of the ministry by Elders Elias Smith, Richard Martin, and others. He continued to preach in Gilmanton and the surrounding churches for about thirty years—with occasional visits to the churches of Sandwich, Barnstead, Meredith, Sanbornton, Canterbury, Candia, London, Stafford, Allentown, etc., in New Hampshire with occasional preaching tours through Vermont.
In 1839, he moved to Tufftonborough and took charge of that church. He continued his labors with this church imtill 1841, and preached there and with the surrounding churches until August 7, 1853, when he preached his last sermon at Wolfsborough, from Rev. 20 : 4th and 5th verses. He died October 23, 1853, of inflamation of the stomach, aged seventy- one years. He left a widow, ten children, and a host of friends- to mourn his departure.
From letters in my possession, from Elder Simeon Swett, and others of Elder Blaisdell's acquaintance, I understand that he was a well proportioned man, tall and of commanding appearance. His voice was feeble, smooth, and musical. He was free and easy in conversation, modest and deferential, yet graceful in his manners. He was a companionable associate and an impressible speaker, convincing all of sincerity of purpose and goodness of heart. His library, though not large, was choice. He seldom attempted to present a subject without previous examination. His preaching was extemporaneous though studied. He stood high in the estimation of his neighbors, both as a minister and as a civilian. Beside receiving from him the message of grace as from a messenger of Christ, they elected him to several offices of trust and honor as a civilian. He served as a town clerk for twenty-one years, and represented them in the Legislature for some time.
It is probable that Elder Blaisdell had some weaknesses, as he was a man ; but, from all the accounts I have been able to gather concerning his history, he must have possessed a good heart and a well-balanced mind.
Humphreys, Evan Williams "E. W." Memoirs of Deceased Christian Ministers; or, Sketches of the Lives and Labors of 975 Ministers, Who Died Between 1793 and 1880. Springfield, Ohio: Republic Printing Company, 1880.
Spouse: Elizabeth "Betsey" Martin (1794-1865), married 1815, at Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire – six daughters (Cynthia, Lavinia, Julie, Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Lydia) and five sons (Thomas, Ira, Samuel, William, Phillip))
Father: Samuel Blaisdell (1763-1813)
Mother: Abigail Osgood (1763-1843)
Occupation: minister/preacher for the Christian Church.
Contributor: Ronald C. Brewer (48104028)
October 9, 1809, he was ordained to the full work of the ministry by Elders Elias Smith, Richard Martin, and others. He continued to preach in Gilmanton and the surrounding churches for about thirty years—with occasional visits to the churches of Sandwich, Barnstead, Meredith, Sanbornton, Canterbury, Candia, London, Stafford, Allentown, etc., in New Hampshire with occasional preaching tours through Vermont.
In 1839, he moved to Tufftonborough and took charge of that church. He continued his labors with this church imtill 1841, and preached there and with the surrounding churches until August 7, 1853, when he preached his last sermon at Wolfsborough, from Rev. 20 : 4th and 5th verses. He died October 23, 1853, of inflamation of the stomach, aged seventy- one years. He left a widow, ten children, and a host of friends- to mourn his departure.
From letters in my possession, from Elder Simeon Swett, and others of Elder Blaisdell's acquaintance, I understand that he was a well proportioned man, tall and of commanding appearance. His voice was feeble, smooth, and musical. He was free and easy in conversation, modest and deferential, yet graceful in his manners. He was a companionable associate and an impressible speaker, convincing all of sincerity of purpose and goodness of heart. His library, though not large, was choice. He seldom attempted to present a subject without previous examination. His preaching was extemporaneous though studied. He stood high in the estimation of his neighbors, both as a minister and as a civilian. Beside receiving from him the message of grace as from a messenger of Christ, they elected him to several offices of trust and honor as a civilian. He served as a town clerk for twenty-one years, and represented them in the Legislature for some time.
It is probable that Elder Blaisdell had some weaknesses, as he was a man ; but, from all the accounts I have been able to gather concerning his history, he must have possessed a good heart and a well-balanced mind.
Humphreys, Evan Williams "E. W." Memoirs of Deceased Christian Ministers; or, Sketches of the Lives and Labors of 975 Ministers, Who Died Between 1793 and 1880. Springfield, Ohio: Republic Printing Company, 1880.
Spouse: Elizabeth "Betsey" Martin (1794-1865), married 1815, at Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire – six daughters (Cynthia, Lavinia, Julie, Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Lydia) and five sons (Thomas, Ira, Samuel, William, Phillip))
Father: Samuel Blaisdell (1763-1813)
Mother: Abigail Osgood (1763-1843)
Occupation: minister/preacher for the Christian Church.
Contributor: Ronald C. Brewer (48104028)
Suggested edit: WILLIAM BLAISDELL. (1783—1854.)—William Blaisdell was born in Southhampton, N. H., January 7, 1783. He was taken by his parents to Gilmanton, N. H., when about five years old. He was converted in 1805, and soon commenced his labors in the ministry, among the Freewill Baptists. He soon heard of the Christians, met and joined them, and continued an active member of that church through life. He was married to Betsy Martin, daughter of Elder Richard Martin and sister of Elder C. W. Martin. When he commenced preaching, he was teaching school in Gilmanton, and preached his first sermon in the school house where he taught.
October 9, 1809, he was ordained to the full work of the ministry by Elders Elias Smith, Richard Martin, and others. He continued to preach in Gilmanton and the surrounding churches for about thirty years—with occasional visits to the churches of Sandwich, Barnstead, Meredith, Sanbornton, Canterbury, Candia, London, Stafford, Allentown, etc., in New Hampshire with occasional preaching tours through Vermont.
In 1839, he moved to Tufftonborough and took charge of that church. He continued his labors with this church imtill 1841, and preached there and with the surrounding churches until August 7, 1853, when he preached his last sermon at Wolfsborough, from Rev. 20 : 4th and 5th verses. He died October 23, 1853, of inflamation of the stomach, aged seventy- one years. He left a widow, ten children, and a host of friends- to mourn his departure.
From letters in my possession, from Elder Simeon Swett, and others of Elder Blaisdell's acquaintance, I understand that he was a well proportioned man, tall and of commanding appearance. His voice was feeble, smooth, and musical. He was free and easy in conversation, modest and deferential, yet graceful in his manners. He was a companionable associate and an impressible speaker, convincing all of sincerity of purpose and goodness of heart. His library, though not large, was choice. He seldom attempted to present a subject without previous examination. His preaching was extemporaneous though studied. He stood high in the estimation of his neighbors, both as a minister and as a civilian. Beside receiving from him the message of grace as from a messenger of Christ, they elected him to several offices of trust and honor as a civilian. He served as a town clerk for twenty-one years, and represented them in the Legislature for some time.
It is probable that Elder Blaisdell had some weaknesses, as he was a man ; but, from all the accounts I have been able to gather concerning his history, he must have possessed a good heart and a well-balanced mind.
Humphreys, Evan Williams "E. W." Memoirs of Deceased Christian Ministers; or, Sketches of the Lives and Labors of 975 Ministers, Who Died Between 1793 and 1880. Springfield, Ohio: Republic Printing Company, 1880.
Spouse: Elizabeth "Betsey" Martin (1794-1865), married 1815, at Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire – six daughters (Cynthia, Lavinia, Julie, Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Lydia) and five sons (Thomas, Ira, Samuel, William, Phillip))
Father: Samuel Blaisdell (1763-1813)
Mother: Abigail Osgood (1763-1843)
Occupation: minister/preacher for the Christian Church.
Contributor: Ronald C. Brewer (48104028)
October 9, 1809, he was ordained to the full work of the ministry by Elders Elias Smith, Richard Martin, and others. He continued to preach in Gilmanton and the surrounding churches for about thirty years—with occasional visits to the churches of Sandwich, Barnstead, Meredith, Sanbornton, Canterbury, Candia, London, Stafford, Allentown, etc., in New Hampshire with occasional preaching tours through Vermont.
In 1839, he moved to Tufftonborough and took charge of that church. He continued his labors with this church imtill 1841, and preached there and with the surrounding churches until August 7, 1853, when he preached his last sermon at Wolfsborough, from Rev. 20 : 4th and 5th verses. He died October 23, 1853, of inflamation of the stomach, aged seventy- one years. He left a widow, ten children, and a host of friends- to mourn his departure.
From letters in my possession, from Elder Simeon Swett, and others of Elder Blaisdell's acquaintance, I understand that he was a well proportioned man, tall and of commanding appearance. His voice was feeble, smooth, and musical. He was free and easy in conversation, modest and deferential, yet graceful in his manners. He was a companionable associate and an impressible speaker, convincing all of sincerity of purpose and goodness of heart. His library, though not large, was choice. He seldom attempted to present a subject without previous examination. His preaching was extemporaneous though studied. He stood high in the estimation of his neighbors, both as a minister and as a civilian. Beside receiving from him the message of grace as from a messenger of Christ, they elected him to several offices of trust and honor as a civilian. He served as a town clerk for twenty-one years, and represented them in the Legislature for some time.
It is probable that Elder Blaisdell had some weaknesses, as he was a man ; but, from all the accounts I have been able to gather concerning his history, he must have possessed a good heart and a well-balanced mind.
Humphreys, Evan Williams "E. W." Memoirs of Deceased Christian Ministers; or, Sketches of the Lives and Labors of 975 Ministers, Who Died Between 1793 and 1880. Springfield, Ohio: Republic Printing Company, 1880.
Spouse: Elizabeth "Betsey" Martin (1794-1865), married 1815, at Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire – six daughters (Cynthia, Lavinia, Julie, Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Lydia) and five sons (Thomas, Ira, Samuel, William, Phillip))
Father: Samuel Blaisdell (1763-1813)
Mother: Abigail Osgood (1763-1843)
Occupation: minister/preacher for the Christian Church.
Contributor: Ronald C. Brewer (48104028)
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