married Allice Bird 22 Dec 1842 in Greene, TN;
His parents: William WOOLSEY and Sarah (Woolsey) WOOLSEY, of Virginia stock.
He was converted at the age of 21 yrs and joined the Nebo Baptist Church. He soon felt his calling to further endeavors and began to preach, being licensed in 1843. However, his strong views on Arminianism vs Calvinism, saw a break and along with two other older, talented ministers, Moses Peterson and John Wheeler, they withdrew and formed the Tow River Association of Free Will Baptists with six churches, scattered between the mountains. Wm. Bonaparte was elected clerk and remained so for eighteen years. By 1854, they had twelve ministers and more churches.
He, though not afforded a formal education, began at once to study, buy Bible helps, and classics, as he could, and soon rose to a place of leadership among the people. He knew the value of education, sought it himself, and promoted it for others. He was self-educated and had a wise head about him.
He, and others, established the Woolsey College, going far and near to try to secure funds or support, to build it, which they did, so that the youth could attend school and have some training after the devastation suffered by the Civil War. He organized Horse Creek Church in 1849; assisted in org. Dry Fork FWB; and Nebo. He lived an active life in the ministry, and raised a large family who followed his footsteps.
(For more detailed account of his family and labors, see online "My Free Will Baptist Woolsey Family, by Rev. Paul H. Woolsey, pub 1949" a great-grandson.)
The book referenced above, states his father William3 Woolsey, eldest son of Zephaniah2. (some records: Zedidiah)
His parents: William WOOLSEY and Sarah (Woolsey) WOOLSEY, of Virginia stock.
He was converted at the age of 21 yrs and joined the Nebo Baptist Church. He soon felt his calling to further endeavors and began to preach, being licensed in 1843. However, his strong views on Arminianism vs Calvinism, saw a break and along with two other older, talented ministers, Moses Peterson and John Wheeler, they withdrew and formed the Tow River Association of Free Will Baptists with six churches, scattered between the mountains. Wm. Bonaparte was elected clerk and remained so for eighteen years. By 1854, they had twelve ministers and more churches.
He, though not afforded a formal education, began at once to study, buy Bible helps, and classics, as he could, and soon rose to a place of leadership among the people. He knew the value of education, sought it himself, and promoted it for others. He was self-educated and had a wise head about him.
He, and others, established the Woolsey College, going far and near to try to secure funds or support, to build it, which they did, so that the youth could attend school and have some training after the devastation suffered by the Civil War. He organized Horse Creek Church in 1849; assisted in org. Dry Fork FWB; and Nebo. He lived an active life in the ministry, and raised a large family who followed his footsteps.
(For more detailed account of his family and labors, see online "My Free Will Baptist Woolsey Family, by Rev. Paul H. Woolsey, pub 1949" a great-grandson.)
The book referenced above, states his father William3 Woolsey, eldest son of Zephaniah2. (some records: Zedidiah)
married Allice Bird 22 Dec 1842 in Greene, TN;
His parents: William WOOLSEY and Sarah (Woolsey) WOOLSEY, of Virginia stock.
He was converted at the age of 21 yrs and joined the Nebo Baptist Church. He soon felt his calling to further endeavors and began to preach, being licensed in 1843. However, his strong views on Arminianism vs Calvinism, saw a break and along with two other older, talented ministers, Moses Peterson and John Wheeler, they withdrew and formed the Tow River Association of Free Will Baptists with six churches, scattered between the mountains. Wm. Bonaparte was elected clerk and remained so for eighteen years. By 1854, they had twelve ministers and more churches.
He, though not afforded a formal education, began at once to study, buy Bible helps, and classics, as he could, and soon rose to a place of leadership among the people. He knew the value of education, sought it himself, and promoted it for others. He was self-educated and had a wise head about him.
He, and others, established the Woolsey College, going far and near to try to secure funds or support, to build it, which they did, so that the youth could attend school and have some training after the devastation suffered by the Civil War. He organized Horse Creek Church in 1849; assisted in org. Dry Fork FWB; and Nebo. He lived an active life in the ministry, and raised a large family who followed his footsteps.
(For more detailed account of his family and labors, see online "My Free Will Baptist Woolsey Family, by Rev. Paul H. Woolsey, pub 1949" a great-grandson.)
The book referenced above, states his father William3 Woolsey, eldest son of Zephaniah2. (some records: Zedidiah)
His parents: William WOOLSEY and Sarah (Woolsey) WOOLSEY, of Virginia stock.
He was converted at the age of 21 yrs and joined the Nebo Baptist Church. He soon felt his calling to further endeavors and began to preach, being licensed in 1843. However, his strong views on Arminianism vs Calvinism, saw a break and along with two other older, talented ministers, Moses Peterson and John Wheeler, they withdrew and formed the Tow River Association of Free Will Baptists with six churches, scattered between the mountains. Wm. Bonaparte was elected clerk and remained so for eighteen years. By 1854, they had twelve ministers and more churches.
He, though not afforded a formal education, began at once to study, buy Bible helps, and classics, as he could, and soon rose to a place of leadership among the people. He knew the value of education, sought it himself, and promoted it for others. He was self-educated and had a wise head about him.
He, and others, established the Woolsey College, going far and near to try to secure funds or support, to build it, which they did, so that the youth could attend school and have some training after the devastation suffered by the Civil War. He organized Horse Creek Church in 1849; assisted in org. Dry Fork FWB; and Nebo. He lived an active life in the ministry, and raised a large family who followed his footsteps.
(For more detailed account of his family and labors, see online "My Free Will Baptist Woolsey Family, by Rev. Paul H. Woolsey, pub 1949" a great-grandson.)
The book referenced above, states his father William3 Woolsey, eldest son of Zephaniah2. (some records: Zedidiah)
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The Union Association passed approbative resolutions and, as a more tangible token of respect, in appreciation for his services, erected the large imposing marker at his grave.
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