Parents: Samuel QUIMBY and Elizabeth (Stevens) QUIMBY.
He married Mehitable (Kinson) QUIMBY, 1788, at Weare,NH, and they had a large family, possibly fourteen children.
He died at age 79.
"In 1796 Rev. Joshua settled on lot 6 in the third range at Lisbon. He began to preach in 1792. He was ordained at Lisbon in 1800. He was at first a Baptist, and in 1811 he became a Free Baptist and was for more than thirty years pastor of that church on Sugar Hill and his pure Christian character and exemplary life carried an influence that can hardly be estimated. During his long ministry he doubtless officiated at more funerals and united more people in marriage than any other clergyman in town or who ever lived in town." (History of Lisbon, ME., by Guy S. Rix.) Also, read inscription on his stone...pastor of Lisbon more than 30 years.
Others helping in this church were Rev. Josiah Quimby, Moses Aldrich, Timothy Tyler and Jonathan Bowles. They erected the first church building in 1829 which served until 1884 when a new one was erected about one-half mile north of the old one. Records state it would seat 300-400 and valued at $3,500.
From this small beginning, the Lisbon Quarterly meeting has arisen, numbering now about 1200 members. Brother Quimby was a man of good judgment, and a Christian of sincerity and honesty. He was one of the most faithful and capable men of his day in church labors and difficulties. He travelled extensively to sit on committees and councils. He closed his life with a good hope in the Savior, 31 Mar., 1844. His loss is severely felt and greatly lamented."
Many old church records mention his ministerial labors, such as "Rev. Joshua Quimby here (Whitestown Free Will Baptist) in 1816-17, forming a Religious Society (church) and several persons were baptized." (Rev. Benaiah Bean, an associate, was the first resident minister of Whitestown.
He traveled all over the North Country, preaching his faith, and orgaizing churches.
(From Town Histories, church records, and Family records. Any additions or corrections, please use edit button at top right.)
He married Mehitable (Kinson) QUIMBY, 1788, at Weare,NH, and they had a large family, possibly fourteen children.
He died at age 79.
"In 1796 Rev. Joshua settled on lot 6 in the third range at Lisbon. He began to preach in 1792. He was ordained at Lisbon in 1800. He was at first a Baptist, and in 1811 he became a Free Baptist and was for more than thirty years pastor of that church on Sugar Hill and his pure Christian character and exemplary life carried an influence that can hardly be estimated. During his long ministry he doubtless officiated at more funerals and united more people in marriage than any other clergyman in town or who ever lived in town." (History of Lisbon, ME., by Guy S. Rix.) Also, read inscription on his stone...pastor of Lisbon more than 30 years.
Others helping in this church were Rev. Josiah Quimby, Moses Aldrich, Timothy Tyler and Jonathan Bowles. They erected the first church building in 1829 which served until 1884 when a new one was erected about one-half mile north of the old one. Records state it would seat 300-400 and valued at $3,500.
From this small beginning, the Lisbon Quarterly meeting has arisen, numbering now about 1200 members. Brother Quimby was a man of good judgment, and a Christian of sincerity and honesty. He was one of the most faithful and capable men of his day in church labors and difficulties. He travelled extensively to sit on committees and councils. He closed his life with a good hope in the Savior, 31 Mar., 1844. His loss is severely felt and greatly lamented."
Many old church records mention his ministerial labors, such as "Rev. Joshua Quimby here (Whitestown Free Will Baptist) in 1816-17, forming a Religious Society (church) and several persons were baptized." (Rev. Benaiah Bean, an associate, was the first resident minister of Whitestown.
He traveled all over the North Country, preaching his faith, and orgaizing churches.
(From Town Histories, church records, and Family records. Any additions or corrections, please use edit button at top right.)
Parents: Samuel QUIMBY and Elizabeth (Stevens) QUIMBY.
He married Mehitable (Kinson) QUIMBY, 1788, at Weare,NH, and they had a large family, possibly fourteen children.
He died at age 79.
"In 1796 Rev. Joshua settled on lot 6 in the third range at Lisbon. He began to preach in 1792. He was ordained at Lisbon in 1800. He was at first a Baptist, and in 1811 he became a Free Baptist and was for more than thirty years pastor of that church on Sugar Hill and his pure Christian character and exemplary life carried an influence that can hardly be estimated. During his long ministry he doubtless officiated at more funerals and united more people in marriage than any other clergyman in town or who ever lived in town." (History of Lisbon, ME., by Guy S. Rix.) Also, read inscription on his stone...pastor of Lisbon more than 30 years.
Others helping in this church were Rev. Josiah Quimby, Moses Aldrich, Timothy Tyler and Jonathan Bowles. They erected the first church building in 1829 which served until 1884 when a new one was erected about one-half mile north of the old one. Records state it would seat 300-400 and valued at $3,500.
From this small beginning, the Lisbon Quarterly meeting has arisen, numbering now about 1200 members. Brother Quimby was a man of good judgment, and a Christian of sincerity and honesty. He was one of the most faithful and capable men of his day in church labors and difficulties. He travelled extensively to sit on committees and councils. He closed his life with a good hope in the Savior, 31 Mar., 1844. His loss is severely felt and greatly lamented."
Many old church records mention his ministerial labors, such as "Rev. Joshua Quimby here (Whitestown Free Will Baptist) in 1816-17, forming a Religious Society (church) and several persons were baptized." (Rev. Benaiah Bean, an associate, was the first resident minister of Whitestown.
He traveled all over the North Country, preaching his faith, and orgaizing churches.
(From Town Histories, church records, and Family records. Any additions or corrections, please use edit button at top right.)
He married Mehitable (Kinson) QUIMBY, 1788, at Weare,NH, and they had a large family, possibly fourteen children.
He died at age 79.
"In 1796 Rev. Joshua settled on lot 6 in the third range at Lisbon. He began to preach in 1792. He was ordained at Lisbon in 1800. He was at first a Baptist, and in 1811 he became a Free Baptist and was for more than thirty years pastor of that church on Sugar Hill and his pure Christian character and exemplary life carried an influence that can hardly be estimated. During his long ministry he doubtless officiated at more funerals and united more people in marriage than any other clergyman in town or who ever lived in town." (History of Lisbon, ME., by Guy S. Rix.) Also, read inscription on his stone...pastor of Lisbon more than 30 years.
Others helping in this church were Rev. Josiah Quimby, Moses Aldrich, Timothy Tyler and Jonathan Bowles. They erected the first church building in 1829 which served until 1884 when a new one was erected about one-half mile north of the old one. Records state it would seat 300-400 and valued at $3,500.
From this small beginning, the Lisbon Quarterly meeting has arisen, numbering now about 1200 members. Brother Quimby was a man of good judgment, and a Christian of sincerity and honesty. He was one of the most faithful and capable men of his day in church labors and difficulties. He travelled extensively to sit on committees and councils. He closed his life with a good hope in the Savior, 31 Mar., 1844. His loss is severely felt and greatly lamented."
Many old church records mention his ministerial labors, such as "Rev. Joshua Quimby here (Whitestown Free Will Baptist) in 1816-17, forming a Religious Society (church) and several persons were baptized." (Rev. Benaiah Bean, an associate, was the first resident minister of Whitestown.
He traveled all over the North Country, preaching his faith, and orgaizing churches.
(From Town Histories, church records, and Family records. Any additions or corrections, please use edit button at top right.)
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The gospel was his joy, and even to his latest breath, The truth he had proclaimed so long, was his support in death. The churches' loss we all deplore, And shed the falling tears since we shall see his face no more 'til Jesus shall appear
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