Rev. Bill Atwater Clark This is Me

Education

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1. 1. www.mastermason.com

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   Bill ClarkSenior Warden

2. 2. About Us

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   Bill Clark, Sr. Warden

3. 3. Detailed History

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   In 1810 Rev. William Atwater Clark became missionary of Christ Church, and subsequently became the first resident rector of the church, even though he was responsible for other parishes as well.
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   The January 11 meeting was chaired by Rev. William A. Clark.
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   On December 27, 1811 the vestry resolved to pay Rev. William A. Clark $125 for the current year in addition to his missionary salary.
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   A committee of Rev. William A. Clark and Azariah Smith was appointed to investigate the propriety of purchasing the land owned by John Phillips.
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   Among its officers were Rev. William A. Clark, recording secretary; Azariah Smith, treasurer, and James O. Wattles and Ralph R. Phelps, two members of a board of ten managers.
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   Shortly after Rev. Clark resigned.
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   1810 - 1817 Rev. William Atwater Clark, D.D.*
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   Several members of the Society thought it conducted with too much 'form.' After the dedication of the Presbyterian house of worship, in 1819, and the influence of Rev. W. A. Clark and wife was withdrawn from the Society, by removal from the parish, the ladies of the Presbyterian society withdrew.
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   Mrs. Clark was Chloe Atwater, and her children were William Atwater Clark, Orin Clark and John A. Clark.
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   All three received their Doctor of Divinity degrees, and William Clark was the church's first resident rector.
   
   Later, the name of the Society was changed to the "Ladies' Benevolent Society of Christ Church, Manlius."According to Clark, "the records of that Society (if there were any) are not to be found; but it is said 'a chosen few' kept it in existence by regular semi-monthly meetings.
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   According to Clark, a later fair held by this Society was held and the earnings of around $80 were used to finish the basement room of the church for the convenience of the Sunday school.Another fair yielded money for furniture, lamps, and about $30 for missionary purposes.
   
   Says Clark, "during Rev. Jesse Pound's ministry here (1835-1838), the Society was again reorganized, and the constitution amended.