James Remly Papers, 1832-1853.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
James Remly, b. 1815?
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The papers include a teaching contract for Pocahontas County, Va., 1832, and a letter, 1835, by the Rev. Scervant Jones sanctioning Remly's preaching ability. The remaining items appear to relate to Remly's ordination, 1837, his certification to perform marriages, 1840, quarterly reports on his missionary activities, 1839-1841, as well as notes for sermons, records of miles traveled on his circuit, baptisms, and miscellaneous letters. Names in the collection include Joseph Alderson, Lewis Allen Alderson, Rev. Joseph Brown, Brother Dempsey, Brother Feller, Brother Harris, D. G. Margrave, Brother William Sands, John Spotts, and Edwin W. Woodson.

Biographical / historical:

James Remly (b. ca. 1815), son of Elias Remly of Lewisburg, Va. Attended the College of William and Mary during the 1834-1835 session, and boarded with the Rev. Scervant Jones of Williamsburg (1785-1854). Remly later became an itinerant Baptist preacher in Greenbrier County, Va.

Acquisition information:
Gift, 1976.
Arrangement:

Chronologically arranged.

Physical description:
13 items.