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Benedict, Henry

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a Presbyterian minister, was born at Norwalk, Conn., in 1792. He was licensed to preach and ordained pastor of the Church in Westport, Conn. He was subsequently installed pastor of the Church in Lansingburg, N. Y., and successively filled the churches of Galway and Stillwater in the same state. From this last he was called to take charge of the Church in Covington, Ky.; and after remaining there some time, he was installed pastor of the Bowery Church, New York city, where he remained two years. He was then called to the Church at Portchester, N. Y., as its first pastor. He labored here until the infirmities of age compelled him to resign. He died at Saratoga Springs, July 18, 1868. (W. P. S.)

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Benedict, Henry'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/benedict-henry.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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