(continuing through life) greatly obstructed him in his further studies. He was licensed to preach, in May, 1779, by the Presbytery of New York. He continued to reside at Newtown for several years, supplying vacancies, as occasion offered. In May, 1781, he was sent on a mission to the southern part of New Jersey. The following year, he was appointed to supply Hardiston and vicinity, N. J., and, later in the year, New Hempstead, L. I. He preached, after this at Newtown, his native place, until the autumn of 1788. He married, June 30, 1785, Hannah (born, 1759), daughter of Kenneth Hankinson, of Freehold, N. J.

Having accepted the call, he removed to Connecticut Farms, in November, 1788. The ordination and installation took place, March 25, 1789. Dr. Alex. McWhorter, of Newark, preached the sermon from Acts xx: 28, first clause; Mr. Jonathan Elmer, of New Providence, presided and gave the charge to the minister; and Mr. Benjamin Woodruff, of Westfield, "gave an exhortation to the people." The other ministers present were, Dr. Rodgers, of New York, Mr. Aaron Richards, of Rahway, Mr. Azel Roe, of Woodbridge, and Mr. David Austin of Elizabeth Town.

No particulars of his ministry have been preserved, during the ten years that he continued here. The records of the Presbytery show, that he was punctual in his attendance on its sessions, and ready to bear his part of its burdens of service. He represented the Presbytery in the General Assembly that met at Carlisle, Pa., in 1792, and again, at Philadelphia, in 1796. In May and June 1798, he visited "some of the frontier settlements in the state of New York," whither, the following year, he determined to remove. He was dismissed by the Presbytery, April 17, 1799, and soon after located at Trenton, in Oneida Co., N. Y., where he was visited, in August, 1802, by the Rev. John Taylor, then of Deerfield, Mass., who speaks of him, as

A gent. who was once settled in Connecticut Farms in New Jersey, and is now employed part of the time by the people of this town; and the remainder of the time rides as a missionary-a sensible, judicious man -and appears to be doing great good-and has but a poor reward.

In the spring of 1807, owing to the failure of his health, he returned to Newtown, L. I., where he resided until his death, Nov. 12, 1810, having for a few months previously supplied their pulpit. His wife died, June 12, 1824. Their children were Thomas Fletcher, of Newburgh, N. Y.; Kenneth Hankinson; Rev. John Berrien, of Sidney Plains, N. Y.; Nathaniel; Elizabeth Ann; Jane Eleanor (married to Sylvester Roe); and Susan Maria (married to John L. Van Doren).* Very shortly after the removal of Mr. Fish, a call was given to the

REV. SAMUEL SMITH.

He was born in 1769, probably in New York. At the close of the Revolutionary War, he entered Columbia College, and graduated, April 11, 1786, in the first class, after the reconstruction of the college. De Witt Clinton, and two of the Livingstons were his classmates. He studied Theology with Rev. John H. Livingston, D.D., of New York, and Rev. Eilardus Westerlo, of Albany, N. Y. He was licensed, Oct. 7, 1789, to preach the gospel. A call having been presented to him from the R. Dutch church of Saratoga [Schuylerville], his ordination took place shortly after. He continued in this connection, more than ten years.

He was dismissed June 6, 1800, admitted to the Presbytery of New York, Aug. 13, 1800, and installed at Ct. Farms, on Tuesday, Oct. 7th, at 2 o'clock P. M. Dr. McKnight, of New York, preached the sermon from Matt. 5: 13, first clause; Dr. Macwhorter, of Newark, presided and gave the charge to the minister; and Mr. Hillyer gave the exhortation to the people.

At the ordination (two months later) of Mr. Kollock, as pastor of the first church in this town, Mr. Smith gave the exhortation to the people. At the meeting of the Presbytery in Woodbridge, Oct. 6, 1801, they were informed "that Mr. Smith, in consequence of his extreme illness, would not be able to attend on the present sessions of the Presbytery."

* Ms. Records of Presb. of N. York, II. 24, 31, 34, 59, 98, 105, 110, 186; 9, 144, 162; III. 1114; IV. 161, 172-3. Records of Presb. Chh., p. 490. Minutes of G. Assembly, pp. 211, 231, 252, 3, 4, 825. Riker's Newtown, pp. 231-5, 868. Doc. Hist. of N. York, III. 1114, 5.

On Saturday of the same week (10th), at six P. M., he had departed this life. He and his wife, with some others of the family, had been ill for some time, probably with bilious fever. He had preached, on Sunday, Sep. 28, in a neighboring church, from "This year thou shalt die." He was taken ill the next day. On Friday, Oct. 9th, he was regarded as convalescent. Soon after he was struck with death. He gathered his family and neighbors about his bed, and gave them his dying counsel. He appeared to be filled with joy and peace, bearing the most impressive testimony, so long as his strength allowed, to the truth and blessedness of religion. At his own request, Dr. Macwhorter preached, on Monday, 12th, his funeral sermon, from Prov. 18: 10, Mr. Woodruff and Mr. Hillyer taking part in the service. early age of thirty-two, greatly lamented. a correspondent, "no man ever lived more more lamented, by the people of his charge, than Mr. Smith." He left "a tender wife and helpless family." * His successor in the pastorate was the

He died at the "Perhaps," says beloved, or died

REV. STEPHEN OGDEN THOMPSON.

He was a native of Mendham, N. J., and a descendant of "Goodman Thompson," one of the founders of this town. He was the son of Jacob Thompson and Hannah Beach (daughter of Elisha). His grandfather, Stephen, was 19 years old, when his father, Joseph, migrated from the old home here to the head spring of the Passaic, in what is now known as the village of Mendham. Joseph, the great grandfather, was the son of Aaron, and the grandson of Goodman Thomas, of whom mention is made on page 94. The grandfather of Stephen O., having died, at 30 years of age, the widow married Dr. Joseph Ogden, from whom he derived his middle name. He was born, December 17, 1775, and graduated, in 1797, at the College of New Jersey.

He was taken under the care of the Presbytery of New York, Oct. 18, 1798; and was licensed to preach, Oct. 9,

* R. D. Minutes, pp. 188, 197, 200, 290. Records of Presb. of N. Y., IV. 193, 122, 3, 260, 274. N. J. Journal, Nos. 886, 937. N. Y. Miss. Mag. II. 471-5

1800. A call for his services as pastor was presented to the Presbytery, June 15, 1802, from the church of Connecticut Farms, and he was ordained their pastor, on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1802, at 11 o'clock A. M.; the Rev. Asa Hillyer, of Orange, N. J., presided; the Rev. Aaron Condict, of Hanover, preached the sermon, from Col. 4: 17; and the Rev. James Richards, of Morristown, gave the exhortation to the people. A few months later (Feb. 24, 1803), he married Henrietta, a daughter of Maj. Nathanael Beach, of Newark. The ceremony was performed by Dr. McWhorter, with whom, probably, he had studied for the ministry. Thrice during his ministry, in 1808, 1813-14, and in 1817, the congregation were favored with a revival of religion. He was dismissed in 1834, removed to the N. E. part of Indiana, and became a member of the Presbytery of St. Joseph (N. S.), of which he continued a member until his death, May 31, 1856, in his 81st year.*

Records of Presb. of N. Y., IV. 170, 232, 293, 804.

CHAPTER XXX.

A. D. 1801-1844.

Political Parties - Flag Presentation - County House Agitation - Female Voters-Political Corruption-Trial of Cornelius Hatfield - Gen. Elias Dayton-Town House burned and rebuilt-Streets regulated— Anti-SabbathProfanation - Thomas' Ferry - Casualty-Steam Navigation - Monopoly — Gov. Ogden and the Livingstons-Thomas Gibbons - Opposition Line Lawsuit-Decision of U. S. Supreme Court - Monopoly brought to an end - Daniel Dod― War of 1812-15-Paper Currency-Peace Celebration Gen. Wm. Crane-Lt-Gen. Winfield Scott-Mayor Jeremiah Ballard Gen. Jona. Dayton-Gov. Williamson.

THE early years of the present century, in this town as elsewhere, throughout the land, were marked by political agitations growing out of the change, attempted and accomplished, in the administration of the federal government. The greater portion of the people, attached to the memories and traditions of the Revolution, adhered to the Federalists; while a respectable minority, of whom Abraham Clark, the Signer, had been a distinguished leader, and of which the N. J. Journal was a powerful advocate, were known as Republicans, or Democrats. The latter sympathized deeply with the French Democracy, and were often spoken of as the French party. The accession of Mr. Jefferson to the Presidential chair, March 4, 1801, was the occasion of great rejoicings in this town, on the part of his political friends. Party-spirit ran high, and bitter animosities were created. among neighbors and in the same family.*

Record is made in the annals of this town, of a pleasant incident that occurred on the following Fourth of July,

*N. J. Journal, No. 907.