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Abstract | Jacob Henry Smith, born in Lexington, Va., was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, N.C., 1859-1897. He was married in 1857 to Mary Kelly Watson (1834-1924), whose life and letters were published as "The Love That Never Failed." Microfilm of diary, with entries 1860-1897, documenting Smith's pastoral work and professional activities, as well as his personal and family life, reading and study, and travels in North Carolina. Entries typically include a list of persons Smith visited, sometimes with records of problems discussed and advice offered. Smith also recorded which sermons he preached where and the size and response of congregations. He also discussed Presbyterian Church matters in general and wrote of his travels to synod, session, institutes, and various preaching and teaching missions. During the Civil War, he told of his preaching to troops and counseling of civilians. |
Creator | Smith, J. Henry (Jacob Henry), 1820-1897. |
Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection. |
Language | English |
Processed by: SHC Staff
Encoded by: Noah Huffman, December 2007
Updated by: Laura Hart, May 2021
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Jacob Henry Smith, born in Lexington, Va., was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, N.C., 1859-1897. He was married in 1857 to Mary Kelly Watson (1834-1924), whose life and letters were published as "The Love That Never Failed."
Back to TopMicrofilm of diary, with entries 1860-1897, documenting Smith's pastoral work and professional activities, as well as his personal and family life, reading and study, and travels in North Carolina. Entries typically include a list of persons Smith visited, sometimes with records of problems discussed and advice offered. Smith also recorded which sermons he preached where and the size and response of congregations. He also discussed Presbyterian Church matters in general and wrote of his travels to synod, session, institutes, and various preaching and teaching missions. During the Civil War, he told of his preaching to troops and counseling of civilians.
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Microfilm copy of diary, 1860-1897Access restriction: The original physical documents are not owned by the Library or stored in Wilson Special Collections Library. |