Extract from Manuscript History of the British Mission
Sat. 15 Nov 1851. The “Millennial Star” of this date stated that by letter from Elder George B. Wallace, dated Dublin 28 Oct we are informed that the work of the Lord is gaining ground in that city--that they have a comfortable hall in which to assemble, and a spirit of diligence and faith among the members. It will be recollected that in 1850, Elders Sutherland and Bowring first undertook to establish the Church there; for a long time their labor was difficult, and success small. Nevertheless the truth has been taking root, and we believe the day is not far distant when we shall be able to report Dublin Conference in our semi-annual statistics”
Sat. 31 Dec 1853. The statistical report of the Dublin Conference stated there were 2 branches having a membership of 56, including 11 elders, 1 priest, 2 teachers, and 2 deacons; 8 persons had been baptized during the past six months.
Mon. 26 Jun 1854. At a special council held in Birmingham, Eng., Elder Patrick Lynch said, “I cannot give a very flattering accout of the church in Ireland. When I went to the Dublin Conference, it was said to number 57 members. Now there are but 27. Some have emigrated, some have gone to the Eastern War, and others have removed to other places. I have applied for leave to preach in the open air, but have been refused the privilege. The conference is in debt and the religious ministres use all their influence against us.
Sun. 31 Dec 1854. According to the statistics of the Dublin Conference, there were 27 members (1 branch), including 6 elders, 2 priests, and 2 teachers. 6 persons had been baptized during the past six months. Patrick Lynch acted as president of the conference; Elder Gilbert Clements, late President of the Dublin Conference, having sailed for America on the steamship “Marshfield” which left Liverpool 8 Apr.
Sat. 30 Jun 1855. The statistics of the Dublin Conference stated that there was still but one branch in the conference, with a membership of 32, including 4 elders, 1 priest, and 2 teachers. 4 persons had been baptized during the past six months.
11 Sep Tues 1855. Elder Henry B. Bowring wrote from Ireland as follows: We held our quarterly conference (Dublin) on Sunday the 9th inst. Our much loved psator, Elder Ferguson, in company with Elders Scott and McAllister, were with us. During the past quarter we have added four by baptism, and one last evening. Nearly all the Saints in the Dublin Branch were re-baptized during the past quarter, which has had a good effect.”
8 Dec 1855, Sat. The “Mellennial Star” of this date stated that Elder John Scott was appointed to succeed Elder James Ferguson in the pastoral charge of the Dublin and Belfast Conference; also that Elder Thomas H. Rutledge was appointed to succeed Elder Henry E. Bowring in the presidency of the Dublin Conference.
31 Dec 1855, Mon. According to the statistics of the Dublin Conference there were 44 members (1 branch), including 7 elders, 1 priest, and 2 teachers. 7 persons had been baptized during the past six months.
30 Jun 1856, Mon. The statistics of the Dublin conference stated there were 26 members (1 branch), including 5 elders, 2 teachers, and 1 deacon. 2 persons had been baptized during the past six months.
31 Dec 1856, Wed. The stats of the Dublin Conference gave a membership of 58 (1 branch), including 7 elders, priests, 4 teachers, and 2 deacons. 4 persons had been baptized during the psat year.
30 Jun 1857, Tues. According to the stats of the Dublin Conf. there were 27 members (1 branch), including 4 elders, 1 priest, 3 teachers, and 1 deacon. 3 persons had been baptized during the past six months.
31 Dec 1857, Thurs. The Stats of the Dublin Conf. stated there were 29 members (1 branch), including 4 elders, 1 priest, 1 teacher, and 1 deacon. 2 persons had been baptized during the past six months.
30 Jun 1858, Wed. The stats of the Dublin Conf. stated there were 13 members (1 branch), including 4 elders, 1 priest, and 1 teacher, no baptisms reported.
4 Jul 1858, Sun. Elder James McGhie wrote from Ireland as follows: “In the Mission are two conferences, Belfast and Dublin, though I might say the latter is scarcely an entity. Some time last summer a spirit of apostacy seized those composing it, led on by the then president, Thomas H. Rutledge, since which time it has been in very indifferent standing.”
31 Dec 1858, Fri. The stats of the Dublin conf. stated there were 13 members (1 branch), inlcuding 2 elders, 1 priest, and 1 teacher.
Reports continue of 1 branch until 1868 when it was taken into the Liverpool Conference.
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