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Enoch George (Maryland Politician)
Enoch George (c. 1767 – 1828) was an American who distinguished himself as a Methodist Circuit rider (religious), circuit rider and pastor, as a presiding elder, and as a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1816. Birth and spiritual re-birth Enoch was born on March 10, 1767, or 1768 (his family records were destroyed by accident) in Lancaster County, Virginia. As a young person he was under the ministry of the Rev. Devereux Jarratt, a priest of the Church of England, who was one of the most earnest and effective preachers of his time. Enoch was the subject of deep religious impressions early in life. However, his father moved his family to a place where there happened to be no evangelism, evangelical clergy, such that Enoch became negligent of his religious duties, neglecting the Christianity, Christian ordinance (Christian), ordinances altogether. After several years, his neighborhood was visited by a Methodist Circuit Rider John Easter, under whose exhor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lancaster County, Virginia
Lancaster County is a county located on the Northern Neck in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population sits at 10,919. Its county seat is Lancaster. Located on the Northern Neck near the mouth of the Rappahannock River, Lancaster County is part of the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace wine-growing region recognized by the United States as an American Viticultural Area. Lancaster County is the most densely populated county in the Northern Neck. The largest town in Lancaster County is Kilmarnock, Virginia. The county's area code is 804. History Lancaster County was established in 1651 from Northumberland and York counties. It was home to Robert King Carter in the 18th century, and remaining buildings from that time include Christ Church and St. Mary's, Whitechapel. Other historic attractions open to the public include the Lancaster Courthouse Historic District including the Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library, Belle Isle State Park, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |