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Lydia Baxter
Lydia Baxter (, Odell; September 2, 1809 – January 23, 1874) was an American poet and hymnwriter. She is chiefly remembered as the author of "The Gate Ajar for Me" and other Sunday school hymns, which became widely known and very popular. This song in particular, and some events associated with it, influenced Ira D. Sankey, American gospel singer and composer, to write his first hymn. Early life and education Lydia Odell was born at Petersburgh, New York, September 2, 1809. She had at least one sibling, a sister, Mary. She was educated in the district school of Petersburgh. Career She became a Christian while very young, studying under the Rev. Eber Tucker, a Baptists, Baptist home missionary. She soon spread her influence in her native town, by the fact that her conversion, in connection with that of her younger sister, led to the organization of a Baptist church in that place. There, she became a successful Sunday school teacher. After her marriage to Col. John C. Baxter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petersburgh, New York
Petersburgh is a town located in the northeast section of Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 1,525 at the 2010 census. The town was named after an early settler named Peter Simmons. History The area was settled around the middle of the 18th century and was part of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck. The town was created in 1791 from the Town of Stephentown. The size of this town was diminished by the formation of other towns in the county, including the Towns of Berlin and Lansingburgh in 1806, and Grafton and Nassau in 1807. The Petersburgh United Methodist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. To the east, the town borders on the states of Massachusetts and Vermont. The Taconic Mountains cover a large portion of the town, and the Little Hoosick River joins the Hoosic River in the northern part of the town. Demograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
