Alfred Goldsmith

Gravestone of Alfred Goldsmith
Gravestones of Alfred and Sarah Goldsmith
Name
Alfred Goldsmith
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First Name
Alfred
Last Name
Goldsmith
Born
14 December 1809
Died
1 March 1887
Spouse
Sarah A. Merrill
Date Married
1839
Profession
Clergyman
Note
Capsule biography of the Reverend Goldsmith, who led the Congregational Church in Little Compton, RI. Thomas Burgess and his daughter Ruth Burgess were involved in "coming out" of the church when Rev. Goldsmith refused to preach against slavery. This biographical sketch indicates that he studied with Rev. Kirk who, for a time, was anti-slavery.
Alfred GoldsmithBiographical Sketch of Rev. Alfred Goldsmith (14 Dec 1809 - 1 Mar 1887)
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Religious Affiliation
Congregational
Item sets
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Media
Gravestone of Alfred GoldsmithGravestone of Alfred Goldsmith
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United Congregational Church, Little Compton, Rhode IslandUnited Congregational Church, Little Compton, Rhode Island