The ancient historical records of Norwalk, Conn ... - Hay genealogy

EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 169
Church edifice ; and in 1785, rebuilt upon the former
foundation. The building was consecrated by Bishop
Seabury.
In 1840 the Society unanimously resolved to
build the edifice now erected, 77 by 55 feet ; tower
projecting 9 feet ; vestry in the rear 9 feet ;
height of
the steeple 150 feet.
The following is a list of the Clergy who have officiated
in this Parish
since its incorporation.
In 1737, Rev. Henry Caner,* a missionary of the Society
for the propagation of the Gospel in foreign parts.
In 1738, Rev. Richard Caner. f
In 1749, Rev. John Ogilvie.J
In 1751, Rev. John Fowle.
In 1756, Rev. Dr. Dibble, of Stamford.
In 1758, Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Leaming,§ who was
removed by Gen. Tryon in 1779.
In 1780, Rev. Dr. Dibble,
of Stamford.
In 1784, Rev. John Bowden, D. D.
In 1789, Rev. Mr. Foot.
In 1790, Rev. George Ogilvie.
In 1797, Rev. Wm. Smith, D. D.
In 1800, Rev. Henry Whitlock.
In 1811, Rev. Bethel Judd.
In 1813, Rev. Mr. Johnson.
In 1814, Rev. Bethel Judd.||
* Rev. Henry Caner graduated at Yale iti the class of 1724, and
received the degree of D.D. from Oxford.
t Rev. Richard Caner was a graduate of Yale, in the class
of
1736.
I Rev. John Ogilvie graduated at Yale in 1748 ; received the degree
of D.D, from Aberdeen and from the college at N. York.
^ Rev. Jeremiah Learning, D.D., graduated at Yale in 1745.
II Rev. Bethel Judd graduated at Yale in 1797; received the degree
of D. D., at Washington College, (now Trinity) Conn.