Record #:

17201

Author(s):

Hicklin, J. B.

Abstract:

Rev. Humphrey Posey, a Baptist minister known as \"The Great Posey,\" and Rev. William Gannaway Brownlow, a Methodist minister known as \"Parson Brownlow,\" did much in establishing their respective religions in the state's mountain region. Both were circuit riding preachers. Brownlow was later Governor of Tennessee from 1865-1869.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 42, Mar 1939, p7

Subject(s):

Methodists; Posey, Humphrey, 1780-1846; Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877; Baptists

Record #:

27433

Author(s):

Mason, Wilton

Abstract:

Mason details growing up in a conservative Baptist home and the effect the church had on his family and daily life. Growing up in Westminster, NC, he details his religious education and how his views on religion changed as he became a teenager and was “saved.” He details moving from blind faith to skepticism and doubt as he observed the religious individuals in his life and his experiences.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 1, Jan. 4-10 1990, p11-12 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Baptists; Religion--Practice of