Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #4 from Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950

Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary July 24-28, 1873
Deceased Person Rev. Frost Pollett
Birth ca 1788 / near Princess Anne, Somerset Co., Md.
Death 3/12/1872; 84 yo
Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information Parents were members of M. E. Church & brought up son in nature of the Lord although they were slaves. Was usefull to Church & felt called to preach & entered ministry. Due to being a slave he could not work extensively. Bought himself at 40 yo. Gave more fully to ministry through Md, De, Pa & often in Va without being molested, with some exceptions, where others could not travel without trouble. If he was molested he would not stop. As soon as Delaware Conference was organized, he entered itinterant ranks & preached until almost spent.
Family and Other Information Parents: Titus & Rachel Pollet. [child is Rev. Charles Pollett - not in memoir]
Online PDF Page Number (if available) microfilm roll 1 (pg 10 near end of reel] (not online)
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