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

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Record #44 from Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950

Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary May 28 - June 1, 1885
Deceased Person Bishop Isaac W. Wiley, D.D.
Birth 3/29/1825
Death 11/22/1884 in China; 59 yo
Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information [White] Licensed to preach at 19 yo. Attended Dickinson College, but left due to his health & later graduated from Medical Department of New York University. Settled in Pottsvile, Md. Went to China in March 1850 at 25 yo 4 years. Transferred to Phildadelphia Conference. Was present when old Freeedmen's Aid Society was organized. Worked with people of color.
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