| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | April 21, 1895 |
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| Deceased Person | Samuel Griffin Waters |
| Birth | 1820 in Upper Fairmount, MD |
| Death | 11/19/1894 in home of son |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | One of founders of Delaware Conference. Converted 1839 at Deal's Island campground & joined church in Fairmount, Md which met in gallery of church while white people occupied body of church. During the time when colored men could not have a book in his possession, he acquired what was called a good education. Licensed as local preacher in 1847 at a time when all ministers in Quarterly Conference were white. Charges: Upper Fairmount, Quantico, Snow Hill, East New Market, Laurel, DE, Kent Island. Superannuated 1880 due to health. |
| Family and Other Information | Spouse: Henrietta Fountain md 3/17/1844 - 17 children Wife & 9 children predeceased him. |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | microfilm roll 2: 1895 journal pg 53 |
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