Sedley Eugene Lee of Evergreen Court, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 1973, at the Veteran's Hospital, Altoona. He was born in Brookhaven, Miss., on Aug. 6, 1874.
Surviving are a son and daughter, Eugene Lee of Washington, DC, Mrs. Frances Costner of Rochester, NY, four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mr. Lee was a minister for 70 years, retiring in 1962. He graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary, and was ordained a Baptist minister in Boston in 1903 and founded Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Rochester, NY*. He was a 32nd degree mason of Conemaugh Valley of Conemaugh Valley, Prince Hall affiliation; past worshipful patron, Chapter 4, Order of the Eastern Star; a veteran of the Spanish-American War, serving in the 9th Voluntary Infantry, Company E.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Scaglione Funeral Home by Rev. George W. Bailey. Interment made in the Carson Valley Cemetery following the service.
Altoona Mirror: 10/9/1973 p.21
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1920 Census: New Brunswick Ward 1, Middlesex, NJ. Sedley 45, wife Eva 28, and son Eugene 13
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* Mt. Olivet Baptist of Rochester, New York was established on October 14, 1910. It is recognized for its leadership, its ministry and programs that enhance the quality of life within the community.
Mt. Olivet holds the distinction of being the first Baptist church established in Rochester for people of color. It was established to meet the need of a small group of Southern Baptist African Americans that desired to have an African American Baptist Church. At that time, there was no African American Baptist church in Rochester.
Mt. Olivet has a diverse membership of approximately 700 persons that live in Rochester and surrounding suburbs. Its members include people from all professions, races and culture.
Mt. Olivet is a member of the American Baptist Churches of Rochester / Genesee Region; the Greater Rochester Community of Churches; the United Church Ministries; the National Baptist Convention, Inc.; and the American Baptist Churches of the USA.
Reverend Sedley Lee, Mt. Olivet's first minister, established a solid foundation for the church aided by the founding members, Deacons, Ushers and those who lift their voices in song. Throughout the years, Mt. Olivet has continued to prosper through its spiritual vision while becoming widely known for its work in social justice, diverse cultures and human betterment.
Mt. Olivet's congregation that was established in 1910 continues to stand as a place of God's "shelter from storms of life". Mt. Olivet has a rich history of leadership, love and commitment to doing God's will. We thank God for all of the Pastors who served our congregation. Without them, we would not have experienced spiritual, congregational and community growth!
Mt. Olivet has had a long time association with Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. Mt. Olivet has trained and employed many of the schools Student Ministers and graduates under the leadership and guidance of our pastors. One of which is the renowned Dr. Howard Thurman.
Excerpts from the Church website:
http://www.mt-olivetbaptistchurch.org
Surviving are a son and daughter, Eugene Lee of Washington, DC, Mrs. Frances Costner of Rochester, NY, four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mr. Lee was a minister for 70 years, retiring in 1962. He graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary, and was ordained a Baptist minister in Boston in 1903 and founded Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Rochester, NY*. He was a 32nd degree mason of Conemaugh Valley of Conemaugh Valley, Prince Hall affiliation; past worshipful patron, Chapter 4, Order of the Eastern Star; a veteran of the Spanish-American War, serving in the 9th Voluntary Infantry, Company E.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Scaglione Funeral Home by Rev. George W. Bailey. Interment made in the Carson Valley Cemetery following the service.
Altoona Mirror: 10/9/1973 p.21
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1920 Census: New Brunswick Ward 1, Middlesex, NJ. Sedley 45, wife Eva 28, and son Eugene 13
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* Mt. Olivet Baptist of Rochester, New York was established on October 14, 1910. It is recognized for its leadership, its ministry and programs that enhance the quality of life within the community.
Mt. Olivet holds the distinction of being the first Baptist church established in Rochester for people of color. It was established to meet the need of a small group of Southern Baptist African Americans that desired to have an African American Baptist Church. At that time, there was no African American Baptist church in Rochester.
Mt. Olivet has a diverse membership of approximately 700 persons that live in Rochester and surrounding suburbs. Its members include people from all professions, races and culture.
Mt. Olivet is a member of the American Baptist Churches of Rochester / Genesee Region; the Greater Rochester Community of Churches; the United Church Ministries; the National Baptist Convention, Inc.; and the American Baptist Churches of the USA.
Reverend Sedley Lee, Mt. Olivet's first minister, established a solid foundation for the church aided by the founding members, Deacons, Ushers and those who lift their voices in song. Throughout the years, Mt. Olivet has continued to prosper through its spiritual vision while becoming widely known for its work in social justice, diverse cultures and human betterment.
Mt. Olivet's congregation that was established in 1910 continues to stand as a place of God's "shelter from storms of life". Mt. Olivet has a rich history of leadership, love and commitment to doing God's will. We thank God for all of the Pastors who served our congregation. Without them, we would not have experienced spiritual, congregational and community growth!
Mt. Olivet has had a long time association with Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. Mt. Olivet has trained and employed many of the schools Student Ministers and graduates under the leadership and guidance of our pastors. One of which is the renowned Dr. Howard Thurman.
Excerpts from the Church website:
http://www.mt-olivetbaptistchurch.org
Sedley Eugene Lee of Evergreen Court, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 1973, at the Veteran's Hospital, Altoona. He was born in Brookhaven, Miss., on Aug. 6, 1874.
Surviving are a son and daughter, Eugene Lee of Washington, DC, Mrs. Frances Costner of Rochester, NY, four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mr. Lee was a minister for 70 years, retiring in 1962. He graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary, and was ordained a Baptist minister in Boston in 1903 and founded Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Rochester, NY*. He was a 32nd degree mason of Conemaugh Valley of Conemaugh Valley, Prince Hall affiliation; past worshipful patron, Chapter 4, Order of the Eastern Star; a veteran of the Spanish-American War, serving in the 9th Voluntary Infantry, Company E.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Scaglione Funeral Home by Rev. George W. Bailey. Interment made in the Carson Valley Cemetery following the service.
Altoona Mirror: 10/9/1973 p.21
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1920 Census: New Brunswick Ward 1, Middlesex, NJ. Sedley 45, wife Eva 28, and son Eugene 13
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* Mt. Olivet Baptist of Rochester, New York was established on October 14, 1910. It is recognized for its leadership, its ministry and programs that enhance the quality of life within the community.
Mt. Olivet holds the distinction of being the first Baptist church established in Rochester for people of color. It was established to meet the need of a small group of Southern Baptist African Americans that desired to have an African American Baptist Church. At that time, there was no African American Baptist church in Rochester.
Mt. Olivet has a diverse membership of approximately 700 persons that live in Rochester and surrounding suburbs. Its members include people from all professions, races and culture.
Mt. Olivet is a member of the American Baptist Churches of Rochester / Genesee Region; the Greater Rochester Community of Churches; the United Church Ministries; the National Baptist Convention, Inc.; and the American Baptist Churches of the USA.
Reverend Sedley Lee, Mt. Olivet's first minister, established a solid foundation for the church aided by the founding members, Deacons, Ushers and those who lift their voices in song. Throughout the years, Mt. Olivet has continued to prosper through its spiritual vision while becoming widely known for its work in social justice, diverse cultures and human betterment.
Mt. Olivet's congregation that was established in 1910 continues to stand as a place of God's "shelter from storms of life". Mt. Olivet has a rich history of leadership, love and commitment to doing God's will. We thank God for all of the Pastors who served our congregation. Without them, we would not have experienced spiritual, congregational and community growth!
Mt. Olivet has had a long time association with Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. Mt. Olivet has trained and employed many of the schools Student Ministers and graduates under the leadership and guidance of our pastors. One of which is the renowned Dr. Howard Thurman.
Excerpts from the Church website:
http://www.mt-olivetbaptistchurch.org
Surviving are a son and daughter, Eugene Lee of Washington, DC, Mrs. Frances Costner of Rochester, NY, four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mr. Lee was a minister for 70 years, retiring in 1962. He graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary, and was ordained a Baptist minister in Boston in 1903 and founded Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Rochester, NY*. He was a 32nd degree mason of Conemaugh Valley of Conemaugh Valley, Prince Hall affiliation; past worshipful patron, Chapter 4, Order of the Eastern Star; a veteran of the Spanish-American War, serving in the 9th Voluntary Infantry, Company E.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Scaglione Funeral Home by Rev. George W. Bailey. Interment made in the Carson Valley Cemetery following the service.
Altoona Mirror: 10/9/1973 p.21
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1920 Census: New Brunswick Ward 1, Middlesex, NJ. Sedley 45, wife Eva 28, and son Eugene 13
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* Mt. Olivet Baptist of Rochester, New York was established on October 14, 1910. It is recognized for its leadership, its ministry and programs that enhance the quality of life within the community.
Mt. Olivet holds the distinction of being the first Baptist church established in Rochester for people of color. It was established to meet the need of a small group of Southern Baptist African Americans that desired to have an African American Baptist Church. At that time, there was no African American Baptist church in Rochester.
Mt. Olivet has a diverse membership of approximately 700 persons that live in Rochester and surrounding suburbs. Its members include people from all professions, races and culture.
Mt. Olivet is a member of the American Baptist Churches of Rochester / Genesee Region; the Greater Rochester Community of Churches; the United Church Ministries; the National Baptist Convention, Inc.; and the American Baptist Churches of the USA.
Reverend Sedley Lee, Mt. Olivet's first minister, established a solid foundation for the church aided by the founding members, Deacons, Ushers and those who lift their voices in song. Throughout the years, Mt. Olivet has continued to prosper through its spiritual vision while becoming widely known for its work in social justice, diverse cultures and human betterment.
Mt. Olivet's congregation that was established in 1910 continues to stand as a place of God's "shelter from storms of life". Mt. Olivet has a rich history of leadership, love and commitment to doing God's will. We thank God for all of the Pastors who served our congregation. Without them, we would not have experienced spiritual, congregational and community growth!
Mt. Olivet has had a long time association with Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. Mt. Olivet has trained and employed many of the schools Student Ministers and graduates under the leadership and guidance of our pastors. One of which is the renowned Dr. Howard Thurman.
Excerpts from the Church website:
http://www.mt-olivetbaptistchurch.org
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