b. at Otisfield, 21 Jan 1814, d. at Andover, Mass. 26 May 1888; pastor at Cumberland, 1841-1859; Gilmanton,
NH, 1860-1878.
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Andover Townsman – June 1, 1888 - Vol. 1 - No. 34 - Page 4
Rev. Joseph Blake, D.D. died at his home on Abbott St., on Saturday morning, after an illness of only a few days. Dr. Blake was a native of Otisfield, Me., where he was born Jan. 21, 1814. He fitted for college at the Academy in Bridgeton, and graduated at Bowdoin College in 1835, Rev. Dr. Geo. L. Prentiss, Hon. Josiah Crosby and Henry Varnum Poor being among his classmates. His theological studies at Bangor Seminary were continued until 1840, being interrupted by a period of teaching in Mississippi. He was for over eighteen years pastor at Cumberland, Me., removing then to Gilmanton, N. H., remaining there eighteen years longer, for a time combining with his pastoral service the principalship of Gilmanton Academy. His health becoming impaired by overwork, he was dismissed from his pastorate, but recovering it somewhat a few months later, his people insisted that he should be resettled over them. He came to Andover in 1878, and in these ten years has secured the respect of the community, and the cordial esteem of those who made his acquaintance. His last sermon was preached in the Seminary church, in July, 1886, from the text, "Thou shalt call his name JESUS," and though spoken in physical feebleness, impressed all with the sincerity and earnestness of the true Christian preacher. For many years he had followed with interest the study of botany, becoming by careful observation and research an acknowledged proficient in the science. A fine collection of his was given some years ago to his alma mater in Brunswick, Me., and at the time of his death he had at home a collection of nearly 5,000 specimens, the most of them mounted. It was very fitting that the choicest flowers of spring, which he loved so well, should cover his casket—through them an affectionate faith could follow the good man to "a land of pure delight":
There everlasting spring abides,
And never-withering flowers.
Dr. Blake married in 1843 Miss Hannah Little Clark of Wells, Me., who survives him, with three daughters and two sons, one a lawyer in California, the other a mining engineer in Pittsburg, Pa. At his funeral on Tuesday, Prof. W. J. Tucker paid an appropriate tribute to his Christian character, the naturalness and simplicity of which gave authority to the word he preached. His body was taken to Wells, Me., for burial.
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NH, 1860-1878.
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Andover Townsman – June 1, 1888 - Vol. 1 - No. 34 - Page 4
Rev. Joseph Blake, D.D. died at his home on Abbott St., on Saturday morning, after an illness of only a few days. Dr. Blake was a native of Otisfield, Me., where he was born Jan. 21, 1814. He fitted for college at the Academy in Bridgeton, and graduated at Bowdoin College in 1835, Rev. Dr. Geo. L. Prentiss, Hon. Josiah Crosby and Henry Varnum Poor being among his classmates. His theological studies at Bangor Seminary were continued until 1840, being interrupted by a period of teaching in Mississippi. He was for over eighteen years pastor at Cumberland, Me., removing then to Gilmanton, N. H., remaining there eighteen years longer, for a time combining with his pastoral service the principalship of Gilmanton Academy. His health becoming impaired by overwork, he was dismissed from his pastorate, but recovering it somewhat a few months later, his people insisted that he should be resettled over them. He came to Andover in 1878, and in these ten years has secured the respect of the community, and the cordial esteem of those who made his acquaintance. His last sermon was preached in the Seminary church, in July, 1886, from the text, "Thou shalt call his name JESUS," and though spoken in physical feebleness, impressed all with the sincerity and earnestness of the true Christian preacher. For many years he had followed with interest the study of botany, becoming by careful observation and research an acknowledged proficient in the science. A fine collection of his was given some years ago to his alma mater in Brunswick, Me., and at the time of his death he had at home a collection of nearly 5,000 specimens, the most of them mounted. It was very fitting that the choicest flowers of spring, which he loved so well, should cover his casket—through them an affectionate faith could follow the good man to "a land of pure delight":
There everlasting spring abides,
And never-withering flowers.
Dr. Blake married in 1843 Miss Hannah Little Clark of Wells, Me., who survives him, with three daughters and two sons, one a lawyer in California, the other a mining engineer in Pittsburg, Pa. At his funeral on Tuesday, Prof. W. J. Tucker paid an appropriate tribute to his Christian character, the naturalness and simplicity of which gave authority to the word he preached. His body was taken to Wells, Me., for burial.
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b. at Otisfield, 21 Jan 1814, d. at Andover, Mass. 26 May 1888; pastor at Cumberland, 1841-1859; Gilmanton,
NH, 1860-1878.
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Andover Townsman – June 1, 1888 - Vol. 1 - No. 34 - Page 4
Rev. Joseph Blake, D.D. died at his home on Abbott St., on Saturday morning, after an illness of only a few days. Dr. Blake was a native of Otisfield, Me., where he was born Jan. 21, 1814. He fitted for college at the Academy in Bridgeton, and graduated at Bowdoin College in 1835, Rev. Dr. Geo. L. Prentiss, Hon. Josiah Crosby and Henry Varnum Poor being among his classmates. His theological studies at Bangor Seminary were continued until 1840, being interrupted by a period of teaching in Mississippi. He was for over eighteen years pastor at Cumberland, Me., removing then to Gilmanton, N. H., remaining there eighteen years longer, for a time combining with his pastoral service the principalship of Gilmanton Academy. His health becoming impaired by overwork, he was dismissed from his pastorate, but recovering it somewhat a few months later, his people insisted that he should be resettled over them. He came to Andover in 1878, and in these ten years has secured the respect of the community, and the cordial esteem of those who made his acquaintance. His last sermon was preached in the Seminary church, in July, 1886, from the text, "Thou shalt call his name JESUS," and though spoken in physical feebleness, impressed all with the sincerity and earnestness of the true Christian preacher. For many years he had followed with interest the study of botany, becoming by careful observation and research an acknowledged proficient in the science. A fine collection of his was given some years ago to his alma mater in Brunswick, Me., and at the time of his death he had at home a collection of nearly 5,000 specimens, the most of them mounted. It was very fitting that the choicest flowers of spring, which he loved so well, should cover his casket—through them an affectionate faith could follow the good man to "a land of pure delight":
There everlasting spring abides,
And never-withering flowers.
Dr. Blake married in 1843 Miss Hannah Little Clark of Wells, Me., who survives him, with three daughters and two sons, one a lawyer in California, the other a mining engineer in Pittsburg, Pa. At his funeral on Tuesday, Prof. W. J. Tucker paid an appropriate tribute to his Christian character, the naturalness and simplicity of which gave authority to the word he preached. His body was taken to Wells, Me., for burial.
Contributor: skbtf4 (48900130)
NH, 1860-1878.
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Andover Townsman – June 1, 1888 - Vol. 1 - No. 34 - Page 4
Rev. Joseph Blake, D.D. died at his home on Abbott St., on Saturday morning, after an illness of only a few days. Dr. Blake was a native of Otisfield, Me., where he was born Jan. 21, 1814. He fitted for college at the Academy in Bridgeton, and graduated at Bowdoin College in 1835, Rev. Dr. Geo. L. Prentiss, Hon. Josiah Crosby and Henry Varnum Poor being among his classmates. His theological studies at Bangor Seminary were continued until 1840, being interrupted by a period of teaching in Mississippi. He was for over eighteen years pastor at Cumberland, Me., removing then to Gilmanton, N. H., remaining there eighteen years longer, for a time combining with his pastoral service the principalship of Gilmanton Academy. His health becoming impaired by overwork, he was dismissed from his pastorate, but recovering it somewhat a few months later, his people insisted that he should be resettled over them. He came to Andover in 1878, and in these ten years has secured the respect of the community, and the cordial esteem of those who made his acquaintance. His last sermon was preached in the Seminary church, in July, 1886, from the text, "Thou shalt call his name JESUS," and though spoken in physical feebleness, impressed all with the sincerity and earnestness of the true Christian preacher. For many years he had followed with interest the study of botany, becoming by careful observation and research an acknowledged proficient in the science. A fine collection of his was given some years ago to his alma mater in Brunswick, Me., and at the time of his death he had at home a collection of nearly 5,000 specimens, the most of them mounted. It was very fitting that the choicest flowers of spring, which he loved so well, should cover his casket—through them an affectionate faith could follow the good man to "a land of pure delight":
There everlasting spring abides,
And never-withering flowers.
Dr. Blake married in 1843 Miss Hannah Little Clark of Wells, Me., who survives him, with three daughters and two sons, one a lawyer in California, the other a mining engineer in Pittsburg, Pa. At his funeral on Tuesday, Prof. W. J. Tucker paid an appropriate tribute to his Christian character, the naturalness and simplicity of which gave authority to the word he preached. His body was taken to Wells, Me., for burial.
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