Henrietta G. Rogers, "The Early Churches of Jefferson County, Indiana" essay
Collection — Folder: S2146
Identifier: S2146
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a copy of "The Early Churches of Jefferson County, Indiana," an essay prepared by Henrietta G. Rogers for the Current Events Club of Madison (circa 1920s). Her thirty-two page paper is divided into ten sections under the following headings: "The Early Churches of Jefferson County, Indiana," "The Early Methodist Church of Jefferson County," "The United Presbyterian Church of Jefferson County," "The Presbyterian Church of Jefferson County," "Presbyterianism in Hanover," "The Evangelical Lutheran and Reformed Church of the City of Madison," "The Jewish Congregation, Adath Israel," "The Protestant Episcopal Church of Jefferson County," "The Catholic Church of Jefferson County," and "The Church of the Disciples."
Dates
- circa 1920s
Creator
- Rogers, Henrietta Griggs, 1854-1931 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
This collection is arranged by subject.Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Henrietta Griggs was born September 24, 1854 in Millbury, Massachusetts to Rev. Leverett and Charlotte Ann (Sterns) Griggs. In her infancy, her family moved to Bristol, Connecticut and she later attended high school in New Britain and the Oak Hill seminary at West Haven. She met William H. Rogers during a visit with her brother in Madison, Indiana and they were married on May 20, 1873. They were the parents of three children and they owned and operated the Rogers Drug Store in Madison. She was a member of the Madison Presbyterian Church and was an active member of a number of clubs and societies, including the Current Events Club, the Drusilla Home Society, Jefferson County Historical Society and the John Paul Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She died at the age of 76 on July 5, 1931.
Sources:
FindaGrave.com. "Henrietta Hamlin Griggs Rogers." Find a Grave Memorial no. 80373667. Accessed January 29, 2021. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80373667/henrietta-hamlin-rogers.
"Mrs. Henrietta Rogers Dead." Madison Courier (Ind.), July 6, 1931.
Sources:
FindaGrave.com. "Henrietta Hamlin Griggs Rogers." Find a Grave Memorial no. 80373667. Accessed January 29, 2021. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80373667/henrietta-hamlin-rogers.
"Mrs. Henrietta Rogers Dead." Madison Courier (Ind.), July 6, 1931.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mrs. N.J. Howe on 1928/09/28.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2021/01/29 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2021/01/29 by Laura Eliason.
Creator
- Rogers, Henrietta Griggs, 1854-1931 (Person)
- Title
- Henrietta G. Rogers, "The Early Churches of Jefferson County, Indiana" essay
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
