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James B. Finley portrait
No full textJames B. Finley was born in North Carolina in 1781, but grew up in Ohio and Kentucky. He studied medicine and literature before becoming a Methodist preacher. During his career he spent the majority of his mission work with the Wyandot Indians of Upper Sandusky. Finley also served as the chaplain at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus, Ohio, from 1846 to 1849. He was instrumental in prison reform, including a library program and the separation of youthful offenders from older prisoners
Letter from James W. Finley to James B. Finley
No full textFinley\u27s nephew, Rev. James W. Finley, writes to say that all of the family are well, except himself. He is currently recovering from influenza. J.W. recently brought Parker (brother) home from Lima with the intention of sending him to school, but Parker is not a scholar, and does not want to go. He wants to take up a trade and says if they wll not permit this now he will do so when he comes of age. Since James B. Finley is Parker\u27s legal guardian, they can do nothing without his permission. J.W. is currently serving on the Piketon Circuit (Chillicothe District) and is very pleased with prospects there. The latest quarterly meeting was very successful, with 21 people added on probation. He is feeling more determined than ever to give himself to God\u27s work. [Note: James W. died the following year, June 11, 1838]. Abstract Number - 971https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/finley-letters/1956/thumbnail.jp
Letter from James W. Finley to James B. Finley
No full textJ.W. Finley informs his uncle of his good health, and discusses the work of his circuit. Within the Monroe Circuit there are three local preachers and three exhorters. One of the exhorters is the brother of Dr. Bangs. There are many backsliders in the territory who have recently emigrated but do not attend church. There is a great call for books in the circuit but J.W. does not think he will be able to get them until May. He sends Finley a list of books he would like to have. The weather has been extremely cold. He asks James to pray for him. Abstract Number - 962https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/finley-letters/1949/thumbnail.jp
Switzerland
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Letter from William P. Finley & Jenny Finley to James B. Finley
No full textJames\u27 brother William writes to express his affection for James and Hannah. He announces the birth of a son -- Robert Patterson Finley. William tells James that their brother John has gone to to Xenia to teach school. William fears that John has lost religion. Abstract Number - 916https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/finley-letters/1402/thumbnail.jp
Letter from F.A. Finley to James B. Finley
No full textF.A. Finley says that it has been a great while since he he has had the pleasure of hearing from his uncle. He informs James that the family is well except for his father who is failing fast. There are prospects for a good crop. He would like J.B. Finley to visit this summer. Abstract Number - 979https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/finley-letters/1963/thumbnail.jp
Letter from Hannah Finley & William Strain to James B. Finley
No full textPower of Attorney granted to James B. Finley by Hannah Strain Finley (Finley\u27s wife) and William Strain (Hannah\u27s brother), heirs of Thomas Strain, deceased. It is signed and sealed by Edward Noble, Justice of the Peace, Sept. 18, 1837. Abstract Number - 972https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/finley-letters/1957/thumbnail.jp
Letter from Hannah Finley Hough to James B. Finley
No full textHannah Finley Hough (Huff), informs her brother James B. Finley of the death of her husband Joseph on November 21, 1844. She is very anxious for Finley to visit her and give her advice. She would like Finley to preach a funeral sermon. Abstract Number - 229https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/finley-letters/1227/thumbnail.jp
Letter from Robert W. Finley & Rebecca Finley to James B. Finley
No full textRobert invites James to attend a camp meeting in the fall. He shares information about James\u27 siblings and their families. Abstract Number - 929https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/finley-letters/1916/thumbnail.jp
Letter from James B. Finley to Werter R. Davis
No full textJames says that he received Davis\u27 letter of the 15th. He has no doubt that Davis could have served well at any station in the district, but is sorry to hear Davis claim that a fat station is due him. James advises that it is not the spirit of the Methodist itinerancy to fix on a place for one\u27s labor, but rather, to accept the appointments one is given. According to Finley this letter is a duplicate on an important subject , in other words, a copy preserved for future use. Abstract Number - 274https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/finley-letters/1272/thumbnail.jp
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