Robertson v. . Bullions
New York Court of Appeals
In 1785 a religious society was formed in the town of Cambridge, Washington county, under the name of the Associate Congregation of Cambridge. This society, upon its organization, connected itself with and became subordinate to the Presbytery of Pennsylvania.
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In 1785 a religious society was formed in the town of Cambridge, Washington county, under the name of the Associate Congregation of Cambridge. This society, upon its organization, connected itself with and became subordinate to the Presbytery of Pennsylvania. In July, 1786, Jonathan French, by deed expressing a consideration, conveyed one half acre of land to John'Blair and six others, describing them as persons “ chosen and elected trustees for the Associate Congregation of Cambridge, adhering to the Associate Presbytery of Pennsylvania.” Habendum, to them “ and their successors forever, for…
1Opinion of the Court
[EDITORS' NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.]
[EDITORS' NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] The defendants not having appealed from any portion of the decree of the supreme court, so much of that decree as declares that Dr. Bullions had been deposed from the ministry, and that the trustees could not rightfully appropriate the funds of the corporation to his support, while he continued so deposed, without the consent of all…
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