The Claim of Connecticut to Wyoming
Examines the 18th-century Wyoming Valley dispute: Connecticut's royal charters, Susquehanna Company purchases, Penn claims, Indian treaties, settlements and violent clashes.
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Archives
The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.
The Claim of Connecticut to Wyoming
General Jean Victor Maria Moreau
Biographical sketch of General Jean Victor Maria Moreau, recounting his Revolutionary and Napoleonic campaigns (Rhine, Kehl, Hohenlinden) and years residing in Morrisville, PA.
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John Fitch, the Inventor of Steam Navigation
Biography of John Fitch (b.1743), pioneer of steam navigation—detailing his self-taught experiments building the first American steamboat, trials on the Delaware (1787), and funding struggles.
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The Relations of the Pennsylvania Proprietaries to the Colonists
Essay on William Penn's proprietorship of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, his liberal constitution promoting elected government and religious freedom, and relations with settlers and Indians.
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Hon. Samuel D. Ingham
Biography of Samuel D. Ingham, Bucks County native who became U.S. Congressman and Jackson's Secretary of the Treasury, detailing his role in the Bank controversy and the Eaton affair.
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The Schools of Neshaminy
Historical account of early schools around Neshaminy, Bucks County: log and stone schoolhouses, teachers, curricula, and community involvement in the 18th–19th centuries.
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Sketch of Log College
Sketch of the Log College in colonial Pennsylvania founded by William Tennent; profiles Tennent family and students (Blair, Finley) and the school's influence on American Presbyterianism.
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Admiral John A. Dahlgreen, U.S.N.
Biographical sketch of Admiral John A. Dahlgren: of Swedish descent, raised in Philadelphia, rising from midshipman through early voyages, naval training, and notable service.
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Sketch of the Life of Rev. Thomas B. Montanye
Biographical sketch of Rev. Thomas B. Montanye (1769–1829), a Baptist minister and War of 1812 chaplain who led revivals, promoted missions, opposed intemperance, and served Southampton, PA.
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Sketch of the Life of General John Davis
Sketch of General John Davis (Bucks County): Revolutionary War veteran, War of 1812 volunteer, and longtime militia leader and civic figure.
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Rev. Nathaniel Irwin
Biographical sketch of Rev. Nathaniel Irwin (b.1746), Princeton graduate and long-time pastor of Neshaminy Presbyterian Church. Covers his ministry, church rebuilding, farm, and community service.
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The Neshaminy Church
History of Neshaminy Church and Log College: Rev. William Tennent Sr., his sons, the 1727 meetinghouse, and 18th‑century New Light/Old Light divisions influencing Princeton's origins.
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A Good Year’s Work
NY Observer (1905) articles on citizenship, changes in college spiritual life, domestic mission schools for Black youth, and rural circuit church work.
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“This Also That She Hath Done Shall Be Spoken of for a Memorial of Her”
1924 Presbyterian missionary survey urging women's auxiliaries to lead sustained foreign-mission study classes, promote Sabbath-school work, and support Christian education.
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A Memorial Sketch of William G. Neville, D.D., LL.D. (President of Presbyterian College of South Carolina)
Memoir of William G. Neville (1855–1907), president of Presbyterian College of South Carolina. Summarizes his ministry, family, character, and leadership in church and education.
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To Know Him and to Make Him Known
Report on the 1957 Presbyterian General Assembly, Moderator election, mission and church business, and W. T. Thompson’s sermon urging Christians to know Christ as God’s revelation and source of salvation.
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An Adventure in Love
A pastoral guide to Christian family living: love as the central aim in marriage and parenting, a review of historical shifts shaping the home, and practical guidance for faith-filled relationships.
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God Is Love — The Christian Can Believe That Even Today
1945 Presbyterian Outlook urges US churches to support European postwar relief, reports chaplains' wartime casualties, records the Archbishop's call for church-state unity, and includes the sermon "God Is Love" (1 John 4).
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Thomas: A Character Study
A character study of the apostle Thomas, arguing he's thoughtful, loyal, and misjudged as merely a 'doubter.' Traces his questions and faith in John 11, 14, and his confession in John 20.
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Youth and the Church
Inaugural address urging Union Seminary to address modern theological education. Emphasizes youth—their independence, social drive, idealism, disillusionment, and pivotal life choices.
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