Chase, Carlton, 1794-1870

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Dates

Existence: 1794 - 1870

Biography

Carlton Chase was born on February 20, 1794, in Hopkinton, New Hampshire. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1817, and became interested in the Episcopal Church even though his upbringing was primarily Baptist. He was baptized and later studied theology under Bishop Griswold in Rhode Island. While still a deacon, he was called as rector of Emmanuel Church in Bellows Falls, Vermont in 1819. He was also a member of the standing diocese and its president for the last ten years. He was a deputy to the General Convention from 1823, until he became a Bishop in 1844. He took over Trinity Church in Claremont, New Hampshire and built a viable diocese. When Bishop Chase died on January 18, 1870, the number of Episcopal parishes and missions had grown from 12 to 22, and communicants from 416 to 1173.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Carleton Chase letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 868407

Mss 868407

Date(s): 1868-07-07

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Carlton Chase in Claremont to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him if Hughes' life shall be "according to godliness" he may safely be ordained.

Carlton Chase letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 818420.1

Mss 818420.1

Date(s): 1818-07-20

Abstract

In English.

Carlton Chase letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 817224

Mss 817224

Date(s): 1817-03-24

Abstract

In English.

Carlton Chase sermons

Collection

Identifier: MS-1150

MS-1150

Date(s): 1805 to 1871

Abstract

Carlton Chase (1794-1870), Bishop of New Hampshire. Dartmouth College Class of 1817. Consist of handwritten sermons and addresses which document his career in the ministry of the Episcopal Church. Sermons by Rev. Francis Chase and Lemuel Haynes are also included.

Protestant Episcopal Church confirmation certificate

Collection

Identifier: Mss 862475.1

Mss 862475.1

Date(s): 1862-08-25

Scope and Contents

Confirmation certificate from the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA, Hopkinton, New Hampshire for Horace Chase who received the rite of confirmation. Signed by Carlton Chase, Includes lithograph of Horace Chase with facsimile of autograph.