The George Washington Fleming Birch Manuscript Collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SCM 027

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The papers of Rev. Birch are contained in two archival boxes and consist primarily of his handwritten sermon manuscripts along with correspondence, photographs, and other personal documents.

Dates

1860 - 1902

Language of Materials

English

Access:

There are no special restrictions on access to this collection. It is available for the use of library patrons under the regular rules and conditions of Special Collections.

Preferred Citation

The following is the acceptable citation for publication: The George Washington Fleming Birch Manuscript Collection. Special Collections, Princeton Theological Seminary Library.

Chronology

1837 March 26
: Born, Clayville, Pennsylvania
1858
: Graduated, Washington College, Pennsylvania
1858-1861
: Student, Western Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
1862 January 17
: Ordained, Presbytery of Sangamon
1862-1869
: Pastor, Third Church, Springfield, Illinois
1969-1970
: Student, Princeton Theological Seminary
1870
: Stated supply, Carr Place church, St. Louis
1870-1873
: Pastor, Second Church, Lexington, Kentucky
1873-1876
: Pastor, Third Church, Indianapolis
1879-1902
: Pastor, Bethany Church, New York City
1885
: Awarded honorary Doctor of Divinity, Centre College, Kentucky
1895
: Awarded honorary Doctor of Law, West Virginia University
1902 April 26
: Died, New York City

Biographical Information

Rev. George Washington Fleming Birch (1837-1902) was born in Pennsylvania. He was educated at Washington College, Western Theological Seminary (1858-1861), and Princeton Theological Seminary (1869-1870). He received honorary degrees from Centre College in Kentucky (D.D., 1885) and West Virginia University (L.L.D., 1895). Rev. Birch was ordained in 1862. He pastored many churches; the Third Presbyterian Church of Springfield, Illinois from 1862 to 1869, Carr Place Church in St. Louis in 1870, Second Presbyterian Church of Lexington, Kentucky from 1870 to 1873, Third Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis, Indiana from 1873 to 1876, and Bethany Presbyterian Church in New York City from 1879 until his death in 1902.