Shields, Edward P. A Discourse in memory of the Rev. George W. Janvier, D. D., pastor of the Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church, from 1811 to 1857; Preached June 12, 1865, by Edward P. Shields, Pastor. Camden, N.J.: Printed by S. Chew, at the Office of the "West Jersey Press", 1865. [9324]
Yellow wrapper, 9 x 5 1/2 inches, 24 clean pp. Good. Pamphlet.
George Washington Janvier, D.D. (1784-1865), b. in Delaware; d. Pittsgrove, New Jersey. His family was of Huguenot descent; when 20 years of age he joined the Presbyterian Church, studied with his pastor, the Rev. Dr. Read, and at Princeton. He became pastor of the church at Pittsgrove in 1811 and continued in that role until 1857. The sermon mentions several revivals which took place during his ministry.
