Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-05-29
III LEWIS EEwSoI.

Some years since, there appeared IN the
New York American" notice, which
was copied into other journals, that JOHN
WINsLow, of S!affordshre, England, had
been dead four years. leaving by his las,
will and testament, his whole estate TO his
nephew, Of the same name, who resided in
the United States of North Amer;ca-that
evidence Of identity. and application for the
estate, must be made in twelve months TO
the Commissioner of Estates for Stafford
shire. otherwise the law of ademp,ion would
bar any further proceedings 10 its recovery.
Reference fo- further information was made
to the British Consul in New York.
In all parts OF the United States where
there was a John Winslow, the news was
communicated and al length the verilable
parsonage was found in the town OF War
rem, in the State Of --. He lest nc
time in hunting up many letters written by
his uncle, his paternity, and other eviden-
ces Of consanguinity, which were transmitted
by the first packe, TO Liverpool. and thence
10 S,afordshire. The evidence was deemed
sufficient TO ent,le the claimant to a real
estate producing annually, clear Of excises
and Of drawbacks. ten thousand pounds,
which amount had Gean accumulating four
years. The Commissioner lost no time in
conveying his decision 10 the British Con-
sui, by whom it was sent 10 John Winslow
with a letter from the managers Of the estate
requesting to be continued as such.
Few persons have known the sequel Of
This unexpected good fortune. The writer
believes the public may desire 70 know it,
together a with notice of John Winslow's
history since his arrival in America, en-
bracing a period Of some twenty years.
Having. previous to his departure, received
classical education and thoro' course Of
theological studies. he was well qualified
to take charge of a consregation and on
arriving at New York. he obtained an
appointment 10 assist the pastor Of the lst
Presbyterian Church in that City. where
ne gave the best evidence Of piety and
devotion TO the cause Of religion A divine
of such eminent qualifications soon became
extensively known. He received call from
church in Warren, which he accepted, land
was soon installed as pastor. The duties
of his station, he discharged with universal
applause members were added TO the fold
Of Christ in connection with his church,
each becoming the happy recipients Of his
pious minis,rations.
Mr.. WinsIow's residence being deemed
permanent, he was advised TO fake unto
himself wife. As he was prone 10 indulge
IN matrimonial reveries. it needed but the
v'"'nPllnss Of friendship 10 enable him TO
ce'e'mine lis accomplishment. Many
ladies' OF the first families were named, Of
whom he could have his choice even where
intellectual accomplishments and wealth
were associated; but our divine thought for
himself, and preferred making his own
choice. lie found in the daughter Of one
oi his poorest parshioners. all that was to
him desirable: she had been we'll educated
could read the Scriptures in the tongues in
which they had been written, and was q
devoui Christion. Her father had been
extensively engaged in the East India
''ade, when, by a storm at sea, he los,