The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-11-25
REV. W.R. PROCTOR
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In last weeks Herald we under
took to introduce the Rev. w. r
Proctor, the new pastor of th,
Farmville Methodist Church, anC
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begin with the name Of Rev. W. r.
Proctor and confine the write-ur
to him, rather than bounce off on
Rev +. w. Proctor. Happy the
family with all the boys in il
also in the ministry.
Mr.. Proctor is the son of the
late Rev. J. II. Proctor. a we'll
known and honored member of the
Virginia Conference. On his moth
er's side, his descent is also from
a preacher. His maternal grand
father was Russell b. Foster. for
some years a Methodist itinerant.
On September 9th, 1867, William
was born. The greater part of his
life has been spent at the farm in
Dinwiddie county, AS a boy, he
was of a religious cast of mind.
correct in department, truthful and
affectionate, responsive to the Cody
teaching of his parents and remar-
kably considerate of the rights Of
others---a boy to be depended on and
trusted.
In 1882 he was converted and
Joined the church, under the minis
try Of Rev. w. w. Lear. or his
call to the ministry, he says:
Soon after entering my eigh-
teenth year (1SS5). ] sensibly felt
that God was calling me to the work
Of the ministry; but hesitated to
make it known even to my parents
| tried to drive away the conviction
that it was my duty to preach. /
had chosen a different walk in life,
and wished to follow that Be
sides. | wanted to be sure" He
doubtless tried to persuade himself
that he was mistaken; but he
honestly laid the whole matter
before God and "wrestled with Him
in prayer" with the determination
to follow the guidance Of divine
Il became satisfied" ."
he says. that it was my duty to
preach. and began to feel happy at
being counted fit for the Masters
service"
In 1887 he was licensed to ex-
hort; that fall attended Randolph
Macon College, continuing two ses-
sions; in 1883, licensed as local
preacher; in 1889. admitted TO Con-
ference and sent to Matoaca.
Ten years ago the author made
bold to affirm that William Proc
tor, then in his "gosling' as a
gave evidence OF "decid-
ed promise" as his pulpit work was
OF no mean order" His zeal. fervid
piety, studious habits gave presage
of future achievements, While his
modest behavior, coupled with child
like simplicity of spirit. won host
of friends. He has filled Gin 1900
the predictions of 1890. Mr. Proc
tor, now pastor Of McKendree, Nor
folk, measures up to a high stan
dard of ministerial demands in the
pulpit pastorate and in the good
report of chose without" The
church Of our chief city by the
great waters and capital of sea-
port Methodism is served well by
its corps of clever clergy, among
whom William r. Proctor is
potent factor. He carries with him
an atmosphere Of Sweetness and
light" Christian refinement, tenn
pered ardor of high duty, resource
full enterprise and vigorous mind.