A brief history of the coloured Baptists of Nova Scotia
By: by P.E. MacKerrow
Contributors: Bill, I. E. (Ingraham E.), 1805-1891
Series: Black biographical dictionaries, 1790-1950 -- no. 160; Black biographical dictionaries, 1790-1950 -- no. 160.
Publisher: Chadwyck-Healey
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Alexandria, Va.]
Language: eng
Subjects: Baptists; History; Black people; Religion
Notes: Reprint.  Originally published: Halifax, Nova Scotia : Nova Soctia Printing Co., 1895.

"Also an outline from Dr. Bill's Baptist history (CIHM no. 00137) of a church at Shelburne, by David George ... and a brief mention of Sir Edward Jordan of Kingston, Jamaica ... This book is designed to explain and render intelligently to our readers from whence the origin of our churches sprang, and by what authority they were established ... fully delineating Rev. Richard Preston's mission to England and his ordination by the West London Baptist Association, May 8th 1832 ... with few additions of distinguished coloured men and tried friends ..."

Reproduction of original in: Nova Scotia. Legislative Library.