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Malton Congregational Church History up to 1868.

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MALTON.*
(CONGREGATIONAL.)

Congregational dissent had its origin in Malton in the year 1773. In this year a chapel was erected, at the opening of which Rev. -- Bottomley, Scarborough, preached. He took much interest in these early movements.

The following is the list of pastors -

  • Rev. -- MELDRUM, from Scot land, the first pastor.
  • Rev. -- SUGGIT.
  • Rev. -- BARTLETT. After several years' ministry, he adopted Unitarian sentiments. In consequence of this change, a new chapel was built, principally at the expense of Mr. J. Ryder, corn merchant. In this chapel the first minister was,
  • 1815. Rev. W. GREENWOOD, from Idle Acy. He resigned his charge in 1827.
  • 1830. Rev. E. GATLEY, from Brigg, educated at Rotherham.
  • 1843. Rev. G. SCHOFIELD.
  • Oct. 11, 1857. Rev. D. SENIOR, from Selby. During the pastorate of Mr. S , the chapel, which was out of repair, was restored at an expense of £550. It was altered and entirely reconstructed to gain a school-room, without decreasing the chapel accommodation. This alteration was stimulated by J. Crossley, Esq., who behaved with his usual liberality.
Mr. Senior retired from the pastorship July 11, 1867, and is now living at Ovenden. On his removal a purse of gold was presented to him by friends of different denominations-a mark of their esteem and love. The number of church members at Malton is 47.

NOTES:-
* By aid of Rev. D. Senior. Rillington, Ryton and Norton have been branches of the congregation at Malton.


Transcribed by Colin Hinson © 2014
from the Appendix to
Congregationalism in Yorkshire
by James C. Miall, 1868.