Presbytery of New York explained

Presbytery of New York
Former Name:Long Island Presbytery
Predecessor:Presbytery of Philadelphia
Formation:1717
Type:Presbytery
Region Served:Province of New York and East Jersey
Parent Organization:Synod of Philadelphia

The Presbytery of New York was a presbytery formed in 1717 as the Long Island Presbytery by the division of the Presbytery of Philadelphia into three sections. It covered the Province of New York.[1] It was merged with the Presbytery of East Jersey in 1738 and renamed the Presbytery of New York.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Patterson, R.M.. Historical Sketch of the Synod of Philadelphia. 1876. 8 - 9.
  2. Book: Alexander, S.D.. The presbytery of New York. 1877. 10.