18 March 1805 A.D. Mr. (Rev.) George Washington Bethune, Dutch Calvinist Pastor of Huguenot descent, was born
18 March 1805 A.D. Mr. (Rev.) George Washington Bethune, Dutch Calvinist Pastor of Huguenot descent, was born. Some Anglicans, however, probably think that he lacked apostolic ordination and grace. Lest we forget Anglican arrogance. Lest we forget this Dutch Reformed Churchman . The story is told at: http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1801-1900/george-washington-bethune-11630349.html “When France suppressed its Protestant Huguenots, they scattered around the world. Many wound up in the young United States. Several presidents, the first chief justice of the United States (John Jay) and many other famous men boasted Huguenot blood. George Washington Bethune, born on this day, March 18, 1805 in New York City, was also of Huguenot descent. He became a notable Dutch Reformed pastor. “Apart from a brief stint in South Carolina as a missionary to seamen while he was still associated with the Presbyterian church, George s...