Charles Wells Hayes’ survey of the Protestant Episcopate in Western New York was first published in 1903. This second edition (1904) is organized into 49 chapters over 4 sections and includes historical, geographical and anecdotal information about parishes from Utica to Buffalo. It tracks developments in the diocese between the years 1784 and 1896.
Section highlights include:
• Part I “Colonial, 1615-1785.” On early conversionary missions among the Iroquois tribes.
• Part II “The Diocese of New York, 1785-1838.” On the original New York episcopate, which encompassed the entire state.
• Part III “The Diocese of Western New York, 1838-1868.” On the early history of the Western New York episcopate, established as a distinct entity in 1838.
• Part IV “The Present Diocese, 1868-1896.” On the contemporary life of the Western diocese, featuring remarks on educational work, charity work and parish life.
• Final section includes a biographical note on Bishop Coxe and indices of New York clergymen, lay names and places.