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Byington, Catharine (Newton), 1803-1885

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1803 - 1885

Biographical

Except for these diaries, little is known of John Byington's wife Catharine. Although some sources spell her name Catherine, she herself spelled it Catharine. Her busy life and spiritual outlook is discussed by Randal Fred Barlow in "Catharine Byington: A Character Sketch" available in the Center for Adventist Research.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Byington-Amadon Diaries

 Collection
Identifier:  Collection 12
Content Description The four persons whose diaries make up this collection are from one family. • John Byington was the first president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and a senior leader of the early Adventist being older than most of the other leaders. • Catharine Newton Byington is John Byington's wife. • Martha D. Byington-Amadon is the daughter of John and Catharine Byington. • George Washington Amadon is Martha Byington's husband.The diaries date from 1857 to...
Dates: 1857 - 1912

Byington-Amadon Diaries

 Accession
Identifier: Collection 12