Rev. John Green assumed the pastoral charge in 1839, which he held until 1846.
Rev. Lucius Crandall, his successor, remained two years, and was succeeded by Rev. S. S. Griswold, the present incumbent.
THIRD SEVENTH-DAY BAPTIST CHURCH, HOPKINTON, RHODE ISLAND.
This community, like the one last mentioned, is a branch of the First Hopkinton Church, and seceded from the present body in 1835. It may be observed, that previous to this separation the Hopkinton Church became very numerous, and built three meeting-houses for the accommodation of the different neighbourhoods. These meeting-houses are now occupied by the respective churches. This church, however, remained in a rather low and depressed condition, in consequence of being deprived of the services of a settled pastor, until 1845, when Rev. A. B. Burdick assumed the responsibility of that station. Rev. Charles M. Lewis, the present incumbent, was installed in 1848.
SEVENTH-DAY BAPTIST CHURCH, WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND.
This church was organized in 1837, and was served by Henry Clarke as licentiate, and subsequently as pastor, for several years. Rev. Jacob Ayres, the present incumbent, was installed in 1848. Elder Ayres, is the grandson of Rev. Jacob Ayres of the Marlborough Church, and he seems to have inherited Elisha's portion of the spirit and ability of his venerable ancestor. He possesses, in an eminent degree, one most rare and inestimable qualification for a gospel minister,—a remarkable talent in prayer.
SEVENTH-DAY BAPTIST CHURCH, PAWCATUCK, RHODE ISLAND.
The distinct organization of this body took place in 1840, and Rev. Alexander Campbell became its pastor, in which connexion he remained until 1847.
Rev. Isaac More, his successor, was a convert to Sabbatarian sentiments from the First-day Baptist denomination.