Welcome to Ulster Worldly, a blog about the history of Presbyterianism. Many of these stories come from my own family, many others come from my own denomination.

Tim Hopper · Raleigh, NC

Biographical Sketch of R.A. Webb (1856-1919) by Charles R. Hemphill

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A Biographical Sketch of R.A. Webb (1856-1919) by Charles R. Hemphill.

A Biographical Sketch of R.A. Webb (1856-1919) by Charles R. Hemphill.

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Billy Graham in the Dog House

· Tim Hopper

The time Billy Graham's wife put her husband in the dog house.

The time Billy Graham's wife put her husband in the dog house.

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A Baptism Homily

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Joe B. Hopper's baptism homily for the baptism of his grandson in 1986.

Joe B. Hopper's baptism homily for the baptism of his grandson in 1986.

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A Trip Around the World in 1935

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The story of a missionary family traveling around the world in 1935.

The story of a missionary family traveling around the world in 1935.

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Brief Biography of R.A. Webb (1856-1919) by John Richardson

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Biography of Robert Alexander Webb, professor of theology at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary.

Biography of Robert Alexander Webb, professor of theology at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary.

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Pyongyang Years

· Tim Hopper

My grandfather's tale of his teenage years in Pyongyang.

My grandfather's tale of his teenage years in Pyongyang.

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Daughters of Priscilla

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A talk my Joe gave about God-fearing women on the Korean mission field.

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Daughters of Priscilla

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A talk my grandfather gave about God-fearing women on the Korean mission field.

A talk my grandfather gave about God-fearing women on the Korean mission field.

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Ruth Margaret Engler Longenecker (1903–2001)

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Brief memoir by Ruth Longenecker, the second wife of my great-grandfather.

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Books I’m Looking For

In my research on Presbyterian history, I’ve come across these titles I’d like to read but cannot find available anywhere. If anyone knows of copies available, please leave a comment below.

Edward O. Guerrant: Apostle to the Southern Highlanders. McAllister, J G, and Grace O. G. Guerrant. Richmond: Richmond Press, 1950.

History of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church: Including a History of Ebenezer Academy and the Town of Ebenezer. Mendenhall, Samuel B. Rock Hill, S.C: Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, 1985.

The History of Presbyterianism in North Carolina. Rumple, Jethro. Richmond: Library of Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, 1966.

Thanks.

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