Samuel Schieffelin
American author

Samuel Schieffelin

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Samuel Bradhurst Schieffelin
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Samuel Bradhurst Schieffelin (24 February, 1811 – 1900), was an American author.

Biography

Schieffelin was the son of Hamilton Schieffelin and was born in New York City, February 24, 1811. He was educated in private schools, and early turned his attention to business (Schieffelin Brothers), but contributed largely to the religious press.

Works

His works include:

  • Message to Ruling Elders, their Office and their Duties (New York, 1859);
  • The Foundations of History: a Series of First Things (1863);
  • Milk for Babes: a Bible Catechism (1874);
  • Children's Bread: a Bible Catechism (1874);
  • Words to Christian Teachers (1877);
  • Music in our Churches (1881);
  • The Church in Ephesus and the Presbyterian and Reformed Churches (1884);
  • People's Hymn-Book (Philadelphia, 1887).

Family

A brother, Bradhurst, entered politics and supported the People's Party.