Parish Institutions of Maryland With Illustrations From Parish Records
Parish Institutions of Maryland With Illustrations From Parish Records
Ingle Edward
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IX. 4 26 Parish Institutions of Maryland. lected through personal application by the Vestrymen. The Minister controlled the glebe (which was vested in the Vestry) during his incumbency. When any improvements were made, some parishioners contributed material, others their services. Sometimes the glebe was rented, in which case the lessee agreed generally to improve it. In 1798, * another Act became the law upon which is based the present existing Vestry system of Maryland ; for, later laws refer...ring to the incorporation of religious bodies have the proviso that nothing therein contained shall affect the election of Vestries according to the usages of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Although this Act is easy of access, it may be well to mention the most important features. "Eight Vestrymen were elected, the former Vestrymen being the judges of election. All Vestrymen and Church Wardens took the oath of fidelity to the Government, professed belief in the Christian religion, and subscribed to the oath of office.
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