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   Rev Neill Erskine Pressly, D.D.
   
   Birth: Sep. 11, 1850
   Moffitsville
   Anderson County
   South Carolina, USA
   Death: Nov. 1, 1920
   Tampa
   Hillsborough County
   Florida, USA
   
   Neill Erskine Pressly, a son of Rev. John Ebenezer Pressly, D. D. and Martha Sara (Sherard) Pressly, was born on September I1th 1850 in Moffattsville, Anderson was called to be pastor of Coddle Creek A.R.P. in Iredell County, North Carolina. Neill's early days were spent there. After his eleventh year, on account of the Civil War, his educational advantages were meager and he labored on his father's farm.
   
   In 1867, he was engaged as a clerk with his uncle, Mr. Hanson Pinkney Helper in Davidson, North Carolina, afterwards he formed a partnership with Mr. James. Allison. Mr. Allison generously offered to treat him as a son and pay for his education in Davidson College when Neill's wish was made known to prepare for the ministry. This was highly appreciated by Neill, but declined. Prof. Augustus Leayer, who said, "that of all his pupils this one gave him the most pleasure" prepared him for Erskine College at Coddle Creek Academy from1872 through 1873. Entering this latter year, Neill graduated from both the Erskine College and Theologian Seminary in June 1878; taking the six years course in five years.
   
   Neill Pressly's license was granted by the Second Presbytery on April 13th 1878. Rev. John N. Young, L. L. D., officiating, who had performed the same service for the licentiate's father 31 years before. On December 14th 1878, the same Presbytery ordained him at Due West A.R.P. in Due West, South Carolina.
   
   Back on January 27th 1875, an affecting farewell meeting was held on the departure of Miss Mary Galloway for Egypt as a foreign missionary. A college student, Neill E. Pressly, then and there formed the high and noble purpose of devoting his life to missions.
   
   The Synod August 19th 1878, established an Independent Mission in Mexico. This measure was led by the late Dr. J. I. Bonner. The subject of this sketch was selected and youthful and inexperienced as he was, entrusted with this mighty and responsible mission. After some visiting among the churches he arrived via Vera Cruz in Mexico City on January 14th 1879. About a year was spent here learning the language and studying the field. By an arrangement with other denominations and the consent of his own Board he located in Tampico, Mexico on December 6th 1879.
   
   Rev. Pressly wedded Mrs. Rachel Elliott Rosboro, daughter of Henry L. and Mary Milliken (McMaster) Elliott of Winnsboro, South Carolina on November 5th 1878. Three sons are the fruit of this marriage, Rev. Bonner Grier Pressly, Dr.John Ebenezer Pressly and Henry Elliott Pressly.
   
   In some aspects Rev. Pressly is one of the most remarkable young men of our Church. His faith and courage is seen when alone he set foot on a foreign soil and undertook to found a mission backed by a denomination not large in numbers nor rich in resources nor trained in experience. Yet he followed his convictions, the indications of providence, pleads for his Savior and awakened the sympathy and sustenance of his Synod. His devotion to the Mexican Mission is exemplary, animating and sublime.
   
   His Alma Mater honored him in 1901 with the title of D. D. His Master has blessed his work not only in administrative ability in selecting other countries but in his own special sphere. Here are 2 schools, 6 teachers and 100 pupils, collections in 1902 were 491.12, additions 20, 5 assistant native missionaries and church and school property worth $15,600. In that too short list of brave pioneer Foreign Missionaries "who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens," the name of Neill Erskine Pressly will have an honored place.
   
   Pioneers are brave spirits; Carey and Morrison led the van guard in missions, as Livingston in exploration. What these and others were to mission work in sister churches; Rev. Neill Erskine Pressly was to A. R. Presbyterianism. Foreign missions have never been lost sight of, though sometimes crowded out. The aid given Reformed Presbyterians in India, the Liberal mission and Miss Mary Galloway's brilliant devoted Egyptian co-operation with United Presbyterians, these were picket firing, skirmishes in this holy war. God in his providence was rising up one to lead and bear the brunt and marshal the forces in a larger campaign and more extended warfare.
   
   During his time in Mexico, Rev. Dr. Neill Pressly served as United States Vice Consul in Tampico, Mexico.
   
   Rev. Neill Erskine Pressly, D.D. departed his earthly life on November 1st 1920 in the early months of his 70th year of his age. He was laid to rest in Bethel A.R.P. Cemetery near his in-laws, Henry and Mary Elliott.
   
   
   
   
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   Parents:
   John Ebenezer Pressly (1826 - 1897)
   Martha Sara Sherard Pressly (1825 - 1908)
   
   Spouse:
   Rachel Eliza Elliott Pressly (1848 - 1929)
   
   Children:
   John Ebenezer Pressly (1882 - 1932)
   
   Siblings:
   Neill Erskine Pressly, D.D. (1850 - 1920)
   William Sherard Pressly (1852 - 1872)
   Minnie Linnette Presley (1855 - 1857)
   Barron Wright Pressly (1857 - 1934)
   Mason Wiley Pressly (1859 - 1942)
   Samuel Josephus Pressly (1863 - 1915)
   Palmer Alexander Pressly (1866 - 1871)
   
   Note: Source of information: The Centennial History of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 1803- 1903
   
   Burial:
   Bethel ARP Church Cemetery
   Winnsboro
   Fairfield County
   South Carolina, USA
   
   Created by: GMG
   Record added: Jul 24, 2013
   Find A Grave Memorial# 114315699

Historische gebeurtenissen

• Geboortedag 11 september 1850
• Trouwdag 5 november 1878
• Dag van overlijden 1 november 1920

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• Ook geboren op 11 september
• Ook overleden op 1 november

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