Crimes of Preachers in the United States and CanadaBillings, M. E.
Religion
Crimes of Preachers in the United States and Canada
Billings, M. E.
Clergy -- Malpractice -- Canada; Clergy -- Malpractice -- United States; Criminals -- Canada; Criminals -- United States
Had before tried to take child from his wife;
fined.
1894 Parker, Rev. Zachariah Paris, Tex. Meth. Forgery and pension fraud; for 18 years drew
pension in name of widow of former slave; woman
had been dead 15 years. 18 months' imprisonment.
Parkman, Rev. T. C. Denver, Col. Meth. Larceny as bailee of money belonging to
insurance companies of which he was agent.
Accused, arrested.
1894 Paxton, Rev. Dr. John R. New York City. Pres. Unlawful conduct; failed to report marriage of
W. C. P. Breckinridge in time prescribed by law;
fined.
1895 Penrod, Rev. Lemuel Vanceburg, Ky. Dis. Assault with pistol and dirk on a member of his
congregation in a dispute over infant baptism.
Then went to his church and preached eloquent
sermon.
Pettit, Rev. L. C. Cohoes, N. Y. M. E. Adultery; eloped. Accused. Wife took him back.
Petty, Rev. Jason Atlanta, Ga. Meth. Bigamy. Accused, arrested. Admitted, but thought
he had conclusive evidence of first wife's
death.
Pieffer, Father Duelm, Mich. Cath. Violent assault on a parishioner.
Porter, Rev. J. W. Liberty Center, Ind. Bap. False representation. Expelled from ministry.
1893 Potter, Rev. Dr. D. C. New York City. Bap. Falsification, intemperance, intent to defraud,
embezzlement, immorality, etc., all charged by
his assistant, Rev. J. W. Putnam.
Preyer, Rev. Charles D. Kearny, N. J. Pres. Slander; sued.
Price, Rev. A. A.
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