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
neighborhood.
1878 Warren, Rev. Bussett Hills, N. Y. Adultery, bigamy; four living wives.
1878 Welsh, Rev. Wash'n W. Holly, Mich. Rape on Mrs. Louisa Green, wife of another
minister.
Washburn, Rev. Geo. Alleghany county, N. Y. Engaged to marry several ladies at the same
time, lying.
Williamson, Rev. R. H. Wilksbarre, Pa. Adultery in house of ill-fame.
Wright, Rev. K. N. New Bridge, N. Y. Quarr'ling for pulpit against Rev. Kristettar.
White, Rev. D. M. Pittsburgh, Pa. Larceny; penitentiary two years.
Watson, Rev. John S. Kansas. Murdered his wife.
Whipple, Rev. E. Hillsdale college, Mich. Adultery, seduction of deacon's wife.
White, Rev. Washington, Pa. Adultery, seduction.
Wilson, Rev. Sam. B. Louisville, Ky. "Immoral conduct;" deposed.
Wright, Rev. Ableman or Whitestown, N. Y. Adultery, seduction of a girl 12 years old; an
Ambleman. old man with married children.
Winslow, Rev. E. D. Boston, Mass. Forgery, swindling, $500,000; fled.
Wolfe, Rev. Brooklyn, N. Y. Beating his wife; arrested.
Wimberly, Rev. P. P. Atchinson, Pa. Larceny, embezzlement of church funds.
Williams, Rev. G. R. Griggstown, N. Y. Attempt to commit bigamy, wife appeared, and he
fled.
Wells, Rev. J. M. Springfield, Ill. Adultery, bigamy; convicted.
1879 Waugh, Rev. J. L. Brasher's Falls, N. Y. Pres. Beating wife, lying from pulpit; expelled.
Wiseman, Rev. D. M. Somerset, Ohio. Luth. Adultery, seduction, bastardy with Miss Hesse:
convicted; expelled; confessed.
Wayman, Rev. F. H. New York, N. Y. Cath. Larceny, embezzlement of $1,000 deposited with
him by two women; arrested.
Waite, Rev.
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