Events
-
76. Henry's Love for Music
At Topsham, where the family would make their headquarters, they were joyfully welcomed by the Howlands. ... -
77. James and Ellen Leaving for Massachusetts
But James and Ellen White felt they must press on, so after a few days of relaxation in the comfortable Howland home, they left for Massachusetts. Adelia described their departure: ... -
78. James Orders Books on Health
When James and Ellen were in Boston, some three months later, James saw some books on health advertised in a periodical called the Voice of the Prophets, published by Elder J. V. Himes. ... -
79. Henry: Death from Pneumonia
In November 1863, Henry White, the oldest son of James and Ellen White, took sick with pneumonia. ... -
80. Henry Ill with Pneumonia
When on Friday, November 27, the parents reached Topsham, they found their three sons and Adelia waiting for them at the depot. ...01. December 1863 -
81. Funeral Services in Topsham and Battle Creek
During the three months Henry and his brothers had been in Topsham he had made a number of acquaintances. ... -
82. Living with Clarissa Bonfoey in the Belden's House
Not long after this, when the Whites were in a quandary to know how to plan for their summer work, and Ellen was within two months of giving birth to their second child, they received a generous ...May 1849 -
83. Returning to Topsham
Ellen White recounts: While in Brookfield, New York, Elder White received impressions from a dream, which led him to feel that all was not well with the children, and that ... -
84. Loughborough and Bourdeau Working in California
At the appropriate time, when White called for their word, the two brethren replied, "California, or nothing." White then called for $1,000 to buy a tent and start the mission. ...12. June 1868 -
85. Ellen Visits the Churches in California
Through the remaining months of 1881 and into the early part of 1882 Ellen White, residing first in Oakland and then in Healdsburg, spent much of her time visiting the churches. ...November 1881Petaluma, California (Petaluma, California, US),Williams, California (Williams, California, US),Healdsburg, California (Healdsburg, California, US),Oakland, California (Oakland, California, US),San Francisco, California (San Francisco, California, US),Santa Rosa, California (Santa Rosa, California, US),Napa, California (Napa, California, US),St. Helena, California (St. Helena, California, US),Arbuckle, California (Arbuckle, California, US) -
86. Organization of the Work in Europe up to 1885
It was in Switzerland that J. N. Andrews had begun his work in 1874 and started to publish as he was learning the French language. Here in Basel he died and was buried in 1883. ...1884 -
87. The Meeting in Bloomfield
At the quarterly meeting that began in Bloomfield on April 24, Ellen urged the workers "not to pitch their tents in the smallest places." Writing to Edson and Emma about the meeting, she said, "W ...April 1874 -
88. Visiting Caroline Clough in Kansas
It had been 25 years since Ellen had been with her older sister, Caroline Clough, who lived in Ottawa, Kansas."Why not stop and make a brief visit on our way to California?" This they did. ...1872 -
89. First Tent Meetings: Battle Creek
Quite naturally James and Ellen White had a special interest in the tent that he and Loughborough pitched in Battle Creek. Meetings were advertised for Friday, June 2, to Sunday, June 4. ...02. June 1854 -
90. The Idea to Move the Review Office to Battle Creek
Opportunity came in May for a hastily planned trip to Michigan where the brethren in Battle Creek were generally awake to the needs of the cause and eager to establish the Review office ...May 1855 -
91. The Vote for a Systematic Benevolence
"Brethren Andrews, Frisbie, and White were chosen to prepare an address on Systematic Benevolence, founded on the declarations of Scripture (RH, Feb. 3, 1859). ...29. January 1859 -
92. The Meeting at Battle Creek
James White did call for Andrews to come to Battle Creek for such a study, which was reported by J. N. Loughborough. Several workers, including J. N. ...January 1859 -
93. The Battle Creek Conference
Because James White was eager to have the largest possible representation present for the consideration of plans for the financial support of the growing church, he placed several notices in the ...03. June 1859 -
94. Adopting a Denominational Name
In order to own property legally a name needed to be chosen for the groups of Sabbathkeeping Adventists. ... -
95. The Battle Creek Church Sets the Pace in Organizing
Since the first steps had been taken in Battle Creek, in providing for the publishing work and having decided on a name, the members in Battle Creek were first to take the next step. ...04. October 1861 -
96. The Conference
On Wednesday afternoon, May 20, twenty ministers and laymen assembled in Battle Creek to present their credentials. ...20. May 1863 -
97. Back in Battle Creek
At Battle Creek later in the day they were met by friends and escorted to their home, which had been comfortably prepared for them. ...January 1866 -
98. Venturing a Tour to Northern Michigan
The year following the Whites' return from Dansville was a "year of captivity." Ellen's attention was given almost wholly to James's care. ... -
99. Disappointing Reception in Battle Creek
Ellen and James were still ministering in Wright, Michigan. With the spring thaws, the roads were getting bad, making weekly visits to the churches difficult. ...16. March 1867 -
100. Attending the General Conference of 1867
But they had hardly moved in when they returned to Battle Creek to attend the May 14 General Conference of 1867. ...14. May 1867
