Presbytery of New York
| Predecessor | Presbytery of Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1717 |
| Type | Presbytery |
Region served | Province of New York and East Jersey |
Parent organization | Synod of Philadelphia |
Formerly called | Long Island Presbytery |
The Presbytery of New York was a presbytery formed in 1717 as the Long Island Presbytery by the division of the Presbytery of Philadelphia into three sections. It covered the Province of New York.[1] It was merged with the Presbytery of East Jersey in 1738 and renamed the Presbytery of New York.[2]
References
- ^ Patterson, R.M. (1876). Historical Sketch of the Synod of Philadelphia. pp. 8–9.
- ^ Alexander, S.D. (1877). The presbytery of New York. p. 10.