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Azel Roe

1738 – 1815

American Presbyterian minister

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About Azel Roe

Lived 1738 – 1815 (aged 77).

Azel Roe (February 20, 1738 – December 2, 1815) was an American clergyman.

Roe was born in Setauket, Long Island. He was the son of John Roe. He was a brother of Austin Roe of George Washington's Culper Spy Ring.

He graduated from the College of New Jersey (now known as Princeton University) with a bachelor of arts degree in 1756 and received a doctorate in divinity from Yale in 1800.

He received a license to preach from the New York Presbytery in 1759 or 1760 and was later ordained by the New York Presbytery. He was called as minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Woodbridge, NJ in 1763 and served there until his death.

He was a trustee of the College of New Jersey from 1778-1807.

He died on December 2, 1815.

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Education
Yale University, Princeton University
Positions held
Minister

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Azel Roe?

American Presbyterian minister

When was Azel Roe born?

Azel Roe was born on 20 February 1738.

When did Azel Roe die?

Azel Roe died on 2 December 1815.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Azel Roe

· Wikidata: Q23621433

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