hiraeth

[hiraeth]

I am a current parishioner at Trinity Church, Staunton, VA, doing some very informal research on the fractious relationship between Mrs. General J.E.B. Stuart and the Rev. Walter Quarrier Hullihen, rector of Trinity Church between 1872 and 1918. In 1893 Mrs. Stuart apparently led the charge of several dozen parishioners out of Trinity to found another parish just two blocks away, and directly across the street from her Virginia Female Institute. I understand that Rev. Hullihen served on Gen. Stuart's staff during the war, and I was wondering if any of the later "unpleasantness" stems from that time.

 

[Dave Wilma]

These sorts of schisms are an American tradition. In New England colonial times it was not unusual for congregations to split over theological or personality issues and whole bodies of colonists would not only form their own congregations, but their own communities.

 

[yankee belle]

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure someone here will be able to help you. They are a great bunch of folk and very helpful.

 

[Barrycdog]

Athens Banner, Oct. 23, 1915 -- page 3

Thursday October 28, 1 P.M. Room 202, Industrial Arts Building, George Peabody Colege for Teachers.

Paper: "Quality Credits;" a presentation of the new system of credits recently adopted by Vanderbilt University. R.C. Tolman, Dean of the College of Arts and Science, Vanderbilt University.

The discussion will be led by Dean Walter Hullihen, University of the South, and President W.P. Few of Trinity College North Carolina.

Not sure if this is the same Hullihen

 

[Lazy Bayou]

I am a current parishioner at Trinity Church, Staunton, VA, doing some very informal research on the fractious relationship between Mrs. General J.E.B. Stuart and the Rev. Walter Quarrier Hullihen, rector of Trinity Church between 1872 and 1918. In 1893 Mrs. Stuart apparently led the charge of several dozen parishioners out of Trinity to found another parish just two blocks away, and directly across the street from her Virginia Female Institute. I understand that Rev. Hullihen served on Gen. Stuart's staff during the war, and I was wondering if any of the later "unpleasantness" stems from that time.

I didn't know that the Episcopalians (of which I am one) would go out and found another church or parish when someone got upset. I left the Baptist church because they do this all the time. I grew up in a small south Louisiana town of about 800 people, 60% of which were Catholic and we had four Baptist churches inside the city limits. Don't mean to hijack this thread but does this happen will all religions?

 

[diane]

Well! I for one am very happy to see you! My mother-in-law is Alice Hullihen and Rev Walter Q Hullihen is my husband's ancestor. I know the reverend caused a big donny-brook in the church that led to a separation. It's my understanding he expanded the premises at the expense of the church graveyard. Hullihen was on Jeb Stuart's staff - he rode with him in the ambulance after Yellow Tavern - and Stuart had nicknamed him 'Honeybun'. I've never heard of a dispute or disagreement between him and Mrs. Stuart. He gave the dedication speech at the unveiling of the equestrian statue to Jeb Stuart in 1905. Seems if he had that big a problem with her she might object to his speechifying at her husband's memorial. She died in 1923. I'd really like to hear more!

 

[Nathanb1]

I didn't know that the Episcopalians (of which I am one) would go out and found another church or parish when someone got upset. I left the Baptist church because they do this all the time. I grew up in a small south Louisiana town of about 800 people, 60% of which were Catholic and we had four Baptist churches inside the city limits. Don't mean to hijack this thread but does this happen will all religions?

LOL. The Episcopalians have had one of the biggest splits of all in the past 20 years! Nearly wiped out one of the churches in San Angelo!

 

[Lazy Bayou]

Well! I for one am very happy to see you! My mother-in-law is Alice Hullihen and Rev Walter Q Hullihen is my husband's ancestor. I know the reverend caused a big donny-brook in the church that led to a separation. It's my understanding he expanded the premises at the expense of the church graveyard. Hullihen was on Jeb Stuart's staff - he rode with him in the ambulance after Yellow Tavern - and Stuart had nicknamed him 'Honeybun'. I've never heard of a dispute or disagreement between him and Mrs. Stuart. He gave the dedication speech at the unveiling of the equestrian statue to Jeb Stuart in 1905. Seems if he had that big a problem with her she might object to his speechifying at her husband's memorial. She died in 1923. I'd really like to hear more!

You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge and now I find out you're kin to just about everyone in the ACW era.

 

[diane]

You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge and now I find out you're kin to just about everyone in the ACW era.

Lol! That's a stretch but Rev Hullihen is the old man's ancestor. Alice pronounces the name Hoolihan, although other family members say Hullyen. They came from Pennsylvania - she was born in Punxsutawney, PA - and they wandered down into west Virginia back in the day. Walter Q Hullihen was badly wounded at Antietam but his grit caught Jeb Stuart's eye and he put Hullihen on his staff where he could groom him for higher rank. I must say, he was an odd duck! He was at the Trinity Church in Staunton for well over 40 years and did create a major split. I've just never heard Flora Stuart had to do with it!
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[CSA Expat]

I am a current parishioner at Trinity Church, Staunton, VA, doing some very informal research on the fractious relationship between Mrs. General J.E.B. Stuart and the Rev. Walter Quarrier Hullihen, rector of Trinity Church between 1872 and 1918. In 1893 Mrs. Stuart apparently led the charge of several dozen parishioners out of Trinity to found another parish just two blocks away, and directly across the street from her Virginia Female Institute. I understand that Rev. Hullihen served on Gen. Stuart's staff during the war, and I was wondering if any of the later "unpleasantness" stems from that time.

If you would please keep the forum updated with the results of your research. Thanks for sharing.

 

[yankee belle]

I didn't know that he Episcopalians (of which I am one) would go out and found another church or parish when someone got upset. I left the Baptist church because they do this all the time. I grew up in a small south Louisiana town of about 800 people, 60% of which were Catholic and we had four Baptist churches inside the city limits. Don't mean to hijack this thread but does this happen will all religions?

We Presbyterians have split and united so many times I lost track. We had one local congregation that left altogether. It caused a big stink around here for awhile, especially as they called themselves an independent Presbyterian church. Now if you know anything about us, you know the Presbytery is part of our local church government. It is many churches banded together by location. The General Assembly apportions the Presbyteries and the Synods which are bigger than the Presbytery but under the GA. You can't be Presbyterian and independent at the same time. Most of our local churches are getting smaller and merging, though. At least in our area.