Churches and Religion
Information about Churches and Religion in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1861-12-07, Richmond Dispatch; excellent directory of churches in Richmond, pastors, and times of worship
1862-01-11, Richmond Whig; death notice for Philip Rahm, proprietor of the "Eagle Foundry," who died of lockjaw. He was attended by Dr. Bolton.
1862-01-21, Richmond Enquirer; details for the funeral of ex-president John Tyler, to be held tomorrow
1862-01-22, Richmond Enquirer; description of the funeral of ex-president John Tyler and burial at Hollywood cemetery
1862-01-22, Richmond Whig; Description of the funeral of Pres. John Tyler. Body taken from the "Hall of Congress" to St. Paul's, where the funeral sermon was delivered, and thence to Hollywood Cemetery.
1862-02-13, Richmond Dispatch; YMCA meets at corner 10th and Broad. Mr. P. B. Price tells of “his labors in Chimborazo Hospital. The soldiers there were eager for religious instruction and reading.”
1862-02-17, Richmond Whig; description of the funeral of Capt. O. J. Wise at St. James' Church and Hollywood Cemetery. A large number of people came to see the body while it was lying in state
1862-02-22, Richmond Whig; very detailed description of the plans for the inauguration of Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens. After the ceremonies, the "President's Mansion will be open from 8 to 11 o'clock."
1862-02-25, Richmond Dispatch; Wind storm does extensive damage
1862-03-06, Richmond Dispatch; list of recent arrests of Unionists including Rev. Bosserman of 1st Independent Christian Church, Mayo St.

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