Alden, Justin T

Alden, Justin T., a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Hiuesburg, Vt., Jan. 21, 1821. He was brought to Christ at the age of thirteen through the teaching, example, and prayers of his pious parents; was educated at Governor Wesleyan Seminary; received license to exhort when but eighteen; two years later to preach; and in 1844 united with the Black River Conference. He died Aug. 29,1865. Mr. Alden was mild, yet decided; genial, yet so positive in virtue and grace as to banish everything vicious. He was devoutly sincere. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1865, p. 112.