Blakeslee, G H

Blakeslee, G. H.

a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Springfield, Pa., Oct. 28, 1819. He received a careful religious training; was converted in 1834; licensed to preach in 1837; and in 1841 entered the Oneida Conference. In 1867 he became superannuated, and settled at Lima. During his fourteen years' residence at that place he did work under the presiding elder, and afterwards joined the Wyoming Conference. He died at Nichols, N. Y., July 26, 1876. Mr. Blakeslee's life was exemplary, and an honor to the Church. He brought many to Christ. See Min. of Ann. Conf., 1877, p. 59.