Samuel Schieffelin

Samuel Bradhurst Schieffelin (24 February, 1811 – 1900), was an American author.

The foundations of history (1864) by Schieffelin

Biography

Schieffelin was the son of Hamilton Schieffelin and was born in New York City, February 24, 1811. He was educated in private schools, and early turned his attention to business (Schieffelin Brothers), but contributed largely to the religious press.

Works

His works include:

• Message to Ruling Elders, their Office and their Duties (New York, 1859);
• The Foundations of History: a Series of First Things (1863);
• Milk for Babes: a Bible Catechism (1874);
• Children's Bread: a Bible Catechism (1874);
• Words to Christian Teachers (1877);
• Music in our Churches (1881);
• The Church in Ephesus and the Presbyterian and Reformed Churches (1884);
• People's Hymn-Book (Philadelphia, 1887).

Family

A brother, Bradhurst, entered politics and supported the People's Party.

References

• This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Wilson, J. G.; Fiske, J., eds. (1900). "Schieffelin, Samuel Bradhurst" . Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. New York: D. Appleton.