60 The Faith of Our Fathers [045] [046] Methodist Church in this country is the offspring of a colony sent hither from England. As it would be tedious to give even a succinct history of each sect, I shall content myself with presenting a tabular statement exhibiting the name and founder of each denomination, the place and date of its origin, and the names of the authors from whom I quote. My authorities in every instance are Protestants. Name of Place of Founder. Year. Authority Sect. Origin. Quoted. Anabaptists Germany Nicolas 1521 Vincent Stork L. Milner, "Religious Denominations." Baptists Rhode IsRoger 1639 "The Book land Williams of Religions" by John Hayward. Free-Will New Benj. Ran1780 Ibid. Baptists Hampshire dall Free New Benijah Close Rev. A. D. ComYork Corp of 18th Williams in munion century "History of Baptists all Denominations." SeventhUnited General 1833 W. B. Day States Conference Gillett, Ibid. Baptists CampbellitesVirginia Alex. 1813 "Book of or ChrisCampbell Religions." tians