BIO: Philip Bartlett, Wyoming Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, PA & NY

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Chaffee, Amasa Franklin. History of the Wyoming 
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. 
New York: Eaton & Mains, 1904, pages 154-155.
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  BARTLETT, PHILIP, was born in Kent County, England, in December, 
1811, and died in Astoria, N.Y., on June 16, 1899.
  When twenty-two years old he came to America, and securing a position 
on a farm he continued to earn money and send home until he brought to 
this country his parents, brothers, and sisters, and their husbands and 
children.
  His conversion occurred in his native land, when he was returning 
from a midweek prayer service.  He seated himself on a wayside stile, 
under deep contrition for sin, praying, hoping.  At last the witness 
came and his soul was full of joy.  A call to preach soon came through 
his own convictions and the voice of the Church.  His educational 
opportunities were limited, yet he made the most of them.
  He was twice married.  His first marriage was in England, his wife 
dying before he came to America.  A daughter was born him by this wife.  
His second marriage was Miss Clara Bush, of Guilford, Chenango County, 
N.Y., on August 27, 1843.  Six children were born to them, five of 
whom, with the wife, survived him.  Mrs. Bartlett died on April 20, 
1903, at Astoria, N.Y.
  In 1838 he joined Oneida Conference and became a member of Wyoming 
Conference at its organization.  After his superannuation he served 
Astoria, Arlington, Bellport, Oyster Bay, and Steinway, in the section 
near his home.
  After his superannuation he lived on Staten Island until November, 
1868, when he moved to Astoria, where he lived until death.  He was 
buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, in the suburbs of New York city.
  His appointments were as follows:  1838-39, Westford; 1840, Otego; 
1841-42, Chenango; 1843, Bainbridge; 1844-45, Page Brook; 1846-47, 
Lanesboro; 1848-49, Orwell; 1850-51, Le Raysville; 1852-53, Montrose; 
1854, Barton; 1855-62, agent of Conference Tract Society; 1863-64, 
Great Bend and New Milford; 1865-99, sd.