I do enjoy it when coincidental stories come together.

We did mention a couple of days ago that this was a period of relative lawlessness in the downstate New York area, and the murder of Reverend Ephraim Avery is a definitive example of this.

Avery’s murder was never solved, but apparently it was the stuff of much gossip and speculation. I actually learned about this incident while looking for something else and I stumbled over the story of the dedication and Evensong event which marks the 250th anniversary of the Reverend Avery’s death.

If you’re in the area, the memorial dedication will be followed by a catered dinner in the Parish Hall and a presentation by a local historian discussing Avery’s live and legacy. Everything starts at 6:00 tonight. The suggested donation is $20/person or $50/family.

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