United Methodist History

The Wesleys and Their Times

Links to many original Wesley documents on this web site, United Methodist Women's study materials on John Wesley: Holiness of Heart and Life, free historical graphics from the history of Methodism, and more.

Archives

• Methodist Archives and History Center at Drew University Madison, NJ
• Methodist Archives at John Rylands University Library of Manchester
• Ministerial Genealogical Research Request
  The General Commission on Archives and History can perform a search for genealogical information on ordained ministers within the United Methodist tradition (This includes: Methodist Episcopal Church, Methodist Episcopal Church, South; Methodist Protestant Church; Methodist Church; Evangelical Association; Evangelical Church; United Brethren in Christ; United Evangelical Church; Evangelical United Brethren; and United Methodist). There is a $15 processing fee.
• Missionary Research Request
  The General Commission on Archives and History can perform a search for genealogical information on an overseas missionary in the United Methodist tradition (this includes: Methodist Episcopal Church; Methodist Episcopal Church, South; Methodist Protestant Church; Methodist Church; Evangelical Association; Evangelical Church; United Brethren in Christ; United Evangelical Church; Evangelical United Brethren; and United Methodist). There is no charge.

Historical Essays

History of the United Methodist Church (from the United Methodist Book of Discipline)

A Chronology: British Religion and Philosophy in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries:

Christian History of Stoke-on-Trent: The Methodist Revivals

History of New England Conference of The United Methodist Church

List of Bishops

Methodism in Newfoundland and Labrador

Methodist History Research Links, aids for Kansas, United States and United Kingdom research

A Short History of Methodism by John Wesley

Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church

Thoughts Upon Slavery by John Wesley

Historical Places and Museums

Barratt's Chapel and Museum Barratt's Chapel in Delaware is part of the early history of Methodism.

Christ Church: The Oxford, England college from which John Welsey graduated

Lincoln College, The Oxford, England college to which John Wesley had a fellowship

Savannah Online: John Wesley

A Wesley Walk in Oxford England (site of New Inn Hall)

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