Chessman, Rev. Daniel, was born in Boston, July 15, 1787, and was baptized by Rey. Dr. Bald- win, Oct. 30, 1803.

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Chessman, Rev. Daniel, was born in Boston, July 15, 1787, and was baptized by Rey. Dr. Bald- win, Oct. 30, 1803. Believing himself called of God to preach the gospel, he entered Brown Uni- versity in 1807 to prepare himself for his future work. While pursuing his studies he was not idle in his Master’s cause. In connection with two or three other students he laid the foundations of what, until recently, was the Third Baptist church in Providence, now a constituent part of the Union church. He graduated in 1811. For a short time he was inclined to study law, but prayerful con- sideration brought him to the conclusion that in the ministry he could best glorify God and benefit the souls of his fellow-men. He was licensed by his church July 5, 1812, and not long after was ordained and settled as pastor of the church in Warren, R. I., where he remained two years, and then accepted a call to Hallowell, Me. Here he was pastor for nine years. From Hallowell he went to Lynn, Mass., where he spent four years, and then became pastor of the church in Barn- stable, Mass., where he died May 21, 1839. Mr. Chessman was a much more than ordinary preacher. Easy and graceful in his manner, with a ready utterance, and sincere interest in his work, he commanded and secured the love and respect of the churches and congregations to which he ministered. From the Baptist Encyclopedia by William Cathcart photos from findagrave