My curiosity is aroused by the absence of certain denominations, knowing of course that there is no numerical limit fixed by the words “Founding Fathers”. But we know the colonists included others. My own family tree includes one of the earliest Baptist ministers in Newport, Rhode Island, and I’ve long been amused that in part he was in Rhode Island because another branch of my family tree refused to allow Baptists into Massachusetts! Yet, no Baptists are represented in your lists. Perhaps there were theological/ideological conflicts with independence or the practice of law OR were they unable to take advantage of the advanced education opportunities at the centers for higher learning then existing?
My curiosity is aroused by the absence of certain denominations, knowing of course that there is no numerical limit fixed by the words “Founding Fathers”. But we know the colonists included others. My own family tree includes one of the earliest Baptist ministers in Newport, Rhode Island, and I’ve long been amused that in part he was in Rhode Island because another branch of my family tree refused to allow Baptists into Massachusetts! Yet, no Baptists are represented in your lists. Perhaps there were theological/ideological conflicts with independence or the practice of law OR were they unable to take advantage of the advanced education opportunities at the centers for higher learning then existing?