HISTORY OF KENTUCKY, by Lewis Collins, and J.A. & U.P. James, 
published 1847.  Reprinted by Henry Clay Press, Lexington, Ky., 1968, 
pp. 123. [Fayette county].

THE REV. JAMES MOORE was the first minister of the Episcopal church of 
the United States, who permanently located in Kentucky.  He emigrated to 
the State in 1792, from Virginia, and was at that time a candidate for 
the ministry in the Presbyterian church.  His trial sermons not being 
sustained by the Transylvania presbytery, Mr. Moore became displeased 
with what he considered rigorous tretment, and in 1794 sought refuge in 
the bosom of the Episcopal church.  Soon afterwards he became the first 
rector of Christ's church in Lexington.  In 1798, he was appointed 
acting president of Transylvania university, and professor of Logic, 
Metaphysics, Moral Philosophy, and Belles-Lettres.  This situation he 
held for several years, during which Transylvania enjoyed a good degree 
of prosperity.  Mr. Moore was distinguished for sound learning, devoted 
piety, courteous manners, and liberal hospitality.

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