"Mr. Ebenezer Ide, who obtained a large number of subscribers in the Western States, had, when last heard from, 160 names, which have not arrived in season for
insertion. Probably some lists from other quarters may also have failed of reaching the Publishers." (p. 566)
Subscribers' Names
[The states are being posted on a random basis as some copied pages are difficult to scan. In the document the states are listed by sections of the country and not alphabetical. The following states are now posted: Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Virginia. Scroll down for additional states.]
[p. 563]
Frankfort
Franklin County
Boone County
Campbell County
Harrison County
Scott County
Shelby County
Woodford County
Fayette County
Jessamine County
Editor's note: Robert Robinson's The History of Baptism was originally published in London, England in 1790. David Benedict edited the book and
re-published it in Boston in 1817. There were approximately 2,000 subscriptions to this new edition (pp. 551-566).
Mr. Benedict says:
"About one thousand of the subscribers in the New-England and Middle States were obtained by Mr. George Dods, of Providence, who wishes in this public manner
to acknowledge the distinguished kindness and hospitality of the brethren and friends among whom he has travelled, and by whom he has so often been refreshed and
comforted.
It will be noted that there was a real interest in the importance of baptism among Baptists throughout our nation in the early nineteenth century. The records indicate that Jesse Mercer of Greene County, Georgia ordered 50 copies of the book and Mr. William King of Nelson County, Kentucky ordered 32 copies. Several individuals ordered twenty or more copies. The following list is for the state of Kentucky. - RI added 8.2.07 - NH, VT, MD, DL, VA added 9.28.07 - Jim Duvall
By Robert Robinson
[Edited by David Benedict, 1817]