November 16, 2008
Michael Edds
State's role in history neglected

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia contributed much to the development of the American nation. Sadly, that heritage has been neglected in current history books.

One major contribution that the Mountain State made was in establishment of the state of Ohio. I gleaned the following information from the "Journals and Letters of Francis Asbury."

Charles Town had a physician who was a devout minister. Dr. Edward Tiffin (1766-1829) settled in Charles Town in 1784. He accepted Christ under the ministry of Rev. Thomas Scott. He was a close friend of Bishop Francis Asbury. Asbury often stayed in Tiffin's home when traveling through western Virginia. Asbury ordained him on Nov. 19, 1792. In addition to his medical practice, Tiffin ministered to spiritual needs of his community.

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