On July 23, 1788, Grover was ordained as the first pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, a position he held until his death. Future U.S. President Grover Cleveland was named in his honor.
| When Burke met | 1817 |
| Where Burke met | Caldwell NJ |
| Occupation | Clergy |
| Interaction with Burke | Burke visited him at his home before Sabbath services |
| Identity Status | Confirmed |
| Genealogy | WikiTree |
| Memoir Pages | 103 |
Notes
Rev. Stephen Grover (July 16, 1758 – June 22, 1836) was a Presbyterian clergyman born in Tolland, Connecticut. His education was interrupted by the American Revolution, during which he served as a private in a Connecticut regiment of the Continental Army. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1786, he relocated to New Jersey. On July 23, 1788, Grover was ordained as the first pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, a position he held until his death. He spearheaded the construction of the congregation’s first dedicated meeting house and later served in the Whiskey Rebellion and the War of 1812. He and his wife, Mary Morris, had at least three children. Following his death, future U.S. President Grover Cleveland was named in his honor.
Sources
Burke, William. Memoir of William Burke: A Soldier of the Revolution, Reformed from Intemperance, and for Many Years a Consistent and Devoted Christian; Carefully Prepared from a Journal Kept by Himself; to Which Is Added, an Extract from a Sermon Preached at His Funeral, by Rev. Nathaniel Miner. Hartford, CT: Case, Tiffany, 1837.