In 1802 its parsonages and glebe lands were sold, its parishes wiped out, and its clergy left without a calling.
"The Critical Period of American History"
John Fiske
His parsonage is a lovely place, close by the church, all overrun with ivy and honeysuckles; with the sweetest flower-garden about it; for, you know, our country clergymen are almost always fond of flowers, and make their parsonages perfect pictures.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
The farms and inns are so few and far between in Iceland, that the parsonages are thrown open for the accommodation of travellers.
"A Girl's Ride in Iceland"
Ethel Brilliana Alec-Tweedie