And like him passed from usefulness and honor through obloquy to forgetfulness

From Sketches of Virginia: historical and biographical by William Henry Foote, 1794-1869. Published in 1856. In this section he is recounting the list of Presbyterian ministers and the circumstances and terms of service. Some were highly influential and long-lasting in their service. Others, less so. Page 87. 17th member, i.e 17th minister since the founding of that particular church.

James Creswell, the 17th member, pursued his studies for the ministry, while teaching school in Lancaster County, for Col. Gordon and a few neighboring gentlemen. Being highly esteemed, he was presented to Presbytery at Cub Creek, Oct. 6th, 1763, and was licensed at Tinkling Spring, May 2d, 1764. In October, 1765, at Lower Hico, in North Carolina, he opened with his trial sermon, the Presbytery met to ordain him; and on Thursday, the 6th, was ordained by Messrs. Todd, Henry, and Pattillo, a committee appointed for the purpose. He commenced his ministry with high expectations. But in a little time fell into improprieties, like Mr. Wright; and like him passed from usefulness and honor through obloquy to forgetfulness.