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Ancient Americus Rambling Reminiscences No 9 Baptists and leaders
A reflective piece on Americus Baptist history around 1849. It recalls the church’s neat grove church building, key leaders like Rev. F. F. Breig Rev. John A. Fletcher Dr. W. J. Barlow A J Lester Louis Bruner and W Brady. It highlights Judge M J Welborn’s congressional run and the pastorates of Adam T Holmes Jesse H Campbell and their impact on education for the deaf and dumb and civic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Grange
F. F. Breig
John A. Fletcher
W.J. Barlow
A. J. Lester
Louis Bruner
A. Reese
W.brady
Georgia
Democratic Party
Fn Americas
Congress
Baptist Church
Houston
M. J. Welborn
Columbus
Judge Welborn
Welborn
Adam T. Holmes
Baptist Church of
Mr. Holmes
Perry
Savannah