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Historical Sketch of Bessemer Presbyterian Church
In October 1885 the Wisconsin Synod met in Milwaukee where Rev D Stewart Banks urged home missions to Gogebic County Michigan towns. Banks moved to Bessemer late 1885, church organized July 25 1886, dedicated debt free July 1 1888. Fire damaged the 1905 corner stone church, funds raised led by F B Jones and committee. rebuilding began May 16 1906 with expected cost over 2500 dollars.
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The
Presbyterian Church of Wisconsin
Immanuel Church
Milwaukee
D. Stewart Banks
Memorial Presbyterian Church of
Appleton
Wis
Gogebic County
Mich
Bessemer
Ironwood
Hurley
Banks
Genebieron Range
Stone’s Hall
J. J. Simpson
Alex McCauley
Annie Asit
Cassie Nickelson
Nellie Rocklington
W. W. Carpenter
Joseph Sellwood
W. B. Johnstone
Geo. Mennie
Moore and Sellar
Far West
M. M. Allen
Ishpeming
J. H. Hunter
Atherton N. Smith
Spokane
Washington
C. J. McConnell
Superior
John Erickson
Bessemer Presbyterian Church
W. W. Gray
L. E. Sherman
F. B. Jones
Mr. Jones
John E. Olson
Hiram E. Olson
G. L. Loope
J. J. Gray
S. J. Williams
Iver H. Hagen
Joan Erickson
S. G. Campbell