Camden Baptist Church celebrates centennial milestone in 1933
The Camden Baptist Church traces its origins to 1833 at Tiptonsport tavern with Rev. William Reese leading founders Enoch Stansell, David Williamson, and David Louks and families. It moved to Camden with a brick church dedicated August 21, 1881 and expanded under Rev. P. McDade. current pastor is Rev. W. A. Bender with active Sunday school and state denominational ties.
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Camden
Jonathan Martin
John S. Counts
F. G. Armstrong
I. N. Clark
Indianapolis
P. McDade
Reese
Moore
Dunlap
Walters
Dunham
Bland
Blodgett
Robb
Harper
Stewart
Stephens
Craig
Philip McDade
J. G. Tedford
Davisson
A. E. Clem
J. M. Kendall
W. A. Bender
H. L. Wyatt
Howard Landin
Vacinety
Carroll County
Crawfordville
Peter Eyman
Samuel Wise
Deer Creek
Peter Replogle
Carroll
Howard
White
Old Dunkard
Nebo
John Alma
Aaron Breckblel
Ralph Replogle
John D. Musselman
John Shively
John Lesh
Samuel Uurey
Samuel Bechtelheimer
James Kennedy
Benjamin Wray
David Dilling
William Angle
Walter C. Stinebaugh
John EB. Wells
Roy Meshler
J. G. Stinebaugh
Flora
Mittle BE. Paul
Maude Peterson
Sec
Treas
Tra Kieckner
Frank Replogle
Oery Parish Pledges Service to Community and State
The text states the parish did not neglect its duties and aimed to encourage what it saw as blessing while opposing what it viewed as curse. It expresses continued hope to be useful to the community and to fulfill its defined purpose with ongoing service as its desire.
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Parteaturch
Methodists and Lutherans Shaped Camden Indiana Faith
The history recalls the Indiana Methodist Episcopal and St. Peters Lutheran legacies in Camden. From 1807 Bethel and Robertson's Meeting House to 1897 brick church, pastors like Hagenback and Parrett built a strong religious presence. St. Peter's Lutheran, founded by 1846, reflects pioneer spiritual life and community progress through eighty five years of worship and service.
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Indiana
Peter Cartwright
Clark County
Charlestown
Bethel and Robertson's
Ind
M. E. Conference
Carroll County
Illinois Methodist Episcopal Conference
William McKendee
James Armstrong
Charleston
Hackallah, Vredenburg
Crawfordsville
Fort Wayne
Logansport
Delphi
Lafayette
Attica
Portland
Covington
New Albany
Joshua Soule
Vincennes
J. L. Thompson
Richard Hargraves
Verdenburg
Camden
Nebo
Odell Farm
Henry Buell
John Odell
Elizabeth Angel
Thomas Sterling
Lst
Buell
John W. Parrett
Circuit
Lake
County of Carroll
Delphi Circuit
Carroll Circuit
EN Rogers
Jonathan Martin
Charles Jones
Eldas
Leslies
Church Street
Camden Cemetery
Allen M. Hagenback
Star City
Hagenback
Methodist Episcopal Church
Enoch Wood
Joseph J. Cooper
Allen Skiffman
Thomas . Bantrett
North
Somall of the
Ssomsinohweadtii
Peters Evangelical Chu
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
United States
Commonwealth
St. Peter's Congregation
Tran
St. Peter's
Gaapel
Blespa
Interesting Letter From The Lenons
Portland readers receive a nostalgic letter from Grattan and Clara Lenon dated June 20 1932 recounting Camden Ohio history and hometown memories. The note praises Camden centennial events and local figures such as the Camden Womans Literary club and the town library founders Flor ence Baker and Rayness Wyatt. The Lenons send best wishes for a larger Camden and promise to be with friends in thought and prayer.
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Camden
Harl Fox
Perry McFarland
E. A. McFarland
Jefferson Dickie
Grange Hall
Chas. Camp
Judy
Emma Rease
Jackson Township
Alek Sanderson
Elisha Brown
Mother
Grattan
Emma
Jessie
Deer Creek
Sam Budd
John Budd
Camden Womans Literary Club
Camden Library
Florence Baker
Rayness Wyatt
Filany Wi Neher of Mursis Spends Day with His People
Filany Wi Neher of Mursis spent a day with his people, sharing time and stories in a communal gathering that highlighted local heritage and cultural ties. The event drew residents and elders to celebrate tradition and unity in the village.
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Filany
Mursis
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Paden
Rosé Martin
William Sligpaigh
State Convention
Northern Baptist Convention
LOWER
Martha Wagoner
Truman Spitler
Jesus
Methodistn Episcopal
Edgar Blake
Northwest Indiana
Battle Ground
J. L. Guard
Lenons
Portland, Ore
Farm Bureau
Twine
Ross Wagoner
Mgr
Rockfield
Nial
Camden Bakery
R. KE. Judy
Prop
Camden Hatchery
Phome
Camden, Indiana
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