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First Presbyterian Church Founding in Freeport
The article recounts the founding of Freeport's Presbyterian church, led by Rev. Calvin Waterbury. It details early settlement paths, Waterbury's abolitionist stance, and the formation of a diverse congregation. It covers meeting locations, funding struggles, and the building of the first church on Stephenson Street, including community efforts and scarce resources.
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Oduapter
Waterbury
John Waterbury
Buffaslo Grove
Buffalo Grove
Union Grove
Gap Grove
C. B. Munn
A.T. Green
Yellow Creek
Freeport
Calvin Waterbury
New York
Samuel Hanson Cox
Gale
Knox College
Whitesboro Academy
Military Academy
West Point
Jesus Christ
Anurn Theological Seminary
Auburn
Mr. Waterbury
Priscila Betts
Clinton
N. Yi
Pecatonica
Cedarville
Richland
Galena
Rock River
Dixon
Tmiders
General Assembly
A. Kent
Nce
Peoria
Reva. Aratus Kent
W. M. Adams
Pecatonicn
Elisha Hearzard
Lyndon
Jairus Wilcox
Geneseo
Albany
Sterling
Inter
Great Britain
D. H. Sunderland
Stephenson County
Stephenson and
Walnut Streets
Kirkpatrick and Baker
Stephenson
Cross Street
Chicago
LT. Munn