Congregational Churchs Seventy Fifth Anniversary
The Geneseo First Congregational Church marks 75 years since its 1838 organization with a history of pioneer religious life. The piece recounts early settlers, key leaders like Deacon Elisha Cone and Reub en Cone, church growth, school ties, revivals, and educational aims guiding the community in Illinois.
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Geneseo
Congregational
Genesee County
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Genesee Henry County
Elisha Cone
Cromwell - R. Bartlett
Reuben Comolin-G.¥ertland
Stone Church
LeRoy
Tergen
Nae
Erett Hulk
Wim Bridgeman
Ta'ruk Wilox
Peru Kyiz
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Cromwell
K. S Barghland
Catherine
Harri Maite
Reuben
Cone
Mary E. taNslett
Amanda E. Bartlett
Ha Cone
Congregational Church
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Robben
Methodist. Episcopal Church
John Warding Maze
Hari Stone
Lenoy
Berne N
Henry County
State of
Illinois
Councilrrine
Our Lord Jesus Christ
Leverett Hall
Angelica
William Bridgeman
Jairus Wilcox
Rodrick Kh Stewart
Mind
Canada
Michigan
Princeton
Poous
Deacon Cone
Pethans
Ange Ehan
Ierchange
Hentering
Harriett Cone Miller
Ofice of
Beacon
J. C. Yard
C K Bartlett
R Stewart
Lewn Harrys
Manséie
Bret
Fife
Clarissa Dresser
Roderick T. Stewart
Stewart
Catherine Hess
Cromwell Bartlett
Catherine Culver
Wiljem Culver Bartlett
Eliza Hill
Harriet Thomas
Harry Meinwille
Mary Kellogg
Theoohn
Mother Stewart
Catherine Bartlett
Catherine Culver Bartlett
Eliza “ Cone
Harriet Cone
Mra
Harry Manville
Susanna Stewart
Stewart Cvabin
Stawart
Mr. Kent
Catena
Comdiet
Senituriti
Ithamar Pillsbury
Andover
Thes
Nbt Huntington
J. M. Allan
Abecritt
E. Parry Grothers
Corner Stone Sa
Te- Szally
First Congregational Church and Society of Geneseo
Lyndon Ani
N. Miles
J T Cook
Harry Krickett
OW Pay
Waterman
Geo. Cady
Milford-H
W. Db-Ahnard
Chrch
Geneseo Academy
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Historic church's temperance stance and long ministry
The article traces a Chicago church's anti slavery and temperance stand since 1840, its mission to extend gospel reach abroad, and its financial life. It details pew practices, growth of benevolence funding, and a succession of pastors from Jairus Wilcox to Rev. North, highlighting steady leadership and community impact.
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Jairus Wilcox
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