History of the First Baptist Church of Sidney Iowa
A narrative tracing the church’s 1868 founding, early leaders and members, adoption of faith and government, associations with regional churches, building of a new church completed in 1900, and dedication ceremony. The account lists ministers, notable members, and key dates from 1868 onward, highlighting fundraising and community cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brothers and Sisters of Baptist
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
J. W. ‘Roe
Sidney ‘Church
R.ik. Hunley
Taboraug
Banfish
N. Brown
American Publication Society
Early Church Charter Members Named for Old Town Meeting
The record lists charter members including Reubert Simons Melise Simons Lavina Elledge Salinda Riledge Rosemond Borejers Mary Mer Sameel Gloves Matt Bitehens and Kitehens. A motion to elect a pastor and church clerk was made with votes cast for MLE Walliams and others. A committee was formed to confer with a Christian church and address indebtedness and the proposed winter school district church use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reubert Simons
Melise Simons
Lavina Elledge
Salinda Riledge
Rosemond Borejers
Mary Mer
Sameel Gloves
Matt Bitehens
Kitehens
J. Wowne Ayrand
Jean
Mle
Walliams
T. T. Brage
Tech Clark
Christian Church
Church records reveal baptism and membership figures
Fragmentary church notes recount May reception and baptism counts, with 80 members noted for the congregation. Williams and Reuben Simona appear among names tied to church roles, while annual expenses are listed at about 500 dollars.
The Building of the Bap tist Church of Hamburg
A long harboring dream to replace the old church with a new building valued at roughly four to five thousand dollars spurred by pastor father and engaged members. The congregation organized funds, with junior and Ladies Aid groups contributing through events and donations, ultimately supporting a building program that included specific memorial gifts and a planned sale of the old property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehemiah
Mons
Matt Watton
Ameani
Taseom
Koved
Darblett
Rieg
Mr. Brumback
Simona
ATL Epiavin
Miss
Wwe
Jane Elledge
Lovina Elledge
The
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Linn
Lad
Family Trees and Hidden Truths Fade in Generous Silence
A terse musing on lineage and secrecy contrasts lavish family trees with the quiet evasions that shelter fragile histories. The reflection hints at personal histories guarded within kinship networks and the cost of revealing deep ties.
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First Baptist Church OF
Hamburg
America Paine
Miama Baptist Church
Saline
County
Southwest Baptist Association
Sidney
Hie
G. W. Roby
Merve Simons
Frank Davis
Marnie Simona
Melissa
Reuben Sue
Martiett
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Opera House
Myemory
SE. Wilcox
Boone
Tone
J. ¥. Aitchison
Shenantogh
Horch
Citi
Howuys
T. Butta
Butts
First Baptist
Sylow McCigeden
James Heed
al Heaten
Simena
Cohen Chen
Brother Mot
Williine
Lok
Reuben Simona
Chirch
Williams
Fetter
M. Smith
the Baptist Church OF
J. C. Staples
Clayton-Thompson Insurance Agency
Perane
LE. Carroll
Prop
Peter Panginghams
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