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Revival Forges Oxford SDA Church 1888 Founding
In spring 1888 two evangelists held tent meetings in a grove that became the Oxford Seventh Day Adventist Church site. Elder Meody and Win Thurston led the effort, the church was organized with charter members including Turner and Lloyd families, Ed Hatto donated land, and John Anderson built the church furnishings. The first wedding occurred July 27 1888 between Minnie Lloyd and Samuel Manchester. The Swenson family joined soon after and aided early growth. Cad W Lloyds funeral was held April 28 1892. A church school started with teachers Louisa Bidwell Henrietta Parfitt and others. a maple tree by the entrance was planted by students.
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Meody
Poy Sippi
Win ‘Thurston
Teom
Prouafield
Pheia
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Jhharter
Stmon Turner
Gael Turter
Vinnie Tarner
James Summerton
Eliz Simmerton
Frank Summerton
Summerton
Wary Magoon
Jonnie Magoon
Edve Thal
Etta