Second United Presbyterian Church First Pastor VanAtta Fell
The Second United Presbyterian church of Washington formed from the Associate Reformed church with Rev. S. F. VanAtta as its first pastor in 1855. The congregation built a worship space by 1857 on J. A. Work’s lot and later dedicated a substantial church in 1891. The church advanced Washington’s architecture and inspired later civic buildings.
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Second United Presbyterian Church of
Washington
Associate Reformed Church
Washington County
F VanAtta
J. A. Work
van Atta
Abijah Conner
Logue
City of
Presbyterian Church Pastors Through the Years in Buffalo
The history details pastors of the Buffalo congregation from 1874 to 1903. R. B. Taggart served 1874 to 1878 as pastor, Rev. H. G. McVey led from 1878 to 1883, Rev. J. R. Logue followed until 1903, with Rev. W. R. Sawhill as the current sixth pastor from Stanwood Iowa after prior work in Allegheny seminary and Buffalo.
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R. B. Taggart
H. G. McVey
J. R. Logue
Allegheny Seminary
Terian
Buffalo
New York
W. R. Sawhill
Stanwood
Iowa
United Presbyterian Church
Longest Pastorate In City History Ends
The article notes a pastor who served the church from March 1, 1903, to a seven year period and oversaw growth in all departments. A landmark event was the erection of a new church building completed during his tenure. He was formally installed by the Presbytery of Keokuk on April 7, 1903.
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Senate
Milan
Keokuk
Homeseekers Excursion At Mrs Williams Home
A Homeseekers excursion is planned at the home of Mrs. J. Albert Williams on Thursday May 25. The event advertises good homes at small prices with fares of 15 and 10 cents.
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J. Albert Williams
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Great United Presbyterian Organization
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