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Creede, Colo. Creede Congregational Church records, 1892-1954.

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Identifier: RG5501
Abstract In 1892, the town of Creede was incorporated. Rev. Horace Sanderson, a missionary minister from the Congregational Home Missions office, delivered the first sermon in town on January 10, 1892. Under Rev. William T. Patchell, the church was formally incorporated on August 5, 1894. The first cornerstone for the first church building was laid on May 30, 1905 and “The Red Church” had its dedication on June 30, 1912. The Creede Community Church, is a member of the United Church of Christ and...
Dates: 1892-1954

Franklin, Mass. First Congregational Church records, 1737-1877.

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Identifier: RG4842
Abstract

The Second Church of Wrentham, also known as the West Parish Church, was established in 1738. When the West Precinct of Wrentham separated from Wrentham and incorporated as Franklin in 1778, the West Parish Church was renamed the First Congregational Church of Franklin. Included within the collection are meeting minutes, committee reports, society records, and vital records.

Dates: 1737-1877

Manchester, Mass. Orthodox Congregational Church records, 1717-1917.

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Identifier: RG5361
Abstract The First Congregational Church in Manchester-by the-Sea, Massachusetts, was formed on November 7, 1716 with 21 members. The first meeting house was constructed in 1656, the second in 1695, and the third in 1719. The fourth and final meeting house was constructed in 1809. The church name was changed to Orthodox Congregational Church in 1843. The church split in 1857 due to ecclesiastical differences and was reformed in 1869. The church, now known as the First Parish Congregational Church in...
Dates: 1717-1917

South Hadley, Mass. Congregational Church of South Hadley Falls records, 1824-2012.

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Identifier: RG5052
Abstract The Congregational Church of South Hadley Falls began as the South Society in South Hadley when, in February of 1824, the population removed from the center of South Hadley felt they needed a more conveniently located church. Later that year, the Society united in a church organization called The South Church of Christ in South Hadley. The church did not become known as The Congregational Church of South Hadley Falls until 1918. The congregation voted to close in 2012 due to declining...
Dates: 1824-2012