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Jackson, Mich. First Congregational Church records, 1832-1935.

 Collection
Identifier: RG5258

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a list of members, meeting minutes and a treasurer's book.

Dates

  • 1832-1935

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.

Restrictions on Use

Items in this collection are subject to U.S. Copyright Law. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine the copyright status of collection items and to secure any permissions necessary for their reproduction and publication. Requests for permission to publish material must be discussed with the archivist or librarian.

Historical Note

First Congregational formed out of the efforts of Rev. Marcus Harrison and those that agreed that disagreed with the pro-slavery position of nearby churches. Harrison and around 60 others broke away and formed the First Congregational Church on March 6, 1841. The original building would give way to a few different locations until the current church, built in 1860. The First Congregational Church joined the UCC and continues to operate to this day. In July 2017 the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Extent

0.69 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

First Congregational formed out of the efforts of Rev. Marcus Harrison and those that agreed that disagreed with the pro-slavery position of nearby churches. Harrison and around 60 others broke away and formed the First Congregational Church on March 6, 1841. The original building would give way to a few different locations until the current church, built in 1860. The First Congregational Church joined the UCC and continues to operate to this day. In July 2017 the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This collection contains a list of members, meeting minutes and a treasurer's book.

Arrangement

This collection has been arranged chronologically.

Acquisition Information

Received by the Chicago Theological Seminary in 2014, accession number 2014-105.

Bibliography

Taylor, Richard H. Congregational and Plan of Union Churches in the Great Lakes States. Rhode Island, 2009. 9.3.246

Processing Information

Processed by William McCarthy in March 2017 using DACS Second Edition and updated in July 2018.

Title
Jackson, Mich. First Congregational Church records, 1832-1935.
Status
Completed
Author
William McCarthy
Date
2018-07-11
Description rules
3
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository

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