Wilton History 1854-1947

Source: Henry Wildasin's Revised History of Wilton, Iowa
***Containing a complete reprint of Wilton History 1854-1876 by Rider & Stevenson***1947

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CONGREGATIONAL
By S. Southworth

This church was first organized by Rev. James Berney, in Sugar Creek township, Cedar county, July 9th, 1854, at a meeting in a brick school house, near Mr. Evan's residence, and was to be called the First Congregational church of Sugar Creek.

October 29th, Rev. D. Knowles was called to officiate as pastor.

August 3d, 1855, the location of the church was changed to Moscow, but immediately afterwards was changed again and located at Wilton, and at a meeting held at the residence of Rev. Knowles, June 20, 1856, new articles of incorporation were submitted and adopted, and the name changed to that of First Congregational church of Wilton.

July 13th, 1856, steps were taken to erect a church building and August 30th, 1857, the building was completed, and services for the first time held in it. Rev. D. Knowles, pastor.

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