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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FREE WILL BAPTIST
By Rev. Chas. Payne

In the spring of 1864, February 20th, this church was first organized, with Rev. I. Dotson, as pastor, by a committee chosen for that purpose. The membership consisted at that time of eleven members.

Rev. Dotson was relieved November 30th, 1866, and Rev. O. E. Baker took his place, and continued until November 22d, 1874, when he was succeeded by Rev. Chas. Payne.

From a membership of eleven, the church has increased until now the number is one hundred and eighteen.

The Society have no church building, and have since organization, worshipped in the Chapel of the Wilton College building.

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