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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PRESBYTERIAN

By Rev. A. G. Martyn

The Presbyterian element in Wilton was originally a part of the Sugar Creek church, in Cedar county, which was organized in 1856.

As early as 1855-6, Presbyterian services were held in Wilton by Rev. John Hudson---meeting for worship in what is now known as Lyceum Hall, the old school house on the hill, and elsewhere.

In 1859, Rev. Wm. C. Mason, of Illinois preached in Wilton Presbyterian church for six months.

On May 14th, 1860, the congregation at Wilton was set off from Sugar Creek, and by a committee of Cedar Presbytery, formally organized into a church. The following named persons were original members: J. H. Hobert, D. Burk, J. H. Robinson, B. Kelley, J. Cooper, P. Heinly, R. A. McIntire; Mesdames Hobert, Pomeroy, Burk, Harker, Robinson, Cooper, McIntire, Passmore, Parish, Kelley, Heinly, and Mason.

In the fall of 1866, the present brick edifice was built in Marolf's addition to Wilton, and was dedicated in February, 1867. The size of the building is 32x48 feet, and cost $2,800.

In the summer of 1874, the present frame parsonage building was built on a half-lot adjoining the church, and cost $1,100. The present number of active members is seventy-five.

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