New Book Offers Glimpse Into Local Church Histories

May 20, 2013

A newly transcribed book offers a glimpse into local history through the documents of local Methodist churches during the 1800’s. “Methodist Episcopal Church South, Pollard Circuit (Revised to Powelton Circuit) 1878-1897″ was transcribed by Jacqueline Freisinger of Molino.

It is the ledger of the many circuit riders in the Powelton Circuit during that time period. Powelton was in the vicinity of the Gonzalez area on the west side of  Highway 29. The Methodist movement in that area came out of the large campground and meetings held there where Lathram Church in Escambia County and Clearsprings Church in Baldwin County were organized.

The book includes information about church memberships, infant and adult baptisms, marriages, and deaths.

The Methodist churches listed are Byrneville, Canoe Station, Clearsprings, Crabtree’s, Ferry Pass, Lathram’s Chapel, Muscogee (Marvin), Myrtle Grove, Oak Grove, Pollard, Powelton (Shephard’s), Rehobeth (Hendrix), and Walnut Hill.

The book sells for  $20 and includes a copy of the ledger. For more information, contact Freisinger at (850) 587-2247 or email jacque12162@frontier.com.

Comments

2 Responses to “New Book Offers Glimpse Into Local Church Histories”

  1. joy on May 20th, 2013 8:32 am

    Congratulations, Jackie.

  2. Jane on May 20th, 2013 6:00 am

    Congratulations on your book Jackie! I know you enjoyed the research and you are so very good at researching and documenting!

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