HISTORY OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH BLOOMING GROVE A Elwood Corning HC 1929

Description: HISTORY OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF BLOOMING GROVEby A. Elwood CorningIllustrated____________________________Hardcover no dust jacket; 91 pages; Size Approx. 5 1/4 X 7 3/4.Published by The Lanmere Publishing Co.; copyright 1929 first edition.Details: "Blooming Grove Congregational Church is situated in the Town of Blooming Grove, Orange County, New York, twelve miles west of the Hudson River, and two miles west of the Village of Washingtonville, on the main road running from the City of Newburgh to the Villages of Chester, Warwick and Goshen.""The first congregation was formed in 1759, by early pioneers settling in this section, who came chiefly from Suffolk County, Long Island, many of whom were descendants of the Pilgrims. The first house of worship was erected in the same year. It was a small wooden structure, painted yellow, and stood on the spot of the present edifice, facing the road. It was demolished in I823 and the present church building erected in the same year." ~ from New York GenealogyThe author of this history became pastor of the church in 1921.Contains a number of portraits and photographic illustrations.A fine addition for your bookshelf!Condition: Name in the front, a little minor foxing, otherwise in very good condition with a solid binding and clean pages. Note: The letter/number at the end of the title line for this listing is just an inventory code for locating the book. Free Domestic Economy Shipping!

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