McFarland, Francis, 1788-1871

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Birth 1788
Death 1871

Biographical notes:

Presbyterian Minister of Augusta County, Va.

From the description of Papers of Francis McFarland [manuscript] 1815-1871. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647970613

Francis McFarland was pastor of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Augusta County, Virginia, 1823-1835 and 1841-1871, and corresponding secretary of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Education, 1835-1841.

In 1856, McFarland was elected General Assembly Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (Old School), and he was a key figure in the 1861 formation of the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States of America.

From the description of Francis McFarland papers, 1817-1871. (Presbyterian Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 427903547

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