First Presbyterian Church (Minneapolis, Minn.)

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The church at St. Peter's was organized in 1835. Among the men prominent in the development of the church were Thomas S. Williamson, Henry H. Sibley, and Samuel W. and Gideon H. Pond. The church was named the Church of Christ and the Oak Grove Church before it became the First Presbyterian Church.

From the description of Parish record books, 1835-1871. (Minnesota Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122523449

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Pond family papers., 1833-1970 (bulk 1833-1935). Minnesota Historical Society
referencedIn Ell Torrance papers., 1855-1931. Minnesota Historical Society
referencedIn Harris, Samuel Arthur, 1847-1908. S. Arthur Harris and family papers, 1846-1945 (bulk 1870-1908). Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
referencedIn Pond family. Pond family papers, 1833-1970 (bulk 1833-1935). Minnesota Historical Society Library
creatorOf First Presbyterian Church (Minneapolis, Minn.). Parish record books, 1835-1871. Minnesota Historical Society Library
referencedIn Nichols, Henry Martyn, 1824-1860. Henry M. Nichols and family papers, 1843-1862, 1980s. Minnesota Historical Society Library
referencedIn Torrance, Ell, 1844-1932. Ell Torrance papers, 1855-1931. Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
Role Title Holding Repository
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associatedWith Harris, Samuel Arthur, 1847-1908. person
associatedWith Nichols, Henry Martyn, 1824-1860. person
associatedWith Pond family. family
associatedWith Pond family. family
associatedWith Pond, Gideon H. 1810-1878. person
associatedWith Pond, Samuel W. 1808-1891. person
associatedWith Sibley, Henry Hastings, 1811-1891. person
associatedWith Torrance, Ell, 1844-1932. person
associatedWith Williamson, Thomas S. 1800-1879. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Mendota (Minn.)
Minnesota
Minnehaha (Minn.)
Oak Grove (Minn.)
Minnesota--Minneapolis
Fort Snelling (Minn.)
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Presbyterian Church
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Corporate Body

Active 1835

Active 1871

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