Alexander, Robert, papers, 1838-1884.

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Alexander, Robert, papers, 1838-1884.

Papers relating primarily to the religious activities of Robert Alexander, including letters (photostats), sermons, biographical sketches, literary productions, account papers, will, receipts, newspaper clippings, and a plat of Rutersville.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6993035

University of Texas Libraries

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Methodist Episcopal Church, South.

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In 1845, as a result of the North-South tensions, the Methodist Episcopal Church conferences in the Southern states withdrew to form the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. In 1874 at the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South held in Louisville, Kentucky, a Board of Commissioners was appointed to meet with a similar board from the Methodist Episcopal Church (MEC). The Board was empowered to begin talks the MEC board that would resolve differences between the two denomination...

Fowler, Littleton, 1803-1846

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Methodist Missionary of Texas. From the description of Letters and papers. 1837-1883. (Southern Methodist University). WorldCat record id: 25407451 Methodist minister Littleton Fowler (1803-1846) was born to Godfrey and Clara (Wright) Fowler in Smith County, Tennessee. After moving to Caldwell County, Kentucky, Fowler converted to Methodism and started preaching in 1826. He lived in Alabama and Georgia before moving to Texas in 1837. Settling in Houston, he beca...

Ruter, Martin, 1785-1838

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Alexander, Robert, 1811-1882

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Methodist clergyman (1811-1882), instrumental in founding Texas University, later Southwestern University, of which he served as president, and one of the founders of Rutersville, Texas. From the description of Alexander, Robert, papers, 1838-1884. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 20058883 ...