Jeremiah Porter papers, 1831-1848

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Jeremiah Porter papers, 1831-1848

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/604910040

Diaries, 1831-1848

1.7 linear ft. (5 volumes, 1 microfilm reel)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7779477

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Porter, Jeremiah L., 1804-1895

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Presbyterian missionary in Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin. Jeremiah Porter was a Presbyterian missionary and minister, serving Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin. This collection contains photostats of journals written by Rev. Porter, describing his missionary work which was sponsored by the American Home Missionary Society, and his religious meditations. They also make note of scenery, living conditions and personalities, including the Henry R. Schoolcraft and John John...

American Home Missionary Society

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The American Home Missionary Society was formed in 1826 by the Congregational and other Protestant churches to financially assist congregations until they could be self-sufficient. From the description of American Home Missionary Society records, 1825-1837. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 663880998 In 1826 the Congregational, Presbyterian, Reformed and Associated Reformed churches formed the American Home Missionary Society to coordinate their national missiona...