First Congregational Church of Thetford records, 1773-2004.

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First Congregational Church of Thetford records, 1773-2004.

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Early church records (1791-1840), many compiled by Asa Burton; papers (1818-1830) of Asa Burton, including early church history and notes written by Mary B. Slade; confessions, complaints, trials (1787-1899); treasurer's receipts and records (1788-1981); trustees' reports; annual reports; by-laws; personal records (1933-1945) of Rev. William Estabrook; letters and sermons of Rev. Edward Jackson Tyler (1960-1967); bulletins (1945-1979); organization and committee records; materials relating to the United Church of Christ; and other records.

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Thetford Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8211608

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Slade, Mary B.

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Tyler, Edward Jackson

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United Church of Christ

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Estabrook, William.

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First Congregational Church (Thetford, Vt.)

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The Town of Thetford, Vt., was created by charter in 1761 and in 1773 it voted to provide for a minister, the Rev. Clement Sumner, when 11 members "laid in the foundation of the church." In 1778, Asa Burton became pastor and remained for over 50 years. In 1781 a log cabin was built to serve the congregation but by 1787 a more permanent building was erected on what is now the village common. This was moved in 1830 on wooden rollers to its present location and has been renovated over the years. In...

Burton, Asa, 1752-1836

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Asa Burton was born in Stonington, Connecticut and, at age 16, moved to Norwich, Vermont. In 1777 he graduated from Dartmouth and was ordained in 1779 at Thetford, Vermont, where he became pastor for life. Burton was best known as a teacher of theology. From the description of Asa Burton papers, 1781-1973 (inclusive), 1781-1829 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702170402 Asa Burton was born in Stonington, Connecticut, and, at age 16, moved to Norwich, Vermont. In 1777 h...