The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-01-23
Early History Of Ksnosha Churches.
MErHop1sr EPIscopAL.

The first religious organization in this place,
was by the Methodist. In 1887, about one
and a half years altel the first family settled
in the place, Methods Society was formed.
The first stationed preacher was Rev. o. F
Curtis In after years, Rev. Mr. Curtis be-
came Congregational Minister, and was for
many years pastor Of church Of that demon
ination at Emerald Grove Wis The second
stationed minister, was Rev Salmon Stebbins,
who has within the past year returned to this
place, and made it his permanent residence.
Although far advanced in years, he still re-
talns the mental yigor OF his earlier life, and
breaches occasionally The third minister
was Rev. F. Mitchell; the fourth, Rev. James
Mitchell. This latter gentleman was firm
believer in Slavery, divine institution :;
he very properly emigrated south, where he
found public sentiment more congenial to his
teachings than here. During the late rebel.
lion he espoused the cause Of the rebels, and
became an officer in the rebel army. The
ministers who have been stationed since the
time of Rev. James Mitchell, have all been.
with one exception, true and loyal men, and
efficient laborers in their sacred profession
The Methodist CHURCH building was compile
ted and dedicated in January, 1843.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
This church was organized in June. 1883.
with nineteen members, only one of which
number is now It resident of this eity-Deacon
William Seymour. majority of the origin
al members have died, and the balance have
removed to other sections of the country
Rev Mr. Crawford ofliciated at the first organ
ization of the church. The first minister en-
ployed as a regular supply, was Rev. Mr.
Nichols; the second, Rev. Mr.. Caldwell, now
fpastor ofthe church at Genoa, Walworth Co
The third, Rev J. Parsons, who afterwards re-
| linquished the ministry, and engaged in other
Pursuits. The fourth minister, was Rev ~
P. Kinney, now pastor of the I'd Congrega
tional Church in Rockford, Ill. The fifth, O.
P. Clinton, and the sixth, E. D. Seward.
The Congregational Church Edfee was
erected in 1874, on the north side of the
creek; number of years ago it was rem owed
to its present location, and enlarged.
BAPTIST.
The Baptist church was constituted in Sep
tember 1888. Rev. Jason Lathrop, who was
among the earliest settlers of the place. be-
came the first pastor of the church, and con
tinued such for many years. The congrega-
ton worshiped for some ten years, in school
house, which stood on the north side of the
Public Square, where the present residence of
DR.. Arndt stands. The present Baptist meeting
house was erected bout twelve years ago
Rev. J Lathrop is still a resident of this
place, considerably advanced in life, but APP
parently in the enjoyment of better health
than some years ago.
EPIsCoPALIAN.
The Episcopal Church was formed under
the auspices of Rev. Mr.. Hull, of Milwaukee,
April, 1910. Rev. William Ananson, was The
first rector Of The church. He died in Wauke-
gan; his remains were inferred in the cemc-
terry in this city. Rev. f. W. Hatch was the
next rector Of the church. and continued in
that relation for several years. He was a
clergyman OF considerable distinction, having
at one time been Chaplain of the U. S. SEN
ate. He removed to Sacrimento, CAL, where
he died some years ago. Rev. Mr., Greenleaf
was the next rector; he removed to Saltwater,
MINI subsequently, he left the profession OF
the ministry for other employments.
The society erected its church building in
the summer of 1S43 and it was dedicated by
Bishop Kemper on the 10th of October of the
same year. The church edifce has been twice
enlarged, since its first erection.
CATHOLIC.
The first Catholic clergyman who sited
this place, was the Rev. Mr. Kelley, in July,
1880. In June, 184l Rev Florentine d. Bon
Iduel organized a congregation After Rev.
8onduel, Rev. Martin Kundig came from De-
troit, and took charge Of the congregation
He remained here eight years. The present
Catholic Church building was completed,
except the tower, in 1915.
The mention of later clergymen of the fore
churches, does not belong to the early history
of Kenosha. The same is true of the other
churches in this city, OF which no mention is
made. Their organization have all been Of a
I much later date.
UNIYERLALIsTs.
a society of Universalits was formed in
June 1874 By Rev. G. F. LeFevre of Milwau-
kee. Mr.. LIE Fevre, oficated as the minister
lOf the society a few months. It's meetings
were held in room known as elements
Hail. - on the east side of Main Street, on Or
near the ground, now occupied by the store
of E. G.. Brown. The Society became dis
banded in less than year after its organiza-
Ition.
| CAMPBELITES. ...'s.
In the spring of 1915, Campbelite society
was formed, and preaching was maintained
irregularly for about year, different clergy
men of that denomination officiating The