1849
The Methodist church was organized, now numbering 36 members.
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The evidence
“Tho Methodist church, organized in 1849, now numbers 36 members.”
1856-history-of-rock-county/14-milton.md, PDF p. 117 / book p. 99
Guernsey, Orrin, and Josiah F. Willard, editors. History of Rock County, and Transactions of the Rock County Agricultural Society and Mechanics' Institute. Janesville, Wis.: William M. Doty & Brother, 1856. Cornell University Library via the Internet Archive, archive.org/details/cu31924028871593.
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The printed page (PDF p. 117 / book p. 99). The passage could not be located on the scan automatically.