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March 22, 1841

The Beloit Bible Society was organized.

BeloitGrade A · 1 independent source

The evidence

  • “The Beloit Bible Society was organized on March 22, 1841, the object, as stated by the constitution, being to encourage the circulation of the Scriptures in the vicinity " without note or comment." Subscriptions flowed in very freely, about forty-four persons signing the constitution at the first meeting and contributing $51, which was expended in the purchase of Bibles, by whose aid it is more than probable that many persons had their eyes opened to the goodness and mercy of the all-seeing God. At that meeting the following officers were elected : Mr.”

    1879-history-of-rock-county/15-rock-county-ch09-beloit.md, PDF p. 631 / book p. 635

    Butterfield, C. W., et al. The History of Rock County, Wisconsin: its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1879. Cornell University Library via the Internet Archive, archive.org/details/cu31924028871585.

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