The Methodist Episcopal church society (Beloit) was formed by the Rev. William Lovesey.

The evidence

• “E. Church. — The nucleus of this society was formed on October 15, 1842 ; an organization being eifected at that date by the Rev. William Lovesey, who enrolled the following members : Mr. and Mrs.”

  1879-history-of-rock-county/15-rock-county-ch09-beloit.md, PDF p. 641 / book p. 645

  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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