December 1, 1871

Rev. George P. Sawin was ordained

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CountyOctober 1871Month

The Chicago fire affected Rock County residents

BeloitFall 1871Season

Benjamin Brown built the first plate glass store front at 328 and 330 State street, Beloit

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Rev. George P. Sawin was ordained

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P. SAWIN, Pastor First Congregational Church; born in Lynn, Mass., Jan 14, 1841 ; was educated at Yale College; ordained Dec. 1, 1871 ; began preaching at Racine, Wis., in July, 1871, and preached there four years; came to Janesville in October, 1875 ; previous to entering the ministry, was Professor of Belles Lettres and Mathematics at Mt. Washington University, New York City, for three years ; for one year, was engaged in literary work ; for six years, was Professor of Languages and Mathematics in Markham's Academy, Milwaukee.

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.PDF p. 717

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December 1, 1871

Rev. George P. Sawin was ordained

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Rev. George P. Sawin was ordained

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P. SAWIN, Pastor First Congregational Church; born in Lynn, Mass., Jan 14, 1841 ; was educated at Yale College; ordained Dec. 1, 1871 ; began preaching at Racine, Wis., in July, 1871, and preached there four years; came to Janesville in October, 1875 ; previous to entering the ministry, was Professor of Belles Lettres and Mathematics at Mt. Washington University, New York City, for three years ; for one year, was engaged in literary work ; for six years, was Professor of Languages and Mathematics in Markham's Academy, Milwaukee.