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Organized in 1860 by A. N. Gilbert. First building
erected in 1870 under ministry of J. E. Taylor;
present building dedicated in 1904; present membership
600. The following ministers have served
the congregation: A. N. Gilbert, J. E. Taylor, W. W.
Carter, Alfred Flower, J. B. Mayfield, Benjamin
Flower, G. W. Terrell, H. G. Fleming, C. F.
Mortimer, John W. Goodwin, J. W. Hardy, R. V.
Omer and R. H. Crossfield. The latter has
preached for the church eight years.
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BENJAMIN ALLEN WILHOYTE,
Ownesburg, Ky. |
Born near Louisville, Ky., October 19, 1821;
student in the Oldham county schools 1830-43;
married 1843; moved to Owensboro, Ky., where
he became one of the charter members of the
Church of Christ; lived there until his death,
October 28, 1868.
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E. G. CRABTREE,
Ownesburg, Ky. |
Born August 10, 1859, at Madisonville, Ky.;
educated at Commercial College, Lexington, Ky.
Now living in Owensboro, Ky. President Christian
Endeavor, and deacon in the church at Owensboro,
Ky.
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JOHN W. LYTLE,
Owensburg, Ky. |
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Born McLean county, Kentucky, August 10,
1863; farmer until 1886; student Hartford College,
Kentucky, graduating with degree
of Ph. B.; vice-president of Hartford College
1890-93; admitted to the bar, Owensboro. Ky.,
1894; elder First church, Owensboro, Ky., since
1899.
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