Stories - Old and New
A lot of Bibles
In 1816 The Congregational Parish in Winthrop, of which Rev. David Thurston was Pastor, sued Mr. John Wadswotth who belonged territorially, but not otherwise to said Parish, for taxes assessed against him for the support of the ministry. His cow was attached on the writ, but not wishing to have her sold, and having a right by the law to turn out other property instead, he went to Hallowell and purchased a lot of Bibles, and delivered them to the Sheriff, who had to perform the mortifying duty of advertising the word of God to be sold by Auction and selling them in public venue. One of the Bibles was purchased by William A. Drew and is now the property of the Winthrop Congregational church.
225th Anniversary (1776 - 2001)
The quilt will celebrate the 225th anniversary of Winthrop Congregational Church.
Photo by JOHN HALE (2001)
Fish chowder luncheon brings friends together (9/9/05)
In 1816 The Congregational Parish in Winthrop, of which Rev. David Thurston was Pastor, sued Mr. John Wadswotth who belonged territorially, but not otherwise to said Parish, for taxes assessed against him for the support of the ministry. His cow was attached on the writ, but not wishing to have her sold, and having a right by the law to turn out other property instead, he went to Hallowell and purchased a lot of Bibles, and delivered them to the Sheriff, who had to perform the mortifying duty of advertising the word of God to be sold by Auction and selling them in public venue. One of the Bibles was purchased by William A. Drew and is now the property of the Winthrop Congregational church.
225th Anniversary (1776 - 2001)
The quilt will celebrate the 225th anniversary of Winthrop Congregational Church.
Photo by JOHN HALE (2001)
Fish chowder luncheon brings friends together (9/9/05)
