Information Sheet

 

 

R         Sechler, E. T. (Earl Truman), 1890-

1159                Booklet, 1951.

                                    One folder, photocopies.

 

 

 

This is Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) History in Webster and Wright Counties of Missouri with Membership as Listed in 1951, describing the historic and then current congrega­tions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Webster and Wright counties in southwestern Missouri.  Included are brief biographical sketches of early and influential pastors.

 

E. T. Sechler self-published several short studies of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Missouri, including this 44-page booklet recounting activities in Webster and Wright counties.  F. M. Hooton (1840-1927) and Thomas Todd (1845-1939) led early missionary activi­ties in the area that led to the establishment of Christian Churches in several communities.  Where the data are available, congregations are listed with their years of activity, pastors, lay leadership, notable revivals, and rosters of members.  There are photographic illustrations of the churches and portraits of the pastors.

 

 

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