Fairview Baptist Church

Fairview Township
*Fairview Baptist Church*
The Fairview Baptist Church was organized in September 1850, with eight members, viz.: Henry and Jane Fulton, J. and C. McCartney, Mahitabel Donaldson, E. Carpenter, E. Furman and A. Lewis. Henry Fulton was selected as the first deacon and clerk. Elder W. W. DeVan was secured as first pastor, serving until 1854. He was succeeded by Elders Stedman, Clouse, Parker King, Ward, Thomas, Davis and others. The house of worship, 30x40, was erected in 1851. *From History of Mercer County, 1888, page 526*.		Did your ancestors attend church here? Do you have more information (church booklets, photos, history) on this church? Please let me know.
		Churches in Fairview Township in the late 1800s
		List of the Churches in the Fairview township area today


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