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 msroKY OF GOODHUE COUNTS 455 time it •was arranged to build a stone church. The building committee named was: J. E. Chapman, Eli Ellsworth, J. D. Wheat, J. D. Jennings and W. P. Tanner. This committee solic- ited subscriptions and bought lots 3, 4 and 5, block 34, in Cannon Falls. This building was begun on February 28, 1866. The par- ish was duly organized under the state statutes, April 16, 1866, with J. E. Chaplain and J, D. Wheat as wardens. Eli Ellsworth, V. P. Tanner, James H. Abbott and A. J. Phelps were elected vestrymen. The corner stone of the church was laid June 28, 1866, by Bishop H. B. Whipple, the Rev. S. S. Burlson assisting. The stone was laid on the northeast corner. It contained a copper box, in which was deposited a New Testament, prayer book, and the usual newspapers and specimens of coin. The edifice was completed in March, 1867. The first services were held on the last Sunday in March, 1867, Rev. S. S. Burlson officiating. The communicants at that time numbered fifteen. In February, 1867, a call was extended to this divine to become the rector, but he declined. Rev. G. W. Dunbar became rector on Easter day, 1867. The church was consecrated by Bishop Whipple, May 1, 1867. The cost of the edifice as reported, including lots and furniture, was $3,577.86, of which $300 w r as raised outside the parish. De- cember 11, 1870, Rev. G. W. Dunbar resigned, and J. D. Wheat, a parishioner, conducted the services until June. 1872, when the Rev. William John Carley became rector. He resigned in 1875 and again Mr. Wheat conducted the services until July, 1877, when Rev. F. J. Tassell was called. In 1877 a rectory was built' at a cost of $1,300. The present pastor is Rev. T. G. Crump. BAPTIST. The First Baptist church of Red Wing was organized January 21, 1855, at the home of Rev. T. R. Cressey, in a house located on what is now Fourth street, between East avenue and Bush street. At this meeting the Rev. Cressey acted as presiding officer and W. S. Grow was chosen secretary, the organization being per- fected under the title "First Baptist Church of Red Wing," with the following charter members : W. S. Grow, Martha M. Grow, Mary A. Whelan and Cecelia A. Browm, admitted by letter, and Jeremiah and Hannah Fuller, admitted as new members. W. S. Grow was elected as first clerk and the Rev. Cressey called as pastor. First services were held in a district school- house located on what is now the corner of East avenue and Fourth street. In 1869 a church edifice was dedicated on the same property. Among the pastors following Rev. Cressey were :