FIRST Presbyterian church established in North Georgia in the latter part of the 18th century, by the Presbytery of South Carolina
N 33° 52.207 W 083° 06.525
17S E 304948 N 3749755
An old church stands off the main drag in this small town.
Waymark Code: WM91RA
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2010
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Beth-Salem Presbyterian Church was organized on December 20, 1785, in the wilderness about three miles West of this site, under the leadership of Mr. John Newton, then a licentiate. It was the first of a chain of Presbyterian churches established in North Georgia in the latter part of the 18th century, by the Presbytery of South Carolina. The Rev. John Newton was the first minister, serving Beth-Salem until his death in 1797. Ezekiel Gilham, James Parks and James Espey were elders.
Later, Beth-Salem was moved to the present site, and on December 20, 1827, was chartered by the Legislature.
Charter members were: William Campbell, David McLaughlin, William Lesley, Samuel McCauley, John Pharr, John F. Wallace, Joseph Espey, Mrs. Marion Greer, Mrs. Jane Jewell, Mrs. Jane Campbell, Sam McLaughlin, Mrs. Lesley, Mary Espey, Ann Gaulding, Damary Baldwin, Hannah Upson, Sarah Walley, Martha Gilham, Sarah Moore, Mrs. Mary Kennedy, Miss Maria Harrison, The Rev. Thomas Goulding.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 12/20/1785
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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