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- 1890 - 1936 (Creation)
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1 Box (Green)
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These papers reflect the pastoral ministry of L. A. Blough in the Johnstown District of the Southwest Mennonite Conference, 1890-1936. The conference has been known as the Allegheny Mennonite Conference since 1954. This district included the Blough, Thomas, Stahl and Weaver congregations found in the Somerset and Cambria Counties, Pennsylvania. Later they came to include the Kaufman and Pleasant Grove churches as well.
The papers consist of membership records, 1890-1904; records of marriages and funerals, 1890-1934; sermon outlines;and additional itemssuch as the 1936 photograph of a Wingard reunion. Blough was ordained to the ministry by J. N. Durr on December 7, 1890, at Stahl church(Page 222 of History*). Jonas Blauch (1830-1906) was bishop over this district during this area, 1862-1906.
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This material is open for public research.
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Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the Mennonite Church USA Archives.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin