Pastor Crary

ID: 1257 ~ Source: New Albany-Floyd County Public Library ~ Date: Date Unknown

This file appears in: Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church

Benjamin F. Crary served as minister of Wesley Chapel in 1856-57. An outspoken abolitionist, his views alienated many members of the congregation.
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This file appears in: Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church

By Carl Creason, Hannah O'Daniel, Katherine Gann, Daniel Michael, and Leanna Smith

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church traces its roots to the first Methodist congregation founded in New Albany. In October 1816, several settlers began meeting for prayers in a cake shop owned by Harriet Reynolds on the east side of Pearl Street.…