Ministerial Records,, 1855-1857
Scope and Contents
The earliest records include sacramental records beginning in 1851 and continue until 1900 and are very complete for baptisms, confirmations, and marriages. Death/burial records date from 1874-1900. The congregational minutes and financial records span from 1853-1900.
At the conclusion of the financial records is a minute book for Vernon County School District #5, Town of Jefferson, Viroqua, 1857-1889. These minutes are written in English. Following the school minutes are miscellaneous documents of the church, such as certificate of organization, 1854; letters of call to pastors, 1853 and 1872; a description of Coon Prairie parish by A. C. Preus, 1872; and incorporation of the congregation in 1892.
Dates
- 1855-1857
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Norwegian
Creator
- From the Collection: Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Congregation at Coon Prairie (Vernon County, Wis.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository