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Ministerial Records,, 1855-1873

 Sub-Series
Identifier: (Subseries 1.3)

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

  • 1855-1873

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

Repository Details

Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository

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