California Presbyterian Church (1872-Before 1980)

Presbyterian Church (1872-Before 1980)

California

From Goodspeed's 1889 History of Cole, Moniteau, etc Counties, Missouri:

The Presbyterian Church of California was dedicated April 19, 1885, by Dr. Brank, Dr. Lacy and other preachers. The building, a brick one, 32x60 feet, with the lot, cost $3,600, the last $400 of which was paid that day.

From Ford's 1936 History of Moniteau County:

This church was organized on April 9, 1872 by Revs. B. H. Charles, Porter Boone and B. T. Lacy, with the following seven members: R. Q. Roache, Rebecca Roache, Thomas Nelson Biggs, Josephine Biggs, N. C. Rice, Margaret Rice, and Hiram McGowan.

The first church building was dedicated in 1885, the present building in 1914. Rev. B. T. Lacy, D. D. was the first pastor. Sunday School was organized in 1885. The present pastor, Dr. J. S. Raird, is now serving his fifth year.

Officers of the church include H. E. Heninger, Harry F. Heck. C. J. Bender, W. H. Hadwin and Dr. D. L. Stark, elders; and deacons, C. E. Tieman, W. P. Calhoun and D. A. Cone, W. P. Cody, R. R. Conrad, Thos R. Lawrence.

This church has probably furnished a greater number of conspicuously outstanding citizens than any other church in the county in proportion to its enrollment.

If anyone has information on this church, please contact Alan Sparks.

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