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Baptists and the American Civil War: June 2, 1864

The 112th New York, comprised of men from Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties, was organized in September 1862. The 112th New York is now commanded by Colonel Jeremiah C. Drake, formerly pastor of the Westfield Baptist Church, New York. Born in 1824 and a native of Herkimer County, at the age of 16 Drake felt called…

June 2, 2014 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.

Baptists and the American Civil War: May 21, 1864

Today Union General Ulysses S. Grant, unable to break through Confederate lines in the twelve-day Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, withdraws from the battle and turns his army toward the North Anna River. Spotsylvania is a draw, but Grant’s larger mission continues: that of capturing the Confederate capital city of Richmond, no matter how long…

May 21, 2014 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.
General Robert E. Lee

Baptists and the American Civil War: May 2, 1864

The war, although perhaps dampening Baptist growth in the United States, has by no means halted the founding of new congregations. Many established within the past year are African Baptist congregations, as their church names note. Growth is also taking place in the Mid-West and the often-new cities in the far West. Among churches started…

May 2, 2014 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.

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