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Trinity Reformed Church (Tiffin, OH)

 Collection
Identifier: Church RG 479

Scope and Contents

The Trinity Reformed Church collection consists of one box containing: Membership History Legal Records - Incorporation (1925) Legal Records - Merger, First Reformed Church (1922) Legal Records - Merger, Grace Reformed Church Legal Records - Merger, Minutes (1925)

Dates

  • Creation: 1922 - 1946

Biographical / Historical

First Reformed Church was established in Tiffin, Ohio in 1833. The church building was completed under the 4th pastor of the church in 1847. In the spring of 1882, a conflict over pastors led to some members leaving First Reformed and forming Grace Reformed Church. In 1913, there was a great flood, resulting in much damage to both churches. This led to discussion of a merger between the two churches. However, a congregational vote in November 1916 had enough negative votes that the merger did not occur. In 1924, consistories met again with a 97% merger agreement from the congregants. Merger services were held June 7, 1925 and Trinity Reformed Church of Tiffin was born. A new building was constructed and dedicated May 12, 1929.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

FOR: Grace Reformed Church: Church Records, Communicants,1921-1927; Financial Records, 1920-1927 SEE ALSO: Church RG 480. FOR: First Reformed Church: Church Records, Membership, 1917-1925; Financial Records, 1925-1926 SEE ALSO: Church RG 481.

Title
Trinity Reformed Church (Tiffin, OH)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the E&R Library & Archives Repository

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