Winters

Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Winters, Yolo County, California

 

Member of Pacific Presbytery 1876-1883
Member of California Presbytery 1883-1906

 

In 1906 became the First Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.
In 1948 became Pioneer Presbyterian Church


1875
Organized October 17, 1875, with 16 charter members. Elders included Sarchel Cooper Wolfskill and Reverend N. F. Hilderbrand (who had been previously ordained in Missouri). S. C. Wolfskill, Henry Saling, D. P. Edwards, Daniel Robinson and Dr. S. K. Baker served on the Board of Trustees.

 

1876
Congregations represented: Winters, represented by Elder A. F. Hildebrand - received upon petition and the name of Bro. Hildebrand ordered recorded.
Reports from Ministers and congregations being called for. Rev. T. M. Johnston reported: that the State of Religion in his work was favorable. Had Organized a congregation at Winters of Sixteen members, with seven additions since. Had had precious revivals at Monticello and Winters, and the churches had been greatly built-up, and strengthened. Regretted that the congregations were unable to engage as much as is to be desired in Sabbath Schools, and Prayer meetings. Was building a church at Winters.
[Source: Minutes of the Pacific Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 20, 1876, pages 123 & 124]

1890
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 115
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1890, page 212]

1891
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 111
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1891, page 228]

1892
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 125
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1892, page 238]

1893
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 125
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1893, page 238]

1894
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 135
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1894, page 250]

1895
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 136
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1895, page 259]

1896
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 136
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1896, page 234]

1897
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 174
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1897, page 197]

1898
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 175
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1898, page 218]

1899
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 157
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1899, page 113a]

1900
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 131
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1900, page 132a]

1901
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 118
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1901, page 159a]

1902
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 120
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1902, page 149a]

1903
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton
Total Membership: 135
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1903, page 133a]

1904
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton, D.D.
Total Membership: 130
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1904, page 115a]

1905
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton, D.D.
Total Membership: 140
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1905, page 96a]

1906
Name of the Congregation: Winters Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: T. H. Fenley, Winters, Cal.
Pastor: H. C. Culton, D.D.
Total Membership: 140
California Presbytery - Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1906, page 87a]


Pastors

Rev. Thomas M. Johnston, installed November 5, 1876
Rev. Henry C. Culton, Stated Supply January 1, 1878
Installed October 19, 1879-1927

 


Updated February 26, 2008

Please Send Additions/Corrections to the Archives

HOME

 

LE FastCounter