Lewis Wilson

Cumberland Presbyterian Minister

1814 - 1890

Left the Cumberland Presbyterian Church March 30, 1855.


1847
Became a candidate - Lewis Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 3, 1847, page 34]

1847
Candidate present - L. Wilson
L. Wilson licensed by Indiana Presbytery on October 11, 1847.
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 9 & 11, 1847, pages 39 & 41]

1848
Licentiate present - L. Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, March 17, 1848, page 46]

1848
Licentiate absent - Lewis Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 12, 1848, page 51]

1849
Licentiate absent - Lewis Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, March 16, 1849, page 57]

1849
Ordained - Lewis Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 14, 1849, page 64]

1849
Minister absent - L. Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, June 16, 1849, page 65]

1849
Minister present - Lewis Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 28, 1849, page 66]

1850
Minister present - L. Wilson
Lewis Wilson elected clerk.
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 5, 1850, pages 72 & 78]

1850
Minister present - L. Wilson
"Rev. L. Wilson reported compliance with the order of Presbytery which related to his labours in Petersburgh Congregation, which on motion was adopted."
"Resolved that L. Wilson devote the whole of his time to Petersburgh.."
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 28, 1850, page 78, 79 & 84]

1851
Minister present - Lewis Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 5, 1851, page 85]

1851
Minister present - L. Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 2, 1851, page 93]

1852
Minister present - Lewis Wilson
Rev. Lewis Wilson was chosen as a commissioner to the next meeting of the General Assembly.
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 2, 1852, page 100 & 113]

1852
L. Wilson Commissioner from Indiana Presbytery to General Assembly, May 18-25, 1852, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Served on the Committee on the Records of Hernando Synod.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, May 18-25, 1852, pages 4 & 9]

1852
Bro. L. Wilson was chosen Moderator.
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 17, 1852, page 107]

1853
Minister present - Lewis Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, March 30, 1853, page 113]

1853
Minister present - Lewis Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 2, 1853, page 121]

1853
Minister present - Lewis Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, November 2, 1853, page 128]

1853
Minister present - Lewis Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, November 23, 1853, page 132]

1854
Minister absent - Lewis Wilson
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 4, 1854, page 149]

1854
Lewis Wilson - Petersburgh, Indiana
Minister - Indiana Presbytery - Indiana Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1854, page 88]

1854
Minister present - Lewis Wilson
Lewis Wilson tendered his resignation as treasurer of commissioners fund.
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, August 29, 1854, pages 157 & 160]

1855
Minister present - Lewis Wilson
" A Resolution was offered by Br. Wilson in relation to american slavery which after some debate was laid on the table and made the order of the day 4 Oclk Monday.
"The regular order of business suspended to grant letters of dismission & recommendation to Brs. Levin & Lewis Wilson, which on motion were granted."
[Source: Minutes of Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, March 30, 1855, page 163, 164 & 170]


Buried in Wilson Cemetery, Pike County, Indiana.


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