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First United Methodist Church
formerly Methodist Episcopal Church
The following is some historical information on the First United Methodist Church, formerly
Methodist Episcopal Church. This information was compiled by Suzanne Leonard and is printed
with the permission of:
First United Methodist Church
215 West Works Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone 307-672-9779
Early ministers and important events:
Name Date Notes
RADER, Dr. D.L. August 30, 1888 First church service in Sheridan (traveling minister)
VASSELLER, Rev. D.B. October 24 1888 First resident minister
LONG, Rev. J.B. Summer 1889 First building begun
GILLESPIE, Rev. J.H. December 14, 1889
December 28, 1889 Bell rung for first time
December 31, 1889 First service held in new church
FOSS, Bishop June 16, 1895 Dedicated the building
YOUNG, Rev. Benjamin 1899 Parsonage erected
CATES, Pastor Arthur April 23, 1909
MARSHALL, Mrs. J.J.(Harriett) 1917 Organized Alpha Kappa class of First United Methodist Sunday School
June 21, 1921 Last service held in old building
October 2, 1921 Cornerstone laid for new building
February 1923 New church dedicated
On December 23, 1888, the First Methodist Episcopal Church was organized. Charter members:
BONNELL David
BONNELL Adeline
CLUBB Arthur
CLUBB America
COFFEEN Henry
COFFEEN Hattie
EARLY Martha
PERKINS Clara
SONNESBERGER Delilah Babcock
SONNESBERGER Mariah
SONNESBERGER W.D.
WRIGHTER Anna
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