The Second Congregational Society.
The history of this church dates back to the summer of 1848, when services were held in a
school-house located near the present Lyman Mills. The subsequently worshiped in the
brick school-house and in Exchange Hall. The church was organized May 24, 1849, and Rev. Mr. Pierce was the first pastor, and remained until 1851. Other pastors were as follows: Rev. Richard Knight, 1853-55; J.B.R. Walker, 1855-64; L.R. Eastman, Jr., 1865-67; J.L.R. Trask, 1867, present incumbent. The deacons are as follows: Robert S. Howard, Anderson Allyn, Alex. H. Child, Samuel Prentiss, M.L. Childs, A.O. Colby, W.J. Johnson, Nathan Clark, John D. Hardy, and Chalmers Chapin.
The present church edifice was commenced in 1852, and completed and dedicated in 1853.
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