Methodist plaque, New Windsor, MD (1978)
Text: Birthplace of American Methodism / Robert Strawbridge d. 1781 / ..The pioneer preacher of American Methodism purchased from John England, Sr. this house and farm March 2, 1773. A part of England's Chance and bothers' inheritance, on which he had lived for 13 years since his coming to America 1760. Here he formed / ..The First Class of Methodism / John Evans, his wife Eleanor Evans, his nephew Job Evans, and Mary Evans his wife, Nancy Murphy and Mrs. Hoy. "Here Mr. Strawbridge formed the first Society in Maryland and America." From Asbury's Journal, May 5, 1801...The First Society of Methodism / John Evans, William Durbin, Andrew Poulson, John England, William Daman, Benjamin Marcarel, George Havener, Richard Smith, Thomas Leakin, James ... Daniel Stephenson ... (incomplete)
Methodist plaque, New Windsor, MD (1978)
Text: Birthplace of American Methodism / Robert Strawbridge d. 1781 / ..The pioneer preacher of American Methodism purchased from John England, Sr. this house and farm March 2, 1773. A part of England's Chance and bothers' inheritance, on which he had lived for 13 years since his coming to America 1760. Here he formed / ..The First Class of Methodism / John Evans, his wife Eleanor Evans, his nephew Job Evans, and Mary Evans his wife, Nancy Murphy and Mrs. Hoy. "Here Mr. Strawbridge formed the first Society in Maryland and America." From Asbury's Journal, May 5, 1801...The First Society of Methodism / John Evans, William Durbin, Andrew Poulson, John England, William Daman, Benjamin Marcarel, George Havener, Richard Smith, Thomas Leakin, James ... Daniel Stephenson ... (incomplete)