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Note: d transferred his membership to that church. David preached for various churches in east central IL from 1891-1899. He received letters of recommendation from five different churches in that area. David then relocated to Larkinsburg Twp, Clay Co, IL where he preached for a little church at Iola. It was here that he met and married his Rosie.
Hutton Ills Jan 1st 1894 To the brethren in Christ greeting know by these presents that David E. Towles is a member in good standing in the Church of Christ worshiping at the Brick Chapel in Hutton Coles County Ills and that he is an able minister of the gospel. And as such we commend him to the love and fellowship of the brother hood of the Church of Christ wherever his lot may be cast by order of the Church Sigme by the Elders: S.P. Davis, Mat. Williams, Alvin Hily, Ex Elder
Hidalgo Illinois Nov 6 1899 To the brethren in Christ Greeting: know by these presents that David E. Towles is an able minister of the gospel. Has preached for this congregation from April to December of 1898. And as an honorable gospel preacher we commend him to the love and fellowship of the brother hood of the Church of Christ where ever his lot may be cast. WH McFadden, Joseph T. Hurrell, ME Henderson Elder of Liberty chapel Hidalgo Jasper co Ill.
Annapolis Ills Nov 10th 1899 To the brethren in Christ greeting. Know by these presents that brother David E. Towles is an able Minister of the gospel, and preached for us one year. And we commend him to the love and fellowship of the brotherhood of the Church of Christ, where ever his lot may be cast. CM Smith, RD Othey Elders of Church at Annapolis Ills
Bell Air Crofard Co Ill Nov th 12 1899 To the brethren in Christ Greeting Know by thes Presents that David E. Towles is an able Minister of the Gospel and has preached for the Congregation at this place going on six years. And we hav all Ways found him honorable and up right. And as Such we commend him to the love and fellowship of the brotherhood of the church of Christ wher ever his lot may be cast. SN Payn, TR Stratton, RT Shoemaker Elders of the Church at Bell Air
Gila Jasper Co Ill Nov the 16 1899 To the brethren in Christ greeting Knows by these presents that David E. Towles, is an able minister of the Gospel, has preached for this congregation two years beside being acquainted with him going on five years And he has been honorable and upright. And as such we commend him to the love and fellowship of the brotherhood of the Church of Christ; Wherever his lot may be cast; Francis Hesler, William J Myers, William J. Steinbrook Elders of the Church of Christ Excelsior School house Jasper Co. Ill. This is to certify that Eld D.S. Towels is a faithful proclaimer of the gospel of Christ; and as such I cheerfully commend him to all the faithful in Christ Jesus. A. Pickerill Edgewood Ills.
Note: David's name appears in the church records for the Wiley Brick Church on 22 Mar 1891. He ha
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