1850-1875 - The First Congregational Church of Pembroke, UCC

Our World and Country

1855	Florence Nightengale reforms nursing during Crimean War.
1856	Borden patents condensed milk process.
1861	Fort Sumter fired on by rebels, this inaugurating the Civil War.
1863	president Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, setting free 4 million slaves.
1865	President Lincoln assassinated by J. Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater, Washington, D.C.
1868	Louisa May Alcott writes “Little Women.”

1860-68	Three mills built in Pembroke: the Pembroke, the Webster, and the China.
1864	First police court established with William Hazelton appointed Police Justice.
1865	Baptist Church in Suncook publicly recognized. Church building erected in 1871.
1870	Present police station built.
1874	Roman Catholic Church is built on south side of Suncook River.
1875	Josie A. Langmaid murdered by Joseph LaPage.

1852	First insurance taken out on church properties.
1853	First chuch library established.
1853	First lights used inside Meeting-House – sperm oil lanterns and candles.
1871	High steeple added to church.
1874	Professor Walker is licensed to preach by Merrimack Association.