FUBC HISTORICAL ARCHIVES
The following information was put in electronic form courtesy of a grant from the Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center, Lowell, Massachusetts.
First Baptist Church, Lowell, Massachusetts 1826-1848
These records of the Society of First Baptist Church, 1826-1848 contain meeting notices and committee appointments. It also include the list of 62 men who were involved in organizing the church in January, 1826.
SHARES OF THE PROPRIETORS OF THE FIRST BAPTIST MEETING HOUSE, October 4, 1826
This is the list of the original shareholders of First Baptist Church in Lowell. In this time period, proprietors were church members who paid to own a certain portion of the church's stock. There were a total of 100 shares issued.
RECORDS OF THE PROPRIETORS OF THE FIRST BAPTIST MEETING HOUSE
Lowell, Massachusetts 1826-1852
This book contains minutes of meetings of the shareholders of the First Baptist Meeting House. This committee was responsible for the business management of the organization, including securing the property, raising funds, and building the meeting house. The first page states the approval of incorporation by the State Legislature.
FIRST BAPTIST RECORD BOOK, January 1, 1826 - March 4, 1838
This book contains the records of the church operation, such as preachers hired and people who applied for membership. It is from the First Baptist Church Record Book, January 1, 1826 - March 4, 1838.