Rev. J. Willoughby: Waterloo Region Generations

Rev. J. Willoughby

Abt 1820 - Yes, date unknown

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Generation: 1

Rev. J. Willoughby was born Abt 1820, of, Waterloo Twp., Region of Waterloo, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117890
Occupation: 1851, Maple Grove Wesleyan Methodist Church, 2000 Speedsville Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; minister

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Occupation:
Maple Grove Wesleyan Methodist / Zion United Church

Begun: 1843

Wesleyan Methodist services began in 1843, with meetings held in Mr. Butler's barn and in a log schoolhouse located on the southwest corner of the intersection just south of the present-day church. The schoolhouse was destroyed by fire and in 1851 land for a church was donated by John Hilborn; the frame church was later bricked with white "Breslau Brick." The first minister was Rev. J. Willoughby.

Generation: 2