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From: Danville (Illinois) Commercial News, February 2, 1962

Sarah Jane Mcdowell Obituary

newspaper article; Danville Weekly News dated September 20, 1877 announcing that the African ME Church has brought the Kimber Church and will be open in 90 days. The purchase price ws $2,700.

Colored Methodist church get ready for a roof on their new church. Date December 20, 1877

Frank Neal obituary dated January 28, 1976. Frank Neal was the grandson of Polly Neal, the first Black resident of Vermilion county.

Compiled timeline of the organization of black churches in Danville

1865 Allen Chapel African Episcopal Church Rev. Payne home of Wm. Bass Lemon St
1883 New Jerusalem later became Second Baptist
1906 Friendship Baptist 327 E. Harrison St. Rev.…