1832 Relocation of the Church
The Relocation of the Church in 1832 is discussed in The Early History of Christ Church Manlius by Al Vedder and Kathy Crowell which is available on this site. Discussion of the 1832 move begins here. The following material supplements and is linked from the forgoing discussion.
The following are receipts for work done moving the Church. There are four receipts. The first three are payments for labor in helping move the Church. The fourth bears Ephraim Bowen's signature.
Ephraim Bowen's
Patent of
Truck for Moving Buildings
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There are a few twists along the way. If you give up, go here for a road map.
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