This month we have a contribution from Ray and Marie Ella who were keen to share some information about their cherished home – a very small Primitive Methodist Chapel built in 1859 in Cumberworth near Alford, Lincolnshire.
Cumberworth Date Plaque
Ray, a retired historian, and Marie bought the chapel in late 2015 and have carried out a great deal of research into its history. The results of their diligent efforts can be found on the My Primitive Methodist Ancestors website. This is a great example of the value of local research and the potential to be able to share this information widely via the internet.
Ray and Marie are also the proud owners of two Primitive Methodist Centenary plates. An interesting article illustrating the Centenary plates can be found on Dave’s Little Blog.
Extra from Ray and Marie (Mr. & Mrs. Ella) :
The plaque was in a cracked and eroding condition when we came to Cumberworth, it repaired twice.
The first attempted repair was to prevent heavy rain penetrating and successful, also to restore it has it once was.
The second attempt was a necessity because the sandstone plaque had started to flake. So, the second repair thus: cleaned-up, treated with clear silicone water repellent, inserts of marble-resin decorative roses, etc., then painted with weather-shield masonry paint.
To view the second repair go to Cumberworth update, Nov., 24th 2016.
R&M.
Dave’s Little Blog is an interesting site but the following should be noted.
Lorenzo Dow, his visits to England from America:
A visit in 1807 resulted in the holding of the first English camp-meeting and then the formation of the Primitive Methodist in England. So, it had began in North America, later termed the U.S.A. when more States became part of the Union with willingness but also various conflicts in doing so.
Lorenzo Dow (1777-1834 ), in New England, America, also in England, United Kingdom, etc.
Book in public domain full reading :
https://archive.org/details/lifetravelslabor00dowl
Kind regards,
Ray & Marie.