Welsh Baptists, seeking to avoid persecution, travel many miles (up to 40 miles on foot) to meet in a beautiful, remote valley in western Wales called Rhydwilym.
Arriving in Tredyffrin Township, several Welsh Baptist families from Rhydwilym, Wales, begin to hold worship services in their homes. On April 22, the Baptist Church in the Great Valley is formed with the following 16 charter members: Rev. Hugh and…
During General Howe's march from Delaware to Philadelphia, British troops break into the Meeting House and Pastor's home stealing: "2 pewter dishes, 2 pewter pints, 1 diaper table cloth, 1 Bible of the British language, a change of raiment for…