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Reverend Ferguson preaching at the Presbyterian church in Hammond

Reverend Ferguson at the front of a church in Hammond

Reverend Dr. Daniel Ferguson stands by the pulpit in Hammond’s Presbyterian Church. He was pastor for nearly 50 years. Circa 1923. Hammond, NY.

Listen to Nancy Seeley, Revered Ferguson’s granddaughter, on her family’s stories about the Reverend, including about how he got parishioners to his island home, the church burning in 1915, his hectic Sunday service schedule, and his traveling organ. Recorded in June of 2018.

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