The earliest paper I have come across started in 1854. As regards churches, there were several at this time. Try the Genuki web site. Marjorie -----Original Message----- From: BORDER-D-request@rootsweb.com <BORDER-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: BORDER-D@rootsweb.com <BORDER-D@rootsweb.com> Date: 28 June 2000 00:00 Subject: BORDER-D Digest V00 #185