This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cralmstedt Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.stlouis/10407.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Turns out that there was an offshoot of the Methodist Church which was dissatisfied with the structure and about 1830 formed the "Methodist Protestant Church" (as in M. P.). Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.