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2 unusual facts about Shubal Stearns


Shubal Stearns

In 1754, Stearns and some of his followers moved south to Opequon, Virginia, at that time on the western frontier.

During his brief time in Virginia, Stearns and Marshal preached the Gospel with great zeal; they were accused of being "disorderly ministers" by some stalwarts, who complained to the Philadelphia Association, but this charge was dismissed.



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