Josiah Richards
1820ca.
Congregational Church
East Abington, MA, US
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This instrument is: Not Extant and Not Playable in this location
Identified through on-line information from James R. Stettner. -- This was the first edifice of the congregation that would become First Congregational of Rockland, MA. The Richards organ reportedly cost $600.00,and was delivered to the church on an ox cart. It was likely located at the front since the rear gallery was designated for slaves. Source: church history.
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