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William Packwood, Tailor and Baptist Preacher

William Packwood book cover. Background image shows part of Staten Island, New York circa 1851

This book tells the story of William Packwood (1801-48). By trade he was as a tailor but his mission was as a Baptist preacher.
Born in Rushden in Northamptonshire, we follow William to nearby Wollaston, and Keysoe in Bedfordshire. He emigrated to New York in 1848, a journey that ended in tragedy.

Available on Amazon worldwide, Kindle and paperback from 1 December 2023 https://amzn.eu/d/0SZIGpl

That was not the end of the story …

William’s son, Ebenezer Packwwod pastored a number of Baptist churches in New York and Pennsylvania including:

  • Wyoming Baptist Church, New York
  • Allentown Baptist Church, Pennsylvania
  • Conshohocken Baptist Church, Pennsylvania
  • Wilson Baptist Church, New York
  • Clifton Springs Baptist Church, New York
  • Phelps Baptist Church, New York
  • Waterloo Baptist Church, New York

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