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CLICK ON BOOK COVER ABOVE TO VIEW/PRINT
Anyone interested in the history of the church would enjoy reading the book written by Miss Mary Wilson and her sister, Miss Florence Wilson in 1950. It traces the history of the church from its earliest
beginnings to the pastorate of
Dr. Robert von Thurn.
Bob Hendrickson has enhanced and updated the printed copy.

From Feb. of 1943, Dr. John McDowell wedding by proxy.
Dr. & Mrs. McDowell were members of First Presbyterian Maysville.
Their son Dr. "Sparky" McDowell & wife Rhonda are members also.

Church member Robert Hendrickson

This is National Newspapers Week. (October 2 – 6, 2023) What started as two local daily papers, the Public Ledger (beginning in 1913) and the Daily Independent (1915) are now the Ledger Independent since the two merged in 1968.

This picture was taken in front of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Maysville. The occasion was Vacation Bible School ca. 1946. 1st row- Gene Wright, Larry Wood, ?, Mary Ann Denham, Martha Denham Bone , Margaret Lindsey & Diane Carter Johnson. 2nd row- ?, Sam Cablish, me-Nettie Lou Cablish, ???, Billy Calvert, ?? 3rd row- Tommy Fields, Johnny McNeil, and not sure about the others. Adults- left side Anne Cablish & Edna Fields. Right top Dr. VonThurn, Claire Adair, Margaret Strode, Rae Davis and not sure of the rest. Sure hope someone can fill in the blanks.
This website assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this picture. The information contained here is provided on an "as is" basis with no guarantees of completeness or accuracy. PLEASE if you can help us in identifying anyone send info to maysvillepresbyterianchurch@gmail.com
France Moore, former church organist at FPC received a Ky. colonel plaque from students she coached at MHS in the 1960's.

Maysville Presbyterian
21 W 3rd St.
Maysville, KY 41056
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