Baptists and the American Civil War: October 27, 1865

The California State Convention of the Colored Citizens continues today in Sacramento. Many Baptists are present. Delegates hear reports regarding the colored population in the state. The report from the “City of Marysville and Vicinity” (in Yuba County) includes news from the city’s colored  Baptist church. “Number of Adults…156 Children under five years of age…24…