The church opened in May 1832, with Rev. David R. Downer the newly installed pastor, and only 32 members; but by the time Downer died (of tuberculosis, age 33) in 1841, the membership was several hundred.
The church opened in May 1832. This was with Rev. David R. Downer the newly installed pastor. This was with Rev. David R. Downer only 32 members. The membership was several hundred. This was by the time. Downer died (of tuberculosis) the time in 1841. Tuberculosis was age 33.