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Author: J. F. Fuller

Frederick Packard.


THE subject of this sketch, Frederick Packard, one of the original seven members
of the church, was manifestly regarded as a man of worth, as is evidenced by his
selection as one of the deacons, when but twenty-two years old.

     Mr. Packard was reared in a home of rare culture and intelligence,—was
educated at Yale college and at the Harvard Law school, and came directly from
his studies to this new country and entered upon his chosen life-work, the
practice of law. He came into this church at its organization, by letter from
the Clinton Street Presbyterian church, Philadelphia, and at the very beginning
opened his law office as a place for worship on Sunday, and it was through his
efforts and correspondence that the services of the first pastor, Mr. Munroe,
were secured.

    He was a man of pronounced religious convictions as well as of eminent
social qualities, while possessed of a cheerful, hopeful spirit, and made and
retained many warm friends. He was of unquestioned talent and a ready writer. He
was a close student of the Bible, and notwithstanding his youth-fulness, was the
acknowledged leader in Bible instruction. Not content with the plain English, he
read and studied the Greek Testament, making notes on the topics under
consideration, and conducted his Bible class with a rare intelligence, making it
attractive as well as profitable to its members. His annotations to the Greek
text are still preserved, and show the pains-taking care he gave his work.

    He was a genial, witty man, whose superior education made him of great value
both to the church and to the community. His pastor at that time, has since
written of him as a good Christian and a good citizen. Another who knew him
intimately, writing of him, says, "He was a man of striking individuality,—high
character, and of more than average ability,—a man of close observation, clear
and analytical mind, and strong common sense. He was fearless in advocating his
views on any subject, and one whose influence was always on the side of right
and justice. He was not conspicuously successful as a lawyer, but impressed one
as rather literary in his tastes. He abhorred conventionalities, forms and
social absurdities. He was independent in thought and action, a valuable
citizen, always true to his ideals of right."

    Soon after locating here, he married Miss Ellen Louisa Hall, a woman of rare
qualities of mind and heart, an indefatigable worker in every good cause, and
especially among the poor. Mrs. Packard was much prized both within and out the
church for her sympathy and efforts in charitable work, in which, without
ostentation, in her quiet way, she won all hearts. They both loved the church
and were deeply interested in its work and prosperity.

    The seeds of disease soon fastened upon Mr. Packard, and gradually failing
from consumption, he returned to his childhood's home, Philadelphia, and passed
away July 21st, 1862, at the early age of thirty-four. His memory is greatly
revered by all who knew him.


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THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
APPLET0N, WIS.

PREPARED FOR THE
SEMI-CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY, DEC. 18, 1900.
BY
J. F. FULLER, A. M., Compiler of the "Fuller" Genealogy.

1850—1900.
APPLETON PRINTING CO.,
APPLETON, WIS.


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