| Calvin Stowe began a Bible study in Nook Farm; first classes held in the home of John Beach; class grew in popularity; moved to the new chapel, March 1865. Additional details: separate claims for Bible study beginning in 1861 and 1863; Calvin Stowe and Harriet Beecher Stowe possibly in Hartford as early May 1864; Calvin and Harriet definitely in Hartford, December 1864; first publicly documented reference to Bible study conducted by Calvin Stowe, March 1865. |