San Antonio, TX, United States
Oak Island Methodist Church and Cemetery. Oak Island Methodist Church and Cemetery with Grave of the Reverend John Wesly DeVilbliss (1818-1885) Circuit rider DeVilbiss came to Republic of Texas in 1842 to minister on Hispanic borders in the southwest. He pioneered among immigrants and native Texians
to promote harmony in varied cultures in this far outpost. In County Clerk's office in April 1844 he delivered first sermon in English ever given in San Antonio--to lay foundations for confluence of
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