Arriving in Tredyffrin Township, several Welsh Baptist families from Rhydwilym, Wales, begin to hold worship services in their homes. On April 22, the Baptist Church in the Great Valley is formed with the following 16 charter members:
Rev. Hugh and Margaret David; Richard and Sarah Miles, and their daughters, Joan and Jane Miles; Margaret Phillip; James David; Alexander Owen; William Rees; Morris Edward; John and Margaret Evan; William David; Arthur Edward; William Thomas Hugh