American democracy’s Ramelton roots
THE first ever plaque erected by the Ulster History Circle in Donegal will honour Francis Makemie, renowned as “the father of American Presbyterianism,” on Friday (June 21).
Born in Ramelton, he was ordained a minister in 1682 by the Presbytery of Laggan, and when called to America, he left Ireland and took his lifelong battle for religious freedom to the New World. The plaque will be unveiled on Friday at the Old Meeting House in Ramelton. Visit www.londonderrysentinel.co.uk for more about Francis Makemie’s amazing story.