Samuel Davis, Sr. (one of the original seven members of the first American Presbytery) established the first Presbyterian church in Lewes, Delaware. Photo credit: R. Andrew Myers

Samuel Davis, Sr. (one of the original seven members of the first American Presbytery) established the first Presbyterian church in Lewes, Delaware. Photo credit: R. Andrew Myers

The Old Brick Lewes, Delaware Presbyterian Church was constructed in 1727.

The Old Brick Lewes, Delaware Presbyterian Church was constructed in 1727.

Samuel Davis, Sr. is thought to have been the first regular minister of the Presbyterian congregation in Snow Hill, Maryland. The present building, known as Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church, was constructed in 1887-1890.

Samuel Davis, Sr. is thought to have been the first regular minister of the Presbyterian congregation in Snow Hill, Maryland. The present building, known as Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church, was constructed in 1887-1890.