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Anna McGaffin, widow of former pastor Dr. Alexander McGaffin, died in 1966 and left a bequest for a carillon in his memory. Her daughter Mrs. Harry Smith and friends of the family also contributed.
The carillon 47-bell Eijsbout instrument was dedicated on June 9, 1968 with a recital given by Arie Abbenes
References
1929 Dr
Alexander McGaffin (15 Feb 1870 - 13 Aug 1929) grave
1966 Anna Barbara Sternberg DeYoe McGaffin (18 Mar 1875 - 13 Mar 1966) grave
1968 "Church of Covenant Carillon Installed after 57-year Wait," The Plain Dealer, May 21, 1968, Page 34.
1968 "Church Plays New Carillon," The Plain Dealer, June 10, 1968, Page 57.
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