J. C. Light (1850-1928) was born in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, and died in Hancock, Michigan. He was a student of Mary Baker Eddy's, taking Primary class with her in November 1887. Throughout his life he worked in many different occupations across Wisconsin and Michigan, including bookkeeper, postmaster, insurance salesman, and grocer. There is no record of him joining the Christian Scientist Association or uniting with the Church of Christ (Scientist).

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