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He was son of Jedediah and Sarah (Wilcox,) North, b. June 13, 1765; d. Aug. 25, 1852; m. (1), 1786, Lucy Savage of Middletown, b. May 19, 1766, d. Feb. 24, 1811, (2), Lydia, daughter of Enoch Huntington of Middletown. He was Lieu- tenant Colonel 1811-13. Had a pistol factory in the south part of Worthington.
Norton, Andrew. Subscribed $10.00 for building the church. Appointed prudential commitee April 14, 1800, also to hire
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a minister. Was warned by Goodrich to attend the meeting of July 10, 1826. Died May 16, 1838, age 85; m. Oct. 2, 1777, Sarah Kelsey of Worthington, who d. Jan. 4, 1817. They lived in Worthington and are both buried in the South cemetery.
Norton, Joab. Was appointed tithingman, Dec. 3, 1801.
Percival, Timothy. Withdrew from the Congregational Society of Kensington Jan. 8, 1808, in favor of Christ Church.
He was son of James and Dorothy (Gates,) Percival, b. 1776; d. Nov. 6, 1808; m. Dec. 8, 1801, Aurelia, daughter of James and Thankful (Winchel,) Booth, bapt. Oct. 7, 1781. She m. (2), March 17, 1817, Joseph H. Flagg, and d. Aug. 25, 1828. He lived in Kensington, was an uncle of the poet and a member of Harmony Lodge of Masons.
Richards, Oliver. Subscribed $6.00 for building the church.
He was son of Joseph and Mary (Kelsey,) Richards, b. July 8, 1769; d. Sept. II, 1847 ; m. Lydia, daughter of Samuel and Abigail (Smith,) Andrews, b. Feb. 18, 1774, d. Jan. 8, 1861, age 87. Both buried at Beckley Quarter. Andrews calls her "Lydia" and her gravestone says "Lucy". They lived on the New Haven and Hartford turnpike in the south part of New- ington. His taxes in the Congregational Society of Newington were abated March 8, 1802, perhaps because he had filed a certi- ficate that he was an Episcopalian.
Robbins, Unni. Was appointed one of the building com- - mittee Dec. 7, 1797, prudential committee June 25, 1798 and March 25, 1799. Appointed March 25, 1799, delegate to the Diocesan Convention and again April 14, 1800, but his name does not appear in the Journal of either Convention. He was one of the trustees to whom the land for the church was leased 1798. He was appointed Oct. 21, 1799, to settle with sub- scribers to the building fund, and Jan. 8, 1800, to settle the building accounts. Tax collector Dec. 16, 1799, Moderator of the meeting Oct. 28, 1800, and Dec. 3, 1801, he was placed on the committee to hire Mr. James Kilbourne. He is in the Journal as attending the Diocesan Convention at New Haven, Oct. 19, 1802, but there is no record of his appointment as dele- gate to that Convention.
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He was son of Thomas and Prudence (Welles,) Robbins, b. Feb. 9, 1741 ; d. June 17, 1810, age 68 ; m. Feb. 14, 1765, Mary, daughter Captain Martin Kellogg, who d. Jan. 22, 1816, age 73. Both buried at Newington. He was quite prominent in the Congregational Society of Newington from 1774 to about the time that Christ Church was organized, after which he appears to have had no connection with the Newington Society. His son, Unni Jr., became prominent in the Newington society. Unni Senior is the only person who was prominent in Christ Church that had previously been active in the Congregational Society of Newington. On Oct. 22, 1798, the said Newington Society appointed a committee to "treat and settle with Mr. Unni Robbins the differences betwixt him and the society."
Rogers, Ammi. The delegates to the Diocesan Convention appointed April 3, 1809, were given "power to act as they shall think proper concerning Rev. Ammi Rogers."
He was a native of Branford, Conn .; belonged to the Diocese of New York and was officiating in the Diocese of Connecticut in defiance of the ecclesiastical authority.
Sage, Joseph. He was elected clerk April 6, 1801, and signed as "Societies Clerk," Dec. 7, 1801, Mr. Kilbourne's recom- mendation to the Bishop. He was on the committee Oct. 5, 1801, to apply "to New Britain, parish for our arrearages of public moneys." Elected clerk, April 19, 1803.
He was son of Solomon and Lois (Wilcox,) Sage; d. 1841 ; m. Sarah Kelsey, who d. 1847, age 92. He lived in New Britain, was a member of Harmony Lodge of Masons 1803, removed to Ohio in 1806 and was one of the incorporators Jan. 27, 1807, of St. John's Church, Worthington, Ohio. He returned to Connecticut and obtained a patent April 14, 1810, for an improvement in clothes pressing machines. This was the first United States patent ever issued to a resident of New Britain. In 1812, he enlisted as a private and returned from the war a Captain. He returned to Ohio and deeded 640 acres of land to St. John's Church, Worthington. Again he returned to Connecticut and removed to Ohio for the third time about 1818, where he purchased the whole township of Huntington, Loraine Co., and resided there until his death. One of his
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grandsons says that he was a vestryman of Christ Church, Worthington, Conn.
Sage, Oliver. Was appointed tax collector Oct. 5, 1801, prudential committee April 15, 1802, April 2, 1804, April 15, 1805, April 10, 1806, March 30, 1807, April 18, 1808, April 3, 1809 and April 23, 1810. He was elected clerk, March 30, 1807, April 18, 1808, April 3, 1809 and April 23, 1810. He certified a certificate of withdrawal, April 23, 1806 as "clerk," but no record of his appointment is found prior to 1807. He was elected delegate to the Diocesan Convention April 3, 1809. A grandson of his brother Joseph says that Joseph and Oliver Sage were both vestrymen of Christ Church.
He was son of Solomon and Lois (Wilcox,) Sage, b. 1769; d. 1859; m. Polly Dennis. He lived in Worthington ; was a member of Harmony Lodge of Masons. Two of his children, Elvira and Rodney, were baptized at Christ Church, Middle- town, Sept. 26, 1794, at which time he lived at Greenfield, Mass., but he resided at Worthington in 1800. Was residing at Greenfield again in 1811. The baptism of Theodore and Theo- dosius, children of Oliver and Polly Sage of Greenfield, Mass., is recorded at Christ Church, Hartford, Sept. 24, 1812.
Slater, Benjamin. Was moderator of the meeting April 6, 1801, April 18, 1808 and April 23, 1810. Elected prudential committee April 15, 1805, April 10, 1806 and March 30, 1807. He was appointed Dec. 3, 1801 on the committee to hire Mr. James Kilbourne and April 19, 1802 to view ground for a glebe and cemetery. His rate was abated May 30, 1803. On April 10, 1806 was appointed one of the committee to get up a lottery. Elected delegate to the Diocesan Convention April 18, 1808 and April 23, 1810, but was not reported as present. Was appointed tax collector April 23, 1810.
Son of Reuben and Mary (Terry,) Slater of Simsbury, born Feb. 22, 1753; died at New Britain March 28, 1811 ; m. Aug. 20, 1772, Lydia Stevens. His estate was probated at Farming- ton, Feb. 23, 18II, at which time the widow Lydia and six children were living. He lived in the northwest part of New Britain, about two miles from the center on the farm where the Rev. James Kilbourne lived when a boy and which farm
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he purchased of the said Kilbourne Sept. 17, 1798. His first two children were baptized at Bloomfield by the Rev. Roger Viets. He probably removed to New Britain about 1790.
Smith, Josiah. His rate in list of 1804 was abated April 10, 1806.
He was born 1756; d. April 9, 1821. His wife Ann d. June 30, 1804, in the 44th year of her age and he m. (2), Oct. 19, 1804, Widow Norton. He lived at Worthington, where he and his first wife were buried.
Squire, Elisha. Subscribed $5.00 for building the church. He lived in Kensington in 1800; d. in Newington, Nov. 1821, age 78; m. July 8, 1767, Rachel Bronson of New Britain. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and a pensioner.
Squire, John. Subscribed $20.00 for building the church. His rate abated April 2, 1804. Resided at Newington, where he d. Feb. 8, 1813, age 75. He m. about 1760, Rosetta Kirkham, widow of Nathaniel and daughter of Jonathan and Sarah Blinn. He owned the covenant at Newington, July 24, 1768. .
Squire, Solomon. Subscribed $2.00 for building the church. Acknowledged service of the call for the meeting of July 10, 1826. He lived in Kensington and d. September, 1835. His wife d. November 1829. A deed she signed Oct. 10, 1799 gives her name as Sally. Administration on her estate was granted to Eli F. Dunham of Southington. Withdrew Oct. 10, 1811, from the Congregational Society in Kensington in favor of "the Episcopalian Society in Wethersfield."
Steadman, Thomas. His rate abated April 15, 1805 and April 20, 1807. The records of Christ Church, Middletown, record his baptism, with William, Absalom, Daniel, Zuba, Martin Lyman, and Elizabeth Atkins, children of the said Thomas and his wife Hannah, as taking place at Wethersfield, Jan. 17, 1801, no doubt at Christ Church.
He was from Groton, Conn., and m. at Middletown, Conn., Jan. 26, 1775, Hannah, daughter of Benjamin and Hannah (Watts,) Atkins, b. Aug. 12, 1750. They lived in New Britain. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war.
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Steele, Daniel. He was one of the seven founders, subscribed $100.00 for building the church, signed the request for the Justice to warn the meeting of July 10, 1826 and was warned by Goodrich to attend the said meeting.
He was son of Dr. Samuel and Hannah (Nott,) Steele, b. Jan. 17, 1759; bapt. at Kensington, July 8, 1759; d. Sept. II, 1826; m. at Middletown by the Rev. Abraham Jarvis, Oct. 31, 1792, Anna Ford of Berlin. He lived in Worthington, was called Dr. Daniel and is buried at Beckley Quarter.
Steele, David. He was one of the seven founders, subscribed $56.00 for building the church, appointed prudential committee Nov. 13, 1797, tax collector Feb. 5, 1798 and April 6, 1801, but was excused Oct. 5, 1801 from collecting the tax. He was warned by Goodrich to attend the meeting of July 10, 1826.
He was son of Dr. Samuel and Hannah (Nott,) Steele, b. Jan. 17, 1759; bapt. at Kensington, July 8, 1759; d. Nov. 2, 1832; m. by Rev. Abraham Jarvis at Middletown, Jan. 10, 1792, Hannah, daughter of Charles Jr. and Hannah Kelsey of Berlin. She was known as a sister of Moses Kelsey. He was a Revolu- tionary pensioner in 1831 and his widow was pensioned under the act of 1838. Dr. Steele was a twin with Dr. Daniel and they were known as the twin doctors. He lived at Worthing- ton and was buried at Beckley Quarter. Hannah Steele was buried at Newington, by the Rev. Mr. Guion of St. Mark's, New Britain, on March 25, 1849.
Steele, David, Jr. was warned by Goodrich to attend the meeting of July 10, 1826.
He was son of Dr. David and Hannah (Kelsey,) Steele, b. 1794 ; m. Lucy Blinn. His estate was probated March 8, 1848. He resided in New Britain, and his name is in the first list of parishioners of St. Mark's 1837.
Steele, Joseph. Subscribed $13.00 for building the church. His rate bill, except one dollar, was abated May 30, 1803.
He was son of James and Mercy (Cowles,) Steele of Ken- sington, b. 1747 or 8. His estate was probated at Hartford, 1816. He resided at Newington, near Beckley Quarter. His rate in the Congregational Society of Newington was abated Dec. 6, 1874.
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Steele, Shelden. He acknowledged service of call for the meeting of July 10, 1826.
He was son of Dr. Daniel and Anna (Ford,) Steele, b. 1799, d. April 19, 1878. He lived in Berlin east of the Dickinson place on the line between Berlin and Newington. Was unmar- ried.
Tryon, John. He was moderator of the meeting Dec. 3, 1801 and appointed tax collector for Worthington and Kensing- ton, April 15, 1805.
He was from Middletown and m. Rhoda Lucas, April 29, 1769. He d. Sept. 1815, age 66, and is buried in the South cemetery, Worthington. He lived in Berlin. His wife Rhoda of Berlin signed deeds 1797 and 1806.
Tryon, Noah. His rate for 1802 was abated April 15, 1805 and for 1805 March 30, 1807.
He was son of John and Rhoda (Lucas,) Tryon, b. at Middle- town, Conn., Aug. 28, 1772 ; m. at Newington, April 23, 1820, Lucinda Westcott of Wethersfield. He lived at Worthington.
Watson, John. He was one of the seven founders; sub- scribed $8.00 for building the church.
He d. April 13, 1822, age 75; m. Dec. 10, 1780, Abigail, daughter of Daniel and Eunice Andrews, b. May 4, 1759, d. at New Marlborough, Mass., May 6, 1833. Mr. Watson was a British soldier and with Francis Cosslet was taken in the capture of Burgoyne while in the act of firing at their captors. He was residing at Worthington in 1808. Alfred Andrews says he lived at the Skinner place on East Street, New Britain. which he sold to David Gilbert in 1813. The Berlin records describe him as of Hartford in 1814, and of New Marl- borough, Mass., in 1815. His will, dated 1821, is recorded at the Probate Office in Hartford.
Watson, William. His rate for 1804 was abated April 10, I806.
He was son of John and Abigail (Andrews,) Watson ; m. July 17, 1806, Sally White in Franklin County, Ohio. He was one of the incorporators of St. John's Church of Worthington, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1807, the Church which his former Rector, Rev.
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James Kilbourne, founded. The will of John Watson, dated 1821, mentions his son William of Liberty, Franklin County, Ohio.
Webster, John. Subscribed $5.00 for building the church.
He was son of David and Lydia Webster, b. April 7, 1768; d. Feb. 26, 1829; m. Jan. 28, 1790, Eunice, daughter of Abra- ham and Olive (Smith,) Deming of Beckley Quarter. She d. Aug. 12, 1835, age 63. He lived in Worthington. Both were buried at Beckley Quarter.
Webster, Stephen. Was one of the seven founders. The Newington (Congregational) Society abated March 17, 1798, twelve shillings of Stephen Webster's rates.
He was son of Stephen and Ann (McCloud) Webster, bapt. at West Hartford, Conn. Sept. 9, 1770; d. at Hartford, Conn. 1823; m. Prudence Butler of Cromwell, Conn. He was a soldier in the war of 1812 and after that a seafaring man.
Weldon, Luther. His rate for 1805 was abated March 30, 1807.
He was son of Ebenezer and Olive (Collins,) Weldon, b. Oct. II, 1768; d. Nov. 26, 1847; m. Jerusha, daughter of Raphael and Sarah (Hubbard,) Hurlbut, b. by family record, March 22, 1767, by Wallingford record, March 25, 1771. She d. Jan. 19, 1867. Mr. Weldon was living at Argyle, N. Y., in 1799 and in New Britain as early as 1804. Was a soldier in the war of 1812.
Welles, Absolom. Subscribed $5.00 for building the church.
He was son of Capt. Robert and Abigail (Hurlbut,) Welles, b. March 14, 1766; m. Nov. 10, 1785, Lorraine, daughter of Ephraim and Sarah (Chandler,) Patterson, d. April 14, 1825, age 56. Lived at Newington and both were admitted to the Congregational Church there Feb. 17, 1805.
Wentworth, Sion. Subscribed $20.00 for building the church. His rate was abated April 2, 1804 and April 20, 1807.
He was son of Shubael and Damaris (Hawes,) Wentworth, of Newington, b. 1754; d. April 18, 1823 ; m. (1), Anna Stod- dard, b. Jan. II, 1769, d. Aug. 2, 1780, (2), May 1I, 1789, Rebecca, daughter Israel and Rebecca (Meekens,) Boardman, b. June 3, 1759, d. March 21, 1814. They lived at Newington.
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Whaples, Eli. His rate abated April 2, 1804, and April 20, 1807.
He was son of Reuben and Hannah Whaples of Newington, b. 1739; d. about 1804. A deed on the Wethersfield records, dated Oct. 15, 1804, describes land as butted "East on the heirs of Eli Whaples decd." Eli Whaples m. March 7, 1765 Eliza- beth, daughter of John and Phebe Foster of Middletown, Conn. He is described in the marriage record as of Washington. Elizabeth Whaples (widow of Eli) d. Jan. 7, 1819, age 79, at Newington. The name of Eli Whaples appears several times among the soldiers of the French and Indian War. He was also a Corporal in the Revolutionary War. Residence, New- ington.
Whaples, Elij. Subscribed $5.00 for building the church. The abbreviation as copied in the records stands for Elijah, but no record of any such Whaples is found. Jonathan and Mar- garet Whaples of Newington had a son Elizur, bapt. Dec. 28, 1755; m. Ruth, daughter of Robert and Ruth Woodruff, b. April 10, 1751, d. May 27, 1794. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, lived in New Britain, where he owned land in 1784 and where on March 16, 1801, the Congregational Society voted "That a tax against Elizur Whaples of 90 cents, Oliver Stanley collected be suspended for the present."
Whaples, Elisha. Subscribed $7.00 for building the church. The baptism of "John Bartlett," son of Elisha and Sarah Whaples, is recorded at Christ Church, Middletown, as at Wethersfield, Jan. 17, 1801 and was probably at Christ Church, Worthington.
He was son of and Lucy (Atkins,) Whaples. Lucy was daughter of Benjamin and Hannah (Watts,) Atkins of New Britain, and m. (2) a Mr. Todd. Benjamin Atkins deeds land to his daughter Lucy Todd and to her son Elisha Whaples. Elisha Whaples lived in New Britain until 1806, then removed to Newington. Sarah, wife of Elisha Whaples 2d, was admitted to the Congregational Church, Newington, Feb. 27, 1814.
Elisha Whaples Ist, 2nd, 3rd and 4th were admitted to said Church, May 6, 1821.
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Whittlesey, Lemuel. Subscribed $20.00 for building the church.
He was son of Eliphalet and Dorothy (Kellogg,) Whittlesey, b. May 16, 1740; d. Aug. 30, 1823; m. Hannah, daughter of Robert Welles, b. April 22, 1742, d. April 2, 1810. Both are buried at Newington. He lived at Maple Hill and was a mem- ber of the Congregational Church, Newington; was one who opposed the final location of the meeting-house there, and offered to give one hundred pounds towards building the house, if placed where the stakes were first set.
Woodruffs, The. On April 19, 1802, the taxes of several persons and "the Woodruffs", were abated.
Wolcutt, Justus. Subscribed $4.00 for building the church.
He was son of Justus Wolcott, bapt. July 24, 1763 ; m. Dec. 12, 1785, Rosetta, daughter of John and Rosetta (Blinn,) Squires, b. May 7, 1768. Lived at Newington.
Wright, David. Filed a certificate of withdrawal from the Congregational Society of Kensington, Sept. 24, 1801, in favor of Christ Church of Worthington.
He was son of Joseph and (Hudson,) Wright; m. (I), May 4, 1795, Abigail Wadsworth, of Kensington, (2), Clarrissa, daughter of Benjamin Hopkins and widow of Sub- mit Hart. They lived at Kensington.
Wright, Joseph. He was warned by Goodrich to attend the meeting of July 10, 1826.
He was son of Dea. Benjamin and Elizabeth (Culver,) Wright, b. Oct. 7, 1799; d. July 19, 1855; m. Feb. 3, 1814, Dorothy, daughter of Ebenezer and Lucy (Jerome,) Hart, b. Oct. 7, 1779 at Rocky Hill. He lived in New Britain and inherited the farm of his father at the south end of East Street. He was selectman, judge of probate, member of the school committee and representative to the General Assembly. Was called Colonel.
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RECORDS OF CHRIST CHURCH, WETHERS- FIELD AND BERLIN, CONN.
1797-1827
We, whose names are under written, severally promise and engage to pay the sums by us subscribed to such committee or treasurer as shall, by the majority of subscribers, be chosen to receive the same, subscribed for the purpose of building an Episcopal Church at the place where a stake has lately been set, a little north east of Elisha Dunham.
Berlin, Oct. 29, 1797.
Jonathan Gilbert.
$ 50. cash.
$50. labor.
John Goodrich.
100.
90.
Samuel Ludington.
2.
IO.
Joseph Churchel.
IO.
5.
David Goodrich.
IO0.
70.
Selah Beckley.
20.
20.
John Watson.
4.
4.
Jonathan Gilbert, Jr.
40.
20.
Joseph Steel.
9.
4.
David Gilbert.
30.
30.
Thomas Deming.
20.
20.
Elizur Deming.
30.
30
John Squire.
IO.
IO.
Elizur Andrus.
20.
Elishar Whaples.
2.
Sion Wentworth.
IO.
IO.
Uzziel Latimore.
IO.
Elij. Whaples.
5.
Justus Woolcot.
4.
$437.
$412.
Jonathan Blin.
$ IO. cash. $10. labor.
Elisha Squire.
3.
2.
Lemuel Whittlesey.
20.
Allen Francis.
12.
Roger Francis.
5.
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Absalom Wells.
5.
Asahel Deming.
3.
3.
Francis Cosslet.
3.
Hezekiah Adkins.
5.
Elisha Whaples. Solomon Squire.
2.
Thomas Gilbert.
8.
Thomas Hart, 2nd.
3.
Asahel A. Kellsey.
I2.
Daniel Steel.
100.
Andrew Norton.
IO.
Ephraim Crofoot.
IO.
David Dickenson.
25. 25.
David Steel.
56.
Oliver Richards.
6.
John Webster.
5.
David Blin.
IO.
Thaniel Dickinson.
IO.
IO.
Theodore Elworth.
2.
Bela Goodrich.
3.
$248.
$135.
The above is a true copy of the original, Test.
Selah Beckley, Society's Clerk.
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Episcopal Society in Wethersfield and Worthington held at Mr. Elizur Deming, on Monday the 13th of November, A.D., 1797.
Voted. That Selah Beckley be clerk to enter and record the votes and doings of the Society the year ensuing.
Voted. That John Goodrich be a moderator to lead in such meeting.
Voted. That John Goodrich, Daniel Ludington, David Steel, Jonathan Gilbert Jr. be a committee to order the neces- sary business meeting for said society the year ensuing. Voted. That this meeting be adjourned, to the first Thursday of December next at two o'clock, at Mr. Elizur Demings.
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At an adjourned meeting held Thursday, the 7 day of Decm". 1797.
Voted. That the Society go on to build the church where the stake is now set.
Voted. That the house be fifty feet long and forty feet wide.
Voted. That a steeple be built with the house.
Voted. That Unni Robbins, David Goodrich, Jonathan Gilbert, John Goodrich, Jonathan Gilbert, Jr., and David Dickenson be a committee to get timber and employ hands to build the house and to procure all the neces- saries to the building the same.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the twenty first day December at two oclock, after noon, Mr. Elizur Demings.
At a meeting held at Elisha Dunham's the fifth day of Feby. the A.D. 1798.
Voted. That Elizur Deming be a Treasurer for the Society the year ensuing.
Voted. That one third of the subscription money be paid by the first day of April next.
Voted. That David Steel be a collector for the year ensuing.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the first Monday of April next, at four oclock after noon, at Mr. Elizur Demings.
At an adjourned meeting, held on the second day of April 1798, at Mr. Elizur Demings.
Voted. That the meeting be adjourned to the 19th day of the present month at 4 oclock, after noon, at Mr. Elizur Demings.
At an adjourned meeting held Thursday the 19 of the April 1798, at Mr. Elizur Demings.
Voted. That there should be a spire built to the steeple.
Voted. That we hire Mr. Seth Hart to preach every fourth Sabbath the year ensuing.
Voted. That John Goodrich be a collector to collect the sub- scription every Sabbath.
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At a meeting held at Elizur Demings on Thursday the 31 day of May 1798.
Voted. That John Goodrich be a moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That John Goodrich be a delegate to attend the general convention when they shall meet.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned without day.
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Episcopal Society, in Wethersfield and Worthington, legally warned and held at Mr. Elizur Demings in said society, on the 25th of June 1798. Voted. That Selah Beckley be a clerk for said society the year ensuing.
Voted. That Jonathan Gilbert be a moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That John Goodrich, Jonathan Gilbert, Unni Robbins be a committee for said society the year ensuing.
Voted. That Elizur Deming be a treasurer for said society the year ensuing.
Voted. That Thomas Deming be a collector to collect the remainder of the subscription money for the church.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to the 26th day of Nov. 1798, at Mr. Elizur Demings, at three o'clock, after noon. 1
At an adjourned meeting held at Mr. Elizur Demings on the 26th of Nov. 1798.
Voted. That there should be a committee to go and hire Mr. Hart to preach with us half the time the next year.
Voted. That John Goodrich And Selah Beckley be a committee to go and agree with Mr. Hart to come and preach with us half the time the next year.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned without day.
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Episcopal Society in Wethersfield and Worthington held at Christ Church on the 25th day of March 1799, legally warned
Voted. That John Goodrich be a moderator to lead in said meeting.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned to Elizur Demings forthwith.
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At a meeting held at Mr. Elizur Demings, by adjournment, on the 25th day of March 1799.
Voted. That Selah Beckley should be a Clerk for the Society the year ensuing.
Voted. That John Goodrich, Jonathan Gilbert, Unni Robbins, be a committee for the Society the year ensuing.
Voted. That Elizur Deming be a Treasurer for said Society the year ensuing.
Voted. That Unni Robbins be a delegate to attend the conven- tion the year ensuing.
Voted. That John Goodrich be a delegate to attend the con- vention in case Mr. Robbins fails.
Voted. That Asahel A. Kellsey, Elizur Andrus, Selah Beckley, Arthur Andrus be choristers for the church the year ensuing.
Voted. That this meeting be adjourned without day.
At a meeting held at Christ Church in Wethersfield and Worthington, on the 13th day of June 1799, legally warned.
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