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WILLIAM WINN, son of Richard and Alice ( Batty ) Winn. was born in Yorkshire, England, February 4, 1535, and came with his parents to Cass County. Ind., in 1547. where he was married. August 11, 1861. to Susan, daughter of Peter and Christena ( Fresh- our ) Michael. She was born in Cass County, Ind., April 6, 1537. After our subject's marriage he settled upon land in Section 1. Har. rison Township, where he resided until the fall of 1576, at which time he moved to Carroll County, Mo., and resided until 1877. when he removed to Cass County. Ind., and settled upon his present farm. where he has resided since. He owns a fine farm of 160 acres of land. He has had born to him four children, viz .: William A., Willard. Thomas E. (deceased ) and Gilbert ( deceased ).
RICHARD WINN is a native of Yorkshire. England, and was born August 3. 1\36. His parents, Richard and Alice ( Batty ) Winn, were also both natives of Yorkshire, England. and were born as follows: The father in December. 1506, and the mother in April. 1×16. They were also married in Yorkshire, England, and from there, in 1847, immigrated to the United States, settling in Cass County. Ind., where they afterward resided until their death, which occurred as follows: The mother in February, 1972, and the father in August, 1575. They were the parents of eight children, viz. William, Richard, Edmund. Thomas, Agnes, Isabelle M .. Thomas, B. and Leonard W. Richard, our subject, came with his parents to th: county in 1547. where he was married. August 23, 1860, to Isabelle, daughter of John and Agnes ( Stainton ) Herd. She was born in Yorkshire, England, February 16, 1837. After our subject's
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marriage, he settled upon his present farm, where he has resided since. He owns 340 acres of fine and well improved land. Has had born to him ten children, viz .: Agnes, John W., Mary E., Thomas J. (deceased), Margaret A. (deceased), Charles E., Henry C., James M., Florence E. and Edna M. Mr. Winn and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Winn was elected trustee of Harrison Township in 1884, and re-elected in 1886.
JACOB YANTIS, a highly respected pioneer of Cass Coun- ty, is a native of Spencer County, Ky., and was born December 15, 1817. His father, Aaron Yantis, was born in Boyle County, Ky., April 11, 1787, and was a son of Jacob Yantis, who was a na- tive of Germany, and from there immigrated to the United States previous to the Revolutionary war, in which he served, under Gen. Greene. He was twice married, and was the father of eight children, viz .: George, John, Amos, Aaron, Rebecca, Rachel, Enoch and Jesse. Aaron, the father of our subject, was married in Spencer County, Ky., in the year 1812, to Martha Cochran, who was born in Clark County, Ky., in the year 1790, and was a daughter of Robert and Jane (Laird) Cochran. After this marriage, Mr. Yantis set- tled in Spencer County, Ky., where the mother died March 30, 1835. In the following year, Mr. Yantis and family moved to Lo- gansport, Ind., where he resided several years, after which he re- tired and made his home with his children until death, which oc- curred on July 19, 1861. He was the father of eight children, viz. : Jane, James, Jacob, John, Robert, Samuel, William L. and Benja- min F. Jacob, our subject, came with his father to Cass County, in 1836, where he remained until the following spring, at which time he returned to Spencer County, Ky., and was there married, October 9, 1845, to Margaret A. Scott, who was born in Shelby County, Ky., November 28, 1824. In December, 1845, Mr. Yantis moved to Graves County, Ky., where he resided until November, 1857, at which time he moved to Cass County, Ind., and settled upon the same farm on which he now resides in Section 14, Harri- son Township. He owns at present 290 acres of fine and well im- proved land. Has had born to him five children, viz .: Mary M., Viola, Jane E., Aaron S. (deceased) and Emma F. Mr. Yantis is an enterprising and highly esteemed citizen.
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CHAPTER XV.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP -AREA AND WATER COURSES EARLY SETTLERS LAND ENTRIES TOWNSHIP ORGANIZATION-MILLS-RELIGION GALVESTON LINCOLN, ETC. BIOGRAPHICAL. SKETCHES.
J TACKSON TOWNSHIP is situated in the extreme southeastern part of the county, and embraces an area of thirty square miles, or 19,200 acres, the greater part of which lies in Township 25 north, Range 3 east, of the Congressional Survey.
The country is watered and drained by Deer Creek and its tribu- taries. The former flows in a westerly direction through the cen- tral part of the township, passing in its course through Sections 22. 21. 20 and 19 of Township 25, Range 3 enst, and Section 24 of Township 25, Range 2 east. The largest tributary is South Branch. which enters the township near the southeast corner, flows a north- easterly course, and unites with the main stream in Section 19.
Jackson Township is marked by no striking topographical fes- tures, the general surface being level, with a few undulations in the southern part and along the various water-courses. The forest growth consists of the different varieties of oak, hickory, black wal- nut, poplar, beech, maple, elm. etc .. and a dense undergrowth of small bushes and vines skirting the creeks.
Farming is the chief industry of the inhabitants of Jackson. although considerable attention is being given to stock-raising. which has already become quite a lucrative business with many farmers.
Early Settlers .- Jackson originally formed a part of the Miami Reservation, and consequently was not opened for settlement until other parts of the county, especially in the vicinity of Logansport. "were being rapidly brought into a state of cultivation." In April. 1541, James Dixon came to the township, and made some improve- ments upon what is known as the Sprinkle farin. He was joined. November of the same year, by Richard R. Howard, who had pre- vionsly resided in the townships of Harrison and Noble. Mr. How. ard was a true type of the pioneer, a "great hunter and fisher, and.
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as the deep forests were advantageous to his calling, did not hesitate to sell his claims in the older townships and settle in the new."
In 1842 several men came to the township, among whom were Israel Bickell, who settled in Section 21; Daniel Flynn, who located the Ramsey farm; Hezekiah Frush, on land belonging to Mr. Canine; Jacob Myers, on the Fickle farm; David Kemp, John Flynn, Freeman Daggett, David Bickell, Henry Bickell and Will- iam Frush, in various parts of the township. During the year 1843 settlements were made by the following persons, viz .: David Mc- Cally, who located on the present site of Galveston; Eliza Garrett, on the Joshua Garrett place; William Stanley, on the Bickell farm; Isaac Windom, in Section 8; James Bell, near Galveston; William Dale, in Section 28; Daniel Fickle, Section 32; Christian Howdy- shell, on the Stauffer farm; William Murphey, in the eastern part of the township; James Wind, on the Boring farm.
Among the settlers of 1844 were Absalom Boring, Daniel Bell, John Kemp, Abraham Widner, Charles Townsend and others. The following men, additional to those mentioned, can be appropriately classed with the early settlers of Jackson Township, although the dates of their arrival could not be definitely ascertained, viz. : James Hayworth, Daniel Fickle, David Fickle, the Gray family, Samuel B. Sprinkle, David Griffith, William Tracy, Robert Mc Will- iams, James Graves, Joseph Graves, N. Jump, I. V. Canine, Dr. J. C. Loop, Dr. T. Baldwin, R. S. Mc Williams, Joshua Barnett, Charles Jump, Franklin Griffith, William McGaughey, John Lee, John Emery, David Kemp, Daniel Kemp, John Campbell, Freeman Dag- gett, Simeon Spurgeon, John Dorson, Jesse Dorson, Samuel Mc- Daniel and father, Albert Dow, Albert Joseph Rodabaugh, Henry Foy, George Daggett, William Morgan, H. Beel, James Stanley, Hezekiah Frush, George E. Douglass, Noah Weaver, Anthony Emsley, Thomas Mallaby, Anderson Mabbitt, George Sprinkle, William F. Speece, George Speece, Asel Daggett, Richard Irwin, Joseph McCarty, Philip Yakey, Franklin Griffith, William H. Sprinkle, Henry Fitzpatrick and John Thomas.
Land Entries .- The lands of Jackson Township were placed upon the market, subject to entry, in 1847, and during that year, patents were obtained by the following persons: Isaiah Nail, in Sections 3 and 5; James Stanley, Section 5; S. N. Moon, Section 10; N. Jump, Section 18; Christopher Howdyshell and Henry New-
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man, Section 19; William F Speece, Israel Bickell, and R. S. Me Will- ints, Section 21; Joseph Graves, Section 22; William H. Sprinkle, Section 30; George Gwinn, Section 32; John Ashley, Section 33 and J. Rodabaugh, Section 33.
In 1545 entries were made by James Payne, Section 3; Elisha Rogders and William Campbell, Section 5; Robert Rodgers and Sam- uel Dollarhide, Section 6; Thomas Logan and John Smith, Section ": S. C. Moon, Section 7; Oliver Hammond and Hezekinh Frush, Section 8; Isaac Flynn and Lewis Whitaker, Section 8; Levi Bick- (11. James Bell, F. H. Sullivan, Section 10; Noah Weaver. A. A. Emsley, Wm. Frush, Nelson F. Howard, Section 17; Chas. Jump and Thoms Mallaby, Section 15; A. Mabbit and Washington Squece. Section 19; George Sprinkle and A. J. Forgy, Section 20; I. V. Ca- nine, Section 21; William Armstrong, Benjamin Binney and A. Covert, Section 22; A. Daggett and David Allison, Section 27; Dan- iel Fickle and Daniel Tertlinger, Section 25; Caleb Hyatt, Daniel Kemp and I. McDaniel, Section 29: John French, John Laycock and Richard Irwin, Section 30; Albert Moorehouse and David Thomas, Section 32; John B. Lee and Simon Porter, Section 33.
Township Organization. - The township was formerly organized Juno 6, 1547. "The first election was held soon after at the resi- dence of William Frush." " At this election Mr. Thomas, who is still a resident of the township, acted as inspector." " The first justice of the peace was Daniel Kemp. Thomas Patterson also held the office in an early day. Richard Howard was one of the first trustees." Among the later trustees were M. B. Knowlton. Thomas Morgan, Samuel Stauffer and H. A. Wooley. The present trustee is Dr. J. B. Wills.
Mills. The first mill in Jackson Township, was built by Caleb Hyatt, and stood on Deer Creek, from which it received its motive power. It wasa saw-mill, and manufactured much of the lumber used by the enrly settlers in the vicinity of Galveston. It was in operation several years and did a fair business.
In about the year 1546 or 1547, John Sprinkle built a saw-mill north of Galveston, on the south prong of Deer Creek. Mr. Sprinkle operated it several years, and subsequently sold out to other parties. Hiram Price had charge of it some time, as did also John Hicks, who attached a corn buhr. The mill ceased operations about 1568.
Religious. The religious history of Jackson dates from ita
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earliest settlement, although no churches were built or societies or- ganized for a number of years.
The first sermon was preached in the cabin of Richard Howard, about the year 1842, by Elder George Smith, of the Christian Church, and the year following Rev. Mr. Doolittle, of the United Brethren denomination, began holding meetings from house to house. The first organization was effected by the Methodists prior to the year 1849, and was known as the Sprinkle Chapel. A log house of wor- ship was built about 1849 or 1850, and later a frame building was erected in Section 20, which is still standing.
The society flourished for a number of years, but was finally aban- doned, the majority of the members identifying themselves, with the Sharon Church, in Deer Creek Township, and the Galveston Congregation. At the present time there are no religious organiza- tions in the township, outside of Galveston and Lincoln.
Galveston .- This flourishing little city, situated in the southeast corner of the township, derived much of its early growth and im- portance from its location on the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railroad-in fact, it owes its existence to the construction of the road. In May, 1852, James Carter, who had previously purchased the site, employed a surveyor and laid out a plat of forty-five lots on the southeast quarter of Section 28, Township 25 north, Range 3 east. This was scarcely accomplished before business men and me- chanics were attracted to the place, and in an early day one George Bell erected a small hewed-log building where M. Thomas' residence stands, and began business with a miscellaneous assortment of mer- chandise. Prior to this, however, a man by name of Hanberry kept a small store about one-half mile east of the town site, but his busi- ness was conducted upon a very limited scale. The second mer- chant was Thomas Calhoun, who came to the village shortly after the survey and erected a log store house east of the railroad, in which he sold goods a short time. The next business firm was that of B. O. Spencer & Co., who were afterward succeeded by M. B. Knowlton. The latter was identified with the business interest of the town for a period of about twenty years, during which time he conducted a general mercantile establishment.
Another early merchant was James Thornton, who sold family groceries exclusively, and later came John Turley, who handled a general stock. Other business men who sold goods from time to
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time warp William Floyd, George Davis, George Williams, Jerry Suttom, " Lew " Adams, Martin Adams, David Culver, E. P. Myers. Feln Gr ham, Marshall Elhis and Dr. H. Z. Leonard. AAmong the early residents of the town, additional to some of the business men emnerratel. were J. Mel'ally, Calvin Carter, Allen Harbert, Charles Timent, Dr. J. C. Lamp, Dr. T. Baldwin, Michael Garrigan, Sam Fax, Henry Murden, Charles Morgan and Newton Holmnnn.
Mechanics. The earliest mechanics were Michael Garrigan. black smith, Samuel Woodington, carpenter: Mr. Fax. plasterer. Solomon Buzaard and Daniel Meyers, occupations not ascertained.
Physcians. The earliest medical men of Galveston were Drs. Williams, Theodore Kern, T Baldwin and J. C. Loop, the last two still in the village, having practiced their profession here for a period uf about thirty-two years. Other physicians from time to time have heo Drs. Thomas F. Maxwell. Campbell, John Moore, Will. iam Floyd. James Bondl. S. F. Landsey. - Whitesides, James Ward, Lewis Simmons, M. Bitler. D. K. Fickell. Henry Gemmill and J. S. Smith.
Hotels. The first hotel in Galveston was kept hy Dr. Baldwin anl David Thomas. The present hot .ls are kept by G. N. Shaffer and Mrs. Miller.
Incorporation. - In about 1870 Galveston was incorporated and took upon itself the dignity of a town. The corporation was aban- doned a few years Inter as a useless appen lage, since which time the place has been content with the unpretentious title of village.
Additions. Several additions have been made to the original ¡Int from time to time, the first of which bears date of August, 1552. and consists of forty-siv lots laid out by Emma A. MeCawley. Da- vid Thomas' addition of forty lots was made February 25. 1553, and in 1-63 George Stanley had a plat of twenty-four lots surveyed aud added to the town. Daniel Shewman's addition was made Inter.
Industries. The first mill in Galveston was built by M. B. Knowlton. It was in operation about four years, when the entire structure was destroyed by fire. A second mill was subsequently created by Mr. Knowlton and operated for some time by Messrs. Thomas and Tucker, It " blew up" about the year 1570, the explo- sion resulting in the death of one man and a great loss to the mill property
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It was afterward rebuilt and operated by different parties for a period of six or seven years. The building was burned at the end of that time, entailing a great loss upon the proprietors. The last owners were M. H. Thomas & Son.
Present Business .- The present business of Galveston is repre- sented by the following firms: F. H. Thomas & Bro., general mer- chandise. This is one of the most successful firms in the county, and has much more than a local reputation. M. H. Thomas & Son handle a large line of hardware and do a prosperous business. George Davis & Bro. have a large stock of general merchandise. Z. U. Loop and Dr. J. S. Smith, druggists; Daniel Cameron, gen- eral groceries; Beckner & Crissler, groceries and meat shop; I. A. Adams, flour and feed; Daniel Kelly, groceries; Meek & Cornwell, groceries; Mollie Lytle, milliner; Jacob Eisenbrey & Son, harness and saddlery; John Thomas, cabinet-maker and undertaker; B. L. King & Son, manufacturers of pumps; Charles Fike, George Smith, Judson Ware and A. B. Rule, blacksmiths; Jacob Collins, wagon- maker; A. J. Shively, tin shop; M. H. Thomas, grain dealer. Mr. Thomas' elevator is one of the largest buildings of the kind on the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railroad, and he handles during the year as much, if not more, grain than any other man in the county. John Turley has recently erected a large elevator and is doing a very prosperous business.
Galveston Lodge, No. 244, F. & A. M., dates in history from the 6th of November, 1857, at which time a dispensation was granted, authorizing members iu the vicinity to work as a lodge. May 25, 1859, a charter was granted, with James D. Loder as W. M .; Alexander Murphey, S. W., and Dr. T. Baldwin, J. W.
The officers at the present time are James Bell, W. M .; Miles McBeth, S. W .; Charles Speece, J. W .; J. W. Morgan, Sec .; John Graves, Treas .; James Bell, S. D .; W. W. Conner, J. D .; Newton Holman, Tyler; Thomas Morgan, Jr., and Thaddeus Speece, Stew- ards. The lodge is in a prosperous condition, with an active mem- bership of fifty-two.
Galveston Lodge, No. 225, I. O. O. F., was instituted in July, 1861, with the following charter members: Washington Guinn, G. W. Harness, C. Griffith, D. A. Gasaway, Francis Lang and J. W. Chapin; other early members were Thomas Marshall, J. W. Morgan and Joseph Gray. The first officers were W. Guinn, N. G .; J. W
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Morgan, V. G. ; Thomas F. Marshall, See., and G. W. Harness, Treas. At the present time there ure about fifty members belonging to the lodge. The following is a list of officers lust elected. Z. U. Loop, N. G .; J. E. Kirkpatrick, V. G .; J. A. Rodabaugh, Sec., and H. A. Wooley, Per. Sec.
Dan Pratt Post, No. 50. G. A. R., was established March 23. 1552, with the following charter members; James M. Bell, H. C. Gemmill, Joshua Waddell, John W. McClammer, Simeon Ramsey. A. C. Garrett, S. B. Wallace, Reed Shewman, Peter W. Waggoner. J. H. MeConnell, Jos. Showman, A. B. Rule. A. Merrill, G. W. Stevens, G. W. Emery. A. C. Thomas, J. H. Bigger. H. M. Garrett, J. II. Philapy, David Culver, B. IL King, S. W. Hart and A. W. Marsh. The first commander wns David Culver.
The present officers are J. H. McConnell, Commander; S. Ram- sey. S. V. C .; D. L. Cumron, J. V. C .; B. L. King. Quartermaster ; J. A. Newcomb, Adjutant ; A. B. Rule, Chaplain; J. Bell, Officer of the Day; G. Stevens, Officer of the Guard: S. Wallace, Sentinel; J. H. Philapy, Q. M. S. : J. A. Adams, S. M., and T. C. Knight, Surgeon. There are at the present time about thirty-two names on the roll.
The Thatian Cornet Band of Galveston was organized in April. 1×76, with the following members: W. E. Baldwin, first E flat ; D. Tertlinger, second E dat ; J. M. Bell, first B Ant; J. Ligg, sec- ond B flat; M. A. Shirley, solo alto; H. Fickle, second alto; J. H. Marshall, first tenor ; T. F. Shaffer, second tenor : J. A. Rodibaugh. baritone; C. J. Ward, tuba; R. C. Griffith, snare-drum; J. M. Stan- ley, bass-drum. Since then many changes have been made, and now it is composed of the following efficient corps of musicians: D. A. Stough, first E flat; W. A. King, second E flat; W. O. Camp- bell, third E flat; J. M. Bell, first B flat; C. W. Speece, solo alto: T. B. Speece, second alto; J. F. Rule, tenor; J. A. Rodibaugh, bari- tone; J. M. Stanley, tuba; C. N. Hart, snare-drum; J. W. Hill. bass-drum. The band is a credit to the town and one of which her citizens may well feel proud.
Churches .- The oldest religious society in Galveston is the United Brethren Church, organized about the year 1550 by Rov. William Ault, assisted by Allen Crissler. Mr. Ault came to the township in 1554 and settled three miles west of the town, where he at once began holding meetings, preaching from house to house. Among the early members of the class were Daniel Myers and wife.
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Allen Crissler, Jane Crissler, Crowel Crissler, Elizabeth J. Crissler, Jacob Emerick and wife, David and Louis Davidson and families. The first regular pastor was Rev. Fletcher Thomas, who preached about one year in the old log schoolhouse, which was used as a meeting place until the present house of worship in the western part of the village was erected. This building is a frame structure, 40x50 feet in size, was built in 1860, and cost the sum of $900. Prominent among the early members was Rev. Eli Hoover, a local preacher of considerable note and an influential worker in the or- ganization. Rev. Mr. Thomas was succeeded in the pastorate by Rev. J. B. Slight, after whom came Revs. Prouty, Bartmess, Surran, and later Robert Cummings, Aaron Cummings, E. Martin, John Keesey and the present incumbent, Isaac Cleaver. The present offi- cers are Isaac Kepner, class-leader; Mr. McDonald, steward; Will- iam Ballard, Isaac Kepner and Crowell Crissler, trustees. The society is reported in a prosperous condition, with a membership of seventy.
Methodist Church .- Of the earliest efforts to establish a Meth- odist class in Galveston no record now remains, the majority of the families of that faith who resided here in the first years of the town's history having moved away or passed to the " life beyond." Meet- ings were held in the neighborhood by itinerant ministers prior to 1850, but it was not until about 1853 that any steps toward an organization were taken. The history of the society dates from about 1853 or 1854, and among the early members were Mrs. Jacob Fox, William Harbert and family, Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Ramsey, Mrs. Anna Rodabaugh, Mrs. Scott, A. B. Rule, Benjamin Binney and wife, Mrs. Strock, G. W. Davis and wife, and others. The early preachers were Revs. J. C. R. Layton, W. K. Hoback, James Black, Nathan Shackleford, and later C. E. Disbro and Rev. Mr. Waymire. For the first four or five years meetings were held in the old log schoolhouse, and later the new school building and United Brethren Church were used. In 1874 work was commenced on the present brick house of worship, which was completed and dedicated the fol- lowing year. It is a brick edifice, 36x54 feet, surmounted by a lofty spire, and represents a capital of $4,345. It will comfortably seat 350 persons, and is one of the neatest church buildings in the county. The present membership of the society is about fifty. The officers are L. W. Thomas, class-leader; A. B. Rule, steward, and G. W. Davis, superintendent of the Sunday-school. The pastor in charge at the present time is Rev. J. H. Jackson.
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Baptist Church. .- Previous to the year 1565 there had been al- mont no Baptist element in the town of Galveston. In that year Father H. 1 .. Thomas and his sons, Meredith H and William H. Thomas, with their families, settled in the place. They united with the Deer Creek Church, three and a half miles distant. In the spring of Iste, under impressions of duty, they presented to the above unmed church the matter of having Baptist preaching in the town. which efforts resulted in Rev. B. R. Ward's preaching in the place, at first occasionally, but after a short time regularly. After the Inje of a few months an arm of Deer Creek Church was extended to Galveston. In November, IGT, Elder Ward and family removed to the place. His Inbors were greatly blessed; there were frequent additions, and on the 12th of July Istis, twenty-six brethren and sisters, dismissed by letter from Deer Creek, met in the village schoolhouse and organized the Galveston Baptist Church, chosing Eller Ward, moderator : W'm. H. Thomas, clerk, and M. H. Thomas and John Emery, dencons. On the 29th of August following a coun- cil composed of delegates from Bunker Hill, Deer Creek, Logans- port. Sharon. Antioch, Judson and Alto recognized the new church as sound in faith and doctrine. At the first business meeting after recognition, September. 158s, the church, though numerically and financially weak, took steps toward the erection of a house of wor- ship. A building committee was appointed, and Father H. L. Thomas undertook the task of securing the necessary means for the prosecution of the work. The committee pushed the work vigorously. and on the first Sabbath in January, 1570, eighteen months after organization, a nent, substantial brick house, costing, including fur- njture, $4,503.75, was dedicated to the Lord's service. The church has been ministered to by the following pastors: B. R. Ward. P. MeDade, E. J. Delp. H. R. Todd. William Debolt, John Raridan and Allen Hill. Prayer meetings began to be held November, 1\67. at first at private houses. They have been continued with varying success and interest without interruption ever since. The Sunday-school was organized November, 1867. M. H. Thomas, su- jw.rintendent, and he has since held the position. The deacons of the church have been M. HI. Thomas, John Emery, Randolph John- son. clerks, Wm. Thomas, E. P. Myers, John Emery, Randolph Johnson. D. W. Thomas and A. Merrill. The church has an active
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