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Church RECORDS 1837 TRU 1929
Records Keptiy appointed church Clerks
Starts with Rew Josych Valls tenure
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Lieb of Three persons who took letters to an codectical Council Found on Page 270- Page 325
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The Church was gathered in Brumfield and- The Brev Richard Great its first Pastor orderned about the year 1725. Nov. 18. 1724.
Brev. Mr. Treat was dismissed March &p. 1734-
Rev. James Bridgham was ordained June 9. 1736 Porv. M. Bridgham died Sept. 17. 1776
Rev Nehemiah Williams nas ordained Colleague - Paster with Mr Bridgham Feb. 9. 1715 Brev Ah Williams died Nov. 26. 1796.
Rev. Clark Browns was Installed Junio 20. 1198- Rev. With Brown was dismissed Nov. 2: 1803.
Rev. Harren Hay mas ordained Nov. 2. 1808- Rue. Me Jay was dismissed June 26 1811.
Rev. Joseph Taill was ordained Feb. 2. 1814- Prev. The Vault was dismissed Sept 16 1834-
Rev. Joseph Jubler was Installed March 11. 1895- Rev. Mr. Fuller nes dismissed June 7 1837-
Peer. Joseph Thill was resettled Soumler 1: 183). Rev. Im. Faill onas dismissed GA-19, 1841 .-
Rev. Geo. C. Partriage was installed Feb. 1. 1842 Rev The Partridge was dismissed Fel. 24-1847-
Rev. Jason Morse was ordained December 12ch 1849 Did, after 3 days' illness, October 14 1861
Rev. Charles Mr. Hyde was ordained August 19 th, 1862. Rev. Charles M. Side bar dismissed May 31at 1870. 7
Rov. A. Bradford Boardman, Machilled Dec. 16 1870.
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This Book of Records of the church in Brimfielde commence's with The Rev. Mr. Tailles asettlement as Pastor if this church.
Contents.
Record of Nr Vwill's settlement. ___ p.p. 3.
Various Doings of the clouds ___ 4 9
256€ 332#
Record of admissions - - pp. 100 - also 462
11 of Baptisms. 1. 125 11 adults 11 " Infants
Records of marriages 150 -
Bill of Mortacity in the Church 190 Society 174-
11 is Forone -- 11-
Record of Dismissions & Recommendations 190 Record of Discussion of War Pastriage 192 Record of the doings of the council at the Settlement of J. Mouse -45 Record of doings of the Channel. driving the ministry of J. Noire 4%.
articles of Faith. Covenant & By Lans 57,58,10
Revision of .. " . 290.291.292 Change in time of holding annual Meeting 300-306 Contanti Continued Juige 123
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At a regular meeting of the Church conservação ofthe Conference Hall by special Notice. August. 31183) Eleneser Williams was chosen Moderator. Voted unanimously-
That an invitation from the ohh of Christ in Brumfield be extended to the Pier Joseph Yaill of Portland me. to become Their Pastor-
Noted __ that a committee of three be chosen to confer with the first Parish or Congregational" Society in Brimfield in relation to giving the Rev Josette Facile une invitation le settle over see) Jouety, and to act with any committee chosen be them, if they should vote to cooperate with the church, and to carry the same into effect. Dear Solomon Hear " Abner Hitchcock onese chosen × Sym M. Stand ? 82 committee The meeting was there dessites.
This Jovens, having acted, and, esteds is centreets with the church in The above Ball, and the Fault being duly certified of the same; returned the following Answer
So the Church & Society in Brimfield Mass.
Beloved Bbre Heren &friends,
Through the agency. of your respective committees, I have received your invitation to a resettlement with you in the insportministry. Hier incitation is filed native, and coming from such a Jaures, as To demands of one amost prayerfedt, and denvers consideration. I was constrained le look upon it, as a remarkable ecent in the providence of God, ", am nell nigh overwhelmede in new of it.
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It is a marks of kindness and forbearance Hiat I should be most ungrateful not toappreciate
1 recollections; it brings before and a community, for whom I have ever felt the strongest attachment. an attachment that time and distance has- not in the smallest degree diminished.
for more than Trent" years I lived- with you in bonds of the closest and purest friendship, and was conversant with now in. scenes of the most thrilling interest. I repitan rejoicedo with you. a goodby number of precious jouis nero given one, as seals of any ministry. devest affection-
But antonithestanding all the precious ties that found me to now, I nas leds to regarde is any duty to change my fields of Valor, und accept of proposals of settlement in Portland mrs. My matices in so doing are known to The Searcher of Hearts. But be assured never should, I have broken away from a people enthroned in my affections as you were, had it's not been from the impession (me the right or wrong Inits not say) Hat your lest good, unde any increased usefulones anight le promoted by the measures. Such was The fee Ping under which & usted. For you, there was novant affection. bruny a pang of grief cards the separa- tion cost me , and to this day has it seemed almost unaccountable.
Three years experience in another 'elds of labor, has taught me many important Lessons, and has led me, and times, to think I might Sowie einecs is A matter of leaving your, Though Ican- no! lexieve, bead that God had something so met do will porque one Having done alstuve that inestate of my health in This unpropetions climate, as tweems " me, niet uller, Sam constrained to think, from- Mr. indications of Procedenew, Hat God may have-
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something more for one to do in the precious field of me Former colors; and that my wdefectoness there, mayte, not a little increased, from the temporary desperation of my work among you.
I most sincerely thank you dear Brethren and Friends, for the honor undle respect you haveshown me in tendering me a Call, and for the evidence hereby accordede, of apacer continued confidence. Although there away mit have been entire una. nimity in your proceedings, get the lack of it is so little, or resulting from Feelings which it is by no means a range should exist, but which I have the fullest confidence will mit long le cherished should & return; that I am con strain to think it my duty to listen to your proposals.
Solo trève pere hereby, tender vaworry pratique acceptance of this invitations, and myentire read. - incess to serve you again , in the Gospel of our common
Lord. That torne shoulds entertain un pleasant. Feelings Forrando one, for the course I Took in lowering mastile expected. I blame their min. Prospect und love you all, and should I be permitted to comes to you again, Éshace regarder au alla only aspriends, hopens that acer my many auch, and amistakes, you nell cast the mantie of Charity. I shall reitin. in the bosom of a Rend and arle tional persie with my whole heart , and in view of my coming, &. ask you to cease not to intercede with God for ama. that I may correns in the pureness of The lessons of The gospel of peace; und that I may still be made ile humble instrument of great good to many souls. The privilege of absences one or two sabbath's in a year, to visit my friends , you will, doubtless be willing to grantane. But Ha greatest mielege &ask, is that of continuing to share in you affections, und mayers, and permission to- Calor among, as becomes a faithful minister of christ. Dean he threw& friends, Glass and selfupon 2, du candaces, macer Kindness, your sympa mes and your prayers, with pulls confidence that you nito continue to minister is the temporale worth of metal
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and family, as mace have always moss friendly done, providede dam partiquebe ministerin Fuoco . strinitial things. Should The anticipated union between us le consumated, man is le perpetual while we continue on earth, to be renewed and perpetuated soccer in heaven.
acce vi my best wishes for your- temporale and spiritualprosperity, and- believe me ars in the faith and loss of The gospel , Joseish Paulo
Portland Oct. 5. 1897.
The call being thuis accepted, the joint committee of the Church & Sauce me' with the Pastor Efect and agreed to appoint Wednesday the 1st day of vourles for the services of Installation and also agreed on the Churches to le invited to comproso the council.
Proceedings of the Installing Councils.
Brimfield Nov. 12 1887 . Bus Letters missive from the Church in Brimfield, an Ecclesiastical Council was con- vened in the Conference Room this morning at. 9 o clock for the purpose of resetting the Rev. Joseph Vaill in the ministries in This place. " The Council was composed of the following Pastors und Delegates- from the Church in New Braintree. Brev. John Fiske Pasion Bro. Joseish H. Edson Del. "1 ", North Brookfield - Ben Thos Snelle DA. Postor Bro. Erna Batcheller. Dole. " South Brookfield __ Ber. Micah Stone and Rev. Bich Woodruff Pastors " Bronson Prev Alfredo Eles D.h. Pastor Bro. Joel Norcross Del.
marlborough con. - Rev. Im I. Bill 1. 1. Palmer
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Rev. Samuel Backus Tasto. Bro. Wilson Brainerd. Lol. Rev. James Sanford Pasin Bro. Adol pho's Heller Del. .. .. Starten Rue Georges Frash- Paster Bro. Nelson Carpenter Wel. Sturbridge __ Ber. Joseph S. Clark Pastor Dear. Ephraim. M. Lyon Del. West Brookfield. Vier Francis Horton Pasion Bro. Lewis Merriam Del.
The Council was organized by choosing -- Ber. Mr. Fiske Moderator, and Rer r Horton Serile, Business was introduced with prager by the moderator. Documento mère Them presented from the Church conce Societe en Brumfield, invitons . Me Teres h do the math Them in the Gospel ministru, as also his accep- tance of the call. Papers were presented by In Tails relative to his ministeriale Landing, reelt, and explicit. Ir, view of all which, IL one sorted. That the Council are satisfied to pro- needs to the services of Installation, undo not only so, but from long acquaintance with Mr Tall's doctrine and manner of the asa. Christian Minister, a re Prints, gratified a." his return to this people and this vicine.
The services of Installation were then assigned as follows = Introductory Prayer __ Rev. Dr. Eles Sermon-
Installing Bayer --. Brev. Mr. Fiske Charge is The Pastor --- Right Hand the -- - Beer Ar. Backers
Address To the People Rev Dr. Snell. Concluding Prayer ---
Rev. Mr. Sanfords-
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Voted to adjourn, to meet for Installation at the meeting houses at one bu clock To . Bred according to adjoumoment anco concludes The business for which are were called and The council onas then dissolved. John Fiske Moderator Francis Horton Scribe -
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recorde of the Various Doings & rotes of the Shared. during, the ministry of a faculty Pastor.
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Member 5.". The church hoted to receive his Parmelia Hoas the wife of David Hour by recommendation from the church in the West Parish in Grunns.
attest & Taille Pastor Dec. 3. The church Tarried after divine tenice and heard a Letter from the church in North Brood Stock requesting assistance in the installation of Rev. The ' Boutelle over that church.
Soted to comply and close Br. Harveyhemland Delegate x Deac. A. Hitchcock Delegatedwebsite. Attest I. Paile Pastor Die Sablote. A letter was also read from the church in, North Silbaham requesting assis_ this is the Ordination of the peter, Beweis over the church & society, in, that place. Soted to comply and. these Brandohomeck Silviano detergente Attest Por uf Fre 16 Rid 1838.
January 5. The church held a church Fast in connection with the Leet Preparatory in the communion, at which time Is aus votes to takie in contribution at each com mes- con season in aid of the following Objects.
at the communion in Jany & March, in aw of Home Missions 1. 11 " May for the same street. ". July. in cide of the Fract- Cause " Jest. - in cuido of iter same Object_ 1. , Nov. __ in and of the Educa Bucas. 1
„AHest. S. Fouille Paster . - march 8th. The church held a meeting for special prayer in view of the Cowstale of religion among them, and also for the purpose of accepting some than on the more coutras discharge of duty in matching over eachother. Toted in acest a plan preventable by the Poster, merch oui. IN dice the church into eleven sections, with one brother as a committee for each, whose du te shouldbe laste se ande converse nett each member en thèse respectedection son.
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The subject of their obligations ande duty, as christian. professors ande to report at each preparatory lecture - The state of religion in their respective Sections .. The following brethren were chosen a committee for the respective sectional Section 1. Abner Hitchcock Sect. Y. Fristen Morgan 1. 2. Marquis Concesse 8. Simeon Hutterde 9. James Brown 9. Solomon Hour - 1.
11 4 Elkanak Spring 10. Gyreb Ro. Brown
„, 5 Lyman Lipham 11. rehemich Williams 1. 6. Hein games- Attest. g. Taille Pastor.
march 8 th Noteds to dismiss Martha Griggs non(Govey) - ande recommend her to the church in Sturbridge under the case of Rev. r. Clarke. . Vailt Pastor. Mit & Noted to dismiss Dauphin Brown and Sila his - nife ando recommend there to the church in Bloomingquelle (Illinois) Also. (Jamedan). Noted to dismiss Sidor Sarah Patrick und Susan L. Patrick the mike of Samuel Patrick und recommend them to the Gh" in Bloomingilla JV. April 15. Voted to dismiss. Lene, Heettarde von hierlant. and recommends her to the church in Haven. under the case of Rer. V. Bask __
Attest. Maille Pastor- April 29. Reads a letter from the church in East Have requesting assistance by pastor and delegate un the installation of Res. Jonathan & Wood bridge. Voted h combles and choose. Br Fraxin us Viernes delegate Attest. Joseph Fails Pastor.
May. S. At a preparation Lectures. Noted to dismiss Hodow- Thebee Bates non Mrs Foster rule of Deac Foster of Palmer and recommends her to the church in that place. under the case of neo. in. Backed. also voted te continue the where warned committee 2. mo long- May 6th Reads a letter Forr. The 2 Church in Portland Ale. requesting assistance by Pastor & Delegate in the installation of Rev. Sokrathar B. bordet rotede to com bly
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Unde chose Bro. br. el Ro Broron delesite.
Since 13. Votede to dismiss Laura Avut ands reconnue not. her Is the church in Cortland A. 2. under The case of Rer. Viv Lockwooda.
une ? The church Married after dueine service and bored to send a Delegate to the Brookfield asso cationof Conference. x chose Deac. Abner Hitchcock .- . Atext & Fails Pain June 28 At the prepara tem bec treive The church wurde to Change The committee for visiting The church is derulat inte sections. The Following brother, more appointed, or the secercate fections. Jec. 1. Lose the Vaille dec. y. Nathan Mercook L' Alton janes SAChance. H. Greggs 9. Jacob Bishops. 10. Amos Hetchack 3. Eleneser Knight 4. Paul Page. 5 Harvey Lumbarde 6. Ihm . Sherman- Attest & Taille Pastor -
July 1t. Voted to receive Rev. Joseph Tails and Nancy O Faill by recommendation from the & Church in Portland Me. Also-cucina Homer the wife of Deac. Solomon Home. by recommendation from the Church in Greenwich- . Atest & grill Vester. Jeff 7. At a Preparatory Seat toledo to receive the follow. wong persons. Les.
John Paine this mary Ann by recommendation from the church in Herthe Hood Steak Con.
Paul Page this nike Mary E. Page by recommenda. tion from the ohh in . W. Bushfield Samuel A. Shitchcock ... from the Oldblow th Ght Boston. Sarah S. Styles- from the 10th Presbyterian church in. The city of Philadelphia. Notice to substitute af there sequest in the useting Como
11 ". " Just. Bishop. Solomon Horner fr 1. Armes Hittrack. Antennes Hitchcock Attest 9. taille Pastar -! , with 'weed a better you the sheerch in dice the Break Fecha requesting assistance be astar, × Delegate en
the ordination of Mr. W. A. Auchals. Sotad to comply and Cheese Bro. Cyse Q. B. Braron. Delegate- Attest 9. Laill Pastor · Left. 9. Read a Letter from the first church in Share - requesting assistance in the installation of the Rev. Honey Some the over that church. Voted to comply, and - Chiuse Brother Eleverer Sonight Delegates and at Bro. Knights request Few Jacob Bishi's Substitute I. Yaill Pastor- Twov. of the church tarried after the Preparatory Let, and. heard a communication from Deao. Charles Barrons requesting the church to grant hes a dismission from the office of deacon, in this church. Wherenon- Fotad te combler mit hes ross Med to assemble in church meeting at the conference hall on Thursday the 22 of Nov. for the purpose of chosine one to fill the place of teacon rendered reward barthe resignation of Dead Barrons
Nov. 22. The brethren of the Church ones. according to appoint ment, and after reading of the scriptures and - Prayer Mocedades to ballet, for the choice of adrawn- which resulted in the election of Brothers Pure & B. Brown to that office. Porother B. consented to take Thematter 11 into consideration and toque, his anome, at tie next petravatoralecture. Voted to desider the meeting Attest. S. Taille Pastov? " es tb . I filter was reach to the church requesters. assis_ Tance by Pastor and delegate in Ecclesiastica & counits to dissoles the relation between Brev- Jose shot. Black ands The church in sturbridge, should its be deemedo_ expedient. Voted to comply and chose Bra Marquis 1099 Converse Delegate. . Atest for. will Pastor San 8. At a meeting of the church porspecials prager; Mother Carele Bro. Brown, came formand ando- signifies ma acceptance of his appointment to The office of Deacon. an. 3. Noted to receive Calien march and his wife by Precom. mendadian from the church in thebridge. Aise Sicon Sarah Bonds by recommendations from The Church in Werbbrook field. Attest. I. faite Pastor.
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Jan 3. Toted to dismiss Andlah Blanchard from this Church cond recommend kerk the Church in Stagione
Jan. 24. The church held a meeting for business at the house of the pastor. The particular object of the meeting, was to take into consideration. The standing of certain members who had been suspended. 0. some three years since, for embracing errors in clostime and violating covenant engagements,-
at fler march conversation, and fragen. The church adopted the following. Resolution Beschied, that in new of the great obligations the church as a body , oneste its members , a committee of three be chosen to visit the members of the church who neve suspended August 1895 to ascertain thu .. doctrinal views upon religion and their feelings Towards this church.
Noted that the Pastor. Brethren Eleverer Knight and. Paula Page, constitute vaid commette.
Lotes to adjourn the meeting in need of the conference. Boom to necks from this day at & veloch P. M. to hearthis report of the committee and act Thereon-
Attest Jos. Fail Pastor -
Jan. 2). toted to dismiss thegate Statificaci, mar, Autres und accommende her to the Church in Ellicottseille M.Y. J. ,aile Pastor Feb.7. The church met according to adjourmoment ! hear the report of theme committee on the case of the suspended members. The committee reported that they had attende To the business of their appointment having visited, and - concerned with all the brethren unete desters venderder pension for the above mentioned cause thesisteron, To the number of thirteen, That They found shades of difference between, as it regards te presenterensunt rcclings; heat, while the majority of The mattill ad here substantially to those views, which His church regances as tory erroneous, and utterly inconsistent with church member- Slup. , hey reported that come of the de one miers fix. Elijah daniela Submit Fartelo his wife. Orson Sherman X
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Sarah Ra Sherman his wife, gare such answers to questions proposede to them in writing, as to satisfy the committee of the generale correct ness of their divetrinale andreligious practice. latejando of the proofmetin hold the church Think it capiclient Of removing the act of deeppensions, and restore, Hem to the communion of the church .- Whereupon-after due deliberation. the church Pressede the following, Jota- Via- hotel that the act of suspension be semerede un - the case of Elijah Castellon and Setmit Game llones one, ves Conde inter ferenzen man & Save hvor herman- his nike, and that there be restored to the fellowship. and communion of this church
voted that the Pastor communicate this ute town above named persond-
noted that the committee be continued to attendo puthim Tothe case of suspended members .- Bro. Thenight at his request oned crowede born action. Herthis on the committee. and Pars. Schon Printe nas appointed in his place. Hotel to aussole tre ameeting Attest. Joseph Faille Pasion March 3. A better was ready to the church from The Evangebeads church & Junior Pastor of the same, in South. Brookfield, requesting assistance es la pasta ands delegates in courier, - to take into consideration the subject of disschein, the forstore relation between this church & their Junio Poster, Irted to cornibley and choose Bra. Eleneser Williams delegato. - - Attest. Josepho Taille Pastor- I march 24. Foted to dismiss Lydia Flatlands. now (Beep) am recommend her to the Church in Monson (DV. Ely's)- Apr. 21. Voted, to dismiss Sarah A. Blair now Memek, and recommend her to the ohh in Monson (82 Eles) - . Apr. 2.1. Crecido anstellen from the Churchwer Thertriage requesting assistance, by Pastor & Delegates in The- Installation of Brev. D.l. Auster as pastoud, What chures. Beledito comply, auch chase Brothers Proses Tyler Dela- Atest. I. faite bes
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on the sabbath May 5 th 1939. Voted i receive the following Persons. Emory Prace X Elora Pierce Bis netos ky recom dation from the church in Patterson, S.f ..
John 6 Franska non Drager & his wife by recommenda tion from the church in fatick-
Brackel M. Lane nife of Otis Lane by recommendation from the church in PalmerAttest & Yaill Pastor
June 4. Soled to send a Delegate to the Brook field, con ference- bunches. Breather Elias Sartell was appointed. thishistoric july 7. Voted to receive Lucinda Puffer the wife of Georges. und Delia Chandler by recommendation from Ghin Monson Attest Yaill Por Sept. 29. Read a letter from the church in Prescult requesting assistance by Pastor and Delegate in the dismission of Her. Jeb bushman, und installing. Rev. Francis Havel as his successor. Voted to comply, and chose- Deacon. Abner Hitchcock. Delegate.
Attest . Faill, Pastor
Solst. 29, Voted to dismiss. Wrut. Downing. x March. Bless gram, the church uncle recommends Them to the congregational church in Chaque,salts Ohio. Attest. I. V.will Pastor - Dec 5. The church helds a meeting for business at the conference hall Brother John Paine as a member of a committee appointed last Fel"to attend frev three the case of suspended members" presented a report on the case of Uns gratie I. Helliams, whom the committee had use the; which rebook is on file. Isherupon the church. voted to comply with Ans William's wishes, so far as to learn the doings of the church in the matter of her suspension, A decision of a council to the consideration of Three clergy men to le mutually selected by the church and Mrs Williams,- Footed and? chose a committee of three consisting of Brethren Samual A Hitchcock Paule . Page + John Paine to. confer with Us Hr. and agree with her on the clargumen to be invited ._ Ited and chose Deacon's Hitchcock X Brown & brother Hmm. Harde a commettere to used onother Harrey Goodelle and confer with him, on his neglect. To fulfill his covenant engagements with this church Voted to adjaccon the meeting to Dec. 19. to met at the
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conference Black at half past one aclock. Attert J. Vill Pester
Dec. 19. mel according to adjaumment. The weather being unfavorable, to peer brethren, neve present, that no business was done, except to alljour, & meet of the conference Hallo immettialet, after his next meparatory Lecture in January- Attest. Joseph Faill Pastor- Dev. 22. On the sabbath. Voted to dismiss marsha Gentan, non Alexander, and recommends her to the Church un Homer A. G. uncia The case of Rev. Hennis Platte. Attest. S. Maileaston
The church held a meeting for business according to adjournment immediately after the proparation Lecture Jon. 2. 1840 - The chairman of the committee appointed at a previous meeting to confer neth Mrs Williams, and to agree with her on the clergymen to compose the above mentioned coun- cib. Reported, that they hade attended to the duty assigned them, and hade agreed upon Bur. John Fiske of New Braintree as chairman. Ber- Dr Snelle of North Brookfield and Brev John Nelson of Leicester the church voted to accept of the Repor of their committee, and then voted to choose a committee of three to unite with. Mas Stelliams in issuing the letters missies ands to manage the case on the part of The church before the councils. Leav. C. R. Brown Dear. Abner Hitchcock & Bro. Hm M. Ward neve chosen to con- stitute this committee . Noted to adjourn the meeting for no necks. to meet at the conference Hall. Attest. f. racle Pastor Jan. 12. on the sabbath, voted at her request to dismiss Eliza Sherman now. Mrs Sigourney of Oxford - and recommends her to the church in That place under His case of Rer. Mr. Bardwell Attest & Fail de Pastor-
Jan. 16 The church met according to adjournment. The committee on the case of brother goodelle repar. Ted, That they had attendo to some extent to the case brother this brother, and had received encourage.
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