History of the town of Milford, Worcester county, Massachusetts, from its first settlement to 1881, Part 30

Author: Ballou, Adin, 1803-1890
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Boston : Rand, Avery, & co.
Number of Pages: 1328

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Jan. 24, 1791, the society obtained a vote of the town in the fol- lowing words : " Voted to let the people of the Denomination called Universalers have liberty to meet in the Town's Meeting-house on week days, when not otherwise wanted." (Vol. I. p. 127.) How many times this privilege was used, I do not find recorded. I have been told that Rev. John Murray preached there at least once, and it is probable that he and others did so several times. On the 20th Sept., 1797, the Universalist General Convention met in Milford, and perhaps in the town's meeting-house, so called. The society's records make it pretty certain that Rev. Z. Lathe officiated as its minister quite regularly, once a month, from 1790 to 1804. Rev. Joshua Flagg

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preached more or less frequently during 1805 ; then Rev. Mr. Lathe again during 1806 ; Rev. Mr. Flagg again, 1807 and '08. During 1809, '10, and '11, Rev. Nathaniel Smith ministered. From 1811 to '21, the society had more or less frequent preaching from Rev. Messrs. Bigelow, Richard Carrique, Joshua Flagg, Caleb Rich, and others.

When the excitement of 1819 arose about the ownership of the old Precinct Meeting-house, in which the town and parish parties origi- nated, and which developed into a hot rivalrous controversy of several years' continuance, the Universalist society received important acces- sions. Among these, Pearley Hunt, Esq., with his handsome mercan- tile wealth, was conspicuous. A new town-common had been obtained, and the town-honse built in the Sumner locality ; and it was sturdily resolved that the new municipal metropolis should be graced by a church edifice adjacent to it, as respectable as the one that had just replaced the old Town's Meeting-house, so called, on the ancient common. The result was the Brick Church, now a rear appendage of Church Block. The responsibility of its erection was assumed by twelve Universalist proprietors, who associated themselves for that purpose. They were Pearley Hunt, Esq., Col. Arial Bragg, Capt. Henry Nelson, Darius Sumner, John Corbett, sen., Ebenezer Hunt, Alexander Cheney, Caleb Cheney, Ellis Sumner, Clark Sumner, Zebe- diah Flagg, and Otis Parkhurst. Esq. Hunt took one-fourth or more of the pecuniary responsibility, but his associates their due propor- tion according to their respective ability, and perhaps some of them beyond their ability. They went into the undertaking with a will and a zeal which insured speedy success. They were determined to produce a meeting-house not inferior to that which the Congregational parish had just completed, though of a different style : so they de- signedly built one of brick, a fraction larger on the ground than that of the parish, with a tower sixty feet high instead of a spire, but furnished with an imposing clock, and a bell five hundred weight heavier than its rival ; all which was completed during the year 1820, and was deemed glory enough for one performance. Their opposers did not scruple to give them more credit for will and pluck than piety ; which, if judged by omission of public prayers, so demonstrative in the erection of the Congregational edifice, might seem just. But will and pluck distinguished both parties in those days, whilst piety and town thrift enjoyed the harvest. The Universalist sanctuary was dedicated, with much demonstration and rejoicing, Jan. 10, 1821 ; and the celebrated Rev. Hosea Ballou, of Boston, preached the ser- mon, which was forthwith published.

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The succession of ministers from that dedication downward has been as follows : -

Rev. Thomas Whittemore, one year | Rev. Benjamin H. Davis, 1844, '46. to 1822.

Rev. Jacob Frieze, two years to April, 1824.

Rev. Adin Ballou, over six years, to 1831.

Rev. Elbridge Trull, 1833.

Rev. Rufus S. Pope, 1835.

Rev. H. W. Morse, 1837.

Rev. Z. Baker, 1838.

Rev. William Bell, 1841, '42. Rev. William R. G. Mellen, 1843.

Rev. William Coe, 1847.

Rev. Willard Spaulding, 1848.

Rev. Henry A. Eaton, 1849 to '53.

Rev. David H. Plumb, 1853, '54.

Rev. James R. Johnson, 1855 to '60. Rev. George Hill, 1860 to '65.

Rev. Russell P. Ambler, 1865, '66.

Rev. Gerherdus L. Demarest, 1867 to '73.

Rev. Edward A. Perry, 1873 to '78. Rev. Royal T. Sawyer, 1879, etc.

The society was not legally incorporated until Dec. 6, 1824, and then under a warrant issued on petition by Warren Rawson, Esq., of Mendon, justice of the peace. After that the members were fre- quently taxed for the support of public worship, whenever the society preferred that method to subscription. From 1821, for many years, the successive pastors received an annual salary of $330. Between 1831 and 1842 the society passed through a fluctuating series of less favorable experiences, during which there were several intermissions of regular preaching. On the 31st Oct., 1841, a new coustitution was adopted, consisting of ten good articles, which revived the cause, and gathered to its support a respectable recruit of adherents. The preamble and declared objects were highly commendable, and were followed by an article adopting the common published creed of the denomination ; viz., -

" We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments contain a revelation of the character of God, and of the duty, interest, and final destination of mankind.

" We believe there is one God, whose nature is love, revealed in one Lord Jesus Christ, by one Holy Spirit of grace, who will finally restore the whole family of mankind to holiness and happiness.

" We believe that holiness and true happiness are inseparably connected, and that believers ought to maintain order and practise good works; for these things are good and profitable unto men."

The entire constitution is unobjectionable in substance and form, considered in its kind and designed use. Under it the affairs of the society went on with improving success. Thenceforth the salaries paid to pastors gradually rose, till, in the case of Rev. G. L. Demarest, they reached the maximum of $1,600 per annum. The present salary is $1,200.

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Under the pastorate of Rev. Henry A. Eaton, which commenced in 1849, and appears to have been very popular and effective, a church organization of considerable strength was instituted, and the hand- some new church on Pearl Street erected. There had never before been any such organization within the society, nor any observance of sacramental ordinances. This church held its first meeting for the choice of officers, etc., Oct. 2, 1850. It adopted an excellent consti- tution, with declarations of objects, faith, duties, and discipline, and all necessary provisions for official and practical operations. About the same time the new church edifice was planned, and soon erected. The plan was drawn by Thomas W. Silloway of Boston, and the house built by Orrin Whipple of Newton, for $7,000 ; the land and all other items of expenditure amounted to $2,400 more : total, $9,400. The new sanctuary was dedicated May 1, 1851 ; sermon by the venerable Hosea Ballou, then eighty-one years of age, who, as before stated, preached the former dedicatory discourse. The same day, the pastor, Rev. Mr. Eaton, having already ministered two years, was formally installed ; sermon by Rev. Thomas Whittemore. In the evening the church was solemnly recognized according to the forms of the denomi- nation. There was a great gathering of clergy and laity, and much rejoicing.

The deacons of the church have been Elijah P. Brigham, Amory B. Cook, Adam Hunt, and Elbridge M. Jones. Deas. Cook and Jones are now in service. Present number of communicants, 28. A valu- able organ was purchased for the choir in 1875, at the cost of $1,800. The usual Sunday audiences average not far from 300 persons.

The Sunday school numbers about 125. Superintendents of recent date, C. M. Sumner, E. A. Perry, G. M. Billings. Its library con- tains 425 vols. Recent librarians, Ellis Fisher, John Carpenter, S. P. Carpenter, 2d.

The present pastor is Rev. Royal T. Sawyer, whose regular ser- vices as such commenced March 9, 1879 ; salary, $1,200. The soci- ety's officers for 1878 were as follows : Standing Committee, Rufus C. Eldridge, Grinfill B. Knight, and Benjamin H. Spaulding ; Treas- urer, Henry C. Skinner ; Clerk, Gilbert M. Billings ; Collector, Asaph Withington ; Assessors, Andrew J. Sumner and Leander Holbrook. For 1879-80, same as last year excepting Collector I. N. Davis. The Universalists, under their new pastor, seem to be prosperous and hopeful.

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III. THE METHODIST SOCIETIES.

The Methodists are our next oldest religionists. I speak of soci- eties, because, though there is but one Methodist society now, there was one of a much earlier date, that became defunct not long after the present society was organized. The old society was located in the North Purchase, and for many years had a small house of worship there. It was originally in regular connection with the Methodist Episcopal Church, but at a later period became Methodist Protestant in its ecclesiastical affiliation ; at least, such is my best understand- ing of the matter.

Methodist circuit-preachers came occasionally into the North Pur- chase as early as 1792, and also into Hayden Row, Hopkinton. They are said to have held their first meetings in summer under large shady trees, some of which are traditionally mentioned as sturdy chestnuts, standing not far from where their meeting-house was afterwards built. In colder weather they gathered in private dwellings, or perhaps in the schoolhouse. The earliest reliable information I have found con- cerning Methodist religious services and preachers in town is afforded by certificates recorded in our Assessors' Book, which exempted cer- tain persons from Congregational taxation. The following are inter- esting : -

This is to certify, that Wm. Andrews, James Battle, Josiah Ball, David Stearns, Edmund Bowker, Ebenr. McFarland, Joshua Andrews, John Dew- ing, Uri Day, John Corbett, and Caleb Albee attend public worship with the Methodists in Milford, and contribute for their support.

Signed, in behalf of the Society, GEO. CANNON.

APRIL 22, 1795.

This is to certify, that the Bearer, Mr. Daniel Carter, attends Methodist preaching in North Purchase in the Town of Milford, and contributes to its support.

Signed, in behalf of the Methodist Society,

JOHN HARPER, Elder.

MILFORD, May 21, 1795.

A similar certificate was given to Ithiel Parkhurst, signed by George Pickering, dated May 22, 1797; also another to Asa Snell, by the same preacher, beariug the same date; another was given to Jesse Cheney, Dec. 11, 1802, signed by Joshua Soule, Methodist preacher ; another was given to Alexander Cheney, Nov. 10, 1804, signed by " Nehemiah Coy, Methodist Teacher." I found in a class-leader's list, handed down among the papers of Dea. Edmund Bowker, under

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date of Nov. 2, 1801, that the said Bowker and Ebenr. McFarland were then class-leaders ; that the class numbered twenty-three per- sons (names specified) ; that " every Friday before quarterly meet- ing was appointed as a day of fasting and prayer," and that Joseph Snelling was their preacher in charge. Here all extant records fail me till 1811 ; but from the foregoing evidence it is certain that a Methodist society existed in the North Purchase previous to April 22, 1795. And it is also certain, that, in the succession of their minis- ters, Revs. George Cannon, John Harper, George Pickering, Joseph Snelling, Joshua Soule, and Nehemiah Coy officiated between April 22, 1795, and Nov. 10, 1804. Who else may have done so before, or meantime, we know not. It seems, therefore, hardly doubtful that Methodist preaching commenced occasionally as early, at least, as the date I first named, -i. e., 1792. Who ministered between Nov., 1804, and 1811, I am unable to state ; but my friend Isaac C. Haven has furnished, from records in his keeping, the following facts of a subsequent period.

It was deemed necessary to organize the society in legal form. A meeting was therefore called according to law. It was held in the North schoolhouse, Aug. 28, 1811. David Stearns was chosen mod- erator, and Pearley Hunt clerk. Elder Isaac Bonney, who seems to have been eminently popular, was then the regular preacher. Esq. Hunt served as clerk ten years. Wm. Bailey succeeded him in 1821, and continued for five years. Dea. Ithiel Parkhurst was chosen in 1826 ; then Henry Ball, in 1828 ; then followed another legal organ- ization of the society in 1829, and Wm. Bailey served as clerk one year. He was succeeded by Isaac C. Haven for thirteen years. A new organization was effected, in legal form, March 16, 1840, with the title "First Methodist Society in Milford," I. C. Haven again clerk. Its last meeting was held March 5, 1843.

Jan. 18, 1815, the society as then organized raised, probably by subscription, $254.57, and voted to build a meeting-house thirty-four by thirty feet, with posts twelve feet high. That house was soon erected, on the east side of the road, above the John Cheney place, near the then North Purchase schoolhouse. Quite regular preaching was held there, in connection with a twin chapel in Hayden Row, Hop. (the two together constituting one station), for many years. In process of time the meeting-house passed, by vote, into the hands of proprietors for repair. These were John Cheney, Zenas Ball, Levi Bicknell, Lyman P. Lowe, Isaac C. Haven, Willard Haven, John Goldsmith, James Fletcher, and George Hancock. Finally, the re- ligious interest of the locality so dwindled away that no regular ineet-

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ings were held in the house ; and at length it was burnt by a parcel of rowdy lads out on a spree, Oct. 23, 1860. While the society was somewhat prosperous, Aug. 25, 1828, it voted to build a parsonage, $254 being subscribed for that purpose. One was soon built ; but in 1851 it was sold to George Hancock.

The succession of clergymen, from Rev. Isaac Bonney in 1811, the last above mentioned, must be necessarily imperfect for lack of authentic information. I have been told that Rev. Mr. Hedding, afterwards distinguished as Bishop Hedding, preceded Elder Bonney, or at least was at one time on the station ; but I have found no means of verifying this. I find on the town's record of marriage-returns the names of the following officiators : Rev. I. Bonney, down to 1818; Rev. Erastus Otis, 1820, '22; Rev. Hezekiah Thatcher, 1823, etc. ; Rev. Herman Perry, 1825, etc. ; Rev. Thomas W. Tucker, 1826, etc. ; and Rev. O. Robbins, 1833. A little later there came in a succession of Protestant and Reformed Methodist ministers, whose names I give as reported to me, and their terms of service : Rev. Alexander T. Temple, 1835 ; Rev. Nathaniel Spindel, 1836 ; Rev. John Dale, 1837, '38 ; Rev. Lorenzo Johnson, and his brother Rev. Thomas Johnson, 1839 ; Rev. Thos. F. Morris supplied a while ; Rev. Wm. Tozer, 1840 to '43 ; miscellaneous supplies by Rev. Mr. Rice and students, Epis- copal Methodists, from Holliston ; Rev. Leonard Wakefield (Epis- copal Methodist), for several closing years of the society's existence.

THE PRESENT METHODIST SOCIETY.

The present flourishing Methodist Episcopal Church and Society derived most of their seedling members from the North Purchase Society, already treated of. Several of them, I am sure, were con- stituents of that organization in some of its phases. Those surviving its decadence were glad to join their few immigrating brethren from other places in raising the standard of their denomination amid the thrift of Milford Centre. The attempt was successful. Commencing with prayer and conference meetings in private dwellings, they soon obtained leave to occupy the old Town Hall. A vote on our clerk's records shows permission granted to this effect in 1836, the Meth- odists to make such compensation as the selectmen should think equitable. At length, appealing to their wealthy and liberal brother, Hon. Lee Claflin of Hop., formerly of Milford, he assisted them to get regular sabbath services established, and, later, to erect their house of worship on Exchange St., corner of Fayette. The society was legally organized in 1844. The church and parsonage were built in 1849 ; the latter being wholly the gift of Hon. L. Claflin. The church

Engraved byJ W Watts Boston. from a Painting by J H Young

Luc Claflin-

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was enlarged in 1864, and much improved. The site, church, and parsonage were entirely free of debt before 1869. The whole prop- erty is now valued at $14,000. The society has been served by the following named pastors : -

Rev. Henry E. Hempstead, 1846, '47. | Rev. Edward S. Best, 1861, '62.

Rev. Joseph Whitman, 1848, '49.

Rev. Joseph Scott, 1863, '64, '65.

Rev. William G. Leonard, 1866.

Rev. Loranus Crowell, 1867, '68.

Rev. William H. Hatch, 1869, '71. Rev. Rodney H. Howard, 1872, '75. Rev. Porter M. Vinton, 1875, '77.

Rev. Aaron D. Sargeant, 1854, '55. Rev. Daniel Richards, 1856, etc.

Rev. J. M. Bailey, 1857, '58.

Rev. George G. Jones, 1859, '60.

Rev. George F. Eaton, 1877, etc. Rev. Charles Young, 1880, etc.

There may be slight errors of date.

Trustees of the Society, as reported in the Milford Directory of 1869, were : R. Cummings, George Beatty, D. C. Mowry, D. Adams, George L. Cooke, R. C. Hussey, John S. Mead. In 1872 John S. Mead is omitted, and John P. Rankin, J. W. Annette, Adin Ball, and D. P. Eldredge are added as trustees. In 1875 the list is the same, omitting R. Cummings and D. Adams. In 1878 the list of 1875 is repeated. Later, M. Greene, A. W. Keen, T. Lilley.

Stewards in 1869 : D. Adams, D. C. Mowry, G. L. Cooke, Geo. Beatty, John W. Annette, Adin Ball, D. P. Eldredge, C. P. Nelson, Royal Cummings. In 1872, D. Adams, D. C. Mowry, C. P. Nelson, and R. Cummings disappear from the list ; and their places are filled by Geo. H. Clarke, Frank Dewing, and Samuel Knight. In 1875 we have the same, excepting that C. N. Packard takes the place of George Beatty, and Calvin J. Fisk that of Samuel Knight. In 1878 the list stands as reported in 1875. Later, H. H. V. Lilley, R. S. Ruggles.

Treasurer : George L. Cooke, uniformly reported 1869 and down- ward.

Class Leaders : George Beatty, R. C. Hussey, George S. Adams, J. Elwin Cummings, Ithiel P. Farnum. Later, G. F. Eaton, H. H. V. Lilley, T. McCanna. (Several probable omissions in the above.)

Sunday-school Superintendent : from 1854 to the present time, George L. Cooke, faithfully, for twenty-five years. Assistant Super- intendent, Terrance McCanna. The school numbers over two hun- dred, and has a library of seven hundred and fifty volumes. Its succession of librarians has been : Adin Ball, John Adams, Willis Rankin, Lemuel L. Wheelock.

The present number of church-members is about two hundred and

Rev. C. W. Ainsworth, 1850, '51. Rev. Albert A. Cooke, pt. of 1851. Rev. Isaac Smith, 1852, '53.

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forty, and that of the average Sunday audiences not far from two hundred and fifty.

The Methodists of Milford, like the people of their denomination generally, are zealous religionists and conscientions devotees to their convictions of truth and duty. They have their full share of pious, upright, and trustworthy adherents. Their faith, discipline, and ecclesiasticism are too well known, or available by honest inquirers in published documents, to need any exposition from me.

IV. THE CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

The Baptists have been slow to gain an organized foothold in Milford, though long established in Bellingham and other neighboring towns. There has been a slight sprinkling of them within our terri- torial limits from certainly as early a date as 1792, and probably much earlier. I find on our old records the following certificates of exemption from taxation to the Congregational order here : -

These may certify that Ens". Michael Madden is of and belongs to the Baptist Society in Upton, and attends the public worship there, and assists in supporting the preaching the Gospel in said Society.

SIMON SNOW [Pastor. ] DAVID KELLY, Clerk of said Society. UPTON, April ye 2nd 1792.

Another of precisely the same tenor, date, and signature was given to Daniel Hunt, and lodged with our town-clerk. Three years later we find the following on record : -

April 24, 1795. - These lines may Certify that Joseph Ward and Joseph Hunting of Milford are Members of a Branch of our Communion. NOAH ALDEN, Pastor.

This may Certify to whom it may concern, that the following persons belonging to the Town of Milford have subscribed for the support of the Baptist Minister in the Town of Bellingham; viz., Dea" Eben' Holbrook, Ziba Holbrook, Calvin Holbrook, Timothy Wiswall, George Alverson, Daniel Wedge.

Attest:

ELIAB WIGHT, Clerk of said Society. BELLINGHAM, May 6, 1795.

It may safely be presumed that there has been more or less occa- sional Baptist preaching in Milford all the way down from, perhaps, 1785, or even 1750 (though mostly in private dwellings, schoolhouses, and halls), to the organization of the present church. The Rev. Julius B. Robinson having favored me with an interesting sketch of the history of this church, I take pleasure in copying the same into these pages.

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"The Pine St. Baptist Church was organized Feb. 15, 1858, and publicly recognized by an ecclesiastical council on the 10th of March; at which time the membership was twenty-nine. The number of constituent members was twenty-three. The services of recognition were held in the ' Brick Church,' which is now a part of ' Church Block,' and included a sermon by Rev. N. Colver, address to the church by Rev. Wm. C. Child, fellowship of the council by Rev. H. Fittz, and prayer by Rev. Joseph Smith. Rev. J. W. Russell was the first pastor. His labors began before the formal organiza- tion of the church, and he was on the field ready to assume the pastorate. He remained until Oct. 22, 1854. Up to that time fifty-two persons had been members of the church. On the 29th of August, 1855, Mr. Levi A. Abbott was ordained in Washington Hall: sermon by Rev. Bradford H. Lincoln; prayer by Rev. W. C. Child; hand of fellowship by Rev. J. W. Russell; charge to the candidate by Rev. J. T. Massey. He continued to labor with great acceptance until the last sabbath in April, 1858. During his three-years pastorate, which was terminated by ill health, 33 members were added, - 16 by letter and experience, and 17 by baptism. Sept. 22, 1858, Mr. Horace G. Hubbard from Hamilton Theological Seminary was ordained: sermon by Rev. D. C. Eddy; prayer by Rev. E. C. Messenger; charge by Rev. J. M. Rockwood; hand of fellowship by Rev. K. Holt; address to the church by Rev. L. A. Abbott. His pastorate terminated July 16, 1859. Nearly a year later Rev. K. Holt labored a few months as resident supply, and agent to procure funds for the erection of a church edifice, but was unsuccessful. The church had worshipped in various halls, and about this time were occupying their fourth one; being without a pastor, or ability to provide support for one. Removals prevented the increase that would have resulted from additions. By the close of the year 1860, the society had purchased a lot worth $800, and had nearly paid for it. Mr. Holt had obtained subscriptions for several hundred dollars from other churches, and from wealthy persons in Boston and vicinity; and about $1,000 had been promised by residents of Milford who were not Baptists. Dea. A. H. Fisher had made himself responsible for the contractor's claim of $4,000 under a forfeiture of $800, and many expenses beyond this would be necessary in order to finish and fully furnish the building. At the same time a depression in business occurred, and for a time the condition of the society was discouraging, or at least critical. Rev. Joseph Ricker was called to the pastorate Dec. 25, 1860, and commenced his labors Jan. 1, 1861. The church was completed in July of the same year, and on the eighteenth day of that month was dedicated. Prayer was offered by Rev. H. Fittz, and the sermon was preached by the pastor. In the afternoon a sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. Stowe of Boston. In a historical sermon, preached Dec. 3, 1865, Mr. Ricker said, ' The entire additions to the church during the five years of my pastorate have been forty-six. Of this number twenty- nine have been received by letter, fourteen by baptism, and three by expe- rience. Twenty have been received within the last year. The whole number connected with the church from the first is 132. Subtracting those who by death, dismission, and exclusion have ceased to be members, we find our numerical strength to be 92.'

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" During his pastorate the debt of the church was entirely cancelled. The whole amount given by all parties to secure the erection of the build- ing, and payment of other expenses connected therewith, was $7,000. Mr. Ricker remained with the church six years, and was followed by Rev. Mr. Paige, who was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Carr, who died about three months after his arrival. The next pastor was Rev. C. W. Reding, who resigned in 1871. On the second day of July, 1873, the church ordained Julius B. Rob- inson, who had graduated from Newton Theological Institution in June. In the following winter his health failed during a revival; and, although the church continued his nominal pastorate and his salary until the expiration of one year, he had been able to devote only about half that time to actual work on the field. He was re-settled in June, 1875, and, March 2, 1879, tendered his resignation, to take effect the first of June. At this time his term of labor had included, in all, about four and a quarter years. When he was ordained, the nominal membership of the church was between 90 and 100, and the resident membership considerably less: at the last asso- ciational report of statistics, the nominal membership was 120, and the resi- dent membership 113. Meanwhile about 70 members have been added. An organ of twenty-two stops was purchased in 1877. The deacons are George Whittemore and Charles L. Clark."

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History of the town of Milford, Worcester county, Massachusetts, from its first settlement to 1881, Part 30

Author: Ballou, Adin, 1803-1890 Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Boston : Rand, Avery, & co. Number of Pages: 1328

Author: Ballou, Adin, 1803-1890
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Boston : Rand, Avery, & co.
Number of Pages: 1328