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From 1831 to the present it is not so difficult to get the history of these three congregations. From 1831 to 1856- a period of twenty-five years -they formed a part of Boonsboro charge, and were served by the following pastors: 1831-1837, the Rev. John Rebaugh ; 1837-1844, the Rev. J. W. Hoffmeier; 1844-1851, the Rev. A. G. Dole; 1851- 1856, the Rev. Robert Douglass. At this time there was, it seems, a reconstruction of charges- or rather the first step taken toward the formation of the new charge named Mount Moriah.
The congregation at Keedysville continued to be a part of the Boonsboro charge, and was served by the Rev. L. A. Brunner, 1857-1863. During this time (1857-1863) the Rev. M. L. Shuford, served the Mt. Moriah charge composed of the two congregations, Sharpsburg and Mt. Moriah. In 1863 the Rev. Mr. Brunner resigned the pastorate of the Boonsboro charge and the Rev. Mr. Shuford became his successor; but, it appears, to serve only Boonsboro and Funkstown. The three congregations, Keedeysville, Sharpsburg and Mt. Moriah, were without a regular pastor, and so continued from 1863 to 1865. But the Rev. Robert Douglass was living on his farm near Sharpsburg at the time, and he, by request, served the congregations at Sharpsburg and Keedysville, while the Rev. Mr. Shuford supplied the Mt. Moriah congregation.
In 1865, these three congregations were put together and constituted a charge, named Mt. Moriah. At once this charge extended a call to the Rev. Robert Douglass, which he accepted ; and he served this field to the time of death, August 20. 1867. From that time to the present the charge has been served by the following pastors : 1869-1846, the Rev. W. Aug. Gring ; 1876-1877, the Rov. A. (' Geary ; 1887-, the Rev. B. R. Carna- han. Of the ex-pastors not one is living today. "They rest from their labors and their works do follow them." They were workmen of whom the church needs not be ashamed. The pioneer pas- tors were truly missionaries, with large fields, and a scattered membership. They traveled about on
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horse-back, exposed to all kinds of weather ; ford- ing streams, often dangerously swollen, threading their way here and there by little more than bridle- paths. They were in labors abundant ; gathering together the scattered and shepherdless sheep, catechizing the children, organizing congregations, building churches, &c.
During the pastorate of the Rev. W. Aug. Gring, a lot was purchased in Keedysville, Md., upon which a comfortable parsonage was erected and other necessary out-buildings. On November 20, 1874, he and Miss Emma A., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam'l A. Stonebraker, parishioners of Mt. Moriah congregation, were united in holy wedlock by the Rev. M. L. Shuford, assisted by the Rev. Dr. J. S. Kieffer. His widow is living in Hagers- town, and the only daughter, Miss Naomi K. Gring, B. E., is a graduate of the Woman's Col- lege, Frederick, Md., and is now connected with the Conservatory of Music of the same institution, as a teacher. Two other daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Stonebraker married ministers of the Refoin- ed Church-two brothers, the late Rev. David M. and Rev. Sam'l. L. Whitmore. The widow of tile Rev. David M. Whitmore is associate editor of the Woman's Journal of the Reformed Church, and a daughter, Miss Grace R.,-a graduate of the Woman's College, Frederick, Md., and of the West Philadelphia Hospital-is engaged in Foreign Mis- sionary work in China. One son, the Rev. W. E. Stonebraker, is actively engaged in the ministry of the Reformed Church, and is now serving at Fairfield, Pa.
The Rev. A. C. Geary was a good, faithful pastor. While here, he and his much beloved com- panion, were called upon to suffer sore affliction in the loss of their only child, a bright little daugh- ter about 9 years old. We must not overlook an- other faithful pastor, who with his truly devoted companion, was called upon to pass through the deep waters of affliction ; we refer to the Rev. M. L. Shuford (1857-1863). "It was during these days that he was called to pass through an expe- rience of disaster, and suffering, and sorrow, and poverty, such as falls to the lot of but few. In 1861, while kindling a fire, he struck an eye against the corner of an open door of the stove with such force as to destroy its sight entirely. In August, 1862, two daughters died, the victims of a fatal disease, and in the following year a son was kill- ed by the explosion of a shell found on the Antie- tam battlefield. In addition to these things,
Sharpsburg was directly on the line of march of contending armies, that came and went like the waves of the flowing and ebbing sca. Compelled more than once to flee from his home, with his wife and little ones, while balls and shells were falling thick and fast around them, he returned when the danger was over to find "his little family establish- ment a complete wreck." But he wrought on, doing the Master's work, bearing his trials with unwavering patience."
The present pastor has been in the field eigh- teen and a half years-much longer than any of his predecessors. During these years, as already told, the church at Sharpsburg has been remod- eled and beautified ; a new church has been built in Keedysville; the parsonage has been enlarged by the addition of two rooms, the whole building painted and improved, and much other work has been done. During these years, many have been added to the membership of the charge, but there has ben a corresponding heavy loss by death and by removals to other sections, especially to our cities and larger towns.
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH, BOONS- BORO, MD .- This congregation had joint own- ership with the Reformed congregation in the old stone edifice, erected in 1802, and razed in 1870, to be replaced by the present house of worship, be- longing to the Reformed congregation. The union church was known as Salem Church. In 1870, the Reformed people purchased from the Luther- ans their right and title to a share in that edifice, building their new church on the site of the old one.
The Lutheran congregation at the same time purchased a lot on South Main St., on which they built their present edifice. The pastors of this congregation, with their dates of service, have been as follows :
Rev. John G. Schumacker, 1802-1809 ; Rev. J. G. Graeber, 1809-1819; Rev. J. Koehler, 1819- 1821; Rev. Jacob Schnee, 1822-1826; Rev. Henry L. Baugher, -1829 ; Rev Abraham Reck, 1829- 1832 ; Rev. Peter Riser, 1832-1835; Rev. Solomon Oswald, 1835-1840 ; Rev. George Diehl, 1840-1843; Rev. William Hunt, 1843-1848 ; Rev. C. C. Culler, 1848-1851 ; Rev. John M. Unruh, 1851-1859; Rev. Amos Copenhover. 1859-1867; Rev. G. W. Weills, 1867-1868; Rev. G. H. Beakly, 1869-1882; Rev.
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D. B. Floyd. 1882-1885; Rev. M. L. Beard, 1885- 1893; Rev. J. E. Bushnell, 1894, to November; Rev. J. E. Maurer, 1895-1903; Rev. L. A. Bush, 1903 --.
THE BETHANY CONGREGATION OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST ( DISCIPLES), DOWNSVILLE, MD .- " About the year 1833. cer- tain evangelists by name, Joshua Webb, Samuel Jacobs, James Heaps and P. J. Young, began preaching the Gospel at various times and places in the community of Downsville, namely, in a blacksmith shop, Coffmansville, in Mr. Simon Long's school-house and in a school-house at a place called Smoketown. These evangelistic tours resulted in the organization of a Mission, which in the beginning. worshiped and "broke bread" from house to house until about the year 1844. when a certain parcel of land was bought on the Ha- gerstown and Sharpsburg pike, three miles west of the latter place. upon which a brick building was erected. The same was known as the Concord Christian Church with a membership of some of the representative families of that community.
Here, in the year 1842. came George Caldwell who min-tered to them in word and deed. He was from Johnstown, Pa .. and proved himself to be a Godly, consecrated man. Afterwards, in the year 1850. the church was visited by the eloquent evan- gelist. Robert Ferguson. He was from the Valley of Virginia and through his preaching many ac- cessions were gained to the church. His successor was John O. Frame who ministered to the church as evangelist in the year 1851. A preacher by the name of Lobingier served the church in 1854.
In the year 1857 a call was extended to Enos Adam-on to become the regular pastor of the church. He continued as such until about the 'time when the great Antietam battle was fonght in the neighborhood. September 19, 1862. Jesse II. Berry became pa-tor of the church in 1863. and continued his ministrations until the year 1869. During his pastorate the Concord Church was removed to Downsville, and the present house of worship there was built and dedicated 1868. After thus, the saintly Jobn P. Mitchell, Howard, Pa., breame pastor of the church. He began his work in 1811, and faithfully served his people until his death, June 21, 1871. Samuel Mat-
thews accepted a eall to become pastor of the church August 1, 1874. He remained as such until his death, April 10, 1877. Samuel F. Fow- ler succeeded him. He was pastor from April 1848 to October 1882. During his ministry the church had one of its most successful meetings, when a goodly number of accessions were gained.
Walter S. Ilove, of Gordonsville, Va., was called to become pastor of the church March 1, 1883, and has continued such uninterruptedly for the last twenty-four years. Recently the church build- ing has been remodeled and improved, and the con- greation as such, has grown until it has become one of the largest and most influential in Washington C'o.
The present officers of the church are, Rufus S, Crim and Henry S. Snavely, elders. John H. Snavely and Lovi T. Beachley, deacons ; Margaret Bowers and Alice J. Snavely, deaconesses.
MOUNT NEBO UNITED BRETIIREN CHURCH, OF BOONSBORO .- The establishi- ment of the church of the United Brethren in Christ in Boonsboro, dates as far back as 1750, almost forty years before the laving out and set- tlement of Boonsboro in 1788. Those who were members of that denomination in that carly day worshipped in the old church, which was built of logs, and known as "Shunk's Church." It stood on an elevation of ground one-half mile to the northwest of Boonsboro. In this rude structure the eminent Otterbein, founder of the United Brethren Church, often preached, as well as the Revs. Newcomer, Greting, and other divines of the same church.
Boonsboro was growing to be a considerable village for those times, and the log church was found to be insufficient for the congregation. It was. therefore. abandoned, in 1832. and a better church was built of logs, rough cast on the outside, in Boonsboro, at a considerable distance from the Main street. surrounded by a fence and with a vard in Front. The church was furnished with rough seats, and with a high altar, surrounded by a railing. The pulpit was elevated several feet. in what was known at that time as bird's-nest shape, and in front was draped a long green cur- tain, which reached to the floor. The elevated pul-
*Contributed by Rev. W. S. Hoye.
Old Christian Church, Beaver Creek.
New Christian Church, Beaver Creek.
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pit gave the ministers an excellent opportunity to discover if anybody was sleeping during the ser- vices.
In those days, congregations were not supplied with a bell to call the people together, but a shrill horn was used instead, similar to that used by shepherds in calling their flock. One day, when soldiers were riding by, they heard the sound of this church horn, and remarked that surely, "a shepherd must be calling his sheep." At that time the Rev. J. Rinehart was pastor. In 1867, it was decided to build a new church edifice. Plans were put into execution and rapidly carried forward, and in 1868, a handsome brick structure was dedicated. It was remodeled in 1883, and again the interior was remodeled in the summer of 1905. It has a seating capacity of about 400, and is well and thoroughly equipped, being neatly carpeted and well lighted. Its present pastor is the Rev. J. W. Grimm.
CHURCHIES OF FUNKSTOWN .- The Evangelical Lutheran Reformed congregations were incorporated as a body in 1803, and worship- ped together in the old church until 1851, the Evangelical Lutherans having withdrawn at that time and erected a church of their own, naming it,
ST. PAUL'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH. The corner-stone for the building was laid in 1850, and in the year following the church was dedicated. It was built of brick, and has a seating capacity for 400 persons. It is located on Main street. Among the ministers who have serv- ed the Lutherans since 1803, are the Revs. Soloman Shaffer, Ezra Keller, C. C. Culler, J. M. Unruh, A. Copenhover, M. W. Fair, Levi Keller, D. S. Lentz, W. S. T. Metzger, Milton Snyder, C. A. Hoy, D. B. Floyd, and M. S. Sharp, the present pastor, who was confirmed June 1, 1905.
The congregations now numbers about 150 members. Services are held every Sunday, alter- nating once and twice. Christian Endeavor is held every Sunday evening at six P. M. There is con- nected with the church an active Ladies' Aid So- ciety, and an enthusiastic Sunday-School, with Edward Warrenfeltz as superintendent, and John Hollyday and Mrs. Catharine Eakle as assistant superintendents. The following are teachers in the Sunday-school : John Hollyday, John Beatty,
Mrs. Catherine Eakle, Ella Isenininger, Mrs. Mar- teney, William Hollyday, Edward Warrenfeltz, Oscar Stockslager, George Stocksklager, Freeling Hoffmaster, Mrs. Elta Smith, Mrs. M. S. Sharp, Mrs. Cora Stockslager, Newton Warrenfeltz, Mrs. Estella Warrenfeltz, and the Rev. M. S. Sharp.
CHRIST'S REFORMED CHURCH had its beginning in 1803, when the congregation was as- sociated with the Evangelical Lutheran congrega- tion, in worship in the old church, which the Reformed congregation used after the Lutherans built their own edifice in 1850, until the building was destroyed by fire in 1857. The congregation built, a few years later, a handsome brick church on Main street, which it occupied about the year 1860. At the present time, there are only about forty members. The Rev. M. L. Shuford was pastor when the new church edifice was erected. He was succeeded by the Rev. Lewis A. Brunor. The following have succeeded Rev. Bruner in the order named : The Rev. Jacob Hassler, the Rev. S. S. Miller, the Rev. George W. Snyder, and the Rev. S. T. Wagner, the present pastor. There is a small but active Sunday-School connected with the church, with six teachers, namely, Mrs. A. C. Hamilton, Mrs. Spickler, Edith Spickler, Mrs. C. A. Harbaugh, Rebecca Morgan. The superintend- ent is Charles W. Smith. The church is connect- ed with the Boonsboro charge.
THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH was established in 1843, when the church was dedicated. It is a brick building, with a seating capacity of 200. Its pastors have been the Revs. William Hurst, Elisha Philips, George Brooks, Janics Brand, D. Cullums, John P. Hall, Wilfred Downs, Osbourn, Parkerson, Franklin, Dugson, William Forests, John Floyd, John Butler, B. Hill, Duncan, Vandersmith, J. A. Hensey, Robert Weach, T. Lansdale, Phillips, Jacobus, Snedeker, Allen, Campbell, Zimmerman, Montgomery, Wat- son Case, William Herbert, Samuel Alford, John D. Hall, Pittinger, and Pierce.
THE AMERICAN METHODIST EPISCO- PAL CHURCH was established in 1879, and the church was dedicated in 1881. Rev. M. Jones was the first pastor. There is no congregation at this time, and the building was converted several years ago into a dwelling and is being so used.
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THE DUNKARD CIIURCH, a brick struc- ture, was built in 1859, and was used by the Breth- ren for worship until a few years ago, when it passed into the possession of the Red Men, who now use it as a hall for their meetings. In this church, Elders. Joseph Wolf, Leonard Enmert, Andrew Curt, Daniel F. Stouffer, and other well known ministers held the services.
ST. MATTHEW'S EVANGELICAL LUTH- ERAN CHURCH, of Beaver Creek, is connected with the Funkstown charge. The corner-stone was laid April 12, 1845, and the building was finished and dedicated in the same year. The congrega- tion has never been a large one, but is composed of some of the best families of the neighborhood. The organization began with 52 members; there are now 58. The congregation has always been served by pastors who officiated at the Funkstown Church. The Rev. M. S. Sharp is the present pas- tor, and holds services every two weeks, in the afternoon. Communion services are held quarter- ly. There is an active Sunday-School, number- ing about 30. In the graveyard connected with the church are buried many of the old and most respected citizens of that locality. The church edifice stands on a beautiful elevation near the handsome edifice of the Disciples' Church, and the Beaver Creek High School.
ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH MISSION at Clearspring made application for permission to form a separate congregation, which was granted. The Rev. Joshua Peterkin entered on his ministry at Hagerstown, December 22, 1839. Before this there had been no permanent church services. The church edifice was built in 1840. The rectors of St. Andrew's Clear Spring Churel were men of strong conviction. Among them are Revs. Joshua Peterkin, James A. Buck, Philip Berry, Hanson T. Wilcoxon, George L. Machen- heimer, William Scull.
SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH BAKERS- VILLE, MD .-* The love of religious rites and observances has prevailed among the people of
every generation, and especially when the pioneers first came into what is now known as Washington County, Md. This need was especially felt in the region now known as Bakersville. There being but few families in this section, though they were of different faiths, principally Methodists, German Reformed and Lutherans, they came together, and at a point in the edge of a clearing, these sturdy God-fearing people built a log ehureh, about 1800. Later, in 1823, finding this house too small, they tore it down and replaced it by a very large stone structure, now used as a school-house. Among the early contributors were Peter Palmer, Henry Pof- fenberger, Martin Newman, John Brantner, John Knodc, Henry Zook, William Reynolds, Joseph Roberts, Henry and Jacob Dovenberger, Watkins James, Otho Baker, ete. These three congrega- tions worshipped in this house for a quarter of a century, when the Methodists either died out, or merged with the Lutherans or Reformed. These two congregations grew very rapidly, and finally, in 1853, they mutually and willingly agreed to separate, the Reformed people moving two miles_ west and building for themselves a church at Mt. Moriah. The Lutherans built a new meeting- house known as Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, in 1854; it is the edifice in which they now worship. The building committee was: An- drew Hogmire, Elias Baker, Christian Palmer, William Davis, Otho Baker, Josiah Baker, and Elias Eakle. This building was remodeled in 1888, at a cost of one thousand dollars, and now we have a church building worth $4,000, with a seating capacity of 300. The Land where this church, with adjacent cemetery, now is, was do- nated by John and Win. Reynolds.
The first Lutherans were Germans and there- fore conducted the services in German. The Eng- lish ministers of whom we have a record were: Revs. George Diehl, from 1840 to 1852; Rev. Unruh, 1852-1854; Rev. Marts, 1854-1857; Rev. Lunger, 1857-1864; Rev. Wiles, 1864-1868; Rev. Fair, 1868-1872; Rev. Levi Keller, 1872-1882; Rev. Lentz, 1882-1885; Rev. Ellis H. Jones, 1885- 1892; Rev. J. W. Lingle, 1892-1896; Rev. A. A. Kerlin, 1896-1902; Rev. M. S. Sharp, 1906 - The present membership is 70. The Sabbath- School is held on every Sabbath, and is in a very flourishing condition. Its superintendent is J. Herbert Brill.
*Contributer by G. Harvey Sprecher.
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UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH, ROHR- ERSVILLE .-* The congregation of the United Brethren in Christ worshipped for some time in the old log eliurch which was on the road leading to Harper's Ferry, about a mile south of the village. An acre of ground was purchased from David Rohrer, as a site for a new chureh, and also for a graveyard. The church was built in 1842; the corner-stone was laid on May 5, with the inscription "Bethel Church" upon it. It was built by - - Mort, who boarded at the home of Jacob Gloss, one of the trustees of the new church, Frederick Rohrer being another trustee. Jacob I. Ohr was the first Sunday-sehool superin- tendent. William Cost, William Clopper and John A. Mullendore served as class-leaders about this time. Jona. Tobey, John Huffer, John Clop- per, Joseph S. Grimm, William Rinehart and D. D. Keedy were local preachers who lived in the vicinity. In 1842, Jacob Baehtel was presiding elder. In 1843, J. J. Glossbrenner was elected presiding elder, and Jacob Bachtel was then pas- tor of the church in Rohrersville, being preacher in charge on the eireuit. He had as colleague, John Richards, who was also one of his spiritual ehildren, having been converted at one of his meetings some time previous. In 1845, Jacob Bachtel was again returned to the cireuit with Richard Nihiser as colleague, and J. E. Mark- wood as presiding elder. Afterward this eongre- gation was served by the following ministers : John W. Fulkerson, who is still living and a faithful worker in the church; C. B. Hammack; H. B. Winton ; J. W. Miles, William R. Coursey ; L. W. Mathews ; W. T. Lower; J. W. Nihiser ; I. Baltzell ; I. K. Statton; J. Delphy ; W. A. Jackson; T. F. Bushong; Emory Miller; G. W. Statton; J. D. Freed; A. M. Evers; C. T. Stearn; J. E. Hott; J. L. Grimm ; G. H. Snepp ; J. E. Whitesell ; and J. W. Hott.
In the summer of 1871, a new church was built about a hundred yards distant from the old one, on the corner of the publie square. The lot was purchased of Mrs. Catharine Mullendore. The building, a fine brick structure, was erected by Jona. Late, of Hagerstown. The corner-stone was laid July 24, 1871. J. W. Hott was pastor during the building of the church and the fol- lowing were trustees: Samuel Bealer; John A. Mullendore; D. D. Keedy ; Thos. Haynes ; and W.
0. Grimm. Sinee its dedieation, the congregation has been served by the following pastors : J. W. Hott, (afterward Bishop) ; W. O. Grimm; H. A. Bovey ; J. W. Kiraeofe; M. F. Keiter ; J. R. Ride- nour; J. K. Nelson ; S. H. Snell; Wm. Evers; L. O. Burtner ; E. C. B. Castle; J. B. Chamberlain ; A. B. Wolfe; D. J. Good; W. L. Childress ; D. R. Wagner, and Wm. M. Beattie.
In 1882 and 1883, there was trouble in the church regarding secret soeieties. This contin- ued until two divisions were formed, known re- spectively as the Liberals and the Radieals. A large number withdrew from the congregation, and a new church was built further down the street by the Radieals. It was dedicated in 1888, and has the name of Central Church on the eorner- stone. The lot upon which the church is built was given by John A. Clopper, George M. Beeler, R. H. Clopper, Jacob Smith, J. R. Haynes, Geo. B. Stine, S. O. Buck, Mrs. Savilla Brown, Mrs. Eliza Easton and Daniel Iluffer; and their fanii- Jies are the leading members in the church. The pastors who have preached to this congregation are as follows : P. O. Wagner ; R. Burkholder ; J. K. Nelson; G. S. Seipple ; J. R. Chambers, J. Kapp; J. E. Hott ; D. L. Perry ; and Presiding elder Wil- liam Funkhouser.
In the graveyard of the old ehureh, purchased in 1842, some of the early settlers are buried. The first one buried here was Sophia Rohrer, sis- ter of David Rohrer. She died while the church was being built, and her funeral sermon was preached under some locust trees on the farm now owned by Samuel J. Mullendore. David Rohrer, the founder of the village, silently sleeps here. Others buried in this graveyard are : Mary Gardner, who died May 27, 1865; Elizabeth Holmes, who died November 19, 1875; the Rev. John Huffer, who died July 23, 1842 ; Rachel Haynes, who died March 17, 1846; Charlotte Gouff, who died No- vember 18, 1863 ; George Kefauver, who died April 17, 1862 : Mary, wife of Geo. Kefauver, who died March 13, 1864; Jacob Mullendore, who died Au- gust 17, 1854; and Catherine, his wife, who died January 8, 1876 ; John Mullendorc, who died Sep- tember 23, 1869; and Julian Mullendore, who died January 20, 1851; Samuel Clopper, wlio died Mareh 31, 1871; Jeremiah Rohrer, who died July 21, 1877 ; George Bcaler, who died November 17, 1854; Catharine Bealer, his wife, who died
*Contributed by Mary E. Grimm.
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January 23, 1857; the Rev. John Clopper, who died June 12, 1852; the Rev. William O. Grimm, who died August 24, 1906; the Rev. Joseph S. Grimm, who died Mareh 10, 1892; and Sarah, his wife, who died February 12, 1904.
Bishop Markwood, who was born December 22. 1818, and died June 12, 1823, had been buried here. He preached his first sermon in old Bethel church and it was his request to be buried on the spot under the old pulpit, as nearly as it could be located. This request was complied with, and he rested here a number of years. His wife then became dissatisfied. She wished to be buried at his side and she said this would not be done unless the church would bear the expense of having her body brought here after her death, from her home in Virginia, as it was not likely this would be donc, she had his body taken to Luray, Va., and in the cemetery at that place they now both rest. Their wedding also took place at the home of one of the early settlers of this neighborhood, Frederic Rohrer. ITis wife, who was Miss Arbelin Rodeffer, was a native of Virginia and lived there when J. Markwood was a young itinerant preacher. Their marriage was bitterly opposed by Mr. and Mrs. Rodeffer. One evening he overtook her on the road as he was coming to Maryland to his appoint- ments here. She was on her way to class-meet- ing, with a sunbonnet on her head. She consent- ed to accompany him, and he took her on his horse behind him, as he was riding horseback. In this way they traveled from Virginia to Rohrersville, to the home of Frederic Rohrer. It was far in the night when they reached this place and the family had retired. On learning the cireumstan- ces of the visit, one of Mr. Rohrer's sons rode to Hagerstown, a distance of sixteen miles during the same night, to procure the license; they were married immediately upon his return, and the marriage proved to be a very happy one.
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