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The church has no pastor now, but is supplied with preaching once a month. It has a flourishing Sunday-school and good prayer meetings and hopes soon to have another pastor.
This church has at this time 100 members on the roll. It has passed through many tribulations, and at times had great reason to rejoice, on account of the refreshings from On High.
During the Civil War she suffered greatly. The membership scat- tered, and many went back into sinful ways.
On the night of December 16, 1861, one Col. Morgan, a Union officer, marched his men into town and burned the court-house, the M. E. Church South and the Presbyterian Church, many business and private houses. The town was again visited by Col. Ford, of the Second Colorado, with the notorious Jennison, of Kansas, and burned by them, leaving but few houses for business or dwellings. The Bap- tist and Christian Churches, for some reason unknown to the writer, at least, both escaped the conflagration. From the year 1861 until 1867 the circuit court was held in the Baptist Church, at a rent of $100 annually. The Presbyterian and Methodist brethren also occupied it for their services.
The deacons of this church have been Thos. Henderson, Joshua Boyd, John H. White, Chas. Rice. The present deacons are John Elliott, P. S. Coats and Dr. B. F. Records ; Clerks-A. P. Williams, Braxton Pollard, J. M. Pollard, L. N. Rees, H. B. Callahan, J. H. Wilhite, W. V. Sloan, C. B. Hawley, Jas. L. Miller and Dr. B. F. Records.
M. E. Church South at Platte City - Now comprising a member-
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ship of 63, worship in a brick church structure built about the year 1868, at a cost of $3,000. At the date of its organization, about 1842, Philip Nute, W. L. Blanton, Joseph Loan, Dr. E. W. Brown, Samuel Potter, William A. Fox, Thomas Flannery, John Farrier, George Kay and Amos Reese comprised the original membership. Their first house of worship, built in 1848, was burned in 1864. There are 50 scholars in the Sabbath-school, Judge W. H. Roney being superintendent.
PLATTE CITY M. E. CHURCH. [By W. M. Paxton.]
Platte county was attached to Clay, and for several years there were no separate circuits. Preaching was done at camp grounds. I remember the Christians and Cumberland Presbyterians occasionally had preaching in the old double log cabin in the southwest part of Platte City. In the spring of 1843 the upper story of the court- house was seated, and a great revival occurred, out of which grew the first class at Platte City. This was formed about 1844. After a year or two a lot, No. 3, block 33, was purchased, and a neat frame church built, 24x36 feet. All denominations used the house.
About 1840 Rev. Wm. Redman was presiding elder. He lived on Second creek, and often preached there. After the circuit was organ- ized, the first preachers I remember were Baxter and G. W. Love. Caples and Marvin preached here about 1852. Rev. Bird was here in 1858. Mr. Bradford was here about 1857, Holliday came the fall of 1861, and Devlin was here twice-1853-54 and 1869-70.
Elm Grove Baptist Church - Located five miles south of Platte City, was organized in 1857. The original members were Edward Clarke, Hannah Clarke, Jane Clarke, S. W. Tudor, Elizabeth Tudor, W. S. Miller, Lucy M. Miller, Jane H. Miller, Jeremiah Johnson, and A. N. Elliott and wife. The church now numbers about 70 mem- bers. The following have been the pastors : G. L. Black, J. T. Will- iams, A. N. Byrd and E. H. Foster. The church building was erected in 1859, and is a brick structure. It costabout $3,500. There is a flourishing Sunday-school connected with it, of which J. E. Miller is superintendent.
St. Peter's and St. Paul's Catholic Church - Is now located at Platte City, the land on which the building stands having been do- nated by Hon. D. R. Atchison, formerly of Platte City and ex-United States Senator. This building is a frame, was built in 1871, and cost $3,000. The organization of this body was affected in 1869
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through the efforts of Father Ludwig. Some of the first members were Michael Bronfield, John Carroll, Patrick Doyle, Thomas O'Rouke, Anthony Robillard and James McKeron. Those who have been at the head of this church are Father Ludwig, P. Phillips, A. Laegneil, J. Cybold, A. J. Abel, Frank . Ziswyler, - O'Reilley, J. Ahern Hauley, - Porti, P. A. Cullen and Careful.
Hickory Grove Union Church -Located in section 19, township 52, range 34, was built in 1861, at an original cost of $900, through the efforts mainly of the Christian and Methodist denominations, though other religious bodies have always been free to worship there. Among the first preachers were Rev. McCormack, of the Christian Church ; Revs. B. Waller Bosimer and Stephens. Those of the Metho- dist faith have been Rev. Austin, D. F. Bone, Benjamin Hyder, Swearington, Tanquary, and several others. The latter denomination have kept up preaching quite regularly since the organization, but the Christians have not continued their services for about two years. Among the original members of the former church were John Bane and wife, William A. Fox and wife, James Fox and wife, John Fox and wife, George Fox and wife, W. P. Brightwell, Thomas K. Esk- ridge and others. Of the Christian Church, among the organizers were Joseph Coons and wife, James Lewis, Sr., and wife; Benj. Ferrel and wife, Isaac Hon and wife, A. Hon and wife and a number of others. The Methodists now have about 23 members, Rev. Mr. Rucker being the pastor in charge.
FAIR TOWNSHIP .- Unity Old School Baptist Church - Located five miles northwest of Platte City, was organized in 1840, with the fol- lowing as its original members : Thomas Turner, Daniel King, Mathias Mastin, William Yates, David R. Bell, William Wait, James Beagle and Robert Shaw. The present membership numbers 21. The pas- tors who have filled the pulpit of this church are Revs. Simpson, P. J. Burruss and R. M. Thomas. . The present log church building was erected in 1848. Elder Thomas is moderator, Ed. C. Smith; clerk, and William Mitter, deacon.
GREEN TOWNSHIP .- Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church - Located one-half mile north of Camden Point, was organized October 12, 1844. Its original members were Elijah Pumphrey, Olive Pum- phrey, Mary Ann Pumphrey, Jonas W. Pumphrey, Bird S. Pumphrey, Lucy Jane Pumphrey, Benjamin Elliott, Bird Wilson, Lucy Wilson, Matthew B. Wilson, Sarah L. Wilson, Wilmoth Lasswell, John C. Bywaters and Sarah Jasper. The present membership numbers 160. Those who have been pastors of this church are William Laneer,
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J. D. Wilson, A. P. Williams, W. H. Thomas, J. Clay, F. Menefee, W. A. Crouch and G. W. Everett, of whom W. H. Thomas and J. Clay have served the church for more than half the time since its organization. The present frame church building was erected in 1867 at a cost of $3,500. The first house of worship built was a brick edifice, its cost being now unknown. The Sunday-school, which numbers 60 scholars, superintended by J. W. Bywaters, was organ- izdd in about 1868, and has been continued since that time.
Bear Creek Missionary Baptist Church. - The members of this organization have but recently completed a new house of worship, located three miles west of New Market, at an expenditure of $700. As near as can be ascertained their first edifice, a frame building, was built up sometime about the year 1844, costing $1,500. The formation of the church occurred April 24, 1839, the names of Nicholas Wilson, Frances E. Wilson, Elizabeth J. Huntsucker, Charlotte M. Huntsucker, James M. Fulkerson, Mary Fulkerson and Wm. Clay appearing on the church roll as among the constituent members. This number has since been increased, until it now reaches about 44. W. A. Bowen superin- tends the Sabbath-school of 40 pupils. Following the first pastor of the church, James Daniels, those who have ministered to the spiritual needs of the congregation, are Isaiah Williams, Jeremiah Clay, B. F. Rice, George W. Everette, F. W. Hairchen and William Stone.
New Market Christian Church - Was organized about the 1st of May, 1860. Among the original members there were Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Leavel, G. W. Field, W. B. Swain and wife, I. T. Lewis and wife, John B. Dean and wife, Mrs. Warren Harris, Mrs. Thomas Allen, W. C. Wells, Isaac Dean and wife, F. M. Tufts and wife, John Carter, A. Hanks and wife, Conway Hacket, John King, George Wood and wife, and about forty others. The first meeting of the church was held by T. F. Campbell for eight or ten days, and as such inter- est was manifested J. J. Wyatt was sent for and the meeting was con- tinued and an organization was effected. The present pastor, Samuel Lowe, presides over a membership of 143. Their frame church building, costing $2,500, was built in 1861. Jerome Bryant is super- intendent of the Sunday-school, numbering 35 scholars.
Davis Chapel M. E. Church South -Is located in section 3, town- ship 54, range 34, and was organized in October, 1860, by Rev. Thomas Hurst. The original members were Ishmael Davis and wife, R. T. Davis, Thomas Butts, B. F. Boydston, Mary J. Boydston, Elizabeth Holland and possibly one or two others. This number has been in- creased from time to time until it now numbers 144. The names of
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the pastors who have served are Thomas Hurst, J. C. C. Davis, William Penny, William Barnett, William Collett, John A. Beagle, James A. Hyder, D. F. Bone, M. R. Jones. If there were any others we were unable to obtain their names. In 1870 they erected a church building at a cost of about $2,400. The Sabbath-school, of some 45 scholar, is superintended by B. F. Boydston. A cemetery in connec- tion with the church embraces two acres of land.
German Evangelical Church, or the Lutheran Church - Is located in district 42, township 51, range 35, and was organized in the year 1872. The first pastor was C. H. Jantzon, followed by M. Johaning, F. Dittmer and Otto Fr. Voigt. The present membership is 25, though at the organization there were about 20 members, viz. : Friedr. Oberdick, Fr. Meyer, Ernst Ellrecht, John Risker, Heinr. Pellman, Fr. Bente, William Bente, John Wieman, Fred. Roebker, Christ Stratemeyer, Fred. Nieman, Fr. Ode, H. Schermbeck, John Jordan, William Roebke, W. Wiehe, H. Ode, August Winter, William Thies, and H. Oberdick. In 1872 a frame church building was erected, costing $1,000. Connected with the church is a flourishing Sabbath- school of 25 scholars, superintended by Otto Fr. Voigt.
M. E. Church at Farley. - Among those who belonged to the orig- inal class from which this church was formed (by M. R. Jones ) were R. F. Mason, Charlie Starnes, B. A. Trent and others, and they are the ones who were instrumental in building the present brick church at this place in 1850 ; its cost is supposed to be about $1,200. The membership now numbers some 30 persons, though in its better days it has had as many as 100 communicants in good standing. Bros. Hurst, Starr, J. Devlin, L. Rush, R. A. Austin, W. E. Dockery, D. F. Bone, D. R. Shackelford, Swearingen, Howerton and others have at different times occupied this pulpit.
MARSHALL TOWNSHIP- Sugar Creek Missionary Baptist Church - Was organized in 1860 by Rev. Huntley. Among the constituent mem- bers were Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Woolson, Mr. Hayslett and wife, James Hancock and Mrs. Womack. They have no house of worship, but meet in a school-house. The number of the present members is 40. The following ministers have served the congregation as pastors : Revs. Huntley, Lewis, Luke, Williams, Waddell and Rice, the pres- ent pastor.
Mt. Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - In the autumn of 1851 Fancy Bottom Cumberland Presbyterian Church was set off from Bee Creek, the mother church, by act of Platte Presbytery. Among the original members were G. W. Dyer, Mrs. Elizabeth Daw-
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son, Margaret Cook, Leonides Graves, William Graves and Serena Owens. In 1859 the place of meeting was changed to Iatan, and May 4, 1883, the present church edifice was dedicated by Rev. F. M. Miller. It is a frame building costing $1,640, and although the title is in the above church, it is open to other Christians denomina- tions when not used by them, and other denominations were liberal contributors to the building fund. The following have served the church as pastors : Revs. H. R. Smith, Charles B. Hodges, G. L. Moad, O. D. Allen, A. W. Guthrie, L. Munkins, M. B. Irvine, J. H. Norman, F. M. Miller and the present pastor, F. M. Powers. Services are held once each month. The following have served the church in the capacity of ruling elders : G. W. Dyer, Philip Siler, Elias Siler, Isaac W. Carson, Sidney Risk.
Salem Christian Church - Was organized December 31, 1873. Its constituent members were James Lovelady, Nancy Lovelady, James Cox, Polly Cox, James White, Jane Lovelady, Margaret Catlett, Thomas Lovelady, Polly Lovelady, John B. Bouns, Elizabeth Bouns, James Lovelady, Jr., Elizabeth Lovelady, James B. Riggs, Nancy Riggs, Jackson Butts, Jane Butts, Elizabeth Allen, Hosia Norris, Mahala King, Rachel Ashue, and 15 others who are now numbered with the dead. The present membership is 180. Revs. James Love- lady, James White, O. C. Steele, W. C. Rogers, J. T. Riley and J. C. Howell have at different times filled the pulpit of this church, the last named being its present pastor. In 1841 a house of worship was built at a cost of $1,000, and in 1868 a new frame church building was erected, costing about $3,000. A flourishing Sabbath-school of 90 pupils is superintended by W. W. Hillix. Some of the most dis- tinguished ministers of this denomination have at different times preached from this pulpit, among whom a few are below given : Alex. Campbell, Walter Scott, D. S. Burnett, T. M. Allen, Dr. J. W. Cox, W. J. Pettygrew, James Shannon, D. P. Henderson and J. J. Wyatt.
The congregation meets every Lord's day, and have done so from its organization to the present date, with the exception of six or eight times. Over 800 names are recorded on the church register who were once members of the congregation, but many of these have passed away and others moved to different parts of our Western States and Territories. W. W. Hillix, John McAdow and J. W. Steele are the present elders. Alva Nower, James A. Allen and J. W. McAdow are the present deacons.
MAY TOWNSHIP. - Barry Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Was organized June 3, 1826, at Weeden's Camp Ground, in
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Clay county, Mo., and at its organization was called " Lebanon Congregation of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church." Twenty- seven persons comprised the original membership : Henry J. Weeden, Jonathan English, Jeremiah Burns, Benjamin Gragg, Har- man Davis, Easter Davis, Jane English (afterwards McKissick ), Jane Burns, Polly English, Rebecca English, David P. Magill, David Magill, Eda Weeden, William Malott, Thomas Adams, Jno. McKissick, Patsy McKissick, Polly Adkins, Nancy Frost, Matilda Linvill, Cicero Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Nancy Whitson, Anna Harris, Edna Fox and Sarah Magill. Six others were added on the 4th of June, 1826. About 1846 the church was moved from Weeden's Camp Ground (now Sugar-tree Grove), in Clay county, to Second Creek, and the name changed to " Second Creek," where it built a fourth interest in a commodious brick church, and held several camp-meetings there. In 1859 it was moved to Barry, and in No- vember dedicated its present house of worship. This is a frame structure, and was constructed at a cost of $1,885. The number of the present membership is 115. From 1826 to 1846, 105 were added to the church; two afterwards became ministers - Harman Hard- wick, who died, and Benj. Musick, now of California. From 1846 to 1859, 68 were added ; from 1869 to April, 1885, 220 more joined, making the total additions 393. Rev. James Forman is now in charge of this church. Before him, from the date of its organization, the pastors in order have been Revs. Robert D. Morrow, D. D., and Henry Renneck ; from April, 1830 to 1859 no record of the ministers can be found; since 1859, those who have served are Rev. G. L. Moad, D. D. ; O. D. Allen, R. D. Miller, Walter Schenck, W. O. H. Perry, John G. Fackler (O. S.), and Harvey Norman.
All the original elders are dead ; all the elders at the dedication in 1859 are dead. Since 1859 the word and ordinances have been reg- ularly administered except about one and one-fourth years. Its min- isters have been regularly paid and contributions to missions, educa- tion and publications have been liberal.
Its work has been steadily, aggressively and effectually pushed forward in the interests of the Divine Master. Its motto has been work enough and room enough for all denominations. It has recently closed a 30 days' meeting in which was great denominational har- mony and Christian fellowship of the broadest and most affectionate character.
The Sunday-school under its supervision was organized 25 years ago under its present superintendent, Dan Carpenter, continuing, except
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in winters, for 17 years, and for eight years has been " evergreen." About 600 names have been on its roll, 171 of whom have been added to the church. One has become an earnest minister. Three are efficient superintendents of other schools. It now numbers 45 scholars. Besides furnishing its own literature it has provided itself and the church two organs and contributed liberally to the great work of missions.
PETTIS TOWNSHIP - Parkville Baptist Church - Was first organized at Barry about the year 1842, and was known as the County Line Church for several years. In November, 1852, it was removed to Parkville. Among the members from Barry church who became identified with the new organization were Thomas S. Pratt and wife, John Minter and wife, Nancy Rogers, Mrs. Conway and Martha Wilson. Here they were joined by Lewis A. Ford and wife, Younger Ford, Nancy Holmes, Emery Ricks, T. C. S. Ashby and wife, Susan Summers and George A. Wood and wife. Of this number there are but two in the church at this time, some having died and others moved away. Their house of worship was completed in 1860 or 1861; it is valued at $2,000. Previous to the war, and from the year 1852, the pulpit had been occupied by E. S. Dulin, T. T. Williams, Robert Thomas (who was also the first president of William Jewell College ), William Thompson, J. Clay, and Spencer Olmstead. After the rebellion the ministers in charge were A. N. Bird, James Rowen, John W. Brown, Rev. Streeter, C. F. D. Arnold, and the present pastor, A. N. Bird. The member- ship at this time is rather weak numerically, numbering but 19 persons.
Parkville M. E. Church South. - This church dates its organiza- tion to 1849, when the following named persons were constituted a church body through the efforts of Rev. John W. Ellis : Penton Ewell, B. F. and Cornelia A. Love, Dr. J. J. Boyle, Rebecca Goodyear, J. B. Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Mary Forbian, Jane E. Scott, Mary A. Parker, John E. Cougleton, Elmira Coughleton, Rev. Oliver H. McEwen, David Cassell, M. B. Hopewell and wife, Theodore W. Da- vis and wife, Adeline Sharp, and John Harr. Quite a number of pastors have occupied the pulpit at different times, some of whom are Revs. John A. Tutt, Baxter, Mayhew, Caples, Hatten, Bradford, Dev- lin, Rush, Perkins, Penn, Tarwater, Shackelford, Hurst, McEwen, Adkison, Huffaker, Blakey, Campbell, Linn, Lewis, Hedgepeth, Bab- cock, Keithley, Beavers, Jones, Barnett, Broadhurst, and others. In 1850 a brick church edifice, in which services are now held, was constructed at a cost of about $2,000. Here the congregation, now
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numbering 62 persons, worship. J. B. Flannery is superintendent of the Sabbath-school, which has an average attendance of about 60.
Parkville Presbyterian Church. - One of the most flourishing churches of this county is the Presbyterian Church at Parkville, now under the control of the Lexington Presbytery. April 27, 1845, Rev. E. Wright, of Weston, perfected this organization, the members at that time being R. R. Stephens, M. A. Stephens, R. A. Parsons, Geo. S. Park, H. Painick and Mary Painick. Rev. George S. Woodard was the first regular pastor, having come here in March, 1849, though from that time to the election to the pastorate (in October, 1852) of the Parkville church he preached in other places. A stone building in which services are held was erected in 1852 and dedicated the same year, and with its furniture is now valued at $2,600. From 1861 until 1867, or during the crisis of the Civil War troubles, there is no record extant. Subsequent ministers in charge, however, were Revs. John Moore, E. B. Sherwood, John A. McAfee, Robert Watt, E. M. Palmer, and the pastor now in the pulpit, Rev. E. P. Foster. The present membership is 200. A flourishing Sabbath-school of 250 scholars, in connection with this church, is superintended by J. T. McRuer.
Elm Grove United Baptist Church - Located in section 32, township 51, range 34, was organized in about 1857, one mile west of where the present building is located. The organizer was Rev. G. L. Black, with the following as its original members : Edward and Hannah Clark, Lumire Tudor, Joseph and Jane Clark, W. J. Miller and wife, D. M. Clark, Jerry Johnson, Mrs. Kimsey. The present church building was constructed in 1860, at a cost of about $3,300. The pastors of this church have been Revs. G. L. Black, G. Wright, Lete, Isaiah Williams, A. N. Bird, Brown and Foster. Revs. Black and Bird having been twice pastors. The present membership is about 100. The Sabbath-school has been disbanded ; its superintend- ent was J. E. Miller,
Sample's Chapel, M. E. South -Located on section 21, township 51, range 34, worship in a structure which was built as a Union Church for all denominations, but the Methodists are about the only ones holding services in it. It is a log building, erected in 1874, pre- vious to which time class meetings had been held at various private houses for a number of years. An organization proper was effected in 1872 through the united efforts of Revs. William H. Bassett and Samuel Huffman, the latter presiding elder. There were some 22 mem- bers whose names were placed upon the church roll as constituent
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members, nearly all of whom are now prominent and well respected citizens of the county. Those ministers who have preached from this pulpit at different intervals are Revs. Esmond, Rosell, Shook, Powell, Warner, Hayes, Hate, Norris and Chivington. A Sabbath-school is supported during the summer months.
Norris Chapel, M. E. Church .- This chapel is located northeast of Parkville, Pettis township, and was organized about the year 1873. The names of some of the original members were Mrs. G. W. Rob- erts, Florence Roberts, Martha M. Stillwagon, Frank Stempkamp, Josiah Stillwagon, John A. Stillwagon and wife, Mrs. John Patter, . James Stillwagon, Elizabeth J. Cross, and others whose names we do not know. Other information concerning the history of this branch we are unable to furnish.
Bethel M. E. Church South - In 1850 Rev. John W. Ellis and others, whose names we give below, formed themselves into an organi- zation which has since existed under the present church name. The members at that time were Richard Babcock, and wife, Sarilda ; John and Winfred Flannery, Mr. and Mrs. John Hatfield, Mrs. W. H. Kimsey, John Keys and wife, Lucinda Babcock, Josephine Elkin and Susannah Kimsey. The membership has since been increased to 20. Following the Rev. Thomas Hatton, other ministers who have preached to this congregation have been Joseph Devlin about six years ; Thomas Hurst, the same length of time ; R. N. T. Holliday, William Bradford, W. E. Dockery, Lilburn Rush, Rev. Austin, Thomas King, D. F. Bone, Charles Babcock, William Keithley, R. F. Beavers, William Barnett, G. Tanquary and William Barnett, who is the pres- ent efficient incumbent.
Rush Creek Christian Church. - The edifice of this denomination is located in section 4, township 51, range 34, and cost about $1,500. The organizing members were composed of about 38 persons, but space will not here permit us to mention them all. Many of them are now residents of this township or county, and worthy representatives of others are now occupying the places of their deceased parents. The organization was effected June 19, 1853, through the instrument- ality of Rev. John Calerman, who served the church subsequently as pastor for some seven years. T. W. Waller filled the pulpit for many years and is now the present pastor. Since the war J. L. Cartwright, J. W. Waller and Rev. Romley have also preached. The member- ship now includes about 75 communicants. The elders of the church are John J. Ford, J. L. Level and Blackburn Fox ; the deacons are
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John Brandenburg, Burkett Dearing, James Lynch and Jared Flem- ing. J. F. Alexander is clerk.
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