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The Sessional records of the next ten years show a dismal picture of the society. The flock that had but a short time before been gathered needed the care of a pastor ; but instead of that it had supplies, and now and then a candidate for its vacant pulpit. Among these the Rev. W. Connell remained longest, but when he accepted a call to the church at Woods- town the pulpit was again vacant, and during the entire month of October, 1864, the church was closed. The membership had considerably decreased, and the contributions towards the support of the gospel had di- mini-hed. The Session therefore resolved "to request the Presbytery to make arrangements, if possible, to supply the pulpit every Sabbath by a settled minis- ter." Accordingly, in 1866, Rev. N. MeConaughy became pastor of the church, the communicants in which had decreased to twenty-three, and although he remained but two years his labors were crowned with more than ordinary success. In that short time sixteen were added to the membership of the church. Under his ministrations the meetings on the Sabbath and the weekly prayer-meetings were well attended, and a flourishing Sunday-school of seventy-five mem- bers was gathered.
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of the Presbytery, his labors being divided between this church and the one at Wood-town. After he left the church was again, during two years, from 1872 to 1874, without a pastor, but not altogether without preaching, and certainly not inactive. In- deed, a new era began in those years for the church. A new work and a new life were called forth by a noteworthy event. This was the accession of a strong German element. Many Germans had settled near Swedesboro, diligent, thrifty, pious people, who had not with their departure from the Fatherland de- parted from their fathers' Christian faith and prac- tice; men and women who desired to worship God as they from childhood had been accustomed to do, and all that was necessary was an invitation to at- tend divine worship, with the promise of hearing the gospel preached in their mother tongue, and this was done, let it ever be remembered to its honor, by the Presbyterian Church of Swedesboro, which opened its doors to Germans, and offered its pulpit to German preachers.
In 1873 this new work was started by Dr. Walk, who, with the assistance of Elder Black, gathered quite a German congregation, and attempted to preach to them in their own language, and later secured for them preaching by a layman of a Ger- man Reformed Church in Philadelphia. After sev- eral meetings an attempt was made to organize a German Church and to build a house of their own. . Both attempts failed, however, because of denomi- national dissensions, one patty desiring a Lutheran, and the other a Reformed Church, and neither being strong enough to be self-sustaining. The Presby- terian Church again tendered them the use of their meeting-house, and by the synodical missionary, Mr. A. 11. Brown, they were promised German preach- ing, and twenty-seven, all heads of families, were received as members Sept. 7, 1873. From that time it has been one church with two congregations, and frequently with two Sunday-schools.
Rev. Adolph Wanderer, a graduate of the German Theological Seminary at Bloomfield, N. J., became . officiated till 1873. In that year the congregation pastor of the church in 1874, and labored successfully for about three year -. He introduced the standard hymnal in both congregations, preached and con- dueted a Sunday-school in German on Sabbath morn- ing and in English in the afternoon. The church's membership did not greatly increase, but he suc- ceeded in holding the new element that had been brought into a church which, like the land they now lived in, they considered strange. In December, 1877, Mr. Wanderer resigned his charge, because he found he could no longer preach in two languages.
Thus the church was again vacant, and candidates and stated supplies preached to both congregations until September, 1878, when Rev. Augustus Fried- rich became their pastor. Not quite a year later he was released from his pastorate. For a little more than a year following Mr. Friedrich's removal the
pulpit was supplied, once in two weeks, by Rev. John C. Gunther, another graduate of the German Semi- nary at Bloomfield, who preached in German, and Mr. R. A. Bryant and others in English, and English and German Sunday- schools were held in the morning and afternoon.
In June, 1850, Rev. John W. Bischoff, a graduate of the German Seminary, was appointed by the Pres- bytery stated supply for this church, and by reap- pointments he has labored here till the present time, giving part of his time and services to an enterprise among the Germans at Woodbury. Two services have been held every Sabbath morning, one in Ger- man and one in English, and the Sunday-schools were united, but instructions given in both languages. The problem of uniting the two elements seems thus to be solved, and both congregations work together as one church. Extensive repairs were made on the church in 1882, and its general condition was greatly improved.
The condition of the church at Mr. Bischoff's ar- rival was not very encouraging. The congregations were small. At the first English service there were but nine in attendance. A large number of German- had become discouraged because of the frequent changes of pastors; they were scattered, and only by great efforts it became possible to revive prosperity in the church.
The whole number of members since the organiza- tion of the church has been one hundred and thirty- three. Of these nineteen were removed by death, thirty-three were dismissed to other churches, seven were dropped, fifteen names were put on the retired list, leaving the present number fifty-nine, and among them four of the original members.
St. Joseph's Chapel .- A few Roman Catholic fam- ilies in and around Swedesboro were organized into a church, and an edifice was ereeted in 1860, under the pastoral charge of the Rev. C. Cannon, then pastor of St. Mary's, at Salem. He attended the mission till 1869, when he was succeeded by Rev. S. Pattle, who had succeeded in building a parsonage, and Rev. Anthony Cassese, the present pastor, was appointed. The mission includes more than sixty families.
Cemeteries .- There are in the township of Wool- wieh no incorporated cemeteries, Except some pri- vate burial-grounds, the places of sepnlture are under the care of the different churches. The oldest are those of Trinity Church and of the old Moravian Church, now a mission of Trinity. In these it may be truly said that the " forefathers of the hamlet sleep," for the remains of the earliest settlers are entombed there. Trinity Clunch has a new cemetery a short distance from the old one. There is one at the old Ebenezer Church, one at the old stone church, and cach of the churches in Swedesboro has its place of burial.
Mills .- Many years ago a small grist-mill was built
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on the Battentown branch of the stream on which the present gri-t-mill stands. It was said to have been built by a man named Griffith. This mill was a failure for the want of sufficient water, and it was removed to the present location of the pla-ter-mill by Mr. Griffith. It was afterwards owned by Dr. Loomis, then it was sold. in 1815, for twenty thousand dollars, to Christopher Knisell. He owned it till his death, and Charles C. Stratton purchased it from his heirs.
After its removal it was run as a grist-mill, but a carding-machine was placed in the upper story, and afterwards an addition was built for a fulling-mill and a small woolen-factory. When the present grist-mill was erected by Mr. Stratton, in 1825. this was con- verted into a plaster-mill, which it continues to be. In 1862 it was purchased by William Black, who grinds here about two hundred tons of plaster anno- ally. As the domestie manufacture of cloth ceased the business of the fulling-mill subsided, until it ceased to exist.
The Swedesboro grist-mill was ereeted in 1825 by Charles C. Stratton, afterwards Governor of New Jersey. It is a framed mill, with three runs of stones, and is propelled by water from a branch of Raccoon Creek. Mr. Stratton was the owner of this mill till his death, after which, in 1862, it was purchased by the present owner, William Black.
The mill has had only ordinary repairs till the present year (1882). The machinery is now being thoroughly renovated.
Oliphant's mill is located on Oldman's Creek, on the Sharptown road, and is propelled by the water of a branch of that creek. It is not known when it was first built. but it has been owned by Joseph Stretch, John Daniels, Nathaniel Robbins, John Lippincott, Jacob Hains, Maurice B. Pierson, Ephraim Coles, Thomas Porch, and the present owner. William Oli- phant. It has two run, of stones, and a plaster-mill has been recently attached to it.
Warrington's mill is on Purges Brauch, three miles from Swedesboro, on the road from Bridgeport to Solomon's Cemetery. It was an old mill eighty years since. It was long ago known as the Davenport mill, and was purchased by David and Simeon War- rington. It has ever since remained in the Warring- ton family. It has two runs of stones.
Vanderbilt's mill is an old mill. Seventy years since it was owned by Jolin Pancoast, afterwards by Christian Knisell, Thomas Davenport. Benjamin Duteher, Thomas Porch, and the present proprietor, John Vanderbilt. It has been repaired and renovated! from time to time.
Gill's, now Russell's mill, on a branch of Raccoon Creek, two miles above Swedesboro, was built by John Gill in 1818. A saw-mill had from time immemorial stood there. It has been owned by Benjamin Gill, Benjamin Lippincott, Ira Lippincott, Zebulon Batten, Joseph Batten. Reuben High, and the present owner, David Russell. It has three runs of -toncs.
Many saw-mills formerly existed in the township, but with the disappearance of the forests these went to decay, and of some of them net a trace is to be seen. But une remains, that of Henry Hendrickson. It has been owned by representatives of the Hendrick- son family as far back as can be recollected.
Manufactories .- In 1838, Edward C. Tahman es- tablished a shoe-shop in an old carriage-house which he fitted up for the purpose. He conducted the busi- ness of ordinary shoemaking, steadily increasing his facilities, till 1857, when he commeneed manufactur- ing for the trade in a small way. Since that time the business has steadily increased to the present time. Since 1867 the firm has been E. C. Talman & Son. No machinery is used at this establishment, which turns out hand-made work only. On an average fifteen hands are employed at this factory.
Limekiln .-- In 1875, T. W. Clark erected a linie- kiln in the town of Swedesboro. It is what is known as a draw-kiln, and has a capacity of one hundred bushels at a Åll. The lime manufactured at this kiln is made mostly from shells, which are brought from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Chesapeake City. Oc- casionally stones which are brought as ballast are used. The lime manufactured here is used mainly by the farmers for fertilizing their fields, and much is shipped from here for this purpose. About three thousand five hundred bushels are annually burned at this kiln.
The Swedesboro National Bank was organized mainly under the earnest efforts of Mr. Charles C. Rnlon, a native of Swedesboro, but a resident of Philadelphia, in the undertaking business. It was organized Feb. 24, 1883, with 1. H. Vanneman as president ; Charles C. Rulon, cashier; John P. Du Bois as clerk and notary public ; and James L. Plum- mer, Samuel Black, Jolin S. Sommers, Samuel Ash- craft, John S. Batten, Chalkley Coles, James C. Kirby, directors. The building cost about five thou- sand dollars, and it is really the most thoroughly com- plete, convenient, and beautiful bank building in New Jersey. Capital stock, fifty-three thousand dollars.
The bank does a good business, and has deposits to the amount of over one hundred thousand dollars.
LODGES AND SOCIETIES,
Osceola Lodge, No. 75, I. 0. 0. F., was instituted Feb. 11, 1845, with Edmund F. Garrison, N. G. ; John B. Hilyard, V. G. ; George Wiley, M.D., Sec .; John C. French, Asst. Sec. ; and George Hatten, Sr., Trea -.
The first place of meeting was a room fitted up for the purpose by Echinund F. Garrison, in an old store- room on Main Street. Since 1872 the place of meat- ing has been a hall in the store of Henry Garri-on.
The pre-Wing officers, or N. G.'s, of this lodge have been :
Edinund F. Garrison, J.r. B Hilyard. George Wiley, Ira Allen, J. hu C. Shiveller, Jol.' P'Preva, Ca-fer Wirsham, Peter F. Locke, Charles Shreve», Challles Deell, D. P. Williams, William G. Gruff, Robert Wil- son, Lemuel Cocatan, Samuel L. James, J. Morgan Barues, Valentine
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Rogn ids, Joset'S Nadala, G. m. St . Mark C. Sparks, Martin B. Bul iran, Mattson Guest, .. . 19 J. B 215, A. c. olaf. William C. Titus. Joshua La 1, Julia I Retten, Elle K No. Ma. David F Tyler, Jatury Mebowe. B. Losing W. Patins, Th Chouston, Pani 4 Login- cott, Howard Lich, Willson II Worl, Charles h. 1 ; tous tt, Frank P. Reynolds, Joseph C. Cunar 1, William McCull mab, Er wird L. Mellwell, William String, Jr., Alesatoler Wilson, James Wilson.
This lodge has a surplus in it- treasury of three thousand dollars. Its membership is eighty. The present officers are William Rainey, N. G .; Frank Lock, V. G .: William II. Mccullough, See. ; and Howard B. Lock, Treas.
Viola Lodge, No. 40, K. of P., was chartered July 18, 1870, with the following charter members :
Teremich Haun, Joshua Lord, Ge rze W. Reed, John Moore, Isaiah Mayhew, Dalward! C. Turner, J. M . Dowell, A. Aborn, William B. Lewal- len, James Makelvy, J. W. Shoemaker, Jolin D. Patten, Joseph C. Ilxines, James Greeley, E. W. Rulon, William A. Shivler, Thomas V. Davidson, 8. 1I. Leap. Isaac H. Madara, and Thomas Norcross.
The first officers were Jeremiah Haun, C. C. ; Joshua Lord, V. C .; Isaiah Mayhew, Prelate; John Moore, M. of E .; Samuel Leap, M. at A .: George Reed, K. of R. and S. ; William Shisler, I. G .: H. Ackley, O. G.
The lodge has paid for relief twelve hundred dol- lars, and has invested in loans fourteen hundred dol- lars. The present officers are William H. McCullough, P. C .; George Mayers. C. C .; Jerome Young, V. C .; Isaiah Mayhew, P .; Isaac Madara, M. of E. ; C. K. Moyers, M. of F. : Harrison Young, M. at A. ; John M. Hunter, K. of R. and S. ; Albert Kapp, I. G. ; William Sack, O. G.
John A. Dix Post. No. 19, G. A. R., was instituted April 29, 1879, with the following charter members :
J. Morgan Barnes, Azariah Stratton, William H. Mccullough, John B. Mitchell, John F. Meley, Josiah Do Boja, Joseph C. Cun ud, Luther F. Halsey, M.D., Lewis Shock. Henry M. Avis, Rev. Daniel B Harris, George C. Sithens, Se Jgwick R. Sithens, John II. Zugde, Joseph Wal- lace, and Frederick C. Cristman.
The first officers were William H. MeCullough, Post Com .; Azariah Stratton, Sen. V. Com .; Harry M. Avis, Jun. V. Com .; J. Frank Fawcett, Adjt .; John H. Zipple, Q.M .; J. F. Halsey, M.D., Surg. ; Rev. Daniel B. Harris, Chap,
Joseph C. Cunard and J. Frank Fawcett have served as Post Commanders.
The present officers are Lewis Shock, P. C. ; John B. Mitehell, Sen. V. C .; Charles H, Storms, Jun. V. C .; J. Frank Fawcett, Adjt. ; William P. Haince, Q.M .; John F. Musgrave, M.D., Surg. ; John F. Meley, Chap. The post has fifty members.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
IRA ALLEN.
name- are not ivcalled. His son Ira was born in th year 1777, in Glacester County, and during his re-i- dence in Woodbury, of that county, followed the business of a hatter, having bern indentured in 1793. At a later date he removed to Wayne County, N. Y., and engaged in farming employment -. He married Miss Catherine, daughter of Paul Cooper, of Wood- bury. and had children,-Ann (Mrs. Brewer), John, Joseph, Hope, Ira, Mary (Mrs. Tupman), and Han- nah (Mrs. Reeves). Mr. Allen's death occurred in July, 1832. Ilis son Ira, the subject of this biogra- phy, was born Nov. 3, 1815, at Allowaystown, Salem Co., from whence in childhood he removed to Wood- bury and attewled school. Hore he acquired the trade of a tailor, and soon after chose Swedesboro as a favorable point for business, which was carried on extensively in connection with his trade until 1872, when he retired from active pursuits. Ife married, in 1846, Miss Emma E., daughter of Ephraim Dare. of Baltimore, Md., to whom was born one son, Louis Senat. whose untimely death and high character are fittingly recalled in the following obituary notice :
" Louis Senat Allen died at Duluth, Minn., on the 24th of June, 1871, and was buried at Swedesboro. Gloucester Co., N. J., on the ad of July. His re- mains were followed to the Episcopal Cemetery in that town by a very large concourse of friends. Mr. Allen was a young man of more than common tal- ents, and was universally beloved by all who knew him. In the responsible place which he so well filled for one so young he won not only the respect but the highest encomiums from those who had the super- vision and the responsibility for his acts. The writer of this knew him from his childhood, and in all those qualities both of mind and heart which adorn human nature he has never known his equal. When but a boy he displayed all the judgment, discretion, and manliness which we expect from one of mature years. Kind aud considerate to his equals, respectful to all, a devoted and affectionate son, fulfilling every duty of life with the most conscientious fidelity, so per- feet in life that his memory will be embalmed on earth by his family and friends in fragrant and in- spiring recollections. His mind was pure, simple. generous, and as broad as sunshine. The tears shed by strong men and women beside his open grave was the attestation of the worth of his admirable life. To his parents, who are left childless by this sudden death, we can only extend a heartfelt sympathy. They must look to a higher power for consolation in this terrible bereavement."
Mr. Allen confined his attention exclusively to his trade and the business with which it was connected, never having embarked in hazardous or speculative enterprises. JEe was successful, and by industry and thrift accumulated a competency which enabled him to abandon active labor. He was in politics early a Whig, and later a Republican. though more recently
The earliest members of the Allen family found their way to America from England. William, the grandfather of Ira, was the father of sons, Benjamin, Joseph, John, Enoch, and fra, and daughters whose . the Independent party has claimed his allegiance.
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He was elected a justice of the peace in 1944, and county, and a successful farmer in Woolwich town- filled the position with acceptance for ten year -. It religion he is a member of the Society of Friends. though Mrs. Allen affiliates with the Presbyterian Church.
1. HURFF WEATHERBY.
Benjamin Weatherby, the grandfather of the sub- ject of this biographical sketch, was of Irish lineage, and resided in Gloucester County, where he engaged netively in the cultivation of his farm, and married Miss Sarah Richards, whose forefathers were among the early Swedish emigrants. To the marriage were born children,-Joseph, Benjamin, Thomas, Isaac H., and daughter-, Sarah (Mrs. Moore), Jane ( Mrs. Sheets), Edith (Mrs. Madaira), Hannah ( Mrs. Har- ris), and Mary (Mrs. Cheeseman). Benjamin Weath- erby (2d) was born in 1825, in Gloucester County, and early chose agriculture as a pursuit, following the vo- cation of a farmer both in Salem County and the county of his birth. Ile married Sarah, daughter of Isaac Hurff, of Woolwich (now Logan) township, and bad children,-Edith (Mrs. Norton), Sarah (Mrs. Shute), Mary (Mrs. Steward), Anna Elizabeth, Ben- jamin, and Thomas. He was married, a second time, to Miss Amanda, daughter of John Norton, and had children,-Emma and John. Mr. Weatherby now resides in Logan township, where agricultural em- ployments engage his attention. His son, Isaac Hurff, was born Oet. 16, 1845, in Gloucester County, where his early years were passed. Few opportu- nities offered at this time for a thorough education. When a youth he was instructed in the various de- partments of farm labor, and rendered his father much assistance in cultivating his broad acres. He was married on the 26th of March, 1865, to Miss Mary, a daughter of William J. Young, of Philadel- phia. Their children are William J., Laura, and Mamie. Mrs. Weatherby died Nov. 15, 1882, after a life replete with fragrant memories as wife and mother. Mr. Weatherby, after his marriage, man- aged his father's farm successfully until 1877, when he purchased his present home at Swedesboro, and devotes himself exclusively to the cultivation of his valuable land. Ile has never interested himself in matters apart from his immediate business, in which success has been the reward of his assiduous atten- tion and industry. In politics he is a Republican,
The grandparents of Mr. Rulon were Moses and Susan Rulon, who resided near Swedesboro, on the homestead which is still in possession of the family. Their son Moses, who was also born at the family home, married the daughter of John and Ann Al- bertson, whose birth occurred near Haddonfield, on but not active in the party ranks. In religion he . the old homestead, now occupied by the heirs of supports the church nearest his home, that of the : Chalkley Albertson, which has been for a century a
Methodist Episcopal denomination.
DAVID R. BLACK.
The great-grandfather of the subject of this biog- raphy emigrated from County Antrim, Ireland, to America, where he was the earliest representative of the family, and an extensive land-owner in Gloucester County. His son, Samuel, was born in the same
ship. He married Miss Keziah Van Leer, and had children, - Thomas, George, Samuel, Alexander, William, Elizabeth (Mrs. Gaskell), Rebecca Mrs. Ilughest, Mary, and Beulah Ann. Alexander was born in Woolwich township, upon the homestead farm, and settled as a farmer on land adjacent to that of his father. He married Miss Hannah Rulon, daughter of Jonathan and Mary Rulon, to whom were born children,-David R., Joseph R., Sumner, Mary Anna ( Mrs. John C. Rulon), Henrietta, Beulah Ann, Emma (Mrs. Walter Bassett), and Lucretia.
Mr. Black still resides upon his estate and culti- vates the land he owns, His son, David R., was born Feb. 2, 1832, on the homestead farm, a part of which he now owns. Here his youth was spent, such advantages of education as the neighboring school afforded having been enjoyed. Being the eldest son, he was early called upon to assist iu the cultivation and improvement of the land and to par- ticipate in the routine of labor peculiar to the life of a farmer. In the fall of 1860, when twenty-eight years of age, he was married to Miss Lydia T., daughter of Benjamins Robbins, who resided near Swedesboro. At this time a division of the land occurred, David R. taking that portion which is his present residence. Hle bas combined with his farming employments the sale of agricultural implements, to which business he has given much attention.
In politics Mr. Black was formerly a Republican, but has more recently become an advocate of the principles of the Greenback party, of which he is au acknowledged leader in the county. Hle has, however, never sought nor held an office at the hands of either party. He is a member of Bridgeport Grange, No. 32, of Patrons of Husbandry.
His religious faith is of a liberal character, his views not being confined to the creed or doctrines of any church.
CHALKLEY A. RULON.
family estate. Their son, Chalkley A. Rulon, was bern at Ogden Heights, near Woodbury, Gloucester Co. He was the fourth in number of ten children,- Hannah Ann, Clayton, Ketturah, Chalkley A., John A., Hartley, Elwood, Abel, Ellen, and Eliza C. Mr. Rulon having purchased the homestead near IIad- donfield ( now the home of Elwood Rulon), their son Chalkley A. speat his younger days on the farm with his parents, and received his education at the school
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of the district. On the 12th of October, 1851, he mar- ried Lizzie T., daughter of Taylor and Ann Haines, who resided on a farin near Swedesboro, now the property of the subject of this sketch. Their two children are Luella II., who is married to Henry M. Ridgeway, and has one daughter, Bessie T .; and Carlton E., married to Lizzie .1. Batton.
Mr. Rulon has been identified with the Republican party since its organization. Ile has been especially active in matters connected with his township, as well as in the interests of the county, and has enjoyed the confidence of his neighbors and fellow-townsmen to such an extent as to have been frequently made the custodian of estates and of similar trusts. His parents were Friends, and educated their son in the same faith, which he still maintains. Mr. Rulon possesses the qualities of thrift, energy, and determination, which have combined to make his life one of success, and his position in the township one of extended in- finence. He has been since the organization of the Grange movement in the State associated with it as treasurer of the State Grange, and was also its fifth Master.
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