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GAZETTEER
AND
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 1
OF
ULSTER COUNTY, .
N. Y.
FOR
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1871-2.
COMPILED AND PUBLISHED BY
HAMILTON CHILD.
AUTHOR OF WAYNE, ONTARIO, SENECA, CAYUGA, TOMPKINS, ONONDAGA, MADI- SON, CORTLAND, CHEMUNG, SCHUYLER, ONEIDA, STEUBEN, ORLEANS, NIAG- ARA, GENESEE, CHENANGO, MONROE, HERKIMER, SARATOGA, MONT- GOMERY AND FULTON, ALBANY AND SCHENECTADY, RENSSELAER, WASHINGTON, WYOMING, COLUMBIA, SCHOHARIE, OTSEGO, SULLIVAN, AND OTHER COUNTY DIRECTORIES.
Permanent Office, 23 & 24 E. Washington St., Syracuse, N. Y.
" Hlo that has much to do, will do something wrong, and of that wrong must suffer the cuterquencer ; and if it were possible that he should always act rightly, yet when wach numbers are to judge of his conduct, the bad will censure and obstruct him by malevolence and the good sometimes by mistake."-SAMUEL JOHNSON.
SYRACUSE : PRINTED AT THE JOURNAL OFFICE, 23 & 24 E. WASHINGTON STREET. 1871.
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Crosby, More Co.,
(SUCCESSORS TO W. C. MORE & CO.,) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Iron and Steel,
Harness & Builders' Hardware.
Agricultural Implements and Fertilizers, India Rubber Belting and Packing, Sporting and Blasting Powder,
A. A. C ROSSI.
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ULSTER COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
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OR NO CHARGE.
DR. KINGSLEY, OF ROME, N. Y.,
Has discovered a perfect cure for Cancers without the use of the knife. Thousands of cases cured can testify to the efficacy of this plan of treatment. This preparation will destroy the specific nature of most Cancers in from ten to sixty minutes. Even in those large Canceron- affections of the breast, from which so many females die annually, my specific is equally as effectual as in those sinaller surface Cancers. Ninety-nine out of a hundred of all those persons who have died from Cancer. could easily have been cured. Cancer has been considered from time immemorial the greatest scourge of the human race ; but the time will come when all shall see that it is as remediable as any other dis- ease. At the same time remedies are given to purify the blood and fortify the system against a renewed attack. In all cases, if the Cancer is not too far advanced, a perfect cure is warranted, or no charre.
Most persons are greatly deceived in regard to the first symptoms and appearance of Cancer, considering it very painful from the commencement. This is a sad mistake, (cansing the death of thousands.) there being but little or no pain until the Cancer is far advanced. The only symptoms for months, and in some cases even for years. is occa- sionally either a stinging, itching. smarting. burning. creeping or shooting sensation, and in some cases not even any of these. Nearly all of those kernels or humps that occur in the female breast. and also those unnatural appearances in the form of crusts or warty excre-cence, which appear in either sex on the face, lips, nose, eye lids, or any other part of the surface. are cancers. Cancer is very easily cured in its early stage. consequently it is of the very greatest importance that all thus afflicted should have immediate treat- ment : as thousands of very valuable lives have been lost from pure neglect, having been misguided by physicians having no knowledge of the disease, who, by calling it Scrofula, Ery-ipelas. Salt Rheum or some other non-terrifying disease, lull this unfortunate class in the cradle of ignorance, until upon the very verge of death. when, to hide such ignor- ance. the physician tells the patient that it has finally turned to Cancer. and cannot be cured. There is no such thing as turning to Cancer. Whatever ends in Cancer, began in Cancer. Be no longer deceived. If you have the slightest suspicion of trouble, seck immediate relief and thereby preserve life.
Consumption. Bronchitis. Catarrh. Asthma. Heart Disease. Dyspepsia. Liver Com- plaint, Fits, St. Vitus' Dance, Neuralgia, Scald Head, Piles. Tape Worms. or Worms of any kind. all Diseases of the Skin, Pimples, Scrofula or King', Evil, Fever Sores. Spinal Di-cases, Rheumatism, Gout. Dropsy. Diabetes, Kidney Diseases, Gravel, and all Diseases peculiar to Males or Females, successtally treated.
Warts. Corus, Banions. Moles. Weus, Birth-Marks. Tumors &c., removed. Especial attention given to the treatment of Crooked Feet, Legs. Arms, Spine, Neck, and all other deforbiities. Cross Eyes straightened. Hare. Lips cured by an entirely new plan of oper- aring. Operations for Stone in the Bladder. Polypus, Strangulated Hernia, Fistula, or the cure of False and Crooked Joints, and all deformities of the Eye Lids, Nose, Lips, Neck &c., resulting from Burns or Wounds. performed upon the most scientific princi- ples. All Diseases of the Eye and Ear treated with very great success.
Especial attention given to the treatment of all diseases originating from the errors of misguided Youth.
Patients from a distance. except in Surgical and Cancer cases, by sending a full des- cription of their symptoms, can have medicines sent by Mail or Express, and be treated at home.
All letters promptly answered, and medicines ordered, Immediately forwarded.
The Doctor is a graduate with an experience of over fourteen years in the practice of medicine, twelve of which have been spent in Rome.
N. B .- All persons troubled with Asthma should send for Dr. Kingsley's ASTHMA SPECIFIC, Macht warranted to relieve not -For money and
. 1 fr FR. KINGSLEY'S AQUE SPECIFIC, which Is Fordy wat BwVor tails to cure.
All troubled with a Cough of any kind should be sure to send for DR. KINGSLEY'S COUGH BALSAM, which cires as by magic.
For Further Particulars, Write the Doctor.
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ULSTER COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Payntar, Burhans & Oliver,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
HARDWARE,
Iron, Steel,
NAILS, CUTLERY,
WAGON MATERIALS, HORSE POWERS Agricultural Tools, Circular Saws, Belting, Cordage, POWDER, FUSE, &c.,
Corner Crown and North Front Streets,
KINGSTON, N. Y.
A. B. PAYNTAR. J. BURILANS, JR.
G. N. OLIVER.
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BUCKEYE HOWDR & SBLA ARING RDAPER
The Superiority of the Principles and Mechanism of this Machine, have earned for it its Reputation as the Most Perfect and Most Durable Harvester in the World!
Sizes and Prices to Suit all Classes of Farmers. The HIGH STANDARD of EXCELLENCE IN MATERIAL and WORKMAN- SHIP MAINTAINED, and VALUABLE IMPROVEMENTS ADDED. MANUFACTURED BY
ADRIANCE, PLATT
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165 Greenwich Street, Near Courtlandt,
NEW YORK.
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INDEX TO PUBLISHER'S NOTICES.
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INDEX TO PUBLISHER'S NOTICES.
PAGE. ,
PAGE.
Abbey S. & Son.
.308
Lindsley. James G. .339
Adams, G. R.
320. Low, A. M.
308
Adams, H. & J. C ..
.321 Maier, Geo 308
Adriance, Platt & Co
.316 | Markle. Calvin
.316
Alien & Murrin ..
.323
McLanghlin, Frank.
18
Auchmoody, D. J
304
Merritt, H. A. & Co ..
.321
Baylor. A. H.
300
Merritt, J. O., Brodhead & Co ..
.300
Bernstien, L
321
Morris, LeGrand.
IS
Bertsche. W.
321
Murray, T. & Co.
329
Blum, Richard C. . .
304
Newkirk, Beanman .308
Bond, John T
300
New Paltz Independent. .320
Botsford, Thos.
329
New Paltz Times. .304
Brodhead, John C.
8
Newwitter. M. 320
Burhans & Felten.
329
Nickason Bros .323
Burhans, J. S
18
Norton, J. C. .321
Churchill, F. A.
.. 304
Odell, English & Co 316
Colburn & Ostrander
.316
O Neil, C. Ji. & Co. .300
Conner, Wm
321
Peters. F. F. 304
Corbin, J. G
325
Pitts, C. V. L .804
Cornelius, Alonzo G
.323
Platt, Benj. S. .316
Corwin, Samuel
.300
Proper, Geo ... 325
Crisman, Jonas. .325
.308
Ridenour & Sleight
.323
Crosby, More & Co.
.321
Rockwell. Newtou
325
Crowell, James B.
. 320
Rondout Courier. .308
Curtis & Shultis .308
Rondout Freeman
.316
Davis, Theo 308 Roosa, Hiram
304
Decker, Brink & Radcliff. 308
Ronnsavell. Wm. J.
.304
DeWitt, C. G.
325
Sahler, Reynolds & Dubois. 316
18
Dobbs, Samuel.
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Schoonmaker, John J.
323
Dolson, P. G .. .300
Schoonmaker, J. O.
.325
Du Bois, J. S. & L. A.
.308 Secore, Geo. S.
.320
DuBois, J. W ..
. 300 Sherman & Knapp
.323
Ellenville Journal. .329
Sherwood. Valentine .308
Elting, John .30S
Smith & Montross 8
Enderly, U. C .. .323
Snyder, C. H. Miss. 18
Everitt, Wm. M.
South Ulster Press .. 323
Fisk & Larroway
18
Stephan. Geo. P. 304
Fitch, S. & W. B ..
300
Stilwell, C. S. 18
Stow. D. B 321
325
Tice, A. Wurts ...
323
Gross, Geo. H .. .323
Hansee, Willard F
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Hasbrouck, J. M. & J. J. .329 Van Buren, A. P. 329
Hasbrouck, O. C .....
.308
VanBuren & Blanshan 325
Hillas, T. S ..
.320
VanDensen Bros 320
Hoornbeek. E. D. 323
Wakelee, N ...
,201 Waldorf, John H. 3:21
Kendall. John & Co.
12) Wallace, Mrs. 325
316
Kingeley, Dr. .316
Webb. W. B.
18
Kingston JJournal.
12 | Whitaker, J. & A. A.
3:39
Kingston Press 300:
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Krom. A. H ... .320
Krum. E. M & Co
.323, Wood, A. B.
329
La Moree, D. W. M. .320 Wood, L. K. 323
Lanfare, Geo. W 320
Wynkoop, F. S. Jr.
18
Lefever, A 3:29
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320
Warner. P. B
Kingston Argus
.321
Weiner, S.
321
Fredenburgh. Wm. H.
.300 .321
Gillespie, J. D.
Terwilliger, H. H.
Gillett, Wm. C. .3:29
Turck & Burhans. 325
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Sangerties Telegraph.
Deyo, Solomon .325
.320 304
Otis, H. W. .304
Payntar. Burhans & Oliver. 12
Conwell, S ...
Reading, John P. .304
Crosby, Merritt & Co.
12
Moore, A. 304
Wolf. Moses. 325 WiliAmA. C. C.
Jansen, P. E ...
Schoonmaker, Aaron. 329
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INTRODUCTION.
INTRODUCTION.
In presenting to the public the "Gazetteer and Business Directory of Ulster County," the publisher desires to return his sincere thanks to all who have so kindly aided in obtaining the information it contains, and without whose aid it wonld have been imposible to collect it in the brief space of time in which it is essential that all such works should be completed. Es- pecially are our thanks due to the several Editors of the Ulster Guzette, Kingston Journal, Kingston Press, and Kingston Argus, Kingston; the Rondout Courier and Rondout Freeman, Rondout ; the Ellenville Journal and South Ulster Press, Ellenville; the New Paltz Independent and New Paltz Times, New Paltz; the Saugerties Telegraph, Saugerties, for the uniform kindness which has been evinced in calling attention to the author's efforts ; and to the following persons, William Lounsbery, Esq., Chas. W. Deyo, County Clerk ; Jacob H. Dubois, Clerk of Board of Supervisors, C. S. Clay, Collector Internal Revenue, Kingston ; Dr. A. Crispell, J. G. Lindsley, Rondout; R. L. Pell, Esopus ; Rev. J. H. Lane, Modena ; Edmund Eltinge and Dr. Isaac Reeve, New Paltz; and Amos Wamsley, Turnwood, for essential aid in furnishing materials for the work. Many others have kindly volunteered their assistance, to all of whom we return our sin- cere thanks.
The following works have been consulted in its preparation : French's, Gordon's and Spafford's Gazetteers of the State of New York; " Documentary History of New York ; " Lossing's " Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution ; " . " Ulster Histor- ical Collections ; " Du Bois Family Record; " Census Reports ; Proceedings of Board of Supervisors ; Reports of School Com- missioners; Reports of Adjutant General ; and many others.
BUCKEYE
Mower and Self-Baking Ronper, the most. Perfeet Harvester in the World.
Adriance, Platt & Co., 165 Greenwich Ft., New York. See Card on Map.
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INTRODUCTION.
That errors have occurred in so great a number of names and dates as are here given is probable ; and that names have been omitted which should have been inserted is quite certain. We can only say that we have exercised more than ordinary dili- gence and care in this difficult and complicated feature of book- making. Of such as feel aggrieved in consequence of errors or omission we beg pardon, and ask the indulgence of the reader in marking such as have been observed in the subsequent read- ing of the proofs, and which are found in the Errata, following the Introduction.
It was designed to give a brief history of all the church or- ganizations in the County, but owing, in some cases, to the neg- ligence of those who alone were able to give the necessary in- formation, and in others, to the inability of any one to do so, we have been obliged to omit many or indefinitely delay the completion of the work.
We would suggest that our patrons observe and become familiar with the explanations at the commencement of the Directory.
The Map of the County was engraved with great care by Weed, Parsons & Co., of Albany, and will, it is believed, prove a valuable acquisition to the work.
The Advertisers represent some of the leading business men and firms of this and other counties ; and we most cheerfully commend them all to the patronage of those under whose ob- servation these pages may come.
With thanks to our friends generally, we leave our work to secure the favor which earnest endeavor ever wins from a discriminating public.
HAMILTON CHILD.
Smith & Montross, of Greenfield, ! card on page 20. Mr. Dobbs keeps on N. Y., are doing all sorts of Turning to hand a good variety of Slate and is prepared to do plain and ornamental work in the best manner and at short notice. turn an honest penny, as those persons will find who want bed posts, table legs, chair rounds &c. They keep on hand and execute to order any kind of Lathe work. Give them a call. Their card appears on page 19.
John C. Brodhead, dealer in Gro- certes, Provisions &c., East Front Street, King-ton, N. Y., advertises on colored page 332. Mr. B. keeps a large stock of the most Samuel Dobbs, Slate Roofer, Divi- desirable goods, selected with special re- Bion Street, Rondont, N. Y., publishes al ference to the wants of bis customers.
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ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS.
The Territories .- The 41st Congress erected the District of Columbia into a Territory, under the name of " Territory of Columbia."
Stamp Duties .- The last Congress passed an act, " That on and after the first day of October, 1870, the stamp tax imposed in Schedule B, on promissory notes for a less anm than one hundred dollars, and on receipts for any sum of money, or for the pay- ment of any debt, and the stamp tax imposed in Schedule C, on canned and preserved A-b, be, and the same are hereby repealed. And no stamp shall be required upon the transfer or assignment of a mortgage, where it or the instrument it secures has been ouce duly stamped."
Postal Rates and Regulations. - The postal arrangements with foreign countries are subject to such frequent changes, that, as given in this work, they should not be relied upon for any great length of time. The rates and regulations for Domestic mail matter, however, can be relied upon at all times.
GAZETTEER.
Denning .- Anthony Swab was the first settler in Denning; he removed from Lukawack and settled on Read Hill in 1841. The first town meeting was held in the school house on Read Hill in 1849. Abram DeWitt was elected supervisor, and John De- Witt. towe clerk. The first school district was formed in 1844 and the first school boare was erected the same year.
The tannery of L. Hammond & Co., at De Wittville, gives employment to fifteen hands, cot :- um++ 3000 cords of bark and turns out about 24,000 eides annually.
The tannery of James Johnson, situated on the east Branch of the Neversink, about Eve tuiles from De Wittville, employs seven hands, uses 900 cords of bark, turning out abou! 10, sides annually.
Imming Falls M. E. Church was organized in 1856 by F. N. Andrews, the first pastor, with 33 members. Their house of worship was erected in 1868, it will seat 200 and cost 81.10. The present membership is 52; the pastor is Rev. A. B. Barber, and the value of the church property is $2,500.
Esopus. - Tha Reformed Church of Dashville Falls was organized in 1831. Their tour of worship was erected in 1833 and repaired in 1859. It will sest about 300. The Bras partir was Rev. James E. Quaw ; the present pastor is Rev. Paul T. Deyo. The membership is 13.
Hardenburgh .- The following additional items in reference to Hardenburgh were treatved after the main part of the Gazetteer was printed :
" Beaverkill Is famous for Its dne trout. The water is the clearest and purest, and the Wout are abundant and of the finest flavor. Mill Brook and Dry Brook are also celebrat- ed for fine tront. Small specimens of coal and lead have been found on the surface near The head of there streams, and no doubt. if proper effort was made, coal as well as lead n. Det be found. A large amount of timber of the finest quality, such as ach, cherry, maple, Lich. &c., is found at the head of Braverhul. It is runtable for trays, chairstur's &c. No other portion of Ulster Coasty afford - such a fell for manufacturers of woodenware. The Rondout and Oswego Raffroad on one aide, and the Midland on the other, with the Delhi & Margaretteville Railroad within four miles of the town, will afford conve- DirEt avenues for shipping. Beaverkill Falls are about twelve miles from the head of the e!rrain. The water flows over a precipice about thirty feet high, causing a beautiful railbow to appear in the sunshine.
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"The south-west part of the town, along the Beaverkill, was settled by families named Barnhart, whose descendants still reside there. Turnwood was first settled by Elisha Hull. in 1825. He came from Delaware County.
" Several lakes are located in different parts of the town. At the outlet of Big Lake is the saw mill of Joseph Murdock, which cuts a large amount of hemlock and other lumber. Balsam Lake is famous for its trout. large quantities of which are caught in the winter, by cutting holes through the ice. Tunis Lake also abounds in trout. It was named from an Indian who used to carry out lead procured in the vicinity of the lake, at the head of Beaverkill. Though search has been made for the mine from which he procured the lead. it has never been found. Furlough Lake. at the head of Dry Brook, abounds in trout. The soil in this town is equal to any in Delaware County for stock raising and dairying. The abundance of pure spring water renders it especially adapted to butter making.
" Dry Brook was settled previous to Beaverkill, the first settlers coming from Connec- ticut. Among them were families named Seager, Todd and Graham. A forge for work- ing iron was erected near the head of Dry Brook at an early day. The works have long since gone down, and nothing remains but a portion of the old stone foundation. There is a manufactory of wooden ware on Shin Creek ; butter trays are extensively manufac- tured for the New York market. The town is thinly settled and has but one church."- A. WAMSLY.
The Dry Brook Methodist Church was organized in 1868 with 15 members. Their house of worship was erected the same year, costing $2,600 and seating 200. The present value of church property is $3,500; the number of members is 30, and the pastor is Rev. Mr. Scott.
Kingston .- THE RONDOUT DAILY FREEMAN was started Oct. 18, 1871, by Horatio Fowks, from the office of the Weekly Freema,
Marbletown .- Marbletown is a post office.
Wesley Chapel M. E. Church, located at Stone Ridge, was organized in 1800 by Messrs. McGinnis, Wm. Peck and Peter D. Brink, with abont a dozen members. The first pas- tors were John P. Foster and John W. Lefever. The first house of worship was erected in 1800; the present house in 1840. In 1868-9 the house was enlarged and repaired at a cost of about $4,000; it will seat 400 and is valued at $5.000. The parsonage is valued at $2.000. The present membership is 200; the pastor is Rev. Charles Gorge.
The M. E. Church of Kripple Bush was organized in 1855 by Rev. Ananias Ackerly, the first pastor, with about 20 members. Their house of worship was erected the same year, seating 150, at a cost of $1,500. The present membership is 100 and the pastor is Rev. C. Gorse.
The JI. E. Chapel in the north part of Marbletown was organized in 1860 by Rev. D. D. Lindsley, the first pastor, with 25 members. A house of worship waserected the same year at a cost of $1,000, and seating 100. The present membership is 75; the pastor is Rev. Charles Gorse.
Olive .- Olive Shokan Baptist Church was organized Dec. 2. 1868, by F. K. Van Tassel, the first pastor, with thirty-one members. . A house of worship was erected in 1869. seating 400 and costing $4,500. The present membership is ?. a large proportion of whom were received from an old organization called the Olire Church, which was or- ganized by Elder Stokes about 1854. Rev. E. B. Humphrey was the pastor until the un- ion took place. in April 1870. The present value of church property is $5,200. Rev. F. K. VanTassel is the present pastor.
Tongore Church, located south of Olive City. was organized over 50 years ago. The first house of worship was erected in 1821-2 ; the present house in 1866; it will seat 350 and is valued at ¿3,000. The present membership is 50, and the pastor is Rev. Orrin P. Crandal.
The Reformed Church of Samsonville was organized in 1852, with eleven members. Their house of worship was erected the same year at a cost of $1.100. It will seat 150 and its present value is $1,500. The present membership is 64. Rev. Wesley Taylor was the first pastor.
Shokan, (p. v.) contains two churches, two stores, a grocery, a hotel, a grist mill, a tan- cery, a carriage and blacksmith shop, and about 350 inhabitants.
Boicerille. (p. v.) in the north part of the town, is a hamlet containing a store, a car- riage and blacksmith shop.
Olire City, (Olive Bridge p. o.) near the center, on Esopus Creek, contains two stores, a hotel, a carriage and blacksmith shop, a small woolen factory, a grist mill, a saw mill and about 100 inhabitants.
Samsonrille, (p. v.) contains a church, a hotel, three stores, a grist mill, a saw mill, a tannery and about 100 inhabitants.
Brink's Crossing is a station on the R. & O. R. R., at which a post office has recently been established.
Plattekill .-- We are indebted to Rev. J. H. Lane for the following sketch of the introduction of Methodiam into Ulster Co. .
"In 1756 Rev. Ezekiel Cooper and Rev. John McClaskey, circuit preachers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, visited Orange and Ulster Counties, formed a six weeks cir- cuit and reported the same at Conference the year following as Flanders Circuit, includ-
Mower and self- Raking Reaper, the most Perfect Harvester in the World. Adriance, Platt & Co., 165 Greenwich St., New York. See Card on Map.
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ing part of what is now Sussex Co., N. J., Orange and Ulster Co., N. Y. Preaching was first held at the house of John Woolsey, at Milton, and Hendrick Deyo and Henry Du- buis, in the town of New Paltz. The residence of Mr. Dubois is yet standing, a stone house in the village of New Paltz, near the present Reformed church, with the date of same. in large iron letters, on the stone work of the building. The place of preaching in the town of Plattekill, was at the house of Aunt Huldah Hait as she was called. Here a society or class was formed as early as 1788. Daniel Ostrander was appointed leader. Afterwards he was licensed to preach and became a prominent man among the Method- ist societies, and was sometimes called the Little Giant. His grave is found in the church yard just opposite the house where the first class was formed, and he began the work of a minister of Christ as the leader. Service was held at the house of Aunt Hul- dyh Hait until 1829, when the present East Plattekill church was built. This is the first M. E. church built in this town. A few years after, a church was built in the west part of the town, near Modena. It was removed in 1855 and rebuilt at Modena. My present charre lucludes the two churches, East Plattekill and Modena, and is known as the Mo- dena Circuit, Newburgh Dist., N. Y. Conference."
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