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Uncle Amos used to work at shoemaking some, and rolls of leather were left with him in the same manner. Sometimes the shoemaker would go from house to house to shoe up the fami- lies. Sugar Hill took its name from the fact that it was heavily wooded with sugar maple, and the settlers made such large quantities of maple sugar. It was not uncommon for my father to make 500 or 1,000 pounds of maple sugar in a season. The first preachers I remember were Amos Satterlee, Richard Hull and, later, Daniel Babcock and Spencer Sweet. Richard Hull preached the first sermon I remember of in the schoolhouse at the " Bridge." He could scarce- ly read or write his name at that time. He worked at farming, and made spinning wheels- large and small -- quill wheels, etc. He wore no coat, linen trousers, and a vest, without a shoe to his feet. David Stillman and my father talked the matter over that he ought to have some shoes. Father, after meeting, stepped out to the door, picked up a stick, and stepped back to the side of the preacher, stooped down, took hold of his foot and said, "Take up!" He measured the foot, and the next Sabbath the Elder came to church with shoes on his feet. Men, women and children often went to church barefooted in those days, and preachers had no salary. Dr. John Collins was the first physician of Alfred, and a good one too, and a kind- hearted man. He started the first temperance society, and lectured at the "Bridge " school- house. I went with my mother to hear him. We both signed the pledge, and neither of us ever took a glass of liquor as a beverage from that day to this. Bless her memory! I have seen Elders R. Hull, Daniel Babcock and Deacon Spencer Sweet, all in the pulpit together, when they would keep the people half an hour or more, waiting for them to agree as to which should preach. Men were human then as well as now. Amos Crandall, Clark Crandall and Maxson Stillman used to act as choristers alternately, always standing in front of the pulpit to lead the congregation in singing. Amos Crandall first started a Sabbath-school or Bible- class in Alfred.
DEVELOPMENTS, PRODUCTS, ETC .- The first business of the settlers in Alfred was to make "clearings." The ashes, carefully saved from the burned fallows and converted into potash, was the first source of revenue .. The making of maple sugar supplied home requirement and the surplus.
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bartered with the merchant, helped to secure needed family supplies. Lumber had little value beyond the cost of making, on account of lack of roads and a market. Those who could hunt could in that way help supply themselves with food, especially if they were fortunate enough to secure the bounty offered for the killing of wolves. Flax was raised, prepared by hand, carded, spun, woven and converted into clothing. When it became possible sheep were raised and their wool formed, entirely by hand proc- esses, into clothing. Few indeed were the early homes into which the cards, the spinning-wheel, the flax-wheel, the quill-wheel, the swifts, the warping- bars, and loom did not find an early entrance. Oxen were in general use because considered more economical and useful than horses. The virgin soil, enriched by the ashes of the burned timber, was highly productive, and when the seasons were favorable, good crops of grain rewarded the farmer's toil among the roots and stumps. Year by year the clearings widened, orchards were planted, flocks and herds increased and roads became more passable. Here and there a mill was built, and a few small stores were opened. One of the earliest ones was kept by Thos. Langworthy (as was one of the earliest taverns) in the house where Charles Stillman lives. The merchant conducted the exchanges of the people, receiving produce for his goods and turning the produce into cash as best he could. In summer the wool not needed at home was sold. In the fall fat sheep and cattle went to market "in droves." In the haying and harvesting season it was custom- ary for such of the men as could be spared to "go north," to the lower, warmer and longer-settled farms of Livingston and Genesee counties to con- vert their time and strength into cash, which usually went to make payments on the land or improvements.
The log schoolhouse early sprang up in each neighborhood, and the dis- trict school, the singing-school, the spelling-school and the Sabbath-meeting became a part of the life of the community. As prosperity permitted, the large frame-barn took the place of the pole-sided, straw-shingled stable, and a little later the frame house, with its shaved shingle roof, much smaller generally than the barn, replaced the log hut as the family dwelling. The hide of the beef creature found its way to the local tannery, and in time, duly curried, was converted into boots and shoes by the shoemaker who perhaps went from house to house for that purpose. Clothing was gener- ally made at home; but if "style" was desired the services of the village tailor or tailoress were secured. The styles of those days were different from those pictured in the fashion plates of city tailors, but the clothing was warm and serviceable, and that was all that was desired. In summer it was not uncommon for people to go barefoot even to "meeting " on the Sabbath. A pair of calf-skin boots or shoes was a luxury to which few could attain. In later years when the first flush of fertility of the soil was exhausted, it was found that grass, oats and potatoes was surer and more profitable crops than corn and wheat, so stock-raising and dairying became the chief business. This was doubtless brought about the earlier in this
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town by the settlement of several thrifty families of dairymen from Herki- mer county, notably those of Isaac Fenner, George and Josiah Sherman and Samuel N. Stillman. Their skill and success was imparted from neighbor to neighbor until, by 1850, butter and cheese were made on nearly every farm. The opening of the Erie railroad in 1853 gave access to new and greater markets. The cheese factory and creamery came later to improve the quality, increase the quantity, and thereby stimulate the business, which, small in its beginnings, has grown to immense proportions. There are five cheese factories in the town at present, 1895. Butter, cheese, maple syrup, apples, potatoes, hay, sheep and calves are shipped in large quantities.
The shale rock, and heavy underlying beds of clay of the northeastern part of the town, becoming of great value as material for fine brick and pottery, extensive terra cotta works have been established at Alfred for the manufacture of roofing tile, etc. These works have cost $150,000 and employ from 20 to 50 men. Tile of improved patterns excelling any other manufactured in America is shipped to every part of the country. Extensive pressed-brick works have also been established at Alfred Station.
Pleasant Valley Cheese Factory located near Alfred Station, owned and conducted by E. P. Fenner, was erected by Harry W. Green. The milk of 250 cows is used and 65,000 pounds of cheese manufactured annually.
Home Cheese Factory and Creamery also located near Alfred Station was built by Daniel T. Burdick in 1861 and purchased in 1891 by E. P. Fen- ner; who operates it as a cheese and butter factory, making butter in the winter. The factory uses the milk of 200 cows and makes about 50,000 pounds of cheese yearly.
Five Corners Cheese Factory located at Five Corners was built by George West about 1866. The milk of 250 cows is used and the annual pro- duct is 65,000 pounds of cheese. E. P. Fenner Co., the owners.
McHenry Valley Cheese Factory located in the town of Almond, was built by Howlet & Reed in 1875, the annual product for recent years being about 50,000 pounds of cheese. E. P. Fenner is the owner.
East Valley Cheese Factory built by A. W. Langworthy in 1872, in 1883 was purchased by T. G. Brown. The milk of 200 cows was used and 40,000 pounds of cheese made in 1893.
At the 1895 town meeting it was voted to complete the macadamized road between Alfred and Alfred Station at a cost of $8,000. It was done the same year.
POPULATION in 1830, 1,476; 1835, 1,903; 1840, 1,630; 1845, 1,625; 1850, 2,679; 1855, 1,707; 1860, 1.367; 1865, 1,335; 1870, 1,555; 1875, 1,381; 1880, 1,526; 1890, 1,669.
SUPERVISORS .-- 1809, Joseph Karr ; 1810, '11, Henry McHenry ; 1812, '13, '16, '17, '18, '24, '25, '26, '30, '44, Clark Crandall ; 1814, '15, Stephen Major ; 1819, '21, '23, Jonathan Lanphear; 1820, Silas Stillman; 1827, Paris Green ; 1828, '29, '31, '34, David Stillman ; 1835, '36, '40, '42, '48, '49, Samuel L. Russell ; 1837, '39, Joshua Vincent ; 1843, Isaiah W. Green ; 1845, '46, Benjamin H. Green ; 1847, '50, John Penny : 1851, '54, '61, Alfred
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Lewis ; 1855, J. R. Hartshorn ; 1856, John N. DeWitt ; 1857, '60, '76, '77, David R. Stillman ; 1862, '63, Horace G. Witter; 1864, '65, John L. Russell ; 1866, '67 ; Ezra P. Crandall; 1868, '69, Maxson J. Green; 1870, '71, Clark Sherman; 1872, '73, '78, William C. Burdick; 1874, '75, Timothy R. Chase; 1879, William R. Burdick; 1880, '82, Almond E. Crandall ; 1883, '84, William C. Burdick; 1885, Amos C. Lewis ; 1886, '87, Joseph W. Smith ; 1888, '89, Silas C. Burdick ; 1890, David R. Stillman ; 1891, Joseph W. Smith ; 1892, '93, Charles Champlin ; 1894, '95, David S. Burdick.
OFFICERS FOR 1895 .- Supervisor, D. S. Burdick ; town clerk, Frank A. Crumb; justices of the peace, Charles Stillman, Harrison Keller, J. K. Reading, Ira W. Jones ; assessors, Lorenzo D. Collins, William Ellis, Harley P. Sherman ; collector, T. Augustus Burdick ; overseer of the poor, Philip S. Green ; inspectors of election, Ist district, C. B. Stillman, Milo B. Greene, William H. Bassett, L. W. Niles ; 2d district, Joseph Willard, O. C. Hadsell, H. W. Green, R. B. Withey ; constables, William O. Place, Frank Sisson, T. A. Burdick, Leroy Burdick, Ed. M. Potter.
ROLL OF HONOR .- The people of Alfred have not been wanting in pat- riotism. The first settlers were, for the most part, sons of soldiers of the Revolution, and themselves soldiers of the war of 1812. Alfred's sons were conspicuous in the border warfare in Kansas. At the opening of the Re- bellion they were prompt to respond to the call for volunteers. Albert R. Crandall was first to enlist from this town. The names of nearly 150 of her boys are on her roll of honor. Four or five of the professors and hundreds of Alfred students fought in the Union ranks, many attaining high rank.
SOLDIERS OF REVOLUTION .- (Partial list), Jonathan Palmiter, Sr., Isaiah Crandall, Sr., Judge Edward Greene.
SOLDIERS OF 1812 .- (Partial list), Isaiah Crandall, Jr .. Amos Burdick, Thomas T. Burdick, Jeremiah Hall, Freeborn Hamilton, Elijah Lewis, Nathan Lanphear, Luke Maxson, Sr., Luke Davis, Jabish Odell, Paris Green, Rodman Place, Jonathan Palmiter, Jr., George Sherman, Will- iam Saunders, James Fisk, Elias Smith, Jr., Henry Sheldon, Rowland P. Thomas, Caleb War- ren, Peter Rose.
SOLDIERS IN WAR OF REBELLION .- Gideon S. Allen, Co. D, 86th N. Y. Reg., enlisted Oct. 10, 1861, died Georgetown, D. C., May 8, 1862; Nathan A. Allen, Co. G, 160th N. Y., enlisted Sept. 4, 1862, died New Orleans Feb. 4, 1865 ; John I. Adams, blacksmith, Co. H, Ist N. Y. Dragoons, enlisted August, 1862, served 3 years, died at Olean ; Samuel D. Butler, Co. H, Ist N, Y. Dragoons, enlisted August, 1862, died in hospital Suffolk, Va., Jan. 24, 1863 ; Thompson Burdick, Co. H, Ist N. Y. Dragoons, enlisted August, 1862, killed Trevellian Station, Va., June 12, 1864 ; John C. Burdick, enlisted September, 1861, died Nov. 8, 1861 ; L. D. Cartwright, Co. G, 141st N. Y., enlisted Sept. 29, 1864, died Jeffersonville, Ind., Feb. 17. 1865 ; John Barber, Co. C, Ist R. I., died Falmouth, Va., April 28, 1863 ; Erastus P. Burdick, died Morganza, La., Aug. 16, 1864 ; Henry G. Davis, 85th N. Y., died Andersonville ; Mortimer Fowler, 5th N. Y. H. A., enlisted Jan. 4, 1864, died at Cuba, N. Y. ; Thomas Hull, Co. B, 5th N. Y. H. A., enlisted Jan. 4, 1864, died Baltimore, Md., Oct. 28, 1864; William M. Hunt, Co. H, Ist N. Y. Dragoons, en- listed August, 1862, died Alfred, 1882 ; Daniel B. Lee, Co. A, 179th N. Y., died Price's Factory, Va., Nov. 3, 1864 ; George I. Langworthy, Co. E, 85th N. Y., enlisted Aug. 28, 1862, discharged June 25, 1865, appointed inspector of customs, New York city, May 2, 1880, died Jersey City; July 27, 1882 ; B. Frank Maxson, lieutenant, 160th N. Y., enlisted 1862, killed Oct. 19, 1864 ; J. E. B. Maxson, Co. K, 23d N. Y., enlisted April 14, 1861, accidentally killed February, 1863, Rowland S. Ormsby, Co. B, 179th N. Y., killed Gettysburg July 2, 1863 ; Orson Ormsby, Co. B, 179th N. Y., killed Petersburg, Va., June 24, 1864 ; Edwin S. Palmiter, died Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 27, 1862 ; Russell H. Palmiter, Co. D. 86th N. Y., enlisted Sept. 21, 1861, died in prison, Columbus. Ga., March 7, 1864 ; B. F. T. Place, Co. H, Ist N. Y. Dragoons, enlisted August, 1862, died of wounds received, Newtown, Va., Aug. 11, 1864; Elisha Rose, Co. H, Ist N. Y. Dragoons, enlisted Aug. 12, 1862, died Alexandria, Va., Nov. 1, 1863; Sylvester W. F. Ran- dolph, lost in McClellan's retreat in 1862 ; Orra L. Rogers, 85th N. Y., died Andersonville Aug. 24, 1864 ; Andrew J. Satterlee, Co. H, Ist N. Y. Dragoons, enlisted August, 1862, killed in rail- road accident May 11, 1869; Benj. J. Spencer, enlisted, 86th N. Y. Aug. 25, 1861, prom. to 2d lieut., wounded and taken prisoner 1864, not heard from since; Henry W. Shaw, enlisted away from home, fate unknown; Anthony V. Shaw, Co. I, 186th N. Y., enlisted Sept. 14, 1864, died Hatcher's Run, Va., Feb. 17, 1864 ; Joseph M. Sisson, Co. I, 5th N. Y. H. A., died August, 1873 ; William A. Saunders, 23d Ohio, May, 1861, re-enlisted 1864, served 4 years, died March II, 1880; William G. Thomas, Co. H, Ist N. Y. Dragoons, enlisted August, 1862, died Light
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House Landing, Va .. July 12, 1864 ; Paulding Vincent, enlisted September, 1861, discharged, re-enlisted March, 1864, Co. B, 179th N. Y., died Washington, D. C., Aug. 4, 1864 ; Alvin Will- iams, Co. G, 16oth N. Y., enlisted Sept. 4, 1862, died Brasher City, La., March 8, 1863 ; George W. Woodworth, a veteran, enlisted in Co. H, Ist N. Y. Dragoons, killed Port Republic, Va., just one week after joining command.
No complete list of Alfred men in the United States army during the Rebellion exists. Names and regiments obtainable (in addition to the fore- going) are:
23d N. Y., Charles B. Estee, Mark Sheppard, Charles H. Crandall, William P. Maxson, Asher Williams. 86th N. Y., Nathan W. Burdick, James H. Cooper, George Y. Emerson, Eli- sha P. Fenner, William H. Rogers, Peter S. Spencer, Simpson Travis, Alburtus C. Rogers, Wm. A. Rose (capt.), John A. Travis, Henry L. Gerod, Horace Maxson, Oscar Monroe. 64th N. Y., Cyrenus P. Ormsby. 85th, Darwin E. Maxson, chaplain. 5th H. A., George S. Sisson, DeLoss West, Martin A. Davis, Towner P. Andrews, John Lusk, Wm. D. Williams. 130th (Ist N. Y. Dragoons), Henry G. West, Alonzo B. Woodard, Ira G. Travis, Harrison W. Green, Charles H. Barber, Lucius P. Crandall, Alanson B. Crandall, James R. Crandall, Orlo D. Emerson, Joseph N. Forbes, John R. Hemphill, Wm. T. Lee, Isaac M. Langworthy, John R. Millard, Nelson Pro- per, Wm. O. Place, Ira Sayles (captain), Richard G. Smith, Leroy Witter, George W. Wescott, John Brown, Henry M. Davis, Wm. H. Wells, Samuel D. Butler, William G. Thomas, Geo. M. Woodworth, A. Wescott, Wm. E. Callen, Clark Randall, Michael Gardner, Augustus K. Ryno. 186th N. Y., James W. Hoard, Anthony V. Shaw. 179th N. Y., Frank M. Beyea, Jarvis S. Kenyon, Wm. Huffman, Ellery Cornelius, Samuel Champlin. 160th N. Y., James T. Burdick, Benj. F. Maxson, Stephen B. Clarke, A. Potter, Alvin A. Williams. 147th N. Y., Samuel Whit- ford. 104th N. Y., Sylvester Allen. 109th N. Y., Collins C. Burdick, George B. Langdon. 16Ist N. Y., - Williams. 27th N. Y., Chas. W. Berry, Amos C. Lewis. 141st N. Y., Clark L. Hall, Eli H. Turner, Wm. Gardner. 188th N. Y., Marshall E. Thomas. 97th N. Y., Alfred A. West. 107th N. Y., Isaac F. Hull. 15th Eng., Seth Curtis. 13th Art., John Morgan, Nathan J. Willis. 3d Ohio, Wm. Albert Saunders. 4th W. Va., Wm. H. H. Russell (col). Navy, John F. Langworthy, Orville M. Rogers, Daniel Lewis, William A. Rogers, Elverton Potter, Thomas J. Place, Adelbert Potter, Wm. R. Potter, Milton S. Babcock, Lucius C. Greene.
CHAPTER LVI.
CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, VILLAGES, ETC.
T THE FIRST SEVENTH DAY BAPTIST CHURCH .- The first movement for church organization of Seventh Day Baptists in Allegany county was in March, 1812, at Alfred. Stephen Coon, Sr., called a meeting held July 4. 1812, resulting in the adoption of articles of faith and a covenant, subscribed to by Stephen Coon, Sr., Nathan Green, George Lanphear. William Saun- ders, Luke Maxson, William Davis, Edward Green, and their wives, also Maxson Green, James Fisk, Rebecca Stillman. Bretty Wells, Sally Coon and Nancy Teater. These covenanted "to keep up meetings on the Sab- bath." Their numbers increased rapidly. Stephen Coon, Sr., was their leader; their meetings were held in the "Coontown " schoolhouse. Besides a regular meeting on Sabbath days, a business meeting was held on the first " sixth day " of each month. The records show that these meetings were well attended by both sexes. David Satterlee was invited to "improve his gift," as a preacher of the gospel. The church was visited in October, 1812,
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by Elder William Satterlee, from Berlin, with reference to organization and connection with the Seventh-day Baptist Conference. The services of Da- vid Satterlee as evangelist were continued. Stephen Coon, Sr., was or- dained deacon and Nathan Green elected standing clerk. Abel Burdick, George Stillman, Elisha Coon and Edward W. Burdick from the Seventh- day Baptist church, Berlin, and Daniel Babcock from Batavia united with the society in 1815. Oct. 4, 1816, George Stillman, Clark Crandall, Daniel Babcock, Abel Burdick, Abram C. Crandall, Richard Hull and Nathan Green, were appointed to draft a constitution for a church organization. Oct. 18th, the constitution was unanimously adopted, "provided the conference saw fit to organize the society as a church." A council consisting of Elder Will- iam Satterlee and George Maxson from the Berlin church, Elder Henry Clark and Charles Babcock from the Brookfield church and George Stillman and Edward Green of the Alfred Society took into consideration on Oct. 20th the propriety of the organization of the Alfred society as a church and this was effected. A sermon was preached by Elder William Satterlee, Elder Henry Clark gave the right hand of fellowship to George Stillman on behalf of the society. Oct. 21st, George Stillman and Daniel Babcock were ordained deacons and authorized to administer baptism.
In January, 1817, the church voted to call on Abraham G. Crandall, Richard Hull, Clark Crandall, Stephen Coon and David Satterlee, " to come forward in rotation, and improve their gifts as the Lord may direct." Dec. 1, 1820. the church, with only one dissenting voice, called Richard Hull and Daniel Babcock to ordination to the ministry, and they were ordained in September, 1824. The first money for missionary purposes was raised Jan. 5, 1821. May 6, 1822, the church voted to give Amos Satterlee, Rich- ard Hull and Daniel Babcock, a half-bushel of wheat each a day for mission- ary labor in Troupsburgh and elsewhere. Clark Crandall, Stephen Coon, Amos Crandall, Oliver Coon, Luke Maxson, Ephraim Davis, Joseph Good- rich, Isaac Crandall and Samuel Yapp, also were appointed to take the lead in singing on Sabbath days. A resolution was presented by Nathan Pierce prohibiting members from joining the Masons, and "disfellowshipping " This was adopted May 30, 1822. any one belonging to that fraternity.
Previous to 1836 Richard Hull and Daniel Babcock, assisted occasionally by Elder Amos Satterlee, Spencer Sweet and Ray Greene, supplied the church as preachers. Elder Alexander Campbell then was pastor for one year, Elder Joel Greene served in 1837 and was followed by Elder Halsey H. Baker. During the winter of 1838-9, Elder Stillman Coon held meetings which re- sulted in the conversion of many. Forty were baptized by him in one day in a pond near Baker's Bridge, the weather being exceedingly cold, and thick ice on the pond having to be broken for the occasion.
March 3, 1839, James R. Irish, who had been principal of Alfred Acad- emy, was called to ordination by the church and became its first regular pas- tor at a salary of $300. Elder Irish's pastorate continued six years. Nov. 1, 1840, William C. Kenyon was received by letter and Dec. 6th he was in-
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vited to give to the church a synopsis of his religious views, after which it was voted that he have a letter recommending him as a lecturer on religion. Following Elder Irish, J. L. Scott, a licentiate, supplied for a time, and was succeeded by Elder Lucius Crandall of Plainfield, N. J. In 1846 Elder Nathan V. Hull commenced a pastorate which continued until May, 1881. Rev. C. M. Lewis was pastor from Nov. 6, 1881, until his death in 1883. April 29, 1883, Rev. Wardner C. Titsworth was called, and served the church until Oct. 23, 1887, when he became professor of Latin in Alfred University. Doctor Thomas R. Williams acted as pastor until July, 1888, when Rev. W. C. Titsworth resumed his pastoral labors. Dr. Williams was recalled May 26, 1889. June 26, 1889, Boothe C. Davis was called to be pastor and com- menced his labors in Sept., 1892. Dr. Lewis A. Platts acting as supply from June until September. The present pastor, Rev. J. Lee Gamble, com- menced his labors with this church, in July, 1895.
The deacons have been George Coon and Daniel Babcock, ordained October, 1816; Amos Burdick, Alvin Ayars, David Maxson and Amos Cran- dall, ordained March, 1831; Charles D. Langworthy, 1836; Nathan Lanphear, Nathan L. Maxson, 1844; George W. Allen, Josiah Witter, Alfred Lewis, Daniel Potter, 1850; Lyman Lewis, Benjamin F. Langworthy, Oliver D. Sher- man, 1864; Asa Clark Burdick, 1871; Henry C. Coon, John G. Allen, Frederick Place, Holly Maxson were ordained later. Formerly clerks were elected monthly; but among those who have served for considerable periods, have been Nathan Green, Charles D. Langworthy, Orra Stillman, David R. Still- man, Asa C. Burdick, A. B. Kenyon, Earl P. Saunders, Frederick Place.
The first meetinghouse was built in 1824 to 1828; a wooden building about 36 by 50 feet, with a gallery on the sides and back end, costing $2,500, and it stood just west of the brick house now owned by Mrs. Lucy Barber, about midway between Alfred and Alfred Station. This house was then the only church building, and accommodated the only religious organization in the town, and its location was supposed to be best suited for that purpose; but three years later, the Second church was organized and a new house built for its use. Most of the members of the new Second church were dismissed from the mother church.
The organization and growth of Alfred Academy and the consequent in- crease of the upper settlement, rendered the location of the meetinghouse in- convenient, and during 1854 and 1855 a new and more commodious house of worship was erected in the village of Alfred at a cost of 5,500. This edifice having been several times remodeled and enlarged is in present use. The membership in 1853 was 392; 1858, 395; 1863, 438; 1868, 440; 1874, 483; 1876, 468; 1892, 583; 1893, 615; 1894, 613. The membership of many churches, since organized, has been largely composed of persons previously members of this church. notably, Second Alfred, organized 1831; Hebron, Pa., 1833; Friendship, 1834; Amity and Scio, 1834; Milton, Wis., 1840; Hartsville, 1847; Hornellsville, 1877.
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THE "SECOND " CHURCH was organized Jan. 20, 1831. Its member- ship was composed chiefly of those members of the First Seventh-day Bap- tist church whose homes were in the eastern part of the town. There were 51 constituent members. Elder Ray Greene was licensed to preach Aug. 23, 1832, and was pastor 8 years. Elder James Cochran succeeded him in 1840, and, with a short intermission, continued his labors until 1848. After a year of irregular supplies Jared Kenyon was ordained and called to the pastorate, and was pastor until April, 1855. Elder Stephen Burdick, Alvin A. Lewis and others then supplied the desk until April, 1857, when Rev. James R. Irish, D. D., became pastor for 2 years. Rev. Nathan Wardner, who had returned from mission work in China, took charge of the church Jan. 1, 1859, and was pastor until Jan. 1, 1867. The next 6 months the pul- pit was supplied by Charles A. Burdick, a University student. Benjamin F. Rogers, also a student, acted as stated supply for the next 2 years. October 4, 1869, L. R. Swinney was ordained and was pastor until July, 1877. Rev. A. H. Lewis, a professor of theology in Alfred University, served as pastor from Jan. 1, 1878, to Jan. 1, 1880; Rev. Dr. D. E. Maxson from Jan. 1, 1880, to Jan. 1, 1883; Rev. James Summerbell from Jan. 1, 1883, to April 1, 1890; Rev. Lester C. Rogers from April 1, 1890, to Jan. 1, 1895. The present pastor (March, 1895,) is Rev. A. P. Ashurst.
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