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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
GROCERS. Peter Hathaway, Andrew Crawford.
SHOE MAKERS.
J. W. Oatman, Peter Hathaway.
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TOWN OF HEBRON.
MERCHANTS.
David Cole.
David Crawford,
James Gourlay. PHYSICIANS.
John Cluff,
Warren Cleaveland,
Levi H. Cluff, (Botanic.)
DRUGGIST ..
L. H. Cluff.
PAINTER.
Anson R. Chapman. MASON. P. B: Nelson.
CARPENTERS. Jesse Day, J. H. Ingalls, Jeremiah Chatman.
HARNESS MAKERS. David T. Ingalls, A. Crawford.
TAILOR. A. W. Cary. MILLINER.
Miss Galesby. BLACKSMITH. Alexander Williamson.
CHAMBERLAIN'S MILLS.
This is a small but thriving business place located on Black Creek, four miles East of West Hebron Corners, and one mile and a half West of Hebron Post Office. It contains a Store, Grist Mill. two Saw Mills, a Carding Mill and several Mechanics' Shops. The population numbers about 70.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
MERCHANT.
MILLER.
John Frasicr.
J. I. W. Bacon.
TAILOR.
SAWYERS.
David Olney.
Lewis Chamberlain & Sons.
BLACKSMITHS. CARDER AND SAWYER.
James Turner,
James Bassett,
Daniel Clark.
CARPENTER.
SHOE MAKER.
Sylvester Clark.
Plummer Abbot.
TANNER.
John Frasier.
About two miles South of this place is a Cooper's Shop, occupied by William Munson, and a Wagon Shop, by John Allen. Sylvester E. Spoor, Mason, also resides there.
EAST HEBRON.
East Hebron, or "The Hollow," is on the Turnpike, seven miles North of Salem, and ten miles South of Granville Corners. This is
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the oldest business settlement in the town. ^A Store has been kept here for about 60 years. It contains, at present, a Church, a Post Office, one Store and several Mechanics' Shops.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
BLACKSMITH.
MERCHANTS.
William V. Copeland.
John S. McFarland,
SHOE MAKER.
Asa E. Munson.
Thomas Gregcry.
STARCH MANUFACTURER.
PHYSICIAN.
Asa E. Munson.
Charles J. White.
MONROE'S MEADOWS.
This place is situated about four miles South of South Granville, on the road leading from West Hebron to Granville Corners, and eight miles North of West Hebron. It derives its name from an early settler by the name of Monroe, who owned large tracts of land adjoining. It is a small place containing a Hotel, Store, Post Office, Church, (Baptist,) and several Mechanics' Shops.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
MERCHANTS.
HOTEL KEEPER.
Fosmire & Holmes.
William Fosmire.
BLACKSMITHS.
WAGON MAKER.
Ancel D. Scott.
D. Derby.
D. Scott.
POST MASTER.
CARPENTERS.
J. Allen.
Charles Allen,
MILLINER.
Timothy Allen.
Miss B. Derby.
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS.
Among the first settlers of Hebron were Jno. Wilson, Rob't Wilson, Ja's Wilson, Rob't. Creighton, Isaac Morehouse, David Wilson, Capt. Jno. Hamilton, Jno. Munson, and David Whedon, on the East of Campbell's Patent, Warham Gibbs, DavidHopkins, Hon. Alex'r Web- ster, Sam'l Crosset, Jedediah Darrow, and Josiah Parish, East and North-East, Jno. McDonald & Son, Daniel McDonald, Joseph Wood- ard, Capt. Nathan Smith, Aaron Smith, Philip Case, Isaac Lytle, and Deacon John Wilson, on the North and West of Monroe's Patent.
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TOWN OF HEBRON.
At the first Town Meeting held in the District of Black Creek. Warham Gibbs and Samuel Crosset were elected Supervisors, and David Hopkins, Clerk. Capt. John Hamilton and Nathan Smith were elected Supervisors, and David Hopkins, Clerk, in 1785 ; and in 1786 Alexander Webster, Esq., and Capt. John Hamilton were elected Supervisors, and William Shepherd, Clerk. Some time in this year the name was changed from Black Creek to Hebron, and the town was legally organized.
At the outlet of Bartlett's Lake, two miles North-West of West Hebron Corners, is a Saw-mill owned by William Bartlett, which does a fair business. Farther North there is another Saw-mill, owned by Alexander Beverage ; and still farther North there is an- other.
A short distance South of Hebron Post Office a Store is kept by John Tiplady, a Cabinet Maker's Shop by Henry H. Stoddard, a Blacksmith's Shop by Harmon Botsford, a Cooper's Shop by Joseph Fox, and a Milliner's Shop by Miss Jane Parish. William Maynard. Physician, also has an office there.
A little over one mile North of Munroe's Meadows, between the Turnpike and the West road, a Store is kept by C. H. Bull, a Grist Mill by Henry Bull, a Blacksmith's Shop by Peleg Richards, &c. Justin E. Bebee, Carpenter, also resides in the same neighborhood, and near by there is a Saw-mill, carried on by A. A: Eggleston.
In the vicinity of the Methodist Episcopal Church, on the Turn- pike, are the following Mechanics : David Welch, Wagon Maker, and Lucius C. Tappan, Blacksmith.
The Carpenters and Joiners named below, live on or near the Turnpike North of Hebron Post Office : Holden Nelson, Merrit . Brown, E. C. Whiting, and John Brown. A Tavern and Grocery Store are kept about one mile North of the Post Office by Charles Button, and a Blacksmith's Shop by Rufus Conant.
A body of water called, the "Green Pond," lying one mile North of the residence of Henry Bull, Esq., is celebrated for its Pickerel.
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POST OFFICES.
The Hebron Post Office is located at East Hebron ; and from the best information that can be obtained, it appears that it was estab- lished in 1800. William Porter was the first Post Master, Col. William Root the second, John Root the third, William Root, jr., the fourth, Nathaniel Ingersoll the fifth, John S. McFarland the sixth, Dr. Charles J. White the seventh, and present incumbent.
The West Hebron Post Office was established in 1816. George Getty was the first Post Master. The succeeding ones were Charles Stone, William McClellan, Heman Rogers, Wm. J. Bockes, Heman Rogers, (the second appointment,) and Lansing B. Wilson, who is the present incumbent.
The North Hebron Post Office, located at Munroe's Meadows, was established in 1833. William Reynolds was the first Post Mas- ter, and held the office until 1835; after which Warren W. Blivin and Henry Bull held it alternately until 1843, when Jonathan Allen was appointed, and still holds it,
The Belcher Post Office was established the present year, and W. Cleveland was appointed Post Master.
SUPERINTENDENTS OF COMMON SCHOOLS.
John McNaughton, 1845 Wesley Nelson, 1848
James McKnight,
1846
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1849
James McKnight,
1847
Warner Cleveland, 1850
ASSOCIATE REFORMED CHURCH.
The congregation of Associate Reformed Presbyterians of Hebron was organized about the year 1780, and was occasionally supplied for several years by Dr. Clark and Mr. Proudfit, ministers at Salem. The first minister whose services were exclusively devoted to this congregation was the celebrated Dr. Gray, a gentleman of great emi- nence as an author of a variety of profound theological works. He was installed about the year 1795,and moved to Philadelphia in 1804. Soon after this the Rev. Alex. Denham was installed, and remained Pastor of this congregation for the space of twenty years, when he moved to the city of New York ; but being a man of very unassum- ing and retiring manners, he never afterwar's appeared much in
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public, nor did he ever assume the charge of another congregation. He died in September, 1848, aged 75. About the year 1826 the Rev. James McAuly was installed Pastor, and continued in the dis- charge of his duties till 1835, when he was succeeded by the Rev. Jasper Middlemas, who continued in the discharge of the dutics of the pastoral office nearly three years, when he became Postor of the Reformed Dutch Church at Greenbush, near Albany. In the Fall of 1839 the Rev. Alex. Shand was ordained and installed Pastor by the Presbytery of Washington. It is somewhat singular and remarka- ble that this should be the first ordination which ever took place within the walls of this venerable Church, which, previous to this event, had stood nearly 60 years. Yet so it was. All the preceding ministers had been settled over other congregations previous to their installation in this charge. Mr. Shand still continues to discharge the duiies of the Pastorate in the congregation of his first settlement.
This congregation has been incorporated nearly 60 years. They are a people of good intelligence and of industrious habits. Their early forefathers were Presbyterians from the North of Ireland, some of whom, to avoid the troubles of that distracted country, sought and found a secure Asylum in this place. This congregation has never had any deacons-that office not being needed in a coun- try place. There is, however, a long line of Ruling Elders who have discharged the duties of that office since the organization of the congregation. One of the first of these officers, Mr. John Wilson, died about one year ago at the advanced age of 100 years. This venerable man was an active soldier during the Revolution, and was present at Burgoyne's surrender. He was grandfather of David Wilson, Esq., Attorney at Whitehall. The present officers in the Eldership of this congregation are Messrs. Rob't Quaw, David Arm- strong, William Gilchrist, Wm: Barclay, James MeConnell, and Wm. Armstrong ; and these gentlemen have held office to the great satisfaction of the congregation, for a considerable number of years.
. This Church is located on the West road leading from Salem to Granville and Hartford, about two miles from West Hebron. It was probably first erected about the year 1792, at a cost of $2000. The cost of the present Parsonage and forty acres of land was $1500. The present number of members is 150.
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BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Baptist Church in North Hebron was organized Jan. 1, 1818, by order of council, under the supervision and fatherly care of the venerable Elder Amosa Brown, who had watched over the scattered lambs of the flock of Christ in this place for several years, and ad- ministered the ordinanoes to the Church for several years after its organization, although at the same time having the Pastoral care of a large Church at Hartford.
The first officers chosen were Caleb Green and Owen Cooper, Deacons, and Joseph Tanner, 2d, Clerk.
They were supplied with preaching by licentiates most of the time for about seven years, and were led through many trying scenes of difficulty which, but for the watchful care of old father Brown, would have proved their overthrow. In 1826 they were enabled to erect a comfortable house for worship. In 1827 Elder Archibald Wait took the Pastoral care of the Church, and it be- came more prosperous. In 1830 Elder Levi Walker followed in the Pastoral charge. His labors were abundantly blessed by a large accession to the Church. For three years the Church was supplied by Sidney A. Estee and Elder Amos Stearns, until 1836, when Elder David Sweet took the Pastoral care. He remained six years, and was succeeded in 1842 by Elder Jonathan J. Trumbull, who remained three years. Elder Alfred Harvey was settled in 1845. During the yoar 1847 the Church was served by Elder A. R. Willis, and was in- corporated according to law. The first Trustees were Nathan Smith, James Hewitt, and Daniel Woodard. In 1848 Elder E. W. Allen took the Pastoral charge, and is still laboring with happy re- sults. Number of members when organized, 35. Number added, 410. First Deacons, Caleb Green and Owen Cooper ; second, Jo- seph Tanner, 2d .; third, Holmes Smith. He was chosen deacon in 1821, and has maintained his standing with fidelity to this day. He has had many associates, but no charge has ever been preferred against him, although, on account of the infirmities of age, he has not officiated for several years, Present Deacons-Holmes Smith' George Hills, and Silas Nelson. l'hey were chosen in 1845. Ly- man Moore, the present Clerk, was also chosen in 1845.
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EAST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND SOCIETY.
The first settlers of the East part of the town appear to have been carly impressed with the importance of providing the means of reli- gious instruction. They accordingly, some ten or fifteen years be- fore the organization of the Church, formed themselves into a regu . larly incorporated Religious Society, [the record of the time of in- corporation is lost,] and erected a Meeting House one mile and a half North of the present Church, in which they had occasional preaching until 1804. In February of that year, the Church, con- sisting of sixteen members, was organized. On the 4th day of June following the Society was re-incorporated according to the provis- ions of the Statute, with the name of the " East Presbyterian Soci- cty of Hebron." There have been two regularly installed Pastors, viz : Rev's Walter Fullerton and Ethan Smith. The former was in. stalled in 1805, and remained their Pastor nearly four years, having been dismissed in 1803. From this period till 1818 the Church and Society procured the services of several different ministers, for short periods of a year. At this period the Rev. Ethan Smith became their Pastor, and so continued until 1821. From 1821 till the pres- sent time the Church and Society have procured Ministerial labor in periods of from six months to one year. The Rev. Fisk Harmon is the present Pastor.
The Ruling Elders at the time of the organization of the Church were John Wilson, Daniel Hopkins and James Wilson. The present Elders are John Wilson, John Whedon, Robert Wilson, James R. Wilson and Isaac Wilson.
Their present House of Worship is located on the Turnpike, a few rods South of the Hebron Post Office. The property of the congregation consists of their Meeting House and Lot, which are valued at $1600, and a Parsonage, with 17 acres of land, werth $1100.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF EAST HEBRON.
This Church was organized on the 2d of August, 1847.
The first Trustees were, David Hopkins, John McNaughton, Lu- cius Tappan, John J. Woodard, and Archibald Glazier.
Present Trustees-William Button, John J. Woodard, John Mc- Naughton, Archibald Glazier, and Lucius C. Tappan.
The Church edifice is located on the Turnpike, about two miles North of the Hebron Post Office. The number of communicants now connected with the Church is 59. The following are the names of the ministers who have been attached to this Church since its organization : Rev. B. O. Meeker, Rev. E. T. Remington, Rev. Rufus Pratt, and Rev. Milton H. Stewart, who is the present Pastor.
ASSOCIATE CHURCH.
The Second Associate Congregation of West Hebron was organ- izelin 1641. Rev. Daniel McL. Quackenbush, the first Pastor, re- matued until 1847. Rev. A. Shiland, the present Pastor, was installed on the 30th of January, 1849. Mr. Quackenbush is now at Napa- nock, Ulster County, N. Y., settled over a large congregation in the Dutch Reformed Church.
Elders-Abraham Johnson, Samuel Leyster, and Samuel Guthrie.
North Granville
Middle Granvillef
·South Cranville
MAP OF GRANVLLE.
GRANVILLE.
This town was organized in 1787. The first settlement was made by emigrants from New England.
The surface of the land is moderately uneven ; in some places quite hilly. The soil is very productive, and highly esteemed for Agricultural purposes. A large portion of the township lies on Gran ville river, a small stream running through Granville Corners, Middle Granville and West Granville. This stream furnishes abundant water power, but at present it is but partially occupied. As soon as the Rail Road now being constructed, is completed, this water pow- er will probably be more extensively occupied. The public roads of Granville are superior to those of any other town in the County, and are at all seasons of the year in good condition, as travelers ean testify.
This town is bounded North by Whitehall and Hampton, East by Vermont, South by Hebron, and West by Hartford and Fort Aun. The principal business places are Granville Corners, (called Bishop's Corners, ) Middle Granville, and North and South Granville. The population, according to the Census taken in 1845, was 3,500- Males, 1,724, females, 1,776. Number of acres of improved land. 26,701. The quantity of Grain raised in.one year is as follows : Barley, 151 bushels ; Peas, 2,925 ; Beans, 1,351 ; Buckwheat, 1,912; Turnips, 812 ; Potatoes, 84,543 ; Wheat. 3,606 : Corn, 35,001 : Rye, 6,558 ; Oats, 35, 105; Flax. 2,325 lbs. The Cattle in the
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town numbered 3,821. Cows, 1,967 ; Horses, 895 ; Sheep, 12,416 . Hogs, 2,572.
Below we give a list of the principal Town Officers since the or- ganization of the town :
SUPERVISORS.
Capt. Daniel Curtis,
1787
Samuel Standish, jr., 1824
to 1789, inclusive.
Isaac Bishop, 1825
Timothy Leonard,
1790
Jonathan Todd, 1826
to 1801, inclusive.
to 1833, inclusive.
Jacob Holmes,
1802
John C. Parker,
1834
John Kirtland,
1803
James W. Parker,
1835
Jacob Holmes, do
1805
do
1837
John Kirtland,
1806
Reuben Skinner,
1838
to 1812, inclusive.
to 1840, inclusive.
Isaac Bishop,
1813
Isaac Monro, jr.,
1841
to 1815, inclusive.
1816
1843
Wm. Raymond, do
1817
B. D. Utter, 1844
Salem Town,
1818
Edward Bulkley,
1845
do
1819
Fayette L. Spencer,
1846
Martin Lee,
1820
James Norton,
1847
to 1822, inclusive.
James Hopkins,
1848
1
Samuel Standish, jr ..
1823
Alfred Bulkley,
1849
TOWN CLERKS.
Gordon Johnson,
1787 Asa Reynolds,
1802
to 1789, inclusive.
to 1807, inclusive.
Daniel Curtis,
1790
Wm. Raymond, jr.,
1808
Timothy Leonard,
1791
to 1815, inclusive.
Daniel Curtis,
1792
John Wells, .. to 1820, inclusive.
1816
to 1794, inclusive.
Gordon Johnson,
1795
Robert Sackrider,
1821
do
1796
do
1822
Daniel Curtis,
1797
Johau Wells, 1823
to 1801, inclusive.
do 1824
Isaac W. Bishop, do
1842
1804
Jonathan Todd, 1836
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Jonathan Todd,
1825
S. H. Cowan 1842
John C. Parker, 1826
do 1843
to 1833, inclusive.
Alfred Bulkley,
1844
Philander Hitchcock, do 1835
1834
H. D. Sargant,
1845
Alfred Bulkley, do 1847 1846
Nathan Doane,
1836
John C. Parker,
1837
F. A. Barker,
1848
George N. Bates,
1838
Benjamin F. Otterson, 1849
GRANVILLE VILLAGE.
This place was formerly known as " Bishop's Corners," or "Gran- ville Corners." It was incorporated in 1849, and is now a place of considerable business. It is situated on the Turnpike, 17 miles North of Salem Village, and 14 miles South of Whitehall. The population is estimated at six or seven hundred. The Village con- tains two Hotels, a Fire Insurance Office, four Churches, (Episcopal, Methodist Episcopal, and two Quaker Houses,) a Grist Mill, Print- ing Office, &c., &c. The business of the place will undoubtedly in- crease after the Rail Road is completed.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
MERCHANTS.
MILLINERS.
F. A. Barker,
Misses Willard.
Rufus Graves,
BLACKSMITHS.
Bulkley & Blanchard,
Daniel Day,
C. W. Potter.
William Crittenden.
HOTEL KEEPERS.
FURNACE.
Lee T. Rowley.
R. Graves.
GROCERS.
PHYSICIANS.
N. Lewis,
C. Mulford,
H. Blossom.
A. Goodspeed,
WAGON MAKERS.
Daniel Day,
Sanford Wait.
SHOE MAKERS.
I. Risdon,
Mr. Willard, T. Lamberk.
A. B. Cook. CABINET SHOPS,
N. Potter,
G. Adams, N. Potter, jr.
TIN AND STOVE STORE, H. Robinson.
to 1841, inclusive.
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TOWN OF GRANVILLE.
LAWYERS.
POST MASTER.
Isaac W. Thompson,
O. F. Thompson,
L. E. Thompson,
James Finlayson,
J. C. Hopkins,
B. F. Agan,
I. W. Bishop,
A. S. Burdick,
J. Carpenter. CLOTHING STORE.
Martin Lee. MILLER.
B. Knights. TAILORS.
B. F. Otterson.
BARBER.
B. Knights.
MIDDLE GRANVILLE.
This a small Village pleasantly situated on Granville river, about two miles North of Granville Corners. It contains a Post Office, l'avern, Grist Mill, Saw Mill, &c. The population is about 300. Among the first settlers were Aseph Cook, Abraham Reed, Capt. Northrop, and others. This place is also near the line of the Troy and Rutland Rail Road.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
TAVERN KEEPER.
COOPER.
R. D. Wing.
M. Reynolds.
MERCHANTS.
BLACKSMITHS.
L. W. Scofield,
D. Thurston,
G. N. Bates.
John Park,
PHYSICIANS.
Mr. Haskins. MILLINER,
Dr. Blossom,
Dr. Stewart.
Mrs. Scofield,
DENTIST.
WAGON MAKERS.
Mr. Hall.
J. Hill.
POST MASTER.
Mr. Ludden.
G. N. Bates.
CARPENTERS.
J. Sumner, Mr. Fisk.
GROCER.
S. Stedman.
J. C. Hopkins. PRINTER.
Z. Ellis, (Granville Telegraph ) HARNESS MAKER.
I. J. Bishop. DENTIST.
H. E. Blanchard.
B. H Knight.
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HARNESS MAKER. Mr. Stedman.
SHOE MAKERS.
Ira Knapp, Joshua Stiles, Mr. Pepper. SAWYER.
D. Burdick.
J. R. Babbit.
E. Clark.
NORTH GRANVILLE.
This Village is about six miles North of Granville Corners, on the road leading to Fort Ann. It is a neat and thriving place. It con- tains two Taverns, two Grist Mills, an Academy, two Churches, (one Baptist and one Presbyterian, ) and several Mechanics' Shops. The population is about three hundred.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
TAVERN KEEPERS.
R. E. Brown,
A. Rowe. TAILOR.
L. Day. LAWYER.
J. C. Parker. TANNER.
PHYSICIANS.
Dr. Searls,
Dr. Kendrick.
DENTIST.
John Copeland.
HATTER.
E. Bulkley.
HARNESS MAKER.
€. Colton.
CABINET MAKER. J. Hollister.
MERCHANTS. Mann & Mason,
Dayton & Son,
B. S. Bancroft,
J. B. Barret & Co., Sweet & Burbank.
F. Wyman. MACHINISTS. Leonard & Gardner. CHEESE-BOX MAKER. William Savage. SAWYERS. William Savage, S. Stearns, J. Dayton.
TIN SHOP.
N. Mason.
.
TAILORS.
DRESSING AND CARDING MILL.
S. Guilford.
CHEESE- BOX MAKERS. Guilford & Wright. MILLERS.
B. Baker & Co. TANNER.
Mr. Cowan.
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CARPENTERS.
Capt. Wording,
John Bogart,
J. Dayton.
Wm. Clark,
WAGON MAKERS.
Isaac Little,
C. G. Barker.
Mr. Robbins,
S. Daily.
Mr. Allen,
SHOE MAKERS.
Wm. Hogan BLACKSMITHS.
R. Reed,
S. Collins.
C. V. Ducher,
CHAIR MAKERS.
Hiram Avery,
Spalding,
H. Nash,
M. Allen.
SOUTH GRANVILLE.
This is a small place situated a bout three miles South of Gran - ville Corners. It contains a Post Office, a Hotel, a Congregational Church, and several Mechanics' Shops, and in its vicinity are vari- ous Mills, &c.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
MERCHANT.
Benjamin F. Potter.
PHYSICIANS.
Isaac Monro,
POST MASTER.
H. Smith,
M. L. Bull.
HOTEL KEEPER.
Richard S. Lane.
BLACKSMITHS.
Daniel R. Sherman, P. Hartwell, N. Crandel.
MILLINERS.
Miss Jane Gilder.
Miss Lavina Gilder.
CARPENTERS.
Wm. Beecher,
John Beecher.
B. F. Potter. COOPER.
Robert Chittenden. MILLER.
H. Day. PAINTER.
R. S. Lane.
SAWYERS. Joseph Whitney, N. Crandell,
Huntington.
L. Andrus.
MILLERS. J. Alderman,
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TOWN OF GRANVILLE.
STARCH MANUFACTURER.
CARDER.
Joseph Whitney.
George Lamb.
FURNACE.
TANNERS.
Huntington.
E. Ellsworth & Co.
SHOE MAKER.
CHAIR MAKER.
S. McConhie.
W. Hills.
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
This Company has been several years in existence, and is now do- ing an extensive business. In 1843 the charter was renewed for thirty years. It has over 80,000 members, and a capital of $822,- 423 09. The office is located at Granville Village. On the 1st of January last there was a balance of $30,792 00 in the Treasury, af- ter paying all losses and expenses. No. of Policies issued during the year 1849, 43,443. Amount of Property insured the same year, $35,656,953 00.
OFFICERS.
David Russell, President.
S. W. Perry, Dep. Secretary.
Nathan Doane, Vice President.
S. S. Cowen, Treasurer.
Arch Bishop Secretary.
H. N. Graves, General Agent.
DIRECTORS.
David Russell, Nathan Doane,
J. U. Orvis,
J. M. Bishop,
Arch Bishop,
A. S. Hammond,
H. N. Graves,
Ralph Gillett,
C. L. North,
I. W. Bishop,
S. S. Cowen, G. A. Austin,
S. W. Perry.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, MIDDLE GRANVILLE.
This is the oldest Church in town. It was built in 1795, and is now in good condition. The Society was organized in 1782, a's- suming the title of "Congregationalist," and numbered seventy-two members. Rev. Mr. Hitchcock (now dead) was the first Pastor. Rev. Nathaniel Hall succeeded him in 1794, and officiated until his death in 1820. Rev. Mr. Rosseter followed, and served about three years, and was succeeded by Rev, Mr. Whiton, who remained un- til 1831. In 1825 the Church divided, and the disaffected portion
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built another House, and called the Rev. Amos Savage. In 1832 a reunion was effected, under the charge of Rev. Henry Morris, who remained three years. He was afterwards Pastor of the Presbyte rian Church at Union Village, and is now at Buskirk's Bridge. Rev. Mr. Thompson took the Pastoral care of the Church in 1836, and served about three years, when he removed to Winchester, N. H., where he died. He was with Messrs. Worcester and Butler who were confined in the Georgia Prison by the Supreme Court of that State. An appeal was made to the U. S. Supreme Court, and Chief Justice Marshall reversed the decision of the Supreme Court of Georgia, and they were set at liberty. They were sent to the Cherokee Nation to preach the Gospel. Mr. Thompson, however, was not taken with the others, and consequently escaped confine- ment. Rev. Charles Doolittle (now at West Granville) became Pastor of the Church in 1839, and about the year 1840 the Society changed its name from "Congregational" to "Presbyterian." In 1847 Rev. J. B. Hubbard was called, and is now Pastor of the Church. Present number of members, about 100. The property of the Society consists of a Church edifice, parsonage house, about one acre of land, and a Burying Lot, the whole valued at $5000. The Presbyterian Churches at North and South Granville were branches of this Society.
NORTH GRANVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
This Church was organized in 1810. It was changed in 1823 from Congregational to its present order, and was a branch of the old Congregational Church at Middle Granville. The first Minister was Rev. R. Robinson ; the second, Rev. C. Williams, (now dead ;) the third, Rev. Amos Savage ; the fourth, Rev. J. B. Shaw; the fifth, Rev. L. Johnson; the sixth, Rev. Charles Gil- Jette ; the seventh and present Pastor, Rev. Charles Doo- little. Rev. Amos Savage is now in Connecticut, Agent for the American Tract Society. Rev. J. B. Shaw is at Fairhaven, Vt. Rev. C. Gillette is in Franklin County, in this State.
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