History of Chautauqua County, New York, Part 85

Author: Edson, Obed, 1832-; Merrill, Georgia Drew, editor
Publication date: 1894
Publisher: Boston, Mass. : W.A. Fergusson
Number of Pages: 1068

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The enrolled membership in 1893 was 350. The Sunday-school has a membership of about 300. The fiftieth anniversary of the church was observed in 1886, when, besides the sermon by pastor Rouse, and addresses by several of the former pastors, Hon. A. Hazeltine, one of the original mem- bers, presented a valuable historical address. In 1891 the seventy-fifth anni- versary was observed. Dr. Zachary Eddy, a son of the first pastor, preached an appropriate discourse on the preceding Sabbath, and a banquet was pro-

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vided on Tuesday evening, at which the pastor, Rev. E. B. Burrows, presided, and called upon a number of those present to respond to sentiments, which elicited many interesting reminiscences. In 1888 the children of Mrs. Julia Hall, a devoted member of this church who died in January of that year, donated a lot on the corner of Forest and Prospect avenues, 120X117 feet, and erected in her memory a chapel, with a seating capacity of about 250 persons, called Pilgrim Memorial Chapel. Here a Sunday-school of about 125 members meet each Sunday afternoon, and a preaching service is held each Sunday evening.

METHODISM IN JAMESTOWN .* The phenomenal progress of the Metho- dist church in this country at the close of the last century, if accounted for at all, may possibly find its solution in the fact that its members carried with them an unusual amount of rapture and zeal. Stripped of formalism, and clothed with a simplicity of purpose that characterized the founders of the early christian church, it carried with it a vitality of experience which com- mended itself to the judgment and heart of enterprising men who were bent on exploring, developing, and settling a new country. These pioneers were either themselves christians, or the gallant offspring of sturdy New England stock who recognized the leadings of Providence as firmly as the ancient patriarchal fathers of Biblical lore, so that when the early Methodist preacher, with his saddle-bags and equipage, emerged from the woods, he was the acknowledged man of God, and every facility was given him to do his work and make his stay pleasant and agreeable. Nor was he unmindful of two things, viz : to improve the opportunity to proclaim his Master's message to his hearers, (which generally included everybody), but also to follow up any who had left for new settlements ; and thus cultivate every germ of religious feeling, that it might mature for God. The itinerant system, inaugurated by Wesley and Whitefield and adopted by Asbury and Coke, was just of that elastic type that the country needed ; while the hymns, songs and prayers they engaged in, magnetized the people, generating an air of devotion and reverence which in their turn gave refinement and rectitude of sentiment, thereby putting a value on education, which we of today can only partially appreciate. The Rev. Burrows Westlake, of the Ohio conference, is credited with being the first Methodist minister to penetrate into the section of country in which Jamestown is now the center. By a study of the features of this man, (an oil painting of which now graces the walls of the parlors of the church), one is impressed with his fine classic appearance. He seems more fitted for a pulpit in the metropolis than as a messenger in the wilder- ness. This was in 1814, at which time he formed the first class, near what is now known as Falconer. About ten persons composed the new organiza- tion, among whom was Edward Work and his beloved wife, whose memory

*By Edward Appleyard.

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still lingers like the dews of Hermon. The class held together and was regu- larly visited by the circuit preachers until in 1823 they were legally consti- tuted, and having received a grant of 25 acres of land from the Holland Land company, as one of the first churches, they subsequently removed to James- town. In 1824-5 a revival of religion swept through the community which stamped the society with a vigor, the perpetuity of which is still felt. Just previous to this event the new settlement had received into its midst a black- smith by the name of Lyman Crane who began to hold meetings and exhort. He was a man of few literary attainments but singularly effective and mag- netic ; a man of power, determination and purpose ; a yeoman for God, who, in doing his work exerted an influence the force of which is still felt. His portrait has found a fitting place in the Sunday-school room, (alongside those of Bishop Vincent, Dr. Williams and Dr. Peate), and is suggestive of all his life-work. To no one single individual are the Methodists of Jamestown more indebted than to him; for in after years when dissent came like a cyclone this poor but faithful servant of God stood by the church and loyally encouraged both pastor and people with a sublimity of faith equal to any of the worthies Paul so eloquently describes in his letter to the Hebrews.

Another revival occurred during the pastorate of Dr. John Peate in 1857. Fully 500 people were converted at that time, and as Methodism has ever believed in these periodical awakenings and fostered them, she at that time secured a prestige in the community which placed her in the front rank. Dr. Peate still lives and enjoys a warm place in the affections of the people. From 1814 to 1819 Jamestown belonged to the Ohio conference and in addi- tion to Burrows Westlake had Lemuel Lane, D. D. Davidson, Ira Eddy, Curtis Goddard, S. R. Brockunier, John Summerville and Philip Gree. In 1819-20 the charge became a part of the Genesee conference and continued a part of that conference until the fall of 1824, being supplied by P. Parkhurst, Parker Buel, Sylvester Corey, Ara Abel and Nathaniel Reeder. From 1825 to 1836 Jamestown was a part of the Pittsburgh conference and received the ministrations of I. S. Barris, P. D. Horton, Z. Ragan, John Chandler, John Johnson, James Gilmore, David Preston, William Butts, Hiram Kinsley, Jolm Scott, Ahnon Barnes, John C. Ayres, John L. Holmes, J. J. Steadman, S. D. Mix and Samuel Gregg. From 1836 to the present Jamestown has remained a part of the Erie conference, taking the lead in appointments. The follow- ing have supplied the pulpit : T. Goodwin, Darius Smith, Albina Hall, Moses Hill, M. Himebaugh, John Broadhead, D. Prichard, Josiah Flower, G. W. Clarke, H. W. Beers, R. Edwards, H. H. Moore, E. J. L. Baker, Joseph Uncles, Thomas Peacock, Niram Norton, John Robinson, J. E. Chapin, E. B. Lane, John Peate, Joseph Leslie, N. G. Luke, W. F. Day, A. E. Johnson, Cyrus Prindle, E. S. Gillett, R. M. Warren, D. M. Stever, A. H. Wyatt, T. L. Flood, J. G. Townsend, A. N. Craft, W. G. Williams, John Peate, A. C. Ellis and C. C. Albertson.

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The first church edifice, a building 40x50 and of unpretentious appear- ance, was commenced in 1829 and completed in 1833. It was situated at the junction of Chandler and East Second street. The lot was the generous gift of Judge Foote whose wife was, a faithful member of the church. In . the erection of that building Edward Work, Lyman Crane, L. B. Winsor and Elijah Bishop took the lead. All are now dead with the exception of Mr. Bishop. In 1836 the church was rebuilt and in 1854 a gallery was added. In 1866 the building was still further improved by lengthening it twenty feet. This served a valuable purpose until in 1883 steps were taken under the able and successful pastorate of Dr. W. G. Williams to build a church to meet the growing demands of a wide-awake, progressive people. The late Alonzo Kent afforded pecuniary aid, while N. W. Gokey with equal liber- ality and persistent energy, made possible the erection of a building which for external and internal beauty has few equals in the state of New York. It · has a seating capacity of about 1,500 people. Its present board of trustees are N. W. Gokey chairman, Joseph Appleyard, J. R. Kemp, C. J. Colburn and W. I. Blystone. The valuation of the church property, including parson- age, is about $80,000. The membership (1893) is 900; nearly 200 of these have come in by letter and by probation since the present pastor took charge in October, 1892. Since the completion and dedication of this church, July 4, 1886, by Bishop Vincent and ably assisted by Dr. T. L. Flood, W. G. Williams and John Peate, the society has also built a second church costing $4,000 at Brooklyn Heights ; while at East Jamestown they have a chapel property worth $3,000. The Swede M. E. church is also an offshoot from Ist church and they are the possessors of one of the finest churches in the city worth $40,000 ..

The Methodist Sunday School probably dates back to the formation of the Society. It now has a membership of Soo (not including any other branch) with 66 faithful teachers. The average attendance for 1892 was 561. Its library contains about 1,000 volumes and is divided into two departments. The present officers are : General Superintendent, Edward Appleyard ; Assistants, J. R. Kemp, F. E. Sessions ; Supt. Senior Department, Prof. F. S. Thorpe ; Supt. Intermediate Department, G. A. Hodgkinson ; Supt. Pri- mary Department, Mrs. M. A. Johnson ; Infant Department, Miss A. E. Green ; Secretary, A. N. Camp; Assistant, W. I. Blystone ; Treasurer, C. L. Herrick ; Librarian, Charles Harris ; Assistants, W. S. Appleyard, Dexter Mallory ; Stewards, D. D. Dorn, Jolin D. Felch, S. C. Ferry, John Harris, T. H. Smith, G. A. Hodgkinson, Dr. H. Neville, F. W. Palmeter, L. C. Reed, H. E. Butler, F. S. Thorpe, A. N. Camp ; F. E. Sessions, recording secretary and district steward.

During the winter of 1893-4 this church received large accessions to its membership through the indefatigable labors of Dr. L. W. Munhall in a .

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forward movement in which all the evangelical churches took part. By choice and preference of the nearly 800 converts who confessed to a change of life and purpose, some 300 gave their allegiance to the M. E. church ; these, with those who had come into the church during the early part of the winter, brought up the membership to about 1,400. The pastor, Rev. C. C. Albertson, wields a mighty power in the community and fills the spacious church building twice every Sabbath to over-flowing. This crowded condi- tion of the congregation is forcing upon the trustees the urgent need of enlarging their edifice. Steps will soon be taken to accomplish this, and thus make it possible to seat from 2,000 to 2,500 people. The church has a passenger elevator for the convenience of the aged and infirin, and is lighted with both electricity and gas. The "Epworth League " is the largest league in the world having a membership of over 500.

THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH* was organized May 24, 1832, with 13 male and five female members. The following is a partial list of the constituent members : John M. Abbott, Win. Ackoks, Henry Bliss, John C. Breed, Win. R. Burlingham, Lydia Burlingham, Lyman Gilbert, Zacheus Palmer, Salina Palmer, Mary A. Palmer, Jefferson Rhodes, Auna Rolf, Win. Washburn, Josiah Willis, Laura Woller. Rev. David Bernard, a man widely known in the county and author of an anti-masonic work, was the first pastor. He was called August 4, 1832, and served the church until September 7, 1833. The second pastor was Rev. Rufus Peet. He commenced his labors with the church in 1834 and remained about 3 years. About this time the church was opened to an anti-slavery lecturer, whose lectures caused great excite- ment. During one of them the church was broken open by a mob who made a nearly successful attempt to lynch the speaker. In April 1837 Rev. Asahel Chapin became the third pastor and remained nearly seven years, and " the church was greatly increased in numbers and christian virtues. He was a man of pleasing address, well cultured, a spiritual preacher and beloved by all who knew him." For about a year this church was without a pastor ; Elder Simon Davis supplied for a short time, also Elder I. C. Stoddard, " whose judgment and farge experience in Zion was made available to the prosperity and success of the church in times of trial. He died in Busti, honored and esteemed as a christian minister.

June 8, 1845, Elder Alfred Handy was called to the pastorate, and remained about three years. Elder Levant Rathbone became pastor of the church in the spring of 1848. He resigned August 7, 1852, remaining as pastor four and one-half years. Elder Win. Look was called to the pastorate September 5, 1852, and resigned February 5, 1859, remaining six years and five months. " Many revivals were enjoyed under his ministery and quite large accessions was made to the church. The most noted revival was in 1857-8.

*By Jerome Preston.

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The fruits of this work of grace remain to bless the church." Rev. A. Wells became pastor in 1859 and remained about three years. Rev. A. Kingsbury was called to the pastorate in October, 1862, and remained until January I, 1864. Rev. E. Mills took pastoral charge of the church in 1864 and remained four years. He was followed by Rev. G. O. King who commenced his labors June 1, 1869, and remained three years. Rev. P. B. Haughwout became pastor in February, 1873, and resigned in September, 1876. In November, 1877, Rev. G. A. Peltz, D. D., was settled over the church. He closed his labors in May, 1880. Rev. L. B. Plumer served the church from December, 1880, until January, 1882. Rev. Ransom Harvey became pastor in March, 1882, and remained some five years. It was during his pastorate that the church celebrated its 50th anniversary. Rev. A. E. Waffle, D. D., the present pastor, was called to the pastorate August 12, ISSS.

The church has had since its organization fourteen pastors ; six are still living (1893). The longest pastorates were those of Rev. Asahel Chapin and Rev. Wm. Look, about six and one-half years each. The shortest complete pastorate was the first, one year ; the average length of pastorates about four years. The church has chosen these deacons : John C. Breed, Win. Ackoks, Perez Bonney, Albert A. Partridge, Daniel Seymour, O. S. Lyford, Win. P. Turner, Charles Parker, Chauncey Ide, Devillo Knapp, S. H. Albro, John Cadwell, Jr., V. L. VanGaasbeck, F. Bristow, George W. Winsor, H. E. Gard- ner, J. D. Berry, D. C. Breed, Milo Harris, L. B. Gilbert, Geo. R. Butts. The present membership (April 1, 1893) is 469. The first church edifice was erected in 1833. It was a plain building costing $1,000. The land on which it was built was presented by Judge E. T. Foote. The second church edifice was completed in the fall of 1857, at an expense of about $3,500. In 1865 about $1,600 was expended in repairs and improvements, and subse- quently, at a cost of about $1,000, a prayer meeting and Sunday-school room was added. The present church edifice was built of Warsaw blue stone and completed in 1892 at an expense of $50,000. An additional amount of $5,000 was expended in furnishings and for the organ. This is an ornamental and beautiful edifice, one of the finest churches in Western New York.

The church officers (1893) are : Pastor, Rev. A. E. Waffle, D.D. ; deacons, V. L. VanGaasback, H. E. Gardner, L. B. Gilbert, J. D. Berry, Milo Harris, D. C. Breed, Geo. R. Butts ; deaconesses, Mrs. Geo. W. Winsor, Mrs. W. C. Van Cise, Mrs. Jerome Preston, Mrs. A. B. Rice, Mrs. C.W.Cleveland, Mrs. E. Shaver, Miss Mary Laidler, Miss Eva Reed ; trustees, J. H. Clark, E. Shaver, M. H. Clark ; clerk and treasurer, Jerome Preston ; advisory committee, the pastor and deacons, Jerome Preston, E. Shaver and John J. Aldrich ; superintendent of church building, W. C. VanCise ; sexton, Rev. A. Dickson ; organist, Miss Barlow ; chorister, Herbert W. Tew. The Sunday-school has 400 scholars and 26 teachers, with Jerome Preston, superintendent ; Sam'l Palmeter, assis-

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tant superintendent ; Miss E. M. Read, secretary ; C. F. Kimberly, librarian ; Geo. Hamilton, first assistant librarian ; Miss Bertha Hanchett, second assis- tant librarian ; Miss Minnie Aldrich, organist ; Miss Grace Galloway, chor- ister ; Mrs. Jerome Preston, sup't. primary department ; Miss Mary Laidler, ass't sup't primary department.

Mr. Preston has been superintendent of this school for more than 25 years, and Mrs. Preston superintendent of the primary department for over 20 years.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH .*- In the early history of Chautauqua county some churches of the Calvinistic faith adopted the Presbyterian form of church government, the predominant one in the state, others, chiefly composed of emigrants from New England states preferred to retain the Congregational form in which they were reared. A Congregational church was organized in Jamestown in 1816 and subsequently was connected with Buffalo Presby- tery on a plan of union which largely prevailed in the state. In 1831 Rev. Erastus J. Gillette was pastor of the Congregational church in Jamestown. He was a strong Presbyterian in sentiment. There was a want of harmony in the church and society and in the early days of 1834 a meeting was called for those who desired to form a Presbyterian church. Fitch Shepard was clerk of the meeting. As a result 54 members were organized into a Presby- terian church and several others afterward joined it by letter. Horace Allen, Win. R. Rogers, Alphens Hawley, Curtis Haven and John Scott were elected Elders. The Society organized according to state law with Henry Barrett, Joseph Waite, Horace Allen, Nathaniel A. Lowry and Alphens Hawley as trustees.

The congregation at first worshipped in a hall in the second story of a large frame warehouse, west corner of Second and Spring streets. In 1837 a commodious church edifice of wood was built on the corner of Third and. Cherry streets and occupied as a place of worship. This building was destroyed by fire in 1877. The society then built on the same site a large and well appointed brick church with rooms for social meetings and Sunday school attached, at an expense of about $30,000. October 18, 1890, the inside of this church was burned out leaving only the walls standing. It was at once rebuilt, improved, and made ready for occupancy in the summer of 1891 at an expense of about $15,000 ; the congregation meanwhile wor- shipping in the church parlors which were not burned. In 1892 the Society received from Col. Elliott F. Shepard of New York, the gift of a manse cost- ing $8,000, for the home of the pastor, as a memorial to Fitch Shepard and his wife Delia Maria (Dennis) Shepard. The house stands on the same lot on which stood the house in which Col. Shepard was born. The member- ship of the church is 443. Many of the church records were destroyed in

*By Rev. W. L. Hyde.

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the fire of 1877. It has had as pastors Revs. E. J. Gillett, B. B. Gray, E. J. Gillett, the second time, C. L. Hequembourg, 1846 ; H. G. Blin, 1850-3 ; Rufus King, 1855-60 ; S. W. Rowe, 1860-5 ; M. L. P. Thompson, D. D., 1867-72 ; Walter Condict, 1875-77 ; W. J. Erdman, 1878-82 ;- Charles E. Bar- rows, 1883-85 ; N. I. Rubinkam, 1885-SS ; D. L. McCrae, ISSS-90 ; H. D. Lindsay, 1891-94 ; G. Murray Colville, D. D., 1894.

ST. LUKES (PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL) CHURCH .*- The history of an indi- vidual church is like the history of an individual life. Weak and small in its beginning, humble and frail, its faith feeble and oft-times sadly tried, its growth slow, with many obstructions to check it, yet the life goes on and develops itself in quietness and peace unto the still, calin, firm life of matu- rity. Such a pictured reality, the writer of this, St. Lukes first rector, has, by the mercy of God, been permitted to gaze on and chronicle, after nearly three- score years have crowned its life. The early history of St. Lukes, was long enshrouded in the mists and shadows of uncertainty, but these have passed away, and its early traditions, oral and written, have come forth to the light, and 'tis a joy to the writer to unfold them, "after many days." The little vine, that was planted in 1834, is rooted still, and breathes its fruited fra- grance in faith and love to after generations. In the spring of 1834 on the 5th day of May, there was a gathering of the people in Jamestown. Divine service was held by the Rev. Rufus Murray of Mayville, after which as the statute provides, a body corporate was organized to be called "St. Lukes Church in the Village of Jamestown." Its first wardens and vestrymen were then and there elected, the honored names of which are as follows : Wardens, James Prendergast and William Walker. Vestrymen, Aaron D. Patchin, Richard P. Marvin, Laban Hazeltine, Norman K. Ransom, Daniel Swift, Charles L. Harris, Benjamin W. Whicher, and James H. Pringle. This organization was duly attested by James Prendergast and Laban Hazeltine, and recorded at Mayville, May 6th, 1834. The infant church thus began its legal and living existence. The records of three subsequent annual elec- tions have recently been discovered, occurring on Easter Monday in 1835, 1838 and 1839, from which it appears that Laban Hazeltine succeeded James Prendergast as senior warden on the latter's removal from the parish in 1836. It also appears that the following named persons became vestrymen : E. F. Warren, John S. Yates, Lewis Hazard, Daniel S. Williams and Tyler Field. Other annual elections were doubtless held, the records of which are still missing. The life of the church is visible in many ways. From 1837 to 1838 by Diocesan appointment the Rev. Amos G. Baldwin was missionary in charge, residing at Mayville. From 1840 to 1842 Rev. Nathaniel Huse. From 1842 to 1844 Rev. Humphrey Hollis. From 1846 Rev. Thomas P. Tyler of Fredonia. From time to time services were held by the following

* By Rev. Levi W. Norton.

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clergymen : Rev. Charles Arey, Rev. John B. Pradt, and Rev. Pascal P. Kidder, the latter of whom baptized several persons. Episcopal visitations were made by the Rt. Rev. W. H. De Lancey, D. D., July 23, 1841, preach- ing in the Congregational House of Worship in the morning and reading prayers in the evening, when Rev. Mr. Morris preached. Again July 12, 1843, the Bp. held service, and preached in the same place. Sept. 6, 1847, he again preached in the same church so kindly lent to them. May 26, 1851, Bp. De Lancey visited St. Lukes, preached, and administered confirmation to two persons in the Presbyterian House of Worship, thus caring for and feeding the little flock.

March 15, 1853, after a correspondence of months with the vestry of St. Lukes, Rev. Levi W. Norton resigned Trinity Church, Watertown, N. Y., and accepted St. Lukes, Jamestown, and became its first rector, from this date. His rectorship continued till the last week in August 1870. Doubts arising as to the perpetuity of the charter of St. Lukes, the rector, on June 26, 1853, reorganized the parish under the same name, which was duly attested by W. P. Bemus, M. D., and John F. Smith, Esq., and recorded at Mayville. At this meeting wardens and vestrymen were duly elected, viz : Wardens, S. P. Fuller, and Smith Seymour. Vestrymen, Dascum Allen, W. F. Wheeler, Wm. H. Lowry, W. E. Barrett, Levant L. Mason, W. D. Shaw, G. W. Hazeltine and John M. Grant. The rector found seven communi- cants, all ladies, resident here, and during the summer enrolled and reported twelve. A rectory and grounds for the church were purchased at the corner of Main and Fourth streets, and steps taken for the erection of a church. Plans were submitted by Richard Upjohn of New York city, and the corner stone laid Sept. 27, 1854. The new Gothic church, built of wood by Leroy Coates, and free from debt, was presented for consecration to the Rt. Rev. W. H. De Lancey, May 8, 1856. This edifice, was destroyed by fire on Sun- day Dec. 21, 1862. Services were held the same week in a new store on West Third street, and again voluntary offerings called for and true sacri- fices made. The corner stone for the new church was laid on the same foundation walls, by Bp. De Lancey, June 18, 1863, and consecrated by his successor Rt. Rev. Arthur Cleveland Coxe, May 20, 1865. It also was free from debt by the liberal gifts of St. Lukes congregation, and many friends near and far, as well as the generous aid of Trinity church, New York. In March, 1871, Rev. J. A. Robinson became rector, and remained until 1875. In April, 1875, Rev. W. F. Morrison took charge, and served St. Lukes until August, 1877. On May 6, 1877, Rev. E. Spruille Burford became rector, and continued his earnest work until Nov. 1880. The rectory was remodeled and enlarged by a handsome Gothic building at an expense of $3,000. In 1880 Rev. Theodore M. Bishop, D. D., became rector, and labored until March 15, 1885. April 19, 1885, the Rev. A. Sidney Dealey took the rectorship,

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and after more than eight years of arduous toils, is with energy and zeal pursuing his work with earnestness and vigor. During his rector- ship plans have been made for the construction of a new stone, fire-proof church on the same site-a memorial to Catherine M. Prendergast-the gift, by will of her mother, the late Mary A. Prendergast of this parish, the bequest amounting to $125,000. This new and beautiful church, is now in process of erection, and is to be a most WORTHY memorial of the granddaughter of the first warden of St. Lukes,-the founder of Jamestown, James Prendergast. The corner stone was laid Nov. 29, 1892, by Rev. Levi W. Norton, first rector of St. Lukes, in the presence of a large assembly of the clergy and people, the Rev. A. Sidney Dealey conducting the other services. Of the clergy from abroad, were Rev. Dr. C. W. Hayes of Westfield, Walter North of Buffalo, T. A. Parnell of Salamanca, and Jesse Brush of Mayville. Two surviving vestrymen of the reorganized parish in 1853, Levant L. Mason, and Gilbert W. Hazeltine, M. D., and two, that served in those early days, . A. R. Catlin and S. S. Cady, were present. St. Lukes present vestry (1893) are as follows : Wardens, J. W. Upham and Thomas G. Armstrong. Ves- trymen, Charles H. Gifford, George T. Fenton, J. W. Butterfield, William Sykes, J. C. Meredith, A. F. Fiddler, Herbert W. Tew and James L. Weeks.

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History of Chautauqua County, New York, Part 85

Author: Edson, Obed, 1832-; Merrill, Georgia Drew, editor Publication date: 1894 Publisher: Boston, Mass. : W.A. Fergusson Number of Pages: 1068

Author: Edson, Obed, 1832-; Merrill, Georgia Drew, editor
Publication date: 1894
Publisher: Boston, Mass. : W.A. Fergusson
Number of Pages: 1068