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Chauncey H., eldest son and child of John and Lucy Norton, was born in Burlington, Otsego Co., N. Y. His early advan- tages for an education were very limited. He was reared a farmer, which has been the principal business of his life.
At the age of twenty-five he commeneed to learn the carpenter and joiner trade, and has worked at it for many years since. He was the home-boy, the one on whom his parents mainly depended for counsel and support in their advanced years. He has often been called upon to occupy positions of trust and honor in his native town. He was formerly a Democrat in polities, but when the Republican party was organized he joined it. He has been inspector and commissioner of schools, assessor for one year, and justice of the peace for more than twenty years. He is highly esteemed by his neighbors. He and one brother living with him have never been married. Chauncey H. is the one who thus takes this opportunity to identify his parents in the history of Otsego County, and in memory of them.
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with his wife and family, was one of the first to settle in this town, having come in 1789. He located about one and a half miles above Burlington Green, on the Butter- nuts road, and after having cleared three acres of land, which he planted, and a thriving harvest was awaiting the sickle of the reaper, there came a frost in September and the entire crop was ruined. He then wanted to return to Connecticut, but, " No," said his wife ; " we have brought some flax with us, and that I will spin and make into cloth, and with the proceeds from its sale we can get along until next spring." She went resolutely at work, and manufac- tured forty yards of checkered white and blue, which Mr. Briggs sold in the Mohawk valley, with which he pur- chased a load of wheat. He subsequently opened a tavern, and for many years the town-meetings were held at his house. One daughter, Mrs. Sally Camp, aged ninety, re- sides in West Burlington.
An honored pioneer was Alexander Parker, who came to West Burlington in 1790, then twenty-two years of age, and purchased a piece of land a short distance south of the village, where he made a clearing, built a log house, and returned to Vermont, where he married, and in the follow- ing ycar came with his bride to their wilderness home. It was a marked change from the comforts and convenienees of an eastern home, but their hearts were strong, and with willing hands they began the battle of life. Mr. Parker engaged in farming, which he continued so long as he was able to work. He died at the age of eighty years. David, a son, occupies the old homestead; Elisha, another son, resides in New Lisbon, and two daughters in this town.
" I have lived in Burlington seventy years," says Mr. Pitman Cook. He came in with the Chapins, in 1800, and afterwards married a daughter of Alexander Parker, mentioned above.
David and William Goff came from Rhode Island prior to 1794, and settled on a farm now owned by Morris and Percz Bolton, between the Flats and Green. They lived, died, and were buried on this farm. No descendants reside in the county. David was a prominent man, and officiated as supervisor in 1794-97 aud 1800. No de- scendants of either in the town.
Among the prominent pioneers of the county were Jona- than, William, Joseph, James, and Thomas Angel, who came from Conncetient in about the year 1787, all of whom, excepting Joseph and James, settled in the locality known as Angel's Hill, in the town of Exeter. Joseph and James settled in the town of Burlington, about three miles northcast of the Green, on adjoining farms. The old homestead is still occupied by Jonathan, Jr. David, a son of Jonathan Angel, located iu Edmeston in 1829, where he remained until 1875, when he removed to West Bur- lington, and resides with his son-in-law, D. A. Bates, Esq. William G. Angel, a son of William, was a prominent citizen, and was a member of the Nineteenth, Twenty-first, and Twenty-second congresses. He is now a resident of Allegheny county, N. Y.
Peleg Wood, from Rhode Island, carly chose a home in the wilderness, locating in Edmeston in about 1506. He volunteered in the War of 1812, and for his services received a pension, and also a warrant for 160 acres of land.
In 1814 he became a resident of Burlington, where the re- mainder of his life was passed. He married Mary, daughter of Abel Matteson, and their family consisted of seven chil- dren,-four sons and three daughters, only two of whom survive, and are residents of the town, viz., Adna Wood, and a sister, Mellissa. Mr. Wood is a prominent citizen, and was a member of the board of supervisors in 1870.
Prominently identified with the interests of Burlington and Otsego County generally, was Jedediah Peck, of hon- ored memory. Ile came into this town in a very early day, and by his character and integrity at once advanced to a commanding position among the leading men of the county. He was the first supervisor of the town, and officiated in that capacity eight years. He was a member of assembly in 1799-1804, and a member of the council of appointment in 1805.
William Munroe was an carly settler and prominent citi- zen, representing the town in the board of supervisors seven years, from 1807 to 1813, inclusive.
An honored representative of "ye olden time" was Dan Mather, who was born in Lyme, Conn., in October, 1774, and came to Burlington in 1811, and located in the south- ern part of the town, in the Butternut ereek valley, on a farin which he occupied until his death in 1856. He was an active pioneer, and did much to advance the interests of the town; was a tanner ; and also engaged in the boot and shoe business. Mr. M. was twiec married. His first wife's name was Frost, by whom he had three children .- Jane Eliza, John Frost, and Catherine. The former was the mother of Hon. E. M. Harris, of Cooperstown. John F. was a physician of large practice, residing at Garretts- ville. He died in 1874. Catherine died in 1838. Mr. Mather married for his second wife Susannah Onderdonk. a cousin of Bishop Onderdonk, of New York. They had three children, viz., Andrew A., born Oet. 12, 1812; Ezra, born March 20, 1814, died in 1871, and Dan Ma- ther. The latter has officiated as supervisor of Burlington, and still resides in the town. Andrew A. Mather, who occupies the old homestead, and lives in the house where he was born, is a prominent man, and has officiated in many positions within the gift of his fellow-citizens. He was supervisor in 1846, member of assembly in 1854, and sheriff in 1860.
Among the carliest settlers of this town were the Chapins. In 1789 they left Bennington, Vt., and moved into Bur- lington, then a howling wilderness. Captain Gad Chapin was born in Chicopee, Mass., in 1726. When a young man served in the French and Indian war, and received a commission as captain from King George III. Ilis son Samuel was born at Chicopee in 1760. Ile served in the Revolution under Captain Robinson in Colonel Warner's regiment Vermont mounted troops. He married, in 1751. Susannah, a daughter of General Stephen Walbridge, who. with his sons Gustavus and Adolphus, bought the land where is now situated the village of Burlington Flats. The general built the first tavern and store, and the sons built the first grist-mill in the village. Samuel Chapin and the. Walbridges, however, did not remain long. They sold out and moved away in about 1808; Samuel died in Oquawka,. Ill., in 1842, where some of his descendants now live.
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HISTORY OF OTSEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK.
Constable and Collector .- Nathan Palmer.
Commissioners of Highways .- Adolphus Walbridge, Gersham Pope, George Bowdish.
Constables .- Willis Potter, Timothy Dimoek.
Pathmasters .- Samuel Fisk, Jonathan Babcock, David Goff, Nathan Palmer, Amasa Church, Samuel Warner, Whitman Church, Robert Spencer, Roland Huston, D. Gardner, D. Miller, Gustavus Walbridge, Aaron Noble, Daniel Adams, Paul Gardner, Joseph Sweet, Matthew Rogers, Abijah Rogers, C. Webber, Benj. Gardner, Robert Garratt.
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Poormasters .- David Goff, Jedediah Reynolds.
Fence Viewers .- Samuel Chapin, Perez Briggs, Jonathan
- Brown, Stephen Cummings, J. Jackson. Pound Master .- Gideon Arnold.
The following have officiated as supervisors and town clerks from the organization of the town to 1878:
Supervisors.
Town Clerks. Joseph Wright.
1793
Jedediah Peck.
1794
1795 David Goff.
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1796
1797
1798 Jedediah Peek.
1799
David Goff.
1801 Jedediah Peck. "
1802
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1804
1805 .. Edward Pratt.
1806
1807
William Munroe. =
1808
Truman Kilborn.
1809 1810
1811
1812
1813
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1814
Edward Pratt. Nathaniel Fenton.
1816
1817
1818.
Truman Kilborn.
1819
1820
Jedediah Peek.
1822
1823
1824
Amasa Thompson. =
1825 ..
1826 ..
1827
1828
1829
1830
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1831
1832
William Park.
1834 ..
1835.
. Isaac Chrishman.
1836 Elisha Niekerson.
1837
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1838
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1839
Josiah Hollister.
1840
1841 Nathan W. Mattesou.
1842
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1843
1844
1845.
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1816
Andrew A. Mather. Nathan W. Matteson.
Amasa Avery. :
18 18
:
1849
1850
Curtis Hetnengway.
1831 David Gardner.
1852
Ezra Mather.
1:53 David Fisk. ..
1854
1855 William F. Jenks.
1856.
Truman Moss.
1857
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1858
Dau. Mather.
1835
0227 : 1575 1520
1840
21311
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1873
Edward W. Hall.
1874
Thos. A. Rutherford.
Chas. B. Gorham.
1875
1876 Isaac C. Chapin. John Rutherford, Jr.
The town offieers for 1877 are as follows :
Supervisor .- E. Darwin Hills.
Town Clerk .- John Rutherford, Jr.
Justice of the Peace .- Chas. S. Firman.
Assessor .- William Tynes.
Commissioner of Highways .- William J. Telfer.
Overseers of the Poor .- A. S. Bolton, A. W. Sprague. Inspectors of Election .- Chas. E. Hubbell, H. L. Pierce,
Chas. D. Thayer.
Collector .- Geo. R. Gorham.
Constables .- Geo. R. Gorham, H. S. Cook, Henry Angell. Game Constables .- N. A. Marey, J. C. Arnold, Dan. Mather, R. E. Bolton.
Town Sealer .- L. Fitch Hubbell.
Commissioner of Excise .- P. Bolton.
AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL STATISTICS.
Burlington, in 1865, had 20,586 acres of improved land, and the eash valuation of farms was $879.689. There were 2382 aeres of plowed land; in pasture, 11,605; in meadow, 6252; bushels of spring wheat harvested, 187; bushels of winter wheat, 133; bushels of oats, 23.436; bushels of barley, 748; bushels of buckwheat, 1674; bushels of Indian eorn, 7145 ; bushels of potatoes, 20,640 ; bushels of peas, 212; bushels of beans, 136; bushels of turnips, 597 ; bushels of flaxseed, 36; pounds of hops, 89,424; bushels of apples, 20,939; barrels of eider, 410; pounds of maple sugar, 43,578 ; pounds of butter, 108,304 ; pounds of cheese, 230,348.
Agricultural statistics, 1875 .- Number of aeres plowed in 1875, 2346; in pasture, 10,533; mown, 6827; hay produeed, 7604 lbs ; bushels of barley harvested. 881; bushels of buckwheat, 2522; Indian eorn, 9001; oats, 40,800; spring wheat, 91; winter wheat, 35; beans. 49; peas, 176; pounds of hops, 42,275; bushels of potatoes, 37,216; barrels of cider, 331; maple sugar, 728 lbs. ; value of poultry sold, $2568; eggs, $2645; pounds butter made, 103,193; cheese, 12,980 ; number of sheep shorn, 2304; weight of elip, 9401 lbs .; pork made on farmi, 106,200 lbs.
Area .- Burlington has an area of 27,217 acres, the assessed valuation of which is $421,450, and the equalized valuation 8473,576.
POPULATION.
1800
.2380 1845. 10,5
1810
3196
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2374
1:35
1820
2137
1×60
1×65
1:30
1870 2459
Geo. S. Gorham. E. Erastus Collins. Chas. S. Finuan.
Supervisors.
Town Clerks.
1860
Calvin Reed.
Chas. S. Firman.
1861.
1862
Richard B. Dimock.
Marvin Matterson.
1863.
Ellis S. Thompson. 66
1864
1865
Danforth D. Bolton.
George C. Ritter.
1866.
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Chas. P. Sprague.
1867
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J. J. Mack.
1868
J. II. Hall.
1869.
T. A. Rutherford. "
1870
Adna Wood.
1871
Edward W. Hall.
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1872
Reuben A. Marey.
16
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16
Artemus Sheldon.
Thomas Mather. William G. Angel.
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Artemus Sbeldon. William Church.
Josiah Marks, Jr. Artemus Sheldon. B. H. Marks.
E. Sheldon. Lymnau Baleom.
18.17
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R. E. Atwell.
E. Brown. Amusa Avery.
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6. 1825
2281
1859 ..
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1800
1803.
66
1815
IS21 Artemus Sheldon.
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1833
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Chas. S. Firumau.
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HISTORY OF OTSEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK.
CHAPTER XXXI.
TOWN OF BURLINGTON-Continued.
Churches and Lodges.
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
THE first religious organization in the town of Burling- ton was formed by the Baptist denomination, at Burlington Green, in 1793, by Rev. James Southworth, the first pastor. The society as at first organized consisted of thirty members. This church has had two houses of worship, the first erected in 1804 and the present in 1839.
NORTH BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH .*
In giving the history of this church, the writer labors under difficulties from defective records, but in the main believes he is correct.
On the 9th day of February, 1797, three brethren and four sisters met together for the purpose of consulting whether it was expedient to organize a gospel church, and agreed to meet on the 21st day of the same month, at which time they appointed Elder Ashbel Hosmer and Jonathan Nichols to draw up articles of faith, and a covenant. On the 7th day of March following, the said brothers and sisters, with some others, met at the house of William Millings, and entered into a particular examination of the articles of faith and covenant, on which they found theniselves agreed. On the the 16th of the following May, the brothers and sisters again met at the house of Brother Millings, and subscribed themselves to the articles of faith and covenant, and formed themselves into a gospel church, and agreed to be known as the North Baptist church, in Burlington. On the 14th of June, same year, a council of brethren from several churches convened at the house of Brother Millings, and after carefully looking into the matter, did unanimously give their fellowship as a church of Christ in gospel order, and also fellowshipped the church in choice of Elder Hos- mer as pastor. The council made choice of Elder William Firman as moderator, and Eller John Bostwick, clerk ; Elder John Lasure preached a sermon ; the moderator gave Elder Hosiner the pastoral charge and the right hand of fellowship.
In December, 1802, the church agreed to unite with the Third church, of Burlington, but in July, 1803, withdrew on account of not agreeing upon a place to build a house of worship. Elder Hosmer continued pastor until about 1806. From 1806 to 1815 the venerable Father Taylor, of Edmeston, preached and administered the ordinances of the church once in each month. In March the church secured the services of Elder David Robinson for one-half the time, who continued until 1818. The church was sup- plied by various ministers until 1822, when the church gave a call to Elder Israel Hodge, who remained until 1831. In 1831 the church enjoyed a powerful revival under the preaching of Brother J. H. Vinton, f a licentiate ; thirty- seven members were added. The following January, Brother
* By L .. F. Hubbell.
t The J. II. Vinton mentioned above received a cail from the Foreign Missionary Society and went to Burmah and labored suc- evasfully a number of years, und died in the harness.
Vinton was ordained as pastor of the church. In the year following, eighteen more were added. In November, 1833, the church secured the services of Elder Robert Adams, who labored until April, 1835, when the venerable Father Cutler became pastor, who continued with the church nine years. During his ministry the church passed through two revivals, and over fifty were added to thefr numbers. At the close of his labors the church secured the services of Rev. L. Casler, who remained with us three years.
Since that time we have had various pastors and supplies, including Elder II. Fiteh, who has just gone home to his reward, and Rev. II. II. Fisher, who is now laid aside by ill health. Our present pastor, Rev. L. Casler, is now with us for the third time. The church held their meetings in dwellings, school-houses, and barns until 1829, when they united with other denominations in building the Union church, which they occupied onee in each month until 1837, when they erected their present house of worship. It is worthy of note that our present church edifice stands upon the same spot once occupied by Brother Millings' dwelling ; so we are ocenpying the same ground on which the church was first organized.
During the seventy-seven years of the existence of this church, we cannot tell how many have been added, died, or diminished. We have seen times of prosperity and times of adversity ; times of joy and times of mourning; but through them all have maintained our visibility, and en- deavored to set our light on a candle-stick, and not under a bushel, that we might be a beacon to the wanderer, and guide him to his Father's house.
The Otsego Baptist Association was organized in the eastern part of this town at what was called the " Yellow Meeting-House," which has been gone a score of years.
THE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCHI
at Burlington Flats was organized March 9, 1825, by Rev. Mr. Hunt, Esterbrooks, Benjamin Roland, Phipps Lake, and Messrs. Hudson, Millicon, and Fitch. The church as at first organized consisted of sixteen members. The first pastor settled over the little flock was the Rev. William Ilunt. The society held its meetings in various places until 1829, when their church edifice was crected at a cost of about $1000.
THE BAPTIST CHURCH
at West Burlington was organized May 16, 1794, by a council composed of members from Springfield, Unadilla. and the First Baptist church of Burlington, and consisted of fifty-nine quembers. The first pastor was Rev. Ashbel Hosmer. The first church edifice was erected in 1803, and the present one in 1841. At the organization of the church five brethren were chosen as leaders, and Elder William Firman administered the ordinances every four weeks. Rev. Mr. Hosmer, mentioned above, came into the town about this time, from Connecticut, and subsequently became the pastor of the church, and officiated in that capacity until 1797, when he removed to Burlington Flats. The first leading brethren were Martin Luther, Joseph Vaughn. Paul Gardiner, and James Roberts. The council which or- ganized the church consisted of Elder William Firman amt William Hill, of Springfield, Rev. James Southworth and
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WILLET CHASE.
MRS. ELIZA CHASE.
PHOTOS BY W. O. SMITH, COOPERSTOWN NY
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HISTORY OF OTSEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK.
William Goff, of the First Church, Burlington, Solomon Hatch and Increase Thurston, of Unadilla, and Josiah Matti- son, Jonathan Pettit, Stephen Taylor, David Sweet, Reuben Ellis, and Abraham Bowdish, transient brethren.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, BURLINGTON FLATS.
This church was organized in 1871, by Rev. W. R. Cochran, with the following members : Levi Lee Valley, C. Lee Valley, A. Thompson, Mrs. Price. Miles Fenton, Maria Fenton, W. C. Fisk, Frank Fisk, George Fenton, Emma Fenton, Synthy Fisk, Philena Fenton.
The first officers of the church were Levi Lee Valley, G. W. and M. A. Fenton. The first minister was Rev. A. S. Bartholimew. The church edifice was erected in 1871, at a cost of $3130. Size 32 by 48 feet. The pastors from the organization of the church to the present time have been A. G. Bartholimew, H. II. Dresies, H. Har- mon, and H. B. Cook, present incumbent.
The present officers are as follows : G. W. Fenton, Miles Fenton, and Levi Lee Valley.
CHRIST CHURCH.
Christ Church, of West Burlington, was organized in 1841, through the labors of the Rev. John V. Hughes, for many years a most useful and indefatigable minister engaged in missionary work in this county. His successors were E. N. Goddard and Joel Davis. The parish was onee visited by Bishop Onderdonk and onee by Bishop Potter, and the ordinance of confirmation achministered. In March, 1865, West Burlington was made a station for cireuit mission.
Sept. 22, 1868, the corner-stone of the Moss Memorial church was laid by the Right Rev. Daniel S. Tuttle, bishop of Montana, Idaho, and Utah, assisted by Rev. J. V. Hughes, the missionary in charge, Rev. D. Hillhouse Buell, of Cooperstown, and Rev. N. S. Rulison, of Morris; and in 1871 the church was admitted into union with the Dio- cesan Convention.
A good church edifice and vestry show that the existence of the organization has not been without substantial work and results. This church is now under the pastoral super- vision of Rev. Hobart Cooke, rector of Zion church, Morris. Mr. Cooke is assisted by Rev. Ernest A. Hartman.
THE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
of Burlington, was organized June 8, 1835, at Burlington Green, by Rev. I. S. Wilkins, of Springfield, under the direction of the Presbytery of Saratoga of the Associate Reformed Church.
The first ruling elders were James Oliver and John Ilume. Nov. 2, 1844, William Bennett and James Trew- hit were added to the session of the congregation.
The first pastor was Rev. Samuel Topping, ordained and installed Feb. 1, 1540. He was released June 19, 1~44.
Among the first members were James Oliver (eller ) and wife and family ; John Hume (elder) and wife and family ; Arch'd Rutherford and wife and family ; John Rutherford and wife, William Bennett and wife, James Trewhit and wife, Robert Ihnue, Thos, Hume, James Home, William Frater, John Frater, Thos. Still and wife, John Elliott and
wife, George Chisholm and wife, Alex. Trotter- and wife, Thos. Rutherford and wife, Robt. B. IIume and wife, Thos. Hume, Andrew Brow and wife, William Lardler and wife, Jno. Currey and wife, Geo. Lough and wife. Also families of Telfers, Halls, Mills, Bonnars, Bolans, Ayers, Alexanders, ete., ete.
Forty-two persons united in the organization of the con- gregation.
The first ehureh building was oceupied soon after organ- ization. Small frame building yet standing, used for a stable.
Present officers: Elders .- Adam HI. Elliott, John IIume, John T. Hall, and Geo. Robinson.
Trustees .- John T. Hall, Mark Hall, and Danvers C. Rock well.
There are two church buildings. A number of families living about Garrattsville thinking to do more good to themselves and others, some six or seven years ago erected a neat and comfortable church in Garrattsville. Services are held at Burlington church in the forenoon, and at Gar- rattsville in the afternoon of each Sabbath. It is but one organization,-Burlington. Garrattsville as yet is only a preaching station. By a union of the Associate Reformed and Associate churches in 1858, the united Presbyterian church was formed. This congregation entering into that union, is now ealled the " United Presbyterian Congrega- tion of Burlington."
Present membership one hundred.
The society is in a prosperous condition, and is under the pastoral care of Rev. Thomas A. Scott.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
" Be it known that on the 9th day of Feb., 1797, a church of Christ of the Congregational order was formed by the advice and assistance of the Rev. Aaron Kinney. missionary from Connecticut, in Burlington. And the fol- lowing persons united in this solemn relation, viz. :
" Daniel Morse, Jonathan Hitchcock, Jonathan Brown, Mnetriphanthaem Church, Abigail Dart.
"JONATHAN BROWN, Moderator."
Feb. 22, 1797, Abner Ransom and Dorcas his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Mather, and Mrs. Rachel Fenton were received.
March 11, Mr. Daniel Nickerson was received.
Sept. 5, 1797, the church convened at the house of Mr. Abner Ransom, and began with prayers, after which Mr. Amos Thurston, Hannah, the wife of Jonathan Brown, and Sally, the wife of Charles Brown, were received into its communion.
Sept. 6 and 10, 1797, the widows Church and Cogshall, Mrs. Hitchcock, widow Wadsworth and Ruby, wife of Jus- tus Brown, Mr. Andsell and Helena, his wife. Mr. Solomon Benjamin and Lucy, his wife, and Mr. William Budank. united with us in church relations.
JONATHAN BROWN, Moderator. 1798, Mrs. Rathbun, Southward, and Stetson, joined. Jonathan Brown was chosen deacon.
Messrs. Elijah Turner, Dr. Caleb Richardson, and Ed- minster Hammond were chosen choristers.
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HISTORY OF OTSEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK.
No records till May 9, 1801. Rev. Henry Chapman was the first ordained minister of this church in 1807.
The church held their meetings in the usual places of all newly-organized societies,-in private houses and school- houses. Subseriptions were made for a church building in 1801, and the frame was put up in 1802 and finished in 1803. Size, 52 by 40. Dedieated Feb. 19, 1806.
The constitution, confession of faith, and covenant was revised in 1801 by Rev. Win. Stone, A.M.
Revised again in 1810 by Rev. Henry Chapman. In 1811, Rev. Henry Chapman closed his ministry, or left this church for other fields.
March 12, 1805, Resolved, That this society, being sensi- ble of the generous proposal made by Wm. Cooper, Esq., of giving 50 acres of land for the support of preaching in this society, do vote general and hearty thanks.
Jonathan Brown, deacon, Ephraim Campbell, and An- drew Sill were trustees ; Artemas Sheldon, clerk.
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