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The following is a list of the officers from the organiza- tion of the church to the present time :
Elders .-- William HI. Dederick, clected in 1849, '51; Charles Du Bois, 1849; Egbert Elmendorf, 1849; Ebenezer Wheeler, 1849; Teunis I. Houghtaling, 1550. '53, '59; Elijah Du Bois, 1550, '53, 58, '62, 'G6, '76, '80; Joseph S. Smith, 1851, '55; Peter B. Osterhoudt, 1852, '56; John Scott Smith, 1352; Anson G. Shook, 1854 ; William
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S. Spears, 1854, '56; Lucas Van Keuren, 1855; William Dannigan, 1857 ; Abraham A. Van Gaasbeek, 1857 ; Paul T. Deyo, 1858; Marius Schoonmaker, 1859, '61, '64, '67, '70, '73; Peter Crispell, Jr., 1860, '62, '64, '68, '72; Levi Shafer, 1860; Christian I. Deyo, 1861, '63; Garret D. Crispell, 1863, '65, '70, '74; George N. Van Densen, 1865, '78; Jacob P. Hendricks, 1866, '70; Solomon Shears, 1867; Caleb MI. Merritt, 186S; Cornelius Bruyn, 1869 ; Benjamin I. Van Aken, 1869, '73; Daniel E. Brodhead, 1370, '77 ; Cornelius D. Westbrook, 1872; Jacob B. Van Deusen, 1874; Theodorick R. Westbrook, 1875, '79; M. M. Frisselle, 1875; Augustus Schoonmaker, Jr., 1876; Reuben Bernard, 1877; Charles Curtis, 1878; George B. Merritt, 1879; Milford. Vernooy, 1880. ..
Deacons .- Thomas G. Lyke, elected in 1849 ; John H. Sehryver, 1849; William L. Schepmoes, 1849. '51 ; John II. J. Van Gaasbeck, 1849, '56; William S. Spears, 1850; Hiland Rushmore, 1850; William II. Fredenburgh, 1850, '55, '60, 74; Levi Shafer, 1850, '54; Ebenezer Wheeler, 1851 ; James A. Burhans, 1851, '54; Marius Schoon- maker, 1853; Jacob Van Gaasbeek, 1853, '5S; Paul T. Deyo, 1355; Lewis B. Van Wagenen, 1856; Charles De- derick, 1857; Edgar Eltinge, 1857; William Lounsbery, 1858, '70; George N. Van Deusen, 1859; Anson B. Nodine, 1859; Francis S. Wynkoop, 1859, '67, '74; Ben- jawin I. Van Aken, 1860, '62, '01 ; John T. Merritt, 1860; M. M. Frisselle, 1861, '65; Reuben Bernard, 1861. '68; Frederick A. Shafer, 1862; Augustus Schoonmaker, Jr., 1863, '67; J. Dayo Chipp, 1863; George B. Merritt, 1864; Edward Crosby. 1865; John HI. Deyo, 1866; Dan- iel E. Brodhead, 1866; Hemy L. Abbey, 1869; Noah Wolven, 1800; Cornelius D. Westbrook, 1870; Ellis E. Spencer, 1871 ; Alonzo B. Mull, 1871; Joseph Walker, 1872, '77; Nicholas E. Brodhead, 1972; W. Scott Gil- lespie, 1873 ; Charles, Merritt, 1873 ; Charles Curtis, 1875; William H. Shultis, 1875; Charles C. Ten Broeck, 1876; Henry D. Darrow, 1876, '78; Philip F. Radcliff, 1577; Manasseh Longyear, 1878; Titus Felten, 1878; William Il. Kiersted, 1879; Andries E. Du Bois, 1850.
WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH OF KINGSTON.
This society effected a legal organization Nov. 11, 1850. The meeting was presided over by William Bellamy and Dyer Sheperd. The trustees elected were Cornelius C. Brown, William Bellamy, William W. Smith. The instru- ment was verified before Edward Danson, justice of the peace, and recorded Jan. 16, 1851. This organization continued but a few years, and gave place to the Clinton Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church .*
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF RONDOUT.
The national organization of which this church is a branch originated in. Wilmington, Del., in the year 1805. This was in the dark days of slavery, when colored men were forbidden by law to assemble for any purpose without a white face in their midst. The fathers of the Church are held in great honor by the denomination, among whom were Rev. Peter Spencer, Rev. William Anderson, and
Rev. Isaac Barney. These men and their co-workers were full of energy and zealous for the salvation of their fellow- men. In the face of cruci prejudice and bitter hatred they demanded their right to serve God according to the dictates of their own consciences, and to worship in safety under their own vine and fig-tree. The movement thus origin- ating.in Wilmington as a local work developed as early as 1812 into a broader national enterprise.
The church in Wiltwyek (now eity of Kingston) was organized July 26, 1853. The committee upon organiza- tion, and also chosen trustees, were William Hasbrouck, John Du Bois, Anthony Elmendorf. David Delily was chairman, and Tobias Schermerhorn secretary.
Its list of pastors comprises the following names : Revs. William flutchins, William Parker, Solomon W. Hutchins, Adam Baynet, William Coconin, Wilson Parker, Eli Every, Benjamin T. Ruly, Eli Every, James Barton, Eli Every, George F. Johnson. The last named was settled in 1879, and is the present pastor (April, 1880).
The present official board comprises the following names : John Du Bois, Albert Reed, Azor Delily, Cornelius Miles, Lewis II. Shepard, Joseph Williams, George W. Brown.
The records in the office of the county clerk also show the following certificates relating to the formation of churches by the colored people of Kingston :
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH OF KINGSTON. This society effected a legal organization May 1, 1848. Rev. William H. Bishop and Rev. George Washington presided as inspectors of the election. The trustees chosen were Alexander Hasbrouck, Anthony Elmendorf, Francis Ten Broeck, Abram T. Newkirk, Thomas Cole, Nelson B. Elmendorf, and William Hasbrouck. The instrument was witnessed by William Hasbrouck, and verified before John Chipp, justice of the peace.
AFRICAN UNION CHURCH OF KINGSTON.
This body was incorporated by a certificate bearing date Dec. 20, 1852. The meeting was held at the house of Anthony Leroy. Rev. William Hutchings, David Delily, and Tobias Schermerhorn were the inspectors of election. The trustees chosen were William Hasbrouck, John Du Bois, Anthony Elmendorf, David Delily, Tobias Schermer- horn. The proceedings were verified before D. b. Decker, justice of the peace, and recorded July 26, 1853.
CONGREGATION OF ISRAEL OF THE VILLAGE OF KINGSTON.
This body executed a certificate of incorporation Oct. 6, 1853. The election was held at the synagogue, and the inspectors were David Moshkowitz and Heury Alexander. The trustees chosen were Isaac Bernestein, Herman Alex- ander, and Wolff Samuel. The instrument was verified before Richard W. Tappen, justice of the peace, and re- eorded Oct. 21, 1853. Meetings for prayer by the Jews had been held as early as 1849, the Israelites of Rondout uniting with those of Kingston. Of the congregation then formed, Isaac Bernestein was the first president, and Rabbi Bleichruder was pastor for a time. This society bought a plat for a burial-place within the cemetery of Wiltwyck.
$ See article on that society.
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Services under this organization were suspended for a few years, during which one or more congregations for Jewish worship were coming into existence at Rondout.
In 1862 the Kingston congregation was revived, a meet- ing for that purpose being held in the store of Albert Cohen. They then bought of a Rondout society a valuable Jewish Bible, executed on parchment, a volume of great value, paying therefor the sum of $200. This cherished book is still owned by the Israelites of Kingston.
The first burying-ground having become private property, a new burial-plat was bought by the congregation in Wilt- wyck in the name of " The Combined Brotherhood of Is- raelites." Varions rabbis officiated in the synagogue of this congregation. Among them, as staying somewhat per- manently, may be mentioned Rabbi Orenstein, now professor in a college in Georgia ; Rabbi Isner, now a noted preacher in Baltimore; Rabbi Cohen, now of Paterson, N. J. The congregation eensed to meet, and virtually dissolved during the year 1879. Albert Cohen, of whom these items are obtained, states that it is among the traditions of the Isra- elites of Kingston that there were a number of Jews among the earliest residents of this county, or at least at the time of the Revolution ; that they settled in Rosendale or that vieinity, and that a small grave-yard is still recognized as being the burying-place of Jews.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF KINGSTON.
This society executed a certificate of incorporation Jan. 4, 1854. William H. Dederick and William L. Scheptnoes presided as inspectors of election. The trustees chosen were Ebenezer Wheeler, Jesse Myer, Cornelius S. Stillwell, Alexauder Shanfeldt, Gilbert Lefever, Thomas G. Lyke, William S. Kenyon. The paper was verified before Richard W. Tappen, justice of the peace, and recorded Jan. 4, 185 !. The following additional items are fir- nished by the pastor :
The First Presbyterian Church was organized by the Presbytery of North River in the Kingston court-house, Dee. 12, 1853. Twenty-seven persons constituted its original membership, of whom all but two had been members of the Second Reformed Church of Kingston. The elders first elected were Willian H. Dederick, William L. Schepmoes, and John Scott Smith. The following is a list of the pastors of the church, with their terms of service : Revs. Henry W. Smuller, December, 1853, to January, 1858; John Lillie, D.D., May, 1558, to Feb- ruary, 1867 ; Hamilton B. Holmes, November, 1867, to April, 1872; Gulick Van Aken, October, 1872, died ; James O. Denniston, January, 1973. to December, IS75; Reuben Il. Van Pelt, January, 1877, to August, 1877; Thomas Reeves, May, 1878.
The first elurch building, situated at the corner of Clinton Avenue and Maiden Lane, was dedicated April 17, 1855. It was burned Oct. 12, 1875. A tabernacle was built on Ehnendorf Street in July, 1876. The present church edifice, at the corner of Elmendorf Street and Tremper Avenue, was dedicated Feb. 24, 1850.
The total membership of this church during its history of twenty-six years has been 250. The present member- . ship. is 96. The Sunday-school numbers 139 members.
The various offices of the church are at present filled by the following gentlemen : Elders, James B. Robertson, William Dow, James Millard, Edward T. Otis, John Mit- chell, Edward Schoonmaker ; Deacons. Hiram Van Steen- bergh, S. D. Burger, A. H. Deeker, Charles H. Styles ; Trustees, William Van Buren, S. D. Burger, James Mil- lard, William B. Mickens, H. H. Pitts, C. H. Styles, George W. Shufeldt.
EMANUEL CONGREGATION (JEWISH) IN THE TOWN OF KINGSTON.
This society was incorporated by a certificate executed June 6, 1834; B. Dreyfus and Alexander Adler presided as inspectors of election. The trustees elioseu were Alexander - Adler, Benediet Dreyfus, Solomon Schillbergh, Jacob Hirsh, Wolf Samuel. The instrument was verified before Johannes. D. Hasbronek, justice of the peace, and recorded June 7, 1551. This congregation was formed the year before the incorporation and consisted of twelve members ; Rabbi. Isaacs was the first pastor. Their house of worship was bought of the Methodists, and dedicated as a synagogue Aug. 16, 1861. It has a seating capacity of 200, and is valued at 84000. The congregation has a membership of considerable numbers. The present pastor, Rabbi Wolff, has been the spiritual leader of the congrega- tion for twelve years.
THE CHILDREN'S CHURCH, ABRUYN STREET .*
In June, 1854, Mrs. George North, a noble Christian woman, then a resident of the easterly portion of Roudout, known as Ponckhockie, but now gone to her reward, im- pressed with the importance of providing religious instruc- tion for the neglected children of this then sparsely-settled neighborhood, started a small Sunday-school in the old brick school-house then standing ou the site of the present. brick school building. The school was continued through the sunnner, but was closed at the approach of winter. On the 3d of June the following year, a more formal or- ganization was effected. Dr. Newman Abbey was elected superintendent, and John R. Stebbins secretary. Ten teachers and 39 scholars were present at the opening ses- sion The school, a few weeks later, removed to the brick chapel ou what is now the corner of Tomkins and Union Streets, which had been built by Mr. Calvin Tomkins for the purpose of holding religious meetings, and which had been placed at the disposal of the school, where its scs- sious were continued till the storms of winter set in, when it was again su-pended. The school was suffered to remain in neglect until the following antuum, when a meeting was called and the school reorganized. It was designated as the North Haven Union Sunday-school, and John R. Steb- bins was elected superintendent and George W. Stoneman librarian. The first session under the new organization was held Oct. 25, 1856, there being present 8 teachers and 23 scholars. Under the efficient management of Mr. Steb- bius, the school prospered and a more general interest pre- vailed. Ou the 9th of August the following year, being about to remove to Virginia, Mr. Stebbins resigned his position, and Mr. C. Van Keuren was chosen his successor.
# Furnished by Mr. D. B. Abbey.
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This office he continued to hold until some time in 1859 or 1860, when he also resigned, and Mr. Stebbins, who had returned to Rondaut, was elected to succeed him. He remained in office till the breaking ont of the war, in April, 1861, when he again resigned to enter the service of his country. Mr. Van Keuren was again elected his succes- sor, and continued in office until March, 1864, when he resigned, and Mr. D. B. Abbey, the present incumbent, was elected superintendent, which office he has since held con- tinuously. The school, notwithstanding frequent changes and removals, had slowly increased in numbers, till, at this time, its average attendance was about 60.
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In 1867 a successful effort was made to raise means to procure such requisites as were needed to secure greater interest and efficiency in the school. A valuable addition was made to the library and a cabinet organ purchased. The services of a competent organist were seenred. and Mr. George Jarrold kindly consented to take charge of the singing. Under his judicious training, this very import- ant part of Sunday-school worship was greatly improved. New life and interest were imparted to the school, and the attendance was largely increased. A primary department was organized, and Miss Melissa Vail placed in charge. The school having outgrown the chapel, more spacious and commodious apartments were required. Upon the comple- tion of the new public-school building, in February, 1868, the school was removed to one of the large upper rooms not then occupied, where its sessions were held until its removal, in April, 1871, to the beautiful and commodious building it now occupies on Abruyn Street, known as the Children's Church, which had been erected for its special use by the muuificence of the Newark Lime and Cement Manufacturing Company. To Calvin Tomkins, Esq., who has ever been its steadfast friend. the school is under last- ing obligations for the conception of this enterprise, which has given it one of the most attractive and convenient Sunday-school buildings in this section. It is also greatly indebted to the Hou. Jawies G. Lind-ley. who heartily see- onded the plan, for not only his large practical experience, but the exceeding good taste and liberality displayed in the erection of the structure and in its decoration. Nothing was omitted that could add either to its attractiveness or eoui- fort. Mr. E. Tompkins also rendered efficient service in the work.
The edifice is 40 by 65 feet in dimensions, with tower projection of' 7 feet, and a chancel recess of 5 feet. The walls are of cement concrete throughout, including the spire, which is 140 feet high, and of the most graceful pro- portions. The roof is of slate, and has eight dormer win- dows. The ceiling is a fine specimen of the style of open roof. The windows are of stained glass in elegant designs. furnished by Mesers. Slack & Booth, Orange, N. J. The walls and eviling, under the direction of Mr. L. H. Cocu, of New York. have been decorated in a modest but exceed- ingly tasteful manner. The seats are movable, being equally adapted to lecture and Sunday-school purposes. The room for the primary department is in the basement, and is hand- somely fitted up. A large room for sociable purposes, and a kitchen furnished complete, are also in the basement. The library is on the main floor, and is on the left of
the vestibule. It is conveniently arranged. The gallery is in front, occupying in part the tower. The building is thoroughly furnished throughout with carpet, chairs, blackboards, maps, etc., and a fine pipe-organ, built ex- pressly for the school by W. H. Davis, Esq., New York. No pains or expense have been spared either in the eree- tion of the edifice or in supplying it with every needed re- quisite. The effect is an exceedingly neat and commodious building, which does great credit to the munificence of the donors.
It was dedicated with appropriate services on Wednes- day evening, March 29, 1871. The venerable Calvin Tomkins, Esq., presided, and in the language of his address he stated that the prime object for which the building was erected was the accommodation of the Union Sunday- school, which had been compelled to occupy temporarily rooms in the public school. He affirmed also that the building would be open to religious, moral, and intellectual assemblages. Temperance would always find a welcome. Within it the people might assemble to bury their dead or to perform the happy service of marriage.
"There is obviously no pastor attached to the Children's Church, though services are occasionally held. The Union Sunday-school continues to occupy it regularly. From a small beginning it has prospered and grown till it now num- bers 12 officers, 23 teachers, and about 200 scholars, or a total belonging of 235, with an ordinary average attend- anre of about 170. It is considered one of the most ethi- cient and well-managed Sunday-schools in the county.
CLINTON AVENUE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.A
This church is located on Clinton Avenue, in the upper part of the city of Kingston, near the corner of Liberty Street. The parsonage stands on the corner. It is the ontgrowth of a Sunday school that was started as a mission- school in that part of the then village of Kingston. This Sunday-school was organized on the first Sunday of June, 1855. The building in which it was held was erected in 1550 by a society of Wesleyan Methodists. This society did not prosper, and it was disbanded, and the house stood for a time muoccupied. It was used in the spring of 1855 for a day school, and the person who had it for that pur- pose proposed the organization of a Sunday-school. Rev. R. A. Chalker, who was at that time pastor of St. James' Methodist Episcopal Church, heartily approved of this measure, and it was mainly through his energy that both: the school and church were established there.
The subject of organizing a second Methodist Episcopal Church in Kingston had been frequently discussed by the official members of St. James' Church, but no decisive ac- tion was taken to effect this until the Quarterly Conference, which was held on the 25th of June, 1855. At this Con- ference the question was again brought up, and a committee was appointed to solicit subscriptions to sustain a preacher and procure a place for worship. This committee con- sisted of William W. Smith, Cornelius I. Houghtaling, and Williani II. Whittaker.
As has been stated above, a Sunday-school had been or-
# Furnished by Andrew E. Schepmoes.
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ganized, and miet in the building known as the " Wesleyan Chapel." This school prospered so finely that it encouraged the parties who favored the enterprise. The number of scholars present at the organization was 60, and enough persons offered themselves as teachers to supply the school. At the first meeting of the teachers the following officers were elected, viz., Male Superintendent, Andrew E. Schep- moes ; Assistant Superintendent, John H. Howland ; Fe- male Superintendent, Caroline Schaffer ; Female Assistant, Saralı Hollister ; Secretary, James Beyea ; Librarian, Hy- man F. Styles; Treasurer, Cornelius I. Houghtaling. The school needed books for its use, and the pastor applied to the Sunday-School Union of the Methodist Episcopal Church. This was successful, and a grant of books amounting to $10 was made to it. The school prospered so much beyond the expectation of its friends, and the nuumber increased so, that a further supply of books was necessary. To meet this necessity a strawberry festival was held on the evening of July 4th of the same year. This resulted in clearing about $50, which added greatly to the efficiency of the school.
On Sunday, the 22d day of July, 1855, the first sermon was preached in connection with this movement. The ser- vice was condneted by Rev. R. A. Chalker, who preached the sermon.
Iu view of these encouragements, the official board of St. James' Church anthorized the employment of a young man to labor in this new field. The presiding elder of Newburgh district, Rev. L. M. Vincent, appointed Rev. E. L. Prentice for this purpose. He began his labors in the latter part of August in the same year.
On the 15th day of September of that year, the Quarterly Conference of St. James' Church appointed eight persons, together with the committee mentioned before ( waking eleven), to take into consideration the expediency of organ- izing a second Methodist Episcopal Church in Kingston, to raise funds to forward the object, and to give advice in re- lation to the matter. The comtuitter then consisted of the following persons, viz., William W. Smith, Cornelins J. Houghtaling, William H. Whittaker, Edward O'Niel, Thomas Scott, John D. L. Montanye, William Beatty, Issiah Stoutenbergh, Andrew E. Schepmioes, Whiting Weeks, and Williau. S. Teller.
This committee met at the parsonage of St. James' Church on the 24th of September. After organizing, by appointing Rev. R. A. Chalker chairman and A. E. Schep- moes secretary, the following resolution was passed unani- mously :
" Resolved, That we deem it expedient to organize a Second Metho- dist Episcopal Church in the southeast part of the village of Kingston immediately."
After further deliberation the following was also passed :
" Resolved, That The pastor be requested to call a meeting of the male members of the congregation, in accordance with the statutes in such cases made and provided, for the purpose of electing five trustees to serve ghid church as soon as practicable."
In accordance with this resolution a meeting was held on the 17th of October, and the following persons were elected trustees, viz. : William Beatty, Edgar B. Newkirk, Isaiah Stoutenberghi, James S. Pine, and Cornelius I. Iloughtal-
ing. The number of trustees was afterwards increased to nine.
At a joint meeting of the committee and trustees, on the 23d of October, it was resolved that the name and title of this organization shall be the " Second Methodist Episcopal Church of Kingston." This title was changed a few years ago, by order of court, to that of " Clinton Avenue Metho- dist Episcopal Church of Kingston." The membership at the organization numbered about 30, but it rapidly increased, and by accessions from time to time it now numbers about 350.
The first class-leaders were Andrew E. Schepmoes and William W. Smith. C I. Houghtaliug was appointed a leader a few months after the organization. The first stewards were William Beatty, Cornelius 1. Houghtaling, aud Danicl V. Lamorec.
The society worshiped in the " chapel" until the latter part of the year 1858, when the present building was so far completed that the basement was occupied for worship, and on the 19th of January, 1859, the audience-room was dedicated. Rev. J. B. Wakeley, D.D., conducted the dedi- catory services. Rev. A. M. Osbon, D.D., and Rev. S. D. Brown, D.D., assisted in the services, and during the day and evening both preached.
In the fall of the year 1878 the interior of the audience- room was remodeled and greatly improved, and the walls very handsomely frescoed. This was mainly done by the energy and management of Rev. John Johus, who was the pastor at that time. . The cost of the church and parsonage was about $15,000.
The list of pastors is as follows, in the order of their appointment and the date: 1855, Erastus L. Prentice ; 1857, Wm. H. Evenens ; 1859, William C. Smith ; 1861, William G. Browning. In this year Rev. Benjamin Griffin was appointed by the bishop, but he was taken sick at the close of the Conference and died in a few weeks, and never served the church as pastor, and the presiding elder ap- pointed Rev. Mr. Browning to the vacaney. In 1863, Luther W. Peck ; 1864, T. W. Chadwick; 1867, David Buck ; 1869, George W. Knapp; 1872, William H. Mickle; 1874. John E. Gorse; 1876, Aaron K. Sanford ; 1878, John Johns. The present list of officers is : Trus- tees, Thomas L. Johnston, James Joy. John B. Roc, James S. Pine, Sherman Higgins, Alfred Tauner, Frank M. Nestell, Jacob Mills, and Andrew E. Schepmoes. The stewards, James J. Styles, Teunis HI. Hallenbeck, Peter J. Dolston, John R. Freer. Anthony Davis, Austin Herrick, John J. Riley, Granville Finger, Cornelius Post. Class-leaders, Heury Fuller, Joseph Hargrave, Barney McBride, J. Wat- son Wheeler, Orlando Hunt, Edgar Britt, James E. Phin- uey, Andrew E. Schepmoes, Jacob R. Slater.
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