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Daring the past year (1879) a spacious pastoral residence has been ereeted upon a finely-rounded smumit, not far from the church and nearer to the village. It is built of brick, two stories in height, with basement. When the
grounds are fully graded and adornel, and all the improve- ments complete, the Catholies of Saugerties may well con- gratulate themselves upon their success. The cost of the residence was about 87000.
The society became incorporated Oet. 18, 1878. The certificate was signed by Archbishop MeCloskey, Viear- General Quinn, Rev. John F. Lynch (pastor), and two lay- men, John Quinn and John Cleary. These proceedings were verified in part before William P. O'Connor, notary public, in New York City ; in part before Benjamin M. Coon, justice of the peace, in Ulster County ; and recorded in the office of the county clerk.
The present pastor of the church is Rev. Denis Paul O'Flyn. To his vigorons administration of the parish and his persistent, tireless energy, as well as that of his imme- diate predecessor, the recent improvements are largely due. The trustees are Jolm Quinn and John Cleary, who have actively seconded the pastor in his work.
A statement of receipts for the year ending Feb. 1, 1880, presents a suggestive view of the churchi-work, and evinees the generous, sacrifieing spirit of the congregation :
Pew-rents and offerings for seats $1669.70
Plate collections. S06.08
Father Mathew T. A. B. entertainment. 25.00
Entertainment, March 13, 1879 172.49
Festival, July 4, 1579.
$17.09
Cemetery receipts
252.00
Altai society
42.23
Subscriptions for new pastoral residence.
1803.75
Receipts for ou .- missions.
854.94
Collection For St. Joseph's Seminary. 107.39
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" Archbishop Purcell ..
64.00
" the Holy Father.
69.20
Total $6771.87
A new burial place has been consecrated, to the west of the church edifice.
To complete all these improvements a debt of 89200 has been inenrred, -- a small sum compared to the entire value of the property. It is intended to largely reduce this during the ensuing year.
The successive pastors have been Rev. Father Reiley, the founder of the church ; Rev. Father Smith; Rev. Father Killbride ; Rev. Father Powers, who came in 1852, and labored in this congregation more than a quarter of a een- tury, wiel ling a strong influence and planting Catholic in- stitutions upon a sound baris; Rev. Father Lynch; and the present pastor, Rev. Father O'Flyn. The extent of the congregation requires an assistant pastor, and Rev. Daniel Cronin is now the ineumbent of that office.
The Catholic work extends over a very large portion of the town. The church numbers more than 1000 members, and as the seating capacity of the edifice is not more than 700, various plaus of enlargement are under consideration. The pressure for room may be relieved by the establish- ment of churches at other points. Within the last few years convenient chapels have been built at " Fish Creek," -so called,-in the neighborhood of the old powder-mills, and at Quarryville. Catholic services are also held at Glaseo, and arrangements are in progress to establish a church at that point.
BAPTIST CHURCH OF SAUGERTIES.
In the year 1832, Elder Mansfiekl Barlow, pastor of the Baptist Church in Kingston, began to preach at intervals in
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the school-house at Saugerties village. A congregation of considerable numbers attended, and the movement resulted first in the formation of a branch of the Kingston Church, with 27 members. This was in February, 1833. An in dependent church was subsequently formed, being recog- mized by a conneil August 29th of the same year. The council met in the Reformed church, and the sermon was preached by Elder A. Maclay. The constituent members were the following : Deacon Richard Slee, Sarah Slee, James Irwin, Sabarah Irwin, William R. Hays, Eunice Hays, James James, Ann James, Paulina Pect, William Trop, Rebecca Trop, Hanuah M. Trop, Evan Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins, Thomas Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins (2d), William Lloyd, Reliance Bell, Abram B. Burhans, Silva Jagquay, Deacon James Pelatey, Daniel Delaney, Edward Delaney, Mahara Delany, Samuel Whitaker, William L. Whitaker, Amanda Whitaker, John Whitaker, William Whitaker, George Whitaker, George F. Cogswell, Jane Cogswell, Mary Woodworth, Ann D. Cronk, Mary Ann Gaskin, Henry Titter, Christian Bourne, James Masten, Jane Searles. Jane M. Swart, Sybil Marshall, Mrs. S. Smith, E. Thomas Larcombe, and Anna S. Larcombe. Many of these members lived in the vicinity of Glasco, aud ser- vices were held at that point occasionally.
The first pastor had a salary of 8250, exclusive of aid from the Association. The pastor seems to have acted as the first clerk.
Sept. 26, 1833, S Whitaker and J. Irving were chosen deacons. The two deacons mentioned among the constitu- ent members were evidently officers of the Kingston church previously, or of the branch formed at Saugerties a few tuonthis before
The society erected a house of worship. comuencing in 1837, and completing the work in 18-11, at a cost of about 83000. The dedicatory sermon was preached by Elder Z. Grenell. The society was left with a debt of $1500, which cost a long struggle and inuch anxiety before it was finally removed, in 1853.
Pastors,-Elder Thomas Larcombe. August, 1833, to Angust, 1834; Elder Alfred Osgood, May, 1836, to April, 1837 ; Elder David Sampson, November, 1837, to Soptem- ber, 1538; Elder S. S. Wheeler, May, 1849, to November, 1542; Eller Cyrus Shook, November, 1812, to May, ISH !; Elder M. J. Kelley, Jane, 1844, to March, 1845; Elder I .. J. Ilill,* May, 1815, to August, 1847; Elder B. C. Crandall, April, 1848, to November, 1849; Elder Robert Fisher, November, 1849, to June, 185]; Elder J. R. Johnson, į January, 1852, to January, 1854; Elder S. B. Willis, January, 1855, to October, 1856; Eller Daniel Eldri lge, November, 1856, to May, 1857; Eller Lawrence,
. It is said of Mr. Hill that he had discoverel a process of taking enguerreutypes in colors, but died before perfecting it, and without unparting the secret to any other person.
! it is due to the truth of history to say that Johnson was expelled from the charch April 12, 1st, and secluded from the ministry by a - areil of the same date. He was charged with adultery, and was father suspected of having murdered his wife and child by throw- r .; thet fever a row-hoal into the Esupus Creek, and leaving them to brown. This was some two years before, and he bad of course carel their death to have been accidental. He was finally arrested aj .. | trie ! for the supposel c. ime, but the jury. failed to agree, and he wash- charged.
December, 1857, to March, 1858; Elder D. W. Sherwood, May, 1858. to May, 1861 ; Elder Il. L. Grose.t May, 1861, to December. 1861 ; Elder J. M. Ferris, December, 1861, to December, 1862; Elder D. W. Sherwood, July, 1863, to January, 1867; Elder H. C. Longyear, the present pastor, conmeneed his labors April 1, 1867, and is now (March, 1880) closing the thirteenth year of his pastorate, -- a length of service in strong contrast with the previous brief terms of pastoral labor.
In 1875-76 a revival of considerable power occurred, and the church was strengthened by a large accession of members.
The house of worship was remodeled and improved in 1859. A baptistry was added in 1866, and the interior of the house again neatly refitted in 1870.
The present officers (March, 1880) are: Deacons, Jolin I !. Jones, James Crump, Dr. John Vedder, and Peter W. Coon; Trustees, J. W. Van Loan, L. Fratscher, George Morgan, Jacob Rapelyea, William Morgan, P. W. Coon, C. E. Cornwell, W. C. Mitchell, and E. Bates; Clerk, D. Y. Smith ; Treasurer, Lewis Fratscher ; the Sunday-school Superintendent is J. W. Van Loan. The communicants number about 200.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MALDEN.
This society was incorporated by a certificate executed Feb. 17, 1834. The inspectors of election presiding were Merritt Bradford and Giles Islam. The trustees chosen were Charles Isham, Levi Freleigh, Giles Isham, Judson H. Calkins, Asa Bigelow, Merritt Bradford. The paper was witnessed by G. I. Griffin, and verified before Judge Henry Wyukoop.
The following notes are furnished by the clerk : The or- ganization of the church was effected about the time of the incorporation. The house of worship and the parsonage were erected the year before (1833). In later years a chapel has been added to the church, and the whole now consti- tutes a handsome and well-arranged edifice, valued at $10,000.
The first pastor was the Rev. John N. Lewis, who was called Oct. 10, 1834. The elders at that time were Mer- ritt Bradford and Giles Isham. The succeeding pastors of the church have been Revs. JJ. JJ. Bush, 1837 ; Henry N. Beers, 1841; Josiah Leonard, 1848; D. W. Sharts, 1858 ; Lyman Gilbert. 1859 ; William Hart, 1864; J. P. Stratton, 1868; George P. Noble, 1871; N. F. Nickersou, 1878. The latter is the present stated supply and acting pastor.
The present officers are : Elders, David Bigelow, D. A. Wolf, Peter M. Mower, Edward Bigelow, Jolin A. Sherrod, and Claudius M. Parris, Trustees, David Bigelow, D. A. Wolf, John Isham, James Cutler, James Hill, Henry Ash- down ; David Bigelow, Clerk.
REFORMED CHURCH, PLATTEKILL.
This church was organized in October, 1838, by the Classis of Ulster. There were then 57 members. The lo- catiou is in the southern part of the towu, on the territory inelosed between the Plattekill, in its southern course, and
* He was largely engaged in editorial Inbors, and is now the editor and publisher of the Balleton Journed, Saratoga County.
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the Esopus, in its northern. In distance it is not far from the church of Flatbush, but owing to the nature of the country, and the number of members north and west, a church in the valley became desirable. The first pastor was Rev. M. L. Schenck. He was succeeded by Rev. N. F. Chapman. The next pastor was Rev. Solomon F. Cole. Rev. M. L. Sehenek was then recalled.
The society have a convenient house of worship and a parsonage. The church property, in the " higher" times, a few years since, was valued at $14,000. With eommend- able energy this church also erected another house of wor- ship, three miles west, at a cost of $3000, and this has a seating capacity of 350. Further statisties expected from this church have not been received before going to press.
REFORMED CHURCH OF KAATSB.A.AN.
The present Reformed Church of this ancient village, while occupying the church building with which the asso- eiations of more than a century are connected, and while representing the Dutch and German stock that in 1730 or- ganized the old church of Kaatsbaan, is yet not identical with that church. It will be seen frou the sketch of the Reformed Church of Saugerties that the corporate existence of the old church now survives in the church of Saugerties, and that the present church of Kantsbaan was formed in 1839. To that sketch reference must be made for the his- tory of the old Kaatsbaan church previous to this date. Immediately upon the formation of the new church the people presented a call to Rev. Heury Ostrander, whose ecclesiastical relations were with the old church at Sauger- ties, and he was duly installed over the new organization at Kaatsbaan. His resignation as pastor at Saugerties took effeet in the fall of that same year, and he thereafter devoted himself entirely to his charge at Kaatshaan. There he continued to labor as an efficient teacher of Christian doe- trine. In 1862 he was compelled by age and infirmity to retire from the active ministry after a pastorate of fifty years among his Kaatsbaan people. For teu years there- after his life was spared, to the great benefit of his people aud his brethren in the ministry. He died in 1872 at the ripe age of ninety-two. He was succeeded in the pastorate at Kaarsbaan by Rev. I. H. Collier, who labored there from 1862 to 1864. The next pastor was Rev. N. F. Chapman, whose pastorate extended over a period of ten years, from 1864 to 1874. On his retirement Rev. Stephen Searle was installed, who remains the present pastor of the church (March, 1880).
The certificate of incorporation for the Kaatsbaan church of 1839 shows that the first deacons of the new church were Valentine Freligh, Christian Miller, Peter P. Deder- ick, James W. Emerick ; the elders, Benjamin C. Myers, Zachariah Backer, Jerry William Dederick, John Plough.
The great religious awakening of 1857 extended to this church, and under the labors of the veuerable pastor a large number of members were added. The last entry in the church books made by Mr. Ostrander was the following:
" During the ministry of Henry Ostrander in this town, marriages about 332; baptisms, 1133; members received, 627."
The present officers (March, 1880) are: Elders, Peter H. Freligh, C. P. Brink, Ephraim J. Meyer, and Christo-
pher Fiero; Deacons, William Meyer, Stephen N. Fiero, Morgan Gray, and Theophilus Smith ; Treasurer, Jesse Fiero. The superintendent of the Sabbath-sehoul is Fred- erick W. Wells.
The number of communicants is 173.
There is a flourishing ladies' missionary society in con- nection with other departments of church labor, aecom- plishing valuable results in sustaining the institutions .of the church. The congregation is in excellent condition, harmonious, active, and steadily maintaining the institutions of religion established upon this spot a century and a half ago.
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH OF . SAUGERTIES.
This society executed a certificate Sept. 14, 1847. Rev. William H. Bishop was chairman of the meeting for or- ganization, Rev. George Washington was associated with him, and the inspectors of election were Edward Bishop and Andrew Post. The trustees chosen were Henry Myer, Garret Kiersted, Walter Kiersted, Andrew Myer, Leander Souzer. The instrument was verified before William Masten, justice of the peace. This organization was sustained for only a short period. Meetings were held in a school house on the south side of the ercek, and no house of worship was ereeted.
LUTHIER'S CHAPEL (LUTHERAN), SAUGERTIES.
This religious body became a legal incorporation by ex- eeuting a certificate, March 21, 1818. Peter M. Mower and Elias Hommel presided as inspectors of election. The trustees chosen were David M. Russell, Henry L. Fiero, James Hansen. The name of Jeremiah Russell appears as a witness upou the instrument. It was verified before John P. Foland, justice of the peace. This society secured a house of worship on the corner of Myer and Turnpike Streets. Rev. David Kline was pastor for a portion of the time. The society only existed for a few years. It was dissolved abont 1852, and several of the members united with the Congregational Church. The house of worship was used by the Congregationalists for a time. A German Methodist Church was then formed, aud used the same cditice. This society also ceased to exist, and the property then passed to the German Lutheran Church. From James Hansen, still living at an advanced age, we learn that Rev. Mr. Kumpp was the first minister. Mr. Hansen is a Pane, and brought to Mr. Rumpp a certifiente showing that he beeanne a member of the Lutheran Church when he was fifteen years old, in Denmark.
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SOCIETY OF SAUGERTIES.
The certificate of incorporation was executed July 25, 1859. The trustees chosen were Henry Martin, Philip Mettis, Henry Nawe, Christian Fry, Jacob Brede, Johu Gradtwole, Jacob Kaufman. The proceedings were signed by Henry Maitue aud Philip Glassinger, verified before Samuel Merchan, justice of the peace, and recorded Aug. 2, 1859. The church was organized on the 8th of June preceding, with 23 members. The building they now occupy was bought of Jeremiah Russell. It had previously been used by the German Methodists, and was originally a store,
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owned by Solomon Roosa. The congregation was received into the Lutheran Synod of the State Sept. 5, IS59. The successive pastors have been Revs. R. Adelberg, 1859-61; William John, 1861-63; Cour Stoffler, II. E. Fisher, 1863; J. Davis Haeger, 1866-68; J. Phil Litchenberg, 1869-71; Fr. C. Kachler, 1871-74 ; J. Phil Litehenberg, 1874.
The society have a neat parsonage, a sufficiently conve- nient house of worship, and an active membership. The value of the church property may be estimated at $5000.
The present organization (March, 1880) is as follows : Rev. C. Kuehn, settled in 1879; Henry Seaman, A. II. Kanoust, Louis Taeke, Elders; John Brukner, Charles Henschel, John Spahr, Deneons; Charles Quase, Herman Peters, John Long, John Keller, Andreas Jacobs, Trustees ; Louis Locke, Treasurer ; A. H. Kanonst, Clerk.
REFORMED CHURCH, BLUE MOUNTAIN.
This church was organized in 1851. The membership was then only 15; but like the other numerous Reformed Churches of this town much determination and energy was developed. They erected a suitable house of worship, adapted to their wants, at a cost of about $2500. The first pastor was Rev. A. C. Hillman.
The Reformed Church of Blue Mountain, a branch of the old church at Kaatsbaan, was organized, in 1851, by a committee of Classis consisting of Rev. V. M. Hul- bert, D.D., of Flatbush (now of Marbletown), and Rev. M. L. Schenck (deceased). of Plattekill. The names of the first officers were: Elders, George Young (deceased), Simeon P. Myer (deceased ), Jeremiah Snyder (deceased), Peter Becker; Deacons, John H. Frelich, Nelson Myer (deceased), Abram Wolven (deceased), Cornelius Minkler. Hence only three of the original consistory are yet living. The house of worship was also built in 1851, the corner- stone being laid by Rev. Henry Ostrander, D.D. (deceased), of Kaatsbaan, and the dedication sermon preached by Rev. C. Van Santvoord, D.D., of Saugerties (now of Kingston). The church building and lot are worth $3000; parsonage and lot, $1000. The ministers of the church have been Alexander C. Hillman, 1852-58; Cornelius J. Blauvelt, 1850-62; William D. Buckelew, 1861-71 ; A. P. Freeze, 1872-74; George W. Labaw, the present incumbent, 1874. Ali are yet living except Mr. Hillman, who died in 1876.
The present officers of the church are : Ehlers, John II. Freligh, William S. Myer, Jacob Carn, Washington Myer ; Deacons, William Schoonmaker, Jacob Spellman, Peter T. Minkler, James W. Cole.
Mr. John H. Freligh has been in the consistory, first as deacon and then as elder, since the organization of the church.
The membership of the church at this date is 253. It has two Sunday-schools, and consequently two superin- tendents. The superintendent of the school in the church is David W. Hommel. The superintendent of the school at West Saugerties is James W. Cole. The church has been entirely self-supporting almost from the start ; it has had no debt in the past and none now. During the months of January, February, and March, 1875, the church enjoyed a very extensive and powerful revival,
when more than 10 members were added to the church, thus greatly increasing its strength.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ULSTER.
This church was organized May 16, 1853, and was recog. nized by a Council June 16th of the same year. Rev. Ray Palmer, D.D., Rev. R. S. Storrs, Jr., D.D., Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, and others were present at the Council and took part in the services. This organization grew out of differences arising in the Reformed Church over the buikl- ing of a new house of worship and the sale of the old property.
A Lutheran Church having disbanded about that time, the Congregational Society obtained the use of their house of worship for a few months, and also received an addition of members from the same source. The work of building a church edifice was, however, entered upon immediately, and the corner-stone laid the same year of the organiza- tion. The finished church is a beautiful structure of brick, tastefully arched and wrought in the exact likeness of granite. It opens into a fine chapel in the rear, and is fronted with a handsome tower, which is supplied with a rich-toned bell of 2400 lbs. weight and a clock. The main edifice is lighted by ten heavy arched and mullioned win- dows with colored glass, and has a richly paneled and stuccoed ceiling. with elaborate pulpit and columnar reecss. It is warmed by furnaces beneath, and has a seating ea- pacity of 600. Its cost was nearly $14,000. It has a pleasant site at the head of Bridge Street. The dedica- tion took place Oct. 16, 1855, the discourse being delivered by Rev. J. P. Thompson, D.D., of New York City.
Pastors .- Various ministers served as supplies during the first two years, while the church edifice was in process of erection. On the same day of the dedication, Rev. S. B. Goodenow was installed as the first pastor. Including him the succession has been as follows: Revs. S. B. Goodenow, 1855-58 (now preaching at Roseville, III.) ; L. C. Lock- wood, 1858-59 (now residing in Brooklyn) ; Edward A. Collier, 1860- 61 (now pastor of the Reformed Church of Kinderhook ); George II. Coffee, 1861-65 (now practicing law at Hackensack, N. J.); George W. Fisher, 1863-68 (now pastor of the Congregational Church of Peacedale, R. I.); George W. Martin, 1868-69 (died in Colorado in 1872); Joseph Danielson, from June, 1870, to February, 1877 (now pastor of the Congregational Church, South- bridge, Mass.) ; John M. Wolcott, from March 8, 1877, to July 8, 1880.
The present officers are as follows :
Advisory Committee. - Alonzo Walter, Wells Myer, Michael Fiero, Examining Committee; Abram J. Suderly, Benjamin Myer, Benjamin M. Gillespy, Deacons ; Benja- min M. Coon, Clerk ; Peter J. Rightmyer.
Trustees .- Peter J. Rightmyer, Nelson Myer, J. K. Mer- ritt. Dr. D. Chipman, Benjamin M. Coon, Bryan Finger. The Sunday-school superintendent is J. K. Merritt. The communicants number about 150.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF GLASCO.
This society was incorporated by a certificate bearing date Aug. 29, 186 !. Lewis B. Hale and William Gold-
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smith were the inspectors of election. The trustees chosen were Holly Weeks, Edwin B. Hale, William Goldsmith, Lewis B. Hale, William S. Longendyke. The instrument was verified before Matthew Oosterhoudt, justice of the peace, and recorded Aug. 31, 1861.
The following notes are furnished by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Champion, who has been a member of the New York Conference twenty-nine years. Ile served three years in the war for the suppression of the Rebellion. He is a graduate of Union University, a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, and has also edited a newspaper for a time.
Methodist preachers held services in Glasco in private houses and the school-house before the memory of any one now living. There was quite a large Methodist society here, and they, with Fish Creek and Centreville, had a pastor before they had any church edifice. June 14, 1858, J. J. Graw being pastor, the society was duly organized, and Edwin B. Hale, Lewis B. Hale, William S. Longen- dyke, Holly Weeks, and William Goldsmith were elected trustees, and the chapel of the Second Methodist Episcopal Church of Kingston purchased and moved here.
The pastors since that time have been Revs. Eli Dennis- ton, 1859-60; I. B. Heroy, 1861-62 ; David Herny, 1863 -64; A. F. Palmer, 1865-67; R. L. Shurter, 1868-69; J. II. Wood, 1870-71; N. Brusie, 1872-74; Charles Rober, 1875-76; J. Ogden Kearn, 1877-78; J. Hiram Champion, 1879.
In 1871 the chapel was sold to the Centreville society., and the present fine cdifice erected, at & cost of between $9000 and $10,000. The society was for years embar- rassed with debt and obliged to sell its parsonage. It is now entirely free from debt, and has a membership of 103 in full connection and about a seore of probationers.
The present church officers are John Sutton. Exhorter; L. S. Hommel, Joseph Jaques, Hoyt Weeks, Class. Leaders; Adam Lasher, Hoyt Weeks, Stewards; William T. Whit- aker, Cyrus Fuller, J. T. Washburne, Robert Lent, John UI. Sutton, Adam Lasher, Wellington Porter, Trustees.
The Sunday-school numbers about 100; W. Porter is the superintendent.
The new church was built by Andrew Low. The build- ing committee wera W. Porter, J. Il. Sutton, Adam Lasher, A. P. Burhans, and Andrew Low.
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF MALDEN.
This society was incorporated Oct. 8, 1866. The officers of the meeting were David Snyder and James D. Right- muyer. The trustees chosen were James D. Rightmyer, John Maxwell, Garret M. Homurel, Isaac Tillman, Jr., and James D. Brimmerly. The instrument was verified before Benjamin M. Coon, notary public, and recorded Oct. 25, 1856. A handsome church edifice was erected, and the church property was estimated, in the "higher times," at $16,000. Rev. J. C. Tackaberry was active in the organ- ization, and was the first pastor.
Formerly Malden and Saugerties were together. Mahlen has had a society or class since 1930, or about that time. The ministers at Sangerties also preached here. The church edifice, built at a cost of $14,000, was dedicated Nov. 26, 1868. The corner-stone was laid Sept. 4, 1807, and the
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