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The membership numbers one hundred and fifteen. The pastor is Rev. Thomas H. Scott. The Leader, Martin R. Palmer ; the Steward, Decatur Buker; the Trustees. D. J. Abbott, Joseph C. Miller, Lafayette Buker. Richard Boyce, and Harrison Honnold.
Otsego Baptist Church .- This society was composed of members who withdrew from the church at Adamsville. Elder William Spencer. pastor, for the convenience of church organiza- tion nearer home. The pioneer preachers in this region, before the formation of a church, were : Rev. Barton Hawley, Elders Rees. White, William Spencer, and Rev. William Mears.
The following persons having obtained their letters from the Salem township Baptist Church, were, on the 20th of July, 1844, constituted the Otsego Baptist Church, by Elder William Sed- wick, who, from that date, took charge of the congregation, and served as pastor until May 19, 1849, when he resigned :
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Jared Cone, Sr., Eliza Cone, Nelson F. Rich- ardson. Drusilla Richardson, Elizabeth Emler, Sarah Bradford, Phillip Darner, Rebecca Dar- ner, Harriet E. Frazier, Maria Wortman, Ellen Trimble, Charles Foster, Margaret Foster, Eliza- beth Buker. James Trimble, Mary Trimble, Robert Trimble, William Hague, Lewis Lane, Gilbert Ross, Casper Bradford, Barton Cone, Charles Frazier, Rebecca Trimble, Margaret Ross. Abraham Emler, Mary Emler, Daniel Milton, Susan Milton, George Milton, Mary J. Milton, David McVicker, Elizabeth McVicker, Sarah Sprague, James Reed, Matilda A. Reed. Asheba Lane, G. C. Sedwick, H. C. Sedwick, Ruth Nash, William Emler, and Mary Emler.
January 3d, 1849, Elder D. L. Clouse, took charge of the church and served as pastor until November 30, 1850, when he resigned to accept another charge. The church then called Rev. J. B. St. Clair, who began his pastorate Febru- ary 8, 1851, and served until May, 1851, when death closed his earthly career, and the congre- tion mourned the loss of a good man.
In August, 1851, Rev. B. Allen came to the pul- pit, and served the congregation until August, 1854, when he took charge of the church at New Concord. The church was then supplied by Rev. E. W. Handel, for one year, from September, 1854. when Elder Hugh Brown became the pas- tor, and served until September, 1859. In Oc- tober, of that year, C. T. Emerson, a licentiate, from Newcomerstown. Tuscarawas county, Ohio, moved into the vicinity of the church, was or- dained, and became their pastor, and served un- til September, 1862, when he resigned.
Elder William Sedwick, of Adamsville, was called a second time to the pastorate of this church, in October, 1862, and served until Aug- ust, 1866,. He was succeeded in September, following, by the Rev. G. T. Jones, of Antrim, Guernsey county, Ohio, who served two years ; and in April, 1868, Rev. J. G. Whitaker, was called to the pastorate, and continued until March, 1872, when he alternated with A. Jordan, and J. C. Skinner, until June, 1873, when Rev. A. Woder, of Coshocton, became pastor for one year. In 1875-6-7, the Rev. J. G. Whitaker served them as pastor, and in September, 1878, S. R. Mears, a licentiate, and graduate of Den- ison University, was called, ordained, and in- stalled as pastor.
The first church was built of brick, thirty by forty feet, at a cost of one thousand dollars, in 1840. The second church was built in 1869 ; was forty by fifty feet, and cost two thousand five hundred dollars.
The officers chosen at the organization were : Deacons, Jared Cone, Sen., and Gilbert Ross. The Trustees were: David Richardson, Sr., Philip Darner, and Jared Cone, Sr.
The present officers are as follows :
Deacons-George Bradford, and William Walker.
Clerk-Charles Walker.
Trustee-Benjamin Bradford. Treasurer-Robert Walker.
Otsego Presbyterian Church .- In 1848, the Rev's. William Wilson, and William Wallace, being appointed by Presbytery, organized the church, which was named, "Mt. Pleasant Pres- byterian Church, " with the following members : Malcolm McNeel and Isabel, his wife, John McNeel and Margery, his wife, Malcolm Mc- Neel (the less) and Eliza, his wife, Mary and Margaret McNeel, James McNeel and sisters, Margery, Margaret, Sarah, and Mary, Arthur Hamilton and Catharine, his wife, Samuel Ham- ilton and wife.
The Elders elected, were : Malcolm McNeel. John McNeel, and Arthur Hamilton ; the Dea- cons were : Samuel Hamilton, and Malcolm McNeel, (the less).
A frame church, 30x36, was erected on the northeast quarter of section nineteen, on lands of Malcolm McNeel, one acre and a quarter being subsequently donated for this purpose, by the McNeel heirs ; the church was finished in 1849. and is still occupied by the congregation.
Rev. William Wallace was the first pastor, and officiated until 1852, when he died, and the church had no settled pastor for a few years. Rev. Robert Marquis was next called, and re- mained with the church three years, preaching one-half of his time, and was then employed for his whole time by the Cambridge congregation. The Rev. W. V. Milligan was his successor in this church, serving three years. There has been no regular pastor since that time, but the pulpit has had occasional supplies ; of these. principally, were Revs. Watson, Russell, Alex- ander, McBride, March, and Williamson. Rev. McKnight Williamson is the present pastor.
The Elders are James Lane, John Glenn, and Arthur Hamilton. Deacons and Trustees -- L. C. Hamilton, Joseph Young, and Isaac McGraw.
The name of the church was changed from " Pleasant Hill" to "Otsego" Presbyterian Church at the time of the union of the new and old school divisions of the church.
Union Chapel Methodist Protestant Church .- Anno Domini, 1860, a number of the citizens of the neighborhood, where this society was formed. assembled at a private house, in the capacity of a prayer meeting, and so earnest was the desire for an outpouring of God's Spirit on the little band. that it came, and they were revived to that degree that they determined to organize a class, which was done, the Rev. H. T. Lawson officiating. The following persons became members of the class : Robert Donaldson and Nancy, his wife, Frances Holcomb and Susan, his wife, Elijah Sprague and Elizabeth, his wife, G. W. Vensel and Sarah Ann, his wife, Samuel Echelberry and Charity, his wife, Hannah Elson, and Alice Elson.
The Leader chosen was Robert Donaldson : the present Leader is Jerome H. Waters, who is also Steward.
MOWING MACHINE.
The first mowing machine was introduced by John S. Abbott, in 1855.
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TANNERY.
The first tannery was inaugurated by Joseph Walker, in 1826. It was located on lot No. one, of the school lands, and in 1831, he moved it to lot thirteen, where he conducted the business until 1870, and then removed to Otsego, and built on lots thirty-four, thirty-five, thirty-six and thirty seven, of Wires' addition to that town plat. It is now operated by R. A. Walker, son of Joseph W. Walker, and is the only tannery in Monroe township.
PHYSICIANS.
The first resident physician was Dr. Cass, in 1830. He made his home with David Richard- son.
In 1832, Dr. Alonzo DeLamater arrived from Otsego, New York, and began the practice of medicine. and continued until death closed his career, in 1839. He was succeeded by Dr. G. W, Mitchell, who practiced one year, and was succeeded by Dr. William DeLamater, brother of Alonzo D. Dr. James Hull began the practice of medicine in 1841, and was shortly after suc- ceeded by Dr. McVickers, who remained about two years, and was succeeded by Elijah Wort- man, in 1848. Dr. J. M. Lane commenced prac- tice at Otsego, in 1865, and was followed by Dr. Nathan B. Ridgeway, in 1870, and was suc- ceeded by Dr. A. L. Jackson, in 1878. The present physicians are Dr's. A. L. Jackson, J. J. Bradford. and Abraham Walker.
STORES.
The first store in Monroe township was that kept by Charles and Peter Marquand, on Wills Creek, in 1834. The first store in Otsego was kept by Alonzo and Ralph DeLamater. They built their store-house where Boyce & Cowden now keep about the year 1837. The next mer- chant was Thomas Wilson ; and about this time Thomas McCall opened a store in the building now occupied by Joseph C. Simmons as a hotel.
In 1839, James Bell built the corner storehouse, occupied by the postoffice, in 1880; he carried on the mercantile business four years, and was succeeded by 'Squire Marshall ; after him, came Caleb Buker, and then, ( 1865), A. W. Hague, the present occupant. William and Clark Ford also kept store in Otsego for a short time. In 1871, G. B. Johnson opened a store at Johnson's Mills, where he is still in business.
The first threshing machine was introduced by Thomas McCall, about 1835. It was ' tread power.'
The first blacksmith was Parker Shepardson, whose shop was on White Eyes' Creek, abont where Jerome H. Waters now lives. This was in " an early day."
John Thompson was the first carpenter.
FINE STOCK.
Hogs .- The Chester White were imported in 1862, by Decatur Buker. He now has also Po- land China and Essex. Lafayette Buker is the principal stock raiser at present.
Durham Cattle .- In 1865, Decatur Buker and Barton Cone purchased three head of " short horns," of J. G. Hagerty, of Licking county, Ohio, and one of H. H. Haukins, of Clinton county, Ohio, and one from John G. Coulter, at a total cost of $650. These were the first fine cattle introduced into the township, and from which the Monroe farmers improved their herds. .
Merino Sheep .- Ebenezer Achison was the first to introduce this breed of sheep. The ex- periment, however, was a failure on his part, as the people could not be induced to appreciate the runts, and he himself ultimately gave them up. and it was not for years afterwards that their value was discovered and their gradual introduc- tion accomplished.
SALEM TOWNSHIP.
IN 1774-"THEIR PEACEFUL SHADES" -ABSENCE OF RECORD-FIRST SETTLER-PIONEERS-TO- POGRAPHY - SOIL - STREAMS - THE OLDEST " BLAZE" -AGRICULTURE-STOCK RAISING- FIRST ORCHARD-FIRST FRAME HOUSE-STONE HOUSE - BRICK HOUSE - FIRST MOWER - SULKY RAKE-THRESHING MACHINE-SHORT HORNED CATTLE - MERINO SHEEP - FIRST PUBLIC ROAD-FIRST MARRIAGE-FIRST BIRTH - FIRST DEATH - GUNSMITHS -BLACKSMITH - CARPENTER - MILLWRIGHT - NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH-MILLS - FIRST SCHOOL-MUSKINGUM NORMAL SCHOOL- SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH - FORMATION OF TOWNSHIP-FIRST DISTILLERY-POSTOFFICE- ADAMSVILLE - ITS SETTLEMENT, INCORPORA- TION AND DIRECTORY - PHYSICIANS - FIRST STORE- FIRST TAVERN-ADAMSVILLE M. E. CHURCH-" SALEM CHAPEL " M. E. CHURCH- "GOOD HOPE" LUTHERAN CHURCH-"BEULAH" BAPTIST CHURCH-MILITARY RECORD.
This territory was probably traversed by white men as early as 1774, when, by order of the . Governor of Virginia-the Earl of Dunmore -- Colonel Angus McDonald marched against the Indian town, Wakatomika, near the present site of Dresden, and spread desolation among those simple children of the forest. We cannot now see a reason to justify this procedure, indeed, if we illumine the past never so fully-history finds no justification for might making right! But they are gone to their fathers, who first enjoyed the allurements of those grand old forests ; amid their peaceful shades hunting the appetising game, and drawing from the limpid waters tooth- some fishes, and "worshiping in God's first temples." That their loss was our gain, we, of course, with due selfish gravity, proclaim, and add, " to the victors belong the spoils." In the briefest retrospection we say that the fortunes of war have discovered the beauty and fertility of most of our country. And those who have made their homes in the Muskingum Valley easily ap- propriate these maxims, and recount how their
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ancestors " fought, bled and died " for the inher- itance they now enjoy.
But one thing mars the completeness of this picture, and that is the absence of the record concerning those who were here probably before 1810.
The first actual settler in this township, Wil- liam Denison, came from Massachusetts, and located on the northeast quarter of section fifteen, in 1810. His son, William S. Denison, now occu- pies the property, and claims that his father was the first actual settler in the present Salem township.
Jesse Williams came with Denison, and mar- ried his daughter, Lucy, and settled on the north- west quarter of section thirteen. Jacob Swigert came soon after, and located on lot forty, of the school land, in Salem. Philip Shroyer located on lot eleven, of the same lands. Peter Worts on lot eight, and Jacob Gaumer on lot twenty-eight, about 1811. Lawrence Wisecarver, George Stoner, Peter Livingood, George Shurtz, Samuel Shurtz, John Shurtz and Jacob Sturtz were early settlers. Joseph Stiers came in 1815, and settled on the southwest quarter of section eight. Wil- liam and Stephen Starkey came from Virginia and settled about the same time, and Thomas Collins located on the southwest quarter of sec- tion thirteen, in 1815. The Rev. William Spen- cer located on lot thirty-six, of the school lands, in 1816.
TOPOGRAPHY.
Topographically the territory embraced in this township is moderately hilly, with a considerable part of the surface very low, called " prairie." The highest grounds are in the southern part, on William Drummond's farm, on which there is a cone-shaped hill, known as " Drummond's Knob." When first settled by the whites, the prairie lands were covered with a coarse grass, or low brush. Within the memory of the " oldest inhabitant " large trees have grown from these brush oaks, but much the greater part has been cleared away, and the land converted into fertile grain and meadow fields.
The soil is a mixture of sand and clay, and generally quite fertile. The principal streams are Salt Creek, which enters from the east, flows in a westerly direction through the township, and turning southeastward passes into Perry town- ship ; and Prairie Run, its principal tributary, which rises in the northeastern part of the town- ship, flowing south and west, and unites with Salt Creek, on Dolphin Winn's farm ; and there are two branches of Symmes Creek that pass through the northwest corner of the township.
THE OLDEST " BLAZE" IN THE TOWNSHIP.
Mr.Sutherland Stiers, a reliable citizen, resid- ing on section eight, one mile south of Adamsville, relates that in 1868 he cut down a large white oak tree for rails, and found within the body of the tree a number of distinct marks, successive- Iv one above the other, appearing to have been made fo. the purpose of a "blaze." or road-mark
-cutting in with an ax and hewing the hacked surface down in the usual manner, and that the growth of the tree had enveloped, but not oblit- erated these marks. He, with his neighbors, carefully counted the growth, or annular rings, and found them to number one hundred and sixteen, which, subtracted from the date of dis- covery, would make the date of their making 1752. These marks could not have been made with a tomahawk, and seem to have been made with such an ax as Americans use. 1752 was twelve years before Boquet's expedition, and ante-dates Braddock's expedition. Who made them ?
AGRICULTURE.
Grain raising was formerly the leading occu- pation ; now stock raising divides the honors, and is receiving considerable attention.
HORTICULTURE.
- The first orchard was planted by the first set- tler, William Denison, on the farm now occupied by his son, William S., where he built the first frame house in the township, in 1812.
The first stone house was built on the north- east quarter of section sixteen, by Jacob Zim- merman, in 1827. William S. Denison built the first brick house in 1841, and now occupies it.
The agricultural implements changed slowly. Mr. W. S. Denison introduced the first mower and sulky rake. The first threshing machine was operated by Singleton Hardy. It was styled a " tramp " machine.
FINE STOCK.
The first short horned cattle were brought into the township by W. S. Denison, and, although not raising thoroughbreds, he has a fine herd of " grades."
In 1861, W. W. Adams purchased some thoroughbreds of Moses Robertson, Washington county. In 1868, he bought a bull in Coshocton county, and since that time has purchased of Mr. Robertson two calves at $75 each, and from these he has raised a fine herd of high grades, having crossed Durhams and Devonshires.
The first merino sheep were introduced by non-residents, in 1858.
The first public road in the township was sur- veyed from Zanesville to Plainfield, in Coshoc- ton county. The next was from Mechanicsville to Livingood's Mill, on section eighteen.
The first marriage was between Jesse Williams and Lucy Denison, " high contracting parties." in 1810. The first birth was their son, Gordon. born in April, 1811.
The first death recorded was Catherine Gaumer, wife of Jacob Ganmer, in 1816. She was buried in the ground set apart for a grave- yard, by the Lutheran Denomination, and was the first person buried there. This is the oldest cemetery in the township. The land was deeded for church and cemetery purposes, by Jacob Gammer.
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GUNSMITHS.
Jacob Gaumer lived on lot twenty-eight of the school land, and repaired guns, and occasionally did blacksmithing, in 1811. He may be called the first blacksmith. The descendants of Peter Wertz and Abner Wade, cotemporaries of Gau- mer. dispute and claim this honor.
The first carpenter and millwright was Stephen Starkey.
CHURCHIES.
New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized in 1811, by Rev. Anthony Weyer, with the following members : Jacob Gaumer and Catharine, his wife : Philip Shroyer and Maria, his wife : Peter Wertz and Susan, his wife ; Hen- ry Bainter, Adam Bainter and wife, Samuel Shurtz and Mary, his wife; George Shurtz and wife, Christian Shrover and wife, Catharine ; Ja- cob Gaumer, Jr., and Elizabeth, his wife ; Dan- iel Gaumer and Hannah, his wife; Catharine and Margaret Shurtz, John Shurtz, John Ault and Mary, his wife ; Jacob Sturtz, Jacob Shroy- er, Abraham Shroyer, Anthony Slater and Susan, his wife, and George Stoner and wife.
. The Elders, from 1812 to 1818, were Daniel Gaumer and Frederick Munnig (now spelt Min- nick). The Elders. from 1818 to 1821, were Samuel Shurtz and Frederick Garijan (now spelt Yarian ).
The Deacons, from 1812 to 1818, were Jacob Gaumer and John Stoner ; from 1818 to 1821, Michael Shain and George Shurtz.
The Trustees, from 1816 to 1818, were Jacob Gaumer, Adam Lander, Daniel Gaumer, Philip Shroyer, and Jacob Gaumer, Jr.
The first church was built on the northwest corner of lot twenty-eight, the site now occupied by the Lutheran Cemetery. It was a small struc- ture, erected in 1817, and, in 1838, was removed, to give place to a two-story, brick church, which did service until 1870, when a new frame build- ing was erected. The corner-stone was laid May 14th, 1870, by N. J. Knisely, and the house was finished the same year. It is forty-two by sev- enty. and cost six thousand dollars. The dedi- cation ceremonies were performed May 28th, 1871, by Rev. M. C. Horine and Rev. J. A. Roof.
The old church site and graveyard, consisting of about two acres, was donated to the Trustees of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, in 1819, by Jacob Gaumer, and the present site of the church (about one acre), was donated for that purpose, by Jonathan Gaumer.
The following is a list of those who have served as pastors of this church :
Anthony Weyer, 1811 to '15 ; Andrew Henkle, 1815 to '18; Ludwig Sheid, 1818 to '20 ; Samuel Kaemmerer, 1820 to '59; A. N. Bartholomew, 1859 to '70 : J. P. Hentz, 1871 to '73; John We- ber, 1873 to '80-and the latter is the present in- cumbent.
The present membership numbers one hundred and fifty.
The Deacons are G. W. Bell, Peter W. Sturtz, Jonas Bainter, and J. W. Vinsel.
The Elders are John O. Shrigley and Solomon Gaumer.
The Sunday School has an attendance of nine- ty, with Peter W. Sturtz as Superintendent.
Salem Baptist Church was organized October 10, 1818, by the Rev. Amos Mix and Rev. Hen- ry Pringle, with the following membership : Wil- liam Spencer, and Catharine, his wife; Jesse Williams, and Lucy, his wife ; William Cooksey, and Elizabeth, his wife ; John Lawrence, Amos Stackhouse, Philip Shoff, Elvira and Sarah Shoff, Mordecai Adams, and Hannah, his wife ; Isabella Ackerson, Rebecca Tennis, Ethelinda Denison, Rachel Jordan, Sarah Whittenberry, Lucy Bab- cock, Lucretia Slack, and Susanna Hickman.
The first Deacons were, John Fitz and Caleb Jordan.
The first church was a small hewed log struc- ture that stood just east of the present village of Adamsville, and was built in 1822 ; in 1838, it was removed, and a building, 40x60 feet, erected, at a cost of $1,000. In 1872, this building was tak- en down, and a new frame, 36x52 feet, erected in its place, at a cost of $2,500.
The first pastor was Rev. William Spencer, who was ordained in 1818, and served till 1839 ; Rev. William Sedwick was installed in May, 1839, and resigned in 1857 ; Rev. W. D. Sieg- fried became pastor, January 16, 1858,and resign- ed in April, 1861 ; when Rev. Simeon Seigfried Jr., was called, and resigned October 7, 1865 ; Rev. H. N. Harford came next, and served from March, 1866, one year ; Rev. E. B. Smith came in April, 1867, and remained until March 12, 1870; February 11, 1871, Rev. J. G. Whitaker became pastor, and remained until 1875 ; Rev. H. H. Dunaway became pastor in May, 1876, and resigned December 13, 1879; since which time the church has been supplied by Rev. Rich- ard Harrison.
The present membership numbers sixty.
The Deacons are, John Fitz and H. N. Gore.
Adamsville Methodist Episcopal Church .- The first class was formed by Rev. Thomas Buckle, in 1840, with the following members :
Joseph Stiers and Sarah, his wife, Michael Ellis and wife, Theodore Bailey and wife, Noah Honnold, Thomas Roe, and Mrs. Armstrong. Andrew Magee was the preacher in charge. The first quarterly meeting was held in Noah Honnold's barn, May 16th, 1841.
The first Class Leader was Theodore Bailey. A frame church, 40x56, was built in Adams- ville, in 1842, at a cost of $1,500, and is still in service, and in good condition.
The following preachers, on the Adamsville circuit, have ministered to this church :
In 1840, Thomas R. Ruckle and Andrew Magee ; 1841-2, Thomas R. Ruckle and Ludwell Petty ; 1842-3, Ludwell Petty and C. Morrison ; 1843-4, Walter Athey and Chester Morrison ; 1844-5, Walter Athey and I. N. Baird ; 1845-6, I. N. Baird and David Cross : 1846-7, Edward
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H. Taylor and David Cross ; 1847-8, E. H. Tay- lor and C. E. Weirich ; 1848-9, C. E. Weirich and P. K. McCune ; 1849-50, David P. Mitchell and Patrick K. McCune ; 1850-1, D. P. Mitchell and Robert Boyd ; 1851-2, Andrew Magee and Z. S. Weller ; 1852-3, Andrew Magee and Z. S. Weller ; 1853-4, James H. Bray and Hiramn Sen- sabaugh ; 1854-5, James H. Bray and Walter A. Bray ; 1855-6, David Cross and James Moore ; 1856-7, David Gordon and Ebenezer W. Brady ; 1857-8, David Gordon and Wm. B. Watkins ; 1858-9, John E. McGaw and Wm. Devinney ; 1859-60, John Huston and George McKee ; 1861-2, W. Darby and W. R. Fouch ; 1862-3; W. Darby and L. S. Keagle ; 1863-4, S. Lewis and H. S. White ; 1864-5, J. H. Rogers and Joseph Shane ; 1865-6, James H. Rogers and James E. Starkey ; 1866-7, J. H. Rogers and John C. Castle ; 1867-8, J. P. Saddler and W. H. McBride ; 1868-8, J. P. Saddler and W. H. Stewart ; 1869-70, J. P. Saddler and J. W. Miles ; 1870-1, M. C. Harris and J. C. Russell ; 1871-2, A. V. Galbraith and J. C. Russell ; 1872-3. J. W. Toland and J. C. Russell ; 1873-4, J. C. Russell and T. F. Phillips ; 1874-5, J. W. Toland and T. F. Phillips ; 1875-6, J. Q. A. Miller and T. F. Phillips ; 1876-7, T. W. Anderson and W. L. Davidson ; 1877-8, T. W. Anderson and D. W. Knight ; 1878-9, T. W. Anderson and D. W. Knight ; 1879-80, Henry M. Rader and J. R. Hoover.
The present number of members is eighty.
The Leaders are George E. Honnold, Thomas Cooksey, and Addison Stiers.
The Stewards are A. C. Tomlinson and Ed- ward Spencer.
The Salem Chapel M. E. Church .- The first class consisted of Richard Johnson, Leader, and Eliza, his wife ; Benaiah Spragg and Nancy, his wife : Joseph Stiers and Margaret, his wife ; G. Tousler and Martha, his wife ; Solomon Baugh- man and Nancy, his wife; John Daily and Talitha, his wife ; Joseph Johnson, Ruth Johnson, Nancy Crane, and others, whose names are not remembered.
Benaiah Spragg donated an acre of ground, in the southeast corner of section eighteen, for a church site, and in 1852, a frame building, 40x50, was erected. at a cost of about $900.
The Trustees, at the time, were Benaiah Spragg, Richard Johnson, and James Johnson. The preacher in charge was Andrew Magee. The Leaders were William Drummond, James Radcliff, and Washington Spicer. The Stewards were Richard Haynes, William Drummond, and William Elsea.
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