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The first houses erected by the early settlers were, of course, of the most primitive kind, be- ing built of unhewn logs. and covered with clap- boards instead of shingles. held in place by weight poles instead of nails, the latter being a a luxury few could afford. Judge David Findley, being more prosperous than most of his neigh- bors, covered his house. in 1809, with lap shingles and wrought nails, the first in the county outside of Zanesville.
The first brick house built in Union township was that of Peter Monroe, on lot twenty-three of the school land, in 1827. The next was that of Judge David Findley, in New Concord, in 1828.
The first stone house was built by Ralph Hardesty, in Norwich, in 1830. It is still stand- ing and occupied by Mr. Robert Denny.
James Watson had the first peach orchard, on lot seven of the school lands, and Judge D. Find- ley the first apple orchard.
John Hadden was the first to introduce fine Merino sheep, in 1830.
James Findley first introduced short-horn Dur- ham cattle, from Kentucky, in 1840.
The first reaper, (a McCormick), was brought into the township by James Taggart.
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ROADS.
The first road through Union township was the "Old Wheeling Road," surveyed by Ebe- nezer Zane, in 1797. It entered town one, of the " Military Lands," on the southeast quarter of section ten, and passed into range six, (now Perry township), on the northeast quarter of sec- tion sixteen.
In 1827, the National Road was surveyed through, entering the township on the southeast quarter of section one, and passing out on the northwest quarter of section fifteen. After the construction of the National Pike, the old Wheel- ing Road was abandoned as a thoroughfare, and the travel transferred to the new route, which, for years, enjoyed all the "pomp and circumstance" of the four-in-hand stage coaches. But a time came when its glory, too, departed, when the Central Ohio Divsion of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was completed, running nearly parallel with the National Pike, and the once autocratic stage coach found itself left far in the rear by the all conquering "iron horse ;" it bade farewell to the old familiar scenes and hied away to " the pleasant plains of Iowa."
The common "dirt roads," of Union town- ship, are generally good, as the country is not so hilly as to make traveling difficult.
MILLS.
The settlers in Union township either went to Zanesville, or Cambridge, to get grinding done, and when they wanted boards, they resorted to the " pit saw." But the distance to the former, and the labor of the latter, were grievances not easily to be borne, and home talent was brought into requisition to dispense with both. The first horse mill was built by Benjamin Reasoner, in 1815.
The first fulling mill was built at New Con- cord, by Judge David Findley. The Judge was also the happy possessor of a primitive gristmill, but the time of building it is unknown.
Harper & Keitly built a "tramp sawmill," just south of lot twelve, in the town of Norwich, in 1827, which was afterwards turned into a brewery by Holley & Son. Applin & Abbitson were also its proprietors for a time. Finally it was turned into a tannery, by James Caldwell.
In 1830, a large gristmill was built on lands owned by Jos. Geyer, south of Norwich, by Thos. Maxfield, Thomas Few, Samuel Lorrain, and Manning Putnam. It contained three run of buhrs, with ample machinery, but after passing through various hands, (always unprofitable, ) it was torn down, and the machinery moved to Gratiot, west of Zanesville, in 1870.
Samuel Hadden and Andrew Lorimer built a sawmill on Hadden's land, in 1840, and sold it to John Whitaker, in 1841. He attached buhrs for grinding, and moved the mill to New Con- cord, in 1850. The mill is still in operation, with a planing mill attached.
In 1852, James Findley and John Patterson built a gristmill at New Concord, near the rail-
road depot, with three run of buhrs. After being owned by various partners, Alexander Speer became its sole proprietor, in 1863. and still runs it.
L. D. Stoner has recently erected a steam grist- mill and hollow-ware factory in the town of Nor- wich, and is doing a good business.
John Hadden built the first tannery, in 1807. and followed the business until 1827, when he was succeeded by Messrs. Caldwell and Mc- Clure.
The first store was kept by Colonel John Rey- nolds, at Locust Grove, in 1815. He was suc- ceeded by Thomas Maxfield, who kept store at the Grove until 1827, when he moved to the new town of Norwich.
The first tavern was kept by Thomas Warren. on the old "Zane Trace," in 1805. The accom- modations were of the most primitive kind, but amply sufficient for the time. He sold out to George Heep, and he, to Isaac Few, in 1812. This place was long noted as the "old Few Tavern stand."
As early as 1804, William Speer located on the southeast quarter of section two, and in the spring of 1805, opened a blacksmith shop, the first in the present township of Union. He brought his iron by wagon, over the Alleghany mountains, and followed the trade until 1811, when he returned to Pennsylvania, to take care of his aged parents. He afterwards returned, but did not resume his trade.
Joseph McKinney was also an early black- smith. He began in 1816.
Joseph Reasoner learned the trade at Pittsburg, and located his shop on the Wheeling road. He inade the first ax ever made by hand in Mus- kingum county. In later years he used to boast of having shod General Jackson's horses.
Robert Walker was the first cooper in the new settlement. He came from Ireland, and brought with him, as the fruit of his industry, "a bag of yel- low guineas," with which he made a payment on his land, and, tradition says, in lieu of a bank, deposited the remainder in a log.
Distilleries .- During the early stages of agri- culture in Muskingum county. distilleries were numerous, and as it was not considered disrep- utable to engage in the business, we find such men as Judge Findley owning and running a still.
Whiskey was an article of consumption almost as common as food, but it was pure. and the evils resulting from its use were not so great as at the present day.
Organization of the Township .- The date of the organization of several townships of Mus- kingum, does not appear. upon examination of the Commissioners' journal. Union township amongst them, but that it was amongst the first, is evident from the fact of elections being held at the old Few Tavern in 1808, at which Benjamin Reasoner was elected Justice of the Peace.
The first board of officers cannot now be given. as the records are lost, and tradition unsatis- factory.
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The polls were subsequently moved from Warren's, ( afterwards Few's, ) to Ralph Hard- esty's, further west on the Wheeling road, which continued to be the voting place until the com- pletion of the National Road, when it was estab- lished at Sensabaugh's tavern, in Norwich.
In April, 1876, the township was divided into two voting precincts, and a polling place estab- lished at New Concord, for the eastern ten sec- tions of the township.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Justices of the Peace-George L. Foley, and H. F. Lorimer.
Constables-Joseph Decker, and William G. Madden.
Assessors-New Concord precinct, Richard Rice ; Norwich precinct, Alfred Wyman.
Trustees-John S. Speer, M. L. Harper, . Theodore Mitchell, Geo. L. Foley, and Charles C. Taylor.
Notary Public-Geo. L. Foley.
Land Appraiser-William T. Forsyth.
Census Enumerator-Frank T. Kyle.
Board of Education-Joseph E. Kelly, F. E. Richey, James C. Wilson, (President), and Joseph White.
Supervisors-J. M. Johnson, M. O. Huffman, John Malone, Thomas Waddle, James Caldwell, Ed. Richardson.
Union township contains two villages, one col- lege, eight schools, eight churches, three post- offices, two railroad depots, three telegraph offi- ces, and three mills.
The railroad depots are on the Central Ohio Div sion of the Baltimore and Ohio Road ; one at New Concord, and the other at Norwich. The agent at New Concord is. Alexander Speer.
A telegraph office was established at the New Concord depot, but afterwards removed to Nor- wich station. Wm. P. Parks, and H. W. Jones, operators.
The office in New Concord was established in December. 1879. Samuel Best, operator.
VILLAGES.
Norwich is situated in Union township, near the center of section seven, and occupies a por- tion of three-quarters of that section. The south west quarter was entered by Benjamin Wort- man, the northwest by Frederick Yarian, and the northeast by George Richie, who sold the same to John Crawford, in 1811. William Har- per, an Englishman, bought of Crawford and laid out the town of Norwich, in 1827, naming it for his native town of Norwich, in England.
The first house in Norwich was built by Sam- uel McCloud, who kept a boarding house.
- The first regular hotel was kept by Reuben Whitaker. The first store by Thomas Maxfield.
The first brick house was built by William Harper, and the first stone house by Ralph Hardesty.
The town was incorporated in 1833, and the first Mayor was James Launders.
Samuel and James Lorimer were amongst the first physicians.
NORWICH DIRECTORY.
Churches-Presbyterian, United Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal.
Schools-Graded school, James M. Starrett, Principal.
Stores-C. C. Taylor, R. J. Young & Co., and Wm. Tudor.
Groceries-Reuben Whitaker, and J. F. Haines.
Drug Store-Dr. J. L. Geyer.
Hotel-Benjamin F. Crablin.
Grist Mill and Factory-L. D. Stoner.
Postoffice-C. C. Taylor, postmaster
Physicians-J. L. Geyer, and R. M. Bainter. School Board-James F. Foley. John E. Cherry, and Alva J. Conn.
Shoe Shops-James Foley, and Jamas Lud- man.
Blacksmith Shops-James and Alva Conn. and Wm. Snoots.
Wagon Shops-James Launders, and John Moorhead.
Saddler Shop-Thomas R. Bryant.
Butcher Shop-John F. Haines.
Millinery Shops-Mrs. Hendershot, Miss Snoots, Misses Davis, Ann Sheldon. and Mrs. J. P. Kelley.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD DEPOT.
Nursery-" Excelsior," G. H. Miller, propri- etor.
Store-Joseph P .. Kelley.
Postoffice-J. P. Kelley, postmaster.
Telegraph Office-W. P. Parks, operator.
Blacksmith-Judson Ferguson.
Undertaker-C. N. Bainter.
NEW CONCORD.
In the year 1804, Henry Reasoner, from Penn- sylvania, entered the southwest quarter of sec- tion one, which he sold to David Findley, in 1806, and, in 1828, Findley laid out the town of New Concord, along the line of the National Road.
NEW CONCORD OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Mayor-William Alexander.
Council-M. A. Brown, W. S .. Speer, T. J. Hukill, W. H. Pringle, M. D., T. H. Paden. Clerk-J. H. Henderson.
Treasurer-W. P. Gault.
Marshal-Alexander McKinney.
Board of Education-S. T. Stoner, President : Stewart Speer, Secretary ; H. H. Wilkin, Wm. Alexander, M. L. Harper, C. B. McKee.
Street Commissioner-Ezra S. Lyle.
Muskingum College-F. M. Spencer, Presi- dent.
Graded School-J. K. Watson, Principal.
Churches-United Presbyterian, Dr. David Paul, Pastor ; Reformed Presbyterian, Dr. H. P. Mcclurkin, Pastor ; Presbyterian, Rev. Faris Brown, Pastor ; Methodist Episcopal, Rev. Wil-
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liam Peregoy, Pastor ; Baptist, Rev. Charles C. Erwin, Pastor.
Postoffice-Joseph Mckinney, Postmaster.
Telegraph Office-Samuel Best, operator.
Grist and Saw Mill-Alexander Speer, pro- prietor.
Grist, Saw and Planing Mill-Porter & Son, proprietors.
General Stores-H. H. Wilkin, Harper & Harper, Wilson Stewart, John Best & Sons, Al- exander Speer & Son.
Hotels-Mitchell McCloud and S. B. Maharry. Drug Stores-W. P. Gault & Bro. and Wil- liam S. Speer.
Physicians-Henry McCreary, S. T. Storer, I. W. Chisholm, and W. W. Pringle.
Dentist-F. H. Closman.
Veterinary Surgeon-William B. Ford.
Civil Engineer-T. C. Connor.
Machinist-Wlliam Alexander.
Hardware and Groceries-Joseph Mckinney & Sons.
Shoe Store-J. H. Herdman.
Furniture-James Nelson and William Grum- man.
Shoe Shops-Wilkin & Paff, David G. Thomp- son, and T. Jenkins.
Harness Shop-John W. Miller and L. Bon- nell.
Livery Stable-T. Ed. McCloud.
Carpenter-M. A. Brown, W. T. Smith, W. G. Madden, and George Madden.
Painters-James Larimore, John Caldwell, and William Todd.
Blacksmiths-T. J. Hukill, James Alexander, Alexander McKinney, and S. Johnson.
Wagon Maker-John Miller and J. D. Ams- poker.
Butcher-W. Warren.
Tinner-Ira Cooper.
Undertakers-Wilson & Miller and William Grumman.
Book Store-Mrs. R. S. Campbell.
Milliners-Misses Cooper & Funk, and Miss Hattie Hanson.
Baker and Confections-William T. Griffith.
Restaurants-Mrs. Catharine Marshall, Mrs. Catharine Walker, and Mrs. S. A. Noble.
Mason-William McDonald.
Brickmaker-William Sherlock.
Barber-F. Curtis.
Silver Cornet Band-Leader, H. H. Wilkin : assistant. T. F. Gault : Warren Mckinney, M. A. Brown. E. Il. Speer, James Porter, W. S. Speer, W. G. Madden, S. H. Harper, M. L. Harper, Joseph Ramsey, William Miller, and James Harper.
CHURCHES.
New Concord United Presbyterian Church was originally known as "Crooked Creek Church." the first meeting-house being situated about one mile southwest of the village of New Concord. It was connected with what was then known as the Associate Reformed Church. Tra- dition says that the first Associate Reformed
preaching in this county was in Judge Findley's barn, not far from the present residence of David Stormant. Rev. Alexander Calderhead was the preacher.
The Crooked Creek congregation was organ- ized in 1812. The first stated supply was Rev. Alexander Craig. The first Elders were Judge Findley, Andrew Lorimer, -- Rambo, and James Cummins. The first settled pastor was Rev. David Proudfit. He was installed in 1824 or 1825.
In consequence of the vast territory over which the members of the congregation were scattered, preaching stations were established, seven miles north and five miles south. John Duff was chosen Elder for the north branch (now Lebanon), and David Forsyth for the south branch (now Salt - Creek).
Mr. Proudfit preached half his time at Crook- ed Creek, and divided the remainder equally between the two branches. Death closed his labors, in 1830.
Rev. Johnston Welsh became pastor in 1834. and resigned in 1835.
Rev. B. Waddle began his pastorate in 1836. During his incumbency the congregation reach- ed its maximum membership.
By common consent at different times, Le- banon. Salt Creek, and East Union, were erect- ed into separate organizations.
About 1851, steps were taken looking toward the organization of an associate church, in New Concord. Of this congregation, Rev. S. McAr- thur was the first preacher.
The following persons were Elders in this con- gregation : Robert Harper, Elijah Coulter, Jo- seph McCune, Matthew Cherry, Samuel Briggs, William Laro, and R. R. Moore.
Rev. James M. Henderson became pastor in 1855. After the union of the Associate, and As- sociate Reformed churches, it was thought best that the New Concord congregations (Associ- ate," and "Associate Reformed"), should be- come one. To this end, both pastors (Waddle and Henderson), resigned. All the other offi- cials resigned, except Samuel Cummins and Elijah Forsythe, who continued in office in order to hold the organization.
In February, 1860, Rev. James C. Murch took charge of the congregation, as pastor. He re- signed in 1876. July 1, 1876. the present pastor, Rev. David Paul, D. D., commenced his pas- toral labors.
Since the union of the two congregations, the following persons have acted as elders: Elijah Forsythe. Samuel Cummins. Joseph Harper. Samuel Harper, William Patterson, James A. Miller, William McChire. J. L. Patterson, John Speer, and James Nelson.
The present membership is about three Inin- dred. Recently, five deacons were chosen, and ordained, namely: B. Marshall. J. L. Boyd, Andrew Caldwell, Wilson White, and I. W. Chisholm.
The New Concord Presbyterian Church was formerly located one mile sonth of New Concord,
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and was known as the Pleasant Hill Church. Its origin was as follows :
In 1804. Rev. John Wright preached at the house of John Reasoner, on the southeast quarter of section ten. Other ministers preached occa- sionally until about 1818, when Rev. James Rob- inson organized a church. Mr. Robinson was succeeded by Rev. Samuel Baldridge, in 1819. At this time, services were held in houses and barns, and sometimes in a tent at Pleasant Hill Spring. It was during Mr. Baldridge's minis- try that the first church was erected. It was a frame, forty feet square, two stories high, and stood on Mr. Reasoner's land, near the old "Zane road." In 1823, Dr. Baldridge moved west, and from 1823 to 1827, the church had no regular pastor. Rev. M. Clark holding com- munion services in 1825, and Rev. Mr. McMil- len, in 1826.
In the year 1827, Rev. James Arbuthnot was ordained, and installed pastor of the churches of Pleasant Hill and Salt Creek, and on the 27th of October, 1829, he organized the church at Nor- wich, of which he also became pastor, and re- mained in this connection till 1830.
Rev. Samuel Wilson was ordained, and in- stalled as pastor over the united churches of Pleasant Hill, Salt Creek, and Norwich, April 5, 1832, giving to each one-third of his time, and receiving from each one-third of his salary, of $400. This arrangement continued for seven years, when Pleasant Hill and Norwich each applied for one-half of his time, and Mr. Wilson was released from Salt Creek. He continued in this relation until April 28, 1868, thirty-six years, and only dissolved his connection when forced to do so by the infirmities of age.
In the year 1849, this congregation re-built and enlarged the church, completing it in 1850.
After Mr. Wilson's resignation, Rev. N. C. Helfrich became pastor, and served until Octo- ber 25, 1874.
Rev. Faris Brown became stated supply for the united charge September 10, 1875, and was installed pastor and still continues in that relation.
In the year 1872, a new site having been ob- tained in the village of New Concord, a new church building was erected thereon at a cost of $4,000.
The name was changed from Pleasant Hill, to that of New Concord, by an act of the Pres- bytery.
The following is a list of Elders and Deacons of this church from its organization to the present. The Elders were as follows :
1818-John Reasoner, Solomon Adams, David Hammond.
1819-John Connor, John Shaw, Benjamin Reasoner. Enoch Rush.
1827-William Hunter.
1832-Abraham Pollock.
1833-Robert McGee.
1841-James Bell.
1844-Isaac Storer, Robert Hunter.
1854-George Walters, Jesse Wortman, Na- than Reasoner.
1862-Alex. Mckinney, Peter Reasoner, Thomas Conner, Joseph Ainspoker.
1872-Robert Cariens, Andrew H. Marshall.
1877-Stuart Speer, John St. Clair, Robert Daugherty.
The Deacons were as follows :
1844-Jesse Wortman, John Milholland, Rob- ert Comin.
1854-John Whitaker, Peter Reasoner, Sam'l. Pollock, Alexander McKinney.
1862- John Shaw, Robert Speer.
1872-John Halstead, Charles P. Morgan, William P. Gault, James Noble.
The present membership of this church is one hundred and forty-five. During the sixty-two years of its history it has had five pastors and twenty-six ruling elders.
NEW CONCORD METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
In 1836, a small class met in the school house at New Concord, with Andrew Magee, as Leader. They continued to meet in the school house until 1850. when they met in the College building.
In 1859, a frame church, 36x44, was erected at New Concord, and dedicated by Rev. D. P. Mitchell.
The present number of members is fifty.
Leaders-William Alexander and V. C. Jenkins.
Stewards-Robert Campbell and Joseph Mc- Kinney.
Preacher in charge-Rev. William Peregoy.
NEW CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH.
This church was organized by Rev. George C. Sedgwick, September 20th, 1829, at Norwich, Muskingum county, Ohio.
The names of the original members are as follows :
Isaiah Miller, Esther Miller, Elizabeth Fowles, James Fulk, Matilda Fulk, Fannie Bradford, Sarah Williams. Rebecca Bond, Mary Bond, Sophia Williams, and Emily Williams.
The first Pastor was Rev. William Rees, suc- seeded by Rev's. William Spencer, Mr. Mc- Gowen, William Marz, B. Y. Seigfried, Hugh Brown, Amos Pratt, R. H. Sedgwick, B. Allen, W. D. Seigfried, B. Y. Seigfried, C. H. Gunter, G. W. Churchill, S. C. Tussing, J. C. Skinner, James Herbert, and C. C. Erwin.
In 1860, this congregation built a new church, (frame,) 44x54, at New Concord, and dedicated the same in 1861. It cost $2,500.
The maximum number of members is eighty. Present number of members, fifty-one.
The present officials are as follows :
Treasurer-James Wilson.
Clerk-W. T. Smith.
Trustees-J. S. Mckinney, W. T. Smith, J. H. Dague, Frank Hancock, and J. M. Parkhill. Deacons-J. S. Mckinney, Harrison Dye, and J. H. Dague.
Present Pastor-Rev. Charles C. Erwin.
This church has ordained two ministers, W.
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MUSKINGUM COLLEGE, New Concord, Ohio.
MUSKINGUM COLLEGE Was chartered in 1837. Reverends Robert Wallace, Samuel Wilson, B. Waddle, D. D., Daniel McLane and Messrs. Andrew Lorimer, John Jamison, John Mckinney, John Hull and William Finley were the incor- porators. The College was founded in the interests of Christian education. Leading Christian men of all denom- inations in the community united their efforts to secure the education of young men designed for the ministry and other learned professions. In later years the privileges enjoyed by young men have been extended to young women.
The first building was destroyed by fire, but was soon rebuilt. In 1873 an addition 45x70 was erected in front of the old building. Both are now in good repair.
The number of students in attendance, at first small, has steadily increased. The catalogue number for the year end- ing June 22d, 1882, was 189. The Fall session of the pres- ent year marks a gain of eighteen over the same term of the preceding year. Between two and three hundred young men and women have graduated from this institutiou. About one hundred of thesc have entered the Christian ministry, and are now laboring both in this country and in foreign lands. Her Alumni are also well represented in the other professions. It is estimated that at least two thous- and students have been in attendance during the forty-five years of her existenee. It will be seen that Muskingum College has been closely inwrought into the life and pros- perity of Muskingum and adjoining counties.
The following persons have served as Presidents of the College : Rev. B. Waddle, D. D., Rev. S. Wilson, Rev. D. A. Wallace, D. D., LL. D., Rev. John Milligan, Rev. S. G. Irvine, D. D., Rev. S. McArthur, Rev. J. P. Lytle, D. D.
(pro tem.), Rev. H. P. Mcclurkin, D. D. (pro tem.), Rev. L. B. W. Shryock, Rev. D. Paul, D. D., and Rev. F. M. Spencer.
Until 1877 Muskingum College was simply a local col- lege. At that date she was transferred to the care of the United Presbyterian Presbyteries of Muskingum and Mans- field. In October of 1882 the Synod of Ohio of the United Presbyterian Church voted to accept the care and control of the College. Her doors will, however, still be open to students of all denominations.
It is expected that the endowment of the College will be largely increased during 1883, enabling her to do more and better work than ever before.
President F. M. Spencer will chcerfully give any addi- tional information.
FACULTY.
Rev. F. M. Spencer, President, and Professor of Hebrew, and Mental, Moral and Political Philosophy.
Rev. David Paul, D. . D., Vice President (elcct).
Rev. J. A. Gray, A. M., Professor of Mathematics.
T. H. Paden, A. M., Professor of Latin and Greek Lan- guages.
John McBurney, A. M., Professor of Natural Sciences.
HI. McCreary, M. D., Adjunct Professor of Natural Seienees.
Mary Miller, A. M., Teacher of French and German.
J. S. Moffatt, Latin Tutor.
Prof. S. T. Wallace, A. M., Principal of the Department of Music.
Jenuie McCartney, Assistant Teacher of Music.
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D. Seigfried and C. C. Erwin, and licensed two others. W. B. Watson and W. H. Mckinney.
NORWICH METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
The "class" from which this church sprang, was originally organized at the house of Martin McCloud, in Perry township, and when Mr. McCloud, in 1827, moved to Union township, his house still continued to be the place of meet- ing.
The first class was composed of Martin McCloud and wife, Phillip Richcreek and wife, Israel Jennings and wife, "Father" Speck and wife, Mrs. R. Hardesty and two daughters, Thomas Cookston and wife, Lewis Virden and wife. William Jennings and wife, Rev. Manning Putnam, (a local preacher, ) Mrs. Lloyd and two daughters, Enos Jennings and wife, Mrs. Pass- more, Peter Bowers, Enoch Marple and wife, Sarah Self, and Delphi McCloud.
Phillip Richcreek was the first Leader, fol- lowed by Israel Jennings.
During 1829-30, a church, (brick.) 30x40, was erected on lot fifty-one, in the town of Norwich, which stood until 1842, when it was taken down and a new brick structure, 40x60, erected in its stead.
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