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Trustees' Proceedings.
The oldest records now in possession of the clerk is vol. i. of " Rec- ords of Turtle Creek Township, continued from a manuscript book," and under date of June, 1820, presents "a list of taxable property in Turtle Creek Township, returned by Robert Aldrich, lister, for the year 1820." As this list appears elsewhere, we only pause a moment now to observe that it exhibits many names closely connected with the early history of the county, and names with which the reader is already familiar. Among these may be mentioned Robert Aldrich, Thomas McClish, Abraham, Richard, and James Cannon, Benjamin S. Cox, A. Ewing, John Ken- nard, Richard and James Lenox, James and Samuel Marshall, James and Richard Lenox, John McClure, John Wilson, John Johnston, James Wells, Daniel V. Dingman, John Blake, Jonathan Beatty, Cephas, Rufus, Ephraim, Elias, and Ezra Carey, William, Zachariah, Aaron, and Wil- liam W. Cecil, Harvey B. Foote, Hezekiah Hubble, John and David Mel- linger, James Marshall, Thos. W. Reickman, John L. Steinberger, James Thatcher, Joseph Thatcher, and Elisha Williams.
December 26, 1820, William Davis was appointed constable.
On the first Monday of March, 1821, the township was laid out in road districts, the same as for 1820.
Treasurer's Report. Treasurer's Office, Turtle Creek Township. March 5, 1821.
The balance of money remaining in the treasury on the first Monday of March, 1820, agreeably to my last report, was . $59 762 Received of J. Lenox, Esq., April 3, 1820, one fine paid by C. Roby 25
Received of William W. Cecil, Esq., April 24, 1820, a fine paid by John Lenox. 5 00
Received of Samuel Howells December 15, 1820, a note for 8 00
Total amount
. $73 012
From which deduct the amount paid out of said funds since last report-
Paid A. Davenport
$3 00
J. White
3 00
S. Stewart
3 00
J. Wells
2 873
J. Wells
1 00
12 873
Unexpended this day
. $60 244
Very respectfully submitted,
S. MARSHALL, Treasurer. A true copy. J. WELLS, Township Clerk.
On the first Monday of March, 1822, the township was divided into four road districts.
Treasurer's Report. Treasurer's Office, March 4, 1822. To the Honorable, the Board of Trustees of Turtle Creek Township:
DR.
Balance in Treasury at last settlement
$60 644
Received of E. Williams, Esq., fines
2 00
Interest on William Davis' note
20
$62 844
CR.
Paid William Mellinger
$2 00
William Davis
8 00
Nathan Coleman
2 00
William Drake
2 00
James Wells
4 00
J. Thatcher
1 50
J. Stephens
1 00
J. A. Aldrich
2 00
William Davis
2 50
C. Carey
2 00
James Moore
624
27 62}
Balance this day
$35 214
Very respectfully submitted,
SAMUEL MARSHALL, Treasurer.
Attest : J. A. ALDRICH, Clerk pro tem. An election was ordered to be held at the house of Thomas McClish, in Hardin, on the first Monday of April next.
Treasurer's Report. March, 1823.
DR.
To Balance in Treasury on first Monday of March, 1822 . $35 221
To J. Francis, Esq., paid per E. Williams, Esq. 25
$35 474
Cr. By payment to S. S. Marshall on order
4 41+
Balance due Township $31 06
S. MARSHALL, Treasurer. .
March 1, 1824. A meeting of the trustees was held at the house of Samuel Marshall, when it was ordered that an election be held at sai-l house on the first Monday of April next.
Township Officers.
The records at their opening in 1820 show Robert Aldrich, lister ; Samuel Marshall, treasurer; James Wells, clerk ; William Davis, con- stable ; William Drake, Nathan Coleman, William Mellinger, and Wil- liam Davis, road supervisors. The first election records show that on November 10, 1820, James Lenox and Elisha Williams were elected jus- tices of the peace.
On the first Monday in April, 1821, an election was held at the house of Thomas MeClish, with the following result : Trustees, Gideon Wright, Cephas Carey, and Richard Lenox. Clerk, James Wells. Treasurer, Samuel Marshall. Overseers of poor, David Coon and Ebenezer D. Stephens. Fence viewers, John Wilson and Hezekiah Hubble. Lister, Joseph A. Aldrich. Appraiser, William Harrell. Constables, James Thatcher and John Whitmire. Road supervisors, Thomas McClish, Samuel Marshall, William Robinson, Samuel Stewart, Robert McClure, and John Lenox.
Election for 1822 held at the house of Thomas McClish. Officers elect : 'Trustees, William W. Cecil, Abraham Davenport, and Joseph Steinberger. Clerk, James Wells. Treasurer, Samuel Marshall. Lister and appraiser, James Lenox and Frederick Steinberger. Overseers of poor, James Marshall and James Moore. Fence viewers, James Thatcher and Edwin Barker.' Constables, Thomas Dart and Hubble Sprague. Supervisors, David Coon, John Kennard, John Mellinger (second), and William Robinson.
April, 1823. Trustees, William W. Cecil, Cephas Carey, and David Carter. Clerk, James Lenox. Treasurer, Samuel Marshall. Constables, J. L. Steinberger and William Mellinger. Appraisers, Joseph Stein- berger and S. Marshall. Overseers, Gideon Wright and John Wilson. Fence viewers, David Coon and James Thatcher. Supervisors, Edwin Barker, Abraham Davenport, Moses Sturgeon, and Hezekiah Hubble.
April, 1824. Trustees, William W. Cecil, John Stewart, James Thatcher. Clerk, John Fergus. Treasurer, Samuel Marshall. Fence viewers, Zachariah Hurley and Edwin Barker. Lister and appraiser, Samuel Marshall and Joseph Steinberger. Constables, Samuel White and John Marshall. Overseers, Joseph Mellinger and Abraham Daven- port. Supervisors, James A. Graham, John McClure, James Wells, and James Jackson.
April, 1825. Trustees, William W. Cecil, John Kennard, and Daniel Meeker. Clerk, John Fergus. Treasurer, Abraham Davenport. Con- stables, James Thatcher and E. Perdue. Lister and appraisers, James A. Graham and Joseph Steinberger. Overseers, Hezekiah Hubble and Samuel Stewart. Fence viewers, William Bush and Thomas Shaw. Supervisors, Joshua Cole, Aaron Cecil, Jeremiah White, John Marshall, and John Johnston.
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April, 1826. Trustees, Richard Lenox, Richard M. Cannon, and Joshua Cole. Clerk, William Davis. Treasurer, James Lenox. Lister and appraiser, A. Mccullough and William Howell.
April, 1827. Trustees, Joshua Cole, James Lenox, and H. Davis. Clerk, William Davis. Treasurer, R. M. Cannon. Constable, Elijah Cole.
April, 1828. Trustees, E. D. Stephens, S. W. Carey, and D. Williams. Clerk, William Davis. Treasurer, .R. M. Cannon. Constable, Otho White.
April, 1829. Trustees, John W. Carey, H. Davis, and D. Williams Clerk, William Davis. Treasurer, R. M. Cannon. Constables, William A. Carey and David Coon.
April, 1830. Trustees, Cephas Carey, William Davis, and Robert Brodrick. Clerk, W. A. Carey. Treasurer, R. M. Cannon. Constables, Charles Mallahan and W. A. Carey.
1831. Trustees, Cephas Carey, Robert Brodrick, and William Davis. Clerk, N. F. Brodrick. Treasurer, Richard M. Cannon.
1832. Trustees, Franklin Shaler, James A. Graham, William Davis. Clerk, N. F. Brodrick. Treasurer, R. M. Cannon.
1835. Trustees, Robert Brodrick, J. A. Graham, and Franklin Shaler. Clerk, Mark A. Brodrick. Treasurer, R. M. Cannon.
1834. Trustees, J. A. Graham, Franklin Shaler, and Cephas Carey. Clerk. M. A. Brodrick. Treasurer, John W. Carey.
1835. Trustees, J. A. Graham, Franklin Shaler, and E. D. Stephens. Clerk, John Davenport. Treasurer, David Carey.
1836. J. A. Graham, R. M. Cannon, and C. Troup. Clerk, William Davis. Treasurer, John Smart.
1837. Trustees, R. M. Cannon, John Campbell, and John Hutchinson. Clerk, William H. Stephens. Treasurer, John Smart.
1838. Trustees, John Hutchinson, John Campbell, and David Lehman. Clerk, William H. Stephens. Treasurer, James Lenox.
1839. Trustees, John Campbell, John Hutchinson, and William Bell. Clerk, William H. Stephens. Treasurer, James Lenox.
1840. Trustees, William Bell, John Stephens, and F. C. Davis. Clerk, W. H. Stephens. Treasurer, James Lenox.
1841. Trustees, William Bell, William Davis, and John Hutchinosn. Clerk, William H. Stephens. Treasurer, James Lenox.
1842. Trustees, William Davis, John Laughlin, and A. S. McClure. Clerk, William H. Stephens. Treasurer, W. V. Cowan. Assessor, Wil- liam Davis.
1843. Trustees, D. Carey, John Laughlin, J. W. Graham. Clerk, W. H. Stephens. Treasurer and assessor, W. V. Cowan.
1844. Trustees, John Laughlin, John Hutchinson, Arthur Glasgow. Clerk, William M. Graham. Treasurer, R. M. Cannon. Assessor, James Lenox.
1845. Trustees, John Laughlin, J. W. Graham, and John Hutchin- son. Clerk, W. H. Stephens. Treasurer, R. M. Cannon. Assessor, J. B. McKinney.
1846. Trustees, John Laughlin, John Hutchinson, and J. W. Graham. Clerk, W. H. Stephens .. Treasurer, R. M. Cannon. Assessor, W. H. Stephens.
1847. Trustees, J. W. Graham, William Davis, and John Williams. Clerk. R. F. Bell. Treasurer, Garrison Kennard. Assessor, Curtis Kelsey.
1848. Trustees, J. Williams, Hugh McElroy, and William Doak. Clerk, E. E. Bell. Treasurer, G. Kennard. Assessor, Curtis Kelsey.
1849. Trustees, J. W. Graham, William Davis, and William Doak. Clerk, Willis Ogden.' Treasurer, G. Kennard. Assessor. Curtis Kelsey. 1850. Trustees, J. W. Graham, William Doak, and W. K. Larimore. Clerk. S. M. Gowan. Treasurer, G. Kennard. Assessor, Curtis Kelsey. 1851. Trustees, J. W. Graham, John Carper, and S. M. Sharp. Clerk, S. M. Cowan. Treasurer, G. Kennard. Assessor, C. B. Hawkey.
1852. Trustees, Graham, Carper, and Sharp. Clerk, Cowan. Trea- surer, Kennard. Assessor, John Ike.
1853. Trustees, Graham, Carper, and B. Cole. Clerk, W. M. Bell. Treasurer, Kennard. Assessor, John Ike.
1854. 'Trustees, Broad Cole, R. G. Sturgeon, and Nathan McDonald. Clerk, S. M. Cowan. Treasurer, William Patten. Assessor, Casper Yinger. 1855. Trustees, Cole. McDonald, and F. C. Davis. Clerk, W. H. Bell. Treasurer, William Patten. Assessor, John Ike.
1856. Trustees, Cole, MeDonald, and Davis. Clerk, B.Il. Treasurer, Patten. Assessor, Ike.
1857. Trustees, Davis, McDonald, and Cole. Clerk, Bell. Treasurer, Patten. Assessor, Casper Yinger.
1858. Trustees, McDonald, Davis, and Graham. Clerk, Bell. Trea- surer, Patten. Assessor, Yinger.
1859. Trustees, Graham, Davis, and Moses Russell. Clerk, Bell. Treasurer, William Doak. Assessor, Yinger.
1860. Trustees, Graham, Davis, and Russell. Clerk, Bell. Trea- surer, Doak. Assessor, Yinger.
1861. Trustees, Graham, Davis, and Russell. Clerk, Bell. Treasurer, William Doak. Assessor, J. M. Ike.
1862. Trustees, Flemmon Hall, R. M. Cannon, and William Patten. Clerk, William M. Bell. Treasurer, William Doak. Assessor, D. P. Williams.
1863. Trustees, J. W. Graham, William Patten, and R. M. Cannon. Clerk, W. M. Bell. Treasurer, E. E. Bell. Assessor, R. M. Lenox.
1864. Trustees, Graham, Cannon, and Patten. Clerk, W. M. Bell. Treasurer, Fleming Hall. Assessor, F. Hall. .
1865. Trustees, Cannon, Patten, and Samuel Salenberger. Clerk, Bell. Treasurer and assessor, Hall.
1866. Trustees, Graham, Cannon, and Patten. Clerk, Bell. Trea- surer and assessor, Hall.
1867. Trustees, Graham, Patten, and Cannon. Clerk, Bell. Trea- surer and assessor, , Hall.
1868. Trustees, William Patten, J. L. Ogden, and Broad Cole. Clerk, Bell. Treasurer, Hall. Assessor, John Ike.
1869. Trustees, J. L .. Ogden, Broad Cole, E. E. Bell. Clerk, William M. Bell. Treasurer, Hall, Assessor, Ike
1870. Trustees, Ogden, Cole, and Bell. Clerk, Bell. Treasurer, W. A. Russell. Assessor, J. M. McDonald.
1871. Trustees, John Ike, S. M. Young, and H. A. Beck. Clerk, F. S. Cannon. Treasurer, W. Savage. Assessor, McDonald.
1872. Trustees, John Ike, S. M. Young, and H. A Beck. Clerk, F. S. Cannon. Treasurer, Washington Savage. Assessor, McDonald.
1873. Trustees, HI. A. Beck, S. M. Young, and John Steel. Clerk, F. S. Cannon. Treasurer, Savage. Assessor, McDonald.
1874. Trustees, H. A. Beck, S. M. Young, and William M. Bell. Clerk, F. S. Cannon. Treasurer, Savage. Assessor, McDonald.
1875. Trustees, Beck, Bell, and Young. Clerk, Cannon. Treasurer, Savage. Assessor, W. R. Marshall.
1876. Trustees, T. M. Hall, H. A. Beck, and Daniel Quinn. Clerk, Cannon. Treasurer, John Ike. Assessor, E. A. Quillin.
1877. Trustees, T. M. Hall, W. M Bell, and John McDonald. Clerk, Cannon. Treasurer, John Ike. Assessor, E. A. Quillin.
1878. Trustees, W. M. Bell, Joseph Campbell, Samuel Unum. Clerk, Frank Thomas. Treasurer, John Ike.
1879. Trustees, Broad Cole, W. M. Bell, and Amos Baker. Clerk, Mark Wilson. Treasurer, John Ike.
1880. Trustees, Broad Cole, W. M. Bell, and A. Baker. Treasurer and clerk, same.
1881. Trustees, Cole, Samuel Unum, and William Thomas. Clerk, W. A. Moreland. Treasurer, John Ike.
1882. Trustees, William Thomas, W. M. Bell, and James Leapley. Clerk, John R. Wilson. Treasurer, John Ike.
Justices of the Peace.
James Lenox, 1819.
C. P. Lenox, July 5, 1851.
Elisha Williams, 1820.
F. C. MeQuilty, Aug. 29, 1853.
James Lenox, 1822.
John Hutchison (resigned Sept. 22,
A. Davenport, 1823.
1855), Sept. 10, 1853.
Robert Aldrich, 1823.
Wm. Doak, June 23, 1-54.
John McClure, 1824. S. M. Sharp, Oct. 6, 1856.
James Lenox, 1825.
C. P. Lenox, May, 1856.
Richard M. Cannon, 1827.
Julius Sharp, July 22. 1857.
Robert Brodrick, 1827.
Casper Yinger, April 12, 1859.
James Lenox, 1828.
John Hutchison, Sept. 3, 1859.
D. P. Williams, 1830.
John W. Graham, Aug. 29, 1860.
R. M. Cannon, 1830.
Fleming Hall, April 22, 1862.
James Lenox, 1831.
C. Yinger, April 22, 1862.
James A. Graham, 1832.
J. P. Heston, April 17, 1863. Edwin A. Bell, April 14, 1865.
James Lenox, 1834.
C. P. Lenox, April 11, 1866.
R. M. Cannon, July 4, 1836.
Wm. Doak, April 11, 1866.
John Hutchison, Jan. 11, 1839.
C. P. Lenox, April 12, 1869.
R. M. Cannon, June 15, 1839.
W'm. Doak, April 18, 1869.
James Lenox, Jan. 14, 1842.
George Quillin, April 5, 1872.
Wm. Doak, Nov. 6, 1844. Richard F. Bell, April 11, 1873.
R. M. Cannon, Jan. 2, 1845. C. P. Lenox, April 9, 1875.
John Hutchison, June 17, 1845. Isaac Johnston, April 8, 1876.
John Williams, Nov. 17, 1847. Joseph Hamilton, Nov. 27, 1876.
Wm. Doak, Jan. 8, 1848. John R. Wilson, Nov. 7, 1878.
John Hutchison, June 24, 1848. Noah Rauch, April 17, 1879.
F. C. MeQuilty, Aug. 24, 1850.
John R. Wilson, Oct. 19, 1831.
Wm. Critton, Jan. 25, 1851.
Way-marks.
On the farm of William Bell, just south of Hardin, a gravel bank was opened for piking purposes, and the excavation unearthed an Indian cemetery. Skeletons of all sizes were found, assuming all positions, some face upwards, others lying on their faces, while others occupied a sitting posture. A large number were even found in an erect attitude. The skulls of some indicated sizes much above the average, if we are to credit the statements of eye-witnesses. The bones were all perfect and in true relation when found, but soon crumbled on exposure to the air. Be- sides these remains, two earthenware vessels were found, each having a capacity of about one and a half gallons. They exhibited superior
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Wm. Doak, Aug. 24, 1841.
C. P. Lenox, April 5, 1872.
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workmanship, being perfect in form and elaborate in decoration. When found they were of a yellowish color, shaling somewhat, and in each was a large mussel shell. No stone implements were found, neither was any evidence discovered looking for an origin anterior to the Indians, except so far as the crockery was concerned. The site is in every way natural, and gave no evidence of mechanical skill. In all probability it was a common burying place for the Indians at a remote period. The vessels discovered, if according to the descriptions given us, were proba- bly only appropriated by the Indians, like stone utensils, after the mound-builders had vacated this territory. Several relies are now in possession of Dr. Cowan, of Hardin, but we have not had an opportunity to examine them.
Another excavation for gravel on the farm of Lenox, adjacent to the Bell farm, was made to the extent of about three-fourths of an acre. Here large quantities of human bones were found in a fair state of preservation, at a depth of from two to five feet. The excavation was made to a depth of twenty-one feet. The arrangement of the remains in this place differed from the promiscuous deposit on the Bell farm. Here each skeleton was placed in a stone-lined grave, concave in form, and open at the top. Over each of these graves a small skein of fibre resem- bling silk was found. Bones of animals also abounded in large numbers, as was also the case in the Bell excavation. A small sprinkling of char- coal was also found in connection with each skeleton. No other evi- dences of workmanship were noticed, neither flint utensils nor earthen- ware being discovered. As no careful scientific examination was made in either case, very little information of a satisfactory nature can be pre- sented. We have been compelled to inquire of different eye-witnesses, whose statements conflict in the most serious manner touching the most material matters. With some of these witnesses the remains appeared to be those of giants of almost more than gigantic size. One, a tall man, speaking of a femur, believed it would extend from his knee to his shoulder. Another, himself full faced, asserted that he could have placed his hands to his cheeks, and then have fitted some of the lower jaws over face and hands. Others, again, could only say the bones were all of mammoth size; but this is generally asserted of all Indian bones by those unacquainted with the subject. There may have been large bones discovered, but it is extremely improbable that they all greatly exceeded the average size of human remains, for we have nothing authen- ticating the existence of a race of "giants in those days" in this section. Excitement under such discoveries too often arouses imagination, and imagination too frequently stimulates exaggeration. These were not mounds; they were natural elevations; they were not works of defence or sacrificial altars, but mere burying grounds. The human remains were too well preserved, considering their proximity to the surface, the character of the soil, and the climate, to have outlasted the whole period of the red man. The localities bore too natural a contour, art relics were too rare, and promiscuousness too prevalent for these remains to be attrib)- uted to the mound builders. They were ancient Indian burying grounds, selected on a gravelly elevation, as was their habit, and just enough art remains were found to evince their ignorance of art. Every point of evi- dence we have been able to obtain, points directly to the Indians, and not toward an anterior race. The mound builders undoubtedly occupied this whole region in the long past, but these remains are not their way- marks.
Schools.
It is believed the first school-house erected in this township stood nearly a mile south of Hardin, and was built about 1816. This building was of round logs, and was sixteen by twenty-five feet in dimensions. The seats, of course, were puncheons supplied with supports, consisting of straight sticks inserted through an augur hole. Mr. Gibson was the first teacher, and at his school such of our pioneers as R. M. Cannon and William Carey began their education. The second term at this place was taught by Richard Lenox, while Mrs. Eliza Wells taught the two succeeding terms. About the year 1820 a school building was erected on the bank of Turtle Creek in Hardin. It was largely similar to the first building erected. Here Mr. Cahoon became the first teacher, and was followed by Mr. Rosby. This building was used several years, and was attended by children from a distance of three or four miles. The third building was erected in 1824, on land belonging to R. M. Can- non, in section 19.
These incidents constitute the foundation of the school system of Turtle Creek Township, and show that, away back in the very in- fancy of the settlement, schools were established contemporaneously with the community, and look back of the location of the old village of Hardin. Since those early beginnings, wonderful strides have been taken, and revolutions have been fought out in the educational as well as in the political and social worlds, and the schools may be said to have wrought those revolutions, for they gave to man the knowledge which became a power at once exacting and positive. That power has looked on many things with a frown, and if that frown did not have a withering effect, logic was called into requisition, and sometimes even the logic of the sword. Wrong fell smitten by every blow, or fled beyond the pale of schools. As now divided for school purposes, the township 34
consists of ten subdistricts, including the independent district of Har- din, which is number one. The schools are all reported in a very effec- tive working condition.
Cole Chapel M. E. Society
was organized about 1832, at the residence of Joshua Cole, by Rev. John Stewart, with Joshua Cole and wife, and a few others as members of the organization. Their regular place of meeting was at Mr. Cole's house for several years, or until 1836 or 1837, when there was a school- house erected on Mr. Cole's farm, a short distance from where Mr. C.'s house stood. In this, and another school-house erected in the neighbor- hood, they met and worshipped for many years, or until the erection and completion of their present edifice, which was dedicated June 1, 1865, by Rev. Bates, assisted by Rev. P. A. Drown, then their minister in charge. The building is located on the northwest corner of the south- west quarter of section 5, Turtle Creek Township, near the Turtle Creek Valley Pike. It is a frame structure forty by thirty feet, erected at a cost of about $2000.
After the erection of this building, T. M. Carey, Robert Reed, Broad Cole, J. B. F. Randolph, and John Slaybangh were appointed as trustees of the church. The trustees at this date, March 25, 1882, are Joseph Campbell, John Laughlin, John McDonald, J. P. Heston, and Alfred Woodruff. Class leaders are Alfred Woodruff, John Laughlin, Noah Rauch, and the leaders of Class No. 3 are Miss Dellie Cannon and Flora Campbell. The stewards are B. Cole, Joseph Campbell, and John Shaw, with B. Cole recording steward of the circuit. The present membership is about one hundred and thirty in good standing. This society belongs to the Hardin circuit, and Rev. D. B. Rinehart is their present pastor, who is now on his third year of pastoral labor in the vicinity of Cole's chapel. Some of the ministers on the charge prior to 1839, were Revs. Daniel D. Davidson, James Smith, Geo. Walker, David Kemper, David Wornick, William Spafford, John Grabam, and some others. A full list of the names of the ministers on this charge from 1839 to the present time can be seen by referring to the sketch of the Plum Creek Chapel M. E. Church of Franklin Township.
White Feather Christian Society
was organized at the residence of Samuel Harshbarger in 1836, by Elder Joseph Warbington, with nine members, viz., Ezekiel Baldwin and wife, Aaron Baldwin and wife, Eli Baldwin and wife, Samuel Harshbarger and wife, and Mary Hardesty. They held their meetings at the houses of their members alternately for several years, or until the erection of a school-house in that neighborhood, in which they met and held their meetings for a few years, or until some time between the years 1852 and 1857, during which time they erected a frame building, thirty-six by twenty-six feet, on the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of section 2, Turtle Creek Township. The land oc- cupied by the building and cemetery was donated to the society by Samuel Harshbarger for church purposes and a burying ground. The church was dedicated by Elder Richardson, assisted by Elders Penrod and Warbington. The building was erected by volunteer labor, the members of the church and citizens of the neighborhood all helping to perform the labor, and to bear the building expenses. This building served the society for many years, or until the erection and completion of their present edifice, which was dedicated Aug. 28, 1881, by Elder E. W. Weeks, assisted by Elders G. W. Garner and L. J. Gander. The new building is located in sect. 1, Turtle Creek Township, on the Sidney and St. Mary's Pike, a few miles south of the Van Buren Township line. It is a frame structure, forty-six by thirty-six feet, with a twenty-foot story, which was erected at a cost of about $2000 cash; besides a great amount of the labor, hauling, etc., was donated to the church by the members and some others. Soon after the erection of their first church, Aaron Baldwin, David Baldwin, and A. B. Harshbarger were appointed as trustees of the church. The vacancy caused by the death of David Baldwin, in 1862, was filled by the appointment of William Wood to the position of trustee of the church. A few years later Aaron Baldwin was succeeded by Samuel Unum, and the trustees at this writing are A. B. Harshbarger, William Wood, and Samuel Unum. Daniel Baldwin and Samuel Harshbarger were appointed as deacons of the church, but since the death of Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Harshbarger is the only deacon in the church. A. B. Harshbarger is the present clerk. The following is a partial list of the names of the elders who have been regular ministers of the Society. viz., Elders Joseph Warbington, Samuel Fuston, Andrew Tullis, Enoch Harvey, John Robinson, Samuel Penrod, - Barber, Daniel Richardson, G. W. Garner, Marshall Candler, James Tingle, Elder Edmon and wife, Mrs. Rhoda Franks, Elders. Fireston, Ladley, Wil- liams, and Butt. Elder L. J. Gander has been with them nearly three years, and is their present pastor.
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