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CENTERVILLE.
This church is situated about ten miles from Titus- ville. It was gathered by Mr. Chase in 1815. He was its first, and perhaps only pastor. He was installed in 1827, and released from his charge in 1830.
UNION (Erie County, Pa.).
Tms church was organized in April, 1811, with eight members, and one elder, Matthew Gray. It was long dependent on supplies. In 1820, Rev. Amos Chase supplied it for one fourth of his time. Previous to this or about 1814, Rev. John Matthews (22) supplied it. The first pastor was Rev. Absalom McCready (36), who was ordained and installed by the Presbytery of Erie, September 14, 1826. He was released from his charge in 1835. In May, 1836, Rev. Pierce Chamberlain (38) began to supply, and continued until November, 1810. In 1841, Rev. Thomas Anderson (37), was installed pastor ; released from his charge in 1843. The church has been successively supplied by Rev. G. W. Cleve- land, Rev. C. F. Diver, Rev. T. T. Bradford, Rev. G. II. Hammer, and Rev. William Grassie. On the 8th of February, 1862, Rev. J. F. Reed, D. D., was installed as pastor ; released April 10, 1866. Rev. F. V. War- ren is the present stated supply. It is in connection with the other branch.
WESTFIELD, N. Y.
Tris church was first organized by Rev. John Lind- sey, in 1808, under the name of " Chatauque." It soon lost its organization. On the 7th day of November.
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1817, it was reorganized by Rev. Johnston Eaton (20) and Rev. Phineas Camp (29). The latter was its first pastor, installed September 8, 1819 ; released, Septem- ber, 1821. On the Ist of July, 1819, the name was changed to Westfield. About the year 1824, the church was transferred to Buffalo Presbytery. The next pas- tor was Rev. Isaac Oakes. In 1835, Rev. D. O. Greg- ory was pastor. From 1840 to 1845 Rev. T. M. Hop- kins was pastor. From 1845 to 1854 Rev. Reuben Tinker was pastor. Rev. C. F. Muzzy was pastor in 1855. Rev. J. P. Fisher was pastor from 1863 to 1865. [ = The present pastor is Rev. R. S. Van Cleve (113), in- stalled in 1867. It is now in connection with the other branch.
FRANKLIN.
Tins church was organized July 28, 1817, by Rev. Ira Condit. John Broadfoot and James Gilleland were chosen as elders. In July, 1821, the church was reor- ganized by Rev. Alexander Cook and Rev. Cyrus Riggs. It was then taken under the care of the Presbytery of Alleghany. At this time it consisted of nine members. The next elders were Andrew Bowman and Levi Dodd. The first pastor was Rev. Thomas Anderson (37). Hle was ordained and installed by the Presbytery of Erie, September 19, 1826, about which time the church was transferred to the Presbytery of Erie. He was released from his charge September 12, 1837.
The next pastor was Rev. Cyrus Diekson ; ordained and installed by the Presbytery of Erie, June 21, 1810, released from his charge, March, 1818. The present pastor, Rev. S. J. M. Eaton (76), was ordained and in- stalled February 7, 1849. Some precious revivals have
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characterized the history of this church. In the winter of 1867, one hundred and eleven were added to it.
The first house of worship was ereeted in 1830. The corner-stone of the present edifice was laid July 9, 1867.
CONCORD (Venango County, Pa.).
THE name of this church first appears on the min- utes of Presbytery in 1826, when it became a part of the charge of Rev. Thomas Anderson. IIe was in- stalled as its pastor, September 19 of that year. Ile was released from the pastoral charge of this congrega- tion on the 13th of April, 1831. The next pastor was Rev. G. W. Hampson (43). He was ordained and in- stalled as pastor by the Presbytery of Erie, June 27, 1832 ; released in 1837. The next pastor was Rev. James Coulter (62). He was ordained and installed by the Presbytery of Erie as pastor, in connection with Deerfield, September 11, 1812; released about the year 1846. The next pastor was Rev. M. A. Parkinson (78), ordained and installed September 11, 1850; released, October 20, 1854. The next pastor was Rev. W. J. Alexander (89). He was ordained and installed De- cember 19, 1855; released, January 7, 1857. From 1860 to 1863, the church was supplied by Rev. J. II. Sargent (101). It was afterward supplied by Rev. II. Newell (97), and Rev. John McKean, and at present by Rev. J. J. Smyth (115).
TIDIOUTE (formerly DEERFIELD).
Tmis church is in Warren County, Pa. It was an- ciently known as Tidioute; the name was afterwards changed to Deerfield. It was received under the care
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of Presbytery as a regularly organized church in 1827. Its first pastor was probably Rev. James Coulter, in- stalled September 14, 1842; released about 1846. The next was Rev. M. A. Parkinson, installed September 11, 1850 ; released, October 20, 1854. The next, Rev. W. J. Alexander, installed December 19, 1855; re- leased, January 7, 1857. The church was afterwards supplied by Mr. Sargent, Mr. Newell, and Mr. Me- Kean. Having fallen into dilapidation, it was reor- ganized in 1867, under the name of Tidioute.
HARBOR CREEK.
THIS church is in Erie County, Pa., and was a colony from the church of North East. It was organized on the 26th of May, 1832, with fifty-eight members. The first elders were Myron Bacchus, Samuel Kingsbury, and J. M. Moorhead. It was supplied for one year by Rev. Giles Doolittle (33), pastor of North East. The first pastor was Rev. William A. Adair (16), ordained and installed November 7, 1833, in connection with North East. The pastoral relation was dissolved Octo- ber 9, 1834. After this Rev. Simeon Peck (48) sup- plied for one year. The next pastor was Rev. Reuben Lewis (51), ordained and installed November 1, 1837; released, June 28, 1838. At this time the great division took place, when this church was divided. The old school branch was supplied by Mr. J. HI. Townley, and on the 11th day of August, 1847, Rev. J. K. Cornyn (70) was installed as pastor. He was released April 4, 1850. On the 4th day of June, 1866, the two divis- ions of the church were merged in one, under the care of the other branch.
In the mean time, of the other branch, Rev. N.
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West was pastor from 1838 to 1842. The church was next supplied by Rev. Miles Doolittle, and Rev. M. T. Smith, until 1848. The present pastor is Rev. G. W. Cleveland. He was installed September, 1852. The church edifice was erected in 1836.
GIRARD.
This church was a colony from Springfield. It is in Erie County, Pa., and was organized May 16, 1835. The first elders were Robert Porter and Philip Bristol. At the first, Rev. Edson Hart (42), who was preaching at Springfield, supplied them. The first pastor was Rev. R. S. Lockwood (52), ordained and installed Jan- uary 11, 1837; released in 1841. Afterwards Rev. William Fuller (52), and Rev. Mr. Root, supplied. The next pastor was Rev. Joseph Vance, installed in 1846; released in 1854. From this date to 1863, Rev. Alex- ander Porter was stated supply. In September, 1864, Rev. Il. O. Howland was installed as pastor ; released, 1866. Rev. Ira M. Condit (95) is at present stated supply. It is in connection with the other branch.
SANDY LAKE.
Tms church is in Mercer County, Pa., and was organized October 3, 1835, with thirteen members. The first elders were Alexander Brown, Homer Bailey, and Eli Butler. Rev. Robert Glenn labored in this church as stated supply for one third of his time, for eleven years. Rev. J. W. MeCune was installed pastor, June 23, 1852 ; released, February 7, 1855. Rev. John G. Condit (100) was pastor nearly two years. Rev. John Rice (110) is the present stated supply.
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The present church edifice was erected in 1846, and greatly improved in 1867.
HARMONSBURG.
Tmis church is in Crawford County, Pa., and was organized in 1829. It was dependent on supplies for many years. In the year 1832, Rev. Peter Ilassinger (39) supplied it. On the 4th day of October, 1843, Rev. J. W. Dickey (64) was ordained and installed as its pastor ; released in 1847. After this Rev. L. P. Bates (72) supplied for a time. On the 14th of Sep- tember, 1852, Rev. James Coulter was installed as pas- tor ; released, 1857 or 1858. Rev. George Scott was installed June 27, 1860 ; released, June 10, 1862. The present pastor is Rev. N. S. Lowrie (103), who was or- dained and installed October 22, 1862.
CONNEAUTVILLE.
This church is in Crawford County, Pa. It was or- ganized, October 31, 1835, by Rev. P. Ilassinger. One elder, John Craven, was elected. It was supplied by Rev. R. Lewis, Rev. D. Waggoner, and others. The first pastor was Rev. J. W. Dickey (64), ordained and installed, October 4, 1843, in connection with Harmons- burg and Evansburg. He was released in 18-17. Rev. L. P. Bates (72) supplied for a time in 1847. Rev. James Coulter supplied the church for a time in 1853. Rev. George W. Zahniser (84) was ordained and in- stalled as pastor September 7, 1853; released, April 13, 1859. The present pastor, Rev. N. S. Lowrie (103) was ordained and installed, October 22, 1862. This church was for eleven years divided into two branches, but became united in 1865.
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EVANSBURG.
Tms church was formerly known as Conneaut, or the Outlet of Conneaut. In 1811 to 1817, it constituted a part of the charge of Rev. Robert Johnston, in connec- tion with Meadville and Little Sugar Creek. It was probably dependent on supplies from that time to April 14, 1841, when Rev. Edward S. Blake (59) was ordained and installed as pastor, in connection with Gravel Run. Ilis pastorate continued for one year. On the 4th of October, 1813, Rev. J. W. Dickey was installed as pastor; released in 1847. In September, 1852, Rev. James Coulter was installed as pastor; re- leased in 1857 or 1858. Rev. George Scott (98) was ordained and installed as pastor, June 27, 1860; re- leased, June 10, 1862.
CHERRY TREE.
This church is in Venango County, Pa., and was or- ganized, February 1, 1837, with thirteen members. The first elders were John Irwin and John Rynd. The first pastor was Rev. G. W. Hampson (13). At the division, this church went with the other branch. The present stated supply is Rev. W. C. Birchard.
GREENVILLE.
THIS church is in Mercer County, and was probably formed from elements drawn from the church of Salem. It was organized in 1825. The first pastor was Rev. James Alexander (40), who was ordained and installed October 13, 1828 ; released, June 25, 1831. The next pastor was Rev. J. G. Wilson (49), ordained and in- stalled, October 12, 1836; released, 1841. The next
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pastor was Rev. Henry Webber (63), ordained and in- stalled January 20, 1843 ; released, October 16, 1844. In 1847 and 1848, the church was supplied by Rev. L. W. Williams (71). The next pastor was Rev. J. H. Callen (75), ordained and installed October 25, 1848; released, June 23, 1852. The next pastor was Rev. David Grier (83) ; installed, January 18, 1854; released, April 13, 1859. The next pastor was Rev. A. C. Jun- kin, installed June 10, 1862; released, May 8, 1867.
BIG BEND.
TIIs congregation was organized in 1825, and was for a time associated with Greenville. In the course of events, it has become disorganized. Its name was removed from the roll in 1842.
STURGEONVILLE.
Tius church was a colony from the old church of Fairview, Erie County, Pa. It was organized in 1845. It was first supplied by Mr. Kean, a licentiate of the Presbytery of Blairsville. The first pastor was Rev. J. K. Cornyn (70), ordained and installed August 11, 1817 ; released, June 19, 1850. The next pastor was Rev. William Wilson (18), ordained and installed June 11, 1851 ; released, May 2, 1855. The next pastor was Rev. J. R. Hamilton (93), ordained and installed June 15, 1859 ; released, June 15, 1861. The present pas- tor is Rev. L. M. Belden (109), who was ordained and installed December 11, 1861.
WATERLOO.
This church is in Venango County, Pa., and was organized, March 5, 1854, from the membership of
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Franklin and Mill Creek. It has depended chiefly on supplies. Mr. Coulter, Mr. Condit, and Mr. Newell have supplied it. The church edifice was erected by James Gilleland, one of the first elders, at his individual expense.
SUGAR GROVE.
THIS is an old church in Warren County, Pa. From the peculiar circumstances of its position, it has been mainly dependent on supplies.
IRVINE.
THIS church is also in Warren County, and has not always enjoyed the labors of a pastor. It was organized in 1844.
MOUNT PLEASANT.
This church is in Venango County, Pa., and was organized in 1842. Its first pastor was Rev. S. J. M. Eaton (76), installed February 7, 1819, for one third of his time; released August 29, 1855. It has since been supplied by Rev. James Coulter, Rev. J. G. Con- dit, and Rev. John McKean.
PARK CHURCH, ERIE, PA.
Tins church was organized, June 28, 1855. The first pastor was Rev. William M. Blackburn (91), in- stalled May 25, 1857 ; released, December 22, 1863. The present pastor, Rev. George F. Cain (107), was installed May 11, 1864.
MILLEDGEVILLE.
Tmis church is in Mercer County, and was organized in 1856. It has been mainly dependent on supplies.
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Henry B. Lambe (111) was installed as pastor July 11, 1866 ; released, May 9, 1867. The present supply is Mr. Patton.
OIL CITY, PA.
THIS church was organized, December, 1861, with twelve members and two ruling elders, Adam Turner and C. C. Waldo. Rev. W. P. Moore (106), has been stated supply since 1863.
GREENFIELD.
Tms church is in Crawford County, Pa. It was a colony from the church of Georgetown, and was organ- ized on the 22d of June, 1854, with twenty members. The first pastor was Rev. George Scott (98), having been previously supplied by Rev. James Coulter. Mr. Scott was ordained and installed June 27, 1860; re- leased, June 10, 1862. The present pastor is Rev. David Waggoner, who was installed July 1, 1861.
VENANGO.
Tins church is in Crawford County, Pa., and was organized, by act of Presbytery, October 24, 1866. It was a colony from the Gravel Run Church. It takes its name from the borough where the church is located.
COCHRANTON.
THIS church was received from the care of the Pitts- burgh Reformed Presbytery, September 26, 1867. It was originally a colony from the United Presbyterian Church of the same place. This latter church was an- ciently under the care of the Presbytery of Erie, under the name of " Little Sugar Creek." It was a portion of
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Mr. Johnston's (14) charge, from 1811 to 1817, and passed to the connection of the Associate Reformed Church about the year 1819 or 1820. Mr. Patton is the present pastor of this church.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHI, MERCER, PA.
THIS church is a colony from the First Church, Mer- cer. It was organized, October 20, 1863, with forty- eight members and three ruling elders, Elias Alexan- der, Joseph Fleming, and R. M. J. Zahniser. The pas- tor, Rev. W. M. Robinson (108), was installed June 15, 1864. At first the congregation worshipped in the Court House, but have recently completed a substantial brick edifice.
MOUNT VERNON, now PLEASANTVILLE.
Tis church is in Venango County, and was organ- ized June 19, 1860, as a colony from the church of Concord. It contained at its organization twelve mem- bers. On the 9th of May, 1867, the name was changed to Pleasantville. It is at present supplied by Rev. J. J. Smyth (115).
PETROLEUM CENTER.
Tms church was gathered by Dr. Marks (112), and was organized September 24, 1865, with fourteen mem- bers. The first elders were A. D. Cotton and J. M. Dickey. It was at first supplied by Dr. Marks. Mr. J. T. Oxtoby is pastor elect.
INDEX.
Ability Question, 125. Act of Synod, 28, 139. Act and Testimony, 129.
Adair, W. A., notice of, 375, 128.
Adventure of Badger, 228.
Alden, Timothy, biography of, 290, 83, 91, 124.
Agnew, J. R., 430.
Alexander, Dr. Archibald, 108.
Alexander, James, D. D., notice of, 373. Alexander, Wm. J., notice of, 392, 155.
Amity, history of, 414. Anderson, T. C., 421.
Anderson, Thomas, biography of, 315, 110, 112. Anecdote of Patterson, 239.
Porter, 86.
66 Rice, 28.
66 Wood, 12.
West, 333.
66 Wilson, 115.
Anxious seat, 121. Appeal to Synod, 141.
Badger, Joseph, biography of, 218, 42, 52. Bans of marriage, 75. Baptism, question of, 124.
Barns, worship in, 67. Barrett, John, 106. Bates, L. P., biography of, 349, 152.
Beaver Church, history of, 410. Beer, Joshua, 441, 54. Behrends, C. A., notice of, 392, 157. Belden, L. M., notice of, 400, 163. Billingsley, A. S., 431.
BIOGRAPHY OF DECEASED MIN- ISTERS: - Alden, Timothy, 290.
Anderson, Thomas, 315. Badger, Joseph, 218. Bates, Lemuel P., 349. Boyd, Abraham, 213. Benjamin, 255.
.. James, 269. .6 John, 211.
= Alexander, 339.
Bracken, Reid, 261.
Bushnell, Wells, 311.
Camp, Phineas, 299.
Chamberlain, Pierce, 319.
Chase, Amos, 282.
Condit, Ira, 277.
Cook, Alexander, 230.
Cornyn, John K., 341.
Crane, N. M., 352.
Danforth, Charles, 334.
Doolittle, Giles, 303.
Eaton, Johnston, 265.
Glenn, Robert, 324.
Harned, Nathan, 308.
Hart, Edson, 323.
Hughes, Thomas E., 177.
Johnston, Robert, 240.
Lee, Robert, 195.
Limber, John, 336. Marcy, Bradford, 302.
Matthews, John, 271.
Mccullough, William, 356.
MeGarraugh, Robert, 275.
McNair, John, D. D., 328.
McPherrin, John, 251.
Manson, John, 296. Patterson, Robert, 233.
Pittinger, Nicholas, 219. Redick, John, 288.
Riggs. Cyrus, 256. Satterfield, James, 199.
Stockton, Joseph, 191. Struve, Charles V., 351. Tait, Samuel, 185.
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Taylor, Robert, 361.
West, Nathaniel, D D., 331.
Wiek, William, 182.
Williams, Lewis W., 343.
Wood, William, 216. Wylie, William, D. D., 203.
Big Bend, history of, 453.
Blake, E. S., notice of, 382, 147.
Blackburn, W. M., notice of, 393, 157.
Boardman, C. A., 408.
Bodily Exercise, 59.
Bodily Exercise, described, 60.
Bodily Exercise, Mr. Johnston's account of, 62.
Books sought, 41.
Boundaries of Presbytery, 56.
Boundaries, new, 98.
Bouton, E., 408.
Boyd, Abraham, biography of, 213. Benjamin, biography of, 255. James, biography of, 269, 57. John, biography of, 211.
66 Alex., biography of, 339. J. F., 415.
Bracken, Reid, biography of, 261, 52,53. Bradford, A. B., 407. T. T., 413.
Brookfield, history of, 439.
Bull Creek, history of, 422.
Butler, history of, 434.
Bushnell, Wells, biography of, 311, 111.
Cain, George F., notice of, 399, Diekson, Cyrus, D. D., notice of, 162.
Callen, J. H., notice of, 387.
Caldwell, S., 422.
Camp, Phineas, biography of, 299, 96. Candidates, 94.
Carrier, A. 11., 430.
Catechism, 25. Chamberlain, P., biography of, 319. Chaplains, 79, 172. Charcoal fire, 74.
Chase, Amos, biography of, 282, Eaton, Johnston, biography ot, 81, 118.
Cherry Tree, history of, 452. Choléra, 125. Center, history of, 427.
Centerville, history of, 146. Cleveland, G. W., 442.
Cochranton, history of, 455.
Cochran, Mr., 430.
Commissioners, first, 35.
Commission, Christian, 172.
Committees, 49.
Complaint, 136. Concord, history of, 433.
Concord, ( Venango Co. ) history of, 448.
Conneautville, history of, 451.
Confession of Faith, 117.
Condit, Ira, biography of, 277, 80, 114.
Condit, Ira M., notice of, 395, 158. Condit, J. G., notice of, 397, 159.
Colt, Judah, 440, 108.
Core, John, 408.
Cornplanter, 92.
Cornyn, J. K., biography of, 341. Cook, Alex., biography of, 230, 42, 70.
Cool Spring, history of, 410, 31, 113.
Coulter, John, 433.
Conlter, James, notice of, 383, 148. J. R., 431.
Country, state of the, 160, 164. Craighead, R., 414, 437. Crane, N. M., biography of, 352, 153. Critchlow, B. C., 470.
Danforth, Charles, biography of, 334, 133.
Delegates to New School, 163. Dickson, William, 54. bis Journal, 74.
381, 149. Dickson, Robert, 416. Dickey, D. L., 408.
J. W., notice of, 384.
Dilworth, Dr. R., 425. Albert, 407. Division of Presbytery, 51, 140. Diver, C. F., 442. Doolittle, Giles, biography of. 303, 109, 126. Dun, Ambrose, 436.
265, 51, 53, 78. Eaton, S. J. M., notice of, 387. Eddy, Hiram, notice of, 352, 117 Education, 34. Elder question, 79.
Ely, Judah, 106.
INDEX. 459
Enterprise, 3. Erie, First Church, 439. Park Church, 454. " Presbytery erected, 29. Evansburg, history of, 452. Excision acts, 135. Exegesis, 107.
Fairfield Church, history of, 417. Fairview Church, history of, 435. Fairview Church, name changed, 160. Fasting, 91. Fencing tables, 24.
Findley, J. R., notice of, 393.
Fire in churches, 72. Fisher, J. P., 447.
Forest worship, 68. Franklin Church, history of, 447, 113. Fuller, William, notice of, 379, 133. Fulton, J. P., 409.
General Assembly rule, 140.
Georgetown Church, history of, 418. Girard Church, history of, 450. Gray, J. H., notice of, 398, 161. Gravel Run Church, history of, 443. Greenville Church, history of, 452. Greenfield Church, history of, 455. Greentield Upper Church, history of, 437.
Greenfield Lower Church, history of, 429. Glenn, Robert, biography of, 324, 126, 157. Glenn, S. M., 163. Glasgow, Ezekiel, 410.
Grassie, William, 444. Gridley, J. J., notice of, 402, 168. Grier, David, notice of, 390, 155. Grimes, W. M., 432. Greersburgh Academy, 34, 52.
Hall, David, 421. Hamilton, W. T., D. D., notice of, 398, 161. Hamilton, J. R., notice of, 394, 158. Hammer, G. 11., 4-46. Hampson, George W., notice of, 374, 118. Harbor Creek Church, history of, 449, 124. Harmonsburg Church, history of, 451, 117. Harned, Nathan, biography of, 308.
Harrisville, history of, 440. Harvest year, 123. Harvison, W. P., 423. Hassinger, P., notice of, 372, 118. Hart, Edson, biography of, 323.
Hearers, 9. Hequembourg, C. L., 445. Henry, Ebenezer, 430. Heydon, Daniel, 54. Hilands Church, history of, 428, 17.
HISTORIES OF CHURCHES : - Amity, 414. Beaver, 410. Beula, 421.
Brookfield, 439.
Bull Creek, 422.
Big Bend, 453.
Butler, 434.
Cherry Tree, 452.
Center, 427. Centreville, 446.
Cochranton, 455.
Concord (Butler Co.), 433.
Concord ( Venango Co ), 448.
Conneautville, 451.
Cool Spring, 410.
Deerfield, 448.
Erie, First Church, 439.
Erie, Park Church, 454.
Evansburg, 452.
Fairfield, 417.
Fairview, 435. Franklin, 447.
Gravel Run, 443.
Georgetown, 418.
Girard, 450.
Greenville, 452.
Greenfield, 455. Greenfield, Upper, 427. Lower, 429.
Harbor Creek, 449. Harmonsburg. 451.
Harrisville, 440. Hilands, 428.
Hopewell, 409.
Hubbard, 439.
Irvine, 454.
Licking, 444.
Meadville, 413.
Mercer, First, 412. Second, 456.
Middlesex, 423. Middlebrook, 427. Mill Creek, 419. Milledgeville, 454. Moorfield, 138.
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Mt. Pleasant (Beaver Co.), 407. Hulin, G. W., 438. Mt. Pleasant (Venango Co.), 454. Mt. Nebo, 423.
Muddy Creek, 434.
Neshannock, 416.
Newton, 441.
New Castle, 432.
New Rehoboth, 441.
New Salem, 407.
North East, 429.
Oil Creek, 445.
Oil City, 455.
Park Church, Erie, 454.
Petroleum Center, 456.
Plain, 423.
Plaingrove, 426.
Pymatuning, 421.
Poland, 424.
Sandy, Upper, 418. Lower, 419.
Sandy Lake, 450.
Salem, 411.
Scrubgrass, 430.
Slate Lick, 420.
Sturgeonville, 453.
Slippery Rock, 431.
Springfield, 436.
Sugar Grove, 454.
Sugar Creek, 112.
Tichionte, 418.
Titusville, 445.
Trumbull, 421.
Union, Armstrong Co., 421.
Union, Erie Co., 446.
Unity, 440.
Venango, 455. Washington, 444.
Warren (O.), 437. (Pa.), 444.
Waterford, 443. Waterloo, 453. Westfield, ( Pa. ) 425. 66 (N. Y.) 446. Westminster, 435. Youngstown, 408.
History of Presbytery, 50, 110. Hoisington, HI. 12., 438. Hopewell Church, history of, 409. Houses, 17. Howland, II. O., 450.
Howey, JJ. D., notice of, 394, 161. Hubbard, 439. Hudson, T. B., 430. Hughes, T. E., biography of, 177, 30. Iluphes, S.A., 427.
Jacks, Miss Eliza, 305. Jackson, G. W., 422. Jolmstou, Robert, biography of, 240, 46, 71.
66 Edward, 54. J. W., 407. T. P., 412. Jones, Dr. J. H., 108.
Journal of William Dickson, 37. Robert Patterson, 43.
Junkin, A. C., notice of, 395, 159. Capt., 80.
Dr. George, 80. 66 Dr. D. A., 80, 432.
Kean, Jolm F., 151. " William F., 421. Kerr, T. W., 422. Joseph, 421.
Labors of early ministers, 10, 49. Lake shore troubles, 80.
Lambe, IT. B., notice of, 401. Law, M., 137.
Lectures, MeMillam's, 10. Lee, Robert, biography of, 195, 33, 51. Leake, L. F., 423.
Letter, Munson's, 5.
Lewis, R., notice of, 378, 132.
Licentiates, first, 34
Licking Church, history of, 441.
Limber, John, biography of, 336.
Lining out, 57.
Lock wood, R. S., notice of, 378, 132,
Longevity of ministers, 170. Lowrie family, 71.
N. S., notice of, 398, 161.
Lowary, D. P., 110. Lyon, G. A., D. D., notice of, 374.
Mannfactures, 19. Mateer, J., 412. May, Hezekiah, 414. MeAboy; 1 .. R., D. D., 421. Mccullough, W., biography of, 356, 154. McCready, A., notice of, 371, 115. MeCune, J. W., notice of, 300, 1.4 MeGarraugh, R, Iography of, 275, 76.
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Indian Missions, 49. Irvine, history of, 454.
Influence of Presbytery, 179.
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INDEX.
McKinney, D., D. D., notice of, 370, 107, 117, 146.
MeKiney, Edmund, notice of, 381.
McKinney, W. W., 427.
McLain, Wm., 410.
McNair, Jolm, D. D., biography of, 358, 132.
Marcy, B., biography of, 302.
Marks, J. J., D. D., notice of, 401, 167.
Matthews, John, biography of, 271, 70, 157.
Meetings, four days', 120.
Members, first, 28. early, 7. Meadville, history of, 413, 103. 66 Presbytery, 142.
Mealy, J. M., 416. Mercer, First Church, history of, 412.
Mercer, Second Church, history of, 456.
Merwin, M. T., notice of, 386, 151.
Mill Creek, history of, 419.
Milledgeville, history of, 154.
Middlesex, history of, 423.
Middlebrook, history of, 427.
MINISTERS. See Biography, and Notices.
Ministers, deceased, 170.
Missionary Society, Western For- eign, 127.
Missionary Society of Connecti- cut, 50. Mission at Alleghany City, 75.
Moore, William P., notice of, 399.
Moorfield, history of, 438. Morality, 83.
Moral societies, 82. Montgomery, James, 442. Morgans, Morgan D., 126. Morton, R. S., notice of, 389, 153. Mount Nebo, 423. Mount Pleasant, 407, 454.
Munson, Jolm, biography of, 296. Munson, John, his labors, 84, 93. Munson, John, letter to Dr. Plumer, 5. Mnsie, 90. Muzzy, C. F., 447.
Nativity, places of, 170. Nesbit, William, 409. Nevin, E. 11., 424. New roll, 144. New Castle, history of, 132.
New Rehoboth, history of, 441. New Salem, history of, 407.
Newell, Huey, notice of, 396.
North East, history of, 429.
NOTICES OF LIVING MINISTERS :
Adair, William A., 375. Alexander, James, D. D., 373. W. J., 392. Behrends, C. A., 393. Belden, L. M., 400.
Blackburn, W. M., 393.
Blake, Edward S., 382.
Cain, George F., 399.
Callen, James HI .. 387.
Condit, Ira M., 395. John G., 397.
Coulter, James, 383.
Cimingham, Alex., 385.
Diekey, James W., 384.
Dickson, Cyrus, D. D., 381.
Eaton, S. J. M., 387.
Eddy, Hiram, 382.
Findley, John Ross, 393.
Fuller, William, 379.
Gray, James 11., 398.
Gridley, J. J., 402.
Grier, David, 390.
Hamilton, John R., 394. W. T. D. D., 398.
Hampson, Geo. W., 371.
Hassinger, Peter, 372.
Henderson, J. S., 131.
llowey, John D., 394.
Jmikin, A. C., 395. Lambe, Henry B., 401.
Leason, T. S., 431. Lewis, Reuben, 378.
Lockwood, R. S., 378.
Lowrie, N. S., 398. Lyon, George A., D. D., 374.
Marks, J. Junius, D. D., 401.
MeCrendy, Absalom, 371.
MeC'une, John W., 390.
Mckinney, David, D. D., 370. Edmund, 351. Merwin, Miles T., 386.
Moore, William P., 899.
Morton, Robert S., 389. Newell, Huey, 396. Olmstead, I .. G., L.L .. D., 386
Parkinson, M. A., 388.
Patton, David, 103.
Peck, Simeon, 376.
Reynolds, John V., D. D., 381 Robinson, W. M., 399. Rice, John, 400.
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INDEX.
Sailor, John, 388. Sample, R. F., 391.
Sargent, J. II., 397.
Scott, George, 396. Shields, James M., 392. Smith, J. T., D. D., 383. John M., 385. J. Irwin, 391. Smyth, J. Jones, 402.
Spelman, J. H., 396.
Van Cleve, R. S., 401.
Van Liew, John, D. D., 269. Waggoner, David, 380.
Washburn, Daniel, 380.
Webber, Henry, 384.
Willson, William, 389.
Wilson, J. G., 377. Zalmiser, G. W., 390.
Ogden, Ephraim, 423.
Oil Creek, history of, 445.
Oil City, history of, 455. Oldest ministers, 170.
Olmstead, L. G., L.L. D., notice of, 386, 149.
. Ordination of missionary, 158. Overture to other branch, 149. Oxtoby, J. T., 456.
Parkinson, M. A., notice of, 388, 153.
Park Church, Erie, history of, 454. Pastorates, short, 169.
Patterson, R., biography of, 233, 41. Patterson, R., his journal, 43. Patton, David, notice of, 403, 168. W. D., 415.
Peek, Simeon, notice of, 376, 132. Petroleum Center, history of, 456. Pittinger, N., biography of, 249, 48.
Places of study, 171. Plaingrove, history of, 426.
Plan, new, 104.
Plan of union, 51.
Pleasantville, 456.
Poland, history of, 424.
Porter, Alex., 450.
Population, 170. Potter, J. W., 424.
Prayer, 58.
resolution concerning, 31. Presbyteries, new, 55, 56.
l'resbytery, Philadelphia Third, 135.
Preaching, character of, 64, 65.
Protest, 52. Psalmody, 84. Psalmody, fathers on, 85. Riggs on, 88.
Quay, A. B., 410.
Rankin, W. A., 445. Record of Presbytery, 172.
66 1862, 1863, 161.
66 66 1864, 162.
6 1865, 163.
Redick, John, biography of, 288, 81, 82. Reed, William, 408. " 'J. F., D. D., 437, 446. Religious influence, 4. 66
1866, 167.
1867, 167.
Resolution, MeCready's, 138. Revivals, 114, 157, 168.
Revival, great, 57.
scenes, 58.
Reynolds, J. V., D. D., notice of, 381, 134. Rice, John, notice of, 400, 163. G. S., 439. Riggs, Cyrus, biography of, 256, 51. Riggs, C. C., D. D., 260.
Riggs, Hannah, 200.
Roads, 12.
Rockwell, 439.
Robinson, W. M., notice of, 399, 102.
Roll of Presbytery, 169.
Roll, new, 100.
Rouse, 87. Rowland, James, 198.
Sabbath-schools, 102. Sacraments, 22, 107.
Sailor, Johni, notice of, 388, 153.
Sample, R. F., 391, 155.
Robert, 131.
Salem, history of, 411.
Sandy Lake, history of, 450.
Sargent, notice of, 397, 159
Satterfield, J., biography of, 199, 33.
Satterfield, Meade, 414, 201. Scott, T. G., 120. .. George, notice of, 396, 159. J. W., D. D., 121. Sernbgrass, history of, 430, 16, 47. Seminaries, Theological, 171.
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INDEX.
Shields, J. M., notice of, 392, 156. Union, Armstrong Co., history of, Singing, 21 421.
Slavery, 131, 132, 150. petition on, 149.
Smith, J. T., D. D., notice of, 383. John M., notice of, 385.
James R., 429.
66 J. Irwin, notice of, 391, 155.
66 Joseph, 188.
66 W. D., 407.
Smoking accommodations, 70.
Smyth, J. Jones, notice of, 402, 168.
Slate Lick, history of, 420.
Slippery Rock, history of, 431.
Snowden, N. R., 414.
Speer, T. P., 441.
Spelman, J. H., notice of, 396.
Springfield, history of, 436, 134.
Stated Clerks, 172.
Stated Clerk's Bill, 52.
Stockton, Joseph, biography of, 191, 33. Stratton, W. O., 441.
Struve, C. V., biography of, 351, 152.
Sturgeonville, history of, 453.
Sugar Creek, history of, 442.
Sugar Grove, history of, 454.
Supplies, 42, 53.
Swift, Dr. E. P., 159. E. E., 432.
Synod of Western Pennsylvania, 142.
Tait, Samuel, biography of, 185, 31. Taylor, Robert, biography of, 361, 159.
66 William G., 410. William M., 426. William Howell, 445.
Temperance, 81, 116.
Territory, 5. Times, 3. Tinker, Reuben, 446. Titusville, history of, 445.
Tokens, 23. Tour of Macurdy, 36.
Travelling, 13, 20. Townley, J. 11., 148. Trunkey, Judge, 363.
Union, Erie Co., history of, 446. Vacancies, 56, 100.
Vance, Joseph, 440.
Vance's Fort, 4. Van Cleve, R. S., notice of, 401, 167. Van Liew, John, D. D., notice of, 369, 101.
Venango, history of, 455. Vote of Presbytery, 139.
Waggoner, D., notice of, 380, 145, 162.
Walker, R. B., D. D., 427. Wallace, B. J., D. D., 127. Warren, F. V., 446.
Pa., history of, 444. O., history of, 437. Washington, history of, 446. Washburn, D., notice of, 380, 146. Waterford, history of, 413.
Waterloo, history of, 153. Webber, Il., history of, 384, 148.
West, N., D. D., biography of, 331.
Westfield, Pa., history of, 425. 16 N. Y., history of, 446.
Wick, William, biography of, 182. Williams, L. W., biography of, 343, 152.
Williams, Samuel, 434. Willson, William, notice of, 389.
Wilson, J. G., notice of, 377, 132. L. B., 409.
Wilson's Presbyterian Historical Almanac, 272.
Wood, William, biography of, 216.
Wortman, M. 1 .. , 429.
Wright, James, 424.
Wylie, William, D. D., biography of, 203, 33, 48.
Young, Loyal, D D., 435. Young, James, 154. Youngstown, history of, 108.
Zalmiser, G. W notice of, 390, 151.
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