The history of Montgomery county, Ohio, containing a history of the county, Part 71

Author: W.H. Beers & Co
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, W. H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1214

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The next month, three subscription papers were circulated to raise the essary fund, and December 26, the following trustees were appointed: And Read, Thomas Smith, Henry Opdyche, William Cottingham, Thomas Cot and Aaron Baker, who upon examination found that $457.55 had been scribed, and Aaron Baker was appointed to make the collections.

In the winter of 1813-14, the church was incorporated by the Legislat and Lot 155 donated and deeded to them by D. C. Cooper. On the east ha this lot the Methodists built their first church, a one-story frame building 30 feet, painted red. It was finished and occupied in 1814. Up to this + meetings had generally been held in the open air when the circuit ri would come along; occasional meetings had been held by the Methodis the log cabin meeting-house of the Presbyterians, and afterward in the ( house.

Elisha W. Bowman was circuit preacher of the Miami Circuit in and 1803. and visited the society at Dayton.

In 1804, John Sale and Joseph Oglesby were assigned as circuit pread to the Miami Circuit.

In 1805, William Burke, Presiding Elder, John Meek and Abraham A were assigned to the Miami and Mad River Circuits, both preaching alteru to the Dayton society.

In 1806, the assignments to these circuits were John Sale, Presiding E Benjamin Lakin, Joseph Riggin and John Thompson.

In 1807, John Sale, Presiding Elder; Benjamin Lakin, John Co Adjet McGuire and Isaac Quinn.

In 1808, John Sale, Presiding Elder; Samuel Parker, Hector San Thomas Millikin, J. Davidson and W. Mitchell.

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In 1809, John Sale, Presiding Elder; Hezekiah Shaw, William Young and 1 Henkle.

In 1810, John Sale, Presiding Elder; Saul Henkle and Hector Sanford.

In 1811, Solomon Langdon, Presiding Elder, John Clingan.

In 1812, Solomon Langdon, Presiding Elder; John Collins and Moses Crume.

In 1813, Solomon Langdon, Presiding Elder, and Joseph Tatman.

In 1814, Samuel Parker and Joseph Oglesby.

In 1815, George S. Houston was Steward of the Dayton Methodist Epis- r. Church, at which time the society had increased to a membership of r, and in 1818 there were two classes with a total membership of sixty-three, amas Sullivan and Thomas Cottom, leaders. In this year, the Methodist milay-school Society was formed.

The out-door meeting of the classes and society held in the early days of e hurch and county cannot be considered as camp meetings, nor were there uprotracted meetings held in Dayton until after the war, and possibly not nt in 1817. The earliest camp-ground of which there is record was lo- tl in a small prairie at the foot of Ludlow street, near which was a large 'g. Very large and specially interesting meetings were held there, while Rev. John Watterman was stationed here in 1819, then again under the he Arthur Elliot in 1821. Canal construction ir. 1828 caused a change of Location of the camp-grounds to the grove on the north side of Mad River, isabove the Miami, near an unusually fine spring; by the change of the anel of Mad River, this grove is now on the south side of the river, a short since southwest of the Dayton & Michigan Railroad bridge.

The frame church answered every purpose of the society, until in 1828 the .. e bership had so increased that it became necessary to erect a new and large ove of worship. In 1829. the frame building was sold to George C. Davis. h moved it to the north side of East First street, just west of Foundry street. as afterward destroyed by fire.

The preachers who officiated in the frame church were: In 1814-15, .the nes. Benjamin Lakin, John Sale, Abbott Goddard and Marcus Lindsey; 1815 -14 Moses Crume, Jacob Miller, John Sale and Henry B. Bascom; 1816-17, Sbott Goddard, Moses Crume, Walter Griffith and William Williams; 1817- John Brooke, John Sale, Moses Crume and John Strange; 1818-19, William Don, John Watterman, Moses Crume, John Sale and John Strange; 1819- ).Tohn Strange, William Quinn and Moses Crume; 1820-21, John Strange, a es B. Finley, Russel Bigelow and Robert W. Finley and Arthur W. Elliott; $2, Arthur W. Elliott, John Strange, Thomas S. Hitt and George W. Maley; 51-25, George W. Maley, James B. Finley, James Collard and John P. Tay- ) 1826-28, John Collins, Augustus Eddy, Levi White, John F. Wright, a es B. Finley, Burroughs Westlake, Alfred M. Lorain and William H. Wer; 1828-30, Augustus Eddy, James B. Finley, Burroughs Westlake and ed M. Lorain.

The celebrated Lorenzo Dow had also preached in the little frame church 2 327, attracting great crowds from the country about. The work of build- n.the second Methodist church was begun in 1828. and finished the next e. The building was of brick, and was 50x40 feet, and twenty-four feet 11, with a cupola in front. and a gallery around three sides.

In 1830, the Rev. D. D. Dyche was located at Dayton as the first regu- A stationed preacher for Dayton station. The Rev. John F. Wright was the siding Elder, with the following Board: Thomas Sullivan. Local Preacher; Isic Wareham, Thomas Cottom, William Kirk, Daniel Stutsman, Aaron Baker, Wliam Patterson, Ephraim Broadwell, William Tyler, Thomas Parrott, with Wliam H. Brown Secretary of the Board.

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In 1832, the Rev. Arza Brown succeeded Mr. Dyche, and we find the : lowing subsequent assignments: 1833-34, William D Barrett; 1834-36, W iam Simmons; 1836-38, J. A. Waterman; 1838-39, William H. Lawd 1839-40, Samuel Latta; 1840-41, David Whitcomb, 1841-42, Joseph A. W erman; 1842-44, William Herr; 1844-46, J. W. Weakley; 1846-47, Cy Brooks; 1847-49, John S. Inskip; 1849-50, George C. Crum; 1850-52, W iam P. Strickland; 1852-54; William H. Sutherland; 1854-56, E. G. Niel son; 1856-58, William I. Fee; 1858-60, J. M. Leavitt; 1860-62, J. F. Mar] 1862-64, Charles Furgeson; 1864-65, Asbury Lowry; 1865-69, William; Hypes; 1869-71, W. W. Ramsey; 1871-72, J. F. McClelland; 1872-75, M. Richards. 1875-77, T. H. Pearne; 1877-79, A. B. Leonard; 1879-81, Will L. Hypes.

March 16, 1833, Thomas Sullivan, Aaron Baker, William Patterson . James Slaght were appointed to provide a house of worship for the cold members of the Methodist Church. The result was the building of the W leyan Methodist Church on Bruen street.

At a called meeting of Quarterly Conference, held in Dayton Decembe 1839, it was " unanimously resolved to raise a centenary subscription for erection of another Methodist Episcopal Church in Dayton."

In July, 1841, the following Board of Trustees were appointed for new church: John Chase, W. L. Williams, Jacob W. Griswold, Thomas Sullivan and Jeremiah Wilt. In the fall, contracts were made for buildin frame church. It was completed and called Finley Chapel, in honor of Rev. J. B. Finley, who was then Presiding Elder of the Dayton district.

Shortly after this the German Methodists built their church.

During the pastorate of the Rev. John S. Inskip, a new brick church erected on the site of the old church, on Third street. The ceremonies at laying of the corner-stone were conducted by the Rev. Arthur W. Elliott. A 10, 1848. This church building was fifty-five feet wide, and eighty two . long, with end galleries, and a tower in front, in which tower the first to clock that had been in the town was placed.

In January, 1854, the church was greatly damaged by a portion of a f ing building next west of it, crushing through the roof and side; and dur the following summer, shortly before the church was to be re-dedicated, it again injured by the walls of the new building in process of construction west of it being blown on to it. This, however, was quickly repaired, and church re-opened.

In 1866, more room was needed, and a new location was determined uj The present lot on the southeast corner of Ludlow and Fourth streets bought, and on the 2d of July that year the corner-stone of Grace Church laid. Three years was occupied in its construction, and on Sunday, Ma 27, 1870, the magnificent Grace Church was formally dedicated by the R E. O. Haven, now Bishop, and John S. Inskip.

In 1839, the parsonage on Third street was built, and was rebuilt in I>

In 1854, Davisson Chapel, in Miami City, was built on a lot donated Mr. George Washington, and named after the late Rev. Dr. Davisson, who queathed $500, with interest until paid, amounting finally to upward of $1. when paid by Rev. W. Herd, executor of the estate, and Presiding Elde: Dayton district from 1852 to 1855. The Rev. W. Fitzgerald was the preacher assigned there.

The present officers of Grace Church are: Presiding Elder, Rev. Tho H. Pearne; Pastor, Rev. William L. Hypes; Trustees, S. N. Brown, Presid S. M. Sullivan, Secretary; D. W. Engle, Joseph Peters, H. E. Parrott, Schaeffer, D. W. Schaeffer, Edward Johnson, B. C. Taylor; Stewards,

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Sheffer, Charles E. Howell, F. M. Leas, James S. Frizell, T. W. Staniland, L | Reynolds, Charles W. Snyder; Superintendent of Sunday School, H. E. Pantt; Local Preacher, S. B. Murphy.

RAPER METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.'

The foundation, progress and success of Raper Methodist Episcopal l'h ch of Dayton is a fair illustration of what is so often witnessed in this it prising country - of great results springing from most unpromising be- . n.ngs. From such a beginning, dating back just forty years, there has ron up one of the most useful and prosperous societies in the State. This apy result is largely attributable, under the Divine blessing, to the high chacter, integrity and energy of the leading members of the Church, who av. at all times occupied a high position in business, social and religious cir-

The society has several times been honored in the selection of its pas- tor's the conference representative to the quadrennial grand legislative es ably of the Methodist Episcopal Church -- the General Conference; and ;In the introduction of lay-representation into its general legislative councils, Na r Church has once been honored with the selection of one of its laymen ch representative.

The organization of this society, whose plain but comfortable church elite stands on the northeast corner of East Fifth and Jackson streets, was ifejed in the year 1841. When it was first proposed, in the Official Board esley Chapel, then the only Methodist Church in the city, to build a new b.as of worship east of the canal, considerable opposition was manifested, that, too, from far-seeing and competent men. The site was unprom- : 11 - a mere frog-pond - and the settlement in that part of the city not suf- tent to justify the enterprise. On the 9th of August, 1841, at a meeting of ie Quarterly Conference of Wesley Chapel, presided over by Rev. David 'VIcomb, it was resolved that, inasmuch as it was contemplated to build a ecad "meeting-house " on the east side of the canal, and a lot had already purchased and conveyed to J. W. Griswold, that the preacher in charge quested to appoint a new Board of Trustees, to obtain a deed according e discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Daniel Coffin, Thomas ullivan and J. W. Griswold were appointed a committee to estimate the JE of the new meeting-house. The new Board of Trustees were author- ze to enter into arrangements with William Worrell, so as to secure funds i which to build the house.

The first Board of Trustees were John Chase, Dr. W. L. Williams, Jere- i Wilt, J. W. Griswold and Thomas H. Sullivan.

On August 12, 1841, the title to Lot No. 101, on the east side of the canal, "g in the name of J. W. Griswold, the novel plan was resorted to of ing him a committee to execute a deed to the Trustees of the Church. b'result proved the wisdom of the expedient. Brother Griswold made the oleyance at once August 14, 1841, the Trustees named the new meeting oje "Finley Chapel," in honor of the eminent pioneer preacher, Rev. James 1. finley. In pursuance of public notice, bids were received for the building fhe new house, and the contract was awarded to Daniel Coffin and Daniel V/mire, September 2, 1841, for the sum of $763, to be paid in subscriptions. 't as provided, however, that the Trustees should make good to the con- "dors any subscription that might prove uncollectable. On the 15th of De- cener, a further contract was made with Coffin and Waymire to seat the ch ch and make the altar and pulpit for $100. It will be seen that the edice completed, seating and all, cost less than $1,000. It was a one-story

Written by Hon. Henderson Elliott.

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frame structure, which has since been removed to the corner of Wayne i Short streets.

September 26, 1842, Samuel Marshall succeeded Dr. Williams as Trus which position he held with honor and profit to the church for a third of a co ury -.. to the day of his death. In 1845, James R. Hoglen and Solor Price became members of the Board and held their positions for about th years, when Mr. Hoglen passed away, while Mr. Price still lives, a ha; veteran, loved and honored by all who knew him. Other men of deci character and influence were subsequently added to the Board of Trust, and to the Official Board, of whom space will not allow particularizat many of whom have fallen asleep, while some remain to this day. The society, situated as it was, in a growing part of the city, prospered beyond expectation: and it was found, in 1851, necessary to tear down and build lai and more firmly. This matter took shape and form under the vigilant popular pastorate of the Rev. Thomas Gorsuch, while the new edifico erected and completed during the pastorate of Rev. W. H. Lawder, in 18 In honor of a much-esteemed, scholarly and accomplished former Pastor, 1 William H. Raper, one of the noblest men in the whole connection, the n of the church was changed from Finley Chapel to "Raper."

Many changes have been made in the interior of the church, such as putting in of stained glass, frescoing the walls and ceiling, substituting flectors for gas jets, carpeting the whole Louse, remodeling and cushior the pews, refurnishing the lecture room, and placing an elegant pipe-orga; the audience room. The original cost of the new building was about $10,0 The improvements made in it have cost about $10,000 more. To this should added $3,000, the cost of the parsonage, built in 1862. The lot on which church and parsonage now stand originally cost, in 1841, $500. The gro is now worth $25,000, and the whole property not far from $40,000. Th a fair illustration of the rapid increase in the value of property in the eas part of the city. The membership, which, at the outset, consisted of a faithful and active men and women, now numbers about 550, among w are some of the most prominent citizens and business men and Methodist Southern Ohio.

The Sunday school is, perhaps, the largest in the Cincinnati Confere the regular attendance ranging from 525 to 625. Both the Sunday school the audience rooms have come to be entirely too small for the large congr tions attending the regular services, and soon a new, more commodious more convenient house will be required.

The enterprise, vigor and devotion of this church will be found equi the requirements of the times. When the new edifice is imperatively manded, it will be built.

Raper has at all times been faithful not only to the doctrines buf usages of the Church, as formulated by the higher powers. As late as 1; the "Rules " hanging in the vestibule said, "Let the men and women apart." That has passed away. For long years, opposition was manif to choirs and musical instruments. In twenty years, to the satisfaction of progress has been made from a "Prince" reed organ to an excellent organ, while, during the same period, the singing has been led by precen, choirs and quartets, as the tastes and wishes of the musicians might dic

The array of pastors serving the Church in the last forty years incl. many of the most eminent and accomplished preachers in the Confer( These pastors, from 1841 to 1881, were Revs. Moses Smith, D. D., A Musgrove, William H. Raper, Werter R. Davis, D. D., Thomas Gorsuch, I iam H. Lawder, Granville Moody, D. D., William I. Ellsworth, J. Ford Cor

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a es T. Bail, George C. Crum, D. D .. L. F. Vancleve, John F. Marley, D. J. Thomas Collett. William A. Robinson, Edward T. Wells and Lucien Clark. Ir of these, Drs. Crum and Smith, were recalled and served each a second The church is entirely free from debt, has a firm hold on the sympa- · ni's of the people of that portion of the city, and exercises a very great in- fuice in Methodism.

DAVISSON METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

The church society denominated Davisson Methodist Episcopal Church, locat- da West Dayton, on the southwest corner of Fourth and Broadway, was organ- ze by the Methodists of Dayton in 1854, it being the third Methodist Episcopal Erch established in the city. In January of that year, the Rev. W. Fitzger- kwas appointed minister in charge. Soon thereafter, a one-story brick edi- o was erected, at a cost of $2,500. The church was so named in honor of Re D. D. Davisson, who did much toward its erection. We cannot give a orolete list of the Pastors of the church. but will mention those at our com- und. The church was still a mission in 1857, when the pulpit was filled by le G. H. Kennedy, who served the congregation two years. At a later period, 11 congregation, with the one at Ebenezer, constituted the charge for one or rvi years, then for several years Davisson was self-supporting. It was also for ne conference vears 1867-68, connected with the Buckeye Street Mission. ning the recent Pastors of the church have been Rev. G. W. Gowdy, who pred one year and nine months. He was succeeded by Rev. W. Williams, "}remained in the Pastorate three years. Mr. Williams was succeeded by ve J. W. Gaddis, who served three years, and during his pastorate, the charge listed of Davisson Chapel and Sears Street Methodist Episcopal Church. In wefall of 1881, Davisson again became a station, and Rev. M. M. Kugler, læed in charge. The membership is 160.

SEARS STREET METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

On the 11th day of October, 1857, a Sabbath school was organized, in what vathen known as the Friends' Meeting House, on Sears street, between Second n Third, by Rev. Maxwell P. Gaddis, who became the first Superintendent, uhorted by the following officers: S. C. Emily, Assistant Superintendent; Uhrles Parrott, Treasurer; Thomas B. Stevenson. Librarian, and Charles Bur- mer, Secretary. The outgrowth of this school was Sears Street Methodist -Icopal Church, long known as Gaddis Chapel. The Rev. Maxwell P. Gad- i was the first minister appointed to Dayton City Mission, and he commenced inlabors at Sears Street Chapel, September 30, 1860. preaching his first ser- ( from the 205th Psalm, "In the name of our God we will set up our ban- e." The church organization took effect November 17, 1860, and the society

first officially re-organized by Rev. J. F. Chalfant, Presiding Elder, Janu- r1, 1861. The first Board of Stewards were John Birch, J. H. Cheever, Altander McCandless and J. Hicks. Tho first sacrament was administered in amary, 1861. The church record exhibits further, that Bishop Simpson oc- u ed the pulpit March 3, 1861, and Bishop Morris June 22, 1862. Mr. Gad- ti served the people two years, when Rev. M. Marley, D. D., was appointed to h Mission (1862). On the the 11th of June. 1863, the pulpit was filled by 3:hop Ames. Rev. William Simmons was appointed to succeed Dr. Marley n 863. On the 24th day of November, 1863, they purchased the Friends' Miting House, for the sum of $950. Mr. Simmons served three years, and was -ujeeded by the Rev. E. F. Hill, who remained one year. In 1867, the Rev. M .well P. Gaddis was returned to the station. Other Pastors have been as fobws. Rev. J. B. Ellsworth, 1868-69; Rev. A. Bowers, 1870-71; Rev. G. H. K nedy, 1872. Rev. William B. Polling, 1875; Rev. W. N. Williams, 1876-

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77; Rev. J. W. Gaddis, 1878-79-80, and the present Pastor, Rev. J. Y. L ing, who came in September, 1881. At this writing (May, 1882), the chu is disbanding to form another organization, in East Dayton, to be kr.own as East Dayton Methodist Episcopal Church. They have disposed of the Chapel building for $2,000, and have purchased ground on Huffman ave and May street. where they intend to erect a beautiful house of worship. membership is about 150.

CAVALRY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

In 1871, a Mission school was established in North Dayton, and Cal Chapel building erected by the Young Men's Christian Association of the ( This edifice, in April, 1882, was transferred to the Methodist Episcopal Chu The amount paid for the building was $1,350. Rev. J. Y. Leming is the ] tor of this charge, which now has a membership of sixty, besides a flourish Sabbath school of 160 scholars. The edifice is well located, and the new terprise will, we doubt not, be successful. It has been made a regular sustaining Methodist Episcopal Church.

THE GERMAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

In 1840, twelve persons assembled and effected this organization, know the First German Methodist Episcopal Church of the City of Dayton. T. years later, they built, on the corner of Jackson and Sixth streets, a one-s brick edifice 35x50, which cost between $1,500 and $2,000. This was dedic. to the service of God by Revs. Achmoker and Dr. Nast. About the close of war, the building was sold to Rev. S. D. Clayton. Ground was then bough the southeast corner of Clay and Van Buren streets for $700, and the pre church building erected. In size it is 45x75 feet, two stories high, and structed of brick, at a cost of $14,000. The auditorium with gallery will from 500 to 600 people. The following named ministers have served the chu Rev. Englehart, Rev. Riemeschneiver, Rev. Joseph Hebner, Rev. John Keisl Rev. Charles Shelver, Rev. George A. Bruenich, Rev. George Dancker, John Bier, Rev. Wilhelm Ahrens, Rev. John Hopen, Rev. Jacob Rhodwei. Rev. Bouneville Braumiller, Rev. Christian Foegler, Rev. George Dand Rev. Charles Kissinger, Rev. Conrad Gohn, Rev. George Widman, Rev. Ear Wunderlect, Rev. J. F. H. Pietrman, Rev. Edward Ulnict, Rev. Phili; Weber, Rev. John Bier, Rev. F. W. Rinehart, Rev. A. Kressley, Rev. J Swinefoot and Rev. Charles Bozenhard, who is now in charge of the congr tion. There are now enrolled about 200 names. The Sabbath school wa: ganized with about twenty-five scholars: Jacob Metz was the first Superint ent. There are now about 200 scholars enrolled under the superintendent Henry Raber.

WESLEYAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL (COLORED).

Owing to the loss of the records of this church, we are unable to giv extended sketch, and the same will apply to the remaining three colored gregations of the city. The organization was effected in 1842 with a thirty-five members. They are strict followers of the father of Methodisn whom the church was named. Soon after the society was organized, they chased ground of the Daughters of Zion, a colored society, and built a story frame church, which stood on the present site of their place of wors on Wilkins between Bruen and Zeigler streets. In 1854, this building was and the present two-story brick church erected at a cost of about $2,500. following ministers have served the charge; Rev. Shadrach Green, Rev. Ch: Clemens, Rev. William Clemens, Rev. Robert Anderson, Rev. John Fall, William Jackson and Rev. Thomas Clinton.

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A successful Sabbath school has been carried on since the church organiza- o

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

This church was organized in 1865,' in a public hall on East Fifth street, linie Rev. Matthew Hogard, with nine members. Until 1872, they worshipped 'ivate houses and in the churches of other religious bodies; that year, their rent house of worship was erected, which, with the ground, cost $3,000 It cated on Eaker between Ludlow and Perry streets, and is a one-story brick 0 feet. Ten pastors have served the church since its organization. Rev. W. [axwell is the present pastor, and the membership of the church is ninety.

THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Who the first Baptists that settled in Dayton were cannot now be tained. In the county records of 1806, it appears that one Charles Vo in behalf of the "Baptist Union Congrega ion of Dayton". applied or and on the southeast corner of Main and Third streets, which had Que given the town by D. C. Cooper for public purposes. as a site for a inte of public worship. A few months later, it is recorded that the pe- in of the Anabaptist Church, as it was called, was granted. This is the Ire mention of Baptists in Dayton. It is not known now what this first church aexactly, nor how strong it was. At any rate it did not realize the claim t p. for we find the land applied for by them afterward conveyed by Cooper ichis heirs. The commencement of the Baptist interest which resulted in ormation of this church may be associated with the removal to Dayton t 1823, of certain Baptists from the Lebanon Church and other places. their request ministers occasionally visited them and preached. Among were Stephen Gard, pastor of Elk Creek Church, in Butler County, and ion Thompson, pastor of the church at Lebanon. The church was not or- Laized until May 29, 1824, when a council assembled in Dayton to draw up constitution of the church. The articles of faith were drawn up by Elder Mulford, of Wolf Creek and Tapscott churches. The church council el its first meeting on the porch of William Huffman's house, on the corner Third and Jefferson streets, where the Beckel House now stands. After rices the Sunday following, Mrs. Lydia Huffman was baptized in the river, 1. le east of the head of Main street, the first baptism that was ever wit- red in Dayton. The church now numbered ten members. In September of 1 year, 1824, the church was received into the Miami Association. For the "sthree years after its organization, the church was supplied with preaching uc a month by Elders Thompson, Gard, Martin and others. Elder Gard was le rst pastor. In 1827, the membership was only thirteen. Rev. D. S. Bur- 1 then a young man, became pastor, and the church was encouraged to build . bise of worship. The house and ground together cost $2,000. They were D) the west side of Main street, on the corner of the alley, between Water First streets. Up to this time they had worshiped in the old court house, sometimes in a room on St. Clair street, between Second and Third. At Wend of the second year of Mr. Burnett's ministry, the church numbered · gy-four members, but the young pastor was becoming fascinated with the to" doctrine of Campbellism, and on the 24th of March 1829, everything k written articles of faith were neglected. Thus the church became a Camp- Malte church, only eight or nine members refusing to stay. These few met "t e house of Elizabeth Crowell, and passed a resolution to "keep the stand of ie First Baptist Church in Dayton." At a subsequent meeting held at Wiliam Huffman's, they excluded the pastor and those following him from theBaptist Church of Dayton, although these persons constituting the majori-

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The history of Montgomery county, Ohio, containing a history of the county, Part 71

Author: W.H. Beers & Co Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Chicago, W. H. Beers & co. Number of Pages: 1214

Author: W.H. Beers & Co
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, W. H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1214