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1849-November 12, 1849, Jacob Myers died, aged 66 years, 11 months, and five days.
1850-May 19, 1850, an election was held at the home of Brother Jacob Falkenstein for a preacher and the lot fell upon Isaac Myers. On the same day, Brother John Keeney was advanced to the second degree ministry.
1853-May 21, 1853, an election was held for a deacon. The lot fell upon Jacob Myers. Ministers in 1853 were Elder Jacob Falkenstein, John Keeney, and Isaac Myers; deacons were Henry Keeney, George Ness, and Jacob Y. Myers.
1857-June 5th, 1857, Brother John Keeney was made an elder. On the same day an election was held for a preacher of the word and the lot fell upon Jacob Shamberger. On May 21st, 1859, Elder Jacob Falkenstein died, aged 83 years, eight months, and six days. June 4, 1860, an election was held at the home of Brother Henry Keeney for a preacher of the word. The lot fell upon Brother Thomas Gray.
1862-March 1, 1862, Deacon Henry Keeney died, aged 62 years and four months. On the 8th day of June, 1862, an- other election was held for a preacher of the word. The lot fell upon David Falkenstein. Brother Andrew Myers, Jr., was elected to the deacon's office. Brother Isaac Myers was ordained to the eldership on the same day. Ministers in 1862 were Elder John Keeney, Isaac Myers, Jacob Shamberger, Thomas Gray, and David Falkenstein; deacons were George Ness, Jacob Y. Myers, and Andrew Myers.
1866-So the board of the official brethren stood for about four years, when Brother David Falkenstein died on the 13th day of April, 1866, aged 49 years, eight months, and six days. June 4, 1866, an election was held at the home of Brother Samuel Bowser for a preacher of the word. The lot fell upon Christian Ness and he was installed in the usual manner.
1867-June 1, 1867, an election was held for two deacons. The choice of the brethren was Martin Feigley and John Godfrey. They were installed as deacons. In July, 1867, the 24th day, Elder John Keeney died, aged 71 years, three months, and one day.
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1868 -June 7, 1868, another election was held at the home of Jacob Y. Myers, at a Love Feast, for a speaker of the word. The lot fell upon Andrew Myers, Jr., making a change again. Ministers in 1868 were Elder Isaac Myers, Jacob Sham- berger, Thomas Gray, Chris- tian Ness, and Andrew Myers ; deacons were George Ness, Jacob Y. Myers, Mar- tin Feigley, and John God- frey. September 14, 1868, Elder Isaac Myers died, aged 59 years, five months, and five days.
1869 - On May 16, 1869, Jacob Shamberger was ordained Bishop of the Codorus Congregation.
1874-On July 16th, 1874, Jacob Y. Myers died (one of the deacons), aged 61 years, six months, and 13 days. Brethren Emanuel Myers and Solomon Keeney were elected deacons.
1877-October 26, 1877, Thomas Gray died, aged 59 years, four months, and 21 days.
1878-On the 6th day of June, 1878, an election was held for a minister of the Gospel and the choice fell upon Jacob Aldinger and he was installed. This makes a change again. Ministers in 1878 were Elder Jacob Shamberger, Christian Ness, Andrew Myers, and Jacob Aldinger; deacons were George Ness, Martin Feigley, John Godfrey, Emanuel Myers, and Solomon Keeney. November 28, 1878, Deacon George Ness died, aged 76 years, six months and 10 days.
1879-February 1, 1879, Deacon Martin Feigley died, aged 47 years, one month and 27 days. June 5, 1879, an elec- tion was held at the East Codorus House for two deacons. The choice fell upon Jacob Myers and Samuel Y. Keeney.
1880-April 17, 1880, an election was held for a treas- urer and secretary, of the congregation. Emanuel Myers was elected treasurer and Jacob Aldinger first secretary. An elec- tion was held for the naming of delegates to the District Meeting. Delegates to represent at Woodbury Church, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, on the 26th day of April, were Christian Ness and Andrew Myers.
1881-April, 1881, Deacon Solomon Keeney moved to the Upper Conewago Congregation. May 17th delegates
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from the Codorus Congregation attended District Meeting held in the Lower Conewago Congregation, namely Jacob Shamberger and Jacob Aldinger. On the 3rd day of June, 1881, Jacob Aldinger was advanced from the first degree to the second degree in the ministry. At the same time an elec- tion was held for two deacons. David Markey and Emanuel Lehman were elected according to the order of the Brethren.
1882-May 6th, 1882, an election for delegates to Confer- ence of the Middle District was held. Brethren Christian Ness and Jacob Aldinger were elected to represent the Codorus Congregation. District Meeting was held at Hopewell Church, Bedford County.
1883-April 14, 1883, council meeting was held at the home of Sister Catharine Myers. A motion to build two new meeting houses was made. One at York, Pennsylvania, and the other one at New Freedom, York County, Pennsylvania. An election for delegates to Conference of Middle Pennsyl- vania District was held. Brethren Jacob Shamberger and Andrew Myers were elected.
1884-May 3rd, 1884, the yearly council meeting was held at the home of Brother Christian Ness. David Brillhart was elected grave yard director. No delegates to District Meeting held in Lost Creek Congregation.
1886-May 11th, 1886, Deacon John Godfrey died, aged 68 years, six months and 12 days. In 1886 David Y. Brillhart was elected to the ministry. Ministers in 1886 were Elder Jacob Shamberger, Christian Ness, Andrew Myers, Jacob Aldinger, David Y. Brillhart; deacons were Emanuel Myers, Jacob M. Myers, Samuel Y. Keeney, David Markey, and Emanuel Lehman.
1890-In 1890 an election was held and Jacob M. Myers was chosen by the brethren as a minister of the Gospel.
ELDER JACOB M. MYERS AND WIFE
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1892-January 12, 1892, a quarterly council meeting was held at the East Codorus House and an election was held for deacons. The choice was-Brother George Ness, Samuel B. Myers, and Noah Ness. They were installed in office in the usual order by Brother Jacob Hollinger, of Cumberland County. July 23, 1892, a council meeting was held at the York House and Christian Ness was ordained elder by Brethren Jacob F. Oller, of Waynesboro, and Jacob Hollinger, of Cumberland County. At the same time two deacons were elected. The choice of the church fell upon Adam Ness and Michael Brown, who were installed by Brother Oller, of Waynesboro.
1894-June the 13th, 1894, Elder Jacob Shamberger died, aged 75 years, two months and three days.
1895-July 20th, the congregation held a council meet- ing at the York church house. The subject of dividing our church district was discussed and finally, by a vote, it was divided and the York Mission became an organized and sepa- rate congregation, retaining Elder Christian Ness as overseer, until August 24th, the same year, when S. R. Zug, of Master- sonville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, was elected elder in charge. Ministers were Jacob Aldinger, Joseph Long, Caleb Carrell; deacons were Elias Hollinger, Adam Ness, and Michael Brown. This dividing took away over a hundred of the members and made a great change in the official board of the Mother Church.
1895-October 27, 1895, Deacon Brother Emanuel Myers died in the Codorus church house while reading the Scripture.
1896-May 26-27, 1896, a Love Feast was held at the East Codorus church house, and an election was held for a speaker. The choice fell upon Brother Samuel B. Myers and he was installed in the usual order. George Ness was appointed treasurer of the Codorus church. Ministers were Elder Christian Ness, Andrew Myers, David Y. Brillhart, Jacob M. Myers, and Samuel B. Myers; deacons were Samuel Y. Keeney, David Markey, Emanuel Lehman and George Ness.
1897-May 13-14, 1897, a Love Feast was held at the East Codorus house and an election was held for two deacons. The lot fell upon Jacob Myers and Milton Lehman. They were duly installed as deacons.
1900-September 20, 1900, a council meeting was held at the East Codorus house and David Y. Brillhart was ordained elder of the Codorus Congregation and installed by Brethren Jacob Hollinger and C. L. Pfoutz.
1901-May 22nd, 1901, at a Love Feast in the Codorus Church, the brethren held an election for a minister of the Gospel and the choice fell upon John Keller. He was installed by Brother John Utz in the usual order.
1902-May 15, 1902, an election was held in the Codorus Church for a minister of the Gospel, at Love Feast time. The
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ELDER D. Y. BRILLHART AND WIFE
lot fell upon Israel Bowser. He was installed by E. S. Miller. Samuel B. Myers was advanced in the second degree of the ministry.
1903 and 1904-No minutes.
1905-Elder D. Y. Brillhart and J. H. Keller were elected delegates to represent the Codorus Church at District Meeting. D. Y. Brillhart was chosen as a delegate to the Annual Meeting. Jacob L. Myers was appointed correspondent clerk. Brother George Ness wishing to be relieved from the office of treasurer, Brother J. L. Myers was elected by a unanimous consent of the church.
1906-April 16, 1906, a plan to establish a dividing line between the Codorus and Upper Codorus, and Pleasant Hill Congregations was desired. It was decided to appoint a com- mittee of three to make a dividing line. The committee was John H. Keller, Jacob M. Myers, and Jacob L. Myers. There was a request from a number of members near the New Freedom house to have it painted and fixed to hold Love Feasts in it. Their request was granted. The committee was Daniel Keeney, and John Y. Keeney. September 29, 1906, Codorus Church met in special council at the New Freedom house. The report of the committee appointed to make a dividing line between Codorus, Upper Codorus, and Pleasant Hill Congregations, was read and accepted by the Codorus Church, which read as follows :
"To Whom it May Concern-
"Know all men by these presents that on the eighth (8th) day of September, 1906, the committee com- posed of J. H. Keller, J. M. Myers and J. L. Myers appointed by the Codorus Church and the committee com- posed of Christian Geiman, Jonas Royer and A. S. Baugher, appointed by the Upper Codorus Church for the purpose of establishing a permanent line between the
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above named churches or congregations, have this day met at the house of George M. Baugher for the purpose of performing their duties. The line agreed upon is as follows :
"Beginning at the intersection of the Hanover Branch Railroad and York Road at J. E. Zeigler's residence and the Abraham Miller's blacksmith shop, then following the public road to Rockville. Then following a stream of water to the intersection of Glen Rock and Manchester Road. Then a straight line to Baltzlers school house. Then following a public road to Stiltz post office and Middletown, Maryland.
"J. H. KELLER,
"Chairman of the Joint Committee.
ELDER J. H. KELLER AND WIFE
"Also that the same committee of the Codorus Church met the committee of the Pleasant Hill Church, composed of S. K. Jacobs and Henry M. Baugher. On September 23, 1906, they agreed upon the following line of division between the Codorus and Pleasant Hill Church : 'Beginning at J. E. Zeigler's residence eastward to Hanover Junction. Thence following the Northern Central Railroad northward to the line of the York Church.'
"J. H. KELLER,
"Chairman of the Committee."
The above report was accepted by the Codorus Church at council meeting held at New Freedom, September 29, 1906.
1907-March 29, 1907, the report of the committee appointed to form a plan to enlarge the Pleasant Hill meeting house was heard. It was decided to build a piece to the house not over 20 feet and not less than 16 feet. Building committee :
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Jacob M. Myers, John Hartman, Samuel B. Myers, David Y. Brillhart, and Frederick Grove.
1908-December 20, 1908, Deacon Clayton Weaver and wife, were accepted by certificate.
1909-January 1, 1909, the Codorus Church met in yearly council. A committee was appointed to locate a place to build a church house at the north end of the congregation. The first place was on the farm owned by David Markey, the other place owned by Mr. Hovis. Committee was discharged. February 8, 1909, at a special council meeting it was moved to build a church house at the cemetery on the farm owned by David Markey. Also moved to appoint a committee of five as a building committee. Committee appointed is as follows : Jacob Markey, David Markey, George Strebig, Howard Fitz, Daniel Markey. February 15, 1909-A special council was held. It was decided to hold an election, to elect three breth- ren as trustees ; one for three (3) years, one for two (2) years, one for one (1) year. One was to be elected each following year. The term to begin January 1, 1909. Brethren elected as trustees : Jacob L. Myers, three years; Howard Fitz, two years ; David Brillhart, one year. June 14, 1909, the Codorus Church met in special council meeting. Elders Albert Hollinger and Joseph Long were present. Jacob F. Myers was ordained to the full ministry. An election was held for a minister. The lot fell on Jacob L. Myers. An election was held for a presiding elder. David Y. Brillhart was elected for three (3) years. December 6th, the Codorus Church met in quarterly council. Prayer being offered by Brother Albert Hollinger. An election was held to elect two deacons. Brethren Samuel Keeney and Robert Krout were elected. Our present treasurer, Jacob L. Myers, has resigned. Brother John Hartman was appointed to succeed Brother Myers.
1910-Samuel Y. Keeney died February 24, 1910; aged 81 years and 21 days. Andrew Myers died October 18th, 1910 ; aged 83 years, eight months, and 19 days.
1911-January 2, 1911, Brother J. H. Keller who was appointed to solicit money to build a church house in the Borough of Shrewsbury reported as follows: Lot valued at $550.00 was donated, and $1,998.00 subscribed. Trustee elected is Howard Fitz. April 17, 1911, the trustees reported that the debt on the Fairview house was paid and $868.00 cash on hand. Brother David Y. Brillhart resigned as trustee. Daniel B. Keeney was elected to serve in D. Y. Brillhart's stead until January 1, 1913. June 19, 1911, an election was held to elect a building committee for the Shrewsbury house. John Keller, Lewis Keeney, Daniel B. Keeney, Jacob L. Myers, and David Y. Brillhart were elected. April 29, 1911, Elder Christian Ness died, aged 80 years, six months, and 21 days.
1912-January 1, 1912, an election for two deacons was announced, resulting in a majority for one brother and a tie
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for two others. The church decided to accept the three. Howard Fitz, Jacob Markey, and Michael Markey were duly installed by Brother E. S. Miller. Brother J. L. Myers was advanced to the second degree of the ministry. Ministers were David Y. Brillhart, Jacob Myers, Samuel B. Myers, John H. Keller, Israel Bowser, Jacob L. Myers; deacons were Emanuel Lehman, Jacob Myers, Milton Lehman, Samuel Keeney, Robert Krout, Clayton Weaver, Howard Fitz, Jacob Markey, and Michael Markey.
1913 - May 24, 1913, the Codorus Congregation assembled in council at the East Codorus house. Upon motion of the church, the building committee for the Shrewsbury house was discharged. July 21, 1913, the unfinished business from the last council regarding the appointment of a mission committee was taken up. September 22, 1913, council. The elders made the appointment of the missionary committee as follows: Robert Krout, three years; Sister Keller, two years ; I. M. Bowser, one year.
1915-November 1, 1915, Emanuel Lehman died, aged 76 years. It was requested that members be admonished to live up to their word. Brother Conner strongly urged that each brother and sister be as good as his word. Members should be warned against pride, wearing of gold, adorning the hair, etc.
1916-April 24, 1916, the Codorus Church met in council. An election was held for a minister of the Gospel. Brother Daniel Bowser read the qualifications and Brother Conner led in prayer. Brother Michael Markey was elected.
1917-January 1, 1917, the Codorus Church met in council. Brethren E. S. Miller and Daniel Bowser took charge of the meeting and held an election for two deacons. As there were three brethren nearly equal, the church decided to accept three instead of two. Brother George Keeney and wife and Brother Edward Keeney and wife were installed. Brother Samuel Godfrey and wife were installed later at preaching services. Ministers were Elder David Brillhart, Elder Jacob M. Myers, Samuel B. Myers, John H. Keller, Israel Bowser, Jacob L. Myers, and C. F. Weaver; deacons were Milton Lehman, Samuel Keeney, Robert Krout, Howard Fitz, Jacob Markey, George Keeney, Edward Keeney, and Samuel Godfrey. Trustees were Howard Fitz, Daniel Keeney, and Hartman. September 4, 1917, Annual Meet- ing ruling regarding advancement of ministers to the second
degree. It was decided that an elder deliver the charge. Brother Michael Markey and wife were advanced.
1918-April 8, 1918, the Codorus Church met in council. Brother E. S. Miller held an election for a presiding elder. Brother D. Y. Brillhart was elected presiding elder for three years.
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1919-January 1, 1919, Elder D. Y. Brillhart stated that he needs help in the eldership. For that purpose, Elder Brillhart called for elders to conduct ordination. Elder J. A. Long and E. S. Miller now took charge of the meeting, which resulted in the election and ordina- tion of Brother Samuel B. Myers as elder. The church trustees elected at Fairview are as follows: Michael Markey, elected for three (3) years; Harry Markey, elected for two (2) years; Howard Miller, elected for one (1) year.
1920-Codorus Church met in quarterly council. Elder Daniel Bowser opened the meeting. Elder Long ELDER S. B. MYERS AND WIFE led in prayer after which he talked on the qualifications of a deacon. Elder Long stated that the choice of the church was Brethren Harry Sellers and Lewis Keeney.
1921-August 15, 1921, the Codorus Church met in special council at the Fairview house. The meeting was opened by Elder C. L. Baker. The matter of organizing a new congregation was taken up. The boundary line suggested by the official board was accepted by the church-142 voting for and 12 against. It was decided that the new congregation be called New Fairview. May 22, 1921, Elder Jacob M. Myers died, aged 87 years. September 26, 1921, Brother Edward Keeney was elected church treasurer. Sister Katie Godfrey was appointed on our missionary committee for three years. Sister Amanda Hartman was appointed on the child rescue committee for three years.
1922-January 2, 1922, council meeting. A motion was made that hereafter sisters should break the bread the same as the brethren do at our communion. Motion passed. Elders Daniel Bowser and A. S. Baugher were with us to hold an election for a minister. Brother D. Edw. Keeney was elected. An election was held for two deacons. Brethren Charles Ness and Martin Hartman were elected.
1924-Codorus Church met in quarterly council April 21, 1924. Our elders stated an election for two deacons is to be held. Elders C. L. Baker and Daniel Bowser took the vote of the church. Brethren Harry Hartman and Samuel Lerew
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were elected deacons and with their wives were installed. The church agreed to ordain Brother J. L. Myers to the elder- ship. Brother Myers and wife were ordained. October 13, 1924, it was decided to have Christian Workers meeting Sunday evenings before preaching.
1925-January 1, ministers were Elder David Y. Brillhart, presiding elder; Elder Samuel B. Myers, Elder John H. Keller, Elder Jacob L. Myers, Brother Samuel C. Godfrey, and Brother D. Edw. Keeney; deacons were Milton Lehman, Daniel Keeney, Lewis Keeney, Harry Sellers, Chas. H. Ness, Martin Hartman, and Harry Hartman.
1926-October 18, 1926, quarterly council at the Shrewsbury house. A motion to appoint the ministers and deacons wives as a committee to look after anything out of order among the sisters and such other work as they may deem necessary. Motion was passed.
1927-January 3, 1927, the Codorus Church met in coun- cil at 1 P.M. J. L. Myers was elected presiding elder for one (1) year.
1928-January 2, 1928, at a council meeting, Elder J. L. Myers was re-elected presiding elder for one (1) year. John H. Keller died May 26, 1928.
1929-January 1, 1929, the Codorus Church met in quarterly council at the Codorus house at 1:30 P.M. The meeting was opened by Elder David Y. Brillhart. A motion was made that Elders A. S. Baugher and L. E. Leas be accepted, as a committee to hold an election for ministers and deacons. Ministers licensed were William Sweitzer, George Keeney, and Martin M. Hartman. Deacons elected were Obed Frey, Roy Myers, S. Benj. Myers, and J. A. Godfrey. December 29, 1929, Elders I. W. Beahm and S. B. Myers installed Brother William Sweitzer in the ministry. September 8, 1929, Elder David Y. Briilhart died, aged 74 years, six months, five days.
1930-January 1, 1930, Elders E. S. Miller and A. S. Baugher installed Brother George H. Keeney to the ministry. February 9, 1930, Elders M. A. Jacobs and S. B. Myers in- stalled Brother Martin M. Hartman in the ministry. Brother S. C. Godfrey was ordained to the eldership. An election was held for a presiding elder for one year. S. B. Myers was elected. July 14, Codorus Church met in council. Elders A. S. Baugher and L. E. Leas took charge of the meeting. Elder Leas read the qualifications of a minister, after which they proceeded to take the vote of the church. Brother Obed Frey was licensed to preach for one year.
1931-January 1, 1931, Codorus Church met in council. Elders A. S. Baugher and M. A. Jacobs took charge of the meeting. Elder Jacobs read the qualifications of a deacon. Election for two deacons was held. Brethren George Fuhrman and William Bailey were elected. July 20, Codorus Church met in council. The meeting was opened by Elder M. A.
OFFICIAL BOARD OF CODORUS CONGREGATION
First row, left to right: standing, Elder Geo. H. Keeny; seated, Deacon Milton Lehman, Presiding Elder S. C. Godfrey, Elder S. B. Myers; standing, Elder D. Edw. Keeny, Deacon J. A. Godfrey. Second row: Deacon Harry Hartman, Minister S. K. Sweitzer, Minister Obed F. Fry, Minister S. A. Lerew, Elder M. M. Hartman, Minister Geo. Fuhrman, Deacon Roy G. Myers. Third row: Deacon Wm. Bailey, Deacon Harry Sellers, Deacon M. Emore Lehman, Deacon John Sieling, Deacon Curtis E. Godfrey, Deacon John E. Krout.
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Jacobs. Elders A. S. Baugher and M. A. Jacobs being present took the vote of the church to install Brother Obed Frey to the ministry. The vote was unanimous. Brother Obed Frey and his wife were installed. Brother William Bailey and wife and Brother George Fuhrman and wife were installed deacons.
1933-January 2, 1933, W. Group and M. A. Jacobs took the vote of the church to ordain Brother D. Edw. Keeney to eldership. Ministers were Elder Samuel B. Myers, Elder Samuel C. Godfrey, Elder D. Edw. Keeney, Brother Wm. Sweitzer, Brother George H. Keeney, Brother Martin M. Hart- man, and Brother Obed Frey. Deacons were Milton Lehman, Daniel Keeney, Harry M. Hartman, G. Roy Myers, S. Benj. Myers, J. A. Godfrey, George Fuhrman and Wm. Bailey.
1941 - Presiding elder S. C. Godfrey ; ministers are : D. B. Myers, George H. Keeney, D. Edward Keeny, M. M. Hartman, Obed Frey, Samuel Lerew, Samuel K. Sweitzer, and George Fuhr- man; deacons are: Milton Lehman, G. Roy Myers, Wm. Bailey, H. M. Hartman, J. A. Godfrey, S. Benj. Myers, Harry Sellers, John E. Krout, John Sieling, C. E. Godfrey, and M. Emore Lehman.
Sunday School
ELDER S. C. GODFREY AND WIFE
While it is supposed that they had Sunday school at the Codorus church house prior to 1904, there is no record before December 26, 1904, when an organization of the Sunday school was held, resulting as follows : Superintendent, S. B. Myers; Secretary, Kate Hildebrand ; Treasurer, Thomas Ness; Librarian, Chester Bahn; Assistant, Milton Bahn; Librarian, Gestie Ness; Assistant, Kate Lehman.
The Codorus Congregation-Church Houses
The Codorus Church House was built in the year A.D. 1872. It is supposed the building committee was Jacob Brillhart, George Ness, Martin Feigley, John Godfrey and Andrew Myers.
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PLEASANT HILL CHURCH, CODORUS CONGREGATION
NEW FREEDOM CHURCH, CODORUS CONGREGATION
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The Pleasant Hill meeting house, in the Codorus Congre- gation, was built in the year A.D. 1875 by Jacob Herbst and wife, Julian, in memory of their daughter, Julian, who was a member of the Brethren Church and died June 11th, 1873, aged 19 years, six months, and 22 days. She was the first person to be buried in the grave yard at the Codorus Church.
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