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Rev. John Timothy Kühl,
who preached statedly for " the Germans in Sherman's Valley," and occasionally, if not regularly, also for the members "on the waters of Fishing Creek," until 1796, when he left Sherman's Valley.
Rev. John Herbst
pastor of the church at Carlisle, in 1797, commenced to preach at Loysville regularly once every four weeks. On his way to and from Loysville he usually stopped with the members on Fishing Creek and preached for them. In 1801, Rev. Herbst resigned at Carlisle, and in 1802 he was succeeded there by
Rev. Frederick Sanno,
who, from 1802 to 1809, on his way to and from Loysville, preached frequently in Fishing Creek Valley. Some of the aged members still remember his preaching, and, also, that he in- structed a class of catechumens, whom he confirmed in Mr. Philip Foulk's barn, where he had communion at the same time. When
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this was, and whom he confirmed, cannot be remembered. It was probably in 1808 or 1809. In winter he preached in private dwellings, and in summer in barns and sometimes in the woods. On such occasions the members all around from six to ten miles assembled to hear the word of life. Excepting the single in- stance just referred to, the young people always went to Carlisle to attend eatechetieal instruction, and so did the members on oc- casions of communion. On their way to and from Carlisle, they crossed the North Mountain at Sterrett's Gap. In those days the people were surely willing to deny themselves in order to hear the word of God. Who in Sherman's Valley would now walk ten or fifteen miles over a high and rugged mountain to hear the Gospel preached ? Carriages and the means of easy and speedy convey- ance were then unknown, and if they had been known, they would have been useless, as the mountain was erossed by a narrow path, leading over high roeks and deep gorges. In 1809, Rev. Sanno ceased to preach in Sherman's Valley, and then the
Rev. John Frederick Osterloh
took charge of the congregations in said valley. He resided in Saville Township on a small tract of land of his own, but now belonging to Mr. Henry Fleisher. At Fishing Creek he preached regularly onee every four weeks, in summer usually in Mr. Kim- mel's barn, and in winter at different places in private dwellings and school-houses. He preached also about six miles west of Fishing Creek neighborhood at Reiber's church or school-house on Sherman's Creek. This church or school-house (for it was used for both purposes), now in Carroll Township, was built by the early settlers. It stands yet, an ancient-looking structure, and a large graveyard adjoins it.
In June, 1811, as delegate of the charge, Mr. C. Geiger of the Fishing Creek congregation accompanied Rev. Osterloh to Synod, then held at Philadelphia.
When this congregation was regularly organized does not ap- pear; it is however highly probable, from all we can learn, that it was about the year 1811.
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In the spring of 1813, at Reiber's church or school-house, Rev. Osterloh confirmed the following class of catechumens-the only class he confirmed among this people :
Philip Hinkel,
Miss Margaret Kimmel,
George Hinkel,
Barbara Kimmel,
John Shearer,
" Susan Shearer,
John Reiber,
" Elizabeth Jacobs,
Matthias Finicle,
" Susan Jacobs,
Mrs. Mary Finicle,
" Elizabeth Reiber,
Miss Susan Ensminger, " Catharine Kimmel,
" Catharine Losh .*
The members were scattered over an extensive territory, and were therefore easily beguiled by the influence of straggling preachers. Hence, from the minutes of Synod, June, 1813, we learn that a letter was addressed to Synod "by a part of the con- gregation in Rye Township, Cumberland (now Perry) County, in which the signers state that they have employed Mr. G. Preissler as their preacher, and they pray therefore that he may be received as a member of this Ministerium." Thus the spirit of schism was rife among the members in Fishing Creek Valley. " In re- gard to Mr. Preissler, it was, on motion, Resolved, That the Ministerium can at present have nothing to do with him, and that the President, in the name of the Ministerium, fraternally ad- monish him to cease exercising the functions of the ministry." It seems Mr. Preissler alienated a part of the congregation by in- truding himself as a minister. Such self-constituted preachers have always done mischief. Who, and what Mr. Preissler was, we do not know. No doubt Synod had good reasons for the action it took in his case.
In the summer of 1815, Rev. Osterloh resigned his congrega- tions in Sherman's Valley, and moved to Cumberland Valley.
* For these names we are indebted to Mrs. Susan Billow, whose maiden name was Ensminger, and who is the only survivor of the fifteen catechumens that were then confirmed. She is a truly pious mother in Israel.
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The Fishing Creek congregation was then vacant. In June, 1816, a petition from this congregation was read before Synod, praying that body to send them a minister. On motion, Synod " Resolved, That the pastor of Carlisle be requested to serve this congregation." Thus the congregation was again attached to Carlisle and served from thence.
Rev. Benjamin Keller
was then pastor of the Lutheran Church at Carlisle, and, in ac- cordance with the resolution of Synod, at once commenced to preach for the congregation in Fishing Creek Valley. He labored with great zeal, and encouraging success attended his pious efforts to do good. Among the first things this indefatigable and faithful minister of Christ did, was to collect the youth for catechetical instruction and to make arrangements for the erection of a suitable house of worship. In the Lutheran Observer, August 14th, 1857, he says : "I preached every fourth Sunday afternoon in Sherman's Valley (crossing at Sterrett's Gap), in the second story of a new log house, belonging to a Mr. George Albrecht (now written Albright), until we had a church built, which was conse- crated by the Rev. George Lochman, D.D., then pastor of the Lutheran congregation at Harrisburg. After the church was built and consecrated, I gave it up to the Rev. J. W. Heim."
The corner-stone of this church was laid some time in July, 1816 ; but we cannot ascertain who the building-committee were, or who the ministers were in attendance on this occasion. About ten years ago, by some "lewd fellows of the baser sort," this corner-stone was forced out and robbed of its contents-a few coins, books and documents. We have found no traces of a con- gregational constitution. Probably none was adopted. The church-edifice was spcedily erected and completed, and on Sun- day, the 14th day of August, 1816, it was consecrated with ap- propriate ceremonies and received the distinctive title, Mount Zion Church. The Rev. Dr. Lochman preached the dedicatory sermon and consecrated the church. The edifice was built of hewed logs, and is about thirty-five feet by forty in size. It was
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a high structure, and had inside high galleries on three sides, and a high pulpit against the wall. A few years ago the building was lowered, the galleries were removed, the pulpit was rebuilt, and in all respects the internal arrangement of the church was rendered more convenient and comfortable than it had been before. The church is located in Fishing Creek Valley, Rye Township.
At this time (1816), and for a number of years after, the Church-Council consisted of the following persons :
Christian Ensminger, - Anthony Kimmel,
Philip Foulk,
Elders. Peter Foulk, Deacons.
Under the efficient labors of Rev. Keller the congregation re- vived and attained a high degree of prosperity. He was beloved by the people, and his efforts to do them good were appreciated by them and blessed of God. But we need not proclaim his praise; the large number of accessions to the congregation, under his ministry, speaks more effectually than anything we can say.
Soon after he had taken charge of the congregation, Rev. Keller commenced instructing a large class of catechumens in the Catechism of the Church, and at the first communion he held here, on Sunday, the 10th of November, 1816, the following thirty-five persons were confirmed :
John Reiber, Daniel Ensminger, John Kimmel, Conrad Hinkel, David Shade, George Shade,
Henry Bender, John Foulk,
Solomon Finicle, John Shade, William Messinger, Jacob Messinger, Solomon Schlang,
Maria Shade, Elizabeth Shade, Catharine Bender, Barbara Finicle, Lydia Billow, Anna Foulk, Elizabeth Foulk, Maria Musser, Margaret Yoh, Catharine Richter, Catharine Schlang, Barbara Jacobs, Maria Gamber,
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William Musser,
Catharine Sährin,
Henry Bradley,
Anna Shade,
John Jacobs, Elizabeth Ensminger,
Maria Bradley,
Susan Bender.
Catharine Foulk,
On the same day, with the above catechumens, the following thirty-six members communed :
Christian Ensminger,
Henry Jacobs,
Regina Ensminger,
Maria Jacobs,
Anthony Kimmel,
Elizabeth Jacobs,
Barbara Kimmel,
Susan Jacobs,
Bernhardt Schlang,
John Richter,
Justina Schlang,
Susan Myers,
Philip Foulk,
John Ensminger,
Eve Foulk,
David Ensminger,
Philip Kimmel,
George Billow,
Peter Kimmel,
Susan Billow,
Catharine Kimmel,
Peter Foulk,
Barbara Kimmel,
Catharine Foulk,
Anna M. Reiber,
John Focht,
Anna M. Reiber,
Margaret Billow,
Magdalene Cornman,
Margaret Swartz,
Peter Finicle,
Catharine Souder,
Elizabeth Finicle,
Susan Heckendorn,
William Messinger, Sen.,
Elizabeth Albright.
In all seventy-one members communed, being about the nume- rical strength of the congregation at that time. Nearly all whose names are given above have since gone to the eternal world.
The first person buried in the graveyard at Mount Zion Church was John Stoufer, on the 20th of May, 1820, aged fifteen years and fifteen days.
As Rev. Keller's charge was very large, he preached here only once every four weeks, usually on Sunday afternoon. On such occasions the members came together from a great distance all around, and seemed to appreciate the preached Gospel very highly.
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Nearly four years had now passed away, when Rev. Keller met and instructed another large class of catechumens in the doctrines of our holy religion. This was the last class he instructed here. On Monday, the 22d of May, 1820, when the Lord's Supper was also administered, the following thirty-two persons were confirmed :
Abram Jacobs,
Anna M. Ensminger,
John Miller,
Salome Richter,
Peter Foulk,
Maria Richter,
Samuel Foulk,
Margaret Losh,
John Foulk,
Elizabeth Losh,
Elizabeth Kimmel,
Joseph Bender, Isaac Shade,
Maria Stankey,
Abram Jacobs,
Susan Messinger,
George Jacobs,
Sarah Messinger,
David Reiber,
Margaret Messinger,
George Reiber,
Catharine Miller,
George Bender,
Elizabeth Miller,
Martin Swartz,
Magdalene Billow,
George Nevinger,
Susan Foulk,
John Stankey, Barbara Ensminger,
Susan Finicle,
Julia A. Fair.
At this time (1820), deducting removals by death, letter, &c., the whole number of communing members was eighty-three. The congregation seems to have been in a flourishing condition. Rev. Keller served this congregation as pastor till he resigned at Car- lisle, late in the fall of 1827, and in February, 1828, he took charge of the Lutheran congregation at Germantown, Pa. Be- sides those whose names are given above, we do not find that he confirmed any others here. Whilst pastor he preached to this congregation exclusively in the German language. It appears that in the spring of 1829, the
Rev. L. H. Meyer
took charge of this congregation and served it with great accept- ance for about one year. We have not been able to learn why Rev. Meyer served this congregation only so short a time, or with
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what other congregations he served it in Cumberland County. Our impression is that he served it only as a temporary supply. The aged members speak of him with affection and the highest terms of regard, and regret sincerely that he left them so soon. Immediately after Rev. Meyer had resigned, in the spring of 1829, the
Rev. John William Heim
of Loysville took charge of the congregation and served it as pastor, in connection with his other congregations in Perry County, until he was called to the eternal world, in December, 1849. This indefatigable herald of the Cross labored in this con- gregation with great acceptance and success, and the number of accessions, under his ministry, to the membership was large. Soon after he had become pastor of the congregation, he met and instructed a class of catechumens in the Catechism, and when he held the first communion here, on Sunday, the 30th of August, 1829, the following forty-one persons were confirmed :
Francis Mickey, Joseph Ensminger,
Anna M. Hair,
Catharine Fair, .
John Finicle, Joseph Foulk, David Sloop,
Susan Stouffer,
Jacob Billow,
Catharine Bowman, Sarah Sailer, Margaret Sailer,
Baltzer Beistlein,
Sarah Spahr, Eliza Mickey,
Henry Gamber,
Mary A. Mickey,
William Davis, John Shade, William Sloop,
Rosanna Ensminger,
Conrad Fair, Nehemiah Reed, Jacob Hair, Levi Hair,
Sarah Foulk, Elizabeth Billow,
Peter Hair, Joseph Hair, John Hair,
Sarah Smeigh, Sarah Mahaffey, Elizabeth Roth, Elizabeth Shade, Elizabeth Souder, Elizabeth McCord,
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David Smeigh, William Smeigh, George Smeigh,
Elizabeth Finicle, Rebecca Finicle.
At this time the congregation numbered one hundred and six- teen members. Daniel Yoh was Elder and David Shade Deacon.
Rev. Heim catechized here once every four or five years, and as the congregation at that time embraced a large territory, the number of catechumens was usually large. On Sunday, the 25th of May, 1834, the following twenty-three persons were confirmed :
Abram Jacobs,
Catharine Hauk,
John Sloop,
Susan Hair,
William Ensminger,
Elizabeth Hair,
Benjamin Finicle,
Maria Kunkel,
John Finicle,
Elizabeth Souder,
Jacob Fair,
Maria Dunkelberger,
William Hair,
Thomas Hair,
Sarah Finicle, Elizabeth Foulk,
Daniel Low,
Hannah Foulk,
Martin Swartz,
Susan Mickey,
John Dunkelberger, John Kunkel,
Charity Richter.
The whole number of communicants was at this time eighty- eight. This was, however, by no means the whole number of members. Rev. Heim's labors were signally crowned with God's blessing. He could not but be encouraged to prosecute his call- ing with joy and holy delight, when everywhere so many were found willing to unite themselves with God's people.
Having been for half a year carefully instructed in the doc- trines of the Christian faith, on Sunday, the 22d of April, 1838, the following twenty-six catechumens were confirmed :
George Finicle, John Finicle, Henry Finicle,
Elizabeth Messinger,
Maria Shade,
Elizabeth Foulk,
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Solomon Low,
George Shade,
Jacob Shade,
Maria Foulk, Margaret Jacobs, Catharine Meyer,
David Sidel,
Louisa Meyer,
Daniel Jacobs,
Susan Sloop,
Henry Leppert,
Elizabeth Sloop,
Hannah Sidel,
Maria Yoh,
Catharine Souder,
Magdalene Wick,
Frances Low,
Maria Messinger,
Elizabeth Reed, Mary A. Reed.
So far as the increase of members was concerned, the congre- gation was evidently in a prosperous condition. What the state of piety was we are not informed. We must suppose, however, that the preaching of the word was not without effect. In his preaching and catechetical lectures, Rev. Heim sought to do im- mortal souls good. A few years had again passed away, when a large number were found willing to attend lectures on the Cate- chism, and on Sunday, the 18th of April, 1841, the following twenty-seven persons were confirmed :
Daniel Jacobs,
Sarah Finicle,
Christian Finicle,
Anna M. Noss,
William Finicle,
Susan Noss,
Henry Ensminger,
Rachel Billow,
David Ensminger,
Sarah Foulk,
Adam Billow,
Hannah Foulk,
Mary A. Messinger,
John Yoh, Daniel Sweger,
Sarah Jacobs,
Jacob Reed,
Mary A. Sloop,
George Yoh,
Catharine Sloop,
Solomon Yoh,
Margaret Fair,
David Yoh,
· Catharine Hair, Maria Reed.
Samuel Noss,
Henry Koup,
At this time the number of communicants was one hundred and eleven. The congregation had hitherto been constantly in-
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creasing by large accessions to the membership. But about this time the want of preaching in the English language began to be deeply felt. Hence, some of the members united in forming Mount Pisgah congregation, about five miles west of Mount Zion Church. The Rev. John Ulrich of Carlisle organized Mount Pisgah congregation in 1839, and preached to it in the English language. Thus a large number of members were drawn off from Mount Zion congregation. Rev. Heim, however, continued his labors with success, and on Sunday, the 13th of April, 1845, the following twenty-four persons were confirmed :
David Billow,
Susan Billow,
George Mickey,
Regina Ensminger,
John Souder,
Caroline Ensminger,
John Sweger,
Mary A. Ensminger, Maria Jacobs,
Samuel Sweger,
Jacob Mickey,
Rebecca Hartman,
William Finicle,
Elizabeth Siesholtz,
George Messinger,
Christiana Hair,
David Messinger,
Susan Hair, Maria Light,
David Shade,
William Reed,
Anna M. Gamber,
Anna Foulk,
Elizabeth Gamber.
In June, 1846, the St. David's or Billow's congregation was organized by Rev. Lloyd Knight, about four or five miles north of Mount Zion Church, to which most of the members of the new organization had belonged. Thus, Mount Zion congregation was considerably reduced in numbers by the organization of Mount Pisgah in 1839 and of St. David's in 1846. In the fall of 1846, Rev. Heim met another class of catechumens for instruction in the Catechism, and on Wednesday, the 6th of January, 1847, the following twelve persons were confirmed :
Levi Sweger, William Finicle, William Ensminger,
Susan Reed, Susan Albright, Sarah Noss,
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Solomon Ensminger, Julian Mickey, Catharine Smeigh,
Regina Gamber,
Barbara Fleisher,
Hannah Messinger.
This was the last class of catechumens Rev. Heim confirmed at Mount Zion Church. He continued, however, to preach here till he was removed by the hand of death in December, 1849. He was pastor of the congregation nearly twenty-one years, during which time he confirmed at this place one hundred and fifty-three persons. He preached exclusively in the German language and opposed the introduction of the English. Hence the formation, in part at least, of two congregations, one north and the other west of Mount Zion ; and hence, too, the reason why Mount Zion congregation is not now what it might be, and what it once was in point of numerical strength.
At the formation of the Petersburg charge, in February, 1850, by the convention of delegates held at Bloomfield (see pp. 52-54), the Mount Zion congregation was attached to said charge. After Father Heim's death, the congregation had no preaching for about ten months. In November, 1850, the
Rev. John P. Hiester
accepted a call from the Petersburg charge, and commenced to preach at Mount Zion ; but as he could not preach in the German language, the German-speaking portion of the congregation be- came dissatisfied and were on the point of seceding from the charge in order to get preaching in their own language. In Sep- tember, 1851, the congregation sent Mr. Messinger, as commis- sioner, to Synod, in order to secure German preaching for the congregation, or permission for it to withdraw from the charge or to call another man. After considerable discussion of the subject in question, it was by Synod
" Resolved, That the Fishing Creek church be recommended to remain in the charge of Brother Hiester, and that he use his en- deavors to procure the aid of his neighboring clerical brethren to supply them as frequently as possible with German services."
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For the want of German preaching and from other causes, as well as the formation of the two congregations referred to above, the Mount Zion congregation had dwindled down very much in the number of members, so that when Rev. Hiester held commu- nion here the first time there were only forty communicants.
During the summer of 1852, a number of persons attended the catechetical lectures of the pastor, and on the 11th of August, 1852, the following were confirmed :
John Fleisher,
George Reed,
Catharine A. Ensminger, Sarah Messinger,
William Reed,
Sarah Reed,
Simon Finicle,
Elizabeth Fleisher,
John Gamber,
Jane Hartman.
These were the only persons, so far as we can learn, who were confirmed whilst Rev. Hiester was pastor of the congregation. At Synod in September, 1852, Rev. Hiester reported "that he had made efforts, but unsuccessfully, to secure German preaching for Fishing Creek Church." Thus the wants of the German part of the congregation remained unsupplied, and more or less dissatis- faction was continued by them. It is to be regretted that they were not supplied, at least for some time, with preaching in their own language. The transition from all German to all English was too abrupt and complete for the congregation, and, as might be expected, called forth strenuous opposition and much dissatis- faction. Only time can reconcile the Germans to English preaching. Having served the congregation as pastor about three years, Rev. Hiester resigned in November, 1853. The charge was then vacant about six months. A call was then ex- tended to the
Rev. George A. Nixdorff
and accepted by him, and he commenced his pastoral labors here in June, 1854. He held the first communion here on the 22d of April, 1855, when the following twelve persons were confirmed :
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George Ensminger,
Isabella Ensminger,
David Sloop,
Elizabeth Ensminger,
Jacob Hartman,
Sarah Reed,
David Gamber,
Rachel A. Reed,
William Fleisher,
Rebecca Finicle,
George Snell,
Susan Messinger.
At this time (1855) the Church-Council consisted of John Sweger, Elder, and George Messinger and William Ensminger, Deacons. On the 19th of April, 1857, Moses Waugh was con- firmed.
Rev. Nixdorff resigned in May, 1858, having served the con- gregation as pastor about four years. A call was then extended to the
Rev. William H. Diven
and accepted by him, and on the 22d of August of the same year he commenced his labors as pastor of this congregation. He preaches here once every two weeks. Some prejudice against English preaching is still entertained by some. In January, 1859, the following persons were confirmed :
William Ensminger, James White, Nancy Kleckler,
George Albright, Mary J. Grier, Magdalene Finicle.
For want of documents, the above is the fullest sketch of the history of Mount Zion Church and congregation that can be given. Since the death of Father Heim in December, 1849, no German has been preached here. It is hoped the congregation will gra- dually gain its former position as to number of members.
At the desire of some friends of the church, we will conclude by subjoining a full list of the members of this congregation on the 1st of June, 1862. This list may be of interest to those who shall come after us. There are fifty-seven members, viz. :
Daniel Ensminger, Susan Ensminger, Joseph Ensminger,
Barbara Messinger,
Susan H. Messinger, Barbara Messinger,
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Elizabeth Ensminger,
William Ensminger, Sen., William Ensminger, Jr., George Ensminger,
Mary A. Messinger, John Reed,
Hannah Reed,
Margaret Ensminger,
Isabella Ensminger,
Sarah Reed,
Sarah J. Ensminger,
Daniel Comp,
Susan Ensminger,
Daniel Sweger,
George Albright,
Susan Sweger,
Rosanna Albright,
John Sweger,
Elizabeth Albright,
Elizabeth Sweger,
William Finicle,
James White,
Elizabeth Finicle,
Margaret White,
Rebecca Finicle,
Anne Grier,
Helena Finicle,
Mary J. Grier,
Sophia Bensel,
Susan Fleisher,
Henry Gamber,
Barbara Fleisher,
John Gamber,
Sarah Smeigh,
David Gamber,
S. E. Gamber,
Mary Gamber,
Maria Gamber,
Catharine A. Sloop, Elizabeth Noss,
Regina Gamber,
Elizabeth Gamber,
Susan Meyers,
Catharine Sheriff.
William Messinger, George Messinger,
Jacob Smeigh, Peter Low, Elizabeth Hummel,
"Our souls, by love together knit, Cemented, mix'd in one, One hope, one heart, one mind, one voice, 'Tis heav'n on earth begun."
Susan Reed, Anna M. Reed,
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SECTION III.
MOUNT PISGAH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CARROLL TOWNSHIP.
This church is located in Carroll Township, on the southeast bank of Sherman's Creek, not far from Billow's Mill, on the site of what used to be known as "Sutch's School-house." This school-house was erected some time between 1775 and 1780. It was one among the carliest improved places in this region, and this was one of the first, if not the first, school-house in Pisgah Valley. A large graveyard is connected with it, and here the earliest settlers were buried .*
A number of Lutheran families settled here along Sherman's Creek at the beginning of the present century. Some of these afterwards attended preaching at Mount Zion Church in Fishing Creek Valley, some at Carlisle, crossing the North Mountain at Sterrett's Gap, and some perhaps also at St. Peter's Church in Spring Township. They had preaching also occasionally at Reiber's school-house till about 1830. Those of the members who could not understand the German language were members at Carlisle ; but as it was from ten to fifteen miles to Carlisle, the pastor at that place came occasionally across the mountain and preached for the scattered members on this side. This gave rise to the Pisgah Lutheran congregation. The best information with regard to the origin and early progress of this congregation, with- in our reach, is given in a communication, dated October, 1860, to us, by the
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