History of Chester County, Pennsylvania, with genealogical and biographical sketches, Part 71

Author: Futhey, John Smith, 1820-1888; Cope, Gilbert, 1840-1928
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Philadelphia, L. H. Everts
Number of Pages: 1162

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The licentiates of the church have been :

John Davis (licensed and afterwards ordained), Nov. 16, 1732; Richard Gardinor, April 24, 1824; Thomas B, Brown, April 2, 1832;

Charles Barrie, March 23, 1839 ; William B. Bingham, John Clinger, Manassa McClees, E. D. Fendall, Thomas Kutchen, Nathan Stetson, Thomas Keene, Jan. 5, 1835; David Phillips, Oct. 25, 1840.

The ruling elders and deacons of the church have been as follows :

Ruling Elders .- April 22, 1711, Alexander Owen, William Rees; 1724, John Davis; Oct. 23, 1760, James Davis; Jan. 22, 1803, Isaac Abraham.

Deacons .- April 22, 1711, Alexander Owen; February, 1712, Grif- fith John; 1735, Thomas John; Oct. 23, 1760, Samuel John; June 27, 1789, Enoch Jones, Jonathan Phillips, Isaac Abraham ; July 27, 1793, John Gwin ; August, 1820, John Pugh, Jr., John Easburn ; Feh. 22, 1823, Edward Siter ; Nov. 23, 1832, Daniel Abraham, Phineas Phillips, Samuel King, Samuel D. Phillips; March 27, 1841, John Garber, Jonathan Jones, Henry Kaufman, Sr., Thomas Jones; Jan. 14, 1847, Isaac Richards, Hiram Cleaver; Sept. 24, 1863, Charles Beaver, S. P. Abraham ; Dec. 24, 1863, Mordecai D. Carnog; Aug. 19, 1869, Samuel Priest, Henry Kanfman, Jr.

BRANDYWINE.

The following is from an ancient manuscript book in the possession of Robert Frame, Esq., of Birmingham, page 2:

" Whereas, that formerly a congregation of believers, baptized upon profession of their faith in the county of Chester, in the province of Pennsylvania, about the year 1692, among whom Thomas Martin ad- ministered Baptism, likewise Wm Beekingham administered both Baptism and the Lord's Supper, until about the year 1701, when sev- eral occasions occurred, that our congregational estate was dissolved -that we could no longer hear up our Church polity : Being dispersd, without the face of a church for many years. In the year 1715 upon the frequent coming of our beloved brother, Abel Morgan among us, to preach upon week days-Upon proposal for our associating together in church relation and Estate, it was concluded to have consultation about it, and finding such as were haptizd persons dispersed in the parts adjacent, very inclinable thereunto-notice being given to all such as wero concernd to meet at the house of John Powell of Provi- dence in the above said county, having got to our assistance, Brother Morgan of Philada, Bro. James James, and bro : Jos Eaton, from the Welsh-traet (New Castle, Del.), we proceeded in the manner following : It being the 14th day of the month vulgarly called June 1715, the first part of the day was spent in fasting and prayer, to implore the blessing aud aid of God upon our proceedings: Having our satisfac- tion in each other's grace, we further signified our resolution to join together, to carry on the worship of God and the ordinances of the gospel, according to the holy scriptures ;- and to further the edifica- tion of one another; and to walk in the order of the gospel : Then we did unanymonsly resign up our Souls to God, by a loken of lifting up our hand to be his people and servants; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, and then to one another by the will of God : declaring our uniting together in a church relation to each other to be governed by the word of God, taking upon us the title of a Baptized Church of Jeans Christ, holding and maintaining the same principles and prac- tices as the other Baptized Churches in the provinces of Pennsylvania, and New Jersey in America; whereupon we were owned as a Sister church to the aforesaid churches, heing of the same faith and Gospel order, by the above named Brethern."

The names of the persons engaged in this congregational settlement were as follows :

" Edmund Butcher Elizabeth wife of John Powell

John Powell Margery Martin

Richard Buffington Hannah wife of John Beekingham

John Beckingham

Hannah Hunter

Joseph Powell Mary Robinett

David Roberts

Mary Powell

Jeremiah Collett he being Bap- tized May 4th 1715.

Joan, wife of Jos. Powell."

On the first page of the old book from which the above was copied the entries of baptisms are commenced, of which the following are specimens :

OLD HOMESTEAD

RES OF T.J. GIBSON HIGHLAND TP CHESTER CO. PA.

RES. AND FARM OF THOS. M. MOORE UPPER UWCHLAN CHESTER CO. PA.

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BAPTIST CHURCHES.

1697 4mo 29 6mo TOth Baptd

Thomas Martin

Smo 12 Ridley

John Beekingham

baptized Thomas Pow- Creek

cll, Evan Harry, John

1698

Ann Compton Bapd at Ridley C

in Ridley Creek

Palmer Judith Calvert 4mo 25 and Alice Vestall.

6mo

F mo 27

Archd Dungworth They Budd

9 th

Sam1 Mills baptized in Ridley creek

Bay. td Ridley

John Wills, John Pow- ell, David Thomas, John Hannum, Maijery Mar- ICmo tin, Marjery Hannum. Mary Palmer, Eliza- beth Powell.

at Thos Powells. Rid- ley C. Wm Thomas

This church is in Birmingham township, (now) Dela- ware County, and outside of our present limits.

Morgan Edwards, writing in 1770, says the first organ- ization was dissolved by reason of a difference about the Sabbath, and such as preferred the first day of the week subsequently formed the Brandywine Church. At first they met in the house of John Powell, in Upper Provi- dence, but in 1717 removed to Birmingham, and in 1741 it appeared necessary to have another meeting in Newlin township, where a house was erected in 1742 (1752 ?), on land given by Jeffrey Bentley. In 1770 there were about 26 families in the two branches, of whom the following persons had been baptized :

Jeffrey Bentley, deacon, John MeKim, Samuel MeKim, Samuel Richee, Samuel -, John Garret, Robert Chalfont, George Bent- ley, James Shields, James Bird, William Collet, Elizabeth McKim, Jane Shields, Elizabeth Garret, Margaret Baldwin, Susanna Simmons, Elizabeth Barnet, Ruth Frame, Margaret Collet, Hannah McKraken, Mary Shields, Margaret Shields, Elizabeth Powell, Dorcas Davis, Martha Barnet, Sarah Piper, Elizabeth Way, Elenor Bently, Mary Evans, Esther Hopton.

Their first minister was Rev. William Butcher, born in Birmingham, May 18, 1699, and baptized Aug. 11, 1717 ; entered on the ministry in 1719, and continued till 1721, when he removed to Coliansey, where he died, and was buried Dec. 12, 1724. He was a popular preacher, and withal very tall and of a majestic presence, which procured him the name of the " High Priest."

After his removal, Owen Thomas visited the church about once a month till they obtained a minister of their own, which was not till about forty years after. This was Rev. Abel Griffiths, born in Montgomery township, and county (then) of Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1723; baptized April 14, 1744; ordained in 1761, and settled at Brandywine April 12, 1761, where he continued six years, and then removed to Salem, N. J.

The church in Birmingham was erceted in 1718, on an acre of land the gift of Edmund Butcher.

HEPIIZIBAII.

About 1720, Rev. Owen Thomas, who had come from Wales and settled in Vincent in 1707, was the first Baptist minister laboring regularly in Newlin township. He preached at John Bentley's house, near where Ward's or Harvey's mill now stands.

Richard Buffington, of Bradford, in his will, dated Jan. 7, 1747-8, gave £5 to Owen Thomas, minister of the Anabaptist Society, held at John Bentley's, in Newlin, and to the society £20. The old graveyard connected with the first church is on the farm of George Young, and near the railroad.

After the death of John Bentley the meetings were held at the house of his son, Jeffrey Bentley, who in 1752 gave a lot of ground and built a meeting-house, with a small help from others, at which Rev. Owen Thomas first preached in October, 1752. ITis ministry ceased, owing to bodily infirmities, in 1759. Then came Rev. Abel Grif- fith, who ministered until 1767, when he went on a mis- sionary tour to New England. Jeffrey Bentley, on the death of his father, was made deacon. In 1775, Rev. Griffith returned and resumed his pastorship, but resigned in 1791 and removed to Kentucky. Under this good man the church increased from 15 members to 49. In 1791, Rev. Joshua Vaughan became pastor, and cou- tinued until 1808. It was agreed in 1717, for the better convenience of most of the members, to keep their monthly meetings in Birmingham township, and they were so continued until 1741, when they were alternately be- tween Birminghamn and Newlin townships; but in 1742 it was decided to settle their monthly meetings at the latter place. Under Mr. Vaughan's ministry a great revival took place, and the membership was doubled. The old meeting- house in Newlin had become too small, and being badly located, a new location was chosen where the Hephzibah church now stands. The building of the new house was commenced by John Powell, who drew the first load of stone Ang. 13, 1792. The corner-stones were laid by Rev. Joshua Vaughan, who offered prayer and laid the southwest corner, John Powell the northwest, Col. Jacob Humphrey the southeast, and John Humphrey the north- east, Aug. 29, 1792. On May 18, 1793, it was finished, and Rev. David Jones preached the dedicatory sermon therein from John iv. 24. The first burial in the Heph- zibah burial-ground was Rachel Thomas, April 16, 1793. The location had been selected by a committee of James Shields, Thomas Davis, John Powell, Joseph Powell, Jacob Humphrey, John Humphrey, Jesse Bentley, and Robert Chalfant. The trustees appointed to purchase the ground of Mr. Wolverton were Thomas Davis, John Powell, Col. Jacob Humphrey. The building committee were Thomas Davis, John Powell, Joseph Powell, Jacob Humphrey, John Humphrey, and Jesse Bentley, who agreed with Jacob Thomas, mason, to build it 43 feet long, 33 feet wide (stone), 16} feet high ; partition wall for sleepers (?), flues for stoves, paint the building, all complete, for £20 lawful money. The building committee likewise agreed with Robert Hope and William McKin, carpenters, to build the house, all complete, for £48 lawful money. This change of location, being about three miles distant from the old one, caused dissatisfaction among some of the prominent members, who consequently never worshiped in the 'new house, while others became indifferent, and the church or branch languished for about ten years, or until 1804, when a revival commenced, and continued till Rev. Mr. Vaughan's death, Aug. 2, 1808, when the church numbered 140 mem- bers.

After the death of Rev. Joshua Vaughan, Rev. Jethro Johnson supplied the church, preaching alternately one Sabbath at Hephzibah, two Sabbaths at London Tract, and one at Brandywine in each month.

On the fourth Lord's Day in March, 1810, Brandywine

Smo

Hannah Brunsden

30th

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Church granted to its members living in or meeting for divine worship in East Fallowfield township a letter of dis- mission, in order that they might form a separate church. On the 20th of May following the church of Hephzibah was constituted by Revs. Daniel Dodge, Gideon Ferrell, and Jethro Johnson, the Council called for its constitution.

"The undersigned members were present at the constitution, and gave their assent to the above articles" (of faith and covenant), May 20, 1810 : IIenry Beaner, Elizabeth Bentley, Lydia Bentley, James Black, Robert Chalfant, Phche Chalfant, Jane Darham, John Faddis, Christian Graybill, William Griffith, Margaret Griffith, Sarah Grabb, Ilannah IIamphrey, Mary Ilumpton, Richard Jones, Phebe Jordan, William Keepers, James Lott, Sarah Lott, Hannah Love, Margaret Mc Williams, Matson Marsh, Elizabeth Morris, Ann Morris, Haines Parker, Elizabeth Peall, Benjamin D. Perry, John D. Perry, Eliza- beth Perry, Elizabeth Philips, John Powell, Rachel Powell, David Powell, Sarah Powell, Mary Powell, John Quaintance, Peter Rabin- cam, Hannah Rubincam, Elizabeth Shields, George Sinn, William Stewart, Jean Stewart, Thomas Stroud, Rath Strode, Andrew Thomas, Abigail Warner, Rebecca Welsh, Sarah Welsh, Ann Welsh, Prudence Wilkinson, Benjamin Williams, Ann Wilson, Thomas Young, Eliza- beth Yunng, Martha Young, Elenor Young.

The members whose names here follow are those that were not present at the time the church was constituted, but were received upon the same letter of dismission :

Christian Brockman, Rachel Davis, Mary Davis, Hannah Faddis, John Gorrel, Ann German, Jacob Graybill, Anna Grayhill, Mary Jones, Lantulas Kirk, Rachel Kirk, John Matthias, Rebecca Mat- thias, James McCardy, Martha MeCardy, Prudence Nichols, Stephen Nelson, Lydia Nelson, Margaret Philips, John Pettit, Mary Pettit, Hulda Rambo, Martha Rees, Andrew Sinn, Margaret Sinn, Jobo Steward, Sarah Stroud, Margaret Thomas, Elenor Williams.

The first business meeting of Hephzibah Church in the capacity of a regular Baptist Church was on the Saturday before the third Lord's Day in June, 1810. It was voted to continue Jolin Powell as deacon, as heretofore, also Wil- liam Griffith as clerk. Rev. Jethro Jolmson, who began preaching in the fall of 1808, continued to preach alter- nately, first and third Sabbaths at Hephzibah, second and fourth at London Tract, Brandywine, and other places, till 1823, when about 20 members were dismissed to form the Beulah Church, after which he preached alternately at Hephzibalı and Benlah until his death, July 15, 1838. After his death the church called Rev. Silas C. James, an Englishman, who was ordained pastor Dec. 3, 1838, and remained to April 1, 1840. In June, 1840, Rev. John S. Jenkins became the pastor, and continued nntil February, 1842, when 26 members were dismissed to form the West Caln Church, after which he preached at both churches till October, 1843, when he resigned at Ilephzibah to de- vote all his time to West Caln. Pequea Church, Lancaster County, was constituted, six members being dismissed from Hephzibah to help form it. From April, 1844, to April, 1846, Rev. D. A. Nichols supplied the pulpit. Rev. George H. Mitchell was ordained April 8, 1846, and con- tinned till September, 1852. During his stay the old meeting-house at Hephzibah was taken down (1847) and the present edifice built, which was finished for worship in January, 1848. In March, 1853, Rev. Leonard Frescoln began supplying the pulpit, and in January, 1855, was called as pastor for his whole time, and continued until April, 1857.

In May, 1857, Rev. David W. Hunter became pastor,

continuing to June, 1872. During his pastorship the Newlin or Green Valley church was built, and fully opened for worship Oct. 9, 1870. The following prominent min- isters are sons and grandsons of the constituted members of the Hephzibah Church :

Rev. Robert F. Young, son of Thomas S. and Elizabeth R. Young, born Sept. 4, 1810. Rev. George W. Young, son of Thomas S. and Elvira Young; born Ang. 8, 1819, and died near Zanesville, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1864. Robert C. Jefferis, son of David and Jane Jefferis, and grandson of Robert and Phebe Chalfant; born Nov. 11, 1812, and died, while preparing for the ministry, Dec. 27, 1840. Rev. Thomas S. Griffith, son of William and Margaret Griffith; born March 24, 1810, and died in May, 1846. Rev. David Jefferis, son of David and Jane Jefferis, and grandson of Robert and Phebe Chal- fant; born Jane, 1820, and died Nov. 8, 1860. The three last wero buried at Hephzibah.

GOSITEN.

The Goshen Baptist Church is situated in West Goshen township, at the junction of the old Philadelphia and Strasburg roads. For many years before the old church building was erected the grounds were occupied by a frame school-house, where a few Baptists living in the vicinity, having no meeting nearer than Brandywine, near Chads' Ford, on the south, and Great Valley Baptist Church on the north, held meetings. About the year 1809 several religiously-inclined persons in the neighborhood, feeling the need of having a place of worship, resolved to purchase land and erect a house, in which any evangelical minister who would do so should be privileged to preach the gospel, with a proviso that when the Baptists should be sufficiently strong to organize a church the property should be transferred to them. The house was erected in the year above named by subscriptions obtained in the vicinity .*

In the year 1827 the following-named persons, viz. : Simcon Scigfried (a licentiate), William Work, Joseph Jones, Ann Hickman, Abigail Stromberg, Ann Cable, Mercy Seigfried, Mary McCluskey, and Margaret Burns, having been regularly dismissed from the Brandywine Bap- tist Church, resolved to organize a church, to be styled the Goshen Baptist Church. Jan. 20, 1827, the above-named brethren and sisters met with a council in the meeting- house, composed of Revs. Thomas B. Montayne, Charles E. Moore, and Joseph H. Kenuard, who had been invited by them to be present. After having duly considered and approved the subject before them, the council, through Rev. Thomas B. Montayne, extended the hand of fellow- ship to the nine persons above named and constituted then a regular Baptist Church.

Until August, 1827, they had no pastor, when Rev. Sim- eon Seigfried was called and accepted. Previous to this Revs. Charles E. Moore, Daniel E. Dodge, Joseph Kennard, Peter Simonson, Elder Beckwith, and perhaps others, preached for them. Feb. 20, 1830, Rev. Simeon Seigfried

# "The Baptist meeting-house in Goshen, near West Chester, being now finished, will be opened for divine worship on Saturday and Sau- day next.

" The services will be conducted by Rev Thomas Kitts and Rev. Joseph H. Kennard, commencing on Saturday at half-past 2 o'clock, P.M., and on Sanday at II A.M.

" A meeting of the West Chester Baptist Mission Society will take place at the above meeting-house on Saturday, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

-American Republican. "Dec. 12, 1826."

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BAPTIST CHURCHES.

resigned as pastor and was dismissed to Bethesda. During 1830 the church was supplied by Revs. Richard Gardner, J. Perry Hall, and Joseph Walker. Jan. 14, 1832, Rev. Robert Compton was called and served two years. Sept. 29, 1833, Rev. Simcon Seigfried was received by letter, and served the church as pastor from April, 1834, to July, 1835. Jan. 20, 1834, Rev. A. G. Compton was licensed to preach. May 16, 1835, Thomas Henderson and Riley Hickman elected deacons. July 18, 1835, Rev. Robert Compton again became pastor for six months. July 16, 1836. Rev. Charles E. Moore called as pastor; continued until September, 1838. Rev. Enos Barker served the church from September, 1838, to 1839, when Rev. Charles E. Moore served for the next six months. November, 1839, Rev. Robert Compton was called as pastor, and served until January, 1841, when he resigned. 18-12, Rev. Thomas Griffith served as pastor ; 24 baptized. 1843-44, Rev. Henry Essick served as pastor; 14 baptized. May 18, 1844, George W. Mitchell was licensed to preach the gospel. 1844, Brother Phillips served as pastor during this year. 1846, Geo. W. Mitchell called as pastor ; served two years. May 19, 1846, Elisha Speakman elected dea- con, vice R. R. Hickman, resigned. Brother F. Jasinskey served as pastur from April 1, 1848, to Jan. 10, 1851. Feb. 8, 1851, Rev. Robert Compton again settled as pastor, and served until 1856, when, worn out, he relinquished preaching ; 34 baptized during this part of his pastorate. 1857, Rev. John Reece chosen pastor and served three years. During the early part of 1860, Rev. William E. Watkinson preached on Sabbath afternoons. June 24, 1860, Rev. J. W. Warwick was called as pastor, and served until April 1, 1861, when he tendered his resignation, which was accepted. Nov. 17, 1860, Brother Joseph S. Evans was licensed to preach, and on the 14th of Novem- ber, 1861, was ordained to the ministry, in which he has continued to serve the church up to this date, with the ex- ception of about one year in all, in 1862 and 1865, when he was in the government service as chaplain and teacher.

In February, 1874, the church was considerably dam- aged by fire, and it was decided to rebuild. This was done at a cost of $3200, upon the same site, and was dedicated Nov. 25, 1874, at which time the history of the church was read, as prepared by the pastor.

BETIIESDA.

Bethesda Baptist Church is located in the extreme northwestern part of Warwick township, about a half mile from the Berks County line. The church was organized Dec. 8, 1827. It appears that the venerable Simeon Seig- fried, Sr., lately deceased, assisted in the organization of the church, and preached for them about seven years. The following names are attached to the church covenant : Oth- niel Sands, John Sands, Elizabeth Lloyd, Ann Sands, Han- nah D. Sands, Sarah Matthias, Rebecca Dougherty, Han- nah Trego, Sarah Evans, Elizabeth Hill, Ann Oliver, and Margaret Liggett. The deacons were Othniel Sands and George Lloyd. All of the above named are now deceased. The following-named persons have been pastors of the church from the time of organization to the present, namely : Elder Simeon Seigfried, John Booth, Andrew Col-

lins, Enoch M. Barker, Dieres A. Nichols, Leonard Fresh- coln, William II. H. Marsh, John G. Perry, John Eberle, and William Barrows, the present pastor. Others have as- sisted at different times, viz : the venerable Elder Charles Moore, of Vincent Church, John Tucker, and John Duer, who are all well known in Chester County ; also Emerson Andrews, the great evangelist, and C. K. Hendrickson.

The following naned have filled the office of deacon :

Othniel Sands, George Lloyd, Isaac Koplan, Jacob Hertenstine, John II. Miller, David Lloyd, Jesse Houck, and Daniel Schlipf.

The following have acted as church clerks :

George Lloyd, Isaac Coplan, Thomas Lloyd, Thomas P. Graham, Edward Parleman, Enoch B. Lloyd, and Levi Shingle, the present incumbent.

GLEN RUN .*

In the fall of 1831, Rev. Enos M. Philips, now of Wis- consin, was appointed missionary of the Pennsylvania Bap- tist Missionary Society, his field being western Chester County. The members of Hephzibah Baptist Church who lived in the vicinity of Penningtonville (now Atglen), en- couraged by the success of Mr. Philips among them, de- termined to establish a separate church. In the autumn of 1832 they built a stone meeting-house, about two miles south of Penningtonville, and on Dec. 8, 1832, were con- stituted a distinct church, known as the Glen Run Baptist Church, the name being taken from that of a small creek which had its source near the church edifice. The con- stituent membership consisted of 9 members of the Hephzibalı Church. Immediately upon its organization 11 others, most of whom had been baptized by Mr. Philips, were received into the church. George Philips and Peter Stroud were elected deacons, and Nathaniel Davis clerk. Dec. 9, 1832, the church building was dedicated. Before the close of that month 40 more persons were bap- tized by Rev. Mr. Philips and added to the church, which numbered, therefore, at the end of its first year, 60 mem- bers. Rev. Enos M. Philips supplied the pulpit regularly until 1840, when the church numbered 115. In that year Mr. Philips removed to Reading, Pa., and Rev. William Steadman supplied the pulpit temporarily. In January, 1841, Rev. Robert Comptoo, of Philadelphia, was called to the pastorate, and accepted the call. He remained until 1842, when he resigned, and Rev. Enos M. Philips was recalled, and returned to the pastorate. In 1843, 16 mem- bers were dismissed to form the Coleraine Baptist Church, in Lancaster County. In 1846 a second church building was erected in Parkesburg, which is now used by the Methodist Church of that borough. Church services' were held in both houses. In 1849, Rev. Enos M. Philips resigned, and went to Wisconsin as a missionary of the Home Nis- sionary Society. The same year Rev. Emerson Andrews, a well-known evangelist, held a great meeting at Parkes- burg, which resulted in the addition of 40 members to the church. Rev. John Lawrence supplied the pulpit for the greater part of this year.

In 1850, Rev. Allen J. Hires, pastor of the Vincent Baptist Church, became the pastor of Glen Run Church, which this year had a membership of 170. The main-

* By Prof. G. M. Philips.

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tenance of two places of worship being difficult and bur- densome, 28 members were dismissed in 1853 to form a new church at Parkesburg, the new organization occupying the church's building there. Mr. Hires continued to sup- ply the pulpits of both churches until 1855, when he re- signed (he now lives in Baltimore, where he is a pastor). In the same year Rev. Joseph Curran was elected pastor, and during the year the Parkesburg Church, which had not flourished, disbanded, the greater part of its members com- ing back to Glen Run, the meeting-house there reverting to this organization, and services in it being continued with more or less regularity until its sale, eight years later. In 1856, Rev. Mr. Curran resigned, and removed to Sharps- burg, Pa. He has been dead for a number of years. Revs. John P. Walton, Benjamin H. Fish, and George H. Mitchell, with others, acted as supplies for the next two years and a half. In the winter of 1857-58 the meetings of the church were held in the school-house in Penningtonville.

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History of Chester County, Pennsylvania, with genealogical and biographical sketches, Part 71

Author: Futhey, John Smith, 1820-1888; Cope, Gilbert, 1840-1928 Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Philadelphia, L. H. Everts Number of Pages: 1162

Author: Futhey, John Smith, 1820-1888; Cope, Gilbert, 1840-1928
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Philadelphia, L. H. Everts
Number of Pages: 1162