History of the "Brush Valley" Evangelical Lutheran Church, Indiana County, Pa, Part 2

Author: Snyder, J. Milton
Publication date: 1901
Publisher: [n.p.]
Number of Pages: 90


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21. Ellen Bowers


During Rev. Dr. Peter Sahm's ministry the present Lutheran Church at Strongstown was erected. After a service of about five (5) years, Rev. Sahm resigned, February 1, 1858 and was followed by the Rev. William S. Enery, who took charge of the Indiana pastorato April 1, 1858: The Charge consisted of 3 congregations. viz. Indiana; "Brush Valley" and Strongstown; the pastor resided in Indiana. In Rev. Emery's ministry here 19 members were received into the church


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12. John Bowers


14. Christian R. Weaver


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10 by Confirmation and 7 by Certificate and 2 by Profession of Faith. Confirmed by Rev. William S. Enery


May 10th, 1858 - James C. McFeaters


Received by Certificate May 10, 1858


Confirmed December 16, 1860


1. - Hite and Wife


1. John Dickey


2. Mrs. Hite


3. Weaver and Wife


From M. E. Church by Certificate December 16, 1860


4. Mrs. Weaver


.1. Isaac Bowers


5. Mrs. Empfield


2. Mrs. Isaac Bowers


Received by Profession of Faith October 10, 1858


1. Martha Folkomer


2. Susanna Folkomer


3. Martha E. Lower


4. Barbara Folkomer


5. Elizabeth Coy


6. Maria Coup 7. Margaret Lower


2. Simon Lydick:


Confirmed January 30, 1859


1. John Weaver


2. Christiann Weaver


Rev. Emery was the last minister here to use both German and English. The Indiana Charge was divided during the last'year of Rev. Emery's ministry here. The Indiana Congregation remaining alone; and "Brush Valley" and Strongstown separating to form a new charge to be known as the "Brush Valley Charge". -- Thus, from their organization respectively, about November 1, 1822, and January 1, 1833. The "Brush Valley" and The Strongstown congregations were an integral part of the Indiana Charge, to April 1861. Rev. Emery resigned the charge April 8, 1861, and the Rev. Henry Gathers became pastor at once, as supply, of the new QBrush Valley Charge". He also at the same time, probably supplied part, if not the whole, of the "Cookport Charge", as the Synodical minutes show he served 4 congregations.


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Rev. Gathers resided in McChanicsburg. He served "Brush Valley" and Strongstown, probably, every two weeks from April 8th, 1861 to March Ist, 1862. He was the first minister here who held no German Services but preached only English. When he resigned, and was immediately succeeded by the Rev. George M. Settlemyer.


Rev. Settlemyer served four (4) congregations. viz. "Brush Valley", Strongstown, Germany, and most probably "Mt. Zion" of the "Cookport Charge". He resided in Mechanicsburg and probably served each congregation every two weeks. It is worthy of mention that during Rev. Settlemyer's ministry, Mr. Adam Altemus, an aged and worthy member of this congregation willed in 1863, a Thousand Dollars $1,000.00 to our Lutheran Mission in Africa.


On January 24, 1864, Rev. Settlenyer received into the congregation 3 new members by confirmation. They were Andrew Paul, Zechariah Paul and William Hite. After a ministry of four (4) years. . Rev. Settlemyer resigned, The charge March 1, 1866; and was followed by Rev. George F. Ehrenfeld, who took charge of the "Brush Valley" pastorate, as a Supply, June 1, 1866. He served Strongstown in connection with this congregation, as for other congregations I can not state; since not a record line of his ministry here is given. Rev. Ehrenfeld served nearly two (2) years resigning April 1, 1868.


This congregation with Strongstown was vacant now for something over a year.


Rev. Simon P. Snyder became pastor of this the "Brush Valley" charge. Coming from Blairsville, Indiana County, about December 1, 1869. Rev. Snyder resided in Mechanicsburg and he organized the present Lutheran Congregation in Hcrer City and he also supplied Graceton "Luther Chapel," and "New Florence Mission" in connection with the two congregations of the "Brush Valley Charge"; he, likewise held occasional services at "Mt. Zion" of the "Cookport Charge". I do not find recorded a single act of his entire ministry here, of near 5 years duration.


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Rev. Snyder resigned this charge April 1, 1874. He died at Van Werk, Ohio, December 6th, 1895; aged 74 years; and 10 months. I give a short sketch of his life in Appendix "C". 1


Rev. Isaiah B. Crist -- After a vacancy during the summer months, the Rev. Isaiah B. Crist succeeded dev. Snyder, taking charge of the pastorate, November 1, 1874. He resided in New Florence; and, served with the "Brush Valley" Congregation; Strongstown; Germany; "Mt. Zion", and New Florence Mission. Rev. Crist remained one year resigning Nov. 1, 1875. The charge was now vacant for near 6 months when Rev. A. W. Mccullough took charge April 1, 1876. Rev. Mccullough resided in "Brush Valley" Township; and he served this congregation; with Strongstown; and the "Mt. Zion" congregation now of the "Cookport" charge for the term of two (2) years, preaching every two weeks. Rev. Mccullough resigned April 1, 1878 and was succeeded by Rev. Benjamin ... Tomlinson, who served, as a supply. This congregation during the summer months of 1878. After the Rev. Tomlinson discontinued his services --- Rov. A. W. McCullouth, then residing in Dixonville, took charge, as a supply during part of the year 1879, serving this congregation in connection probably with "it. Zion" charge. On December 6, 1879 Rev. Mccullough admitted four (4) persons into the church by Confirmation. They were: .


1. Catherine Fisher (Baptized Dec. 5th) 3. Jennie M. Murdick


2. Catherine Evans


4.


Weaver


Rev. I. O. T. Sahm, in the Spring of 1880 followed Rev. licCillouth and Supplied this congregation and Strongstown with services, in connection with the "iit. Zion" congretation and the Cookport Charge. Rev. Sahm is a Son of Rev. Dr. Peter Sahm, dec'd: pastor of the charge from January 1, 1853 to February 1, 1858. The son served here until the fall of 1382.


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THIRD CHURCH BUILDING


We now reach the period of the Third or present Church building. On the 13th of August 1877 the Trustees met at the home of Daniel Garman to consult about building a new church. They organized by electing John D. Paige, as president; Mi. S. Stewart, Secretary and David Garman, Treasurer. It was at this meeting, resolved that the Trustees purchase a lot of ground from Peter Howard upon which to erect the new church. On the 22nd of September 1881, the Trustees of the congre- gation -- viz. John D. Paige, Christian R. Weaver and Lloyd Shaffer, purchased of Peter Howard, and his Wife, Lucinda, for the sum of $10,00 about one-fourth (}) of an acre of land, along the Eastern line of the then church lands on which the new church was placed. Then, at a meeting of the Church-council held at the home of the late John Shaffer, of precious memory, it was determined that a mechanic be secured to examine the Old or Second. Church-building to ascertain if it were practicable to repair the old building or best to erect a new one. Mr. John P. Kennedy was appointed to examine the Old Church; and he reported that it was "not worth the repairing." At a meeting of the Church-council held august 8, 1881, it was resolved to take the necessary steps to erect a new house of worship. The dimensions to be as follows. viz. size 30 by 45 feet: 15 feet high. Mr. John P. Kennedy was requested to draw a plan and specifications for the new church, as early as possible. On Monday, August 25, 1881, the Board of Trustees, consisting of John D. Paige, Christian R. Weaver and Lloyd Shaffer, met in the Old (or 2nd) Church for the writing of proposals for "Bids" for the building of the new church, which were posted at various places. September 3, 1881 the Trustees compared the various "bids" received; and they awarded the contract for building the church to John P. Kennedy for the sum of w975.00 to be paid in Three payments; the parties concerned signing an agreement to that effect. Nr. Matthias Yaney did the mason work at the new church building. On Wednesday, September 20, 1882 the Contractor, John P. Kennedy and The Board of Trustees met in the new or present church building:


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They together examined the building, when it was pronounced satisfactory, the following is an itemized statement of the cost of this new or present church building:


Contract of J. P. Kennedy


$975.00


Extra paid for steps


3.00


Extra paid for painting spire


3.00


Cost of wall


54.75


Cost of Furnishing (Estimated)


185.75


TOTAL COST


$1,160.75


On Sabbath, October 15, 1882, the present church was dedicated to the worship of The Triune God, The "feast of dedication" was a joyous occasion. The last payment due contractor Kennedy, to the sum of #375.00 was "raised" at the Dedication; and the Church stood free of debt. A large concourse of people gathered, to praise The Lord for His goodness; and joy filled all hearts. Rev. P. G. Bell of Indiana, this county, preached the dedicatory sermon; and consecrated The Church to its holy purposes. Rev. M. O. T. Sahm, pastor of the Cookport Charge; and Rev. J. R. Board, a minister of the U. Presbyterian Church of Penn Run, this county, were also present', and assisted in the services. In the audience was Mirs. Sarah Sahm, the widow of Dr. Peter Sahm once pastor of the congregation for 5 years. Most probably amongst the most interested persons gathered in the large audience at this dedication service were Valentine Keller and his wife, Margaret heller, who were the only charter members of the original congregation then living. Valentine Keller had helped to build the first church, when about 13 or 14 years of age; and he now had lived to see the Third (3rd) church dedicated. I call attention to the interesting fact, also, that Valentine Heller, and his wife Margaret (nee' Bowers) were confined, at the same time, with the class of 25, by the first pastor, Rov. G. A. Reichart, on March 19, 1825:


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Mr. Keller's 17th birthday: that was 17 days older at the time than his wife: and that, on Sabbath morning, March 20th they together partook of The Holy Communion. The 2nd administered in The "Old Log Church" by Pastor Reichart. And what a beautiful ending to relate still further, that Margaret Keller, familiarly known as "Aunt Peggy", has quite recently passed to her Heavenly Home on the 17th of October 1900, at "The good, old age" of 92 years, 6 months and 12 days. She was the very last of the original congregation to linger on the earth, and pass over to The Church where "The Years Ne'er end; and the congregation nefer breaks up". With a melancholy interest, I shall at this point, "Turn the Leaf of History", which takes us into "The Valley and Shadow" of the Church's Life. I shall give some of the earliest deaths in the congregation and burials: recorded in The German. In all probability -- the First burial-place in this community was on The Isaac Griffith farm, now owned by the widow, Emma Simons, of Sun Cliff; it is to the left of the road leading from Suncliff to Schreckengost's Mill, and near the White Oak Tree, at the foot of the first hill: 4 or 5 rods in from the road.


EARLY DEATHS, Interred by Rev. G. A. Reichart


1. The first recorded death, on the Church records is that of John Stephan, who died October 26th, 1823. Aged probably between 57 & 58 years. Funeral text Heb. 4:1.


2. John Hart, born August 10, 1764, died November 5, 1823. Aged 59 years 2 months and 26 days. Funeral text Math. 5:3


3. David Kramer, son of John and Maria Kramer, born August 29, 1801 in Morn's Cive Bedford County. Died July 11, 1824. Aged 22 years, 10 months and 13 days.


4. Philip Stephen; born May 31, 1806. Died October 14, 1824. Aged 18 years, 4 months and 13 days. Funeral text Psa. 16:6


5. William Empfield; born August 29th, 1824. Died October 30th, 1924. Aged 2 months and 1 day. Funcral Text Ist Peter 1:24 and 25. .


6. Elizabeth Graw; daughter of Adam and Barbara, born March 1807. Died March 3rd, 1825. Aged 18 years. Funeral Text, Math. 21:22


7. Peter Stephen, born April 7, 1799. Died Nov. 10, 1825. Aged 26 years, 7 months and 3 days.


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8. Henry, Son of John and Susanna Dunkel, born May 11, 1824. Died January 4, 1826 Aged 1 year 7 months and 24 days.


9. Susanna, daughter of Peter and Barbara Helman, born July 2, 1815. Died June 4, 1826. Aged 10 years, 11 months, and 2 days.


- There are some deaths recorded that deserve more than a passing notice: First is that of Mrs. Catherine Frey. She was born in York County, Pennsylvania on the 28th day of January 1759; her maiden name was Hirschinger. She died in Wheatfield Township, this county, April 18, 1831. Aged 72 years, 2 months, and 20 days. She was the wife of Peter Frey with whom she lived in matrimony 53 years 6 months and 13 days and was the mother of 12 children viz. 7 sons and 5 daughters, who were all alive at her death.


Peter Frey, the husband of the above named Catherine. He was born in Windsor Township, York County, November 28, 1750. Died in Wheatfield Township, this county, May 3, 1831, but 15 days after his wife at the "ripe age of 80 years, 5 months and 5 days. They were both interred by the pastor Rev. Nicholas G. Sharretts.


Christopher Keller, one of the oldest settlers, at the time of "Brush Valley" Township, died on Sunday the 12th day of May 1839, in the 75th year of his age; he was buried on Tuesday, May 14, his pastor Rov. Jacob Medtart preaching the funeral sermon from Gen. 47:9. "And Jacob said unto Pharoah, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years: few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage", "Et 0 for the touch of a vanished han1. And the sound of a voice that is still." And thus, we take up "The golden thread" that is attached to the "Leaf of History." In all probability, after the resignation of Rev. ti. O. T. Sahm, in October 1882, the "Brush Valley" charge was vacant for about one year, from October 1882, to November 1883; for I can find no reports to the contrary on the Church Records, nor in the Minutes of Synod.


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The Rev. W. E. Crebs became pastor of this congregation November 1, 1883, serving it for one year, in connection with the "Homer Charge", he residing in Homer City, most probably, during the year 1883. This congregation was separated from the Strongstown congregation and united with the "Homer Charge". Rev. Crebs resigned here November 1, 1884 and was succeeded by Rev. John IT. Reese, who became pastor of the "Homer Charge" April 1, 1885 and he resided in "Homer City". The Charge consisted of Homer City, "Brush Valley" and "Luther Chapel" of Graceton. On the 8th November, 1885 the Trustees of the congregation sold the balance of the lumber of the Old or Second Church building, for the sun of $12.62, and this leads me to the conclusion that The OldFrame Church" was taken down during the year 1884 or 85 after being used for its sacred purpose for about 40 years. During his ministry hete Rev. Reese admitted six (6) persons to Church membership.


Admissions by Rev. John W. Reese


January 16th 1887 1 July 8th, 1888 by Confirmation


1. Mrs. Tillie J. Keller (Certificate) .


1. Fannie E. Altemus


2. Christian W. Keller (Prof. of Faith)


2. Jessie M. Rhoads


3. Miss Charlotte Coup (Prof. of Faith)


4. Miss Jennie Coup (Prof. of Faith)


Confirmed by Rev. J. W. Reese, October 24, 1885


1. Israel Paul


2. Jacob I. Paul


3. John Sidmond Marks


In the fall of the year 1885 Mr. Stephen H. Rand was employed to fence the church grounds on the East and South sides at the cost of 25ยข per panel.


After serving this congregation for 4 years until April 1, 1889, Rev. Reese resigned and was followed by Rev. J. W. Shaeffer, who took charge of the " "Homer Pastorate" June 1, 1889, he residing in Homer City. Ho preached here every two weeks serving until June 1, 1891, or two years when he resigned removing to Augustaville, Pennsylvania


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Rev. W. G. Slonaker succeeded Rev. Shaeffer, as a Supply to this congre- gation and Strongstown, "during the summer of 1892. Rev. Slonaker was then a student of Theology at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa. The charge now consisting of "Brush Valley" and Strongstown, was vacant for about a year when Rev. S. V. Dye became pastor, August 1, 1893 residing in Strongstown. In the month of February 1894. Rev. J. R. Sample assisted the pastor Rev. Dye, in a series of special services when a goodly number were moved to inquire What "They must do to be Saved". A "free-will Offering" was made to Rev. Sample for his services of $20.67. The following were admitted to Church membership during the ministry of Rev. Dye.


ADMISSIONS by Rov. S. V. Dye


February 25, 1894 by Confirmation May 6, 1894 by Profession of Faith


1. Miss Gertie J. McFeaters


2. Miss Bessie T. McFeaters


3. Miss Gertie Murdick


1. George B. Rand by Prof. of Faith


2. Miss Martha Matilda Emphfield (Baptism) February 17, 1895 by Certificate


1. Mr. George B. Hill


7. John E. Weaver


2. Mrs. George B. Hill


8. Lewis D. Mccullough


9. Elmer E. Campbell By Baptism


April 4th 1895 by Certificate from Lutheran Church


1. George R. Stewart


2. Mrs. George R. Stewart


3. Miss Gertie V. Paul (Confirmed


13. Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Bowers


14. Benjanin Daniel Hill


By Profession of Faith 15. Miss Mary Margaret licCullough 16. Mrs. Arabella Bowers 17. Miss Viola G. Campbell 18. George G. Mccullough 19. David Elmer McCullouth


1. John Coup


February 3, 1895


4. Miss Celia Campbell


5. Miss Cora N. Altemus


6. Mrs. Addie Syster


10. Miss Alta Z. Empfield (now Hoover) ll. Miss Jennie B. Empfield (now Murdick )


12. Miss Lillie Belle Hill (now Buterbau.h)


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Rev. Dye ceased his labors here April 1, 1896, when Rev. Jacob L. Hankey became pastor as a supply during the summer of 1896 and af 1897. He served "Brush Valley" and Strongstown in connection with' "Antioch" of the Cookport charge, Rev. Hankey ceased his labors in the fall of 1897 and Rev. Samuel A. Shaulis of New Florence took charge of the pastorate as a supply during the summer of 1898. He served this congregation with Strongstown until about November,


Rev. J. Milton Snyder, the present pastor succeeded Rev. Shaulis taking charge May 1, 1899, removing from Tremont, Schuylkill County, Pa., he resided in Strongstown and preached at this congregation and Strongstown every Sabbath. Rev. Snyder was installed pastor august 13, 1899. Sabbath 10:00 A. M. at Strongstown and 3:00 P. M. at 'Brush Valley". Revs Lewis Hay of Indiana and G. L. Courtney of Hmer City preaching to the congregation and pastor respectively. During the present pastorate up to this time, the following were admitted to the church.


Admissions by Rev. J. Nilton Snyder, Pastor


July 23, 1899 by Certificates from Lutheran Church of Indiana


July 30, 1899 by Confirmation


Joseph Everett


1. Isaiah S. Kepple and


2. Wife Mary J. Kepple


3. Mrs. Margaret Hoover (Reinstated Rachel unn (Stahl) Coy by Baptism and Confirmation Sept. 15, 1901. Born Oct. 12, 1865 Annic Belle Cramer by Condirmation September 15, 1901 Samuel Shem Gressley by Confirmation September 15, 1901


Nancy Malissa Gressley by Confirmation September 15, 1901 Andrew Curtin Murdick by Confirmation January 19, 1902. Born Dec. 27, 1863


Henry A. Burkhart by Certif. from Strongstown Ch. Sept. 28, 1902 Sara A. Burkhart by Certif. from Strongstown Ch. Sept. 28, 1902 Nora (Burkhart) Rhodes by Certif from Strongstown Ch. Sept. 28, 1902 Daniel altemus, by Baptism Sept. 30, 1903. Born June 4th 1855 Jesse Wilmer Burkhart by Confirmation March 30, 1904. Born nugust 28, 1885


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It is but fitting to state that in the summer and fall of 1899 the ladies of the congregation held several "festivals" to secure funds to beautify and repair the church building. They gethered the sum of $26.17 of which was used to paper the church walls and ceiling; leaving a balance of $13.44 which was used toward the repainting of the church. Miss Jennie Coup and Miss Gertie Murdick acted as an efficient committee in this good work by The Ladies. During the fall of 1900 the church building was repainted within and without and the present out buildings erected at a cost of $106.00: making the total cost of repairs about $130.00 paid cash. The pastor acting as solicitor and collector of the subscribed funds. The Decker Brothers of Penn Run, this county, doing the painting and paper- ing, by contract. All who worked so faithfully at these repairs, and gave so generously, deserve full credit. Another item, worthy of record was the convening of The Eastern Conference of The Pittsburg Synod (G.S. ) October 29, 1900 in this congregation for the first time in its history. The conference met Monday evening and continued in session until Wednesday noon, October 31st, fourteen (14) Lutheran Ministers being in attendance; including Rev. J. Aberly, a Lutheran Missionary, lately returned from India. Various subjects of general religious . interest were discussed, and the conference was a most enjoyable occasion.


I will here give a list of all the Church Officers as found recorded.


THE CHURCH OFFICERS


Church Councils


In 1876


John D. Paige Mathias Altemus Uriah Younkin Chambers Murdick


In 1884


John D. Paige - Elder Chambers Murdick - Elder Stephen H. Rand - Treasurer Adam George - Deacon Charles J. Rhoads - Deacon


In 1887


John D. Paige - Elder Chambers Nurdick - Elder


Stephen H. Rand - Deacon


C. J. Rhoads - Deacon C. R. Weaver - Deacon


David Garman - Treasurer for 1 year


In 1888 John D. Paige - Elder


Chambers Murdick - Elder


Christian R. Weaver - Deacon


Stephen H. Rand - Deacon Charles J. Rhoads - Deacon


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In 1893 and 1894 Installed Sopt, 10, 1893,


John Shaffer - Elder S. H. Rand - Elder


Israil Paul - Deason Wm. W. Nevins - Deacon C. W. Keller - Deacon


C. R. Weaver - Deacon S. H. Rand - Treasurer


C. W. Keller - Trustee


C. R. Weaver - Trustee Israel Paul - Trustee


George R. Stewart - Deacon - Installed October 27, 1895


In 1896 Installed Oct. 11, 196


John Shaffer - President - Elder


S. H. Rand - Treasurer - Elder


George R. Stewart - Secretary - Deacon Israel Paul - Deacon


C. . I. Keller - Deacon


H. W. Learn - Deacon


.C. W. Keller - Trustee


W. H. Lower - Trustee


D. E. Mccullough - Trustee


In 1899 Installed November 12, 1899


I. S. Kepple - Elder


S. H. Rand - Treasurer - Elder


Christ. W. Keller - Deacon


Israel Paul - Deacon


Geo. R. Stewart - Secretary - Deacon


Installed April 2, 1900


. Jacob I. Paul - Trustee Wm. H. Lower - Trustee H. W. Learn


MISCELLANEOUS


Delegates from this congregation to the Pittsburg Synod (G.S.)


John D. Paige Meeting in Blairsville, Indiana County, Pa. October 1890. George R. Stewart. Meeting in Apollo, Pa. October 1897 Christian W. Keller, meeting in Pittsburg, Pa. October 1900 SABBATH SCHOOL


It would be interesting to give a full and accurate history of the Sabbath School of the congregation called truly "The Nursery of The Church", but I am sorry to say that I am unable to give a full history. So far as I can learn the first Sabbath School of the congregation was organized soon after the Second Church was built; and most probably during the year 1847; whilst Rev. Henry Bishop was pastor. I am not able to state who were the first Officers of the school. In the Spring of 1857 the school was re-organized. John D. Paige being elected Sup't.


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Sunday School Officers 1876 John D. Paige - Sup't."


David Garman - Librarian


Mathias Altemus - Treasurer


Present Officers 1900-01 Isaich S. Kepple - Sup't. Christian W. Keller - Asst. Supt. Miss Alice Shaffer - Secretary Mrs. Alice Paul - Treasurer


YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN ENDE. VOR


The Christian Endeavor Society of the congregation was organized Sept. 13, 1893.


Present Officers 1900-01 Margaret Empfield - President


First Officers


Wm. M. Nevins - President


Harriet Shaffer - Vice President


Fannie (Altemus) McFeaters - Secretary


Cora Altemus - Rec. Secretary


Rev. A. W. Mccullough - Cor. Secretary Tillie J. Keller - Cor. Secy Miss Harriet Shaffer - Treasurer Alice Shaffer - Treasurer The WOMEN'S HOME and FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY of the congregation was organized during the meeting of the Eastern Conference on October 30, 1900 by Rev. Mirs. Lewis Hay. President of the Synodical Society of the Pittsburgh Synod. The first officers of the Society were: Mrs. George R. Stewart - President Miss Alice Shaffer - Rec. Secretary Mrs. I. S. Kepple - Vice President


Mrs. Tillie J. Keller - Cor. Secretary Niss Harriet Shaffer - Treasurer


FIRST MARRIAGES It may be a matter of interest to hear of the first marriages recorded by the first three pastors viz. Rev. Reichart, Sharrets and Medtart, who made a record of marriages. There are 39 recorded.


Marriages by Rev. G. i. Reichart


1. Jacob Cramer to Elizabeth Fetterman March 11th 1823


2. George Keller to Catherine Bover July 15, 1823


3. John Stephen to Sally Bower October 2, 1823


4. Herman Tyson to unna Murphy December 18, 1823


5. George Glassford to Elizabeth Wolf January 1, 1824


6. George Wohlfart to Marie Lloyd april 8, 1824 april 29, 1824


7. David Reisinger to Susanna Enders 8. Christian Keller to anna Maria Hart May 4, 1824


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9. David Meisner to Elizabeth Bower 10. Samuel Meisner to Veronica Bower




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