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In 1905, some of the rural territory of Big Swatara Church was ceded to Harrisburg, including Steelton, High- spire, and Middletown.
Sunday School .- The first Sunday School in the Big Swatara Church was held in the Conewago meeting-house, about 1865. It was a union school, and its first superin- tendant was Elder Wm. Hertzler, but the first Sunday School held in Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster, or Berks County, by authority of the Church of the Brethren, was organized in 1876, in the Hanoverdale House, and proved a success, in spite of opposition. They now have four Sun- day Schools : at Hanoverdale, East Hanover, Hornerstown and Paxton.
In March, 1905, a Sisters' Aid Society was organized in this congregation.
Meeting Houses .- The first church house built by Big Swatara Church was built on land then of Wendel Henry, in 1848, of limestone, 38 X 42 feet, and was known as the Spring Creek House, after a stream passing nearby.
The next church house was built in Conewago Township,
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not far from a creek of that name, a brick house, in 1854, known as Conewago House.
The third meeting-house built by this church was in Han- over Township, known as Hanoverdale House, built in 1860. This was larger than the others, intended for lovefeast oc- casions. For up to this time lovefeasts were held in barns, and always in summer.
The fourth was built in Paxton Township, known as Paxton House, in 1865. These four meeting-houses were built before the division in 1868, and by that division, the two first came on the side, called Spring Creek, of which more later, and the two last named, in the Big Swatara Church. We now continue with this church after the divi- sion. In 1869 a church house was built in East Hanover Township, and is known by that name, located about 5 miles east of Hanoverdale.
In 1878 another house was built at Hornerstown, and in 1881, one was built, across the mountain, in Fishing Creek Valley.
By a hurricane at night in September, 1896, the Han- overdale House was partly demolished, so that the church decided to take it down entire, and rebuild, which they did, and after the division, the East Hanover House was built in 1869, the Hornerstown House in 1878, and the Fishing Creek Valley House in 1881. The Hanoverdale House is the only one arranged in which to hold lovefeasts.
BISHOPS OF BIG SWATARA CHURCH.
I. Valentine Balsbaugh, 1798-about 1840.
2. Lorenz Etter, about 1840 to about 1853.
3. Jacob Hollinger, about 1853-1868.
BISHOPS OF LATER BIG SWATARA.
4. John Etter, 1868-1884.
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6. David Etter, 1887-1899.
7. John H. Witmer, 1899-
MOYER MEETING HOUSE.
CHAPTER II.
THE LITTLE SWATARA CHURCH.
"In 1745, George Besher, Michael Frantz, Peter Heck- man, John Frantz and others settled in this district. They were baptized by Elder George Kline of the Northkill con- gregation. Elder Kline was the first elder (in charge, or- dained in 1750), assisted by Peter Heckman, who was or- dained soon after 1770. On August 12, 1780, the above- named Michael Frantz was ordained elder by Elders Sower and Urner, and George Beasher (Bäszhaar) and Jacob Moyer were ordained deacons (ministers). As early as 1770, there were forty-five active communicants. Their names follow: Peter Heckman, minister, and wife, John Heckman and wife, Michael Frantz and wife, Nicholas Gerst and wife, Jacob Moyer and wife, George Beasher, David Marge and wife, Simon Merrich and wife, John Frantz and wife, Christian Frantz and wife, Rose Schnables, Jacob Smith and wife, Eliza Kentzel, Adam Henrich, Mrs. Cryder, Philip Ziegler and wife, Jacob Breneisen and wife, David Kleine and wife, Widow Benedict, Elizabeth Bene- dict, Sophy Kish, Leonard Sebalt and wife, John Grove, Jacob Baker and wife, Jacob Deal and wife, Hans Stohner and wife, Jacob Beashör and wife."1
It is unfortunate that there is no record of this historic church that we know of from 1780 to 1858,-a space of 78 years, excepting statement in account of Big Swatara Church. Nevertheless, by strenuous research, we were en- abled to find data to fill up this gap, at least so far as elders are concerned. We do not claim accuracy in every detail, but in the main, facts are obtained from reliable sources.
Elder Hans Jacob Beashör (Bäszhaar) was the son of Hans George Beashör, who immigrated to America prior to
1 Brumbaugh's History, p. 320.
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1738, and settled a few miles northwest of Millersburg, Dauphin Co., Pa.
He was married to Christine Alderfer, and had a family of nine children.
Elder Hans Jacob Beashör is without doubt the Jacob Beashor who signed the Annual Meeting minutes of 1790 and 1814.
Elder Hans George Beashör, son of Elder Hans Jacob Beashör, was born February 8, 1775, and was married to Christine Fackler, of Big Swatara, and no doubt it was this marriage that caused his removal later to Big Swatara.
Elder Joseph Merkey was born November 28, 1782. It will thus be seen he was about 30 years of age when Elder Hans George Baeshör moved to Big Swatara about 1812. It is stated by Dr. Basehore, of Palmyra, that Hans George Baeshör was Elder in charge of Little Swatara at the time he moved away. Joseph Merkey being 30 years of age may at this time already have assumed considerable of the burdens of the ministry. He was a small man and rather weak physically. His talk was good, and to the point, but there was not much of it. He died March 12, 1869; buried at Merkey's Cemetery.
David Merkey was born May II, 1795. He was the youngest brother of Joseph, and Elder before John Hertzler, but John moderated the council meetings before David died, and before his ordination, being better adapted to the work. David Merkey died December 2, 1873; buried at Merkey's Cemetery.
Elder Jacob Wenger, son of Christian Wenger, was born March 10, 1801. He was elected to the ministry in the Brethren Church about 1835. He was ordained by 1850, his Eldership coming in between that of Joseph and David Merkey. He was a big, strong man, and had a powerful voice. He was a man of high standing, of pleasant ap- proach, and was regarded as a strong preacher. It is thought by his daughter that he was preaching as early as 1835. He was associated with Joseph Merkey, who was about 20 years older. The question arises whether Joe
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Merkey was Elder before Wenger? But Wenger was the controlling and leading spirit in the church.
"Watch and pray " was not duly observed on his part. The tempter was on his track, and lo, behold, he made a misstep, which he at first confessed, and afterwards denied, and of course, he was disowned by the church. Because of his denial, it was impossible for him to return to the Brethren. This occurred between the years 1854 and 1856. Afterwards he first held meetings of his own, but during this time baptized but one person-a woman, who said she was deceived, thinking Wenger a minister of the Brethren.
She wished to come to the Brethren later, and would have been admitted, without re-baptism, had it not been for the presence of - who, though a young minister, in- sisted on the order of the Brotherhood being read to the congregation.
She then joined the Brinsers, and afterwards came back to the Brethren by re-baptism. Wenger also joined the Brinser Church, and quite a large number of Brethren went with him, but practically all came back.
Truly this was a trying time for the Little Swatara Church. At times the clouds rose so black and thick that there was apparent danger of the church being disrupted, but the tide turned, the storm was subdued, there was a great calm, and Israel again prevailed.
He died January 6, 1881. He was married to Lydia Frantz, who was born February 27, 1801, and died October 14, 1853. It was the year after her death he made the misstep.
He and his wife, his father and grandfather, with their wives, are all at rest in the Wengert graveyard, near Jonestown. His son, Jacob F., was a preacher of the Brethren. He was elected late in life, and never attained to fluency of speech. He was born 1831, and is buried at Jonestown. His son David had also belonged to the Breth- ren, but while yet young joined the Brinsers, among whom he became a preacher in his old age.
Benjamin Kline was born July 12, 1791, and was elected to the ministry in the Little Swatara Church. Inasmuch as
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Benjamin Kline was 10 years older than Jacob Wenger, he may have been preaching as early as 1825. He moved away from the Little Swatara congregation, during the time of supremacy of Jacob Wenger, to the Big Swatara district, where he was later ordained to the Eldership. This was not far from 1865. Kline was a good talker. He died September 1I, 1868, and is buried at Kauffman's meeting- house, 2 miles north of Annville.2
The following elections for officers were held in this church : 1858, John Hertzler was elected to the ministry; 1860, Abraham Pfautz was elected to the ministry ; date of advancement unknown; ordination a few years before his death. April 24, 1875, John Hertzler was ordained; Jacob W. Myer, Senior, was elected minister, and Henry Lentz and Elias P. Ziegler, deacons. Elders present : Samuel Harley, John Etter, and Christian Bucher. June 7, 1876, Jacob W. Myer, Senior, was advanced to second degree, and Daniel R. Kline and Jacob F. Wenger were elected ministers. At the same time, Benjamin Balsbaugh was elected deacon. April 7, 1883, at Frystown House, Samuel Myer was elected minister, Samuel Z. Gettel, deacon, and Daniel R. Kline advanced to second degree of ministry. January I, 1890, Samuel Myer was advanced to the second degree of the ministry and William Oberholtzer elected deacon. Present : S. R. Zug, and David Etter. October 13, 1894, Edward M. Wenger was elected minister, and Jacob Pfautz, deacon. August 8, 1898, Edward Wenger was advanced and J. W. Myer and John Ziegler, who moved to Mont- gomery County in 1910, were elected deacons. December II, 1899, Jacob Pfautz was elected minister. December IO, 1900, J. W. Myer, Junior, was elected minister, and Elias W. Edris and Alfred M. Lentz, deacons. May 1, 1901, Jacob W. Myer, Sr., was ordained to the full ministry, and Jacob Pfautz advanced to the second degree. June 10, 1902, Elias W. Edris was elected minister. December 8, 1902, Ira D. Gibble was elected deacon. August 8, 1904, E. M. Wenger was ordained to the Eldership, and J. W.
2 For much of the foregoing information, the writer is indebted to the extensive genealogical writings of Michael Zug, late of Lebanon, Pa.
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Myer, Jr., advanced to the second degree. August 14, 1905, Ira D Gibble was elected minister and Samuel Sher- man, deacon. April 14, 1911, Henry Z. Ziegler was elected to the ministry, Ira D. Gibble advanced to the second degree, and Jacob Merkey and Samuel Ziegler elected deacons. August 13, 1906, Jacob Pfautz was ordained, Elias Edris advanced to the second degree, and Henry Ziegler elected deacon. January 2, 1892, John H. Lentz was elected deacon.
Officials that Served in the Church that Are Not on Record .- Elders : Joseph Merkey, David Merkey, and Jacob Wenger; Jonathan Hunsicker, Benjamin Kline, and Samuel Gettle, ministers; and deacons: Samuel O. Myer, George Gibble, John Crouse, Peter Gettle, and John Merkey.
Present Officials of this Church .- Elder E. M. Wenger, who has charge of the church; Elder Jacob Pfautz, Jacob W. Myer, Elias W. Edris, Ira D. Gibble, all in the second degree, and Henry Ziegler in the first degree; and deacons: John H. Lentz, Alfred M. Lentz, Samuel N. Sherman, Jacob Merkey, and Samuel Ziegler.
Obituaries of Ministers .- John Hertzler, born September 10, 1826; died August 27, 1901. Buried at Frystown. Abraham Pfautz, born June 17, 1826; died February 2, 1906. Buried at Frystown. Jacob W. Myer, born Jan- uary 29, 1832 ; died May 1, 1906. Buried at Myer Home- stead. Samuel Myer, born May 21, 1857; died April 19, 1894. Buried at Myer Homestead. Jacob F. Wenger, born October 7, 1831 ; died December 15, 1881.
Houses of Worship .- This church at present has six houses of worship the oldest of which is the Merkey House, near the Blue Mountains. This house was built in the year 1848, stone building, having a seating capacity of about 500. Valuation $1,500.
The Ziegler House, near Rehrersburg, was a brick build- ing having a capacity of seating about 300. This, how- ever, was rebuilt in the year 1875, placing in its stead a new frame building 50 X 70 feet, seating about 900. Valua- tion $4,000.
Frystown House, a frame building erected in the year 30
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1875, having a capacity of about 700. Valuation $2,500. Thus we notice that in one year two houses of worship were built. Hereby we can see what may be done where there are willing minds to promote the cause of Christ and His Church. The Moyer House is a brick building erected in the year 1860, having a capacity of about 500. This was rebuilt in 1884, brick, 50 X72 ft., capacity about 900. Valuation $4,000. Light's Meeting House was built in 1877, a frame building, capacity about 700. Valuation $2,500. Fredericksburg House is the last built in the year 1910, a brick building, capacity about 600. Valuation $2,500. In the Moyer and Ziegler Houses, lovefeasts are held alternatively. Other houses, not belonging to the Brethren where regular worship is held, we may name- Union House, Kutztown, and Shuberts.
UNION MEETING HOUSE.
This is one of the old landmarks of Bethel Township, and deserves more than a passing notice. This meeting- house land was given by Rudy Hunsicker, who died in 1768. More land was given by his son, Jacob Hunsicker, for the only use, purpose, and benefit of the different congregations in that part of the country.
"This Indenture Made the Fifth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight Hundred and twenty-six, etc."
On the land donated by Rudy Hunsicker, a school house and dwelling house, combined, was erected. On funeral occasions this building was used for preaching services. In 1812, this building was repaired. After serving its useful- ness, a new meeting-house was built in the year 1859.
At this time there was considerable friction. The Church of the Brethren desiring to have a church of their own, built suitable for lovefeast purposes, is what brought about the commotion. Preparations were made to build a church, on the opposite corner where the Union Church stands, which again was reconsidered, and decided to build a house, about a mile further east, and thus we have the Moyer House built in 1860.
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The Brethren have regular services at both houses, although close together, and the attendance is good at both places.
The meeting-house built in 1859 again had served its use- fulness, and a new house was built in its stead in the year 1913, 40 by 60 feet, 14 feet high, with a basement 40 by 40 feet for Sunday School, and 20 by 40 feet for preparing meals on funeral occasions if wanted. Building Committee, E. W. Edris, W. H. Hunsicker, and Sol. Meyer. The house was dedicated August 30 and 31, 1913. The follow- ing ministers representing the different denominations officiated, viz .: Saturday afternoon, Alfred Gingrich and Henry Kreider; Saturday evening, Ammon Brubaker and Geo. Lentz; Sunday forenoon, Jacob Longenecker, Jacob Pfautz and E. W. Edris; Sunday afternoon, A. J. Bachman and Oliver Bitner; Sunday evening, Rufus Bucher, Henry Light, John H. Bicksler and Emanuel Garis. Preaching in main room and basement. All the services were well at- tended. E. W. Edris, Moderator.
UNION HOUSE CEMETERY.
The first land given for a burial ground was first owned by Christian Brightbill and Christian Lantz. Christian Brightbill purchased his land from Thos. and Richard Penn, then Bethel Township, Lancaster County, dated the 6th day of February, 1738, and Christian Lantz purchased his land from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, then Bethel Township, Dauphin County, dated the 19th day of Sep- tember, 1752. It is believed that the first land was given by the said Christ Lantz, and the executors of the said Christian Brightbill, somewhere between the years 1750 and 1769. But no deed was given that time. It was given free. The next land was also .given free without a deed by Abraham Lantz, son of the said Christian Lantz, and Chris- tian Brightbill, son of the said Christian Brightbill, some- where between the years 1769 and 1798, and the land was given again free by Abraham Lantz, and John Brightbill between the years of 1833 and 1840. Then it again being necessary to have land, when John Brightbill, son of John
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Brightbill, and Michael Wolf, son-in-law of Abraham Lantz, gave or sold land and gave each a deed to Joseph Hunsicker, Abraham Lantz, and John Light, appointed trustees for the said graveyard, or burial ground, dated 25th day of March, 1853. They each gave a deed for all the land given by their forefathers, so there is a full right for the property, as the deeds will show. It was again neces- sary to have land; accordingly, land was purchased in the year 1886, from Adam Brightbill, son of John Brightbill, by A. G Gettel, H. M. Lentz, and Wm. H. Hunsicker, trustees. A deed was given dated April 23, 1886. This last bought land was laid out in blocks, and sold from five to ten dollars each. At this time also a committee was ap- pointed to frame rules to govern the association. As to the name it was decided that this association shall be known and styled by the name of "The Union Cemetery Association" of Bethel Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
The present officers of the Association are : President, E. W Edris; Secretary, W. H. Hunsicker ; Treasurer, Monroe Wolf.
This city of the dead is nicely located, and many, many, have been laid to rest there, awaiting the general resur- rection in the last day.
The following clipping from a certain periodical dated January 5, 1900, sets forth the Union Meeting House in its true light :
" A LIBERAL CHURCH Bethel Township Landmark's Wide Open Doors Union Meeting House
Successor of a Haven of Religion and Education-Large Enough to Take in Those of All and No sects-The Graveyard. " At a cross-roads in Bethel township, half way between Mt. Zion and Fredericksburg stands what is known as the 'Union Meeting House.'
"On its site stood fifty years ago one of the first school- houses of the country, which served both as dwelling house, and school house, as was generally the case in ye olden time.
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" When the free schools were forced on Bethel and on most of the other Townships of the County, a brick building was erected on an opposite corner of the cross-roads, and the old structure, having served its time and uses, was torn down.
" In its stead was built the above-mentioned 'Union House.' The name was a good and expressive one, for it was erected by a veritable union among the good folk of the vicinity, a - union of purpose-the purpose of having a convenient, com- mon, liberal place of worship for all Christian creeds and be- liefs, and the doors have always stood wide open to all who accept the Bible and the doctrine of the New Testament as the foundation of their religious belief. Close by is a graveyard, where repose the remains of some of the early settlers of the countysite, among whom are numerous members of the old and respected Grove family, now almost extinct; the Hun- sickers, the Wolfs, the Moyers, the Brightbills, the Lights, the Lentzs, and many others.
" The Burial Ground.
"Burial lots are for sale to all on reasonable terms, to Jew and Gentile, Baptists and Lutheran, High Church and Low Church, and within its consecrated precincts may lie down together, the infidel with the orthodox believer, the one with the privileges of the other.
" Among the sects that make use of building as a place of worship, are the 'German Baptists,' the 'River Brethren,' and the 'United Brethren in Christ,' though a number of other denominations have conducted services in it.
"The German Baptists have preaching every four weeks, and their services are conducted by Revs. Jacob W. Moyer, Abraham Pfautz and Edward Wenger.
"The River Brethren, another branch of the Baptists, hold meetings only four times a year-every twelve weeks. The latter held a protracted series of meetings, lasting a week, in the latter part of December, conducted by Revs. Jacob Martin, and Jacob Brubaker, both of Lancaster County, Pa.
"The U. B. people also have at different times, more or less regularly, held church services, but were on several occasions grievously annoyed by the beastly rowdy element among the big boys, which exist to a more or less disgraceful extent in even the quietest and most Christian community.
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" Color and a Name.
" The church building bore for many years the name of the ' Brown meeting house,' owing to the color of its paint, but last summer it underwent some necessary repairs when it was painted white, and it will of necessity lose that cognomen. It is also known as Wolf's meeting house.
" A Union Sunday School is held during the warmer seasons of the year; most of the officers being German Baptists, be- cause they are the most numerous in the neighborhood. The books used are in the English language, but the singing is un- accompanied by instrumental music. The German Baptists are opposed to organs.
" The affairs of this Union Church are managed by a Board of Control elected annually. The regular election was held on New Years day, with the following result : President Elias W. Edris; Treasurer, Edward Wolf; Secretary, Wm. H. Hun- sicker ; Trustee, Adam H. Hunsicker; Janitor, Ezra Hummel.
" It is a fact significant of the wide-open-door policy of this organization, that at least two of the above named officials are not connected with any Church as members.
"E. G."
Sunday Schools .- The church is alive along the different lines of church activities. At present it has four organized Sunday Schools. The first Sunday School was organized at Frystown in the year 1887. In 1898, it was divided into four different schools at different places, viz., Frystown, Merkey's, Ziegler's, and Union House. All these schools are fairly well attended. Frystown Sunday School is an evergreen.
The present superintendents are, viz., Frystown: Henry M. Frantz; assistants, Geo. Miller, and William Ziegler. Ziegler's: Jacob Merkey; assistants, Samuel Ziegler, and Elias Frantz. Merkey's: Samuel Sherman; assistants, Calvin Boeshore, and Frank Ebling. Union House : Adam L. Light; assistants, Elias Myer, and Levi Wenger.
District and Annual Meetings .- The District Meeting of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania was held twice in this church, the first time in the Frystown House in the year 1881, and the second time in the Moyer House in the year 1901.
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In the year 1871 the Annual Meeting was held in this church on the farm of John Merkey, 9 miles from Myers- town, the nearest railroad station. The delegates and all those that came by railroad were taken to the place of meeting by private conveyance. Quite a contrast to present facilities at our Annual Meetings. Forty years have made a wonderful change in our Brotherhood. Who would now think of locating Annual Meeting 9 miles from a railroad station ?
Prayer Meetings, Etc .- The church has its weekly prayer meetings the year round, and during the summer at three different places, making actually three weekly prayer meet- ings. During this last winter (1912) a revival meeting was held at Frystown; during these meetings 39 expressed their desire to embrace their Savior, and to be joined to the body of believers. The church is in a fairly healthy and prosperous condition, yet not without their trials and ad- versities which meet the faithful ones on the way. The present membership reaches about 350. May the future become brighter and brighter for this old historic church! Little Swatara Church held a local Sunday School meeting afternoon and evening, November 2, 1912, and a similar meeting in 1913.
ELDERS IN CHARGE OF THIS CHURCH.
I. George Klein, 1757-1783.
2. Han Jacob Beshor, -.
3. Hans George Beshor, -1812.
4. Joseph Merkey, -1869.
5. Jacob Wenger,
6. David Merkey, about 1869-1873.
7. John Hertzler, 1875-1901.
8. J. W. Meyer, Sr., 1901-1906.
9. E. M. Wenger, 1906-
Obituaries of Officials of Little Swatara Church. Not on Record .- Ministers : Benjamin Kline, born July 12, 1791; died September II, 1868. Buried at Kauffman's meeting- house, north of Annville. Joseph Merkey, born November
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28, 1782 ; died March 12, 1869. Buried at Merkey's Ceme- tery. David Merkey, born May II, 1795; died December 2, 1873. Buried at Merkey's Cemetery. Philip Ziegler,
born January 25, 1764; died Buried at Ziegler farm. Jacob Wenger, born March 10, 1801 ; died January 6, 1881. Buried near Jonestown. Jonas Hunsicker, born January 27, 1813; died December 12, 1869. Buried at Union House. Samuel Gettle, born April 20, 1828, elected 1867; died August 17, 1874. Buried at Ziegler House. Daniel Kline, born August 20, 1837; died November I, 1899. Buried at Ziegler House. Deacons : John Merkey, born January 10, 1803 ; died January 22, 1885. Buried at Ziegler House. Peter Gettle, born October 21, 1817; died February 12, 1892. Buried at Union House. William Ziegler, born January 1, 1825; died January 29, 1875. Buried at Ziegler House. Elias P. Ziegler, born May 18, 1835; died October 9, 1882. Buried at Ziegler House. Henry L. Lentz, born December 22, 1830; died July 7, 1904. Buried at Union House. John Crouse, born November 3, 1820; died April 18, 1901. Buried at Frystown. Ben- jamin Balsbaugh, born November 14, 1821 ; died November I, 1905. Buried at Merkey Cemetery.
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