This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1880 Excerpt: ...first, as several of them are very old. The Brin Zion Baptist Church was organized, it is confidently stated, more than fifty years ago, in a schoolhouse in the southern part of the township, some two miles from the present church. It was established by that pioneer minister. Rev. David James, and the following are ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1880 Excerpt: ...first, as several of them are very old. The Brin Zion Baptist Church was organized, it is confidently stated, more than fifty years ago, in a schoolhouse in the southern part of the township, some two miles from the present church. It was established by that pioneer minister. Rev. David James, and the following are some of the original members: William Peterson and wife, Mr. James and wife, and one or two daughters, and Allen Kelley and wife. A church was built a few years after the society was formed, and was probably the first church edifice in the township. This building was used by the congregation, until sadly out of repair, when the present edifice was built, about 1857-58. Rev. William Wyant is the present Pastor, and the membership is not far from one hundred. There is a flourishing Sunday school, of which John Critchfield is Superintendent, in connection with this church. Although originally in Congress Township, yet since the addition to Gilead Township of a section or two from the southwest corner of Congress, the church is just across the line in Gilead Township. Mt. Tabor Methodist Episcopal Church was organized about the year 1836, in a schoolhouse which stood near where the present church now stands. Among the original members, we may notice Polly Swallum, Peter Lyon (who was the Class-leader), Rees Wheeler and wife, Ann Foster, Joseph Kirby and wife, and James Pitt and wife. The first church was built about 1840, and served the congregation as a place of worship, until literally worn out. For several years after their church gave out, they were homeless, except as they used schoolhouses. In 1873, the present handsome building was put up at a cost of over $2,000. Rev. Mr. Lynch and Rev. Benjamin Allen were among the early ministers of this co...
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b/w Illustrations. Very Good+ J No Dust Jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall Fascimile Edition copying the 1880 edition....Bound in red textured cloth with gilt spine titling, 4to, 838pp. Illustrated. A tight and clean copy.