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Microfilm of early church records from Northfield, VT Town Clerk's office Microfilm available at Middlesex Vital Records office, film F7146 Note: not all pages included here, just the ones with membership information.
At a meeting holdon agreeably to previous notice Dec 3, 1836 at this new meeting house for the purpose of selecting pews, Col. Cha[rle]s Paine was chosen Moderator and J. L. Buck, Secretary.
Voted these rules for forming and governing (an afoscution ) now to be formed, be read and laid on the table which rules were read accordingly --
Chose John Starkweather auctioneer. Voted that any individual may select a pew and say what he will give and any other person may bid, and the highest bidder have the pew.
Voted to set apart pew No. 24 for the use of Rev. Mr. Granger.  
No. 28 bid off by C. Cady $8.00    
No. 31 bid off by J. L. Buck $8.00    
No. 33 bid off by Sam[ue]l Denny $7.50    
No. 9 bid off by Cha[rle]s Paine $16.00    
No. 11 bid off by Geo[rge] Bradbury $14.00    
No. 7 bid off by Cha[rle]s Midgely $9.75   [maybe Meadsley]
No. 21 bid off by Adolphus Denny $6.50  
No. 35 bid off by Geo[rge] W. Hartwell $9.00  
No. 37 bid off by Da(niel) Parker J(r?) $7.50    
No. 34 bid off by L. Edson $9.00    
No. 12 bid off by B. F. Gofs $10.50  
No. 36 bid off by David Fletcher $6.25    
No. 26 bid off by Andrew Young $5.50    
No. 25 bid off by Emily Ainsworth $8.00    
No. 23 bid off by Char[le]s F. Blake $3.25    
No. 27 bid off by Rodolphus Graves $7.00    
No. 18 bid off by Geo[rge] B. Pie(rce) $13.00    
No. 17 bid off by Geo[rge] W. Bee(de)      
No. 19 bid off by Geo[rge] Edwards $4.75    
No. 20 bid off by Abel Keyes & W. Little $5.50    
No. 22 bid off by Tho[ma]s McCurdy $3.25    
No. 16 bid off by David Partridge $6.00    
No. 29 bid off by Clifton Bloggett $8.25    
No. 32 bid off by C. Cady Jr. $7.00    
No. 30 bid off by Caleb Winch $5.25  
No. 8 bid off by Seth P. Field $6.00    
No. 10 bid off by Be(nj) Porter $6.50    
No. 38 bid off by C. C. Clefsan $6.00   [Closson/Clofson]
No. 40 bid off by No(ah) C(oal)ton $5.50    
No. 42 bid off by Roy Jones $4.25    
No. 14 bid off by Char[le]s Paine $7.50    
No. 5 bid off by Nath[anie]l Jones $5.00    
No. 3 bid off by W[illia]m A. Gallup $4.00    
No. 2 bid off by Roy Jones $4.75    
No. 1 bid off by Ira Holton $4.00    
No. 13 bid off by S. Denny $8.00    
No. 15 bid off by Isaac L. Stevens $6.50    
No. 44 bid off by Factory $3.50    
No. 43 bid off by Geo[rge] K. Cobleigh $5.25    
No. 41 bid off by Factory $6.25    
No. 39 bid off by Factory $5.25    
No. 6 bid off by Factory $5.50    
No. 4 bid off by Factory $5.00    
    $287.50    
List of names of members of the church
  Strong, Josiah B.   Morgan, Timothy *
  Washburn, Virgil * Lewis, Sarah *
  Dole, Moses R. . Field, Caroline S. *
  Whitney, Samuel   Houghton, Mary L
  Houghton, Thomas . Jones, Roy L
  Whitney, Lucy   Young, Elisha S. L
  Strong, Clarifsa . Cady, Abigail L
  Whitney, Rizpal   Winch, William L
L Houghton, Betsey   Winch, Caleb M. *
  Shepards, Sarah . Washburn, Andrew *
  Clofson, Charles C. * Washburn, Lucy *
L Field, Seth P.   Dewey, Alonzo B. *
  Field, Sarah . Dewey, Emeline *
L Frizsell, Sarah   Clofson, Sarah G. *
  Edson, Eliab * Porter, Sophia L 53
  Edson, Prudence . Buck, Mary Ann L
L Holton, Mary   Cady, Eliza L
  Nichols, Ruth * Cady, Laura *
  Winch, Caleb . Dewey, Eveline S. *
  Winch, Lucy . Jan 1848 Briggs, Prudence *
L Buck, John L.   Houghton, Warren  
  Curdy, Margaret M. . Cummings, Lafayette *
  Clofson, Sarah C. . Saw(ier), Levi *
  Work, John * Saw(ier), Mrs. Levi *
  Dole, Mary + Ainsworth, Ebenezer . 1846
  Haviland, Mary Ann * Jacobs, Thompson .
L Cady, Calvin   Dewey, Harriet L
L Cady, Betsey   Field, Simon C. L
L M'Curdy, Thomas   Smalley, Susan .
L Jewett, Fanny   Smalley, Cassandra @
  Rood, John * Grant, Honor L
  Rood, Mrs. * Rich, Lucretia C. *
  Denny, Samuel * Davis, Hezekial *
  Denny, Prudence * Porter, Benjamin  
L Edson, Lucius   Cady, Lyman @
L Edson, Matilda   Hunt, Sylvanus  
L Ainsworth, Emily   Blake, Lydia L
      Partridge, David *
L Partridge, Sophia E.   Brown, Dorcas L
L Briggs, Sally   Hill, Adeline L
Warwick, James * Stratton, Melinda *
L Granger, Calvin   Camoran, Betsy Calista L
L Granger, Maria M.   Jones, Luintia *
L Graves, Rodolphus   Whitaker, Lydia .
Ainsworth, Joanna . 1846 Nichols, Roxanna  
L Paine, Caroline   Denny, Sarah L
L Blake, Charles ? 53 or 83 Mo(sele)y, Lydia C. L
Smally, Jirch   Clough, Henry @
Smalley, Sarah   Clough, [prob Mrs. Henry] L
Parker, Daniel * Colburn, Mary S. L
Parker, Mrs. * Cram, Mr. L
Parker, Daniel Jr. * Jenks, Alfrida L
Parker, Eliza * Davis, Gilman *
L Benson, Melinda   Benson, Lucinda L
L Morgan, Frederic   Claggett, Catharine L
L Chandler, Daniel Jr.   Cady, Geo M. L
L Chandler, Electa   Warren, Levi *
Dwinnell, Hiram * Warren, Mrs. *
Dwinnell, Eunice * Briggs, Mrs.  
L Strong, Octa 96 Clafson, Sarah Ann *
L Dodge, Harriet   Parmalee, ______ *
Dewey, Polly S. . Carpenter, Mrs. Sophronia L
L Howe, David 100 Benton, Martha E. *
L Ainsworth, Patty 100 Holton, Mrs. Ira L
L Rawson, Nancy   Winch, Mrs. Lydia L
Rawson, Ruth * Nye, Mrs. L
L Smalley, Sarah C.   Nye, Miss Almira L
  Dodge, Levi G.   Fletcher, Mrs. L
  Dodge, Davis * 1850 Kellogg, Mrs. Persis L *
L Dodge, Sam[ue]l D.   Smith, Mrs. C. M. L
  Porter, Phebe Elizabeth   Hubbard, Mr. L. *
L Ainsworth, Mary Jeanne 9 Orcutt, Mr. J. H. L
  Denny, M. Elizabeth * Orcutt, Mrs. Mary L
L Crain, George   Denny, Samuel  
  McCurdy, Betsey . Denny, Prudence  
L Rich, Joel 13 Denny, Elizabeth  
  Sawin, Levi   Morse, Martha  
  Sawin, Mrs.   Pike, Betsy B.  
Northfield May 27, 1822 This day was organized the First Congregational Church of Christ, in this town composed of the following persons. Mr. Josiah B. Strong, Virgil Washburn, Moses R. Dole, Samuel Whitney, Thomas Houghton, Lucy Whitney, Clarissa Strong, Razpal Whitney, Betsey Houghton, by professing there faith in Christ and entering into covenant bonds with God and each other.
They there proceeded to choose Brother Josiah B. Strong, Moderator, Brother Samuel Whitney, clerk and Deacon Virgil Washburn Deacon. Attest: Elijah Lyman & Aurini Nichols Ministers of the Gospel
The ordinance of baptism was administered to Mrs. Clarissa Strong upon her professing faith in Christ. Attest, Elijah Lyman, Minister of the gospel.
Diary of the church - June 17, 1822
Tuesday held a church meeting according to app(oirtant) vote to hold open communion with all regular organized Christian Churches. Voted to hold co(munion?) after meeting also voted to have Brother Virgil Washburn procure church furniture consisting of our tankard and two cups at the expense of the church.
May 4, 1826 This day chose Rev. James Hobart of Berlin, Moderator.
March 18, 1828 Met agreeable to appointment and chose Brother Charles C. Clafson scribe.
May 21, 1830 Made choice of Brother John S. Buck, Clerk.
April 1, 1832 This day Mr. Calvin Cady & Mrs. Betsey Cade, his wife were admitted to the church by letter from the church of Berlin. Attest record Attest Mr. L. Buck, Clerk
August 12, 1832 This day Mr. Thomas M'Curdy and Mrs. Fanny Jewitt were admitted to the Church by profefsing faith in Christ.
Ordinance of the Lords supper administered by Rev. E. B. Baxter. Attest Record Attest J. L. Buck, Clerk
Sept 1, 1833 Mr. John Rood & wife were admitted to the Church of Christ in Northfield by letter from the church in Brookfield. Attest record Attest J. L. Buck, Clerk
Oct 6, 1833 This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to Samuel Dewey & Prudence Dewey adults by Rev. S. Hulbert, and they were received into the Church or profefsing faith in Christ - Ordinance of the Lords supper administered by Rev. S. Hurlburt.
June 4, 1835 Mr. Lucius Edson admitted to the church on profefsion of faith in Christ.
March 1, 1835 Mrs. Emily Ainsworth & Mrs. Matilda Edson admitted to the church on profefsion of faith in Christ.
Jan 4, 1835 Mr. Timothy Morgan admitted to the Church on profefsion of faith in Christ.
July 5, 1835 Mrs. Lewis, Caroline Field & Mary Houghton admitted to the church on profefsion of faith in Christ.
At a meeting of the Church Sept 5, 1835 voted that the clerk provide a new book for records at the expense of the Church. Voted that the clerk transcribe the records to this new book.
Voted to receive Roy Jones, Elisha A. Young, William Winch, Caleb M. Winch & Abigail Cady into the Church on their profefsion of faith in Christ.
Voted to receive Andrew Washburn, Lucy Washburn & Emeline Dewey into the church by letter from the Church in Chaplin (Connecticut?) (rest cut)
Sept 6, 1835 The ordinance of baptism administered to Roys Jones & Elisha A. Young by Rev. C. Granger - Also Alonzo B. Dewey was admitted to the Church by letter from the Church in Brookfield. Ordinance of Lords Supper administered by Rev. C. Granger. A true record Attest, Jon. L. Buck, Clerk
Oct 31, 1835 Voted to receive Mrs. Martha G. Clofson into the Church by letter from the Church in Berlin.
Voted that in case of any unchristian conduct of any member of the Church it shall be the duty of the officers to commence a labour with such offending member in case others neglect. A true record Attest: J(as) L. Buck, Clerk
Dismifsion of Members: At a meeting of the Church Oct 23, 1831, on request of Sister Ruth Nichols, voted that she have a letter of dismifsion & recommendation to the Church of Christ in Williamstown. Letter given accordingly Attest: Jno. L. Buck, Clerk
At a meeting of the church held on the first day of April 1832, on request of Deacon Virgil Washburn, voted that he have a letter of dismifsion and recommendation to the Church of Christ in Randolph, letter forwarded. Attest J. L. Buck, Clerk
August 1, 1833 At the request of Brother John Work, voted that he have a letter of dismifsion and recommendation to the church of Christ in Hinesburgh. Letter forwarded Attest: Jno L. Buck, Clerk
Dec 15, 1833 At the request of Sister Mary Ann Hammond, voted that she have a letter of dismifsion and recommendation to the Church of Christ in Rochester. Letter forwarded Dec 19, 1833
At a meeting of the church August 11, 1832 chose Rev. Mr. Baxter Moderator. Chose Caleb Winch and Calvin Cady, Deacons. Voted to hold stated meetings of the church for conference on the first Monday of each month for conference. Voted to receive Thomas McCurdy as a member of the Church. A true record. Attest: Jno L. Buck, Clerk
Baptism of adults: May 27, 1822 The ordinance of Baptism was this day administered to Clarrissa Strong, upon her profefsing faith in Christ. The ordinance administered by Elijah Lyman.
December 31, 1826 This day the ordinance of baptism was administered to Charles Clement Clofson and Sarah Field by their profefsing faith in Christ. The ordinance administered by the Rev. Ammi Nichols
June 7, 1829 This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to John Leavens Buck upon his profefsing faith in Christ. The ordinance administered by the Rev. James Hobart.
March 25, 1832 Mrs. Mary Dole received the ordinance of baptism administered by Rev. Salmon Hurlburt. A true transcript from the original records. Attest: Jno L. Buck, Clerk
Baptism of children: August 25, 1822. This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to the following children by Ammi Nichols. Josiah Loomis Strong, Nancy Strong, Marietta Strong, Henrietta Strong, Josiah Bartlett Strong, John Murray Strong, Katharine (Attins?) Washburn & Moses Dole.
August 26, 1822. This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to the following children by Ammi Nichols. William Clement Dole, Martin Paine Dole, Abby Jane Dole, Mary Ann Dole & Annis Dole
June 22, 1823 This day the ordinance of baptism was administered to the following children by Elijah Lyman Francis Whitney & Harriet Newell Houghton
May 22, 1825 This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to Charles Tufsell by Rev. Ammi Nichols
June 26, 1825 This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to the following children by Rev. Ammi Nichols. Lucius Warren Houghton & Richard Dole.
Dec 28, 1825. This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to Elizabeth Strong by the Rev. James Hobart.
Nov 27, 1826. This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to Sabrina Robinson Nichols by the Rev. Ammi Nichols.
Dec 30, 1826. This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to Abigail Tufsell by the Rev. Ammi Nichols
July 29, 1827. This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to Caroline Sawyer Field, Lenore Clofson Field and Roxana Elizabeth Field by the Rev. Amasiah Chandler.
Sept 16, 1827. This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to Charles Dole by the Rev. James Hobart.
Sept 30, 1827. This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to Fanny Almira Houghton by the Rev. Henry J(ones).
June 22, 1828. This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to Sarah Ann Clofson by the Rev. Amariah Chandler.
June 7, 1829. This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to the following children by Rev. James Hobart. Cyrene Avery Houghton & Lucy Parker Field.
August 1, 1830. This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to John Hilanth Buck & Ezra Buck Wait, children, by Rev. A. C. Washburn.
August 7, 1831. This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to Martha Jane Clofson, daughter of Charles C. & Sarah Clofson, and to Harriet Newell Holton, daughter of Ira and Mary Holton, by Rev. F. Reynolds.
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Baptism of children - continued:
August 12, 1832. This day the ordinance of Baptism was administered to Sarah Wood, daughter of Seth P. and & Sarah Field and to Mary Dutton, daughter of John S. & Mary Ann Buck, by Rev. E. B. Baxter.
Oct 6, 1833. This day Harriet Elisabeth and Andrew Ellis, children of Samuel & Prudence Denny and Hannah Eliza daughter of Cha[rle]s C. and Sarah Clofson received the ordinance of Baptism by Rev. S. Haulburt.
This foregoing is a true transcript of the original records of the First Congregational Church in Northfield made in accordance of a vote of said Church passed Sept 5, 1835. Attest: Jno L. Buck, Clerk
At a meeting of the church Feb 1836 the following persons were admitted to this church on profefsion of faith in Christ viz: Sophia Porter, Mary Ann Buck, Eliza Cady, Laura Cady, Eveline S. Dewey, Prudence Briggs, Warren Houghton, Lafayette Cummings, Levi S. Sawens, Mrs. Sawens, Ebenezer Ainsworth, Thompson Jacobs, Harriet Dewey, Simon C. Field, Susan Smalley, Cassandra Smalley, Honor Grant, Lucretia C. Rich, Hezekial Davis, and Lyman Cady - and on this same day Benjamin Porter was admitted by letter from the first church in Montpelier. Attest: Record Jno L. Buck, Clerk
At a meeting of the church July 3rd 1835 David Partridge, Sophia E. Partridge and James Warwick were admitted to this church by profefsion and Rev. Calvin Granger, Maria M. Granger, Rodolphas Graves and Joanna Ainsworth by letters from the Churches in Randolph & Brookfield. Attest Record: Jno L. Buck, Clerk
page 11
March 6, 1836. This day Mr. Jonah Smalley was admitted to the church by letter from the Church in Brookfield and his wife Mrs. Sarah Smalley by letter from the church in Randolph. On the same day Mr. Sylvanus Horant and Mrs. Lydia Blake was admitted to this church by letters from the church in Hartland, and Mifs Malinda Benson was also received on her profefsion of faith in Christ. Ordinance of Baptism administered by Rev. Calvin Granger, also ordinance of the Lords supper. A true record. Attest: Jno L. Buck, Clerk
At a meeting of the Church April 13, 1836 on the request of Sister Mary Dole, voted that she have a letter of dismissal and recommendation to the Church of Christ in Ogden in the State of New York. Letter made & delivered. Attest: Jno. L. Buck, Clerk
Saturday June 4, 1836. The church met agreeable to notice and adjourned to Monday 6th June. Met persuant to adjournment and - 1st vote to give Rev. Calvin Granger a call to become our pastor with a salary from the church & society of two hundred dollars per annum.
2nd. Chose J. L. Buck committee to make known the determination of the church to Rev. Mr. Granger which was accepted by them.
3rd. Voted that Rev. A. C. Washburn of Royalton be invited to preach the Dedication and Installation sermon.
4th. Voted to invite the churches in Montpelier, Berlin, Barre, Williamstown, Brookfield and Braintree to afsist in the services, and also Rev. C. Wright of Montpelier.
6th. Voted to appoint a committee to see what can be obtained for Rev. M. Kellogg
7th. Voted to adopt new confefsion of faith
8th. Voted to dissolve the meeting Attest record: J. L. Buck, Clerk
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At a meeting of the church held on Nov 13, 1826.
1. Voted that Rev. C. Granger be installed on the first day of Dec. and meeting house be dedicated
2nd. Voted to invite Rev. J. K. Co(wen) to preach the Dedication & Installation Sermon. Also to invite the church at Burlington to attend by delegate. Voted to invite churches in Randolph and Waitsfield and Rev. T. East(man) of Randolph in addition to those before invited. A true record Attest: J. L. Buck, Clerk
At a meeting of the church Jan 1, 1837, Caroline Paine was admitted to the church by profefsing faith in Christ, Daniel Parker, Mrs. Parker, Daniel Parker, Junr and Eliza Parker were admitted by vote of the church without letter, having been members of the church in Roxbury which had become extinct. Attest Record: Calvin Granger, Clerk
At a meeting of the church July 1, 1837, Charles F. Blake was admitted by profefsion of faith in Christ. Attest Record: Calvin Granger, Clerk
At a meeting of the church Dec 10, 1836 The following resolutions were pafsed. Resolve, that we view a (well) regulated Sabbath school as a very important means of grow and believe it our duty as member of the church, to use our utmost (undcabous) to sustain one in this place by causing the attendance of our children and procuring the attendance of others as far as practiable.
Resolved, that the members of the church (qulic the) importance of a well regulated Bible Clafs and believe that it ought to be sustained in order for which it is necefsary for all the brothers and sisters to attend the clafs on every Sabbath presented in such a manner as will ( ant) an excuse from the clafs.
page 13
Chosen Samuel Dewey as superintendent of the Sabbath school.
Chose Rev. Calvin Granger Clerk of the church. A true record J. L. Buck, Clerk
An Ecclisicatial council called by letters missive assembled in Northfield at the house of Rev. Calvin Granger on Wednesday the 30th of Nov present.
Rev. S. G. Tenney & Bro. Orson Skinner from Waitsfield
Rev. J. R. Thatcher & Br. Sam[ue]l Cook from the church In Barre.
Rev. J. K. Converse from the 1st Cong Ch in Burlington.
Rev. Buell W. Smith & Dea. C. W. Storrs from 1st ch. In Montpelier & Br. Israel Dewey from Berlin, & Br. Virgil Washburn of W. Randolph.
Council organized by choosing Rev. J. Mather Moderator & Rev. J. K. Converse scribe. Opened by prayer by the Moderator. After reading one of the letter missive Br. Granger presented credentials, showing that he had been duly licensed to preach the Gospel, and regularly ordained as an evangelist, to the full work of the ministry, by the Royalton Association Council now proceeded to an examination of the candidate as to his evidence of personal piety: attainments in Theology, and other qualifications for the pastoral office. Extracts from the church records and other documents were laid before the council, showing that a call, in the usual form, had been given to the Rev. Calvin Granger, by the Church in Northfield, and that he has accepted the same.
Council voted that the examination of the candidate be satisfactory, and that we proceed to the services of installation, tomorrow morning at eleven o'clock. Council afsigned the several parts of service as follows.
Invocation & reading the scriptures, to Br. Smith Introductory prayer - Br. Thatcher Sermon & Dedicatory prayer - Br. Converse Installing prayer & Charge to the Pastor - Br. Tenney Right hand of Fellowship - Br. Smith Address to the People - Br. Thatcher Closing Prayer by Br. Smith Benediction by the Pastor.
page 14
Voted to adjourn to meet at the house of Col. Paine tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
Thursday morning Dec 1st, council met according to adjournment at the house of Col. Paine. After hearing and approving the minutes & spending a short season in deliberation, voted to adjourn after the public services without day.
The council proceeded to the church at the appointed hour & solemnly set apart & installed the Rev. Calvin Granger, as pastor of the Congregational Church in Northfield and also dedicated the house of worship recently erected by Col. Charles Paine & others, to God, the Father, Son & Holy Ghost. Joseph Thatcher, Moderator L. K. Converse, Scribe A true record Calvin Granger, Clerk
Jan 6, 1838. Frederick Morgan was this day admitted to the Church on profession of his faith in Christ. Calvin Granger, Clerk
John Rood and his wife were at their own request dismissed from this church & recommended to the Church in Williamstown.
Sarah Lewis at her request was dismissed from this church & recommended to the Church in [not listed]
October 1837. Eveline S. Dewey was at her request dismissed from this Church & recommended to the church in Canton, Illinois.
October 1837. Alonzo B. Dewey & Emeline Dewey his wife at their own request were dismissed from this Church and recommended to the church in Canton, Illinois.
page 15
March 2, 1839. This day the following persons were, on the profession of their faith in Christ, admitted to the communion and fellowship of this church viz: Daniel Chandler Jr., Electa Chandler Calvin Granger, Clerk
May 5, 1839. This day Hiram Dwinnell, Eunice Dwinnell, Harriet Dodge & Octa Strong were received into the communion and fellowship of the church by profession. Calvin Granger, Clerk
July 7, 1839. This day Polly S. Dewey and David Howe were admitted to the Church by professing faith in Christ. Calvin Granger, Clerk
Sept 1, 1839. This day Patty Ainsworth on professing faith in Christ was admitted to the communion and fellowship of the Church. Calvin Granger, Clerk
July 6, 1840. Sarah C. Smalley was admitted to the Church by professing faith in Christ. Calvin Granger, Clerk
March 6, 1842. This day the following persons were received into the communion and fellowship of the Church having been examined and approved, viz: L. G. Dodge, Davies Dodge, S. D. Dodge, P. Elizabeth Porter, Mary Joanna Ainsworth, H. Elizabeth Denny, George Crain, & Joel Rich. Calvin Granger, Clerk
May 1, 1842. This day the following named persons professing faith in Christ were received in to the Church: viz: Dorcas Brown, Adaline Hill, Melinda Stratton, Betsey C. Cameron, Lucretia Jones, Lydia Whitaker, Roxana Nickols & Sarah Denny. Also Alfreda Jenks by letter from the 1st Church of Montpelier. Calvin Granger, Clerk
July 3, 1842. This day Catharine Claggett & Lucinda Benson professing faith in Christ were admitted into the church. Also Geo. M. Cady by letter from the 1st Church in Montpelier. Calvin Granger, Clerk
Sept 4, 1842. This day the following persons were admitted to the church: viz Mary S. Colburn & ______ Cram by profession, _________ Clough _________Clough by letter from the church in _________ & Lydia C. Mosely from the Episcopal Church in Bethel. Calvin Granger, Clerk
page 16
Gilman Davis was admitted into the church by letter from the church in ______[blank] Calvin Granger, Clerk
Daniel Parker, ____ Parker, Daniel Parker Jr. & Eliza Parker were at their own request dismissed from this Church & recommended to the Church in Brookfield. Calvin Granger
March 1841, Ruth Rawson was at her request dismissed and recommended to the Church in Enosburg. Calvin Granger
Andrew Washburn & Lucy Washburn at their request were dismissed and recommended to the church in Pottsdam, NY. Calvin Granger, Clerk
David Partridge agreeable to his request was dismissed and recommended to the Free Church in Montpelier. Calvin Granger, Clerk
James Warwick was at his request dismissed and recommended to the Methodist Church in Troy, NY. Calvin Granger
July 6, 1842 Hezekiah Davis agreeable to his request was dismissed and recommended to the Methodist Church in this town. Calvin Granger, Clerk
July 6, 1843 Laura Cady was dismissed and recommended to the Church in Randolph, agreeable to her request by vote of the Church. Calvin Granger, Clerk
Lucretia C. Rich agreeable to her request was dismissed and recommended to the Church in Stephenson, Illinois by vote of the church. Calvin Granger, Clerk
page 17
The following children have been baptized, viz: Jane Granger, John Granger, George Benoni Buck.
The following children were baptized July 1846, Martha Ellen Benton & Amada Miles Dewey.
March 4th, 1849 W(eis)lane Wilkinson received the ordinance of baptism.
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The usual steps of labor having been taken, see with October 7, 1848 at a regular church meeting it was voted unamiously that Bro. Lyman Cady and his wife Sister Cassandra Cady be excommunicated from this church. Said excommunication was accordingly publicly pronounced the next Lord's day. Attest: J. H. Benton, Clerk
The regular steps of labor having been taken by brother Henry Clough has without success, it was voted at a regular church meeting Jan 1849, that he be excommunicated from the church. Said excommunication was accordingly publicly pronounced March 1849. J. H. Benton, Clerk Note: Expunged by vote of the church August 1867
March 4th, 1849 Mrs. Lydia Winch, Mrs. Thatcher & Mr. P(eirce) Kellogg, admitted to the church by letter & Mrs. Nye & Miss Almara Nye by profession. J. H. Benton, Clerk
At his request Caleb Winch was dismissed from this church Jan 1847 and recommended to the Cong. Church in Williamstown. J. H. Benton, Clerk
Oct 1848 Charles C. Classon & wife were, at their request dismissed from this church and recommended to the Cong Church in Worcester. J. H. Benton, Clerk
April 1848 Levi Warren & wife were at their request dismissed from this church and recommended to the Cong church in Albany. J. H. Benton, Clerk
Oct 1848 Dea. Samuel Dewey, & Mrs. Prud(ie) Dewey & Miss Elizabeth Dewey were by their request dismissed from this church and recommended to the Cong Church in Thetford. J. H. Benton, Clerk
Hiram Dwinell & Mrs. Eunice Dwinell were at their request dismissed from this church and recommended to the Cong Church in Morristown.
page 38
After examination the council voted unanimously that it has been satisfactory & that we proceed to the ordination.
July 9, 1850 10 o'clock, A.M. The services of ordination were duly performed as follows. Introductory exercises Rev. D. Wild Sermon Rev. H. Carlton Ordaining prayer Rev. A. Flosin Charge to the Pastor Rev. A. Fleming Address to the People Rev. E. W. Taylor Prayer Rev. A. G. Pease Benediction by the Pastor A true record from original papers. A. Smith, Clerk
List of the present members of the Church [probably about 1850]
Strong, Josiah B. Dis by letter Buck, Mary Ann Dis by letter
Strong, Clarissa Dis by letter Cady, Elisa non resident
Whitney, Rizspah Dis by letter Houghton, Warren [crossed out]  
Houghton, Betsy   Dewey, Harriet non resident , dead
Field, Seth P. Dec 11 ae 76 Field, Simon C. (Mass) non resident
Frissell, Sarah (West) non resident Grant, Honor non resident , dead
Holton, Mary   Porter, Benj[amin]  
Buck, John L. Dis by letter Hunt, Sylvanus (no) non resident
Cady, Calvin Apr 12, 1864 ae 78 Blake, Lydia  
Cady, Betsy dead Partridge, Sophia E. [crossed out] non resident
McCurdy, Thomas Dis by letter Briggs, Sally (N. S?) non resident
Jewett, Fanny (West) non resident Granger, Calvin Dis by letter
Edson, Lucius Dis by letter Granger, Maria M. Dis by letter
Edson, Matilda Dis by letter Graves, Rodolphus [crossed out] non resident
Ainsworth, Emily dead Paine, Caroline (N. S?) non resident
Houghton, Mary May 8, 1867 ae 48 Blake, Charles  
Jones, Roys Dis by letter Smalley, J(irch) Dis by letter
Young, Elisha A. non resident Smalley, Sarah Dis by letter
Cady, Abigail dead Benson, Melinda non resident
Winch, William   Morgan, Frederick non resident
Porter, Sophia dead Chandler, Daniel Jr. Dis by letter
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Chandler, Electa Dis by letter Smith, Cynthia M. Dis by letter 1850
Strong, Octa non resident Hubbard, Lawrence Dis by letter
Dodge, Harriet   Orcutt, J. H.  
Howe, David (no) non resident Orcutt, Mary J. August 4, 1870
Ainsworth, Patty May 8, 1868 ae 78 Denny, Laurie  
Rawson, Nancy dead Denny, Prudence  
Smalley, Sarah C. Dis by letter Denny, H. Elizabeth Dis by letter
Dodge, Levi Y. (Mass) non resident Morse, Martha  
Dodge, Sam[ue]l D.   Pike, Betsey B. Dis by letter
Smith, Phebe E. (no) non resident Pope, Lemuel dead
White, Mary J.   Pope, Mrs. Nov 13, 1869 ae 84
Crain, George   Pope, Louisa non resident
Rich, Joel non resident Nichols, Olivia C. May 23, 1870 ae 41
Crawford, Mrs.   Cutting, Diademia P. Dis by letter
Brown, David dead (Dun)ham, Harriet Dis by letter
Hill, Adaline (no) non resident, dead Cady, Cornelia Dis by letter
C(ameron), Betsy C. non resident Laine, Joshua  
Nichols, Rosana   Harrington, Leonard Dis by letter
Dewey, Sarah [crossed out]   Porter, Elizabeth  
Mo(sity), Lydia C. dead Belknap, Lorenzo  
Clough, Mrs.   Belknap, Betsey July 3, 1865 ae 45
Colburn, Mary S. (no) non resident, dead Belknap, Miriam  
Cram, Mrs.   Sla(yter), Julia Dis by letter
Jenks, Alfreda   Sla(yter), James G. Dis by letter
Benson, Lucinda (no) non resident Stone, Mrs. Jan/Jun 8, 1866 ae 41
Cloggett, Catherine   Woodard, Phebe (no)  
Cady, George M. Dis by letter M'Dermant, Margaret (no) Dis by letter
Briggs, Mrs. Sept 8, 1867 ae 83 Metcaf, Martha  
Carpenter, Sophronia Dis by letter Edson, Allice Dis by letter
Holton, Ira   Edson, Annette Dis by letter
Winch, Lydia   Crawford, Hellin Mar 31, 1870 ae 27
Nye, Mrs.   Torry, Mary Dis by letter
Nye, Almara   Jewett, Phebe Jane (west) non resident
Fletcher, Mrs. Dis by letter Maxam, G. W.  
Kellog, Persis Dis by letter Maxam, Laura  
Bird, Margaret (no)   Bates, David July 21, 1870 ae 68
Adams, Caroline M.   Bates, Sarah H.  
Strong, Lucy   Bates, George A. dead
Dewey, (Hen)ry M.   Bates, Irine R. Dis by letter
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Tenney, Henry Dis by letter Bliss, Asahael dead
Blood, Eliza Jane Dis by letter Walker, Clarissa Dis by letter
Moulton, Elizabeth   Edgerton, Almira C. Dis by letter
Adams, Ellen Dis by letter Blake, Miss Chasbial Dis by letter
Robinson, Mary   Stratton, Malinda  
Cady, Rebecca Dis by letter Wilson, Mrs. Geo. Dis by letter
McCl(iarane), Matthew   Bates, Job Dis by letter
Ripley, Ruth S.   Bates, Mrs. Dis by letter
Woodbury, C. S.   Daiken, Henry Dis by letter
Edson, Aurora   Daiken, Mrs. Dis by letter
Denney, Chauncey   Bissell, A. P. Dis by letter
Sangor, Martha A. dead MacGilloway, Allan  
Beard, Geo P. Dis by letter MacGilloway, Janet  
Beard, Mrs. Dis by letter MacGilloway, Catherine  
Clough, Ellin M.   Williams, Mrs. Z.  
Davis, Gilman Dis by letter Williams, Mrs.  
Davis, Mrs. Dis by letter Williams, Persis  
Sheldon, Eliza   Chandler, Josephine Dis by letter
Pike, Albert Dis by letter Maxham, Annette Dis by letter
King, Nathaniel Blake, Nelson  
Hazen, W[illia]m L.   Bowman, Sarah  
Richardson, Florilla B. Dis by letter Flint, Laura Dis by letter
Sargent, Laura   French, Alfred Jan 27, 1868 ae 35
Paine, Jane S.   French, Lucia E. H. Dec 31, 1868 ae 37
Bedford, Benjamin Dis by letter Gilman, Morrill  
Williams, W[illia]m R.   Gilman, Harriet W.  
Williams, Evan R. Dis by letter Smith, E. D.  
Jones, David L. Dis by letter Smith, Mrs. E. D. Sept 15, 1867 ae 35y 9m
Davis, Wesley   Edgerton, Orvis D.  
Field, Moses Lane   Edgerton, Roxana S.  
Field, Susan Brown   Hazen, Martha A.  
Winch, Geo[rge] William   Williams, W[illia]m D.  
Winch, Caleb Maynard   Whittemore, H. E.  
Chamberlain, W[illia]m E.   Clough, H. H.  
Chamberlain, Jane N.   Crane, Emma T.  
Hubbard, C. P.   Keith, Gertrude A. Dis by letter
Hubbard, Betsey L. Dec 25, 188(6) ae 36 Winch, Susan E.  
Maxham, Laura E.   Ely, Lidia E.  
Robinson, Cynthia Nov 1, 1866 ae 39 Ely, Henry G.  
    Ely, Addie Newell  
    Spaulding, Thankful S.  
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July 14, 1850 Jasper H. Orcutt & wife Mary Jane Orcutt were by profession of faith & baptism admitted to the church, also Dr. L. Hubbard by letter from the church in Milton & Mrs. C. M. Smith by letter from the church in Vergennes. A. Smith, Clerk
Aug 31, 1850 Mr. Samuel Denny, Mrs. Prudence Denny & Miss H. Elizabeth Denny were received into the church by letter from the church in Meriden, NH. The ordinance of Baptism was administered to Sarah Frances child of John G. & ____ Crawford. A. Smith, Clerk
Sept 1, 1850 Mrs. Martha Morse was received into the church by letter from the church in Williamstown. A. Smith, Clerk
Oct 1850 On request of Dr. I. Hubbord voted to give him a letter of dismission & recommendation to the church in Windsor. Letter forwarded. A. Smith, Clerk
Jan 5, 1851 Mrs. Betsy B. Pike was received into the church by letter from the Cong Church in North Chelmsford, Mass. A. Smith, Clerk
May 1851 On request of Mr. (Lervin) Kellog voted to give him a letter of dismission & recommendation to the Cong Church in Worcester. Letter forwarded. A. Smith, Clerk
June 15, 1851 The ordinance of Baptism was administered to Francis Egerton child of Rev. A. & Cynthia M. Smith. A. Smith, Clerk
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July 6, 1851 Mr. Samuel Pope & wife and Louisa Pope were received into this church by letter from the second Christ Church in Brookfield. The ordinance of Baptism was administered to Arabella Maria child of Mr. ____ & Laura Maxham. A. Smith, Clerk
Sept 6, 1851 The ordinance of baptism was administered to Susan Eliza child of Dea. Winch. A. Smith, Clerk
Oct 4, 1851 On request of John L. Buck & wife voted to give them a letter of dismission & recommendation to the church in Lockport, NY. Letter forwarded. A. Smith, Clerk
March 7, 1852 Miss Olivia Chase Nichols was by profession of faith & baptism united to the church. A. Smith, Clerk
May 1, 1853 Mrs. Cynthia Smith was by her own request dismissed from the Church and recommended by letter to the 1st Cong. Church in Boscowin, NH. Samuel Denny, Clerk
June 20, 1855 At a regular church meeting holden at the Congregational meeting house. Voted a committee of Samuel Denny, Roys Jones & Dea. W[illia]m Winch to sell there house at Center Village and appropriate the (avails of it), in payment for the house at the depot village. Voted to adjourn. Samuel Denny, Clerk
Nov 24, 1855 At a regularly notified meeting of the Church holden at this meeting house. Voted Samuel Denny, J. Orcutt, (S.) G. M. Cady church committee voted to apply to Missionary Society for $200.00 to aid in supporting the Gospel. Voted to adjourn. Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
At a regular meeting of the Cong Church holden at their meeting house in the Depot Village on Thursday 27 of Dec, 1855. Voted unanimously to give Rev. Levi Stone of Waitsfield a call to become their Pastor.
Voted to give Rever Levi Stone a salary of eight hundred dollars per year, provided he accept the above call, to be paid the one half in the first six months, annually, the other half at the close of each year, his labors as Pastor and salary to commence the first day of April 1856. Voted to adopt without day. Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
Feby 22, 1856 Mrs. Casanda L. Cady by her own request was dismissed from this church & recommended to the Church at Bellows Falls. Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
March 9, 1856 Mr. Asahel Bly was rec[eive]d into this Church by letter from the Con church in Chelsea. Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
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Nov 1st, 1856 Mrs. Clarrissa Walker was received to the watch and care of this church from the Church in Fairfax. Attest: S. Denny, Clerk
Nov 1st, 1856 Mr. Lorenzo Belknap, Mrs. Betsey Belknap, Mrs. Miriam Belknap were received into this Church by letter from Randolph Center. Attest; Samuel Denny, Clerk
1856 May Gertrude Sophia Smith & Lucy Affa Smith were Baptized. Attest: S. Denny, Clerk
1856 June John How Winch & Clarrissa Maria Stone were Baptized. Attest: S. Denny, Clerk
1856 Nov Rev. Levi Stone & wife was received into this Church by letter from the Church in Nas[h]ua, NH. Attest: S. Denny, Clerk
1857 Jany 1 Mr. James G. Sla(yter) & wife Mrs. Julia A. Sl(ayter) were rec[eive]d to the watch and care of this Church by letter from the Churchs in Royalton & Windsor. Attest: S. Denny, Clerk
1859 Sept 20 At a regular meeting of the Church Roys Jones, G. M. Cady, Samuel D(arling), Doct M. Clary were appointed a committee to confer with Rev. L. H. Stone and make arrangement for his installation over this church. Attest: S. Denny, Clerk
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1858 2d Sabbath in March rec[eive]d by letter to our Church from Chelsea, Mrs. Phebe Woodard. By profession Mifs Alvira Gloria Edgerton Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
Rec[eive]d 2 Sabbath in May by letter Mrs. Margarett McDeremont, rec[eive]d by Profession, Martha Metcalf, Allice J. Edson, Jenette Edson, Hellen Crawford, Mary Torry, Phebe Jane Jewett Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
1858 August 9 Rec[eive]d by letter from Church in Randolph, G. W. Maxam & his wife Laura Maxam
1858 August 9 Dismifsed from our Church Rev. Calvin Granger & wife Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
Nov 13, 1858 Received into the Church by letter from the Church in Berlin, Vermont, Mr. Daniel Bates, Mrs. Sarah K. Bates, Mr. George A. Bates, Mifs Irene R. Bates. From the Church in Montreal, Mrs. Margaret Reid. From the M. E. Church Milford, Mass, Mrs. Caroline M. Adams. Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
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Baptism March 4, 1859 W[illia]m, Isabella & George children of Matthew & Letitia Robinson. Charles son of Doct M'Clearn. Willey Daniel, son of Daniel & Electa Chandler George Washington & Martin Luther sons of Rev. L. H. Stone Mr. Henry (Tenny) & Samuel Warren son of Dea. Winch
Added to the Church March 1859 Henry Tenny, Elizabeth [crossed out], Eliza Jane Blood, Elizabeth Houlton, Ellen Adams, Mary Robinson Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
Rec[eive]d by letter from Montpelier into our Church Mrs. Rebecca Cady May 20, 1859 Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
May 1st, 1863 Mifs Margaret Cleora Edgerton at her request was dismissed and recommended to the Church in B(raston) City, N York
Nov 29, 1863 Mrs. Charles Vial was recommended to the M. E. Church and dismissed from this. Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
Dec 1859 Matthew M'C(Clearn) was rec[eive]d to the Church by letter from Church in So. Braintree, Mafs. Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
Dec 7, [1859] Ruth L. Ripley was rec[eive]d to the Church from Church in South Braintree, Mafs Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
At 1st Sabbath in May 1860 rec[eive]d to the Church Malinda Stratton by letter
1st Sabbath in Sept 1860 rec[eive]d by profession Mrs. C. S. Woodbury
1st Sabbath in Nov 1860 rec[eive]d to the Church Mrs. Aurora Edson and Chauncy Denny by profession Attest: S. Denny, Clerk
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1st Sabbath in Jany 1861 Rec[eive]d to the Church by letter from Church in St. Albans, Mifs Martha A. Sawyer
July 1862 Mr. George Willson dismifsed to church in Concord, NH Mrs. Sarah Breyers to Lowell, Mas Mrs. Clarissa Walker to (Dubahe), Iowa
1st Sabbath in Jan 1863 Rec[eive]d by letter from Church in West Randolph, George S. Beard & Laura Beard his wife from Randolph Center. By Profession and Baptism same day, Mifs Clough Attest: S. Denny, Clerk
April 1, 1864 Brother Gilman Davis & wife at their own request were dismissed from this Church and recommended to the Church in Roxbury. Letter forwarded. Samuel Denny, Clerk
Jan 3, 1864 Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Bates & Miss J. H. Bates, Mr. & Mrs. Henry (Sabin) were dismissed from this Church, the former to the Unitarian Cong. Church in Waltham, Mafs, the latte to the reformed Dutch Church in East. N. York. Letters forwarded Attest: Samuel Denney, Clerk
May 8th, [1864] Rec[eive]d into the Church by profession Albert Pike
July 10, 1864 Rec[eive]d into the Church by Profession Nathaniel King Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
August 8, 1864 Samuel Denny's resignation as Deacon was accepted by the Church, and at a regular Church meeting Lorenzo Belknapp was appointed Deacon, to fill his place. Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
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Sept 2, 1864 At a regular Church meeting it was voted that the Church, extend to the Rev. W[illia]m Hazen a call to be ordained as Pastor of the Church, with a salary the basis of which should be six hundred dollars per annum. Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
At the same meeting as above, voted Dea. Winch and Dea. Belknapp committee to confer with a committee on the past of the Cong. Society to notify Mr. Hazen of doings of the Church. Attest: Samuel Denny, Clerk
May 6th, 1864 Mrs. Eliza Sheldon was received into this Church by letter from the Cong. Church in Stowe. At the same meeting Bro. Geo. Crane was unanimously elected Dea. of the Church but declined the appointment.
Nov 7th, 1859 Mrs. A. P. Bissell was rec[eive]d into this Church by letter from the Church in Keeseville, N. (?). Also by profession Allen MacSil(eviny), Jenet MacSil(viay), Catharine MacSil(ivay).
Jan 1860 Mrs. Lovia Williams was rec[eive]d into the Church by profession. Also by letter from Church in Royalton Mrs. C. S. Williams
March 1860 Miss Josephine Chandler was rec[eive]d into the Church by profession.
June 3d, 1864 At a regular meeting of the Church Dea. Samuel Denny and Dea. W[illia]m Winch was appointed delegates and Bros Holton and Edson substitute at the annual Co. Conference.
The first Sabbath in Jan 1857 Miss Sarah Bowman was admitted to the Church by profession of faith.
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The first Sabbath in July 1858 Miss Persis Williams was received into the Church by profession.
The first Sabbath in March 1856 Nelson and Jane Blake were received into the church by profession.
The first Sabbath in March 1861 Miss Nancy M. D(eade)y was rec[eive]d into the church by profession.
May 1st 1860 Mrs. _____ Willson and Miss Annette Maxham were received into the Church by profession of faith.
The first in March 1857 Miss Laura Flint was received into the Church on profession of faith.
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Nov 4th, 1864 The church held its monthly church meeting after the preparatory lecture the following business was transacted. W[illia]m L. Hazen was received into the Church by letter from the Church in Norwich, Vt.
It was voted that as there is no record of the election of Bros Samuel C. Denny and W[illia]m Winch to the office of Deacon, the Clerk of the Church be instructed to make such record. Bro. Denney was elected Bro. Winch was elected Dea, July 1848 Dea. Denney assigned the office of Clerk of the church on motion his resignation was accepted and W[illia]m Hazen was elected Clerk.
On motion Dea. Winch and Bro. Lucius Edson were appointed a committee to examine the records of the Church, and record such doings of the Church as they may find have been omitted in the records.
Voted a committee of three be appointed to confer with Bro. H. H. Clough in regards this being achieved again into the Church Dea. Winch and Bros. Bates and Edson were appointed such committee.
At the request of Mr. & Mrs. J. S. (Slaften) voted to give them a letter of dismission and recommendation to the Church in Montpelier. Letter forwarded. Wm L. Hazen, Clerk
Dec 2d, 1864 Mrs. Florilla Richardson was rec[eive]d into this church by letter from the Cong. Church in Berlin. Wm L. Hazen, Clerk
Dec 30th, 1864 At the regular church meeting it was voted to take a collection on the Sabbath once in two months for Home and Foreign Missions (minutely). The collection to be taken the first Sabbath in Jan, March, May, July, Sept & Nov. Wm Hazen, Clerk
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Feb 3d, 1865 Mrs. Laura Sargent was rec[eive]d into the Church by letter from the Cong. Church in Warren.
A letter was rec[eive]d from the Cong Church in Roxbury inviting the Church to be represented by Pastor and delegate in council at Roxbury Feb 15 to consider the propriety of ordaining Mr. A. La(ir)d as Pastor of the Church in Roxbury and to assist in said ordination if thought best. The invitation was accepted, and Dea. Winch appointed delegate, and Bro. Geo. Crane substitute.
On request of Daniel Chandler and wife and Miss J. Chandler voted to give a letter of dismission and recommendation, that they may unite with a church to be organized at West Berlin. Wm S. Hazen, Clerk
March 3d, 1865 Mrs. Jane S. Paine, and Mr. Benjamin Bedford presented themselves for admission to the church on profession of faith. They were examined to their Christian experience in acc(ord) for wishing to unite with the church, after which voting that they be accepted in to the Church at our next communions. Wm S. Hazen, Clerk
Mrs. Jane S. Paine and Mr. Benjamin Bedford were this day received into this Church on profession of faith, in accordance with previous vote of the Church. Northfield, VT May 5th, 1865 Wm S. Hazen, Clerk
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June 2nd, 1865 At a regular Church meeting Dea's. Winch and Belknap were appointed Delegates and Bro's Edson and Holton substitutes, to the annual meeting of the Co. Conference to be held at Montpelier June 13th. The delegates were instructed to vote for messengers from the Conference to the National Cong. Council to be held in Bo(lton) commencing June 14, 1865. Wm S. Hazen, Clerk
June 30th, 1865 At a regular church meeting Wm. R. Williams and Evan R. Williams were received into this Church by letter, the first from the Welch Presbyterian Church in Fair Haven, VT and the other from the Presbyterian Church in Fachwen, Wales. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
July 2nd 1865 On request voted to give Mr. & Mrs. Geo. P. Beard letters of dismission and recommendation to the Church in Chillecothe, MO. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
Aug 4th, 1865 The ordinance of Baptism was administered to Mary Frances and Helen Louisa Augusta children of Matt & Ruth S. McCl(ean).
Oct 22nd, 1865 Mrs. C. C. Closson, Mrs. Dunham was at her own request dismissed from this church and recommended to the Cong. Church in Worcester. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
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Jan 7th 1866 Wesley Davis, Moses Lane Field, (Larsen) Brown Field, Geo M. Winch and Caleb Maynard Winch received into the Church, on profession of faith. Willey Davis and Larsen Brown Field received the ordinance of baptism. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
March 2nd, [1866], At a regular church meeting Mr. & Mrs. Wm. E. Chamberlain were received into the Church by letter from the 1st Cong. Church in Brookfield.
Mr. C. P. Hubbard was received into the Church by letter from the Cong. Church in Barre. Mrs. Betsey S. Hubbard was received into the Church by letter from the Cong. Church in Hardwick. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
Apr 22nd, 1866 A letter was received from the Cong church in Berlin inviting this church to be represented in council by Pastor and delegate to consult in regard to the expediency of dissolving the relation between the church and pastor. The council to be held Apr 25. The invitation was accepted and Bro. Daniel Bates was appointed delegate. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
May 4th, 1866 At a regular meeting of the Church David L. Jones was at his own request, voted a letter of dismission and recommendation to a church in Danielsonvile, PA. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
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June 10th, 1866 Bros Chauncey Denney and Daniel Bates were appointed delegates and Bros Geo H. Crane and J. H. Orcutt substituted to the annual meeting of our County Conference to be held at Waterbury June 12 & 13th, 1866 Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
June 29th, 1866 At a regular Church meeting Wesley Ozias, son of Moses L. and Susan Brown Field received the ordinance of baptism. Wm. L. Hazen, Clerk
Aug 3d, 1866 At a regular church meeting the clerk was instructed to write to all the nonresident members of the church, requesting them to (support) the members of the church. Wm. L. Hazen, Clerk
Aug 26th, 1866. A letter from the Cong. Church in Barre was presented to the church inviting this Church to sit by Pastor and delegate in council _________________in regard to the dismission of their pastor. The invitation was accepted and Bro. McClearn was appointed delegate. Wm. S. Hazen, Scribe
Aug 31st, 1866 Mary Elouise Paine & Etta Kate Paine, children of Mrs. Jane S. (Paine) Leonard rec[eive]d the ordinance of baptism. Miss La(rr)ice E. Maxham presented herself for admission to the Church on profession of her faith in Christ. After listening to her experiences and reasons for wanting to unite with the church, Church voted that she be rec[eive]d at the next communion. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
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Sept 2nd, 1866 Miss Larrice E. Maxham received into the Church on profession of faith. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
Sept 30th, 1866 Miss Laura Flint was at her own request voted a letter of dismission and recommendation to the Cong. Church in West Randolph. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
Mrs. Cynthia Robinson being very sick and not expecting to live many days, and wishing before death to make some public profession of her faith in Christ, at her request a few members of the Church went to her home receiving her to the Church and the sacrament of the Lord. Supper was administered by the Pastor Oct 30th. She died Nov 1st. At the regular Church meeting Nov 2nd the Church by vote sanctioned the actions of the few.
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred French were received into the Church by letter from the Cong. Church in East Poultney.
Mr. & Mrs. Morrill Gilman were rec[eive]d into the church by letter, the first from the Cong. Church in Fitzwilliam, NH, the latter from the M. E. Church in So. Hardwick.
Nov. 2nd, 1866 Mrs. Eliza J. Blood was at her own request dismissed from the Church and recommended to the Cong, Church in West Lebanon, NH. Wm. L. Hazen, Clerk
Nov 4th, 1866 Mrs. Margaret McD(ermond) Putnam was at her own request voted a letter of dismission and recommendation to a Cong. Church in Watertown, (Mis?) Wm. L. Hazen, Clerk
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Nov 11th, 1866 The church accepted an invitation from the Cong church in Waitsfield to be represented in council by Pastor and delegate at this meeting house Nov 15th at 11 o'clock a.m. To advise in regard the installation of Rev. A. B. Dascomb as the Pastor and teacher. Bro. Geo H. Crane was appointed delegate. Wm. L. Hazen, Clerk
Nov 18th, 1866 Mrs. Mary Loucy Strout was at her own request voted a letter of dismission and recommendation to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Easton, Mass. Wm. L. Hazen, Clerk
Jany 4, 1867 At a regular meeting of the Church, following was adopted unanimously. Whereas Rodolphus Graves and Sophia E. (Partridge) Graves, members of this church have for a number of years absented themselves from the fellowship and communion of this church or any other church of Christ without sufficient cause, and have adopted sentiments and pursued a course of life inconsistent with their Christian profession. And whereas they have declared themselves entirely satisfied with their present belief and life and requested that their names be stricken from our church roll. Therefore resolved that they be and are hereby excommunicated from this church. Wm. L. Hazen, Clerk
Jan 4th, 1867 Northfield, VT Voted to adopt Sam[ue]l H. J. Cass for benevolent contributions (over) last year. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
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Jan 13th, 1867 The Church accepted an invitation from the Cong Church in Waterbury to be represented by Pastor and delegate in a mutual council to meet at their house of worship Wednesday 10 1/2 a.m. Jan 16th, 1867 to advise in regard to the dismission of their pastor. Geo. J. H. Orcutt was appointed delegate. Wm. L. Hazen, Clerk
March 2nd, 1867 The Church accepted an invitation from the Cong Church in Barre to be represented by Pastor and delegate in a mutual council to the held at their meeting house, Wednesday March (4th), 1867 to advise in regard to the dismission of their Pastor. Dr. McClearn was appointed delegate.
Mr. & Mrs. E. D. Smith were admitted to the Church by letter from the Cong. Church West Berlin, VT.
Mr. & Mrs. O. D. Edgerton were read(mitted?) the Church by letter from the Presbyterian Church Bea(this) Falls, A. (A/G?)
Mar 2, 1867 Mrs. & Mr. S. Hazen were rec[eive]d into the Church by letter from the Richmond St. Cong. Church, Providence, RI. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
Mar 15, 1867 Wm. D. Williams was rec[eive]d into the Church by letter from the Cong. Church at Brownville, Maine. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
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Apr 7th, 1867 Wesley Davis was at his own request dismissed from this Church and recommended to the Meth. Church in Westport, N. (S. or Y.?) Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
Apr 14th, 1867 Mrs. A. Maxham Kemp was at her own request, dismissed from this Church and recommended to the Cong. Church in Montpelier. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
June 7th, 1867 Mr. & Mrs. Lucius Edson, Miss Alice Edson and Miss Annette Edson were at their own request dismissed from this Church and recommended to the Cong. Church in Williamstown.
Bro. Chauncey Denny and Dea. Belknap were appointed delegates to annual C[ong] meeting of our Co. Conference to the held here June 11 & 12. Wm S. Hazen, Clerk
Aug 30th, 1867 Mrs. H. E. Whittemore was rec[eive]d into the Church by letter from the Cong. Church in Ber(lin), N. H.
The following was accepted by the church _______________ it seems to us after careful investigation that the labor which resulted on the excommunication of Mr. H. H. Clough from the Church was phalty and irregular and we believe him to be a sincere Christian, therefore resolved that he be and is hereby restored to membership with (out an) regular standing, and that the minutes made of his excommunication be expunged from the church records. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
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Oct 27th, 1867 An invitation from the Cong. Church Waitsfield to sit in council by Pastor and delegate at their meeting house Oct 31st to advise in regard to dismission of their pastor was accepted and Bro Dea. Holton was appointed delegate. Wm. S. Hazard, Clerk
Dec 6th, 1867 Wid. Ellen Adams was at her request dismissed from this Church and commended to be one of a number to be organized as a Cong. Church at S. Royalton. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
Jan 3d, 1868 Emma T. Crane, Gertrude A. Keith and Susan E. Winch presented themselves to Church as candidates for admission to the Church. They were examined in regard to their religious experience and their moti(ard) for wishing to unite with the Church and the Church voted to receive them at the next communion on profession of their faith in Christ.
Voted to adopt the same order this year in taking benevolent contributions as last year, and also to take a collection in behalf of the Educational Society. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
Jan 5th, 1868 Emma T. Crane, Gertrude A. Keith and Susan E. Winch were rec[eive]d into the Church on profession of their faith in Christ. Emma T. Crane & Gertrude A. Keith rec[eive]d the ordinance of baptism. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
Feb 28th, 1868 Were rec[eive]d into the Church by letter, Mr. Henry C. Ely & Mrs. Lydia E. Ely from the South Cong. Church in St. Johnsbury, Mrs. Addie Newell Ely from the 2nd Cong Church in St. Johnsbury & Mrs. Thankful S. Spaulding from the Cong. Church in Barre.
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March 29th, 1868 At the request of Bro. (T.) Tenny and Bro. Wm. R. Williams were dismissed from this Church and voted letter of commendation [to] the one (Otis) Cong Church in St. Albans, 1 other to a Welsh Church in (Gaillisan) Wis. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
May 1st, 1868 Geo Bliss, Lucinda Bliss & Harriet Eliza Jones presented themselves as candidates for admission to the Church. They were examined in regard to their religious experience and motions for wishing to unite with the church and the church voted to receive them on profession of their faith in Christ. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
May 3d, 1868 Geo Bliss, Lucinda Bliss & Harriet E. Jones were rec[eive]d into the Church on profession of their faith in Christ. Geo. Bliss rec[eive]d the ordinance of baptism. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
June 5th, 1868 At her request Mrs. Betsey B. Pike was dismissed from this church and voted a letter of commendation to the Cong. Church at South Royalton.
Dea. Belknap and Bro. Edgerton were appointed delegates and Dr. Bates & Bro. Maynard Winch substitutes to the annual meeting of the Cong. Conference to be held at Waitsfield. Wm. S. Hazen, Clerk
Sept 4th, 1868 At the regular meeting of the Church the following was passed viz; Whereas it appears from the church records the Mr. Geo[rge] W. Maxham was regularly rec[eive]d into the Church by letter from the Cong. Church at Randolph
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[1872ish member ship list] List of members of the church
Houghton, Betsey   Robinson, Mary  
Holton, Mary   McClenin, Mathew  
Winch, William   McClenin, Ruth S.  
Carleton, Eliza Cady   Woodbury, Amelia S.  
Porter, Benjamin died Feb 20, 1876 Edson, Aurora  
Blake, Lydia   Denny, Chauncey  
Blake, Charles   Clough, Ellen M.  
Strong, Octa   MacGillivray, Allan  
Dodge, Harriet   MacGillivray, Janet  
Dodge, Samuel D.   McaGillivray, Catharine Aug 6, 1873 ae 90?
White, Mary J.   Williams, Serviah C.  
Crane, Geo H.   Williams, Charlott S.  
Crawford, Sarah   Williams, Persis  
Nichols, Roxana   Blake, Nelson  
Clough, Phila   Bowman, Sarah  
Crane, Sarah D.   Sheldon, Eliza dis to St Johnsbury
Jenks, Alfreda Dec 26, 1872 ae 64 King, Nathaniel  
Claggett, Catherine   Hazen, W[illia]m S.  
Holton, Ira   Sargent, Laura March 19, 18xx ae 67
Winch, Lydia A.   Bedford, Benjamin  
Nye, Aurilla Catlin   Field, Moses L.  
Nye, Almira   Field, Susan B.  
Strong, Lucy   Winch, Geo. W. (dis March 1876) Cong Ch., Enfield, CT
Orcutt, Jasper H.   Winch, C. Maynard  
Denny, Samuel May 20, 1874 ae 71 Chamberlin, W[illia]m E. Nov 18, 1875 ae 60
Denny, Prudence   Chamberlin, Jane W.  
Morse, Martha Mar 21, 18xx ae 67 Hubbard, Clark P.  
Smith, Louisa Pope   Maxham, Laura E.  
Lane, Joshua   Gilman, Morrill  
Smith, Elizabeth Porter   Gilman, Harriet M.  
Belknap, Lorenzo   Smith, Edson D.  
Belknap, Miriam Nov 25, 1874 ae 96 Edgerton, David D.  
Metcalf, Martha   Edgerton, Roxanna S.  
Maxham, Geo W.   Hazen, Martha A. Aug 28, 1874 ae 41
Maxham, Laura C.   Whittemore, Harriet E.  
Bates, Sarah K.   Clough, H(enry) H.  
Smith, Elizabeth Porter   Crane, Emma L.  
    Winch, Susan E.  
    Ely, Lydia E. joined Epis. Ch. W/d
Ely, Henry G. dis to So. Ch. St J. Guild, Lucetta  
Ely, Addie J. dis to So. Ch. St J. Guild, Cemina  
Spaulding, Thankful L.   Whittemore, Addie E. Aug 4, 1876 ae 22
Bliss, George dis to Billerica, MA Lovejoy, (Wy)man J.  
Bliss, Lucinda dis to Billerica, MA Lovejoy, Sarah A.  
Jones, Harriet E.   Crawford, Emma C.  
Lyon, Elizabeth died Aug 8, 1874 Bates, Geo. D.  
Owen, Margaret dis to ch in MA Bates, Lucy E. died June 16, 1877
Mar(din), Clara Ann   Davis, Harriet N.  
Gowen, Ann dis to ch in (Haly?) Perkins, E. Florence  
Clough, William   Pike, Angie  
P(eck), Marshall R. dis to Chicago, IL Winch, Samuel W.  
King, Emma   Stratton, Malinda  
Sabin, Edward (D.) dis to Barre Horner, Simon D.  
Somerville, Josiah G.   Chandler, Daniel  
Somerville, Florence L.   Chandler, Electa Strong  
Crane, Lucia S.   Chandler, Willie D.  
Crane, S. Elizabeth   Chandler, Sarah D. Nelson  
Williams, Laura C.   Kimball, Lucretia  
Winch, Wallace F. Sept 30, 1875 ae 22 (Hromar), Annie  
Gallup, Jonathan C.   Williams, Wm.  
Gallup, Laura A.   Williams, E. R.  
Crane, Alice E.   (Winch), Br. C. M.  
Whittemore, Eveline (D.)      
Holden, Theodora L.      
Flint, Phebe Helen      
Owen, John dis Munson, Maine    
Savage, Albert R. dis Auburn, Maine    
Savage, Nellie H. dis Auburn, Maine    
Denny, Laura A.      
Winch, Malinda J.      
Sabin, Abbie M. dis to Barre    
Taylor, Charlott dis Ft Edward, N.S.    
Smith, Lucy A.      
Clark, Mary E. dis Grand Rapids, MI    
McCleun, Mary Francis      
Pratt, Mary Emma      
Spaulding, Lena Emma      
Whittemore, Lucena Prudence      
Winch, John Howe      
Whittemore, Luther Denny      
Guild, Dan      
       
Pastoral & Statistical Appointed Removed  
Thornton, J. April 1874    
Morse, John April 1876 April 1879  
Brigham, S. S. April 1879 April 1882  
Locke, E. L. April 1882    
Jones, H. T. 1883    
Jenne, W. S. 1884    
McDonald, John April 1887 April 1892  
Allen, J. S. April 1892 April 1895  
Donaldson, Sylvester April 1895 April 1899  
Austin, Alfred G. April 1899 Apr 1903  
Gregory, Albert      
Howard, H. E.      
McDonald, G. C. April 1907 April 1913  
Marital Status Name When received how received Remarks
M Aiken, B. O. Nov 2, 1878 from probation died
M Aiken, Fred Oct 29, 1882 from probation united Bapt Newport, Vt
M Andens, Thomas Dec 28, 1884 from probation deceased 1906
M Andens, Mary Anders??? Dec 28, 1884 from probation deceased
(Bumps), Minnie J. Apr 5, 1896 from probation gone to the ( ) Willistown?? Mar 30, 1899
W Beach, Miranda Mar 27, 1879 died in the Lord Feb 1898
M Butler, Ezra July 6, 1878 by certificate deceased
M Butler, Marilla July 6, 1878 by certificate  
M Bashaw, Mary Dec 27, 1884 by certificate died
M Bashaw, Eber Mar 6, 1892    
M Bashaw, Emma   by certificate  
M B(read), Adelbert July 16, 1893 from probation removed w/out letter
M B(read), Mary Ida Oct 9, 1892 by certificate  
W Brown, Mary Jan 20, 1895 from probation deceased
S Burt, Willie July 3, 1898 from probation  
M Chamberlain, Emma     died
M Chamberlain, Heman     died
M Chamberlain, Charlotte      
M Chamberlain, W[illia]m     died
M Chaffee, Ezra      
M Chaffee, Marcella J.      
M Chaffee, H. W.     died
M Chaffee, Isabel M.      
M Chaffee, Mila      
M Chaffee, Cynthia     died
M Campbell, J. C. Dr.     deceased
S Campbell, Rose M. Dec 2, 1899 from probation  
S Campbell, Lillian July 19, 1893 from probation  
M Cutler, Ethan Dec 28, 1884 by certificate deceased
M Cutler, Sarah Dec 28, 1884 from probation  
M Carter, Eliza Mar 11, 1877 from probation  
S Chaffee, B(urney) July 3, 1898 from probation  
M Davis, Lorenzo 1873 by certificate died
M Davis, Armina Feb 5, 1882 from probation died
M Davis, Ellen A. Aug 16, 1891 from probation died
Donaldson, P. Anna July 27, 1895 by certificate pastor's wife transferred to St. J Center M. E. Church by the approval of the bishop
Donaldson, Carrie S. July 27, 1895 by certificate "same as above"
M Eldrige, Willard S. Feb 5, 1882 from probation  
M Eldrige, Mira Feb 5, 1882 from probation  
S Eldrige, Myrtle Mar 20, 1899 by certificate married Charles Stewart Mar 2, 1898 "See S"
S Farwell, Adda July 6, 1879 from probation deceased
W George, Eliza July 25, 1897 she had (lary) known as a Christian and was received without serving probation died Dec (1), 189(2) ae 92
M George, S. R. Nov 2, 1875 from probation withdrawn July 7, 1902
M George, Mary     died
M Griggs, Jennie      
M Hunter, Lucy R.     joined the Free Baptist ch on vote of ________
W Hovey, Ellen S.   sister Hovey asked for letter from her pastor Ernest V. (Clog ___ ) Puyallup, Washington but died May 8, 1896 before granted
M Johnson, Lydia J.     removed by letter Aug 19, 1897
S Johnson, Nattie M. July 16, 1893 from probation removed by certificate
S Johnson, Willie M. July 16, 1893 from probation  
Johnson, Minnie E.      
Johnson, Mary I.     died
Jackson, Edmond Mar 11, 1877 from probation died 1906
Jackson, Elizabeth Mar 11, 1877 from probation died Jan 21, 1907
Kimball, S. C. Sept 15, 1896 by certificate withdrawn
  Kimball, C. V. Mrs. Sept 15, 1896 by certificate withdrawn
  Kimball, Harry Sept 15, 1896 by certificate withdrawn
  Lawrence, Elizabeth     died
  Lanphear, Effie J. Oct 29, 1882 from probation  
  Lanphear, Waldo C.      
  Leach, Cara     rem by cert Aug 15, 1896
  Miles, Rufus A. Oct 29, 1882 from probation  
  Miles, Abby C.   from probation  
  Miles, Almira     died Dec 25, 1896
  Martin, Martha M. Feb 18, 1899 from probation  
  Martin, Frederick W. Feb 18, 1899 from probation  
  Martin, Hattie E. Dec 2, 1899 from probation died
  McGuire, Andrew     died
  McGuire, Andrew Mrs. Feb 18, 1883 from probation  
  McGuire, Florence Feb 5, 1882 from probation deceased 1906
  Mills, Henry Feb 18, 1883 by certificate withdrew Mar 31, 1899
  "By permission I hereby withdraw from the Methodist Episcopal Church of Albany, VT. Henry C. Mills"
  Mills, Ann Feb 18, 1883 by certificate withdrawn
  Narrin, Maria I.     dead
  Newton, T. J. June 20, 1888 by certificate  
  Newton, Amanda June 20, 1888 by certificate  
  Newton, Edith Oct 9, 1892 from probation  
S Pierce, George July 8, 1898 from probation removed w/out letter
  Russell, Laura Nov 2, 1875 by letter from Cong Church died Nov 24, 1899
  Rowell, Carrie Oct 2(9), 1889 from probation "See F"
  Stewart, Myrtle      
M Shute, Winnie A. Oct 10, 1896 by certificate rem w/out letter, died
  Shute, Sylvester Apr 5, 1891 from probation rem w/letter Mar 7, 1899
  Shute, Luella Apr 5, 1891 from probation rem w/out letter, died
S Shute, (S)ean Oct 9, 189(2 or9) from probation removed
S Shute, John Oct 9, 189(2 or9) from probation rem by cert Sep 27, 1897
S Shute, Jesse Jan 19, 1896 from probation died
S Sartwell, W[illia]m Mar 9, 1898 from probation w/drew Mar 30, 1899
  "By permission I hereby withdraw from the Methodist Episcopal Church of Albany, VT. Wm Sartwell"
  Sartwell, Laura     died
  Sand(ces), Amanda Mar 9, 1878 from probation  
  Sand(ces), George Sanders? July 6, 1878 from probation  
  Sand(as), Hattie Aug 20, 1876    
  Shepherd, Charles O. Apr 5, 1891 from probation  
  Shepherd, Dora Apr 5, 1891 from probation  
M Tenny, Etta Oct 29, 1882 from probation deceased
M Vance, Stephen M.     deceased 1906
S Vance, Clara P. Oct 9, 1892 by certificate died June 18, 1897
  Wallace, T. G. Mar 1, 1875 by certificate  
  Wallace, Fannie Feb 5, 1882 from probation  
  Wallace, Flora July 16, 1893 from probation withdrawn
  Walker, Julia A. Mar 23, 1892 from probation rem w/out letter
  Wilson, Viola Feb 18, 1893 from probation dis by letter
  Revised April 10, 1899 by Rev. S. Donaldson - for dates, see the preceding records

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