glad tidings" for about five years. Then Rev. Daniel Dorchester, in
the second year of his pastorate, seconded by his people, successfully
sought to build a house of worship in East Woodstock. This was done
by buying the house in West Woodstock and removing it here. This
is the present house of worship. During L. D. Bentley's pastorate
and also to some extent since, repairs and changes have been made,
Thomas Milligan, who joined the church about that time, contributing
liberally, with others, for the purpose.
Mrs. Eliza Child Cooms gave the society her house near the
church, possession being taken after her decease, a few years since. It
makes a pleasant itinerants' home.
SOUVENIR HISTORY.
PASTORS.
1847. Benjamin M. Walker
1848-49. William Turkington
1850. J. W. Sheffield
1851-52. Daniel Dorchester
These four preached in what we call "The Brick Hall," the church
being built in 1852, Mr. Dorchester preaching in it during a part of
the second year. Henry W. Smith preached in 1853. He was killed
in the Black Hills by Indians, August 25, 1876.
I854-55-
1856-57-
1858.
1859.
1860.
1861-62.
1863.
1864.
1865.
1866.
1867.
1868.
1869-70.
1871.
1872.
1873-74.
John D. King 1875-76.
David Bradbury 1877.
Caleb Sanford
Nathan Culver 1878.
G. D. Boynton 1879.
Samuel A. Windsoi 1880-81.
William S. Simmons 1882-84.
Horace Moulton 1885-86.
Daniel Pratt 1887-88.
Mellen Howard 1889-90.
D. G. Ashley 1891.
Merrick Ramon 1892.
Otis E. Thayer 1893-94.
L. D. Bentley 1895.
Tabez Park 1896.
S. V. B. Cross
S. B. Chase
William R. Mays
George H. Chappell
E. L. Latham
William Turkington
S. Anndon
George D. Bentley
A. H. Bennett
Daniel Brown
Francis B. White
B. C. Denman
W. R. Whelon
J. J. Adams
Joseph Richardson
Otis E. Thaver
PRESENT OFFICIARY.
Recording Steward William Myers.
Class Leader Edwin Farrows.
Sunday School William J. Myers, Superintendent; George L.
Wilcox, Assistant Superintendent; Henry Moore, Secretary and
Treasurer.
Teachers John Gage, Thomas Bradshaw, Mrs. Moffitt, Mrs. H.
M. Gardner, Mrs. Webber.
M. E. CHURCH, GALE'S FERRY, CONN.
By D. C. Perkins.
Of the formation and early history of the first Methodist Society
in Gale's Ferry but little can be ascertained.
It appears that Dr. George Roberts preached a sermon here in the
open air July, 1/93, to a large congregation. This was followed by
THE GALE'S FERRY CJ
preaching occasionally by different men, until 1803. About this time
the old Separatist Congregational Church, standing about three miles
from Gale's Ferry, on the road to Ledyard Center, was moved to the
site of the present church, and among the ministers who preached
occasionally were Amos T. Thompson, Jesse Stoneman, Daniel Os-
trander, Timothy Dewey and Lorenzo Dow.
In 1803 Gale's Ferry was taken into the New London Circuit by
Aaron Hunt and Benjamin Hill.
In May of the same year a class was formed, consisting of eight
persons Ralph Hurlbutt, Jon-
athan Stoddard and wife, Na-
than Avery and wife, Hannah
Hurlbutt, Lydia Stanton and
Lucy Hurlbutt. Ralph Hurlbutt
was appointed class leader, and
the same year eleven more
were added.
In 1806 Mr. Hurlbutt was
licensed to exhort, and in 1810
he obtained a local preacher's
license. He preached until 1840. THE GALE'S FERRY PARSONAGE.
SOUVENIR HISTORY.
During this time the people were addressed once in two weeks by
the circuit preachers.
From 1840 to 1846 other ministers assisted Mr. Hurlbutt, until in
THOMAS LATHAM.
Sunday School Superintendent.
JOHN E. PERKINS.
1846 his health failing, when Daniel Dorchester, Mr. Dixon and others
supplied the place until 1851. Mr. Dunham was then stationed here.
CHAUTAUQUA CIRCLE.
In 1857, during the pastorate of J. E. Heald, a building committee
of three was formed, Christopher Allyn, John E. Perkins and Ralph
Stoddard, and the present church was built, costing $3,221. The
SOUVENIR HISTORY.
available funds and subscriptions being insufficient, the committee as-
sumed the remaining debt, being secured by a mortgage on the prop-
erty of $969.75, which was canceled a few years later.
The new church was dedicated October 2, 1859. The sermon in
the morning was by Rev. G. F. Cox and in the evening by Robert
Parsons.
An addition was built to the parsonage during the pastorate of
William Taylor. The church now has a membership of sixty-two, and
a fund of $3,000, at interest, the two largest bequests being a gift of
$1,000 by Hibbard R. Norman and sister, and another of $1,000 by
Hannah J. Norman.
An interesting Chautauqua Circle is connected with the church.
1806-46. Ralph Hurlbutt
1846-50. Daniel Dorchester
Mr. Dixon
DUDLEY C. PERKINS.
PASTORS.
1851.
1852.
1853-
I854-55-
1856-57-
1858-59.
1860-62.
1863-65.
1866-67.
1868-70.
1871-73.
i874-75-
1876-78.
1879-81.
1882-84.
1885-86.
1887-91.
1892-94.
1895-96.
1897.
Mr. Dunham
E. F. Hinks
O. Huse
G. W. Case
G. E. Heald
L. D. Bentley
David Bradbury
Warren Emerson
G. D. Boynton
D. G. Ashley
J. M. Worcester
F. C. Newell
William Turkington
Nelson Goodrich
W. M. Turkington
C. H. Dalrymple
William A. Taylor
Thomas Denman
John Q. Adams
J. B. Ackley
PRESENT OFFICIARY.
Trustees C. L. G. Chapman, Frank Norman, J. E. Perkins.
D. C. Perkins, C. A. Satterlee, Thomas Latham.
Stewards J. E. Perkins, Thomas Latham, C. A. Brown, D. C.
Perkins, C. H. Chapman, C. L. G. Chapman, Courtland Colver, Mrs.
Susan Satterlee, Mrs. Frances Rogers, Mrs. Daniel Palmer, Mrs.
J. E. Perkins.
Sunday School Superintendent, Thomas Latham; Assistant Su-
perintendent, D. C. Perkins; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Alice Sat-
terlee; Librarian, Courtland Colver; Organist, Mrs. Hannah Chapman.
Teachers Mrs. Daniel Palmer, Mrs. Sarah Colver, Mrs. Sarah
Latham, Mrs. J. E. Perkins, Miss Kate Colver, Miss Hattie Brown,
Rev. J. B. Ackley and Miss Laura Perkins.
Chautauqua Circle J. B. Ackley, President; D. C. Perkins, Yice-
President; Emma Davis, Treasurer; Laura Perkins, Secretary.
M. E. CHURCH, GARDNER LAKE, CONN.
In the year 1831 a glorious revival took place in Montville, near
Gardner Lake, through the labors of John Whittelsy and Azel Otis,
two local preachers. A society was formed August i, 1831, by Orange
Scott, Presiding Elder on the Springfield District, and Reuben Ransom
and Mosley Dwight, preachers on Hebron Circuit.
Conference preachers and local preachers continued to hold meet-
ings in the schoolhouses and groves until the Spring of 1835, when
Ezra Withey was appointed by the New England Conference to Un-
casville and Montville (Gardner Lake). J. F. Blanchard and Charles
Carter were his colleagues. The churches both at Montville and Un-
casville were built that year.
There is no reliable record of the names of the early preachers
at Montville. But we find that Freeman Nutting, Walter Wilkey,
REV. G. W. CRABB.
W. R. PARKINSON,
Sunday School Superintendent.
Lozien Pierce, Henry Torbush, J. Cardwell, Oliver Beckwith, Sidney
Dean, Joseph Weaver, George Burnham, W. W. Hurd, Edward B.
Hinckley, Erastus Benton and Daniel Dorchester and probably others
supplied the Montville pulpit from the Spring of 1836 to 1843. At this
time Jesse B. Denison was stationed there as preacher in charge. He
seems to have had quite a revival, a large number being taken into the
church in the two years that he was stationed there.
Under the labors of George R. Bentley, 1872-74, a revival took
place and a number were added to the church. Since then removals
from the society and death have decreased the membership.
There has been no particular excitement under the present pas-
SOUVENIR HISTORY.
45
torate, but the Holy Ghost has been manifested in great power at
times. Thirty have been added to the church in full membership and
nine probationers.
The interior of the church has been painted and decorated, and
the outside painted. A parsonage and barn have been built, costing
about $1,200.
PASTORS SINCE 1844.
1845. G. S. Judd 1866. George R. Bentley
1846. Abraham Holloway 1867-70. Joseph H. Phillips
1847. M. Leffingwell 1871. Henry Torbush
1848-49. Edmond Standish 1872-74. George R. Bentley
1850-52. W. Dixon 1875-76. G. D. Boynton
1853-54. W. Phillips 1877-79. George R. Bentley
1855. G. D. Boynton 1880. Hugh Montgomery
1856. Manuel Kinney 1881-82. H. N. Brown
1859-60. Phineas Crandall 1883. N. G. Lippett
1861-62. Henry Torbush 1891. T- F. Sheffield
1862-63. J. B. Bishop 1892. C. A. Purdy
'1864-65. Lorenzo D. Bentley 1893. G. W. Crabb
PRESENT OFFICIARY.
Trustees James Manwarring, F. P. Ladd, George A. Gardner.
Stewards George N. Ford (D. S.), George A. Gardner (R. S.).
D. Y. Miner, F. D. Miner, A. F. Gardner, Frank Austin, Theo. Leh-
mann, Ely Gardner, Mrs. M. Iva Gardner, Fannie Gardner and Susan
Austin.
Sunday School Superintendent, William R. Parkinson; Assistant
Superintendent, George A. Gardner; Secretary and Treasurer, F. D.
Miner; Librarian, Theo Lehmann.
Teachers George W. Crabb, George A. Gardner, M. Iva Gard-
ner, Anna C. Crabb, Mrs. E. F. Yerrington.
M. E. CHURCH, GREENE, R. I.
At the instance of Mr. G. W. Rider, Whipple Phillips and wife.
Lyman Davis and wife, and Stephen Damon and wife, the Methodist
Episcopal Church was formed at Greene, R. I.
As there had been no religious service in the community for a
long period, these friends of Methodism, having a superior insight of
the high importance and spiritual needs of the place, labored earnestly
to establish divine worship here. As others were well inclined towards
the movement, an effectual door was opened. In the Spring of 1873
Mr. Phillips kindly threw open his commodious hall for the accommo-
SOUi'ENIR HISTORY.
dation of the worshipers. The church was organized in the Fall of
1873, and Stephen Damon was appointed class leader. Rev. J. Q.
Adams, who was then pastor at South Scituate, R. I., united this
charge to his labors, and served faithfully until the ensuing Conference,
when G. W. Hunt was appointed preacher in charge, during whose
pastorate the present church edifice was erected.
It was dedicated by the Presiding Elder, G. W. Brewster, Octo-
ber 4, 1876. The building accommodates about 200 persons, and its
cost was $1,500.
An act to incorporate the Trustees of the M. E. Church at Greene
was passed March i, 1876. The Trustees were G. W. Rider, S. Da-
mon, E. E. Rider. After the organization of the church, business con-
tinued to flourish in this section for a considerable time. The church
was then an efficient agency for good, a fruitful garden of the Lord.
It is to be lamented that there came an ebb in the tide of affairs
which compelled several of its members and many people of the vicin-
ity to secure their livelihood elsewhere.
During the first year of the pastorate of the Rev. E. J. Sampson
the church underwent necessary repairs and was re-dedicated Decem-
ber 31, 1895, by the Presiding Elder, G. H. Bates.
1873-
1874.
1875-
1876.
1886.
J. Q. Adams
G. W. Hunt
Nelson Goodrich
L. E. Dunham
G. W. Hunt
G. E. Brightman
Stanton Austin
PASTORS.
1887.
1894.
1895-96.
1897.
Charles Smith
H. Cartledge
J. Jackson
C. B. Bromley
E. J. Sampson
T. W. Douglass
PRESENT OFFICIARY.
Emma F. Borden, Sirena B. Davis, George N. Rider, Lucinda
Rider, A. Aldrich, Martha Aldrich, William S. Wright.
Sunday School Superintendent, Emma F. Borden; Secretary,
Mary F. Sampson ; Treasurer, Martha Aldrich.
Teachers Bates Potter, Mary F. Sampson, Emma F. Borden.
M. E. CHURCH, GURLEYVILLE, MANSFIELD, CONN.
The first Methodist meeting-house in Mansfield was erected at
Wormwood Hill in 1797. This was used as a place of worship for the
M. E. Society until 1826, when, on account of disagreement between
the Ecclesiastical societies, a portion of the society withdrew and built
THE GURLEYVILLE CHURCH AND PARSONAGE.
a church in Gurleyville on the site of the present one. This church was
dedicated in 1827. Mr. Osburn of Manchester preached the dedicatory
sermon. This building was occupied until 1847, when the present
church was erected, Daniel Wise preaching the dedicatory sermon.
REV. B. P. RAYNOR.
MRS. B. P. RAYNOR.
Iii 1889 the church edifice was extensively repaired, the building newly
furnished, a furnace put in and bell placed in the tower, through the
SOUl'ENIR HISTORY.
efforts of Mr. and Mrs. S. V. B. Cross. The church was rededicated
at this time, Eben Tirrell preaching the sermon. The greatest revival
in the history of the church occurred under the labors of L. D. Bentley.
in 1850. Many souls have been born of God and added to the church
from time to time, and all through her history she has had noble
and devoted friends. The present membership of the church numbers
seventy-five.
PASTORS.
Thomas Smith
1807. Hollis Sampson
G. R. Norris
1808. B. F. Lambord
1809. Benjamin Hill
William Hinman
1810. Joel Steel
Samuel Cutler
1811. Philip Munger
Robert Arnold
1812. Charles Marble
T. W. Tasker
1813. Edward Hyde
P. E. Sabin
Benjamin Sabin
1814. Joel Winch
Joel Pratt
1815. W. Marsh
Orin Roberts
1816. Solomon Winchester
Nathan Payne
1817. B. Sabin
S. Winchester
1818. Leonard Bennett
H. Davis
1819. Leonard Bennett
F. Dane
1820. E. Blake
D. Dorchester
1822. Joel W. McKee
Allen Barnes
1823. Joseph Ireson
John W. Case
1824. Moses Fifield
Joseph Ireson
1825. E. Fink
B. F. Lambord
M. Frink
1826. E. Otis
P. E. Fletcher
D. L. Fletcher
C. D. Rogers
MRS. CHARLOTTE TURNER.
Sunday School Superintendent.
1792.
i/93-
1/94-
1795-
1796.
1797-98.
1798.
1800.
1801.
1802.
1803.
1804.
1805.
1806.
George Roberts
Joseph Lovell
Samuel Smith
G. Pershing
Christopher Sprey
W. Snethen
Evan Rogers
Thomas Cooper
L. M. Combs
Daniel Ostrander
Abner Wood
Augustus Joslin
Henry Earns
Elijah Bachelor
A. M. Lane
A. Joslin
E. Bachelor
John G.
Noble A. Thomas
Benjamin Hill
John Tinkham
SOUVENIR HISTORY.
49
1827.
1828.
1829.
1830.
1831.
1832.
1833-
1834.
1835-36.
1837-
1838.
1839.
1840.
1841.
1842.
1843-
1844-45.
1846.
1847-
1848.
E. Otis 1849-50.
Rufus Spaulcling 1851.
Herman Perry 1852-53.
George Stone l &54-
H. S. Ramsdell 1855-56.
P. Townsend J 85/.
H. Moulton 1858.
J. W. Case 1859.
J. E. Risley 1860.
P. Townsend 1861-62.
H. S. Ramsdell
E. M. Bebee 1863-65.
J. Haskell 1866-67.
Henry Mayo 1868-70.
Samuel Heath 1871-73.
Windsor Ward 1874.
E. B. Bradford 1875-76.
B. M. Walker 1877.
William Wolcott 1878-79.
M. S. Leonard 1 880-81.
H. Torbush 1882.
Elias Scott 1883.
Erastus Benton 1884.
Abraham Holway
L. Pierce 1885-86.
P. T. Kenney, P. E. 1887.
M. P. Alderman 1888-89.
Edward A. Standish 1890.
J. Blackmer 1891.
William Bevens 1892-94.
William Turkington 1895-97.
R. Albiston
L. D. Bentley
Peter Mather
J. W. Case
J. H. Soul
Albert M. Allen
G. D. Boynton
J. W. Case
F. C. Newell
F. C. Newell
Zita Loveland
I. Jones
David Bradbury
Jabez Pack
T. W. Douglass
J. O. Dodge
D. J. Griffin
L. W. Blood
E. L. Latham
James Tregaskis
J. S. Thomas
John G. Gammons
C. H. Dalrymple
William W. Ellis
H. H. Arnold
Daniel Brown
W. C. Norris
S. V. B. Cross
F. A. Ferguson
John Livesey
J. Harding Baker
B. F. Raynor
PRESENT OFFICIARY.
Trustees S. D. Yeomans, Edward Smith, Otis Conant, Philo
Harks, George A. Walker, Hyzer Simons, Henry White.
Stewards Edward Smith, Hyzer Simons, Henry Nason, Henry
White, Martha Yeomans, George A. Walker, Mary Simons, S. D.
Yeomans, Albert Summer, Phoebe Hanks, Ellen Wilkins, Agnes Dim-
mock, Fremont Dunham.
Sunday School Superintendent, Charlotte Turner; Assistant Su-
peiintendent, George A. Walker; Secretary and Treasurer, Charlotte
Walker; Librarian, Edith Nason.
Teachers Samuel D. Yeomans, Martha Yeomans, Ellen S. Wil-
kins, Mary Simons, Lucy Smith, Mariette Walker, B. F. Raynor.
M. E. CHURCH, HAZARDVILLE, CONN.
In 1830 a class was formed at Scitico, and soon after another at
Jaw Buck. The use of a schoolhouse was then obtained, where once
in two weeks preaching services were held by the preachers of the
East Windsor Circuit. The school-
house soon became too small to ac-
commodate the increasing numbers
of worshipers. The time had come
to build, and a church edifice was
erected, costing $1,200, and was
dedicated December I, 1835.
This church was literally located
in the woods, yet its location was
wisely chosen. The Hazard Pow-
der Company had established its
important plant in that vicinity,
making it certain that quite a vil-
lage would soon spring into exist-
ence. Hazardville was made an in-
dependent charge in 1838. Walter
Wilkie was its first preacher.
He reported at the close of the
year a membership of seventy-six.
THE HAZARDVILLE CHURCH. At the close of 1840 the membership
had risen to 173. In 1842 the first
parsonage was built. In 1844 the charge first appeared under the name
of Scitico. The bell was purchased this year, and for fifty-two years
has been calling the people to the house of prayer. At about this time
the salary of the preacher was $300. The missionary collection was
about $32.
In 1848 the parsonage was
sold, and one more commo-
dious and more convenient to
the church was built. During
tne pastorate of Caleb S. San-
ford, 1853-54, the church
building was enlarged and im-
proved at an expense of $2,-
200. The church was mani-
festing a decidedly progressive
spirit. This building, how-
ever, did not long suffice for
this aggressive and growing
society. THE HAZARDVILLE PARSONAGE.
SOUVENIR HISTORY. 5!
In 1870, under the administration of James Mather, the matter of
building a more desirable house of worship began to be agitated.
Funds were pledged and a building committee was chosen, consisting
REV. P. M. VINTON.
MRS. P. M. VINTON.
of A. D. Bridge, F. T. Smith, Edward Prickett, David Gordon and
George Bridge. These were strong men and true. Under their super-
vision a handsome and commodious temple of worship was erected.
A. D. BRIDGE.
Sunday School Superintendent.
W. W. GORDON.
President Y. P. S. C. E.
The structure was of brick and would be an ornament to any town or
-city. It was dedicated in August, 1872. Dr. James Porter preached
the dedicatory sermon. The work of improvement did not end here.
52 SOUVENIR HISTORY.
A better parsonage must be built. Most of the money required, be-
yond the proceeds of the old parsonage, was given by the members of
the official board, Edward Prickett contributing the generous sum of
$1,250. This beautiful house was completed in 1876, and was fur-
nished by the ladies at an expense of over $500.
The total value of church property at this time was $28,799. A
debt of $4,700 remained on the society. At this time the church en-
tered upon a period of great spiritual prosperity; 1855 was a semi-cen-
EDWARD PRICKETT.
DAVID GORDON.
tennial year to this people, and in the joy of this celebration every dol-
lar of debt was swept away, and not only so, but a fine pipe organ was
purchased and extensive improvements made. The total amount of
money raised this year for these purposes was $6,369. C. W. Gal-
lagher, D. D., was pastor at this time, and rendered valuable service in
all this work. The salary of the preacher was fixed at $1,200, and has
remained thus ever since. From; that time to the present the church
has exerted a rapidly widening influence for good. It stands to the
front in its response to the church benevolences.
In 1897 its contributions for foreign missions alone rose to the
noble sum of $1,167. Th contributions of the Sunday School this
year for this cause were $327. The outlook of the church has never
been better.
1 836-37-
1838.
1839-
1840.
1841.
W. Ward
W. Wilkie
B. M. Walker
J. Howson
W. Emerson
PASTORS.
1843-44.
1845.
1846-47.
1848.
1849-50.
L. Leffingwell
C. W. Turner
W. S. Simmons
A. Gardner
C. Morse
SOUVENIR HISTORY. 53
i8;i-52. L. W. Blood 1872-73- E - H - Hatfield
1853-54. C. S. Sanford 1874. R. Clark
1855-56. A. Palmer 1875-77. N. G. Axtell
1857-58. G. W. Rogers 1878. G. W. Miller
1859. W. Sheldon 1879-80. S. McBurney
1860-61. J. F. Sheffield 1881-83. W. Ela
1862-63. J. Mather 1884-86. C. W. Gallagher
1864. ' E. B. Bradford 1887-89. W. A. Luce
1865-66. C. A. Merrill 1890-91. W. J. Smith
1867-69. R. Parsons 1892-94. T. J. Everett
1870-71. J. Mather 1895-97. p - M. Vinton
PRESENT OFFICIARY.
Trustees George Bridge, George B. Gordon, A. D. Bridge, Ar-
thur Colvin, David Gordon, Edward Prickett, F. W. Parsons, Ephraim
Bridge.
Stewards William Gordon, David Gordon, Edward Prickett,
George Bridge, Andrew Gordon, Arthur E. Gordon, H. S. Bridge,
E. D. Prickett, Olin Olmstead, H. W. Miner, E. E. Randall (R. S.),
W. A. Bridge, Henry Colvin.
Class Leader A. D. Bridge.
Sunday School Superintendent, A. D. Bridge; Secretary and
Treasurer, H. W. Miner; Librarian, E. J. Bridge.
Teachers Edward Prickett, P. M. Vinton, Mrs. P. M. Vinton,
G. H. Miner, George Whiton, David Gordon, Effie M. Prickett, Mrs.
G. H. Miner, Effie G. Gordon, W. W. Gordon, Ida M. Allen, Mrs. E.
J. Bridge, Jennie Wheeler, M. Eugenia Pearl, Cora B. Abbe, Mary L.
Bridge, Mrs. G. B. Gordon, Emily Bridge, Mrs. H. S. Bridge.
Y. P. S. C. E. President, W. W. Gordon; Superintendent Junior
League, Mrs. P. M. Vinton; Assistant Junior League, Mrs. Andrew
Gordon; President Ladies' Aid Society, Mrs. George Whiton; Presi-
dent W. F. M. S., Mrs. G. B. Gordon; President W. H. M. S., Mrs.
P. M. Vinton.
M. E. CHURCH, JEWETT CITY, CONN.
Prior to 1874 there had been no regular preaching- nor church or-
ganization in Jewett City. There was a Methodist Church at Hope-
ville, of which Rev. James Tregaskis was pastor. It was thought best,
as there were a few Methodists in Jewett City, to unite with Hopeville.
THE JEWETT CITY CHURCH.
THE JEWETT CITY PARSONAGE.
At the Annual Conference, held at North Bridgewater, March 25, 1874,
Mr. Tregaskis was appointed pastor of these two charges. He found
but seven members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Jewett City,
but quite a number that were in sympathy with the doctrines of our
church. With that zeal which is characteristic of true Methodism, he
REV. M. T. BRAYLEY.
FRED A. BROWN,
Sunday School Superintendent.
secured the only available place, Liberty Hall, and held his first preach-
ing service Sunday evening, April 12, 1874.
A class and Sunday School were organized May 3, 1874. Revival
services were commenced September 13, 1874, and God set His ap-
SOUVENIR HISTORY.
55
proval upon this movement by the outpouring of His spirit and the
salvation of scores of souls, under Mr. Tregaskis' preaching. The
church was organized January 26, 1875, and Trustees and Stewards
were elected by the Quarterly Conference, held at Hopeville.
In compliance with the request of the people, Jewett City was
made a separate charge April 14, 1875, and the Rev. James Tregaskis
appointed pastor. Steps were immediately taken to secure a house to
worship in. Success crowned their efforts. In September, 1875, the
foundation of the house was laid, and on January 27, 1876, the church
was dedicated, Rev. Joseph H. James preaching the dedicatory ser-
mon. In 1890 a very pleasant and comfortable parsonage was built,
during Rev. Ambrie Field's pastorate. The church is greatly indebted
to the Rev. E. M. Anthony, a supernumerary of this Conference, for
the efficient service which he has rendered. The church at present is
prospering and doing good work for the Master.
PASTORS.
1874-76. James Tregaskis 1888-89. J ohn Thompson
1877. D - J- Griffin 1890. ' Ambrie Field
1878-80. G. W. Brewster 1890-91. R. H. Eldridge
1881-83. Samuel McKeown 1892. Ambrie Field
1884. Charles H. Dalrymple 1893-94. Joseph Jackson
1885. D. S. Brown 1895-97. M - T - Braley
1886-87. Walter P. Buck
PRESENT OFFICIARY.
Trustees Rev. E. M. Anthony, G. H. Bromley, John P. Gorman,
John C. Lewis, Edmund Wood, Kingsley Chapman, Stephen P. Green,
Jonathan Niles, L. D. Howe.
Stewards Rev. E. M. Anthony, Edmund Wood, John P. Gor-
man, G. H. Bromley, Fred A. Brown, William C. Jeffers, Kingsley
Chapman, John Walpole, Jonathan Niles, Adeline A. Gardiner, Sadie
A. Jeffers, Mary J. Wood, Harriet L. Bromley.
Sunday School Superintendent, Fred A. Brown ; Assistant Super-
intendent, Robert J. Hall ; Secretary and Treasurer, John P. Gorman ;