Methodist clergy and churches - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Methodist Minister in Philadelphia area

echinacae — 2009-12-09 17:16:58Z

I called for your help before Googling up Bangs.My interest is fining family names in Methodist archives. Gggrandmother was ardent Methodist.... even help found one small church.She seemed bent on naming kids after her inspirations... Gideon Sarvis is one... actually found him in Methodist archives. Not a minister but ardent lay-orator.
thanks,
Ann

Re: Methodist Minister in Philadelphia area

echinacae — 2009-12-09 17:11:47Z

My interest is a little bizarre. My gggrandparents seemed to like naming their children after Methodist minister/circuit ministers. Samuel Gideon Sarvis was one such name. Gideon was a lay-minister in Altoona area. I found info on him in Methodist archives. Seemingly a very strong orator, but also a common laborer. I was trying to identify names of other kids with Methodists... Sylvester Baker Clinton & Harry Royer. There is one known William Alexander minister but haven't found info on him.
so you can see my arcane interest. Would love to find any records kept by these possibilities.
Ann

Re: Methodist Minister in Philadelphia area

larrie2 — 2009-12-08 20:42:27Z

The books I was refering to are by Nathan Bangs books.google.com/books?id=tyURAAAAIAAJ...
This is the address for them. This is a 5 volum set and I think what you want is in the last part of Vol 4. If this does not help get back with me and I will check in my books
fishing@kiva.net

Re: Methodist Minister in Philadelphia area

DebZavadil — 2009-12-08 19:44:26Z

I am still on line but don't really have much to add. I have a little info on both Nathan and Richard Swain if you'd like it. I also still don't know if they are the ancestors I am looking for. Are you looking for someone in particular or just Mehtodist info in general? I will try "googling" Bangs List as I don't know what it is either.

Re: Methodist Minister in Philadelphia area

echinacae — 2009-12-08 18:22:01Z

Hope you're still on-line. I am interested in Methodist ministers around Philadelphia in 1800's. i do not know the Bangs book your are reerencing.
Ann

Methodist orphanage or orphan train 1895-1899 / Southern Illinois

skysmom — 2009-11-29 05:34:05Z

I am looking for information about the Dunn Family (possibly spelled Dunne). I believe the family was residing in Saline County, IL, from Oct 1890 to Nov 1893, probably longer.

Mr & Mrs Dunn were killed in an unknown accident, between 1895-1899. Their children were initially sent to an orphanage, and then separated and sent to strangers for adoption. They had 2 young boys and a baby girl (possibly others). Their son, Fredrick Herman Dunn, was born Oct. 15 1890 in Galatia, IL. He went to Olmsted County, MN where he was adopted by Sebert & Elma Leonard. Their other son, Glenn Ray Dunn, was born Nov. 16, 1893 in Galatia, IL. He went to Spring Valley, MN where he was adopted by Jerome & Georgianna Stevens. I have no information on the baby girl or other children.

I'm uncertain why the boys were sent to Minnesota - an "orphan train" or the Methodist Church may have been involved. Please contact me if you have any information: rrs.sjda@yahoo.com Thank you, Renae

Re: Primitive Methodist Church in Adelaide South Australia

linnellhopkins_1 — 2009-11-25 04:59:03Z

Try the South Australian Uniting Church Historical Society they have history of the Methodist Church historical Records. Type South Australian Uniting Church Historical society on thier site there is an email Link.

Linnell Hopkins

Re: Rev Archibald Maclae

spwurth — 2009-11-20 22:43:09Z

Rev Archibald Maclae was the author of the following work:

MacLae, Archibald. A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship.
New-York: Printed by William A. Davis, 1806. Leather, 5 3/4 x 3 1/2, 354 pages, index. Inscribed "Abigail Parker's book, presented to her by Rev. Archibald McLae, New York."

It is a rare book. The inscription in this copy indicates that he was a minister in New York city.

He was an immigrant from Scotand, coming over in 1804. He started out as a Congregationalist and eventually became a Baptist. He died in 1860. There is an article about him on page 644 of Baptist Hymnwriters and their Hymns, by Burrage. His name is sometimes spelled Maclay. A biography of him was written by Isaac Walker Maclay in 1902.

Cheers~
Steve Wurth

www.spwurth.com

Ogdon

TheRivar1 — 2009-11-06 15:04:02Z

Does anyone have information on Thomas W. Ogdon minister marriage lists in VA?

Ogdon

TheRivar1 — 2009-11-06 15:03:40Z

Does anyone have information on Thomas W. Ogdon minister marriage lists in VA?

Re: Duncan, circuit rider, Tazewell, TN

deldaniel1 — 2009-10-27 05:01:04Z

Hello SShipley,
We are definitely cousins. I show that William Bee Mink and Erma Loutisha Mink had 10 children (one died in infancy). I have the other nine names if you would like them. I also have about three generations further back on William Minks ancestors. If I can be of any help with your lines email me at deldaniel@sbcglobal.net. I will share any info that I have. My Duncan line goes back to Benjamin Duncan and Susannah Cox. I have an old tin type picture of Abner Duncan in his Civil War uniform. I can email you a copy of it if you don't already have it.
Del Daniel in Sunny Southern California

Re: Duncan, circuit rider, Tazewell, TN

sshipley178 — 2009-10-26 22:59:11Z

Yes--my ggrandfather was Rev. William Marshall Duncan who married Sarie Jane Simmons. My grandmother was Loutisha Duncan and she married my grandfather, William Bee Mink. They had eight children and my mother was the youngest one: Barbara Jean Mink.

Obit from Christian Advocate - New York, March 1840

jamreed02 — 2009-10-04 22:19:36Z

I'm looking for an obituary for Thaddeus (sp?) Reed, who married Rebecca Dibble, and died in Jay, New York in March of 1840. I was able to find a snippet of it on Google Books, but could not get the obituary in whole. The nearest library with the collection is over 100 miles away. If anyone has access to this, or knows of other repositories near Grand Rapids, Michigan, I'd be greatly appreciative.

Central Pennsylvania Methodist Ministers That served Everett, Bedford Co., PA

CarolynCarroll3226RR — 2009-09-07 21:54:17Z

I am seeking photos, descendants, places of burial for any of these Central Pennsylvania Methodist Ministers.
John Gilwatt Methodist Episcopal formed 1809
Bishop Asbury Preached at the Barndollars 1810
Bedford Circuit Formed 1844
James Stevenson 1846
Jacob Gruber 1847
H. Hoffman 1848
C Graham 1849
W. A. McKee 1850
A. Bland 1851
W. H. Bellman 1852
D. Shoaf (Bloody Run Parsonage Built) 1853-1854
J. W. Curry 1855
G.W. Bonse, W. H. Stevens 1856
J. A. Coleman, W. H. Stevens 1857
J. A. Coleman, G. T. Gray 1858
R. W. Black, J. W. Buckley 1859
C. Cleaver, H. Linn 1860
C.Cleaver, J. G. Moore 1861
J. C. Clark, Greenley 1862
J. C. Clark, J. A. McKindless 1863
J. B. Polsgrove, W. R. Whitney 1864
Charge changed to Bloody Run 1865
J. B. Polsgrove, D.A. Crowel Returned 1865
W. G. Ferguson, T. TS Richards 1866
W. G. Ferguson, W. Case 1867
The church prospered and at the last quarterly conference asked for division
and Rays Hill Circuit was formed 1867
G.W. VanFossen 1868-79
Alexander McClain Barnitz 1871-1873
John Donahue 1874-1876
James Curns 1877-1879
William George 1880-1882 farewell sermon Mar 4, 1883
George Tarring Gray 1883
Andrew Duncan Yocum 1884
Benjamin Baird Hamlin 1887-1888
James Harper Black 1889-1891
John Allen Wood, Jr. 1892-1895
J. Patton Moore 1896-1898
Richard Hinkle 1899-1903
Alexander Lamberson 1904-1905
John Souser 1906-1907
John Robert VanPelt 1908
William James Sheaffer 1909-1912
George Emory King 1913-1915
Charles Chester Cole 1915 (six months)
Robert John Allen 1916-1919
George Henry Ketterer 1920-1923
Frank Howard Brunstetter 1924 removed April 20, 1925, died in service
Ariel Reuel Turner 1925-1929 removed March 1930
to Curwensville
Ellis Elmer McKelvey Appointed March 1930 Removed June
1932
Edwin Henry Witman Appointed June 1932 Removed April
1935 to Curwensville
Charles Franklin Catherman Appointed April 1935 Removed April
1938 to Hanover
Harry Charles Stenger Jr. Appointed April 1938 Removed April ` 1941 to Bellefonte
Henry Willis Hartsock Appointed April 1941 Removed
April 1946Retired
Henry B. Reiley Jr. Appointed April 1946 Removed May
1950 to Gettysburg
Clyde Evans May 1950 to June to Camphill, PA
Robert Edwin Gibson June 1954

REVEREND RICHARDS - (METH). NE 1900

jlleffler — 2009-09-05 05:59:57Z

Currently researching Reverend Richards, a Methodist minister serving in Nebraska, unknown county, about 1900-1901. Found mention of him in a Marshall County, MN newspaper due to a visit to his sister, Mary Jane (Richards) Nichols/Nicholls. Would like to check the 1900 Soundex for any trace of him. He would likely be listed as a minister. Stuck on finding additional details about this Richards family and hope that he will provide more helpful clues as to their origins. Would like to see if he was married and possibly had children of his own. Have nothing more to go on other than his name and the fact that he was a Methodist minister. Possibly from Cornwall, England originally (born in 1840s or 1850s?) Any info. is welcome and greatly appreciated! THANKS!

Andrew NICHOLS/NICHOLLS

jlleffler — 2009-08-28 20:41:31Z

Currently researching Andrew NICHOLS/NICHOLLS, born 1839-1840 in St. Ives Parish, Cornwall England. He immigrated in 1848 with his mother, Elizabeth (RICHARDS) NICHOLS/NICHOLLS and 6 siblings. His father, Henry, had immigrated in 1847. They lived in Iowa Co., WI (Mineral Point) and Grant Co., WI (British Hollow) before moving to Eagle River, Keweenaw Co., MI in 1855. In 1856, Henry was killed in a mining accident at the Central Mine. His son, Andrew had married Mary Jane HARRIS on 12-24-1860 at the Old North American Mine in Houghton, MI. She died in 1874. He married Ann Warmington in 1875, but she either died or they divorced. Between 1876-1878, he married Mary Jane (RICHARDS) (?), a widow with children of her own. Mary Jane was born 1839-1845, probably in Cornwall too. I don't know her married name, but her maiden name must have been RICHARDS. I found an article in an area newspaper in Marshall County, MN where Andrew and Mary Jane (RICHARDS) (?) moved in 1883 with their family. The article states that in 1901, Mary Jane's brother, a Methodist minister by the name of Rev. RICHARDS, was visiting her from Nebraska (County Unknown). How would I go about tracing this minister to learn more about other siblings, parents, etc. ? Is there a directory or an index of Methodist ministers for Nebraska about 1901? Any info. is appreciated! THANKS!

Re: John Fletcher Boot, Cherokee preacher

Ruthschoonover1 — 2009-07-21 23:24:21Z

I am looking for John Flecther Boots parents are. can you help me with this . i found when he was born about 1796 , can he be born in georgia to the parents of Clarinda Ellington and Chief Chulio aka Shoeboot. Can you help me.

Karen

Re: Preacher Roots, Newington, ENG, early 1900s

rbroad126 — 2009-04-13 05:23:59Z

I also have a ROOTS relative who was s'pose to be a lay preacher. Is your's called Silas?

Re: HELP NEEDED WITH VARIOUS METHODIST CLERGYMENS NAMES & HISTORY

eggybread — 2008-11-17 20:49:30Z

Hi Heather,

You need a book. I'm afraid I don't have a copy but it is fantastic. 'It does what it says on the can.' I got every thing: Dates of birth, connexion and death and siting of an obituary. Plus all his stations. Mind you gt gt grandfather did become President of Conference - United Methodist Free Church.

The title is huge

ISBN: 9780716200765
United Methodist Ministers and Their Circuits: Being an Arrangement in Alphabetical Order of the Stations of Ministers of the Methodist New Connexion, Bible Christians, Arminian Methodists, Protestant Methodists, Wesleyan Methodist Association, Wesleyan Reformers, United Methodist Free Churches and the United Methodist Church 1797-1932.

By Rev. Oliver A. Beckerlegge, 1968

I think someone should have told you that Methodist records are now stored nationally at John Ryland's University Library, http://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/ Well that's what I was told.

Good luck

Mike

Re: Clergyman for the Methodist Church

Chorton — 2008-11-07 14:33:25Z

Be sure to let us know what you learn.
Caroline Horton

Re: Clergyman for the Methodist Church

joannemurphy1989 — 2008-11-06 16:39:15Z

I've e-mailed them.

Thanks Chorton,

Hopefully they'll have some info

Joanne

Re: Clergyman for the Methodist Church

Chorton — 2008-11-05 15:17:57Z

As a United Methodist in the states I was interested in your query. Although I have no direct information I found a history of the Methodist church in Gibraltar on this web site: http://www.methodist.org.gi/ .

You might email this church and receive leads to your family.

Clergyman for the Methodist Church

joannemurphy1989 — 2008-11-04 19:12:05Z

My 4x G Grandfather George Rose (b c1793) is described in the Scotish 1841 census as a Minister. On his Son Obadiah's death certificate his occupation is a 'Clergyman for the Methodist Church'

I can't find him in the 1851 census, but his Son Obadiah is written as being born in Gibraltar. In 1841 the family are 'From foreign parts'

George Rose married Mary Wylie. Mary was born England

I'm asking if anyone knowns where to find information on clergyman? especially ones from Gibraltar

Thank You!

Joanne

Re: Texas Conference of the Evangelical Association

lilj3174 — 2008-10-04 04:36:45Z

Hi,
Saw your post and I'm interested in a copy of this photo. I'm pretty sure one of the names mentioned is an ancestor.Would be greatly appreciated...Please contact me.

Thank You,
Jenn S.

Re: 18th St Methodist Episcopal Church

E_Bellu — 2008-09-27 12:59:16Z

Dear Ed,
Thank you for your kind offer! I am seeking more information on the marraige of Charles Buckland And Mary Wenman, both of NYC, who were married on October 25 1865 at 314 W 17th st NYC. I would like to know if this was the church's address or her home and who the witnesses were. I don't know if this info would be available in that book but for my family history it would help to tell if Charles' family were opposed to the marraige.
Thank you again.
Elena

Re: 18th St Methodist Episcopal Church

edlfrank — 2008-09-26 23:20:46Z

Send the specifics to me. I get over to the library on occasion and will look for the book, when and if I get there.
Happy hunting,
Ed Frank

Re: 18th St Methodist Episcopal Church

E_Bellu — 2008-09-26 12:49:38Z

Thank you for alerting me to this book! I will try to find out how to access it.

Elena Bellu

Re: 18th St Methodist Episcopal Church

edlfrank — 2008-09-26 03:21:47Z

There is a book called, as I remember, Methodist Marriages in New York City. My g.grandparents, Catherine "Kate" Hyatt and States B. Lawrence were married there in 1850. There is a copy of the book in the main library "John Germany Library" in Tampa Florida. They have a very good genealogical area.

Edward L. Frank

Re: REV. RICHARDS OF NEBRASKA - 1901

prdeb123 — 2008-08-28 04:58:22Z

I've had luck with contacting the United Methodist Church archives.

If you go to the following web site, about half way down the home page on the left is a link to a form to request info on ancestors who were Methodist ministers.

http://www.gcah.org/

Good searching!

Henry L. SMITH b. @1833 GA Methodist Minister

ccs11011 — 2008-08-22 21:45:03Z

I am searching for any information on Henry L. Smith born @1833 GA, unknown parents & siblings.

I know Henry L. Smith served the entire Civil War, joining Nov 26, Columbus, Fayette Co., KY enlisted as Private in Co. A, 12th LA. Infantry No. Louisana Cadets" and was captured May 16, 1863 in the Battle of Bakers Creek, VA. He was on the Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War, sent to Memphis, TN May 25, 1863.

Henry L. Smith was Received at Fort Delaware, Delaware on June 15, 1863.

Henry L. Smith was transferred to USA General Hospital, Chester, PA, July 19, 1863.

He was Exchanged at City Pt., VA Aug 20, 1863.

Nov 1863 Henry L. Smith was present in 12th Rgt, Co.A, LA Regt again.

July 23, 1864 Henry L. Smith requested to be reduced in Rank from Sgt. to Private.

April 26, 1865 Henry L. Smith was on Rolls of Prisoners of War, CSA but was paroled at Greensboro, NC.

Henry was injured but made his way to Selma, Dallas Co., AL and married Elzabeth Howard McDow on June 7, 1865, she was 20 and he was 32 years old.

They were in Sabine Parish, LA 1870 Census and he is listed as a Methodist Minister, with their children and he was dead by 1876 when his wife was changing the homestead to her name.

Henry L. Smith had children:
Mary Telula Smith b. 1866 LA
Samuel A. Smith b. 1868, LA he would also be a Minister
Anna Rebecca Smith b. @1869 LA
Raleigh Reese Smith b. @1874 LA He would also be a Methodist Minister.

Henry L. Smith also had a brother in law, William Reese McDow who lived with Henry L. Smiths family for a while after Henry married Elizabeth McDow (whose parents had died) and William Reese McDow would also become a Methodist Minister.

But I have NEVER located parents and siblings of Henry L. Smith? Where was this man from in GA?

I had hoped that it might be on some old records some where, listing names of the parents of Henry L. Smith?

I know that there is a Henry Smith buried next to a Susie Smith, & Tom Smith, no dates on any of their headstone's at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 8 miles west of Hornbeck in Sabine Parish, LA. That may or may not be Henry L. Smith but the headstones are very old per my cousin who saw them.

Since so many of this Smith line became Minister's I wondered if anyone could connect to our earliest Smith, Henry L. Smith, b. about 1833 GA? Maybe he also came from a line of Ministers?

Henry L. Smith's widow and children would move to Smith/Van Zandt Counties area of TX by 1880. I do not locate Samuel or Raleigh Reese Smith on the 1880 Census with ElIzabeth Howard McDow (1)Smith (2) Davis but they were in the area later. Samuel & Raleigh were children in 1880 and I do not know who they were with during the Census but they were probably with relatives because Elizabeth was preparing to marry Dr. William Alexander Allen Nov 14, 1880, Van Zandt Co., TX.

Elizabeth had briefly married John L. Davis to protect her "respectability" because John L. Davis had helped her to sell her farm and moved Elizabeth and her children from LA to Smith/Van Zandt County areas in TX as soon as she sold her farm. During those times a lady could not travel with a man freely. John L. Davis was their neighbor in Sabine Parish for many years and he returned to Sabine Parish and married again, he had been widowed about the same time as Elizabeth.

1900 Hunt Co., Justice Prec. 1, TX the youngest son of Henry L. Smith, Rollie R. Smith (he would later go by Reese Smith) was in Holiness University. At that time Raleigh Reese Smith was a widower and his small daughter was with his Mother-in-law, Mary Paget in Van Zandt Co., TX Justice Prec. 4.

Any help on the family of Henry L. Smith would be greatly appreciated.

Charlene ccs1101@aol.com

Methodist Church in Scott Co., TN ca 1860

DeenaBeckman — 2008-08-01 15:26:04Z

The 1860 Scott Co., TN census includes John Massengale (b abt 1814) whose occupation is listed as "Methodist Clergy". The organization that keeps the archives for the Methodist Church says they do not have a record of John Massengale but that does not mean that he did not serve in some capacity. I was hoping to find some record, ideally an obit or something, for John who apparently died prior to 1870 as I cannot find him in that census. Is anyone familiar with the Methodist Church in the Scott Co., TN area during that era? Where would the church have been located at that time? Is it still there? If John was not an actual clergyman, in what other capacity might he have served in order to list that as his occupation? Where might one find church records dating back to that era?

Bible Record: James Ezekiel Evans, James Ezekial Evans, James E Evans, J E Evans

DebraFleming50 — 2008-07-31 19:50:38Z

Bible record: James Ezekiel Evans

James Ezekiel Evans a Methodist Preacher was born to Llewellyn Evans and Mary Harris on the 4th of February, 1810 in Wilkes County, GA. He married Permelia Mays Jones 21 March 1831 in Lincoln County, GA and died on 18 May 18, 1886 in Macon, Bibb County, GA.

I am looking for two family bibles from this family that were mentioned in a DAR application submitted by Dorothy Jones Powell of Miami, FL on 18 Feb 1928 and approved 16 Sept 1932.

In this application she refers to one family bible as source owned by Lula Evans Glass of Macon, Georgia and another bible owned by Mrs. Thomas Thompson of Savannah, GA who’s mother was Lucy Evans.

If you own one of these bibles, or know who does please contact me at ancestrydetective@mac.com I have much to share and discuss with you.

Sincerely Debra Sandstrom Fleming

Evans Researcher

Reverend Llewellyn Evans, Methodist Circuit Rider in SC, 1771-1842

DebraFleming50 — 2008-07-31 19:49:28Z

I am researching the family of Reverend Llewellyn Evans of Kemps Creek. I am looking for descendants of Llewellyn Evans as I am doing a case study on the parentage of this gentleman. He married Mary Harris of Harrisburgh GA in June of 1804. His first deed was in Wilkes County bought from the Stovall family in 1802. Later deeds and census records place him in Lincoln County until his death in 1842. He was a local preacher of the Methodist faith and a planter and had the following children by Mary Harris:

Llewellen Evans, Jr. b. 9 Aug 1805 removed to Montgomery AL
Eleanor Elizabeth (b. 8 Aug 1807) removed to Montgomery AL
James Ezekiel Evans b. Feb 1810 died in Macon (Bibb County), GA
William Harris (WH) Evans b. 11 Aug 1814 died in Oxford, GA
Robert Russell (RR) Evans b. 23 April 1817 died in Thomasville, GA
Lucius G. (LG) Evans b. abt 1820/1 died in Bibb County, GA

Ludwell (b. betw 1810 - 1814) possibly removed to MO
Louisa (d. prior to 1856) died in GA

Please contact me if you wish to collaborate with me in putting together the puzzle on the life and children of Llewellen Evans of Lincoln County, GA.

My direct email is ancestrydetective@mac.com

Debra Sandstrom Fleming

First M.E. Church South - Directory 1916 - Joplin Mo

princeline — 2008-07-30 18:54:35Z

I have the Directory and Yearbook for Fist M. E. Church South, corner 7th and Moffet Ave, Rev. H.A. Wood, Pastor.
Lists the members names and address....

HELP NEEDED WITH VARIOUS METHODIST CLERGYMENS NAMES & HISTORY

HeatherGraham19 — 2008-07-18 11:52:36Z

I am now the ARCHIVIST of the WORTHING METHODIST CHURCHES in WEST SUSSEX.

I would love help with any of the following Methodist Ministers, if anyone remembers them or you are related in anyway ?

Rev W.H. Wright 1899-1928
Rev Ernest Vaughan 1907-1932
Rev Thomas. G. Dyke 1868-1930
Rev G.Wood 1846-1859 or another G.Wood 1875-1930
Rev Albert E.Proctor 1887-1946
Rev G. Armitage 1881-1948

Please get in touch with me on disce50@clara.co.uk

I would realy appreciate all the help I can get.

Regards,

Heather

Forest River Methodist Church, bio

ccountr1 — 2008-06-26 18:00:32Z

FOREST RIVER METHODIST CHURCH
Walsh Heritage, ND 1881-1981
Vol 1 - p. 491

The Forest River Methodist Church was first organized Aug 17, 1881 with the Rev. R.J. Laird as the first minister. Services were held in a building on the north edge of town until a new church was built under the direction of John M. Woods.The exact building date is not listed other than in the early 1890's. A charter was granted to the church in 1891 and the large number of new members in 1892 and 1893 suggests those years as the building date.

Forest River Methodist Episopal Church served Ardoch also with ministers living in Forest River. There have been 28 resident ministers who served this church until 1937. Then the Arodch Church was closed and Forest River shared ministers with Grafton, Larimore or by ministers fra Wesley College in Grand Forks.

Listed as members of this church in 1882 were Mr and Mrs Thomas Scott, Mr and Mrs Henry Brennan and Mr William Morwood.

The first baptism was that of an infant, Mary J., child of John and Ida Davis, by the Rev E. P. Hall on Dec 23, 1883.

This church continued until 1964 when members of the Forest River Presbyterian Church and the Forest River Methodist united and began a new chartered church called Forest River Community Church. They held services in the Methodist Church building until Mar 1966, when it was torn down and a new church on the same site was dedicated.

Re: Irish and Scottish Methodists?

Lorna_McCluskey — 2008-06-15 21:37:33Z

Plenty of Irish people became Methodist once the Methodist movement came to ireland. My maternal grandmother's people were Methodist in Belfast. Her husband's people were Church of Ireland.

Rev. Erastus Root Strickland (1807 NY-1892 MS)

kayknobloch905 — 2008-05-08 17:45:23Z

Seeking information on the ministry and personal life of Rev. Erastus Root Strickland, b.Del. Co., NY in 1807 and d. in Pike Co., MS., in 1892. His ministry was one of traveling through circuits, primarily in Southern MS and Southeastern LA, and he was renown as a church builder. He outlived 3 of his 4 wives, and had surviving children by at least 2 of them.

Need lookup: Methodist Recorder, Winter 1896

JesusisLord116 — 2008-04-28 12:38:57Z

Am looking for some kind soul who has the Robert Gibson obit/article from Winter 1896 (he lived in Arnside, Westmorland, England). Thanks!

Wesley Methodist Church, Williamstown, Wales.

tapberg — 2008-04-21 11:31:18Z

Looking for info on the church and its builder Henry Rowling born 1854 Cornwall and died 1924 Williamstown. He was a "Mid Rhondda Pioneer"

Wesley Methodist Church, Williamstown, Wales.

tapberg — 2008-04-21 11:21:12Z

Looking for info on the church and its builder Henry Rowling born 1854 Cornwall and died 1924 Williamstown. He was a "Mid Rhondda Pioneer"

Re: Rev. Isaac Smith ( 1795-1867) Circuit Rider Eastern Tenn

rubyven1929 — 2008-01-25 01:07:48Z

I remember my mother talking of a Mattie Smith who was a circuit rider and did doctoring and hunting My Granfather is Isaac Smith b.June 16,1834 in VA and married Rebecca Mason
My grandfather Isaac 's fathers name was John R Smith bJuly 7, 1798 who married Nancy Ann Elliott
Could your Isaac and my John have been brothers? My greatgrandfather John had brothers,Richard, Benjamin,Isaac,Absolom and a sister Rebecca Their mother and father were Richard Smith and Jane corothers

Re: Member Query for Bethel Chapel, Springdale( Charlestown) Indiana 1807

sabromavage — 2008-01-06 19:45:52Z

Hi Doug,

Hope this finds you well. I can't find any entries that mention Elijah HURST and Bethel Chapel online --but there is a lot of information available at the Archives at Wesleyan College. I understand they are very good about getting back to folks with specific requests.

The early seat of Clark county was called Springville. That land is located on what is now in the Ammunition Plant. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springville,_Indiana

There are good notes on the Robertson family here: http://www.shawhan.com/Notes/robertson.html

I have a collateral connection to the Robertson family in my LETT line.

Sherri (yes, that Sherri!) Abromavage

"A Compendious History Of American Methodism" Creator, Abel Stevens. Publisher, Carlton & Porter mentions there were 67 members by 1807, so surely a list of names does exist. (It also says that by 1810 there were three circuits, four circuit riders, and over 700 members.

http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyctr/books/0201-0300/stevens/0244...
A Google search turned up this: HISTORY of the METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH in the United States of America By Abel Stevens

[...]

Methodism was then fully on its march into the Northwestern Territory, at nearly every accessible point, by the close of our present period. It had not only invaded Ohio, but reached hopefully beyond it. As early as 1802 [32]Methodist preachers ventured within the present limits of Indiana, which then had but a few scattered settlers. Its first Methodist was Nathan Robertson, who moved from Kentucky to Charleston in 1799; three years later a small class was organized at Gassaway, near Charleston, in Clark County. [33] The first chapel of the denomination, in the state, still stands about two miles from Charleston; it was made of hewed logs, and is in a good state of preservation, though not used for worship." [34] By 1807 we shall find in the state one circuit, with one preacher. And sixty-seven members; and by 1810, three circuits, four preachers, and seven hundred and sixty members, the beginning of that great host, now a hundred thousand strong, led by four hundred itinerants

http://www.depauw.edu/library/archives/methinventories/rober...

Robertson Meeting House - Old Bethel (Rivervale Campground, Lawrence County - Mitchell, Indiana)MC 49, 501, 512

ARCHIVES OF DEPAUW UNIVERSITY AND INDIANA UNITED METHODISM

Robertson Meeting House (Old Bethel)
Size: 3 document cases, 1.20 linear feet
Restrictions: None
Accession: M999.017, M999.018, M999.060, M999.061, M000.012, M000.014, M000.028, M000.062, M002.006, and various others
Provenance: various donors and from time capsule placed between logs on north side, near northeast corner of building as it was situated between Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church and Charter House October 1998.
Processed by: Angela Beauchamp, 1985; Jenney Taylor, 1999

Historical Sketch
Robertson Meeting House (Old Bethel Church) was erected in 1807 on the farm of Nathan Robertson in Clark's Grant, Indiana, three miles north of Charlestown. The Robertson Meeting House, also known as Old Bethel was the first Methodist church in Indiana and Moses Ashworth, the first circuit rider in Indiana, was the pastor. In 1837, the church was moved a quarter mile south and later moved to Lexington highway. By 1857, Old Bethel had been abandoned and was being used as a sheepfold.Around 1903 or 1904, the church was restored and moved back to its original site on the Robertson farm, but was moved again in 1925 when it was rebuilt in Charlestown and put under cover. Finally, Old Bethel Church was restored again in 1953-54 on the grounds of Gobin Memorial Methodist Church on the DePauw University campus in Greencastle. It was dedicated as part of the ceremonies marking DePauw's 118th anniversary. The restoration was sponsored by the Indiana Conference, DePauw University and Charles M. Robertson, Sr., a descendant of Nathan Robertson, as a shrine to Indiana Methodism. In 1998 the South Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church voted $100,000 in funds to move and restore the Robertson Meeting House. The moving of the Meeting House from Greencastle to the Rivervale Campground near Mitchell, Indiana, commenced in October. The re-construction was completed on March 5, 1999.
Collection Statement
The collection contains clippings, articles, documents and pictures of Old Bethel Church near Charlestown and in Greencastle, and a photo of David Wheeler and Margaret Robertson's gravestone. It is arranged in chronological order. Additionally, Robertson genealogy is included.MC 49

Folder 1: 1809-1820 Silver Creek Circuit: Collection and distribution of money, 24 pages; this document was microfilmed by the Genealogical Society on February 25, 1970. Also included is a photo copy of two pages from a Secretary's book, 1809, Silver Creek Circuit, and two pages from the book showing Collection and Distribution of money,1809-1820, Silver Creek Circuit, Clipping, 1904, The story of an old Methodist and an old Meetinghouse, etc.

Folder 2: Banner (cloth) of Vacation Bible School

Folder 3: Appointments 1808-1857 for Old BethelFolder

4: Historical material: including newspaper clippings, typed and printed histories of Old Bethel and a broadside re: preaching of John M. Walden, who inaugurated the movement looking to the preservation of this landmark of Indiana Methodism...Aug. 28, 1904, etc.

Folder 5: Quarterly Conference Records 1884-1919Folder 6: Quarterly Conference Records 1905-1938

Folder 7: Correspondence, miscellaneous, concerning reconstruction of Old Bethel in Greencastle, IN 1951-1954

Folder 8: Other Churches studied

Folder 9: Accessories

Folder 10: Old Bethel landscaping

Folder 11: Old Bethel Rededication

Folder 12: Copeland Organ

Folder 13: Old Bethel Pilgrimages

Folder 14: Management of Old Bethel between DePauw University and Gobin Church

Folder 15: Guest Register, 1967-1998

Folder 16: Robertson Meeting House Celebration: Rivervale Campground, May 1999

Folder 17: Maintenance Agreements

Folder 18: 1802 Land Deed: Nathan & Elizabeth Robertson to Middleton Robertson

Folder 19: Correspondence, 1989-1999: Restoration and Relocation of Robertson Meeting House from DePauw University to Rivervale Campground

Folder 20: Legal Papers: Restoration and Relocation of Robertson Meeting House from DePauw University to Rivervale Campground

MC 501Building Restoration Project, Leatherwood, Inc. 1998-99Historic Landmarks FoundationBook owned by Nathan RobertsonGenealogy: The Descendants of Nathan and Elizabeth (Speaks) Robertson by Larry & Ann Hamilton, c. 1988 Genealogy: Letter, Clippings and Articles (M998.011)
Genealogy:
Miscellaneous Items
Genealogy: Nathan Robertson and Elizabeth Speakes and Descendants by Shirley Rice Lake, 1989 Genealogy: Robertson by Jean Marie (Fuhrer) Stimolo, 1981
Genealogy: Scottish Heritage
MC 512 Photograph File
Foundation & Site of Old Bethel in Robertson GraveyardGravestone - David Wheeler & Margaret Robertson, 1957
Old Bethel - Charlestown, 1800's
Old Bethel - Charlestown, post 1925
Old Bethel - Charlestown, 1952
Old Bethel - Greencastle, 1954
Old Bethel - Greencastle, 1957
Old Bethel - Greencastle, ca. 1958
Old Bethel - Greencastle, ca. 1960
Old Bethel - Greencastle, ca. 1970
Peter Cartwright & Bishop William McKendree, 1925Robertson Meeting House: moving and reconstruction - DePauw University to Rivervale Campground - 1998/1999
Robertson DescendantsSlides: Moving and reconstruction -DePauw University to Rivervale Campground - 1998/99
Tippy, Dr. Worth, Pres. R. Humbert, Bishop T. Lowe, Rev. E. Harvey, 1954
Wood Engraving, 1808Wood Engraving Copy, 1808
See also:Robertson, Charles Maxwell MC 36, 37, 511
Archives General Files: Robertson Meeting House DC1057
Silver Creek Circuit - Microfilm #356Correspondence from Otto Nail, dated January 28, 1955 (filed under Christian Advocate)
Videotape #863: Robertson Meeting House: opening of the time capsule, October 22, 1998

http://www.inareaumc.org/e-hum_archives/2007/2007_monthly/Oc...
Area marks 200th anniversary of oldest building

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Robertson Meeting House, the oldest surviving building of Indiana United Methodism. It was built in 1807 for Nathan Robertson on his farm in Clark County, just north of present day Charlestown, Ind.

For the next fifty years the Robertson Meeting House was used for church services, visited by such noteworthy early Indiana circuit riders as Peter Cartwright, as a location for many early camp meetings, and was surrounded by pioneer graves.

After 1857, the Meeting House became a farm building, was neglected, moved, restored, continually needing upgrading. Its next to last move in 1954 was to the campus of DePauw University near the Gobin Memorial UMC. The name (Old Bethel) was then used and many became familiar with it under that name. In 1995 title was transferred to the Conference Corporation of the South Indiana Conference. With funding through the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, the South Indiana Conference United Methodist Historical Society and the Conference itself, the Robertson Meeting House was restored to its original appearance, moved to the grounds of the Rivervale campground. It continues to be used for a chapel of worship as well as a historical teaching tool.

Joseph Gibson - Morpeth Local Preacher

ayleshamrose — 2007-12-26 00:21:45Z

Mr GG Grandfather, Joseph Gibson, died on 20 or 29 August 1907 aged 78 years and the inscription on his headstone states that he was a local preacher for 40 years of the Morpeth Circuit in Northumberland. Other records I have obtained show that he was a Methodist local preacher. Are there any records regarding Methodist local preachers in the 1800's still in existence for the Morpeth Circuit and who would I contact to check for any information in those records for Joseph Gibson. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Rev. John Edwards, Philadelphia conference M.E. church

PDGARDNER — 2007-10-31 02:21:23Z

Thanks! Yes, Halifax is the town just south of Millersburg. I think this would be the same person. This is great!

Re: Rev. John Edwards, Philadelphia conference M.E. church

vgroome1 — 2007-10-31 02:11:17Z

Hi Paul, I have an obit for John Edwards. According to it, Rev Edwards held appointments in the following areas between 1833 and 1868: Chester Circuit, Lebanon, Soudersburg, Springfield, Chester, Susquehanna Mission, Halifax, Stroudsburg, Millersville, Springfield, Attleboro', Newtown, Radnor, Fulton, Oxford, Pottstown, Brandywine, Willow Grove, Del., Worcester, Laurel, Church Creek, Salem Circuit, Marshallton and Kennett, and Kennett and Unionville. After 1868, "...he visited many of his former charges, preaching the Gospel.." Halifax is south of Millersburg, so it is possible that this could be the correct John Edwards. Worcester (County, MD) is south of Dorchester Co on the Eastern Shore, near Delaware. I wish I could tell you where he was located in 1870. So far I haven't found him on that census. Hope this info is of some help.
Vicki Groome
York Co, PA

Re: Rev. John Edwards, Philadelphia conference M.E. church

PDGARDNER — 2007-10-14 01:54:50Z

Hi. A minister named John Edwards married my great-great-great grandparents John Gardner and Isabella Coulter in Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA in 1843. One of their kids was my great-great grandfather John Wesley Gardner, so I thought there might be a Methodist connection, although when the family moved to Selinsgrove, PA, they attended a Lutheran church.
John Gardner was killed in the Civil War, and Isabella had to get the minister to write an affidavit about the marriage to the Pension Bureau. The letter was sent from Dorchester County, MD about 1870 or so, which is close to Delaware.
If you think that this might be a match it sure would be helpful to some of my research. Thanks!

Paul Gardner
Shoreview, MN

George Clinton Smith, AME Clergyman PA/NY

ckball52 — 2007-08-21 23:50:09Z

Can anyone help find this clergyman's prior postings? He was in Cortland NY in 1900, Norwich, NY in 1910, but he was born and lived in PA until at least 1897.

Henry Johnstone-Missouri Preacher circa 1855

DeborahGlenn70 — 2007-07-19 20:36:39Z

I found a reference for a journal for Henry Johnson, preacher in NE Missouri. I can't find the reference again I am trying to find out where it is located. Any help on references for Circuit rider preachers? He married my 2ggrandparents 1855 in Monroe county Missouri
Thank you.

Methodist Church in Courtland, VA

Frances_Flick — 2007-07-08 16:52:15Z

I've been told that my g-g-grandparents, Charles Henry Stakes (b: 1861 d: 1933) and Mary Jane "Mollie" Murden Stakes (b: 1861 d: 1949), are buried in the cemetery on the grounds of a Methodist Church in Courtland, Virginia. All I was told (by a family member who attended the funerals and has been to the graves several times many years ago) is that it's a little white church and is across the street from a Baptist church. She thinks it might be either on or just off of Main St.

Any help identifying this church and it's exact location would be greatly appreciated.