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In 1879, an organization now known as the above
church, was constituted through the efforts of Elder Hoffman, with
Mrs. S. A. Quarles, Mrs. Sarah Jordan, John Shelton and wife,
Michael Clark, Mrs. Hettie Armstrong, Mrs. Dr. Johnson, Mrs.
Carrico, Charles Crump and wife, Mrs. S. J. White, G. Hunt and
wife, William Williams and wife and Geo. W. Bonsell and wife, as
the original members, which number has been increased by the
addition of nearly 100 persons. The frame church building,
situated on section 18, township 54, range 8 (Jefferson township),
is 32 x 48 feet in dimensions and cost $1,000.00 in 1878.
Connected with the church is a Sabbath-school of 40 members,
presided over by Miss Alice Clark, and also a Ladies' Christian
Aid Society, with a membership of 20. Revs. Hoffman, I. F. Myrh,
Phil. Benton and R. N. Giddens have been the pastors in charge.
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