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About
1855 a house of worship, now occupied by this body, was completed
at a cost of nearly $2,500. Its organization was effected June 17,
1838, when Daniel M. Swain, Enoch Fruit, Samuel Gilbert, Jane
Camplin, William Donaldson, Berry Tally, Margaret Fruit, Sally
Tally, Eleanor B. Davis, B. F. Davis, Jacob Cox, Cassandra Cox and
Lovel Crigler were those comprising the first members. This number
has been increased by additions until it has reached 170. Elders
Henry Thomas, Alfred Wilson, Errett, David Davis, John A. Brooks,
W. G. Sniber and W. G. Barker have filled this pulpit at different
times. James B. Davis is superintendent of the Sabbath-school,
having an average attendance of 50. W. M. Houston is clerk of the
church.
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