Pleasant Hill Church Session Records 1835

Pastorate of Rev Samuel Willson

This is a continuation of his Pleasant Hill Session Records

June 1835 to June 1870

V New Concord, O. Pleasant

MI46 Hill Pres. Ch.

N4274s Session records, 1835-

v.2 1870

[The 1^st several pages appear to be the same records as pages 11-16 recorded earlier]

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18^th June 1835 Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the moderator constituted by prayer Present Rev S WILLSON mod’r. Elders John REASONER, Robert McGEE, Abraham POLLOCK, Samuel MARSHALL. Admitted to the Lords supper William GALLAUGHER and Malcom McNEAL and to baptism and the Lords supper Richard STORER all on examination. The following were admitted to communion by certificate Catharine QUICK,Mary BAILY, Eliza BAILEY, John BRIMNER, Prudence BRIMNER, James NOBLE, Jane NOBLE Robt BAILY.

20th Admitted to communion by certificate Wm CAMPBELL and Nancy his wife. Baptized Rachel Ann, dauaghter of Wm and Nancy GALLAUGHER, Robert son of James and Nancy McGEE, Elizabeth Ann Rebecca daughter of Andrew and Nancy Ann FURGESON, Rachel daughter of John and Margaret POLLOCK. Also Richard STORER adult.

August 30th Baptized James son of Samuel and Margaret MARSHALL and Samuel Martin son of John and Prudence BRIMNER signed S. WILLSON

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September 15 1835 Dismissed by certificate John HUNTER and Mary his wife

June 5^th 1836 Baptized James Henry son of George and Maryann HERRIOTT

June 30 1836 Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the moderator constituted by prayer. present Rev S. WILLSON mod‘r. Elders John REASONER, Robt McGEE, Abraham POLLOCK, Samuel MARSHALL. Admitted to the Lords Supper the following baptized persons Eliza BURT, Margaret McNEAL, Sarah McNEAL and to r and the Lords Supper Hugh McNEAL all by Examination. The following were admitted to communion by certificate Nathaniel McCAUGHY and Sarah his wife, Thomas CONNER and Sarah his wife. Adjourned to meet 2^nd July at 10 of the clock

Baptized, Richard Alexander son of Polly and Isaac STORER. John McKinney son of Wm and Nancy GALLAUGHER, Joseph son of Joseph and Eliza MILLER, Elizabeth daughter of James and Jane McFERREN, Rachel Rebecca daughter of James and Eliza POLLOCK, Harriet Few daughter of Joseph and Esther SELLERS,

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Robert son of John and Margery McNEAL, Nancy Ross daughter of Sam’l and Susan SCOTT, Noah son of Abraham and Rachel MILLER. Also Edward, Hannah, Susan, Richard, Robert, Mary, Amy and Elizabeth Jane, children of Richard and Mary STORER. Signed S. WILLSON

June 30^th 1836 Baptized son of Thomas and Catharine CONNER

July 2 1836 Session of Pleasant Hill met in the meeting house according to previous adjournment constituted with prayer present Rev S. WILLSON mod. Robt McGEE, Abraham POLLOCK, Samuel MARSHALL, John REASONER, Elders. The following charge was presented to the session. To the Rev Pastor and Session of Pleasant Hill church. “I do hereby charge Mrs PARKHILL with circulating a falshood and slander against me in saying that I have charged her with 10 yds of bed ticking at 31 cts per yd and also 5 yds of muslin at 25 cts per yd which she says she never got There is no bed-ticking charged her but 1 ¾ yds and there is no muslin charged her at 25cts per yd. Which I can prove by James BELL and Alexander McKINNY.

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given under my hand this 2^nd day of July 1836 William GALLAUGHER” Mrs PARKHILL came forward and having hearing the charge read agreed to waive her right of ten days for preparation and declared herself willing to enter into trial. When asked if she pleaded guilty or not guilty -- she replied that she had told the things specified in the charge and that they were true.

James BELL witness for the prosecutor being sworn stated in substance that he had been called by the prosecutor to inspect his books and that in his inspection of them he had not found the items of 10 yds ticking nor 6 yds muslin at 25 per yd.

Quest by Prosecutor, Did you see ten yds of bed-ticking charged to PARKHILL at 31 ¼ cts per yd. Ans. No.

Quest by same. Did you see 6 yds of muslin at 25cts per yd. Ans no.

Quest by accused. Did you see anything charged on the third line below 1¼ yds bed ticking at 31¼ cts per yd. Ans no. The evidence being closed and the parties heard they were requested to withdraw. The case was then taken into consideration by session and

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after some deliberation it was unanimously resolved 1^st that the charges were sustained and 2^nd that session is of opinion that Mrs PARKHILL was betrayed into this guilt partly through mistake and therefore resolved that she be only admonished by the moderator and that she exercise more circumspection in her conversation in the future. Signed S. WILLSON

Admitted to communion by examination Betsy BOYD, Mary MILLER, Rebecca FURGEUSON and by certificate Robt MARSHALL, James REED, Mary REED, Sarah McGEE -------------

Nathaniel McCAUGHEY against who a charge of drunkenness had been taken up by the session on common fame came forward and professed his repentance. Whereupon it was unanimously resolved that he be and hereby is restored to the communion of the church. And that his case be published to the church on monday next.

S. WILLSON

Note the publication was made. S.W.

July 3 communion administered.

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September 11^th 1836 Baptized Joseph and children of James and Eliza McCUNE

Signed S. WILLSON

Approved by presbytery met in Zanesville April 5 1837 S. WILLSON Mod’r

15^th April 1837 Baptized: Eliza Jane, daughter of Rob’t and Polly CONNER. Margaet Ann daughter of James and Jane NOBLE. Catharine Ann daughter of Abraham and Polly VanDYKE. William Shaw son of Jesse and Elizabeth WORTMAN. Reuben son of Nancy LANNING, and John McConnell son of Joseph and Rebecca REASONER. Signed S. WILLSON

23 July Baptized Mary Jane daughter of Melcom MCNEAL and wife.

September 7 1837 session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the moderator constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON John REASONER, Robert McGEE, Abraham POLLOCK, and Samuel MARSHALL Elders

Admitted to communion the following

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7^th September 1837

Baptized person Allen BLACK, Jane BLACK, Jemima EWING, Juliann EWING, John MILLER, William MORGAN all by Examination.

And James CUBBISON and Lydia his wife by certificate.

9^th Baptized Nancy Jane daughter of Wm MORGAN. Thomas Henderson, Mary, Anna Willson, and Elizabeth children of Benjamin and Anne REASONER. Mary Jane daughter of Joseph and Nancy CONNOR. James Leach son of James McGEE and wife. George Henderson son of John and Martha MILLER. Of John and Prudence Brimner. Signed S. WILLSON

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September 10 1837

Sacrament administered

11 Dismissed Robert, Elizabeth and Prudence McGEE also Sarah CUMMINS and Polly SPEAR all by certificate.

Signed S. WILLSON

Samuel FURGESON died

April 29^th 1838 Baptized John, son of Aaron and Jane TIDBALL

June 24^th Baptized John Reasoner son of James and Sarah BELL, also Mary and Sarah children of Allen and Jane BLACK

July 15^th Baptized Martha daughter of Isaac and Polly STORER. John Shaw sone of James and Jane McFERREN

Sarah daugher of Malcom and Margery McNEAL, also Mary Jane daughter of John McNEAL and wife. -------

26 Baptized Margaret Nancy daughter of James REED and wife

30 dismissed James McGEE and his wife Nancy.

September 20^th Session of Pleasant Hill met in the meeting House at the call of the Moderator. Constituted by prayer present Rev S. WILLSON Mod. Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, Abraham POLLOCK.

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20^TH September 1838

Admitted to the sacrament of the supper by examination Elizabeth MARSHALL, Ross McNEAL, Margery McNEAL, Samuel BOYD, Jane McNEAL, James McNEAL, and to Baptism and the supper Mary McMURRY, Cassy HILL, by certificate Ellan MILLIGAN. Concluded by prayer. Signed S. WILLSON

22^nd Sept session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the Moderator constituted by prayer members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod‘r Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, Abraham POLLOCK. Admitted to communion by examination Eliza WORTMAN, Sarah MILLER, Latitia McKINNY, Elizabeth MORGAN, Joanna YAW concluded with prayer. Signed S. WILLSON

Baptized Eliza Ellen daughter of John and Margaret POLLOCK, Robert son of James and Margaret POLLOCK, Hannah Jane daughter of Wm and Nancy GALLAUGHER, John son of Richard STORER, Sidney Asher son of George and Mary Ann HERRIOTT, Catharine daughter Andrew and

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22 September 1838

Mary GEAR, Eleanor daugher of James and Lydia CUBBISON, and Margery, Izabella, Margaret, Ross and Sarah Jane children of Malcom and Izabell McNEAL.

Signed S. WILLSON

23. Baptized Mary McMURRY and Cassander HILL Adults

Communion Administered. Wm ARTHUR assisted

24 Baptized Margaret R daughter of Benjamin and Anne REASONER. Signed S. WILLSON

Dismissed James McFERRAN and his wife Jane

23 January 1839 Session of Pleasant Hill met past 11 of the clock Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders Jno REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, constituted with prayer

Mr Robert BAILY appeared according to previous notice given him by session. It was agreed that he should answer to the following charges preferred by common fame 1^st Neglect of ordinances of Gods house II unchristian conduct toward Mr George HERRIOTT in refusing to give a plain and deliberate explanation of inquiries which Mr H. asked of him in refference to

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sheep which he (Mr HERRIOTT) had killed 2^nd By getting in a great rage; giving Mr HERRIOTT abusive language calling him a liar again and again in a loud boisterous angry and vociferating manner accompanied with menacing threat and gesticulations: such as drawing or shaking a stick at him smasking his fists and threatening that he could or would double him and laying his hand on him angrily. ------------------------------------------------

The first charge Mr BAILY admitted in fact but pled that he was affected with a deafness which prevented him from hearing clearly --- This the seesion agreed to accept on the first charge. To the second charge Mr BAILY pleaded guilty admitting all the specifications in consequence of which Session deemed further proof unnecessary.----- The examination of the case being closed the session took the case into deliberation and then resolved unanimously that the II Charge was sustained and that Mr BAILY be and hereby is suspended from the communion of the church until he give satisfactory evidence of his repentance and that this decision of session be published next Lords day after sermon.

The publication was made. Signed S. WILLSON

Thus far examined and approved by Presbytery

Salt Creek March 2 1839 William AIKIN ( Mod.

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June 13^th 1839

Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the moderator Constituted by prayer members present Rev. S. WILLSON Elders John REASONER, Abraham POLLOCK, Samuel MARSHALL. Admitted to communion by certificate: Morgan MORGAN, Nancy his wife, and Nancy Jane REASONER; By examination Sarah and Mary

EWING, Matilda DAVIS*, Emily REASONER*, Elizabeth KINNY, Peter REASONER, Emily SHAINHOLTS*, Sarah SHAINHOLTS*, Ellen and Ann MULLIGAN*, Louisa MILLER. The names marked thus * in the above minute were admitted to both baptism and the supper. Signed S. WILLSON

15^th Session met members present same as the last meeting. Admitted to the sacrament of the supper by certificate Catharine STONE and by examination Margaret McKINNY and Rachel CRAWFORD. Concluded by prayer.

Baptized Robert son of John and Emily REASONER, Hannah Jane daughter of Abraham and Mary VanDYKE, John Shaw son of Nancy and Isaac LANNIN (presented by the mother) and Joseph, John, Thomas Armstrong, and Nancy Ann children of Alexander an Latitia McKINNY. Signed S. WILLSON

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September 1839

Sept. Dismissed James POLLOCK & Eliza his wife

October 10th 1839 Dismissed George HARRIOTT & Maryann his wife.

Nov 5 Dismissed Hugh McNEAL

April 5^th 1840 Baptized John FINDLY son of Robt and Polly CONNOR also James son of Peter and Nancy Jane REASONER. Signed S. WILLSON

Thus for examined & approved by Presbytery Concord April 7 1840 J.C. H????

April 20 1840 Dismissed Abraham VanDYKE and Polly his wife

May 7^th 1840 Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the moderator constituted with prayer members present Rev. S WILLSON, Mod. Elders John REASONER, Abraham POLLOCK, Samuel MARSHALL. Admitted

to Baptism and the Lords supper Hiram and Peter SHAINHOLTZ and to the Lords supper Eliza McCAHEN

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May 7^th 1840 admitted to communion by certificate Daniel GLEN and Rebecca his wife; Abraham TIDBALL Sarah his wife and three daughters Rachel, Sarah and Nancy; Mary and Willian HURON. Concluded by prayer.

Signed S. WILLSON

9^th Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the moderator constituted with prayer members present Rev. S WILLSON Moderator, Elders John REASONER, Abraham POLLOCK, Samuel MARSHALL; admitted to communion by examination George McCAHON and Mariah his wife, James PARKHILL; and to Baptism and the Lords supper Lilla BOYD. Concluded with prayer. S. WILLSON

10^th communion administered

11^th Baptised David son of Isaac and Polly STORER; Joseph Lewis son of Andrew and Polly GEAR(?); John son of Melcom and Jane McNEAL; Sarah Stephens daughter of George and Mariah McCAHON; Jesse son of Jesse and Eliza WORTMAN; Elizabeth daughter of Thomas and Catharine CONNER. Signed S. WILLSON

11^th Dismissed by certificate Catharine QUICK

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July 5 1840 Baptized Letitia daughter of Joseph and Rebecca REASONER. ----------------------------------

August 20^th Dismissed Daniel GLEN and Rebecca his wife

“ “ Also Noah REASONER. Signed S. WILLSON

September 10^th 1840 Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the moderator constituted by prayer members present Rev. S WILLSON, Mod‘r. elders John REASONER, Abraham POLLOCK, Samuel MARSHALL. Admitted

to Baptism and the supper Richard STORER and Catharine REASONER and to the Lords supper Margaret WILLSON all by examination and Wm WILLSON by certificate. Concluded with prayer S. WILLSON

Sept 12 Session met constituted by prayer members present Rev S WILLSON Mod. John REASONER, A. POLLOCK AND S. MARSHALL elders. Admitted to the Lords supper by examination James HAYS & Sarah STORER closed with prayer Signed S. WILLSON

Baptized Wm and Abraham sons of Mary and Jas. HAYS; Sarah Jane daughter of James and Jane NOBLE; Sarah daughter of Jno and Margaret POLLOCK; and Jane daught of George and Mariah McCAHEN. S. WILLSON

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September 14^th 1840 Session of Pleasant Hill met constituted by prayer members present Rev. S. WILLSON mod. Elders Jno REASONER, A. POLLOCK Samuel MARSHALL admitted to the sacrament of the supper by examination Stephen REASONER closed with prayer S. WILLSON

Baptized Richard STORER and Catharine REASONER (adults) --- sacrament administered --- Mr Gordon assisted ----------------------- ------------------ ----------------------- ------------------

November 15 Baptized Elizabeth daughter of James and Sarah BELL

December 20 Baptized Susanna Margaret daughter of Aaron and Jane TIDBALL

March 30 1841 Dismissed Mary NOBLE ----------------------- ------------------

February 1841 Baptized Oliver RUSSLE and Eliza his wife

April 3 Mrs SHAW died 1841

Feby 24 1841 Robt REASONER died
April 6 1841 S. HASS Moderator

Last Thus far examined and

Report / exam /cert / infants /adults /dismissed/ died/ total } April 6^th approved by Presbytery met

210 / 15 / 12 / 17 / 7 / 8 / 3 / 225 } 1841 in Cambridge

}

Norwich and Pleas Hill }

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May 7^th 1841 Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the Moderator constituted by prayer Members present Rev. S WILLSON, Mod‘r. Elders John REASONER, Abraham POLLOCK, Samuel MARSHALL, James Bell. Admitted to the communion of the church by certificate Mary ALLISON, Mary ALLISON Jr, Sarah ALLISON, and Robert HERRON. And by examination Christian WORTMAN, Andrew PARKHILL, Hannah STORER. And to baptism and the Lords supper Mary HUNTER. Closed by prayer S.WILLSON

8^th Baptized Nancy Margaret daughter of Sarah STORER; James CUBBISON son of James CUBBISON and wife, Mathew McNEAL son of John McNEAL and wife.

9^th Baptized Mary Hunter (adult)

Sacrament administerd Mr HASS assisted

May Mrs MORGAN and Joseph CONNER removed by death

May 7 1841 Session appointed John REASONER Jr and Jas BELL a committee to again inspect the books of Wm GALLAUGHER in order to discover

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any entries or mistakes which might tend to exculpate Mrs PARKHILL who is still under suspension for slandering said GALLAUGHER by reporting that he (GALLAUGHER) had charged her for muslin and ticking which she never got

8^th The committee through Mr BELL report that they supposed the(y) had found the item of Muslin (in dispute) charged to Jas. PARKHILL but found after a closer inspection that they (the committee) had taken the entry “Jas FISH transposed for Jas PARKHILL --------------------------- Session made no formal decision.

Nov 16, 1841 -- Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the moderator constituted with prayer members present Rev S. WILLSON mod Elders Jno REASONER, Jas BELL, S. MARSHALL. Session took into consideration the case of Mrs PARKHILL upon the report made by Mr BELL May 8^th 1841 and agreed on the following minute. That the session have secured such additional light in the case of Mrs PARKHILL as tends in a great measure to extenuate the crime alleged against her

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and the session think it probable that Mr GALLAUGHER was mistaken in the names and from the consession she makes they do again restore her to her former standing.

Signed S. WILLSON

Mr GALLAUGHER appealed from this decision to Presbetery and the case was issued at their meeting at Muskingum College January 12 1842 when on motion of Mr CULBERTSON the appeal was sustained and the decision of the session was reversed and Mrs PARKHILL thrown back on the original decision of session.

Signed S. WILLSON

Cumberland April 13 1842 Thus far examined and approved by Presbytery. Wm H Mc??? Mod.

May 1^st 1842 Baptized Milton son of Dr Jacob REASONER and Nancy his wife. Signed S. WILLSON

May 19^th 1842 Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the moderator constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James Bell. The following baptized persons

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May 19^th 1842

Were admitted to the Lords Supper by examination: John STARRET, Samuel POLLOCK, Nathan REASONER, and Emily LONG. The following were admitted by certificate: Catharine WILLIAMSON, Sarah and James STARRET.

Signed S. WILLSON

September 23^rd

Session met at the call of the moderator constituted by prayer members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James Bell. Admitted to the Lords supper by examination Maryann WILLSON.

24^th Session met admitted to the Lords supper by examination Samuel BOGLE. Closed by prayer S.WILLSON

25^th Sacrament administered; Mr Reed assisted

26^th Baptized John son of Isaac STORER and wife; Rachel daughter of James and Mary HAYES; Hannah daugher of James REED and wife. Signed S. WILLSON

Thus far examined & approved by Presbytery March 31 1843 J.H. Parmeter? Mod

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May 21^st 1843

Baptized Robert son of Jas. and Sarah BELL; Elizabeth Willson daughter of Peter REASONER; Rachel Jane daughter of Samuel and Mary POLLOCK and Martha daughter of Samuel and Susan SCOTT.

Signed S. WILLSON

June 23 Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the moderator opened with prayer members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James Bell. Admitted to communion by certificate Sarah Jane BELL. And by examination the following baptized persons: Mathew McKINNY and Nancy his wife; Ann McFARLAND; Dixon, Rachel, Emely CONNOR; Wm C Lukre and his wife Mary; The following were admitted to Baptism and the Lords supper Sarah, Ellen BOIL and James P BOYD.

June 24^th 1843 Session met Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James Bell. Admitted to Baptism and the Lords supper Isaac FEW, And to the Lords supper Lucinda WILLSON.

Closed by prayer S. WILLSON

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June 24, 1843 Baptized Mary Josephine Daughter of Wiiliam and Lucinda WILLSON. And Odassa daughter of Sarah Jane MORGAN Signed S. WILLSON

June 25 Baptised Isaac FEW, James P BOYD and Sarah Jane BOIL (adults) Sacrament administered Mr Brown assisted Signed S. WILLSON

Baptized John Alexander and William Thomas children of Mather and Nancy McKINNY

September 3 Baptized Patterson, Benjamin, Rachel, Jane, Delila, Sarah, Elizabeth, Henry Clay, Louisa Catharine, Maryann, and Stephen Lee children of Stephen and Catharine REASONER. Signed S. WILLSON

15^th Septermber Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the Moderator opened by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James Bell. Admitted to baptism and the Lords supper Robert BELL and to the Lords supper by examination Hugh Herron and David Laird. Closed by prayer. S. WILLSON

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September 16^th 1843 Baptized Robert son of Joseph and Rebecca REASONER

17^th Baptized Robert BELL (adult) Sacrament administered, Mr REED assisted, S. WILLSON

May 24^th 1844 Session of Pleasant Hill met; constituted with prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James Bell. Admitted to the communion of the church by certificate Samuel B McMILLEN and Izabella his wife; Betsy and Jane LOGSHED, and Margaret McCLAIN.

By examination James B CRAWFORD; Nancy and Ellen McCAUGHY; Samuel REED and Mahala REASONER.

25^th Admitted to Baptism and the Lords Supper by profession of her faith Hannah McKINNY. Closed with prayer.

26^th Admitted to communion by certificate John MULLHOLLAND and his wife Ann; John MOOR and his wife Jane.

Sacrament administered Mr S BROWN assisted Signed S. WILLSON

25 Baptized Robert Willson son of Mather and Nancy McKINNY; Thomas Boston son of Samuel and Izabella McMILLEN.

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May 25 1844 Baptized Samuel Higbee son of Thomas and Catharine CONNOR; Abraham Miller son of Samuel and Louisa POLLOCK; Jane daughter of Melcom and Eliza McNEAL.

Signed S. WILLSON

May 27^th Agreeable to notice previously given from the pulpit the congregation convened after the sermon for the election of elders and deacons. The election was held: and Isaac STORER and Robert HUNTER were elected elders; and Robert CONNER, Jesse WORTMAN, John MILLHOLLAND and Abraham MILLER deacons.

Signed S. WILLSON

June 9^th 1844 The elders and deacons elect were ordained to their respective offices except Abraham MILLER who was absent. Signed S. WILLSON

August 11^th ordained to the office of deacon Abraham MILLER Signed S. WILLSON

September 6 1844 Session of Pleasant Hill convened at the call of the Moderator constituted with prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON mod’r Elders John REASONER, James BELL, Isaac STORER, Robert HUNTER. Admitted to communion by certificate Hannah STARRET.

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September 7^th 1844 Admitted to communion the following baptized persons by examination John LUKER, Jane HULL, William LUKER and his wife Mary. Closed with prayer Signed S. WILLSON

Baptized Jane Elizabeth daughter of William and Lucinda WILLSON. S. WILLSON

This day took and exact enumeration of the number of communicants in Pleasant Hill which amount to ~ 131

S. WILLSON

8^th Sacrament administered Mr Arthur assisted

9^th Baptized Elmina daughter of John MOOR and his wife Jane also Joseph son of William and Mary LUKER.

S. WILLSON

October Dismissed Robert BELL

Nov Dismissed Sarah SHAW S. WILLSON

December . Dismissed Jane HULL S. WILLSON

February 1845 Dismissed Cassander DILLIE

March 28^th Dismissed Mrs Mary ALLISON, Miss Mary ALLISON, and Sarah ALLISON S. WILLSON

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March 1845

26^th Dismissed Catharine WILLIAMS S. WILLSON

Thus far examined and approved by Presbytery ?Norwich? April 2 1845

M.M. BROWN Moderator

May 20th Dismissed John MOORE and his wife Jane

24^th “ James BELL and his wife Sarah

23 Session met constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON mod. John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Robt HUNTER, and Isaac STORER

Admitted to Baptism and the Lords supper William STORER and his wife Elizabeth; And to the Lords supper Sarah McCAUGHY and Mary Tabitha CONNOR. To Baptism and the Lords supper Ann McCAUGHY

24 Admitted to the Lords supper Caroline Ellen LUKER, and to Baptism and the Lords supper John LONG. Also to the communion of the church by certificate Phebe GRUMMON. closed with prayer

Signed S. WILLSON

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May 24 1845

Baptized Maryann daughter of Peter REASONER and wife. James STORER son of Isaac STORER and wife; David son of John and Caroline Ellen LUKER; Martha daughter of Benjamin REASONER and wife. Signed S. WILLSON

25 Sacrament administered Mr S BROWN assisted

26^th Dismissed James REED and his wife Margaret

June 15 Baptized Katurah and Sarah daughters of Wm and Elizabeth STORER; Samuel Willson son of George and Ann McCAUGHY. Signed S. WILLSON

September 20 Baptized Elizabeth Jane of Benjamin CRAWFORD and wife; of Jackson WRIGHT, presented Jesse WORTMAN and wife.

Session of Pleasant Hill met at call of the Moderator. Constituted with prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Moderator Elders Jno REASONER, S. MARSHALL, Isaac STORER and Robert HUNTER. Admitted to communion by certificate Rosanna McCORMICK.

A charge was preferred to session by Wm HAMILTON against Wm WILLSON that 1^st said WILLSON used unchristian

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September 20^th 1846

abusivly to said HAMILTON in his (HAMILTON) shop by calling him an infernal liar. Witnesses A. McKINNEY, Isaac COOK. 2^nd by circulating a false report against Mrs HAMILTON in saying that she stole bonnet. Witnesses I. COOK, MaryA. HUGHS.

The parties being present and wishing for immediate action the trial commenced by examining with witness for the prosecution, next the witnesses of the accused was heard -- then the prosecutor was heard, next the accused. The session after brief deliberation decided that the first charge was sustained but that the second was not. The accused being present confessed his fault alleged in the first charge, professed his sorrow and repentance and was continued in his privileges in the church -----

This decision was published next day to the church.

21^st Sacrament administer Rev Arthur assisted. S. WILLSON

Sept 23 dismissed Robert HERRON ---------------

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May 4^th 1846 Session of Pleasant Hill met at call of the Moderator. Constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER. The following charge was submitted to session viz.

1^st That Wm WILLSON had spoken slanderously of Sam’l B McMILLIN 1^st “by assisting to circulate a report that said McMILLIN some time before he settled in this church had collected money for the preacher of the congregation in which he lived and appropriating the same to his own uses.”

2^nd on being asked how said McMILLIN obtained a certificate from the session where he formerly lived, replied that McMILLIN was too mean and insignificant to receive any notice from the members of the session.

Samuel B McMILLIN”

Thomas MAXFIELD[may be MANFIELD], Enos JENNINGS, John BUSSARD, and R.M. ANDREWS were given witnesses to this charge. The parties being present a copy of the charge with the witnesses were given to the accused and session after ordering citations for the witnesses of both parties; and appointing the third Monday of May at 9 o’clock A.M. for trial at the church of Pleasant Hill ajourned by prayer. ----------

S WILLSON

[30] May 18^th 1846

Session of Pleasant Hill met according to adjournment constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod Elders Samuel MARSHALL, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER, John REASONER. James BELL and his wife Sarah were admitted to the communion of this church by certificate. James BELL elder, now came in and took his seat in session.

The minutes of May 4^th were amended by the following item which was omitted on that record viz That session appointed Messr’s MARSHALL, STORER, and HUNTER to converse with the parties to try to make a reconciliation between the parties. The committee reported that Mr McMILLIN required Mr WILLSON to acknowledge that he had circulated a false report on him. Mr WILLSON said he could not do it for he did not know that the report was false. Signed S. WILLSON

Session proceeded to the business of the day the parties being present and prepared for trial the session were reminded by the moderator (Mr WILLSON) of their high standing as member of a court of Jesus Christ and that they were now sitting in a judicial capacity. The evidence was heard on part of the prosecution next on part of the accused.

[31] May 18, 1846

The parties being heard both for the prosecution and the defencse The session after deliberation unanimously resolved that William WILLSON had given some currency to the report referred to in the first part of the charge; and while he no doubt had entire confidence in the truth of the report, yet so far as he gave it currency beyond what was necessary to bring it before the judiciary of the church or to discharge some other duty he acted inconsistent with the constitution of our church Chap II sec V.

2^nd The session resolved the W. WILLSON had used language as contained in the 2^nd specification inconsistent with his duty to McMILLIN.

Resolved that as the judgment of this session the Moderator be directed to admonish Wm WILLSON to be more cautious hereafter ----------------- Wm WALLACE Mod’r

Session took up the following charge against S.B. McMILLIN

The session of Pleasant Hill from facts elicited in evidence before us this day in the trial between you and Wm WILLSON and from information from other sources do charge you S.B. McMILLIN with unnecessarily publishing without

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the ?ange of this church the facts and allegation connected with that trial: which conduct is contrary to that christian charity recommended in the word of God and the Book of dicipline chap II sec V S WILLSON Mod

Mr McMILLIN haaving declard his readiness for trial The session after dliberation decided that the charge set forth is sustained as refference to the testimony will show. Resolved that Mr McMILLIN be admonished by the Moderator that he act with more caution in speaking of his brethren in future --------

S. WILLSON Mod

Both these decisions of session were published on the Sabath following at Pleasant Hill.

Dismissed Samuel REED Signed S. WILLSON

June 11^th Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the Moderator constituted by prayer members present Rev. S WILLSON, Moderator Elders John REASONER, Robert HUNTER, James BELL, Isaac STORER. Admitted to the Lords supper by examination Spear REASONER.

[33] June 13^th 1846

Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the Moderator members present as at the last meeting with the addition of S. MARSHALL. Admitted to communion Mrs Catharine REASONER.

S. WILLSON

Session resolved to summon James PARKHILL to appear before them on Saturday 27^th inst at three o’clock P.M. to answer to them for immoral and unchristian conduct alleged against him by report --- closed with prayer. S. WILLSON

Baptized William Craig son of William MORGAN and wife; Mary Elizabeth daughter of Samuel POLLOCK and wife; Mary Elizabeth daughter of Spear REASONER and Rachel his wife;

Mary Elizabeth daughter of Wm LUKER and wife;

Mary Eliza daughter of Sarah SHAW;

Abraham Scott son of Mathew McKINNEY and wife;

Lucretia daughter of Andrew GIERE and wife;

Juliann daughter of John MILLHOLLAND;

John David Campbell son of James STARRET and wife;

William Alexander son of William and Nancy GALLAUGHER

S. WILLSON

14^TH Sacrament administer. S BROWN assisted

[34] June 15^th 1846

Removed by death Ross McNEAL --------------

July 12^th Baptized Thomas Kiddos, son of Wm and Lucinda WILLSON; also Elvira of John McNEAL and wife. Signed S. WILLSON

31^st July 1846 Baptized David and Hannah Jane LUKER on profession of their faith. Signed S. WILLSON

September 10^th Session met Constituted by prayer; members present Rev. S WILLSON, Moderator Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER. Admitted to the Lords Supper Hannah Jane LUKER, Sarah WORTMAN, Mary M WORTMAN, and Abraham SCOTT all by examination. And Keturah WOODSON by certificate.

13^th sacrament administered M. M. Brown assisted. Signed S. WILLSON

October 8^th Dismissed William WILLSON

5^th Session met constituted by prayer. Members present Rev. S WILLSON, Moderator Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER.

Session took up the following charge against James PARKHILL founded on their own knowledge and common fame.

[35] October 5^th 1846

The charge was for unchristian conduct in the following specifications 1^st for neglecting to attend on the ordinance of Gods house 2^nd For profane swearing accompanied with threats against life. Witnesses to prove the charge Wm BOYD, Wm LUKER, Frazier STORER. Mr PARKHILL was summoned to appear before session on the 17^th inst at 10 o’clock A.M. Closed with prayer. Signed S. WILLSON

17^th Session met constituted by prayer members present Rev. S WILLSON, Moderator Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER.

James PARKHILL not appearing, Session summoned him again to appear before them on the first monday of November at 10 o’clock A.M. informing him that if he refused to appear he would be censured for contumacy and session would go on with the trial. The witnesses were summoned to appear at the above date. Closed with prayer. Signed S. WILLSON

November 2^nd Session met constituted by prayer. members present Rev. S WILLSON, Mod Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, Isaac STORER. James PARKHILL failing to appear, session proceeded to trial in his absence. The charge was read in presence of the witnesses.

[36] November 2 1846

The witnesses were then sworn. William BOYD sworn deposed as follows. In May last on friday after working on the roads in Frazier STORER’s district PARKHILL said to me that if Frazier STORER had said one word to him about it (docking him as I understand) he (PARKHILL) said “by God I would have sunk the mattock into him” (Frazier STORER). When I asked him “What would the session of Pleasant hill do if they knew what you now say to me he replied “I don’t care a damn for them” Signed William BOYD

William LUKER sworn, deposed that on a day in May last he had been working on the roads Mr STORER had been reproving PARKHILL with others for neglecting duty when STORER was gone PARKHILL said that STORER might go to eternity. James BURROWS told witness this at the close of work. PARKHILL said “ I suppose STORER will dock me and if he does he may go to eternity” This witness heard signed Wm LUCKER.

Frazier STORER sworn deposed that what is here testified by Wm LUKER he had heard from different persons and further that Mrs PARKHILL and Polly (mother and sister to the accused) told him that James was in the habit latterly of using profane language and had called his

[37] November 2^nd 1845

mother hard names --- signed Frazier STORER

Session then Resolved that the charge is sustained in both specifications 2^nd that PARKHILL is guilty of contumcy in refusing to answer to the summon of session. 3^rd That he be and hereby is suspended from the communion of the church until he give satisfactory evidence of his repentance and that this be published from the pulpit on next lords day. Closed with prayer signed S. WILLSON Mod.

16^th Dismissed William STORER and wife

1847 March 13 died Mrs Polly McKINNEY

Thus far examined in Presbtery & approved 7^th April 1847 Benj J LOWE (mod‘r)

April 20^th 1847 Dismissed Hannah SHAW and Sarah McCAUGHY

May 3 dismissed Samuel B McMILLIN and his wife Isabella

24 dismissed Mathew McKINNY his wife Nancy and Susanna STORER S. WILLSON

[38] June 2^nd 1847

Dismissed Abraham Scott

7^th Session met constituted with prayer Members present Rev. S WILLSON, Mod Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER. Admitted to the Lords Supper by examination Hannah Rebecca CONNER and Elizabeth Jane REASONER. John BARNET and his wife Nancy were admitted by certificate signed S. WILLSON Mod.

19^th Session met Members present as on last meeting Admitted to communion by certificate William WILLSON and his wife Lucinda and by examination John Yaw closed by prayer signed S. WILLSON

Baptized John son of Peter REASONER and wife. Sarah Louisa daughter of James STARRET and wife, Nathan Thomas son of Thomas and Catharine CONNOR.

S. WILLSON

20^th sacrament administered Rev J C Alexander assister

July 4 Baptized Edward son of George and Ann McCAUGHY S. WILLSON

[39] September 1847

11^th Dismissed Nathaniel, Jane, Nancy, and Ellen McCAUGHY

November 13^th Dismissed John McNEAL and his wife Margery, Sarah and Margery MrNEAL

signed S. WILLSON

January 19^th 1848 Dismissed William WILLSON and his wife Lucinda signed S. WILLSON

March 22^nd 1848 Dismissed Margaretta McCLEAN

Thus far examined in Presbytery & approved J E Alexander mod’r

Washington Apr 5^th 1848

May 18 1848 Session met open with prayer member present Rev. S WILLSON, Mod. Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Isaac STORER, Robert HUNTER. Admitted to the Lords supper by examination Jacob, Lanius, Margaret, Laurinda HUNTER. by certificate Elizabeth NOBLE, William BELL and his wife Jane.

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May 1848 Dismissed Hannah Christina WORTMAN and Catharine REASONER. signed S. WILLSON

September 29^th Session met constituted for business by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Isaac STORER Robert HUNTER. Admitted to membership in good standing by certificate Benjamin REASONER and his wife Patsy closed with prayer. S. WILLSON

30 Baptized Ezra son of Willian and Polly LUKER; Alisadora daugher of William and Betsy MORGAN

October 29^th 1848 Session met at the call of the moderator opened by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod Elders Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Robert HUNTER Isaac STORER. Admitted to church fellowship by certificate Robert THOMPSON and his wife Eliza. closed by prayer signed S. WILLSON

Nov 1^st Baptized Thomas Milton and sons of Robert and Eliza THOMPSON

signed S. WILLSON

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December 6^th 1848 Dismissed Mary McMURRY S. WILLSON

Thus far examined in Pby and approved Cambrige April 11^th 1849

Wm M Robinson Mod

April 13^th 1849 Session met at the call of the Moderator constituted for business by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod Elders John REASONER, Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Robert HUNTER Isaac STORER.

Mary MILHOLLAND, John CHERRY, John James LOEPER, and John SCOTT were admitted to the Lords supper by examination and James WILSON by certificate.

14^th Admitted to the Lords Supper Lewis C MILLER and Robert HUNTER by examination and Mrs Mary FINDLY by certificate from the Associate R church.

Business closed with prayer S. WILLSON

15 Sacrament administered Rev R Herron assisted

16 Baptized Mary Elizabeth daughter of James and Betsy NOBLE; Mary Guhelma daughter of Robert and Emma HUNTER. S. WILLSON

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June 10 1849 Baptized John Peter son of Solomon S and Sarah REASONER; Matilda Jane daughter of George and Ann McCUAGHY; And Sarah Margaret daughter of Peter REASONER and wife.

signed S. WILLSON

September 2^nd Jane HOGSHEAD removed by death

September 13^th Session met constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON mod Elders S MARSHALL, J BELL, R HUNTER, I STORER. Admitted to the Lords supper John McKINNY

15^th Admitted to the Lords supper John R MILLER and John McMURRY (senior) closed with prayer.

S. WILLSON

15 Baptized Joseph Henry son of Jno and Caroline Ellen LUKER, William Mason son of James and Hannah STARRET, Louisa daughter of Benjamin REASONER and wife. S. WILLSON

October Dismissed Margaret E MAPES

21^st Baptised Elizabeth Adeline daughter of Josep REASONER and wife. signed S. WILLSON

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November 10^th 1849 Dismissed George McCAUGHY and Ann his wife signed S. WILLSON

January 15^th 1850 Removed by death John REASONER

March 22^nd 1850 Dismissed James WILSON, Keturah WOODROW, and Mary FINDLY by order of session.

S. WILLSON mod.

Thus far Examined and approved by Presbtery met in Deerfield Apr 20^th 1850. S. WILLSON Mod.

May 2^nd 1850 Session met at the call of the Moderator constituted for business by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod. Elders Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Robert HUNTER Isaac STORER.

John WHITACRE and Elizabeth his wife were admitted to Baptism and the Lords Supper and Thomas H REASONER to the Lords supper all by eamination ; Martha Jane REASONER and Nancy Ann REASONER were admitted to the Lords supper by certificate. signed S. WILLSON

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May 3d 1850 Session met for business. Members present as on yesterday. Admitted to

Baptism and the Lords supper Lena SMOCK and to the Lord Supper John SMOCK, Mehala SMOCK, and Sarah CONNAR. Jacob LANIUS came before session acknowledged he had been engaged in dancing at Tho’s CAMPBELL’s in the beginning of last winter; professed repentance and reformation and was continued in church communion.

signed S. WILLSON

May 4^th Session met for business. Members present as on yesterday. Admitted to the Lords supper John SHAW. Closed by prayer S. WILLSON

5^th Sacrament administered Rev S BROWN assisted

6^th Baptized Anne Wilson daughter of Thomas and Nancy Ann REASONER. Sarah Celesta daughter of John and Sarah SHAW, Ethalinda daughter of James and Betty NOBLE. signed S. WILLSON

May 5^th Baptized Lena Jane SMOCK and John WHITACRE and his wife Elizabeth. signed S. WILLSON

18^th Dismissed John James LUPER and his wife Mahala. signed S. WILLSON

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June 30 1850

Baptized Maryann daughter of Isaac and Polly STORER; also Mary Ellen, Reuben, Sarah Ann, Gideon Long, John, Margaret Elizabeth, Malinda Jane - children of John and Elizabeth WHITACRE. signed S. WILLSON

August 11^th Baptized Samuel Willson son of Samuel and Louisa POLLOCK. signed S. WILLSON

August 26 Dismissed Mary Ann WILLSON. by order of session S. WILLSON

August 30^th 1850 Session met constituted by prayer members present Rev S. WILLSON Moderator. Elders Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Robert HUNTER Isaac STORER.

Peter SHAINHOLTZ having absented himself for somtime past from the ordinances of Gods house came forward and having satisfied session that the difficulties under which he labored were removed he was again received into the communion of the church and restored to his former privileges. signed S. WILLSON

Hannah Willson REASONER and Cyrus REASONER were admitted to the Lords Supper by examination.

S. WILLSON

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August 31^st 1850 Session met for business members present as on yesterday. Admitted to the Lords supper Elizabeth REASONER by examination and Samuel BURNISON by certificate. signed S. WILLSON

September 1^st Session met members present as on yesterday. Admitted to the Lords supper Elizabeth SCOTT and to Baptism and the Lords supper Benoni YAW.

Closed by prayer S. WILLSON

September 1^st Baptized Benoni YAW

Sacrament administered Rev W. REED aided

2nd Baptized Sarah Elizabeth daughter of Cyrus and Ann REASONER, also Margaret Elizabeth daughter of Benoni and Ann YAW, signed S. WILLSON

2^nd Dismissed Richard STORER and Mary his wife.

By order of session S.WILLSON

31^st August Received by transfer from Norwich John and Sarah McMURRY signed S. WILLSON

Thus far examined and approved by Presbytery met in Washington April 8^th AD 1851

G? P? CALDWELL Moderator

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April 13th 1851 Baptized Sameul Willson son of John and Elisabeth WHITACRE. S. WILLSON

April 19^th Baptized Alcesta daughter of Polly and William LUKER signed S. WILLSON

18^th April Session met at the call of the Moderator constituted for business by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON mod Elders S. MARSHALL, J. BELL, R. HUNTER, I. STORER. 20^th Admitted to membership by certificate Mrs Frances I. SHAINHOLTS. S. WILLSON

20^th Sacrament administered Rev I.R. ALEXANDER aided

21^st Baptized John son of Peter and Frances I. SHAINHOLTS signed S. WILLSON

August 29^th Session of Pleasant Hill met constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON, Moderator Elders S. MARSHALL, Jas. BELL, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER. Admitted to Baptism and the Lords Supper Catharine SINES and George Washington PRINGLE and to the Lords Supper Lavinia HUNTER, Sarah MARSHALL and Rachel BELL.

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August 29^th 1851 Received to full communion by certificate John J LEEPER and his wife Mahala.

30 Admitted to the Lords supper Henry MILLER. Closed by prayer signed S. WILLSON

31^st Baptized Catharine SINES and George Wasington PRINGLE . . . . . Sacrament administered Rev I. ANDERSON aided

September 1^st 1851 Baptized Henry Clovis, Mary Trumbo and Hetty Higbee children of G.W. and Margaret PRINGLE; Rachel Martha daughter of Benjamin REASONER and wife; Samuel Linn son of Thomas REASONER and wife .

Dismissed Hanah STORER signed S. WILLSON

February 1st 1852 Baptized Robert Speer son of Peter REASONER and wife. signed S. WILLSON

16^th Dismissed Jacob W LANUS. S. WILLSON

Thus far examined and approved in Presbytery at Chandlersville

April 14^th 1852 M.M. BROWN Moderator

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May 13^th 1852 Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the Moderator. Constituted for business by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON, Moderator Elders Samuel MARSHALL, Robert HUNTER, James BELL. The following baptized persons were admitted to the sacrament of the Supper: Nancy JORDAN, Almyra Seraphina MILLER, Anna Margaret MYRES, Margaret Elizabeth BOYD, Rachel Ann GALLAUGHER, William MARSHALL, Thomas BOYD and his wife Maryann, John BOYD and his wife Matilda.

15 Baptized Abraham Miller son of Solomon S and Sarah REASONER. Admitted by examination to the Lords supper William YAW and his wife Margaret. Closed by prayer

16^th Admitted to the lords supper by examination Mary Ellen SMOCK. Sacrament administered. Rev W.R. FULTON aided signed S. WILLSON

May 14^th Margaret McKINNY was removed by death.

17^th Baptized Joseph Dunehue son of James and Betsy NOBLE; Leicester Jones son of John J and Mahala LEEPER; Samuel William son of John and Matilda BOYD; Icilius Creighton son of Cyrus and Elizabeth REASONER.

Signed S. WILLSON

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May 25^th 1852 Dismissed Hannah Ann STORRET signed S. WILLSON

June 20^th Baptized William son of Nancy (widow) JORDAN

Martha Jane wife of Nathan REASONER died June

Robert THOMPSON died

September 3^rd Session of Pleasant Hill met at the call of the moderator constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Moderator. Elders S. MARSHALL, James BELL, Isaac STORER, Robert HUNTER.

Admitted to the Sacrament of the supper John Cyrus EWING, Hanah Elizabeth REASONER, and Hugh HUNTER.

Sept 4^th Admitted to the sacrament of the supper John BENNET and Hester POWER all by examination.

closed by prayer S. WILLSON

Baptized Alpha and Nancy Jane daughters of Hugh and Livinia HUNTER; Frederick son of Benjamin CRAWFORD and wife. signed S. WILLSON

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December 6^th 1852 Dismissed Thomas W BOYD his wife Maryann, and Anna Margaret MYRES.

signed S. WILLSON

February 17^th 1853 Session of Pleasant Hill met Constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod. Elders Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER. Admitted to the Lords supper, John BARNET by examination and his wife Sarah by certificate from the associate reformed church. signed S. WILLSON

Thus far examined & approved in Presbytery

Marietta April 14^th 1853 Wm REED Mod’r

May 15^th Baptized Francis Eugene son of John and Elizabeth WHITACRE; and Sarah Margaret daughter of Samuel and Rachel POLLOCK.

29^th Baptized Samuel Willson son of W and Margaret PRINGLE, also Margaret McMillin daughter of Thomas REASONER and wife. signed S. WILLSON

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June 2^nd 1853 Session met at the call of the moderator Constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod‘r. Elders Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER. Admitted to Baptism and the Lords supper Isaac COMSTOCK and Alanson A MUNROE; and to the Lords supper William BARNET and George W CRAMLET all by examination. The following were received as members in good standing by certificate Margaret SINES, Rebecca NOBLE, and Esther MILHOLLAND.

4 Admitted to Baptism and the Lords Supper Mrs Harriett Wolcot FEW. Closed by prayer

Baptized Alonzo Fleming son of Henry MILLER and wife. signed S. WILLSON

5 Admitted to Baptism and the Lords supper Mrs Elizabeth SHAINHOLTS (widow) and to membership by certificate John WALTERS.

Baptized Harriet Wolcot FEW, Alanson Achison MUNROE, Isaac COMSTOCK and Elizabeth SHAINHOLTS.

Sacrament administered Rev Marquis aided.

Signed S. WILLSON

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June 17^th 1853 Baptized David son of Peter and Frances SHAINHOLTS.

AUGUST 28^TH 1853 Baptized Mary Isabel, David William, and Anne Jane children of John and Sarah BARNET; also David son of James and Betsy NOBLE.

September 15^th Session met; opened by prayer. Members present: Rev S. WILLSON Moderator, Elders Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER.

The following baptized persons were admitted to the Lords Supper by examination: Stephen LONG and James CHAMBERS. The following were admitted by certificate Daniel GLENN; George WALTERS; Rachel WALTERS; John Andrew WALTERS and his wife Mary Jane WALTERS, Elizabeth Ann WALTERS, Mary Ellen WALTERS, Catharine WALTERS; Mary COLE; Margaretta COLE; Minerva COLE; and Mrs Rachel REASONER

September 17^th Session met admitted to the communion of the church Mrs Lucinda wife of Lewis MILLER by certificate. closed by prayer S. WILLSON

18^TH communion administered - alone

Oct 5^th Dismissed John MILLER

Dec 8^th Dismissed Benjamin REASONER, his wife Betsy and daughter Hannah Elizabeth, also Hannah Rebecca CONNOR. S. WILLSON

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January 9^th 1853 [probably should be 1854]

Dismissed Wm MORGAN and his wife Betsy

March 17^th 1854 Dismissed William LUKER and his wife Polly also Sarah STORER by order of session

S. WILLSON

March 18^th Session of Pleasant Hill met constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod, Elders Samuel MARSHALL, James BELL, Isaac STORER. Admitted to the fellowship of this church by certificate William BAY and his wife Rebecca Jane and to baptism and the Lord’s Supper Mary F McDONALD, Mary Ellen METCALF, Hannah Jane YAW, and Elizabeth YAW. The following baptized persons were admitted to the Lord’s Supper Mrs Nancy HUSTON?, Elizabeth Jane CONNER, Wilson CONNER. Signed S. WILLSON

19 Baptized Mary F McDONALD, Mary Ellen METCALF, Hannah Jane and Elizabeth YAW.

Sacrament administered Rev J P COLDWELL aided.

20 Baptized daughter of John BOYD and Matilda his wife

20 Dismissed James BELL, his wife Sarah and duaghter Rachel; also Wm BARNET and his wife Hannah Jane.

April 5^th Dismissed Thomas REASONER and his wife Nancy Ann.

8^th Dismissed John McMURRY Jr.

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Thus far examined & approved in Presby

at Cambridge April 12^th 1854

M.A. HEGE Mod’r

May 12^th 1854 Session met constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod, Elders Samuel MARSHALL, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER. Admitted to membership by certificate Thomas C COOK and his wife Mariah also Laura COOK; Eliza Jane COOK; and Mary Ann COOK.

Samuel WALKER was admitted to baptism and the Lords Supper and his wife Rebecca to the Lords Supper.

Closed by prayer

S. WILLSON

14 Baptized Samuel WALKER. Sacrament administered Rev W.M. Robinson aided

13 Baptized {Jno Calvin son of Henry MILLER; Flora Theresa daughter of Alanson MUNRO;

{Sam’l Hackman[?] of Jed WALTERS.

15^th The church and congregation of Pleasant Hill met according to previous notice given from the pulpit Rev S. WILLSON was called to preside and Nathan REASONER to record the ---ing of the meeting. Resolved that this church elect an addition of 3 to the session and 4 to the board of deacons George WALTERS, Jesse WORTMAN, and Nathan REASONER were elected elders and Jno WHITACRE, Sam’l POLLOCK, Alex’d McKINNY and Peter REASONER deacons

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June 4 Jesse WORTMAN, George WALTERS, and Nathan REASONER this day were ordained elders and John WHITACRE, Samuel POLLOCK, Alexander McKINNY and Peter REASONER deacons of the church of Pleasant Hill .

18^th Baptized John WILLSON son of Nathan and Rachel REASONER

August 11^th 1854 Session met constituted by prayers Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod, Elders S. MARSHALL, Rb’t HUNTER, Isacc STORER, Jesse WORTMAN, Nathan REASONER. Admitted to communion by certificate Mary Jane BOYD; Marth Emily and Anna Margaret WALTERS; and John and Benjamin WORTMAN were admitted by examination.

A communication was read from Rob’t ALEXANDER requesting session to take some measures to raise funds for the MILLER Academy. Session resolved that as the church and congregation of Pleasant Hill in a regular congregational meeting assembled did on the 4^th April 1851 resolve that this congregation will pay no part of the tax imposed by Prebetery for the Miller Academy therefore the session deem it improper for them to take any action contrary to the aforesaid resolution of the church and congregation. Closed by prayer

13^th Sacrament administered Rev Robt Herron aided

Aug 6 1854 Solomon REASONER died

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August 19^th 1854 Session met Constituted by prayer Members Present Rev. S.WILLSON Mod Elders S. MARSHALL, Rb’t HUNTER, I. STORER, George WALTERS, Jesse WORTMAN, N. REASONER. Dr G.W. PRINGLE appeared fefore session and requested an investigation of certain reports scandalous and derogatory to his christian character. Session complyed with his request and to give form to the process of investigation agreed to take up the following charges viz That Dr G.W. PRINGLE on the 12^th day of August 1854 take from Robt HARPER in the store of HARPER and McDONALD with the intension of stealing two finger rings of the value of 20 cts each. Witnesses Robt HARPER and James CHAMBERS (a boy) Wednesday 30 August at 10 P.M. session agreed to meet in Pleasant Hill meeting house to attend to the trial of said case. Closed with prayer

Signed S. WILLSON Mod

30^th August 10 o’clock Session met constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod, Elders S. MARSHALL, Rb’t HUNTER, I. STORER, G. WALTERS, J.WORTMAN, N. REASONER

Dr. G.W. PRINGLE being present declared himself ready for trial. Robt HUNTER sworn deposed as follows: Dr PRINGLE came into the store and took out 2 rings and in 10 minutes returned with a ring to have it exchanged making that it was a present give

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August 30^th 1854

… to his wife by Mr THOMPSON. I exchanged the ring for him, he left and returned in a few minutes and I told him he had taken two rings from our desk and we could prove it he said he had and had just come to pay for them. Quest was the ring brot back to be exchanged one of the rings taken? Ans not sure -- looked like it . Quest was the ring brought back to be exchanged large enough for a woman? Ans Twas larger that the one exchanged for. Quest by defendant did you hear me say I will take these to try how they will fit? Ans. No. Quest by def. Was I in my usual way that day? Ans you was not. Quest by Moderator was the drunk? Ans I don’t know he was not in his usual way there was something the matter. Quest by def did you Mr Harper begin to publish it in the street or did Robt CONNER come to you and make inquiry about it ? He came to me and made nouinces about it. James CHAMBERS did not appear. The evidence being closed and opportunity for remarks being given to the session Dr PRINGLE was heard in his defence. The session then resolved that the charge was not sustained. But since Dr. P by his own confession took the ring under the influence of opium without giving proper notice or securing the consent or attention of Mr HARPER Session Resolved

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August 30 1854

That Dr PRINGLE be admonished by the Moderator and give promise of more circumspection in his christian deportment in future and then he may resume his standing in the church and that the decision of session be published from the pulpit on the next day of public service in this house. -- Dr PRINGLE complied with the decision and was admonished by the Moderator --- the publication was made from the pulpit of Pleasant Hill after the afternoon service of Sab the 10^th Sept 1854. closed by prayer Signed by S. WILLSON Mod.

Sept 28^th Dismissed Joseph REASONER and his wife Rebecca

Nov 12^th Dismissed Mrs Harriet W FEW by order of session S. WILLSON

Baptized Charles Brown son of John and Elithabeth WHIT[ACRE?]

25^TH Session met Constituted by prayer Members present Members Present Rev. S.WILLSON Mod Elders S. MARSHALL, Isaac STORER, Jesse WORTMAN, George WALTERS, Nathan REASONER. The following baptized persons were admitted to the Lords supper Mrs Martha COMSTOCK, Samuel G WILLSON, Abagail N WILLSON

March 19^th 1855 Dismissed Mrs Mary COLE and her daughters Margaretta and Minerva; also John WHITACRE and his wife Betsy. Signed S.WILLSON

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Thus far examined & approved Zanesville Apr 12 1855

J.E. ALEXANDER Mod’r

May 17^th 1855 Session met Constituted by prayer members present Rev. S.WILLSON Mod Elders Samuel MARSHALL, Rob’t HUNTER, Isaac STORER, Jesse WORTMAN, George WALTERS, Nathan REASONER. The following Baptized persons were admitted to the Lord’s supper Richard A STORER, Martha STORER, and Nancy SCOTT. The following were admitted by certificate Nancy SPEER, Jane SPEER; Thomas REASONER and his wife Nancy Ann and John LORIMER and his wife Izabella M.

19^th Baptized Almyra Louisa daughter of Samuel POLLOCK and wife; Meritt Brown son of Lewis MILLER and wife; Charles Leander son of Sanuel WALKER and wife. Rachel Narcissa daughter of John LORIMER and wife; Emerson Huston son of Cyrus REASONER and wife; Lucretia daughter of Wm LUKES and wife; Benjamin son of Th J REASONER and wife; Wilma daughter of Mr BAY and wife. closed by prayer S. WILLSON Mod

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May 20^th 1855 Sacrament administered (ses’n adjourned)

21^st Baptized Tirza Jane daughter of Wm McHELVY and Mary his wife; also Mary Margaret daughter of John SMOCK and Lena Jane his wife. Signed S.WILLSON

July 7^th 1855 Dismissed Miss Margaret SINES S.WILLSON

Sept 15 Session met opened by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod‘r, S. MARSHALL, Jesse WORTMAN, Rob’t HUNTER, I. STORER, N. REASONER.

Admitted to the Lords Supper John Alvah CONNOR.

closed by prayer

Dismissed Samuel WALKER and his wife Rebecca

16^th Sacrament administered Rev Platt aided

17 Baptized Rachel Louisa daughter of Henry MILLER and wife

March 16^th 1856 Baptized Samuel son of Peter REASONER and wife

Cambridge April 9^th 1856

Thus far examined and approved

Wm M Robinson Mod

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April 22^nd 1856 Dismissed Thomas C. COOK and his wife Mariah and daughters Laura, Eliza Jane and Maryann. by order of session S. WILLSON

May 12^th Dismissed Alanson Munro and his wife Mary. S. WILLSON

17^th Dismissed Hanah Jane YAW S. WILLSON

19th Dismissed Robert HUNTER and his wife Emily S. WILLSON

June 13^th Session met constituted by prayer Rev S. WILLSON Moderator Elders Samuel MARSHALL, George WALTERS, Isaac STORER, Jesse WORTMAN, Robert HUNTER, Nathan REASONER.

Admitted to the Lords supper by certificate George CUTHBERTSON and his wife Sarah also Alex’d SCOTT; and by examination Sarah Price WALTERS. Closed by prayer S. WILLSON

Dismissed Juliann SHAW S. WILLSON

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June 14^th 1856

Baptized Alva Clovis son of Lewis MILLER and wife; Samuel Thomas son of John and Izabella LORIMER; Benoni Dixon son of Benoni and Ann YAW; Harry Alonzo son of William J CARSON and Nancy his wife. signed S. WILLSON

June 30^th Dismissed David GLENN and his wife Mahala

27^th July Baptized Robert son of Nathan and Rachel REASONER. S. WILLSON

August 5^th Dismissed Mrs Mary Jane NELSON

Sept 19^th Dismissed William BAY and Rebecca Jane his wife

19^th Session met constituted by prayer Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders Sam’l MARSHALL, Jesse WORTMAN, George WALTERS, Rob’t HUNTER, Isaac STORER, Nathan REASONER. Admitted to the Lord’s supper by examination Elizabeth Wilson REASONER

20^th Admitted to the Lords supper by examination Mary Jane CRAWFORD and Andrew Howell MARSHALL,

closed by prayer. Sacrament administered Rev KELLY aided Signed S.WILLSON

22^ND Baaptized Mary Candace daughter of John and Sarah SHAW; also Elma, David, Arnold, Milton, Francis children of Isaac and Martha Ellen COMSTOCK; also Thomas Pollock son of James and Elizabeth NOBLE.

signed S. WILLSON

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September 1^st 1856 Thomas CONER died

10 Mrs ------ CONER died. 17^th Mrs. Sarah FEW died

24^th Dismissed Alex’d SCOTT. William R. MARSHALL and Isaac COMSTOCK and his wife Martha Ellen. signed

S. WILLSON

Thus far examined & approved in Presytry, at Newark, Apr 11 1857

James M. Hatt mod’r

1^st March 1857 Session convened at the call of the Moderator

Admitted to Baptism and the Lords supper Robert SPEER. After Sermon the above named candidate was Baptized.

N.B. This minute is authentic tho not made in the proper time or place. S. WILLSON

May 15^th 1857 Session met constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders George WALTERS, Jesse WORTMAN, Rob’t HUNTER, Isaac STORER, Nathan REASONER.

Admitted to the Lords Supper by certificate Mary WALTERS.

16^th Admitted to the Lords Supper by examination Oliver BARNET and by certificate Robert W HILL closed by prayer signed S. WILLSON

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June 21^st 1857 Session met constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders George WALTERS, Isaac STORER, Nathan REASONER. Admitted to Baptism and the Lords Supper George Washington CRAWFORD. closed by prayer

Baptized George Washington CRAWFORD, and afterward Mary Jane, Elizabeth, and Rob’t Hunter children of said G.W. and Izabell CRAWFORD; also McFarland son of Thomas and N.A. REASONER and Theodor Chalmers son of Samuel and Louisa POLLOCK. signed S. WILLSON

22^nd Dismissed Abagail Narcissa Willson (now Mrs ENDLY)

September 12 Session met opened by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders S. MARSHALL, Isaac STORER, George WALTERS, Jesse WORTMAN, Nathan REASONER. Admitted the Lords supper by examination Hannah FERGUSON. closed by prayer signed S. WILLSON

Dismissed William CARSON and his wife Nancy L

14^th Baptised Elmer Wilson son of Lewis MILLER and wife

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January 18^th 1858 Dismissed Samuel G WILLSON.

April 3 The number of members in Pleasant Hill as ascertained From an exact enumeration from the seat roll are 128

Thus far examined and approved by Presbytery at Zanesville Ap 7 1858

W. M. GRINES Mod.

April 9^th 1858 Session met constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders S. MARSHALL, George WALLTERS, Jesse WORTMAN, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER, Nathan REASONER. Admitted to the fellowship of the church by certificate James WHITE and his wife Amelia and by examination Joseph BARNET, Samuel F. STORER, John Findley CONNER.

10^th Session met. Members present as on yesterday. Admitted to Baptism and the Lords supper by examination Sarah Elizabeth McKINNY, Rachel Ash WHITACRE, Sarah Standish FEW, Mary Lorimer FEW, Susan SHAINHOLTS, Benjamin FERGUSON; and to the Lords Supper Rachel Emma WALTERS, Elizabeth CONNOR,

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Hannah Jane HUNTER, William Shaw WORTMAN.

11^th Baptized Benjamin FERGUSON, Sarah E. McKINNY, Rachel WHITACRE, Sarah S FEW, Mary L FEW, Susan SHAINHOLTS. Sacraments Administered Rev J KELLY aided

25^th Baptized Sarah Louisa daughter of Solomon S and Sarah REASONER, Helena Mills daughter of Henry and Almyra S. MILLER, Sarah Margaret daughter of John A. and Mary WALTERS.

Session met Members all present Closed by prayer. signed S. WILLSON

June 7^th Dismissed John WORTMAN by order of session S. WILLSON

September 2^nd Session met constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r. Elders S. MARSHALL, Jesse WORTMAN, G. WALTERS, I. STORER, Robt HUNTER. Admitted to Baptism and the Lords Supper Ann Malissa HENDERSON, and to the Lords supper Alexander Small MILHOLLAND, Sarah Jane NOBLE, Eliz. Rutledge NOBLE, Catharine CUTHBERTSON.

3^rd Session met Members present as on yesterday. Admitted to communion by certificate Nancy and Jane SPEER

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and Mrs Sarah J Noble; by examination to Baptism and the Lords supper Caroline Cookson WHITACRE and to the Lords supper Maryann REASONER, Harriet MILHOLLAND and Abraham MILLER

4^th Session met Members present as on yesterday Admitted Eliza Jane WRIGHT to the Lords supper and Mary SPEER: and to Baptism and the Lords Supper Mary SPEER, Martha SPEER, and Mary YAW.

5^th Session met Members present as on yesterday Admitted to Baptism and the Lords Supper Rebecca YAW. Closed by prayer signed S. WILLSON

Baptized Rebecca YAW, Mary YAW, Mary SPEER, Martha SPEER, Ann Melissa HENDERSON, and Ann Cookson WHITACRE. Sacrament administered Rev W. MILLIGAN aided signed S. WILLSON

oct. 11^th Dismissed Elizabeth Ann WALTERS (now Mrs BOYD)

Nov 15 Dismissed Rachel A WITAKER

December 19^th Baptized Theodore Henry son of Nathan and Rachel REASONER

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February 27^th 1859

Baptized Joseph Long son Peter and Fanny SHAINHOLTS and Annie Willis daughter of James and Amelia WHITE. signed S. WILLSON

April 1 No of communicants now in Pleasant Hill 142

May 8^th Baptized James Milton son of Lewis Miller and his wife

May 26^th Session met: constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r. Elders S. MARSHALL, Jesse WORTMAN, George WALTERS, Nathan REASONER. Received into the communion of this church by certificate Daniel GLENN and his wife Mahala; Mariah Isabella BARNET; James McCUTCHION, his wife Catharine; and Margaret J MARSHALL; William GAULT his wife Louisa , their son Milton L and daughter Mrs Sarah Margaret Walker.

28^th Admitted to communion of the church by certificate Mrs Mary AMSPOKER and Miss Mary AMSPOKER; by examination Thomas Lester? WALTERS and Henry Clovis PRINGLE

Closed by prayer

29 Sacrament Administered singed S. WILLSON

Mssrs Wm MARSHALL and HENRY RESONER aided

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September 29^th 1859 Session met constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders Samuel MARSHALL, Rob’t HUNTER, George WALTERS, Jesse WORTMAN, Isaac STORER, Nathan REASONER. Admitted to the Lords supper by examination Jesse WORTMAN Jr.

Octobert 1^st Session met Members present as at last meeting Rob’t HUNTER committee appointed to visit Mrs VATE report that she confessed to the sin of fornication with her present husband previous to their marriage --- proessed her sorrow and repentance -- and session restored her to her former standing and ordered thes facts to be published in the church on next monday -- The above was published on church on Oct 3^rd.

3^rd Baptized Edwin, Florence J, Ann Eliza and Margaret Price, children of James and Mary F McDONALD presented by the mother.

Oct 7^th Session met constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders S. MARSHALL, George WALTERS, Isaac STORER, Jesse WORTMAN and Nathan REASONER. Session agreed to take up the following charge against Thomas REASONER viz That on the 1^st day of May last being the Lords day) said

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Oct 7^th 1859

REASONER did about the hour of 4 o’clock P.M. attempt to commit the act of bestial coition with a cow. Witnesses: Oliver BARNETT, Margaret E BARNETT, Joseph BARNETT, Mariah J BARNETT, Nancy THOMPSON, David G THOMPSON, Catharine SINES, Thomas McKINNY, and Angeline McKINNY. Isacc STORER was apointed

to give a copy of the above charge and witnesses to said Thomas REASONER and cite him to attend at Pleasant Hill meeting house on the 17^th inst at 10 o’clock A.M. Mr STORER was also furnished with citation to the above

Named witness requiring them to attend at time and place above named except Jos and M J Barnet whose citations were committed to Samuel MARSHALL. Adjourned to to meet in the church on the 17^th inst at 10 o’clock A.M. Close by prayer signed by S. WILLSON

Oct 17^th 10 o’clock A.M. Session met constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders S. MARSHALL, Jesse WORTMAN, Rob’t HUNTER, I. STORER, and Nathan REASONER. The minutes of the last session were read and corrected by inserting that Geo WALTERS was instructed to cite Mrs Nancy THOMPSON. Mr WALTERS arrived and took his seat. Messrs WALTERS, MARSHALL and STORER being called upon answered that they had served the citation entrused to them at last meeting of session. In consequence of non attendance of the accused session resolved again to cite him (and the witnesses formerly cited) according to the book of dicipline and that Saturday 29th inst

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At 10 o’clock A.M. be appointed for trial. The citation to accused was instructed to S. MARSHALL and Mr WALTERS was appointed to cite David and Mrs Nancy THOMPSON. Oliver BARNETT and his wife Maragret E. BARNETT and Thos McKINNEY witnesses being present promised to attend Session adjourned to meet at Pleasant Hill church on Saturday 29^th inst at 10 A.M. closed by prayer.

S. WILLSON Mod’r

Pleasant Hill oct 29 1859 10 A.M. Session met constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders S. MARSHALL, R HUNTER, I. STORER, Jesse WORTMAN. Accused being present declared himself ready for trial and requested Nathan REASONER to manage his case: to this request session acceded.

Oliver BARNETT being present and sworn deposed as follows: “on the first sabath day of May 1859 I was out in the field and I seen a man after a cow and I stoped and look at him who was after Waltars cow; and our own cattle across meeting him; and one of them was in a frolic --the bull was after her and he took after her too: and the bullgot on the cow; and the man run up and chasd the bull off and catched the cow by the tail and she started to run and throwd him in a tree top; and he got up and run around the top of the tree and headed her and drove her and the bull along the fence into the hollow and got the bull up on the bank and the cow in by the fence and the bull looking down on him; the cow

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Head was head was next to one and he was behind the cow and his face was next to one; he was in that position till there was some dogs begun to bark; and he got up on the fence, and look and the cow started up the hollow and he started after her, and he stopted and look back and started on again, and stopd and look back and wiped his feet and came back cross’d the road into the bottom and came across to the run and went down the run” oct 29 1859 Oliver BARNETT Quest by Mod’r How far were you from accused when he chas’d the bull off the cow? Ans 40 rods. Quest by Mod’r How far did he chase the cow after he chas’d the bull off her until he brought her to a stand? Ans 15 rods I reckon. Quest by Mod’r Are you sure that the man that chas’d the bull off the cow and brought her to a stand was Thomas REASONER? Ans Yes. Quest by Mod’r Was it your impression that he intended to commit bestial coition with the cow? Ans From his manner I could think nothing else. Quest by Mr HUNTER was the cow confined? Ans No nothing but she was in fence corner. Quest by Mod’r Was his pants buttoned or unbuttoned? Ans I don’t know Quest by N REASONER In what field were you in when you saw this? Ans In the wheat field about 6 rods from the orchard Quest by same How did you know twas Thos REASONER? Ans when he left the cattle he took across the bottom and I took down the fields until within a stones cast of him. Quest by same Was he at any time out of your sight from he was with the cow until you got within stones cast of him? Ans Yes Quest by S. MARSHALL Had he his coat on? Ans no he took it off. Quest by same Had the man you met his off: Ans yes.

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Mrs Margaret E BARNETT being sworn deposed as follows. “on the first first sabath day of May 1859 about 4 o’clock PM Oliver and me was taking a walk down through the fields and as we was returning I seen a man in the field with the cows; he was after WALTERs cow, when we first seen him: we stop’d a little while and then pass’d on a short distance and still he kep on after the cow, then we stop’d to see what he was going to do: I said it was Thos REASONER. Just then as we stop’d the second time our own cattle came across meeting him; and one of them was in a frolic, and the bull was after her and he left the other cow and took after her; and the bull got on the cow and he run up and chased him off and catched her by the tail and and she started to run and threw him in a tree top; then he jumped up and took around the way; and headed her and drove her and the bull down along the fence into the hollow; and he got her cornered in by the fence and the bull up on the bank looking down on him; and the cows head was next to me; and he was behind the cow, and his face was next to me; he had her in that position till there was some dogs began to bark over in the bottom and he got up on the fence and looked and the cow started up the hollow; then he got down and started after her again and stop’d and looked back and then he went a little farther and put up his hand and looked again and then wiped his feet on the grass and started and crossed the road into the bottom and came across the run and I could not see him any more” signed Margaret E BARNETT

[74] Quest by moderator How it was Thos REASONER? Ans by his walk, dress and manner. Quest by Mod’r Did you think he was attempting to commit a base act? Ans, Well that was my idea of it. Quest by N REASONER. How close was REASONER to the cow? Ans, pretty near. Quest by Mod’r Was he in actual contact? Ans. I would not [s]wear he was; not would I like to swear he was not.

Joseph BARNETT Sworn and deposed as follows. I and my wife were called from the house by Oliver BARNETT; when we came we saw Thos REASONER having a cow in the fence corner; he immediately behind her; he remained so for about a minute; dogs barked and he left the cow, got on a fence looked about; then took after the cow again -- stop’d again look’d back -- went a little farther --stop’d came back --crossed the road to the bottom -- had his coat on his arm -- came acorss as far as the run. I crossed out own fields as far as Mr FREDINS down to bottom until I was within three rods of him; and I am sure ‘twas Thos REASONER; for he still had his coat on his arm. Signed Joseph BARNETT. Quest by Mod’r When did this transaction take place? Ans first sabath May 1 59. Quest by same About what time of day did this occur? Ans between four and five o’clock P.M. Quest by N REASONER Did you think twas Thos REASONER or did any one suggest it to you? Ans no Sir, I thought so my self. Quest by same What distance were you from the transaction? Ans I should place it in the neighborhood of 40 or 50 rods. I am not very good at guessing distances. Quest by same had he a hold

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of the cow in the fence corner? Ans he was close behind the cow. Quest by same Was you in sight of him all the time until you got within three rods of him? Ans no I lost sight of him some time.

Mrs Mariah Isabella BARNETT Sworn depose as follows

“on the first sabath day of May between four and five o’clock I was out in yard; and Oliver called Jospeh and me out to him; and shew’d me a man down in the field with a cow; he had the cow in by the fence; and her head was next one; and he was behind the cow; and his face was next to me; and he was there a little while; till there was some dogs got to barking, and he got up on the fence; and looked; and the cows started up the hollow, and he started after them; and he stop’d and look’d and started on again after the cow; and stop’d and look’d back; and wiped his feet on the grass; and came back and crossed the road into the bottom; and came acorss to the run; and that was the last that I seen of him; he had his coat carrying on his arm. signed Mariah Isabella BARNETT. Quest by S MARSHALL Did you think ‘twas Thos REASONER? Ans I was not acquinted with the man did not know him until afterwards. Mrs Nancy THOMPSON Sworn deposed that on sabath (she tinks twas the first sabath of May) Thos and Benjamin REASONER left Andrew THOMPSON about noon. David Thompson sworn deposed as follows. That Thos REASONER with his father Benjamin REASONER left Andrew Thompson about

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noon; he thinks on first sabath of May 1859. Evidence closed on part of the Session. Dr G.W. PRINGLE Sworn deposed as follows Quest by N REASONER Did BARNETT tell you how far the transaction between REASONER and the cow took place from him? Ans yes he said ’twas as far as to GAULTS ; we were then in Alex’d McKINNYs smith shop. Nicholas SMITH Sworn deposed as follows That Thos REASONER told him on a sabath evening he viz Thos REASONER had been out to see old Mr David THOMPSON that he was low and this conversation took place about 4 o’clock P.M. farther said deponent saith that as he heard the story from Joseph BARNETT if he understood aright the distance from the witness to where the accused was with the cow; he would say it was 80 rods; and farther that on the 3^rd of June Joseph BARNETT told him the transaction took place last sabath two weeks; but at the time he viz BARNETT admitted he might be mistaken. Witnesses now closed. The evidence now being closed the remarks of each member was made and Mr N REASONER heard on behalf of the accused. Then the vote was taken and the charge sustained. Whereupon it was resolved: that the said REASONER, be, and hereby ?recluded from the privilleges of church communion until he give evidence of his penitence; and by approved probation shall shew a fitness for the sealing ordinance of Gods house.

closed by prayer signed

S. WILLSON

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30^th Oct Session met and Members all present except George WALTERS. Being requested by Nathan REASONER to open the case of Thos REASONER (decided on the 29^th inst) for the hearing of new evidence which as he alledged would throw new light on the case tending to exculpate the accused. Session Resolved to ear the evidence on part of the accused and also farther evidence on part of the prosecution. With the consent o f N. REASONER Session resolved to meet at 1 o’clock P.M. 4^th Nov on the ground where the witnesses saw the transaction and then to meet in Concord for the hearing of the evidence and adjudging the case.

Signed S. WILLSON Mod’r

New Concord Nov 4^th ½ past 2 P.M. Session having met at 10 clock P.M. on the ground occupied by witnesses when they saw Thos REASONER (as alledge) with the cow; and having examined the different localaties named by the witnesses tending aaect the evidence of the witnesses; after satisfying themselves met and constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod’r Elders S. MARSHALL, R. HUNTER, I. STORER, Jesse WORTMAN and N. REASONER. Solomon S. REASONER being sworn deposed as follows, “ About the meddle of June 1859 having an errand with Oliver BARNETT and got through with it; I said that there was a considerable talk in the settlement and that it was seen here; and that I would like to hear what the right way of it was; but I understood that it was Joseph BARNETT

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and wife that saw it: Oliver BARNETT said that Joseph BARNETT and wife was in the house at the time, and did not see it; but he and Elisabeth did. And as long as it was got out, he supposed there was more told than he had told. He would tell all that had happened: he said; that himself and Elisabeth was in the wheatfield going home to get ready to go to prayer meetin and that they saw somebody in with the cow; and that they stood and looked at him till they felt satisfied it was Thos REASONER, and that he was after the cow; then he said he spoke to Joseph he was in the house, and told him what they had seen; and for him to go across the field, and meet him to be sure that it was Thos REASONER. I told him the person might have went some other course. Oliver BARNETT said that he followed and kept in sight till Joseph BARNETT got with him T REASONER and Joseph BARNETT went with him to town; and Joseph BARNETT went to prayer meeting and Thos REASONER went toward home: then I asked if there was anything done, he, OliverBARNETT said no: I do not want you to understand that there was.” Signed Solomon S. REASONER

Catharine SINES Sworn on part of the prosecution deposed as follows: Quest by Mod’r What time of day did Thos REASONER come into town of first sabath on May last? Ans About time of prayer meeting Quest by same What was the usual hour for prayer meeting? Ans about 5 o’clock P.M. Thomas McHENRY sworn deposed as follows

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“That he saw Thos REASONER said evening about 5 P.M. or not more than 10 or 15 minutes before 5 he had his coat on his arm. Quest by N.REASONER Are you sure it was the first day of May? Ans I am sure it was the same evening alluded to by Oliver BARNETT. Quest by same Was Joseph BARNETT at prayer meeting that evening? Ans no. Quest b Mod’r how and when did you learn that it was supposed to be Thos REASONER that was wrestling with the cow? Ans on the same evening I believe. Mrs Angeline McKINNY sworn deposed as follows I saw Thos McKINNY come into town same evening about 5 o’clock --- owing to a witness being absent on part of the defence Session adjourned to meet at Pleasant Hill on monday 7th inst at 10 o’clock A.M. Closed by prayer signed S. WILLSON Mod’r

Pleasant Hill Nov 7^th 10 o’clock A.M. 1859 Session met constituted by prayer members present Rev. S. WILLSON Mod’r. Elders S. MARSHALL, Geo WALTERS, I. STORER, Jesse WORTMAN, Nathan REASONER. Minutes of last session were read and approved then R. HUNTER came in and took his seat. Mrs Elisabeth BENNETT being sworn deposed as follows “Mrs M E BARNETT was at my house on a visit about the first of July 1859; About the time she was leaving we went to the garden and when there she said she wished for some of my flowers; she took some of the white and red flowers

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and one present remarked to her that she would have a mixture; I then asked her if it was true that they were going to have a mixture up the run: said she Mother it is too true to make a joke of and I do not know whether he got his ends accomplished or not; or words to that effect” Signed E. BENNETT Quest by N. REASONER Did not Mrs BARNETT say that she saw Thos on the cow? Ans It is just as I have written it Quest by Mod’r When you asked Mrs BARNETT if it was true that they were going to have a mixture up the run did you allude to the report of Thos REASONER making attempts on the cow and did those present so understand it? Ans So I think. Nancy Jane REASONER sworn deposed as follows “ I went Monday 4^th of July to pay Mrs BENNETT a visit. I was not long there till we got to talking about Margaret Elizabeth being down to see her I do not recollect the day she was down; I asked Betsy if Margaret E said anything about Thos; and she said she did, and I said I thought if I could hear it from Margaret E I could put confidence in her words, but I could not put much in oliver from the testimony he gave at Rob’t MARSHALLs Betsy said Margaret E called Oliver and told him that it was Thos REASONER; and oliver told her twice to hush and never say so again. Betsy said when Margaret E came down she did not whether to mention it to her or not. She said they took a walk into the garden; and Betsy had different kinds of flowers in the garden and Margaret E said to Betsy when I go

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to start home I want some of all these flowers I want to have a mixture Betsy said she thought if she mentioned it then was the time, She said to Margaret E I understand you are to have a mixture up your way; Margaret E said it is too true, She said the first time he mounted her she threw him in brush heap; and the next time she gave me to understand he accomplished the wicked deed. I said Betsy how could he manage to get at a cow; so she said he run her in a ditch, she said there was some other cattle after the cow and he drove them away, and I said how was they sure it was Thos she said Joe secreted himself behind a tree till Thos came past him. signed Nancy Jane REASONER. Evidence closed

Members called on for remarks. After a few interchange of opinions session Resolved That nothing has transpired in the examination of the witnesses examined before us today and since the 29th to alter our judgment of the 29th ult, and we do hereby confirm it; and order that the said decision be published to the congregation on the 3rd sabath of Nov from the pulpit after sermon. signed S. WILLSON Mod'r and Clerk

N B The publication was made as ordered above.

March Dismised Mrs --------- METCALF

25th dismised George W CRAWFORD

signed S. WILLSON

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Thus far examined & approved in Presbytery at Nemark April 25, 1860

J. M. DRAKE Mod'r

April 27th 1860 Session met, constituted by prayer Members present: Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r, Elders S. MARSHALL, G. WALTERS, R. HUNTER, I. STORER, and N. REASONER. Admitted to comunion of the church by certification Jonas AMSPOKER his wife Mary and daughter Mary B; Robert McCLURE and his wife Martha; Rob. DAUGHERTY and his wife Eliza Jane.

28th Session met. Members present as on yesterday. Admitted to baptism and the Lords Supper Mahala WHITACRE, Christene FURGESON and Mary FURGESON. closed by prayer. S. WILLSON

Baptised George Dixon Son of Henry MILLER and wife also Mary Louisa Daughter of Lewis MILLER and wife.

29th Baptized Mahala WHITACRE, and Mary and Christene FERGUSON.

Sacrament administered Rev J. KELLY aided

May 4th the following persons were transfered tothe new organization of Beula at Claysville A. MILLER, Rachel MILLER, Lewis C. MILLER, Lucinda MILLER, Henry MILLER, Almyra MILLER, A. MILLER Jr, S. POLLOCK, Louisa POLLOCK, George CULBERTSON, Thos E CONNER, Wilson E. CONNER, Mary BARNETT,

Sarah " Catharine " Jno A "

Kate " Elizabeth " Mary S " S. WILLSON

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September August 30 1860 Session met constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mo'r Elders Saml MARSHALL, G. WALTERS, I. STORER, R. HUNTER Jesse WORMAN N.REASONER.

Admitted to Baptism and the Lords Supper Elisabeth Ellen HENDERSON ------------- Sept 1st Session met members as at last meeting admitted to Lords Supper Mary Trumbo PRINGLE Closed by prayer

Baptized --------------- infant ------- of Robt and Martha McCLURE

2 Baptized Elizabeth Ellen HENDERSON. Sacrament administered Rev M.A HOGE aided -- signed S. WILLSON

Nov 20th Dismised Samuel T. STORER

Dismissed Miss Mary AMSPOKER (now Mrs TENON)

March 2nd 1861 Dismissed Andrew J WALTERS and wife

April 1st 1861 No on communicants in Pleasant Hill 141

This far examined & approved in Presbytery. April 10, 1861

J. R. DUNCAN

Zanesville, O

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May 3rd 1861 Session met Constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders S. MARSHALL, Robt HUNTER, Jesse WORTMAN, Isaac STORER, Nathan REASONER. Admitted to the Lords Supper by examination John H CRAWFORD and Elizabeth GLENN

4 Session met Members present as on yesterday with the addition of G. WALTERS. Admitted to communion by certificate John DAUGHERTY, closed by prayer signed S. WILLSON

17th Dismissed Joseph BARNETT and his wife Izabell.

June 5th Dismissed Susan SHAINHOLTS and Jane MUNROE

16th Session met opened with prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders S. MARSHALL, Geo WALTERS, Robt HUNTER, Isaac STORER, Nathan REASONER. Admitted to the communion of the church by certificate Thos CONNER and his wife Catharine and George CULBERTSON and wife Sarah. Closed by prayer

S. WILLSON

22nd Dismissed George CRAWFORD

October 4 1861 Session met at the call of the moderator. Constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders Robt HUNTER, Jesse WORTMAN, George WALTERS, Nathan REASONER.

Dismissed Nathan REASONER and his wife Rachel

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Admitted to the communion of the church by certificate Fanny MILLER

7th Baptized Louy Jane and Wm Irwin children of Fanny MILLER; Mary Woodruff daughter of Mary McDONALD Closed by prayer S. WILLSON

19th Dismissed Geo WALTERS, his wife Rachel and daughters Mary Ellen and Catharine, by order of session

S. WILLSON

19th Dismissed John WALTERS

27th Feby 1862 Dismissed Jno ? EWING

Thus far approved in Presbytery at McConnlville April 6, 1862

26th May 1862 Dismissed John ? Conner and his wife Emma

29th Dismissed Juliann, Mary and Eliza EWING.

Session met constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders Robt HUNTER, Isaac STORER

Admitted to the communion of the church by certificate Samuel G WILLSON and Wilson CONNER, David SELLERS and Tabith his wife

31 Baptized John Bluford son of John and Lena SMOCK, Adalia daughter of Robt McCLURE and wife.

signed S. WILLSON

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Session met Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders S. MARSHALL, Robt HUNTER, Isaac STORER. Admitted to the Lords Supper the following baprized persons Joseph McKINNEY and his wife Mary, Ann Eliza SHAW, Martha SCOTT, Hester Ann CULBERTSON. Closed by prayer signed S. WILLSON

June 2 1862 Baptizaed Adala daughter of David and Mary T SELLERS.

27th Dismissed Sarah T and Mary E Walters

September 28th 1862 Session met Constistuted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders Robt HUNTER, Isaac STORER. Admitted to Baptism and the Lords Supper William Henry McKINNEY and to the Lords supper John STORER by certificate Mrs Mary C BLAKE signed S. WILLSON

28th Baptized William Henry McKINNEY Sacrament administered

29th Baptized William Lee son of Isaac and Mary E McCLELLAND signed S. WILLSON

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7th John McMURRAY died

Nov 15 Dismissed Robt CONNER and Mary his wife

February 1863 Dismissed John BENNETT and his wife Elizabeth

November 27 The congregation of Pleasant Hill met according to previous notice given from the pulpit. John MILHOLLAND was chosen chairman, and Peter SHAINHOLTS clerk. The congregation resolved to elect Elders additional to the present session. on county the ballots; Jonas AMSPOKER and Peter REASONER were declared duly elected; and Alexander McKINNEY, and Thomas E CONNER were a tie whereupon the congregation proceeded to a second balloting; which again reulted in a tie. The Congregation the by a unanomous vote; declared Alex'd McKINNEY and Thos E CONNER both duly elected Elders.

The congregation next proceeded to ballot for Deacons and upon counting the ballots: Samuel SCOTT, David SELLERS, Robert SPEER and John SHAW were declared duly elected. SCOTT and SELLERS declined serving.

Nov 30th Alexander McKINNEY, Thomas E. CONNER, and Peter REASONER were ordained Elders; and John SHAW, and Robert SPEER, Deacons - Jonas AMSPOKER having been ordained an Elder previous to his election here. signed S. WILLSON

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Examined and approved at Washington Apr 16 1863

12th April 1863 The No of communicants now in this church according to a carful enumeration by the Pastor and Treasurer are 105

May 2nd Dismissed Mrs Mary McDONALD

May 2nd Session met constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders S. MARSHALL, Robt HUNTER, Isaac STORER, Jonas AMSPOKER, Alex'd McKINNEY, Thos E CONNER, Peter REASONER. Admitted to membership on certificate from the Methodist Episcopal church Hanah Jane NOBLE. Closed by prayer. S. WILLSON

3 Sacrament administered Rev Hamilton aided

4th Baptized Louella Daughter of Robert and Eliza Jane DAUGHERTY

June 21 Baptized Sarah Emily daughter of Peter and Fanny SHAINHOLTS

July 10th Dismissed Milton GAULT and his wife Eliza Jane

[89] July 12th 1863

Baptized Mezzini, Alexander, Anna, James, Letishia Jane, and Melissa Allene children of Joseph & Mary McKinny.

sign S. WILLSON

September 19th Session met constituted by prayer members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders S. MARSHALL Robt HUNTER Isaac STORER Jonas AMSPOKER Alexander McKINNEY Peter REASONER Thomas CONNER. Admitted by exmination to the Lords Supper Julia MILHOLLAND and Mary GAULT. closed by prayer

S. WILLSON

February 2nd 1864 Dissmissed David SELLERS and his wife Mary Tabitha signed S. WILLSON

Approved by Presbytery at Newark April 21 1864 Alex R HAMILTON Mod'r

[90] April 23rd 1864

Dismissed Sarah E McKINNEY (now Mrs Bogle)

April 30th Dismised Robert McCLURE and his wife Martha also Thomas N HANSON. signed S. WILLSON

May 14TH Session met constituted by prayer members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders Jonas AMSPOKER Robt HUNTER Isaac STORER Alexander McKINNEY Peter REASONER Thos CONNER.

Admitted to the Lords Supper Nancy Ann McKINNY. closed by prayer S. WILLSON

15th Baptized Nancy Ann McKinny, Sacrament administered Rev J Kelly aided S. WILLSON

September 16th 1864 Session met constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders Robt HUNTER Jonas AMSPOKER Isaac STORER Peter REASONER Thomas CONNER. Admitted to Baptism and the Lords Supper Mrs Angeline McKINNY and the Lords Thomas A McKINNY

17th Session met Member present as on yesterday with the additon of Samuel MARSHALL. Admitted to the Lords Supper by examination Isabell AMSPOKER and by certificate Mrs Cate C YAW closed by prayer S. WILLSON

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September 17th 1864 Baptized Catharine Jane, James Adam, Samuel Thomas and Mary Josephine children of Mrs NOBLE (widow) signed S. WILLSON

Sacrament administered Rev H FULTON aided

February 25 1865 Dismised Mary HENDERSON

March 25 Dismissed John DAUGHERTY

April 15th 1865 Dismissed Robt SPEER and his daugher Mary signed S. WILLSON

April 25 Dismissed Phebe GRUMMON and Robert DAUGHERTY and his wife Eliza Jane

Thus far examined and approved by Presbytery at Duncans Falls April 26th /65

Wm E. Hunt Mod.

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June 23rd 1865 Session met constituted by prayer members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders S. MARSHALL, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER, Peter REASONER.

Admitted to the Lords supper, John VENDERVERT; and his wife Nancy to Baptism and the Lords Supper: M HALSTEAD was admitted to the Lords supper. signed S.WILLSON

August 10th Dismissed Ellen HENDERSON

September 4th Dismissed Elizabeth Dixon

September 8th 1865 Session met Constituted by prayer members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders S. MARSHALL, R HUNTER, Jonas AMSPOKER, Isaac STORER, Thomas CONNER, Peter REASONER.

Admitted to the Lords Supper Thomas CONNER.

Sept 9th Session met Members present as on yesterday Admitted to the Lords Supper Mary Elizabeth NOBLE.

Session being informed that Rob't DAUGHERTY and wife were dissatisfied with the certificate granted them by session last April Session. Resolved that Mr DAUGHERTY and his wife be furnished with the following certificate viz: " Robert DAUGHERTY and his wife Eliza Jane are by this dismissed in good and regular standing until January 15 1864 since which time they have for causes unexplained to us ceased to attend upon the ministration of the word and ordinances of the church of PH.

[93] September 9th 1865

They inform us that this certifcate is asked to be presented to the church of Beulah " By order of session" whose vote was taken by ayes and no's all voting aye. September 9 1865 S. WILLSON Mod'r

September 9th Baptized Laura Bell, Alice May, and Estella Augusta children of John and Mariah Jane Halstead presented by the mother. signed S. WILLSON

Sept. 11th 1865 Rev M.R. MILLER Dear Sir The session of Pleasant Hill church regularly constituted have heard with regret the report of Elder Marshall who was appointed May 4th 1863 by this session to inform you that this session deemed your preaching in New Concord an encroachment on the Pastoral limits of this church and insch close proximity to Pleasant Hill meeting house an infringment of the rights of the session of this church. Being informed by Mr Marshall that you refused to desist. This Session remonstrate against your course as being disorderly, subversive of that fraternal kindness which ought to be cherished between neighboring churches contrary to the decisions of the highest judiciary of our church and contrary to the decisions of

[94] September 11th 1865

the Presbytery of Zanesville at its session at Coshocton Sept 1852. Being unwilling to believe that you will willfully and obstinately persist in a course contrary to the decisions of the author above us & so subversive of the rights of Pleasant Hill; so muuch calculated to strengthen the hands of a party in their schemes to injure Pleasant Hill and give trouble to its Pastor. We again ask you to cease you ministration in New Concord and we appoint Jonas AMSPOKER a committee to make known to you this our desire. Done in Session on date above written. S. WILLSON Mod'r

Session appointed Peter REASONER and J. AMSPOKER alternate to attend the sessions of Presbytery of Zanesville to be held in McConnelsville on 26th inst. closed by prayer signed S. WILLSON

Decr 3d Session met constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders J. AMSPOKER, Robt HUNTER, I. STORER, T.E. CONNER Admitted to church fellowship by certificate Mrs Sarah Philena FINDLY, closed with prayer signed S. WILLSON

20th Dismissed William S WORTMAN S. WILLSON

29th Dismissed Willson CONNER

[95] January 30th 1865

Dismissed Oliver BARNETT and his wife Elizabeth signed S. WILLSON

February 6th 1866 Isaac FEW died

April 22 Session met constituted by prayer Admitted to the communion of this church by certificate George CRAWFORD and his wife Isabella Closed by prayer. S. WILLSON

Approved by Presbytery at Zanesville April 25th 1866 H. M. Henry Moderator

[96] May 18th 1866

Session met Constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S.WILLSON Mod'r Elders Robert HUNTER, Jonas AMPSOKER, Isaac STORER, Peter REASONER, Thomas E CONNER. John R. WATSON, Gillespie CULBERTSON, Simon ELLIOT, and John K HUSTON were admitted to the Lords supper by examination.

19th Session met Members present as on yesterday except Mr AMSPOKER. Admitted to baptism and The Lords Supper by examination Joseph E McKINNY. Closed by prayer. S.WILLSON

20th Baptized Joseph Ezekiel McKINNY signed S. WILLSON

21st Baptized George Chalmers son of John K and Hester A WATSON signed S. WILLSON

August 18th 1866 Dismissed Isabella P AMSPOKER. signed S. WILLSON

September 30th Session met Constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Mod'r Elders Jonas AMSPOKER, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER, Peter REASONER, Thos CONNER. Admitted to the Lords Supper by examination John REASONER.

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August 3st 1866

Session met Members present as on yesterday. Session having heard that George CRAWFORD had unlawfully whiped William TIPTON a boy under the care of the Moderator said CRAWFORD by request appeared before session.

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September 1st Session met members present as on yesterday except Mr AMSPOKER who was absent. Admitted to the Lords supper by certificate John WORTMAN and his wife Isabella and by examination Sarah Margaret REASONER.

Baptized Jesse Willson, Elisabeth, Samuel Henry, John, Joseph, and James Children of John and Nancy VENDERVERT also ---- Nancy J, Sarah G, and Catharine H Children of John and Isabella WORTMAN.

Sept 2nd Sacrament administered Rev W.M. GRIMES aided

Sept 3rd Session met all members present except Mr Hunter. Closed by prayer signed S. WILLSON

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Approved as far as written at Cambridge April 24th 1867

Henry Fulton Mod'r

May 17th 1867 Session met constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S.WILLSON Mod'r Elders Jonas AMPSOKER, Robert HUNTER, Isaac STORER, Thomas E CONNER, Peter REASONER. Admitted to the Lords Supper by examination NobleKELLY, Martha FINDLY, Calvin C HERRIOTT, William P. GAULT

18TH Session met. Members present as on yesterday except Robert HUNTER who was absent. Admitted to the Lords Supper by examination. Martha GALLAUGHER.

20th Baptized Ines Belle and Laura Etta children of Mathew and Sarah Philena FINDLY signed S. WILLSON

October 1st 1867 Session met constituted by prayer. Members present Rev S.WILLSON Mod'r Elders Robt HUNTER, Jonas AMSPOKER, Isaac STORER, Peter REASONER, Tho E CONNER. Admitted to communion by certificate Mrs Henrietta Kinkaid Mrs Clauida

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October 11 1867

McDONALD and on examination Samuel PRINGLE

12th Session met Members present as on yesterday. Admitted to communion by certificate Mrs Susan Pierce. closed by prayer signed S. WILLSON

13th session met constituted by prayer Members present Rev S. WILLSON Elder Peter REASONER. Admitted to the Lords supper by examination John HALSTEAD.

14th Session met all members being present except Thomas E Conner -- Closed by prayer. S. WILLSON

Arpil 19 1868 Baptized Eliza May Daughter of Peter and Frances Jane SHAINHOLTZ.

signed S. WILLSON

April 22nd Dismissed Catharine McCUTCHEONS

22nd dismissed Jesse WORTMAN signed S. WILLSON

25th Received by transfer from Norwich church William C AMSPOKER signed S. WILLSON

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April 27th 1868

Received by transfer from Norwich church George KEYS and his wife Dareus Jane. signe S. WILLSON

Pastoral relation between Rev S. WILLSON and Pleasant Hill church dissolved on April 28th 1868 at Presbtery at Rushville

Thus far examined & approved in Presbytery at West Rushville Apr 29th /68

C.C.B. DUNCAN Mod

June 7th 68 Jonas AMSPOKER clerk of session

Session met, Members present Rev FOULK moderator, Robert HUNTER, Jonas AMSPOKER, Thomas CONER, S. STORER, Peter REASONER. Admitted to the Lords Supper by examination Sely Ann Kelly. Closed by prayer

September 20th 1868 Session met Constituted by prayer Members present R HUNTER, Jonas AMSPOKER, Thomas CONER, Peter REASONER, I. STORER. Rev John KELLY Moderator. Admitted to the Lords supper by certificate Mrs. James MILHOLLAND

Dismissed by certificate James and Nancy SPEER also Peter SHAINHOLT and wife and T CONNER

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April the 8th 1869 Session met Members present AMSPOKER, CONNER, REASONER, STORER. Peter REASONER was appointed delegate to Presbytary at Zanesvill to met on the 13th inst. Jonas Amspoker clerk of session

April the 9 dismissed John K WATSON and his wife J. AMSPOKER

examined and approved by Prby at Zanesville April 14 1869

unreadable Mod.

William GALAGHER Senr departed this life April the 17th 1869 Jonas AMSPOKER

Pleasant Hill June the 4th 1869 communion session Rev Fields officiated. Session met Members of session present HUNTER CONNER

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REASONER, STORER and AMSPOKER and after being constituted, the folowing persons was receved by certifycate Mrs Mary Ann PADEN and Mrs Louisa HOFFMAN and on examination Ada Eliza GAULT and dismissed George KEES and wife. Jonas AMSPOKER clerk

departed this lifE, Margaret MARSHALL widow of Samuel MARSHALL deceased on the 6th of July 1869 Jonas AMSPOKER

Pleasant Hill November the 19 1869 Session met Comunion season moderated by Rev Henry PEARCE

constituted by prare members present AMSPOKER, CONNER , STORER. Ajorned untill the 19 after cervice. REASONER now present received on certifycate Esra S LYLE and his wife Mary from the church of Beulah and dismissed Simon ELLIOTT and wife to Norwich also recevid George HERRIOTT and Martha HERRIOTT from the church of Norwich. ajourned closed with prare. J AMSPOKER

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depart this life Mrs DUNGAN wife of Levi DUNGAN January 22 1879 J AMSPOKER

Session of Pleasant Hill met and resolved that Jonas AMSPOKER be our delegate to presbtery to meet at New Ark

Ohio April 19th 1870. J AMSPOKER

Newark O April 20 1870 Examined and approved C.S. MARTINDALE Moderator

May the 2 1870 dismissed Mrs Findley wife of John Findley Jonas AMSPOKER

June the 10th 1870 comunion season Rev Wm FERUSON administered the Lord supper

the session met member present AMPSPOKER, CONER, REASONER, and STORER and constituted by prayer the folowing persons were receved on certifycate

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Mr Robert CARIENS and wife and Charles CARIENS and Mary A CARIENS and W.E. CONNER by certifycate and on crtifycate Mr Charles P MORGAN and his wife and Jane McKINNY on examanation and to Baptism and Lords supper Jane NOBLE to the Lords supper and William REASONER to the Lords supper and his wife Elenor to Baptism and the Lords supper session closed with prayer. Jonas AMSPOKER

Baptised Allen son of John and Nancy VANDEVERT and also Lorena Aletta daughter of Charles P and Mary Ann MORGAN dismissed Elizie BARBER by certifycate Jonas AMSPOKER