This society was organized
in 1854, at the residence of E. Dyer, with eight or ten members. They continued
to worship in the dwellings of the members, school houses, etc., until
in 1868, when they erected the church edifice which they now own. This
is 35x55 feet in size upon the ground, and was built at an expense of $3,200.
It is situated upon the northwest quarter of section 22, of Mound township.
The building is a handsome, substantial frame, and the site and its surroundings
are truly beautiful. Prominent among its members have been John Holmes,
Joseph Melvin, J. Gardner, Edward Mitchell, Amos Hippskey, Ross Manly,
J. Manly, Cyrus Head, A. Flemming, John and Isaac Sheely and William Anderson.
History of McDonough County,
Illinois, 1885, Continental Historical Co., Springfield, Illinois
Transcribed by Karl A. Petersen
for McDonough County ILGenWeb
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