Christian Church

 

There was also organized a Christian Church, on April 13, 1856, by Elders Levi Purviance and Hiram Petteys, composed of fourteen members. Rev. Levi Purviance preached the first sermon. The meetings were held. in the school house, at Morristown. Rev. Hiram Like was the next regular minister. There was a Sabbath School in connection with this.

 

 

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