THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH AT REDWOOD

after Growth of a Century by John A. Haddock, 1895. Transcribed by Holice Youngs

The Episcopal was the second church edifice at Redwood. The foundation stone was laid August 7, 1851, by Bishop DeLancy. The church edifice was completed and consecrated in May, 1853. The cost of the structure was $1,400. The society was organized when there were but three communicants, Mrs. Abel Bigelow, Mrs. David Slack, and Miss Sarah Bigelow. Rev. William Allen Fisk was the first rector in the church. First wardens, David Slack and Matthew H. Smith. D. Tilton Bigelow procured from the Depeau heirs direct a grant of the land upon which the church stands. Rev. B. W. Witcher was at one time rector of this church. His wife was the talented author of the Widow Bedott Papers. The first marriage in the church was William W. Butterfield to Mrs. Laura Butterfield, widow of Joseph Butterfield. The present rector, residing at Theresa, is Rev. John Smiley.

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST LAWRENCE

after Growth of a Century by John A. Haddock, 1895

"The Episcopal Church of St. Lawrence" at Alexandria Bay was established as a mission in 1880. They have a neat house of worship, seating 250 persons. At present there is no local rector, the services being conducted by such supplies as may from time to time be secured. In the summer season the attendance at this church is quite large.

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