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Sligo Presbyterian 403 Colerain St. Sligo, PA 16255 814-745-2771
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Licking Church History — The congregation was formed in 1803/1804 with the Rev. Mr. McGarraugh serving as the first pastor. The total number of communicants was 33. A meeting house was erected in 1808. Logs were used and were 25 feet in length. The roof was made of clapboards. The building was also used for a school and eventually after a larger meeting house was built, it was then used for a parsonage for the pastor and his family. Rev. Robert McGarrah is credited with beginning several early Presbyterian churches, including Licking. He was a missionary and the first pastor within the bounds of Clarion Presbytery From 1802 to 1837. He was ordained in the year 1806 at Thomas Brown's near Reidsburg.
The first church that was organized was the Presbyterian. The first pastor, the Rev. Robert McGarrah. When he first began to preach, I do not know, but it must have been early as 1803. He was ordained in the year 1806 at Thomas Brown's near Reidsburg. A word here with regard to that good and God-fearing man, highly educated and able in prayer, yet, like Moses he was slow of speech, often taking him two or three hours to deliver a sermon. He preached without notes, and with great earnestness-pleading with his hearers to forsake their sins, the error of their ways and turn to the Lord. So earnest would he become at times that the great tears would roll from his eyes to the floor. It was often said that he preached more effectively by his tears than by the power of his eloquence. The first house that was erected for public worship was on land donated by Rev. Mr. McGarrah near where the Secedar Church now stands, in view of Mechanicsville, together with a burying ground, which was the only burial place for many miles around. Side by side, there rest great-grandparents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces, the first generation with a great number of the second. The first elders that were elected were Tate Allison and Alexander Guthrie, Sr., both God-fearing men and an honor to the church. The name of the church was called (New) Rehoboth, Rev. Mr. McGarrah also officiated at Licking church, now Churchville, and occasionally at a church called Concord in Perry township. The elders of Licking church were: John Henry, Thomas Watson and James Laughlin. Source: Clarion County History by Peter Clover, 1877 Clark, Brian — Presbyterian (Sligo) 1980’s-90’s The following members of the Graduating Class received the diploma of the Seminary: William C. Ferver. Holter, Burgess D. — Licking Presbyterian (Ordained Sept. 15, 1889). 1887 — Minutes of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America VOL. X., A. D. 1887 Annual Report of the Directors. The Board of Directors of Princeton Theological Seminary presents to the General Assembly the following as its Seventy-fifth Annual Report : Since the date of its last Report, the following seventy-five new students have been matriculated, viz: Burgess Holter, graduate 1890-1893—Olivet Presbyterian. The Olivet Presbyterian Church original building about 1909. On February 4, 1890, the church was organized by the Reverend P. Mowry and Doctor H. D. Northup of Ridley Park. A President and other elders were elected by early March. On March 7, a charter was received and thirty-six people signed as charter members. In Jun of 1890, Burgess D. Holter was elected the first pastor. Services continued to be held in Galloway Hall for 15 more years. Ridley Twp., Moores, Delaware Co., PA In May 22, 1901, reported in North Dakota ministers—Burgess D. Holter 1910—Barlow Twp, Washington Co., OH 1920 Census: Ridge Road, East Springfield, Erie Co., PA Rev. Clarence McCoy -- LISBON – Services were held at the Henry Funeral Home this afternoon for the Rev. Clarence L. McCoy, 66, of 122 Green St. a retired, Presbyterian minister, who died Saturday afternoon at the Salem City Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital Friday morning after an illness of six months. A member of the Steubenville Presbytery, Rev. McCoy was graduated from Bethany College at Bethany, W. Va. He was born at Claysville, Pa., August 22, 1887, a son of Joseph and Amy Morris McCoy. He lived here for seven years. A former resident of East Liverpool, he had been serving as a supply minister for the Bethel Church near Highlandtown. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jean Louage McCoy, at the home; three daughters, Miss Catherine McCoy at home, Mrs. Naomi Crinfield of Lisbon and Mrs. Lois White of Weirton, a step Mother, Mrs. Flora McCoy of Cleveland; two sisters, Mrs. G. W. Riggle of Lisbon and Mrs. H. L. Mellon of Newberry, Calif.; four half-sisters, Bessie Reynolds and Mrs. LeRoy Jackson of Detroit, Mrs. Verna Chenney of Washington, Pa., and Mrs. Reed Cain of Cleveland; four half-brothers, Lt. Herman McCoy of Norfolk, Va., Joseph McCoy and Elbin McCoy, both of Cleveland, and James McCoy of Detroit, and three grandchildren. The Rev. Paul T. Gerrard of the Presbyterian Church officiated at the Service, along with the Rev. L. N. Lemmon of the Wellsville Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Washington, Pa., Tuesday, where friends may call tonight at the Cowleson Funeral Home. Source: Mon., May 10, 1954 East Liverpool Review McCurdy, James M. - Presbyterian, Curllsville. Installed October 6, 1875. McCurdy, James M. - Curllsville, Pa. - Born Valley Forge, Pa., 1844; Cumb. U., Tenn., B.D., '72; Lic. Pby. of Allegheny; McGarrah, Robert — Presbyterian (Licking and several other beginning Clarion Co. churches. Ordained November 12, 1807 .
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6/8/1957 Oil City Derrick — There will be no meeting of the Dorcas Class of the Presbyterian Church of Sligo in July as that month is designated as vacation month. The announcement was made at the June meeting held Tuesday evening, June 4. Nine members were present: Pauline Greenawalt, Jay Craig, Lois Stewart, Ella Conner, Judy Slaugenhaupt, Velma Stewart, Mary Fagley, Dorothy Hoover, and Hazel Runyan. Evening's donations amounted to $4.10. Mrs. Greenawalt, the president, distributed the items the class had ordered to sell, pepper, food coloring, assorted powder, onions and garlic. Hostesses were Hazel Runyan and Velma Stewart. Transcribed by Pamela Myers-Grewell.
10/17/1957 Curllsville Church Guild Has Dinner by Bertha Kuhns — The Licking Presbyterian Missionary Society held its meeting Thursday evening in the church. A covered dish dinner was served.
11/20/1957 Oil City Derrick — The November meeting of the Dorcas Class of the Sligo Presbyterian Church was held recently in the home of Mrs. Jane Stewart. President, Mrs. Pauline Greenawalt, conducted the business meeting when plans were made for the class to serve the Willing Workers Class of the church at its annual banquet. Fourteen members attended including Pauline Greenawalt, Velma Stewart, Hazel Runyon, Dorothy Hoover, Norene Burns, Avonelle Neal, Nettie Miller, Ruth McLuckie, Lorraine Stewart, Margaret Whitman, Hazel Kiester, Betty Bowser, Lois Stewart and June Stewart. Hostesses for the evening were June Stewart and Flossie Rea. In the absence of Mrs. Rea, Mrs. Avonelle Neal assisted Mr. Stewart. Transcribed by Pamela Grewell.
11/20/1957 Family Night Set in Sligo Church — SLIGO - Thursday night, Nov. 21, will be family night in the Sligo Presbyterian Church. They will honor Rev. Ben McLuckie, new pastor, and Mrs. McLuckie. A buffet supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. A very fine program has been arranged including a film to be shown by Budd Stewart. The Committees of the evening consists of Mrs. Budd Stewart, Mrs. Ruby Seihl and Mrs. Dorothy Hoover, Mrs. Jane Burns, Mrs. Frank Griffith and Mrs. Mildred Meier are on the table committee. The family night is being held to acquaint Rev. and Mrs. McLuckie with the families of the church. Transcribed by Pamela Myers-Grewell.
Derrick, Monday, Sept. 23, 1957 — The Willing Workers of the Sligo Presbyterian Church met last Thursday in the home of Mrs. Jesse Meier. In the absence of the president Mrs. F.F. Silvis, the vice president, Mrs. Agnes Snyder, presided. Because Mrs. Silvis was absent, little business was conducted. Mrs. Beck had charge of devotions. Mrs. Elizabeth Erickson and Mrs. Meier served as hostesses. The group will meet again in October.
1/9/1958 Sligo Presbyterian Sunday School Officers Elected by Naomi Summerville, Derrick columnist. SLIGO - Sunday School officers were elected in the Sligo Presbyterian Church during this week's regular Sunday School hour. Carl Heeter was elected superintendent with Jerry Snyder as his assistant. Janet Beck was elected recording secretary; Carlton Murray, secretary-treasurer; Dorothy Forsythe as Missionary and Home Department head; Elizabeth Silvis as temperance superintendent; Rachel Heeter, pianist; and Ruth Gallagher, cradle roll. Noreene Burns was elected superintendent of the junior department with Pauline Greenawalt as her assistant. Janie Slater was named pianist. Transcribed by Pamela Myers-Grewell.
12/29/1964 Oil City Derrick - Dorcas Society to Meet; Group Names Speaker — CURLLSVILLE - The Dorcas Society will meet January 7 to make cancer dressings. A covered dish dinner will be served at noon. Mrs. Haskell will speak on budget packaging at a meeting of the Curllsville Home-ec group January 5. The meeting will be held at the Licking Presbyterian Church. A covered dish dinner will be served at noon. Transcribed by Pamela Myers-Grewell.
4/28/1969 Mrs. Burns Leads Group — SLIGO - At the meeting of the Sligo Presbyterian Mission Group, Mrs. June Burns conducted the devotional and study period. Answering roll call were the following members: Mrs. Vera Griffiths, Mrs. June Burns, Mrs. Mary Slaugenhaup, Mrs. Alma Heeter and Mrs. Lorraine Stewart. Study of chapter four in the "Journey into Understanding" consisted of rioting in Rochester during 1964. Reports of the Spring Presbyterial in Brookville were given by Mrs. Heeter and Mrs. Burns. Announcement was made that the used clothing will be packed and sent to distribution centers in May.
6/30/1969 Sligo Class Holds Dinner — SLIGO - Members of the Willing Workers Class of the Sligo Presbyterian Church held a tureen dinner at the home of Mrs. Esther Stewart. A remembrance gift was presented to Mrs. Lola Meier from the members of the class. Mr. and Mrs. Meier will be leaving soon to make their home in Florida. Mrs. Emma Rhea showed slides and told of her recent trip to Arizona, after which the 18 members present reminisced of the past. Transcribed by Pamela Myers-Grewell.
6/19/1970 Oil City Derrick—Willing Workers End Meetings — SLIGO - Members of the Willing Workers Class of the United Presbyterian Church decided to discontinue meeting through July and August at their recent meeting. Meetings will be resumed in September. Mrs. Zelma McKinney served refreshments.
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Read more on John McAuley, - Presbyterian. Photo courtesy of Carolyn Hays Raham |
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Original Presbyterian Church Sligo, Pa. Organized June 22, 1874 |
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Licking Presbyterian Church Trustees, 1928
The Licking Presbyterian Church, located in Monroe Township about 2 miles from Curllsville, celebrated its 125th Anniversary on August 25th & 26th in 1928. Pictured are the elders & trustees who held office at that time. Standing from left to right: Edward McKee, Harry A. McKee, Donald C. Newell, C. K. Phillips, Clair VanLier Curll, T. T. Henry, W. C. Bittenbender. Photo courtesy of Clayton Harriger. |
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Clyde Myers, 1928 Licking Presbyterian Church Trustee |
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Harry Clay Craig, 1928 Licking Presbyterian Trustee, Organist, Chorist |
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Edward Lobaugh Mooney, 1928 Licking Presbyterian elder |
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Rev. Clarence L. McCoy 1928 Licking Presbyterian Minister |
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1928 A group photo of all the pastors who attended the 125th Anniversary celebration was taken.
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Rev. Burgess D. Holter Licking Presbyterian Minister |
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Licking Presbyterian, ca 1890 after remodeling project Photo courtesy of Clayton Harriger |
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Licking Presbyterian Church 1848 Photo courtesy of Clayton Harriger |
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1808 First Meeting House of the Licking Presbyterian, Curllsville |
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Historical record of Licking Presbyterian Church on the occasion of its 125th Anniversary in August of 1928 shows an artist's rendering of the second meeting house for the congregation. It is described as being twice the dimensions of the first meeting house. It was made from logs and constructed in 1822. Location was a few feet from where the present church stands. |
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Curllsville Presbyterian, unknown year Curllsville Presbyterian 2007 Photo courtesy of Thelma Kifer Photo courtesy of Pamela Myers Grewell.
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At the 125th celebration of Licking Presbyterian Church a number of the pastors who served the church were present and photographed with the current pastor.
Left to right: Lafayette Rexrode, William C. Ferver, Homer George McMillen, Dr. James M. McCurdy, David R. Thompson, Henry D. Ewing, Clarence L. McCoy |
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Restoration of the Licking Presbyterian Church, 2009 Photos courtesy of Terry Courson |
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Photos courtesy of Pamela Grewell |
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HISTORY 1887 Toby’s 67th anniv. Of 4th of July with Fox Hunt Clarion Co. Historical Society (Facebook)
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