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 The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized at an early day, probably
prior to 1840, in the southern part of New Vernon Township. A great
revival occurred in a school-house in the neighborhood in 1843,
resulting in securing twenty-three members to the congregation. In 1849,
at the suggestion of Rev. Robert Beatty, a
meeting house was erected, he assisting in the work. The first members
of this congregation embraced James Boyd
and wife, Thomas Boyd and wife, George
Forbes and wife, Joseph Boyd, George
Burrows and wife, and Mary Forbes. James
Boyd was the first class-leader. The congregation has measurably
declined, but the house is still used for funeral and other occasions.
History of Mercer County, 1888, page 562
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