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The Washington Presbyterian Church of Guernsey County, Ohio began recording church meeting minutes in this journal on 10 Nov 1841 and the last entry was on 19 November 1860.
The book measures 6 1/4 inches by 8 inches and contains 78 pages of entries. It is in fairly good condition and the binding has mostly held.
Secretaries/Clerks during the journal
The journal entries were entered by hand over a period of nearly twenty years. Many entries close with the secretary or clerk and the chairman noted; presumably, the person who took the notes was the secretary or clerk.
Names include:
Samuel Craig
William Robertson, Sr
James McCreary
A. T. Robinson
Pastors in the journal
Rev. Samuel Hair
Rev. John E. Alexander
Rev. William M. Ferguson
Brief histories of the Washington Presbyterian Church were included in the Portrait and Biographical Record of Guernsey County, Ohio and Col. Cyrus P. B. Sarchet’s History of Guernsey County, Ohio, vol. 1 . Transcripts of both are found below.
The “Washington Presbyterian Church Minutes” have been scanned and transcribed and can be found on the following pages:
Journal pages and transcripts
Nov 1841-Apr 1842
pages 1 – 6
Jan 1845
pages 17-23
Jan 1848
pages 35-39
Jan 1851
pages 51-58
Jan 1854-Sept 1854
pages 69-72
June 1842-March 1843
pages 7-11
Jan 1846
pages 23-25
Jan 1849
pages 40-45
Jan 1852-Sept 1852
pages 59-63
Sep 1855-Nov 1860
pages 73-back cover
March 1843-Jan 1844
pages 12-16
Jan 1847
pages 26-35
Feb 1849-Jan 1850
pages 46-50
Feb 1853-Oct 1853
pages 64-68
The names found in the minutes have been indexed. Each entry includes the entry date, a brief summary of the entry, a link to the entry on the transcription page, and, in some instances, links to information concerning the person named.
Washington Presbyterian Church,
History of Guernsey County, Ohio, vol. 1
Washington Presbyterian Church was formed by early settlers from out the sturdy Scotch-Irish people. They first met at the village hotel and they depended on traveling ministers. The first house of worship was erected in 1812, and was a small log house built by the people. It stood just outside the village, near the old graveyard. Ten years later an addition was made to this log church and in 1827 a new brick church was provided in the town. This was almost totally destroyed in 1834 by a wind storm, was rebuilt and enlarged, and served until i860, when, in a year later, the present church was erected.
This church was organized in 1811, under the name of Leatherwood, which was changed to Washington in 1822. Rev. John Boyd was instrumental in founding this congregation. The pastors serving for many years are found in the Lore City and Senecaville church histories of this denomination. This church has experienced many great revivals, the largest probably in its entire history being that of 1839, under Rev. Samuel Hair. Other revival seasons were in 1858 and 1885.
Col. Cyrus P. B. Sarchet, History of Guernsey County, Ohio, vol. 1 (Indianapolis, Indiana : B. F. Bowen and Co., 1911), p. 153.
Washington Presbyterian Church
The town of Washington was laid out in 1805. The early settlers were of Scotch-Irish descent, and not only a religious people, but of Presbyterian stock. At first the village hotel afforded a meeting-place where religious services could be held, and traveling ministers were secured as often as possible to officiate. The first house of worship was erected in 1812, and was a small log house built by the people. It stood outside of the village, near the old graveyard. To this small and inconvenient house an addition was built ten years afterward to accommodate the growing congregation. In 1827 a new house of brick was built in the town, which, being almost destroyed by a wind storm in 1834, was rebuilt and enlarged, and served the congregation until 1860. The present excellent house was finished and dedicated in 1861, and for some years was one of the best church edifices in this or the adjoining counties.
The church was organized in 1811, under the name of Leatherwood, which was changed to Washington in 1822. The organization was effected through the labors of the Rev. John Boyd, who preached to the people in this place about one year. Supplies were sent by the Presbytery for some time after this, and in 1815 Rev. James Smith was called to the joint pastorate of Leatherwood and Senecaville, and was ordained and installed in August of the same year. His ministry continued four years, when his death occurred, April 19, 1819. After his death the church was without the stated means of grace for eighteen months. Then Rev. Thomas B. Clark came, and after supplying the church six months was called and installed, in 1821, over the united charges of Leatherwood, Senecaville and Little Buffalo. During his ministry the name of the church was changed to Washington. His labors ceased here in April, 1831, and he removed to Logan County. After two years of occasional supply Rev. Joseph Reed became the stated supply, and remained four years. The next pastor was Rev. David Polk, who was installed in April, 1837, and remained only one year. Rev. Samuel Hair next became pastor, in 1838, and remained four years. His ministry was greatly blessed, and in one revival eighty persons pro- fessed religion.
Rev. John E. Alexander became pastor of Washington Church in 1842, and after a successful ministry of eleven years was dismissed, in 1853, on account of bronchial affection. He then took charge of the Miller Academy, a Presbyterian institution established in Washington in 1849, and held the position of Principal ten years, when, on account of the Civil War then raging, the students were scattered and the academy was finally closed. It was during his ministry, in 1850, that a Free Presbyterian Church was organized, which drew off many valuable members. After slavery was abolished, that church was disbanded and its members returned to the Presbyterian Church.
In 1854 Rev. William M. Ferguson became pastor of Washington and Senecaville. After serving the united churches about eight years, he gave his entire time to the church of Washington, His ministry closed here in June, 1874, that he might accept the position of Chaplain of the Ohio State Prison in Columbus. His was the longest pastorate the church ever enjoyed, and during that time its highest state of prosperity was reached. He was a bold and earnest preacher of the Gospel, and his ministry was greatly blessed in the salvation of men. During his ministry new churches were built both in Washington and Senecaville.
In December, 1874, Rev. A. G. Eagleson, pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church of Wheeling, came before the church on their invitation and held a communion. During the winter he preached again in a series of meetings, after which he received and accepted a call to become their pastor. His installation took place June 15, 1875, and the relation was dissolved November 12, 1879. A part of this time he supplied the church of Senecaville. After his resignation the church had only irregular supplies for a considerable length of time.
Rev. Newton Donaldson, then a student in the Western Theological Seminary, came as a candidate before the church in the fall of 1882. A call was soon made for his services, which was accepted, and at the close of the seminary year he entered regularly upon his labors. He was ordained and installed June 1, 1883. One year previous to this the church of Lore City was organized at Campbell’s Station, on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, composed mainly of members from Washington and Senecaville. Rev. Mr. Donaldson took charge of the three churches of Washington, Lore City and Senecaville. He was greatly prospered in this field of labor, and spent nearly five years in very earnest work. His dismissal took place November 1, 1887, and he removed to Bellevue Church, in the Presbytery of Alleghany.
In 1888 Rev. C. R. McCracken was called to the service of this church, and faithfully discharged his duties until 1892, when he was succeeded by Rev. H. H. McMasters, whose term of service began in April of that year. Rev. Mr. McMasters has served the church efficiently and faithfully.
This church has experienced many great revivals of religion, the most notable of which were in 1839, under the ministry of Rev. Samuel Hair; in 1858, and again in 1868, under the ministry of Rev. William M. Ferguson; and in 1885, during the ministry of Rev. Newton Donaldson. At these times large accessions were made to the membership, and a great impetus given to the cause of religion.
Portrait and Biographical Record of Guernsey County, Ohio (Chicago : C. O. Owen and Co., 1895), p. 530-532.
Names found in the Washington Presbyterian Church Minutes, Guernsey County, Ohio journal
The names found on the pages of the minutes journal are indexed below.
| Date | Page | Name / Notes |
| Alexander, Rev. John E. 1815-1902 Buried Union Cemetery, Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio | ||
| 31 Oct 1842 | 8 | Committee to convince Mr. Alexander to become preacher Mr. Alexander did not provide amount of salary required |
| 7 Mar 1843 | 10 11 | Meeting to decide on calling Rev. Alexander as pastor church Reported the church was in proper order and could pay Rev. J. Alexander |
| 21 Mar 1843 | 12 13 | Meeting debating call as pastor Chosen as pastor |
| 5 Jan 1844 | 15 | Moved congregation appropriate thirty dollars to Senecaville church for Rev. Alexander’s salary |
| 5-6 Jan 1845 | 18 19 21 22 | Balance due Mr. Alexander Senecaville church to received one fourth of Mr. Alexander’s time Prayer by Mr Alexander T Balance due Mr. Alexander Congregation at Senecaville could pay $100 for Rev. Alexander |
| 12 Jan 1846 | 25 | Moved that the front pew on the left hand of the pulpit be left for the use of Mr Alexander & his family |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 28 | Senecaville could raise $83 for 1/4 of Mr Alexanders’ time |
| 19 Jan 1847 | 32 33 34 | Senecaville congregation stated that they would pay $100 for 1/4 of Mr. Alexander’s time Mr Withrow moved that a committee be appointed to visit Mr Alexander Mr Morrow moved for a committee of three persons to visit on Mr Alexander Mr Laughlin moved for a committee of five persons to visit the congregation for the purpose of raising the balance of Mr Alexander’s salary |
| 7 Jan 1848 | 36 37 38 39 | Paid Rev John E Alexander $23.65 Paid Rev John E Alexander $19.62 Paid Rev John E. Alexander $4.50 Paid Rev John E. Alexander $8.00 Committee appointed to take up a subscription to meet the arrears due Mr Alexander Arrangement to be made with of Mr Alexander if possible Deacons to report amount considered available to Mr Alexander |
| 5 Feb 1849 | 46 | Chairman |
| 7 Jan 1850 | 48 49 | Paid Rev. Alexander $19.82 Paid Rev. Alexander $5.59 |
| 6 Jan 1851 | 51 | Paid Revs Alexander & Wilson $60.70 |
| 2 Feb 1852 | 61 | Chairman |
| 11 Sept 1852 | 62 63 | Mr Alexander asked for a leave of absence from his pastoral charge until the month of May next Moved that each member be requested to pay his full subscription to Mr Alexander for the present year |
| Birch, Matilda wife of William Birch | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Blackburn, William | ||
| 5 Feb 1849 | 46 | Nominated for elder |
| Brown, Hugh Franklin Died 14 July 1884 Buried Senecaville Cemetery | ||
| 28 Feb 1842 | 4 | Committee member |
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Appointed chairman. Present; agree to pay to end of year |
| 5 Jan 1844 | 14 15 | Deacon candidate Committee member |
| 7 Jan 1848 | 39 | Committee member |
| 5 Feb 1849 | 46 47 | Nominated for elder Elected elder |
| 6 Jan 1851 | 53 | Mr Brown moved to amend motion and that any member refusing to pay the amount assessed be excommunicated |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 58 | Mr McCreary & Brown were appointed a committee to form a class for church music |
| Brown, Rev. S. | ||
| 6 Jan 1851 | 51 | Paid Rev. S, Brown $20.75 |
| Bruner, John of the Senecaville Church (1814-1894). Buried Senecaville Cemetery | ||
| 5-6 Jan 1845 | 17 22 | Report of the Senecaville Deacons Congregation at Senecaville could pay $100 for Rev. Alexander |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 28 | Delegate from the Senecaville church |
| 6 Jan 1851 | 52 | Mr Bruner of Senecaville church reported they raised $95.00 for the salary for next year |
| Caldwell, J. K. | ||
| 10 Nov 1841 | 2 | Appointed treasurer |
| 31 Oct 1842 | 9 | Committee member |
| 7 Jan 1848 | 37 | McCurdy and Caldwell paid $2.21 Committee member |
| 5 Feb 1849 | 46 47 | Nominated for elder Elected elder |
| 6 Jan 1851 | 51 | Chairman |
| 12 Jan 1852 | 59 | McCurdy and Caldwell were appointed a committee to take subscription for salary arrears Mr Caldwell appointed a committee to take further subscription for salary arrears |
| Campbell, William | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Clark, Samuel | ||
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Present; agree to pay to end of year |
| Cochran, Thomas P. (1806-1853) | ||
| 10 Nov 1841 | 1 | Committee member |
| 28 Feb 1842 | 2 | Resolution to exonerate William Robe |
| 21 Mar 1843 | 14 | Moved that committee be selected out of the session |
| 6 Jan 1845 | 18 19 | Instructed to go forward and collect Called upon for a report Committee to collect the subscription |
| 12 Jan 1846 | 24 25 | Moved that Mr Cochran be discharged Moved that Mr McCurdy collect the subscription in the hands of Mr Cochran |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 29 | Committee to re-appraise the pews |
| Craig, Samuel (1815-1894) | ||
| 10 Nov 1841 | 1 | Appointed secretary |
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Present; agree to pay to end of year |
| 31 Oct 1842 | 8 9 | Appointed treasurer Committee member |
| 2 Jan 1843 | 10 | Clerk |
| 5 Jan 1844 | 16 | Secretary |
| 5-6 Jan 1845 | 18 23 | Secretary |
| 12 Jan 1846 | 25 | Secretary |
| Cunningham, John | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Dilley, Abraham (1785-1875) | ||
| 31 Oct 1842 | 8 | Committee to convince Mr. Alexander to become preacher |
| Foy Daniel (1787-1864) | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Frame, David | ||
| 7 Jan 1848 | 37 | $2.50 due for scrubbing |
| Frame, James | ||
| 12 Jan 1846 | 23 | Opened meeting wiht prayer |
| 8 Jan 1849 | 40 | Not considered personally bound by his act in signing the call |
| Frame, John of James Died 16 Feb 1905 | ||
| 5 Jan 1844 | 14 | Moved for an election of three deacons Deacon candidate |
| 12 Jan 1852 | 60 | Mr Robe, John Frame, Wm Thompson, J Sproat &Wm Sawhill appointed clerks for choir for year |
| Frame, Moses (1798-1881) | ||
| 10 Nov 1841 | 1 | Appointed chair |
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Committee member Present; agree to pay to end of year |
| 7 Mar 1843 | 10 | Called to chair meeting |
| 21 Mar 1843 | 12 | Chosen as chairman |
| 12 Jan 1846 | 24 | Motion to use the Last Collection of Hymns issued by the Presbyterian Board of Publication |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 29 | Moved that the Committee on pew appraisement start at $450 |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 57 | Moved to amend motion by striking out |
| Glass, John | ||
| Apr 1842 | 4 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Granger, O. L. | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Hair, Rev. Samuel | ||
| 10 Nov 1841 | 2 | Proposed Rev. Hair be paid so long as he continues the regular pastor |
| 28 Feb 1842 | 3 4 | Pastor of church, examination into his salary. Members urge to reconcile with Mr. Hair. |
| Apr 1842 | 5 6 | Vote held to removal of Mr. Hair, 58 for removal, Proposed Rev. Hair be paid so long as he continues the regular pastor, |
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Permitted to leave church as pastor |
| Harvey, Thomas | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Hastings, John | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Henderson, John (1809-1875) | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Henry, Joseph (Unk-1861) | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Johnston, Elizabeth (1791-1847) | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Jones, Andrew | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Jordan, Jane | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Laughlin, Alexander | ||
| 19 Jan 1847 | 31 32 | Stated he was authorized by the Senecaville congregation that they would pay $100 for 1/4 of Mr. Alexander’s time |
| 7 Jan 1848 | 35 | Reported the Senecaville congregation that they would pay $100 for 1/4 of Mr. Alexander’s time |
| Laughlin, James | ||
| 12 Jan 1852 | 59 | Potts & James Laughlin were appointed a committee to take subscription for roof and fence |
| Laughlin, John | ||
| 7 Jan 1850 | 50 | Reported Senecaville church would pay $100 |
| Laughlin, John Jr | ||
| 5 Jan 1844 | 14 | Deacon candidate |
| Laughlin, John B. Sr Died 28 Feb 1891 Buried Senecaville Cemetery | ||
| 28 Feb 1842 | 4 | Proposed a day of fasting and prayer be held |
| 31 Oct 1842 | 8 | Committee to convince Mr. Alexander to become preacher |
| Laughlin, Thomas W. (1816-1900) Buried in Old Washington Cemetery | ||
| 10 Nov 1841 | 2 | Appointed to raise money |
| 2 Jan 1843 | 10 | Chairman of meeting |
| 5 Jan 1844 | 15 | Committee member |
| 12 Jan 1846 | 23 | Motion regarding subscription taken at last meeting |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 29 | Moved that the Committee on pew appraisement start at $500 |
| 19 Jan 1847 | 32 33 34 | Moved to proceed immediately to the selection of pews Moved that the committee on pew appraisement be required to number the pews with the rates affixed thereunto Moved that the Members present be invited to come forward and subscribe Moved that the Deacons be instructed to visit all the absent members Moved for a committee of five persons to visit the congregation for the purpose of raising the balance of subscriptions Appointed by the choir |
| 7 Jan 1848 | 39 | Committee member |
| 8 Jan 1849 | 40 | Chairman |
| 12 Jan 1852 | 59 | Chairman |
| 2 Feb 1852 | 61 | Moved that all member and pew holders be entitled to vote at this election |
| Lea, B | ||
| 4 Jan 1847 | 27 | Paid to Treasurer B Lea |
| Leeper, Robert Sr (1784-1866) | ||
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Committee member |
| 31 Oct 1842 | 8 | Appointed to chair |
| Lisle, John | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Mahoney, William | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| McBurney, Benjamin | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| McClurg, William | ||
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Present; agree to pay to end of year |
| McConkey, John | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| McCrane, Ann | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| McCreary, James (1814-1891) | ||
| 10 Nov 1841 | 1 | Committee member |
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Committee member Present; agree to pay to end of year |
| 5 Jan 1844 | 14 15 | Deacon candidate Elected deacon Committee member |
| 12 Jan 1846 | 24 | Motion for the deacons to be required to present their books with the amount handed in |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 27 28 31 | Motion to have the minutes of the last meeting read James McCreary collected $48 Secretary |
| 19 Jan 1847 | 35 | Secretary |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 56 | On motion Mr McCeary was appointed to take said subscription Mr McCreary took the subscription of $12.00 |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 58 | Mr McCreary & Brown were appointed a committee to form a class for church music |
| McCullums, Isaac | ||
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Committee member |
| 5 Jan 1844 | 14 15 | Deacon candidate Elected deacon |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 28 29 | Collected $2.00 Committee to re-appraise the pews |
| 19 Jan 1847 | 34 | Appointed by the choir |
| McCurdy, John | ||
| 28 Feb 1842 | 4 | Committee member |
| Apr 1842 | 6 | Proposed Rev. Hair be paid so long as he continues the regular pastor |
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Present; agree to pay to end of year |
| 7 Mar 1843 | 11 | Suggested the Senecaville deacons be invited to the church and their subscription could pay Rev. Alexander |
| 5 Jan 1844 | 15 | Offered resolution for committee |
| 12 Jan 1846 | 24 | Moved that Mr McCurdy be a Committee to collect subscriptions |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 27 28 29 30 | Moved that the report of Deacons be accepted Moved that the report of Deacons be laid on the table Committee to re-appraise the pews Moved that selection of pews preference goes to the person occupying the pew |
| 19 Jan 1847 | 31 32 34 | Presented a plot of all the pews in the church Moved to accept Senecaville congregation’s offer to pay $100 for 1/4 of Mr. Alexander’s time Appointed by the choir |
| 7 Jan 1848 | 36 37 39 | Paid John McCurdy $16.15 McCurdy and Caldwell paid $2.21 Committee member |
| 22 Jan 1849 | 44 | Committee member |
| 5 Feb 1849 | 46 | Nominated for elder |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 55 | Moved for a subscription to pay the arrears in the salary for the last 2 years |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 56 | Moved that there be subscription taken On motion Mr McCurdy was appointed to take the subscription |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 57 | Moved that the salary be paid on the pews |
| 12 Jan 1852 | 59 | McCurdy and Caldwell were appointed a committee to take subscription for salary arrears |
| McDerwell, William | ||
| 28 Feb 1842 | 2 4 | Moderator, Prayer to close meeting |
| Miller, Mr. | ||
| 11 Sept 1852 | 62 63 | Moved that the session try to procure the services of Mr Miller as pastor Moved that the session be instructed to allow Mr Miller at the rate of $ 400.00 per annum, amended to $6.00 per day Moved that if the services of Mr Miller could not be obtained, another pastor would be procured |
| Miller, Hugh | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Moodie, Mr. | ||
| 5 Jan 1845 | 20 | Treasurer |
| Morrison, Joseph | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Morrow, James (1792-1873) | ||
| 10 Nov 1841 | 1 | Committee member |
| Morrow, William (1796-1860) | ||
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Committee member Present; agree to pay to end of year |
| 21 Mar 1843 | 12 | Reconsideration of the motion |
| 21 Mar 1843 | 13 | Suggest to form a committee |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 28 | William Morrow collected $40.50 |
| 19 Jan 1847 | 31 33 | Called for a report from the Senecaville Congregation Moved for a committee of three persons to visit on Mr Alexander |
| Patterson, Dr. Andrew | ||
| 5-6 Jan 1845 | 17 19 23 | Chairman |
| 12 Jan 1846 | 23 25 | Chairman |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 29 | Committee to re-appraise the pews |
| 7 Jan 1848 | 35 | Chairman |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 55 | Proposed to amend an amendment by assessing 30 cts on each member |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 56 | On motion Dr Patterson was appointed to assist Mr McCurdy in taking the subscription |
| 11 Sept 1852 | 62 | Chairman |
| Potts, Stephen | ||
| 5 Feb 1849 | 46 47 | Nominated for elder Elected elder |
| 7 Jan 1850 | 49 | S. Potts sent $15.56 |
| 12 Jan 1852 | 59 | Potts & James Laughlin were appointed a committee to take subscription for roof and fence |
| Rea, Francis | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Robe, David F. | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Robe, William | ||
| 28 Feb 1842 | 2 | Resolution to exonerate Mr. Robe from obligation |
| 5 Jan 1844 | 15 | Committee member Offered resolution |
| 5 Jan 1845 | 23 | Moved that each member pay according to his ability to the support of the Pastor |
| 12 Jan 1846 | 24 | Motion members to give the amount they may feel willing to support the gospel |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 28 | Collected $0 |
| 8 Jan 1849 | 41 | Offered resolutions for the consideration of the meeting |
| 22 Jan 1849 | 45 | Appointed to transact business |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 55 | Moved that there be a collector appointed to collect the 30 cents member tax |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 58 | Mr J. Sproat appointed one of the singers in place of Mr Robe |
| 12 Jan 1852 | 60 | Mr Robe, John Frame, Wm Thompson, J Sproat &Wm Sawhill appointed clerks for choir for year |
| Robinson, A. T. | ||
| 8 Jan 1849 | 40 | Secretary |
| 22 Jan 1849 | 45 | Secretary |
| 5 Feb 1849 | 47 | Secretary |
| 7 Jan 1850 | 50 | Secretary |
| 6 Jan 1851 | 54 | Secretary |
| 12 Jan 1852 | 60 | Secretary |
| 2 Feb 1852 | 61 | Secretary |
| 11 Sept 1852 | 63 | Clerk |
| Robinson, Henry | ||
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Present; agreed to pay to end of year |
| 7 Jan 1848 | 37 | Received $1.00 for coal |
| Robinson, J. P. | ||
| 7 Jan 1848 | 39 | Committee member |
| Robinson, James, Esq. | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Robinson, John of Alexander | ||
| 7 Jan 1848 | 39 | Committee member |
| Robinson, John of William | ||
| 5 Jan 1844 | 14 | Deacon candidate |
| 5 Jan 1844 | 15 | Committee member |
| 7 Jan 1848 | 37 39 | Committee member |
| 5 Feb 1849 | 46 | Nominated for elder |
| 6 Jan 1851 | 53 | Moved for a committee of 2 be appointed to go to Cambridge and get a transcript |
| 2 Feb 1852 | 61 | Wm Thompson Jr & John Robinson of Wm elected deacons |
| Robinson, William Sr. | ||
| 28 Feb 1842 | 3 4 | Committee member |
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Present; agree to pay to end of year |
| 31 Oct 1842 | 8 | Committee to convince Mr. Alexander to become preacher |
| 2 Jan 1843 | 10 | Proposed book containing the subscription for the missionary purposes be handed over to the deacons |
| 7 Mar 1843 | 10 11 | Appointed clerk pro tem Reported the church was in proper order and could pay Rev. J. Alexander Moved for a congregational meeting to be held 21 Mar |
| 21 Mar 1843 | 12 14 | Moved for amendment regarding funding Moved to amend the motion by inserting all the members of session Secretary pro tem |
| 5 Jan 1844 | 14 | Moved to nominate by a committee of deacon candidates |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 29 | Moved that a committee of five be chosen to re-appraise the pews Committee to re-appraise the pews |
| 7 Jan 1848 | 35 | Moved that the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table. |
| 6 Jan 1851 | 53 | Moved that there be a subscriptions taken to raise the amount of arrears for all purposes |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 55 | Moved to amend motion by allowing 10 percent |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 57 | Moved that if there should be surplus derived from the 30 cents per member that it be appropriated to pay for roof and fence |
| Robinson, William Jr | ||
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Committee member Present; agree to pay to end of year |
| 5 Jan 1844 | 14 15 | Deacon candidate Elected deacon |
| 5 Jan 1844 | 19 22 | Report of the board of deacons Need for funds to pay Rev. Alexander |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 28 30 | Collected $0 Moved that the Committee on pew appraisement make a plot of all the pews in this church with the rates affixed thereunto |
| 19 Jan 1847 | 31 | Called for a report from the committee on pew appraisement |
| 8 Jan 1849 | 43 | Moved church or individuals agree to pay the amount on the Deacons books |
| 22 Jan 1849 | 44 | Committee member |
| 7 Jan 1850 | 48 | Called for report of the deacons |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 55 | Amend motion by inserting for all purposes for subscription |
| Rowen, John | ||
| 30 June 1842 | 7 | Present; agree to pay to end of year |
| Sawhill, James | ||
| 4 Jan 1847 | 30 | Moved for meeting to adjourn and meet again in 2 weeks Appointed to committee to visit Senecaville Congregation |
| Sawhill, William | ||
| 12 Jan 1852 | 60 | Mr Robe, John Frame, Wm Thompson, J Sproat &Wm Sawhill appointed clerks for choir for year |
| Skinner, William | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 27 31 | Chairman |
| 19 Jan 1847 | 31 35 | Chairman |
| Slaughter, John | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Slaughter, Philip | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Smith, John B. | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Sproat, Alexander (1796-1870) | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| 19 Jan 1847 | 34 | Appointed by the choir |
| Sproat, Joseph Newton Died 27 Feb 1912 Buried McQuade Cemetery | ||
| 20 Jan 1851 | 58 | Mr J. Sproat appointed one of the singers in place of Mr Robe |
| 12 Jan 1852 | 60 | Mr Robe, John Frame, Wm Thompson, J Sproat &Wm Sawhill appointed clerks for choir for year |
| Thompson, John Sr. | ||
| Apr 1842 | 5 | Absent from Rev. Hair removal vote |
| Thompson, William Jr. | ||
| 5 Feb 1849 | 46 | Nominated for elder |
| 12 Jan 1852 | 60 | Mr Robe, John Frame, Wm Thompson, J Sproat &Wm Sawhill appointed clerks for choir for year |
| 2 Feb 1852 | 61 | Wm Thompson Jr & John Robinson of Wm elected deacons |
| Wallace, Rev. William | ||
| 5 Jan 1844 | 14, 16 | Called to chair |
| 6 Jan 1851 | 51 | Paid Rev. Wallace $19.00 |
| Wiley, Rev | ||
| 8 Jan 1849 | 40 | Paid Rev Wiley, Treasurer $26.00 |
| Williams, Mr. | ||
| 10 Nov 1841 | 2 | Church report |
| 28 Feb 1842 | 4 | Committee member |
| 31 Oct 1842 | 9 | Asked for leave to report on moneys |
| Wilson, Rev. William | ||
| April 1842 | 5 | Meeting called order |
| 7 Mar 1843 | 11 | Rev Wilson be invited to act as moderator at next meeting |
| 21 Mar 1843 | 12, 14 | Moderator |
| 7 Jan 1848 | 36 | Paid Wm Wilson $12.17 |
| 6 Jan 1851 | 51 | Paid Revs Alexander & Wilson $60.70 |
| Withrow, Oliver | ||
| 5 Jan 1844 | 15 16 | Moved congregation appropriate thirty dollars to Senecaville church for Rev. Alexander’s salary Motion to meet with Senecaville deacons |
| 4 Jan 1847 | 27 28 29 | Called for a report from the board of Deacons Moved that the Deacons hand in their Books Called for a report from the Delegate from the Senecaville church Moved to lay the salary on the pews by re-appraisement Moved that the Senecaville church shall receive 1/4 of Mr. Alexander’s time for $83 Moved that any one person wishing to occupy a whole pew have preference |
| 19 Jan 1847 | 34 | Moved to appoint a committee to visit those absent Moved that a committee be appointed to visit Mr Alexander Moved that committee report to the Deacons |
| 5 Feb 1849 | 46 | Nominated for elder |
| 7 Jan 1850 | 48 | Chairman |
| 6 Jan 1851 | 53 | Moved that the Senacaville church have ¼ of minister’s time for $90.00 Moved for no more preaching after the 22nd of Jan until the congregation would meet and make arrangements for all arrears |
| 20 Jan 1851 | 57 | Moved that $2.00 be assessed on each member |
| 12 Jan 1852 | 60 | Proposed the church abstain from all intoxicating liquors |
| 2 Feb 1852 | 61 | Moved that all member, male & female and pew holder be entitled to vote at all elections except for members of session |
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Citing this page: Kimberli Faulkner Hull, transcriber and compiler, “1841-1860 Washington Presbyterian Church Minutes, Guernsey County, Ohio,” Chasing Light Media, Cool Adventures
( https://cooladventures.com/collection/1841-1860-washington-presbyterian-church-minutes-guernsey-county-ohio : published 2021); Washington Presbyterian Church Minutes, minutes journal (Washington Township, Guernsey County, Ohio, 1841-1860), 78 pages; privately held by the Faulkner-Hull Collection, Massachusetts.