rl C54K7 ^^^ %% i^^ ^^ :■ .-" ^^ THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES Ex Libris Katharii.o F. Richmond and Henry C. Fall ;:'^^.;3»:> ^^?^-^ A ^Sw^ ^-^J) :>ii •i<^ ^W^w!-- ■"^^^ m'' 3^.^ -^i'^ .s^ ^^ <-x\ 'v^ ^^^^ 44-Qic ■J{^d^^^^(^ rx C^^ . Kj^h^ ^^-^y^i^-^Li^ <7Toc>'-lJ-^ HISTORICAL SKETCH . OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, CLAREMONT, N. H. A HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE lethodist Episcopal Churcli IN Claremont, ¥. H. BY M. V. B. KNOX. PRINTED BY THE CLAREMONT MANUFACTURING CO. 1882. OFFICERS OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, CLAREMONT, N. H., l882. PREACHER IN CHARGE, M. V. li. Knox. trustp:es. Daniel W. Johnson, Hon. Ira Colbt, Henry Colby, Osmon B. Way, M. D. George AV. Holden. stewards. WiNTHRor Sargent, George L. Drurt, Joseph Weber, George W. Holden, Osmon B. Way, M. D. Edward F. Houghton, Charles O. Eastman, George W. Stevens, Sylvester Bartlett. class leaders. Philander Wallingford, Baxter Emerson, George W. Holden, Lorenzo Draper, John Mc Laugiilin. F NOTE. — This Sketch is intended to preserve vjihiablc history that might otherwise be lost, and to record earnest endeavor that might otherwise be forgotten. The basis of the earlier part, reach- ing to 1853, was furnished by the manuscript of Rev. John Me Laughlin, who, at great trouble, secured access to the records at the various points which once constituted the Circuit of which Claremont was a part. Slight errors of date or incident may be possible, 3et it is hoped that verv few if an}- such have been incorporated. This Sketch is only an outline of successes to tell of which a large volume could well be written ; but the noblest monument of Methodism in this place is the hundreds who, through its help, have lived noble lives and died triumphant deaths, together with the large, strong church now existing trustful of other victories for the Master. 1 C66705 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF METHODISM IN CLAREMONT. It is reported on the strength of hearsay that the first sermon preached in Clarcmont by a Methodist, was delivered hy Rev. Mr. Daniels the first Methodist preacher who died in Xew England. He was buried at Unity. Others say that the eccentric Lorenzo Dow, at the age of nineteen, preached the first sermon delivered bj' a Methodist in this town, in the neighborhood known as Puck- ershire. A revival influence followed his labors. It is probable, however, that the exact date cannot now be recovered when "Wesley's Parish" was pushed into Claremont. In the winter of 1798 Lorenzo Dow preached ever}- four weeks in the Green Moun- tain district and his labors resulted in some conversions and the formation of a class at the house of Mr. Robertson, who sometimes acted as leader. Dow's eccentricities however were finally thought unbearable and he was advised to leave the town, which lie did in quite a characteristic manner. Riding to its line, with thouglits and maledictions, the results of which it ma^' be impossible to tell, and the nature of which the last da}' alone may reveal, he dis- mounted and ra[)ping his shoes together, shook the dust of Clare- mont olT them, solemnly declaring that he siiould never enter the town more until solicited b}' those who were anxious for his labors as a minister of the Lord Jesus Christ. Never being invited, he never did retiu'n, and his testimony tlius feelingly given, still re- mains. The first organized Methodism in Clarcmont was a class formed of those who were converted under the labors of Dow, in the Green Mountain district. The leader was Eliakim Stevens, — a man who, bearing the honor of this fust olFicial appointment, hon- ored the office b}' maintaining a life of fidelity, usefulness, and Christian triumph. He died in peace, and his record is on high. (", liiSTOUicAi. sKi/rrii ok l'\;r :i wliilp the class vigorousl} sustained ilsclf, l)iit the; removal of its members so reduced it that at length those who remained were conucc'ted with other classes in surrounding regions. However, Methoilism did not ditHise itself from this class, the earliest form- ed, hut from a seconti introduction through other sources. Ill 1801 Claremont was included in the new Circuit of Hanover. A (juarterly meeting is reported in Claremont, May 7, 1801, con- n»'cted with which are the following l)ai)tisms — Susanna Stoddard, Nancy Fiskc, Dorcas Miles, Mary Robertson, Hezekiah Mills, Susanna Stevens, Chloe Chafin, Cynthia Fiske, Anmary Fiske. The linancial report of this first Quarterly Meeting in Claremont. indicates so uuich that it is given entire : Hanover, S 1.00, Canaan, 8 0.00, Enfield, Sl.OO, Springfield, $10.00, New Grantham, g2.2.'). Unity, $.51. Claremont, 81.82, Total $22.58. Dis- bursements, according to the rules then in practice, were made to three men whose names will ever remain fragrant with virtues, and l)right with grand achievements in a ministry remarkable for noble deeds and self-sacrifice : .John Brodhead, Presiding Elder, $ 1.41 Martin Kuter, on the circuit, 2.00 Thomas Branch, " '' Quarterage, 17.55 Do. Expenses 1.62 \U.\7 In 1802 the membership in Claremont consisted of the follow- ing : Eliakim Stevens, Prudence Stevens, Eliphalet Robertson, Mary Robertson, Susanna Stevens, John Amidon, Dorcas Talmon, Susanna Stoddard, Cynthia Fiske, Hezekiah Mills, Phebe Farring- ton. Amos Stoddard, Betse}- Howell. The financial exhibit for the 3'ear ending about July 1802 shows the towns included in the circuit, gives a glimpse of the extended field of labors, the remuneration in cash of the early itinerant, and also marks the comparative pecuniary strength of those places and Claremont. Claremont, S 5.0.3 Public collections, 1.75 S 7.38 North Grantham, 17.87i Public collection 12.60' 30. 47^ I'nitv, -87 Canaan, 39.60 Public collection, 12.50 52.10 Hanover, 4.90 Meriden, 3.64 30.15 5.25 3.42 1 2.12^ 3.44 $143775 S 7.19 55.79 5.40^ G1.19^ 55.79 9.44 65.23 METHODISM IN CLAKKMONT. Springfield, (ioshen, Dorchester, Croydon, Cheshire, Total Disbursements, John Brodhead, Presiding Elder, Reuben Jones, (Quarterage, " Expenses, Joshua Crowcll, (Quarterage, " Expenses, Total to P. E. and to preachers, $ 133.61 J The remaining ton dolhirs are not accounted for, though doubt- less good use was made of the mone\'. These facts and figures are footpiMuts of immortal greatness. An enduring record of them is on high, and left to us are as im- perishable as living deeds can be. New Hampshire and other parts of northern New England were frontiers then ; now the frontiers crowd up on both sides of the Rocky Mountains, na}- into their very gold and silver recesses, and what was done here in sacrifice and labor, faith and prayer, In the first of this century, is being done now by hundreds of devoted Methodists from Texas to the Saskatchawan, and from the Gulf of California to the tributa- ries of the Frazer River. We have but to brush against the work and workers of those regions to find that the heroic age of Meth- odism is not passed. The figures above given might be misleading, however, to the present generation if a statement should not be made. Those itinerants that received sixty-one or sixty-five dol- lars for a year of hard work, were commonly men with no fam- ily — for as soon as married they generally had to locate, — tiu-ir boanl and horse-kocping cost nothing, as they constantly traveled and lived among the people, so that their out-going exi)enses were confined mostly to clothing and books, and that even in a more prim- itive age of dress and reading. While these facts do not detract from the grandeur of such labors, tluy show that the people of their penury gave lilx'rally in tiiose times. If hard, successful labor is seen on one side, on the other, eminent (.'hristian hospi- tality and self-denying support of the gospel are not a whit less prominent. 8 IIISTOIJICAI. Miting the characteristic energy- of its early movements, encountered in Claremont its usual opposition and reproach. The savor of "its original odiousncss smelled in the nostrils'' of sectarians and the irreligious as in the beginning. Those who showed favor to its progi'css, or sympathized with ,its spirit, were subjected, bj- their simple credulitj', to the ridicule of others. The venerable John Brodhead, Presiding Elder of the New Hampshire District this year, 1805, a man emincntl}- entitled to respect, no one possessing more or greater qualifications to com- mand it, shared also in the reproaches cast upon Methodists. Passing through the village on his way to Green Mountain, to the house of Eliakim Stevens, where he had an appointment to preach, the encouragement often extended to Methodist pioneers was ten- dered to him in the hootings and ribald yells of a gang of young men. "But," said the preacher, in his evening lecture, alluding to the insults he had encountered, "it does not disturb us to have the devil's dogs bark. The" spirit of Methodism, thus aptlj', though quaintly, expressed, was not damped, but gathering vigor from hostilit}-, prosecuted still its mission of love to the unsaved. In 18()G, under the labors of Caleb Dustin and Benjamin Bishop, the work gradualh' unfolded. The following conference ^ear War- ren Bannister delighted the people with his singing, which was excellent, but beyond this there seems to have been no gi-eat pros- perity. During the following year, 1808, however, under the labors of Caleb Duslin, the preacher in charge, and Thomas Skeels, a great revival took place. Mr. Skeels, though not on this circuit, frequent- METHODISM IX CLAKEMONT. 1 1 ly visited here, and his Uibors were eminentl}- successful. Powerful manifestations of the Spirit attended the gatherings. Tlie venera- ble Asa Dinsmore, alive in 1853, when Mr. McLaughlin wrote the sketch of this revival, was converted under the labors of Mr. Skeels, received into the church by Mr. Dustin and made a class- leader. Mr. Dinsmore said: "We did not take up with a cold meeting, but we had warm hearts." S3'mpathy in some cases, curiosit}' and malice in others, impelled many to attend the meet- ings of the Methodists, and many were thus brought to mingle with the sect that was everywhere spoken against, finiling their doctrines to be the power and wisdom of God. The haughty, the hardened and self-wille<^l became as readily the subjects of saving grace as the affable and tender. The conversion of Asa Dinsmore illustrates the sturdy godloss- ness to be assailed, and the surprising power of truth which sub- dued and fashioned for its own designs. Dinsmore was a hard young man. Discussing with some congenial minds the merits of the Methodists and their personal aggressiveness Dinsmore's vehe- mence elicited the jocose remark. "You had better look out and steer clear of them, for if they get hold of you, you're taken!" With an oath Dinsmore replied, doubling and shaking his fist, "I should like to see a Methodist minister talking to me ! I'd straight- en him I" To prove his fortitude and powers he went to meeting — "they got hold of him" — and though after a diirereut fashion, not the minister, but himself — "got straightened." The hue and cry against the new sect increased until the ver}' boys were eager to join in. Col. Glidden said that even as he went daily to his mill from the old homestead he used to be teased and fretted to great impatience until he dreaded to go over the road, b}- the children who greeted him as he approached, and screamed after him when he had passed — "Your mother's a Methodist!" But at length Mr. Dustin thought the time had come when the disposition to revile ajid abuse might appropriately be made a topic of open discourse. He accordingl}- analNzed the pnnci[)les from which such conduct sprang, and portrayed its baleful ertects both in religious and social life. The happy influences of his sermon were generally felt, causing the voice of aspersion and ridicule to grow less clamorous, and gratlualU' give way to the tones of mutual respect. The struggling cause was also able to lind encouragement in the 12 IlISTOUirAI. SKKTCII OK celclu-itv of M.'irtin Riitor, who in 1801) — 10 was I'rcsiding ?:ider of the New Iljunpsliirc District. His Quarterly Meetings in Unity kindh'd liie ptnlcstrian zeal of many in Claroniont, wlio gladly per- formed the jonrncy on foot to listen to his eloquence. Clarcmont was visited with some revival in 1810, as it spread from Unity and Nortli Charlcstown where there had been a gi'aeious outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The internal liabilites of the Claremont membership and their efforts in tlie work of mutual Christian discipline, may be inferred from the extant report of a committee, made in 1811, — in the case of two women who had been called to account for their bickerings. The report runs thus: "vSister R is guilty of unchristian-like temper in the affair of the web, and also in this meeting. Sister P is guilty of, and has manifested the same in both instances. Sister R and Sister P are required to confess the above to each other and the class, and also to forgive each other." The members in full connection, March 25, 1814, were as fol- lows : Class First. Eliakim Stevens, Leader, Zina Redfield, Assist. Mary McGloflin, Daniel Fiske, Polly Davis, Mar}- Ballon, Martha Alden, Mary Gordon, T. Nancy Ballon, T. Class Asa Dinsmore, Leader, Abigail Dinsmore, Ruth Moore, Beria Alden, Christiana Barnard, Betsey Witty (or Witcy) Alfred Ashley, T. Elizabeth Sheldon, Betsey Dustin, Margaret Mc Coud}', Trial Bates, "Walker, Sally Emerson, Sally McGloflin Jeremiah Westcott, Triphena Redfield, Eliza Walker. Second. Caleb Dustin, Ethana Dustin, Thomas Davis, Nathaniel Draper, Walter Bingham, Philena Clemare, Augusta INIeecham, Sybbyl Redfield. METHODISM IN CLAREMONT. lii In addition to the above list, which ]Mr. Me Laughlin copied from records in Grantham, there was found a class paper in the possession of Asa Dinsmore, dated Jan. 21, 1813, containing the following additional names : Chandler Redfield, Betsey Kedfleld. Still another pai)er dated about two years before, March 1, 1811, furnishes the following names of members. Theodora Bates, Samuel Draper, Elisha Sheldon, Sukey Giddings, Jacob Smith, Robert Ashley, Elizabeth Glidden, Sarah Smith, Asenath Bull, Ira Smith, Martha Baker. This class embraced all living in the neighborhood of Bible Hill, in Unity as well as Claremont. The first effort of the Methodists to furnish themselves with a meeting house in Claremont was made in 1815. Their circum- stances seemed to justify and require them to improve the oppor- tunity then aflforded of uniting with the Universalists and Baptists, which the}' accordingly did, and these three denomination erected their church upon the site now occupied by the Episcopal Church. The social meetings of the Methodists were held as heretofore in the school house at Draper's Corner. In 181 G the circuit includ- ing Claremont was named Unity Circuit. Its quarterly ^Meetings were held in turns at Unit}', Charlestown, New Grantham, Mar- low, Claremont, Sutton and Lempster. Claremont seems but now to have attained sufficient importance to be favored with the extraordinary privilege of regular quarterly meetings. The first one ever held in this place, as noted before, was May 7, 1801, at which the collections on the circuit for the quarter were reported at 8 22.58, The second Quarterly ]\Ieeting was held under the regular plan of the Unity Circuit, Aug. 5, G, 1815. The collections for the quarter, reported from the whole circuit, were 8 24.30. At a quarterly meeting held Nov. 11, 1818 an incident occurred which shows the strict ways of discipline in those times. The love-feast was appointed as usual, and at the hour for it to l)egin the doors were closed, as the rules were, mu\ after that no one could enter. Both the preacher in charge, Caleb Dustin, and the 14 llISTdKICAI. .SKKT( 11 OK I'rc.sidiiii; Kldt r, A. Taylor, wen; too liite for admission. By and bye, wlicii tlic nv( rend dclinfjurnts nirivod, unsuspiciously they proc('C(|«'(l lo the "I\':i8t of love," l)iit, alas ! "the door was shut," and they wlio had viirorcdisly preached punctuality to others, were themselves shut out. The excluded elders, mortified at their tar- diness, to evade observation, save ridicule, and the cause from contempt, lietook "themselves over back into the woods" in pious excursion. In 181 !t .Ml'. I'arlcy, tlie Congregationalist minister, who had a rough side tnwnid Methodists, resigned, and his people hired Ca- leb Dustin who had located in Claremont to supply their pulpit a few weeks. The antagonism which had hitherto been cherished still betrayed itself though circumstances warranted but a sub- dued development. The noon after Mr. Dustin's first sermon witnessed a general discussion of qualities of the morning sermon, and those who gladly heard the word, and those who cautiously weighed what had been said, were about equall}- divided. The good Deacon P was assailed for his opinion, b}- some of the subordinates. Deeming it imprudent to depreciate the sermon or the preacher, he evaded committal for awhile, but being heavily pressed lie replied after long hesitation, in terms as strong as his critical ability and pious suspicions would allow — "He's a Method- ist!" The Methodists were obliged to submit to many misrep- resentations, some ludicrous, some severe. One just gone to his reward, F. A. Henry, told me of the correctings he received when a boy for daring to attend a Methodist meeting. So sharp were the persecutions fuialh' made that the public Methodist social meetings were broken up, and the}- had to repair to private houses for that purpose. John Lord, a giant both in person and courage, travelled the circuit in 1H20-1, and had for an assistant Abram Ilalwa}-. A great revival took place during this time, among the most remark- able that have ever been in Claremont. The Baptists participated in the work. About one hundred were converted, most of whom joined the Methodists. The families of Asa Dinsmore, Mr. Mann, Mr. Lovell, T. Davis, X. Howard, and others were converted. Rev. J. S. Smith was also converted at this time, first joining the Baptists, and then coming to the ^Methodists. During the year 1821 the Baptists and Universalists, who had METHODISM IN CLARKMONT. 15 with tlie Methodists owned and occupied a church in town, sold their part of the Church to the EpiscopaUans, and then the house was put under repairs. But fatal to the pride of the Methodists when the}- were anticipating the enjoyment of tlieir fourtli (Quarter- ly Meeting which was appointed for Aug. 18, in tlicir newlj- and beautifulh- finished house, the Episcopalians refused its occupan- C}', as it was now too handsome and valuable to be desecrated by a Quarterly Meeting performance. Determined, however, to enjoy their Quarterly Meeting in Claremont and retain its influence on the people, the INIethodists cast about them for other accommoda- tion. Asa Dinsmore, no less interested than his brctlu'cn, offered to provide for it in his barn and orchard at Draper's Corners, and the place being accepted as the most available, he gladly prepared for it, expecting to see his field full of people and of that power which sla3's and makes alive. As the day approaclied however, Mr. Chase, landlord of the Sullivan House, and a Uuiversalist, learning the predicament of the Metliodists, generously jjroposed to accommodate the meeting on his premises, designating as a preaching place a large new horse-barn he had just been finishing, and his dancing hall was offered for the love-feast. His proposals were gratefully accepted, the orchard project was abandoned, and Mr. Chase's premises being duly arranged, the meeting, one of great power and jo}', was held there. Mr. Lindsay the Presiding Elder, preached in the demonstration of the Spirit, and the recollection of this meet- ing will remain as long as an}' live who were present. At this Quarterl}- Meeting the Spirit of the times in regard to fi- nances was indicated by the vote "that each member of the Q. M. Conference encourage a Cent Society." Perhaps this was with the honorable design to raise from each class on the circuit, its propor- tion towards the support of the preacher. At a Quarterly Confer- ence held in Marlow Sept. 2, 1820 it was "voted to give S .!.'> per week for Sister Lord's board", and also "voted to give S l.UO per week for Brother Lord's board" — indications at least that the board-bill of the preaclierand his wife should he \yAu\ wilhoul mak- ing him responsible for it. It was voted, at a Quarterly conference held in Claremont Dec. 27, 1H23 "to make exertions to get a preacher's house and that .la- cob Perkins, Eliakim Stevens, Ediinnid Perle}', Amos 'I\'niiry and Jacob Wright be a committee to concoct measures to l)in or build K; iiisrouicAi, skktcii ok said lioiisc." Lator, at riiily Man-li (\, 1H21 it was votod "tliut the pnr.sonaf^c Ikmisc committee continue tlieir cxerlioiiH to ^nt snltscrip- tions to build said house in I'nity." At a quarterly conference held in Marlow, Nov. 20, 1H24, it was recorded that the parson- age-house couiniittee reported and were dismissed from any further service," and also it was voted "that N. O. Way be api>ointed a committee of one to Ixiy or l)nild a parsonage house." The ellbrts t(; obtain a parsonage at this time were not success- ful, for in C^iarterly Conference in Marlow, Aug. 18, 1820, "N. (). \\ ;i\ . N. Howard, and S. Koyce were appointed a committee to see what can be done towards buying or building a preacher's hou'se on the circuit." The first mention of a camp-meeting on the circuit is found in the records ol" a Quarterly Conference held in INIarlow, April 30, 18-2;"), and reads as follows — "Voted to hold a camp-meeting in Unity, commencing Sept G." After the Methodists were ejected from their church, the other two thirds of which was owned by the Episcopalians, they held their meetings for some time at Draper's Corner. They then hired an old, red cabinet shop on AVashington Street, near the "Old Fiske Store." At this time Rev. Abraham D. Meirill, who went to his re- ward in 1878. was on the circuit. Following this place of worship they hired the hall in the "Old Clark Tavern," North Street, wiiich was occupied about two years. In this hall Wilbur Fisk, and other able, godly men preached the word. In 182G the ability of the ^lethodists in Clareniont warranted them in undertaking to build a meeting house, for themselves, and in a Quarterly Conference held Jan. 4, it was accordingh- "voted to raise a ccjuimittee of three to estimate the sum, and obtain sub- scriptions, to build a meeting-house in Claremont." Nathan Howard, Thomas Davis, and Eli Draper were appointed said com- mittee. Eliakim Stevens, Nathan Howard, Thomas Davis, Asa Dinsniore, and Eli Draper were constituted "Trustees." Tiie en- terprise was at once begun. The motives and principles which actuated in this undertaking may be inferred from the heading of its subscription papers, which are dated Jan. 10, 1820. "Whereas it is the duty of all that have means and opportunities to promote the public worship of Al- mighty God, and whereas, the Society of the M. E. Church in METHODISM IN CLAREMONT. 17 Claremont, N. IL, labors under man}' inconveniences and em- barrassments for want of a house of public worsliip, therefore we, the subscribers, promise topa}- the sum set against each of our names, respectively, to the said Methodist Societ}-, or a committee which they shall appoint, to be by them aj)propriated for the erecting a free house of public worship in or near the village, in said Claremont, of such dimensions as shall bjvthembe judged suitable, and upon such principles as shall accord Avitli the disci- pline and usages of their church," A glimpse of the efforts required to raise the preacher's salary* is given b}' a vote recorded in the proceedings of the Quarterly Conference at Lempster, April 26, 1H2G, It was "voted to have a wool-fund on this circuit" and that "N, O, Wa}- and A. Houghton be a committee to form a constitution for said fund." and also "to have a subscription paper to collect wool for the preacher" — not for him to pull over the e3"es of the people, but that he might b^- means of this secure raiment and food for himself and family. Thus a devoted laity strained every nerve in aiding a devoted min- istry to sustain and enlarge the Master's Kingdom, At an adjourned meeting held Jan. 26 of this year, the following Board of Officers was chosen : Eliakim Stevens President, Nathan Howard, Secretary, Thomas Davis, Treasurer and Agent, Asa Dinsmore, Trustee, Nathan Howard, " Eliakim Stevens, " Thomas Davis, " Harvey jNIc Laughlin, " At this meeting the Society "voted to proceed to build a chap- el for public worship," and that "Thomas Davis, Eliakim Stevens and Nathan Howard be a committee whose duty it shall be to purchase a site for, and superintend the building of said Cliaj)el." Mr. Austin Tyler, a man of no particular denominational affinities, but sympathizing with the Methodists because of the unkind ness and contumely with which they had generall}' been treated, mag- nanimously offered them a very eligible site on Sullivan Street, as a gift, which with becoming gratitude, was accepted. When the timber was collected, the brethren, desirous of securing the bless- 18 IlISTOKICAI, SKKTf'H OF ing of (lo feet, with vestry, large parlor, library. and vestibule. jNIrs. Eastman added a carpet that cost al»ont a hundred dollars ; other lurnishing cost about two hundred and fifty more. It is seated with about 180 chairs, and 250 people can be comfortably accommodated, by throwing back the sliding doors of the parlor. It joins the church on the north-east cor- ner sufficiently to give a good doorway into the church from the vestibule, and then reaches back northward. It was dedicated Dec. 22, 1880, by Presiding Elder George J. Judkins. A course of Free Lectures on various topics of Literary, Scien- tific, Historical, and Technical interest was given during the winter of 1880-1 and anotiier during the winter of 1881-2, in which Dr. O. B. Way, Miss Mary J. Wightman, Rev. P. Wallingford, (ieo. E. Perley, Esq., Hon. Ira Colby, Miss R. Annie IJarker, Mrs. N. II. Knox, and Rev. M. V. B. Knox, took part. The people of the church and of the town attended in large mimbers. Tlie official Board ha\ ing extended an invitation again to the Annual Conference, to hold its session for 1881 here, it was ac- cepted, the Conference meeting April 20. Bishop Tiiomas Bow- man i)resided with markeil ability and success. The members of the Conference were easily entertained by the people of the church, aided some by the other denominations of the town. All tlie anni- versaries were successful, the various pulpits of the town were filled by members of the Conference, the "N. H. Conference Daily" was published for free distribution, nnder the direction of F. F. Haskell and the pastor, and abl}- edited b}- Geo. E. Perley Esq. The presence and work of the Conference contributed to the ap- preciation of Methodism b^' the citizens of Claremont. The Ladies Social Circle had its origin far back in the early history' of the church. As early as 1844 those living yet were workers in it. At that time Mrs. Niles was President of it. They worked to supply the destitute ; for furnishing the church, the parsonage, etc. The present Social Circle was formally organized in 1860, with Mrs. C. II. Eastman President. She held that posi- tion several jears. Others who have served in that place are Mrs. Rev. R. S. Stubbs, Mrs. Rev. H. II. Ilartwdl, Mrs. E. Bailey, Mrs. M. E. Carey, :Mrs. I). Tutherly, Mrs. Geo. Fitch, Mrs. Eli Smith, and, reaching to the present time, Mrs. Francis Locke, who 34 HISTORICAL SKKTCII OF Ims held llic place two years. The present Circle lias labored for InrDishinp; the parsonaf^c, for benevolent purposes, for the soldiers (luring the war of 1861-5, for rei)airing the inside of the church, and, of late years, for paying the organist and singers. It meets eveiT two weeks, at some private house, on "Wednesday evening. An annual membership fee is charged of fifty cents for men, and twoiity-five for women ; at every gathering of the Circle a contri- buticju of five cents is expected from every one present. Each year a Festival is held at the Town Hall at which a good sum is realized — tliis year netting $211. An Auxiliary of The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society was first organized in this church, Feb. 14, 1874, under the pastor- ate of Kev. N. M. Bailc}-. The first president was Mrs. Rev. N. M. Bailey and the new auxiliaiy started oflT with a membership of nineteen. It has always had a prosperous history. Following tiie first president have been the appended ones : Mrs. Kev. E. R. Wilkins, Mrs. Rev. D. Stevenson, and IMrs. Rev. M. V. B. Knox. The membership has never been large, but they have all worked vigorousl}'. Yet in 187G, the membership was fort^'-seven. The amount raised has ranged from S6.50 the first ^'ear to $80, in 1878, since which time it has descended to $ 56, in 1882. The regular meetings are held once a month, at some private house. CLAREMONT JUNCTION CAMP-MEETING. The subject of a permanent camp-meeting for the Methodist Churches in the contiguous parts of New Hampsliire and Vermont having been agitated, the Springfield Ministerial Association which met at Bellows Falls some time in 1871, appointed a committee to meet a similar committee from the Claremont District at Clare- raont, Jan. 2, 1872. This preliminaiy meeting was held in the office of O. B. Wa}', M. D. Rev. James Pike, D. D. was made chairman, and O. B. Wa}', Secretary. Committees were appoint- ed to confer with the various railroads regarding terms for trans- l)orting passengers, baggage, etc., to and from the proposed camp-meeting. At a meeting of these committees. Feb. 2, 1872, a sub-committee was empowered to call a camp meeting convention for the two districts, and to confer with Messrs. Jones, Ellis, and Canty, owners of the land at the site proposed, relative to pur- chasing it. Still later, March 8, 1872, at another meeting of METHODISM IX CLAREMOXT. 35 committees, the two presiding elders of the districts were invited to call a camp-rae(!ting convention, consisting of all the preachers of the two districts, and one layman from each charge, to be held at Claremont Junction, June 2, 1872. Of this convention which dul}' met, Rev. James Pike D. D. was chosen chairman. Rev. P. Wallingford Sec, and Rev. J. H. Ilillman Assist. Sec. Ri-ports from the committee to confer with the railroads, and from others, were rendered, the grounds were examined, ordered to he pur- chased, the Executive Committee was empowered to seek incorpo- ration under N. 11. laws. The first set of permanent otlicers consisted of the following : Pres., Rev. James Pike, D. D. ; Vice Pres., Rev. J. W. Guernsey; Sec, Rev. P. Wallingford; Treas- urer, O. B. Way, M. D. ; Ex. Com., H. II. IIowc, A. L. Jones, A. C. Davenport, Rev. 11. W. Worthen, Rev. H. L. Kelsey. Mone}-, to purchase the site now occupied, was solicited from the two districts interested, hy Presiding Elders Pike and Guernsey, with P. Wallingford additional solicitor on the Claremont Dist. A thousand dollars was needed to pay down on the first purchase, which was to cost two thousand two hundred dollars. This thou- sand dollars was finally raised, and paid. At an executive committee meeting, May 27, 1873, the Treasurer, O. B. Way, was em- powered to buy the land, paying as above, and give a mortgage back to Mr. Ellis to secure him the remainder. These instructions were carried out, a warrant}- deed was obtained of the plot con- taining 10 acres, 86 5-6 rods. On June 19 the committee met at the new grounds, and arrange- ments were made to sell the lots, subject to conditions wisely guarding the rights and needs of the association. An elaborate map and plan of the grounds having been made l)y P. Wallingford, the sale took place June 24. In the meantime, and fallowing, va- rious committees had cleared the ground of trees and other ob- structions, built seats, erected a preachers' stand, and several prett}' cottages were soon put up by societies and intlividuals. The first camp-meeting was held the last week of Sept. 1873. Thus after a 3'ear and a half was consummated this great under- taking Avhich has aftbrded to the cluuxhes of Claremont and Springfield Districts, so much benefit in spiritual achievement and enlargement. The original purchase of land has been increased by addition bought from D. Cant}-, and three acres for stabling, east 30 lIISTOIJIfAl, SKKTfll OK of tlic liiulnviiy, of Liiciiiii Jones, lK'.sip and rich in her religious life, slic has left through the church an inliucucc that is like a sweet fragrance. The Lord took her to her upper home in 1^02. Rr.v. J. (Jii.Ki-.KT .loiiNsoN, a native of tliis town, son of Talin- er Joinison, und lirother of A. 1). Johnson, grow up on the home 42 HISTORICAL SKKTCH OF farm on Cireoii Mouiitjuii. lie was coiivcrlcd uinlcr the pastoral work of llev. Moses C'liuse in 1h;57, at tlie same time that Ilev. L. Draper and Henry Hill wore converted. Soon al'ter this he be- gan attending the Newbury Seminary, after whicii he entered the N. H. Conference bemg ordained Deacon at tlie session held at Lebanon, in 184G, b}' Uishop AVaiigh. He preached several years at various stations in this Conference, — Moultonboro, Wilmot Center, Marlboro, and other [places ; then being transferred to the Maine Conference he preached two years on Deer Island. Some- where about 1855 he moved to ^Minnesota, taking a land claim near Redwing. Since that time he has supplied many of tlie cir- cuits contiguous to his home, having been kept almost as closel3' at preaching as though he was a travelling minister. OiJKi) Kkmpton, with liis wife, united with this church by letter from Lowell, Mass., in 1859. They had long been connected with this branch of the Church, and at once entered heartil}' into the work here. He was one of the Trustees for several ^ears, and was alwa^'s active in freeing the church from indebtedness, contributing of his own means with cheerfulness and liberality. He died in 1873, aged 78 — leaving the devoted wife, who died in 1878. Michael Lovell was a native of Cavendish, Vt., and came to Claremont in 182L, settling on Town Hill. He was converted in ear- ly life, and awhile after coming here became a member of the Church, and in many wa^'s contributed to the growth of Methodism. His house was always the home of the circuit-rider, and it was also for mail}' years the place of meetings in that neighborhood. The last sermon preached by Caleb Dustin was delivered at Mr. Lovell's house. He lived to be nearly ninety-six, having died in 1n()0. Charles H. Mann was converted and joined the church in 1831, and by his ability and devotion soon became a faithful and efficient worker. He had man}- of the burdens of the Church laitl on him and bore them well. He had decided talent which he used to good purpose in the social meetings. Having met financial loss by the burning of his house, he moved, about ISfiO, to^Fairlee, Vt., and later to Bradford where in a quiet and trusting old age he lives re- spected b}- all. Mks. Ruth Moore was a hearty Christian and ardent Methodist. She was a very active worker in the spiritual history of the church. Rev. Caleb Dustin married one of her daughters. While the METHODISM IN CLAREMONT. 43 only place for Methodist meetings in Claremont was Draper's Corner, she was always present and aided the young society every way in her power. She died about 1835, beloved and respected b}^ all who knew her. Lewis Neal was not converted till somewhat along in years and while he was living in Unity. In IHGl he moved to Clare- mont and at once became identified with the work of the Church, and the usual ofHcial burdens were laid upon him. lie was one of the Trustees during the building of the present parsonage. Of strict religious habits, he had a deep and rich experience and was a man widely honored and loved. He died in 1878. He liad Ijc- queathed a part of his property to the Preaclier's Aid Society, and part to the Orphan's Home at Franklin. Timothy Nuttixg was an old-fashioned Methodist — one of the last of a noble generation too fast becoming extinct. Ili.s life was a sturd}' vindication of the saving and elevating power of the gos- pel. He was earnest in upholding the INIaster's cause, lil)eral with his mone}', and a hearty worker in tlie social meeting. He always held important official stations in the Church, discharging those duties with fidelity and thoroughness. He died in 1870. Jekemiaii Paul was a native of Taunton, Mass., coming to Clare- mont, about 1832. He was converted in early life, and soon after coming here was identified with the Methodist Church. On him were placed official duties ; he was a Sunday School teacher for years, a class leader and in every way an active worker for the Master. He died at sixty-five 3-ears of age, in 1873. Mus. Sybil Reufield, was for many years a proiuiuint worker in the Cluirch. A constant attendant at churcli, a (Icvout Chris- tian, a hearty worker in social meetings, she left a fragrant memory when taken to her upper home. HoKATio H. Koui.iiF stands in the memory of those who recol- lect him as an ideal Sunday School Sui)erintendent and dass-lcadcr. He was a man of tali'ut, with liis powers consecrated to the Master's work. Always at the social meeting, lie was a man to succeed in the very imi)ortant post of Sunday School Superintendent. He held tills place Crom about 18-15, for more than a dozen years, down to his re- moval from Claremont to Lowell, Mass., where he now resides. He- fore him Charles H. Mann performed the duties of this oUice, and he was i)recede(l iiy an illustrious line of Suiieriutendeuts, including 44 HISTORICAI. SKETCH OP F. A. Hcniv, r. W:illiti<;r()r(l, Al)niin Folsoiii mikI otlicrs. Fol- lowing Mr. Rodlifr came others as successful in this importantdnty : C. C. (Miurch, L. Smith. O. IJ. W.iy, C. II. Fastman, I. C. Ilarri- man to the i)resent iiicnmbent, (r. W. Ilolden. Isaac Sanbokn, father of Jacob AV. Sanborn, who is now and has lontr boon a very liberal and substantial supporter of this clniicli in all its departments, was a native of Unity and a pioneer Metiiodist. During his residence in Clareniont he was a devoted but quiet member and died in 1858 aged 73 years. Thomas Sanfokd was transferred b}- letter from Putno}-, Vt., about 1843. He owned and operated the woolen mill now the property of Mr. Geo. L. Balcom. A man of wealth and abilit}', he took a ver}- prominent part in all church business, and was chairman of the Board of Trustees many years. In building the present church edifice he was the leading spirit, and not only did much planning, but paid heavily. In 1863 he moved to , INIissouri, whore he died a few years later, leaving many proofs behind of liis laborious interest in the cause of the Master. Rkv. J. G. Smith grew up witii Methodism in Claremout, and was licensed as exhorter by Rev. John Lord, and afterward, April 8, 1826, was granted Local Preacher's License at a Quarterly Meet" ing in Salem, N. H. At the Annual Conference held in Lisbon, 1826, he was received on trial, with Deering as his first circuit. He was married to Polly Leavitt of Royalton, Vt., in 1827, who proved a helpmeet indeed. After nearly fifty-two years of toil in the itinerancy she died Nov. 26, 1879. Their second son, F. A. Smith, is now Judge and Surrogate at Elizabethtown, Essex Co. N. Y. Many appointments in all parts of the N. H. Conference have been filled with success b}' Bro. Smith, and since his superannuation in 1847, residing on a small farm purchased at Plymouth, N. H., he has done much preaching in surrounding towns and elsewhere, and now, in ripe age, lives pleasantly with his only daughter. Eliakim Stevens vvas for many years identified with tlie Church in Chiremont having filled all the offices of tlie official board, and proved liimself worthy* in ever}' place. He was converted early in the History of Methodism here, his name appearing in a list given when this place was but a small portion of the Unity circuit. He lived to see the Church become strong and numerous. In his atest years he was affiicted with a stroke of paralysis ; in this MKTHODI'SM IN CLAREMONT. 45 condition being brought to the last lovefeast he ever attended, and being supported to his feet by his friends, he uttered tlie name "Jesus" — that only for his testimonN", with most tiirilling ellect. AB>fER Stowell, for years a prominent man in the Church and town, was always read}' for duty in all matters pertaining to the Master's cause. For tliirty-five years he held important ollicial trusts. He was a large owner in the Claremont Flouring Mills, and is remembered as a most cheerful and liberal contrilnitor in all the financial needs of the Church. His earliest religious impressions were awakened under the preaching of Willjur Fisk, in Lempster, N. H. He died in 187G, aged seventy -one years. Rev. Irad TA(;<;ARr was granteil a renewal of his local preach- er's license in Claremont, in 18.53, where he had liveil about a year before that time, and also receivetl of this church the needed rec- ommendations to enter the Biblical Institute at Concord. He was admitted to the N. H. Conference on trial in 1853, after com- pleting his course at the Institute, at the session of the Conference held in this town, with Deering and Windsor as his lirst appoint- ment. He has regularly tilled appointments in various parts of the Conference since that time and is now stationed at Brookline. Samlel Tutherly was for many years prominently idenlilied with all the work of the church. He was a prominent man in the town, having offices conferred on him again and again. His rela- tions to the Church were in part that valuable kind which can alone come from those whose noble impulses can be carried out 1)}' means of their wealth. His son, David F., brother of Hon. Wil- liam E. was an able and useful member of this church, and died in peace in 18G4:. EiJENEZER B. Walmx(;ford father of Kev. 1'. Wallingfonl was early a member of the Church in Marlboro, where he was a class lead- er. In 1S28 he became connected with this church and from that time forward was an active worker for Mcthoilism. IIis house was a home for the itinerant to whom he was a friend indeed. He died in peace, 18oo. P. Wallin(;foui) was l)orn in Marlboro, N. II., .lune ti, l>ir2. His parents moved to Claremont in lM'7 where he obtained tin- ad- vantages of the village schools; also tlie Methodist Churcii anil Sunday School, of which his parents were meml)t'rs. He was c-on- verted at Chelsea, Vt., .Sei)t. 11, where he was attending High 4G HISTORICAL SKETCH OF School, and Joined the Methodist Church at Claremont. Jan. 1, 183H lie \v:i8 mnrric'd to Caroline M. Treadwell, of Newmarket N. H. In IH l.'5 he joined the New England Conference, and went to the fol- lowing stations in Mass. : Natick, liarre, South IJarre, Winchendon, North IJrooklicld, 8hell)urne Falls and Ilolyoke. From the feeble- ness of his wife and a bronchial diUlculty of himself, he located in IHiiG, and returned to Claremont, where he has since resided. In his located capacity he was called to sui)i)ly the following places in N. II. — Rochester, Rye, S. Newmarket, Walpole, Cornish and Goshen ; and in Vt. — N. Hartland, and Weathersfield l'»ow, — the last in a Congregational Church, lie is now a member of the N. H. Conference. GoKDON Way, father of O. B. AVay, M. D., moved into Clare- mont in 1S44, from Lempster, and during the remainder of his life was thoroughly identified with the Church here, being for a time one of its Trustees. His Christian profession was marked In' the same sturdy characteristics as was shown in his every day life. His first wife was Abigail Terley, sister of Mrs, Bishop O. C. Baker. He died in 1880, on his 82d birth day, leaving a widow who still lives at the age of 81 years, and has been longer connected with this Church than any other member now living, having joined about the year 1824. Nathaniel O. Way was a native of Lempster, N. H., and was early a JMethodist. AVhile quite young he prepared for the ministry and joined the Vermont Conference. A number of years previous to his death, in 1852, he located in Claremont, and was a devoted member of this church. His son, Alanson Way, also born in Lempster, was many years an active worker for Christ in this town. He was one of the number who took great interest in the erection of the present edifice. He died well in 1854. George W. Wilson was born in Randolph, Vermont, in 1802, came to this town in early manhood, and engaged in manutucturing woolen goods. Identifying himself with this church, he at once became an active and devoted worker for the conversion of souls. He was mighty in prayer, being remembered by all who knew him as a prevailing Israel. For man}- years he was a faithful class- leader and died in 1877 in gi'eat peace. METHODISM IN CLAREMONT. 47 In thi.s Table the Preacher's name is against the year in v:hirh he was appointed to the Circuit or Station, and the statistics against his name are as he reported at the close of the Conference year. Annual Conference Presiding Elder's District. Circuit or Station. Presiding Eldur. Circuit or Sta- tion Preachers. 1795 New York 17% 1797 1798 " 17991 " 1800' 1801 1802i 1803 " I 1804 New Eng. 1805 1806 1807 1808 1809 1810 1811 1812 1813 1814 1815 1816 1817 1818 1819 1820 1821 1822 182:J 1824 1825 1826 1827 1828 1829 New Eng. N. London Versliire Vermont NewHamp. New Hanip. CliesterJield Hanover Jesse Lee G. Piclvcriiig S. liobtwiciv J. Urodliead Vermont J. Crawford N. Grantliam J. Hrodliead E. Ilcdding Unity M. Ruter S. Slas C. \A'eIls J. A. MeiTill J. Lindsay Wilbur Flslv J. W. Haniv John Hill Pliilip Wager S. Weeks C. IJatchelor J. Nichols M. Itutcr ) T. Branch i K. .Jones ; J. Crowell I O. Heals T. Skeels J. Winch A. Kciii;;an P. Dur^tiu J. Kniilliivul 1-:. Wilhml Dan. ^Dung ( 11. Fielil ( H. Martvn ( C. Dustiii / B. JJislKt). ( M. Bannister' C. Virgin ] L. Gibson ] C. Dustin j P. Dustin ( P. Dustin ) T. Asburv i L. lUiinctt i P. Aver i C. \ Irnin ) J. Jaques j H. Morev j B. Hazdion j B. Shaw M. Bannister C. Dustin j J. Fairnian | K.Otis I D. Culver j IK. Olis ( D. Culver \ [A. T.ivlor L. Adams ) I.. Walker i .). Lord .». I.c.rd P. IS.ill A. D. Mcirlin .1. spaulcliug I .1. Putnam / |.I. Steele \ \. K. Hough- I .I.Sieele [ton j L. Frost E. Scott ) C P. Stevens j J. A. Scarritt j B.C. Kastman { B.C. Eastman | A. Fay ( I 68 92 I 1-22 131 I 145 59 258 272! 203 I 176 ! 221 238 202; 178: 22l| 256 I 244 I 250 255 249. 301 296 I 284 235' 221 29fl SOU aor> 303' sos' 36o| 2681 411 3t0; 48 IIISTOUK'AL SKKTCII OK 1 1 1 •'-'^ 1 I'rc-i.lin^' Circuit Circuit or Stii- •to Annual rn-.si.llMK i if lililcr'a or tion i p ClUll'lMHMKT Elder. •5 2 -z "3 g District. Station. Preachers.* « £ 5 ? S :2- J £, 1830 New Hump. Claremont B. K. Hoyt G. Putnam 1 iK. Putnam } I). Wells ) .320| 1831 " " " " !•;. Scott / Z, Twilchell i 20!> 1832 " Winchester " .J. W. Hardy K. Sc .tt / N.. Johnson | 222 107' 1833 " " II C. 1). Cahoon K. M:i.-oii 1 K. A. Hici- i 1834 " " Clai-emont ,1. JIa>clton / K. 15. Morgan * 2.")4 1835 •1 11 " " C. M. Levinys 90 $ 204 1836 11 •1 W. D. Cass J. .Jt>nes 119 1 178 1837 11 CorK!ord It M. Chase 221 1 .3^6 18;i8 11 It II W. 11. Hatch 24;^, 1 463 1839 11 11 11 J. M. Fuller 201 . 3 420 1840 11 Claremont 11 11 1 1841 11 11 J. Perkins E. Smith 2381 5 375 1842 11 •1 •1 It 21.0 3 .3.50 1843 11 11 E. Scott 180! 1 4:« 1844 11 11 It B. R. Hoyt 202; 2 400 1845 11 11 It " S. guinihy -^ " J. Spauldlng 223; i 2 400 1846 '1 It '\ '200 4 4-25 1847 It Concord S. Quimby J. Stevens 196 2 413 1848 ■I 11 " J. C. Cromack 220 20 1 431 1849 11 11 11 tt ti 22.5 19 3 4ti0 1850 11 11 11 " L. Howard 2 in 7 2 420 1851 11 11 t« C. N. Smith 222 5 3 430 1852 11 11 ti K. Deiirborn J. McLaughlin 211 76 1 4-20 1853 11 Claremont 11 J. I'erkins " 2.52 29 1 430 1854 11 11 It N. Culver F. A. Hewes 2.s:?30 1 600 1855 11 It 11 tt t' 271 19 1 600 185(i 11 11 11 A. C. Manson W. F. F::vans 271 19 1 600 1857 11 11 11 11 It 284 13 3 900 18.18 11 11 •I O. H. .Insppr 240 .iO 5 600 1859 It 11 •1 tt t. 2.TS31 4 (MK) 1860 11 11 II Elis'a Adams 11. S. Stubbs 2(^4 29 3 600 1661 11 11 It tt t' 2:2 .Jl 4 600 1862 11 11 11 ti H. H. Hartwell 27t> 28 5 600 1863 11 11 11 J. Thurston 2."-7 37 6 600 1864 11 11 11 tt S. G. Kellogg 277 17 5 600 1865 11 11 It tt 275 16 2 700 1866 11 11 It A. .r. Church tt 247 13 3 700 1867 " " " G.W.H.Clark D.C. Babcock ) C. W. Milieu 1 258 35 3 700 1868 11 11 It tt S. P. Heath 287 15 3 893 1869 It It 11 tt tt 295 26 3 900 1870 It 11 '1 tt H. L. Kelscy 29ill 3 1.2.50 1874 •1 11 tt tt t' 2.35 12 3 1,20 1875 •1 It 11 tt E. R. Wilkins 243 l(i 3 1.2.50 1876 11 11 11 tt 2.50 20 3 1,2.50 1877 11 11 11 G. J.-Tudkins •t 270 3 3 1.2.50 1878 11 11 11 tt D. Steven-ion 2.50 4 3 1.200 1879 It 11 tt tt M. V. 15. Knox 253 15 4 1.4.50 1880 11 11 11 tt " 2ti.5 22 X 1.100 1881 • 1 •t tt O. II. Jasper tt 2.>i0 24 4 1,0.50 1882 " •( " 30038 4 1.0.50 * The change Irom Circuit to Station was made in 1S34. Thomas Skeel, Joseph Fairbanks, Dexter Bates, David CaiT, Joseph Peck, Names are also on the records. 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