Annawan Township

Annawan Township

ANDREWS S. L. Miller, Annawan; born in Franklin Co. Pa. Feb. 24, 1826; came to county 1859; Rep; Cong; wife was Fannie Talbot. of Taunton, Somersetshire, England; born Dec. 10, 1839; has four children, Albert T., A.Grace, Carlos S. and H. Maud; Mr. Andrews was Captain of Co. H I34th I. V. I.; has been Supervisor six years; has been elected Chairman of the Board twice.

BAL/DWMN J. B. Restaurant, Annawan; born Essex Co. N. J. Dec. 22, 1839; came to this county in 1865; Rep; owns house and lot, value $1,200; married Miss Sarah Slate, of Greene Co. N.Y. Nov. 1868 ; has two children; keeps a fine Restaurant; was in army four years.

BARKER S. If. Merchant. Anns. wan; born in Oswego Co. N.Y. Jan. I, 1835; came to this county 1858; Rep; Lib; owns 320 acres of land, value $15,000; wife was Helen J. Hartley, born Bureau Co. 111. Nov. 27, 1841; married Jan. j, 1862; has three children; Mr. Baiker is by trade a blacksmith; worked at his trade six years in Annawan; has been a member of Town Council five years, School Treasurer se\en years. Justice of Peace, also legal adviser.

Jan. 1852; has nine children, seven living; has been Commissioner of Highways. BATTEN S. W. Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; from Ohio. BEAM EDWARD, P.O; Annawan; carpenter; Dem. BEVINS WM. Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Eng. BELLOWS A. M. P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep. BICE JAS. M. Wagon and Carriage Maker, Annawan; born PeoriaCo. 111. Sept. 25, 1843;

BLIN SAMUEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Brethren. BLIN SOL. Sec. 13; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; U. Brethren; from Ohio. BOH ART JACOB, Sec. 18; P.O. Annawan; farmer, renter; from Belgium. BOLIN DANIEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio. BOLT WM. Annawan; lumber dealer; Rep; from N.Y. BOOTH R. P. Sec. 35; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Eng. BOSS 1'. P.O. Annawan; retired; Rep; from N. Y. BOWEN DAVID, laborer; Rep; born in Canada. BRAINARD WILLIAM E. Sec. 13; Farmer and Stock Shipper; P.O. Annawan; born

3, 1858; has five children; is a breeder of Chester white swine. BRISTOL DAVID, Annawan; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; from Michigan. BRISTOL ERVINE, Annawan; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y. BROADBENT WM., P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; born in Eng. BROWN EDWARD. Annawan; Rep; from N. Y. BROWN JOHN, Annawan; laborer; Rep. BROWN JOHN', Annawan, carpenter; Rep; from N. Y. BROWN WM. Annawan; Rep; Meth.

Morton, born Nov. 26, 1867; has four children; in the army four years. BUMPHREY M. A. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Mass. BURNS JOHN, Farmer. Sec. lj; P.O. Annawan; born Somerset Co. Me. March 4, 1821;;

CAMPER J. W. Jeweler and Dealer in Watches, Clocks, &c.; residence and P.O. Annawan; born in Kent Co Del. Sept. 4, 1841; came to Henry Co. 1864; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot, value $2.000; married Miss Addie M. Treager. of Ohio, Oct. 8, 1863; one child; wife keeps a first-cla>s Millinery Shop in connection with his fine Jewelry Store.

CHAPPELL HENRY H. Livery, Annawan; born Oswego Co. N. Y. Feb. 2O, 1841; came to this county 1866; Rep; Lib; owns personal property valued at $1.500; wife was Ida E. Lathrop, born May 26, 1852; married July 21, 1870; has one child; was sergeant in army three years.

had five children; was one of the first settlers; helped organize the town; has been Supery visor, Assessor, Collector, and Road Commissioner; taught in Public School 22 years.

COMP HIRAM E. Blacksmith, Annawan; born in Henry Co. April 15, 1852; Rep; his wife was Amelia Linehan,born May 15, 1856; married Dec. 25, 1876.

CRAIG LYFORD K. Book-keeper, Annawan; born in Bureau Co. 111. Jan. 24, 1845; came to this Co. in 1874; Rep; Master Lodge of Masons; Clerk of Town Council; was formerly merchant in Sheffield; was 1st Lieut, in Co. H, I33d Regl.

l^ANIELS JAMES, Sec. 30; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. '-' DART A. Sec. 3; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. DANIELS JOHN R. Farmer; renter. Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; born in Jackson Co.

DART G. A. lives with father, A. Dart; teacher; Rep; born in Pa. DART W. C. Annawan; clerk; born in N.Y. July 9, 1847; came to this Co. in 1860; Rep;

DEWITT HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; born in Greene Co. N.Y. May 24, 1824; came to Co. in 1850; Dem; owns 240 acres, valued at $14,400; wife was Sarah A. Nelson, born Oct. 18, 1831, in CanadaWest; married May 5, 1848; has six children; Black Hawk camped on this farm when on his way to Chicago.

DO\V J. \j. Grain and Real Estate Dealer, Annawan; born in Canterbury, N. H. May 6, 1830; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; owns 6,000 acres land, valued at $50,000; wife was '_ Maggie B. Lamb, born in Galashiels, Scotland, July 15, 1841; married Oct. 14, 1862; has four children; was Captain of Co. A, H2th Regt.; Mr. Dow is one of the three brothers that came to Annawan before it was a town; they constantly increased in capital, till now; they are doing business in Davenport, Atlantic, and other places in Iowa, besides their business here; has been a member of Town Council.

DUNCAN ANDREW M. Proprietor of New and Popular Hotel at Annawan, just furnished; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. Jan. 24, 1836; came to Co. in 1857; Dem; owns house and lot, valued at §700; wife was Mrs. Mary Lamphere, born in Canada; married in 1872; has two children; has been Constable.

EYER P. H. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; born in Warren Co. Ohio, April 14, 1823; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Breth; owns 430 acres, value $25,000; personal property, $5,000; first wife was Matilda F. Patten, who died in September, 1850; second wife was Sarah Blin, born in Warren Co. Ohio; June 20, 1831; married Aug. 14, 1851; has had ten children; three living by first wife, and three by second.

FERGUSON HENRY Z. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; born in Chenango Co. N.Y. July 2, 1826; came to this Co. in 1858; Rep; Bapt; owns 500 acres of land, $20,000; personal property $5,000; wife was Roxanna M. Cleveland, of the same Co.; married March 24, 1850; has three children; has been Supervisor, Assessor, Collector; was teacher for twenty-five years.

FERGUSON R. G. Butcher, Annawan; born in Tioga Co. N.Y. March 12, 1818; came to this Co. in 1865; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot. valued at $3,000; wife was Sophia Bavin, born in England, June 3, 1825; married March 17, 1844; has two children; the family is noted for their fine musical talents; has been leader of choir thirty years.

GILES HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; born in Clarke Co. Indiana, Jan. 7, 1825; came to this Co. in 1851; Dem; owns 200 acres land, valued at $12,000; wife was Minerva J. Hay, born in Jefferson Co. Indiana, Oct. 2, 1830; married July 2, 1846; has six children.

G1L/KS JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; born Clarke Co. Ind. March 26, 1820; came to county 1865; Rep; Meth; owns 127 acres of land, valued $7,300; wife was Catharine Kellar, of Ind; married April 2, 1846; has eight children; Justice of the Peace and Commissioner of Highways.

GOCHENOUER WM. Farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan, born in Warren Co. Ohio, Fel - 21. 1834; came to county 1856; Rep; Brethren; owns 40 acres, value $2.Soo; wife was Elmira L. Gary, of same Co. born May, 1844; married March 8, 1860; have three children, Lillian L.. Ada F., Olive M.

HAY F. M. Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; born in Jefferson Co. Ind. June 22. 1833; came to this county 1854; Dam; owns 210 acres, valued $10,500; wife was Hannah A. Tower, of N. Y.; married Nov. 26, 1868; has three children; is a breeder of Jersey stock.

HAXBY WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; born in Scott Co. 111. May, 1835! came to this county in 1855; Rep; owns 280 acres land, value $16,000; personal property $2,000; wife was Eveline McG:e, of Peoria Co. born Jan. II, 1850; married March, 1870; has three children; breeder of Poland China hoys.

HEAPS C. L. Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Annawan; born Lancaster Co. Pa. June I, 1835; came to county 1848; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres, valued $4.800; wife was Margate Clement, of Canada, born July 18, 1840; married Oct. 28, 1858; has eight children, four living; is a member of Kewanee R. A. C. No. 47.

HEAPS I. G. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Annawan; born Lancaster Co. Pa. Nov. 13, 1840: came to this county 1848; Rep; owns 200 acres, value $12,000; wife was Rhoda A. Pettysborn Oneida Co. N. Y. Dec. 20, 1844; .married May 16, 1865; has three children; was Capt. Co. I of 27th Reg. of 111. Volunteers; was twice wounded in battle, and was a prisoner a short time at Andersonville; is breeder of Short- Horns, and Norman and Clydesdale horses.

HEATH JAS. D. Painter; Annawan; born Fayette Co. Pa. July 8, 1843; came to this county 1870; Rep; wife was Louisa Sturm; Ind; married May 24, 1870; has one child; was in army three years; especial attention given to carriage painting and graining.

HEATH J. R. Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; born Merrimack Co. N. H. Oct. 3, 1822; came to this county 1853; Rep; owns 80 acres, value $5,000; personal property $5.000; Mr. Heath is engaged in raising blooded stock; in his herd the following families are represented, Young Marys, Louans, Bracelets, Rosamonds, Pomonas, Adelaides, Craggs. and Duke of the Pines, Head of the Herd; Berkshire swine and young stock for sale; wife was Matilda M. Bass, of Monroe Co. N.Y.; married Oct. 14. 1845; has three children.

HILDING JOSEPH A. Blacksmith; Annawan; born Wasstergootland, Sweden, March I, 1845; came to this county 1870; Rep; Luth; owns shop and lots; valued $1,700.

HIRSCHBERGER HERMAN, Hardware; Annawan; born in Brunswick, Germany, Aug. 22, 1839; came to this county in 1861; Rep; Luth; owns house and store valued $4,000; wife was Miss Kate Seyller, of Germany, born March 10. 1844; married Sept. 16, 1862; has four children; was in army three years; is a member of Town Council; Hirschberger & Co. are the only hardware men in town.

HOLDRIDGE C. V. Farmer;. Sec. 25; P.O. Annawan; born LaSalle Co. 111. Nov. 6, 1837; came to this county 1853; Rep; owns 200 acres of land, valued $12,000; personal property $2,000; wife was Elizabeth Simmons, of Ohio; married Nov. 25, 1859; has seven children; breeder of Short Horn cattle, Berkshire swine and Norman horses.

HUMPHREY H. F. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Annawan; born Ashtabula Co. Ohio, Dec. 18, 1825; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Cong; owns 340 acres of land, value $20,000; personal property $4,000; wife was Martha Becker, born in Canada; married Sept. 21, 1856; has five children, John A. .Charles A , Franklin G., Mary E. and Jennie M.; breeder of Short Horns, graded cows and Poland China hogs.

T AMB W. Mrs. Annawan; postmistress; Bapt; from Scotland. ^ - * LAMONT JOHN, Annawan; engineer; Rep; from Canada. LEWIS G. W. Rev. pastor of Bapt. Church, Annawan; Rep; from N.Y. LINEHAN J. R. traveler for Chicago house; Dem; born 111. LINEHAN R. Annawan; saddler; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. LOUGHREY ANDREW, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; from Pa. LOWREY WALTER, P.O. Annawan; farmer; rents; Rep; born 111.

Feb. 28, 1836, married Feb. 28, 1865; has two children George C. and Dora J. MACHESNEY JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Annawan; born Westmoreland County,

MACHESNEY TAYLOR, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Pa. MACHESNEY WM. Annawan; boarding-house, Rep; from Pa. MASON THOMAS, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; Brethren. MESSMORE GEORGE, Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from Pa. MESSMORE HENRY S. Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Annawan; born in Pa. Jan. 18, 1830,

MESSMORE JOHN, Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from Pa. MINARD GEORGE. Sec. 10, P.O. Annawan; farmer; from Canada. MINARD SOLOMON, Farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Annawan, born in Canada, Feb. 24. 1814; wife was Miss Ann Haxby, born in England; married Aug. 12, 1847; has eight children. MOON THOMAS P. Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; lives with father, Steven Moon; Rep; 111. MUMFORD A. J. Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. MUMFROD EVINGTON, Sec. 30, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep. MUMFORD G. H. Farmer and Mechanic, Sec. 14, P.O. Annawan; born in Oneida Co.

sale, in Sees. 15, 21, 19, II, 22; inquire of G. H. Mumford. MUMFORD W. C. Sec. 28, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. MURREY DAVID, Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Ireland.

NEWELLi O. W. Physician, Annawan; born Bradford Co. Pa. May 30, 1832; came to this county in 1871; Rep; Ind; owns six lots, valued at $4,000; married Rebecca S. Gale, April 13, 1858; has one child, graduated at Keokuk. Rush and Bellevue Colleges; surgeon in army three years; is Police Magistrate.

PAINE JUDSON P. Farmer, P.O. Annawan; born in Dutchess County, N.Y. Jan. 22, 1834; came to this county in 1854; owns house and lot, valued at $2.500; wife was Harriet Webster, Columbia County, N. Y. born Aug. 19, 1834; married Sep. 19, 1852; has two children; has been Collector.

PETTITT SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Annawan; born Cambridgeshire, England, Jan. 7, 1821; came to county, 1853; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres, valued at $8,000; wife was Mrs. Saphrona Rohrer, maiden name Troyer, born July 15, 1820, married April 8, 1853; has eight children.

Jacob Kemerling

came to this county in 1874; also keeps a billiard hall. ROGERS NORMAN, Sec. 18, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. ROUSE EDWARD, Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Canada. ROWE WM. Annawan; teamster; Rep; from N.Y.

SCHEFFER GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Annawan; born in Germany, June 4, 1828; came to this country in 1851; to Henry Co. 1864; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; wife was Esther E. Ingels, born in Meigs Co. Ohio, Dec. 10, 1827; married Feb. 13, 1856; has three children.

SHAW JONATHAN, Farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Annawan; born Wayne Co. Ind. May 12, 1824; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Univ; owns 800 acres of land, value $25,000; personal property $4,000; wife was Elizabeth C. Everts, of Meigs Co. Ohio; married April 3, 1849; has six children; has been Supervisor and School Trustee.

SLATER WM. W. Speculator, Annawan; born Albany Co. N.Y. Jan. 18, 1834; came to county 1855; Rep; owns 225 acres, value $9,000; also owns a mill for grinding feed.

SMITH W. C. Retired Farmer and Stock Dealer, Annawan; born in Dutchess Co. N.Y; came to county 1854; Rep; Ind; owns house and lot, value $3,000; married Mrs. Rachel Snell, his third wife, in 1876; has had five children; has been largely engaged in stock dealing; has been Assessor.

SPENCER EDWARD, House Joiner, Annawan; born in Canada, June 20, 1843; came to this county in 1848; Dem; owns house and lot; was in army two years; wife was Wealthy Minard, of Henry Co; married Sept. 22, 1874.

STINEHART F. W. Stock Grazer, P.O. Annawan; born Wayne Co. N.Y. Sept. 2, 1837; came to county 1870; Rep; wife was Frances C. Goodwin, of Merrimack Co. N.H, born May 2, 1845; married March 21, 1864; Mr. Stinehart is proprietor of the celebrated Dow & Alden Pasture, which contains 2,000 acres; is owner of Bashaw stallion Black Duke; has had twenty-one children, nineteen living.

TINKER C. A. Farmer; Sec. 15, P.O. Annawan; born in Oneida Co. N.Y, May 12, 1835; came to this county 1845; Rep; Bapt; owns 170 acres of land, valued at $11,000; personal property $4,000; wife was Jennie S. daughter of Capt. Almus Pratt, of Conn, born in De Kalb Co. Nov. 14, 1839; married Nov. 14, 1859; has five children, Charles N., Nellie G., Louisa H., Stella B. and Josiah W.

TROYER D. C. Speculator, Annawan; born Canada, Oct. 14, 1843; came to this county in 1851; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lots, value $1,000; wife was Mary J. Hollit; married Sept. 3, 1866; has five children by first wife; is in Town Council.

TROYER JOHN C. Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Annawan; born Canada, Oct. 12, 1838; came to county 1851; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres, value $8,000; wife was Mary.J. Patterson, born Nov. 21, 1843; married Nov. 16, 1859; has five children, four living; Mr. Troyer makes a specialty of bee culture and Poland-China hogs; was in army three years.

TBOYEB WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Annawan; born in Canada, Feb. 26, 1832; came to county 1851; Rep; Bapt; owns 270 acres, value §13,50x3; personal property $3,000; wife was lona A. Tinker, born Lewis Co. N.Y. Oct. 13, 1838; has had five children, three living, William S., Albert M., Leroy E.; Ada A. died Dec. 28, 1874, aged 16; Mr. Troyer has the most extensive apiary in Co; choice extracted and box honey for sale.

'\1TAGNER J. Rev. P.O. Annawan; pastor Unit. Breth. Church; Rep; from Pa. VV WALGRAVES CHAS. Sec. 6, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter. WAY D. S. Annawan; druggist and banker: Rep; born 111. \VAY LYMAN I. Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Annawan; born in Conn. Jan. 29, 1840; came to

1861; has three children; breeder of Jersey cows and Essex swine. WEBB A. J. Sec. 15, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born 111. WEBB G. Sec. 15, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born III. WEBB HIRAM, P.O. Annawan; farmer; born Illinois. WEBB J. C. Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Annawan; born in Somerset Co. Me. Sept. 26,

WILLIAMS J. I). Farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Annawan; born in Wabash Co. Ind. Feb. 7, 1826; came to state 1827; to county 1855; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $7,200; personal property $1,500; Rep; first wife was Fannie Hayes, died May 18, 1869; second wife Matilda Rolston, of Canada; has five children.

W^INTZ PHILIP J. Annawan; Carpenter and Joiner; born in Rappahannock Co. Va. Nov. 4, 1826; came to county 1854; Rep; Brethren; wife was Mary Fry, of Warren Co. Ohio; married April 8, 1852; was in army three and a half years.

WOODRUFF ALMOND Retired Farmer, Annawan; born in Hartford Co. Conn. June 24, 1803; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Meth; owns 10 acres, value $2,000; wife was Mary Ann Ward, of Canada, born April 25, 1807; married Dec. 7, 1826; has nine children, one died in army.

Business Directory

Camper J. W. Mrs. Milliner and Dress Maker. Chappell Henry H. l.ivery Stable. Horses and Carriages to let. Cole Wm. W. Justice of the Peace. Comp Hiram E. Blacksmith.

Was laid out in 1853 by Charles Atkinson, now of Moline. It is a thriving little town on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, 145 miles from Chicago, and 35 from Rock Island, and is quite a point for shipping grain and stock, the country around being a rich farming section.

Among the earliest settlers were Silas Morton, T. T., Josiah and Joseph L. Dow, the Messrs. Baker, Mesker, Barber, Rev. Asa Prescott, Congregational minister, and B. C. Sargent. The first building was erected by Silas Morton, for a store and dwelling, in 1853. B. C. Sargent purchased the place and became Mr. Morton's successor in the mercantile business.

The first school-house was built in 1853, and was also used to hold the first religious meetings in. Joseph L. Dow kept the first hotel. It was called the Union Hotel. Silas Morton officiated as the earliest Justice of the Peace and Postmaster, and was succeeded in the latter office by B. C. Sargent, who was Postmaster about four years.

Incorporation

Pursuant to notice given Jan. 30, 1860, a meeting was called to consider the question of incorporating the village. F. II. Slater was chosen President, and G. W. Lewis, Clerk. The election was held on the llth of February, 1860 ; sixty-one votes were polled, fifty-one for incorporation and ten against it. The following were the first

Congregational Church. This church was originally organized in the country, south of the village. Prior to 1866, they moved into town, -and were supplied by Rev. Mr. Lyman, of Sheffield, who remained till the church was built in 1867, and was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Allen, who was followed by Rev. Mr. Howard, the preacher in charge at Atkinson. There was no regular pastor from that time till 1876, when Rev. John A. Griffin, of Atkinson, who still supplies the church, commenced preaching. The church is small, consisting of eleven members, and has no organized Sunday-school. It supports preaching in connection with the Atkinson Church.

The Annawan Baptist Church was organized in September, 1843, at Wethersfield, but was removed to its present location in 1854. Its original membership was eight, whose names were Rev. Edw. Otis, Hannah. Otis, Edw. Otis, Merril Otis, Hileman Otis, Sarah Otis, Chas. B. Miner .and Mary G. Miner.

The Church of the United Brethren in Christ. This church, now located three miles south of Annawan, at Fairview Chapel, was organized in the village of Annawan in May, 1854, by Almond Baker and others, with a total membership of eight persons. The first meetings wore held in private houses and in unfinished or unoccupied buildings, and not until 1858 did the society build a church, which was dedicated by Rev. Wm. Rinekart, Dec. 15 of the same year, and cost, complete, nearly fourteen hundred dollars.

First services by Almond Baker, Julia Baker and Jared Sexton ; William C. Romine preached one year; John Cubbage, two years; B. Wagner, two years ; St. Glair Ross, two years ; J. R. Evans, one year ; David F. Bear, two years; M. Bonnet, one year; J. L. Condon, one year; David F. Bair, one year ; Elisha Godfrey, one year ; Amos Worman, one year ; I. Kretzinger, one year; Seth Coats, two years ; William Hankins and J. Edwards, one year ; B. Wagner has served two years and is its present pastor.

The Congregational Church of South Grove was organized in May, 1854, at King's school-house, near the present residence of J. G. Heaps, at which place the earliest meetings had been held prior to organization.

The original membership was ten persons, as follows : Elijah Benedict, wife and son, Thomas J. Hunt and wife, Asa Prescott and wife, A. B. Noyes and wife and Mrs. J. McConney.

The society built their present church at Annawan in 1866, ami has been under the charge of the following pastors : Rev. Asa Prescott, four years; Rev. A. Lyman, three years; Rev. Jno. Allen, one year; Rev. Alva Hurd, six months ; Rev. O. Howard, one year; Rev. Jno. G. Griffin, present pastor, who has a membership of fifteen.

The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1854, and held its earliest meetings at the old school-house in Annawan, and at the house of G. W. King. Among the first who composed its membership were John Hays, Jacob Hodges, Isaac Shelinberger, G. W. King, Almon Woodruff, Jno. P. Bassett, Wm. Benson, Solomon Minard, William Barber and their wives.

The church was built in 1858 at a cost of $2,000. The pastors who have officiated and their respective terms of service are the Revs. White, Pollard J. Moulton, Lynthecum, G. M. Morey, G. C. Woodruff, two years each ; W. Odell, W. M. Sedore, one year each ; G. W. Brown and R. L. W. Jameson, two years each; S. S. Gruber and W. E. Williamson, one year each, and A. E. Day, two years. Present pastor, G. C. Woodruff. Present membership forty-two, with an attendance of thirty at Sundayschool.