Warrington, Indiana

The way of life and salvation has been definitely pointed out from time to time during the history of the church b^' the Ibllowing Elders, to-wit : Daniel Cunningham, John F. Johnson, Thomas Smith, John Sparks, J. F. Collier, S. D. Harlan, and T. S. Lyons ; the latter of whom is the present preacher.

Passage source: History of Hancock County, Indiana, from Its Earliest Settlement by the "pale Face," in 1818, Down to 1882, published 1882.

The lirst meetings were held in private residences until the existence of log school-houses, which accommodated the congregation for a number of 3'ear.s, terminating in 1855, when the present frame building, thirtv-four h\ thirty-six feet, was erected and completed in good st}le, and dedicated in 1856 by Elder John Sparks.

Passage source: History of Hancock County, Indiana, from Its Earliest Settlement by the "pale Face," in 1818, Down to 1882, published 1882.

This church was flrst organized near Elizabeth City, and was known as the " Six-Mile Church." It was organized about the year 1838 by Peter Rader, who was its flrst pastor. Haying quite a number of the best citizens as members, it continued its usefulness for several years at this point. Death and removals having crippled it so much, it was discontinued here as a church organization ; but subsequently reorganized near Warrington, where the following Elders preached occasionally : Robert Low% Drury Holt, John Walker, and Silas Mawzy ; all of Rush count}-. The meetings at first were held at private houses and log school-houses in the immediate neighborhood. The society struggled long and hard to build a house in which to worship ; but were unable to accomplish the object, being low in spirits and few in numbers, and, in 1862, disorganized. In March, 1877, the society took fresh courage, and was again established, or reorganized, b}' Elder Robert Edmonson. J. N. Martindale and John McCray were chosen Elders, and John Vandyke and C. C. Loder deacons. H. C. Garriott, clerk. The church edifice is very well located in Warrington ; is a handsome frame, thirtysix b}^ fifty-four feet, constructed at a cost of $1,650, and will seat five hundred persons. It was dedicated December 25, 1877, by Elder Wiley Ackman, who preached for the society two years, followed by Elder David Frank- lin, who was succeeded by Elder Cornelius Quick, the present pastor. The society is in a prosperous condition, with a membership of eighty. On the 20th day of March. 1877,]. N. Martindale, John Vandyke, and W. L. Garriott were elected trustees.

Passage source: History of Hancock County, Indiana, from Its Earliest Settlement by the "pale Face," in 1818, Down to 1882, published 1882.

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