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Composite of the interior of Gilchrist Memorial Church, taken in May 2007 by Carolyn McPherson
Town of Kortright, Delaware County New York
3 November 1806 - 2 October 1865
Copy submitted by Linda Ogborn
Electronic Text prepared by Harley L. Miller, June 21, 1997
ADAIR, Andrew 9 Jun 1857, examined and admitted to communion after acknowledging the "sin and scandal of Antinuptial fornication" and professing his sorrow ADAIR, Elizabeth 8 Oct 1857, examined and admitted to communion ADAIR, Elizabeth, Mrs. 4 Jun 1862, examined and admitted to communion ADAIR, Isabella 9 Oct 1860, examined and admitted to communion ADAIR, James 25 May 1853, examined and admitted to communion ADAIR, Margaret Esther 5 Jun 1861, examined and admitted to communion ADAIR, Mary 30 May 1838, examined and admitted to communion ADAIR, Mary 31 May 1854, examined and admitted to communion ADAIR, Mary, "Misses" 8 Oct 1857, examined and admitted to communion ADAIR, Mary Bell 26 Sep 1849, examined and admitted to communion ADAIR, Nancy 5 Jun 1861, examined and admitted to communion ADAIR, Rachel 8 Jun 1858, examined and admitted to communion ADAIR, Robert [possibly same person as Robert ADAIR 2nd, q,v, ]: 24 May 1848, based on reports of habitual intoxication and neglecting to attend church, he was directed to "keep back" from communion until the matter has been investigated ADAIR, Robert 2>d [Possibly same person as Robert ADAIR, q,v,]; [see MC CRACKIN, Andrew]; 6 Jun 1839, was suspened(sic) because of his ''unchristianlike conduct towards Andrew McCrackin"; 1 Oct 1839, applied for restoration of church privileges but the Session refused, feeling that he had neither resolved his difficulties with Andrew McCrackin nor taken proper measures to do ADAIR, Robert 5 Jun 1851, examined and admitted to communion ADAIR, Sarah, Mrs. 26 May 1859, examined and admitted to communion ADAIR, William 5 Jun 1851, examined and admitted to communion ANDERSON, Thomas 29 Sep 1847, examined and admitted to communion BARBER, Elizabeth Mrs. [see FERGUSON, John] BEARD, Martha 7 Oct 1855, admitted by certificate from "the General Assembly, O.S." BELL, Esther 29 May 1834, examined and admitted to communion BELL, James 27 Sep 1848, examined and admitted to communion BELL, John 22 May 1849, examined and admitted to communion BELL, Margaret 27 May 1840, examined and admitted to communion BELL, Samuel 9 Oct 1834, examined and admitted to communion; BELL, Sarah 30 May 1838, examined and admitted to communion BLACK, William 31 May 1854, examined and admitted to communion; 17 Jun 1856, acknowledged that he was at fault in an argument with John Whitford at Town meeting and would "endeavour to be more watchful for the future"; 28 May 1862, a committee of the Session was appointed to converse with him on a charge of intemperance; 4 Jun 1863, a committee of the Session was appointed to converse with him; Oct 1863, he gave satisfaction to the committee and was restored to church privileges BLAKELY, Annie E. 6 Oct 1864, examined and admitted to communion BLAKELY, David 5 Jun 1845, examined and admitted to communion BLAKELY, George 28 Sep 1833, examined and admitted to communion BLAKELY, George 6 Oct 1864, requested admission but the Session deferred action until they could determine his standing in the West Kortright [Presbyterian] Church, "where he formerly belonged", since he had no certificate from that church BLAKELY, James 20 May 1830, examined and admitted to communion BLAKELY, James, Mrs. 20 May 1830, admitted by certificate BLAKELY, Jane 20 May 1830, examined and admitted to communion BLAKELY, Jane, Mrs. [see DALES, Hugh] BLAKELY, John 6 Jun 1839, he and his wife [her name not given] applied for membership but "the Sess. are of opinion that they could not safely admit them to Communion at this time" BLAKELY, Margaret [see DALES, Hugh] BLAKELY, Mary 20 May 1830, examined and admitted to communion BLAKELY, Nancy 27 May 1840, examined and admitted to communion BLAKELY, Sarah Ann 5 Jun l845, examined and admitted to communion BLAKELY, William 14 Nov 1808, he was to be called before the Session for "not conducting according to the Gospel" BOAL, Elizabeth 21 Sep 1837, examined and admitted to communion BOAL, James 19 May 1836, examined and admitted to communion BOIL, James [husband of Sarah]; 26 Sep 1849, examined and admitted to communion BOIL, Sarah [wife of James]; 26 Sep 1849, examined and admitted to communion BOWLS, Eliza 11 Oct 1862, examined and admitted to communion BOWLS, Margaret 22 May 1849, examined and admitted to communion; 30 Sep 1857, acknowledged "the sin of fornication" and, after professing her sorrow, was admonished, rebuked and restored to church privileges BOWLS, William 31 May 1854, he and his wife [her name not given] admitted by certificate from the Associate Reformed Church in North Kortright BURLISON, [Mrs.] 7 Jun 1849, examined and admitted to communion BURLISON, Daniel 29 Sep 1847, examined and admitted to communion BURNS, Jane 11 Oct 1862, examined and admitted to communion BURNS, Dorothy 4 Jun 1863, examined and admitted to communion BURNS, Mary 11 Oct 1862, examined and admitted to communion CAMPBELL, Andrew 19 May 1836, examined and admitted to communion CAMPBELL, Elizabeth 26 May 1832, examined and admitted to communion CAMPBELL, James 27 May 1840, examined and admitted to communion CAMPBELL, William 26 May 1832, examined and admitted to communion;16 Jul 1841, elected a Ruling Elder, minutes show him attending most Session meetings between 9 Sep l841 and 24 May 1848, when his name was last noted CAPRON?, Jeremiah [see MC CLAUGHRY, John R.] CLARK, Eleanor 2 Jun 1847, examined and admitted to communion CLARK, Harriet 12 Jun 1856, examined and admitted to communion CLARK, Henry 12 Sep 1843, examined and admitted to communion CLARK, John [Jr.?] 29 Sep 1854, examined and admitted to communion CLARK, Joseph 26 Sep 1849, examined and admitted to communion CLARK, Lydia Maria 18 May 1843, examined and admitted to communion CLARK, Margaret 10 Oct 1850, examined and admitted to communion CLARK, Margery [wife of Thomas]; 20 Oct 1838, examined and admitted to communion CLARK, Margery 9 Oct 1860, examined and admitted to communion CLARK, Nancy A. 24 Sep 1851, examined and admitted to communion CLARK, Thomas [husband of Margery]; 20 Oct 1838, examined and admitted to communion COLLINS, Ann 25 May 1841, examined and admitted to communion CRAIG, John 24 May 1848, examined and admitted to communion CRAIG, Margaret 27 Sep 1848, examined and admitted to communion CRAIG, Margaret Jane 2 Oct 1865, examined and admitted to communion CRAIG, Martha 29 Sep 1847, examined and admitted to communion CRAIG, Mary [wife of Robert]; Oct 1863, examined and admitted to communion CRAIG, Robert [husband of Mary]; Oct 1863, examined and admitted to communion CRAIG, Samuel 2 Oct 1865, examined and admitted to communion CUMMINGS, Alexander 3 Nov 1806, listed as a suitable person to be recommended to the congregation of Stamford for election to the office of Ruling Elder; 14 Nov 1808, attended a meeting of the Session as a member DALES, Hugh 14 Nov 1808, to be called before the Session for "not conducting according to the Gospel" ; 23 Oct 1809, Session accepted a "libel" of this date by Jane Blakely in which James Sloan suspects Hugh Dales and Margaret Ferguson of bad behaviour. they being in bed together some part of the night in sd.. Margt fathers house. The "libel" also reports an "un-chaste Dialogue" between Dales and Sloan on their return from Daniel Ferguson s [who is probably Margaret s father]: 11 Nov 1809, the above charges were tried with conflicting testimony being given by James Sloan, Elizabeth H. McLaughry, James H. McLaughry and Margaret Blakely. [Margaret Blakely's testimony is preceeded by the name "Margaret Dales". suggesting that these are the maiden and married names of the same person.] Betsey Ferguson is mentioned [in a manner which suggests that she is a sister of Margaret Ferguson]. No trial outcome is given. DALES, Margaret 14 Nov 1808, to be called before the Session for "not conducting according to the Gospel"; 11 Nov 1809, Hugh Dales Objected at his trial, on this date, to her being allowed to give 'evidence against him because of Subsisting Emmity between them. Agreed to by the Court", i.e., the Session DALES?, Robert 14 Nov 1808, attended a meeting of the Session as a member DAVIS, Mary [wife of Solomon, q.v.] DAVIS, Solomon [husband of Mary] 7 Oct 1846, admitted to communion after being privately examined by the Moderator; 22 May 1849, Session considered charges of the "Sin and Scandal of antinuptial Fornication" against him and his wife but postponed action; 7 Jun 1849, he and his wife admitted to the charges and were sentenced to be publicly rebuked, to which they submitted on 11 Jun 1849 DEAN, Alexander 14 Nov 1808, attended a meeting of the Session as a member DEZELL, Frances Cleora 6 Oct 1849, examined and admitted to communion DIBBLES Charles 8 Mar 1834, his name is mentioned in the record of the trial of James D. Riddle, q.v., as being with Riddle at the time of the incident. He also submitted written testimony to the Session at this trial. DONALDSON, [Mrs.] 24 May 1848, admitted by certificate DONALDS0N, James 8 Mar 1834, testified at the trial of James D. Riddle, q.v. DONALDSON, John 7 Jun 1849, he and his wife [her name not given] admitted by certificate DONALLY, Catharine, Mrs 26 Sep 1849, examined and admitted to communion DONALLY, Thomas 13 May 1846, admitted by certificate DOROTHY, Ann [wife of James]; 8 Oct 1845, examined and admitted to communion DOROTHY, James [husband of Ann]; 8 Oct 1845, examined and admitted to communion DOUGLASS, James R. [see PARKER, Benjamin] DOUGLASS, Joseph 3 Nov 1806, listed as a suitable person to be recommended to the congregation of Kortright for election to the office of Ruling Elder DOUGLASS, Joseph P. 25 May 1841, examined and admitted to communion DOUGLASS, Lydia? [wife of Thomas]; 28 May 1839, examined and admitted to communion DOUGLASS, Sarah 28 May 1862, examined and admitted to communion DOUGLASS, Thomas [husband of Lydia?]; 11 Oct 1838, examined and admitted to communion ERWIN, Mary 27 May 1840, examined and admitted to communion EVERY, Mary Elizabeth 31 May 1854, examined and admitted to communion FERGUS0N, Betsey [see DALES, Hugh] FERGUS0N, Daniel [see DALES, Hugh ] FERGUSON, Eliza 29 Sep 1854, examined and admitted to communion FERGUSON, Elizabeth 12 Sep 1843, examined and admitted to communion FERGUSON, James 3 Nov 1806, he and his family [their names not given] were to be visited by a committee of the Session because of non-attendance at public worship FERGUSON, John 19 May 1842, presented a complaint against Mrs. Elizabeth Barber for false swearing. "On motion Said Complaint was laid on the table."; 18 May 1843, he "took up" [i.e., retrieved] his complaint against Mrs. Barber FERGUSON, Margaret [see DALES, Hugh]; in the 23 Oct l809 charge laid against Dales, she is listed by this name while in the 11 Nov 1809 record of the trial she is listed as "Margt. Ferguson or McMinn" FERGUSON, Margaret 12 Sep 1843, examined and admitted to communion FLEMING, George 20 May 1830, his church privileges were restored after having been suspended "for a length of time" because of intemperance FLEMING, James 28 Sep 1833, examined and admitted to communion FORREST, [Rev.] [see MURDOCK, Samuel ] FOX, Allen 4 May 1807, was elected a Ruling Elder "in this congregation" [Kortright?] but it was mutually decided by Fox and the Session "to postpone further dealing with him until next meeting" FOX, Elias 29 Sep 1830, he testified at the trial of James Harkness, q v GADDIS, Catharine 29 Sep 1859, examined and admitted to communion: 31 May 1864, she was suspended from church privileges and a member of the Session was appointed to converse with her on a charge of fornication; 7 Jun 1864; she was admonished and rebuked, then restored to church privileges GADDIS, Eliza 29 Sep 1854, examined and admitted to communion GADDIS, Elizabeth A. Oct 1863, examined and admitted to communion GADDIS, Helen M. Oct 1863, examined and admitted to communion GADDIS, Lucius 30 Sep 1857, examined and admitted to communion GADDIS, Nancy J. Oct 1863, examined and admitted to communion GADDIS, Walter 29 Sep 1854, examined and admitted to communion GIBS, [Mrs. 3 [probably wife of Ezra T.]; 5 Jun 1859, presented a certificate [entry is incomplete and there is no indication that she was admitted] GIBS, Ezra T. [probably husband of "Mrs. "]; 5 Jun 1859, examined and admitted to communion GIBSON, Adam 19 May 1836, was charged by the Session with intemperance; 7 Jun 1836, acknowledged his guilt and was sentenced by the Session to be publicly rebuked; 5 Jun 1845, was suspended from church privileges until the Session could investigate charges that he was guilty of intemperance; 29 Oct 1845, was requested to attend a meeting of the Session on this date but did not appear; 20 May 1852, met with the session to ask for restoration of church privileges, "he being suspended for some improper conduct," and was requested to attend the next meeting of the Session; 27 May 1852, acknowledged that charges of intemperance were true, professed his sorrow, was admonished and "duly Restored" GIBSON, Andrew 18 May 1843, examined and admitted to communion GIBSON, Ann [wife of John, q v ] GIBSON, Charles 8 Oct 1844, acknowledged his guilt of the "Sin and Scandal of antinuptial fornication" and was sentenced to be publicly rebuked GIBSON, Isabel 26 May 1859, examined and admitted to communion GIBSON, John [husband of Ann]; 17 0ct 1846. he and his wife applied for admission. On investigation by the Session, they admitted "the Sin and Scandal of antinuptial fornication". They were sentenced to be publicly rebuked, which took place the same day, and were then admitted to communion GIBSON, Martha 12 Sep 1843, examined and admitted to communion GIBSON, Mary Ann 29 Sep 1854, examined and admitted to communion GIBSON, William 19 May 1836, acknowledged his guilt to a charge of intemperance and was sentenced to be publicly rebuked; 30 May 1837, was suspended from church privileges because of intoxication; 21 Sep 1837 he failed to attend a meeting of the Session as requested; 4 Jun 1838, acknowledged the "Sin of Intoxication" and was sentenced to be publicly rebuked GILCHRIST, Andrew [see SLOAN, James] GILCHRIST, Andrew? 28 May 1862, examined and admitted to communion GILCHRIST, Barbary Jane 8 Oct 1845, examined and admitted to communion GILCHRIST, Caroline 30 Sep 1857, examined and admitted to communion GILCHRIST, Mary 4 Jun 1863, examined and admitted to communion GILCHRIST, Thomas 5 Jun 1845, examined and admitted to communion GORDON, Mary 29 Sep 1847, examined and admitted to communion GRANSBURY, Margaret 3 Oct 1855, examined and admitted to communion 6RANSBURY, Mary Ann 3 Oct 1855, examined and admitted to communion GRANSBURY, Sarah 3 Oct 1855, examined and admitted to communion GREGG, Andrew 31 May 1854, examined and admitted to communion GREGG, Joseph 24 Sep 1851, requested admission but after examination "was requested to keep back far the present on the account of some unfavorable reports in circulation about him"; 27 May 1852, "was now invited" [apparently to communion] GREGG, Martha Jane 6 Jun 1861, was charged with "the sin and scandal of fornication" and requested to appear before the Session at its next meeting; 6 Jun 1861, after admitting her guilt to the charge, she was admonished and restored to church privileges GREGG, Mary Elizabeth 4 Jun 1861, examined and admitted to communion GREGG, Sarah, Mrs. 8 Jun 1858, examined and admitted to communion GREGG, Susan 8 Jun 1858, examined and admitted to communion GREGG, William 8 Jun 1858, examined and admitted to communion HADDEN, Alexander 9 Oct 1847, examined and admitted to communion HADDEN?, Sarah, Miss 13 Jun 1851, examined and admitted to communion HADOCK, Ann 5 Jun l851, examined and admitted to communion HALSEY, G., Dr. 8 Mar 1834, he testified at the trial of James D. Riddle, q.v. HAMILTON, Jane, Mrs. 9 Sep 1841, admitted by certificate HAMILTON, Mary 25 May l841, examined and admitted to communion HAMILTON, Nancy 5 Jun 1854, examined and admitted to communion HAMILTON, Sarah Jane 31 May 1854, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Catharine [wife of Thomas]. 11 Oct 1838, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Eliza Jane 26 Sep 1849, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Elizabeth [see HARKNESS, Thomas] HARKNESS, Jane 12 Sep 1843, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, James [possibly same person as James HARKNESS, Jr., q.v ]: 5 Jun 1845, was suspended from church privileges until the Session could investigate charges that he was guilty of intemperance; 8 Oct 1845, appeared before the Session and denied the charge, whereupon the Session deferred action until its next meeting; 29 Oct 1845, Session dismissed the charge against him; 7 Oct 1846, he "presented a paper Complaining of Certain Statements maid by Mr. Benjamin Parker----" The Session returned the paper "as they Considered it of a frivolous kind." HARKNESS, James Jr. [possibly same person as James HARKNESS, q v ]; 29 Sep 1830, Session found him guilty of the "sin and scandal of drunkeness" and sentenced him to be privately admonished HARKNESS, James B. 30 May 1837, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, James L. 20 May 1852, examined and admitted to communion; 18 Feb 1864, was elected a Ruling Elder; 18 Mar 1864, assumed the office of Ruling Elder HARKNESS, Jane, Mrs. 12 Jun 1856, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Jennett 26 Sep 1849, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Lettice 29 Sep 1859, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Lutecia 29 Sep 1859, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Lutecia 4 Jun 1863, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Lydia [Wife of Robert]; 20 May 1830, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Martha A. 29 Sep 1847, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Mary 29 Sep 1830, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Mary 12 Sep 1843, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Mary 13 May 1846, examined and admitted to communion HARKNE55, Mary 5 Jun 1851, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Mary L. 27 Sep 1848, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Nancy 12 Sep 1843, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Nancy 5 Jun 1851, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Patty 25 May 1841, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Robert [husband of Lydia]; 20 May 1830, examined and admitted to communion; 29 Sep 1830, testified at the trial of James Harkness, q.v.; 2 Jun 1834, was suspended from church privileges while the Session investigated reports that he had drunk "to intoxication" [name is given here as Robert H. Harkness] HARKNESS, Robert 7 Oct 1846, applied for admission but the Session "Resolved to postpone his admition for the present HARKNESS, Robert 6 Jun 1860, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Sarah 10 Oct 1858, examined and admitted to HARKNESS, Sarah, Mrs. 8 Jun 1858, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Thomas [husband of Catharine]; [possibly same man as the Thomas in the following entry]; 11 Oct 1838, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Thomas [possibly the same man as the Thomas in the preceeding entry], l9 May 1842, "was formerly deprived of Church privileges on account of Some unfavorable Reports against Elizabeth Harkness was this day Restored to his former privileges" HARKNESS, Thomas 3 Oct 1855, examined and admitted to communion HARKNESS, Thomas J. 5 Jun 1845, was suspended from church privileges until the Session could investigate charges that he was guilty of intemperance; 8 Oct 1845, appeared before the Session on a charge of "quarreling at last town meeting." He claimed not to have quarreled with anyone but "had a few blows with Mr. Mead in Self defense." Action was deferred; 11 Oct 1845, the Session dismissed the charge and restored his church privileges though it felt he "was Some to blame" and appointed a committee to caution him about his future conduct; 10 Oct 1850, Session appointed members to inquire into some "improper conduct" on his part: [sometime between 10 Oct 1850 and 5 Jun 1851], members reported to the Session that no further action was required; 6 Jun 1860. [probably the "Thomas Harkness"] to be "converse[d] with" by a committee of the Session about his "intemperance in the use of ardent spirits"; 9 Oct 1860, the committee reported to the Session that he admitted to the charge and appeared penitent and humble" HARKNESS, William 12 Jun 1856, requested admission but was refused "on the supposition that he belongs to a secret society"; 17 Jun 1856, after the Session received "satisfactory information respecting his case" he was admitted to communion HARPER, Henry 14 Nov 1808, Session voted to call him before it for "not conducting according to the Gospel" HARPER, Henry 16 Jun 1841, nominated to be a Ruling Elder [but there is no record of his being elected to the office] HARPER, Jane 8 Oct 1845, examined and admitted to communion HARPER, John 5 Jun 1828, he is listed as a attending a meeting of the Session as a member; minutes show him attending most Session meeting between . Jun 1828 and 26 Sep 1849; 18 Jun 1850, he was refused his seat on the Session after he "identified himself with the Northeastern seven"; [based on earlier minutes, it appears that the "seven" were dissidents who had left this church ] HARPER, Margaret 24 May 1848, examined and admitted to communion HARPER, Martha 1 Oct 1839, examined and admitted to communion HARPER, Mary 31 May 1849, examined and admitted to communion HARPER, Nancy 8 Oct 1845, examined and admitted to communion HARPER, Ruth, Mrs. 22 May 1849, examined and admitted to communion HARPER, Samuel 3 Nov 1806, action on his alleged fornication with Elizabeth Kilpatrick, which he denied and which had been referred back to the Session by the Presbytery, was postponed until the next meeting of the Session; 4 May 1807, Elizabeth Kilpatrick renewed her charge of fornication against him but, since Samuel was not present, the Session deferred action until its next meeting; 18 May 1807, the Session again considered his case. Elizabeth Kilpatrick renewed her charge that Samuel was the father of her bastard child and stated that she "never knew" another man. Samuel maintained his innocence and the Session concluded that the facts were so "murky" that it would defer any decision; 3 Aug 1807, Session decided to request the advice of the Presbytery at Newburgh in this case; 14 Nov 1808, his case was again considered by the Session; 25 Mar 1811, he was rebuked by the Session for "unlawful corespondence with. his wife before marriage HARPER, Samuel 29 Sep 1847, examined and admitted to communion HARPER, Samuel H. 29 Sep 1847, examined and admitted to communion HARPER, William 3 Nov 1806, listed as a suitable person to be recommended to the congregation of Kortright for election to the office of Ruling Elder: 18 May 1807, elected a Ruling Elder: minutes show him attending most Session meeting between 3 Aug 1808 and 29 May 1834, when his name was last noted HARPER, William H. 2 Jun 1847, examined and admitted to communion HARPER, William R. 6 Oct 1836, examined and admitted to communion HAZLIT, Sarah Jane [wife of William]; 29 Sep 1847, admitted by certificate HAZLIT, William [husband of Sarah Jane]; 29 Sep 1847, admitted by certificate HENDERSON, Ann Eliza 26 May 1859, examined and admitted to communion HENDERSON, George 29 Sep 1830, he and Samuel Smith were charged with quarreling and using profane language. Henderson admitted doing so and was sentenced to be publicly admonished; 29 May 1834, appeared before the Session to propose that the previous sentence, which had never been administered, be changed to "private admonition"; 7 Jun 1834, Session refused to alter the sentence; 10 Oct 1840, submitted to public admonition and was restored to church privileges HENDERSON, James 20 May 1852, examined and admitted to communion HENDERSON, Jane, Mrs- 22 May 1849, examined and admitted to communion HENDERSON, John 13 May 1846, examined and admitted to communion HENDERSON, Mary 29 Sep 1842, examined and admitted to communion HENDERSON, Nancy [between 10 Oct 1850 and 5 Jun 1851], examined and admitted to communion HENDERSON, Robert 5 Jun 1845, was suspended from church privileges until the Session could investigate charges that he was guilty of intemperance; 29 Oct 1845, was requested by the Session "to attend this meeting & last meeting" [i.e., 11 Oct 1845] but did not appear at either HENDER50N, Robert 26 Sep 1849, examined and admitted to communion HENDERSON, William 25 May 1853, examined and admitted to communion HITCHCOCK, [Squire] [see MC CLAUGHRY, Robert] HITCHCOCK, Phebe, "Misses" 25 Aug 1852, admitted by certificate from the Presbyterian Church in Delhi, [NY] HUME, Robert 3 Nov 1806, to be invited to a seat on the Session of Stamford HUMPHREY, Alexander 25 Aug 1831, appeared before the Session, having previously been suspended from church privileges; [the grounds for his suspension and the outcome of this appearance were apparently on p. 11 of the Minutes, which is missing from the record]; 28 Sep 1833, was "restored to his former privileges in the church."; 7 Jun 1836 was suspended from church privileges for intoxication; 6 Oct 1836, he acknowledged his; intoxication and was sentenced by the Session to be publicly admonished, to which he refused to submit: 22 Sep 1837, submitted to public admonition and was restored to church privileges; 9 Jun 1838, "offered a Libel against Mr. Joseph Rowland (one of the Trustees of Said Congregation)" which was not sustained by the Session. Humphrey stated that he would appeal this decision to the Presbytery. On the same date he was suspended until the Session could inquire into reports that he had been "Drunk & quarrelsome" at or about the time of the last town meeting; 4 Jul 1838, acknowledged that he had drunk too much and the Session kept his suspension in force until "he may give evidence" that he has reformed HUMPHREY, Elizabeth 2 Oct 1828, examined and admitted to communion HUMPHREY, James 2 Oct 1828, attended a meeting of the Session as a member HUMPHREY, Jane 27 May 1840, examined and admitted to communion HUMPHREY, Margaret 27 May 1840, examined and admitted to communion HUMPHREY, Nancy 24 May 1848, examined and admitted to communion HUMPHREY, Robert 27 May 1840, examined and admitted to communion IRVING, [Mrs.] 29 Sep 1847, admitted by certificate IRVING, Clark, Rev Is listed as attending Session meeting between 2 Jun 1847 and 26 Jun 1849; 9 Jun 1857, was appointed to the additional duty of Treasurer for the Session JACKSON, Letty, Mrs. 8 Jun 1861, examined and admitted to communion JACKSON, Margaret 27 May 1852, examined and admitted to communion JONES, William 1 Feb 1808, made an unspecified complaint to the Session against William Rutherford KEDZIE, Adam is listed as attending meetings of the Session, as a member, between 3 Nov 1806 and 1 Feb 1808 KEDZIE, Joseph 3 Nov 1806, is listed as a suitable person to be recommended to the congregation of Stamford for election to the office of Ruling Elder KEELER, [Mr.] 1 Oct 1845, reference is made to his "store" in the trial of James Sloan, q.v. KEELER, David [possibly same person as David KEELER, Jr., q v ] 20 May 1830, was suspended from church privileges because of intemperance KEELER, David Jr. [possibly same person as David KEELER, q.v.] 2 Jun 1847, appeared before the Session "asking privileges again but was requested to postponed (sic) it until the next meeting...." KEELER, Ira B. 25 May 1853, examined and admitted to communion; 18 Jan 1864, was nominated to be a Ruling Elder [but either declined or was not elected] KILPATRICK, Agness [wife of Joseph]; 8 Oct 1844, examined and admitted to communion KILPATRICK, Elizabeth [see HARPER, Samuel] KILPATRICK, Joseph [husband of Agness]; 8 Oct 1844, examined and admitted to communion KINMOUTH, John 8 Mar 1834, testified at the trial of James D Riddle, q.v. LOINS, [Rev.] [see MURDOCK, Samuel] LAWSON, Jane 24 May 1848, examined and admitted to communion LAWSON, Jennet [between 10 Oct 1850 and 5 Jun 1851], admitted by certificate from the Free Church of Scotland LAWSON, Lyman 8 Mar 1834, testified at the trial of James D. Riddle, q v LAWSON, Margaret 29 Sep 1854, examined and admitted to communion LEAL, Alexander Minutes show him attending most Session meetings, as a member, between 3 Nov 1806 and 7 Jun 1849, when his name was last noted LEAL, Alexander 27 Sep 1851, examined and admitted to communion LEAL, Alexander Jr. Minutes show him attending most Session meetings, as a member, between 3 Nov 1806 and 11 Nov 1809, when his name was last noted LEAL, Alexander C. 7 Oct 1846, examined and admitted to communion; 18 Jan 1864, was nominated to be a Ruling Elder; 18 Feb 1864, elected a Ruling Elder; 18 Mar 1864, assumed office as a Ruling Elder LEAL, Eleanor 2 Oct 1865, admitted by certificate LEAL, Hugh 2 Oct 1865, examined and admitted to communion LEAL, James 18 May 1807, elected a Ruling Elder; minutes show him attending most Session meetings between 3 Aug 1807 and 11 Nov 1809, when his name was last noted LEAL, John 6 Oct 1836, was suspended from church privileges for "Being in the Habit of being Intoxicated"; 30 May 1837, Session postponed any action on his case since he was unable to attend its meeting; 21 Sep 1837, was sentenced to be publicly admonished; 8 Oct 1840, submitted to public admonition and was re-stored to church privileges LEAL, John Jr. 13 May 1846, examined and admitted to communion LEAL, John A. 27 Sep 1851, examined and admitted to communion LEAL, Lydia Ann 18 May 1843, examined and admitted to communion LEAL, Margaret 3 Oct 1829, examined and admitted to communion LEAL, Martha 29 Sep 1812, examined and admitted to communion LEAL, Mary 30 May 1846, examined and admitted to communion LEAL, Nancy 18 May 1843, examined and admitted to communion LEAL, Thomas 11 Oct 1838, examined and admitted to communion LORMER, Mary Ann 5 Jun 1845, examined and admitted to communion LUKE, Alexander 7 Feb 1844, Session hear testimonials in his favor and resolved that they were highly satisfactory; 6 Jun 1844, Session forwarded his testimonials to the Presbytery of Saratoga MACK, Orlando [surname could possibly be "MARK"]; 26 May 1832, examined and admitted to communion MAHAFFA, William 21 Sep 1837, admitted by certificate MARK, John 13 Oct 1832, examined and admitted to communion MARK, John, Mrs. 13 Oct 1832, examined and admitted to communion MARK, Orlando [see MACK, Orlando] MATTHEWS, Andrew 6 Jun 1841, to be visited by a member of the Session because of his non-attendance at public worship; 2 Jun 1847, based on reports that he "and his wife [her name not given] have parted", he was directed to "keep back form the Communion at present."; 26 Aug 1847, Session appointed committees to confer with him and with his wife; 29 Sep 1847, after hearing committee reports, Session decided to take no action at present other than requesting him to continue to "keep back" from communion MATTHEWS, Jane [wife of Robert, q . v, ] MATTHEWS, Robert [husband of Jane]; 29 Sep 1847, examined and admitted on condition that he and his wife submit to public rebuke for antinuptial fornication. They refused to do so and were not admitted. MC ARTHUR, Esther G. 29 Sep 1854, examined and admitted to communion MC ARTHUR, Martha Jane 29 Sep 1854, examined and admitted to communion MC AULEY, David 6 May 1836, examined and admitted to communion MC AULEY, Margaret, Mrs. 30 May 184 examined and admitted to communion MC AULEY, Thomas 31 May 1854, examined and admitted to communion MC AULEY, William, Rev 8 Mar 1834, first mention of him by name when he served as Moderator of a Session meeting held to try James D. Riddle, q v.; his name is mentioned in the minutes for Session meetings of 14 Mar 1834, 2 Jun 1847 and 26 Aug 1847 MC AULEY, William 3 Jun 1859, examined and admitted to communion; 28 May 1862, a committee of the Session was appointed to visit him "with respect to paying a Boy that is living with him"; 31 May 1864, a committee of the Session was appointed to visit him and his wife [her name not given] "who stand suspended" MC AUSLAND, [Mrs] 13 Oct 1832, admitted by certificate MC AUSLIN, Jennett 6 Sep 1853, examined and admitted to communion MC AUSLIN, Margaret Ellen 30 May 1865, examined and admitted to communion MC AUSLIN, Mary Ann 20 May 1852, examined and admitted to communion MC AUSLIN, Peter [see PARKER, Beniamin]; 25 Aug 1831, admitted by certificate; 16 Jul 1841, nominated to be a Ruling Elder; his election as a Ruling Elder took place sometime between the preceeding date and 9 Sep 1841 when he attended a meeting of the Session as a member; minutes show him attending most Session meetings between this date and c. 1866, when the record ends MC CALL, Alexander [see MC CLAUGHRY, John R. ]; 26 Sep 1849, examined and admitted by certificate MC CALL, Ann 7 Oct 1856, admitted by certificate from "the General Assembly, O.S." MC CALL, George 30 May 1846, examined and admitted to communion MC CALL, John 7 Oct 1856, admitted by certificate from "the General Assembly, O.S." MC CALL, Sarah, "Misses" 13 Jun 1851, examined and admitted to communion MC CLANE, Alexander 19 May 1842, a "young person", examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, [Squire] [see MC CLAUGHRY, Robert] MC CLAUGHRY, A. T., Mrs 6 Oct 1849, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Agness 27 May 1840, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Agness 5 Jun 1851, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Andrew B. 30 May 1846, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Ebenezer 9 Sep 1841, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Ebenezer 22 May 1849, he and his wife [her name not given] examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Edward 26 Sep 18S1, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Edward F. 27 Sep 1851, examined and admitted to communion; 31 May 1864, he and his wife [her name not given] were granted a certificate of dismission MC CLAUGHRY, Edward R. [see PARKER, Benjamin]; 8 Mar 1834, Session meeting to try James D. Riddle, q.v , was held at his house and he testified; 8 Jun 1837, Session meeting was held at his house; 3 Jun 1841, Session meeting was held at his house; 16 Jun 1841, was nominated to be a Ruling Elder; 16 Jul 1841, was elected a Ruling Elder; minutes show him attending most meetings of the Session between 9 Sep 1841 and 4 Jun 1863, when his name is last noted MC CLAUGHRY, Edward T. 20 May 1852, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Eliza 3 Oct 1829, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Eliza 30 May 1837, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Eliza 13 May 1846, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Elizabeth H. [see DALES, Hugh] MC CLAUGHRY, Emily 13 May 1846, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Hannah 8 Jun 1807, admitted by certificate dated 10 Nov 1806 from the Associate Reformed Church in Salem [probably Washington County, NY] MC CLAUGHRYs Helen, "Misses [Between 10 Oct 1850 and 5 Jun 1851], admitted by certificate MC CLAUGHRY, Henry W. 10 Oct 1850, admitted by certificate MC CLAUGHRY, Hugh 20 May 1830, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, James 1 Feb 1808, appeared before the Session on Charges, made by his father [whose name is not given], of the "scandal of intoxication." It was ordered that he be admonished before the Session MC CLAUGHRY, James H. [see DALES, Hugh ] MC CLAUGHRY, James H. 18 Sep 1858, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, James R. [see MC CLAUGHRY, John R.] MC CLAUGHRY, James T. 4 Jun 1863, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Jane 3 Oct 1829, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, John B. 2 Jun 1847, presented a paper to the Session concerning difficulties in a "deal betwixt Mr. Matthew Sixsmith and himself". Session refused the paper since they considered it a civil matter to be settled "by arbitration or otherwise"; 27 Sep 1848, made a verbal complaint to the Session against Matthew Sixsmith but the matter was postponed; 22 May 1849, Session appointed the Moderator to visit him and discuss the complaint; 26 Sep 1849, Moderator reported the results of his visit and the Session postponed any action; 25 Rug 1852, he presented a paper complaining of the dishonesty of Matthew Sixsmith. Session returned the paper to him since the matter was no longer under their jurisdiction, having previously been before the Presbytery. He was advised to drop the matter. MC CLAUGHRY, John G.? 2 Oct 1865, a member of the Session was appointed to converse with him; [entry is partially illegible and the reason for this "conversation" can not be determined] MC CLAUGHRY, John H. 19 May 1842, a "young person" made application for admission and was examined but his admission "was postponed for the present'" MC CLAUGHRY, John R. 3 Nov 1806, was "suspended from seating for traveling on the fast day before the Sund with his team and having other horses at work on sd Day". After hearing his testimony, however, the Session restored his privileges; 1 Feb 1808, was charged with having had "carnal knowledge", on two occasions, of Maria Smith, daughter of James Smith; 13 Feb 1808, Session heard testimony on the charge by Jeremiah Capron?, Mrs. Smith [step-mother of Maria] and Mrs. McClaughry [wife of John R.] none of which supported the charge. Mention is made of Kitty Smith, a sister of Maria. Testimony indicates that Maria did not have a reputation for veracity. There is no indication of any action by the Session; 5 Jun 1828, attended a meeting of the Session as a member; minutes show him attending most Session meetings between the preceeding date and 25 May 1841; 16 Jun 1832, Session found baseless a report [the nature of which was not specified] concerning his testimony in a suit between Alexander McCall and Robert McClaughry; 25 May 1841, Session was told of a report circulating concerning a financial dispute between John R. McClaughry and Messr. John Cowan and James Grant, Jr., which had resulted in a civil suit. McClaughry was reported to have obtained a loan from Cowan and Grant on the condition that he would pay a debt owed by his son, James R. McClaughry, but had then invoked the usury laws when they tried to collect McClaughry acknowledged the facts and the Session took the matter under consideration; 3 Jun 1841, he was requested "to suspend himself from the Ensuing Sacramental occasion" because of this report and did so; 16 Jun 1841, asked the Session if they intended to take any action on his case but the matter was postponed; 17 Sep 1841, Session considered his case but McClaughry asked for "declinature (as he consider-d himself prejudged by some members [of the] Session) which the Session unanimously granted"; 2 Jun 1847, appeared before the Session asking "what they would advise him to do in his case " After discussion the Session decided the case was not regularly before them; 27 Sep 1848, appeared before the Session to ask what they were going to do in his case No action was taken; 22 May 1849, appeared before the Session once again. Session declined to take any action, in accordance with a decision of the Synod, until learning the outcome of the civil suit; 18 Jun 1850, Session restored his church privileges but not his seat on the Session MC CLAUGHRY, Joseph H. 25 Aug 1831, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Joseph O. 9 Oct 1834, examined and admitted communion MC CLAUGHRY, "Lyia" [Lydia?] 10 Oct 1829, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Margaret Eleanor 28 May 1839, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Martha 1 Oct 1839, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Martha A 7 Oct 1846, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Martha Jane 13 May 1846, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Mary 11 Oct 1838, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Mary 9 Sep 1841, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Mary 12 Sep 1843, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Mary 27 Set 1851, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Mary Ann 11 Oct 1838, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Matthew 14 Mar 1834, testified at the trial of James D Riddle, q.v. MC CLAUGHRY, Matthew 19 May 1842, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion; 15 Mar 1864, was granted a "certificate of his Ecclesiastical standing in the Church" MC CLAUGHRY, Michael 8 Oct 1857, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Richard S 25 May 1841, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Robert [see MC CLAUGHRY, John R. ]; 8 Oct 1844, was restored to church privileges; [there is no minute covering his suspension but the 8 Oct entry indicates that it was because of inconsistent testimony given by him before Squire Hitchcock and Squire McClaughry] MC CLAUGHRY, Sarah [probably same person as Miss Sarah McClaughry, q v ]; 30 May 1837, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Sarah, Miss [probably McClaughry, q v ]; 12 Sep 1843, Session received written communication from her acknowledging the "sin and scandal of incestuous fornication" and stating that she was "anxious to enjoy Church privileges" Session decided to refer her case to the Presbytery for advice; 12 Sep 1843, Clerk read an Extract from the minutes of Presbytery" concerning her case but there is no copy of it in these minutes; 8 Oct 1845, Session decided she should be publicly rebuked, to which she submitted, but not restored to church privileges "at this time"; 30 May 1846, "was publicly Restored to her former privileges in the Church" MC CLAUGHRY, Sarah 31 May 1854, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Sarah, Mrs. 4 Jun 1863, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Stephen 19 May 1842, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Susannah 27 Sep 1851, admitted by certificate MC CLAUGHRY, Thomas [possibly same person as Thomas S. McClaughry, q v ]; minutes show him attending most Session meetings between 3 Nov 1807 and 14 Nov 1808 as a member MC CLAUGHRY, Thomas D 25 May 1841, examined and admitted to communion MC CLAUGHRY, Thomas S. [possibly same person as Thomas McClaughry, q v ]; 3 Nov 1806, listed as a suitable person to be recommended to the Congregation of Kortright for election to the office of Ruling Elder MC CLAUGHRY, William [see SLOAN, James] MC CLAUGHRY, William Y. 29 Sep 1842, examined and admitted to communion MC CLELLEND, John 3 Nov 1806, was cited to appear before the Session for non- attendance [at public worship] and for travelling on the Lord s Day"; 18 May 1807, failed to appear and the Session suspended his sacramental privileges until he provided satisfactory proof of his repentance MC CRACKIN, Andrew [see ADAIR, Robert 2nd]; 28 May 1839, applied for admission but action was deferred because of "some dificulty Subsisting Between him and Mr. Robert adare 2nd"; 6 Jun 1839, Session decided that he "be not admitted at present" MC CRACKIN, Eleanor 5 Jun 1828, examined and admitted to communion MC CRACKIN, Elizabeth 8 Jun 1858, examined and admitted to communion MC CRACKIN, Esther 28 Sep 1833, examined and admitted to communion MC CRACKIN, Joseph Minutes show him attending most meetings of the Session, as a member, between 5 Jun 1828 and 24 May 1848, when his name last appears MC CRACKIN, Joseph 19 May 1842, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion; 18 Jan 1864, was nominated to be a Ruling Elder; 18 Feb 1864, elected a Ruling Elder; 18 Mar 1864, assumed office as a Ruling Elder MC CRACKIN, Margaret Ann 9 Sep 1841, examined and admitted to communion MC CRACKIN, Mary Elizabeth 19 May 1842, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion MC CRACKIN, Minerva, Miss (7?) Jun 1865, examined and admitted to communion MC CRACKIN, Sarah Ann 25 May 1841, examined and admitted to communion MC CRACKIN, Susan Jane 8 Jun 1858, examined and admitted to communion MC CRACKIN, William 25 Aug 1831, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion; 2 Jun 1847, was granted a certificate so he could join the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Kortright MC CRACKIN, William H.? 28 May 1862, examined and admitted to communion MC CRUMB, Sarah 9 Sep 1841, examined and admitted to communion MC DONALD, Alexander; 8 May 1807, requested baptism for his child but the Session decided to defer action because of his lack of repentance after having been charged with habitual intoxication "last season" and having stated that he would not submit to public rebuke for his conduct; 8 May 1807, he agreed to be publicly admonished and was then restored to church privileges; 11 Nov lB09, his "shop" is mentioned at the trial of Hugh Dales, q.v MC EACHRON, Alexander [father of Mary & Sarah, q v ]; 24 May 1848, he and his wife [her name not given] admitted by certificate MC EACHRON, Esther 24 May 1848, examined and admitted to communion MC EACHRON, Hannah 25 May 1853, examined and admitted to communion MC EACHRON, Mary daughter of Alexander, q v ]; 24 May 1848, admitted by certificate MC EACHRON, Nancy 30 Sep 1857, examined and admitted to communion MC EACHRON, Sarah [daughter of Alexander, q v ]; 24 May 1848, admitted by certificate MC FARLAND, James Minutes show him attending most meetings of the Session, as a member, between 3 Nov 1806 and 13 Feb 1808 MC HORY, Jane 9 Oct 1834, examined and admitted to communion MC ILWAIN, Dean [see MC ILWAIN, Jane, Mrs ] MC ILWAIN, Jane, Mrs. [wife of Dean]; 13 May 1846, requested [restoration of?] church privileges and agreed to submit to public rebuke "for the Sin of antenuptuial fornication"; 30 May 1846, was publicly rebuked and restored to church privileges MC ILWAIN, John, Col. 25 Aug 1831, two members of the Session were appointed to "converse" with him and report at the next meeting; 14 Mar 1834, he testified at the trial of James D Riddle, q v , where he mentioned his wife and sister-in-law; 7 Jun 1834, was Suspended from church privileges until the Session could inquire into reports that he "had been Lately married to his Sisterinlaw" MC KEE, Isabel 29 Sep 1830, admitted by certificate MC KEE, James 14 Mar 1834, testified at the trial of James D Riddle, q.v., ; 16 Jun 1841, nominated to be a Ruling Elder; 16 Jul 1841, elected a Ruling Elder; minutes show him attending most meetings of the Session between 9 Sep 1841 and c 1866, when the record ends MC KEE, John Henry 9 Jun 1857, examined and admitted to communion MC KEE, Mary Ann 28 Sep 1833, examined and admitted to communion MC KEE, Richard 4 Jun 1863, examined and admitted to communion MC KEE, William 8 Jun 1807, was charged with intemperance and sentenced by the Session to be publicly rebuked MC KEE, William 8 Jun 1858, examined and admitted to communion MC MICKIN, Sarah 9 Oct 1834, examined and admitted to communion MC MINN, Margaret, Mrs. [see FERGUSON, Margaret] MC MORRIS, Armstrong Minutes show him attending most meetings of the Session, as a member, between 3 Nov 1806 and 11 Nov 1809 MC MORRIS, Lucy 27 May 1852, examined and admitted to communion MC MULLEN, Nancy [wife of Robert]; 25 Aug 1831, admitted by certificate MC MULLEN, Robert [husband of Nancy]; 25 Aug 1831, admitted by certificate; 2 Jun 1834, was suspended from church privileges while the Session investigated reports that he had drunk "to intoxication" MC MURDY, Eleanor, Mrs. 9 Sep 1841, examined and admitted to communion MC MURDY, Joseph 14 Nov 1808, he and his wife [her name not given] to be called before the Session for "not conducting according to the Gospel " MC MURRAY, Agnes 2 Oct 1828, examined and admitted to communion MC MURRAY, Eliza 31 May 1854, examined and admitted to communion MC MURRAY, George 7 Oct 1846, the Session appointed members to "converse" with him about reports that he was in the habit of drinking to much intoxicating Liquors ; 26 Sep 1849, he was acquitted of the charge MC MURRAY, Jane 22 May 1849, examined and admitted to communion MC MURRAY, John 22 May 1849, examined and admitted to communion MC MURRAY, Margaret, Mrs. 31 May 1854, admitted by certificate from the Associate Reformed Church in North Kortright MC MURRAY, Robert 25 May 1853, examined and admitted to communion MC MURRAY, William 8 Jun 1858, examined and admitted to communion MC NEILLY, Adam 20 May 1852, examined and admitted to communion MC NEILLY, Agness 2 Jun 1847, examined and admitted to communion MC NEILLY, Alexander Oct 1863, was charged with "the Sin and Scandal of Antinuptial Fornication" and suspended from church privileges; 31 May 1864, a Committee of the Session was appointed to converse with him and his wife [her name not given]; on these charges; 8 Oct 1864, after being admonished and rebuked they were restored to church privileges MC NEILLY, Andrew 12 Sep 1843, examined and admitted to communion, then invited to become a member of the Session; minutes show him attending most meetings of the Session, as a member, between 7 Feb 1844 and 12 Jun 1856, when he resigned office MC NEILLY, Eliza 2 Jun 1847, examined and admitted to communion MC NEILLY, Margaret 2 Jun 1847, examined and admitted to communion MC NEILLY, Mary 24 Sep 1851, examined and admitted to communion MC NEILLY, Mary Ann 3 Oct 1855, examined and admitted to communion MC NEILLY, William 2 Jun 1847, admitted by certificate; 29 Sep 1854, a member of the Session was appointed to converse with [him] respecting his intemperance in the use of Spiritous liquors"; 9 Jun 1857, he met with the Session and professed his sorrow for the sin of intemperance. After admonitions he was restored to church privileges, MC QUEEN, Jane [wife of Peter]; 20 Oct 1838, admitted by certificate MC QUEEN, Peter [husband of Jane]; 20 Oct 1838, admitted by certificate; 16 Jun 1841, nominated to be a Ruling Elder; 16 Jul 1841 minutes note that he refused to serve as an Elder MEAD, [Mr.] [see Harkness, Thomas J. ] MERWIN, Nancy, Mrs 18 Sep 1858, she presented a certificate from the Methodist Episcopal church. After examination she was admitted to communion, MERWIN, Nathan Ruggles 8 Mar 1834, he testified at the trial of James D Riddle, q v MILLER, John [husband of Nancy]; 29 Sep 1847, examined and admitted to communion MILLER, Margaret 24 May 1848, examined and admitted to communion MILLER, Margaret, Mrs. 7 Jun 1849, examined and admitted to communion MILLER, Nancy [wife of John]; 29 Sep 1847, examined and admitted to communion MITCHEL, Agness 19 May 1842, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion MITCHEL, Archibald 3 Nov 1806, listed as a suitable person to be recommended to the congregation of Kortright for election to the office of Ruling Elder; 18 May 1807, elected a Ruling Elder; minutes show him attending most meetings of the Session between 3 Aug 1807 and 11 Nov 1809, when his name last appears MITCHEL, David 9 Sep 1841, examined and admitted to communion MITCHEL, Esther J. 6 Oct 1864, examined and admitted to communion MITCHEL, George 20 May 1834, admitted by certificate; 7 Jun 1836, was suspended from church privileges by the Session for failure to attend public worship MITCHEL, Hugh 26 Sep 1849, examined and admitted to communion MITCHEL, James 12 Sep 1843, examined and admitted to communion MITCHEL, Jane 2 Jun 1847, examined and admitted to communion MITCHEL, John 13 Oct 1832, admitted by certificate; 24 May 1848, because of reports and belief that he "is Guilty of Very disgraceful Conduct" he was suspended from church privileges; 27 Sep 1848, Session considered his case and continued his suspension; 22 May 1849, Session again continued his suspension MITCHEL, John, Mrs. 13 Oct 1832, admitted by certificate MITCHEL, Margaret 19 May 1842, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion MITCHEL, Margaret 2 Jun 1847, examined and admitted to communion MITCHEL, Margaret 6 Oct 1864, examined and admitted to communion MITCHEL, Matilda 3 Oct 1832, admitted by certificate MITCHEL, Matilda 27 Sep 1848, examined and admitted to communion MITCHEL, Nancy Ann 30 May 1865, examined and admitted to communion MITCHEL, Thomas 9 Sep 1841, examined and admitted to communion MITCHEL, William 27 Sep 1848, examined and admitted to Communion MORE, Edward 14 Mar 1834, testified at the trial of James D Riddle, q.v His testimony indicated that he once lived at Riddle's house and that he had smallpox at the some time as the Riddle family. MURDOCK, Eleanor Ann Y Sip 1841, examined and admitted to communion MURDOCK, John [husband of Letty]; 10 Oct 1850, examined and admitted to communion; 4 Oct 1861, made a complaint to the Session against Robert and Samuel Rowland for abusive and profane language. Session heard statements from the latter two "implicating their sister, Mrs Letty Murdock". Session requested John, Robert and Samuel Rowland, & John Murdock and Letty, his wife, to "keep back from the privileges of the Church for the present"; Nov? 1861, a committee of the Session visited all parties in the dispute. With the exception of Samuel Rowland, who gave no satisfaction and did not appear to meet with the session, all agreed to drop the matter and "live more friendly"; 4 Jun 1862, Samuel Rowland presented a paper to the Session, which was received, listing numerous Complaints against Murdock MURDOCK, John O. 5 Jun 1851, examined and admitted to communion MURDOCK, Letty, Mrs. [wife of John MURDOCK, q.v.] MURDOCK, Mary 9 Sep 1841, examined and admitted to communion MURDOCK, Samuel [see PARKER, Benjamin]; 2 Oct 1828, attended a meeting of the Session as a member; minutes list him as attending most Session meetings between 2 Oct 1828 and 2 Apr 1834; 30 May 1837, "who left our Connexion some time ago and Joined with the Mormons made application to be admitted to Communion in the church but the Session deferred action; 8 Jun 1837, on the advice of Rev. Forrest & Rev. Laing, he was admitted "to Sealing Ordinances in the Church" but was not restored to his former position on the Session He was also sentenced to be publicly admonished; 16 Jun 1841, nominated to be a Ruling Elder; 16 Jul 1841, resumed his seat on the Session; minutes list him as attending most meetings of the Session between 16 Jul 1841 and 29 Sep 1847, when his name last appears MURDOCK, Sophia 8 Oct 1844, examined and admitted to communion MURRAY, Prudence 5 Jun 1851, examined and admitted to communion PARKER, Benjamin 5 Jun 1828, he attended a meeting of the Session as a member; minutes show him attending most Session meetings between 5 Jun 1828 and 17 Sep 1841: 29 Sep 1830, testimony was given at the trial of James Harkness. q.v , that Parker refused to administer an oath to Harkness when the later was intoxicated: 29 Sep 1842, he offered a complaint against Peter McAuslin, James McKee, William Sixsmith, Edward R. McClaughry, Samuel Murdock and James Scott for actions [not specified] as members of the Session. He also offered complaints [nature not specified] against James R. Douglass and Edward Sixsmith. The Session voted not to receive them; 11 May 1843, his complaint concerning matters of Sessional procedure was read and discussed. Session, in strong language, claimed that his purpose was "to stir up- --discord in this Session and Congregation" and suspended him from his seat on the Session and from church privileges; 12 Sep 1843, Alexander Leal moved to restore Parker "upon the principle Recommended by the...Synod". Parker stated the grounds upon which he would accept restoration; 6 Nov 1843, he was restored to church privileges "Expressly upon the ground Recommended by the Committee of the Synod and upon no other terms"; minutes show him attending most Session meetings between 7 Feb 1844 and 17 Oct 1846, when his name last appears; PARKER, Benjamin 29 Sep 1847, examined and admitted to communion PARKER, Eliza 9 Sep1841, examined and admitted to communion PARKER, Fanny 3 Oct 1829, examined and admitted to communion PARKER, Harriet 1 Oct 1839, examined and admitted to communion PARKER, James 30 May 1837, examined and admitted to communion PARKER, Jane 19 May 1836, examined and admitted to communion PARKER, Jane 13 May 1846, examined and admitted to communion PARKER, Margaret Ann 7 Oct 1846, examined and admitted to communion PARKER, Mary 30 May 1837, examined and admitted to communion PARKER, Mary 18 May 1843, examined and admitted to communion PARKER, Samuel 25 May 1841, examined and admitted to communion PARKER, Sarah 6 Jun 1844, examined and admitted to communion PARKER, William 29 May 1834, examined and admitted to communion PARRISH, William 13 Jun 1851, admitted by certificate PATTERSON, David 28 May 1835, appeared before the Session "upon the Report of Being Engaged in an unlawful assemblage". He acknowledged his "sin and folly" and was restored to church privileges. PATTERSON, James 22 May 1849, examined and admitted to communion PATTERSON, Joseph 26 Sep 1849, examined and admitted to communion PORTER, Andrew 7 Jun 1855, he and his wife [her name not given] admitted by certificate from "Refriland". Ireland PORTER, Isaac 31 May 1854, examined and admitted to communion REDMOND, "Eby" [Ebenezer?] M. 22 May 1849, examined and admitted to communion REYNOLDS, Harriet 30 Sep 1857, examined and admitted to communion RIDDLE, [Miss] [see RIDDLE, James D.] RIDDLE, James D. [see ROWLAND, Samuel]; minutes show him attending most meetings of the Session, as a member, between 2 Oct 1828 and 28 Sep 1833; 8 Mar 1834, was tried by the Session on a charge of "administering the Sacrament in mockery to Some individuals in the new Church" and for "neglect of duty...in not attending of late on public worship". One witness mentioned during the course of the trial that Riddle's family had had smallpox one winter. Also referred to was a sister of James D. [identified only as "Miss Riddle"] who lived with him; 2 Apr 1834, he was found not guilty of improperly administering the sacrament but guilty of "use of unguarded expressions", of using ardent Spirits in an intemperate manner", and of "Habitual Sabbath Profanation". He was suspended from church privileges and removed from office as a member of the Session. RIDDLE, Joseph E. 14 Mar 1834, testified at the trial of James D. Riddle, q.v RIDDLE, Margaret 29 Sep 1842, examined and admitted to communion RIDDLE, Mary 29 Sep 1842, examined and admitted to communion RIGGS, John 13 May 1846, admitted "by his hereafter presenting a Certificate which he Says is in his power to do" ROBISON, Nancy Ann 19 May 1842, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion ROSE, Hugh Minutes show him attending session meetings, as a member, between 3 Nov 1806 and 14 Nov 1808, when his name last appears ROSE, James Minutes show him attending session meetings, as a member, between 3 Aug 1807 and 13 Feb 1808, when his name last appears ROSE, Jane 3 Nov 1806, requested a certificate "as she intends leaving the bounds of this Congn for some time" ROWLAND, Ebenezer 2 Oct 1828, attended a meeting of the Session as a member; minutes show him attending most meetings of the Session between 2 Oct 1828 and 18 Jun 1850, when his name last appears ROWLAND, James 24 May 1848, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, Jane 21 Sep 1843, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, Jane 5 Jun 1845, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, Jane, Mrs. 18 May 1843, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, John [see MURDOCK, John]; 29 Sep 1842, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, Joseph [see HUMPHREY, Alexander] ROWLAND, Joseph 8 Oct 1844, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, Joseph 26 Aug 1847, applied for admission and for baptism of his children. After examination the Session concluded that it was "most proper to postpone the Baptism of the children" [but no mention is made of action on his request for admission] ROWLAND, Lettice [see MURDOCK, John]; 29 Sep 1847, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, Lucinda 4 Jun 1853, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, Margaret Jane 10 Oct 1850, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, Martha 28 May 1835, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, Mary 9 Sep 1841, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, Nancy 9 Sep 1841, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, Nancy 18 May 1843, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, Robert [see MURDOCK, John]; 18 Sep 1858, examined and admitted to communion ROWLAND, Samuel 29 Feb 1832, Session refused to receive his complaint against James Riddle since it was not in the proper form ROWLAND, Samuel [see MURDOCK, John]; 31 May 1854, examined and admitted to communion: 31 May 1864, a member of the Session was appointed to Converse with him on the reasons for his suspension from church privileges; 27 Sep 1864, the Session member reported that Rowland gave him "but little satisfaction" ROWLAND, William 17 Oct 1846, examined and admitted to communion; 6 Jun 1860, is probably the "William Rowland" to be "converse[d] with" by a committee of the Session concerning his "intemperance in the use of ardent spirits"; 9 Oct 1860, the committee reported to the Session that he "did not give them much satisfaction" ROWLAND, William M. 12 Sep 1843, examined and admitted to communion RUTHERFORD, William [see JONES, William] SCOTT, David 13 May 1846, examined and admitted to communion SCOTT, Eliza 13 May 1846, examined and admitted to communion SCOTT, George 19 May 1842, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion SCOTT, James [see PARKER, Benjamin]; 2 Oct 1828, attended a meeting of the Session as a member; minutes show him attending most Session meetings between 2 Oct 1828 and 19 May 1842, when his name last appears SCOTT, James Jr. 9 Oct 1834, examined and admitted to communion SCOTT, Nancy 9 Oct 1834, examined and admitted to communion SCOTT, Samuel H.? 19 May 1842, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion SCOTT, Sarah 9 Oct 1834, examined and admitted to communion SCOTT, Thomas 9 Oct 1834, examined and admitted to communion SHEARER, Elizabeth 3 Oct 1832, examined and admitted to communion SINCLAIR, Archibald 31 May 1854, admitted by certificate SIXSMITH, Edward [see PARKER, Benjamin]; 10 Oct 1829, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Edward 18 Feb 1864, was elected a Ruling Elder [but apparently declined to serve] SIXSMITH, Eliza 10 Oct 1829, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Eliza 25 Aug 1831, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Esther 9 pep 1841, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Henry 4 Jun 1861, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Jane 1 Oct 1835, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Lydia Ann 4 Jun 1861, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Margaret 10 Oct 1829, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Mary 25 Aug 1831, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Mary [wife of Matthew]; 28 May 1839, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Mary, Mrs. 24 May 1848, admitted by certificate SIXSMITH, Mary Elizabeth 8 Jun 1858, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Mary Esther 4 Jun 1861, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Matthew [see MC CLAUGHRY, John B. From the minutes, it can not be determined which Matthew Sixsmith was involved with McClaughry.]; l Oct 1835, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Matthew [husband of Mary]; [see MC CLAUGHRY, John B. From the minutes it can not be determined which Matthew Sixsmith was involved with McClaughry.]; 28 May 1839, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Michael 27 May 1852, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, Michael 29 Sep 1859, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, William [see PARKER, Beniamin]; 28 May 1835, examined and admitted to communion; 16 Jun 1841, nominated to be a Ruling Elder; 16 Jul 1841, elected a Ruling Elder; minutes show him attending most meetings of the Session, as a member, between 9 Sep 1841 and c. 1866, when the record ends SIXSMITH, William [probably same person as William Sixsmith 2nd, q.v.]; 2 Jun 1847, examined and admitted to communion SIXSMITH, William 2nd [probably same person as the William Sixsmith in the preceeding entry, q.v. ]; 4 Jun 1863, a committee of the Session was appointed to "converse" with him SLOAN, Hugh 4 May 1807, attended a meeting of the Session, as a member; minutes show him attending Session meetings between 4 May 1807 and 11 Nov 1809, when his name last appears SLOAN, Hugh 10 Oct 1829, examined and admitted to communion SLOAN, James [see DALES, Hugh]; 1 Oct 1845, Alexander Leal Jr. entered a complaint against him "for the sin and scandal of taking his money (the said Leals) and making his own use of it." Testimony in the matter was given by William McClaughry and Andrew Gilchrist. Sloan was found guilty and sentenced to be publicly rebuked. SLOAN, Jane Ann 29 Sep 1854, examined and admitted to communion SMITH, Ann 2 Oct 1865, examined and admitted to communion SMITH, Chloe 7? Jun 1861, examined and admitted to communion SMITH, David H. 28 May 1862, examined and admitted to communion; 18 Jan 1864, was nominated to be a Ruling Elder [but either declined or was not elected] SMITH, James [see MC CLAUGHRY, John R.] SMITH, James R. 7 Jun 1836, was suspended from church privileges by the Session because of intoxication SMITH, John 11 Nov 1809, attended a meeting of the Session, as a member; minutes show an individual of the same name sporadically attending Session meetings, as a member, between 5 Jun 1828 and 13 Oct 1833, when his name last appears SMITH, John 29 Sep 1842, examined and admitted to communion SMITH, John 13 May 1846, examined and admitted to communion SMITH, Kitty [daughter of James]; [see MC CLAUGHRY, John R.] SMITH, Lettice 25 May 1841, examined and admitted to communion SMITH, Margaret Jane 12 Sep 1843, examined and admitted to communion SMITH, Maria [daughter of James]; [see MC CLAUGHRY, John R.] SMITH, Martha 25 Aug 1831, a "young person" examined and admited to communion SMITH, Mary 25 Aug 1831, a "young person" examined and admitted to communion SMITH, Nancy 30 May 1837, examined and admitted to communion SMITH, Nancy 20 Oct 1838, examined and admitted to communion SMITH, Samuel 10 Oct 1829, appeared before the Session, having previously been suspended from church privileges for taking an improper oath and obtaining a certificate of naturalization in an improper manner. [Following text is faded and illegible.] Session decided not to readmit him to communion at this time; 26 Jun 1830, his case was again discussed and the Session decided he should be publicly admonished; 29 Sep 1830, he and George Henderson, q.v , were charged with quarreling and using profane language [but there is no record of the decision reached in Smith's case] SMITH, William 7 Oct 1846, Session appointed a member to "converse" with him about reports that he was "in the habit of drinking to much intoxicating Liquors" SMITH, William 2 Oct 1865, examined and admitted to communion SPEARS, Liles G. [wife of William]; 1 Oct 1839, examined and admitted to communion; 24 May 1848, based on reports of "Scandalous" conduct which they believed to be true, the Session suspended her from church privileges SPEARS, William [husband of Liles G.]; 1 Oct 1839, examined and admitted to communion SPOOR, Cornelius 3 Aug 1807, requested that he be acknowledged as a member of the congregation, to which the Session agreed STEWART, Alexander 25 May 1853, examined and admitted to communion STEWART, Ellen 25 May 1853, admitted by certificate from the Associate Reformed Congregation of Stamford, [NY] STORY, Jane 7 Oct 1847, admitted [apparently by certificate] STORY, Mary 7 Oct 1847, admitted [apparently by certificate] STOUTENBURG, Margery 2 Oct 1855, admitted by certificate from the church in West Kortright STRANAGHAN, Fanny Amelia 2 Oct 1865, examined and admitted to communion STRANAGHAN, John 6 Jun 1841, was suspended from church privileges because of reports that he "is guilty of very disorderly & improper Conduct"; 29 Oct 1845, was requested to attend a meeting of the Session on this date but did not appear; 7 Oct 1846, was examined by the Session, which resolved to postpone his "Business to the next meeting of the Session"; 29 Sep 1859, requested and received restoration of his church privileges STRANAGHAN, Margaret Oct 1863, examined and admitted to communion STRANAGHAN, Mary Oct 1863, examined and admitted to communion STRANAGHAN, Moses 2 Sep 1852, he and his wife [her name not given] requested admission. After examination she was admitted but "he was requested not to come forward" [apparently for failure to understand the meaning of the covenant but the copy is damaged and text is unclear] TATE, Andrew [son of Isabel]; 26 Sep 1849, examined and admitted to communion; 10 Oct 1850, Session appointed members to inquire into "improper conduct" on his part; [between 10 Oct 1850 and 5 Jun 1851], members reported to the Session that no further action was necessary TATE, Ann 29 Sep 1853, examined and admitted to communion TATE, Ann Campbell 6 Sep 1853, examined and admitted to communion TATE, Elizabeth 7 Jun 1849, examined and admitted to communion TATE, Isabel [wife of Samuel Jr. and mother of Andrew, Michael and Samuel], 7 Jun 1849, examined and admitted to communion TATE, Jane 9 Sep 1841, examined and admitted to communion TATE, Jane 24 Sep 1851, examined and admitted to communion TATE, Margaret 6 Jun 1860, examined and admitted to communion TATE, Mary Jane 31 May 1854, examined and admitted to communion TATE, Michael [son of Isabel]; 10 Oct 1850, Session appointed members to inquire into "improper conduct" on his part; [between 10 Oct 1850 and 5 Jun 185l], members reported to the Session that no further action was necessary TATE, Samuel 29 Sep 1830, admitted by certificate TATE, Samuel [son of Isabel]; 10 Oct 1850, Session appointed members to inquire into "improper conduct" on his part; [between 10 Oct 1850 and 5 Jun 1851], members reported to the Session that no further action was necessary TATE, Samuel Jr. [husband of Isabel] 7 Jun 1849, examined and admitted to communion TATE, Samuel 2nd 8 Jun 1861, examined and admitted to communion TATE, William 30 May 1865, examined and admitted to communion TEN EYCK, [Mr.] 29 Sep 1830, testimony was given at the trial of James Harkness, q.v., that Harkness had been drunk at Mr.TenEyck's WEAVER, Edward 3 Oct 1855, requested admission but "the Session recommended to him to make himself better acquainted with the constitution of our Church" WEAVER, Nathaniel 29 Sep 1854, requested admission but "the Session not being personally acquainted with, and some unfavorable reports being in circulation respecting him it was not thought proper to admit for the present" WHITE, Alexander 7 Jun 1836, appeared before the Session on "a Report of his being Intoxicated". He acknowledged the charge and was sentenced to be publicly admonished; 30 May 1837, was suspended from church privileges because of intoxication; 21 Sep 1837, failed to attend a meeting of the Session as requested WHITE, Hugh 25 May 1853, examined and admitted to communion WHITFORD, John [see BLACK, William]; 12 Sep 1843, made application to be admitted to communion but was not accepted; 12 Jun 1851, he and his wife [her name not given] requested restoration of church privileges, which had been suspended on charges of the "sin and scandal of antinuptial fornication", but action was deferred; 19 Jun 1851, after professing sorrow and repentance, they were publicly rebuked and then restored to church privileges; 12 Jun 1854, he was charged with intemperance and requested to "keep back from sealing ordinances WILLIAMSON, Agness 9 Oct 1834, examined and admitted to communion WILLIAMSON, James 5 Jun 1845, examined and admitted to communion WILLIAMSON, Jane 29 Sep 1842, examined and admitted to communion WILLIAMSON, Joseph 9 Oct 1834, examined and admitted to communion WILLIAMSON, Margaret 21 Sep 1837, admitted by certificate WILLIAMSON, Sarah 9 Oct 1834, examined and admitted to communion WINSLOW, Fannie A Oct 1863, examined and admitted to communion WINSLOW, Lafayette 30 May 1865, examined and admitted to communion WOOL, Joseph 26 Aug 1847, he and his wife [her name not given] were granted a certificate [of dismission?] WOOL, Robert 3 Nov 1806, he attended a meeting of the Session, as a member; minutes show him attending Session meeting until 1 Feb 1808, when his name last appears |
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