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It was on Nov. 4, 1824, that a
congregation of 15 members and Rev. Hunt
held an election, choosing Robert
Baird, John Francis and Alexander Foster
as the first Elders. They then held the
first communion service, making
Annapolis the 19th church on the roll of
the Steubenville Presbytery.
This new congregation was sharing a
small edifice on a public ground located
on Union St. with the German Reformed
and the Evangelical Lutheran Church. The
next 5 years, with Rev. Hunt serving,
saw 11 more members added to this
congregation.
1830.
The second pastor was Rev. James
Robinson, coming to us from the Richmond
church. Within his 10 year stay, 38 more
people joined this church.
1840.
Rev. John R. Dundass was ordained in
April. Durning his service, Rev. Dundass
received 106 new members into the
congregation. The old church was torn
down and a new brick one erected below
the present cemetery by Jacob Shultz. In
1845 Rev. Dundass was dismissed to go to
Mingo by order of Presbytery.
October
24, 1879, the present church was
dedicated. The entire history will soon
be on line in the story of the 100
anniversary.
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