Kiskatom
Circuit
Methodist
Church
1859-1888
Probationers
Contributed by Audrey Klinkenberg and transcribed by Scott Wichmann
ABBREVIATIONS
A Asbury
b born
C Catskill
cert certificate
Ch Church
cong congregation
dau daughter
disc discontinued
HF High Falls
K Kiskatom
m married
P Palenville
p/pro probationer
Q Quarryville
R Received
R/l Received with letter
RIF Received in full
RFP Received from probation
RT Round Top
rem removed
rem/l removed with letter
rem/nol removed without letter
rem/no cert removed without certificate
S
Steward
s
single
Saug Saugerties
T Trial
member
trans transferred
w/Wd widow/widower
W Withdrawn
wits witnesses
page 88
Written by W.S. Stilwell, pastor,
April 1865.
1 June 1865: Susan A. Taylor, s, 14, pf P died in the Lord Happy, 1865.
6 Aug 1865: Tobias Lane, s, of HF.
undated: Henry E. Linsey, m, of P, RIF 17 Oct 1866.
22 Oct 1865: Henry Lane, s, of HF, RIF 17 Oct 1866, rem.
1 Jan 1866: Orrin Taylor, m, of HF, RIF 17 Oct 1866, rem.
1 Jan 1866: Margret Taylor, m, of HF, RIF 17 Oct 1866, rem.
11 Feb 1866: Samuel Y. Horton, m, of RT dropt 1868.
11 Feb 1866: William H. Whitbeck, m, of RT dropt 1868.
11 Mar 1866: William Schermerhorn, m, of RT, RIF.
11 Mar 1866: Simon Schermerhorn, s, of RT, RIF.
18 Mar 1866: John Goodwin, m, of P, RIF.
11 Mar 1866: Nelson Bullis, s, of K, dropt.
24 Feb 1867: Mrs. S. Horton, m, of RT.
24 Feb 1867: James Lindsey, m, of RT, RIF 1868.
24 Feb 1867: Caroline Lindsey, m, of RT, RIF 1868.
26 Mar 1867: Elizabeth Rogers, m, Saug, died Sep 1867.
29 Sep 1867: Lewis S. Bennett of Cairo.
Undated: Harriet Van Scoyck, w, of Cairo, RIF.
20 Feb 1866: Esther E. Lennon, s, Acra.
List of probationers left on the book April 1868;
Mrs. Mary Lasher of P
Wd Henrietta Baker of P
Miss Julia Trumpor of P
page 90
John W. Gorse, preacher in charge, December 1870.
George S. Mulford, m, of RT.
Daniel D. Gosline, m, aged, of RT
Elizabeth Fiero, s, of RT.
James Fiero, s, of RT.
George M. Woodbeck, of RT.
Samuel M. Jones, s, of RT.
Georgana Purdy, s, of RT.
Sylva E. Borgordus, s, of RT.
Mary J. Aldrich, s, of RT.
Orselia Allen, s, of RT.
Eliza Allen, s, of RT.
Elizabeth C. Caniff, s, of RT.
Emily R. Garrison, s, of RT.
Ida May Peirce, s, of RT.
Ratchel A. Garrison, s, of RT.
William Slater, s, 22, of RT.
Sarah Titus, s, 21, of RT.
Nancy Slater, s, 20, of RT.
George W. Knowles, m, 36, of RT.
James B. Edgerly, m, 27, of RT.
Sylvester Caniff, s, 17, of RT.
Stephen Caniff, s, 24, of RT.
Lodwin Woodbeck, s, 16, of RT.
Louiza Georga, s, 19, of RT.
Sarah Maria Pitcher, w, of RT.
Jennie Anson, s, of RT.
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M. Conchman, preacher in charge,
29 Dec 1877, all HF.
James K. Canniff, s, disc.
Emerson canniff, s, disc.
Michael A.S. Edwards, m, rem.
George W. Shook, m, disc.
Mary A. Shook, m, RIF 1 Dec 1878.
Martha J. Haines, m, disc.
Roman Osborn, s, dropped.
Hannah M. Moon, s, dropped.
Irene Cheritree, s, RIF 7 Feb 1879.
Charles W. Lewis, s, RIF 1 Dec 1878.
Lydia D. Lewis, s, RIF 1 Dec 1878.
Sylvester Canniff, disc.
Louisa J. Canniff, disc.
Stephen Canniff, disc.
Anderson Canniff, disc.
M. Conchman, preacher in charge, 24 Feb 1878, all P.
Frances Webster, m, dropped.
Margaret A. Mower, m, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Mary C. Mower, s, RIF 1 Dec 1878.
Ella J. Mower, s, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Maggie Barton, m, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Hellen Herald, s, RIF 1 Dec 1878.
Julia P. Hanes, m, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Cora Rowe, s, dropped.
Mary E. Ward, s, RIF all crossed out.
Lucy A. Griffin, s, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Ada J. Smith, s, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Abraham S. Hanes, m, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Libbie E. Hanes, m, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
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Libbie E. Sax, m, RIF 29 Dec 1878.
Mary A. Berry, s, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Anna Gardner, m, RIF 17 Nov 1878.
Richard T. Gardner, m, RIF 17 Nov 1878.
Frances E. Dederick, m, dropped.
Margaret A. Craft, m, RIF 17 Nov 1878.
Adam Krans, s, disc.
Roland Post, s, rem no cert.
George W. Hanes, m, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Rodell S. Obryon, s, RIF 17 Nov 1878.
Christian F. Newkirk, s, dropped.
Charles H. Newkirk, s, RIF 17 Nov 1878.
Frank Craft, s, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Lewis M Cass, s, disc.
George A. Trumpbour, m, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Joseph A. Dederick, s, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Stephen Henry Merrit, s, dropped.
Charles E. Post, s, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Hesekiah Dederich, m, RIF 23 Mar 1879.
M. Conchman, preacher in
charge, 4 Mar 1878, all of P.
Loretta Bloodgood, w, died in the faith, 22 Jan 1882.
Hannah E. Cline, s, dropped.
Sarah Garrison, s, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Ella M. Garrison, s, RIF 11 Nov 1878.
Nellie Post, s, dropped.
Mary J. Fox, m, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Anna Pelham, s, disc.
Hattie Dederick, s, dropped.
Mary J. Bloodgood, m, dropped.
Lester H. Cass, m, rem.
Betsey C. Cass, m, rem.
Leah E. Egnor, s, rem/1.
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Emma C. Vansteenburg, s, RIF 23 Mar 1879.
Henry Morton, m, dropped.
George Herold, s, RIF 1 Dec 1878.
Philip Simons, m, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
Isaac Newkirk,m, RIF.
8 Mar 1878 Adaline Teal, m, of P, dropped.
8 Mar 1878 Anna R. Lasher, m, of P, RIF 29 Dec 1878.
8 Mar 1878 Gabriel S. Merritt, m, of P, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
8 Mar 1878 Jane A. Merritt, m, of P, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
10 Mar 1878 Gertrude A. Henman, m, of P, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
10 Mar 1878 Nellie Trumpbour, m, of P.
10 Mar 1878 Carrie Lamoree, s, of P, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
10 Mar 1878 Matilda Post, s, of P, RIF 3 Nov 1878.
10 Mar 1878 Jonathan Graham, s, of P, dropped.
10 Mar 1878 Lottie Graham, s, of P, dropped.
10 Mar 1878 Lovina Craft, s, of P, dropped.
10 Mar 1878 Frances Graham, s, of P, dropped.
10 Mar 1878 Mary M. Newkirk, m, of P, RIF.
10 Mar 1878 Heller Lasher, m, RIF 29 Dec 1878.
10 Mar 1878 Jane Falk, m, RIF 1 Dec 1878.
Undated Frederick Lasher, s, dropped.
Undated Lillis Sax, s, dropped.
Undated Mary Simons, m, .
Undated Harriet Pettit, w, RIF 1 Dec 1878.
Undated Elisha R. Lucas, m, RIF 22 Dec 1878.
Undated Sarah L. Lucas, m, RIF 22 Dec 1878.
Undated Andrew Lucas, s, RIF 22 Dec 1878.
Undated Augusta Post, m, RIF 31 Aug 1879.
Undated Edward Houghtaling, m, dropped.
Undated Orpha Houghtaling, m, dropped.
29 Dec 1878 Geroge F. Moon, m, RIF 10 July 1879.
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M. Conchman, preacher in charge, 9 Feb 1879 all of A.
John Burhance Smith, s, disc 23 Jan 1880.
Ella Conchman, s, 11, RIF 31 Aug 1879.
Maggie J. Chidester, s, RIF 31 Aug 1879.
Josephene Adalaine Taylor, s, RIF 31 Aug 1879.
Kate Peary, s, RIF 31 Aug 1879.
Ara Belli Smith, s, RIF 31 Aug 1879.
Sarah Whitney, m, RIF 31 Aug 1879.
Antonette Peary, s, Germantown, rem no cert.
Estella Trumpour, s, dropped.
David Schoonmaker, s, RIF 31 Aug 1879.
Maggie Whitney, s, RIF 31 Aug 1879.
16 Feb 1879 Bea N. Chidester, s, of A, dropped.
16 Feb 1879 Edgar Chidester, s, of A, RIF 31 Aug 1879.
5 Mar 1879 Eudore Peary, s, of A, RIF 10 Sep 1879.
5 Mar 1879 Mary Magee, s, of A, RIF 31 Aug 1879.
List revised April 1881, written
by Ezra Peirce.
13 Jun 1880 Clarence W. Peirce, s, of P, RIF 25 Sep 1881.
24 Feb 1878 Cora Rowe, s, dropped.
24 Feb 1878 Mary E. Ward, s, dropped.
24 Feb 1878 Frances E. Dederick, dropped.
4 Mar 1878 Loretta Bloodgood, died 22 Jan 1882.
4 Mar 1878 Mary J. Bloodgood, dropped.
4 Mar 1878 Hattie Dederick, dropped.
8 Mar 1878 Adaline Teale, dropped.
10 Mar 1878 Nellie Trumpbour, dropped.
10 Mar 1878 Mary C. Simon, dropped.
27 Mar 1881 Martin Wasson, RIF 14 Oct 1883.
27 Mar 1881 Charlotte Wasson, RIF 14 Oct 1883.
List added to by L.G. Niles.
4 May 1883 Sally B. Lamoree, w, of P.
3 Aug 1883 Henry Smith, m, of A, dropped.
12 Feb 1882 Mary Chidester, m, R/1 from Q 25 Oct 1883, RIF 9 Dec 1883.
19 Oct 1883 Orpha Houghtaling, m, of K, RIF 18 Jan 1885.
page 100
9 Dec 1883 Edward Houghtaling, m, of K, RIF 18 Jan 1885.
12 Dec 1883 Geo. F. Smith, m, of P, RIF 14 Dec 1884.
12 Dec 1883 Emogene Smith, m, of P, RIF 14 Dec 1884.
13 Dec 1883 Martha Winter, m, of K.
13 Dec 1883 John H. Winney, s, of P, RIF 14 Dec 1884.
13 Dec 1883 Ulysses G. Van Steenburgh, s, of P, dropped.
14 Dec 1883 Geo. H. Newkirk, s, of P, RIF 14 Dec 1884.
15 Dec 1883 Anna M. Smith, s, of P, RIF 14 Dec 1884.
18 Dec 1883 Hattie Landt, s, of P, RIF 14 Dec 1884.
19 Dec 1883 Martha Row, s, of P.
22 Dec 1883 Ella Merritt of P.
16 Mar 1884 John Crawford, m, of A, RIF 2 Nov 1884.
16 Mar 1884 Fanny Crawford, m, of A, RIF 2 Nov 1884.
22 Mar 1884 Rufus S. Whitney, s, of A, RIF 2 Nov 1884.
Undated Jeremiah Pelham, m, dropped.
1 Aug 1884 Theophilus E. Niles, s, rem with pastor.
1 Aug 1884 Emma Smith, m, of K, rem.
24 Oct 1884 Henry Mackey, m, of A, dropped.
Feb 1884 Chas G. Gorse, s, of A, RIF 14 Dec 1884.
12 Nov 1885 Alfred P. Teitzell, s, of A, RIF Aug 1886.
12 Nov 1885 Hattie Teitzell, s, of A, RIF Aug 1886.
page 102
Reverend Edward White, pastor.
12 Dec 1886 Margaret Hermance, m, of HF, RIF 3 Jul 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Estella Acker, m, of HF, RIF 2 Sep 1888.
12 Dec 1886 Peter Lezatt, m, of HF, RIF 3 July 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Delia Lezatt, m, of HF, RIF 3 July 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Satie Smith, s, of HF, rem to Woodstock.
12 Dec 1886 Mary Chidgester, s, of A, RIF 3 Jul 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Warren E. Minkler, m, of HF, RIF 3 Jul 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Sarah J. Minkler, m, of HF, RIF 3 Jul 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Paul S. Teetzell, m, of HF, RIF 3 Jul 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Aretus Saxe, s, of Saxton, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Lottie Rowe, s, of A, RIF 3 July 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Lydia Lewis, m, of HF, RIF 3 July 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Annie Trumpore, s, of A, RIF 3 July 1887, rem/1.
12 Dec 1886 Margaret B. Edwards, m, of HF, RIF 3 Jul 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Micheal Edwards, m, of HF, RIF 3 Jul 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Hattie Margeson, s, of HF, dropped.
12 Dec 1886 Mary Margeson, s, mistake, was R/1.
12 Dec 1886 Nellie Margeson, s, of HF, dropped.
12 Dec 1886 Watson Maxwell, m, of HF, RIF 3 July 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Lillian Bloom, m, of HF, dropped.
12 Dec 1886 William Cheritree, s, of HF, RIF 3 July 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Isaac Powell, m, of HF, rem to Leeds circuit.
12 Dec 1886 Peter Shoemaker, m, of HF, RIF 3 July 1887.
12 Dec 1886 Joseph Shoemaker, m, of HF, RIF 3 Jul 1887.
31 Dec 1886 Eliza Cheritree, m, of HF, RIF 3 July 1887.
The next group is dated 16 Jan 1887, all of K except where noted, written by Edward White, pastor.
Gertrude Aman, m, of HF.
Mary E. Teeter, m, rem to Livingstonville, Sep 1887.
Clara Teeter, s, rem to Livingstonville, Sep 1887.
Libbie Teeter, s, rem to Livingstonville, Sep 1887.
David Teeter, m, rem to Livingstonville, Sep 1887.
Eliza Haines, s, of RT, rem.
page 104
Ward Bogardus, m, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
LeGrand Scribner, m, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Peter C. Hagadorn, m, .
Fred W. Brandow, m, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Florence E. Brandow, m, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Charles L. Saxe, m, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Rachel L. Saxe, m, RIF May 1888.
J. Frank Saxe, m, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Belle Saxe, m, RIF May 1888.
Catherine A. Saxe, w, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Mary E. Lindsay, m, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Sheridan P. Houghtailing, s, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Izora Houghtailing, s, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Claudia Stewart, s, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Eugene Stewart, s, dropped.
Joseph Setford, m, rem/1 to Durham 1 May 1887.
Edith C. Holdrick, s, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Charles E. Chidester, m, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Lucinda Chidester, m, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Hattie Kelsey, s, rem to Cairo.
Rosa Kelsey, s, rem to Cairo.
Maggie Scribner, m, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Elnora Cunningham, s, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Rosa Cunningham, s, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Jerry P. Pelham, m, dropped.
All 16 Jan 1887, of K
except where noted.
Euberto Austin, s, dropped.
Fanny Swart, m, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Daniel Winter, m, dropped.
Vina Dederick, s, of P, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Celia A. Saxe, m, of P, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Carrie Vedder, s, of P, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
page 106
Philip Haines, s, of RT, dropped.
George Haines, s, of RT, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Maude Brandt, s, of P, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Libbie Saxe, m, of P, RIF 25 Dec 1887.
Martin Steiner, of K, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
Martha Cornell, m, of HF, dropped.
Parker Lindsay, m, of K, RIF 9 Oct 1887.
All 27 Feb of Palenville
except where noted. (1887)
Wesley B. Haines, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Merrit J. Haines, s, dropped.
Julia A. Depee, s, rem/nol.
George F. White, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Fanny W. Goodwin, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Elizabeth Gardner, s, RIF 20 Nov 1887.
Jennie Berry, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Willis E. Gardner, s, dropped.
James A. Symonds, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Bennie A. O’Brien, s, RIF 25 Dec 1887.
Nellie C. Post, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Alida A. Mervistock, s, rem/nol.
Nettie Walker, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Bertha L. Wasson, s, in children’s class.
Tina M. Post, s, .
Minnie L. Smith, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Samuel T. Griffin, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Charles Griffen, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Rosalia Garrison, s, rem/nol.
Lizzie A. Post, s, dropped.
Calvin W. Newkirk, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Lester Bloodgood, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Frances E. Dederick, m, dropped for the 3rd time.
Charles L Mower, s, dropped.
page 108
Arthur Elmendorf, s, dropped.
William A. Garrison, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Ernest Elmendorf, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Irving P. Post, s, in children’s class.
George Post, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Abram Timmerman, m, of K, dropped.
Emma Stewart, s, of K, dropped, rem to Durham.
Arthur K. Dayton, m, of Stuyvesant, rem/1 12 Apr 1887.
Eddie C. White, m, of P, rem/1.
March 6, 1887, all of P
Adelbert Fuller, m, continued at his request.
Francis Webster, m, rem/1.
Rachel Lumereaux, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Mary E. Morton, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Martha J. Potts, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Louisa M. Stewart, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Katie M. Stewart, s, dropped.
Susie F. Ploss, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
13 March, all of P. (1887)
Alonzo Maxwell, of A, rem/nol.
Rosa Deyo, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Lydia Deyo, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Nicholas Deyo, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Mary Shapproo, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Thomas Shapproo, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
William Graff, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
John Graff, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Adelia Graff, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Percy Gardner, s, dropped.
Frances Brandt, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Peter Craft, m, in children’s class. m indicated by “; perhaps an error.
Percival A. Falk, m, in children’s class. m indicated by “; perhaps an error.
Harry Falk, m, in children’s class. m indicated by “; perhaps an error.
page 110
Isaac Stewart, m, dropped.
Michael Hilliger, s, RIF.
Minnie Stewart, s, dropped.
Clarence Wasson, s, in children’s class.
21 Mar 1887, all of
Palenville.
Jane Morton, m, died in peace 4 Dec 1887.
Zaidu Schribner, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Carrie Lewis, s, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
Catherine Deyo, m, RIF 6 Nov 1887.
27 Nov 1887 Sarah Chidester, m, of A., joined Lutherans.
Carrie Post, s, of A, joined Lutheran Church.
Stephen Ennist, m, of HF, RIF 2 Sep 1888.
Sarah Ennist, m, of HF, RIF 2 Sep 1888.
Wilson Ennist, s, of HF, dropped 14 Oct 1888.
Daniel Ennist, s, of HF, RIF.
Lillie Lezatte, s, of HF, continued.
James F. Whitney, m, of A, RIF 2 Sep 1888.
Sarah Whitney, m, of A., RIF 2 Sep 1888.
Mary Whitney, s, of A, dropped.
Sarah Whitney, 2nd, s, of A, dropped.
Annie Twins, s, of A, continued.
Lillie Houslaudid, s, of A, died.
David Dederick, s, of P, continued.
Reuben Dederick, m, of HF, RIF 2 Sep 1888.
Lavinia Dederick, m, of HF, RIF 2 Sep 1888.
Maggie Dederick, s, of HF, RIF 2 Sep 1888.
27 Nov 1887, written by
Edward White, pastor.
William H. Smith, s, of A, dropped.
Alfred Brandt, s, of P, dropped.
Chas. D. Whitney, s, of A, dropped.
Charles I/T Ward, s, of A, dropped.
Eugene Moon, s, of HF, dropped.
William Swart, m, of HF, continued.
page 112
29 Nov 1887, Edward White,
preacher in charge.
Rufus Crawford, m, of A, RIF 6 Sep 1888.
George H. Crawford, s, of A, dropped.
John A. Myers, m, of HF, RIF 2 Sep 1888.
Geo. W. Chidester, m, of A, continued.
Violette Chidester, m, of A, continued.
25 Dec 1887 Lanah B. Crawford, s, of A, RIF 2 Sep 1888.
16 Jan 1886 Helen Chidester, m, of K, RIF 9 Oct 1887
13 Jan 1889 Edna Lindsay, s, of K.
13 Jan 1889 Lizzie Hilligar, s, of K.
5 Mar 1888 Therasa Post of P.
5 Mar 1888 Alice Merritt, of P, RIF 3 Mar 1889.
5 Mar 1888 Della Brackett of P.
5 Mar 1888 blank Hungerford, of P.
5 Mar 1888 blank Newkirk of P.
5 Mar 1888 Ella Hilliger, of P.