Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 27 November 2004

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AMOS BABBITT and ISAAC BEALS. Union Village; Deacon and Elder. The above named gentlemen represent the North Family of Shakers at Union Village. Mr. Beal was born in Knox County, East Tenn., May 1, 1804: his parents were William and Patience Beal, of North Carolina, and were both raised as Quakers. His father was a hunter and farmer, and died on his way to Union Village. Isaac attended school in Turtle Creek Township and learned the brick-mason's trade, which he follows still when occasion offers. In 1808, he was appointed Second Elder of the North Family, and since then has been promoted to the Eldership.

AMOS BABBITT is a deacon in the same family as the above; he was born in Washington County. Penn., Feb. 17. 1806: he is the son of Jacob and Sarah (Craft) Babbitt. His father joined the Shakers in 1817, previous to that time being a Presbyterian. He died in 1823. Amos was raised on the farm, and when 18 years of age learned shoemaking and carpentering, in both of which he became an adept. Being a natural mechanic, he is a valuable member of the society. He was appointed Deacon in 1838. In 1868, he was appointed First Elder, and in that capacity he continued until 1879, since which time he has been Deacon and Trustee.